August 31, 2017

The

Hugoton

12 pages, Volume 130, Number 35

Hermes Thursday, August 31, 2017

HHS Class of 2018

makes their mark Hugoton High School seniors gather Sunday evening for the traditional senior sign painting - officially kicking off their final year

of school at USD 210. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Drive by the HHS football field to see the final result!

Dove season opens Friday Each summer, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Public Lands Division staff begin working fields that will attract doves come September.

When the dove season opens September 1, these specially managed fields can be dove magnets, providing outstanding hunting opportunities. There are dove fields in all regions of the state, but they vary each year due to weather and managers’

time commitments. All 2017 dove fields are listed at www.ksoutdoors.com; simply click on “Hunting,” then “Where To Hunt” then “KDWPT Dove Hunting Fields.”

Wildlife areas with specially-managed fields for dove hunting are categorized by region. Be sure to read through the description of each area. Some fields may be reserved for youth or youth/mentors on the first few days of the season, many require

non-toxic shot, and some may limit the number of hunters through special permits. 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. isportsman.net/ to learn more.

Dove fields are often planted with sunflowers or wheat and managed to

75¢ Stevens County’s Award-Winning Newspaper

Patrol’s school bus survey reveals troubling results

A 30-Day School Bus representative of the state’s Passing Survey, released by districts. the Kansas State DepartInformation was colment of Education (KSDE) lected from seven regions and the Kansas Highway across the state. The rePatrol (KHP) Wednesday, gions coincide with KHP August 16, 2017, shows troop areas. Information more than collected in9,967 viola- “It only takes a second cluded the tions occurred for tragedy to occur. The type of roadon various results of this survey are way the bus Kansas road- an important reminder was travelways. ing on (city, that we all need to Earlier this county or slow down, year, KSDE way); put down the hthei g htime met with KHP of cell phones and regarding day (mornpay attention. ing, noon or concerns about traffic Nothing is more afternoon); safety around direction important than school buses. (front or rear KHP recog- protecting the lives of the bus); of our children.” and side of nized there is Dr. Randy Watson, a problem the bus (left and asked for Commissioner of Education or right). more extenThere were sive information. This led a total of 9,967 violations to the 30-Day School Bus during the 30-day survey, Passing Survey, conducted with most of the violations

by KSDE in conjunction occurring in the afternoon. with several Kansas school There were a total of 7,692 districts. violations reported in Fifty-seven of Kansas’ south-central Kansas, in286 districts volunteered cluding Wichita USD 259’s for the 30-day (school report of 6,888 violations. days) project. Data was “The results of the surself-reported by districts vey clearly identified a sigfrom January 23 through nificant threat to the safety March 3, 2017, and was of children who are bused then collected through to school,” Col. Mark Survey Monkey. The school Bruce, KHP superintenddistricts participating vol- ent said. unteered to do so and Results of the survey can weren’t randomly selected. be found on the KSDE Web This means the data isn’t site at www.ksde.org.

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

Opening day will be here before you know it.

It’s time to stock up on shotgun shells and visit the local gun club for some practice. It’s also a good idea to spend a couple of evenings scouting the fields to learn which the doves are using.

Jocelyn has crushed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Fantastic work, Jocelyn!

Scam call reported

Kansas’ dove season will officially open Friday, September 1.

Check out www.ksoutdoors.com to see if there’s a KDWPT-man-

aged dove field near you! Dove fields are usually planted with sunflowers or wheat. Stock up on shells now!

Remember the “Can You Hear Me?” scam from a few months ago? The calls are still occurring, as a Hermes reader reported Tuesday morning.

According to the reader, the caller said, “I’m a trip advisor on a recorded line. Can you hear me okay?” While your natural response is to say, “Yes” - don’t say anything! Hang up the phone. Do NOT give out personal or financial information over the phone to an unsolicited caller.

Visit donotcall.gov to register on the “Do Not Call” list with the Attorney General. You can also register a “No-Call” complaint with Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Visit ag.ks.gov/file-a-complaint/no-call to do so.

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Rolla.............................................................6 Moscow.....................................................7

Farm ............................................................8 Classifieds .....................................2B-3B Looking Back .......................................4B

OBITUARIES INSIDE

Walter Burrows Jr. Doris Carlson Ortencia Carrillo

Paul Hood Derek Settlemyer Holly Wait

OBITUARIES

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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.

MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden.

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

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.

September 1 - Deadline for getting your business in The Hermes’ Community Guide this year.

- First home varsity football game - 7:00 p.m.

September 2 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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

September 4 - Labor Day September 5 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m.

in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.

September 8-9 - High Plains BBQ Bash, in conjunction with the Music Fest. Open to the public - For information, please call Jan Leonard at 620-544-3069 or Alisha Owens at 620-3097828.

September 9 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

- High Plains Fall Fling Craft and Vendor Show at Eagle RV Park.

- High Plains Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway September 10 - My Father’s House will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

September 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room.

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

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

September 12 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon.

September 13 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board will meet.

September 16 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

September 17 - Duane and Barbara Williams will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

Insight

Derek Glenn Settlemyer Former Hugoton resident Derek Glenn Settlemyer passed from this life Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. He was 32.

Derek was the son of Donavon Settlemyer and Deborah Dallan Settlemyer, he was born December 26, 1984 at Liberal.

Derek and Aubrey Bittel were married September 20, 2014 at Bonner Springs.

They made their home at Gladestone, Mo. Derek graduated from Hugoton High School in 2003 with his twin brother Casey.

He was a college football fan with OU being his favorite team. Derek liked to go fishing and hunting, and he loved to have long conversations with his family and friends. He and his wife adopted several pets from the animal shelter.

Survivors include his wife Aubrey Bittel of Gladestone; mother, Deborah Dallan Settlemyer of Hugoton; father, Donavon Settlemyer of Iola; twin brother, Casey Settlemyer and wife Beth of Hugoton; niece, Sadie Mae Settlemyer of Hugoton; four aunts, Godmother, Cheri Dallan and husband Terry Kuehn of Hugoton, Barbara Dallan of Holton, Ginger Cantrell of Hugoton, Judy Bagby of Holton; three uncles, Mike and wife Suzie Dallan of Omaha, Ne., Charles T. Dallan of Hugoton; paternal grandparents, Vernon and Ruth Settle-

myer; father and mother in law, Doug and Lisa Bittel of Bonner Springs; brother-inlaw, Cole Bittel; grandparents in law, Ed and Donna Stehno, Donna Bittel and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Fern Dallan, Aunt and Uncle Betty and Squirt Lacore, Uncle Bud Bagby, and paternal grandparents Bill and Wilma Gilbert.

Rosary Services were Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Mass Services will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton and burial at Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton.

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

A memorial has been established for the Hugoton Lions Club and Kansas City Hospice House. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236-Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Paul Henry Hood Word has been received of the death of Paul Henry Hood. Mr. Hood passed from this life Sunday, August 20, 2017, at his residence in Liberty, Mo at the age of 90.

Mr. Hood was born February 3, 1927 in Tyrone, Ok., the son of Henry and Margaret Meyers Hood. He grad-

uated from Baker High School in 1945, and attended Panhandle AM and then Oklahoma AM. He started his own business, Liberal Safety Lane. Paul was a member of the Liberal First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Men’s Fellowship, Kiwanis and Cars Southwest.

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

Let ‘em know Corn, bean and milo fields attract deer discussing challenges and problems and other hooved animals like moths to a among themselves, but they don’t always flame. Feedlots do the same especially dur- contact authorities that can help,” the ing winter with extended periods of cold northeastern Kansas corn and bean farmer weather, heavy snowfall or crusty snow says. “Tell KDWPT your concerns if you cover. have challenges with deer, antelope or elk.”

That’s when these creatures find natural With fall harvest swinging into high gear, sources of vegetation more difficult to ac- this may be one of the easiest times for quire. Antelope, deer and elk are messy farmers to spot evidence of deer or anteeaters too. They soil or destroy three to four lope activity in their crops. Letting KDWPT times the forage they consume. know what is happening on cropland also The answer most ag-related people con- helps them determine how many permits sider begins with hunting. This is also one to allow hunters in the various hunting disof the most effective damage-control tech- tricts. niques known to reduce deer damage.

“Wildlife and Parks will not know if such Oftentimes, this remains easier said damage occurs unless you tell them,” than done. It requires foresight, planning, Grossenbacher says. “If you have problems, commitment and details on the part of let them know.” everyone involved. And even then, it may Sometimes, deer damage to private land not be enough. occurs outside of the regular hunting seaWhat other recourse do farmers, ranch- son. When such incidents happen and the ers and landowners have when dealing farmer or rancher is unable to keep the with such challenges? deer from causing substantial economic This may entail seeking outside help. loss, this may justify a special control perAnd in this case, that may mean contacting mit, Jennison says. the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks Landowners, farmers and ranchers may and Tourism (KDWPT). secure such control permits from KDWPT “We need to know if you’re experiencing to address localized hotspots of deer damchallenges with wildlife,” says Robin Jenni- age. These permits allow landowners to kill son KDWPT secretary. Jennison recently deer outside the normal deer hunting seaspoke to farmer/rancher members of son.

Kansas Farm Bureau.

Damage control permits can be issued “Contact your local wildlife and parks of- on a site-by-site basis after an inspection of ficial or call our Pratt or Topeka offices,” the damage by one of the department’s disJennison continues. “We’ll send someone trict wildlife biologist. Each permit is issued to work with you on the best way to solve for a specific number and type of deer. your problem.”

For more information on antelope, deer Kansas law provides landowners with or elk damage control permits contact your rights to protect their property from dam- local district wildlife biologist or the Kansas age by deer but KDWPT needs to know Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism about the incident.

Operations Office at 620/672-5911 or There tends to be plenty of talk in rural h t t p : / / k s o u t d o o r s . c o m / K D W P Tcommunities among farmers, ranchers, Info/KDWPT-Social-Media John Schlageck is a leading commentator landowners, their neighbors and sometimes everyone but KDWPT staff, says Jeff on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and Grossenbacher who farms in Nemaha raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of exCounty.

“Farmers and ranchers are good about perience, knowledge and passion.

Mr. Hood married Leah Kerns July 23, 1950 in Booker, Tx. She survives.

Other survivors include a son, Jerry Kent Hood and his wife Debbie of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Cheryl Lee Hood and her husband James Addington of Lummi Island, Wa., and Paula Kaye Woolworth and her husband Richard of Liberty, Mo.; two brothers Eldon Hood and his wife Mary of W. Lafayette, In., and Joe Ellis Hood and his wife Donna of Sherman, Tx.; two grandchildren Michael Truman and Soleah Hood; and a great-grandchild Foster Truman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Margaret and her husband Bill Brantley.

Funeral services were Saturday, August 26, at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Liberal, with Pastor Terry Ford presiding.

Burial followed in the Tyrone Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second Liberal, Ks. 67901.

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

Walter Burrows, Jr. Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember and honor Walter Burrows, Jr. of Breckenridge, Tx. He passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 in Fort Worth, Tx. at the age of 88.

Walter Emery Burrows, Jr. was born January 25, 1929 in Breckenridge to his parents Walter Emery Burrows, Sr. and Marie Valentine Smith Burrows. He grew up in Breckenridge and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1948. He married Peggy Franklin in Breckenridge May 26, 1951.

Walter worked for Chemical Process, later known as BJ Services, for several years as a field representative.

Later the Burrows moved to Hugoton where he worked as a city mechanic for the City of Hugoton. He retired in 1995 and the Burrows moved back to Breckenridge in 1996.

Walter was a member of The Lighthouse Church in Breckenridge, and he enjoyed fishing, boats, bowling and drag racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Emery Burrows, Sr. and Marie Valentine Smith Burrows; one brother, Floyd Burrows and one son in law, Terry Ray Wilcox.

Mr. Burrows is survived by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Burrows of Breckenridge;

one son, Buddy Burrows and wife Cindy of Washburn, Mo.; three daughters, Paula Webb and husband Pat of Canute, Ok., Faye Coday and husband Bryan of Breckenridge; Kaye Hoffine and husband Garry of Breckenridge; one sister, Rosie Langford of Breckenridge; 13 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at The Lighthouse Church with Bishop W.C. Roach and Pastor Michael Roach officiating. Interment will follow in the Necessity Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to The Lighthouse Church and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Doris Ingeborg Carlson The death of Doris Ingeborg Carlson is being mourned. Doris was born August 14, 1950 in Bamberg, Germany, and passed August 17, 2017 at the age of 67 in Amarillo, Tx. Doris, throughout her life, enjoyed many outdoor activities including, camping, fishing, and hiking. She loved involving her children in these activities with her and frequently they were out on adventures and making memories. Doris enjoyed being Cub Scout Den Mother and on the Cub Scout council board. She also took on the Girl Scouts council board and went on a two-week hike along the Sante Fe Trail with the girls.

She was a jokester, a person who loved to laugh and have fun even while she was ill. She was a caregiver to many who needed a place to stay or food to eat, even when she barely had enough for herself or her family.

Doris was a strong-willed

woman, and had a significant and inspirational soul.

She was a warm compassionate lady who resonated a special grace. She gave her love freely, without expectation and always forgiving.

She was the only daughter of Ernest and Renate Churchill, whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two sons and two daughters.

James King and spouse Lindy of Tyrone, Ok., Maria Volden and spouse Michael of Liberal, Lloyd Carlson and spouse Shanna of Tulsa, Ok. and Jody Richesin and spouse Junior of Perryton, Tx., fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Please Join them in a “Celebration of Life” service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Miller Mortuary.

Friends may send condolences at www.millermortu ary.net

Ortencia Carrillo Ortencia Carrillo passed from this life Monday, August 21, 2017 at Wichita at the age of 76.

She was the daughter of Tony and Maria Reyes Valenzuela, she was born June 30, 1941 at Crowley, Co. She and James W. McDaniel Jr. were married in 1964 and later divorced.

They had two sons, James (Alex) and Nick McDaniel.

She later married Frank Carrillo March 25, 1986 at Springfield, Co. He preceded her in death October 14, 2012.

She was a ESL teacher at Big Bow and Johnson public schools and then she retired.

Ortencia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed sharing the love of the Lord

with everyone.

Survivors include two sons, James (Alex) McDaniel and wife Jane of Holcomb, Nick McDaniel and wife Lauren of Wichita; a sister, Natalie Blanco of Pueblo, Co.; nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Francisco R. Carrillo, brother, Tony Valenzuela and granddaughter, Veronica McDaniel.

Graveside services were Friday, August 25, 2017 at Johnson Cemetery in Johnson with Pastor Carl Kissell presiding.

Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, Ulysses was in charge of arrangements.

Holly Wait A memorial graveside service is planned for Holly Noell Nix Wait Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m..

Ken Hathaway will be presiding in the Hugoton Cemetery. Miller Mortuary of

Liberal will be in charge of the arrangements.

Holly, the daughter of David and Kathy Nix, passed from this life Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Liberal. She was 37.

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Nominations sought for Water Office awards The Kansas Water Office (KWO) is accepting nominations for the Water Legacy Award as well as the “Be the Vision” to be presented at the Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas November 8-9, 2017 in Manhattan, Kansas.

The Water Legacy Award recipient will be selected based on significant contributions and lasting impacts on the future of water in the state. Past recipients of the award include Wayne Bossert in 2015 and Joe Harkins in 2016.

“Be the Vision” recipients, which can be individuals, municipalities, companies or organizations, will be selected as an entity or individual taking extraordinary measures to conserve, reuse or adopt better practices to

help ensure the future of our state’s water resources.

Visit www.kwo.ks.gov for nomination forms. Nominations for these awards should be sent to kwo-info@kwo.ks.gov. Submit nominations by September 28, 2017.

Registration for the Governor’s Water Conference will open September 6 and interested individuals can register on the KWO Web site.

The Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas is hosted by the KWO, K-State /Kansas Water Resource Institute and the Kansas Geological Survey/KU. Major sponsors for the event include Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock.

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Kendall has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great work, Kendall!

Call 800-952-9634 or text 620-360-0520

Hugoton will continue to offer Learn & Play Parent- Child Interation Groups.

Hugoton receives Learn & Play funding

Everly has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go, Everly!

Russell Child Development Center is pleased to announce the community of Hugoton has received funding to continue providing Learn & Play Parent-Child Interaction Groups. These groups are funded through an Early Childhood Block Grant awarded to Russell Child Development Center by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund.

Learn & Play Groups are provided free of charge in 28 sites across 19 counties in Southwest Kansas for children birth through five and their families. Learn & Play utilizes evidence-based cur-

riculum to provide parent and child activity times supporting all domains of child development with an emphasis on early literacy. Descreenings, velopmental connections to community resources, and strategies to continue learning together at home are all major parts of Learn & Play.

For more information about Learn & Play in your area, please contact Jeanne Billings at 620-275-0291 or visit the Learn & Play Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/Learnand PlayProject/.

“Take me out to the ballgame”

a Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike.

Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It teaches important life lessons, too. In fact, high school athletes not only have higher grade point averages and fewer school absences than non-athletes, they also develop the kind of work habits and self-discipline that helps them become more responsible and productive community members.

Attending high school sporting events teaches important life lessons, too.

Among them, it teaches

that we can live in different communities, come from different backgrounds, faiths and cultures, cheer for different teams, and still have a common bond.

That’s why attending the activities hosted by your community’s high school this fall is so important. It’s not only an opportunity to cheer for your hometown team, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our sense of community, and that’s something our country needs right now.

The bond we share is mutually supporting the teenagers in our respective communities. We applaud their persistence, tenacity, preparation and hard work, regardless of the color uniform they wear. We acknowl-

edge education-based, high school sports are enhancing their lives, and ours, in ways that few other activities could. And we agree that, regardless of what side of the field we sit on, attending a high school sporting event is an uplifting, enriching, family-friendly experience for all of us.

Many of the high schools in our state lie at the heart of the communities they serve.

They not only are educating our next generation of leaders, they also are a place where we congregate, where people from every corner of town and all walks of life come together as one. At no time is this unity more evident than during a high school athletic event.

This is the beginning of a

Quilt, Art & Photography Show September 9 – 10, 2017 Stevens County Activity Center 624 South Main, Hugoton

Visit Displays Saturday, September 9 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday, September 10 12:00 – 4:00 pm Everyone is welcome to display their work. Please bring your items to the Activity Center Friday, September 8 between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm to have them displayed. Pick up items Sunday, September 10, 2017.

For more information call the Activity Ctr. 620-544-2283

new school year. Opportunities abound both in and outside of the classroom. Let’s make the most of them by attending as many athletic events at the high school in our community as possible.

Turn on the lights, and let the games begin!

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Gary Musselman, Executive Director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

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Tom and Karen Schechter September 2017

Tom and Karen Schechter September 2, 1972

Schechters celebrate 45 years together Tom and Karen Schechter will celebrate their fortyfifth Anniversary September 2, 2017. They were married September 2, 1972, at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton.

Tom is retired, but spending much of his time serving on the Stevens County EMS. Karen continues to work for Jeff Ramsey Farm Bureau Financial Services. Both of them spend their free time chasing their four grandchil-

dren, Ashlyn, Carson, Grace, and Channing, in their many school, 4-H, and church activities.

Their children, along with their spouses, Scott and Tina Schechter and Stacy and Derek Dillinger, request your presence at a come and go reception Sunday, September 3, 2017. It will be at the Bethel Friends Church Education Building beginning at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate and visit!

Notes from Nancy

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

The Perils of Interiority “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.”

—Philippians 4:8 NIV

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t is good to spend time each day in quiet reflection, thinking and praying about our lives. Much of our daily life is spent “inside our own heads,” though just how much varies a lot with individuals and their circumstances. Introverts and people who live alone probably spend more time inside their own heads than extroverts and people who live with others. In any case, there are perils to reflection and interiority; quiet reflection can easily turn into brooding over real or imagined grievances. The teacher on the way to school and the office worker on the way to work may both be imagining the difficult individuals they are sure to confront. How much of your interior life is spent in these imaginary conflicts? While it can be helpful to rehearse the argument you plan to have with someone, these rehearsals can easily become obsessive and filled with unkind thoughts about others.

Also, do you find yourself dwelling on unchaste thoughts throughout the day? Sometimes we must make a conscious effort to clean up our interior space. We should recall Jesus’s warning that whoever is angry with his brother or sister is subject to judgement and whoever looks at a woman lustfully has committed adultery in his heart. (Matthew 5:22-28) Christopher Simon AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

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

Pastor Sean Schraeder

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MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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Have You Lost Your Sense of Taste?

Do you find things just don’t taste as good as they used to? Do you find yourself adding extra salt or sugar to foods to get more flavor. Unfortunately there is some loss of taste and smell as we age, especially after age 60.

So how does your sense of taste work? The U.S Department of Health and Human Services explains it like this.

Your ability to taste comes from tiny molecules released when you chew, drink, or digest food; these molecules stimulate special sensory cells in the mouth and throat. These taste cells, or gustatory cells, are clustered within the taste buds of the tongue and roof of the mouth, and along the lining of the throat. Many of the small bumps on the tip of your tongue contain taste

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buds. At birth, you have about 10,000 taste buds, but after age 50, you may start to lose them.

When the taste cells are stimulated, they send messages through three specialized taste nerves to the brain, where specific tastes are identified. Taste cells have receptors that respond to one of at least five basic taste qualities: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami [oo-MOMee]. A common misconception is that taste cells that respond to different tastes are found in separate regions of the tongue. In humans, the different types of taste cells are scattered throughout the tongue.

Another way to experience taste is through chemosensory mechanism that involves thousands of nerve endings, especially on the moist surfaces of the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. These nerve endings give rise to sensations such as the coolness of mint and the burning or irritation of chili peppers. Other specialized nerves create the sensations of heat, cold, and texture. When you eat, the sensations from the five taste qualities, together with the sensations from the common chemical sense and the sensations of heat, cold, and texture, combine with a food’s aroma to produce a perception of flavor. It is flavor that lets you know whether you are eating a pear or an apple.

Most people who think they have a taste disorder actually have a problem with smell. When you chew food, aromas are released that activate your sense of smell by way of a special channel that connects the roof of the throat to the nose. If this channel is blocked, such as when your nose is stuffed up by a cold or flu, odors can’t reach sensory cells in the nose that are stimulated by smells. As a result, you lose much of our enjoyment of flavor. Without smell, foods tend to taste bland and have little or no flavor.

Loss of taste and smell

can have a significant impact on quality of life, often leading to decreased appetite and poor nutrition. Sometimes loss of taste and smell contributes to depression.

Loss of taste and smell also might tempt you to use excess salt or sugar on your food to enhance the taste, which could be a problem if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.

There are various other factors also, that can contribute to loss of taste and smell, including: * Nasal and sinus problems, such as allergies, sinusitis or nasal polyps * Certain medications, including beta blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors * Dental problems * Cigarette smoking * Head or facial injury * Alzheimer’s disease * Parkinson's disease If you’re experiencing some loss of taste and smell, consult your doctor. Although you can’t reverse agerelated loss of taste and smell, some causes of impaired taste and smell are treatable. For example, your doctor might adjust your medications if they’re contributing to the problem.

Many nasal and sinus conditions and dental problems can be treated as well. If you smoke, quitting can help restore your sense of smell. If necessary, your doctor might recommend consulting an allergist, an ear, nose and throat specialist (otolaryngologist), a neurologist or other specialist.

The bottom line is, we do lose some of our taste and smell with age, but if you notice a significant or sudden loss you need to seek medical help.

Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Senior Center

The Hugoton Duplicate Bridge Club met Thursday at the Hugoton Senior Center.

Judy Hickert was the hostess.

Jan Black held the high score for the day, and Donita Graham had low score. The members are always on the lookout for new players, if interested please stop by or call the Center.

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Hugoton students make GCCC Dean’s Honor Roll

From Nancy Unruh, Registrar at Garden City Community College, the Spring 2017 Honor Roll has been announced. The considerations were based on degreeseeking students enrolled in eight hours or more for the Spring 2017 Semester. The President’s Honor Roll had 157 students with a Session GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s Honor Roll had 347 students with a Session GPA of 3.2–3.999.

The Honorable Mention

Honor Roll had 110 students with a Session GPA of 3.0– 3.1999.

Hugoton students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll were Estefani Armendariz, Tiffany Garcia, Maria Martinez, Julia Romo, and Alfonso Villa Delgado.

The 614 students on the three honor rolls represent approximately 56% of the 1,105 students enrolled in eight credit hours or more for the Spring 2017 semester.

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Frankie and Charlotte Thomas 2017

Thomases will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss Frankie Thomas and the former Charlotte Reardon were married September 1, 1967. Their children Tabitha Rich, Aaron Thomas and Hillary Bleiker, are hosting a reception in honor of their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, September 2 from 1:00 to 3:00

p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 516 Northeast Avenue in Hugoton.

Everyone is invited to come by and share this very special occasion with them.

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500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com AUTHOR VISIT The library is pleased to announce nationally known and award-winning authors Jodi Thomas and Linda Broday will visit the Stevens County Library Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. to speak about their writing and for a book signing. Ms. Thomas has written over 40 novels and short stories that travel through past and present-days of Texas, and is currently Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Ms. Broday is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen historical western romances. Her latest will be released shortly before her visit to the library. The evening is sure to be filled with entertainment and loads of books. Plan to attend!

ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE The library’s annual book sale will be over at the end of the week. We would like as many books as possible to be rehomed. Please take what you want and leave a donation at the front desk. All books are included in this offer.

ADULT SUMMER PROGRAM Five walkers have reached

the one million step mark and four more are close enough to touch! The Adult steps program ENDS TODAY! Get your final tallies in by Tuesday to be counted!

CIRCLE TIME REGISTRATION Register your 0 to fiveyear-old for Circle Time. Circle Time will begin Wednesday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. Registration forms are available online or you may pick up a form at the library.

HOME SCHOOL GROUP If you homeschool your children and would like them to participate in regular structured library activities, please email Miss Stacey at youthservices@stevens countylibrary.com.

AFTER SCHOOL SIGN-IN All unaccompanied children from eight to 18 must sign in daily when they arrive at the library. This is a safety measure for both children and library staff. Library staff can tell at a glance if your child has arrived at the library, if and when they left, and provides an additional check for parents that are trying to contact their child. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by a care provider who is at least sixteen years

of age. Please provide your child with a local phone number that they can call if they need to contact you.

Our phones only allow local dial-out. Thank you.

LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed Monday, September 4 in celebration of Labor Day. Happy End of Summer!

LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Coming Soon! Quilt, Craft and Art Show September 910.

Bring your quilts, art or craft pieces to display Friday, September 8 at the Hugoton Senior Center at 624 S. Main.

Saturday, September 9 is our monthly dance. Craig Stevens is playing. There will be a small charge to attend.

Please bring a snack. The dance is from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Come and join the fun.

Menu Aug. 31 .BBQ Polish Sausage Sept. 1 ...................... Baked Ham Sept. 4...................Center Closed Sept. 5 ........Chicken Fried Steak Sept. 6..........................Taco Salad Sept. 7....................Ham & Beans Activities Thursday, August 31 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, September 1 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Monday, September 4 Center Closed............Labor Day Tuesday, September 5 Board Meets .................9:30 a.m.

Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 6 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, September 7 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

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

Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

510 Northwest Ave. Across from the United Prairie Ag office.

Stevens County Hospital

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for September 2017 Labor Day Dr. Farhoud Sam Gross Dr. Brown Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Sam Gross

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Closed Cardiology Dietitian Podiatry General Surgeon Orthopedics Orthopedics Cardiology Dietitian

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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Greenes host volleyball team during eclipse

Katie Murray, left, begins her junior year at WSU. Photo courtesy of Katie Murray’s Facebook page.

Zeta and Duane Greene were the hosts with the most the weekend before the solar eclipse. Buddy and Juanita Clark with Ethan, Abby and Matthew Garcia, Lana Jarvis, Janice Hollis, Dana Kallenbach and Debbie Smith all joined ten of the 13 Pirate volleyball team members at the Greene’s ranch in Nebraska to be as close as possible to the solar eclipse.

The volleyball team had many team-building activities, including a wildflower centerpiece competition.

The team toured the Sandhills in Nebraska and went swimming in a river. Tents were pitched and soon, Mrs. Greene cooked dessert on an open fire. It was a wonderful trip, a great opportunity to see the eclipse in totality.

Mrs. Greene cooks dessert in the Dutch oven the day of the solar eclipse. Photo courtesy of Janice Hollis.

Richfield UMC begins services at 9:00 a.m.

The Richfield United Methodist Church will have a small change beginning Sunday, September 3. Their services will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Richard Fitzger-

ald will be ministering to the congregation in the oldest church building in Morton County. So make plans to attend and hear the new minister.

Annual bonfire is set for Friday, September 1 Karly Clinesmith, right, begins her senior year at Amarillo College Dental Hygiene school. Photo courtesy of Karly Clinesmith’s Facebook page.

The three amigos, Debbie Smith, Dana Kallenbach and Janice Hollis are ready for the solar eclipse. Photo courtesy of Janice Hollis’ Facebook page.

RHS volleyball team begins season at Healy

Kaleigh Barrett, third from right, begins at OU’s College of Allied Health. Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett’s Facebook page.

New school year is here School is back in session, both for elementary and high school students, as well as college students. Kyri Brummett, Garry Norton and Sarah Easterwood began classes at Barclay College in Haviland. Karly Clinesmith is a senior at Amarillo Dental Hygiene College.

Kaleigh Barrett began her next degree at the OU College of Allied Health in Oklahoma City. Katie Murray begins her junior year at Wichita State University and Jennifer Easterwood will be attending there as

well, beginning their premed program. Coleman Kirby is a junior at Fort Hays State University. Marcos Cortez began his career at Garden City Community College. Ty Dixon and Luis Martinez are at Seward County Community College.

Casey Barrett is a fourth year student, pursuing her doctorate in Pharmacy at Aurora, Co. Jessica Pinkley will begin her second year at West Texas A & M in Canyon.

Good luck and God bless to all the students pursuing their educations.

The Rolla High School volleyball team has begun their season with a third place win at the Healy tournament Saturday, August 26.

The volleyball team has had a tremendous bonding time, first by practicing together, then traveling to Nebraska to see the eclipse, and finally by traveling to Healy for their first tournament. Congratulations to Coaches Greene and Hart, and best wishes for a terrific season!

The annual bonfire will be Thursday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m. The high school student council will be in charge of the bonfire this year so expect some small changes. The high school band will perform. The foot-

Pictured left to right are Hope Halstead, McKenzie Hinds, Brooke Hinds, Alexandra Hart, Vanessa Reza, Alexis Garcia, Melanie

ball and volleyball teams will be announced. The pie auction will still take place with new faces taking the “pie in the face.”

Come and support the Pirates, Thursday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m.!

Norton, Jamie Sheedy, Allyson Norton, Deserae Schwindt, Tre Tre Cooper, Cacee Milburn and Paige Claassen. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.

RJH enjoys Back to School Luau

Back to School swimming party. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.

The junior high student council and their sponsor, Suzanne Murray, sponsored a Back to School Luau swimming party at the Rolla Pool Friday, August 25. Students from sixth, seventh and eighth grades swam together under the supervision of the Rolla lifeguards and Mrs. Murray, as well as several parents.

Jamie Mason, mother of sixth grader Rylan Williams,

said she was so glad the whole middle school was friends with each other. Mrs. Murray observed all junior high students, except one, were in attendance. Kudos to the Rolla Recreation Commission and pool manager, Megan Gibler, for supporting the Rolla School in this manner, two weeks after the pool officially closed for the season. God bless and make it a great school year!

Horse tanks, irrigation ditches and watermelon patches Rolla History from David Stout

What do horse tanks, irrigation ditches, and watermelons have to do with each other?

Well, for one thing, they’re all filled with water. N’uther thing - leaving out the watermelon patches, of course, other’n being filled with water, they’re good for swimmin’.

At least they were back in the 1950s when I was a kid.

One of the nice things about being a fourth generation Rolla kid was having lots of cousins, which meant we got to share each other’s toys and other offerings on our respective farms. For example, my cousin Merlin Stout, a “city kid” from Rolla, didn’t have any farm or horse tank to go swimming in, but as you can see in the attached photo, one of his many visits to our family farm was in the summer of 1954. In the background is the barn, and immediately in front of the barn off to the right was a huge horse tank which we’d all go swimming in.

But we had other cousins as well. Our cousin Charlotte Williams lived way up north of the river around the Dermot

school, and like cousin Merlin, she had no horse tank to go swimming in, so she too liked to swim in our horse tank.

What she had to offer in return, however, wasn’t a horse tank.

Instead of having a horse tank, her father, Charles Williams, used the gravity ditch system to irrigate his crops, and when all of us cousins would be up there on their place during the summer, we’d borrow Uncle Charlie’s jeep to go out to the field and swim in his irrigation ditch.

All this horsin’ around with horse tanks and ditches meant we cousins became connoisseurs of country swimming options. Horse tanks were delightful because the water was generally warm, jist’ sitting there under the hot summer sun, day after day, but the water in irrigation ditches was freshly pumped out of the ground, and although clean and fresh as could possibly be, it was COLD! Cold nuff’ to shrink boys’ tinker toys - if you catch my drift. Even in July!

But horse tanks had their drawbacks also. In spite of

being delightfully warm, they’d get dirty quickly. Because of the algae slime and constant dirt storms in Kansas, horse tanks needed to be drained periodically and cleaned out. It was only right after they were cleaned that we could go swimming in them, but this period of “clean time” wouldn’t last for the whole summer. It didn’t take long for them to be too slimy and dirty for us to swim in.

There was one time when all of our families were visiting the Williams family, most probably July Fourth since it

was warm enough to visit the irrigation ditch. Since the girls in the family didn’t want to go to the ditch, there was no reason for Merlin, Eddie and me to bother with wearing bathing suits, so we just did as country boys usually did and got nekkid out there in the middle of nowhere. At one point, Merlin and Eddie thought it would be more fun to go hunting instead of swimming, but problem was, we hadn’t thought to bring any rifles or shotguns with us, so they got dressed and took the jeep back to the farm to fetch some weapons.

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and stealin’. My dad said he didn’t mind the high school boys stealing watermelons from his patches - as long as they ate them, but what he hated was the indiscriminate smashing of the melons. That was just a senseless waste. To put a stop to it, the last year dad planted a patch, he planted it directly in front of our house. Brazen boys being what they are, though, didn’t stop sneaking into the patch in the dark hours of the night, stealin’ and smashin’.

They were hurtin’ only themselves, though, because Dad put an end to the good stuff after that. From then on, we grew such things only in our small personal garden just outside our back door.

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I saw no need to go with ‘em, so I just stayed behind in the irrigation ditch. It wasn’t long before I saw the jeep coming back, but knowing my ornery cousins as I did, I began to suspect something was up, so I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around myself jist’ in case.

Good thing I did, because instead of Merlin and Eddie in the jeep, my sisters and all the female cousins in the family were piled in there – Charlotte, Laura Ann, Valina, Sheryl, Candace and Junnae. While I stood in the frigid water wearing nothing but a towel and a red face, they sat in the jeep laughing.

As for watermelon patches, they weren’t any good for swimmin’, just hoein’, eatin’

Merlin Dean Stout, David Harold Stout and Valina Lee Stout play outside during a visit in the summer of 1954. The author writes, “While taking this photo, Margie Stout kept asking Merlin if he could stand up straight without cocking his head to the side. Apparently not.”

Thursday, August 31 Junior High Volleyball at Moscow 4:00 p.m.

Junior High Football at Moscow 6:00 p.m.

Bonfire/ Pie Auction 8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 1 High School Football Springfield at 7:00 p.m. (CT) No School Monday, September 4 Labor Day No School Tuesday, September 5 High School Volleyball

Quad at South Gray at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 8 High School Football at Balko at 7:00 p.m.

School in Session Saturday, September 9 High School Volleyball at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, September 11 Junior High Volleyball at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m.

Junior High Football at Deerfield at 6:00 p.m.

BOE Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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By Judy Hickert

Moscow Elementary School students hold up the letters to spell "THANK YOU!" in appreciation to Don and June Trentham and the Rotary Club for painting the map of the USA on our playground. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.

The elevator at Moscow is currently undergoing repairs.

Jaron D. Thompson stands next to his grandmother Joyce Cox at his graduation from Evangel Univeristy.

Jaron D. Thompson earns degree

Jaron D. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Thompson, is among 456 students who graduated from Evangel University during its fifty-ninth annual commencement ceremony in Springfield, Mo. May 5, 2017. Thompson earned a BA degree in Spanish Education.

Hal Donaldson, president and co-founder of Convoy of Hope, was the guest speaker.

COH is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that

Moscow residents and students visit Moscow Schools during Open House, Monday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. There was a great turn out of parents and students to meet the teachers and staff and talk about the upcoming school year. Superintendent Moore was very pleased that so many came to the open house.

Above a family gets familiar with the rooms and teachers.

At right a future students takes time out of the busy open house for a nap.

leads humanitarian initiatives across the United States and around the world.

Donaldson is also an awardwinning journalist and speaker, and he has authored more than 30 books, including his latest, “Your Next 24 Hours: One Day of Kindness Can Change Everything”.

“If ever the world needs a revolution of compassion and kindness, it’s now!” he said as a challenge to the graduates.

Jessica Jordan begins her first year of teaching second grade Jessica Jordan is the new second grade teacher at Moscow Grade School. She was married in June to Christopher Jordan of Hugoton and the couple live in Hugoton.

Jessica grew up at Savannah, Mo. and attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, Mo. Jessica taught second grade at Belton, Mo. for three years.

Jessica Jordan

New Mexican food trailer comes to Moscow A new business has opened in Moscow. A Mexican food trailer is open on Hwy. 56 each day from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The owner is Blanca Medina.

Blanca’s daughter, Alex

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Moran and Amparo Cisneros also work there. A wide variety of Mexican dishes, Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, Flautas, etc. are served.

Also lemonade and other drinks.

Susan Lewis

Thursday, September 31 Cross Country at Meade, 4:00 p.m.

Junior High Volleyball/ Football vs. Rolla, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 1 Football Homecoming vs.

Balko, 7:00 p.m., Pep Rally, 2:40 p.m., Coronation, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 4 No School – Labor Day Tuesday, September 5

High School Volleyball at Fowler Thursday, September 7 Bus Evacuation Drills Friday, September 8 High School Football at Leoti, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 9 Cross Country at South Gray, 10:00 a.m.

High School Volleyball at Jetmore

Susan Lewis is new third grade teacher Susan Lewis has joined the staff of Moscow Grade School as third grade teacher. Susan grew up at Dumas, Tx. and graduated from Wayland Baptist College at Plainview, Tx. She has taught children in several locations and taught dyslexia

correction at Lubbock, Tx. Susan then went to Great Bend. Her latest teaching was at Heritage Christian School in Hugoton. Susan has a son and family living in Hugoton, so is able to enjoy being near her grandchildren.

La Morenita is now open for business on Hwy 56 in Moscow.

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Moscow High School Homecoming Court are pictured in the front row left to right Morgan Lahey, Brittney Stuckey, Adriana Salcedo, Monica Gonzalez and Yamilet Rojo. Standing in the

back row are Austin Snyder, Jaylen Mendez, Javier Marquez, Jalen Shaddix and Gaby Granillo. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

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LABOR DAY EARLY DEADLINE All ads and news copy need to be in the Hermes office Friday, September 1 at 12 p.m.

Tuesday morning, August 22, Moscow teachers took part in the challenge course at Seward County Community College in Liberal. The teachers participated in activities that empha-

sized teamwork, problem solving, communication, and camaraderie. Photos courtesy of Stu Moore.

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Conservation easement benefits Lesser Prairie Chicken The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) has finalized permanent conservation agreements with a private landowner to conserve 968 acres of high-quality lesser prairie chicken habitat in southcentral Kansas. In addition, a 160-acre tract owned by another private landowner that is fenced and managed with the property will be protected under a 10-year conservation agreement that was finalized this week. These two tracts of land are immediately adjacent to a 1,781-acre tract, which was placed under a permanent conservation agreement earlier this year.

The conserved acreage is all native rangeland currently being managed for livestock

production, and this historical use will continue.

“Thanks to conservationminded landowners, we now have a complex of 2,909 acres being managed with the needs of the lesser prairie chicken in mind,” said Roger Wolfe, WAFWA’s Lesser Prairie Chicken Program manager.

“The ranch is in very good condition due to a long history of good management and there are two active leks on the property.”

The permanent conservation easement on the 968acre tract was purchased by WAFWA and will be held and monitored by Pheasants Forever. The easement restricts future development and activities that would be detrimental to the habitat for the

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 31, 2017) 1t NOTICE OF ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK

USD 209 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES: Sherry Castillo Marcus W. Howe

I, Amy Jo Tharp, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the following persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the General Election to be held on November 7, 2017 to Wit: USD 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES: Lisa Bennett

Stephanie Heger Matthew D. Mills Paula Rowden

Deadline to file for open positions was Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:00 Noon.

General Election will be Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Voters in Moscow 1, 2, 3 will vote at the Methodist Church, 300 Ransom, in Moscow, Ks. Stevens County voters in all other voting precincts will vote at the Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton, Ks.

bird. All other property rights associated with historical use of the land will be retained by the private landowner.

WAFWA has also established an endowment that will provide the landowner with sufficient payments to implement a lesser prairiechicken conservation plan in perpetuity. This transaction not only permanently protects key prairie habitat, but also ensures that this property will remain a working cattle ranch.

"Pheasants Forever” is proud to partner with WAFWA and the private landowners to complete this voluntary conservation easement,” said Jordan Martincich, director of development for Pheasants Forever. “The conservation values associated with this project will have a positive impact on wildlife habitat for future generations. We hope other landowners will partner with Pheasants Forever and WAFWA to perpetually protect their working lands for the benefit of wildlife and the

August is National Shooting Sports Month The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced August is National Shooting Sports Month, celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting. Recreational shooting is a safe and fun activity enjoyed by people of all ages, whether in competitive venues or target plinking just for fun. Target shooting is also great preparation for the coming hunting seasons.

To learn more about

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benefit of the ranching community."

The range-wide plan is a collaborative effort of WAFWA and the state wildlife agencies of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. It was developed to ensure conservation of the lesser prairie chicken by providing a mechanism for voluntary cooperation by landowners and industry, as well as improving coordination between state and federal conservation agencies. Funding for WAFWA’s conservation efforts comes from voluntary mitigation payments by industry partners enrolled in the plan. The plan allows agriculture producers and industry to continue operations while reducing impacts to the bird and its grassland habitat.

Landowners interested in participating in one of the short-term, long-term or permanent conservation options available under the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Plan should contact Roger Wolfe at roger.wolfe@ wafwa.org.

National Shooting Sports Month, go to www.shootin gsportsmonth.org, where you’ll find listings of events and promotions by state, promotion type and location. You can also learn more about how to get involved in National Shooting Sports Month, whether you’re in retail, manufacturing, involved with a shooting range or organization or are a shooter.

To find shooting ranges in Kansas, go to www.ksout doors.com and click “Activities” then “Shooting Ranges”.

There you’ll find a listing of all shooting ranges, which can be searched by county of location. Under “Archery” in the “Activities” drop-down menu, you’ll find a list of archery target ranges located on public land.

There are five Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) shooting ranges operated by friends groups within state parks or on wildlife areas: Fancy Creek Range in Tuttle Creek State Park, Hillsdale Range and Training Facility in Hillsdale State Park, Cheney Shooting Range on Cheney Wildlife Area, Hollister Shooting Range on the Hollister Wildlife Area, Shawnee State Fishing Lake Hunter Education Range and a soon to open range at El Dorado State Park. KDWPT ranges offer handgun and rifle lanes, and some offer skeet and trap ranges. There are also archery target ranges on the following KDWPT areas: Byron Walker Wildlife Area, Clinton State Park, Eisenhower State Park, El Dorado State Park, Glen Elder State Park, Hillsdale State Park, Historic Lake Scott State Park, Lovewell State Park, Olathe Prairie Center, Prairie Dog State Park, Pratt Operations Office, Tuttle Creek State Park and Webster State Park.

Recreational shooting is a lifelong activity that not only gets you outdoors with family and friends but it also supports state wildlife agencies, which receive funding derived from excise taxes on firearms and ammunition through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) program. WSFR provides match funds to state wildlife agencies to be used for fish and wildlife programs, as well as public shooting range development.

Make time to visit a shooting range near you this month and if you can, take a youngster or new shooter with you: #letsgoshooting.

Voluntary conservation easement agreements have been finalized to conserve 968 acres of high-quality lesser prairie chicken habitat in south central Kansas.

KDWPT’s 2017 Hunting Regulations and Atlas now online Two Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) publications hunters anxiously await are available now: The 2017 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary and the 2017 Kansas Fall Hunting Atlas.

Both publications are available online at www.ksout doors.com and both are being shipped to hundreds of license vendors and KDWPT offices around the state this week. Copies can be mailed by calling (620) 672-5911.

The hunting summary includes regulations such as methods of take, season dates, bag and possession limits, as well as a listing of public wildlife areas. One section features color photographs and range maps for popular game species. There is also a list of phone numbers for game wardens by the counties they patrol.

The 2017 Kansas Fall Hunting Atlas includes maps showing all Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) areas, as well as state and federal public wildlife areas. WIHA is private land leased by KDWPT and opened to public hunting. More than 1 million acres of WIHA lands are mapped in the atlas, more than tripling the amount of public access open to hunters.

The atlas is available online, and soon Garmin GPS and Google Earth files will be available to download. All WIHA tracts are marked with signs showing the lease dates, which start either September 1 or November 1 and end either January 31 or March 31.

Pick up your copy of the regulations summary and hunting atlas wherever licenses are sold. No hunter should be without them.

The 2017 Hunting Regulations and Atlas are now available online at ksoutdoors.com.

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Abby Heger and Toby McClure keep their eyes on the finish line during the time trial Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Cross Country time trials are in the books

Hugoton High School’s football players face a terrifying line - in each other! Friday’s scrimmage functioned as both a public prac-

tice and an opportunity for the community to show their support for the 2017 Eagles football team. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton’s cross country runners cross the finish line together at Friday’s time trial. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

HHS volleyball players soar over the net Friday during their “Powerade scrimmage”. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Sports by

The cross country season started last Friday with team time trials. Thanks to all who came out to watch the kids compete. The top seven finishers on each team will make up the varsity teams for the first meet.

“The girls are the defending Class 3A State Champions but the team will most likely move back to 4A this season. The girls have a lot of talent but need to improve our mental toughness.

There is a lot of pressure this year to perform well. It is generally agreed by most coaches that 4A is the deepest and most challenging division to compete in. The team will need to be focused on being ready to compete each and every week. Out west Scott City should be really good and so will Liberal,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

“The boys are also the defending Class 3A state champions and also that move to 4A will be a challenge. The boys are packed with some talent this year and have the potential to be better than last year in my opinion but need to still figure some things out. Even in the 4A division our boys could challenge for a trophy at state but need to stay focused.

Out west we should see a good Liberal and Scott City team. At our home meet

Senior volleyball players take on underclassmen at the scrimmage August 25. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Trips McClure Sports Schedule Thursday, August 31 High School Girls Golf Varsity/JV at Home, 3:00 p.m.

High School Cross Country Varsity Meet at Meade, 4:00 p.m.

High School Volleyball Varsity Quad at Sublette, 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Volleyball 8A/8B Tri at Home in West Gym, 4:00 p.m.

Middle School V olleyball 7A/7B Tri at Home in East Gym, 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Football 7th Grade at Guymon Middle School, 5:00 p.m.

Middle School Football 8th Grade at Guymon Middle School, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 1 High School Football Varsity at Home vs Lakin, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 2 Middle School Volleyball 8A/8B at

Home in West Gym, 10:00 a.m.

Middle School Volleyball 7A/7B at Home in East Gym, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 5 High School Girls Golf Varsity/JV Tournament at Goodland High School, 11:00 a.m.

Middle School Cross Country meet 7/8 at Liberal, 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Volleyball 8A/8B and 7A/7B at Guymon, 4:00 p.m.

High School Volleyball Varsity/JV Quad at Lakin, 5:00 p.m.

High School Football JV at Lakin, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 7 Middle School Football 7th Grade at Holcomb, 4:00 p.m.

High School Volleyball Varsity/JV/C Tri at Holcomb, 5:00 p.m.

Middle School Football 8th Grade at Holcomb, 5:30 p.m.

An HMS player serves it up during the volleyball scrimmage Friday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

This runner set a grueling pace. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Lamar will be a solid team,” continued coach Rodriguez.

It will be exciting to see what this season brings. The first meet will be in Meade Thursday August 31, 2017.

The start time for the meet will be at 4:00 pm. There will be a girls race and a boys race and that’s it. The meet is at the Meade Golf course that is just south of town.

Any parent who would like to provide some Gatorade or Powerade for after the meets please send some to the school with your athlete.

Boys Results Time last yr Abraham 18:21 17:56 Ethan 18:21 17:48 Jahaziel 18:21 17:37 19:14 Rafael Ivan 19:25 18:30 Bryan G 19:30 19:29 Jacob 19:34 Jorge 19:42 24:52 Eric 20:28 DNR Lane 21:37 Damian 22:03 19:01 Luis G 22:27 18:37 Rodrigo 22:45 22:33 Edgar 23:09 Brayan C 23:10 Ashton 27:35 Jonathan 28:15 Ty 31:00 Luis R 33:20 Vicente 33:28 Girls Results Time last yr Abby 23:11 21:31 Toby 23:11 22:17 Molly 24:34 Rebecca 24:38 22:35 Luz 24:54 26:38 Cielo 25:17 24:28 Frances 25:26 24:59 Kara 26:41 26:08 Kenzie 27:24 24:50 Ashlyn 29:57 Breckyn 30:09 28:34 Josselyne 31:32 24:44

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Go Big Red! HMS footballers show off their prowess at Friday’s scrimmage. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK G. MOSER, DECEASED Case No 2017 PR 35 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59)

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You are hereby notified that Byron Reid and John White, as Co-Executors (Co-Personal Representatives) of the estate of Jack G. Moser, deceased, have filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of his death of certain real estate situate in Stevens and Kearny Counties, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding.

Petitioners pray the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of decedent's will and the proceedings had in the District Court of Baca County, Colorado, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is

unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by decedent, Jack G. Moser, within the State of Kansas at the time of his death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereof, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before the 19th day of September, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Byron Reid and John White, Co-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS A. BARROWS, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 36 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that Patricia Barrows, as personal representative of the estate of Phyllis A. Barrows, deceased, and as an heir of Patricia A. Barrows, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, and other counties, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding.

Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of Decedent's will and the proceedings had in the County Court of Douglas County, Colorado, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of

the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by Decedent Phyllis A. Barrows, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereof, pursuant to the terms of Decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before the 25th day of September, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Patricia A. Barrows Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

Solution to August 24, 2017 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.

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

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license.

Contact Harrison Construction - 620-544-1714.

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Hermes Deadline Mondays - 5:00 p.m.

Truck Driver Wanted

HELP WANTED Truck Driver

w/ current CDL license.

Benefits include 401(k) health insurance & vacation.

Please inquire at 428-5363/544-8889 Premier Alfalfa, Inc.(2c20)

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)

Stevens Co. TREASURER’S OFFICE

Employment Opportunity

will be accepting applications through September 8 for a CLERICAL POSITION.

HARVEST HELP

General office, typing and computer experience needed.

Applicant must also be able to work in a fast-paced friendly atmosphere. Drug and alcohol test required.

Stevens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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LATHEM WATER SERVICE

United Prairie AG, LLC is looking for Part Time Help with Fall Harvest at our Hugoton and Moscow locations.

Candidates will be required to assist in all aspects of grain operation and be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug

screening.

Family oriented business in Ulysses, Ks is looking for a

Mechanic with Class A CDL

Primary duties include truck & facility maintenance and repair but must be willing to drive a truck when needed.

Home every night. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance & paid time off. Uniforms & safety equipment provided.

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com Walk-ins are welcome at 902 S. Colorado

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

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

General Maintenance Shop Person Employment opening for

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Employment Opportunity

SCALE HELP United Prairie AG, LLC is looking for Part Time Help with Fall Harvest at our Hugoton and Moscow locations.

Candidates will be required to be able to perform scale operation, which includes but not limited to; weigh and grade inbound and outbound grains. Data entry for tickets, and provide 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.

General Maintenance Shop Person Duties include general vehicle maintenance of vehicles, heavy equipment, UTVs and pumps.

Available benefits include health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k.

Apply in person: Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E Rd 21 • Ulysses, Ks 67880

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is currently hiring for a

COUNTER PARTS PERSON position at the Southwest Kansas Sales CARQUEST store.

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

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

Full time employment package includes health insurance, life insurance, company-paid holidays, matching IRA, paid time off, Aflac medical and child care.

Knowledge of vehicle parts required, bilingual would be helpful. Applicant needs to be intelligent, energetic, prompt, friendly, team player, person who can think outside the box for solutions.

Hours will be 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You may pick up an application or send a resume to 528 S. Main Street in Hugoton.

Only serious applicants need apply.

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Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care?

Your opportunity is here….

We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.

Full Time Night Shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants available at Pioneer Manor. Set rotation schedule with consistent assignment available, 12 hour shifts. Looking for dedicated, caring CNAs to join the awesome team at Pioneer Manor. Excellent benefit packages and competitive wages.

If you are looking to join an incredible team and make a difference in the lives of others, please call HR at Stevens County Hospital at 620-544-8511 or go to our Web site at www.stevenscountyhospital.com to fill out an application.

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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath.

Living Room with fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-5441714. (tfc15) --------------HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER: 927 S. Monroe. Selling as is.

3 bedroom, 1 bath, nice kitchen cabinets, central heat & air.

Some appliances. Large garage with workshop. Nice fenced backyard. REDUCED! $75,000. 580-884-0065.

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Contact 620-598-2232. $2500. (tfc33) ------------FOR SALE: 2009 Honda XR650L, $4200. 620-544-4523.

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402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!

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 620544-2232. (tfc) ---------------

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

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HOUSES FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/1 bath AND 2 bedroom/1 bath.

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

Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.

Main Street Building - to be used as

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Office Space or Retail.

3 Bedroom House - fenced yard, carport, small shed. References required.

Available around September.

2 Bedroom Trailer - Uptown, Mostly Furnished.

References required.

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom/2 bath on HUGE LOT Living Room & Family Room + More!

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1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!

RED 611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!

809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage.

Call today to see this home!

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1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!

601 Jessica Ln. - PRICE REDUCED! $197,500 $189,500 $180,000 This brick home is move-in ready with new paint exterior and interior, new floor coverings (except carpet in 2 west bedrooms), updated light fixtures and interior door knobs. Extra large 4th bedroom in the basement. New 1/2 bath in the basement.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

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512 W. Tenth

405 N. Wildcat Ct. - PRICE REDUCED! Ranch style 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, att garage, fence cen H/A, nice Master bed with tray ceiling, WIC, garden tub and separate shower. New stainless steel appliances. Huge price reduction! $185,000.

Call today to see this lovely home.

218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!

ED REDUC 1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!

1024 S. Harrison Brick! Remodeled Kitchen!

3 bd/2 ba, Fam. Rm, NEW carpet Dbl Att.SGarage, OLD Private Dining + Workshop & Garage 2 Sheds, Oversize Lot REDUCED! 106 McLeod-Moscow

300 W. A Street

3035 sq ft of Stunning Floorplan 1368 sq.' of well-kept home Located on Beautiful Triangular 25’x40’ Garage/Workshop Lot. Fireplace. $75,000

214 Van Buren

1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!

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House, 36’ Workshop/Garage Rental MH on Corner Lot

600 E. Fourth - Built in 2010 ~ Basement, EILEEN’S 3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings, Garden Tub, Great Opportunity Since $ Reduction!

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NEW HOME constructed totally on your site 1417 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home

420 S Washington - Nice Ranch style brick home, 3 car garage, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/commercial grade appliances and lg island. A must see!!! Call me today!!

1019 S. Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2b, bsmt, appliances, cov patio, det garage, fence, cen. H/A. Nice home! Call today!!

including full basement with 2-car garage and front porch.

Ready to move into including utility connections to the basement wall, concrete work including driveway and patio, HVAC equipment and duct work, all floor coverings, and stainless appliances. Built on-site on your lot. TOTAL COST $189,900!

NEW COUNTRY CAPE

304 1/2 S Madison - Price Reduction!

Ranch Style, 2 bed, 2 full bath, WIC, Cen H/A, appliances, lg equip shed. Call to see this beauty!!

ED REDUC 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

He is very sweet, friendly & litter box trained, and appears to be between 3-5 months old.

If owner doesn’t claim, he will need a good home.

1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home.

Call Karen today to see this property.

Please call 620-453-1504 after 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Call today!!

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

615-623 S. Monroe - WOW! Price Reduction & Buyer’s Incentive!! $30K!! Business Opportunity! Bar & Grill/Motel - 4000 sf includes bar equipment, tables/chairs, inventory. Partial reno includes bar area, bathrooms, updated HVAC. Over 1900 sf 8 room motel, parking lot and much more!

Call Karen to see this nice property!

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”

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Memories from Yesteryear Hoover B. Lamborn Fifty-five years in Public Mouths Written by Alta Pettis

Hoover B. Lamborn was born in Indianola, Ne., January 16, 1892. He was orphaned at an early age, and his upbringing was finished by his older brothers and sisters.

After he finished high school in 1914, he attended dental college in Kansas City for three years - all that was required then to get his D.D.S. He went to grade school and high school in Wilcox, Ne., where his family had moved shortly after his arrival. He graduated from college in 1917, then moved to Burns to hang out his shingle. When he first started his practice in Burns, he said there were lots of oil wells in that area and three oil well supply companies in the town itself. When he left seventeen years later, there wasn’t even a railroad left.

He started his practice on a “shoestring,” with only a few instruments that he was lucky enough to find in a pawn shop. His first dental chair was a rocking chair in a wash tub. With this arrangement he could work well, be-

cause the tub enabled him to turn the chair around on its rim and tilt it as needed. He still has those instruments, bought in 1914 or 1915.

When he started his practice, he and others in his profession not only had to improvise needed furniture but also had to mix all the anesthetic used. He finally got a chair similar to a barber chair and had to pump it into position with his foot.

He brought this chair with him to Hugoton and later donated it to a man who wanted to construct an oldtime dentist’s office. It is now in a museum in Ulysses. He also donated several of his office “tools” to the Stevens County Museum where they may be seen whenever you visit there.

After he started his dental office in Burns, it wasn’t long until he met Miss Ruth Caroline Brown, a telephone operator.

They became engaged, and he set about building them a home with the help of a carpenter. Having the house complete with modern appliances, he and his girl proceeded to get married in it. They lived in and loved their home for seventeen years.

By 1934, Burns had gone downhill so far they felt the need to move on. Dr. Lamborn and Glen Riggs, who had a brother living here, came to Hugoton looking for office space for the dentist.

Glen’s brother, Carl, was a teacher and later became the principal of the high school here. Dr. and Mrs. Lamborn moved to Hugoton in 1934.

They first lived in a house on Jackson Street now occupied

by Miss Edith Weston.

At the time they moved to Hugoton, there was only one street paved. That was Main Street. Their belongings were moved to Hugoton from Burns in a truck owned by a farmer who owed them money, thus getting them moved and paying his bill at the same time.

They arrived just in time to learn firsthand all about the Western Kansas dust storms. There were times when they had to put wet bed sheets over their bed in order to sleep, and the doctor had to wear a breather and goggles to get to his office.

To be continued next week.

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

Equipment from the office of Dr. H.B. Lamborn can be seen at the Museum. Dr. Lamborn came to Hugoton from Burns, where his dental chair was a rocking chair in a washtub. Ingenuity was a necessity in dentists’ office back in the early 1900s, as many of the amenities required weren’t readily available - especially in western Kansas.

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The Hugoton Hermes

History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, September 3, 1992 Mick Mantzke won the Five-State Fair Championship in the Street Stock class of the Stock Car races last weekend.

Thursday, September 9, 1982 Paul Thomas recently retired from Phillips Funeral Home after seventeen years of service. Paul Williamson will be the new funeral director. Williamson operated at Lamar, Mo. funeral home for sixteen years prior to moving to Hugoton.

Thursday, September 11, 1952 Earl Peachey suffered a broken back and left leg Tuesday when he fell from the roof of his home. He is recovering in the Stevens County Hospital. He fell from the roof of the onestory home while shingling the roof. Friends and neighbors of the injured man took over the shingling job Wednesday. Those helpng were Merl Peachey, Austin

Lynch, Donnie Kinser, Glen Phifer, Bernard Brubaker, Garland Persinger, Ralph Persinger and Louis Lohse.

Friday, September 2, 1932 Irvin McBee, Stevens County Sheriff, returned to Hugoton Sunday evening after taking Raymond Swindler to Lansing to serve a term for bigamy.

Friday, August 28, 1931 Prominent farmer Frank Lahey was shot and killed by a neighbor by the name of Hooper, about seven miles north of Moscow Monday morning. The murder occurred about two miles over in Grant County.

Mr. Lahey received word Monday morning that a bull belonging to him was in the pasture belonging to Hooper who had sent word to Lahey to come over and get the animal. Lahey, accompanied by a young man who was working for him, went to the Hooper place after the bull.

Hooper met them and an altercation ensued during which some bitter words

PIONEER MANOR THREE YEARS OLD - The entire staff of the Pioneer Manor, Stevens County’s home for the aged, celebrated their third anniversary of being in operation Monday.

Present were all the present employees of the home, the county commissioners and the local director of social welfare. Chester A. Riley, administrator of the home for Meade County Mennonite Missions, Inc., said, “We would like to say thanks to a fine community, its county commissioners and social welfare director, for their loyalty and support these last three years.

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were spoken on both sides.

Hooper finally announced he was going to the house for his gun. Lahey and the hired man went about their business getting the bull out of the pasture.

In a short time Hooper was seen coming from the direction of the house with a large calibre rifle. Lahey turned to the hired man and said, “You had better go and stop him or there will be a killing and probably it will be me.” The young man went toward Hooper to endeavor to persuade him from starting anything. Before he could reach Hooper, the shooting commenced. Lahey was armed with an automatic revolver and both men began shooting, Lahey taking cover behind the horse he was riding.

Continued next week.

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

We assure you we will continue to do our very best to live up to expectations.” Pictured are, front row, left to right, Sheila Jennings, Ada Jennings, Susie Medina, Sonya Hernandez, Pauline Murray, Almeta Gifford, Evelyn Rawlins, Mary Talbert, Sharon Danielson, Myrtle Quimby and Emma Mosher; middle row, Mrs. Chester Riley, Janie Phillips, Janet Meggison, Linda Baker, Gladys Hawkins, Ruby Kinser, Dolly Perkins, Mollie Mantzke and Mary Cross; back row, Chester Riley, Richard Heath, Fred Walkemeyer, Ralph McCue, Duane Riley and Owen Anderson. Taken from the August 17, 1967 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

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

Continued from last week.

Sergeant Kenneth E. Lester states the next hop in the new airplane will be to the west coast and then they will go to Tokyo and to other main points in the Pacific and far east. Lt. Gen. Styer’s work takes him to many places as he keeps the necessary supplies for the armed forces moving along.

Sgt. Lester stated Manila was badly damaged by the war. The main part of town was nearly all destroyed, only a few of the buildings standing. Natives are living in grass huts and getting by just about anyway they can.

The area is under military law and there is very little lawlessness now. At first there was a lot of pilfering.

The following letter was recently written by Joe McCoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. McCoy. April 6, 1945 Dear Mother and Dad, I put in my twenty-fifth mission today. It was long and rather tiresome but when we don’t see flak, we call them easy. This one today was easy and a good one for me to start on again.

March 23, My luck failed to hold out. Over the target right after bombs away, I had an 88 go off in the nose. My Toggleier was killed and the

navigator sitting right behind him didn’t receive a scratch. I don’t see how it missed him from the looks of the nose. We were at 26,500 feet. It knocked out our oxygen system and we had to use some emergency bottles getting down to a lower altitude. We were only a short ways in so made it to the front lines and headed for home. Had a gas leak in one engine so feathered that.

Checked up and found we didn’t have a radio, so started looking for a place to land.

We landed in Holland on an unused air strip.

An American outfit was stationed there shooting down buzz bombs headed for Antwerpt. They notified the 8th Air Force so they sent a truck after us from Brussels

the next day. From there, they flew us back to England in a C-47 and a truck from the base came after us, arriving back Sunday night. They sent us to the rest home Tuesday for seven days. Got back to the base Wednesday and started in again today.

My shortest mission was four hours and thirty minutes and the longest was nine hours and forty minutes. I am fine and hope to start home in about a month. Love to you both, Joe. 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.

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