Volume 127, Number 36
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Sheriff’s Department accepts Ice Bucket Challenge
14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Treasury to connect unclaimed property with owners at State Fair State Treasurer Ron Estes is urging this year’s 2014 Kansas State Fair attendees to visit his unclaimed property booth to check if a portion of $295 million in missing money belongs to them. The State Treasurer’s Office booth will be fully equipped with a computerized database and staff ready to help Kansans search for and claim unclaimed property September 5 through14. “We had great success during last year’s State Fair, returning more than $425,000 to respective owners; and we hope to
have even better results this year,” said Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes. “I encourage everyone to stop by and check for their name and the names of family and friends.” Unclaimed property comes from forgotten bank accounts, stocks, bonds, insurance premium overpayments, refunds, abandoned safe deposit boxes and other property. It is the treasurer's goal to locate the rightful owners and heirs of unclaimed assets currently being held by the State of Kansas.
David Eckert elected “Grand Lap”
The Stevens County Sheriff’s Department is nominated by the Hugoton Police Department to participate in the ALS ice bucket challenge. The employees all gathered underneath the bucket showing their support for a search for a cure for ALS. Sheriff
Ted Heaton challenged the Stevens County Hospital, Stevens County Courthouse, Stevens County Health Department, Stevens County Landfill, Stevens County Library and Stevens County Road and Bridge.
David Eckert of Hugoton was elected “Grand Lap” of the Masonic Lapland organization Saturday, August 23, and installed to the position August 24. The title “Grand Lap” of the Masonic Lapland organization is the same as a president in other organizations or groups. David is very deserving of this honor as it is based on leadership, honesty and Masonic interest and principles. He will serve as the Grand Lap for a year. He and his wife Brenda at-
tended the Lapland convention in Winfield August 22-24. The Lapland Masonic organization is comprised of Master Masons who live in Kansas and Oklahoma.
David Eckert
Commissioners consider roads and decide to remove recycling bins The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, September 2 2014 with all members, Pat Hall, James Bell and Dave Bozone present. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Robert Johnson and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. The commissioners’ agenda included 8:30 - bills; 9:00 Jack Rowden and Gary Gold; 9:30 - Tony Martin/Kirk Spikes; 10:00 - Brandon Kolb; 10:30 - Stachia Nordyke; 11:00 - Paula Rowden; 11:30 - Hospital Board; and 12:00 lunch. When this reporter arrived around 8:50 the commissioners were discussing refinancing with Jack Rowden and Gary Gold. They presented a shared plan with the commissioners and discussed the details. Bob expressed the board’s appreciation for their modifications. The commissioners will look, compare their alternatives, then get back with them. Tony Martin came in with his report from Road and Bridge. He told Bob the sprinkler letters Bob sent out seem to be helping some. He told the commissioners how many tons of asphalt they had produced and the costs. He also reported the new phone system had been installed. The shop has been doing repair work to the mowers. Kirk Spikes came in to talk about opening a section line road to gain access to a field where Abengoa is storing bales. Bob said this would be a matter of getting easements from the landowners. He will draw some up and Kirk will talk to the landowners. It was agreed that only a half mile road will be needed as it will only lead to more sand if any further. Sheriff Ted Heaton came in with officers TJ Steers and Duane Topliss. They reported all is well in their department. After some discussion about the recycling bins located on Main Street it was decided and motion was made to have the bins removed. They constantly have broken glass all around them with all kinds of other trash. The county shares the cost of these bins with the city and the city employees are always having to clean up the mess. Pat said Tom Hicks had expressed their desire to have them removed. Brandon Kolb was next on the agenda. He came in asking for a section line road to be opened and maintained better so he can get in and out with his grain trucks. Bob said he will talk to the landowner about it. If this is not agreeable, a notice can be put in the paper and the road maintained since it is on a section line. Stachia Nordyke and Linda Crawford came in and requested a 15 minute executive session for non-elected personnel. Hospital board members started coming in and so did Paula Rowden. Commissioners said they wanted all of them
there at the same time if possible - Paula and the hospital board. Hospital Board members Warren Willis, Dean Van Horn, Joyce Baughman and Milton Gillespie were present along with Health Department Administrator and County Health Officer Paula Rowden. They all commenced with a lengthy discussion about the Well Woman Services being offered at the Health Department. Both sides offered their views of the situation. Paula has a Nurse Practitioner who will come in Fridays. The practitioner will not charge if there are no patients. The hospital has a Nurse Practitioner who is on staff and being paid at all times. Neither entity wants to be in competition with the other. No agreement was reached except more research needs to be done into legalities of the matter by the hospital board. Commissioners asked the two entities to come back to the next commissioners’ meeting in two weeks with more information. Paula is upset because, in the meantime, women are going without care. Paula had a few other matters to discuss with the commissioners. Meeting adjourned. Official Minutes Commissioners Meeting August 18, 2014 The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, August 18, 2014 with all members present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and Marie Austin from The Hugoton Hermes Dave called the meeting to order. Jim moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Pat seconded. Motion carried. Jim moved to approve the county vouchers. Pat seconded. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 120,511.20; Road & Bridge .. 19,129.56; Building .. 22,558.25; Noxious Weed .. 11,516.39; Diversion .. 237.05; Insurance AgencyDamages .. 3,822.28; Community Health .. 16,738.67; Fire Bequest .. 53.95; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 73.32 Pat moved to go into executive session for contract negotiation for ten minutes with County Counselor Bob Johnson present. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened. Rodney came in to discuss the only bid he received for cement work between the EMS/Fire buildings. Pat moved to accept the bid from McBride Construction in the amount of $4,124.00 for the cement work. Motion carried. Tony Martin brought in another bid for the cement work between the EMS/Fire buildings. Tony discussed the projects the Road Department is working on. They are patching Road 22 and Road Q then Road 26. The asphalt work will be done within two weeks. Tony informed the commissioners the phone system at the Road Department needs replaced, and it will cost $3,000. He says they will have the signs put up at Lake Russell by Friday. They will read “Ride respectfully or your privileges
will be revoked” on the west side and “No Motorcycles/ATVs are allowed” on other side coming into town. Bob suggested posting a sign with a curfew. Greg Wellbrock and Ginny Marquis brought in two bids for a printer in the Appraiser’s office. The bids were from Century Business Technologies for a Savin SP5210DN printer at a cost of $2,798.45 and Liberal Office Machines for a Lexmark MS811N Mono Laser printer at a cost of $2,450. Motion was made and accepted to accept the bid from Liberal Office Machines. Pat moved to go into executive session for pending litigation with County Counselor Bob Johnson. Meeting reconvened. Robert Davis came in to ask if the Airport Board meetings could be changed from the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Motion was made and passed to accept the change for the Airport Board meetings. Robert talked about the new project at the airport. The asphalt around the hangers is being torn out and replaced by concrete. KDOT is paying 75 percent of the cost. Pat moved to rescind motion for the bid from McBride Construction in the amount of $4,124. for cement work between the EMS/Fire buildings. Jim seconded. Motion carried. After the commissioners reviewed the two bids to do cement work between the EMS/Fire building from McBride Construction in the amount of $4,124. and Angel Martinez Construction in the amount of $3,450. Motion was made and passed to accept the low bid from Angel Martinez Construction. Pat moved to appoint Jim as voting delegate for KAC with Pat as alternate and Dave as second alternate. Dave seconded. Motion carried. Dave moved to appoint Pat as voting delegate for KCAMP with Dave as alternate. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Dave moved to appoint Pat as voting delegate for KWORCC with Dave as alternate. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Jon Halbgewachs with Kirkham & Michael came in to go over the preliminary plans for the highway improvement project. The improvement to Kansas Highway 51 between Cemetery Road and County Road 14 will include an east bound left turn lane onto Kennedy Street and a west bound right turn lane onto Kennedy Street, planning to start construction in the spring of 2015, taking an estimate of 55 working days. Jon and the commissioners discussed installing a sump pump in the culvert at Eleventh and Jefferson to help with the water drainage. By motion the board adjourned.
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Home Country It comes to us slowly and delicately, as all beautiful things should. It’s usually in the early morning. We can smell it. We can feel it. That little nip that teases us … autumn. Almost autumn. Summer is heat and work and sweat and cold drinks of water and swimming and barbecues. But autumn is Fall … the pinnacle. This is when people have the county and state fairs, because the
vegetables and animals are at their peak and ready to show. The heat drove some of us into the house this stifling summer and led us to make quilts, make furniture, can fruit. And now, if they’re good enough (and we know, if no one else does) they can go to the fair, too. In the mountains, the deer and elk are at their finest, with antlers dark brown with the patina of age and wisdom
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Obituaries
by Slim Randles and those tips white as ivory. Polished. This is the polished time. We are all at some kind of pinnacle in autumn. We have worked through the heat and now we can plan to ratchet it back a bit. We can take our skills to the mountains for hunting and fishing, or just discover a new hobby there at the house that will keep hands and mind busy during the cold to come.
The children are off to school, preparing themselves so someday their autumns will be like this, sweet with fulfillment, honed to a point, seeping with satisfaction the way ours are. Autumn. . . come and whisper to us in the morning. “I’m almost here. Almost here. Almost here.”
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-544-2610 or 620544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut
in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620-598-2426. Every Saturday - Farmers Market in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S. Main every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell home grown or homemade items. August 21 - September 5
Felix Aguirre-Arriola The death of Felix AguirreArriola has been learned. Felix passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at his residence in Liberal at the age of 63.
Born June 6, 1951 in Chihuahua, Mexico, he was the son of Regino Aguirre and the former Maria Luisa Arriola. July 29, 1981 he married Maria F. Arroyo in Litchfield, Mn. She survives. Felix worked at Seaboard Foods for 14 years. Survivors include his son Lee Ozuna of Dodge City;
three daughters, Marisol Aguirre, Monica Aguirre and Maricruz Aguirre all of Liberal; and his eight grandchildren, Mariana Maes, Eric Maes, Jr., Uziah Maes, Kasandra Ozuna, Julian Ozuna, Carisa Ozuna, Daisha Richard and Cortez Miller. Felix was preceded in death by his parents. Vigil and Rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. James P. Dieker presiding. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 4, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Betty Fellers Betty Jean Fellers, 82, Hugoton, passed from this life Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Regent Park Healthcare in Wichita. The daughter of James R. Poteet Sr. and the former Ruth Jean Henderson, she was born November 1, 1931 at Paola. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1949. Betty and Ray Owens were married July 25, 1948 and later were divorced. She and John Rollin Fellers were married November 14, 1965 at Moscow. Betty enjoyed her family and friends. She loved quilting and genealogy. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, cooking and baking. Mrs. Fellers was a member of the Moscow Baptist Church in Moscow and the Ladies Auxiliary in Hugoton. Survivors include her two sons, Randy Owens and wife
Donnell of Belton, Mo. and Mike Owens and wife Nancy of Moscow; Joyce Fellers and wife Janice of Wichita; brother James “Sonny” R. Poteet of Liberal; ten grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister Glenys Poteet. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, August 29, 2014 at the Moscow Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding. Burial followed at the Moscow Cemetery. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of the arrangements. A memorial has been established for the Moscow Baptist Church in Moscow. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
- The Rolla Library will be having their book sale! UNTIL September 22 - Order Blue & Gold sausage, chicken strips or bacon from Hugoton High School FFA members. Delivery will be October 2. Contact an FFA member or call 620-544-4311 or 620544-4728. September 4 - Rolla High School bonfire at 8:00 p.m. after the junior high ball games. Rolla’s athletes will be introduced, and the cheerleaders will perform. - Sons of Thunder’s Southwest Kansas chapter will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson in Ulysses. Neil Burum of Garden City will speak. Refreshments,
fellowship and worship will be offered. For more information, contact Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601. You can also visit their Web site at www.sonsofthunderswks.com. September 4-5 - Nineteenth annual S.P.I.R.I.T. Conference in Dalhart, Tx. at Frank Phillips College. Featured will be State and Federal transportation updates, panel discussions, featured speakers and open discussions. Also check out the new Web site at spirit of54.com. September 5 - Hugoton High School will play their first football game versus Guymon at home, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 25 through August 31. Fire Department Hugoton Station Thursday, August 28, – Hwy 56 and Road X, Motor Vehicle Accident Saturday, August 30, 7:56 a.m. – Road R and Road 20, Motor Vehicle Accident
Sunday, August 31, 8:12 a.m. – 1043 Road P, Structure/Equipment Fire Fire Department Moscow Station Sunday, August 31, 8:12 a.m. – 1043 Road P, Structure/Equipment Fire Ambulance Activity Four Medical runs, two motor vehicle accidents, one fire standby
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 25, 2014 • Dog at Large, 700 Block of West City Limits, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman Tuesday, August 26, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Wednesday, August 27, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Abandoned Dog, 600 Block of South Jackson, Impounded Dog, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 500 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Water Tower Overflowing, 300 Block of West Eleventh, Notified the City, Sergeant Johnson
• Dog at Large & Barking, 800 Block of South Monroe, Owner Took Care of It, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, August 28, 2014 • Vehicle Blocking Traffic, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Owner Moved It, Chief Leslie • Welfare Check, 500 Block of West Eighth, All Okay, Chief Leslie Friday, August 29, 2014 • Dog at Large, 600 Block of Jayhawk, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, August 30, 2014 • Suspicious Activity, 1000 Block of South Washington, Officer Hagman • Disturbance, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Criminal Damage to Property, 700 Block of South Adams, Arrested Subject, Officer Lamatsch
Bobby Murphy Hugoton resident Bobby Dean Murphy, 74, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. The son of Joe Murphy and the former Gracie Parker, he was born April 26, 1940 in Oklahoma. Bobby was raised by his father and step mother Mary. December 14, 1981, he and Connie Murphy were married in Liberal. Survivors include his wife Connie Murphy of Hugoton; two sons, Bobby Dean Murphy Jr. and Jesse Murphy
Jimmie Cullison Jimmie Isaac Cullison, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Satanta District Hospital. Graveside services are planned for Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Dudley Township Cemetery of Satanta. Friends may call Thursday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Paul’s Funeral Home, 314 S. Van Buren in Hugoton. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of arrangements.
and wife Tasha; stepson Rick Williams; two stepdaughters, Joyce Gallegos and Melissa Williams; his brother Bill Murphy; three step brothers, David Murphy, Ricky Murphy and Jodene Wray; step sisters, Betty, Margie and Nellie; his grandchildren; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; step mom Mary Murphy; and sister Evelyn. Graveside services are planned for Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.
Stan Kneller Word has been received of the death of Stan Kneller, 78, of rural Rolla. Mr. Kneller passed away Friday, August 29, 2014. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, N.M. Survivors include his two daughters, Sherri and Syndi; granddaughter Courtenay; grandson Andrew; and three great grandchildren, Allyson, Alexander and Dallas.
Howard Feldman A memorial service for Howard Feldman will take place at the Hugoton Cemetery Saturday morning, September 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Howard passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. His obitu-
ary was printed in The Hugoton Hermes May 29, 2014. A freewill donation memorial luncheon at the First Christian Church will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Verne Calvin Rutledge Death has claimed the life of Verne Calvin Rutledge at age 90. He passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.
Born January 5, 1924 in Haskell County, he was the son of A.C. and Bertha Birney Rutledge. He graduated from Sublette High School in 1942 and lived in Haskell County for 84 years before moving to Liberal, where he lived for the past six years. He was a farmer and stockman in Haskell County. A member of the First Christian Church of Liberal and a past member of the Sublette Christian Church, he was also a member of the Sublette American Legion and the Lib-
eral V.F.W. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the South Pacific with the 96th Infantry. November 10, 1951 Verne married Ruby Snavley in Sublette. She survives. Other survivors include his son Reese Rutledge of Liberal; daughter Vanny Greeson and husband Todd of Neosho, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Sonni Marie Rutledge. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, August 30, at the Sublette Christian Church with Pastors David Ervin and Terry Ford presiding. Burial followed in Haskell County Cemetery with military honors given by the American Legion of Sublette. Brenneman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sublette Christian Church, First Christian Church of Liberal or Donor’s Choice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenneman funeralhome.com.
Patricia Long Former Rolla resident, Patricia Ann Long passed from this earth August 24, 2014. She was 68. Pat was born February 10, 1946 to Bob and Claudine Long at Rolla. She attended schools in Rolla and went to college at Kansas University. Ms. Long taught school for a period of time, and then went to work for Southwestern Bell where she was Vice President of Marketing. Pat retired after 30 years of working for the Southwestern Bell system. Pat and her sister Linda opened “A Long Story” bed and breakfast in 1999. The facility was later converted into a retirement community for sen-
iors. Pat joined her Heavenly Father, as well as her father and mother, Bob and Claudine, and her two brothers, Rodney and Bobby. include her Survivors daughter Trish and husband Brian Lee; three grandchildren, Andrea, Alex and Aisha; a foster daughter, Karen Hall of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Linda Long and Barbara Beeks; brother J.D. Long; and her many other family members and friends. Pat will be remembered by her family and friends as having a big heart. She will certainly be missed.
Robert Ewing The death of Robert Lynn Ewing of Satanta has been learned. Mr. Ewing passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Satanta Long Term Care at the age of 80. The son of Walter and Grace Fox Ewing, Robert was born September 15, 1933 at Quahn, Tx. Robert and Jo Konkler were married November 15, 1952 at Shamrock, Tx. He was owner and operator for Ewing Electric & Construction. Survivors include his wife Jo Ewing of Satanta; his son Darrell Ewing and wife Ada of Gymson, Co; daughter Tammy Ewing; six grandchildren; ten
great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Ewing was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Olan and Buck Ewing; and a great grandson, Heath Stanley. Funeral services were Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Satanta Baptist Church with Pastor Rob Klingsick presiding. Burial followed in Satanta Dudley Township Cemetery. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Satanta Long Term Care Unit. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951.
Anita Murrain Word has been received of the death of Anita Louise Murrain at age 57. Mrs. Murrain passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her residence in Liberal. She was born April 23, 1957 in Wellington, Sumner County, the daughter of Joseph C. Spurgin and the former Betty L. Van Huss Hatman. She had been a resident of Liberal for the past eight years. Anita was a nurse aid for many years before becoming disabled. She was raised of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her brother Raymond L. Spurgin of Shattuck, Ok.; sister Jo Ann
Combs of Turpin, Ok.; and her several nephews and nieces. Anita was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dale E. and Vernon Spurgin. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal is in charge of arrangements.
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The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, September 4, 2014
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George Lucas performs at Trinity Baptist The Trinity Baptist Church rafters rang with some good old-fashioned Southern Gospel music Sunday Morning. George Lucas presented a short concert during the morning service, sharing his love of Jesus Christ with his voice and guitar. He started off with his mother’s favorite song “That Old Time Feeling.” And if that song wasn’t enough to get the listener’s toes tapping then
maybe it’s time to visit a doctor. One must be fleet of tongue to get all the words in before the tune runs out. The concert included some old favorites, some songs that could become new favorites and ended with his signature song “The Lighthouse,” the refrain of which reads: “And I thank God for The Lighthouse, I owe my life to Him. Jesus is The Lighthouse and from the rocks of sin, He has shown the
light around me, so that I might clearly see. If it wasn't for The Lighthouse, Where would this ship be?” From 1975 to 1979 Lucas traveled with the Heavenbound Gospel Singers, bringing a lot of energy to the stage. The others in the group would make him sit down during the concerts, because if they didn’t he was all over the stage, but “it’s hard to sit still when you’re feeling the Spirit,” Lucas said.
for reading The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County
George Lucas
K-State Day at the 2014 Kansas State Fair will be September 7 Purple pride will be on full display at the 2014 Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson during K-State Day, Sunday, September 7. The university will be recognized as the fair's official sponsor for the day. Special outdoor exhibits will be set up near the stage by Lake Talbott and be available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to share college and department information with visitors. Learn how Kansas State University is shaping
the world and improving food sustainability through the Global Food Systems initiative, and help celebrate extraordinary Wildcats through the Wildcat Way campaign. Performances on the stage will showcase university musical and dance groups from noon to 6:30 p.m. Pep rallies at noon and 6:00 p.m. will feature members of the KState Marching Band, Willie the Wildcat and cheerleaders. Merchandise will be available
for purchase. “Kansas State University has a proud tradition of partnership with the state fair and we look forward to continued collaboration this year,” said Kirk Schulz, university president. “This will be a fun day providing alumni, students, prospective students and all other visitors additional opportunities to show their pride and con-
nect with K-State.” Schedule for K-State Day, September 7; all events take place at the stage near Lake Talbott: • Noon: Pep rally with President Schulz and K-State Band • 12:45 p.m. - K-State Tap Ensemble • 1:30 p.m. - R&R Jazz Combo • 2:15 p.m. - Wabash City
Brass Quintet • 3:00 p.m. - K-State Band • 3:30 p.m. - K-State Tap Ensemble • 4:15 p.m. - R&R Jazz Combo • 5:00 p.m. - Wabash City Brass Quintet • 6:00 p.m. - Pep rally with KState Band
Harrison graduates with honors from Newman University Sherrie Mashell Harrison, former Hugoton resident, recently graduated with highest honors from the Master Social Work program at Newman University in Wichita May 10, 2014. During her two year master's program, Sherrie completed the curriculum to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor as well. In December 2013, she passed her licensing exam and became an LAC. While at NU, Sherrie was the president of the Social Work Club, and was inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science Honorary Society) and the Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social Work Honor Society). At the awards banquet, one week before graduation, Sherrie received the MSW Student of the year award (an award chosen and voted on by the social work instructors), and The Long and
Winding Road Award (an award given to the person who has overcome great difficulties while still maintaining good grades and good spirits while obtaining their degree). Sherrie traveled to Wichita every Monday for two years while attending Newman. She also lost her mother and had major back surgery at the beginning of her MSW program. Sherrie was also awarded the Certificate of Excellence for maintaining a 4.0 throughout her studies. Sherrie is the wife of Martin Harrison and the mother of Kendall Bolton, Ragan Arthur, Kenzie Fankhauser, Kennedy Conner, and Dalton Harrison. She is the grandmother of Samantha Michelle Bolton and Conner William Fankhauser. A third grandchild, a boy, Casen Michael Arthur, is due October 1, 2014.
HOWARD FELDMAN MEMORIAL LUNCHEON Free-will donations accepted to off-set Howard’s final expenses. The public is invited.
September 6, 2014 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. First Christian Church 600 S. Van Buren, Hugoton MENU PULLED PORK, POTATO SALAD, CHIPS, DESSERT TEA & WATER
For questions or to make a donation, please contact Dannah (Feldman) Schatz at 620-635-0289 PO Box 571, Ashland, KS 67831 Sherri Mashell Harrison
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Grandparents’ Day I must admit I am not yet to the grandparent stage, but according to those I know who are grandparents, it can be a great role. For some grandparents, distance is a barrier to spending time and being involved in their grandchildren’s lives. Fortunately, there are ways to break down the barrier of distance and still maintain a close and loving relationship. First, it requires effort on your part. Grandchildren, and their parents, are busy with their everyday lives, juggling school, work, sports, etc., and unfortunately keeping in touch with their grandparents may not be on the top of their list. That is why it is important for grandparents to make it a priority and establish regular calls and communications, and not just do it on special occasions. Find a day of the week and time that is easiest to call and visit with your grandchildren. Make sure this is well established with their parents so you aren’t interrupting dinner or schoolwork, or getting them wound up right before bed time. For older grandchildren it may be easier to establish a texting routine, again maybe at a certain time or day each week. Grandkids may be more comfortable communicating this way, but don’t let that be your only form of commu-
nication. Even in this day and age a letter in the mail is always fun. Use this as a way to tell family stories, or congratulate them for a success they have had. My collage age son still loves getting cards from his grandparents, especially if there is an extra $5 bill slipped in the envelope! Sending postcards when you travel is a great way for them to see where their grandparents have traveled, and to have something to talk about when they are called. Technology today also gives those modern grandparents easy access to email, Skype, Face Time, or other applications allowing for quick and instantaneous communication. Encourage kids and grandkids to send those electronic pictures, so special events, successes, and growth can be seen regularly, even if not in person. Send pictures to grandkids of their own parents at their age, or special pictures of them when they were younger. Sending occasional small gifts, especially to young children, can be fun and exciting for both the giver and receiver. Items such as reading books, crayons and paper, or a yoyo, can be simple but exciting for grandchildren to receive. National Grandparents’ Day was created in February 1977, when Senator Jennings Randolph of West Virginia, along with the
concurrence of many other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents’ Day’.” Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day and, August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. The statute cites the day’s purpose: “...to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, information and
guidance older people can offer.” This Sunday, September 7 is National Grandparents’ Day. If you are a grandparent, I encourage you to call, send a card, text or email, to your grandchildren, and to begin or to continue establishing an ongoing relationship with them. If you have a grandparent, do the same. If you neither have a grandparent, nor are a grandparent, then adopt one! There are a large number of older adults today who need to be loved and appreciated for their contributions to society. Celebrate this special day, not just September 7, but all year round!
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Hugoton Middle School Cafeteria Along with the community information booths, the annual FREE lab draws will include: CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, TSH, A1C, and PSA (men over 50 only). We would like everyone to pre-register at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, or Stevens County Medical Clinic anytime until October 3rd. When pre-registering at any of these places, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to be able to receive your results.
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Highway Patrol details Look who’s new results of extra patrols Ryder Noel joins Schmutz family Jason and Sheena Schmutz of Liberal are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ryder Noel, born August 1, 2014, in Liberal at 12:45 p.m. This little beauty weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Judy Lynch of Hugoton and Ed and Jeanette Ladd of Hutchinson. Great grandmothers are Dorothy Lynch of Hugoton and Ila Ventsam of Haven.
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Governor proclaims September as Campus Fire Safety month Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation last week declaring September as Campus Fire Safety Month. As college students settle into dormitories, residence halls and off-campus housing, State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen urges students to take the threat of fire seriously. “Many students are living away from home for the first time and simply don’t realize the fire risk,” said Jorgensen. “Awareness and fire safety education of our college students are essential in reducing the number of fires, and are lessons that last a lifetime.” Now in its tenth year, National Campus Fire Safety Month has provided an op-
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
portunity for schools and communities across the nation during September to educate students about the dangers of fire and their role in creating a fire-safe environment. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) offers the following safety tips for students: • Make yourself familiar with college or university policy on improper use of appliances, decorations, smoking, and candles. • Familiarize yourself with what your response will be in the event of a fire and practice your response. • Do not obstruct or disable smoke alarms or any other fire protection devices. • Do not play jokes with fire alarms. False alarms get people hurt. • Never neglect a fire alarm signal as a false alarm. Respond to every alarm as an actual fire event. • Alcohol use has been strongly associated with fire fatalities. • Take personal responsibility for your safety. Additional information on campus fire safety is available online at www.campus firewatch.com. Submitted by the Office of Governor Brownback.
Throughout the year, the Kansas Highway Patrol is always working towards curbing distracted driving crashes. During two separate special enforcement efforts in April and July, the KHP had the opportunity to work additional hours on Kansas roadways to look for drivers texting or engaging in other distracted behaviors while driving. The additional hours were worked thanks to a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The campaigns have been part of the national “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” high-visibility enforcement. The first campaign ran from April 18-27, and the second campaign ran from July 1-10. “The Kansas Highway Patrol makes it a priority daily to enforce the traffic laws of Kansas, to help ensure the safety of all who utilize our roads,” said Colonel Ernest E.
Garcia, Superintendent of the Patrol. “Our key goal is curbing dangerous driving behaviors on the roads, and these specialized enforcements are just one more way we promote safety.” Results from the campaigns are as follows: Activity .......................Totals Texting While Driving Citations .........71 Texting While Driving Warnings .....................77 Speed Citations..............459 Speed Warnings .............380 Safety Belt Citations (18+) ..........................544 Safety Belt Citations (14-17).........................24 Child Restraint Citations (0-13)............25 DUIs ................................16 ALL other Warnings & Arrests not listed above......................1,371 Using Phone, Not Texting ........................71 Public Contacts...........2,060 Total Hours Worked ....1,219
Look who’s new Conner welcomed to Fankhouser family Andy and Kenzie (Conner) Fankhauser are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a son, Conner William Fankhauser. He was born March 6, 2014, at 4:11 a.m. in Long Beach, Ca. He was seven pounds, eight ounces and was 21-l/2 inches long. Conner is the grandson of Martin and Sherrie Harrison of Liberal; Keith and Nancy Conner of St. Louis, Mo.; and Maria Fankhauser and William Fankhauser of Illinois. Conner is the great-grandson of Donald and the late Roberta Hartshorn of Liberal; Keith Thomas of Las Vegas, Nv.; and Bill and Helen Harrison of Liberal.
Conner and Kenzie Fankhauser Kenzie, BSN, RN, CCRN is a pediatric ICU nurse and a former resident of Hugoton. Andy is an assistant manager of Enterprise.
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We saw some beautiful quilts displayed at the Stauth Museum in Montezuma. Some were over 200 years old. We enjoyed eating at Eva’s Kitchen afterwards. Our next excursion will be to Ulysses September 16 for the Fifty-Second Annual Home Products Dinner. If you would like to join us, please call the Center to have your name added to the list. The van will depart from the Center at 5:20 p.m. There is a small cost to enjoy the meal and the entertainment. The next Life Story Workshop is Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. I will show you how to write your life story. Please call the Center for more information. We’ll be having a Quilt, Art and Photography Display September 12, 13 and 14. If you would like to display some of your work, please bring it to the Center September 11. You may pick it up either Sunday, September 14 after 4:00 p.m. or Monday, September 15. Everyone is welcome to come by the Center to look at the displays Friday, September 12, from 8:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Yolanda Hernandez is the sponsor of the high school student organization Latinos Making a Difference. They are looking for service projects like painting, yard work, moving, etc. If you need their services, please call Yolanda at the high school, 544-2513 or on her cell phone, 620-453-0971. There is no
charge for their services. Stevens County Health Department comes to the Center for free blood pressure checks every first and fourth Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The next date they will be here is September 23. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620225-8240. Menu Sept. 4 ........................Pork Loin Sept. 5.................................Fish Sept. 8 ...........Smothered Steak Sept. 9 ....................Baked Ham Sept. 10.....Oven-Fried Chicken Birthday Meal Sept. 11...............Ham & Beans Activities Thursday, September 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, September 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, September 6 Life Story Workshop .................. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, September 8 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. September 12, 13 & 14 Quilt, Art & Photography Show September 16 Home Products Dinner in Ulysses October 15-18 Trip to Branson, Mo.
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Brownback elected to Jobs for America’s Graduates board Governor Sam Brownback was elected unanimously to the national board of Jobs for America’s Graduates. The Governor was named to the
board in July and will serve through January 2017. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a national education and employment
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system designed to improve graduation rates and academic achievement for at-risk students. Currently, 25 Kansas high schools across the state are participating in the JAG program. “The JAG program has profoundly affected the lives of the students participating in it,” said Governor Brownback. “I am pleased to serve on the board and to work with JAG in its efforts to prepare students to succeed both academically and personally, providing them skills to build a positive future.” Earlier this week, Governor Brownback visited with students and JAG specialists in Salina, Concordia, Pittsburg, Hutchinson and Wichita. In the first year of the program, the 2013 graduation rate for JAG students was between 90 and 100 percent. Photos from the most recent visits are available at https://www.facebook.com/ govsambrownback. For more than 30 years, the JAG model has worked to
keep at-risk students in school through graduation or completion of a GED; encourage them to pursue post-secondary education; and secure entry-level employment with opportunities for advancement. “We are pleased to welcome Governor Brownback,” said Kenneth Smith, president of JAG. “He brings experience and leadership in improving education, preparing students for jobs and supporting positive outcomes in higher education to this position on the board.” The Kansas “Jobs for America’s Graduates” program is administered by Communities in Schools of Kansas in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families and the Kansas State Department of Education. For more information on the JAG program, visit the national Web site at www.jag.org. Submitted by the Office of Governor Brownback.
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Hugoton High School will be celebrating 100 years July 4, 2015, with the All School Reunion! Planning is underway and lots of creative thoughts are buzzing at the meetings! The weekend will begin Friday night with early registration, decorating your float for the parade, a Pumpkin Ball tournament and lots of catching up with old friends! Saturday will begin with the HHS Parade, then Park Day with family and friends. Registration begins again from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with supper and programs to follow. Lots of planning is still in the works, so watch for more details! If you are a graduate of HHS or a staff member, past or present, and have changed addresses, please send them to Clint Nordyke at clintnordyke@aim.com and please update anyone else you might know who has had a new address in the last five years. We don’t
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Ryle Riddlesperger earns the title of Overall Winner in the junior sprints at the Fallen Racers Memorial at Garden City. Ryle took home a big trophy and $200 of the purse money. Congratulations Ryle!
Ochiltree, Sherman, Wheeler, Wichita and Wilbarger. "SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster," Garfield said. Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.
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want to leave anyone out!! If you have interest in helping with this reunion, please join us the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. We would love to have you!! EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout the months leading up to the reunion, The Hermes will be including photos of the past. Above are two photos to get you started. If you’re still stumped by next week, names will appear in the next issue. DID YOU KNOW?
Senior Class of 1956 Wayne Reynolds
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Small Business Administration deadline is approaching The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently reminded small, nonfarm businesses in 29 Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas they have until September 15, 2014 to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). These loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues to farmers and ranchers caused by the drought beginning November 15, 2013, in the following primary counties, announced Tanya N. Garfield, Director of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center - West. Primary Oklahoma counties: Beaver, Beckham, Cimarron, Comanche, Cot-
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Mo. She is the granddaughter of Donald and the late Roberta Hartshorn of Liberal; Keith Thomas of Las Vegas, Nv.; and Bill and Helen Harrison of Liberal.
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Kennedy Conner earns degree Kennedy Noelle Conner graduated with her BSN/RN from the Accelerated Nursing program at Mid America Nazarene in Olathe Friday, August 15. Kennedy had been inducted into the Nursing Honor Society in July 2014. She had received her bachelors in Pre-Nursing/ Life Sciences May 12, 2012 from K-State in Manhatten. Kennedy is presently studying to take the NCLEX RN Nursing Licensing Exam in September and her plans are to obtain a nursing job in the Kansas City Area, preferably in Labor and Delivery. She is the daughter of Martin and Sherrie Harrison of Liberal; and Keith and Nancy Conner of St. Louis,
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"Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of four percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship," Garfield said. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by the Secretary's declaration. However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov /ela. For owners of these impacted small businesses, disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA's Customer Service Center by calling toll-free at 800-659-2955 or e-mailing disastercustom erservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA's disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disas ter. The deadline to apply for these loans is September 15, 2014.
Closed for Labor Day Mon. Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. Dr. Brown Podiatry Thu. Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. Dr. Plomaritis Orthopedics Mon. Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. Sam Gross Dietitian Thu. Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. Sam Gross Dietitian Tue. Dr. Hu Ear, Nose, Throat Wed. Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. Dr. Plomaritis Orthopedics Mon. For appointments with:
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Sports Schedule Thursday, September 4 High School Volleyball at Sublette (JV/V) 4:00 p.m. High School Cross Country at Meade 4:00 p.m. High School Girls Golf HERE (V/JV) 3:00 p.m. Middle School Football HERE vs Liberal South 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 5 High School Football vs Guymon HERE 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6 Middle School Volleyball 8th Grade A/B at Lakin 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9 High School Girls Golf at Goodland (V/JV) 1:00 p.m. High School Volleyball at Holcomb (C/JV/V) 5:00 p.m. Middle School Volleyball 7th Grade at Liberal South 4:00 p.m.
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Hugoton High School time trials are completed for the start of the season The 2014 Cross Country season is underway with the running of the annual time trial run. The conditions were very warm, with temperatures in the low 90s with a slight north wind. This year Hugoton has 23 runners competing on the squad. “The temperatures were a little warm but we handled that very well. Overall, Coach Wold and I were pleased with the results. We have not timed anything really all year and this gives us a great starting point,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The girls return all seven runners who as a team placed ninth in class 4A State competition and added one more runner who transferred this fall. The girls’ team is led by All-State returning Sophomore Runner Katy Heger. The coaching staff sees great things from the defending GWAC League champions but there is lots of work to be done by these ladies. The boys’ team returns five of seven runners who placed eighth as a team in class 4A state last fall. They have also added a nice group of fresh-
man, transfer, and returning runners. The boys’ squad has 15 runners this year. The boys’ team is led by AllState returning Junior Runner Issac Castro. These guys lost the GWAC title for the first time last fall by one point but won Regionals and are the two time defending Regional Champions. The coaching staff is excited to see what 2014 brings for these young men. Both teams know there is work to be done before their first meet and hope 2014 brings them some of the same success from last year. The first meet will be September 4, Meade Invitational with starting time at 4:30 p.m. at the Meade golf course. Time Trial Results 2014 TT - Girls’ 4K Katy Heger Sarah Johnson Maria Martinez Katie Weaver Jackie Garcia Mariana Shuck Lauren Fox Lynnelle Bogan
The Middle School volleyball girls looked good during practice last week. Spectators enjoyed
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Jackie Garcia and Katie Weaver run well Friday during the Cross Country time trials. The team is looking good and all have high hopes of taking individual and team wins during this year’s Cross Country season. 2014 TT - Boys’ 3M Issac Castro Miguel Martinez Jahaziel Garcia Zack Littell Reed Rome Chance Ghumm Ivan Villa Edgar Villa Edgar Avalos Danny Tapia Abraham Garcia Ethan Bogan Hunter Dale Eric Perry Vicente Flores
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watching the team serve, receive and work the ball around the court.
Reed Rome runs across parts of town in preparation for this year’s Cross Country competition. The team ran Friday, coinciding with other Eagles teams scrimmages preparing for their last time to make adjustments before starting this year’s season.
If your air conditioner uses less energy than this one, it’s obviously broken. Down, set, the scrimmage is on as the quarterback checks his line. The Eagles are getting fired up for this week’s first game of the season.
The handoff is good and yardage is made during Friday’s scrimmage. Hugoton’s Eagles looked good on the field and it gave coaches insight as to what needs to be fine-tuned before this Friday’s home game against Guymon.
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Megan Cornelsen sets the ball for Riley Sosa during the Hugoton High School Lady Eagles’ scrimmage Friday, August 29. Anna Pena stands ready behind Megan.
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Rolla Spirit Week Schedule Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Dress Like a Pirate Wednesday, Camo Day Thursday - Color Day (High School - Seniors: Black, Juniors: Green, Sophomores: White and Freshmen: Yellow Junior High - Eighth Grade: Green, Seventh Grade: White and Sixth Grade - Yellow)
Thursday: Pep Rally - 12:00 Noon at football field Friday: Coronation - 7:00 p.m. (before football game) Dance will follow the game
Booster Club hosts hamburger fry Community members gathered together for the annual Booster Club hamburger fry Tuesday, August 26, in the multipurpose room of the Rolla School. There was a great turnout for the event with plenty of food available. Memberships were sold
and are still available for singles and families. Hoodies, t-shirts and other Pirate apparel are available for purchase and will be at the home football games. If you are interested in becoming a Booster Club member, please contact Melody Ellis or Toni Easterwood.
Lori Sheedy injured by oven malfunction
Rolla cheerleaders traveled to Dodge for cheer clinic last week. Above is the Junior High Squad. Left to right are Preston Burrows, Cacee Milburn, Kaberlin Hull, Magaly Cortez, Brooke Hinds and Alexandra Hart. Abby East-
erwood is in the front. Below is the Rolla High School Squad. Left to right are Sarah Easterwood, Ellie Easterwood, Katie Murray, Paige Claassen, Kyri Brummett and Deserae Schwindt.
It’s not every day that students can say the day began with a bang, but Thursday, August 28, that is just what happened! An oven in the kitchen malfunctioned and blew the doors open, scaring several students and resulting in an injury for the newest member of the kitchen staff, Lori Sheedy. Black Hills Energy was right on the scene as were the ambulance and fire crews. No students were hurt in the incident. Lori was taken to the hospital for stitches in her forehead and a broken thumb. A new oven has also been ordered to replace the one that decided to blow its doors. Everyone is thankful the injury to Lori was not more serious and that no one else was hurt.
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Rolla cheerleaders travel to Dodge City to attend clinic Spirit was the theme of the day when the Rolla High School and Junior High cheerleaders traveled to Dodge City for the annual Spirit Spreader clinic. Sponsors Toni Easterwood and Kaylee Norton rose early to drive to Dodge for the all day
clinic. High school cheerleaders who attended were senior Katie Murray, juniors Kyri Brummett and Sarah Easterwood and freshmen Paige Claassen, Ellie Easterwood and Deserae Schwindt. Junior high cheerleaders who at-
tended were eighth graders Preston Burrows, Cacee Milburn, Kaberlin Hull, Magaly Cortez and Brooke Hinds and seventh graders Alexandra Hart and Abby Easterwood. Everyone is looking forward to a great season for both squads.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Chad Ingram, Social Security District Manager in Hutchinson SOMEDAY IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK For many people, Someday is an elusive day on the far-off horizon - always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps Someday you plan to go skydiving. Or enter a hot dog-eating contest. Maybe Someday you plan to ride a mechanical bull. Or travel around the world. Or visit all of America’s national parks. Someday, you may want to retire. If you are mid-career, Someday, you may need to start planning for retirement. Even if you are just now starting your career, Someday, you’re going to want to see what your future benefits will
be and check your earnings for accuracy. Well, get ready, because Someday has arrived. Open a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/my account, and you’ll see what we mean. Millions of people have already opened an account, taking advantage of the benefits of my Social Security. Why are so many Americans opening accounts? Because my Social Security is fast, easy, and secure. It’s a convenient way to check your earnings record, get up-todate, personalized estimates of retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, and access your Social Security State-
ment. With a my Social Security account, you can plan for your retirement and get help figuring out how to save for your future. If you already receive benefits, you can manage them online by starting or stopping your direct deposit, changing your address, and getting an instant proof-ofbenefits letter. Someone opens a new account just about every six seconds. Considering there is only one skydive every 16 seconds, opening a my Social Security is even more popular! That elusive Someday that you thought might never come is here now. You’ll find it at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.
The annual bonfire event will be Thursday, September 4, at 8:00 p.m., following the junior high ball games in Rolla. The athletes will be introduced, and the cheerleaders will lead the crowd in cheers as well as performing a dance. The fundraiser the cheerleaders hosted in the past was a pie auction, but this year, many pies will be available for a donation. The final event will be the lighting of the bonfire. Come out and meet the athletes for the school and enjoy a good time.
Honey may not be good for everyone Honey has long been touted for its medicinal qualities, but the United States Department of Health and Human Services still warns parents of infants to avoid feeding honey to children. That warning was issued because honey can give infants botulism, a rare paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin. Spores of botulism are found in dust and soil, but they also can make their way into honey. Infants' immune systems are not strong enough to combat such a bacterial infection, and their gastrointestinal tract is not as fully developed as an adult's, making them even more vulnerable to the bacteria associated with botulism. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, have a weak cry, have poor muscle tone, and suffer from constipation. When left untreated, these symptoms can lead to paralysis of the respiratory muscles, arms, legs and trunk. From MetroEditorial Services.
Take KDOT along for your fall travels Whether you are getting ready for the last bash of the summer or getting ready for the start of football season it’s helpful to know what is on the road ahead. Before you get stopped by a big detour, check out the Kansas Department of Transportation’s travel planning system. The KanDrive Web site and 511 phone system can be used by travelers to help plan their routes throughout Kansas. KanDrive, www.kandrive.
org, is the traveler Web site for Kansas and surrounding states and provides essential information for planning your trip. KanDrive includes camera images, interactive maps, road conditions and work zones, as well as links to transportation resources including rest areas and travel and tourism sites. Smartphone users can access the Web site by going to www.kandrive.org on their Web browser and bookmarking the page to their home screen
where it becomes a shortcut to the Web site and can function like a phone app. If users would prefer to use the text-based mobile Web site, it can be found at 511mm.ksdot.org. Much of the same information can be accessed by calling 5-1-1 in Kansas or 1-866-511KDOT (5368) in the U.S. An additional feature on the KanDrive Web site is “My Kansas 511,” a free subscription-based service that allows users to receive text or email
message alerts about the conditions on the route they choose. To subscribe go to www.kandrive.org and select more travel info. KDOT encourages users to know before they go by using these services from home or in a vehicle parked at a safe location. If you are involved in a crash on a Kansas highway call *47 (*HP) from a cellular phone for a highway patrol dispatcher or dial 911.
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Thursday, September 4 - Junior High Volleyball and Football vs. Moscow at Home; 4:30 p.m. - Bonfire following games; approximately 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6 - High School Volleyball Tournament at Satanta; 9:00 a.m. September 8–12 - Homecoming – Spirit Week Monday, September 8 - Board of Education meeting; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 - High School Volleyball Quad at South Gray; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 10 - High School Band Marches at State Fair
- Rec Board Meeting; 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11 - Junior High Volleyball at South Baca; 4:00 p.m. - High School Volleyball Dual at South Baca; 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football vs Tyrone at Home: 6:00 p.m. - Pep Rally at 12:00 Noon Friday, September 12 - Homecoming Coronation; 7:00 p.m. - High School Football vs Balko at Home; 7:30 p.m. - Homecoming Dance; 9:30 p.m. – Midnight - ARGH - No school Saturday, September 13 - Junior High and High School Cross Country at South Gray; 10:00 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 4, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM SUTCLIFFE, DECEASED Case No. 14PR36 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you take notice that on the 21st day of August, 2014, pursuant to her petition, Julia Miller was appointed as administrator of the
estate of William Sutcliffe, deceased. Letters of Administration were issued to her on said date by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Julia Miller, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN SPIKES, deceased. No. 14 PR 5 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Kirk Spikes and Scott Spikes, the duly appointed, qualified, and acting Co-Executors of the Estate of Joan Spikes, deceased, praying their acts be approved; their account be settled and allowed; the will be construed
and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the administration of the estate be closed; and the Co-Executors be discharged. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of September, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in this court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place this cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Kirk Spikes, Petitioner Scott Spikes, Petitioner Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP Box 1028 Cimarron, Kansas 67835 (620) 855-7051 Lawyer for Co-Executors
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE KILLION FOX, DECEASED No. 14PR34 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Randall Garland, son and one of the heirs at law of the decedent, Jacqueline Killion Fox, praying for the determination of descent of the decedent’s undivided interest in the following described real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: Section 23-31-37; as more fully described
in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Jacqueline Killion Fox within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on November 1, 2013. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of September, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. RANDALL GARLAND, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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residents rely on groundwater-supplied community water systems. Household water-well owners in particular, can make a major difference in water quality by how they manage their well systems and property. People who do not have household wells can
also make huge contributions to groundwater quality by taking steps to conserve water and maintain their septic system. Upgrading Failing Onsite Wastewater System—a domestic wastewater system is to be in conformance with Kansas regulations and
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Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission sets waterfowl seasons Thursday, August 21, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission heard 2014 duck and goose season recommendations, considered public comment and approved the following seasons. DUCKS *High Plains Duck Zone: October 11-December 8, 2014 and December 20, 2014-January 25, 2015. *Low Plains Early Duck Zone: October 11-December 7, 2014 and December 20, 2014-January 4, 2015. *Low Plains Late Duck Zone: November 1, 2014-January 4, 2015 and January 17-25, 2015. *Low Plains Southeast Duck Zone: November 8-9, 2014 and November 15, 2014-January 25, 2015. Daily bag limit for ducks is six with the following species and sex restrictions: no more than five mallards, of which only two may be hens; three
The 2014 duck and goose seasons are set by Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission. scaup; three wood ducks; two redheads; two pintails; and one canvasback. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. GEESE *Canada geese: November 19, 2014 and November 12, 2014-February 15, 2015. Daily bag limit for Canada geese is six; possession limit is 18.
*Light Geese: November 1-9, 2014 and November 12, 2014-February 15, 2015 Daily bag limit for light geese is 50 with no possession limit. *White-fronted geese: November 1-December 14, 2014 and January 17-February 15, 2015. Daily bag limit for whitefronted geese is two and pos-
session limit is six. In other business, the Commission also approved a regulation allowing dogs on hand-held leashes to be used to trail dead or wounded big game animals. The next commission meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2014 at Martinelli’s Restaurant Meeting Room, 158 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina.
Agriculture education is hands-on at Agriland during the Fair Sit tall in the saddle, run grains of wheat through your fingers, experience a virtual combine ride. All of these fun activities and many more will take place in Agriland at the 2014 Kansas State Fair. The hands-on agricultural education experience is located in the Pride of Kansas building. Agriland provides Kansans of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn about agriculture, the largest industry in Kansas. A special improvement for 2014 is the installation of soy-backed carpet, adding to the appearance and charm of this popular state fair exhibit. The purchase of the carpet was made possible by the Kansas Soybean Commission. Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey said Agriland provides the setting for young and old alike to learn more about agriculture firsthand and interact with those who grown Kansas crops and livestock. “Agriland provides fairgoers
a fun, interactive opportunity to learn about how food gets from the farmers field to their family’s forks,” McClaskey said. “The exhibit is a great place for families to learn together about the role farmers and ranchers have in the production of food, fiber and energy for consumers in Kansas and around the globe.” Visitors to Agriland will have the opportunity to milk Blossom, a mechanical cow. They can also learn about livestock feed rations and touch different Kansas-grown grains. Attendees can walk into the soil tunnel trailer for an under-the-scenes look at what happens in the soils of Kansas. Agriland is a collaborative effort of the Kansas Beef Council, the Kansas Corn Commission, Kansas Cotton, the Kansas Dairy Association, the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, the Kansas Soybean Commission, the Kansas Sun-
flower Commission, Kansas Wheat, the Soil Tunnel Trailer, Kansas Agri-Women and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Agriland will be open Friday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 6, through Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily; and Sunday,
September 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about Agriland, check out the exhibit’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kansasa griland or contact Nellie Hill, KDA education and events coordinator, at Nellie.Hill @kda.ks.gov or 785-564-6756.
Naps can improve alertness According to the National Sleep Foundation, a short nap of 20 to 30 minutes can improve alertness and performance without creating feelings of grogginess or interfering with nighttime sleep. A NASA study examining sleepy pilots and astronauts found those who napped for 40 minutes improved their performance by 34 percent. While napping can be beneficial, napping can have a negative impact as well. For example, those who nap too
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Above, the Hugoton Kiwanis treat the Heartland 4-H Club to a Tex-Mex supper at Ranchito Tex-Mex to say thank you for the help in setting
out flags in the city for holidays. Below, the 4-H club is presented a check in appreciation for their hard work.
Kiwanis and 4-H’ers set up flags a check to the 4-H club to express their appreciation for the help. The Kiwanis wants all children to have every opportunity possible as they are growing up. The club helps needy kids to get glasses, dental work and sponsor coat drives to keep them warm. Another project they participate in is to provide tetanus shots to pregnant women of impoverished nations. This prevents the mothers - as well as the un-
born children - from getting tetanus. Most people in Hugoton have participated in the annual Kiwanis auction every spring. With the proceeds of the auction, the Kiwanis club has presented seven $600 scholarships to worthy students this past year. They are seeking more members to join this great organization. Contact Richard Clinesmith or Walter McClure for information to join.
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Price of gas predicted to continue falling Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.43 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 32.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 4.6 cents per gallon
lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 7.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 16.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "With the summer driving season behind us, motorists can look forward to a national average for gasoline that soon resumes its decline," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Falling demand and an impending change back to cheaper winter will begin to weigh on current gasoline prices in the next few weeks and by mid-September, much
Cool beverages quickly with a “salty ice bath” Few things beat a cold beverage on a hot day. When time is of the essence, there are ways to cool down bottled or canned beverages quickly. Individual bottles can be
wrapped in a wet paper towel and stashed in the freezer for a few minutes. However, if you will be having a party and want to get beverages ready for the crowd, create a salty ice bath. Salt does not actually make water colder, but it will suppress the freezing point of water. That means water can become much colder - and retain that temperature - without freezing over to ice. If no salt were added, the coldest the water would reach would be 32 F. By adding salt, water can get as low as -6 F. This means items submerged in a salty ice bath will get colder much more quickly. Fill a cooler half-way with ice. Add the beverages until they are covered by ice. Then add water until the ice is submerged. Mix in table salt or rock salt to suppress the freezing point of the water. After ten minutes or more, the beverages should be icy cold. From Metro Editorial Services.
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again. After the initial log in, all that is required is your library card and pin. ANNUAL BOOK SALE We are trying to get rid of the remaining books. Please take what you want. No limit, no charge. However, if you would like to donate to the purchase of new books, please feel free to do so! Thank you. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL September 8, 5:30 pm – Library Board September 11 – SCGS meeting in the computer lab September 16, Noon –
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The Kiwanis Club of Hugoton hosted the Heartland 4-H Club and their families to a meal Thursday evening at Ranchitos Tex-Mex in appreciation of the members helping set out United States flags at residences for holidays. The Kiwanis began their project of placing flags in Hugoton residences in November of 2001. They now set out and pick up 101 flags every national holiday. Heartland 4-H Club members get up early and help set out the flags. In addition to the meal, the Kiwanis presented
CIRCLE TIME Circle Time, or preschool story time, will begin Wednesday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m. Register your preschooler online or at the library. Miss Stacey is getting ready for a FUN year! POSITION AVAILABLE The library is seeking a responsible part-time employee for evening (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and possible weekend (Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) hours. Maximum weekly time ten to 20 hours. Students 16 and above who are not involved in afterschool activities and adults may apply at the library. UNATTENDED CHILDREN POLICY The SCL requires a sign-in for every child who comes to the library without a parent or guardian. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old. (Children under the age of eight may not remain without a parent or guardian. We don’t want to be the bad guys that ask them to leave. Please find an after-school location for them.) The child must know the full name of a parent and the phone number where the parent may be reached in case of emergency. A full copy of the Unattended Children Policy is available at the front desk. COMPUTER LAB The new software is up and running in the computer lab. Patrons sign in using their library card number and their last name in lower case as the pin. The first time you log in, you must accept the library’s computer use policy, and then enter your library card number
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MOSCOW NEWS by Judy Hickert
Thursday, September 4 - Cross Country at Meade; 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Volleyball at Rolla; 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Football at Rolla; 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 5 - High School Football at Balko; 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 8 - Lifetouch school pictures; 8:00 a.m. - Junior High Volleyball at
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“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus...” Isaiah 35:1 (ESV) Kansas may not be the Promised Land, but at times we may catch just a glimpse of paradise here. Wanda and Jim Shaddix’s yard in Moscow sprouts such beauty even in drought.
By Kelvin Heitmann, Hugoton Camera Club Secretary The Hugoton Area Camera Club met August 21 in Hugoton. Eight members were present and new members Floyd and Marilyn Watson were introduced. President Judy Hickert announced a field trip to El Rancho Exotica near Liberal Sunday, September 14. Members are encouraged to meet there at 4:00 p.m. with cameras ready. The August theme was “water.” Winning photos ap-
peared in last week’s Hermes. The September theme is “black and white.” LeAnn Akins reminded the Club photos should be taken in color and then converted to black and white. And always save the original color photo. Judy Hickert encouraged members to take many photos and not to hesitate. Hesitation is the cause of the loss of many good photo opportunities. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, the Thursday after the field trip.
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The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order by President Jon Lund. Council members Curtis Crawford, Jim Rawlins and Mickey Whetstone were in attendance. Others present were Randall Maxwell, Janie Gaskill and Norma Najera. Mayor Billy Bell was absent. The minutes for the regular meeting July 9, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. were presented and approved. August’s accounts payable were presented. Approval was unanimous. Janie went over the treasurer’s reports. Moscow had good water receipts for the month. The City Council discussed the hiring of a General Recep-
tionist to help fill in when the City Clerk is absent. This will be a part-time position, consisting of ten hours per week, thus allowing the City Clerk to run errands to bank, court, newspaper, etc.. Approval was unanimous. Norma reported to the Council about how important it is to keep the office open during regular business hours and to have someone there to answer phone calls. She reported that the water loss for July was at 32 percent. The meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be September 10, 2014 at 6:00. The public is invited to attend.
Jeri Davey’s birthday Jeri Davey will be honored by her grandchildren with a birthday reception Saturday, September 13, at the Moscow Senior Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Jeri’s hundredth birthday is Friday, September 12. Please stop by to wish her
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Hickert visits family Judy Hickert and daughter Cindy Barnes of Norman, Ok., and Valena Gonzalez of Wichita traveled to Overland Park to spend a few days with son Ed Hickert and family Roman, Braden and Madison. They attended a Royals
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and more. States using the system are already able to quickly access data on roughly 70 different measures and use filters to pull together specific types of information from the data to create customizable reports. ROM Project staff help states generate new reports or add features to the system when they find they are looking for certain data or reports that are not currently available. There has been growing concern in child welfare that minorities are being disproportionately placed in foster care. New reports in the system allow states to analyze their own data to determine whether there is overrepresentation of specific race groups at various decision points. “We also help them understand what the data means and how they can use it to improve their services,” Moore said.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
CAN YOU IDENTIFY ANY OF THESE MEN? The picture was taken probably around 1913. The location was the Santa Fe station in the northwest part of town. This is one of the early
day photos in the files of The Hugoton Hermes. Readers who have pictures of Stevens County are asked to bring them to The Hermes office at 522 S. Main for publication.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center graduated Lawson Fiss, son of Andy and Ashley Fiss, from Level Three of its Future Astronaut Training Program this summer. Lawson is a ninth grader at Hugoton High School. Level Three campers spend two days at the Cosmosphere, then travel to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tx., for further training. Thursday, September 9, 2004 Three young Hugoton musi-
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter, and Billy Woodworth Ice House - Locker The Ice House in Hugoton was located on the southwest corner of the township - previously known as Evans Station and Cabins. It was very useful as deep freezers and refrigeration were not in homes at that time. Farmer wives would put dressed chickens in the provided lockers. You could purchase 25 pound, 50 pound or 100 pound ice blocks. These were used in the ice boxes in residences to keep the food cold.
The ice man would look for a sign in your window and deliver the correct ice block. He was usually in a wagon pulled by one or two horses. Children would follow the ice man to pick up any ice fragments he might drop. Pictures of an ice tong, a Demuth ice pick and an ice box are shown. They are on display in the little house at Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Ice was sometimes put in gunny sacks for people to take home and crush with an
ax to make homemade ice cream. Doesn’t homemade ice cream sound refreshing made in a hand-turned freezer? Come visit us and see the ice box and other exhibits.
The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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cians received scholarships to attend Band Camp in Hays. The talented musicians are Christopher Ferguson, Laci Melton and Tucker Heaton. Thursday, September 7, 1989 Hugoton artist Terry J. Harris will be honored at the opening of his one-man exhibit at the Baker Arts Center in Liberal September 10. Harris has studied art at the Famous Artists School at Westport. He has exhibited in many shows in other states, including Washington, D.C., Florida and Wyoming. Thursday, September 6, 1979 The Hugoton Hermes was recently purchased by Don and Sherrill Goering. The Goerings have lived in Hugoton since May of 1975. They have two daughters, Katrina who is nine and Crystal who is six years old. Thursday, September 5, 1974 Carol Burrows is the new owner of the Blue Lion, formerly Annettes. The store features home furnishings. Thursday, September 11, 1969 Mrs. Evelyn Schmidt is the first woman in Hugoton to complete the fifty-mile swim, according to the final results of the Red Cross sponsored “50Mile-Swim and Stay Fit” program. Mrs. Schmidt began her trek June 6 by swimming thirteen laps, or one quarter mile. By the end of July, she had
completed 25 miles. She finished the 50 miles August 23, a week before the swimming pool closed. Thursday, September 10, 1969 Cynda Fankhauser will be installed Worthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls September 11, 1964, at the Masonic Hall. Thursday, September 9, 1954 Gayle Parsons, 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Parsons, has been chosen to represent Hugoton at the Kansas City American Royal Livestock and Horse Show. Friday, September 8, 1939 W.I. Cutter and family recently returned from a ten day trip to eastern Kansas and Missouri. They visited their son Ralph while there. He is operating the “poor farm” for Kansas City. They call it a poor farm but Mr. Cutter says it is the best kept and best improved farm he had seen. They raise everything in the way of vegetables which are sent to Kansas City to feed the poor folks. Labor is done by those who are out of work and want something to eat and a place to stay until they can find something better. Mr. Cutter says Ralph is making good at the job. 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.
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Give Us A Call at Above is an ice box displayed in the little house at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. At left are ice tongs and a Demuth ice pick that are also displayed.
This is a photo of Evans Station. The tiny store sold ice along with gas in former days. It is now displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES D. MILLER, DECEASED Case No. 14-PR-29 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on July 25, 2014, a Petition was filed in this court by Liana S. McCoy, Executrix named in the Last Will and Testament of James D. Miller, deceased, dated April 4, 2011, praying for informal administration and to
admit Will to probate. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 12, 2014, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., of said day, in this court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Liana S. McCoy, Petitioner Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 Phone: (620) 624-8444 Fax: (620) 624-8221 Email: ryoxall@yoxallfirm.com Attorney for Petitioner
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES DeJUAN LITTELL, DECEASED Case No. 14PR9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 21st day of February, 2014, David A. Littell was appointed as Executor of the Estate of Frances DeJuan Littell, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and letters testamentary were issued to him on February 21, 2014, by the District
Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. David A. Littell Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Yardmaster is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customer-service oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Apply at 225 S. Main. (tfc34)
Help Needed for Elderly Lady Some cleaning and other light duties; mostly caregiving. Call James 620-544-8202 or 620-4285033. (4c35)
HELP WANTED Truck driver needed with current CDL.
HELP WANTED
Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, 401K plan, vacation.
Class A CDL driver w/ Tanker endorsement
Please inquire at
428-5180/544-8889 Premier Alfalfa, Inc.
Hugoton, KS. Daily pay rate 6 days on - 2 days off. Health, Eye & Vision insurance available after 3 months. 2 weeks vacation/year. 6 paid holidays. Home Daily.
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Aqua Shield Roofing & Construction
is currently seeking a Truck Driver. CDL required. Benefits offered. Drug test required.
Call 620-356-2110 to apply.
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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26) The Stevens County Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for a temporary full-time Program Technician position beginning at a Grade 3 or Grade 4.
is looking for a
Sports writer. Successful applicants must be punctual & detail-oriented. Sports writer will be expected to
Call 575-626-3578 to pick up application in Hugoton. (2p35)
Tarbet Construction
cover Hugoton sports
Call 620-544-4321 or come by 522 S. Main for an application (tfc35)
Salary range is $25,181 to $28,269 depending on knowledge and experience. An agricultural background and general computer knowledge is not required, but could be helpful.
Application (FSA-675, Application for FSA County Employment) may be picked up at the Stevens County FSA Office, 607 E. 11th Hugoton, KS between 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications and KSAs must be returned to the office no later than 4:30 pm, Friday September 5, 2014. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
WANTED: Fall Help that’s Self-Motivated. Duties include looking after pivots & irrigation wells, planting, strip tilling and spraying on mostly no-till farming operation, plus all other farm related work. Job availability as soon as possible. Southwest, KS. References required. Call Dean Bird at 620-629-5567 or the office at 620-563-6112. Send resumes to: PO Box 279, Plains, KS 67869 or email to ryan@clawsonoffice.com.
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ASSISTANT CURATOR The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is looking for a Part-time Assistant Curator with the possibility of advancement. The individual needs to have computer skills and an interest in preserving museum historical articles. Past Perfect software knowledge a plus. Applicant will be selected on merit without regard of race, color or gender. No benefits, but a nice place to work.
Send resume to PO Box 87, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. during the summer. During the winter our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. (4c33)
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NOW HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT Starting pay $8.25/hr Must be 18 years old or older (4c33)
Now Hiring 8 Officers Needed
Seeking responsible, reliable person for part-time help. Must work well with others and be able to work flexible hours.
Apply in person at Subway, 1025 S. Trindle.
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PART-TIME EMPLOYEE WANTED The library is seeking a responsible part-time employee for evening (4pm - 7pm) and possible weekend (Saturday 9 5) hours. Maximum weekly time 10 - 20 hours. Students 16 and above that are not involved in after-school activities and adults may apply at the library. STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY – 500 S. Monroe St, Hugoton
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HELP WANTED NIGHT WATCHMAN Duties would include unloading cattle, weighing commodity trucks, checking feed bunks. Benefits include affordable health, dental and vision. ESOP retirement program. Apply at: Ulysses Feedyard, 1765 E. Road 21, Ulysses, Ks. 67880 ~ 620-356-1750 (2c35)
Duties include looking after pivots & irrigation wells, planting, strip tilling and spraying on mostly no-till farming operation, plus all other farm related work. Housing & health insurance provided. Job availability as soon as possible. Southwest, KS. Call Dean Bird at 620-629-5567 or the office at 620-563-6112. Send resumes to: PO Box 279, Plains, KS 67869 or email to ryan@clawsonoffice.com.
TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED
Officers - $10-$12/hour Lead Officers - $11-$13/hour
No Experience Needed - We Will Train You! Located IN Hugoton
Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl
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Immediate Openings for Lab Tech/Scale Operator; 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Judy Parsons, Plant Administrator at 620-453-1034,
HELP WANTED
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KANSAS DAIRY INGREDIENTS, LLC
Lab Tech/Scale Operator will provide key support for Quality Department and Scale House including: raw milk testing, ingredient testing, scaling trucks in and out, visitor check in and check out, data entry and collections, and additional tasks and/or duties as assigned by management. Qualifications/abilities: computer literacy, self-motivated and handle multiple tasks. Previous experience in lab is preferred. For an application or job descriptions, please contact
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WANTED: Top Assistant that’s Self-Motivated.
APPLY AT McDonald’s, 612 E. Eleventh Hugoton
is looking for a full time Receptionist/Bookkeeper Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Experience in QuickBooks is a plus. Please send resumes to 616 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Looking for Administrative Assistant Applicant must be bilingual with 3-5 years’ experience, must be a team player, reliable, organized, strong attention to detail and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Job entails all support duties. Strong computer skills/data entry a must.
Apply in person at 838 S. Eleventh in Hugoton. No phone calls.
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for very progressive, family-oriented company. Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience. Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.
Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
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NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Daytime Maintenance Starting at $10/hr
Apply at McDonald’s 612 E. 11th
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email resume to jparsons@kansasdairyingredients.com
or send resume/application to PO Box 428, Hugoton, Ks. 67951
HIRING CONCRETE WORKERS
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DRIVER OPPORTUNITY
Garden City Co-op is seeking a responsible candidate for a
Full-time Elevator Position in the Ulysses area. The Garden City Co-op emphasizes safety and we offer a generous benefit package, including health insurance, life insurance, vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays, 401K, and a Co-op Retirement Plan.
Enjoy the open road while helping people in need. Gratifying independent contract driving position providing non-emergency medical transportation service in your area. Competitive pay. Requires a clean driving and criminal record and a 4-door vehicle. Call Linda or Don @ ABC Transportation, inc. 8 to 5 M-F (816) 220-1960, or email abctransportinc@outlook.com (4c35)
The Garden City Co-op is also seeking Seasonal Elevator Personnel and Scale Operators for the upcoming fall harvest.
CURRENT OPENINGS at
Please apply at the Ulysses Office or call 620-356-1219.
Stevens County
The Garden City Co-op, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (7c33)
MAKE MONEY WHILE YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER The following employment positions are currently available:
RN/LPN-Charge Nurse, Dietary Staff/Aid, Maintenance Supervisor Wheatridge Park Care Center has a different philosophy than what you’d expect. When you work with us, you become part of a family that believes in providing a warm, caring atmosphere… one that is beneficial to our staff and our residents. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages and benefits, because we find that when we take good care of our staff, they exceed our expectations in resident care. You’ll leave work each day knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. EOE
Apply in person at 1501 South Holly Drive, Liberal, Kansas or call 620-624-0130 for more information
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Healthcare
CONCRETE FOREMAN CONCRETE FORM SETTERS CONCRETE FINISHERS Work will be at the Hugoton Airport
Sporer Land Development, Inc. 785-672-4319, Oakley, Ks. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
www.sporerland.com
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HELP WANTED (3c36)
Help Wanted: Agronomy Administrative Assistant
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
United Prairie Ag, LLC has a full-time Agronomy Administrative Assistant position open in the Ulysses, Ks. office. Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and spreadsheets, specifically Microsoft Office products, required. Knowledge and experience with Agtrax program a plus. This position is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and no weekends. Pick up an application at 1125 W. Oklahoma Ave. or go online at www.unitagedpag.com. Send applications and resumes to Shirley A. Roberts, or drop them off at the office.
Shirley A. Roberts - 620-356-1241 • 620-356-2946 Fax Come & Grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for an experienced
ASSISTANT MANAGER Responsibilities include managing daily operations, oversee a supervisory staff and assist the General Manager with customer development efforts/business decision-making. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years’ work experience as a yard foreman, operations supervisor in a feed yard environment and/or presently be an Assistant Manager. Must have strong communication skills, effective management ability, want to improve operational methods and possess cattle care and feeding knowledge. Competitive wages are offered with a full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing plan, 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee, 100% paid short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and career advancement opportunities.
To apply for this outstanding opportunity, apply in person or send your letter of interest to Sunbelt Feed Yard, ATTN: Debbie Pate, 1551 Road U, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Irsik & Doll is an Equal Opprtunity Employer
828 East Fourteenth- Commercial Property - 60 x 40 Steel Building, heated floor, Office, Bath, Loft w/storage. Call for details!!
500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5 bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Call today to set up your private showing.
825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 det garages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement, corner lot location! Call today to view this home!! 1407 S EISENHOWER Nice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPECIALS!! Call today!!
810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x 190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. Income Producing!
1015 S Washington- Cute ranch style home. Well maintained! 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen with appliances, 30 x 40 garage/shop. Nice property!! Call for details!!
130 N Jackson - REDUCED PRICE!! Curb appeal says "WOW!" Ranch style, 4 bed, 4 bath, fpl, open floor plan, in ground pool, 3 car garage!! Great opportunity!! Call today!!
New Listing 1606 S. Eisenhower St. - This 4,560 sq ft., 2 story home has it all. The gourmet kitchen has it all with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built in refrigerator, microwave, and dual energy 6 burner range/oven. Fine detailed tile floors and professionally painted and textured walls set off the master bath. Also, included is the 10x19 greenhouse with skylight, vaulted ceilings, electricity, heating, and air conditioning.
New Listing 129 N. Jackson St. - This beautiful brick home is ready to move into. Huge back yard. Enjoy the heated enclosed patio through the cooler months and the updated kitchen (2005) features a 6burner cook top, double ovens, and an abundance of pantry and cabinet space. The office could be used as a 4th bedroom. Each bedroom has built-in storage with counter tops and the storage in this home will hold years of your accumulated belongings.
ED REDUC PRICE 1003 S. Adams - This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
New Listing 609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers a newly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and the unfinished basement is ready for your own design touches. The large back yard contains a very nice sized open patio.
New Listing 905 S. Jackson St.- This home is well taken care of and only minutes away from shopping. The 2 rooms in the basement used as bedrooms, do not have escape windows. The basement is in the process of being remodeled.
New Listing 103 E Fourth St. –Rolla, KS- This property is located on two large city lots. The back yard has a storage shed as well as a 20x40 foot metal building with both 220 and 110 electrical already wired inside. The house has large rooms with lots of room for storage.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212
Elkhart Motel
Offered at $199,000
20-room Motel w/ Apartment 201 East 14th- Price Reduction!! Three levels of beauty!! 6 bed/5 baths, fpl, 2 master suites, sprinkler, cen H/A, att garage, Over 4600 sf. Call to see this beautiful home!!
1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5 bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, screened patio, full basement, att garage. Move in ready!!
806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1 b, shed. Call today to see this property.
SOLD 1108 S Main Street- Price Reduced!! 4 bed/3 bath, 2 living areas, beautiful kitchen, fpl, patio, fence, sprinkler....Great Location!!
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FOR SALE EVERYTHING FOR SALE! Toys, Tools, Knick-Knacks, Kitchen Supplies, Dishes, All size Clothes, Glue, Furniture, Flooring. Just about anything! 412 S. Monroe, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (4p25tfc) --------------FOR SALE: Yamaha flute, $475, like brand new. 620-544-2871. (tfc35) ---------------
FOR SALE: 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 67,000 original miles, good condition. $6000. Call 580-7292677. (2c35)
630 S Trindle- Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/appliances, attached garage. Quiet neighborhood!! Call for details!!
SOLD
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available
137 S Madison - Ranch Style home, 4 bd/2b, sgl garage, basement, appliances, cen H/A. NICE!
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, September 5, 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6, 8:00 a.m. - ?, 402 N. Wildcat in Alley, Inkjet Printer, Fax Machine, Some Primitives, 78 Records and This and That Items --------------LIVING ESTATE SALE: Saturday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., 807 S. Jefferson, Household Items --------------
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handy man, corner lot. Lots of room for the growing family!!
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. Call (tfc) 544-2232.
218 N. Jackson St- Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3.5 bath, fireplace, sunroom, covered patio, fpl, finished bsmt, att garage, carport, circl drive, much, much more. Call today for showing!!
1016 S Trindle- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fence, patio, new carpet, fresh paint!! Great for starter or the single/couple wanting to downsize. Move in ready!!
531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
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Sunflower Plaza This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011 Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message
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The Hugoton Hermes accepts Visa and Mastercard
Take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 4-car oversized garage on approx. .90 acres.
Call Bobbi Higgs - 620-353-8218
FOR SALE BY OWNER
(14tfc) 110 West 7th Two Unit Brick Apartment FOR SALE BY OWNER 1200 square feet upstairs and 1200 in downstairs unit. Upstairs - 2 bedroom & bath
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
Downstairs - 3 bedroom & 1 1/2 bath
Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Call 544-7350 or 544-1936 Chance Yoder
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504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!
808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!
Karen Yoder
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
Your beautiful Southwest Kansas dream home on 22 -/+ acres is priced to sell! Take a look at this 6 bedroom, 7 bath brick home with full basement and triple attached garage. Call Bobbi Jo Higgs for your showing today!
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2 Senior Apartments Available
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1411 S Madison - REDUCED PRICE!! Beautiful arch style, 3 bed/3 bath, finished bsmt, large kitchen with abundant storACREAGE FOR SALE age, builtin appliances, fpl, corner lot!! 4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Great opportunity to have a home in the Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!! Kallenbach Addition!! Call today!!
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.
(620) 544-7605
120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
1110 S Main St- Beautiful Ranch...3 bed/2bath, cen H/A, det garage, sprinkler, fence, corner lot. Move In Ready!!
Equal Housing Opportunity
Call today to schedule a tour!
David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office
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Beautiful 3 bed/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.
20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV
LOTS FOR SALE
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts
910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to Seller
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FOR RENT: Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome. Westfield Apartment Homes, 910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605. Equal Housing Opportunity, (tfc35) Handicap Accessible. --------------
201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home on permanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, central heat on corner lot. Call for more details!
Hotel General Information:
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950 Road J- Nice Country property! 5 bed/2 b, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, new carpet and tile, 40 x 60 equip shed, 7.5 ac more or less.
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. No Longer Open on Sunday! New Location 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6) (tfc46)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more. DOT signage & Logos.
Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)
(620)428-6518
SERVICES OFFERED Underground Sprinkler System DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc26)
600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) 2 P’s Septic Waste Removal U Poop It We Pump It
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Tim & Marsha Maxey Owners Operators timm1959@pld.com 5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (52p30) 620-260-0510
Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com to see YOUR business here!
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Hugoton Now that we are into September with school back in full swing, maybe we will start seeing fewer 100˚ days. Circle Time, or preschool story time, will begin at the Stevens County Library Wednesday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m. Come into the Library and register your preschooler. The Stevens County Activity Center is having a Quilt, Art and Photography Show Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 12-14. Hours for the event are Friday, September 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
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and Sunday, August 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Activity Center is located at 624 South Main Street. Anyone who would like to display their quilts, paintings or photography please bring your items to the Center Thursday, September 11. If you have questions, contact Shila Moore, Director, at 620-544-2283. Also, Saturday, September 13, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. the Stevens County Activity Center is hosting a dance. Come on out and enjoy the country western music of Craig Stevens. Admission is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a snack to share. Don’t forget!! The Stevens County Library is in the final days of their annual August Book Sale. They have had many donations so there is a lot to choose from! They are also offering a real deal in an effort to get rid of the remaining books - take what you want! No limit, no charge! However, if you would like to donate to the purchase of new books, please feel free to do so! All pro-
ceeds from the book sale help the library purchase new materials for their patrons. Did you know? You can buy vacuum bags for your Kirby vacuum here in Hugoton! The Verizon Store (inside Carquest) has bags for Kirby vacuums. This is great news for those who have been going to Garden City or Dodge City to get them. Shop LOCAL first! “The History of Stevens County Hospital” written by Shila Moore is currently available for sale. The book can be purchased at the information desk at the Stevens County Hospital. This book is filled with interesting information and history about the hospital. It includes pictures of many of the people of Stevens County and stories of their experiences at the hospital. Get your copy today – or buy a copy for a friend or family member! Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
Identity Thieves Target Kids as Well as Adults I'm sorry to report: child identity fraud is alive and well in 2014. If anything, the problem may be worsening as identity thieves devise new methods to steal - and use - children's personal information. Most commonly, they'll harvest kids' dormant Social Security numbers (SSNs) and use them to illegally obtain jobs or open fraudulent bank and credit accounts, mortgages or car loans. Many victims don't realize there's a problem until they later apply for a student loan, bank account, job or apartment and are turned down because of the poor credit history someone else racked up. Some families are even hounded by collection agencies or arrested because the debts or criminal activities were so extreme. There are no completely foolproof methods to protect your children's identities, but here are some precautions you can take. While it's tempting to simply not register your kids for SSNs until they turn 18, that's not practical in today's world. For
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one thing, they'll need one to be claimed as dependents on your taxes. You may also need SSNs for your kids to obtain medical coverage or government services or to open bank accounts in their names. Because each person's SSN is unique, it's not uncommon for schools, healthcare providers, insurance companies, banks and others to require them as ID. However, don't be afraid to ask: • Why do they need to use a Social Security Number - is there a legal requirement? • Will they accept alternative identification? • What will happen if you don't disclose it? • What security precautions do they take with personal information? • Will they agree not to use the SSN as your child's personal identification number on correspondence, account statements or ID cards? Watch for these clues your child's personal data may have been compromised: • They receive preapproved credit account offers. • They receive calls or billing statements from collection agencies, creditors or government agencies. • You're unable to open a bank account in their name because one already exists with the same SSN. • They're denied credit, employment, a driver's license or college enrollment for unknown or credit-related reasons. Remember, there could be legitimate reasons why your child is receiving credit offers. For example, it could be a marketing outreach from an affiliate of your bank or because you opened a college fund in their
name. If you strongly suspect or have evidence that identity theft has been committed, you can: • File a police report and keep a copy as proof of the crime. • Contact the fraud units at the three major credit bureaus for instructions: Equifax at 800525-6285, Experian at 888397-3742 and TransUnion at 800-680-7289. • Notify the Federal Trade Commission at 877-438-4338, whose Identity Theft site contains information on fraud alerts, credit freezes, how to work with police and much more. Learn more at www.ftc.gov. • Ask Social Security at 800772-1213 whether anyone has reported income using your child's SSN. Search "Identity Theft" at www.ssa.gov for information. • Contact the IRS' Identity Protection Unit at 800-9804490. The FTC recommends contacting the three credit bureaus around your child's sixteenth birthday to see whether they have credit reports on file. (There usually wouldn't be unless they're an authorized user on one of your accounts.) If there is a report - and it has errors due to fraud or misuse you'll have time to correct it before your kid needs to use credit. Warn your kids about the dangers of revealing personal information by phone, email, or social networking. Don't hesitate to monitor their accounts and install parental blocking software. And remember, if they share your computer, a downloaded virus could infect your accounts as well.
The Praying Mantis above visits Caring Connections Preschool/Daycare last week. The students really learned some insect information during the visit.
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State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen is warning Kansans not to engage in the "fire challenge," which has become infamous through social media. The "challenge" encourages teens to douse themselves in an accelerant and then set fire to their bodies. The process is videotaped and posted on social media sites to challenge the bravery of others and encourage participation. People participating in the challenge also nominate their friends to take part. Recently, a 15-year-old boy in Buffalo, N.Y., died due to injuries sustained while participating in the challenge. “The fire challenge is a deadly game and fire is nothing to play with,” said Jorgensen. “Too many times, I’ve seen first-hand the effects of fires and the lifetime scars
that are left as a reminder of a dangerous incident.” Many of the participants in the “fire challenge” are teenagers. That is why Fire Marshal Jorgensen is urging parents to talk with their children about the dangers of the stunt. Teens may be dissuaded from taking part if they were aware of the likelihood of danger to themselves, others around them and property. “We do not want to have to respond to a fire or emergency medical call that can be prevented,” said Jorgensen. “Kids need to understand how dangerous this is, and that this is one challenge no one needs to take.” If you know of someone who has taken part in the “fire challenge,” please contact your local law enforcement agency.
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