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Thursday, September 8, 2016 Volume 129, Number 36 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Weekend is chock full of events for local residents This upcoming weekend is simply chock full of events for area residents. Start off by trekking to the Hugoton High School football field Thursday, September 8 for some hard-hitting middle school football action. The seventh grade will begin playing at 4:00 p.m., while the eighth grade team will take the field at 5:30 p.m. Both teams will play Holcomb Middle School. There is a small fee for admission, and concessions will be available for both games. Friday, you can start your day off right by visiting the Senior Center’s Quilt, Art and Photography Show at 624 S. Main. The Center will open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 9 and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10. If you would like your items to be displayed, you can drop them off Thursday, September 8 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also call Senior Center Director Shila Moore at 620-544-2283 to find out more. Friday, September 9, the Hugoton High School football team will head to Ulysses for their second game of the season. The Eagles won their first game against Lakin 42-14, and the contest against the Tigers Friday will definitely be something to see! Ulysses High School is located at 501 N. McCall
and the field is located across from the campus to the south. Saturday, September 10 is busy as all get out, so be sure to “get out” and see all the happenings! The Hugoton High School Lady Eagle volleyball team will host Elkhart, Southwestern Heights, Meade, South Gray and Sublette for their home tournament, starting at 9:00 a.m. Varsity will play in the West Gym, while junior varsity will be in the East Gym. A small admission fee will be charged, and concessions will be available. If you’d rather shop than watch sports, look no further than the High Plains Fall Fling at Eagle RV Park, 1471 Road 13 Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are currently 29 vendors signed up and their goods run the gamut, from apparel to homemade crafts and activities. There will also be tea, fresh kettle corn, sloppy joes, homemade pies, baked goods, jams and jellies. Several third-party vendors will be there, including ThirtyOne, Rodan & Fields, It Works, Paparazzi, Avon, Perfectly Posh and Young Living Essential Oils. Homemade goods include wreaths, crafts, metal decor, horsehair bracelets, western decor, leather items, specialty gifts and woodcrafts. Prospective vendors are welcome to
Students line the hallways of Hugoton Elementary during the tornado drill Tuesday afternoon. HES students, teachers, aides and
call Alisha Owens at the Chamber until Friday, September 9 to sign up at 620-544-4305. The High Plains Music Fest will take place Saturday, September 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Dirtona Raceway north of Hugoton. Featured acts include Casey Donahew, Clare Dunn, Mike Ryan and Chance Anderson. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society and other local charities. Caring Connections will provide childcare from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the Music Fest. Just call 620-544-2050 to find out more.
Casey Donahew Casey Donahew hails from Texas, where he has topped the charts several times. His songs thrill the audiences of his live shows, and he will certainly be one to watch Saturday night at the Music Fest! To find out more about Casey Donahew, visit his Website at www.caseydonahew.com.
staff are taking part in various safety drills this week to brush up on their safety knowledge.
Mike Ryan is from Texas, and just released his second album “Bad Reputation”. He was influenced by the men in his family and their passion for music. His first four radio singles landed in the top 25, and Mike’s incredible writing ability and vocal talents will be showcased at the Music Fest Saturday Night. Mike’s Web site is mikeryan band.com. Clare Dunn Clare Dunn comes from right around southwest Kansas, born on a farm in southeast Colorado. She’s lived a farmer’s life from a young age, dreaming of a music career. Clare has written with some of the most highly regarded songwriters in Nashville and Los Angeles and recently signed a publishing deal with BMG/Chrysalis. She’s opened for Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Colt Ford, Parmalee, Hank Jr. and Jamey Johnson, among others. Visit www.claredunn.com to find out more!
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Chance Anderson Chance Anderson comes from tiny Marlow, Ok. and his blend of country and rock will fit in perfectly at the High Plains Music Fest. Band members include Chance on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Dwight Hamlin on lead guitar, Eric Wulz on bass, and Colby Bunch on percussion. All band members also sing. Find Chance at www.chance anderson.com. Tickets for the Music Fest will be available at the door the night of the event.
Hugoton schools host School Safety Week Elementary Hugoton School and Hugoton Early Childhood Development Center are hosting “School Safety Week” this week. The children, teachers and staff members will take part in all the different drills they need to practice safety at school. The drills will help children learn and recall how to respond appropriately in emergencies, as well as the importance of listening to authority figures. HES has hosted a safety week for several years now and the children are always eager to learn about the various responses to emergency situations. To find out more about happenings at Hugoton schools, visit their Web site at usd210.org or call 620-544-4397. Follow “Hugoton USD 210” on Facebook for all updates.
Fall is on its way - spectacularly, as a tree in front of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum attests. September 22 will mark the autumnal equinox and the official start of fall.
GCCC to host “Day of Remembrance”
Where in the World is The Hermes? On top of the world!! No, really on top of Bristol Head, elevation 12,713 ft., in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and it was freezing! The local 4wheeling group from the left are Ronnie Clancy from Tyrone, Ok., Toni and Jack Hamlin from
Moscow, RoGlenda Coulter from Hugoton, John Krey from Richfield, Jody Coddington from Richfield, Dianne Clancy from Tyrone and Rex Coulter from Hugoton. The clouds are covering the real beauty of the valleys below.
Garden City Community College would like to invite the public to attend a “Day of Remembrance” Monday, September 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the flag pole on the north side of the administration building. The ceremony will be a memorial observance of September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the terrorist attack that killed 2,996 people, and injured over 6,000 others. First Responders from Garden City and Holcomb
will be in attendance. The Garden City Fire Department Color Guard will present the colors. The
Garden City Community College band and choir will perform, and members of the GCCC Student Government Association will have special readings. Dr. Herbert J. Swender, GCCC President, will also address the crowd. Please join Garden City Community College in this memorial observance. The GCCC offices will close temporarily at 8:30 a.m. to allow students and college employees to participate in the observance.
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Obituaries Nina Gooch Longtime Hugoton resident Nina Gooch went to be with her Lord Jesus Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the age of 79. Mrs. Gooch passed away at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton where she resided for only two and a half weeks, after battling for more than three years with lung infections and pneumonia.
Nina was born January 5, 1937 in Hutchinson. Her parents were Oscar and Mayme Krisle. Nina was one of three children, a twin brother Norman and an older brother Kenneth. The Krisle family relocated to Fowler, where Nina graduated from Fowler High School in 1955. She continued her education with two years at Fort Hays State University. She was an above average student in high school and was very active in school activities such as band, chorus, co-editor of yearbook, and Basketball Queen her Senior year. After her high school graduation, her family moved to northern Stevens County and was engaged in farming. May 7, 1960 she was married to James L. Gooch of Hugoton. She was a blessed mother to four children, Kyle, Cary, Steven and Amy. Nina was deeply involved in her children’s youthful activities .. Little League, 4-H, dance classes, music lessons and high school sports and activities. Early in their married life, Jim and Nina became very active in the worship and activities of First Christian Church to which they belonged. Nina enjoyed being involved in Sunday Bible class, Women’s Circles, Vacation Bible School, midweek Bible study groups, Encouragement Ministries and bereavement dinners, to name a few. Her talent in decorating and remodeling was put to good use in many areas of the church building. Nina and husband Jim were also involved for a number of years as co-sponsors to the high school youth group ski trips. They also enjoyed the skiing as a family activity. Their home was always open to host visiting missionaries,
music groups and special speakers associated with the church. Nina developed a special passion and discovered a calling for befriending and ministering to various widows in the community and cherished the friendship and bond she formed with them. Nina was also a member of the Pollyanna’s in Hugoton for several years. Mrs. Gooch’s preferred roles were wife and homemaker. She was an accomplished cook and seamstress. Early in her married life, she sewed for her family and later in life, Nina did alterations for Janet’s Bridal and Boutique for a number of years as well as for individuals in the community. She also enjoyed a brief employment at the TriState Credit Union after her kids were grown. Nina was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Mayme Krisle; her twin brother Norman Krisle; and her sister-in-law Bonnie Krisle (Rowden). Survivors include her husband Jim of the home; her older brother Kenneth of Lemmon, S.D.; sons Kyle and wife Jamie and Cary and wife Linda, all of Hugoton and Steven of Wichita; daughter Amy Mason of Hugoton; grandchildren, Holly and husband Josh of Hugoton, Jeremy and wife Crystal of Loveland, Co., Megan Rohrer and husband Clayton of Buffalo, Ok., Rebecca Hodgson and husband, Sage of Mooreland, Ok., Quinn Mason of Albuquerque, N. M., Brian Gooch of Hugoton, Kale Mason of Albuquerque and Seth Mason of Hugoton; her great grandchildren, Toby, Clayton and Alivia Grubbs of Hugoton, Lily Anna and Jeremy Landis of Loveland, Jack Rohrer of Buffalo and Sage Hodgson of Mooreland; and numerous nieces and nephews, all whom she loved and adored. Nina had made the decision to have her body donated to the Kansas University School of Medicine. A memorial service honoring Nina will take place at the Hugoton First Christian Church Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 am. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to First Christian Church or Pheasant Heaven Charities or your individual preference in care of Pauls-Robson Funeral Home. Nina was an exceedingly loving, compassionate, friendly individual who had a way of making people feel at ease in her presence. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Patrick Cruth Lifelong Hugoton resident Patrick Cruth passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Hugoton. He was 59.
Pat was the beloved son of the late Milford Cruth and Martha Louise (Barnes) Cruth of Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born in Hugoton May 2, 1957. Pat grew up in Hugoton and graduated from Hugoton High School. He furthered his education by attending Liberal Area Vo-Tech, then drove truck cross-country. Pat and Ron Heger owned and operated Wild West Transportation for many years, he then drove a truck for Dillco Fluid Services. Pat worked for Paramount Service and Supply Company as a parts manager, which he loved. Mr. Cruth was a very active and devoted member of The Dust Bowl Riders, and was always willing to lend a hand. He loved his motorcycles and working on them in his shop,
Ivan Perkins Lifelong Rolla resident Ivan LeRoy Perkins passed from this life Friday, September 2, 2016 in rural Morton County at the age of 71.
Ivan was born February 14, 1945 in Rolla, the son of LeRoy Thomas Perkins and the former Bessie Millemon. Ivan grew up in Rolla and graduated from Rolla High School; he then continued his education at Garden City Community College. Ivan served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman and dog trainer. He was a farmer and also custom farmed and harvested. As a
Jarrel Sewell Word has been received of the death of Jarrel Sewell. Mr. Sewell left this Earth to go be in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home in Kingwood, Tx. Born in Thatcher, Az. December 19, 1939, he was the son of John Franklin Sewell and Billie Hood Sewell. Jarrel attended high school in Moscow where he graduated and then married Shirley Wilson September 22, 1958 in Clayton, N.M. Jarrel and Shirley made their home in Moscow and raised their three children God blessed them with, Mike, Brent and Lynn. Mr. Sewell worked for Spikes, Inc. as a manager. Jarrel and Shirley then moved to Liberal where Jarrel was the manager of Cargill Grain in Liberal. He later transferred to Plainview, Tx. to be the manager of Cargill Grain at Plainview and Hart,
Tx. for many years until his retirement. Jarrel loved spending time with the true loves of his life: Shirley, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jarrel also loved sharing his faith with others by visiting hospitals and praying with the patients. Jarrel is survived by his wife Shirley; his sons, Michael Ray Sewell and wife Elsy of
Bikestreet Bikeworks. Pat was a devoted and faithful dad. He loved his girls and was always there for them. He was a proud and doting Papa to his grandson. Survivors include his mother Martha Cruth of Lafayette, La.; brother Jim Cruth and wife Judy of Crowley, La.; sister, Pamela Chaffin and husband Bert of Buhler; his daughters, Destinie Murray, Kasaundra Miles and Raylene Pierce, all of Hugoton; grandson Caleb Murray; aunts and uncles, Donna and Leonard Barnes of Dodge City and Lawrence and Bernice Barnes of Ellinwood; his many cousins, Tom and David, Jim and Joe, Jill Klyne, Audrey and Amanda Barnes, and Cruth cousins, Steve of Ulysses, Connie and Judy of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Lynn and Dianna of Austin, Tx.; and his nieces, Sara Cruth, Angie Weesner and Adriann Baldwin. Patrick was preceded in death by his father Milford; and his grandparents, Nelson and Clara Cruth and Jim and Inez Barnes. Memorial service is planned for later in the spring in the Colorado Mountains. Memorial contributions may be given to the Dust Bowl Riders in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951. Garnand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Magnolia, Tx. and Jarrel Lynn Sewell and wife Joycie of Liberal; his grandchildren, Michael B. Sewell, Jamee Sewell Perez and husband Josh, Joshua Sewell and Chrissy and Jon Bailey; great grandchildren, Weston, Cami, Caiden, Braden, Johnathan and Ethan; his brothers, Melvin Sewell and wife Sandy, Gary Sewell and wife Susan and Maurice Sewell and wife Carol; his sister Sharon Johnson; and his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by his parents John and Billie; his beloved son Steven Brent Sewell; and brothers, Franklin Sewell and Verlin Sewell. Cremation has taken place and burial plans will be announced at a later date. Condolences and memorials may be mailed to Shirley Sewell, 4523 Echo Falls Drive, Kingwood, Tx. 77345.
mechanic, Ivan liked to restore old cars and farm equipment. In 1982 Ivan married Janet McCarty in Liberal. He is survived by his wife Janet of their home; daughters, Crystal Perkins of Texas and Paula Perkins of Colorado; his brother Calvin Perkins of Rolla; sister Sharon Robertson of Garden City; and grandson Evan Perkins. Ivan was preceded in death by his father LeRoy Perkins; and mother Bessie McCalip. Memorial services will be Thursday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rolla with Pastor Marcus Light officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Kansas Military Funeral Honors team. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to Rolla Hope in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity August 29 through September 4. Fire Department Monday, August 29, 9:42 pm, called out to Highway 25 south, just across the state line for a field fire. Wednesday, August 31, 1:48 pm dispatched to 1711 South Main for a fire alarm activated. It was a false alarm. Saturday, September 3, 9:34 pm sent to Highway 56 and Road Y for a motor vehicle accident. Sunday, September 4, 9:02 am, dispatched to 1108 South Main for a fire alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, three transfers, one motor vehicle accident and one football standby.
Peter “Pete” Schauf Death has claimed the life of Peter LeRoy “Pete” Schauf. Mr. Schauf, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Meade District Hospital in Meade.
Born August 4, 1939 in Conway Springs, he was the son of Leo Schauf and the former Pauline Becker. In 1957 he moved briefly to Great Bend and then moved to Liberal in February 1958. Pete had worked as a truck driver for Magabar Mud Company, Collingwood Grain and Groendyke Transport, Inc. He was the owner of Mid States Diesel Service in Liberal for 42 years, closing for retirement in December of 2014. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and the Ambassador Sunday School Class. February 1, 1964, Pete married Marilyn Patton and divorced in 1984. March 20, 1999, he married Darla Burrows in Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include
daughters Alesia Schauf of Lenexa, Tosha Hokrein of Augusta, Ga., Larissa and Abel Solis of Mission, Tx., Shauna and James Allen of Ozawkie, Amanda and Jeremy Smith of Lubbock, Tx. and Alicia and Chuck Rawlins of Tyrone, Ok.; sisters Marcella Leppke of Wichita, and Maxine and Paul Henning of Kaufman, Tx.; his 14 grandchildren, AJ and Samantha Solis of Rogers, Ar., Ashley Solis of Las Vegas, Nv., Shanae Solis and Trista Solis of Mission, Tx., Hannah, Heath and Hayden Allen of Ozawkie, Jadan Hokrein of Augusta, Ga., Caleb Smith and Aubrey Smith of Lubbock, Tx. and Chloe, Emily, Erin and Adan Rawlins of Tyrone, Ok.; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Schauf was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services were attended Saturday, September 3 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Prater, Rev. Roy Meksch and Rev. AJ Solis presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church or Health Watch Health Care of Liberal in care of Brenneman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Brenneman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Holt The death of Peggy Holt of Wichita has been learned. Mrs. Holt left this world at her home, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 88, surrounded by her three loving daughters.
Peggy lived in Rural Seward County until moving to Liberal in October of 1984. She moved to Wichita in 2002 to be near her family. She was born February 12, 1928 to Riffe Wesley and the former Hazel Lowry in Tyrone, Ok. where she graduated from Tyrone High School. January 12, 1947 Peggy married Bill Holt in Liberal. Mrs. Holt was a member of the First Baptist Church in Liberal and a former member of the General Federation of Women’s Club in Moscow as well as a member of the Hugo-
ton China Palettes Club. Survivors are daughters Connie Holt of Austin, Tx., Rhonda Holt of Wichita and Marla Branch and husband Keith of Seattle, Wa.; two granddaughters, Allegra Joyce Branch and Alexa Grace Branch all of Seattle, Wa.; her brother Bill Wesley of Wickenburg, Az.; sister-in-law Pat Wesley of Liberal; stepsister Dorothy Saffeels of Arvada, Co.; and many special other relatives, nieces, nephews and the cherished friendship of many friends. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband Bill Holt who passed away March 26, 1996; her parents; and her brother Bob Wesley. Graveside services were attended at Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal, Saturday, September 3 with Pastor Gregg Turpin presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to The America Heart Association or the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Ks 67202 or in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Brenneman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneral home.com
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, August 30, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Returned to Owner, Officer Lamatsch • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • RP of Chipped Window, 100 Block of West Ninth, Officer Hagman • Welfare Check, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman • Welfare Check, Made Contact with Subject, Officer Hagman Thursday, September 1, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Domestic (Not Physical), Subject Stayed Elsewhere, Officer Crane • Bicycle Found, 100 Block of South Main, Took Bike to Police Department, Officer Crane • Funeral Escort, Sergeant Johnson/
Officer Fedelin Friday, September 2, 2016 • Theft, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Civil Standby, 800 Block of South Madison, Subject Wasn’t There, Officer Fedelin Saturday, September 3, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Washington, Dog Impounded, Officer Fedelin Monday, September 5, 2016 • Fire Alarm, 1000 Block of South Main, All Okay, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Theft, 800 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch
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Guest Editorial by Governor Sam Brownback Kansas has a long tradition of excellent public education. As the father of five graduates of Kansas public schools, I know first-hand the strength of our education system and the dedication of our teachers. The importance of education - both for our students and the future of our state - keeps the topic continually in the public square. Discussion is healthy, but forty years of litigation has not served our students and teachers well. It’s time for policymakers and educators to work together to find solutions that work for Kansas students, their parents, and their teachers. This week, I invited leaders in the educational community to work with me on developing a new education funding system. Together, I want to develop a system that supports a high-quality education for our students, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to succeed in life. This discussion needs to be about more than just funding. While K-12 funding has increased ten percent during my administration, what matters more is how and where that funding is invested in education. We should encourage innovation and creativity in education to ensure that no student’s opportunity for a brighter future is limited by a zip code. With students facing a competitive 21st century workplace, it’s time to develop a system that allows our students to succeed in a competitive world through an increased focus on STEM disciplines and collaboration between educators and the business community. Kansas students deserve the best, most inventive teachers,
Hugoton THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET YOUR BOOTH!! High Plains Fall Fling Vendor and Craft Show will be September 10! If you had a booth last year, or would like to try something new and have one this year, give me a call, or stop by the Chamber office and fill out your registration today! I will be taking booth registration until Friday! Bring your goodies to share with attendees and have a good time showcasing your hard work. Later that evening is High Plains Music Fest, featuring Casey Donahew Band, Clare Dunn, Mike Ryan, and Chance Anderson Band. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., and there will be live music from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE
CHAMBER TODAY! We are also selling Steer Tickets for a chance at one beef quarter. There will be four winners drawn before the Casey Donahew Band takes the stage! Get in on the fun and get a ticket! Caring Connections will be offering child care from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve your child’s spot call 544-2050. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! September Chamber Luncheon will be September 20 at 12:00 noon at Pioneer Manor. Our speaker will be Andrew Hysell with Kansas Reading Roadmap, with a short entertainment piece by the Hugoton High School Choir. RSVP by Friday, September 16 by calling the Chamber office at 620-544-
and those teachers should be rewarded for their superior efforts. We must give teachers the flexibility to teach, spending less time on administrative tasks and more time directly pouring into the education of students. We should expand innovative enterprises like our successful technical education programs, equipping more students with an industry recognized certificate and high school diploma on graduation day. Since we began our technical education program in the 2010-2011 school year, participation has grown by 290 percent. But behind those numbers are real people. Marie, a young woman from Garden City, participated in her school’s culinary program, eventually earning both a diploma and a certification. Marketable straight out of high school, Marie began working as a supervisor thanks to her experience and certificate. She is now supporting herself and her young son, working toward a business degree, and giving back to her community as a guest speaker at the very high school where her career began. Marie’s story is one of hope and success. As the education community shares their expertise and joins me in creating a new funding system, we will work together to build solutions that increase student achievement - a system that touches more students like Marie. While we may disagree on some issues, we can all agree that we want the best education possible for Kansas students. I look forward to the task before us, as together we work to build a better path toward a brighter future.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth Taken from letters donated to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. To Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seeman: Your niece, Hazel Tracy, gave me your address and told me she thought you might be interested in my memories of my life there in Hugoton. I very well remember one of the Fourth of July’s events--a fight between a badger and a bulldog. I don’t recall who owned the dog, but I know he was fed hunks of raw beef for many days before to condition him for their fight. When the blood started running, I started running for home. I also remember seeing Sheriff John Ridenour bringing a dead man draped over his horse which was being led behind Ridenour’s horse. My father, who was the County Attorney of Stevens County, had told Ridenour, “John, you can not go after him in No Mans’ land.” Ridenour’s reply was, “I am going to bring him in!” And he did. I well remember a boy bringing a little girl in to Dr. Ebnother’s Drugstore. She had fallen against the sickle bar of
the mowing machine and tore her arm from the palm of her hand down to her elbow. I was in the store to get a stick of licorice root and promptly fainted. When the Doctor bound up the arm, the boy pulled me up and told me to go home. I believe that was Russell Smith. Here is a list of people I well remember: Miss Edith Campbell, school teacher, who read a chapter in the Bible and repeated the Lord’s Prayer at opening of school. Ben and Dan Jones who had a store on South Main Street. Ben had a daughter. Mr. Joslin, the hardware merchant. They had a daughter. Charles Cook, daughter Nellie. We played together and rode their horses. Orrin Cook had a daughter. After they returned East, we lived on their ranch, north of Hugoton until it was disposed of. Mr. Humphrey, the Postmaster, daughter Nina, next to my father’s office. Nash’s Hotel, daughters Loa
and Lottie and boy Earl. Loa married Will King, who came to Hugoton with two or three horse wranglers, rounded up wild horses and broke them to ride. Sold them to the Kansas City trade. Come back next week to see more of Hugoton’s history, courtesy of Clara Frost. 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 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Gas Capital Car Club would like to take this time to thank all of our very special sponsors for helping us once again put on another successful car show. This was our 25th Anniversary, we would not be able to do these shows without them. There are too many to list but we want all of them to know how much we appreciate them. Also we would like to thank all of the people who brought their special rides to our show, also thank you to the Hugoton Hermes for all the coverage you have done for the show.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 8, 2016) 3t STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, SS: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TREVA L. RENFRO, DECEASED Case No. 2016 PR 29 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on September 1, 2016, in this Court by David S. Renfro as one of the heirs of the will and estate of Treva L. Renfro, deceased, and as executor named in her will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Treva L. Renfro dated October 1, 2015, which will is filed with the petition, and for his ap-
pointment as executor of said will and estate, to serve without bond, and for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to him as executor. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 4th day of October, 2016, at 9:30 a.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. 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, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. DAVID S. RENFRO, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
ing and fishing, outdoor recreation and landscapes. There is no fee to enter or age restrictions, and both residents and nonresidents may participate. Participants can submit up to three photos total. Photos must be taken within the state of Kansas and must be the entrant’s original work. Images should be in JPEG or TIFF format and file size should be not less than on megabyte and not more than five megabytes. Each photo will be judged on creativity, composition, subject matter, lighting, and overall sharpness. Winners will be featured in the 2017 Special Photo Issue of Kansas Wildlife and Parks magazine. Only electronic images will be accepted and must be emailed, with a completed entry form, to Nadia Reimer at nadia.reimer@ksoutdoors no later than 5:00 p.m. November 4, 2016. Entry forms and additional information are available at ksoutdoors.com/Services/Pu blications/Magazine/WildAbout-Kansas.
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“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Proverbs 21:23 NKJV
W
hile it may be a cliché to say that everyone has their own opinion, the fact that dissension often arises from this diversity of opinion is worth noting, and worth doing something about. Being well-informed about social or political affairs may be a virtue in certain circles, but not if it makes us opinionated and difficult to be around. Even the best of friends and close families can sometimes be divided by strongly expressed opinions. It can be difficult to hear others expressing opinions which run counter to our own, especially in matters of faith and morals, and it requires a strong will in those circumstances to hold our tongue, but the person who is quick to counter the opinions of the opinionated comes across as opinionated himself. As the saying goes, it’s better to hold your tongue and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. So realize that we all have opinions, and when we are asked for ours it makes sense to give it, but otherwise opinions are usually best left unsaid. Christopher Simon
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Prepare Kansas Food Safety Prepare for a Possible Weather Emergency: * Keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer. An appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer in case of a power outage and help determine the safety of the food. • Make sure the freezer runs at 0°F (Fahrenheit) or below and the refrigerator is at 40 °F or below. • Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator or coolers after the power is out. • Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately; this helps keep them at a safe temperature longer. • Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased. • Keep stored food on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of flooding. • Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerated food cold if the power will be out for more
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
Governor Sam Brownback has signed a proclamation 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." National Campus Fire Safety Month provides an opportunity for colleges and universities across the nation to educate students about the dangers of fire and their role in creating a fire-safe environment. The Office of the State Fire Marshal offers the following safety tips for students: • Make yourself familiar with college or university policy on improper use of appliances, decorations, smoking,
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Richfield Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
full freezer for two days. • If the power has been out for several days, then check the temperature of the freezer with an appliance thermometer or food thermometer. If the food still contains ice crystals or is at 40° F or below, the food is safe. • If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, then check each package of food to determine its safety. If the food still contains ice crystals, the food is safe. • Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, eggs, leftovers, and deli items after four hours without power. • When in Doubt, Throw it Out! If you are in need of a refrigerator thermometer, I have thermometers from KState Research and Extension to give away. The first ten people to stop by the Stevens County Extension Office and ask for it will get a free thermometer. Continue to watch my columns this month for additional Prepare Kansas Safety Tips.
September is Campus Fire Safety Month
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
than four hours. Purchase or make ice cubes and store in the freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler. Freeze gel packs ahead of time for use in coolers. • Group food together in the freezer, this helps the food stay cold longer. During and After the Weather Emergency: • Never taste a food to determine its safety! • Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. • The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about four hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full, and the door remains closed). • Food may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals, or is at 40° F or below. • Obtain block ice or dry ice to keep your refrigerator and freezer as cold as possible if the power is going to be out for a prolonged period of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic-foot
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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. • Never leave a stove or grill unattended when cooking. • Take personal responsibility for your safety. Additional information by the Office of the State Fire Marshal on campus fire safety, including a video with campus fire safety tips, is available online at www.Fire SafeCollege.com.
Hugoton Aglow welcomes Marjorie Hamblin as speaker Hugoton Aglow will meet Thursday, September 8 at the Senior Center at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Coffee and fellowship will be at 7:00 p.m. with a meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m. Marjorie Hamblin will be the featured speaker for September Aglow Fellowship. She is probably already known in Hugoton. She and her sister Peggy grew up in a home with a large family of brothers who preached the word at the drop of a hat. Prayer was the order of their days, and the source of the Lord who provides what is
needed. Marjorie and Peggy both live in Hooker, Ok. now, having moved there a few years ago. They come to Hugoton occasionally. Marjorie stated she will be talking about JOY OF THE LORD. She will teach how to get there and how to defeat the enemy who tries to prevent anyone from that way of life. Please attend this meeting and bring anyone who can benefit from the Joy of the Lord. When God is for us, who can be against us?
Help Peggy celebrate her ninetieth birthday
Peggy Brecheisen will be celebrating her ninetieth birthday Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Blackmer Municipal Golf Course, 401 West Panhandle Street in Hooker, Ok. Please join her in celebrating between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. The event is hosted by Jim and Jamie Brecheisen, Bart and Krystal Nichols and Greg and Sherri Bridges. Please RSVP by September 12 to Jamie at 580-522-1987, Krystall at 817-694-6553 or Sherri at 720-891-1933. No gifts please. Your presence is the best gift she hopes to receive.
Peggy Brecheisen
KAFP announces 5K Kansas Academy of Family Physicians-Foundation (KAFP-Foundation) announces its second “Let’s Move, Kansas” 5K run / 1.5 mile walk fundraiser Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita beginning at 8:30 a.m. Last year, the race raised $20,250 to support the KAFP-Foundation initiatives. It benefits the Kansas Academy of Family PhysiciansFoundation, whose mission is to promote the philosophy of
family medicine, research, and education of Kansas Family Physicians. Register early for best rates. Team discounts available. Cash awards, prize giveaways and team awards. All participants receive a t-shirt and swag bag. More information and registration available at www.letsmovekansas.com. Follow “Let’s Move, Kansas” for updates on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/l etsmoveks.
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PUBLIC NOTICE AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday
- Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. 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 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. September 8 - HMS football will host Holcomb for the seventh grade game at 4:00 p.m. and the eighth grade team at 5:30 p.m. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting with speaker Marjorie Hamblin will follow at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to use the Main Street door. September 9-10 - Quilt, art and photography show at the Stevens County Activity Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Satur-
City of Hugoton Water Consumption and Climatological Data August August August 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL Gals. Pumped 80,881,900 63,660,0000 62,368,800 Peak Water Day Gals. 3,268,400 2,777,000 2,789,500 Average High Temperature 93.3 88.8 86.7 Average Low Temperature 63.2 62.7 62.6 Rainfall .62” 2.43” 3.46” Rainfall Total September 2015 through August 2016
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton This year’s Quilt, Art, and Photography Show will be Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, 2016. Please bring your items to the Senior Center Thursday, September 8, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You will need to pick up items Sunday, September 11, 2016, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. We welcome all age groups to participate in this annual event. Saturday, September 10, 2106, at 8:30 a.m. is Sew All Day, at 6:00 p.m. is Potluck and Cards, then from 7:00 to 10:0 p.m. is our monthly dance and potluck. Cottonwood is the live band. Grant County Home Products Dinner is set for Tuesday, September 20, 2016. We will be taking the van again this year if there is enough interest. Please call the Center for more information. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with
problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. 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 620-2258240. Menu Sept. 8 ........................Pork Loin Sept. 9.Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Sept. 12 .......................Bierocks Sept. 13..................Swiss Steak Sept. 14 ....................Roast Beef Sept. 15..............Chicken Salad Activities Thursday, September 8 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, September 12 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
day. For information, call 620-544-2283. September 10 - High Plains Fall Fling vendor and craft show at the Eagle RV Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 620544-4305 to register your booth today! - HHS varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will host Elkhart, Southwestern Heights, Meade, South Gray and Sublette at their home tournament, starting at 9:00 a.m. - HMS seventh grade volleyball will host Liberal West at home starting at 10:00 a.m. HMS eighth grade will play Liberal South at 10:00 a.m. - High Plains Music Fest featuring Casey Donahew, Broken Bar V, Mike Ryan and Clare Dunn. For information and tickets visit www.HighPlainsMusicFest.us. September 13 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. September 14 - Hugoton Elementary School pictures - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. September 15 - Hugoton Elementary School pictures - HMS football will host Goodland Junior High. Seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m. and eighth grade will play at 5:30 p.m. September 16 - The Hugoton Eagles’ football team will host Colby for
the first home game of the season, starting at 7:00 p.m. September 17 - HMS volleyball will host Ulysses, Kenneth Henderson, Guymon, Holcomb and Lakin for a home tournament, starting at 9:00 a.m. - Hugoton Middle and High School cross country teams will host their home meets at Forewinds Golf Course, starting at 9:00 a.m. - Pioneer Manor will host their annual “Costume” Dog Show in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop starting at 10:00 a.m. You do NOT have to bring a dog to come join the fun! For more information, call Celain Baker at 620-5442023, extension 2610. September 19 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - HMS volleyball teams will host Ulysses, Guymon and Holcomb for a tournament, starting at 4:00 p.m. - USD 210 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the HMS Library. September 20 - HMS cross country will host Ulysses for a meet starting at 1:00 p.m. - HMS volleyball will play Guymon starting at 4:00 p.m. September 21 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 1, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. LEWIS, DECEASED Case No. 2016PR000028 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 Nancy G. Lewis, wife and one of the heirs at law of the decedent, Larry L. Lewis, praying for the determination of descent of the decedent’s undivided interests in certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, as more
fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real and personal, owned by Larry L. Lewis within the State of Kansas at the time of his death on May 1, 2014. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 27th day of September, 2016, at 9:30 a.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.  Nancy G. Lewis, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Eagles win 42-14 over Lakin in season opener
Hugoton traveled to Lakin Friday night for the first game of the 2016-2017 school year. The Eagles started out the new season with a win over the Broncs, 42 to 14. Hugoton dominated the Lakin team in the first three quarters, racking up 42 points and not allowing Lakin to score at all. Lakin made all 14 of their points in the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, Valentino Degollado passed to Pedro Ordonez for a 34 yard touchdown. Colby Korf kicked for the extra point ending the first quarter with the Eagles up 7 to 0. Hugoton added to their score in the second quarter with a Degollado pass to Bradan Slemp for 39 yards and a touchdown. Korf kicked for the extra point, increasing Hugoton’s lead to 14 to 0. Ordonez continued the running with five yards and another touchdown. As the quarter was winding down, Degollado made another pass to Slemp for 29 yards with an
Eagles Peter Loewen and Romano Burger rush to help their teammates tackle a Lakin player Friday during the game. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin. ending second quarter score of 28-0. Degollado kept up the pace with a six yard run for another touchdown in the third quarter bringing the score to 34. Korf made another successful kick to add the extra point. Dawson Kerbow ran for 12 yards and a touchdown with a good
Eagle quarterback Valentino Degollado is mauled by three Lakin players inside Hugoton’s endzone Friday, after earning another touchdown for the Eagles. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
extra kick for a score of 42 to 0 in the third quarter. The Eagles did not score in th fourth quarter but Lakin finally racked up two touchdowns to bring the score to 42 to 14 by the end of the game. Hugoton’s Degollado passed 17 times with 11 successful for a total of 206 yards. Lakin had only 64 yards passing. Daniel Bustillos caught five passes for 35 yards. Ordonez caught two passes for 84 yards and Slemp caught four passes for 87 yards. Kerbow returned six punts for 119 yards. Hugoton boasted a healthy 188 yards rushing verses Lakin’s 146. Ordonez rushed eight times for 69 yards followed by Degollado for 63 and Carlos Tinoco for 40. Kerbow had 12 yards rushing, while Carter Brown had five and Diego Montoya gained four. Mitchell Hamlin rushed once and lost five yards. Hugoton will travel to Ulysses Friday for a Great West contest. Ulysses defeated Liberal last week so both teams come off wins to battle each other.
Pedro Ordonez carries the ball through a line of Lakin players with help from blockers Bernabe Mendoza and Asaf Ruiz. The Eagles were victorious over the Broncs, leaving Lakin
scoreless for three quarters of the game Friday. Hugoton will face Ulysses this Friday at UHS’ field, starting at 7:00 p.m. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Hugoton High School cheerleaders pep up the considerable crowd during the away game
Friday night at Lakin. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles! Thursday, September 8 - HMS Seventh Grade Football, 4:00 p.m., vs Holcomb at Home - HHS Volleyball, 5:00 p.m. vs Holcomb and Colby at Holcomb - HMS Eighth Grade Football, 5:30 p.m. vs. Holcomb at Home Friday, September 9 - HHS Football, 7:00 p.m., at Ulysses High School Saturday, September 10 - HHS Volleyball, 9:00 a.m. Varsity, JV, C-team at Home - HMS Volleyball, Eighth Grade, 10:00 a.m., vs. Liberal South Tournament at Liberal - HMS Volleyball, Seventh Grade, 10:00 a.m., vs. Liberal West Tournament at Liberal - HHS Cross Country, 9:00 a.m., at Wamego Tuesday, September 13 - HHS Girls Golf JV, 3:00 p.m., at Ulyssses Thursday, September 15 - HMS Seventh Grade Football, 4:00 p.m., at Goodland - HMS Eighth Grade Football, 5:30 p.m., at Goodland Friday, September 16 - HHS Football, 7:00 p.m., vs Colby at Home
Saturday, September 17 - HHS Varsity Volleyball, 8:30 a.m., at Liberal Tournment, - HHS Volleyball JV, 9:00 a.m., at Sublette Tournament - HMS Volleyball, 9:00 a.m., at Ulysses Tournament - HHS Cross Country, 9:00 a.m., Hugoton Invitational Tournament - HMS Cross Country, 9:00 a.m., Hugoton Invitational Tournament Monday, September 19 - HHS JV Football, 5:00 p.m., at Colby - HMS Volleyball, 4:00 p.m., at Ulysses Quad - HHS Girls Golf V/JV, 1:00 p.m., at Colby Tuesday, September 20 - HHS Cross Country, 1:00 p.m., at Ulysses - HMS Cross Country, 1:00 p.m., at Ulysses - HMS Volleyball, 4:00 p.m. vs Guymon Dual Thursday, September 22 - HMS Seventh Grade Football, 4:00 p.m., at Scott City - HMS Eighth Grade Football, 5:30 p.m., at Scott City - HMS Volleyball, 4:00 p.m., at Dodge City - HHS Volleyball V/JV/C, 4:00 p.m. at Home - HHS Girls Golf, 1:00 p.m., at Holcomb Friday, September 23 - HHS Football, 7:00 p.m., vs Scott City
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Members of the Hugoton High School cross country team beam after both the boys’ and girls’ teams win first place in their first outing of the season at Meade High School’s meet Thursday. Individually, the varsity girls won
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Hugoton Middle School’s seventh grade volleyball team plays Liberal West during the game Thursday. The girls lost the contest in two games. The HMS seventh grade team will go to Liberal South Middle School to compete this Saturday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Hugoton Middle School’s eighth grade volleyball players set up an attack to carry out against the Liberal West team Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Eighth grade volleyball players congratulate their teammate for a great play Thursday. The girls lost in two games, and will play again Saturday at Liberal South. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Hugoton High School’s girls’ golf team looks over their schedule Thursday during their home meet. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
A Hugoton golfer carefully places her tee at Forewinds Golf Course Thursday afternoon. Over 60 golfers participated in the Hugoton tourney. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Hugoton High School’s girls’ golf team hosted their first home tournament of the season at Forewinds Golf Course Thursday, September 1. The weather cooperated beautifully, and over 60 golfers made their way through the links throughout the afternoon and evening. Hugoton’s golfers did well for their first outing. Varsity golfers Mary Weaver earned sixteenth place with a 52 and Jacquelyn Grewell shot a 62. Junior varsity players also did great, especially thanks to Hallie Wettstein’s first place finish! Coming in seventh was Brionna Beard with a 63, and tenth place went to Katie Crawford with a 68. Yesenia Estrada shot an 86. The girls’ golf team will next play at Ulysses Tuesday, September 13 against Colby, Garden City, Goodland, Holcomb, Lakin, Oakley and Syracuse. The tournament starts at 3:00 p.m. Congratulations girls for a great showing at your home tournament!
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Lifelong resident of Hugoton and former member of the Assembly of God Church, Carol was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer May 2016. She has had a right side mastectomy and lymph nodes removed July 19. She started chemo August 11 and will do one round of chemo every 21 days for a total of 4 rounds. Friends and family are having a fundraiser for her to help cover her medical costs. Lunch menu will be pulled pork sandwiches, chips and baked beans. Free will donations will be accepted. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction.
Carol is looking forward to seeing all her friends and family. Please take time to stop in and say hi. May God Bless each and every one of you.
Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, September 14, 2006 Marlin and Erma Heger received the Century Farm Award from Farm Bureau at their annual meeting last week. The Heger family moved to Stevens County in 1906 from Omaha, Ne. Thursday, September 13, 2001 Pioneer Manor Resident Council members have voted Rachel Crane as ‘Employee of the Month.’ Rachel has been with Pioneer Manor four years. She was born in Duncan, Ok. Thursday, September 12, 1991 A large group of people attended the Hugoton City Council meeting in protest of hearing a rumor the city council was dismissing Peggy Burrows, the animal control officer, in order to trim the city budget. After listening to the many objections, Mayor Tom Greenway agreed to cut spending instead. Thursday, September 10, 1981 Star Lumber will be under new management since Bill Larrabee plans to move to Liberal. Bill has lived in Hugoton for eighteen years. He will help the new manager until the first of the year. Thursday, September 14, 1961 Stanley McGill is elected president of the Moscow Zippers 4-H Club. Wayne Wulfemeyer is elected parliamentarian of the club. Thursday, September 13, 1956 Best Showman at the Stevens County Fair last week was Wilmer Perry. Young Perry took top honors in the fitting and show event where 4-H club members groom and parade their cat-
tle. Second place went to Loren Zabel and third to Martha Ann Pittman. Thursday, September 13, 1951 Carl Mac Thurow met with a serious accident Friday
Kay (Cochrane) Thrall brought in a vintage showbill from Showplace Theatre and Video to share with Hermes readers. The movie titles
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evening when he fell beneath his horse as he attempted to mount bareback. When he fell, his head was caught among the flying hooves. Thurow received two large scalp cuts which required
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suggest a date of approximately 1986. Do you remember all these flicks?
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Get your library card today! Any resident of Stevens County or the adjacent area may apply for a library card. Children who have reached their fifth birthday may register for their own library card. Our system will soon be able to text information to you about your account. Update your current card with your mobile number to receive texts! A MILLION STEPS This program ended August 31, 2016. Twenty-nine participants turned in steps toward their one million. The highest step count was 1,728,336! Six walkers made it to the one million step mark in three months. Together, we’ve walked 7,964
miles. Heath Kelley was the winner of the FitBit HR. Superior Lighting donated a Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card. We put all the participant’s names in a hat and Chrissy Topliss was the winner. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Look for new opportunities for fitness this fall! HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT October is the month to show off your talent. This year our textile exhibit has been expanded to include everything handcrafted. We will be accepting the usual textiles, and will add handicrafts and other handmade items to show it off at our annual exhibit. Contact Eunice or Stacey for details. CIRCLE TIME Circle time began Wednesday, September 7 at
10:30 a.m. There are still spots available. Even if you have registered in past years, Miss Stacey would like you to register again so she knows how many to expect. Registration is online or paper forms can be found at the library. COLORING TABLE We have a coloring table available in the main room. Markers can be requested from the front desk. The coloring table is not just for kids. Adults, show these kids what we can do! LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City Prepare for your disability interview: tips from Social Security When a person becomes disabled, it can be a very stressful time in their life. There are many questions and unknowns when you have to transition out of the workforce due to medical issues. While an employer may offer short or long-term disability, most people faced with a disability will file for benefits with Social Security. If you’re facing life with a disability and don’t know where to start, we encourage you to visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/dis abilityssi. You can apply for benefits on our website; it’s the most convenient way. Additionally, you can contact us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1800-325-0778) or visit your local office if you wish to apply for disability benefits. When applying for benefits, you should be prepared to answer a number of questions including: • When your conditions became disabling: o Dates you last worked; o The names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of
Social Security offers tips to prepare you for your disability interview. visits to your doctors; o The names of medications that you take and medical tests you’ve had; and o Marital information. • In addition, if you plan on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability payments, for people with low income who haven’t paid enough in Social Security taxes to be covered, we will ask you questions about: o Your current living arrangement, including who lives there and household expenses; o All sources of income for you and your spouse, if
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Mexico. Nets and tags will be available. Participants will receive information about the tagging process before heading out to the field with a tagging leader. “We don’t always hit the peak monarch migration, but there are always some monarch butterflies to chase and capture in addition to caterpillars and chrysalises,” said Martin. “Last year was a good migration year and the numbers were up. The drought had eased, and scientists think that helped the monarchs migrate,” she said. Other activities will be provided, such as an insect zoo with an exhibit beehive (weather permitting), giant walking stick insects, hissing and peppered cockroaches, and butterflies, caterpillars and chrysalises. “From making milkweed seed bombs to tagging monarch butterflies, kids and adults will find plenty to do during this free event,” said Wolf. Kids and adults will be able to play in the mud and make milkweed seed bombs to take home. Milkweed seed bombs are composed of clay, compost, water and native flower seeds. Pre-made milkweed seed bombs will be available to practice slinging into KWEC’s prairie area
using giant slingshots. Free milkweed plants, with growing instructions, will be available to those who would like to encourage monarchs to their yards and gardens. The festival will include monarch butterfly and caterpillar photo boards, temporary tattoos, games, a butterfly mural, and drinks and refreshments. Information on butterflyfriendly plants and other attractants will be available. Visitors may also walk through the wildflower and butterfly garden to view examples of such plants. For more information, call the KWEC at 1-877-2439268 or visit wetlandscenter. fhsu.edu.
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The Hugoton Hermes has a visitor. A Katydid decided to attach itself to the office window last week.
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Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer Insurance department can answer questions about earthquakes according to Commissioner Selzer. “Earthquake coverage is not a part of a regular homeowners, renters or condominium insurance policy,” Commissioner Selzer said. “If your insurance company offers it - and many do - coverage can be added by including an endorsement to your policy or by purchasing a separate earthquake policy.” In either case, the Commissioner said, you will pay an extra premium. Instead of a dollar amount, the deductible for that premium will probably be a percentage of the cost of rebuilding your home. There might also be a separate deductible for the home’s contents. One other major factor the commissioner mentioned is timing for coverage. “The time to buy the cov-
After months with nothing to do but plan, scout and dream, hunters are in action now that September has arrived. Of course it kicks off with the dove season, which opened September 1, but there’s so much more to come. While not as popular as doves, snipe and rail hunting seasons also opened September 1. The snipe season runs through December 16, and the daily bag limit is eight, possession limit is 24. Rail season closes November 9, and the daily bag limit is 25, possession limit is 75. September 3 the deer season for youth 16 and younger and hunters with disabilities began. This is a firearm season, allowing qualified hunters to hunt with the legal equipment listed on their permit. Youth hunters 15 and younger qualify for reduced price deer permits. The season is open through September 11. September 10, the Early Teal Season opens in the Low Plains Duck Zone (the portion of Kansas east of Kansas Highway 281). The Early Teal Season opens September 17 in the High Plains Zone, and the season closes September 25 in both zones. Daily bag
September has arrived and with it the hunting seasons. September opened with dove season but more is to follow! limit on teal is six and the possession limit is 18. Hunters must have a hunting license, unless exempt by law, and all hunters required to have a hunting license must also have a Kansas State Waterfowl Permit and a Kansas HIP permit. All hunters 16 and older must also have a Federal Duck Stamp. September 12, the Muzzleloader and Archery Deer seasons open. The Muzzleloader Deer Season ends September 25, and the Archery Deer Season is open through December 31, 2016. In addition to a deer permit valid during the Archery or Muzzleloader seasons, all hunters must also have a Kansas hunting license, unless exempt by law. Equipment and unit restrictions listed on permit
apply. The Early Prairie Chicken season opens September 15 in the Greater Prairie Chicken Unit. This season is open through October 15, and allows hunters to walk up prairie chickens while the birds are still in loose flocks and are likely to hold for pointing dogs. In addition to a hunting license, all hunters need a $2.50 prairie chicken permit to hunt prairie chickens. For more information on hunting seasons, license and permit requirements, and regulations, pick up the 2016 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary wherever licenses are sold, or go online, www.ksoutdoors.com. September is only 30 days long, so get ready and get busy.
Put the Brakes on Fatalities contest now open The deadlines to enter are coming up soon for a poster contest and a video contest open to educate youth on increasing roadway safety and reducing traffic fatalities as part of Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day. Kansas kids ages five to 13 are encouraged to enter artwork in the fifteenth annual poster contest. Three statewide winners will receive $50 Visa cards from the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association of Kansas; movie passes from AAA Kansas; and one of these hotel and entertainment packages courtesy of Wichita: Best Western Airport Inn/Exploration Place; Topeka:
Capitol Plaza Hotel/Kansas Children’s Discovery Center and Topeka Zoo; and Kansas City: Crowne Plaza Kansas City Overland Park Hotel/Prairiefire. A total of 18 regional winners in the six regions and age groups (ages five to seven, ages eight to ten and ages 11-13) will receive a bicycle and a helmet from Safe Kids Kansas. Poster entries must be postmarked by Friday, Sept. 23. Information and entry forms are available at https://www.ksturnpike.com /news/posts/put-thebrakes-on-fatalities-videocontest. This is the second year for
the video contest for Kansas teens in grades eight-12. Submit a six- to 60-second video to educate drivers on safe road behaviors. Prizes include an iPad, a Go Pro and an Osmo Steadicam. Video entries must be posted by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 25. Information to submit entries is available at https://www.ksturnpike.com /news/posts/put-thebrakes-on-fatalities-videocontest. The Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Turnpike Authority and other traffic safety organizations are sponsoring the contests.
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In light of recent Oklahoma earthquakes, Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, reminds Kansans that the Kansas Insurance Department can assist homeowners in answering questions about earthquake insurance coverage. The insurance department’s Consumer Assistance Hotline, 1-800-432-2484, is staffed by representatives who can assist consumers. Additionally, the department’s online chat feature, available on the department’s home page, www.ksinsur ance.org, allows consumers a live chat with a representative from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Earthquake insurance coverage in Kansas requires a separate policy or endorsement to your regular homeowners insurance policy,
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Monarch Butterfly Festival is September 17 Nine out of 500 monarch butterfly tags recovered recently in Mexico were from butterflies tagged at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center in 2015. Individuals of all ages will have the opportunity to tag and release their own monarch butterflies during KWEC’s annual Butterfly Festival from 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 17, at the center. “Of the nine butterflies recovered, one was tagged during the festival last year, while others were from school programs and butterflies captured during evenings in fields,” said Pam Martin, festival coordinator. “This is an extremely high number of tag recoveries,” said Curtis Wolf, KWEC manager. Until recently, Martin had seen only four tags recovered in the previous 23 years. The center, 592 NE K-156 Highway, is on the southeast side of the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, northeast of Great Bend. After the butterflies are captured, volunteers will assist in placing adhesive tags with identifying numbers on the underside of the wings. The butterflies are then released. Tagging helps biologists to learn about the monarch’s migration to its wintering grounds in central
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erage is before an earthquake,” the Commissioner said. “ Most insurers won’t sell any new earthquake insurance for 30 to 60 days after a recent earthquake. Check with your insurance company or local insurance agent to be sure. Those who already have earthquake coverage should check with their agent regarding the details of that coverage.” A survey by the Insurance Information Institute (III) shows only eight percent of homeowners in the Midwest have earthquake insurance. In Oklahoma, a total of 15 percent of homeowners have the coverage, according to the III. More about the Kansas Insurance Department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.facebook.com/kansasi nsurancedepartment.
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.14 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.19 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com. “With the summer driving season now behind us, what we see ahead looks terrific for
motorists," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "Demand decreases for gasoline will accelerate as we progress toward autumn, and combined with the return of winter gasoline next week Friday, gasoline prices will track lower more often than the opposite. The only possible wrench could be a major hurricane that takes aim for the Gulf of Mexico, where many oil rigs and refiners are located, or a sudden cut in oil output from OPEC."
"As we approach election season, I also fully expect that some politician will seek to take credit for the likely decline in gasoline price as the election looms, which is utter nonsense," DeHaan added. "Just four states- South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and New Jersey currently enjoy a state average under $2 per gallon, but by Halloween that number could quadruple." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
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Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Friday, September 9 High School Football, Here vs. Wichita Co., 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10 High School Volleyball at Jetmore, 9:45 a.m. Cross Country at South Gray 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 12 Junior High Volleyball/ Football, Here vs. Walsh, 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13 High School Volleyball, Here, 4:30, Senior Night Thursday, September 15 Junior High Volleyball/ Football, Here vs. Springfield, 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 16 High School Football, Here vs. Tyrone, 7:00 p.m., Homecoming Coronation, 6:30 p.m.
Lauren Harvey of Moscow earned a Master of Science in Education - transition to teaching upon her graduation from Fort Hays State University during the 2016 summer semester. Fort Hays State University graduated 470 students who completed associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees in the summer 2016 term. FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation. Submitted by Fort Hays State University.
Moscow Junior High and High School cheerleaders travel to Dodge City to attend cheer camp, Thursday, August 31. Sherri May is the
Junior High sponsor and Shelly Stuckey is the High School sponsor. The girls had a really fun day and learned new dance routines and cheers.
James siblings participate in Flip Zone Gymnastics Exhibition Day Josie James and Jaxen James participated Saturday, August 27 at Flip Zone Gymnastics Exhibition Day. This was a chance for all gymnists including Tiny Tots and recreation kids to perform for everyone locally, as not all can travel to attend meets as most competitions are away. This kicked off the new
season and gave the kids a chance to show off their tricks, skills and routines. It was just a really fun day. Jaxen is in the Tiny Tots program, and Josie is a very skilled gymnist, looking forward to competing beginning in December. Their parents are Michael and Amy James.
Junior High Wildcats defeat Rolla Tiny Tots perform for everyone during the Flip Zone Gymnastics Exhibition Day.
Wildcats defeat Bison The Moscow High School Football team won their first game, playing at Balko
Friday, September 2. The team won by a score of 44 to 12.
The Moscow Junior High volleyball girls’ team jumped out with a great beginning game at Rolla, Thursday, September 1, according to Coach Sherri May. This was their first meet and both A and B teams won their
matches in two. Moscow Junior High Football team is off to a great start, winning their first game at Rolla, Thursday with a score of 50-26. Coach Shawn Anderson was very proud of the boys.
Bartlett Grain employees (above and below) are shown changing out the bottom auger from the fertilizer trailer. Looked like lots of hard work. The grain companies and farmers are all preparing for the corn harvest coming soon.
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Moscow native visits roots Blake and Marie White from Nebraska visited his parents Tina and Brian White Thursday. The couple were taking an extended trip to the
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Agriland at the Kansas State Fair: Promoting Kansas Agriculture Ride in a virtual combine, sift grain between your fingers and milk Blossom, the mechanical dairy cow, in Agriland at the 2016 Kansas State Fair. Located in the Pride of Kansas building, the agriculture cooperative education exhibit provides an interactive experience for children to learn more about agriculture. Visitors have the opportunity to touch different Kansas-grown grains, “drive” a combine, walk through the soil tunnel trailer for an under-the-scenes look at Kansas soils, and much more. Agriland will be open Friday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 10, through Saturday, September 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily; and Sunday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“Fairgoers get basic farm to fork education at Agriland,” said Robin Blume, education and events coordinator at the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Agriland provides an interactive opportunity for families to learn about the roles Kansas farmers and ranchers have in producing our food, energy and fiber.” Teachers who visit Agriland can sign up for free lesson plans provided by the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. These lesson plans connect classrooms to Kansas agriculture by exploring various facets of agriculture and learning how agriculture is important and full of opportunities. Agriland is a collaborative effort of the Kansas Beef Council, Kansas Corn Commission, Kansas Cotton,
Kansas Dairy Association, Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Soybean Commission, Kansas Sunflower Commission, Kansas Wheat, Kansas Conservation Partnership, Kansas AgriWomen, Nutrients for Life and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. KDA advocates for and promotes the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer and economic contributor. Agriland provides Kansans of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn about agriculture in Kansas. For more information about Agriland, check out the exhibit’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kansas agriland or contact KDA at Robin.Blume@ks.gov or 785564-6756.
Kansas companies participate in Trade Mission to Ethiopia The Kansas Department of Agriculture led a trade mission to Ethiopia August 1927, 2016. Companies participating in the trade mission included Nu Life Market LLC, Scott City and No-Bull Enterprises, St. Francis. Nu Life Market focuses on the milling and processing of gluten-free and non-GMO sorghum grains and roasted sunflower kernels. No-Bull Enterprises is the manufacturer of the Callicrate Bander, which is sold worldwide and is recognized as the safest and most effective and humane castration tool on the market for cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals. Also accompanying the group was Nat Bascom with Kansas State University’s Sorghum and Millet Innovation Lab. The Sorghum and Millet Innovation Lab is part of Feed the Future, the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative. During the mission, the team gained market insights, made industry contacts and solidified business strategies, ultimately increasing business partnerships within the Ethiopian national and private framework. Trade mission stops included: · U.S. Embassy · Hilina Foods and Bless Laboratory · Ethiopian Meat and Dairy Industry Development Institute · Holland Dairy processing facility · KSL General Trading beef fattening yard · Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research Melkassa
Power Raking and Core-Aeration September is the optimum time to power rake or coreaerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their summer doldrums and beginning to grow more vigorously. This is a good time to consider what we are trying to accomplish with these practices. Power raking is primarily a thatch control operation. It can be excessively damaging to the turf if not done carefully. For lawns with one-half inch of thatch or less, I don’t recommend power raking but rather core aeration. For those who are unsure what thatch is, it is a springy layer of light-brown organic matter that resembles peat moss and is located above the soil but below the grass foliage. Power raking pulls up an incredible amount of material that then must be dealt with by composting or discarding. Core-aeration is a much better practice for most lawns. By removing cores of
The owner of KSL General Trading speaks to members of the Kansas Department of Agriculture trade mission to Ethiopia about the finishing ration he feeds the cattle in his beef fattening yard near Adama. mission will definitely lay the foundation for increased trade with Ethiopia.” KDA works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses and is dedicated to providing support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful. “Since 2005, Kansas has exported over $73 million in agriculture commodities to Ethiopia, primarily cereal grains. We were honored to be the first state department of agriculture to visit Ethiopia,” said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, international trade director at KDA. The trade mission was funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration using a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant. If you are interested in participating in upcoming trade missions, please contact Ryan-Numrich at suzanne.numrich@ks.gov or call 785-564-6704.
Participants spent most of the morning in a series of interactive workshops identifying the challenges and opportunities within individual sectors from traditional agriculture areas like beef, pork and wheat to less wellknown sectors like cotton, specialty livestock and unmanned aerial systems. These workshops generated numerous action items which will be used to develop strategic plans for growth within the agriculture industry in Kansas, including efforts to create more value-added opportunities within Kansas, to increase consumer confidence in agriculture, and to collaborate with economic development movements to spread the word that Kansas is open for business. A panel discussion during lunch brought attention to the importance of talent and workforce in agriculture, which was also a topic in the afternoon workshops, along with several other issues affecting all sectors across the industry. The Summit was coordi-
nated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, but was designed to open up the table and involve all facets of agriculture in planning for the future. “It has been tremendously exciting to see such a broad scope of people from throughout Kansas agriculture, coming together to work toward the future,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “This isn’t about what our agency can do, but it’s about what we can all do collectively, as we work together to grow agriculture in Kansas.” Part of the KDA vision is to provide an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. The Summit is a key step in this longterm initiative to identify strategic goals and objectives, which will now be developed based on the input gathered at the Summit. For more information about the Summit, call KDA at 785-564-6700 or go to agriculture.ks. gov/summit.
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Research Station · Sorghum farms · EthioGreen manufacturing facility “Through the relationships initiated and developed during this trade mission I am confident that we at No-Bull Enterprises will now be able to forge a path toward participating profitably in the Ethiopian market while also contributing to Ethiopia’s efforts to develop their beef industry,” said Kim Benson of No-Bull Enterprises. “We would not have actively focused on this market without participating in this trade mission.” Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous country and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Ethiopia boasts a growing middle class and a surging demand for agriculture products. “It was a privilege for me to be a member of the trade mission to Ethiopia,” said Earl Roemer of Nu Life Market. “The business relationships built during this
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soil, core-aeration relieves compaction, hastens thatch decomposition, and improves water, nutrient, and oxygen movement into the soil profile. This operation should be performed when the soil is just moist enough so that it crumbles easily when worked between the fingers. Enough passes should be made so that the holes are spaced about two to three inches apart. Ideally, the holes should penetrate two and a half to three inches deep. The cores can be left on the lawn to decompose naturally (a process that usually takes two or three weeks, depending on soil-type), or they can be broken up with a power
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rake set just low enough to nick the cores, and then dragged with a section of chain-link fence or a steel doormat. The intermingling of soil and thatch is beneficial to the lawn. By Ward Upham Spring Flowering Shrubs August through September is the time period our spring-flowering shrubs set flower buds. Therefore, watering, as needed, at this time can help with next spring’s bloom. Examples of springflowering shrubs include Forsythia, Flowering Quince, Almond, Beautybush, Deutzia, Pyracantha, Lilac, Mock Orange, Cotoneaster, Weigela, Viburnum and Witchhazel. By Ward Upham
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Thursday, September 8 - Junior High Volleyball vs. NCS & Leoti 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Football vs. Leoti 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 9 - High School Football vs Balko 7:00 p.m. - School in Session Saturday, September 10 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at South Gray at 10:00 a.m. - High School Volleyball at Jetmore Tournament 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 12 - Pep Rally 3:00 p.m. - Junior High Volleyball vs.
Deerfield 4:30 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Junior High Football vs. Deerfield at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 - High School Volleyball at Moscow at 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Volleyball vs Ulysses at 4:00 p.m. - High School Yearbook Work shop at GCCC 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14 - Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - Migrant Meeting at District Office at 6:00 p.m. - High School Band at State Fair leaving at 4:30 a.m.
Cruz and Martinez new Pirate royalty The 2016 Football Homecoming Queen is….Aileen Cruz! The Homecoming King is….Luis Martinez! The senior candidates were crowned before the homecoming game Friday, September 2. Aileen is the daughter of Feliciano and Elizabeth Cruz. Luis is the son of Juan and Eloisa Martinez. The attendants are Ashly Hart, Aaliyah Earl, Magaly Cortez and Alexandra Hart. The escorts were Marcos Cortez, Tracy Pietz, William Brown and Oscar Silva. The important job of crown bearer was kindergartener Abe Wiebe. The beautiful Kyra Klassen took her job of flower girl very seriously. Congratulations to the Queen, King and their court!
Pictured in back left to right are Oscar Silva, Tracy Pietz, King Luis Martinez, William Brown, Corny Loewen and Marcos Cortez. Seated in the middle row are Magaly Cortez,
Ashly Hart, Queen Aileen Cruz, Aaliyah Earl and Alexandra Hart. In front are Kyra Klassen and Abe Wiebe.
Homecoming Activites The homecoming celebration was extended this year, with a spirit line lead by the cheerleaders. The Boy Scout Troop #40 presented the flag in the flag raising ceremony while the high school choir sang the National Anthem. At halftime, the cheerleaders entertained the crowd with a dance they had learned while they attended the spirit spreader clinic in Dodge City August 31. The booster club drew a number of a gentle-
man from Springfield to kick the first field goal attempt of the season and the gentleman scored the goal, earning the $100 prize. It was a great night, full of laughter and visiting from all the friends. Although the boys did not win this game, they will be more prepared for next week’s game against the Balko Bison at the Bane-Plummer Football Field. Kick off will be at 7:00 p.m. Cheer the boys to V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
The Rolla High School Choir Quartet from left to right are Deserae Schwindt, Raegan Hinds, Brianna Smith and Brooke Hinds. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Aileen Cruz and Luis Martinez are ready to sit on their newly acquired Homecoming throne. Congratulations!
The spirit line formed for the football boys to run onto the field.
The high school cheerleaders are ready to dance! Standing left to right are Alexandra Hart and Chloe Burnett. Kneeling are Brooke Hinds, Deserae Schwindt and Paige Claassen.
High School Team - wearing vintage uniforms - versus the Alumni Team pictured left to right are high school team: Alexandra Hart, Chloe Burnett, Brooke Hinds, Angelina Fosdick, Allyson Norton, Deserae Schwindt, Teagan Simmons, Cacee Milburn, Tre Tre Cooper and
Vanessa Reza. Alumni Team (facing left) are Corie Thrall, Jade Greene, Megan Gibler, Karessa Schwindt, Nikki Clark, Kendra Lewis and Brittany Clark. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Traditional alumni volleyball match up
Thursday, September 1 was the annual alumni volleyball match against the high school team. For the
first time in a long time, the high school team beat the alumni team. It was great fun to watch and cheer, although
a lot of the spectators had children on both sides of the court. Congratulations to everyone for a job well done!
Jessica Pinkley will be attending West Texas A & M. She began school in Canyon, Tx. August 25. Go Buffs! Photo courtesy of Sherry Pinkley.
Kenneth Fosdick, left, watches as Thomas Brown and Matthew Easterwood ceremoniously unfold the flag. Robert Fosdick is prepared with the rope, ready to run the flag up the pole.
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The refurbished bleachers, just in time for homecoming and the first football game. Photo courtesy of Georgina Brown.
Brown works toward Eagle Scout Badge RHS junior William Brown is working his way toward earning his Eagle Scout badge by doing a wonderful community service in Rolla. He was sponsored by American Implement, Flatlanders, Fastenal, Riley Chevrolet, Farm Bureau Insurance, HiPlains Lumber, Lumbermart and Arleen Clinesmith. He
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used his resources to refurbish the football bleachers. This is one of the many steps he must complete in order to earn his Eagle Scout Badge. William is the son of Matthew and Georgina Brown and he is currently in a Guymon, Ok., troop. Great job on the bleachers, just in time for the homecoming game!
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William Brown, right, works at refurbishing the bleachers under the watchful eye of his scout leader, Robert Hardman. Photo courtesy of Georgina Brown.
The Rolla High School volleyball team will be hosting a free will donation dinner Sunday, September 11. They will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll and
brownies a la mode for dessert from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the high school. Come and enjoy a delicious dinner courtesy of the volleyball team!
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Ecuador and Galapagos Island presentation September 11 in Rolla Students from the area are counting the days until they depart for Ecuador and Galapagos Island over summer break. Led by local teacher Brenda McFall and through the educational travel company Quo Student Travel, students will experience 14 days of deep cultural immersion, adventure activities designed for personal growth and opportunities for hands on education. McFall has been teaching in southwest Kansas for 16 years, and has been an educator for 18 years. Previously, she has led student groups to Europe, China and Costa Rica. Educational travel programs have become more popular for students in recent years. Parents and edu-
cators alike recognize the classroom experience is no longer the sole environment for education. While colleges are always looking for extra curricular experiences, “travel provides an endless array of benefits beyond the college application. Seeing first hand the culture, people, art and history of another country creates for students a worldview that can only be gained by putting your feet on the ground, by being there in person,” said Peg Thomas, founder of Quo Student Travel. Thomas would know. She has spent more than 20 years in the student travel industry, is a mother of six and has been to more than 50 countries. “My personal experi-
ences traveling in high school, college and as a teacher in Italy were one thing,” she said. “Now, I’ve seen my sons trek the desert on camels in Egypt, and I can identify the long-term benefits that such experiences have created. Those results take my understanding of what travel can do for young people to an entirely new level.” Quo, which means “where?” in Latin, strives to create personal, immersive trips, lead by experienced educators. “We know our teachers and we know their passion for students. We allow them to do their job – we allow them to teach. We take care of all of the details so they can focus on the students. We believe in letting
the experts do what they are best at - for teachers that is teaching, for Quo that is organizing one-of-a-kind travel opportunities, “said Thomas. The QUO Ecuador and Galapagos Island group is accepting new students from schools throughout the area. If you are interested in joining this travel group or learning more about the opportunity, contact Brenda McFall at 620-682-5528 or bdasen brock@hotmail.com or contact Quo Student Travel directly at www.quostudent travel.com or 360-453-7639. Brenda will be making a presentation at the Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m., 202 Monroe Street, in Rolla. Come by and see if this is right for you!
Homecomin g door and poster decoratin g contest wi nners in high school were the junior class with their Instagram door. The junior high winners were the eighth graders with their X-Box One Doom door. There was a tie in the elementary, with fourth grade and preschool classes. The
fourth grade class is studying poetry and wrote a poem for their poster. The preschool class made a glittery, sparkly football field with all the students’ photos as players. Congratulations to all who participated.
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Make Rolla GLOW September 17 The Rolla High School cheerleaders will be sponsoring the Second Annual 5K Glow Walk/Run Saturday, September 17. Pre-registrations paid by September 10 will include a glow-in-thedark t-shirt made by BF Inspirations in Hugoton. Registration will be in the Helen Higgins Courtyard in front of the old high school and begin at 7:30 p.m. September 17. There will be a late fee if you register that day and no t-shirt will be
provided. Awards will be given for age groups in walking and running. Glow sticks will be provided for the event and then water and snacks available after the run. You may pre-register by getting a form from the high school or calling or texting Alesia Hinds at 620-453-9035. All checks should be made payable to RHS Cheerleaders. Gather your friends and family and let’s make Rolla GLOW September 17!
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The Fourth Grade poem poster from Mrs. Randle’s class.
The preschool poster from Miss Bolin's class. Photo courtesy of Alesia Hinds.
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Rolla High School and Rolla Junior High Cheerleaders travel to Dodge City Wednesday, August 31 for a Spirit Spreader Clinic. The girls work on cheers, lifts and learn some dance moves. Pictured from left to right at top are Paige Claassen, Alexandra Hart, Deserae Schwindt and Brooke Hinds. In front are Chloe Burnett, McKenzie Hinds, Jamie Sheedy and Melanie Norton. Alesia Hinds coaches both squads. Photo courtesy of Alesia Hinds.
You are hereby notified that Donald L. Olinger, husband of Nancy S. Olinger, deceased, filed a petition in the above Court praying for admission to probate of the will of the decedent and for
The Junior Class Instagram door at Mrs. Taylor’s room.
The Eighth Grade “Doom” door to Mrs. Murray’s room.
Rolla history from David Stout I’ve mentioned my Uncle Harold Anderson several times before, the one who shouldn’t be confused with the two other Harold Andersons most people in Rolla knew, and in the accompanying picture, Uncle Harold is with his sophomore class of 1936-1937 in front of the main entrance to RHS. Coral Chambers is also pictured here, but of course we all knew her as Coral Edelman. Apparently Uncle
Harold dated Coral enough times to qualify her as his girlfriend. Likewise, my Aunt Pearl Stout is pictured here, but everybody of our generation knew her as Pearl Williams after she married Charles, also in this same class, they are the parents of Charlotte Veatch now living in Hugoton. Wallace Kneller was well known to us, living on the next farm due west from ours. His daughter Bonnie
married Jerold Hubbard and they still live in Morton County. I’m sure other family
names in this photo will be recognized by folks still living in and around Rolla.
Pictured are the sophomore class members of 1936-37. In the front row are Jessie Mae Hershey, Coral Chambers, Opal Higgins, Elsie Bee Burton and Glenetta Lamb. In the middle row are teacher Minnie Haun, Pearl Stout, Rosemary O’Conner, Gladys Gerber, Alice May Leeper and Syvia January. Those in the back row are Wallace Kneller, Carl Carnall, Delbert Stuart, Harold Anderson, Dwight Mitchell, Charles Williams, Harry “Bucky” Landrum and James Dickenson.
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
6:00pm until Midnight
Red Dirt Country, Classic Country and Southern Rock! Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and other local charities.
Thanks to our many great sponsors! Stegman Farms
Bultman Tire • White’s Foodliner • Cactus Feeders Heger Farms • Northwest Line Construction, Inc Davis Electric • Sheffield Family, LLC • JKL Construction • Citizens State Bank Hay, Rice & Associates • Cline Farms - Kinze Grain Cart • Crawford Farms • Cullison Farms Hugoton Tourism Commission • K & S Meat Processing • Knier Farms • American Implement Best Western Plus • J & J Martin Inc. • Walters Irrigation & Elite Drilling Ag 1st Insurance Agency • First National Bank • Rose Lens Photography • Bar G Ranch Oklahoma Smoke BBQ • State Farm Insurance • The Hugoton Hermes • Flamingo Motel Tony & Rhonda McBride • Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home • Wilbur Ellis • Seaboard Foods Bank of the Panhandle • Ricks Auto Sales • United Rentals
INFORMATION & TICKET SALES www.HighPlainsMusicFest.us