September 15, 2016

The

Hugoton

Hermes

Thursday, September 15, 2016 Volume 129, Number 37 20 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy

LEPC hosts quarterly meeting September 7

The Fall Fling Craft Fair is just the beginning of fantastic events that take place annually at Hugoton prior to the High Plains Music Fest.

The craft fair takes place during the day

followed by the star filled concert later that evening. Young and old alike can find that perfect item - food, clothing, gifts and more - at the craft fair!

City opts to investigate water improvements The Hugoton City Council met in regular session with Mayor Jack E. Rowden; Councilmen Dean Banker, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter and Frankie Thomas all present.

Others present were City Inspector Josh Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Chief of Police Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Marie Austin, Carrie Baeza, Pete Earles, Malissa Hicks, Marcy McGinnis, Damon Simmons, Ralph Sittingdown, and Paula Sosa. Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided.

Each member of the governing body was provided a copy of Municipal Judge Paula Sosa’s report for the month of August, showing three new cases brought before the court and 52,712.00 remitted to the city.

City lnspector Josh Grubbs provided his monthly activities report.

City Engineer Pete Earles presented a report about various water line projects that will need to be addressed at some point in time. Eighteen projects with probable construction costs of $4,931,605.40 were de-

tailed.

Ralph Sittingdown returned to update the city council on the cleanup of his property at 215 S. Main. Progress continues as he works on erecting two storage buildings.

Dana Swan, owner of the old Catholic Church at 305 S. Main, failed to appear before the governing body on the condemnation of the storage building.

Resolution No. 2016-1 set a public hearing date for April 11, 2016. Ms. Swan did not appear at that hearing. Following the hearing, the city council ordered Ms. Swan to remove or demolish the structure on or before September 1, 2016.

City Inspector Josh Grubbs reported Daniel Rios, owner of the property at 702 S. Adams, has substantially complied with Resolution No. 20165 regarding the cleanup of his property. No further action is required at this time.

The councilmen approved the Ordinance No. 833, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN THE COROPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE "STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR KANSAS CITIES," EDITION OF 2016; DEFINING TRAFFIC

Local residents are enjoying a trip to Mackinaw Island in Michigan. No cars are allowed on the island, only horses. Left to right are Nelda Brady, Larry Brady, Marilyn Crane, Bob

INFRACTIONS AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES; PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 827, AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The councilmen approved Ordinance No. 834, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC OFFENSES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE FOR KANSAS CITIES," EDITION OF 2016; WITH OMISSIONS, CERTAIN CHANGES AND ADDITIONS AS DETAILED HEREIN; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS; AND REPEALING THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE, 2015 EDITION," INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 828; AND REPEALING ALI. ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. At the behest of the city inspector, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks drafted an ordinance regulating storm water runoff. The city engineer reviewed the proposal and provided his input. Most of the engineer’s recommendations were incorporated into a Continued to page 5

Crane, Jim Hittle, Connie Hittle, Jay Williams, Carrie Williams, Steve Hittle, Cindy Hittle, Betty Clinesmith, Wanda Shaddix, Sharon Parsons, Ester Smith and Ruthie Winget.

The Stevens County LEPC met Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

Those present were committee members: Bailey Esarey, Richard Everett, Josh Grubbs, Kathy Haynes, Cathy Hernandez, Debbie Hickson, Rodney Kelling, Courtney Leslie, Joy Lewis, Trista Nordyke, Judy Parsons, Terry Pierson, Jack Rowden, Paula Rowden, Scott Schechter, Susan Schulte and Phil Thompson. Also present: Corey Becker.

Paula Rowden called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for coming. She thanked Susan for doing the minutes and agenda and told everyone if they aren’t receiving the email to check the sign-in sheet to make sure their email address is correct.

She asked if there was anything that needed to

Clare Dunn rocks out on her guitar during her performance at the Music Fest this past Saturday evening, September 10.

be added to the agenda and Courtney added training information. Minutes from the June 15 meeting were approved. Paula then noted that because everyone in the room was familiar with each other, and Corey Becker with Red Cross would be introduced later in the meeting, introductions would not be necessary.

While Trista got set up to explain the Emergency Preparedness Training the Community Health will be providing, Courtney explained the training opportunity she added to the agenda. Courtney explained she had been in contact with The Blue Cell, LLC, a company that travels around to do training. She contacted them about doing ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training which addresses the civilian side for an active shooter response. She said she knew it was short notice but they will come out and provide this train-

ing for free. She said the training is September 22 and gave two time options.

She said it’s not just for law enforcement; she would like to see schools, KDI and others. She asked anyone interested in participating to let her know after the meeting so she can start getting it set up.

Paula then shared some other information. She said the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments purchased an 800 radio for the Stevens County Health Department.

Trista then began informing the group of the Emergency Preparedness Class for Community members they will be having every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the next four weeks. She explained how, each week, the individuals will “build into their bucket” items to be used in an emergency.

She continued saying that Rodney is scheduled to come visit. The second Continued to page 5

Casey Donahew croons into the microphone Saturday night during the High Plains Music Fest. The event raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society and local charities, as well as providing hours of entertainment for the huge crowd.

Commissioners speak with Black Hills The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, September 6, 2016 with Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson present. Dave Bozone was absent. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Clerk Candidate Amy Tharp, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and District Three Candidate Tron Stegman.

The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking with two representatives from Black Hills. They were talking with the commissioners about gas lines Black Hills recently took over.

Stevens County, according to the two representatives, is the only involved county requiring protective casings for gas lines that cross under roads.

Tony Martin kept stressing his concern for his grader drivers’ safety. The two men said that even

KDOT (Kansas Department of Transportation) does not require casings nor do the railroads. Tony asked when the railroad changed their policy. He asked if they would fix the road if the road is damaged due to the gas line blowing out - but mostly he is concerned for the safety of his drivers and is still a firm believer in casing. Black Hills will be redoing lines on the south side of Highway 51 up to the edge of Seward County. Very much discussion followed. The representatives stressed that every three months their lines have to be checked.

It was agreed inspectors from Black Hills and the county must be on hand during this process. They plan to wait until after corn harvest to start. The representatives and the commissioners came to a tentative agreement to allow a concrete pad over the line at each road crossing in lieu of casings.

The line is to be no less than six foot deep bored under each road crossing.

After the two men left,

Joe expressed his concern for waiving the casings.

Tony is also concerned.

They decided to do more checking. Nothing was put in writing - so the policy can be changed. Joe said this has to be decided before they start or it will not be fixed later. Stevens County needs a solid policy in this matter for the future.

Tony Martin was next on the agenda. Commissioners made the motion which passed for a resolution for a stop sign at the intersection of Road M and Main Street. Tony said Road and Bridge has moved back to eight hour days.

A few changes were made to the minutes from the last meeting. Bills were paid. It was reported that the petition for the Senior Citizens has been finished with the number of signatures needed to be able to add the issue to the ballot in November.

It is agreed that the lots by the Manor must be sold before tax time.

Meeting adjourned.

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An open letter to Commissioners and Community An Open Letter to the Commissioners and the Stevens County Community: We would like to state our reasons for trying to keep our Wellness Center open.

The average membership revenue per year is $72,000 ($90,000+ with $10 membership rate increase). This is very doable in offsetting expenses and could even end up in the black.

The Myrtle Parsons Fund has made consistent donations in the past and very positive feedback about donating again; possibly on a regular annual basis. There is a meeting in September. Also, the Citizens State Bank has made consistent donations. There have been some personal and business donations pledged, some as high as $5,000, so far the total is $11,500.

Possibly the Recreation Commission would consider offering part of the Bob Sosa building to use, which would eliminate building upkeep and utility expenses for the County. Or perhaps there might be another County-owned building that could be used.

We could use the keycard system, which gives members more flexibility on hours of use. We could also have a more structured system for collecting membership fees like auto drafts, etc. to assure payments are received on time, therefore potential to increase revenue. That way there would be no billings necessary, saving postage costs.

Darla Mirabal & Janet Sutton We have always had a steady membership history. There has never been drastic drops in membership. We have a facility that has been used as a wellness center since 1986 with consistent interest from residents willing to pay money to utilize it with the basic set-up that we have always had, with nothing fancy. It promotes health and wellness for all ages and is used as an extended therapy for physical rehab patients which Robert has years of training and certification in. It offers our seniors and others a place to come together and exercise in class settings. It is a place for our high schoolers to be able to go and work out and give them some entertainment. We have a small community with very few choices to keep residents here and draw more in. We don’t want to jeopardize losing what we DO have, even though we understand downsizing it and increasing dues (within reason) is necessary.

We feel these are the downfalls of private ownership: The overhead expenses will force high membership rates.

High membership rates cannot be justified for current facility. Most county-run facilities have comparable rates to ours and some even have amenities like racquetball court, swimming pool, hot tub, etc. all while keeping within a $40 to $50

Joyce Cox - rebuilding after total knee replacement Donna Rotolo - doctor recommended it!

Jane Lopez - knee replacement, etc. Good rapport Veronica Cullison - great place to keep in shape!

Evelyn McBride - Please Sheryl Hayworth - I can breathe after coming to SCFC - asthma Ruth Farmer - I benefit greatly in my whole body from time regularly at the fitness center. Please let us stay.

Lillian Seaman Marcie Isaac - very important to my overall health. Wish so much we could keep it.

Rhonda Ray - Wellness isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessary part of life. The Center provides benefits for many age groups.

Stacy Smith - because it’s the right thing to do Janice Porter - I have been a member of the fitness center since the County bought it. It has helped my health several times and again at the present. Please help the County keep this operation.

Becky Willsey - Need this facility to maintain fitness for myself and others in this community (from a longtime healthcare worker) Linda May - I have been working out at the Fitness Center for 30 years. Please keep this place open.

Brad Slemp - I’ve been a member of this gym for over ten years and have used this facility to rehab after two surgeries. We need this more than fancy equipment used once over the summer by the road department. This needs to be voted on by actual taxpayers not a board of three who don’t represent the majority.

Richard Sullivan - walk - rain, snow, cold and heat Mague Bustillos - great place, please save!

Glen R. McQueen - being a diabetic, I need to exercise regularly.

This place is excellent for that.

Gyla Conklin - We need a place to exercise. It is so important for older people to keep moving. Cut a salary or two and save our fitness center.

Jack Tuman - Stevens County taxpayer Aaron Cruz - stay healthy and happy Lloyd Moon - It’s a fabulous facility that Hugoton and the surrounding area needs to save. It’s difficult to put a value on health, that is when you no longer have it.

Courtney Olney - Stay open!

Josh Perez - We need this place in our community!

Shila Moore - great facility for rehab and a safe place to exercise Jason Kiley - we hardly have anything else to do here in this town Jimmy M Peter - we don’t have any other place to go to Cris - only place to stay fit Tonya Hill - Helps keep our community fit. Many would stop working out if it closed Kristin Farnum - it gives us a place to come work out, but to learn and be taught new things. For those of us who do not have the time or money to drive out of town - we need this place for our health.

Filemon Camacho - I enjoy the WC and the fitness class Mable Harmon - Has helped me recover from broken bones. Definitely keeps bodies stronger and very good for mental stimulation.

Lisa LeNeve - I think this wellness center is very important to keep in our community. It is a positive thing for our overall health. I come and use the weight machines to build strong bones and muscle at my age. Please keep it open.

Bill Light - there are many positive reasons to keep the fitness center open. I know they have all been presented to you - please consider all these good reasons - thanks.

Jon Eikenberry - It’s good for the community to have a wellness center.

Joyce Leonard - I come out here for arthritis and former injuries.

This has helped me in many ways that I would not ever have had without this place.

Marikate Harvey - This gym has been a vital part of the community for over 40 years. Many people depend on it.

Also staffed by outstanding people.

Karie Gaskill - promotes community health and wellness!

SAVE IT! PLEASE! Coleman Younger - The idea of forcing people to travel out of the county for something as basic as exercise is frustrating and

single membership average price range.

Research and inquiries show that under private ownership, money cannot be made on memberships alone. Extra options like adding more amenities, which would require additional investment, classes, etc., need to be charged in addition to membership cost. There is a risk that a small town like Hugoton will not have enough interest in getting too elaborate like this where paying excessive fees is a must in order for the facility to survive. If private entity is not making money, it will close and the wellness center will be gone for good.

A lot of the equipment, the breezeway, A/C unit, etc. was funded by the Myrtle Parsons Fund because they, like so many others, believe in supporting and providing a health and wellness service for the community. It doesn’t seem right to sell the place along with all the equipment with no guarantee that it will remain a health and wellness facility.

Anyone who would like to express their opinions about keeping the Wellness Center open, we have reserved time at the next Commissioners Meeting on September 19 at 10:00 a.m. If you can’t be there, call your Commissioners and let them know your opinions.

Please reconsider not closing the Wellness Center.

Darla Mirabal Janet Sutton

asinine. For the members of the community that utilize it, this facility is part of our routine. Physical fitness and general well-being should be available for everyone, and creating yet another fairly basic need that people have to travel half an hour for is a desservice to the county. When every year we see new people like me coming into the community, a facility like this being here can be a deciding factor. It was for myself and two of the other new attorneys in town.

BB - I feel better physically and mentally when I’m finished!

Seth Jones - having a gym in town that is open to the public is very important Arlyn Hanquist Cindy Dill Kay Thrall - I hope we can keep the fitness center Richard J. Marquardt - This facility is important to older people.

Patricia Kleffman - I have been coming here at the fitness center for several years. I suffere from osteoporosis and the weight lifting class has strengthened me considerably. Please don’t shut this much needed facility down! Thanks for doing something to keep this going.

Pete Saltzmann - This place is needed for all age groups especially seniors.

Cheryl Cox - we need this so badly here please consider this.

Beverly A. Tuman - have been coming for 30 years. I want to come 30 more years.

Richard Vertrees - I would really like to keep the gym here in town. It’s one of the only positive things to do in town and it needs to stay!!!

Robert Veatch - I especially like exercising here during the cold weather!

Quinten Mirabal - The fitness center needs to stay open, because it is good for the community. It helps keep our town healthy when national health is a huge concern.

Darla Mirabal - I was gravely ill in January and had to go through much rehab after being in the hospital over a month and without Robert and the wellness center. I don’t know if I’d have my full strength back or not. It helped me be strong enough for my last surgery in July and I got up and walked out of the Recovery Room! It’s a valuable asset. Without it, our community doesn’t have a lot to offer. Please, please keep it open!

Janet Sutton - I have been a member of the Wellness Center since 1986. At that time we thought it was the best thing the county ever did, and I still feel that way! County Commissioners, listen to the people!

They are saying we want it and need it!

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, September 5, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of South Washington, Dogs Impounded, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Ninth, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Verbal Argument, Calmed Situation Down, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, September 7, 2016 • Aggressive Dog, 400 Block of East First, Dog Impounded, Officer Stevenson • Domestic, 900 Block of South Coulter, Subject Arrested, Officer Crane/Officer Stevenson • Fight, 100 Block of West Seventh, Officer Crane/Officer Stevenson • Motorist Assist, Eleventh and Main, Public Service, Officer Crane Thursday, September 8, 2016 • Dirt Bike on Street, 700/800 Block of Madison and Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Harrison, Dog Impounded, Officer Fedelin • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of East Fourth, Public Service, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South

Harrison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Friday, September 9, 2016 • Door Shot with BB, 200 Block of North Main, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Adams, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Motorist Assist, Eleventh and Main, Public Assist, Officer Crane • Missing Juvenile, 300 Block of South Adams, Located, Officer Crane Saturday, September 10, 2016 • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Harrison, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Business Check, Officer Stevenson • Suspicious Activity, 1000 Block of South Madison, Unable to Locate, Officer Stevenson • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Stevenson Sunday, September 11, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, Golf Course, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of West Eighth, Returned to Owner, Sergeant Johnson

Obituaries Reid Bressler Death has claimed the life of Reid Allen Bressler of Ozawkie. Mr. Bressler passed from this life Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Jefferson County. He was 51.

Reid was born December 21, 1964 in Wichita, the son of Wesley Bressler and the former Roberta Lee “Bobbie” Henry.

Reid grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1983. He continued his education at Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Economics.

At the age of ten, Reid began farming with his grandfather, Norval Bressler, and his father Wesley Bressler at the age of 16. He owned and operated Bressler Farms. Reid was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed taking his kids to the lake, traveling, attending KState sporting events, and they attended the Big 12 Tournament every year.

Reid’s children were indeed his whole world. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was very much a people person, and would help any-

one with anything they needed. He also enjoyed visiting with everyone.

Survivors include his children, Tanille Bressler of Elkhart, Braxton Bressler of Ozawkie and Brock Bressler of Elkhart; father Wesley Bressler of Elkhart; his sister Traci O’Hanlon of Elkhart; birth mother Lydia Rundle and husband Ray; and his brothers, James Robison and Donald Robison all of Wichita.

Reid is preceded in death by his mother Bobbie Bressler; and grandparents, Annabelle and Norval Bressler, and Earl and Floretta “Dee Dee” Henry.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, September 10 at the United Methodist Church in Elkhart. Interment followed at the Elkhart Cemetery with Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Reid Bressler Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.

Ronald Wells Word has been received of the death of Ronald W. Wells, age 68, of Ulysses. Mr. Wells passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

Ronald was born October 26, 1947 in Garden City, the son of A.H. “Spud” Wells and the former Effie Lott.

Ron graduated from Grant County Rural High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army. In 1968 he served in Vietnam followed by Germany in 1972.

Ron then returned to serve at bases in Oklahoma, Georgia, Arizona and Virginia. He finished his military career serving at the White House Communications Agency as an E-7 Sergeant 1st Class.

Mr. Wells returned to Ulysses in 1981, where he had lived since. He owned and operated Ron’s Pumping since 1982. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing, Harley

Davidson motorcycles, and spending time with his family and grandkids.

Survivors include his sons, Ryan Wells of Hutchinson and Brad Wells and wife Jeri Lynn of Ulysses; brothers, Gary Wells and wife Bonnie of Ulysses and Marlon Wells and wife Jeri of Tulsa, Ok.; sisters, Shirley Weis of Ulysses and Sandra Bentley of Taos, N.M.; his five grandchildren, Libby, Russell, Conner, Trinity and Logan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents; and brotherin-law Joe Weis.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, September 12 at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. Interment followed at Ulysses Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association or Wounded Warriors Project in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Dean Lewis Sr. Longtime Hugoton resident Dean Edward Lewis Sr. passed from this life Sunday evening, September 11, 2016 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. He was 93.

Funeral services are planned for Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Hugoton. Burial will follow at Hugoton Cemetery with Rev. Rebecca Davison presiding.

Visitation will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Paul’s-Robson

Funeral Home, mortuary in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established for United Methodist Church and Pioneer Manor. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

A complete obituary will be in next week’s issue.

But I will sing of Thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning; for Thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.

Psalm 59:16

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Guest Editorial

by Secretary of Revenue Nick Jordan There has been ongoing discussion and evaluation of the small business tax policy, which will continue.

We all interact with small businesses on a day-to-day basis, and every national statistic shows these are key components to our communities and are also significant job creators.

These small businesses have had a difficult time finding capital to grow. Many are entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business in Kansas and don’t qualify for many of the incentives available to large corporations.

To assist them, Kansas has created one of the best small business environments in the country, lowering individual income tax rates by an average 30 percent for Kansas since 2013. Seventy-one percent of the tax savings went to families and individuals, with income taxes eliminated for more than 300,000 of Kansas’ lowest income families. Only 29 percent of the tax savings went to small businesses.

There has been ongoing discussion and evaluation of the small business tax policy, which will continue. The policy has allowed many businesses to grow, and 20,000 first-time small business filers have come to Kansas. These are people and businesses whose Social Security number, name or name of the company has not previously appeared on a Kansas tax return.

The vast majority of the businesses taking advantage of the exemption are truly small. Ninety-three percent have a net

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. Free Admission courtesy of First National Bank.

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

income of less than $75,000.

They have brought more than $1 billion in new income to Kansas and $899 million in taxable income because small businesses, even with the exemption, pay taxes on wages, capital gains, and dividends and guaranteed payments.

We recognize that people are frustrated and concerned that, while state revenues have been growing annually since fiscal year 2014, collections have not been meeting estimates.

The administration shares that concern and has assembled an external review team of accountants and bankers who are studying the Consensus Estimating Process to see if we can develop a new more reliable and accurate estimating formula.

The group will present their recommendations to the governor’s office by late October. Budget officials and the governor’s office will then begin planning the budget and present a workable, structured plan to the Legislature in January. We look forward to working with the Legislature to address higher than anticipated government expenditures.

There are some who argue that the solution to our challenges is to eliminate the exemption for small business, or even eliminate all the income tax cuts since 2013.

We have said all along that the answer is not higher taxes.

We must continue to put the people of Kansas before the growth of government by managing expenditures and being fiscally responsible while meeting our state’s core needs.

Winter is coming! Cooler weather is obviously on its way when one starts seeing these beautiful critters. The Monarch butterfly is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration because they can’t survive the cold northern winters. Seems it’s time for the little guys to head south! Find out more about Monarchs, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/ Monarch_Butterfly/index.shtml.

what’s happenin’ 620-544-2023, 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 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.

- 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.

- Field Day - 2-4-D Tolerant Cotton. See Ad. September 21-30 - Hugoton Elementary School Book Fair Week September 23 - HHS football will host Scott City. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

- Elwanda Irwin Estate Sale 430 West City Limits - 9:30 Sharp!

September 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences at USD #210 schools from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

September 29 - USD #210 students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. for Parent/Teacher conferences, starting at 1:30 p.m.

September 24

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth Letter continued from last week’s Museum Update Charlie Moore, County Clerk, bachelor, slept in his office and ate his meals at the Price’s boarding house. She had a daughter Lena, who helped Mr. and Mrs. John Curry, daughter Addie, two sons Quincy and Otis. The very nicest people any little town ever had. They were black.

Then there was Mrs. Drew and daughter, Laura. Mrs. Drew made dresses and hats.

A Mr. and Mrs. Heberlein, boy

Harry and his little sister who was a very precocious little girl.

She died of diphtheria.

The Ridenours lived east of town and so did the Lew Pettijohns. Mr. Pettijohn was Register of Deeds.

I loved that little Hugoton, the buffalo grass, sandburs, prairie dogs, soapweek (Yucca), the coyes, the buzzards or garbage patrol, the tiny striped gophers which my sister and I would drown out of their holes, then I would cut off their ears and get a bounty of two cents worth of candy at Dr. Ed-

nothers Drugstore.

Dr. Ebnother’s son, Charles William, was born three days before he delivered my sister, Helen, July 13, 1891. Thank you for reading all of this. My machine, like myself, is old and out of date. from Clara Frost, 97 years old 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.

Insight

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity September 5 through September 11.

Fire Department Saturday, September 10, 9:00 pm – dispatched to Dirtona Race Track for standby at the concert fireworks display.

Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, one transfer, one Life Flight and one football standby.

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Communication leads to community I love to eat. And like millions of fellow Americans there’s nothing better than the food grown and produced on this nation’s farms and ranches.

I’ll eat a thick, choice rib-eye steak hot off the grill any time. And make sure it has all the fixings – baked potatoes, steamed green beans, salad, fresh bread and a glass of red wine.

I also like a home-cooked omelet with my Sunday morning paper. You know the kind – three eggs filled with sautéed mushrooms, diced red peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, wheat toast with a couple strips of bacon on the side and a tall glass of cold milk.

Dessert?

Who doesn’t enjoy a great piece of apple pie, with ice cream, all produced by farmers and ranchers across Kansas and this country of ours?

You can’t beat good food, prepared right. There’s nothing like it.

That’s why it’s so hard to stomach hearing about the many ways our Kansas and American farmers and ranchers are under siege these days.

Still, every year we expect farmers and ranchers to grow more and more food with less land. And every year they do so.

But the attacks and smear tactics come from all sides. Environmental groups, animal welfare activists, social media hacks – everyone seems to have their own agenda and the national media just can’t seem to tell the whole

story.

That’s the reason we in agriculture must tell our story. Consumers are people and people forget.

They forget our farmers and livestock producers make sure we eat the healthiest, most affordable food on the planet.

These producers also take care of their livestock because it’s the right thing to do. It is part of a farmer and rancher’s values that embody everything they do.

It’s also up to us in agriculture to expose the Human Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for who and what they are. In case you haven’t heard, these two organizations are leading the charge to “step up for animal welfare,” while placing a stake through the heart of modern agriculture.

Go to their website and check it out.

HSUS and others wants to remove meat, milk and eggs from the human diet, yours and mine.

Most American consumers have never lived or worked on a farm. Still they retain nostalgic visions of their grandparents’ or great-grandparents’ farms.

You know the story where those farmers and ranchers of old grew their own vegetables, milked a few cows, raised pigs for bacon, ham and pork chops and cared for a couple dozen chickens who laid eggs in an old white wooden chicken coop.

Like a lot of things from the past, nos-

talgia might appear to be better than it really was. Many of our grandparents were barely able to eke out a living while raising a large family.

The days of yesteryear on the farm took a lot of hard work from sunup to sundown. Many still went hungry or broke and times were lean.

Today’s animal husbandry, or care and feeding of livestock, is no accident.

Rather, it’s because of the dedicated men, women and children who raise and care for this state’s livestock.

For generations, Kansas farmers and ranchers have watched over and nurtured cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens and other livestock from sunup to sunset – every day of the year. The more comfortable these animal producers make their animals, the more productive they’re going to be and the better opportunity they’ll have to make a profit.

The health and welfare of livestock trumps everything else on the farm, even a producer’s own comfort. That’s been the recipe for success for more than 150 years in Kansas and with any luck it’ll be the same for another 150 years.

Enjoy your food my friends. Eat healthy.

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Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

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City offers corrected total for Safe Routes project In the September 1 issue of The Hugoton Hermes, an incorrect total was mentiioned in the story about the new walkways. The total cost plus net fee estimate for construction engineering services on the Safe Routes to school project was $27,638.74 not $47,059 as previously stated.

The $47,059 was an estimate.

The scope of the project was less than the original grant so the cost was less than anticipated.

Mike Ryan puts on quite the show to start a great night of music, friends and fun at the High Plains Music Fest September 10.

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Casey Donahew entertains the crowd at the Music Fest Saturday night.

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

DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth.

DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger”, “Facing My Loneliness”, “Depression”, “New Relationships”, “KidCare” and “Forgiveness”.

Please feel free to contact the group if you have

Our Brother Jesus Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

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

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren.”

Hebrews 2:11 NKJV

S

aint Augustine refers, in one of his sermons, to Jesus as “our brother” and reminds us that Jesus became our brother out of merciful goodness. If Jesus is the son of God and we call God our father then it follows logically that Jesus is our brother. God is both our spiritual and metaphysical father because he is the source of our existence. God’s choosing to come to earth and put on human flesh in the person of Jesus makes him our brother in the metaphysical sense that we share the same physical constitution, and the teachings of Jesus, as revealed in the Gospels makes him our spiritual brother.

Jesus speaks so convincingly to us in the spiritual realm because he is truly human and truly divine, and he reminds us that we all have the spark of the divine within us—the kingdom of heaven is within us (Luke 17:21). But he also tells us that those who hear the word of God and put it into practice are his brothers (Luke 8:21). So remember that you have a brother in heaven who is also close at hand, ready to help in times of trouble and a sure guide on our journey home.

Brother Jesus, keep us safe in your care and guide us to our heavenly home.

Christopher Simon 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

any questions or would like more information at 620-544-2849.

HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT AUGUST 2016 Kraisinger, James E., Parking Where Prohibited $45.00 Martinez-Olivas, Junior, Exhibition of Speed $163.00 Soltero-Lema, Maria, Vehicle $163.00 Turning Left Molinar, Jessica, Criminal Damage to Prop. $110.50 Plus $849.92 Restitution Molinar, Jessica, Battery $50.00 Newport, Trinity A., Driving While Suspended $163.00 Shurtleff, Kay, Vicious Dog $372.90 Restitution Tinoco, Armando, Dog at Large $163.00 Shank, Kenneth D., Domestic Battery, 2nd Off. $738.00 Serve 5 days in jail; 85 suspended Johnson, Troy, Duty Upon Striking Prop. $113.00 Defendant repaired property Tarin, Zulema, Vicious Dog x4 $263.00 Tarin, Zulema, Dog at Large x4 $200.00 Duarte, Erik, Exhibition of Speed, $163.00 Wright, Kirsty, Dog at Large $113.00 Wright, Kirsty, Untagged Dog, $25.00

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

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

The Hugoton Hermes (USPS 253-820) 522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321 Owner/Operator Faith Publishing LLC RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/ Classifieds/Obituaries Kay McDaniels, Advertising/ Circulation/Layout Ruthie Winget, Composition/Layout/Advertising

Marie Austin, Asst. Composition Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Louressa Gill, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Judy Hickert, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Newscopy email: hermesma@pld.com Obituaries email: hermesro@pld.com Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch.

Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

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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.

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Chance Campbell offers his giant monster truck to Casey Donahew to ride to the Music Fest but Casey had broken his leg before coming to Hugoton and was unable to climb up. Casey did muster up the strength to sign the cab as a sign of thanks to Chance, Brady Graves, Barb’s Den and L&B Enterprises.

Hulls host annual family reunion September 4 The Hulls gathered Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the 4-H building for their annual family reunion. Although the Hull siblings that started the reunion in 1957 are all deceased the next generation remains to carry on.

Those attending the reunion were George Hunter, Brandy Hunter, Paisley, Hootie, Tierney and Weston of Oklahoma City, Ok.; Wes and Kay Hull, Shelby Hull and Talyn of Spearman, Tx.; Nancy Hull, Dakota Hull, Terry and Teresa Hull, Cassie Hull, Levi Hull, Kristy and Kaberlin Hull, Josh and Kim Hull, Eli and Kaiden, Phil Hull, Charles and Jean Ann

Hull, and Brian McKee all of Rolla; Chris Hull and Matthew Miller from Albuquerque, NM; William and Kelcey Pearson, Brooklyn and River all of Rolla; Doug and Lorrie Munsell and Baleigh of Ulysses; Kamron Huber of Amarillo, Tx.; Randy and Terri Rankin, Stuart, Cayla and Cameron Fraley of Satanta; Andra Larrabee of Meade; Mark, Robin, Anthony, Ethan, Anna and Clayton Hull, Dick and Peggy Hoskinson, and Jeff and Dallie Hoskinson all of Hugoton; Chantry Hoskinson of Elkhart; Cacee Milburn of Rolla and JD Robson of Hugoton.

St. Catherine offers Comfort Zone for families St. Catherine Hospice is sponsoring the eighteenth annual “Comfort Zone” Family Retreat at Camp Lakeside in Scott City. This retreat is offered to help families who are grieving the death of a significant person in their life.

Because grief is different for each one of us and each person’s coping skills are different, conflict can arise within families during the grieving process. A child understands death differently from that of a teenager and a teenager understands differently from that of an adult.

Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., a nationally known grief counselor, has written, “Any child old enough to love is old enough to grieve.” When a significant person in a child’s life dies, he/she is often a “neglected mourner”. Frequently it is thought that children are too young to understand death. In reality, children do experience grief.

However, a child’s understanding of death is different from that of adults. Feelings of separation and anxiety are often great.”

Wolfelt also says, “Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of someone who helped shape their fragile self-identities. And these feelings about death become a part of their lives forever. Sad to say, many adults who lack understanding of their experience discourage teens from sharing their grief.

Bereaved teens give out all kinds of signs that they are struggling with complex feelings, yet are often pressured to act as if they are doing better than they really are.”

Each person’s grief is unique because each person’s relationship with the person who has died was different. Grief experiences are influenced by the circumstances surrounding the death, other losses experienced, emotional support systems and cultural/religious backgrounds. The family retreat weekend is designed to help families recognize these differences and encourage them to be open and supportive. The Retreat features sessions for adults, teens and children giving the participants tools to help them and their family as they walk their grief journey. The goal of the weekend retreat is to educate the participants about the grieving process and provide suggestions for coping skills. Comfort Zone activities are based on helping individuals process their grief, creating conditions that allow the bereaved to mourn through meaningful ceremonies and rituals coupled with celebrations and fun in a beautiful nature setting.

The “Comfort Zone” Family Retreat weekend is October 14-16, 2016 at Camp Lakeside located north of Scott City adjacent to Scott Lake State Park. There is a cost for the weekend which includes six meals and two nights lodging per family member. Financial aid is available to assist families who would not otherwise be able to attend. The number of participants is limited so call for your registration packet today! For more information or for a registration application, please call Gina Cash, Comfort Zone Director, at St. Catherine Hospice 620272-2519 or 1-800-2814077.

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LEPC meeting Continued from page 1 week Fred the Preparedness Dog will be giving a demonstration and he will also be going to the schools while here. Stephanie Smith, the Animal Control Officer, will be presenting what happens with pets the second week.

The third week Courtney will give an overview on police operations and other ideas to keep safe. Finally, the fourth week, Paula will be giving an overview about being the Health Officer and inserts will be provided with information about what to do during a disaster. Each week participants will have an opportunity to win consolation prizes.

Trista then showed the bucket items and consolation prizes.

Paula asked Judy and Debbie to report on KDI’s emergency event.

Debbie started by saying it went well and that they learned a lot from it. She noted the biggest thing they lack is information about all of the onsite chemicals to be readily available.

One of the evaluators suggested that all SDS’s put this together and have it readily available. Debbie reported this has already been done.

She said employees did well and responded to all EMT’s, firemen and hospital personnel. Judy thanked the EMT’s and Fire Responders, noting they are volunteers and they were at their homes when called out. Both Judy and Debbie commended all of the emergency personnel and commented the response time was incredible. They told of one employee they sent to the hospital as a “sneak out” who reported to the hospital.

She was caught by hospital personnel and decontaminated prior to entering the hospital. Paula thanked them for sharing and reiterated that the county has a volunteer group who gives of their personal time to be on call for the community at any time.

Kathy told the group about the “decon room” at the hospital. She added that is one of the reasons the Emergency Room door is locked at the hospital. If someone shows up contaminated, the person can be led to the decontamination room and those inside will remain protected. She said it has been used with

anhydrous spills/ sprays.

Rodney then said he has access to a decontamination trailer that belongs to the hospital. The trailer was described and discussed at length. Rodney said this would have been a time when the trailer would have been used because every time one of his ambulances transported someone, he would have to decontaminate the ambulance before using it again. Therefore, onsite decontamination would be best prior to placing patients into the ambulances.

Paula thanked everyone for sharing information about their experience.

Corey Becker, DAT (Disaster Assessment Team) with the Red Cross, was then introduced. He informed the group of his large territory.

Corey said he is a volunteer and has another job. He said his volunteer base in Western Kansas is approximately 14 people but noted that as of this morning he only has two available who can respond to a disaster due to response to other ongoing disasters. The Red Cross has changed their direction in the past couple of years and now wants to build partnerships with local agencies. What the Red Cross brings to the table is shelter expertise, logistics and cash.

The American Red Cross’ goal is to get into recovery mode as fast as possible. He gave an example of a house fire and a family who has lost everything. He said in the first few hours if they can get $1,000.00 cash it would go a long way towards getting on the road to recovery. They still stock blankets and cots to a degree but not like they used to. Corey said they need volunteers and told where he currently has volunteers located. He gave several examples of why he needs volunteers.

Joy explained, in detail, that Stevens County did have nine volunteers here until Red Cross underwent changes and they lost everyone. Corey needs people willing to take the orientation training and become a Red Cross Volunteer. He said it is all online and takes approximately six hours, so there is no traveling required. He said

preparedness is very important; the community shouldn’t wait until the middle of a disaster to train. He explained everything that happens in the Red Cross has to be dispatched and then shared the dispatch number.

He did say it is best to let EMS, Fire, Dispatch or Law Enforcement make the call.

Corey then opened the floor to questions. Trista asked questions about problems she had with the site when trying to register. He said to write down her name and number so he could contact her and walk her through it step by step. Joy asked about age requirements and was told volunteers need to be 18 years old and have a driver’s license.

Corey concluded saying he needs volunteers! He told Rodney they give away smoke detectors but they do not install them. Rodney said he can’t ask his guys to do the installation as they are volunteers. Joy suggested the Boy Scouts or some other group.

Corey thought that was a good idea because they just need to know that they are installed. The discussion about smoke detectors reminded Trista of the fire alarms they are certified through the State Fire Marshall to receive and install for free. She said they will send 18 at a time. Richard asked if volunteers would be able to choose where they would respond. Corey said they could turn down or limit their response according to their availability. Joy told Corey she had items belonging to Red Cross she wanted to show him before he left.

Richard Everett said LEPC would need to meet in December because the next meeting will have to have a discussion about the “BIA”, or Biological Incident Annex the hospital and community health will be doing. He asked for that to be on the agenda for the next meeting.

The next LEPC meeting was scheduled for December 7, 2016 at the EMS Training Center.

Meeting adjourned and Paula thanked everyone for attending.

Thank you to Susan Schulte for the minutes.

on the owner's property taxes.

Bids were considered for a steel roller. United Rentals 2016 BOMAG, $31,465.00; United Rentals 2011 BOMAG with 698 hours $20,614.00; and United Rentals 2014 BOMAG with 665 hours $34,665.00 + freight. The bid of $31,455.00 for the new roller was accepted.

The outside utilities supervisor asked for direction on the disposal of a 1966 chip spreader, 1964 steel roller, sewer rodder, oil heater, and asphalt mixer. The items are either beyond repair or have not been used in decades.

The consensus of the governing body was to get rid of the items for scrap value.

Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden presented bids for a new pickup, for a utility bed for the new pickup, and to remove a service body from a 2009 Chevrolet pickup and install a flatbed.

The bid of $31,900.00 (plus taxes) from Riley Chevrolet Buick, inc. for a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado double cab, 3/4 - ton, fourwheel drive pickup, of $8,147.00 from American Trailer for a utility bed for the new pickup, and of $3,615.00 from American Trailer to remove the utility bed on the 2009 Chevrolet pickup and install a flatbed was accepted.

Claims against the city were presented and audited.

the council men voted that Appropriation Ordinances No. 2061 and 2062 be passed.

City Inspector Josh Grubbs presented a potential list of properties to be targeted for clean-up proceedings.

The city clerk reviewed the 2015 breakdown for the electric department and target balances for the operating and reserve funds.

Discussion returned to the proposed water line improvement projects. The city clerk reported the water improvement Reserve Fund was established to build up funds to replace aging water mains.

That plan was derailed by the purchase of water rights ($876,375.00) from Stevens County and by the drilling and completion of water well #15 and accompanying water mains ($591,083.64). The $10.00 monthly water improvement charge generates approximately $18,000.00 a month or $215,000.00 annually. Just over $100,000.00 of that each year goes to retire the debt on the water rights.

That debt will retire in 2021.

The city clerk was instructed to work up figures to increase the amount of funding being set aside for the replacement of the water mains.

Meeting adjourned. The next meeting of the Hugoton city council will be Monday, October 10 at 5:15 p.m.

City Council Continued from page 1 second draft. That proposed ordinance was provided for the city council and city attorney to review for possible future action.

The councilmen accepted the bid of White Star Machinery in the amount of $4,340.00 for the purchase of a 2015 S650 Bobcat skidsteer loader with a back-up camera.

Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke presented bids for the demolition of the old Catholic Church building at 305 S. Main. Metcalf Trucking, Inc. - Demolition $3,350.00; Haul off debris $3,500.00; and Demolish and remove concrete $1,600.00.

Treco, Inc. - Demolition $4,375.00. The councilmen voted to accept the bid of Metcalf Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $8,450.00. The costs of the demolition, removal and cleanup will be billed to the property owner and, if unpaid, certified to the county clerk for assessment

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The Fall Fling Craft Show brings out early morning shoppers looking for a bargain. The many crafts displayed are not often seen in area

stores. Items are from the talented artists and craftsman in the area, as well as a few gifted cooks.

It was a beautiful day for the Fall Fling Craft Show. Crafts and food for all ages to enjoy lined

both sides of the walkway. The show led up to the Music Fest later in the evening.

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Hugoton wins over Tigers in final seconds The Hugoton Eagles added to their winnings with a hard fought battle against Ulysses last Friday. Hugoton took the win in the last 30 seconds of the game to defeat Ulysses 15 to 14.

The Eagles started off slow allowing the Tigers to get the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. Ulysses’ quarterback kept the ball and ran for three yards for the touchdown but the kick was no good keeping Ulyssses at 6.

The Eagles were able to end the second quarter in the lead. With 57 seconds left in the second quarter, Valentino Degallado passed to Zack Leininger for a touchdown.

Colby Korf kicked for the extra point to end the quarter 7 to 6.

The third quarter, both teams battled back and forth but neither team was able to score.

With 8:35 left on the clock in the fourth quarter the Tigers’ quarterback ran two yards for a touchdown. The team went for the two point

conversion and succeeded.

Ulysses took the lead but Hugoton was not finished.

With 31 seconds left in the game Degallado passed the ball to Korf for a touchdown.

Hugoton needed two more points to win the game and that is exactly what they earned after their two point conversion! Degallodo passed to Leininger for the two points and it was good.

Hugoton had 344 total yards coming from 202 yards rushing and 142 yards passing. Daniel Bustillos caught eight passes for 63 yards.

Bradan Slemp caught the ball twice for 41 yards and Leininger received twice for 28 yards. Korf carried the ball for ten yards.

Pedro Ordonez had a total of 132 yards rushing with Degallado coming in next with 93 yards.

The Hugoton Eagles will take on the Colby Eagles this Friday starting at 7:00 p.m. here in Hugoton. Free admission to the game is courtesy of First National Bank.

A very happy and excited Eagles team proudly shows off the final score of Friday night’s game against Ulysses. The Eagles pull off a hard fought win in the last 30 seconds of the game. The

Hugoton team trailed the Tigers twice in the game but worked hard and came back for the win. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Coach Todd Fulton shows his excitement Friday night as his team faces Ulysses. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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A large group of Eagles tackle the Tigers player stopping a play for yardage during action Friday night. HHS ended up with the win 15-14 thanks to a literal last-minute effort. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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A large crowd of Eagle supporters makes the 30 mile trip to Ulysses to help support their team, and to decorate the visitors’ stand with

Eagle Blue! The Eagles and Tigers game turned out to be an exciting and “edge-of-your-seat” game. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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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 Saturday, September 24 - HHS Cross Country, 9:00 a.m., at Stanton County - HHS Varsity Volleyball, 9:00 a.m., at Garden City - HHS Junior Varsity Volleyball, 9:00 a.m., at Lakin - HHS C Team Volleyball, 9:00 a.m., at Holcomb - HMS Cross Country, 9:00 a.m., at Stanton County Monday, September 26 - HHS JV Football, 5:00 p.m., at Scott City Tuesday, September 27 - HMS Volleyball, 4:00 p.m., at Holcomb Quad - HHS Girls Golf V, 10:00 a.m., at Ulysses Thursday, September 29 - HMS Seventh Grade Football, 4:00 p.m., vs Ulysses - HMS Eighth Grade Football, 5:30 p.m., vs Ulysses - HHS V/JV/C Volleyball, 4:00 p.m., at Holcomb Tri - HHS Girls Golf JV, 3:00 p.m., at Syracuse - HMS Cross Country, 4:00 p.m., at Garden City-Ken Henderson Friday, September 30 - HHS Football, 7:00 p.m., at Goodland

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Varsity volleyball hits ground running Hugoton High School’s volleyball teams have been busy already this season, tackling a quad at Ulysses September 1, where they lost against Stanton County - 15-25 and 14-25 - and Ulysses - 13-25 and 18-25 then took wins against Sublette 25-15 and 25-18.

The varsity girls then went to Lakin September 6 and brought home two match

wins. Lakin was a tough opponent, delivering a loss to HHS in two - 13-25 and 2225. In the first game against Cimarron, the ladies won 2512. The second game was a loss for Hugoton - 21-25, but the Eagles came back to win the third contest 25-18. Their third set of games was against Elkhart, and the Lady Eagles won in two - 25-11 and 25-13.

Brecklyn Stump serves the ball during the Hugoton Tournament. Hugoton placed second at the tournament. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton’s JV Lady Eagles beam after winning second place at their home tournament. The girls beat Elkhart, Ulysses and South Gray.

Hugoton then went to Holcomb for a tri tournament with Colby and Holcomb where they lost to the Holcomb Lady Longhorns in two very hard-fought battles 2025 and 23-25. The girls didn’t get a break when it came to Colby, but fortunately they came away winning that contest in two games - 25-23 and 25-21.

Hugoton hosted their home tournament this past Saturday, September 10 and earned the title of runners-up after facing Elkhart, Sublette and South Gray. The girls won against Elkhart in two 25-19 and 25-18. South Gray was a different story, as the Rebels and Eagles clawed for the win in three games. The Eagles won 26-24 in the first game, lost 24-26 in the second game, then scrambled back to another win in the third game, 26-24. They advanced to play Sublette in the semi-finals, winning 2513 and 25-18. For the final game for first place, the Lady Eagles faced South Gray again, but the difficult contests all day resulted in a pair of defeats for the HHS team, 22-25 and 14-25.

The Lady Eagles will next play at the Liberal tournament Saturday, September 17. Games start at 8:30 a.m.

Unfortunately, the girls lost to a very tough Lady Buffs team from Meade in the finals.

Photo courtesy of Kim Korf.

JV Lady Eagles take second at home Hugoton Lady Eagles’ JV team has had a whirlwind beginning to the 2016 season! They competed in Ulysses September 1, ending with three losses against Ulysses and Stanton County, and a win against Sublette.

The JV team then went to Lakin September 6, where they took all three opponents to three games, but unfortunately ended with three losses overall. The September 8 contests in Holcomb went a little better, and the girls won against Colby and lost the game with Holcomb.

HHS’s junior varsity hosted the Hugoton Invitational this past Saturday, winning in three against Elkhart - 25-14, 23-25 and 15-6. They then won against Ulysses - 25-19 and 25-11, and against South Gray 2624 and 25-11. In the final

Jayden Korf hits the ball and Jaqueline Armendariz is ready to back her up during

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Cross country teams start season with wins In the first meet of the season at Meade both teams came away with first places.

HHS has a good mix of returning and new runners this season. The team hopes to have both teams running well at the end of the season. A goal every year is to be top two at the League meet, top three at the Regional meet, and top ten in the State.

Wamego was a great early season test for the teams.

The boys finished third there with a fairly good run, while the girls finished sixth. The Eagles had some great early season running from the team at this meet. Everyone is working really hard to get better. Coach Nick Rodriguez says, “We have some good depth with both teams. It looks to be a really exciting season shaping up.”

The HHS cross country teams will host their home meet this Saturday, September 17, along with the HMS cross country team. Running

will start at 9:00 a.m.

Results - Meade Boys - Varsity First place Miguel Martinez 17:51 Abraham Garcia 18:08 Ethan Fox 18:35 Ivan Villa 19:13 Damian Lewis 19:45 Luis Guerrero 20:04 Bryan Gonzalez 20:19 Girls - Varsity First place Abby Heger 21:55 Katy Heger 22:01 Toby McClure 22:48 Rebecca Johnson 22:53 Cielo Garcia 24:21 Josselyne Jurado 26:32 Boys - Junior Varsity Rodrigo Sanchez 21:55 Hunter Dale 23:26 Luis Ramos 24:29 Girls - Junior Varsity Frances Gaskill 25:21 Hannah Coziahr 25:52 MeKenzie Hagman 26:25 Kara Rodriguez 27:17 Luz Romo 27:24 Breckyn Hertel 27:28 Lynnelle Bogan 29:23

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The meeting of the hospital board was called to order Monday, September 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Hospital community room.

Present were board members Kirk Heger, Keith Rome, Seth Gillespie, Benny Cabrera and Patty Lahey. Milton Gillespie and Johnny Denton were absent. Others present were Linda Stalcup, Dave Piper, Alisha Hinz, Jennifer Featherston, Dawn Maas, Diane Mangels, Pat LeClerc, Jessica Reinerio, Matt Morris, Marie Austin and Kay McDaniels.

The board approved the minutes of the August meeting. Alisha Hinz reported on the Risk Management Plan with the only change being the organizational chart. The chart was updated to add the pharmacy and correct names and phone numbers.

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ist Pat LeClerc came in to discuss insurance with the board. The board is trying to find ways to reduce expenses for employee health insurance.

Presently the hospital has insurance through the state. The hospital has one year left on their contract with the state, and the board wanted to look into the option of different insurance and possible savings. The board is looking at cutting costs overall and one of the largest expenses is employee benefits - which includes health insurance.

Matt Morris with BKD LLP of Wichita came in to discuss the audit the company did for the hospital.

Matt compared the 2014 year with the 2015 year, showing the ups and downs. Kirk asked if he could do a five year comparison for the board. He said he would compile the information and send it to Linda and Dave.

Diane Mangels informed the board there are a few nursing positions still open for CNAs at the Pioneer Manor as well as three nursing positions available at the hospital.

Dawn Maas reported on the new heart monitor.

Dawn informed the board the new monitor is similar to the ones the hospital is currently using so training on the new machine should go smoothly. Dawn also said there was a larger number for the swing beds during July but were lower for August compared to last year.

The numbers should start to rise as fall begins. Patty Lahey asked Dawn if the hospital carries antivenom. Dawn informed her there are two doses of antivenom available at the hospital. Also Dawn said the hospital is equipped to treat a heart attack. The hospital keeps two doses of all critical care drugs.

Jennifer Featherston informed the board Pioneer Manor has 74 residents at present. She said the Manor is working to hire three CNA positions.

Linda Stalcup discussed Pioneer Manor. It is presently an 83-bed Long Term Care facility.

With a few changes, the Manor will become a 77 bed Long Term Care facility with five independent living areas. The independent living areas will be fixed on the west side of the building. There will be a door leading out to a

sidewalk and parking area. Presently the Manor is waiting on the fire marshal to approve the area, and then work can start on the rooms. Work will need to be completed before January so the Manor will not have to pay as much bed tax in January.

The hospital pays $160,000 annually on bed tax, at a rate of $1,950 per bed. The bed tax has gone up for January 2017 to $400,000 annually which is $4,900 per bed. Changing the five rooms into a Continuing Care Retirement Center (CCRC) for Independent Living, the cost per bed will go down to $818 per bed. That represents a considerable savings for Pioneer Manor.

Dave Piper reported the Accounts Receivable remains healthy. He talked about the pharmacy and what cost-saving measures have been implemented. He said revenues are up and expenses are down.

The board went into executive session with Linda Stalcup to stay.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be October 3, 2016 in the Pioneer Manor conference room at 5:30 p.m.

The eighty-fourth annual Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS), proudly sponsored by Cargill, again will set a record for entries, with 798 youth from 90 counties entering 2,063 animals. This is the largest number of livestock entered in more than 25 years, increasing by 200 head over last year’s record numbers. The total includes 141 market steers, 329 breeding heifers, 293 market hogs, 278 breeding gilts, 326 market lambs, 298 breeding ewes, 240 meat goats and 158 commercial doe kids.

The statewide event will take place September 30 to October 2 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.

Stevens County participants include Hugoton residents Kynna Crawford in Market Barrow, Hampshire Gilt, Yorkshire Gilt, Commercial Gilt and Swine Showmanship; Megan Newlon in Commercial Ewe and Sheep Showmanship; and Moscow residents Isabella Hall in Market Steer and Beef Showmanship and Madison Hall in Market Steer, Shorthorn Heifer and Beef Showmanship.

KJLS will award cash for the top five in both market and breeding shows in all four species. Direct cash payouts will range from $4,000 to $500 for steers; $1,000 to $300 for heifers; $2,000 to $500 for market hogs; $750 to $250 for breeding gilts; $2,000 to $400 for lambs and market goats; and $750 to

$200 for ewes and commercial doe kids.

Immediately following Saturday evening’s exhibitor barbecue, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, KJLS will present scholarships to exhibitors who have excelled academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA. This is the twenty fourth year for the scholarship program, which has awarded a total of $390,500 to 294 exhibitors since 1993. Last year, a total of $21,800 was awarded to 13 exhibitors.

“The responsibility of preparing for and showing at this event provides a great learning experience for Kansas youth,” said KJLS President Dale Lanham of Yates Center. “We are glad we can reward some of these hard-working young people through scholarships.”

Separate from the selection of species champions, a showmanship contest will be offered. The top showman in both junior and senior divisions of each species will receive a silver belt buckle.

Prizes also will be awarded for second through fifth place in each division.

New this year, KJLS will be offering the LEAD Challenge, which is an educational and advocacy event that provides an opportunity for exhibitors to learn about current industry issues. Exhibitors in the senior division will compete in showmanship, go through an interview process and take a written examination. Juniors

will compete in showmanship and be interviewed. There are 59 seniors and 92 juniors entered in this year’s challenge.

The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) again will sponsor a club calf show and sale during KJLS. Steer and heifer prospects from some of the top club calf producers in the Midwest will be consigned. The event will take place October 1. Sale commission proceeds will go toward KLF Youth in Agriculture scholarships.

The Mid-America Classic Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest also will be October 1 in conjunction with KJLS. This event, which has been held for more than 30 years, provides competitors the opportunity to sharpen their livestock evaluation skills, develop their critical thinking and decision-making abilities and refine their public speaking skills.

The Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas State University and the Agri-Business Council of Wichita serve as major show sponsors. In addition to Cargill and Merck, other sponsors include Seaboard Foods, Ag Choice/MFA, Kansas Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial Services, Friends of KJLS, Elanco Animal Health, Syngenta and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Hundreds of volunteers from across the state also help organize and put on the show.

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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. Registration forms are available at the front desk and online.

CIRCLE TIME Circle time is going on the road. October 5, Circle time will be at the Stevens County Health Department at 10:30 a.m. Meet Miss Stacey there for fun, games, and a story or two!

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Beta Sigma learns about ‘Dining with Diabetes’ The September meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was at the Point Rock Room in the Extension Building in Elkhart Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Crystal Bashford, Morton County Extension Agent, presented a very interesting program, “Dining with Diabetes”.

It was a condensed version of the more in depth course that she will be offering in October through the Extension Services. She served a Lemon Cake made from Angel Food Cake topped with a light whipped lemon frosting and strawberry slices.

President Teresa Smith called the meeting to order.

Eudon Dutton presented the devotional, 'Back to School Prayer'.

Roll was answered by eight members with "What did you do for summer vacation?"

For World Fellowship,

Heath Kelley is selected as the winner of the FitBit HR for the adult summer program "A Million Steps." Heath is one of six who completed the challenge to walk "A Million Steps." Heath's total of 1,279,500 steps (639.75 miles) from June 1-August 31 made him eligible for the drawing. Congratulations, Heath!

Alice Conner asked each member to give a quarter if they donated anything to Hands for Hope or $1.00 if they did not.

For Key Polish, Retta Eiland passed out a worksheet to identify and label eight Delta Kappa Gamma symbols. Eudon and Alice tied with the most identified.

Dot Leiker, secretary, read the minutes of the April meeting. They were approved as read.

Diane Finn, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report.

Correspondence was read from Tracy Brecheisen and Retta Eiland.

For business, the hostess sign-up and program sheet for the next two years was presented.

Retta Eiland's name was drawn for an owl. Sue Meek's name was drawn for a sunflower centerpiece. Tracy Brecheisen's name was drawn for a sunflower centerpiece. Diane Finn's name was drawn for a sunflower centerpiece. Dot Leiker's name was

drawn for an owl. Eudon Dutton's name was drawn for a sunflower centerpiece.

Alice Conner's name was drawn for a sunflower bucket.

Members were given a cute fall hand towel, tote bag, notepad, Bic pencil and Bic pen from the hostesses, the Executive Committee: Teresa, Diane, Eudon and Alice.

Members present were Tracy Brecheisen, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Diane Finn, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek and Teresa Smith.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, October 3 at the Middle School Library.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Events at the senior center went very well this past weekend! We had some beautiful items on display for our Quilt, Art, and Photography Show. Thanks to all who participated!!

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.

Our next dance is Saturday, October 8, 2016, with Bob Walter providing the live country music.

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. 15..............Chicken Salad Sept. 16...............................Fish Sept. 19 .....Oven Fried Chicken Sept. 20....................Bean Soup Sept. 21 ................Spaghetti Pie Sept. 22............Salisbury Steak Activities Thursday, September 15 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

Friday, September 16 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, September 17 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 22 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

“Let’s Move, Kansas” 5K run will be Saturday, October 8 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 informa-

Kynna Crawford wins first in Class Hampshire Breeding Gilt at the NJSA - SW Regional. Photos courtesy of Steve Mapes Mapes Livestock Photography.

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Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 7am-12pm

Hugoton Middle/ High School Cafeteria (Enter through front doors of school)

IMPORTANT! Anyone having lab work done must

tion and registration available at www.letsmovekansas.com.

Follow “Let’s Move, Kansas” for updates on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/l etsmoveks.

pre-register at Stevens

Camera Club’s monthly meeting is Thursday

County Medical Clinic

The Hugoton Area Camera Club will host their monthly meeting at the Hugoton Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday. evening, September 15. The theme for photos this month is crops. Please come to the meeting if you like to take photographs. It’s just a fun time to share pictures and ideas about photography.

Must provide a

County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy, or Stevens anytime until September 30, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Admission Is Free FREE lab draws will include: CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, TSH, A1C, and PSA (for men over 50 only).

Must be fasting at time of test.

(These tests will be done for anyone 9 years and older.)

For more information, please contact Alisha Hinz at 620-544-6162

self-addressed stamped envelope to receive your results.

Results will be mailed to each person.

ALL FREE!!!

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September 18-24, 2016 Never operate machinery when you are fatigued, stressed or highly medicated.

Check for power lines before operating equipment.

Always stay at least ten feet away from power lines.

Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent 613 S .Main, P.O. Box 610, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4303 Fax: (620) 544-4925

Protect the safety and prosperity of your farm by making sure your farm animals are contained in a secure area.

Insurance Agency 1520 W. 10th 544-8995

Emphasize the importance of having an accessible escape route whenever working with animals.

(620) 428-6086 Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local

1012 S. Main St., P.O. Box 308, Hugoton, KS 67951 620.544.4388

Mount and dismount on a tractor’s left side to avoid controls.

P EARCY IRRIGATIO N L LC 510 W. Fifth Hugoton

Contact Office 620-428-6333

Wear approved hearing protection when working around noisy equipment, aeration fans, dryers, etc.

2094 High School Road Moscow, KS 67952 aerial office: (620) 598-2356 1114 Road A Hugoton, KS 67951 toll-free office (866) 476-5136

Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • Hugoton

Make sure farm equipment is properly hitched to ensure stability.

110 E 6th St. Hugoton 544-2620

Steer clear of animals with newborns, no matter how cute and cuddly such animals might appear.

Jordan Air Inc.

ROME FARMS 544-8991 Kei t h, D av e & St ev e Rome

Develop a schedule for conducting routine safety checks around the farm.

Outfit all farm buildings with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Uncovered hay stored outdoors should be formed into tight stacks to resist penetration by rain.

First National Bank Hugoton/Liberal

620-544-4920

Commodity Hauling Hugoton, Ks.

Wear appropriate clothing, including protective footwear, masks and a hat for sun protection.

620-544-2189 Hugoton, Kansas 620-544-7226

Highway 51 East Hugoton 620-544-4351

502 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com MEMBER FDIC

Do a thorough check Never allow more than of your equipment one rider on a tractor well in advance to at one time, and never improve safety allow young children twofold. to ride on tractors.

Clifford & Paula Shuck 620.428.6400 cpsoperating@gmail.com

KRAMER SEED FARMS 1114 S. Monroe 544-4330

Plan an escape route when working around animals in tight areas.

BULTMAN CIRCLE H FARMS LLC INC.

Avoid an animal’s hind legs and approach larger animals at the shoulder.

Call Terry at 620-544-4361

Always turn equipment off, lower hydraulics and remove the key before leaving equipment unattended.

Elkhart Co-op Equity Exchange Feterita Rolla Dermot

1242 Road 12 Hugoton

These local businesses care about the health and safety of the farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers they serve.

As we recognize National Farm Safety & Health Week, please take a moment to review these simple tips designed to protect your health and safety on the job.

Lock entrances to grain handling areas to keep bystanders and children out.

Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists

Don Beesley, Agent Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider

New hay should be checked frequently for possible heating.

WHITHAM

ENTERPRISES 200 S. Rd. 20 Moscow, Ks. 67952 620-598-2388

Always read and follow owner’s manuals and safety decals on all equipment.

513 W. First Street Hugoton 544-2195

Label grain bins to warn of entrapment hazards.

Wear skin, eye and respiratory protection when handling chemicals.

Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. Moscow 598-2144

Wear protective equipment like masks and goggles to safeguard your lungs and eyes.

601 S. Main 620-544-4331

Develop a “safety first” attitude around harvesting equipment.

Contact your Channel Seedsman: Warren Willis Seed Sales Hugoton, KS 620-428-1063

1026 S. Main 620-544-8011

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September 18-24, 2016

Hugoton 509 NW Ave. 620-544-2017 West Road 11 620-544-8898

Always inspect machinery and complete any necessary repairs before operating.

Insurance and Financial Services

September 18-24

Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent 617 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8528 - Phone 620-544-8527 - Fax Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

debbie.nordling.c2v4@statefarm.com

Moscow 300 N. Road 20 620-598-2214 East Hwy 56 620-598-2101

“Your Complete Domestic Well Service”

544-7978

M-C Oil LLC

OWENS WELDING & CUSTOM FABRICATION

218 S. Main St. 544-4660

1411 Industrial St 428-2148

Always make your presence known before touching a farm animal.

Fuel should never be stored inside a building.

B&T Farms

Mike Willis Seed Sales

Bryne and Tina Sullins

598-2304

544-7333 Fax • 544-8333

Check with us for your baling needs.

Avoid breathing harmful fumes or vapors.

Remove junk piles and store raw materials safely.

Never attempt to unplug equipment when power is engaged.

Never attempt to unplug equipment when power is engaged.

Watch for Blind Corners.

Only one person should be allowed to drive an ATV, with no passengers.

CallDavid Light Your Oklahoma & Kansas Ag Specialist

715 E. 11th St. Hugoton 544-7323

620-544-9763 FaulknerRealEstate.com

620-544-4732

DILLCO FLUID SERVICE INC. 513 W. 4th St. 544-2929

Carry a fire extinguisher on each piece of powered equipment.

Accepting Contracts on Fall Corn Harvest

Avoid wearing loose clothing that could cause entanglements, and always wear appropriate protective gear.

FARMS

Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com

Remember to drive safely and watch side roads for other vehicles.

Warren and Amanda Willis Hugoton

When visiting a farm, parents should ensure all access doors to grain storage structures are locked before letting kids out of their sight.

Have another person present when loading or unloading hay or equipment.

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ON IGATI SERVI C

REINKE SALES & SERVICE

Service To All Brands 928 East Eleventh Street Hugoton, KS

Office 620-544-4488

Dale Noyes and Crew

544-4488

Keep all guards and shields in place on power equipment.

Loren Seaman Gerry Deckman Ron Honig

Travis Cermak

Scott Schechter

Dell Cullison

Locally Owned, Your Real Estate Expert 509 West 11th Street Hugoton, KS 620-544-8500

Willis Insurance Agency, LLC

Steven Bagley, General Manager 620-544-4379 • Hugoton

Carry a fire extinguisher on each piece of powered equipment.

Land/Commercial/ Residential

Make sure all hay is properly dried before putting it in the barn.

499 N. County Road 20 Moscow 598-2697

LC

Run the blower to ventilate the silo at least 20 minutes before entering.

Más-Cow Dairy

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Handle cattle with respect and awareness. They have the strength and speed to cause serious injury.

(620) 544-TIRE (8473) Highway 51 East Hugoton, KS 67951

Take frequent breaks in the shade or in a cool environment during the hottest times of the day.

IOR

Hoskinson Water Well Service

Wear proper attire, including steel toed shoes. Kids should always wear helmets when riding animals.

SUPER

Remember to clearly Inspect your farm on a regular basis for label and store all hazards that can pesticides in injure children a lockable, well-lighted and wandering on your well-ventilated area. farm.

Never permit A working farm is a smoking in barns or busy place. While near any flammable being careless is easy materials. and often unintentional, do everything you can to ensure your 531 S. Jackson • Hugoton • farm is as safe as it 544-7800 can be.

PARAMOUNT SERVICE

& SUPPLY

835 East 11th St • Hugoton (620) 544-4464

601 S. Jackson • Hugoton 620-544-2975

104 E. 7th Hugoton, KS 67951 544-2949

Keep children away from tractors and other farm machinery.

Southwest Kansas Co-op Fuel Service, LLC 304 W. Highland Johnson 492-2126

Inspect the equipment and correct any hazards before operating.

Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin 598-2008 Moscow, KS

Grow With Us!

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KDWPT offers several booths at State Fair

The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson is open through September 18 and there’s no better place to get back to your Kansas country roots.

And while you’re enjoying the booths, rides, entertainment and displays, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Staff will be there ready to answer questions or just visit at several

different locations.

KDWPT’s permanent booth and display is located in the Eisenhower Building.

There you’ll find four aquariums filled with Kansas fish and terrariums displaying live Kansas snakes. Replicas of all the Kansas State Record Fish adorn the walls around the aquariums, and there are some replica deer

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism display four aquariums filled with Kansas fish at the State Fair. Replicas of Kansas State Record fish adorn the walls.

Now is when your crops need water the most We know your needs are urgent We are ready to serve!

•Multiple Pulling Rigs for Prompt Service •Large Inventory of Irrigation Pump Parts •Large Inventory of Gear Drives •Engine Sales and Service •Electric Motors, Soft Start/VFD Panels

mounts of actual Kansas trophy whitetails. At the booth you’ll find knowledgeable staff ready to answer your questions, and you can pick up the latest hunting and fishing regulations pamphlets, as well as the 2016 Kansas Hunting Atlas. A variety of park, public lands, and general information brochures are also on hand.

If you enter the fairgrounds at the southeast gate, you can’t miss KDWPT’s mobile aquarium. This 40foot-long monster holds 3,200 gallons and will have a variety of Kansas fish swimming for your entertainment.

Fisheries staff will be nearby to answer questions and provide information.

Across the fair grounds on the north side of Lake Talbott you can tour a cabin, representing those available for rent at state parks and wildlife areas in the state.

Park staff will hand out information and answer questions about camping, hiking, boating, fishing and relaxing in one of Kansas’ 26 state parks.

In the Pride of Kansas building, KDWPT’s Travel and Tourism staff will host a booth to talk to fair goers about all things tourism in Kansas. Learn about unique day trips, special, out of the way restaurants, and other amazing things you can see and experience across Kansas.

Come see the KDWPT at the 2016 Kansas State Fair.

Everyone will be glad you did.

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APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

Agricultural Sales and Service, Local and Direct Moscow location (formerly Kubin Aerial)

598-2356

Hugoton location 1114 Road A

428-6086

We are excited and YOU are invited to tour the Second Dow AgroSciences Enlist™ 2-4-D Tolerant cotton test plot in SW Kansas.

Van Malter, Enlist™ Field Specialist-Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas; Ben Benton, Cotton Development Specialist PhytoGen Cottonseed; Gary Cramer, PhD, Agronomist, South Central Experiment Station, KSU; Sarah Zukoff, PhD, Southwest Area Assistant Professor of Entomologist, KSU; Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent, ANR/4-H, KSU; Several seed company representatives will be on hand to discuss: + Variety Discussion + 2, 4-D and Cotton - Varieties that tolerate 2,4-D better

Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

Fall Lawn Seeding Tips The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by carefully calibrating the seeder or by adjusting the seeder to a low setting and making several passes to ensure even distribution. Seeding a little on the heavy side with close overlapping is better than missing areas altogether, especially for the bunch-type tall fescue, which does not spread.

Multiple seeder passes in opposite directions should help avoid this problem.

A more serious error in seeding is using the improper rate. For tall fescue, aim for six to eight pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet for new areas and about half as much for overseeding or seeding areas in the shade.

Using too much seed results in a lawn more prone to disease and damage from stress.

The best way to avoid such a mistake is to determine the

square footage of the yard first, and then calculate the amount of seed.

Using too little seed can also be detrimental and result in clumpy turf that is not as visually pleasing. Establishing good seed to soil contact is essential for good germination rates. Slit seeders achieve good contact at the time of seeding by dropping seed directly behind the blade that slices a furrow into the soil. Packing wheels then follow to close the furrow.

The same result can be accomplished by using a verticut before broadcasting the seed, and then verticutting a second time.

Core aerators can also be used to seed grass. Go over an area at least three times in different directions, and then broadcast the seed. Germination will occur in the aeration holes. Because those holes stay moister than a traditional seedbed, this method requires less watering. If seeding worked soil, use light hand raking to mix the seed

into the soil. A leaf rake often works better than a garden rake because it mixes seed more shallowly.

Water newly planted areas lightly, but often. Keep soil constantly moist but not waterlogged. During hot days, a new lawn may need to be watered three times a day. If watered less, germination will be slowed. Cool, calm days may require watering only every couple of days. As the grass plants come up, gradually decrease watering to once a week if there is no rain. Let the plants tell you when to water. If you can push the blades down and they don't spring back up quickly, the lawn needs water.

Once seed sprouts, try to minimize how much traffic (foot, mower, dog, etc.) seeded areas receive until the seedlings are a little more robust and ready to be mowed.

Begin mowing once seedlings reach three to four inches tall.

By Ward Upham

Lakewood Lake undergoes complete renovation The fishery in the Salina’s 13-acre Lakewood Lake will be renovated this fall with a grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Community Fisheries Assistance Program. Owned and operated by Salina Parks and Recreation and located in Lakewood Park, Lakewood Lake will be opened for public fish salvage September 11-30 during Phase 1 of the renovation. A public salvage allows anglers to harvest fish prior to the complete renovation.

Creel and length limits will not be enforced during public salvage and additional means of take will be allowed.

October 1, all angler access to fishing at Lakewood will be suspended and KDWPT staff will supervise fish removal through the end of the month. During this phase, no fish may be taken from the lake. All fish will be disposed of by KDWPT and park staff.

Once fish have been removed, the lake’s new life will begin with a fresh stocking of bluegill later in the fall.

Largemouth bass and catfish will be stocked next spring.

Pending water quality testing results, rainbow trout will be stocked for the trout season, which opens November 1.

To learn more about the renovation and the factors that triggered the project, plan to attend the information night September 27 at

the Lakewood Discovery Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

KDWPT district fisheries biologist Bryan Sowards will describe some of the techniques biologists use to sample and assess fish populations in Kansas lakes. He will also take questions about fisheries management programs.

Salina Parks and Recreation is also hosting a free

trout fishing clinic at Lakewood Discovery Center November 1, beginning at 5:00 p.m. To fish for trout, anglers age 16 and older must have a trout stamp, which can be purchased anywhere licenses are sold. Call Lakewood Discovery Center for more information, (785) 826-7335.

The Sandhill Crane makes an appearance at Russell Lake. The bird did not want to get his picture taken but he finally settled down for this one.

Governor’s Water Conference registration is now open Registration for the Governor’s Water Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas is now open! It will be Monday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center in Manhattan.

The conference topics include: • Vision Implementation Funding and Education Outreach • The Value of Natural Resources and Water • Federal Policy and Infrastructure • Federal and State Resource Cooperation for Water Planning • Ogallala Economics • Keeping the Kansas Water Vision Momentum To view the brochure for a current list of speakers and panelists visit: www.kwo.org.

Day one speakers include David B. LaFrance, American Water Works Association; Michael J. Teague, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment, an Economic

Panel on the Ogallala and North TX Municipal Water District Program and Public Education Manager, Denise Hickey.

Day two will build on the water policy and vision implementation discussions from the previous day with technical presentation posters and talks. Graduate and undergraduate students will present their research.

Information regarding submitting abstracts proposals for these presentations can be found at www.kwo.org.

Student proposals are due October 24 and professional presentation proposals are due October 3.

“We encourage anyone to attend who has an interest in our state’s water resources.

Legislators, water managers, state, federal, city and county administrators as well as scientists, organizations and producers are all welcome,” said Tracy Streeter Kansas Water Office Director. “With the implementation of the Long Term Vision for the Fu-

ture of Water Supply in Kansas and current resource conditions, there is no better time to focus attention to Kansas’ water needs and the role water plays in growing our state’s economy.”

Registration is available online at www.kwo.org. The deadline is November 1! Conference details, brochure, speakers, sponsors and hotel information can be found online as well.

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

If accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please notify the KWO, (785) 296-3185, at least five working days prior to the meeting.

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Moscow News

by Judy Hickert

Moscow High School’s Fall 2016 Homecoming is September 16 at 7:00 p.m. Homecoming candidates are back row left to right Freddy Gonzalez, Jesse Stuckey, Brian Garcia, Jalen Shaddix

and Jaylen Mendez; front row are Rachel Pierson, Maggie White, Brittney Stuckey, Morgan Lahey and Adriana Salcedo.

Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

The Moscow Junior High football team played at Walsh Tuesday night. The Wildcats were defeated.

Volleyball teams travel to Walsh The Junior High Volleyball team played the Walsh team Tuesday. The A team lost 1825 and 17-25. The B team won in three.

There will be a home Junior High football game and volleyball game Thursday, September 15 with Springfield.

The Moscow High School Cross Country participated at South Gray Saturday, September 10. Junior varsity girls MaKayla Persinger won third, and Giselle Martinez took sixth. For the junior varsity boys, Justyn Allen finished second. Varsity boys Luis Jimenez won sixth and Brian Garcia earned tenth place. It was a very good start of the season.

did

you know?

Sea glass are pieces of glass that have been buffed and smoothed over time thanks to the constant tumbling action of ocean water and the sandy silt. Sea glass goes by many names, from mermaid’s tears to sea pearls to beach gems. Sea glass is coveted by both amateur and professional collectors. It can be turned into many different pieces of artwork, and some designers specialize in transforming the glass into intricate jewelry.

Although dumping trash in the world’s oceans, bays and lakes is never a good idea, sea glass is one representation of how nature can turn something bad into a remarkable treasure.

It’s possible to find sea glass in all different shades. However, some colors are harder to find than others. Odyssey Sea Glass ranks deep purple, pink, peach, black, red, orange, and deep yellow as the rarest colors. Brown, green and frosted white sea glass are the easiest colors to find.

Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

Saturday, September 24 Cross Country at Johnson, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, September 26 High School Volleyball at Rolla Tuesday, September 27 Cross Country at Guymon, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 28 Outdoor Wildlife Classroom at Cimarron Grasslands, fifth graders, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 29 Junior High Volleyball/ Football, Here vs. Wichita Co., 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 30 High School Football, Here vs. Ingalls, 7:00 p.m.

Colton Roland completes Masters

MJH battles Walsh

Cross country teams begin season at South Gray September 10

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.

Saturday, September 17 Junior High Volleyball at Ulysses, Cross Country at Hugoton, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 20 High School Volleyball at Deerfield Thursday, September 22 Junior High Football at Boise City, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 23 High School Football, Here vs. Satanta, 7:00 p.m., First National Bank Buyout

Not just hats make the scene at school Monday. Frilly skirts add a splash of color to the day.

Not to be outdone, the frilly skirt she is wearing brings out the color of her sweater as well during Spirit Week.

master's degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas; a specialist in education degree; and doctoral degrees in applied mathematics; audiology; chemistry; communication sciences and disorders; human factors and community/clinical psychology; educational leadership; nursing practice; physical therapy; and aerospace, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.

Midge Greenwood hosts Bridge Club The Thursday Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center with Midge Greenwood hostess.

Jan Black had the high score for the day, and Judy Hickert held low score.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Lots of crazy hats are displayed at the Moscow schools during Spirit Week Monday.

(First published in Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 15, 2016) 1t ORDINANCE NO. 834

Spirit Week makes for lots of fun and laughs This week is Spirit Week at Moscow Schools, as Homecoming will be Friday night.

Coronation of the Homecoming royalty will be at 6:30 p.m., with the Football game - Moscow playing Tyrone at 7:00 p.m.

Monday fun days started with Crazy Day, wearing crazy clothes, hair, hats, etc.

Tuesday was favorite team day, Wednesday Class Color Day, Thursday PJ/ T-Shirt signing day, ending the week with School Colors - Black and White Day.

Among the nearly 350 students who completed their degrees at Wichita State University in summer 2016 was Colton T. Roland. Colton completed his Masters of Arts, Criminal Justice degree.

Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude award.

WSU enrolls about 14,500 students and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.

The Graduate School offers an extensive program including more than 40

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC OFFENSES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE FOR KANSAS CITIES,” EDITION OF 2016; WITH CERTAIN OMISSIONS, CHANGES AND ADDITIONS, AS DETAILED HEREIN; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS; AND REPEALING THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE, 2015 EDITION,” INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 828; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS:

Many crazy hats made it to school during Spirit Week as Homecoming fast approaches. Of course you have to have the proper apparel to go with the hats!

Section 1. INCORPORATING UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE. There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of regulating public offenses within the corporate limits of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, that certain uniform public offense code known as the “Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities,” Edition of 2016, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas, save and except such articles, sections, parts or portions as are hereinafter added, omitted, deleted, modified or changed. No fewer than one (1) copy of said Uniform Public Offense Code shall be marked or stamped “Official copy as adopted by Ordinance No. 834” with all sections or portions thereof intended to be added, omitted or changed clearly marked to show any such additions, omissions, or changes and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. The police department, municipal judge and all administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied, at the cost of the city, such number of official copies of the Uniform Public Offense Code similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.

That the “Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, Edition of 2016, is hereby supplemented, by adding Sections 11-102 to 11-123, inclusive, of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011, which sections are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein, with the exception that references to specific section numbers of previous editions of the Uniform Public Offense Code are to be revised to correspond with the 2016 edition.

Section 3. Article 9 of the Uniform Public offense Code for Kansas Cities, Edition of 2016, as adopted and incorporated by reference herein is hereby amended by adding the following section: 14. EAVESDROPPING-“WINDOW PEEPING”. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and without lawful authority enter into a private place with intent to observe the personal conduct of any other person or persons therein. (b) A “private place” within the meaning of this section is a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from uninvited intrusion or surveillance, but does not include a place to which the public has lawful access. ( c ) Eavesdropping is a Class B misdemeanor.

SECTION 4. REPEAL. That the “Uniform Public Offense Code, 2015 Edition,” incorporated by reference under Ordinance No. 828 is hereby repealed; provided, however, that said “Uniform Public Offense Code, 2015 Edition,” shall remain in force and effect as to offenses committed prior to the time this ordinance shall take effect and all ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and publication in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city newspaper.

Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 6th day of September, 2016.

(S E A L)

Moscow Junior High Cheerleaders lead the crowd at a recent game. Friday will be

Homecoming with the Moscow football team playing Tyrone.

Section 2. There are additional public offenses which have been added to previous editions of the Uniform Public Offense Code adopted by the City of Hugoton. These additional offenses are detailed under Sections 11-102 to 11-123, inclusive, of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011.

/s/Jack Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor ATTEST: /s/Thomas Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Thursday, September 15 - Junior High/ High School Volleyball Dual at South Baca at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 16 - High School Football vs.

Greeley County at 3:00 p.m.

- No School Saturday, September 17 - High School Cheer Glow Run 7:00 p.m.

- Junior High/High School Cross Country at Hugoton 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20 - High School Volleyball Quad at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m.

- Junior High Volleyball vs.

Liberal West at 4:00 p.m.

- Junior High/High School Cross Country at Ulysses 4:00 p.m.

- Count Day

Wednesday, September 21 - Fall Pictures 8:00 a.m.

Friday, September 23 - High School Football at Turpin 7:00 p.m.

- No School Saturday, September 24 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Stanton County 9:00 a.m.

- Junior High Volleyball at Stanton County 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 26 - High School Volleyball Tri at Rolla at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 28 - Fifth Grade Owls Outdoor Classroom at 9:30 a.m.

- Juniors - ASVAB Testing Friday, September 30 - Junior High Volleyball /Football at Deerfield at 3:00 p.m.

These four high school friends are from one hometown, but now attend four different colleges. Kaleigh Barrett attends Wichita State, Karly Clinesmith is at Amarillo College for Dental Hygiene, Meredith Light attends Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Ok. and Kori Hall attends Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Ok. Miles don’t keep these good friends from getting together when they can. Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett.

Cross country teams compete at Montezuma Rolla’s junior high and high school cross country teams competed in their first meet of the season Saturday, September 10 at Montezuma.

All participants got their personal bests!

Monte Fosdick, sixth grade, placed seventh; and Austin Apelu, sixth grade, placed eighth for junior high.

Lupita Ruelas, junior, placed fifth; Magaly Cortez, sophomore, placed ninth; and Kaberlin Hull placed eleventh for high school junior varsity.

Congratulations, you are all off to a great start!

Pictured left to right are Monte Fosdick, Austin Apelu, Kaberlin Hull, Magaly Cortez and

Lupita Ruelas. Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

Results from Kansas State Fair are listed It’s time for the Kansas State Fair and many Rolla 4-H kids have excitedly entered their projects. Some have already been judged, such as the perishables and photography. Other items will be judged later in the week.

Results of the entries can be found online at https://fairentry.com/Fair/R esults and plug in your county.

Rolla All Around winners are as follows: Kenzie Jones got a red in Clothing Construction; Jaxon Schwindt earned a blue and Rylan Williams earned red in non-perishable foods, 9-11 years old; SaKya Milburn earned a red in nonperishable foods, 12-14 years

old; Jayden Hanna merited a purple and Deserae Schwindt brought home blue in nonperishable foods, 15-18 years old; Deserae Schwindt gained another blue, SaKya Milburn, a red, and Paige Claassen, a white in color photos 4-7 years in project; Kenzie Jones earned a purple with Carlie Jones bringing home blue in color photos 8 years or more; Jaxon Schwindt and SaKya Milburn both earned a multi-color ribbon in 4-H Visual Art. Jaxon’s visual art was a ceramic skull and SaKya’s was a drawing. Congratulations to all the Kansas State Fair participants. Hopefully, more results next week!

Watch out! You may get ‘Flocked’ There is a strange phenomenon hitting Rolla lately.

Beware, you may unwillingly get “flocked!” Flocking someone’s yard in Rolla means that you may wake up some

morning with a strange looking “flock.” The sign in the yard states, “You have been flocked by the Rolla Pirate volleyball, football and cross country players. Please donate $20.00 to Rolla Hope and send the Pirates to the next yard of your choice.”

Simple! Call the high school office to see if maybe there is an insurance policy to guarantee your yard is not the next one to receive the “flock!”

Kaleigh Barrett rides a camel in honor of “Hump Day” at Wichita State University! Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett.

Kaleigh Barrett celebrates Hump Day Kaleigh Barrett knows how to celebrate Hump Day in style. Wichita State University brought in camels for the second year Wednesday, September 7 to celebrate Hump Day. Kaleigh decided she could mark camel riding off her bucket list and hopped

on for a quick ride. It was sponsored by the Student Activities Center at WSU and was free for any WSU student. If the students didn’t want to take time for a ride, there was also a petting zoo available. Thanks for sharing, Kaleigh!

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A strange sighting in Rolla, this flock is easily moved to the next yard with a donation to Rolla

Hope. Watch for their next move! Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

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fully stop. That discrepancy is even greater on poorly maintained roads or roads marked by adverse conditions such as ice, rain and/or snow. While 16 percent of the roughly 3,600 people who died in large truck crashes in the United States in 2014 were truck occupants, more than four times that many people (68 percent) were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles. That’s because large trucks typically weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles, meaning occupants in cars and passenger trucks are incredibly susceptible to serious injury or death should they get in accidents with tractor-trailers and other large trucks. Time of day also must be considered when examining large truck crashes and fatalities. While 17 percent of deaths in 2014 took place between the hours of noon and 3:00 p.m., that figure dropped to 11 percent between the typical rush hours of 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.

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Memories of the Rolla railroad station are fond ones - of happy times playing in empty boxcars and climbing on top of the boxcars, running the lengths of as many cars as were coupled together, the excitement accelerating as I leapt over the empty expanse between them.

It seems I spent many happy hours at the depot with my father and there were many things he allowed me to do for my own entertainment.

The depot at Rolla had a single cabinet with many shallow drawers containing an array of different forms for shipping freight or tagging baggage. I could pull out the drawers in varying lengths, making stair steps to climb up on the counter top. I would open the wooden doors behind the iron grilled ticket window and use rubber stamps from the large variety available to pretend I was a ticket agent.

To entertain me, Dad would take thin pliable wires, used for tagging baggage, and form them into my initials. We would then place them on the railroad track and watch as the giant iron wheels of the trains flattened them.

When a train was not scheduled to stop, mail was picked up and delivered much the same as the message-cane I previously described. A special device was installed near the track to attach the mail sack at the top and bottom, and the mail car had a lever which would reach out to grab the mail sack from the device

and be pulled into the car. At the same time, the trainman in charge of the mail car would kick out the incoming mail sack. We would position ourselves behind a tree to see the approximate place where the mail sack would be dropped, sometimes near our location, sometimes much farther down the track. Dad would let me retrieve it if he thought I could handle the weight, but generally I would drag it back to the station.

The mail would then be taken to the post office for opening and delivery of the mail. There was a small twowheeled cart used to haul the mail down Rolla’s main street to the post office. The one provided by the Santa Fe was four-wheeled, heavy, and

cumbersome, so Dad built the lighter-weight cart using bicycle wheels and tires which made it much easier to push.

The huge freight and baggage cart was another source of amusement for my friends and me. It rolled heavily on large metal wheels, its bed made of thick wood planks secured around the edges with strong metal braces. Its bed was constructed high to meet with the opening of the baggage car floor for easy accessibility of sliding baggage from the baggage car to the cart.

Playing with this wagon was difficult for us young kids because it was very heavy and hard for us to pull. But we did play with it and on it sometimes.

A cart similar to the one pictured here was used to haul Rolla’s mail from passing trains down Main Street to the post office.

This is not a photo of the actual luggage cart at the Rolla station.

That cart was heavy and awkward, so the author’s father fashioned a lighter cart that was easier to manipulate.

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Janis Smith displays her quilts Modern Wedding Ring and Braid Quilt at the Quilt, Art and

Photography show Friday and Saturday at the Stevens County Senior Center.

Stevens County Senior Center is the location of this years’ Quilt, Art and Photography show.

Pictured is a Cross wall hanging made by Barbara and Garland; Janis Smith’a quilt -

Large Star; and Small Stack and Shack also made by Garland and Barbara. Someone sent Barbara a picture and she made the cross hanging from it.

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Sherri Farmer quilted this John Deere quilt and Jody Jacobs quilted this Night and Day.

Lowell Stanley displays his pictures of a hawk, a car and a deer and Lou Ann Cavner displays her oil paintings, Pink Cactus Flowers,

White Iris and her acrylic Poppies at the senior center.

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by a statutory provision that is classified as a traffic infraction in K.S.A. Supp. 8-2118.

ORDINANCE NO. 833 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR KANSAS CITIES,” EDITION OF 2016; DEFINING TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES; PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 827, AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.

The oil painting “Last Run” by Jeanine Powelson is a beautiful scene of buffalo. It was on display over the weekend at the Quilt, Art and Photography Show in the senior center.

Roger Lynch, professional artist from Hugoton, was the featured artist at the Kansas State Fair. Roger did a pencil art drawing seminar. He reports, “I was excited to do the seminar but exhausted after eight hours!”

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: Section 1. INCORPORATING STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of regulating traffic within the corporate limits of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, that certain standard traffic ordinance known as the “Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities,” Edition of 2016, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas. No fewer than one (1) copy of said Standard Traffic Ordinance shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 833,” and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. The police department, municipal judge and all administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied, at the cost of the city, such number of official copies of the Standard Traffic Ordinance similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.

Section 2. TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES. (a) An ordinance traffic infraction is a violation of any section of this ordinance that prescribes or requires the same behavior as that prescribed or required

(a) All traffic violations which are included within this ordinance, and which are not ordinance traffic infractions, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, shall be considered traffic offenses.

Section 3. PENALTY FOR SCHEDULED FINES. The fine for violation of an ordinance traffic infraction or any other traffic offense for which the municipal judge establishes a fine in a fine schedule shall not be less than $10.00 nor more than $500.00, except for speeding which shall be not less than $10.00 nor more than $500.00. A person tried and convicted for violation of an ordinance traffic infraction or other traffic offense for which a fine has been established in a schedule of fines shall pay a fine fixed by the court not to exceed $500.00.

Section 4. REPEAL. Ordinance No. 827, and all ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed; provided, however, that said ordinance shall remain in force and effect as to offenses committed prior to the time this ordinance shall take effect.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and publication in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city newspaper.

Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 6th day of September, 2016.

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Prepare Kansas - New Government Food Safety Rules September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to focus on questions such as: Where does the contamination that causes food borne illness begin? If you guessed “in the kitchen,” you’d be missing a big part of the picture. Although disease detectives can discover germs and toxins from contaminated food that has made people sick in the kitchens of private homes and restaurants, these places are not necessarily where harmful viruses and bacteria enter the food.

It can happen at any point along the food chain. For example, in the past few years we have seen Listeria, a bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, linked to frozen vegetable products from a Washington state processing facility that caused nine cases of listeriosis. All of these required hospitalization, with three resulting in death. Flour 46 infections caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) were linked to flour from a major American producer, resulting in 13 hospitaliza-

tions. Other foods, including Alfalfa Sprouts, packaged salads and pistachios, are examples of recalled items.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to address these problems by implementing new rules through the Food Safety Modernization Act, to require facilities that manufacture, process, pack or store food for humans or animals to: * Identify anything that could be a hazard to consumers in the way they make, pack or store their products. * Put preventive controls in place to minimize or prevent those threats. For example, facilities could take steps to prevent the growth of bacteria and/or kill bacteria that cause foodborne illness, or require their suppliers to put preventive controls at key points in the farm-to-table food chain to help ensure the ultimate safety of their products. * Under the new rules, farms that grow, harvest, pack or hold fruits and vegetables must follow sciencebased minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of

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The FDA is working to make a safer food supply chain, but it is important that consumers continue to apply wise safety practices such as: * CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often * SEPARATE: Avoid crosscontamination * COOK: Cook to the right temperatures, and * CHILL: Refrigerate foods promptly.

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Quality of Kansas roads top 90 percent far exceeding performance targets The past year was a very smooth ride for travelers on the Kansas highway system.

Kansas Department of Transportation Interim Secretary Richard Carlson announced that Kansas roads exceeded performance targets for both interstate and noninterstate miles in fiscal year 2016. Interstate miles earning the rank of “good” hit 96.7 percent, far exceeding the 85 percent performance target; non-interstate miles hit 91.7 percent, also passing the category target of 80 percent.

“Over the years, Kansans have come to expect a great highway system and I’m proud the numbers show that’s what we’ve continued to deliver,” said Secretary Richard Carlson. “The performance scores are well above the targets for both interstate and non-interstate roads, and we intend to continue to provide a system that protects the health and economic well-being of Kansans.”

This marks the fifth consecutive fiscal year Kansas roads have exceeded performance targets under the Brownback administration.

“Kansas has a history of outstanding roads and I’m proud to continue that tradition,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “These high performing roads are made possible by dedicated KDOT employees and I thank them for contributing to the suc-

cess of Kansas roads.”

The pavement condition rating is based on a combined score of surface roughness and surface distress, such as cracking or rutting.

Every single mile of the state’s 10,000-mile system is evaluated annually.

Patrol reports Labor Day weekend activity The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing preliminary data from its Labor Day holiday weekend activity. The reporting period for the 2016 holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, through 11:59 p.m.

Monday, September 5, 2016.

Crash Data Fatal Non-DUI Related Crashes Non-DUI Related Fatalities Fatal DUI Related Crashes DUI Related Fatalities Enforcement Data DUI Arrests Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safety Belt - Adult Citations Safety Belt - Adult Warning Safety Belt - Teen Citations Safety Belt - Teen Warning Child Restraint Arrests Child Restraint Warnings Motorist Assists

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During that timeframe, the Patrol worked five fatal crashes, none of which were DUI-related.

The fatal crashes occurred in Jefferson, Sherman, McPherson, Wilson, and Stafford counties.

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compared to the Labor Day holiday weekend activity from 2015. The 2015 reporting period was the same length of time, and ran from 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 4, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2015.

% Increase in 2016 -52% 148% 163% 199% 257% 240% 0% 260% 133% -2%

Kansas demonstrates improvements in teen vaccination rates A new CDC report indicates over 50 percent of Kansas girls have had at least one HPV vaccination, a notable improvement to the 38 percent in 2014.

Nearly 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV or human papilloma virus. HPV causes cancers in both men and women, including almost all cases of cervical cancer. HPV-associated cancers are on the rise nationwide, despite the fact

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that a series of three vaccinations, usually administered to preteen boys and girls, can prevent the virus and the cancer it causes.

In response to Kansas having one of the lowest HPV vaccination rates in the country the Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC) made increasing adolescent vaccine rates a priority. In 2015, the IKC set goals of increasing HPV vaccine series completion for adolescent girls and boys.

This latest data shows that Kansas is well on its way to achieving the goal for increasing vaccination rates for girls. The three-vaccine HPV series completion rates for girls increased from 24.8 percent in 2014 to 31.7 percent in 2015. Boys are still lagging at 18.5 percent in 2015, down slightly from 19.5 percent in 2014.

Earlier this month, Immunize Kansas Coalition elected a new Chair, Hope Krebill with Midwest Cancer Alliance, the outreach network of The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Krebill looks forward to leading the Coalition’s work promoting vaccines, with the continued focus on improving adolescent vaccine rates. “Kansas is one of seven states that demonstrated improvements in HPV vaccine rates during this last year. Even with the improvements, we still rank near the bottom of all states

for HPV vaccination so there is still work to be done.” Krebill stressed the importance of HPV vaccination, explaining “this cancer prevention vaccine is safe, effective, readily available, and works best when given to children at ages 11 and 12 for the strongest immune response.”

Krebill takes over for IKC’s first Chair, Dr. John Eplee, Atchison, who will continue to serve on the IKC Board as immediate past chair. Dr. Eplee reflects on his term as inaugural IKC chair, “"After having been involved with immunization education and advocacy for most of my career in Family Medicine, it has been a special honor for me to serve as the first chairman of IKC, as it became reconfigured. It has evolved into a robust organization deeply committed to improving adolescent immunization rates--specifically for HPV and meningitis. The recently released CDC data show the progress started by all our stakeholder members, however, there is much to be done."

To support health care professionals in their efforts to increase vaccination rates, IKC released an HPV Vaccine Toolkit earlier this summer.

Information about the coalition, the HPV Vaccine Toolkit, and many other resources are available at www.immu nizekansascoalition.org.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.10 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 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17 per gallon, according to gasoline price website Gas Buddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year

ago and are 4.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

The national average has increased 5.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 17.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices September 12 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.23 per gallon in 2015, $3.26 per gallon in 2014, $3.58 per gallon in 2013, $3.80 per gallon in 2012 and $3.61 per gallon in 2011.

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And while many people may associate holiday travel with long lines at airport check-in counters and security checkpoints, the BTS notes that just five to six percent of holiday trips are taken by air. The remaining two to three percent are taken by bus, train, ship, or another mode of transportation. The average long-distance holiday trip for the Christmas/New Year’s

holiday is 275 miles, which is slightly longer than the average long-distance trip during the rest of the year, indicating that many travelers are willing to travel farther for the holiday season than they might be during the rest of the year. In addition, when traveling long distances for the Christmas/ New Year’s holiday, travelers spend roughly four nights away from home on average.

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The old Catholic Church at 305 S. Main is just minutes away from being demolished Thursday morning, September 8. The City condemned the building and scheduled it for demolition.

their current gas price climate: Wichita at $2.07 per gallon, down 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.10 per gallon; Lincoln at $2.27 per gallon, down 1.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.29 per gallon and Topeka at $2.07 per gallon, down 1.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.09 per gallon.

"With the kids back in school we're now at that point when gasoline demand eases and refineries also return to the cheaper 'winter- blend' gasoline which should start reaching consumers later this week," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.

"The national average price of a gallon of gas remains 20 cents lower than the average we saw a year ago, and, coincidentally, the price of the benchmark WTI that opens this week ($46/bbl) is almost identical to where it was a year ago... all of which aligns with the seasonal retail price decline," he added.

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Governor Brownback signs proclamation for Kansas Energy Week To highlight the abundant energy resources in Kansas, and the benefits of efficient energy consumption, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation that recognizes September 11 – September 20 as Energy Week in Kansas.

The State of Kansas and the Kansas Corporation Commission have taken an “all-ofthe-above” approach to harnessing energy resources through the use of technology and innovation.

The energy industry employs approximately 40,000 Kansans, and has a roughly $2 billion impact on the Kansas economy.

The Kansas oil and natural gas industry is nearly a $2.8 billion industry. Technological advancements have allowed oil and natural gas producers to remain among the most productive in the

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country. Kansas ranks ninth in the nation for oil production, and despite recent fluctuations in crude oil prices, the amount of new drilling permits has recently increased.

The state averages more than 200 days of full or partial sunshine each year, giving Kansas significant solar energy resources. Projects like Westar Energy’s Community Solar Program and Kansas City Power and Light’s Solar Power Rebate have created new incentives for customers to take advantage of Kansas’ abundant sunshine.

In 2015, five new wind farms came online in Kansas.

The 33 wind farms in Kansas generated 3,762 megawatts of wind power in 2016, with an additional 1,300 megawatts coming online from seven new wind farms

currently under construction.

Nearly 24 percent of power in Kansas comes from wind, and the state has enormous potential for additional wind power in the future.

During Energy Week, the Kansas Department of Commerce hosted the 2016 Kansas Energy Conference in Wichita September 13 and 14. The conference highlighted the latest developments in the renewable energy sector and featured three general sessions and several breakout sessions focusing on public sustainability programs, wind, solar, green efficiency programs, renewable energy storage and oil and gas.

The Kansas Corporation Commission is the regulatory body tasked with ensuring that Kansans have access to safe, reliable, and affordable energy.

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Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commis sioner Ken Selzer Know your life insurance basics September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and, Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, is asking Kansans to consider some important points about life insurance coverage.

“Most of us know that life insurance is not about us, but about our families and loved ones,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Having a life insurance policy can be one of the handful of decisions that will have great significance for others over the course of a lifetime.”

According to the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), Kansas residents own one million individual life policies, with the average coverage of $123,000 per policyholder.

“Especially during September, which is designated nationally as Life Insurance Awareness Month, I urge you to think about what a policy can do for your family, and how to protect it for them,” Commissioner Selzer said.

Answers to questions about life insurance are in the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) publication “Life Insurance and Annuity Basics,” which can be printed or ordered from the KID Web site, www.ksinsurance.org.

Some of the more common considerations are listed below.

• Your beneficiary will receive the insurance benefits tax free, and life insurance benefits do not have to go through probate or other legal delays involved in the settlement of an estate. If you die without naming a beneficiary, the benefits will be paid into your estate and then paid out according to

your will or through state laws. This delays the payment and could create a financial hardship for your beneficiary.

• Keep your policy in a safe place. However, do not use any place where the policy might not be readily available. Record the basic information — such as company, policy type, policy number, insured’s and beneficiaries’ names — in a separate place.

Let your beneficiary know the kind of insurance policy you have, any changes you make, and where you keep the policy.

• A change in beneficiary may be made after the policy is taken out, unless you have named an irrevocable beneficiary. An irrevocable beneficiary arrangement can only be changed with the beneficiary’s consent. Your agent can arrange for a change in beneficiaries, or you can do it by writing directly to your life insurance company and asking for the appropriate form.

• You can specify as many beneficiaries as you want to receive the benefits. You may also specify how the benefits are to be divided. It is a good idea to name a second (contingent) beneficiary to receive the money in case your primary beneficiary dies before you do or at the same time as you.

• Your beneficiary will need to notify the life insurance company of your death.

Again, that’s why it is important for your beneficiary to be able to locate your policy.

Companies require a certified death certificate or other legal proof of death, and they may ask for the policy. The life insurance company will pay the proceeds of the policy

to your beneficiary after receiving proper notification of death.

• KID can assist Kansans in locating life insurance and annuity benefits they may be owed through the Life Insurance and Annuity Search service, which is completing is first year this month. Go to the KID Web site under the “Featured Pages” section to learn more.

“Knowing your life insurance basics makes for peace of mind for you as well as your loved ones,” Commissioner Selzer said.

The Commissioner also noted that ACLI statistics show that life insurers invest $39 billion in Kansas’ economy, with $32 billion of that amount invested in stocks and bonds that help finance business development, job creation and services in the state. Also, Kansas residents have $273 billion in total life insurance coverage.

For those who have more questions about life insurance, the KID Consumer Assistance Hotline representatives can help.

Call 1-800-432-2484 or chat online with them at www.ksinsurance.org.

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The old Catholic Church interior can be seen as the back half of the building is gone. The

crane tears down the walls working towards the front of the building.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Insurance Matters

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

By Kansas Commissioner of Insurance

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

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

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

Ken Selzer Lowering your auto premiums one way to cut home budgets Budget-conscious families look for ways to find savings in most aspects of their daily lives. Although vehicle insurance premiums might not be a primary way to reduce household costs, Kansans could be surprised what a little forethought might do to help lower your out-of-pocket vehicle expenses.

As you study your vehicle insurance, a few commonsense activities could make the difference. Below are some ideas for cutting your insurance costs.

• Compare premium rates for identical coverages and terms.

• Maintain a good driving record that doesn’t have moving traffic violations and/or chargeable accidents.

• Consider raising your deductible on comprehensive and collision coverage.

• Before purchasing a vehicle, determine the cost of the insurance. Repairs to some makes and models cost more than others, and they can increase your premium rates.

• Consider having liabilityonly coverage — as opposed to full coverage (which includes comprehensive and collision) — on motor vehicles valued less than $3,000.

Your savings on premiums could be significant.

• Review your personal automobile insurance coverage periodically with your agent or insurance company.

• You may qualify for a discount if two or more vehicles are insured with the same company or your vehicles have airbags, anti-lock brakes and/or other safety equipment.

• If you have other insurance policies - such as homeowners, renters, life or health - with the same insurance company, you may qualify for a discount.

• Look for a senior driving refresher course, such as AARP’s Smart Driver, a program conducted by the National Institute of Highway Safety, or one offered by AAA. Participation in these programs could help older Kansans qualify for an auto premium discount.

• If you will be traveling extensively or will be deployed in the military for an extended period — and no one will be driving your vehicle —

you may be able to suspend some of your coverage to save on premium payments. However, any vehicle with a highway title must carry liability coverage.

Here are some additional tips especially for teenage and young adult driving situations: • If your teenager doesn’t own a car - meaning the title isn’t in his or her name - and has had no moving traffic violations and/or chargeable accidents, you can have your teen rated on your family’s personal auto insurance policy as an occasional operator.

• Check for discounts available through your insurance company. You may be able to get a discount for having multiple vehicles insured by one company.

• Often, teenage drivers are assigned to the most expensive car in the household.

You can save money by making sure your teen’s name is assigned to the right car.

• A teenager should consider the cost of insurance in financial calculations when buying a first vehicle. Insurance rates vary with the type and model of vehicle. For example, SUVs and performance vehicles typically cost more to insure than other vehicles.

• If you have a low net worth, don’t go overboard when purchasing liability coverage.

• If you purchase a used car, consider dropping the collision coverage as a way to cut expenses. The cost of collision coverage can exceed the value of an older car. Realize, however, that if you have a lienholder for the vehicle, you might have to have full coverage.

• A higher deductible will lower your premiums.

You can also gather more information about vehicle insurance appropriate for your life stage by going online to www.InsureUOnline.org, an educational program provided by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Good luck in your budget planning.

HELP WANTED HUGOTON USD 210 PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an opening for a Temporary Custodian.

This is an evening position at the High School.

If interested, please visit our Web site to apply at

www.usd210.org

Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.

Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

We are looking for an experienced HVAC service man or installer, good pay for the right man.

Apply at: Lin Goode Company, LLC PO Box C, 519 S Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 Office: (620) 544-4349 Lin: (620) 544-9664 Email: lingood@pld.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on the 22nd day of August, 2016, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary, was filed in this Court

Tammy M. Martin, #13468 Law Office of Tammy M. Martin, Inc. 100 E. Waterman Wichita, KS 67202 316-440-6197 Attorney for Petitioner

IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL NIX, deceased Case No. 14PR15 Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59

Solution to September 8, 2016 puzzle

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Office Administrator Bartlett is a financially strong, family owned, independent agribusiness with operations in 11 states. Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. is currently looking for an experienced office administrator in Moscow, Ks. We’re seeking a person with office and bookkeeping skills. You will be responsible for handling various paperwork, including billings, tracking inventory, processing grain deliveries, answering phones, and more. This position requires good faceto-face customer service skills as well.

Must have strong computer and office equipment background.

Bartlett offers competitive wages along with GREAT BENEFITS: Health and life insurance premiums paid 100% for employee, dental, vision, 401k w/ company match, profit sharing, paid vacation and more.

Apply in person during normal business hours or call for more info

Bartlett Grain Company, LP 112 E. Cimarron (Hwy 56) Moscow, Ks. 67952 620-598-2144 Drug Screen/Background Checks

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Now Hiring for Hugoton and Liberal

Hugoton

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SPORTS WRITER Successful applicant must be punctual and detail-oriented, will cover various Hugoton sports, including HHS and HMS sports.

Must be able to attend games, interpret statistics, interview coaches and/or players, and capture quality photographs (camera provided) to be included in the newspaper.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state.

More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.facebook.com/kansasinsurancedepartment.

by Glenna A. Nix, surviving spouse and Executor named in Last Will and Testament of Paul Nix, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Glenna A. Nix Petitioner

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Wanted: HVAC

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 1, 2016.)

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Area Supervisor Mike Harris

405-416-4516

CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare

Apply in person at The Hugoton Hermes 522 S. Main in Hugoton The Hugoton Hermes • 620-544-4321 • hugotonhermes.com •

The Hugoton Hermes

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2002 Chevy Sierra SWB, stepside, bright red. New paint and rubber, mint condition. 620-598-2232 or 918-4406199. (tfc33) --------------FOR SALE: Club calves, steers and heifers. Reasonable prices.

Call 620-544-3144.

(3p35) --------------FOR SALE: 20’x10’ flatbed trailer. 620-544-9111.

(4c34) --------------FOR SALE: Dish Tailgator satellite cube with receiver for RV. 620-544-5916.

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FOR SALE: 2008 Ford Explorer SporTrax, slightly over 100,000 miles. 620-544-9111.

(4c34) -------------FOR SALE: 2 chests of drawers.

Call 620-598-2232. (tfc35) --------------FOR SALE: 1998 3/4 Ton GMC with service body and original pickup bed. New 10-ply tires, must drive to appreciate, all glass is good, cruise and A/C work good $4975. Call Lin at 620-544-9664. (tfc35) --------------FOR SALE: High end, custommade curtains. Call 620-5447976 for more information. (2c36)

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

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)

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

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!

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

916 S Jackson - Nice, 2 bed/1 b, kit appl, cen H/A, det garage, fence. Call today!!

901 S Van Buren- Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, fpl, appliances, cen H/A, det grge, fence. Nice location! Call today to see this property!

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GARAGE SALES EIGHT FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, September 16, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 309 Harrison. Clothes, Shoes, Etc. --------------TWO SENIOR LADIES GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 17, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., 1505 S. Adams, Lots of Stuff, Cleta & Bev ---------------

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

310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call today to see this home.

2.5 bedroom house

Call 544-8202 or 428-5033 (5c36)

REDUC

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

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Could be used for office or small retail store.

Carport, fence, small shed. All remodeled, inside & out.

1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, includes adjacent lot. Nice Location!

810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for LD SO sale! 3.7 acres +/-.

Call for details!!

FOR RENT

Office Space, uptown

425 S. Main St. - $60,000 Great downtown Main Street location easily accessible from either Main Street or Northwest Avenue. This shop with 2 overhead doors is perfect for small vehicle repair, small equipment repair or retail pickup/delivery. 3/4 bath on site. 5 HP 150 Gal air compressor and 15,000 lb. lift included as well as parts counter, desk, bolt bins, and work benches. Overhead doors are 9' X 9' and 9 1/2' X 11 1/2' (H). Covered exterior storage area with gate for security.

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

2 bedroom trailer, uptown Partially furnished. Some remodeling has been done.

Available end of September.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 5442232. (tfc) --------------COUNTRY HOME FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, 2 baths, no smokers, no pets inside. 620-655-4918. (2c37) ---------------

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408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000

1110 S Jefferson - Price Reduction! 3 bed/3 bath, updated kitchen w/appliances, att garage, includes MIL qtrs, cen H/A, wood floors...much more. Call to see this home!!

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998 Road P - Country living, brick ranch style, 5 bed/3.5 b, bsmt, att garage, 90 x 50 metal bldg, with 4 overhead doors, 60 x 45 barn. 7+ acres on paved road. Call today!!

131 S Madison - Brick, ranch style, 2 (3) bed/1 b, wood floors, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, mower shed, 30 x 40 building. Move in ready!!

Call today!!

Land/Commercial/Residential

ED REDUC 1637 St Hwy 25 - Ranch style, 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, 80’x40’ Morton bldg, 3 stall lean to with runs, arena. 18 acres +/-. Call today to seen this nice property!

Locally Owned, Your Real Estate Expert

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

Land Listing! 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts by Private Auction, one Northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other South of Feterita, Kansas.

Bidding will not end prior to September 27, 2016.

or visit our website www.highplainsre.com

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

HOME FOR SALE

D! DUCE E RE ,000 C I R P $155 NOW

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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com

For more information, contact Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

Call Us Today 620-544-1907

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

1400 S. Jefferson 4 bedroom/ 2 bath

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers

Real Estate Group 2 S. Kansas Ave. • Liberal, Ks. 67901 • 620-626-6100 www.hregliberal.com (4c34)

1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

WANTED

AL-Anon Family Group

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

WANT TO BUY: Some well broke horses. Call 620-544-3144.

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

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) (tfc46)

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

Kiki’s Services, LLC

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24

620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español Facebook.com/StarStorage

Frac Jobs Well Acidizing

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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806-886-1308 • 806-886-1019

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To see these Classifieds online, visit hugotonhermes.com/classifieds!

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September 15, 2016

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget

Aneta Morris places second in the pedal tractor pull at the Stevens County Fair this year. Over the weekend she competed in the State Pedal Tractor Pull and won second place and is now eligible to go to the National Pedal Tractor Pull September 24 in Mitchell, S.D.

Aneta is pictured with her family. From the left are Aneta, parents Keri and Joshua Morris, sister Clara and baby brother Shane all of Hugoton.

Thursday, September 21, 2006 The Hugoton Animal Shelter is being updated to meet state requirements. Animal Control Officer Troy Davis reported a new tin roof and air conditioning and heating has been installed. Holding pens on the new cement floor are in the plans also.

Thursday, September 20, 2001 Wanda Williams was totally surprised by a group of friends with a reception marking the 25 years she has devoted to working at Stevens County Library. The event featured cake and punch.

Thursday, September 19, 1991 Alta Pettis of Hugoton has received honorable mention status on a poem she entered in the Seventh District Authors Club contest. The award was announced at the September 6, 1991 meeting in Dodge Cty. The title of her composition was “I Love Kansas.”

Thursday, September 18, 1986 Tampering is uncovered at the local Dart In convenience

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store. All the bottles of Anacin capsules on the shelves were found to have been opened. They were all gathered and taken as evidence by Sheriff Russ DeWitt and sent to the Federal Drug Administration. Test results are expected next week.

Thursday, September 16, 1976 Russ Hamblin is Hugoton’s new Chief of Police.

Thursday, September 23, 1971 The Hugoton High School Eagle Band traveled to Hutchinson in order to join fifty other bands parading down Main Street of Hutchinson for the Kansas Satate Fair.

Bigbee Motors celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of business in Hugoton.

Thursday, September 22, 1966 For the first time, Kenneth Pfaff, Vocation Ag teacher, will have two girls as members of his class.

Vicki DeCamp and Rita Skinner have invaded hallowed male ground by joining the Hugoton High School Ag classes.

Both girls admit their devotion to farm life and animals.

Thursday, September 21, 1961 Bill Hittle, 145 pound senior, was picked as Player of

the Week. He was chosen for his record Friday night of carrying the ball nine times for 72 yards and scoring a touchdown from the nine yard line.

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

Cliff Bell served Stevens County faithfully for almost 42 continuous years in the office of county clerk, a record in the State of Kansas. He was first elected in 1910 and was unopposed since 1913. He continued to serve every working day until the morning of his death in March 1953.

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Social Security joins the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Social Security joins you and your family in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15.

We know the contributions of Hispanics can be traced to before the origins of the United States with the discovery, exploration, and naming of many places in our nation, such as state names like California, Colorado, and Texas and city names like San Antonio, Santa Barbara, and Boca Raton. Hispanics have influenced every facet of life, from language to our cultural development. Hispanics play a crucial role in American life.

The most important things to you are your family and maintaining the feeling of individuality through your language. That’s why Social Security provides a Web site www.segurosocial.gov - with a variety of publications and services in Spanish that are important to you and your family.

If you need to apply for your first Social Security number or a get a replacement Social Security card, we invite you to read our publications Social Security Numbers for Children and Your Social Security Number and

Social Security celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

Card.

We offer a toll free number, 1-800-772-1213, which provides automated instructions for Spanish speakers. We also try to have employees available on the phone and in many of our offices who speak Spanish. However, if you need an interpreter, you can go to www.segurosocial. gov/espanol/interpreter.htm to find out more about our free interpreter services.

Just as grandparents help guide their grandchildren through life’s journey, we at Social Security are with you throughout yours. The services we provide guide you through your journey from birth, with your first social security card, to your dream of a secure retirement.

You don’t have to wait to

find out what your retirement benefits may be. We provide the Retirement Estimator, one of our most popular online calculators, in Spanish. It offers instant, approximate estimates of your future retirement benefits. Try it for yourself at www.seguroso cial.gov/calculador. Remember what your father wisely said to you: “It is up to this generation to secure our community’s today and tomorrow."

Whether it’s through our website, visiting one of our offices, or calling our toll free number, we at Social Security maintain our commitment of providing first-class service to the nation’s growing Latino community.

To learn more, visit www.segurosocial.gov.

Join Arbor Day Foundation for free trees Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive ten free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.

Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefit the environment and improves quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.

Everyone joining this month will receive one of the following tree packages based on their location: ten Arizona Cypress, ten Live Oak or ten Mix trees including eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dog-

wood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak, and Colorado blue spruce.

“These trees are carefully selected to yield year-round benefits, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries, and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“These trees will also add to the proud heritage of your state’s Tree City USA communities.” Harris continued.

“For the past 40 years, Tree City USA has supported effective urban forestry management across the country, and planting these trees will enhance this tree-planting tradition.”

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between October 15 and December 10. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Easyto-follow planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To receive the ten free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by September 30, 2016, or join online at arborday.org/september.