Volume 127, Number 39
Thursday, September 25, 2014
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Homecoming activities are announced The 2014 Fall Homecoming festivities began Monday, September 22. Spirit Days for the week were Monday - Pajama Day, Tuesday - Hat Day and Wednesday Red/Blue Day. Thursday there will be a parade at 7:30 p.m. on Main Street. The parade will begin at
the park and will proceed down Main and stop at the fairgrounds in preparation for the Bonfire to begin at 8:00 p.m. The king coronation and pep rally will take place at the bonfire. Friday night, Citizens State Bank will host a Tailgate Party/Hamburger Feed from 5:00 to 6:45
p.m. CSB will close at 4:00 p.m. to host the party. Coronation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the game to follow at 7:00 p.m. There will be a free homecoming dance for the high school students and their dates in the old high school gym from 9:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Governor Brownback proclaims September as Farm Safety Month To encourage all Kansas citizens to keep the state’s farm and ranches safe, Governor Sam Brownback has proclaimed September as Farm Safety Month and the week of September 21 through 27 as Farm Safety and Health Week. The safety and health of Kansas farmers, ranchers and their families is imperative to the livelihood of agriculture. Through proper training and education, agriculturalrelated fatalities and incidents can be prevented. According to the Census of
Fatal Occupational Injury, agriculture is seven times more hazardous than other United States industries. “Promoting the safety of agriculture to Kansas citizens is second to none. Agriculture is the driving force behind our daily lives. Proper and persistent farm safety will help keep the valued and treasured heritage of Kansas agriculture alive,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. The theme for National Farm Safety and Health
Week is “Safety Counts, Protecting What Matters.” This week is an opportunity to bring awareness to vital farm safety while celebrating Kansas’ largest industry that brings together the people who matter, whether in the field or around the dinner table. For more information, please contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 785-564-6700 or visit the KDA Web site: http:// agriculture.ks.gov/home.
Residents of Pioneer Manor celebrate National Centenarian Day Saturday National Centenarian Day was September 22. Pioneer Manor enjoyed a celebration and refreshments in the coffee shop that day to recognize and honor residents who have lived a century or longer. Residents being recognized were Clemmie Schmidt, 100 years old; Ruby Smith, 100 years old; Fanny Kagarice, 102 years old; and Velda Sandusky, 100 years old. A beautiful cake and refreshments were served to the crowd of well wishers.
Residents and guests are treated to a beautiful Centenarian birthday cake and fine company at Pioneer Manor Monday.
The 2014 Fall Homecoming candidates and escorts are, in back, seniors Bradley Hemann, Amanda Mills, Katie Weaver, Mariah Archuleta and Michael Baeza. Not pictured
is Jorge Montoya. In front are freshman attendant Dallie Hoskinson, junior attendant Lacie Swafford and sophomore attendant Katie Heger. Photo courtesy of Kathy Purcell.
Drug take-back day scheduled for September 27 Law enforcement officers across the state will be collecting unused leftover medications for safe disposal Saturday, September 27, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites across the state from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The Hugoton drop-off site will be the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center at 505 South Monroe. To find another location, visit www.ag.ks.gov and click on the “Got Drugs?” icon. The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the program began in
2010, the semi-annual event has collected more than 28 tons of unwanted medications in Kansas alone. “Unused medications are dangerous for kids, pets and the environment,” Schmidt said. “Getting these leftover medicines out of the medicine cabinets keeps them from falling into the wrong hands and makes our communities safer.” The National Drug Take-Back Day is coordinated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, which collects and safely destroys the medications. Medicines languishing in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the
U.S. are increasing, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that traditional methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - pose potential safety and health hazards and should be avoided. Unused prescriptions can be turned in yearround at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.
American Red Cross will be in Hugoton Tuesday
Clemmie Schmidt, 100 years old and Velda Sandusky, also 100 years old, are honored at the National Centenarian Day celebration at Pioneer Manor Monday, September 22. Manor
residents Ruby Smith is also 100 years old and Fanny Kagarice is 102 years old. However, they were unable to attend the celebration, but the ladies are pictured below.
Ruby Smith is 100 years old.
Fanny Kagarice is 100 years old.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during Liver Awareness Month this October. They will be in Hugoton Tuesday, October 7, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Fairgrounds on Highway 51 and Washington Street. According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 6,000 liver transplants are performed each year in the United States making it the second most common transplant. Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during surgery. Donors with all blood types are currently needed, especially those with types O negative, A
negative and B negative. All those who attempt to donate blood during October will be eligible to win a $5,000 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores (See related story on page 3) or text BLOOD-
APP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit red crossblood.org or call 1800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). More information about liver disease and ways to help protect against liver disease are available at liver foundation.org. Area upcoming blood donation opportunities include: • Boise City, Ok. - October 1, 2014, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Boise City High School, 700 SE First Street. • Elkhart - October 2, 2014, from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Elkhart City Hall, 433 Morton Street. • Sublette - October 8, 2014, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sublette High School, 501 S Ellis. • Meade - October 3, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St John Forst Center, 500 W. Carthage.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-2722519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Every Saturday - Farmers Market in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S. Main every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell home grown or homemade items. September 25 - Homecoming Parade at 7:30 p.m. down Main Street, followed by a bonfire at the Stevens County Fairgrounds at 8:00 p.m. September 25-26 - No school for Heritage Christian Academy or USD 210 Hugoton students. September 26 - Citizens State Bank will host a Tailgate Party Hamburger Feed from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the high school football field. CSB will close at 4:00 p.m. to host the party. - Hugoton High School fall homecoming coronation will be at 6:00 p.m., followed by the football game, starting at 7:00 p.m. against Goodland. September 27 - Drug Take Back event at the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center, 505 S. Monroe Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Cards and games at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main, beginning at 6:00 p.m. September 29 - Budget Hearing for Stevens County Commissioners. September 29-October 3 - Book Fair Week at Hugoton Elementary School
October 1 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. October 1-31 - Textile exhibit at the Stevens County Library. October 2 - Sons of Thunder’s Southwest Kansas chapter will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson in Ulysses. Warren Baldwin of Ulysses will speak. Refreshments, fellowship and worship will be offered. For more information, contact Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601. You can also visit their Web site at www.sonsofthunderswks. com. October 3 - Moscow High School Fall Homecoming October 4 - Stevens County Healthcare will host a free health fair from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Hugoton Middle School Cafeteria. For more information, contact Alisha Esarey at 620-544-6162. You may preregister at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor or Stevens County Medical Clinic until October 3. A selfaddressed stamped envelope will be required to receive your results. - Pioneer Communications and Pioneer Electric Cooperative will host a Safety Fest from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Grant County Activity Center in Ulysses - at the corner of Baughman and Grant Streets. There is no charge for admission, tote bag giveaways for students and a free hot dog lunch at 11:30 a.m. - Life Story Workshop at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Call 620-544-2283 for more information. October 6 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital/ Pioneer Manor Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. October 7 - Heritage Christian Academy Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. - The Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Airport Lounge. October 8 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. - Flu shots will be given at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main by the Stevens County Health Department from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Bring insurance information. - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet in the Senior Center’s Activity Room at 12:00 noon. October 9 - Hugoton Middle and High School picture retakes in the old high school gym. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County
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Be wary of phone scams Unfortunately, the Hermes was recently notified of another scam involving con artists impersonating Publisher’s Clearinghouse representatives. Fortunately for the reader who reported the scam, the Caller ID identified the caller as one from Kingston, Jamaica - a very unlikely place from which to receive a call here in little old Hugoton, so she ignored it.
Please be EXTRA cautious when speaking to an unsolicited call from a number you don’t recognize. Don’t give out your address, bank account number, credit card number, Social Security number or any other personal information. If you receive a call you suspect isn’t authentic, please alert the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department at 620-544-4386.
Library’s computer lab. October 10 - Hugoton Lion’s Club first Basket Bingo event at Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Contact Beth Settlemyer for more information at 443-553-1184. October 13 - Columbus Day - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. October 14 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. October 15 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. October 15-18 - Hugoton Senior Center trip to Branson, Mo. October 16 - Public meeting of the Solid Waste Management Committee members at 5:00 p.m. at the Landfill Office to discuss any needed changes to the Solid Waste Management Plan. October 17 - Early release for Heritage Christian Academy students at 12:00 noon. - No school for USD 210 Hugoton students. October 20 - No school for USD 209 Moscow students. - Hugoton Early Childhood Development will have picture day starting at 8:00 a.m. - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at the Hugoton Middle School Library at 6:30 p.m. October 21 - Hugoton Elementary School will have picture day beginning at 8:00 a.m. - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon. October 22 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. October 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for USD 209 Moscow students. Grade school conferences will be from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. and junior/senior high conferences will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. October 24 - Hugoton High School fall Senior Night, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the football game against Larned at home. October 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for USD 209 Moscow students. Grade school conferences will be from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. and junior/senior high conferences will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. October 28 - Early release for USD 210 Hugoton students at 1:30 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. October 29 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County
Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. October 30-31 - No school for Heritage Christian Academy students due to Parent/ Teacher Conferences. - No school for USD 210 Hugoton students. Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30. October 31 - Happy Halloween! November 2 - Daylight Savings Time ends! Set your clocks back one hour. November 3 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital/ Pioneer Manor Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. November 4 - General Election Day. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hugoton residents will vote at the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton, and Moscow residents will vote at the United Methodist Church, 300 Ransom in Moscow. - Heritage Christian Academy Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. - The Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Airport Lounge. November 7 - No school for USD 209 Moscow students. November 10 - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. November 11 - Veterans Day - Hugoton Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Assembly in the Commons Area starting at 8:00 a.m. - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. November 12 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet in the Senior Center’s Activity Room at 12:00 noon. November 13 - Rolla High School Show Choir Tour. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s computer lab. - Hugoton Elementary School Choir Concert at 2:45 p.m. November 13-15 - Hugoton High School musical in the HHS auditorium, starting at 7:00 p.m. each night. November 17-21 - American Education Week November 17 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS library. - Rolla High School Fall Sports Banquet honoring cross country, football and volleyball athletes, starting at 6:30 p.m. - Parent/Coach meetings for Rolla High School athletes, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Obituaries Timothy Jones Rolla resident Timothy James Jones, age 49, of Rolla passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at his home.
He was born August 20, 1965 in Santa Fe, N. M., the son of Carl Jones and the former Judy Bennett. Tim grew up in New Mexico and graduated from Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, N.M. He played football in high school and was awarded All State Linebacker his senior year. Mr. Jones continued his education at the University of New Mexico and graduated from New Mexico State University with a BS of Science in 1990. Tim also worked on his Masters and PhD. at Kansas State University. He was a graduate student at KSU working on Feedlot Nutrition and Range Nutrition. Tim continued with KSU
Extension from 1991 to 2014. In 1996 he began as an agent in Sharon Springs and then in Elkhart in 2000. He was active with 4-H and raised Quality Sheep and Goats. He was an avid ski racer, enjoyed fishing, biking, roping and spending time with his family. January 5, 1990 he married Karen Durrett in Las Cruces, N.M. Survivors include his wife Karen of Rolla; two daughters, Kenzie Lynn and Carlie Ann Jones both of Rolla; his parents Carl and Judy Jones of Crested Butte, Co.; sister Betsy Smith of Crane, Mo.; and his eight nieces and nephews, Ben Smith, Luke Smith, Erin Smith, Jeffrey Ferry, Derek Ferry, Trey Mundt, William Dominick and Cody Dominick. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents. Memorial services were attended Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2014 at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart with Rev. Timothy Q. Clark officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kenzie and Carlie Jones Education Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, September 15, 2014 • Public Service, 500 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Gas Meter Hit, 800 Block of South Monroe, Black Hills on Scene, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, 800 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • Hit & Run, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, September 18, 2014 • Possible Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Friday, September 19, 2014 • Criminal Damage, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 400 Block of Van Buren, Officer Lamatsch • Animal Cruelty, 400 Block of Van Buren, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 1600 Block of South Monroe, Owner Caught Dog, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, September 20, 2014 • Damaged Mail Box, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Underage Driver, Parent Picked Up Vehicle, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, September 14, 2014 • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Stolen Dog, 200 Block of South Harrison, Civil Issue, Sergeant Johnson • Returned Property to Owner, Seventh and Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Dog Impounded, Ser-
geant Johnson • Agency Assist, City Ponds, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Activity, Officer • Suspicious Lamatsch
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity September 15 through September 21. Fire Department Hugoton Station Friday, September 19, 11:14 p.m. dispatched to Highway 56 and Road 13 for a motor vehicle accident. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity One medical run, one motor vehicle accident, three transfers, one Life Flight and two football standbys.
Hope for Today by
C li nt Decker
hopefortodaywithclintdecker.blogspot.com There’s something so satisfying about getting out of bed when the world is still dark and quiet and resting. Making the coffee gives us time to scratch and think. Well, scratch, anyway. Most of that thinking will start after about the third cup of coffee. But it’s a quiet time. A private time. When the world is dark, and there isn’t yet a hint of pink over the eastern mountains, it’s very good. We can relax. No one is expecting anything from us right now. Our guilt can take some time off, and we can listen to music or work a crossword puzzle or turn on the TV and watch the weather guy discuss millibars and troughs. Soon enough, we’ll have to be out there living for others: our bosses, our customers, our animals, our fields. But right now no one needs us except the dog, and she does well on kibbles and an ear rumple. We can look out the window at the eastern glow and wonder what will happen in the hours until our world turns dark again. People will be born and people will die. People will win honors and people will go to jail. People will create things today that live past them and people will disappear forever. Some people will write about these things and other people will read about these things. And then the world will go dark on us again and we’ll think about what happened in our tiny portion of this huge moving amalgam and hopefully we’ll sleep easily tonight. Then, when we arise tomorrow and head for the coffee pot, we can think about what happened today, and how it has made us slightly different for taking on the next tomorrow. Come to us, Daylight. Bring us the new day. But do it gently, please, and slowly enough for one more cup.
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When the Vets’ Group disbanded in Hugoton, they donated the Vets’ Hall to Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. They are donating the remaining money from their checking account to the Senior Center. Accepting the check are, left to right, Senior Center Director Shila Moore, Senior
Center board member Karen Rich, Veteran Gary Porter, Veteran Courtney Leslie and Veteran Gary Mostrom. The American Legion is still in the process of switching their membership to Liberal.
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Trudy Giesbrecht waits patiently while Lions Club members Max Williams and Bob Eyestone give her an eye exam. Every year the Lions Club conducts a visual screening for each Kindergarten and PreKindergarten student in the Early Childhood Development Center in Hugoton. The students also have their hearing checked this same day.
Red Cross launches first-of-its kind Blood Donor App The American Red Cross launched a first-of-its-kind Blood Donor App recently that puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. The Blood Donor App allows users to schedule blood donations, track their total donations, earn rewards and invite friends to join them on a lifesaving team. The new app is free and available for download now in app stores. “The Red Cross Blood Donor App is a new way to help meet the constant need for blood,” said Tricia Quinn, CEO, Central Plains Blood Services Region. “The app makes it easier, faster and more convenient for users to schedule and manage their donation appointments, track the lifetime impact of their
donations, and recruit friends and family to roll up a sleeve with them.” As the nation’s single largest supplier of blood and blood products, the Red Cross is uniquely positioned to bring this cutting edge technology to blood and platelet donors. In addition to scheduling and managing blood donation appointments, other features of the app include the following: •A blood drive or blood donation locator; •The ability to sync a blood donation appointment with the user’s calendar; •Personalized “selfies” donors can use as they share their donation experience through social media; •Special badges donors can unlock as they interact
Sons of the American Revolution consider color guard uniforms The Colonel John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met July 15 at the Branding Iron Restaurant for their regular monthly meeting. Darrell Long presented a report about voting requirements for the upcoming elections. Representing the Cimarron River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was Bonnie Raff. Bonnie spoke about Betsy Ross. Representing the Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was Becky Wilsey. The Colonel John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met August 19 at the Branding Iron Restaurant for their regular
monthly meeting. Among items discussed were four pending applications for membership which were at the National level, and Darrell Long’s presentation to city and county governments for a grant to help defray the costs of uniforms for a color guard. The color guard would perform at various public functions and could appear in schools to help with lessons in colonial history. It would also serve as an honor guard at member funerals. As always, anyone interested in becoming a member is encouraged to contact Ray Dee Rinehart, Darrell Long, Carl Holmes, Robert Caraway, or any other member they may know.
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with the app, make donations and spread the word; •A chance for donors to come together to form teams, tracking their cumulative impact and viewing standings on the Blood Donor Teams Leaderboard; •Exclusive offers and discounts from some of America’s best brands, including Shari’s Berries, ProFlowers and 1A Auto, with new rewards added regularly; and •Uplifting donor and blood recipient stories showing the power of rolling up a sleeve to help save lives. The Red Cross has become a leader in putting vital safety information in the hands of people who need it during emergencies, with its awardwinning disaster and preparedness apps downloaded more than five million times over the past two years. The new Blood Donor App takes it one step further by helping people save lives through blood donations. The Blood Donor App, along with the others, can be found in app stores by searching for American Red Cross, visiting redcross.org /apps or red crossblood .org/bloodapp, or by texting BLOODAPP to 90999 for a direct link to download. Message and data rates for
texting may apply. Eligible blood donors do not need a smartphone to schedule an appointment to give blood. Appointments can always be made by calling 1800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or by visiting redcrossblood.org. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a notfor-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit the Red Cross on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Last Tuesday, September 16, we enjoyed our trip to Ulysses to the Home Products Dinner. It was a fun evening with plenty of good food! Saturday, October 4, is our next Life Story Workshop from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in writing the story of your life, please join us. Wednesday, October 8, the Stevens County Health Department will be at the Activity Center giving flu shots from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please bring your insurance information so they can file the cost of the flu shot with your insurance. Otherwise, the amount is $35. We are still taking applications for a custodian. There is a Taxpayer Advocate Service within the IRS to help you resolve your tax problem if you have tried to resolve the problem through normal IRS channels. Their office is in Wichita and the phone number is 316-651-2100 or toll-free 877777-4778. Yolanda Hernandez is the sponsor of the high school student organization Latinos Making a Difference. They are looking for service projects like painting, yard work, moving, etc. If you need their services, please call Yolanda at the high school, 544-2513 or on her cell phone, 620-453-0971. There is no
charge for their services. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620225-8240. Menu Sept. 25 .............Sausage Gravy Sept. 26 ..................Sloppy Joes Sept. 29....................Taco Salad Sept. 30............................B.L.T. Oct. 1 ....Sweet & Sour Chicken Oct. 2 .............Smothered Steak Activities Thursday, September 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, September 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, September 27 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, September 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks.............. .........................11:00 – Noon Wednesday, October 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 4 Life Story Workshop ..............10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8 Flu shots ....11:00 a.m. to Noon
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George Family Foundation honors Lyndel Saunders King at Twin Cities Women Leaders Event The George Family Foundation recognized Lyndel Saunders King, Director of the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota, as one of 84 exceptional women lead-
ers making remarkable contributions to building the Twin Cities at its first-ever “Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders” event September 16. Lyndel is the daughter of Jennie Saunders and the late Jay Saunders of Hugoton. The event will take place at the Guthrie Theater in conjunction with a preview performance of Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize~winning play, “The Heidi Chronicles”. Written in 1989, “The Heidi Chronicles” is a story of women struggling to make greater contributions to the world of art, business and government. The event celebrates women who have served as CEO, board chair or president of large corporations, colleges and universities, government
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Look who’s new Ghumms announce arrival of fifth grandchild Proud grandparents Jim and Stacy Ghumm of Hugoton would like to announce the arrival of their fifth grandson, Kamron James Jackson. Kamron was born to Kurston Ghumm and William S. Jackson Thursday, August 28 at 2:52 p.m. at Hays Medical Center. He weighed four pounds, one ounce and was 17 inches long.
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CIRCLE TIME Circle Time, or preschool story time, is scheduled for every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. when school is in session. Register your preschooler online or at the library. Check with Miss Stacey for a schedule of events. NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGNUP MONTH September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Register for a free library card or update you current card at no charge. (The charge for a replacement card is normally $2.00.) Also during this month - when you present your card for checkout, you will be entered in a drawing for gift cards. Names will be drawn at the end of the month. TEXTILE EXHIBIT The annual Textile Exhibit is fast approaching. If you work in animal, plant, mineral or syn-
thetic fiber, we invite you to share your finished projects at our exhibit. Contact Eunice for details and to register your items. There is also an online registration form available on our Web site at www.stevens countylibrary.com. Setup will be September 29 - 30 and the exhibit will run through the month of October. UNATTENDED CHILDREN POLICY The SCL requires a sign-in for every child who comes to the library without a parent or guardian. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old. (Children under the age of eight may not remain without a parent or guardian attending them. Please find a safe after-school location for them.) The child must know the full name of a parent or guardian and the phone number where
that person may be reached in case of emergency. A full copy of the Unattended Children Policy is available at the front desk. CLICK FOR BABIES Knit or crochet to prevent infant abuse. Drop off your completed purple baby caps at the library and we’ll send them in! Contact the library for additional details. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL October – Textile Display all month October 13 – Library Board November 10 – Library Board November 27, 28, 29 – Library Closed for Thanksgiving December – Festival of Trees December 8, 5:30 – Library Board December 11, Noon – Recipe Swap December 25, 26, 27 – Library Closed for Christmas
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Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, September 18, at Hugoton Recreation Building. Ruth and Wilma Bartel of Hugoton were welcomed as new members. Discussion was about the great outing to El Ranchito Exotica the club members took Sunday. Everyone brought black and white pictures to be judged. Floyd Watson’s picture of “Geese at Arkalon” was first, with Lowell Stanley’s “Packard” and Leann Akins’ “Wagonbed Springs” tying for second place. Taking black and white pictures was discussed, and every-
one told about their pictures. The club will try to take some black and white in the future. The theme for next month is Pumpkins. Leann brought entry forms for a photography contest sponsored by Rachel Harmon, professional photographer at LaCross. The contest pictures will be displayed at the Stevens County Library. Rachel used to live at Moscow. Several members had pictures displayed at the Art Show at the Hugoton Senior Citizens Center.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students? HCA celebrates Holy Spirit Week Heritage Christian Academy is celebrating Holy Spirit Week this week. Students have been gathering donations to send to missionaries. They are also gathering canned goods to give to Project Hope, and small toys to send with missionaries to Nicaragua. HCA Principal
Misty Martin reports donations are still being gratefully accepted. You may contact the school at 620-544-7005 for more information. REMINDER: There will be no school for Heritage Christian Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26.
USD 210 Superintendent Mark Crawford enjoys visiting with second graders Thomas Willis, Giovani Gomez, Vareli Guerrero, Carson Slocum and Jennifer Schmidt during lunch last week.
Caring Connections hosts Popcorn Olympics Wednesday, September 3. Cuties Neveah, Annie, Lillian, Charlee, Van, Alexis, Makinna and Dusti each “took home the gold”.
Heritage Christian students celebrate Grandparents’ Day Wednesday, September 10. In the foreground, Adysen Norton and her grandma make some crafts, while Weston Johnson and his grandparents are in the background.
HHS Cheerleaders Erin Perry, Ricki Rickers, Brittney Kolb, Marlyn Heger, Madison Shuck and Ismerai Guzman provide desserts every week for the football players’ Thursday suppers.
Conder, Kaycen, Aiden, Annie and Kash enjoy “ice cube painting” the sidewalk during the beautiful fall weather Friday, September 12.
Homecoming schedule announced Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and family friends attended Grandparents’ Day at Heritage Christian recently. Thursday, September 11, Hugoton High School’s football team enjoys a meal prepared by parents and cheerleaders before the game against Ulysses Friday, September 12.
Thursday, September 25 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade on Main Street 8:00 p.m. Bonfire at Stevens County Fairgrounds Friday, September 26 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Tailgate Party in football parking lot, sponsored by Citizens State Bank 6:00 p.m. Fall Homecoming Crowning 7:00 p.m. HHS Eagles Football game versus Goodland 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. HHS Homecoming Dance in old high school gym
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“We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?” Cheerleaders invade Heritage Christian Academy for Spirit Week Monday. Clockwise, spirited girls are Erynn Cantrell, Emerson Williams, Ella Beesley, Lilly Martin and Judith Fehr.
Mrs. Perry’s pre-Kindergarten class celebrates Spirit Week by wearing fun hats Tuesday! From left to right are Dade Holley, Damian Rojas, Jayven Knox, Ryder Reza, Alexa Kaiser, Sara Boldt, Preston Huddler, Caitlyn Johnson, Rylea Martinez, Davana Najar and Lily Steers. Librarian Mrs. Mills helps the kids check out a few fun books.
Hugoton High School students look a little more cozy than usual Monday morning as they participated in Spirit Week by wearing pajamas. Pictured are Kathryn Heger, Montana Beesley, Jessica Harper, Kyra Kalani, Anna Trotter, Mariana Shuck, Sofia Jimenez, Genesis Martinez and Ricki Rickers.
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Hugoton Eagles battle a tough Colby team The Hugoton Eagles traveled to Colby Friday where they suffered another loss. The Eagles failed to score in the first half but worked their way back into the game during the final quarters. Colby led 0 to 14 going into the third quarter. Hugoton scored their first touchdown in the third quarter but failed to add the extra point. The Eagles added their last touchdown in the fourth quarter to end the game trailing Colby, 12 to 27. Both teams failed to score in the first quarter in Friday’s game. Colby scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and another in the third. Hugoton got on the scoreboard in the third on a 44-yard pass from quarterback Parker Titus to Kellen Watkins with 6:59 on the clock. Titus connected 13 times on 23 tries for 240 yards. Michael Baeza received four times for 73 yards followed by Ulises Armendariz with five passes and 70 yards.
The fourth quarter was a back and forth game until the Colby Eagles scored on a 35yard run. Hugoton answered with a touchdown of their own with 1:53 left in the game. Titus threw a 26-yard pass to Baeza, giving the Hugoton Eagles 12 points for the game. The two-point conversion failed and soon afterward, the game was over. Kellen Watkins received two passes during the game for 43 yards along with 47 yards on one pass by Zack Leininger and seven yards by Wade Heger for a total of 240 yards. Hugoton tried to run the ball 22 times but only added 59 yards rushing. Titus led his team in rushing with seven carries for 34 yards. Baeza added 23 yards on 11 carries along with four yards on two carries from Ulises Reyes and two yards on one carry from Ulises Armendariz. The Eagles will face the Goodland Cowboys this Friday in the Hugoton Homecoming game.
Mitchell Hamlin tries to move the ball down the field as Daniel Bustillos blocks the Colby team.
Lady Eagles golf team brings home three medals Tuesday Tuesday, September 16, was a good day for the JV Lady Eagles’ golf team at the Ulysses tournament. “The girls have been working hard in practice and tournaments for today and it paid off,” said Coach Rex Evans. Junior Gabby Rawlins outshot 33 other golfers to win the first place medal. “Gabby has worked hard in the off-season and practice and her skills are beginning to peak at the right time,” Evans continued. Sophomore Mary Weaver shot a 60 at the tournament to take the sixth place medal. “Mary is a long hitter and this course will reward the player
Katy Heger runs the course during varsity cross country Saturday. Hugoton hosted the event for the twentieth year at Forewinds Golf Course.
Sports Schedule Thursday, September 25 High School Girls’ golf at Holcomb V/JV 1:00 p.m. Middle School seventh and eighth grade girls’ volleyball vs Guymon HERE 4:00 p.m. Middle School football vs Dodge City HERE 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 26 High School Football vs Goodland HERE Homecoming 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27 High School Cross Country at Stanton County 9:00 a.m.
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for hitting it long. Her confidence lately has soared through the roof and she has a very bright future,” Evans commented regarding Weaver’s game. Junior Abby Crawford also did well, shooting a 62 for the eighth place medal. “This was her first medal as an Eagle golfer but the way she played one could think she has a wall of them at home,” Evans said. “Abby is Ms. Consistent. She takes her time and plays it where she wants it and it paid off huge today,” he concluded. The team traveled to Colby Monday for a Varsity meet.
Ulises Armendariz makes a mad dash toward the goal while Mitchell Hamlin and Bernabe Mendoza block. Hugoton lost the game to Colby Friday night.
Junior Abby Crawford gets ready to putt the ball during golf action in Ulysses. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans. Abby Crawford, Mary Weaver and Gabby Rawlins show the medals they received at the golf tournament at Ulysses. Rawlins is the first place winner, Weaver placed sixth, and Crawford followed with a eighth place medal. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.
Deer season is here Kansas deer season is upon us! With a variety of seasons to choose from, it’s importantfor rs to stay informed and organized. The 2014 deer season kicked off with the youth and disabled season, followed by the muzzleloader season, September 15-28, 2014, and the archery season, September 15December 31, 2014. Resident hunters can obtain deer permits over the counter from any license vendor, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism office, and online at ksoutdoors.com. A resident hunter who purchases an Anyseason White-tailed Deer permit can hunt during any season with equipment legal for that season. Other permits may be equipment and season specific, as listed on the permit. New this year, hunters can reference color-coded calendars found in the 2014 Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary and online at ksoutdoors.com to keep track of season dates. All hunters hunting deer during a firearm deer season and persons assisting, are required to wear blaze orange while in the field. A minimum of 100 square inches on the front and 100 square inches on the back must be visible. A blaze orange hat must also be worn.
Last year, more than 120,000 hunters pursued deer in Kansas, harvesting nearly 90,000 deer and spending 1.4 million hunting days afield. Overall success rate for active hunters was 51 percent. For more information about the 2014 Kansas deer season, consult the 2014 Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summaryor visit ksout doors.com.
A receiver for the Vikings fends off a Cowboy tackler during last Monday’s Hugoton Recreation fifth and sixth grade PeeWee Football game. The Vikings were victorious Monday.
The JV Lady Eagles’ volleyball team comes away with a 4-1 win at the tournament Saturday in Sublette and places second in the tournament against eight other teams. In back, left to right, are Coach Sarah Fiehler, Laney
Hoskinson, JoHanna Rawlins, Brooklynn Harper, Courtney Green and Jaqueline Armendariz. In front are Mariah Reynolds, Brecklyn Stump and Sarai Chavez. Photo courtesy of Kara Stump.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Varsity boys’ team wins Hugoton Invitational Saturday, September 20, the Hugoton High School Cross Country teams hosted their annual home cross country meet. The girls’ team placed fourth and the boys’ team placed first. Hugoton’s JV runners also picked up their share of medals. All the kids ran well on a very warm and humid day. “Our varsity girls still have not run with a full team for a second meet in a row. Katy Heger ran well for the second weekend and is doing well leading our girls. We have some girls who are just not 100% right now, and that really is affecting our performances. We have some really talented runners but need to get healthy. The season will be half over after next weekend,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The boys ran really well as a whole. Issac Castro continues to be a premier runner in the area and for that matter the entire state in class 4A. He is undefeated so far this season. The rest of the team ran very well behind him. “The JV teams are looking good right now. We don't have the number of runners we have had in the past but we still have some good young runners pushing our varsity kids. This is by far one of our toughest tests of the season
as the competition was really very good. Our season is half over at the end of next week as we enter our toughest stretch of the season. We have three races in seven days for many of our kids,” concluded Rodriguez. The Hugoton Eagles’ cross country team raced Tuesday, September 23, at Ulysses and will race at Stanton County Saturday, September 27. Girls’ Varsity Results Katy Heger 16:42 3 Sarah Johnson 17:06 8 Maria Martinez 18:03 20 Katie Weaver 18:36 29 Mariana Shuck 19:17 37 Lauren Fox 19:18 38 Boys’ Varsity Results Issac Castro 17:03 1 Miguel Martinez 17:47 4 Jahaziel Garcia 18:33 9 Reed Rome 18:50 13 Zack Littell 18:53 14 Chance Ghumm 19:04 18 Edgar Villa 20:15 39 Girls’ JV Results Lynnelle Bogan 19:06 2 Boys’ JV Results Lynnelle Bogan 19:06 2 Edgar Avalos 19:59 4 Abraham Garcia 20:43 8 Ivan Villa 21:18 13 Ethan Bogan 21:42 15 Hunter Dale 22:17 23 Eric Perry 23:14 31 Vicente Flores 32:00 64 Danny Tapia DNF
Coach Nick Rodriguez, at far left, stands with his Hugoton High School cross country team Saturday. The team helped Coach Rod celebrate his twentieth year hosting the Hugoton
Seventh grader Toby McClure wins first at the Liberal tournament with a time of 6:38.05. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.
Invitational cross country meet. Coach Rod is assisted by Anna Wold, at far right. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Heger.
The Hugoton High School varsity boys’ cross country team places first in the Hugoton Invitational Saturday. The varsity boys’ team, standing left to right, consists of Jahaziel Gar-
cia, Miguel Martinez, Reed Rome, first place finisher Issac Castro, Edgar Villa, Zack Littell and Chance Ghumm.
The Hugoton Middle School eighth grade cross country team is the first place winner at Liberal last week. All six girls were in the top 20 with three medalists in the top ten. Girls pictured
are Rebecca Johnson, Abby Heger, Kara Rodriguez, Megan Newlon, Makenzie Hagman and Luz Romo. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.
Middle school students medal at Hugoton Invitational The Middle School cross country team had another great meet this past week at home at the Twentieth Annual Hugoton Invitational. Hugoton came away with five individual medals at the competition and many personal best times. Most categories
had close to 100 runners. Seventh grade runners ran approximately one mile while the eighth grade runners ran approximately 1.2 miles located at the Forewinds Golf Course. Only the top 15 runners won medals at this meet. In
the seventh grade girls’ category, Toby McClure won the second place medal. The eighth grade girls category had two athletes take medals. Abby Heger won the third place medal, followed by teammate Kara Rodriguez with the thirteenth place medal. The eighth grade boys had two runners win medals at this meet. Luis Guerrero won fourteenth place, followed by Carlos Tinoco with fifteenth place. “I’m hoping when we have all the team members next week we will be able to get a team award. We have several meets coming up in the next week for our team,” said Coach Bobbi Ferguson.
The excitement is high as the fans watch the youth soccer teams work the ball up and down the field. Ava McDaniels drives the ball down field as an opponent tries to stop her from scoring.
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Tom Hicks at right is in his thirtieth year of Hugoton Recreation soccer. He started coaching 30 years ago and continues by being a referee for the games. This year he has help from his grandson at left Isaac Sanchez. Congratulations Tom! Keep up the good work.
HMS cross country team wins first at Liberal The middle school cross country team participated in their first meet Tuesday, September 16, at Arkalon Park in Liberal. The team did very well with the team winning ten of the top ten medals. “The middle school athletes did a great job at their first cross country meet of the season,” Coach Bobbi Ferguson commented. Toby McClure, a seventh grade runner, won the first place medal after running the mile in 6:38.05. Three eighth
grade girls also won top ten medals and all six girls won top 20 medals. Hugoton won the first place team at this meet. Rebecca Johnson won second place, followed by Abby Heger, who won the third place medal and Kara
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Funds are allocated for farmlands Eric B. Banks, Kansas State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced $3.8 million in conservation funding has been allocated in Kansas to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands, and wetlands. This announcement follows Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s statement that $328 million is being invested nationally for this USDA initiative. “Through conservation easements, farmers will be better able to protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands best suited for grazing, and return wetlands to their natural conditions,” said Banks. “Conservation easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for food supply, rural communities, and species habitat.” The 2014 Farm Bill created the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, or ACEP, to protect critical wetlands and keep lands in farming and ranching for the future. According to Banks, approximately 18 projects statewide were selected to protect and restore 4,800 acres of prime farmland, grassland, and wetlands. Through ACEP, private or tribal landowners and eligible conservation partners working with landowners can request assistance from USDA to protect and enhance agricultural land through an agricultural or wet-
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Montana and Sydney Beesley qualified to show their paint horses “Texas All Star Max” (Max) and “Cool and Bold” (Scooter), at the Kansas State Fair in mid-September. Both girls placed in the top ten in halter, showmanship, trail, hunter under saddle, English equitation, western pleasure and versatility,
winning several grand and reserve champions. Montana was named overall third place senior division and Sydney was named overall fourth place in intermediate division. Photo couresty of Wright Focus Photography.
Stevens County 4-H’ers win awards at State Fair Several Stevens County 4H’ers exhibited their projects and/or took part in the State Fair activities. Those participating and their results are as follows: Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club, Banner, Participant. Jordyn Beard age ten, Photography, Blue; Food Product, Blue. Montana Beesley age 14, Horse: four and Older Stock Type Geldings, Participant; Showmanship, Third; Trail, Champion; Level III Horsemanship, Reserve Champion; English Pleasure, Participant; English Equitation, Third; Western Pleasure, Participant; Team Versatility, Champion. Sydney Beesley age 12, Horse: four and Older Stock Type Geldings, Seventh; Trail, Third; Level III Horsemanship, Eighth; English Pleasure, Reserve Champion; English Equitation, Fourth; Western Pleasure, Sixth; Horsemanship, Participant. Jacob Bell age 11, Photography, Red; Weed Control Exhibit, Purple; Garden Display, Red; Onions, Purple; Potatoes, Purple.
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Lacey Brecheisen age 14, Food Product, Red, Visual Arts Ceramic, Participant. Landon Brecheisen age 16, Food Product, Blue. Laramie Brecheisen age 13, Food Product, Purple. Megan Bryan age 17, Food Product, White; Rabbits: Sr Doe, White; Sr Doe, Red; Sr Doe, Red; Sr Doe, White; Sr Buck, Purple, Best of Variety, Best of Breed; Sr Buck, Blue; Jr Buck, White. Nicholas Bryan age 11, Geology - 30 specimens, White; Rabbits: Sr Buck, Blue; Sr Buck, Blue; Sr Buck, Purple, Best of Variety; Showmanship, Red; Judging Contest, Blue. Victoria Bryan age 11, Geology - 30 specimens, Red; Rabbits: Jr Buck, Blue; Judging Contest, Blue; Showmanship, Blue; Jr Doe, Purple; Sr Doe, Blue; Sr Buck, Purple, Best of Variety; Int Buck, Purple; Colored Fur, Purple. Claire Clark age 13, Food Product, Red; Horse: Trail, Participant; Showmanship, Participant; Level IV Horsemanship, Fourth; Western Pleasure, Participant; Horsemanship, Participant; Photography, Blue. Jeffrey Cutter age 15, Geology - 60 specimens, White. Grace Dillinger age 9, Clothing, Red; Photography, Blue. Kaitlyn Dobie age 16, Green Beans, Blue; Anaheim Peppers, Blue; Beets, Purple; Zucchini
Squash, Purple; Zinnia, Blue. Tala Eckert age nine, Clothing, Blue; Food Product, White. Emma French age 15, Dog Showmanship, Blue; Photography, Blue, Traveling Display. Frances Gaskill age 11, Horse: Level III Horsemanship, Participant; Trail, Participant; Horsemanship, Seventh; Western Pleasure, Participant. Audrey Gilmore age 12, Photography, Blue; Wildlife Educational Display, Blue. Carson Gilmore age nine, Wildlife Educational Display, Blue; Woodwork, Red. Adyson Gooch age 13, Visual Arts Leather, Participant; Food Product, Red. Catie Gooch age nine, Food Product, Red. Isabella Hall age 11, Food Product, Red. Madison Hall age 13, Food Product, White. McKenzie Hinds age 11, Patchwork Quilt, Red; Shooting Sports Poster, White. Elizabeth Johnson age 17, Photography, Red. Rebecca Johnson age 13, Sweet Spreads, Red; Clothing, Red; Horse: Level IV Horsemanship, Fifth; Pleasure Pairs, Participant; Western Pleasure, Participant; Horsemanship, Participant. Sarah Johnson age 15, Food Product, Blue; Horse: Trail, Seventh; Level IV Horsemanship, Champion; Western
Pleasure, Participant; Showmanship, Participant; four and Older Stock Type Geldings, Participant; Photography, Blue. Emma McClure age 12, Food Product, Purple. Molly McClure age ten, Clothing, White; Food Product, Red. Toby McClure age 12, Food Product, Red. Austin Newlon age 14, Photography, Blue. Megan Newlon age 12, Photography, Red; Horse: four and Older Stock Type Geldings, Fifth; Pleasure Pairs, Participant; Reining, Champion; English Pleasure, Champion; Western Pleasure, Fourth; Showmanship, Champion; Trail, Seventh; Horsemanship, Reserve Champion; English Equitation, Third; Level IV Horsemanship, Reserve Champion. Vallery Persing age 13, Patchwork Quilt, White; Food Product, White. Maggie White age 15, Fashion Revue Construction, Purple; Visual Arts Stained Glass, Participant. Zachary Willis age nine, Food Product, Blue. Jacob Bell placed Sixth in the Intermediate Poultry Judging Contest, and received a Blue for his Demonstration/Illustrated Talk. Congratulations to all our 4H’ers on a great job.
Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359
Rotation of Vegetable Crops Rotating vegetable crops is a standard way of helping prevent disease from being carried over from one year to the next. Rotation means that crops are moved to different areas of the garden each year. Planting the same crop, or a related crop, in the same area each year can lead to a buildup of disease. Also, different crops vary in the depth and density of the root system as well as extract different levels of nutrients. As a rule, coolseason crops such as cabbage, peas, lettuce and onions have relatively sparse, shallow root systems and warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers and melons have deeper, better developed root systems. Therefore, it can be helpful to rotate warm-season and cool-season crops. As mentioned earlier, it is also a good idea to avoid planting closely related crops in the
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same area as diseases may be shared among them. For example, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant are closely related. Also, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts share many characteristics in common. Therefore, do not plant cabbage where broccoli was the previous year or tomatoes where the peppers were. So, why is this important to bring this up in the fall? Now is the time to make a sketch of your garden so that the layout is not forgotten when it is time to plant next year. Preventing Sunscald on Thin-Barked Trees Many young, smooth, thinbarked trees such as honey locusts, fruit trees, ashes, oaks, maples, lindens, and willows are susceptible to sunscald and bark cracks. Sunscald normally develops on the south or southwest side of the tree during late winter. Sunny, warm winter days may heat the bark to relatively high temperatures. Research done in Georgia has shown that the southwest side of the trunk of a peach tree can be 40 degrees warmer than shaded bark. This warming action can cause a loss of cold hardiness of the bark tissue resulting in cells becoming active. These cells then become susceptible to lethal freezing when the temperature drops at night. The damaged bark tissue becomes sunken and discolored in late spring. Damaged bark will eventually crack and slough off. Trees often recover
but need TLC—especially during dry weather. Applying a light-colored tree wrap from the ground to the start of the first branches can protect recently planted trees. This should be done in October to November and removed the following March. Failure to remove the tree wrap in the spring can prove detrimental to the tree. Lawn Seeding Deadline Nears September is the best month to reseed cool-season lawns such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. However, you can get by with an early- to mid-October planting for tall fescue. October 15 is generally considered the last day for safely planting or overseeding a tall fescue lawn in the fall. If you do attempt a late seeding, take special care not to allow plants to dry out. Anything that slows growth will make it less likely that plants will mature enough to survive the winter. Seedings done after the cut-off date can be successful, but the success rate goes down the later the planting date. Late plantings that fail are usually not killed by cold temperatures but rather desiccation. The freezing and thawing of soils heave poorly rooted grass plants out of the ground, which then dry and die. Keeping plants watered will help maximize root growth before freezing weather arrives. Ward Upham; Horticulture Rapid Response Center Coordinator
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Residents and staff bring summer fun to Pioneer Manor proving you don’t need fine sand and ocean waves to have a beach party. Bedecked with leis, fancy hats and some possessed of happy feet, they took in some great food and dancing. Above at the first table are Glenda Shank and Roy and Gloria Cox. At left nurse Sandra Betance leads resident Gloria Lewis in a few smooth dance moves. Below are Clementine Schmitt enjoying picnic fare and Joann Blackburn relaxing in the shade.
Average retail gasoline prices fall Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.21 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 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 29.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 8.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "As expected, fuel prices nationwide continue to decline following the expiration last week of the EPA's 'summer blend' gasoline requirement," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski. "That's good news for consumers. We know that when gas prices rise in springtime it removes billions from the U.S. economy. Logic dictates that the reverse is true too, and that as prices fall, it puts a little money back in consumers' pockets." Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
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Nutritional Drinks, Who Needs Them? If one believes today’s advertisements, everyone from young children to older adults can benefit from supplemental nutritional shakes. These canned nutrition shakes were originally designed for hospital patients at risk for malnutrition, but currently they are marketed for healthy people as a sort of liquid multi-vitamin. Now companies claim the supplements are for people who are looking for nutrition “insurance,” because they are too busy to eat right; are trying to lose weight; have difficulty preparing meals; have a poor appetite; have difficulty chewing or swallowing, or are recovering from illness. When it comes to good nutrition, real food is always the first choice. There are numerous ways to improve the dietary intakes of those who suffer from any of the symptoms above. It is true that some older adults, primarily in long-term care settings, may have difficulties getting adequate nutrition. But, those numbers are small, and it is not true for the general population. With age our nutrition intake needs change. Caloric needs change due to our bodies having more body fat and less lean muscle. Less activity can further decrease caloric needs. The challenge for the elderly is to meet the same nutrient needs as when they were younger, yet consume fewer calories. The answer to this problem is to choose foods high in nutrients in relation to their calories. Such foods are considered “nutrient-dense”. For example, low-fat milk is more nutrient dense than regular milk. Its nutrient content is the same, but it has fewer calories because it has less fat. It is a good idea while aging, for individuals to reduce the overall fat content in the diet, and it is the easiest way to cut calories. Lowering fat intake may also be beneficial to those with chronic diseases. About 60 percent of calories should come from carbohydrates, with emphasis on
complex carbohydrates. Glucose tolerance may decrease with advancing years, as observed by increased incidences of diabetes, and eating complex carbohydrates puts less stress on the circulating blood glucose than eating refined carbohydrates. It is also important to have adequate amounts of dietary fiber intake. Adequate fiber, together with adequate fluid, helps maintain normal bowel function. Fiber also is thought to decrease risk of intestinal inflammation. Vegetables, fruits, whole grain products including cereals, seeds, legumes, and nuts are all sources of dietary fiber. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits can easily match up with the vitamins and nutrients in a canned nutritional supplement, and it doesn’t contain the high sugar found in most of these supplements.
There are times when these supplements can be of benefit, but in those cases it is most likely when your doctor or a dietician recommends them for a very specific, and usually temporary, need. The cost of these liquid supplements is high, and chances are your money would be much better spent on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Though most of this column has been aimed toward senior adults, these same companies are targeting moms with grade school children who need a “boost” of nutrition. The same holds true: real food is best, and finding ways to help kids learn to eat healthy varieties of foods will serve them better as they become adults. Teaching children to just “drink” their nutrition will not help them develop the good habits they will need for a lifetime of healthy eating.
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for October 2014 Sam Gross Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross Dr. Frankum Dr. Farhoud Dr. Hu Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross
Dietician General Surgeon Orthopedics Podiatry Orthopedics Dietician General Surgeon Cardiology Ear, Nose, Throat Orthopedics Dietician
Wed. Fri. Mon. Thu. Mon. Wed. Fri. Tue. Wed. Mon. Wed.
10/1 10/3 10/6 10/9 10/13 10/15 10/17 10/21 10/22 10/27 10/29
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
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History From The Hermes
HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL 100TH YEAR ALUMNI CHATTER
Compiled by Ruthie Winget
Guess who
Thursday, October 1, 2009 Dawson Kerbow and Jacob Teeter both got their deer while participating in the 2009 Kansas Youth Hunt. The season was from September 12 through September 20. Thursday, September 30, 2004 Lightning ignited a blaze which destroyed a $100,000 tank battery at a salt water disposal site Friday evening. The site, three miles west and six miles north of Hugoton, included two 300-barrel water tanks and one 210-barrel tank with other equipment. EMS Director Mike Schechter reported everything was destroyed by the fire. Thursday, September 28, 1989 Robert Wilson, a Panhandle State University teacher education student, will begin teaching English in Hugoton as a required part of his student teaching program. Thursday, October 4, 1984 Friday night, September 28, brought a surprise for a large area of Kansas and Oklahoma as a blanket of white snow fell, covering fields and trees. Most people could not remember the last time snow fell in this abundance in September. The Corner Stop, Rolla’s first convenience store, opened for business October 1, 1984. Thursday, September 27, 1979 Evelyn Ford announced
Uncle Will, Aunt Abbie, Mina, George, Ivan Homer, Sadie Homer and Valley Homer. From The History of Stevens County and Its People.
the new Stevens County History Book will be delivered to Hugoton November 15. She, along with so many other workers, have compiled information and pictures from stacks of donated stories to fill over 700 pages of history packed with an estimated 400 pictures. Thursday, September 25, 1969 Sergeant Frankie D. Thomas returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam September 9 where he was stationed with the 173rd Airborn Brigate. Thomas was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Bronze Star with First Cluster, Air Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and South Vietnamese Medal. Thursday, October 1, 1964 Dr. H.B. Lamborn of Hugoton was the honored guest at the Central District Dental Society Convention in Hutchinson this week. Dr. Lamborn has practiced 47 years, coming to Hugoton in 1934. Thursday, September 30, 1954 Betty Sturdy won the Panhandle Golf Association’s Women’s Champonship Tuesday, September 21, 1954, at the Perryton, Tx., course, turning in an 18-hole score of 87. 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.
MUSEUM UPDATE from
The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum
Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter, and Billy Woodworth How well do you know your local museum? 1. What is the full name of the Museum? 2. In what year was the Museum opened? 3. Name the automobile displayed in the south part of the main Museum building. 4. In what animal shape are the arrowheads displayed? 5. What is a “Shoe Last?” 6. Who painted the large mural on the east wall of the south room? 7. Is the fire truck a Chevrolet, Ford or Buick? 8. What is the actual mileage on the fire truck? 9. What year model is the John Deere tractor? 10. Find a “side saddle.” We invite you to visit us at the Museum. You will see more interesting exhibits. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 South Adams. Visit us - you will be glad you did! Answers: 1. Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum; 2. 1961; 3. 1923 Ford; 4. Turtle; 5. An article used to put your shoe on to repair it; 6. Sue Brewer; 7. Ford; 8. 1,579 miles; 9. 1920; 10. In the “Western Shop”
March 1913, baptismal services were performed at the Hicks’ home. Ten were baptized that day. Uncle James Burrows, Aunt Minnie Burrows, Kenneth Burrows, Riley Burrows,
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Last Will and Testament Senior Class of 1950 Know All Men By These Presents. We, the members of the kindergarten class of Hugoton Rural high school, being of unsound mind, lacking memory, and acting under fraud and menace, do make and declare this our last will and testament, in the manner following: that is to say: I, Gordon Bane, do hereby give and bequeath my Don Juan ways with the women to Ralph Bane. I, Rita Jean Betsworth, do hereby give and bequeath my love for my teachers to LaFaughn Hubbard. I, Verl Betsworth, do hereby give and bequeath my power of excellent concentration on my studies to Paul Bennett, who needs it so badly. I, Irene Brechbuhler, do hereby give and bequeath my unsurpassed ability to flunk to Max Brubaker. I, Mary Louise Brewer, do hereby give and bequeath my twirling baton to Ed O’Leary. I, Roberta Brubaker, do hereby give and bequeath my lifelong rivalry with Miss McQuiston to Don Horton. I, Joy Campbell, do hereby give and bequeath two hundred pounds of my excess weight to C.L. Binns. (The other pound I will keep for myself.) I, Kathryn Caselman, do hereby give and bequeath my speed in typing to Harrison Baldwin. I, Charles Crane, do hereby give and bequeath my ability to get along with Mr. Reynolds to my brother Donnie. I, Rose Ann Creamer, do hereby give and bequeath my punctuality to journalism class to Miss Cowger who is
Guess who
HHS Reunion Alumni Committee
always late. I, Corrine Davis, do hereby give and bequeath my contempt for dancing to Marlin Heger. I, Rosa Marie Feese, do hereby give and bequeath my excuses for skipping school to Elsie Webber who very rarely needs one. I, Elwanda Gimlin, do hereby give and bequeath my ten-year-old mind to Mr. Train, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Smith and Mr. Binns, to be divided equally among them, and to add to their own twoyear-old ones. I, Orvileta Gracey, do hereby give and bequeath my extra dark complexion and hair to DeWayne Brown who is desirous of them. I, Gary Hall, do hereby give and bequeath my high scholastic standard to Dick Kramer. I, Hazel Hamilton, do hereby give and bequeath my diamond (without Elwin) to Clara McClure. I, Alfred Harper, do hereby give and bequeath my model T Ford to Pete Baldwin. I, Jane McCoy, do hereby give and bequeath my first name, Renee, to Don Starr. I, Jim Monroe, do hereby give and bequeath my silent and bashful manner to Violet Cunningham. I, Harold Mueller, do hereby and bequeath my love for the dark (in a parked car) to Norman Paden. I, Pauline Murray, do hereby give and bequeath my regrets to Rovena Taylor and Claudine Beavers. I, Delores Nicholes, do hereby give and bequeath my vast collection of mice, worms, spiders and bugs and my immense love for them to Victoria Erta. I, Mary Lou Olinger, do hereby give and bequeath my
EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout the months leading up to the reunion, The Hermes will be including photos of the past. If you’re still stumped about the identity of the GUESS WHO photos by next week, names will appear in the next issue. If anyone has any photos to share from school days gone by, you may email them to hermeswb@ pld.com or bring or mail them in to have them scanned. If you need the photo returned, please state so and include your mailing address.
bassoon to David Seamann. I, Bernard Popejoy, do hereby give and bequeath my angelic behavior to Leta Rose Beavers. I, Leona Ricord, do hereby give and bequeath my reputation as tops in tickling the ivories to Willie Twombly. I, Katherine Slagle, do hereby give and bequeath my long tresses to Zelda Downing. I, Peggy Stoops, do hereby give and bequeath my pep and vigor to the 1961 football team. (If they have this, that’s all they need.) I, Alice Storms, do will and bequeath my great dislike for Verl to Norma Pontius. I, Dixie Vermilion, do hereby give and bequeath my nondatable record to Gayle Kenoyer. I, Gene Walkemeyer, with tears in my eyes, do hereby give and bequeath my little studebaker to my brother, Roy, who has it three-fourths of the time anyhow. I, Harold Woolen, do hereby give and bequeath my fierce woman-hate to David Parsley. We, the members of the senior class, do hereby gladly give and bequeath the gum left under the seats by us to our followers, the juniors, providing they peel it off by themselves. To the sophomores we leave our shining example to follow, and to the freshmen we give only our sympathy. The teachers of Hugoton High receive our highest praises, mixed with the foulest of criticisms. To Mr. Reynolds, we give a pair of bright red suspenders. In witness whereof we the members of the senior class, have hereunto set our hand and seal this 29th day of April A.D. 1950. DID YOU KNOW?
Senior Class of 1926 Belva Hoskinson
Walter Burrows
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GONE FISHIN’—And my, oh my! did they enjoy it! Pioneer Manor residents Ron Bertram, Mike Colvin, Donna Little, Charles Littell, Karoll Wagner, George Mead and Alan
Sherrill took advantage of good fishing weather. They were accompanied by staff members Judy Wills and Tonya Schnurr.
Above is George Mead. At right are resident Alan Sherrill and staff member Tonya Schnurr.
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Pioneer Manor residents take an outing to El Rancho Exotica, east of Hugoton and take a moment to enjoy the shade amongst the lush greenery and perhaps to listen to the cacaphonous chorus of the monkeys, lemurs and various birds. In back, left to right, are Brennon Featherston, Jaysa Featherston, Jennifer Featherston, Irma Erves, Mike Colvin, Charles Littell, Josi Molina, Delsa Burrows, Tammy Sherrill, Alan Sherrill and Betty Willis. In front are Gloria and Dean Lewis, Verda Swagerty, Sara Reimer, Donna Little, Karoll Wagner and Lynette Willis. Above right are Gloria and Dean Lewis in back, Donna Little and Charles Littell in the middle, and Mike Colvin and Jessica Knudsen Mason from El Rancho. At right are Pioneer Manor Director of Nursing Jennifer Featherston and residents Donna Little and Karoll Wagner.
The Annual Hugoton Costumed Dog Show
CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY— Pioneer Manor residents had their own Fourth of July picnic with traditional fare of hamburgers and hotdogs and lots of red, white and blue decorations. Around the table on the left side are George Mead, Jewell Myers, Alan Sherrill, Lynetta Willis and Almeta Thompson. To the
right are Mike Colvin, Unidentified, Gloria and Dean Lewis and Louese Sutton. Below, Dean Lewis tries his hand at the barbecue grill. Games were also on offer at the Independence Day do. Staff Yesenia Perez and Marie Ramos cheer Almeta Thompson along.
Taking first place at the Pioneer Manor Dog Show was the little stinker above. Second place went to the cowgirl at right. At far right this little sailor was ready to head into town all spit-polished and pressed.
TAILGATE PARTY
Homecoming Game Hugoton Eagles vs. Goodland Cowboys
Tailgate Party Hamburger Feed for the Hugoton High School Homecoming Game Friday will be from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. CSB will start serving hamburgers and chips at 5:00 p.m.
The bank will close at 4:00 p.m. to host the party.
Above, it appears the little dancer was ready to impress some of the boy - as was the little cross-dressing cutie in his purple tutu. Below is Santa wondering where his elves are.
Homecoming Ceremony is at 6:00 p.m. Homecoming game is at 7:00 p.m.
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Look who’s new Breedings welcome new granddaughter
Friday, September 26 - High School Football at Boise City; 7:30 p.m. - ARGH - No School Saturday, September 27 - Junior High and High School Cross Country at
Stanton County; 9:00 a.m. - Dermot Community Supper at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 29 - High School Volleyball Tri at Guymon; 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION ROLLA RESIDENTS Due to the recent vandalism to the light control box at the basketball and tennis courts, the lights will not be available for use until the locking mechanism is replaced. The box is locked for safety reasons and it houses the timer switches that are in place to prevent unneeded light use. The Rolla Recreation Commission pays the electric bill with taxpayer money.
Rolla Doctors Office 415 Washington St., Rolla, KS 620-593-4242 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Dominador Perido, M.D. General Surgery Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday
Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday
Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS
Matthew and Kristina (Breeding) Cagle of Memphis, Tn., are pleased to announce the birth of their first child. Their daughter, Mila Victoria, was born at 2:41 p.m. September 15, 2014, and weighed six pounds, 12 ounces. She was 19 inches long. Mila has lots of grandparents, just waiting to spoil her. Her maternal grandparents are Wayne and Sheila Breeding of rural Rolla. Her paternal grandparents are Nelson and Donna Griffin of LaGrange, Ga., and Kris and Karen Cagle of West Port, Ga.
Jim Kirby, son of Floyd Kirby Hannah Dunn, GCCC Student and rodeo team member Mila Victoria Cagle Welcome to the world, Mila, and congratulations to the family!
Saul Xavier joins Reza family Oh, boy! Oh, boy!! It’s a BOY! Courtney and Saul Reza welcomed their newest addition, a BOY, September 17, 2014, at 3:38 p.m. in Liberal. He was given the name Saul Xavier and weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces. Xavier was welcomed home by his four older sisters, Vanessa, Andrea, Elena and Olivia, as well as by his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Adela Reza of Rolla, and maternal grandparents,
The Kansas High School Rodeo Association awarded Hannah Dunn the Floyd Kirby Memorial Scholarship. She also was awarded a Scholarship from the Kansas High School Rodeo Associa-
tion. Hannah is a member of the Garden City Community College Rodeo team. She is a 2014 graduate of Rolla High School and is the daughter of Andy and Mandy Dunn of Richfield.
Dermot hosts community supper Saul Xavier Reza Greg and Christine O’Loughlin of Hugoton. Congratulations and welcome to the world, Xavier!
Fun facts about autumn The cool, crisp days of autumn will soon be here. As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year. Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique. 1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere. 2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. During this time, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was distraught and the ground grew sparse and cold. When Persephone returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of Demeter's happiness. 3. Those who live closest to the equator, which is the center of the planet, never experience the season of autumn. Around the equator, the temperature remains consistently warm. 4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves, but they are just overpowered by the abundance of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves. Come autumn, however, when the sun weakens and days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll in leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments in the leaves to show through. 5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves. 6. Fall is a peak migration time for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly to other areas as they seek more hospitable climates. The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going all the way across the United States about three and a half times. 7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods do not
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hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall. 8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest. 9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits. 10. You're bound to see pumpkins as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item "pepon," which means "large melon." 11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing. 12. Autumn also signals another colorful spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, tends to more be visible this time of year. This is because geomagnetic storms are about twice as likely to occur during the fall thanks to cool evening weather. From MetroEditorial Services.
Dermot will host its community supper Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a dish or two to
share with your friends. There’s always fun to be had at these suppers. See you then!
Pilot projects to launch KanStarter Community projects in Burdett, Plains, Wilson and Yates Center will kick off a crowdfunding site being rolled out by the We Kan Network, a branch of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Crowd-funding is an online mechanism that typically brings in small amounts of money from a large number of people. The site is being built by Reflective Group, a cloudbased technology company out of Baldwin City. Kansas Sampler Foundation director Marci Penner said, "We've been working on this for years and now we're ready to plug some pilot projects into the system. Thanks to the talents and expertise of Reflective Group CEO Mike Bosch and staff, by mid-October the site (kanstarter.com) will be live and projects will be posted. People can read about the projects, watch the videos and then choose to donate or, in some cases, volunteer." Project coordinators are asked to choose projects and shape them in a manner that will help sustain the community or give it an energy boost. Multi-generation involvement is also a requirement. Penner said, "We want to do things in a way that go beyond just funding a project but also help create a stronger community." Burdett is seeking support to renovate an old community (free) miniature golf course. Plains is building a store that will provide many unique services, primarily convenient access to fresh healthy food items at affordable prices. Their Kanstarter project will be to obtain land for the store. Wilson lost their 1901 opera house to a fire several years ago and will transform the remains into an amphitheatre.
Yates Center is working on a bicycle and hiking trail around their lake and golf course. The pilot projects will each have a cap of $10,000 and will have a time limit for their fundraising campaign. If volunteers are needed, details may be added to the project site to help find people with required skills. The process involves a preliminary submission process which will be reviewed by the We Kan Network board of Andrea Springer, Hutchinson; Liz Sosa, Garden City; and Luke Mahin, Courtland. If approved, the project coordinators are then asked to add a video and a few other requirements to their online showcase. When ready, their project goes live and anyone online is able to read about the project and donate if they wish. The site is boosted and shared through social media and traditional avenues. Penner said, "This isn't just about raising money. It's about making communities better places to live and visit. We encourage committees to get feedback from all ages and put a twist on the projects. For instance, what can be done along the Yates Center trail using local themes or resources to make it more appealing, artistic, or unique in some way? Why build a standard trail when you can do something unique, like build an archway of used bicycle parts?" Around the first of the year, the site will be open to all eligible non-profit community projects. To find out more about Kanstarter, go to www.kansas sampler.org. Submitted by the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
Did you know about atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, which is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat during which the heart can beat too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Atrial fibrillation, or AF, occurs when rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the atria, which consists of the heart's two upper chambers, to contract very fast and irregularly. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, when a person is suffering from AF, blood begins to pool in his or her atria. While that blood pools in the atria, it is not being pumped completely into the heart's two lower chambers, and this prevents the lower and upper chambers from working together effectively. Though AF
does not always produce noticeable symptoms, some people with AF experience chest pain or heart failure, especially when the heart rhythm is rapid.
AF can increase a person's risk of stroke, and it may surface periodically or become an ongoing problem that lasts for years. From Metro Editorial Services.
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MOSCOW NEWS by Judy Hickert
A group of Moscow Senior Citizens met Saturday evening for a pot luck supper. The meal was followed by a movie. They are planning for this to be a monthly event so please plan to come join in the third Saturday in October.
Snyders enjoy family gathering Team Kids at this time are, in back: Megan, Josie, Jayden, Yamile, Hunter and Blaze. In front are Cale, Hailey, Jacie and Braylon. More
will be coming later. Some participants were gone due to family concerns.
Moscow Baptist Team Kids begins weekly meetings The Moscow Baptist Team Kid’s met for their first meeting September 17 at 3:35 p.m. The MBC bus picked the children up at the school and delivered them to the church. The Team Kids are grades Kindergarten through fifth grade, so some of the children are just now learning prayers and verses from the Bible. The meeting is started with the Lord’s Prayer followed by any personal prayer requests. Snacks are provided -
sometimes hot dogs, corn dogs, sloppy joes, nachos, chips, cookies or pudding and a variety of goodies. The kids sure are hungry! After snacks, the children recite pledges to the American Flag, the Christian Flag and the Bible. They also recite John 3:16, the Team Kid Motto and the ABCs of what you have to do to give your life to the Lord Jesus. Team Kids are learning all the books of the Bible and details about each book. The
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children love playing Bible trivia; the children are very good at playing that game! The Team sings songs, sometimes with puppets or air instruments like guitars or saxophones. They play games, have parties sometimes and also make crafts. Leaders are Barb Williams, Debbie Stoddard and Janie Gilbert. Other adults help from time to time. Team Kid’s runs from midSeptember to the end of April meeting, most every Wednesday. If school is out, Team Kids will not meet, such as during holiday breaks.
right in your own back yard (or attic, basement and garage).
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Guests this week of Sheila and Lance Snyder were their daughter Natalie Harper and granddaughter, l5 month old Hadley, of Navarre, Fl. Her husband Nick is in the Air Force there. Family gathering at Sheila and Lance’s home Sunday were Shirley May, Darrell and Stephanie May and Brodie, Nathan and Michell Snyder, Jorden, Austin and Madison, Nick and Amber Snyder and Don and Beverly Snyder.
Jon Lund, at right, presents Jeri Davey with a Centenarian plaque from the City of Moscow. The presentation was made following dinner at the Senior Center last Friday.
EPA encourages homeowners, communities to care for septic systems during SepticSmart Week EPA will hold its second annual SepticSmart Week September 22-26. Septic Smart Week outreach activities encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. Nearly one-quarter of all American households depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater. Failure to maintain a septic system can lead to backups and overflows. This can result in costly repairs, polluted local waterways and risks to public health and the environment. “When homeowners protect their septic systems, it’s good for their health, their neighbors’ health, and their pocketbooks,” said Ken Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator in EPA’s Office of Water. During SepticSmart Week, EPA will provide homeowners with tips for septic maintenance, including: Protect It and Inspect It:
Homeowners should generally have their system inspected every three years by a licensed contractor, and have their tank pumped when necessary, typically every three to five years. Many septic system failures occur during the winter holiday season. Therefore, EPA encourages homeowners to get their septic systems inspected and serviced now before licensed inspectors’ schedules fill up around the holidays. Think at the Sink: Avoid pouring fats, grease and solids down the drain. These substances can clog a system’s pipes and drainfield. Don’t Overload the Commode: Only put things in the drain or toilet that belong there. For example, coffee grounds, dental floss, disposable diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene products, cigarette butts and cat litter can all clog and potentially damage septic systems.
Don’t Strain Your Drain: Be water efficient and spread out water use. Fix plumbing leaks and install faucet aerators and water-efficient products. Spread out laundry and dishwasher loads throughout the day—too much water at once can overload a system that hasn’t been pumped recently. Shield Your Field: Remind guests not to park or drive on a system’s drainfield, where the vehicle’s weight could damage buried pipes or disrupt underground flow. EPA’s SepticSmart program educates homeowners about proper septic system care and maintenance all year long. In addition, it serves as an online resource for industry practitioners, local governments and community organizations, providing access to tools to educate clients and residents. Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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How to improve indoor air quality in your home With winter on the horizon, homeowners who live in locales with harsh winters are preparing their homes for a season spent largely indoors. Unlike the other seasons of the year, when homeowners can comfortably air out their homes by opening windows, winter offers no such opportunities to let nature improve indoor air quality. Such a reality can make a home uncomfortable as winter drags on. But that discomfort pales in comparison to the health risks presented by poor indoor air quality. Radon, volatile chemicals from fragrances used in conventional cleaners and lead from house dust are just a few of the many sources of indoor air pollution commonly found in homes, and these pollutants can be especially harmful in winter, when many people spend more time indoors thanks to harsh weather. But while you might not be able to change the weather so you can open windows in the wintertime, you can take steps to improve indoor air quality in your home. * Clean the floors regularly. Dirty floors take their toll on a home's indoor air quality. Dust that's allowed to settle on floors may contain harmful chemicals and
allergens that can lead to respiratory problems and additional uncomfortable health conditions. Clean your floors at least once per week during the winter months, ideally with a vacuum that's equipped with a HEPA filter. The HEPA filter is important because it can prevent dust and dirt from being blown back out of the vacuum in the exhaust. After you have vacuumed, mop the floors as well, as even the most effective vacuums leave potentially harmful dust particles behind. A once-over with a mop and some hot water can remove any lingering dust left behind by the vacuum. * Place a floor mat near every entrance. Winter is a messy season, and it's easy to bring in the great outdoors when you enter your home during cold weather seasons. Dirt that sticks to your shoes may contain potentially harmful chemicals, so place a floor mat near any door where people routinely enter your home and politely ask that all who enter wipe off and remove their shoes before moving about the house. * Dehumidify your home. Mold and dust mites thrive on moisture, so homeowners concerned about the moisture in their homes during the winter months can pur-
Did you know? The foods a person eats can increase his or her risk of developing various types of cancer. Sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate are widely used as preservatives, antimicrobial agents, colorings, and flavorings in cured meats and many other products. Nitrates and nitrites are commonly found in hot dogs and lunch meats. Once they are consumed, nitrates turn into nitrites in the digestive system, and it is believed that nitrites react with certain bodily chemicals and turn into cancer-causing carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Green, leafy vegetables and
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root vegetables contain naturally occurring nitrites as well. However, it is believed that nitrites in vegetables do not have the same effect on the body as artifically added ones, so the benefits of eating vegetables outweigh these risks. But avoiding nitrites does not mean people have to give up their favorite foods. Many types of bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and other foods now come in nitrite-free varieties, which is possible by using salt, vinegar and sugar rather than sodium nitrite to cure the meat. From Metro Editorial Services.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 18, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHANIE STEPHENSON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR40 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Carrie E. Kruse, daughter and sole and only heir at law of the decedent, Stephanie Stephenson, praying for the determination of descent of the decedent’s undivided interest in the following described real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: SW/4 of Section 133-38; as more fully described in the
petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Stephanie Stephenson within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on December 12, 2013. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 10th day of October, 2014, at 11:30 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. Carrie E. Kruse, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 18, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF GLADYS JUDITH ESTRADA, D.O.B. 01/17/2001, a minor child. Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 Case No. 14-AD-2 NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ERICK LUJAN AND ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-named Court praying for an Order and Decree of said Court that the Petitioner, Anastacio Amador, be permitted and authorized to adopt Gladys Judith Estrada as his own child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of the said child by the Petitioner be made and entered by said Court; and that they have all other proper relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on
or before the 22nd day of October, 2014, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. of said day, in said Court at the Stevens County, Kansas District Court, in the City of Hugoton, State of Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail thereof, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. If you are unable to obtain counsel to represent you in this Matter based on your income, you may qualify for appointed counsel. You must complete an affidavit from the Clerk’s office regarding your lack of funds or assets and file the affidavit with the Clerk’s office prior to the final hearing set for October 22, 2014 so that a determination can be made by the Court. /s/Elsa M. Fraire Elsa M. Fraire, S.C. 26049 Shellenberger & Associates, P.A. 500 N. Kansas Ave. Liberal, Kansas 67901 Telephone: 620-624-5599 Fax: 620-624-5525 Email: elsafraire@swko.net Attorney for Petitioner
chase a dehumidifier to control allergens and reduce moisture in the air. In addition to using a dehumidifier, you can control humidity in your home by using an exhaust fan when cooking, addressing leaky plumbing fixtures to prevent mold growth and making sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside of your home. * Choose naturally scented
laundry products. Everyone wants their freshly cleaned clothes to smell good, but the price you pay when using laundry products that employ synthetic fragrances may be far more steep than you realize. Such synthetic fragrances emit dozens of chemicals into the air, so choose naturally scented detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets when possible.
* Avoid plug-in air fresheners. Unless otherwise noted on the packaging, plug-in air fresheners likely contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which contain a variety of chemicals that can negatively impact both shortand long-term health. Instead of plugging in an air freshener to improve a home's interior aroma, slice fresh lemons and leave them out in
the kitchen and keep fresh indoor plants in living areas. Studies from NASA have shown that indoor plants naturally purify indoor air by absorbing materials released by synthetic materials. As winter gets set to return, homeowners can employ several simple strategies to improve indoor air quality in their homes. From MetroEditorial Services.
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Job opening for custodian at Stevens County Senior Activity Center. Approximately 10 hours a week. Job begins October 1, 2014. Pick up application at 624 S. Main. No phone calls please. (2c38) --------------HELP WANTED: Housekeeper at B&B Motel, 1041 S. Main. Call 620-544-2466. (4c39) ---------------
Help Needed for Elderly Lady Some cleaning and other light duties; mostly caregiving. Call James 620-544-8202 or 620-4285033. (9c35)
HELP WANTED: $35.33 per hour. ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC. Two vacancies to be filled in Satanta, KS. Announcement will be advertised on www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/View Details/380945300 Must have prior military or prior/current civilian federal service. Knowledge of theory and maintenance of devices to measure flow, pressure, temperature, and analysis of pipeline gasses is required, as is ability to read “as built” pipeline blueprints. For more information contact John Litchfield at 806-683-7724 during normal business hours. (1c39)
Tarbet Construction
The Stepping Stone Shelter is seeking an Executive Director Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send resumes to 1015 Washington, Liberal, Ks. 67901 Closing date October 1, 2014 (2c38)
FEEDMILL MAINTENANCE Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a qualified individual for a feedmill maintenance position. Successful candidate will ensure mill operation by inspecting machinery and performing maintenance and repair. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations manuals and instructions. Some heavy equipment operation required. Apply in person at
Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E Rd 21 Ulysses, Ks 67880
is currently seeking a Truck Driver. CDL required. Benefits offered. Drug test required.
Call 620-356-2110 to apply.
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MAKE MONEY WHILE YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER
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) PART-TIME EMPLOYEE WANTED The library is seeking a responsible part-time employee for evening (4pm - 7pm) and possible weekend (Saturday 9 5) hours. Maximum weekly time 10 - 20 hours. Students 16 and above that are not involved in after-school activities and adults may apply at the library. STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY – 500 S. Monroe St, Hugoton
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The following employment positions are currently available:
RN/LPN-Charge Nurse, Dietary Staff/Aid, Maintenance Supervisor Wheatridge Park Care Center has a different philosophy than what you’d expect. When you work with us, you become part of a family that believes in providing a warm, caring atmosphere… one that is beneficial to our staff and our residents. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages and benefits, because we find that when we take good care of our staff, they exceed our expectations in resident care. You’ll leave work each day knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. EOE
Apply in person at 1501 South Holly Drive, Liberal, Kansas or call 620-624-0130 for more information
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The Stevens County Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for a temporary full-time Program Technician position beginning at a Grade 3 or Grade 4. Salary range is $25,181 to $28,269 depending on knowledge and experience. An agricultural background and general computer knowledge is not required, but could be helpful. Applications (FSA-675, Applica-
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tion for FSA County Employment) may be picked up at the Stevens County FSA Office, 607 E. Eleventh, Hugoton, Ks. between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Applications and KSAs must be returned to the office no later than 4:30 pm, Tuesday, September 30, 2014. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED for very progressive, family-oriented company. Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience. Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.
Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
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WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12)
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Alan D. Higgins, Owner Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more. DOT signage & Logos.
Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)
(620)428-6518 600 E. 11th
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1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) 2 P’s Septic Waste Removal U Poop It We Pump It
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Tim & Marsha Maxey Owners Operators timm1959@pld.com 5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (52p30) 620-260-0510
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Small white female pot bellied pig. House trained, 9 months old. $350.00 or best offer. Been raised inside, but would love it outdoors. Call 580 461-5386 for information. (1c39) -------------FOR SALE: Siberian Husky mix puppies. Carl & Nancy Cox home 620-593-4541 or mobile 620835-5001. (2p38) ---------------
FOR SALE: Yamaha flute, $475, like brand new. 620-544-2871. (tfc35) --------------FOR SALE: 5th Wheel Camper, very good condition, reasonably priced. Can be seen at 400 W. 4th.
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)
917 S Polk St - Cute Ranch Style, 3 bed/2 bath, galley kitchen with family/dining combo, covered deck, fence, storage shed, cen H/A. Great starter!!
FOR SALE BY OWNER 1109 S Jefferson St- Nice Starter, 3 bed/2 bath, basement, fence, cen H/A. Kallenbach Addition. Call today !!
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER
ACREAGE FOR SALE
attached garage, sprinkler system, nearly-finished basement, roof in good condition
4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!!
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Att. single car garage, det. 2 car garage In-ground irrigation, 14’x20’ outbuilding finished w/heat & air (“Man Cave”) New guttering as of 2 years ago, new basement windows, new roof June 2014 ADT Security System & Lots of Storage!
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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailer. Available mid-September. Ask for James 620-428-5033 or 620544-8202. (4c37)
129 N. Jackson St. - This beautiful brick home is ready to move into. Huge back yard. Enjoy the heated enclosed patio through the cooler months and the updated kitchen (2005) features a 6-burner cook top, double ovens, and an abundance of pantry and cabinet space. The office could be used as a 4th bedroom. Each bedroom has built-in storage with counter tops and the storage in this home will hold years of your accumulated belongings.
825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 det garages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement, corner lot location! Call today to view this home!!
103 E Fourth St. –Rolla, KS- This property is located on two large city lots. The back yard has a storage shed as well as a 20x40 foot metal building with both 220 and 110 electrical already wired inside. The house has large rooms with lots of room for storage.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 715 S Adams St- Corner lot location!! 2 bed/2 bath, lg master with WIC, fence, det garage, covered patio, cen H/A. Nice starter!!
108 W. 11th
(620) 624-1212
Elkhart Motel
Offered at $199,000
20-room Motel w/ Apartment 1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5 bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, screened patio, full basement, att garage. Move in ready!!
Please call A.J. 620-453-0996
(4c38) 201 East 14th- Price Reduction!! Three levels of beauty!! 6 bed/5 baths, fpl, 2 master suites, sprinkler, cen H/A, att garage, Over 4600 sf. Call to see this beautiful home!!
FOR RENT FOR RENT: Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome. Westfield Apartment Homes, 910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605. Equal Housing Opportunity, (tfc35) Handicap Accessible. --------------
1609 S Madison- Beautiful home in the Kallenbach Addition!! 4 bed/3 bath, Built in appliances, fpl, media room, craft/office, and much more!! Call to see this lovely home!
905 S. Jackson St.- This home is well taken care of and only minutes away from shopping. The 2 rooms in the basement used as bedrooms, do not have escape windows. The basement is in the process of being remodeled.
1407 S EISENHOWER
Asking $185,0
All brick home in Hugoton Approx. 3800 sq.ft. w/ basement 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 full kitchens
810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x 190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. Income Producing!
Nice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPECIALS!! Call today!!
Call 620-453-1474
1107 Monroe
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3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom
1606 S. Eisenhower St. - This 4,560 sq ft., 2 story home has it all. The gourmet kitchen has it all with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built in refrigerator, microwave, and dual energy 6 burner range/oven. Fine detailed tile floors and professionally painted and textured walls set off the master bath. Also, included is the 10x19 greenhouse with skylight, vaulted ceilings, electricity, heating, and air conditioning.
609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers a newly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and the unfinished basement is ready for your own design touches. The large back yard contains a very nice sized open patio.
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5 bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Call today to set up your private showing.
806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1 b, shed. Call today to see this property.
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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
828 East Fourteenth- Commercial Property - 60 x 40 Steel Building, heated floor, Office, Bath, Loft w/storage. Call for details!!
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.
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130 N Jackson - REDUCED PRICE!! Curb appeal says "WOW!" Ranch style, 4 bed, 4 bath, fpl, open floor plan, in ground pool, 3 car garage!! Great opportunity!! Call today!!
SOLD 1108 S Main Street- Price Reduced!! 4 bed/3 bath, 2 living areas, beautiful kitchen, fpl, patio, fence, sprinkler....Great Location!!
120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
2448 Road 20, Moscow, KS
630 S Trindle- Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/appliances, attached garage. Quiet neighborhood!! Call for details!!
Call today to schedule a tour!
This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.
20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV
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Beautiful 3 bed/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to Seller
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David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office
48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handy man, corner lot. Lots of room for the growing family!!
910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
Hotel General Information:
531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
(620) 544-7605
Your beautiful Southwest Kansas dream home on 22 -/+ acres is priced to sell! Take a look at this 6 bedroom, 7 bath brick home with full basement and triple attached garage. Call Bobbi Jo Higgs for your showing today!
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2 Senior Apartments Available
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Sunflower Plaza This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
LOTS FOR SALE
109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011 Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message
137 S Madison - Ranch Style home, 4 bd/2b, sgl garage, basement, appliances, cen H/A. NICE!
504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!
1016 S Trindle- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fence, patio, new carpet, fresh paint!! Great for starter or the single/couple wanting to downsize. Move in ready!!
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
218 N. Jackson St- Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3.5 bath, fireplace, sunroom, covered patio, fpl, finished bsmt, att garage, carport, circl drive, much, much more. Call today for showing!!
Feature Of The Week 1015 S Washington- Cute ranch style home. Well maintained! 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen with appliances, 30 x 40 garage/shop. Nice property!! Call for details!! Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
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1609 S Madison Street Sunday, September 28, 2014 2 pm to 4 pm
TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, September 26, 2:00 p.m. -???, and Saturday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 101 S. Lincoln, Home Decor, Jewelry, Shoes, Women’s Clothes, Boys’ and Girls’ Clothes, New and Used Name Brand Clothes --------------MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Commercial Building at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, Girls’ Clothes, Women’s Clothing, Kitchen Items, Furniture, Miscellaneous Items --------------ROLLA HOPE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 204 Van Buren in Rolla
1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)
950 Road J- Nice Country property! 5 bed/2 b, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, new carpet and tile, 40 x 60 equip shed, 7.5 ac more or less.
YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSE
GARAGE SALES
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. No Longer Open on Sunday! New Location
Call Bobbi Higgs - 620-353-8218
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Project Hope
Take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 4-car oversized garage on approx. .90 acres.
SOLD
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SUPPORT GROUPS
509 Recreation, Moscow, KS
garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!
1110 S Main St- Beautiful Ranch...3 bed/2bath, cen H/A, det garage, sprinkler, fence, corner lot. Move In Ready!!
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home on permanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, central heat on corner lot. Call for more details!
Karen Yoder
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12)
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cipal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas
IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT
and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the 10th day of October, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. of said day in said court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lloyd W. Robinson, Jr., Deceased, Chance Yoder
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Pursuant to Chapter 59 of K.S.A. Case No. 14 PR 37 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in this court by Pierre Ware, as the heir of Lloyd W. Robinson, Jr., deceased, requesting: Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas: Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32) in Township Thirty-Two (32) South, Range Thirty-Six (36) West of the 6th Prin-
PIERRE WARE Petitioner KENNEDY & WILLIS 727 North Waco, Suite 585 Wichita, Kansas 67203 Telephone: (316)263-4921 Facsimile: (316)263-0045 E-mail: jeff@jkdwlaw.com
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Chamber of Commerce salutes Utilities
Pioneer Electric Pioneer Electric was chartered January 14, 1944. As its name suggests, Pioneer Electric Cooperative grew out of the enterprising spirit of the people it serves. Still owned by its members and guided by a nine - member Board of Trustees, Pioneer Electric remains committed to its cooperative traditions. Pioneer Electric serves approximately 15,700 retail electric meters spread throughout ten counties in southwestern Kansas. Its system is made up of more than 215 miles of transmission line, 3,400 miles of distribution line and 19 substations. All of Pioneer Electric’s electricity is generated in Holcomb by Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, which is owned by Pioneer Electric and five other Kansas electric co-ops. Pioneer Electric is more than just the electric company, and providing reliable electric-
ity at fair rates is just the beginning. As a Member-Owned Cooperative, Pioneer Electric strives to serve its communities through leadership, integrity, accountability, innovation and community involvement. It partners with local businesses and organizations to support regional Economic Development and offer safety demonstrations to the public. Pioneer Electric offers grants funded by recycled materials which help to improve the quality of life, both now and in the future, in the communities it serves, while actively encouraging team members to work in the community by volunteering, mentoring at local schools, coaching a little league team or teaching literacy skills. It’s more than “just the electric company”. It’s your neighbors, friends, husbands and daughters. They work hard because it’s their community, too.
HI-PLAINS LUMBER
STEVENS COUNTY GAS AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
507 S. Main Hugoton
544-4304
905 S. Adams
544-8751 Winter Hours Mon.-Fri. 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturdays 2:00-4:00 p.m.
City of Hugoton The City of Hugo, Kansas, was formed in 1885. The town’s namesake was Victor Hugo, a French author and poet. The name was later changed to Hugoton to avoid confusion with Hugo, Co. Beginning in 1892, the city became dormant and was operated by Stevens County. In 1912, an election took place, reorganizing the city. To improve the quality of life in the community, the city began operating electric and water utility systems in 1920. October 25, two 50horsepower diesel engines were put into operation. December 24, the first municipal water well was completed. Both systems have experienced steady growth. As of the last billing, there were 2,101 electric meters and 1,755 water meters being billed. Hugoton was the last city in Kansas to operate an isolated municipal electric system. ln July 2012, the city became interconnected with Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. The city continues to maintain six engines at the power plant in order to generate when called upon dur-
ing the summer’s peak periods or when circumstances prevent Pioneer from providing the city’s needs. The city council has been steadfast in its support of the power plant, so the community will not be without electricity for days or weeks if a wind storm or ice storm would take out the interconnection. In 2013, the city generated 1.5 percent of its electrical requirements. The water system consists of six wells, a 750,000-gallon water tower, and two underground reservoirs providing 250,000 gallons and 500,000 gallons of storage. The city plans to complete an additional water well in the near future. The city also operates sanitation and sewer utilities. lf you have ever lived anywhere else and had to deal with pulling little poly carts to the curb, you will appreciate the city’s set-up with alleys and big containers. Residential pickup is twice a week. The sewer utility is undergoing a $2,500,000 expansion to accommodate normal growth and an increase in industrial volume.
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
544-8686
Yvonne, Kim, Kirk, Teri, Dennis, Linda & Mari 1026 S. Main 620-544-8011
Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 517 S. Main 544-8555 Attorneys At Law
Complete Aerial Application SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING
ROME FARMS 544-8991 Keith, Dave & Steve Rome
by supporting efforts to strengthen our communities through growth and development opportunities. Our support of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is essential because it illustrates how collaboration can create strong local economies and vibrant communities. In behalf of more than 140 men and women of Black Hills Energy in Kansas, thank you for the opportunity to serve your community’s needs for safe, reliable natural gas to keep businesses running, homes warm and water hot for cooking and cleaning. Have questions or comments? Contact Gabe Schlickau, Sr. External Affairs Manager 316-941-1656, gabe. at schlickau@blackhillscorp.co m or Monique Pope, External Affairs Manager at 316-9411648, monique.pope@black hillscorp.com
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Black Hills Energy has proudly served customers in Kansas for more than 80 years, and we value our partnership with you. We are proud to serve 112,000 customers in 64 Kansas communities, including Hugoton, Moscow and rural Stevens County. Black Hills Energy is pleased to provide natural gas service to: • 1,656 customers in Hugoton • 156 customers in Moscow • Agriculture and residential customers throughout rural Stevens County Customers in Hugoton, Moscow and rural Stevens County are served by 25 dedicated employees out of the Liberal Service Center; three of those employees live in Hugoton and are proud to call it home. One of the ways we strive to improve life with energy is
Pioneer Communications has served southwest Kansas for more than 60 years. The company delivers the latest in telecommunication technology, including high-definition and digital cable, TiVo Whole Home Entertainment HD DVR – Digital Video Recorder, high-speed internet and more exciting new
Office 620-544-4488
GLB SERVICES 217 1/2 N. Jackson Hugoton 544-2121
Black Hills
Valuing our partnership with you
Pioneer Communications
Liberal Office Machine 1015 N. Kansas Liberal, Ks 67901 620-624-5653
“Black Hills Energy appreciated the opportunity to meet with members of the Hugoton Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) in May of this year. The Hugoton CAC is comprised of customers who are actively involved in the Hugoton/Stevens County community through their professional and/or personal capacities. The input from our CAC members is invaluable as it enables us to learn how we can better serve our customers.”
109 W. 5th St. Hugoton 620-544-2602
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Hugoton, KS
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210 East First Street P.O. Box 639 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141