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16 pages, Volume 130, Number 39
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Sheriff issues report for spring and summer
In the State contest that determines who attends the National Contest next July, the competition was fierce but Hugoton dominated the Homesite Evaluation and came up short of sweeping the Land Contest by only two points. The Homesite Evaluation Team wins first. Individuals placings are first Rebecca Johnson, second Jacob Bell, third Mitchell Hamlin, fourth Hallie Wettstein, fifth Jaxon Teeter, sixth David Barker and seventh Caitlyn Kiley. The Land
Judging Team places second. Individuals placings are second Caitlyn Kiley, third Jaxon Teeter, fifth Jacob Bell, sixth Hallie Wettstein, tenth Mitchell Hamlin, twelfth Rebecca Johnson and thirteenth David Barker. Standing proudly with their winnings are David Barker, Jaxon Teeter, Rebecca Johnson, Mitchell Hamlin, Hallie Wettstein, Jacob Bell and Caitlyn Kiley. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Free health fair will benefit hundreds
Stevens County Hospital’s annual FREE health fair is scheduled for this weekend. All patients, nine years old and up, are encouraged to attend to receive a litany of tests with a simple prick of the skin. Results from the quick and painless blood draw can determine all kinds of various medical conditions, including kidney and liver function, blood sugar levels, thyroid activity, cholesterol and even anemia and leukemia. If the results indicate anything besides perfect health, SCH Lab Director Boyet Tablate urges patients to share results with their healthcare provider. Approximately 700 pa-
tients are seen at the annual event, taking place this Saturday, September 30 at the HHS Cafeteria, 215 W. Eleventh in Hugoton, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Qualified volunteers take part every year to ensure the Health Fair goes off without a hitch. Altogether, patients can save $500 - or more by getting these free blood tests at the health fair. asked why When Stevens County Healthcare offers such an event, Boyet replied, “A health fair attempts to engage the community in becoming aware of common health issues and concerns . . . Offering a free health fair to the community is one way of giving back after all
the support given to us.” You know it’s said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure especially if that “ounce of prevention” is free! Please make plans to attend the Free Health Fair this weekend. You can still pre-register until Friday, September 29 at any SCH facility. Please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your results.
Sheriff Heaton reports the following accidents happened in Stevens County: Thursday, April 13, 2017, Angel MartinezHerrera, age 66 of Hugoton, was traveling west on Highway 56 in a 2010 Peterbuilt when he attempted to turn onto County Road 10, was traveling too fast for the turn and rolled onto its top in the ditch. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Thursday, April 13, 2017, Cassandra Cabrera, age 25 of Keyes, Ok., was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2006 Pontiac G6 when she struck a deer. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle. Saturday, April 22, 2017, Chad Bennett, age 46 of Hugoton, was traveling northeast on Highway 56 in a 2014 Nissan Rogue when he swerved to avoid hitting a 2003 Honda Odyssey driven by Daniel Hernandez, age 21 of Aurora, Co., who ran the stop sign at the intersection of County Road Y. Bennett’s
Rogue went onto the shoulder and struck a stop sign. The Odyssey continued on County Road Y, then onto County Road 20, where law enforcement caught up to him. There were no injuries, and damage was caused to the Rogue. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, a juvenile was backing out of a parking stall behind Hugoton High School in a 2010 Chevy Camaro when they struck an unoccupied 2004 Ford F150. There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles. Monday, May 1, 2017, William Pearson, age 33 of Rolla, was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2010 Chevy Pickup when he struck a cow on the roadway. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle. Sunday, May 14, 2017, Samantha Kent, age 24 of Hugoton, was traveling south on County Road 12 in a 2012 Ford Focus when she struck a deer. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.
Saturday, May 20, 2017, a juvenile was driving a 1999 Ford F150 west on Highway 56 and was attempting a left hand turn when it was struck from behind by a 2003 Dodge Durango driven by Marti Zordel, age 46, of Hugoton. There were no injuries and both vehicles had major damage. Monday, May 29, 2017, a juvenile was at the stop sign at the intersection of Highway 25 and Highway 56 in a 2008 Ford Edge. When they proceeded through the intersection they struck a 2016 Chevy Colorado being driven by Manuel BustillosRodriguez, age 23, of Hugoton that was eastbound on Highway 56. There were injuries and both vehicles had major damage. Friday, June 2, 2017, Alexandra Gonzales, age 21 of Ulysses, was facing north at the stop sign of the County Road 13 and Highway 56 intersection in a 2014 Ford Eclipse when a vehicle turned off of Highway 56 and colSee SHERIFF, page 4
When &
Where? This Saturday,
September 30 7:00 a.m. - Noon HHS Cafeteria
A 1996 Kenworth is overturned on County Road 20 after driver Roberto Cervantes attempted to
avoid a collision with another vehicle. Fortunately there were no injuries.
LEPC considers mass-communication application
Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? The paper got to visit the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. with the Morris family as oldest daughter Aneta competed in the National Pedal Tractor Pull. Baby Shane, to the left, accompanied big sisters Aneta and Clara to South Dakota, along with their parents Josh and Keri Morris of Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Keri Morris.
The Stevens County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met Thursday, September 21, 2017 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Those present were committee members, Richard Barnes, RoGlenda Coulter, Bailey Esarey, Richard Everett, Kathy Haynes, Rodney Kelling, Courtney Leslie, John Moser, Trista Nordyke, Judy Parsons, Jack Rowden, Paula Rowden, Scott Schechter and Susan Schulte. Also present were Brennon Featherston, Bob Lines and Martin Westerhuis from Synata Bio. Chairperson Paula Rowden called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for taking the time to come. After going over the minutes and agenda, both were approved and a working lunch was then served. Trista Nordyke was on the agenda to speak to the LEPC members. She is working toward her Masters with the University of Kansas Medical Center. Trista said she was glad Rodney was kind enough to let her speak with the group as she needed an internship
project for her thesis. Trista will be partnering with
Stevens County Residents Please visit the following link to participate in the community survey about communication during emergencies: surveymonkey.com/r/H8TFDFY.
You can also find a link on
The Hugoton Hermes Facebook page: fb.com/thehugotonhermes Rodney Kelling to work to find a better means of county-wide communications in the case of serious emergencies. Rodney has already discussed such measures with the Stevens County Commissioners. The available service is costly, amounting to approximately $5,000 for a year’s subscription. The purpose for Trista addressing the group is to gather feedback from the LEPC members. She will also evaluate current communication practices.
INDEX Obituaries ........................................................2 Looking Back .................................................6 Sports .....................................................1B-3B Moscow ........................................................4B
Rolla ................................................................5B Classifieds ............................................6B-7B 4-H ...................................................................8B
Reasons are needed to justify to the Commissioners the need and importance for such a service to the community and if the public wants or would use such a service. Trista made the point that when considering a serious countywide emergency - endangering over 5,500 lives - $5000 per year isn’t that much. In fact, it’s less than a single dollar per resident. Trista told of studies conducted analyzing Greensburg’s survival success during their terrible disaster. Basically it boils down to their communication system. In Greensburg’s case, law enforcement officers went door to door. Various companies offering these services for this area have been studied. Two stood out and employ basically the same principles. Code Red’s application has the ability to notify you of possible emergencies no matter your location. Notifications can be received over text, email, landline or cell phone call and over social media. Another tempting feature is that the See LEPC, page 3
OBITUARIES INSIDE
Bernerd Beavers, Sr Alfred Harper Shirley Hendrix Paul Nelson
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OBITUARIES
Paul Nelson Former Moscow resident Paul E. Nelson passed from this life Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017 at the age of 87. Born in Central City, Ne. June 4, 1930, he was the son of William and Amelia Nelson. His wife Loretta Nelson preceded him in death. Loretta and Paul were wed August 7, 1949 and celebrated 62 and a half years of marriage. To this union were born seven children. One daughter passed away in childbirth and is buried in Dodge City. The other surviving children of this union include Stephen Nelson and wife Lisa and their family of Hugoton; Gaylene Stiles and husband David and family of Bethany, Ok., Ricky and family of Oklahoma City, Ok., Paul Douglas and family of Joelton, Tn., David and wife Debra and family of Denton, Md. and Darin of Oklahoma City. Paul was a route supervisor with Fairmont Foods out
of Dodge City for many years prior to becoming self employed. He and his family lived in Moscow from 1963 to 1969 before moving to Oklahoma City. For the past 48 years, Paul was an OKC carpenter and operated his own business in the OKC area. He, along with son Ricky and a full crew, trimmed many new homes over the years in OKC and for a period of time in the Annapolis, Md. area. While living on the east coast, Paul and Loretta had an opportunity to travel rather extensively visiting sites in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, Washington DC, Boston, Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay, Philadelphia and spending time on the island of Nantucket doing remodel and trim work. Both Paul and Loretta loved southern gospel music and attended Bill Gaither concerts when possible as well as other Christian artist concerts including Steve
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Green and Sandy Patti. Paul loved his many grandchildren and great grandchildren and attended many school and church functions. He was an avid story teller who enjoyed putting a “funny spin” on a variety of personal happenings over the years creating a lot of smiles and laughter from his audience. Mr. Nelson attended the First Nazarene Church in Bethany, Ok. and also enjoyed his Sunday school class. Prior to attending the Bethany Nazarene Church he served as a church board
member, usher, choir member and soloist at other community Nazarene churches. Heaven was his home, and he is reunited with Loretta and family and friends who went before. He also leaves behind to mourn him his loving dog Molly. Paul and Molly were inseparable. Funeral services will be at the First Nazarene Church in Bethany, Oklahoma, Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery also in Oklahoma City.
Fire & EMS Report
Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity September 4 through September 24. Fire Department Thursday, September 7, 10:22 am – dispatched to 201 Cook Street in Moscow for a gas leak standby. Thursday, September 7, 11:11 am – called out to Road Q between Roads 19 and 20 for a hay grinder fire. Saturday, September 10, 4:26 pm – sent to Road D and Road 20 in Seward County for mutual aid with a structure/grass fire. Monday, September 11, 1:46 pm – called to 1043 Road P for a fire alarm activated. Thursday, September 14, 10:41 pm – sent to Highway 25 and Road R for a motor vehicle accident.
Sunday, September 17, 1:57 am – dispatched to 601 S Trindle for a fire alarm activated. Tuesday, September 19, 6:27 pm – dispatched to 1207 S Monroe for a fire alarm activated. Thursday, September 21, 9:18 am – sent a quarter mile northeast of Road W on Highway 56 for a vehicle fire. Friday, September 22, 13:25 pm – called out to 1043 Road P for report of smoke in the area. Sunday, September 24, 10:00 am – dispatched to 708 East Third for a report of smoke/hot smell in house. Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, three transfers, one motor vehicle accident, two football standbys and one Life Flight.
Even with all the hubbub - this is still the best country in the world Dear Editor, So what is all the hubbub about NFL players and other prominent athletes taking a knee during the National Anthem? Disrespect? Hardly. Our flag, the anthem stand not for some rigid code of loyalty, but for the hard-won freedoms we have and the heroes, black, white, men, women, immigrants and long-time settlers, and yes, natives, who fought and died under that flag to win and protect those freedoms. By protesting, people do not dishonor the flag or our veterans. They are exercising their right, protected by the First Amendment, to speak their minds, to highlight something important to them, to speak and petition their government. In this vast, imperfect country, certainly there's room for us to disagree, and that is another side of our rights, so carefully outlined by the Founders. That the Founders themselves failed to live up to their own lofty ideals is no surprise. They talked and wrote about freedom, but considered blacks and women unqualified to vote or hold office, intellectually inferior to white men. No one today would go back to that era, but at the same time, these men
Steve Haynes Past President, National Newspaper Association Past President, Kansas Press Association
established the outline, the framework and the goals of our great country. And in time, slaves were freed, women and blacks allowed to vote and eventually even to hold and excel at the most demanding tasks once reserved for white men, even to be president. Despite the progress of the 70 years since the Civil Rights movement began, our country remains far from perfect for many, for black teens who can't find a job or get an education, for women facing a glass ceiling, for immigrant and long-time minorities held in poverty, for those of the wrong race or economic class whose rights often are disrespected, whose lives may be forfeited. That's what this protest is about. We may not all agree on the specifics, but notice how many are united, especially in the face of tasteless criticism from our president. Players of all colors took a knee Sunday, joined by respected quarterbacks and rookie linemen. Why would they risk their standing, face the possibility of winding up job-
less? Maybe because the protesters have something to say. Maybe because we all should be listening. Just as it's their Constitutional right to protest, it's everyone's right to make up their own mind about their ideas and their means. Involving the flag and the anthem upsets many, for sure. It may not be the best tactic. But we should not forget the freedoms they stand for, the way of life our Veterans fought for. This is still the best country in the world. I'm sure these athletes, with their big salaries and fancy cars would agree. But it could be better; that's what they're saying. They have our attention. Now we need to talk about how to change things, to continue that "progress" to the point where race or sex or religion no longer matter, only skill and hard work. There is nothing unpatriotic about that. Steve Haynes president & publisher Nor'West Newspapers mobile: 785-475-8576 The Oberlin Herald 170 S. Penn Ave. Oberlin, Kan. 67749 785-475-2206 fax: 785-475-2800
2:00 p.m. - Stevens County Free Health Fair at Hugoton High School Cafeteria 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Pre-register at the following locations: Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy or Stevens County Medical Clinic. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your registration. Dermot Community Supper 7:00 p.m. at Dermot School. - Come & Go 90th Birthday Reception at United Methodist Church from 2 to 4:00 p.m. for Mr. Wagner. October 1 - 7 - 4-H Week October 1 - Hugoton Baptist Church Car Show 10:30 a.m. - St. John Episcopal Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.
October 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. October 7 - Wilbur and Elsie White Estate Auction at 306 W. Sixth, 9:30 a.m. October 8 - 5:30 p.m. 4-H Kickoff Celebration @ 4-H Building food, fun & games. Come join in the fun and enroll or become a volunteer. - Church of God will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. October 9 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office on Main Street.
Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Alfred Lavern Harper. Mr. Harper, age 85, passed from this life Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born March 18, 1932 in Stevens County, the son of Thomas Alfred Harper and the former Linnie Letha Hawk. Alfred was born in the Woods community, where he remained his entire life, as a third-generation farmer. Alfred graduated from Hugoton High School in 1950. November 12, 1952, he married Dorothy Mozelle Rawlins in Hugoton. He enjoyed reading, snowmobiling, coyote hunting, driving his big green machines and time spent with friends and family. Those preceding Alfred in death were his parents Tom and Linnie Harper; sister Helen Harper Higgins; brother Tommy Harper and great nephews, Aaron Harrison and Austin Harper. Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 65 years this November 12; son Steve Harper and wife Donna of Hugoton; daughter Karen Harper of Tyrone, Ok.; his brother Charles Harper and wife Patricia of Hugoton; sister-in-law Darlene Harper of Hugoton; brother-in-law Jack Higgins of Rolla; his two grandchildren, Chris Harper and wife Chelsea and Chelsie Beall and husband Cody; great grandchildren, Ayden and Kendall Harper; 23 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives.
Memorial services were attended Monday afternoon, September 25 at Lone Star Friends Church with Gary Damerson and Lee Rottman presiding. Private family interment will be held. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hugoton Church of Christ, Lone Star Friends Church and Pheasant Heaven Charities, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bren nemanfuneralhome.com.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth to it, and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
Bernerd Beavers, Sr. Word has been received of the death of Bernerd Weldon Beavers Sr. Mr. Beavers, 84, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Palestine, Tx. Bernerd was born July 27, 1933 in Liberal, to Irvin Beavers and the former Grace Grossman. Mr. Beavers served two years honorably in the United States Army as an M.P. He owned and operated Beavers Construction Company since 1972 until 2005 in Bowie, Tx. Those preceding Bernerd in death were his parents; brothers and sisters, Claude Beavers, Paul Elton Beavers, Julia Fey Shank, Freda Taylor, Nioma Mitchell, Ruth Polster and Stella Hodges; and granddaughter Heather Green. Bernerd is survived by former wife Eva Beavers; children Brenda Joiner and
Renee Conyers of Bowie, Johnny Green of Stillwater, Ok., Shelley Pennartz of Alvord, Tx. and Bernerd Weldon “Skipper” Beavers of Aubrey, Tx.; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were attended Thursday, September 21 in the Drawing Room of the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Shirley Hendrix
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. September 28 - Open House for Wilbur and Elsie White Estate @306 West Sixth, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Auction will be October 7. September 29 - October 1 - Three Day Auction at Stevens County Fairgrounds. See ad on page 5. September 30 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to
Alfred Harper
October 10 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Room in the basement of City Hall.
Class of 1967 will celebrate 50 years The Hugoton High School class of 1967 will celebrate their fiftieth class reunion this Saturday, September 30, 2017. The public is invited to stop by Forewinds Golf Course Clubhouse between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Saturday to visit.
The death of Shirley Dean Hendrix has been learned. Shirley passed from this life Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Las Cruces, N.M. at the age of 86. She was born to L. M. “Pete” and Vivian Pedersen September 28, 1930 in Amarillo, Tx. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of Liberal High School and retired from Wal Mart in 2002. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Shirley loved ball room dancing, playing the piano and music. Survivors include son David Hendrix and wife Anjanette of Las Cruces, N.M.; daughter Leah Tooley and husband Chris of Fort Lupton, Co.; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one niece; and four nephews. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; twin sisters; a daughter; and a nephew.
A graveside service was attended at the Liberal Cemetery Saturday morning, September 23 with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bren nemanfuneralhome.com.
LOCAL
Kansas AG Schmidt addresses recent Equifax data breach Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Friday, September 22 offered updated information for consumers following the recent Equifax data breach. Earlier this month, Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting bureaus, announced that its system was compromised between May and July of this year affecting 143 million Americans. Equifax now says that number includes about 1.1 million Kansans. “As consumers decide how to protect themselves moving forward from this widespread data breach, the updated information now available should help in making informed decisions,” Schmidt said. The following updates can be found on Equifax’s Web site: Arbitration Clauses: Equifax has stated enrollment in “TrustedID Premier”– their product offered in response to the breach – will not subject an enrollee to mandatory arbitration. According to Equifax, the arbitration clauses originally included in the Terms of Use on the site www.equifax security2017.com have now been removed, and the of Use on Terms www.equifax.com do not apply to the TrustedID Premier product being offered to consumers as a result of the breach. Waiver of Rights: Equifax now also has stated the Terms of Use do not create a waiver of class action rights. Specifically, Equifax states, “to be as clear as possible, we will not apply any arbitration clause or class action waiver consumers for against claims related to the free products offered in response to the cybersecurity incident or for claims related to the cybersecurity incident itself.” Charge for Security Freeze: Equifax has agreed to waive fees for placing and removing security freezes through November 21, 2017. Additionally, consumers who paid for a security freeze
starting at 5:00 p.m. September 7, 2017 will receive a refund. Note that you are still required to pay for security freezes through TransUnion and Experian should you choose to place a freeze there; to do this, you must contact TransUnion and Experian directly. Last week, Schmidt, along with the attorneys general of
31 other states and territories, sent a letter to Equifax urging the company to reconsider some of their current practices in response to the breach. Among other things, the letter asked Equifax to cease marketing fee-based products; to extend the TrustedID Premier enrollment deadline; and to extend the hours to 24-
hours-a-day and to properly staff the call center. A copy of that letter can be found at http://bit.ly/2ycLUBI. The attorneys general have not yet received a response. Consumers can find more information about how to protect themselves from data breaches at www.In YourCornerKansas.org.
210’s. Notifications are available in multiple languages, and the system can be FEMA-certified, resulting in more in-depth information. Code Red can be also used to send other, non-weather-related notifications. For example, a water line breaks. The app can notify affected residents that there will be no water
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, September 26 Brown Dupree - $2.40 Eagles Landing - $2.37 Kangaroo Express -$2.36 Thrifty King - $2.49 Toot N Totum - $2.36 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.34 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 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.55 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 29.1 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 19.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices September 25 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.05 per gallon in 2016, $2.15 per gallon in 2015, $3.17 per gallon in 2014, $3.38 per gallon in 2013 and $3.79 per gallon in 2012. "For the second straight week, almost every state saw
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Aneta Morris competed at the National Pedal Tractor Pull, finishing eleventh out of 24 entrants with a 19’8” entry. Aneta’s mom Keri reports the eight-year-old division was “...tough competition!” The Morris family visited the sights of Mitchell, S.D. It is the home of the “World’s Only Corn Palace”. Thank you Aneta for representing Stevens County at the Nationals!! Photo courtesy of Keri Morris.
LEPC From page 1 system can work with existing systems - such as USD
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available, or that electricity will be turned off and when they can expect the power to be turned back on. You can also elect to opt out of certain notifications. The possibilities for customization are endless, and all could be very useful. A survey has been created by Trista for every community member to assess emergency communication for their
household. Survey information is being collected for a project conducted by Trista, as a University of Kansas Medical Center graduate student’s project, and in conjunction with Stevens County Emergency Management. Answers are confidential and you may withdraw from the survey at any time. If you are over 18, you are invited to take this brief (approximately five
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minute) survey at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/H8 TFDFY. Trista hopes to have the surveys results calculated to share with LEPC members at the December meeting. At least 25% of county residents must fill out the survey so she and Rodney can take the results to the Commissioners. Jack Rowden asked about tornado warnings in Hugoton and Moscow and how often the sirens are tested. Rodney said the sirens are always tested in conjunction with the statewide tests done in March. Jack remarked that he would like to see them tested more often. Hugoton has five alarm sirens throughout the city, and Moscow has three. Rodney reminded board members these alarms are not designed to be heard inside some homes. He also commented that when they’re being tested, a qualified person has to be present at each siren location to make sure they are in good working order. Next LEPC meeting was set for December 6 at 11:30 a.m. This meeting will include election of officers. Meeting adjourned.
average gasoline prices fall notably as refineries continue to heal after Harvey and work on restoring production of motor fuels ," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "While oil prices have gained momentum in the last few weeks, it will not be enough to stymie the continued decline at gas pumps, which will bring the national average down another 5-10 cents in the week ahead. Impressively, some gas stations in areas of the Great Lakes have dropped their prices by as much as 30 to 65 cents per gallon in the last two weeks, even as the national average has dropped just half of that, thanks to intense price wars and undercutting. But for those motorists in those states - Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky - prices may temporarily bounce back up in the next day or two as stations reset their prices. Nationwide, many motorists have asked why all gas prices haven't come back down to pre-Harvey levels, and while the answer is complex, in short, it will take weeks or months to see gasoline inventories recover fully, but prices will continue to slowly drift lower as inventories slowly improve." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights. GasBuddy.com.
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Sheriff From page 1 lided head on with the Eclipse. The unknown vehicle left the scene of the accident. There were no injuries and the Eclipse had major damage. Thursday, June 8, 2017, Pedro Martinez, age 55 of Hugoton, was traveling south on Highway 25 in a 2007 Mack truck when the truck went onto the soft shoulder of the right side of the road, came back on the road, overcorrected crossing the center line, then reentered the soft shoulder on the right, attempted to pull back onto the highway and caused the truck to roll several times. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Friday, June 9, 2017, Daniela Avitia-Dominguez, age 21 of Elkhart, was traveling east on County Road D in a 2005 Chevy Silverado when she went left of center, to the left shoulder, overcorrected going back to the lane, overcorrected losing control and sliding sideways across the left lane into a field causing the vehicle to roll several times. There were possible injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Monday, June 12, 2017, a juvenile was traveling east on County Road P in a 2002 Buick Electra when they lost control of the vehicle and slid into the north ditch causing the vehicle to roll several times. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, a juvenile was backing out of a parking stall in front of Moscow Elementary School in a 2011 GMC Yukon when they struck an unoccupied 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. There were no injuries and both vehicles had minor
damage. Monday, June 19, 2017, Mario Cruz-Vargas, age 23 of Hugoton, was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2005 Pontiac G6 when he went off the right shoulder, over corrected to the left, overcorrected back to the right and went off of the roadway causing the vehicle to roll. There were possible injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Sunday, June 25, 2017, Erika Salvidrez, age 42 of Dalhart, Tx., was traveling north on Highway 25 when she ran off the road on the right side, overcorrected and lost control. The vehicle went into the west ditch, causing it to roll. There were possible injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Saturday, July 1, 2017, Gustavo Cortez, age 23 of Rolla, was traveling west on County Road P in a 2007 Ford F 150 when he went into the north ditch, came back onto the road, crossed the center lane, went into the south ditch, causing the vehicle to roll. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Saturday, July 1, 2017, Justin Patton, age 28 of Liberal, was traveling east on County Road D on a 1993 Kawasaki motorcycle, he went into the south ditch, traveled east into a wheat field and came to rest on County Road 26. There were injuries and major damage to the motorcycle. Tuesday, July 4, 2017, a juvenile driving a 2004 Chevy Suburban was backing out of an alley in Moscow when they struck an unoccupied 2007 Ford Mustang. There were no injuries and both vehicles had minor damage.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017, Jesus Granados-Valerio, age 52, was traveling west on County Road V in a 2015 Chevy Silverado when he struck a deer. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle. Monday, July 10, 2017, Jon Lund, age 68 of Moscow, was in a 2006 Dodge R25 and Jesse Stuckey, age 18 of Moscow, was in a 2004 Chevy Silverado. Both vehicles were parked in a driveway in Moscow. Lund began to back up, stopped to watch someone and Stuckey backed into Lund. There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles. Sunday, July 23, 2017 Omar Sanchez-Calderon, age 33 of Hugoton, was traveling east on County Road Y in a 2003 Chevy Malibu and failed to stop at the stop sign, hitting Jared Kilpatrick, age 29 of Hardesty, Ok. who was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2014 Dodge C55. There were possible injuries and major damage to both vehicles. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, Ricky Venegas, age 31, was traveling west on Highway 56 in a 2005 Infiniti G35 when he went into the north ditch and struck a culvert, came back on the road and ended up on the railroad tracks. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle. Friday, August 11, 2017, Roberto Cervantes, age 46, was traveling south on County Road 20 in a 1996 Kenworth when he attempted to make a left hand turn to avoid a collision with another vehicle, went into the south ditch and rolled onto its side. There were no injuries and
Effective Altruism
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” —1 Peter 4:10 NIV
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ltruism, the unselfish concern for others, is hard-wired into most of us. We feel an instinctive pull to help others in distress, especially those who are most vulnerable. Even those who don’t have this altruism built into them can learn to be altruistic, and it demonstrably benefits them to do so. Many of us choose to be altruistic by giving to charity or donating our time. Effective altruism is the attempt to bring our rational, analytic minds to bear on our compassionate impulses. Not all giving is equal, and while people are certainly free to give when and where they choose, if we are trying to reduce suffering, we should look at where our giving will have the most benefit. The National Philanthropic Trust reports that Americans gave over $373 billion in 2015. The World Health Organization reports that over 9 million children under the age of five die each year, and that approximately 70% of these deaths could be prevented with simple interventions. Clean water, adequate nutrition, access to medical care and simple preventive measures such as mosquito netting could prevent many of these deaths. The next time you open your wallet (and your heart) to give, think about where that money is going. A good place to evaluate charities and to help you be a more effective altruist is the Charity Navigator at charitynavigator.org. Christopher Simon AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME! 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
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HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
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424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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partment arrested Cameron Hackley, age 24 on outside agency Warrant. He was also in possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia at the time of arrest.
Jared Kilpatrick’s Dodge C55 service truck sustains major damage after being struck by a Chevy Malibu on Highway 25. 56 in a 2006 Cadillac, she pulled ahead, saw another vehicle coming, stopped and was rearended by Melissa Packard, age 35 of Hugoton in a 2010 Chevy Tahoe. There were no injuries and both vehicles had minor damage. Thursday, August 31, 2017, Mileidye Fernandez, age 44 of Sunray, Tx., was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2004 Nissan Quest when she swerved to miss a coyote, went into a ditch and through a barbed wire fence, causing the vehicle to catch fire. There were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Aaron Chapman, age 53 of Hugoton, was traveling west on County Road Y in a 2013 Chevy C15 when he struck a deer. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle. Friday, September 1, 2017, a 2001 Dodge R15 was parked in the south lot of the Hugoton High School and was struck by an unknown vehicle. There were no injuries and there was minor damage to the vehicle. Monday, September 18, 2017, David Littell, age 52 of Hugoton, was traveling north on Highway 25 in a 2015 Chevy Silverado when a deer came from the ditch and he struck it. The deer was thrown into the south lane of Highway 25, where Manuel ZamarronDominguez, age 51 of Ulysses struck it in his 2013 GMC Terrain. There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles. Arrests Wednesday, March 29, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jaime Saucedo, age 29 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Thursday, March 30, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s De-
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major damage to the vehicle. Sunday, August 20, 2017, Lorrie Nicodemus, age 71 of Moscow was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 13 and Highway
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Thursday, April 6, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Sterling Light, age 21 on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Thursday, April 6, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Dee Pruett, age 31 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Natalie Tinoco, age 18 on a Warrant for Giving a Worthless Check. Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Elias Garza, age 41 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Donna Martin, age 46 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michelle Lumley, age 50 on a Warrant for Felony Theft and Unlawful Acts Concerning Computer. Friday, April 28, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremy Johnson, age 37 on two Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear. Sunday, May 28, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Teague Peachey, age 26 on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Randy Bodtke, age 34 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Pay Court Costs. Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department served a Warrant on Teague Peachey, age 26 for Aggravated Escape from Custody. Monday, June 12, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Julio Cesar Trujillo-Facio, age 24 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Saturday, June 17, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department investigated a report of domestic battery at 1139 County Road 10. Bernardo Fuentes, age 22, was arrested for domestic battery. Monday, July 10, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Francisco Javier Flores, age 38 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines and Fees. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Robert James Elliott, age 21 for Possession of Marijuana with intent to Distribute. Thursday, July 13, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Dylan Wade Burnett, age 22 on a Warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia. Thursday, July 13, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Dontay Devoul Kingsby, age 21 on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Thursday, July 13, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin David Batie, age 38 on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Eric Wayne Thompson, age 37 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Pay Court
Costs. Monday, July 24, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Dontay Devoul Kingsby, age 21 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Friday, August 4, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Courtney Ernest Wilkerson, age 42 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Randy Wayne Bodtke, age 34 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Thursday, August 10, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Dee Pruett, age 32 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Thursday, August 10, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to 310 South Harrison, Hugoton on a report of a gunshot through a windshield of a car. Upon further investigation, Alfredo Flores Amado, age 40 was arrested for Attempted Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of Methamphetamine. Friday, August 11, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department investigated a report of a disturbance at 314 1/2 South Monroe in Hugoton. Arturo Hernandez, age 21 was arrested on scene for Attempted Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Assault. Monday, August 14, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin David Batie, age 38 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Friday, August 18, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeanette Lynn Bevan, age 49 on a Warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia. Friday, August 18, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Ali Macole Wing, age 18 on a Warrant for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia. Friday, August 18, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Elliott, age 51 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Wednesday, August 30, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Keisha Flores, 34 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Wednesday, August 30, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jesse Shane Fenton, age 26 on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Friday, September 1, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jose Miguel Lopez Terraza, age 34 on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Monday, September 4, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Victor Manuel Perez, age 32 for Speeding, No Driver’s License and No Insurance. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department went to 519 West French Street, Hugoton to look for Justin Daniel Martinez, age 24. There was an active felony arrest warrant for Martinez through the Stevens County District Court. Justin Daniel Martinez was arrested for a previous Warrant on Burglary and Burglary to a Vehicle, and also a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Eric Lee Reza, age 19 and Heath Austin Briggs, age 20 were also arrested on scene for Obstructing Apprehension. Upon further investigation, additional Warrants were issued by Stevens County District Court for Justin Daniel Martinez for Interference with Law Enforcement and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, for Eric Lee Reza for Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug and for Heath Austin Briggs for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Friday, September 22, 2017, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department investigated a report of Domestic Battery. Troy Alexander Johnson, age 38, was arrested for Domestic Battery.
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Senior Lifestyles
Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. we will be playing pitch and canasta in the dining room. You are welcome to come. Please bring pot luck for snack time. Hasn’t the rain been nice? It sure cooled things off. Have a great week! Menu Sept. 28 ......................Swiss Steak Sept. 29.........Hamburger Gravy Oct. 2...................Beef & Noodles Oct. 3..........Chicken Fried Steak Oct. 4 ..................................Brisket Oct. 5..................Grilled Chicken Activities Thursday, September 28 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Friday, September 29 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.
624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Bingo............................12:30 p.m. Line Dance ...................6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30 Tuesday, October 3 Pot Luck & Cards.........6:00 p.m. Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Monday, October 2 Wednesday, October 4 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Exercise........................10:30 a.m.
Paint & Crafts................................. Thursday, October 5 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Last chance to register for, or update your existing library card this month and receive a prize! HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT October is the month to show off your talent. Our exhibit includes everything handcrafted. We will be accepting the usual textiles, handicrafts and other handmade items to show off at our annual exhibit. Contact Eunice for details. READING RUN-A-ROUND The Stevens County Library second annual Reading Run-A-Round, a 5K fun run, is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Registration fees before October 15 are reduced. Since this run is so close to Halloween, costumes are optional, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative, decorated t-shirt/bike, etc. All proceeds from the fun run go to the library to purchase new materials. Join us - you may see dinosaurs! KANSAS NOTABLE BOOKS 2017 The library has a display of the entire collection of Kansas Notable books for 2017. The list is the annual recognition of 15 outstanding titles either written by Kansans or about a Kansas related topic. The Kansas
Social Security By Brian Schneider Social Security Acting District Manager in Dodge City SOCIAL SECURITY IS THERE FOR THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY The men and women who served our country in the military can count on Social Security to be there for them throughout their lives. Active duty military members earn credits toward Social Security retirement benefits. Wounded Warriors can receive expedited handling of their claims to receive disability benefits. We also provide survivor benefits for young children and spouses of veterans who have died. You can learn more about how Social Security helps our Veterans build a secure financial future for themselves and their families at www.socialsecurity.gov/peo ple/veterans. Our newest initiative, Journey to Success: Employment Tools for Veterans with Disabilities, is a five-part online guide that helps certain disabled Veterans return to fulfilling employment in the American workforce. The guide highlights resources, such as career counseling, job training, employment services, and more.
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Red Cross urges blood donations October 4 from all races & ethnicities The American Red Cross urges eligible donors of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need. The Red Cross will be in Hugoton October 4, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Bethel Friends Church, 400 E. Eleventh. If you can’t make the Hugoton one Red Cross will also be in Liberal October 3, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Seward County Community College, 1801 N Kansas Avenue. Some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Patients who need repeated transfusions, like 11year-old Tymia McCullough who has sickle cell disease, must have blood that is matched very closely. Patients are less likely to have complications from blood donated by someone with a similar ethnicity. Donors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as all blood types, are needed to help patients fight sickle cell disease, alpha thalassemia and other illnesses. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting red crossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
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Notable Book List highlights our lively contemporary writing community and encourages readers to enjoy some of the best writing of the authors among us. Come in and check them out! AUTHOR VISIT Nationally known and award-winning authors Jodi Thomas and Linda Broday will visit the Stevens County Library Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. to speak about their writing and for a book signing. Ms. Thomas has written over 40 novels and short stories that travel through past and presentdays of Texas, and is currently Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Ms. Broday is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen historical western romances. Her latest will be released shortly before her visit to the library. The evening is sure to be filled with entertainment and loads of books. Plan to attend! HOME SCHOOL GROUP If you homeschool your children and would like them to participate in regular structured library activities, please email Miss Stacey at youthservices@stevenscountylibrary.com.
AUCTION
TWO DAY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ONE DAY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES ,
FRIDAY — 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY — 9:00 A.M. (Vehicles and Trailers Will Sell at 1:00 P.M.) Polaris 900 HD Crew Cab Ranger, 22 Miles — LIKE NEW!!; Polaris 650 Snowmobile Touring Edition with Matching Sled Carrier; 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4x4, 102K miles; D2 Caterpillar Crawler, Formerly Owned by Boots Lewis, Stevens County; #10 Caterpillar Crawler AUCTIONEERS NOTE: THIS WILL BE A MEGA TOOL AUCTION! A LARGE AMOUNT OF NAME BRAND MERCHANDISE IS NEW IN THE BOX AND UNUSEDII THERE ARE MULTIPLES OF MANY OF THE ITEMS AND WILL BE OFFERED BOTH DAYS. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! JIM SAID IT WAS TIME TO SELL AND TO CLEAN IT UP!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS!! THANKS, MIKE AND BECKY
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CHARLIE WAGNER “Come & Go” Reception 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Agricultural Sales and Service, Local and Direct The men and women who served our country can count on Social Security to be there for them throughout their lives. You can access Journey to Success at www.ssa.gov/peo ple/veterans/. We know some Veterans suffered injuries so severe they cannot return to their previous work. However, for those Veterans who are interested in testing their ability to find and maintain gainful employment, these resources can help. We thank all members of our military and Veterans for their service and sacrifice. To learn more about our programs and benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov.
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LOOKING BACK
History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Kansas State Senator Stephen R. Morris received the Medal of Merit from the National Guard Association of the United States during its 2007 annual conference in Puerto Rico. Thursday, October 2, 1997 Wayne Comer of Moscow has received a unanimous ballot to lead the Kansas Silvered Haired Legislature for the next two years as Speaker of the House. Thursday, October 1, 1987 John Phifer, a Stevens County native, has joined the
Hugoton Police Department, returning to Hugoton from Elkhart. Thursday, October 3, 1957 Two railroad cars of 1957 broomcorn were loaded out of Rolla. Stevens County, once a broomcorn center, is no longer interested in this crop due to the cost of harvesting, which has become so high many farmers find other crops more profitable. Friday, October 9, 1936 LeRoy Wilcox, 17, is seriously ill in the Epworth Hospital in Liberal with lockjaw. LeRoy became ill last Friday
while at work on the John Persinger farm northwest of Hugoton. It is reported that he had suffered from a wound on his leg, and that it was about healed. Then it swelled up again and it is thought lockjaw developed as a result of the wound on his leg. The attending physician stated the boy shows signs of improvement. Friday, September 18, 1931 Tuesday of this week, Jack Bohannan was brought into County Court charged with stealing some chickens from Forrest Farrar, a farmer who lives west of Hugoton. Bohannan entered a plea of guilty to the charge and Judge Cole gave him sixty days in the county jail to meditate on the error of his ways and consider the fallacy of the idea of going into the poultry business on borrowed(?) capital. Bohannan was turned over to Jailor Blaine Chick and they left the courthouse in Bohannan’s car to go to the residence of Bohannan to get him some clothes before beginning his sentence. After getting the clothes, Bohannan, instead of driving to the jail, drove out to the southwest corner of town. Jailor Chick asked where he was going, Bohannan replied, “I am leaving town, if you don’t want to go along, get out!” The car was stopped and Bohannan and Chick went at it. After quite a scuffle the jailor got the best of the argument and succeeded in choking Bohannan into submission and finally locked him up in jail. So in addition to sixty days in jail, Bohannan got a good beating, both deserved.
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KEY TO THE TOWN - Rex Allen, western movie and TV star on KoKo, the world’s most beautiful horse, accepted graciously the Key to the City of Hugoton. The key is being presented from Mayor Raymond H. Moore during the parade Thursday afternoon, the first day of the Stevens County Fair. It was a spectacular sidelight in the
Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes office.
activities of the day that brought cheers in behalf of the Mounted Mayor and Rex Allen. The western star, dressed for the occasion, was a favorite of the crowds along the path of the parade, particularly so with the children. Taken from the September 12, 1957 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.
Memories from yesteryear
Newt and Nora McAdoo By Nora Massey Newt and Nora McAdoo came to Stevens County from Barber County in early spring of 1919, settling on a farm in Fairview District from 1919-1923, and then moving to Hugoton. In moving out here, my father rented a boxcar on the railroad in which to transport all our household possessions, farming equipment and livestock. My younger brother Max and Grandfather McAdoo accompanied my father on the train. My older brother Oran and his bride Mary, my mother, sister Ethel and myself, accompanied by our old shepherd dog, came out in a Model T touring car. We left Pratt at daylight, and with the usual flat tires, and other troubles incidental to the older makes of cars, we arrived at the Cimarron River about sundown. As there were no marked highways, we drove up and down the river until we could find a crossing and arrived at the home of my uncle Frank Jones south of
Moscow after dark. Neighbors I remember were Veercamps, Bill Kniseley, Bill and Tom Harper’s people and Loges family who lived on the now Gene Harmon farm. I remember the barn dances at the Loges home as being the highlight of neighborhood entertainment, as we didn’t have radio, TV or movies for entertainment. I think my family may have chosen to move to Stevens County because my mother’s brother, Frank Jones (father of Ollie Jones), lived here and seemed to be doing better financially. Elm Creek, a tributary of the Medicine Lodge River, flowed through our farm and cut it up into small tracts, making it difficult to farm. In 1923, my folks moved to Hugoton and my father ran a blacksmith shop. His first shop was where Bultman, Inc. is now located. Later they bought the old Renfro house at 401 S. Main where the Jet Drive-in is now located. My father built a blacksmith shop on the back of the lot and he and my
brother Oran worked in it together. We moved on a farm south of my Uncle Frank Jones in March 1919. The weather looked very threatening and we feared a blizzzard was moving in. We borrowed some coal from Uncle Frank, and fearing it would not be sufficient if a blizzard did strike, we went across the road into a large pasture and gathered cow chips. We were very thankful for them as the blizzard lasted several days, and our small supply of coal was soon gone. I married Earl Massey and we have spent most of our married life here in Hugoton. We moved here before we had all the modern conveniences we have today and lived here through the Dust Bowl days, when more airtight houses, airconditioning and vacuum cleaners would have been greatly appreciated. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
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Stevens County Gas and Historical Curator Stanley McGill provided this information about Second Lieutenant Raymond Dunlap who was killed in Vietnam in 1968. Army Second Lieutenant Raymond E. Dunlap was the son of Cecil and Lorene Dunlap and husband to Mary Dunlap. He was born June 22, 1942 and killed in action February 6, 1968 in Vietnam as a result of small arms fire. Raymond was born and raised in Hugoton and graduated from Hugoton High School in 1960. As a youth, Raymond was an Eagle Scout. Dunlap was a platoon leader in the area northwest of Saigon when the Tet Offensive began January 31, 1968. He and his troops were a part of a blocking action on one of the main highways from the Ho Chi Minh trail to Saigon. Although the Communists had already infiltrated troops into Saigon, reinforcements would have to come down that highway. Seven days later, Dunlap and his men found themselves under heavy fire. Raymond was hit, and because of the intense gunfire his men could not get to him. Later when the family was given an account of his death, it
was suggested that the Viet Cong were firing from an area where there was a heavy concentration of civilians. Raymond’s platoon was capable of returning heavy and intense fire, but this would have meant killing women and children. Raymond would not order his men to kill indiscriminately. When Raymond was drafted, his leadership skills were recognized in basic training at Fort Riley, and he was chosen for Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. In September of 1967, he was sent to Vietnam as Platoon Leader. Very
quickly he found himself in harm’s way and received a shrapnel wound in the leg. When this was healed, he was returned to the field where he served until he was killed. During his time in Vietnam, Raymond received the National Service Defense Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Posthumously he was awarded the Bronze Star, the “V” device for heroism and the Purple Heart. He was buried in the Hugoton Cemetery.
The uniform of Second Lieutenant Raymond E. Dunlap has been delivered to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum where it is spotlighted. Raymond E. Dunlap lost his life in 1968 in the Vietnam War. He was born and raised in Hugoton.
Kansas State Fair results
Many young people from Stevens County traveled to Hutchinson to enter their exhibits in the Kansas State Fair. They all made a great showing. Following are their results:
4-H Horse Show Megan Newlon - first Working Ranch Horse 14-18; Sydney Beesley - fourth English Pleasure 14-18, first English Equitation 14-18; Faith Beesley - seventh English Pleasure 9-13, third English Equitation 9-13; Frances Gaskill - tenth English Equitation 14-18. Senior Crops Identification Jacob Bell - participant Senior Poultry Judging
Jacob Bell - third Rabbit Judging 13-14 Nicholas Bryan - Red; Victoria Bryan - Purple Rabbit Judging 9-10 Stanton Custer - Blue; Tobias Grubbs - Red 4-H/FFA Rabbits Victoria Bryan - Best Opposite Sex, Best Opposite Sex Variety, four Purple, five Blue, Showmanship Purple; Tobias Grubbs - three Blue, Showmanship Purple; Tala Eckert - three Blue, White, Red; Nicholas Bryan - five Blue, Showmanship Blue; Stanton Custer - White, showmanship Blue Way to go Stevens County kids!
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Clayton Grubbs shares with the Heartland 4H Club his knowledge of Chinchilla rabbits. He informed the group that the breed came to the U.S. around the 1920's and were valued for their soft, silky fur. The breed has a special color pattern called “agouti”. Clayton breeds his rabbits for shows in the 4H program. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure. Sisters Toby and Molly McClure gave a presentation to the Heartland 4H Club about their experience at 4H Discovery Days this summer. They attended this event at Kansas State University during the summer. At Discovery Days, the girls got to attend classes such as "adulting," "how to give a speech with out peeing your pants," and "everyday life skills" among other things. Toby and Molly both highly recommend attending, and said that they took home many memories and applications for their future. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.
Register to attend Future of Water in Kansas Registration is open! The annual Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas is planned for Wednesday and Thursday, November 8-9, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Manhattan. Make sure you take a few moments to register as registration is limited and the conference sold out last year. This is the sixth year for the conference and organizers are excited to feature new events. To build off the success of last year, there will be a Kick-off Reception Tuesday night, November 7. Based on feedback from previous con-
ference attendees, Day One of the conference will be a slightly different format, and breakouts sessions will be featured in addition to the Day Two concurrent sessions. Day 1, the conference will highlight the following themes: • Water and Emergency Response • Ag- Municipal Partnerships • Changing Climate and Response • Water Policy & Governance around the Nation • Kansas Water Vision In addition to the above topics, speakers will also
focus on federal regulation processes, water infrastructure and EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt has been invited as the keynote. Nominations are now being accepted for the Water Legacy Award and Be the Vision recipients, and the KWO Photo Contest will be a feature again this year. Visit: kwo.ks.gov/newsevents/governor's-waterconference to find the working agenda, registration, conference details, our sponsors and hotel information. Registration deadline is November 1. Submitted by the Kansas Water Office.
US DA announces millions of dollars in grants are available Last month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of at least $18 million in funding through the competitive Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program. Administered by USDA Rural Development, the VAPG program provides grants to producers for working capital, feasibility studies, business plans, and marketing efforts used to establish value-added businesses. This year, up to $75,000 is available for a planning grant, and up to $250,000 is available for an implementation grant. Value-added grants can also be used to develop new product lines from raw agricultural prod-
ucts or promote additional uses for established products. "Any farmer or rancher who needs planning or working capital funds to move their value-added ideas forward should check out this program," said Anna Johnson, policy program associate at Center for Rural Affairs. "In 2015, grants in Nebraska were used for construction of a microcreamery, marketing and distribution of pastured chickens and microgreens, and small farm working capital, among other projects." This year’s notice includes an extended application period allowing farmers and ranchers time to put together proposals before and after the harvest season. The
deadline to submit paper applications is January 31, 2018, and the deadline to submit electronic applications is January 24, 2018. Electronic applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov. “These grants are popular and competitive, and help is available,” Johnson said. “The best way to connect with resources is by contacting your local USDA Rural Development office. I recommend talking with officials sooner than later.” Local USDA Rural Development office information can be found online at www.rd.usda.gov/contactus/state-offices. Visit www.cfra.org for more information.
Dairy producers can opt out of 2018 MPP-Dairy coverage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced as of Friday, September 1, 2017, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPPDairy). Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. “Secretary Perdue is using his authority to allow producers to withdraw from the MPP Dairy Program and not pay the annual administrative fee for 2018,” said Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Rob Johansson. “The decision is in response to requests by the dairy industry and a number of MPP-Dairy program participants.” To opt out, a producer should not sign up during the annual registration period. By opting out, a producer would not receive any MPP-Dairy benefits if payments are triggered for 2018. Full details will be included in a subsequent Federal Register Notice. The decision would be for 2018 only and is not retroactive. The voluntary program, established by the 2014
Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the producer. MPP-Dairy gives participating dairy producers the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited for their operation. Enrollment ends December 15, 2017, for coverage in calendar year 2018. Participating farmers will remain in the program through December 31, 2018, and pay a minimum $100 administrative fee for 2018 coverage. Producers have the option of selecting a different coverage level from the previous coverage year during open enrollment. Dairy operations enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Insurance Program. Producers can mail the appropriate form to the producer’s administrative county FSA office, along with applicable fees, without necessitating a trip to the local FSA office. If electing higher coverage for 2018, dairy producers can either pay the premium in full at the time of enrollment or
pay 100 percent of the premium by September 1, 2018. Premium fees may be paid directly to FSA or producers can work with their milk handlers to remit premiums on their behalf. USDA has a web tool to help producers determine the level of coverage under the MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The online resource, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique operation data and other key variables to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections. Producers can also review historical data or estimate future coverage based on data projections. The secure site can be accessed via computer, Smartphone, tablet or any other platform, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy or stop by a local FSA office to learn more about the MPPDairy. To find a local FSA office in your area, visit http://offices.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
Lindy McClure brought her impressive collection of Bernstein Bear books to the Heartland 4H Club meeting the other night. She throughly enjoys reading and said that she could not decide on a favorite among her books. During County Club Days, Lindy competes in the reading contest. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.
Carter McClure showed the Heartland 4H Club his woodworking project. This year, Carter made a "napkin corral" with his grandpa. He said that it took about two days and he used wood stain to add some color. This item was entered in the fair earlier this summer. Carter says that his piece will grace his family's table from now on. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.
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The 2017 upland bird hunting forcast is now available just in time for hunting to begin. You
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Upland Bird Hunting Forecast is now available The wait is over for Kansas bird hunters. The 2017 Kansas Upland Bird Hunting Forecast is available online and in printed form. The report summarizes data from spring and summer surveys and predicts what pheasant, quail and prairie chicken hunters may experience across Kansas this fall. The good news is that it’s good news. Biologists create the forecast using surveys of breeding populations and reproductive success of pheasants, quail and prairie chickens. Breeding population data are gathered with spring whistle count surveys for quail, crow count surveys for pheasants and lek count surveys for greater prairie chickens. Last spring, pheasant crow count numbers were back to pre-drought averages and quail whistle counts were the highest recorded since the survey began 20 years ago. Lek counts for greater prairie chickens were down slightly. The most important factors in predicting fall bird
numbers include nesting success and chick survival, both of which depend on habitat conditions and spring and summer weather. Habitat conditions were good to excellent across Kansas and much of the state received adequate precipitation through spring and summer. The biggest limiting factor this year was the April 29 snowstorm that dumped as many as 20 inches of snow in areas of western Kansas. The storm caused mortality in adult quail and occurred during peak laying for pheasants. Other weather events, such as heavy rain and hail, can also impact bird populations locally. Overall, the data indicates that pheasant hunting will be fair to good this year. While the 2016 pheasant harvest was low, the average daily bag per hunter was above average, suggesting an above-average harvest could have occurred had there been greater hunter participation. Quail hunting in Kansas
should be good to locally great in 2017. Precipitation patterns observed over the past five years have altered vegetation, increasing both the quality and quantity of habitat and allowing for a modern quail boom. While prairie chicken lek counts were down slightly this year, hunting opportunities should be good throughout the Greater Prairie Chicken Hunting Unit. The best opportunities this fall will be in the Smoky Hills Region (northcentral), where populations have been increasing. For more detailed information and regional breakdowns for all three species, consult the 2017 Upland Bird Forecast at Hunting or www.ksoutdoors.com pick one up at any Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Office. The full forecast will also be featured in the 2017 November/December issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks Magazine.
KHC seeks applicants for Kansas Stories of the Vietnam War The Kansas Humanities Council (KHC) is seeking applicants for Kansas Stories of the Vietnam War, an oral history and memoir project that will collect the stories of Veterans, refugees, and those on the homefront. All Kansas nonprofit community organizations are eligible to apply. To commemorate 50 years since the escalation of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, KHC is launching this multidimensional, statewide oral history project in partnership with the Library of Congress. Through oral histories and written memoir, community organizations will collect the stories of Kansans as they share their experiences, both home and abroad. These stories will be archived at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, as part of the national Veterans History Project. Deadline for applications is October 27. For eligibility and application instructions, visit www.kansashumanities.org. “The Vietnam War was a turning point for the United States,” said Julie Mulvihill, KHC executive director. “This project brings it home and helps us consider the war’s impact on Kansas from the point-of-view of soldiers, civilians, and protesters.” The Kansas Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization that supports community - based cultural programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and encourages Kansans to
engage in the civic and cultural life of their communities. For more information
about Kansas Stories of the Vietnam War, visit www.kansashumanities.org.
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Lady Eagles reign supreme at home tournament Hugoton’s Lady Eagle varsity volleyball girls claim the championship Saturday, September 9 at their home tournament. The girls battled Sublette in the first round, sending the Larks on their way in two, 25-16 and 25-12. The girls then took on Southwestern Heights, making quick work of the Lady Mustangs, 25-17 and 25-11. Meade’s squad put up a great fight - coming back for a 2517 win after losing the first game to Hugoton 25-15. HHS won the final game, and the semi-final 25-16 to earn the entry into the championship game. In the finals, the Eagles faced a very tough South Gray team. Hugoton’s girls won the first game 25-19. The Lady Rebels came to
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fight in the second game and gave the Eagles a run for their money. Fortunately, the ladies of HHS were on their game and won the final contest 27-25 to claim their home tourney championship! During the game against South Gray, Hugoton boasted 88 percent serving success as a team. Senior Libero Laney Hoskinson tallied 13 good receptions for the Eagles, and no errors. Seniors Jayden Korf and Johanna Rawlins contributed four kills apiece to secure the win. Hugoton High School’s varsity, JV and C team volleyballers will all play Thursday, September 28 starting at 4:00 p.m. at Ulysses High School. Hugoton’s Lady Eagles proudly show their first place medals, earned at their home tournament Saturday, September 9. The girls battled three fierce teams on their way to the championship
- where they met up with an incredibly talented Lady Rebels team. Fortunately, HHS came away the victors 25-19 and 27-25 to win the day!
Ladies win third at Liberal tourney
HHS libero Laney Hoskinson prepares to receive a serve during the tournament at Liberal Saturday, September 16.
The Lady Varsity team went to Liberal to participate in the Liberal Invitational Tournament Saturday, September 16. The Lady Eagles placed third in the tournament. The All - Tournament Team consists of six players voted on by coaches. Jayden Korf was selected to the AllTournament Team. Some stats from the Eagles were Jayden with three aces, 30 kills, 50 digs, 13 assists and
six blocks. Brooklynn with one ace, 15 kills, 18 digs, five assists. Dallie with seven aces, 11 kills, 45 digs, 48 assists and one block. Jaysa with three aces, five kills, 19 digs and three assists. Johanna four aces, 23 kills, 22 digs, three assists and one block. Sesley three aces, two kills, 12 digs and two assists. Laney with 41 digs and two assists. McKenna had 22 digs.
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Jayden Korf is named to the All Tournament team during the Liberal Invitational Tourney September 16.
Hugoton fights to the finish against Scott City Friday the Eagles traveled to take on the 3 and 0 Scott City Beavers. The Eagles came in to the game 1 and 2 on the season after losing a close game the week before to Colby.
Johanna Rawlins goes up for the kill during the Liberal tournament last weekend.
C team wins fifth at Holcomb
The Lady Eagle C team traveled to Holcomb Saturday. The Lady Eagles placed fifth in the tournament. They started out strong beating Stanton County in the first match 25-17 then coming up short the next two matches 22-25 and 20-25. They defeated Dodge City in two matches 25-17 and 25-22 and ended up losing to Holcomb 13-25 and 15-25. The Lady Eagles played in the consolation bracket and beat Lakin 25-10 and 25-15 and also beat Dodge City 25-23 and 25-10. Team leader stats were Jordyn Beard 41/48 85.4% serving, 10 aces, two kills, one block, Tia Kalani 33/36 91.7% serving, Ana Cruz
25/30 83.3% serving, 24 aces, Denisse Delgado 35/44 80% serving, five aces, 10 digs, Ruth Martinez 21/23 91.3% serving, four aces, one kill, one dig. Team Serving: 203/240 84.6% with 29 aces. "It was an honor to get to coach these girls at the tournament today. They played very hard and made corrections as needed. We were extremely close to qualifying into the winner's bracket but ended up winning the consolation bracket. The team won both games of bracket play to ensure the fifth place finish. Great job HHS "C" Team volleyball girls and keep up the good work." said Coach Bobbi Ferguson.
Linebacker Manuel Mendoza takes down Scott City’s #15 during the away game Friday night.
In the first quarter things turned bad for the Eagles as they looked tough on defense in their first series forcing the Beavers to a fourth down situation. A penalty gave the Beavers a first down and gave them the momentum to take control of the game early. The Beavers struck with a pass from Parker Gooden to Marshall Faurot. It would not be the last time these two would hook up in the quarter. The Eagles were not able to get the ball moving on offense and the Beavers struck three more times in the air before the quarter ended. The Eagles went into the second quarter trailing 28 to 0. For the next two quarters the game was a defensive grudge match, as both teams struggled to gain any ground on offense. A couple big plays happened then penalties and big defensive stands nullified the progress. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter
They eventually scored late but went on and lost the game 36 to 7. The JV Eagles will travel to play the Goodland Cowboys Monday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. at Goodland High School.
before either team scored. In the fourth Scott City got another score with a two yard run by Wyatt Hayes to put the game at 35 to 0. The Eagles finally got a strike by one of their two bolts of lightning returners as Dawson Kerbow took a bouncing kickoff 85 yards for the Eagles’ only score for the night. The Eagles ended up losing the game 7 to 35. The Eagles will take on Goodland this Friday at home for Fall Homecoming.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 21, 2017)3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Margaret I. Flummerfelt, deceased, CASE NO. 17-PR-33 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on July 28, 2017, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by James E. Flummerfelt, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Margaret I. Flummerfelt, deceased.
JV succumbs to Scott City Hugoton High School JV football team played Scott City Monday night on a cold rainy evening. In the first half the Eagles defense played well but trailed 8 to 0. In the second half the Eagles struggled on both sides of the ball.
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Eagles dominate at Johnson meet: boys win first, girls take third Tuesday, September 19 the cross country team traveled to Ulysses to participate in the Ulysses Invitational. The conditions were hot and windy. Hugoton only ran a part of the team that did not race in Wamego or raced a few kids who might miss a meet later in the season. The only three kids who ran in the varsity races all medaled in their races. The McClure girls finished one nad two in the varsity girls races. They both ran well. Hugoton also gathered a pretty good number of medals in the JV races. Saturday, September 23 the team traveled to Stanton
County to participate in the Stanton County Invitational meet. The boys team placed first and the girls picked up a third place finish just out of second by two points. The girls are without out number one runner as Abby Heger is nursing a foot injury. “The girls ran well though. We just have to have others step up and pick up the points. Boys varsity ran well and picked up their third meet championship this season. The boys continue to run very well,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. In the JV races all the girls picked up medals and Kara Rodriguez won the JV girls
Hugoton’s varsity boys win first as a team at the Johnson meet Saturday, September 23. HHS had
The ladies of HHS bring home a third place finish after their incredible performance at John-
race. The JV boys picked up a second place finish as Lane Plowman ran well and he almost won his second JV race of the week. Ulysses Invitational Conditions: Extremely warm (Hot) 90’s, windy 15-25 mph Varsity Boys 18 Jorge Encines 22:20 Varsity Girls 1 Toby McClure 25:14 2 Molly McClure 25:52 Boys JV 1 Lane Plowman 21:58 4 Bryan Gonzalez 22:57 7 Rodrigo Sanchez 23:06 12 Luiz Guerrero 23:53 17 Damian Lewis 24:15 31 Brayan Caraveo 26:28
37 Luis Ramos 28:23 41 Juan Fraire 28:53 42 Ashton Tharp 29:38 43 Tylan Austin 29:56 44 Jonathan Cruz 30:02 45 Edgar Rodriguez 30:46 46 Adan Vera 33:10 47 Vicente Rubio 33:49 Girls JV 2 Luz Romo 27:03 4 Kara Rodriguez 28:15 5 MeKenzie Hagman 28:27 10 Breckyn Hertel 30:47 14 Ashlyn Schechter 35:03 Stanton County Invitational Conditions: Very windytemps in the 60’s with 15-20 mph winds.
Thursday, September 28 Tournament at Home, 1:00 p.m. HHS VolleyballQuad V/JV/C at Ulysses, HHs Volleyball Quad C Team 4:00 p.m. 23 at Liberal, 4:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Girls Golf JV at Syracuse, 3:00 p.m. HHS Football JV at Goodland, 5:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Football 7th JV Grade at Ulysses, 4:00pm Softball: vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Tuesday, October 3 4:00Varsity p.m. HHS Volleyball Dual V/JV/C at Home 4:00pm Softball: vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17)vs. vs. vs.Liberal (Away)5:00 p.m. HMS Football 8th Grade at Ulysses, Guymon, 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) th Grade at Home vs Friday, September 29 Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South HMS Football 6:00pm Softball: Western Heights7(Away) 7:00pm:00pm JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal4:00 (Away)p.m. HHS Football Varsity atBaseball: Home, Guymon, 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed HMS to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal Football 8th(Away) Homecoming vs. Goodland, 7:00 p.m. Grade at Home vs 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Saturday, September 30 Guymon, 5:30 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) at Lakin, HHS Volleyball 6:00pm HHS Girls Golf Varsity Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.LiberalDual (Away)V/JV/C at Lakin, 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 5:00(Away) p.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00pmHHS Cross Country at Syracuse, Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Girls Golf Varsity at Syracuse, 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, 6 League 4:00pm HMS Volleyball GWAC Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.LiberalOctober (Away) 4:00pmTournament at Home, 10:00 Softball: a.m. JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Football Varsity at Southwestern 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Monday, October 2 Heights, 7:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) League 6:00pm HHS Girls Golf GWAC Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away)
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The Middle School cross country team traveled to Stanton County last Saturday. Both seventh and eighth-grade girls and boys ran two miles and the top 15 runners in each grade level and gender medaled. Every runner finished with a personal best time and did a great job of competing. Medalists for seventh grade were second place Luis Cruz, seventh place Martha Saldana, eighth place Gianna Vos, and twelfth place Mikyn Hamlin. Medalists for eighth grade with eighth place was Steffany Villa and twelfth place Grace Dillinger. Jamyn Wolters was one second shy of medaling for the eighth-
grade boys while Isaac Marioni, and Tala Eckhart bettered their times by nearly three minutes individually. Coach Gaskill stated, “Almost all of the runners are dual sports athletes who compete in either football or volleyball as well. I am very proud of these students for their hard work and getting better each week.”
Correction
In last week’s edition of the Hermes the headline and cutline for the cross country stated the boy’s team placed third in the Hugoton meet. The boy’s team placed first in the meet, the girl’s team placed third. The Hermes regrets the error.
Eagles plagued by injury
The Eagles were plagued with the injury bug this week facing Scott City Thursday, September 21. Both seventh and eighth grade teams were working with short squads but the teams also saw some great things. At one point of the game, the seventh grade squad was almost down to 12! The boys struggled early but persevered and managed to get 12 points on the board after two touchdowns. Eventually the seventh grade lost to Scott City 12 to 50. HMS’s eighth grade team fared better, defeating the visiting Scott City team 34 to 8. Hugoton Middle School will next travel to Ulysses Thursday, September 28 to face the Tigers. Seventh
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Ross Grewell carries the ball during the eighth grade game versus Scott City at home.
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Zackary Zambrano gets the ball down the field while Carson Bennett and Isaac Moreland watch for Scott City’s defenders during the seventh grade’s home game last Thursday.
SPORTS Eighth graders serve over 90% versus Tigers The middle school Lady Eagles played Guymon at home Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles’ eighth grade A team fell to the Tigers in three matches. The scores were 25-15, 18-25 and 12-25. Team leaders were Catalina Gonzalez with 100% serving - 13 for 13 and three aces, Audra Perry also had 100% serving with seven for seven, as well as a kill. Jaelynn Kelley earned 100% serving with five out of five and Taylor Grubbs had 14 good serves out of 17 total, with five aces. Coach Ferguson said "The girls really wanted to get the win tonight against Guymon. I believe we were the better team but just didn't come out on top on the scoreboard. Only one
more week of the season and we are focusing our efforts on the League tournament. The team served an impressive 90.7% this match." The eighth grade B team beat the Tigers in three matches. The scores were 2514, 18-25 and 17-15. Coach
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Eisenhower, it took three games before Eisenhower could over take the Lady Eagles and win 15-10, 7-15, and 4-15. “Wow, it feels great to get a win against Kepley. The girls have figured it out and everything is starting to click. I see improvement every day with this group of athletes. Our season is fast and furious and is already almost
Amya Johnson sets the ball up for teammate Angelica Rivera at the seventh grade home games last week.
over. I believe these girls are peaking at just the right time.” said Coach Ferguson. Taylor Grubbs served 24 out of 25 for 96% serving. She had five aces, two kills, and three digs. Catalina Gonzalez served 15 out of 18 for 83.3% serving and she had one ace. Ivonne Chavez served eight out of eight for 100% serving and had one kill. The eighth grade B team lost their first matches to Kepley 5-15 and 11-15. Guymon was next and after three matches the Lady Eagles defeated them 5-15, 15-7 and 15-12. The team’s third match against Eisenhower also went to three but the Hugoton team could not pull out a win. Scores were 15-10, 2-15, and 10-15. The final matches of the tournament were against Colby and after only two matches Colby was the winner 10-15 and 6-15. “Saturday was a long day for the girls but they played hard. We successfully beat out Guymon in three games with an incredible 87% serving rate. The girls also fought hard against Eisenhower to get a set win. Shout out to Emmi Lott and Dafne Monroy for getting a couple kills to help the team. Ella Martin and Maria Caraveo also had some incredible digs to help the team stay motivated.” said Coach Esarey.
Seventh grader Gianna Vos powers the ball over Jazmyn Paxson stretches to put the ball over the the net during volleyball action at home. net at last week’s eighth grade home game.
Eighth grade faces Dodge City teams The Lady Eagles traveled to Ulysses Thursday to play Dodge City Comanche and Dodge City Middle School. The eighth grade A team lost to the Coyotes in two matches 13-25 and 13-25. Team leaders were Audra Perry with 100% serving, a block and a dig, Ivonne Chavez with four out of four serves, Grace Dillinger with 100% serving and a kill, and Jaelynn Kelley with a great kill and one block. The A team beat the Cardinals in three matches 2515, 22-25 and 17-15. Team leaders included Audra Perry going eight for eight in serves, three aces and four kills, Ivonne Chavez with 90% serving and three aces, and Taylor Grubbs with 15 for 21 serves, eight aces and four kills. "It was a very exciting night of volleyball. The girls never gave up and came up with the win in the third set 17-15. They continue to improve every game and continue to become a stronger team. Good job getting another hard-earned win!" said Coach Ferguson. The eighth grade B team beat the Coyotes and the Cardinals in three matches 25-23, 22-25 and 16-14. Scores against the Cardinals
were 25-8, 18-25 and 15-12. "We traveled to Ulysses one more time to compete against both Dodge City schools. The girls were within three points of all three sets with Dodge City Comanche. Reygan Kiley had an incredible back row
ton girls played very well and each added points, aces, spikes, kills and great hits to win this match. Hugoton won in two 15-9 and 15-8. Next up was Eisenhower. Hugoton didn’t come out playing their hardest for the first set and lost 4-15. Fortunately, the Lady Eagles got their heads in the game for the second set. Kerigan Rawlins led in points, serving five to catch up. Poor serving cost Hugoton this game, essentially giving Eisenhower four points. Hugoton lost 1512. Hugoton won’t see Eisenhower again this year since they are not in Hugoton’s league. They are definitely a great team with a lot of experience! Hugoton battled Colby, during the fifteenth game of
pool play. Hugoton’s team had to sit a lot between games, but the girls still came out to win! M. Hamlin had three aces in the first set, and Julienne Salazar came away with the most points in the second game. “We lost our pool to Eisenhower, so we did not go on into the championship round. We still came away with three wins and one loss. I am very proud of these girls and the new things I throw at them each week to improve. We are working on blocks, jumping higher and spiking preparing even more for our league tournament Saturday, September 30 at Hugoton. Come out and watch!” said Coach Lisa Nelson.
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and Comanche Middle School at home Thursday. The Lady Eagles beat the Cardinals in two matches 2512 and 25-13. The game leaders were Mikyn Hamlin with 15 points seven of which were aces. Julienne Salazar had five points with one ace. Summya Adigun had a great set from Gianna Vos for a perfect spike. The Lady Eagles also beat the Coyotes in two matches. Scores were 25-6 and 25-15.
Top scorers were Summya Adigun with 14 points, two aces, and a spike. Mikyn Hamlin had six points and three aces. Coach Nelson said "These girls play with intensity! We still need to talk on the court better, but we are covering well for the most part and we don't have too many dropped balls. We have our league tournament coming up Saturday, September 30 at home.”
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Seventh graders face off at home The seventh grade Lady Eagles played the Guymon Tigers Tuesday at home. They beat the Tigers in two matches 25-5 and 25-14. Leaders of the game were Gianna Vos with seven points and three aces; Mikyn Hamlin with one spike, an awesome kill, and one great block and Kerigan Rawlins with an impressive spike and a great set. HMS’s Eagles also played Dodge City Middle School
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HMS takes on several teams at Kepley tourney The Hugoton Middle School seventh grade girls’ volleyball team competed in the Kepley Tournament in Ulysses September 16. The first game was against Ulysses. Hugoton came away with a win, but really had to earn it, playing three games! The Eagles fell to the Tigers in the first set 14-16. Mikyn Hamlin had two spikes, but no one led in points. In the second set, Hugoton got it together and played better winning 15-4. M. Hamlin and Summya Adigun led with four points each. In the third set, Kenzie Garza dominated the game with seven points and Hugoton won 1510. Kerigan Rawlings came away with a stellar ace! The second game was against Guymon. The Hugo-
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Lady Eagles win against Kepley The Hugoton Middle School volleyball eighth grade teams competed at Ulysses Saturday, September 16. The eighth A team defeated Kepley in three matches 15-11, 9-15, and 1510. In the Lady Eagles’ second match against Guymon, the team was defeated in two 12-15 and 9-15. In the final matches of the game against
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The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, September 21, at the Hugoton Senior Center. Everyone had vacation pictures to share and discuss. The theme for the September photos was parade or fair shots. Susan Willis had the first place
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Students place at cross country meet Students placing in the JV Division at the Hugoton Cross Country Meet Saturday were fourth place
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Camera Club discuss photos photo with Sack Race; Susan's Train picture took second; and Judy Hickert's photo Easter Parade was third place. October theme for pictures will be Black and White. The November theme is Still Life, and December theme is Churches.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 21, 2017)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF William M. Anderson, Deceased. CASE NO. 2016—PR—00OO33
months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. /s/ Shannon Anderson Shannon Anderson, Petitioner.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on October 18, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Shannon Anderson, an heir of William M. Anderson, deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 21, 2017)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALMA AUSTIN HUFFMAN, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 38 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that William Harry Huffman and Gary Philip Huffman, as Independent Co-Executors of the estate of Alma Austin Huffman, deceased, have filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioners pray the Court for an order admitting the authenticated (exemplified) copy of Decedent's will and the proceedings had in the Probate Court No. 2 of Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 456080, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of
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Are You Canning Safely? Although canning may not be as popular as in the past there has been a movement in the last several years to recapture some of those traditions. Unfortunately, many people are still using their grandmother’s recipes and styles of canning, many of which are no longer safe. Many others are using the internet Pintrest site as a reliable source, when in fact, it is not! I did a search on Pintrest for canning in the oven and first up was Best 25+ Oven Canning Ideas. I can assure you, that is 25 Ways to Unsafely Can Your Food Products. The science in regards to canning has improved over the years, and also, the products we use are no longer exactly the same. There are multiple hybrids of fruits and vegetables that have changed in acidity from the past, and obviously there have been changes in canners over the years. Another major concern is using old canning equipment where pressure gauges may not be accurate, or canners with old seals that may not work correctly. Open Kettle Canning Just say no to this process! Open kettle canning has not
been recommended for more than 30 years. Open kettle canning involves heating the food to boiling, pouring it into the jars, applying lids, and allowing the heat of the jar to cause the lid to seal. Unfortunately, the food is not heated adequately to destroy the spoilage organisms, molds, and yeast that can enter the jar while you are filling the jar, and it does not produce a strong seal on the jar. This method is not safe! Just because the lid seals, doesn’t mean it is safe. The time saved with open kettle canning is not worth the risk of food spoilage or illness. Oven Canning Oven canning may sound simple, but oven heat is not the same as heat from a boiling water bath or from steam in a pressure canner. Placing jars in the dry heat of the oven may cause the glass to crack and shatter, causing injury to you. Dry heat is not comparable to the moist heat of a boiling water bath. Processing in an oven will not heat the contents in the coldest part of the jar in the
same way as boiling water. It also will not increase the temperature inside the jar above boiling to be adequate to destroy botulism spores in low acid foods. Oven canning is not safe! Other Unsafe Methods Don’t try dishwasher canning - There is no way to control the temperature or processing time in a dishwasher. Even at its hottest setting the temperature of the water during the cleaning and rinsing cycle is way below the temperature needed to kill harmful bacteria. Don’t try microwave canning - Different microwave ovens have different heating properties and there are no standards for controlling internal temperatures of any canned product. Don’t try solar canning Sunshine is a wonderful thing, but that beautiful sunshine should never be used to can food. A popular pickle recipe on the internet is for sun pickles. You fill a jar with cucumbers, add salt, and then fill with cold water and place on lid. Then you set them in the sun each day until the water turns from clear to cloudy then back to clear again. Sounds simple
but it actually presents a risk for three major food borne pathogens: E. coli 0157:H7, Clostridium boulinum, and Listeria monocytogenes. The recipe is so unsafe because the ratio of salt/water/cucumber is not defined. The precise ratio of these ingredients found in tested recipes allows good bacteria on cucumbers to grow and produce acid (and a safe product), and prevents pathogens (the harmful bacteria) from growing. Also, the temperature inside a jar sitting in the sun could rise above 72 degrees F, too high for proper fermentation. High fermentation temperatures lead to spoilage or allow pathogen growth. Do not try sun pickles unless you are interested in the possibility of a serious, even deadly, case of food poisoning. The bottom line is to follow current, tested information that has been through research testing, and to always follow canning recipes exactly. Remember also, when you are purchasing home canned products from others, they may or may not have followed safe techniques in their canning!
Different Druthers and Different Points of View Rolla History from David Stout Teachers have such an important and long-lasting effect on children, which is why it’s important for all of us to pay attention to what’s being taught in our schools. Regarding what I wanted to be, precise clarity didn’t come until I was 11 years old and in the sixth grade. Before then, I dreamed of being an airline pilot, a cop, a cowboy – even an Indian – anything but a farmer. But there, in a sixth grade art class one day, the teacher, Mr. Bernard “Bernie” Bishop, asked us to draw floor plans of a house. He taught us how to draw things to scale, translating feet into inches, and how to visualize things
as they would be seen from above rather than from the front, back, or the sides as we were used to. Quite by coincidence, as I explained last week, two years earlier, my father had built a new house for us on the farm, the very farm he was born on, the same farm upon which I was now growing. Our parents didn’t tell us they were going to build a new house, but when I saw the stakes in the ground, I knew something was going to be built. I saw a little woodblock model of the house as well as the blueprints, and connected how the abstract drawings were deciphered into a real building from the very moment stakes were driven into the ground, from the digging of the basement – all the way to the final touches of paint. I saw in those blueprints what a toilet looked like from an overhead perspective. I saw what stairs looked like from both the top and side views. In those blueprints, I saw what a roof looked like to a bird flying overhead, the
first time I’d ever seen such a concept. And here I was, two years later, sitting in Mr. Bishop’s sixth grade art class being taught to draw house plans. The connections between imagination, between the hypothetical on the one hand and concrete reality on the other hand, were made. I understood clearly the assignment. My first house drawing was certainly similar to the new house I now lived in – but it wasn’t identical. I had seen some of the problems with our home (a dining room barely adequate for a family of six, but too small for any guests, for example), and felt I could improve upon those shortcomings. From there, from that first classroom assignment, drawings just spewed from me. Architecture was the match igniting a different passion in my life. It set me on fire. From this moment on I wanted to be an architect. I started designing everything – houses, schools, grocery stores, hospitals – any kind of building
I’d been in and was familiar with. This Bishop pointed me to the way of salvation! In freshman English class three years later when another new teacher, Mr. Estabrook, was getting to know us, he asked us what we wanted to be. I said, “An architect.” At this phase in my life, I didn’t even know how to correctly pronounce the word “architect.” I pronounced it as “arch-uhtect” rather than “arc-uhtect.” This teacher, Mr. Estabrook, gently corrected my pronunciation. Later the same year, in the same English class, Mr. Estabrook asked us to compose poetry. I no longer have a copy of the poem, nor do I remember all the lines, but I do remember enough to catch the gist of the poem, not to mention the druthers I was having about the direction my life was taking… “…bugs and dirt in my hair. Long, long hours, sun and sweat, I won’t be a farmer, you can bet.”
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The Mighty Pirates take the field! Photo courtesy of Ronda Langley of Sophie’s Images.
Rylan Williams and Jaxon Schwindt stand ready to boost school spirit. Photo courtesy of Rolla Booster Club Facebook page.
Sue Claassen competes in Senior Spelling Bee for the past several years If you run in to Sue Claassen when you are out and about, don’t challenge her to a spelling bee. Sue traveled to Liberal Wednesday, September 20 to compete in the Senior Spelling Bee at First National Bank. She has competed for four of
Rolla’s high school football team hosted their first home game Thursday, September 21. There were lots of new changes that took place that evening. If you attended the game, you may have noticed the new flags in the north end zone, courtesy of the Rolla Booster Club. School spirit is an important part of any successful program and the Booster Club has done their best to help promote that. Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Williams were asked by the Club if they would be our Pirate Mascots for home games this year. Both were happy to accept and their evening was spent pumping up the crowd. Most of the
school children sported their new Rowdy Crowd tshirts, courtesy of Rolla Hope, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, First National Bank of Elkhart/Rolla, Flatlanders, Skyland Grain, Rolla Recreation Commission, Rolla Corner Stop, Anne Schnable-Norwex, All Around 4H Club, Barbed Wire 4-H Club, Rolla Booster Club, Morton County Chamber of Commerce, and Karick and Phoebe Brummett. The shirts boast of Rolla Pirate Pride, One Town, One School, One Family. The Pirates fell to the Turpin Cardinals 6 to 52. Keep fighting, mighty Pirates! Rolla is behind you 100%!
End zone flags blow in the Kansas wind. Photo courtesy of Rolla Booster Club Facebook page.
Football Homecoming is Friday The Rolla Football Homecoming 2017 is slated to be Friday, September 29. There are multiple festivities throughout the day. Rolla will have a two hour late start for school and with that late start, comes a community breakfast, provided by Reyna Martinez and Gloria Levario, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. The homecoming pep rally will be on Main Street at 3:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. the Class of 2018 will begin serv-
ing their delicious meal of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and choice of dessert. The homecoming coronation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bane-Plummer Football Field. Kick off with the Deerfield Spartans will be at 7:00 p.m. First National Bank of Elkhart/Rolla has graciously bought out the game so bring your Pirate pride and join in all the fun! Come out and support your school.
The 2017-2018 Yearbook Staff, standing left to right are Oscar Silva, Traci Taylor, sponsor, Alex Hernandez, Hope Halstead and Jonathan Cruz. In the middle, leaning over are Vanessa Reza editor, and Nayeli Ochoa. In front is Alexis Garcia. Photo courtesy of Nayeli Ochoa’s Facebook page.
Yearbook staff takes school pictures
the past five years, winning first, second, third and second again for 2017. Sue is one of Richfield’s residents, married to Leo Claassen, and the whole community is very proud of her and her accomplishments. Way to go Sue!
Rolla junior high junior varsity volleyball team are back to front Gabby Bolin, Samantha Martinez and Lexi Crowl. In the middle row are Andrea Reza, Abby Garcia and Carissa Sohm. In front are Assistant Coach Jessie Slaughter, Elena Reza and Head Coach Kim Mauk. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
For the second year in a row, the Rolla High School yearbook staff took school photos, eliminating the need to hire an outside photographer. This year, the yearbook students completely took charge and did an outstanding job of organizing and maintaining a calm atmosphere. The staff has created a professional attitude in handling the various ages of students and took the
photos with a minimum of disruption to the regular classrooms. Hats off to the 2017-2018 yearbook staff and their teacher Traci Taylor for a job well done! Orders for fall portraits will be accepted until October 3. Any money raised by the sale of the photos is used to purchase yearbooks for every family in USD 217 school district.
RJH volleyball team travels to Satanta The Rolla junior high junior varsity volleyball team traveled to Satanta Thursday, September 21 to participate in the tri-meet there. They
played against Minneola and Satanta but did not come away with any wins. The team will play again Thursday, October 5 at Guymon.
Jaxon Schwindt tries a big spoonful of something, while fellow junior high students Carissa Sohm, Abby Garcia, Thomas Brown and Rylan Williams look on. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
Tyson Apelu poses just how Nayeli Ochoa explains as Vanessa Reza, 2017-2018 Yearbook Editor, is ready to shoot the photo. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Challenge Night is enjoyed by all Rolla’s junior high StuCo had a Challenge Night. Suzanne Murray, sponsor, stated that she had no idea what “Eat it or Wear it” would entail but she soon found out. The students were presented with various food items, some well known, others, not so much and each student was given the choice to either “eat it or wear it”. StuCo President Abby Garcia was one of the
Last home game is Tuesday, October 3
masterminds behind this fun challenge. Other helpers included parents Kim Mauk, Jamie Mason, Georgina Brown, Cassie Thrall, Corie Thrall and Kendra Lewis. Students also gathered to play some fun volleyball in the gym. Mrs. Murray stated that she is looking forward to the next StuCo fun night, as are all the students!
Art therapy with Suzanne Murray has several adults with children observing during Rolla Hope’s Family Fun night. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Murray.
Rolla Hope hosts Family Fun Night Rolla Hope sponsored a Family Fun Night Friday, September 22. There were lots of activities to keep all the attendees busy for the evening. A potluck meal was attended by about 40 community members. Suzanne Murray was able to share her love of art with students and Junior high students prepare for the “Eat it or Wear it” game. From left to right are Gabby Bolin, Samantha Martinez, Carissa Sohm, Abby Garcia, Thomas Brown, Jaxon Schwint, Rylan Williams, Elena Reza and Dasean Lewis. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
adults, helping the adults paint on canvas with the students painting rocks. A Corn Hole tournament was in the new gym with different ages competing. The evening ended with the movie “Storks.” Everyone who attended had a blast!
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Tuesday, October 3, Rolla will host a volleyball triangle, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The senior volleyball parents will be recognized at 6:30 p.m. The games have been generously bought out by Hoskinson Sales and Service of Hugoton. The Class of 2017 will have roast beef, cheesy potatoes, corn, roll and choice of dessert. Come out and show your Pirate pride and support the Lady Pirates at their last home game this season.
Dermot Community Supper Saturday, September 30
7:00 p.m.
@ the Dermot School Shelby Ralstin and the Morton County Sheriff Dept. will Host this month.
Questions? Call 593-4657 or 593-4436
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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 28, 2017)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF ALLYSON KAE CAMPBELL-WEAVER Case No. 17-AD-3
male minor, and terminating the parental rights of the natural father. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 25th day of October, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. on said day in said court, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.
NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO PATRICK W. WEAVER AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CONCERNED; You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying for an order allowing the adoption of Allyson Kae Campbell-Weaver, a fe-
David Tanner Reust, Petitioner Lane L. Frymire, #24604 YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN & FRYMIRE, LLP. 101 W. Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 (620) 624-8444 Attorney for Petitioner
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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full Time RNs to work both shifts on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50, and mileage reimbursement to RNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to fulltime new hires. Full-time position of Laundry Aide to work at Pioneer Manor. The hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including some weekends. Dependability and willingness to work as part of a team are requirements for this position. Full-time position of Dietary Homemaker to join our team at Pioneer Manor. The homemaker performs the duties of dining services (including preparing breakfast, salad and dessert, cleaning and sanitizing the household kitchen area, and assuring adequate stock of snacks for residents are available). As cook, the homemaker will prepare food for household meals, serving in a timely manner and maintaining high quality standards and portion control using standardized recipes as directed by the menu. The homemaker assists with serving resident meals, snacks and nourishments and facilitates activities for elders and the household that involve food preparation or other activities specific to the kitchen. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.50 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off. Full-Time Housekeepers to work at Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. This position is 40 hours each week (5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and includes a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. Part-time position of Case Manager, four hours per day Monday through Friday. This position requires current Kansas nursing licensure, along with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA BELLE SKINNER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2017-PR-000007 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on August 28, 2017, a Petition was filed in this Court by Gary Skinner and Danny Skinner, heirs and named fiduciaries in the Last Will and Testament of Anna Belle Skin-
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ner, deceased, dated October 4, 2005, requesting Informal Administration and to Admit the Will to Probate. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before October 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in this Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson, #21968 Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC 701 Vilymaca, PO Box 450 Elkhart, KS 67950 P. 620.697.2163 Attorneys for Petitioners
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 14, 2017)3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THORA L. CURTIS, DECEASED, CASE NO. 13-PR-19 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Rosella Arellano, duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Thora L. Curtis, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the laws of intestate succession be applied and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for Administrator’s compensation and expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses
are reasonable, should be allowed and ordered be paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Administrator of the Estate of Thora L. Curtis, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before October 10, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. ROSELLA ARELLANO, Administrator BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Administrator
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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-5441714. (tfc15) --------------FOR SALE: 1999 Ford Explorer. Excellent running condition. Contact 620-598-2232. $2500. (tfc33) ---------------
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308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see
20,000-bushel grain storage & 60’x100’ steel building. Located NW 1/4 29-34-37
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402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!
FREE TO GOOD HOME FREE: 1/2 chihuahua, 1/2 Min Pin, black with white & tan, good with kids, preferably with a fenced yard. 620-417-5687. (2c38)
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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-------------FOR RENT: House for rent in Richfield. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 620-541-1616. (2p38)
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
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307 S Jackson- Bungalow, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, bsmt, patio, fence, det garage, carport. Lots more! Call Karen today to see this nice property!!
--------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. Private lot. No pets, no smoking. References required. 620-544-2892. (tfc39)
119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.
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Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
Main Street Building - to be used as
809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage. Call today to see this home!
611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!
SOLD 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - PRICE REDUCED! Ranch style 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, att garage, fence cen H/A, nice Master bed with tray ceiling, WIC, garden tub and separate shower. New stainless steel appliances. Huge price reduction! $185,000. Call today to see this lovely home.
Thank You
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The family of Marshall Kepley would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all of the prayers and support. We are so grateful to those who helped at the field, the Ulysses EMS and ER staff of Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital who helped give him quick medical attention. Our family will always be deeply thankful for your efforts. We are blessed to have so many caring people that have reached out to help in many ways. To all who contacted us, sent cards, flowers, memorial donations, brought food, stamps and supplies, we would like to say "Thank you". With great appreciation, our family would also like to thank Michelle Heger and the members of the Bethel Friends Church for the wonderful dinner they served us. We are blessed by these communities - Thank you. Berta Kepley Tammy Kepley Ray and Donna Reed & family Jim and Linda Kepley David and Ann Kepley
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1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!
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1024 Harrison - 3 bd/2 ba - SOLD 510 W. 10th - SOLD 214 Van Buren - House, 36’ Workshop/Garage
218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
609 E. 4th Street
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3035 sq ft of Stunning Floorplan RV Spaces for Sale or Rent 25’x40’ Garage/Workshop
FOR SALE 1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home. Call Karen today to see this property.
All four of these rental properties are located in Hugoton and are currently rented. We would like to sell all four together but would consider selling separately. Call 620-544-1898
1203 Road 21- County Home! Conventional style, 3 bed/1 b, living, family, dining, island, appliances, cen H/A, det garage, barn, mower shed. 1.87 acres. Call today to schedule a showing!
516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
615 Copperstone 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, fenced yard, small shed, and carport
706 S. Harrison 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced yard, large work shed, and carport
609 S. Madison 906 S. Monroe
3 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced yard, small shed, and carport
1 bedroom, 1 bath
507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today! Shoppers hungry for bargains head straight for the Classifieds. Track down deals on everything from altoids to zippos.
REDUC 1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!
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In the Classifieds the Good Stuff Goes Fast 304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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1016 S Trindle- Huge Price Reduction!! Ranch style, 3 bed/1 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, oversized garage, fenced yard, covered patio, low maintenance. Call Karen to see this nice property! $99,900.
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
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2046 Road Y- Moscow $126,000 A quiet place in the country, but with city water and a blacktop road. HUD Case #181229087 is being sold AS-IS. Attached 30 X 50 garage/shop with two overhead doors.
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420 S Washington - Nice Price Reduction! $229,000!! Nice Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, commercial grade appliances and large island! Call today to see this nice property!!
Thank you to the following who sponsored Aneta Morris for her trip to the National Tractor Pull Finals in Mitchell, S.D.: Farm Bureau- Jeff Ramsey, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association, Alvin & Debbie Riley, Morris Farms, BF Inspirations, High Plains Music Fest, Ghumms Auto, Flatlanders Farm & Home, Citizens State Bank, American Implement and Ms. Kay Kopfman Thrall. Aneta finished in eleventh place in a very tough competition. We’re all so proud of her! Thank you! The Morris Family
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609 S. Van Buren St. 601 Jessica Ln. - PRICE REDUCED! $95,000 $197,500 $180,000 $170,000 Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots This brick home is move-in ready with of storage and ready for a big family with new paint exterior and interior, new floor its 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good coverings (except carpet in 2 west bedsized lot with 2 car garage. rooms), updated light fixtures and interior door knobs. Extra large 4th bedroom in the basement. New 1/2 bath in the basement.
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
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1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 21, 2017)3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Billy D. Suddeth, deceased, CASE NO. 13-PR-15 NOTICE OF HEARING You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Gary L. Suddeth and Donna S. Rawlings, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executors of the Estate of Billy D. Suddeth, deceased, requesting that Petitioners’ acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be paid; the administration of the Estate be
closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioners be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Billy D. Suddeth, deceased, and Petitioners be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before October 16, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Gary L. Suddeth & Donna S. Rawlings, Executors BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executors
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Join the Stevens County 4-H’ers in Celebrating National 4-H Week October 1-7, 2017 Buffalo Boosters
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Buffalo Boosters back row left to right: Isabella Hall, Vallery Persing, Jacob Bell and Madison Hall; front row: Angelina Hignet, Lakota Persing, Cameron Persing and Maggie White. Not pictured: Alex Briggs, Joseph Hignet, Kayleigh Flores, Eli Penrod Buffalo Boosters Club recruitment at and Elisha Staggers. Moscow Elementary.
Heartland
Heartland back row left to right: Nicholas Bryan, Victoria Bryan, Jaymin Wolters, Allen Shelton, John Shelton, Casle Heger, Rolanda Gerber, Katya Wolters, Emma McClure, Kyra Shelton and Jay McClure; middle row: Tala Eckert, Lelani Gerber, Stanten Custer, David Lahey, Henco Gerber, Carter McClure, Tegyn Wolters, Molly McClure and Toby McClure; front row: Max McClure, Aiden Conner, Tobias Grubbs, Clayton Grubbs and Lindy McClure. Not pictured: Jayce Heger, Heidi Bogan, Lynelle Bogan and Kayle Wolters.
Buffalo Boosters Community Leaders Laura Hall: 620-453-0111 Tia Bell: 620-598-2368 1st Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Moscow Methodist Church City Slickers Community Leaders Gayle Claggett: 620-544-1755 Erica Kolb: 620-544-8603 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Stevens County 4-H Building Cloverleaf Cowboys Community Leaders Shelley Cox: 620-544-2490 Amanda Willis: 620-544-4060 Ashley Goode: 620-544-9421 4th Monday 7:00 p.m. Stevens County 4-H Building Heartland Community Leaders Michelle Heger: 620-544-2067 Lalane McClure: 620-544-7949 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Stevens County 4-H Building Wranglers Community Leaders Stacey Dillinger: 620-544-4516 Lacey Kurts: 620-655-5661 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Stevens County 4-H Building
Senior officers
Cloverleaf Cowboys: Zachary Willis, Ashlyn S., Claire Clark, Kynna Crawford, Sydney Beesley, Rebecca Johnson, Megan Newlon, Carson S., Jefferey Cutter, Rylee Fann, Allison Goode, Kynli Crawford, Ella Beesley, Faith Beesley, Thomas Willis, Samantha Goode, Hannah Cox, Katelynn Willis, Lainey Cox, Joshua Burrows, Jayden Burrows and Grant Goode.
Cloverleaf Cowboys Christmas party
Wranglers
Christmas party at Pioneer Manor
Wranglers back row left to right: Reagan Hinds, Brooke Hinds, Vallery Persing, Garrette Hinds, Nick Gold, Dawson Kerbow, Carla Kerbow, Erin Kraisinger and Stacy Dillinger; third row: McKenzie Hinds, Grace Dillinger, Gillian Heger, Jayla Stump, Abby Heger, Catie Gooch and Storm Heger; second row: Channing Dillinger, Grant Niehues, Aneta Morris, Zane Poulsen, Lakota Persing, Cameron Persing and Jonathan Kaiser; front row: Charley Poulsen, Morgan Niehues, Alaina Gold, Olivia Salmans, Madison Kurts and Farrah Gaskill.
Join us for a 4-H Kick off Celebration Sunday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building for food, games and information about joining
Now is the time to enroll in 4-H! Interested in joining or volunteering? Contact us at: 620-544-4359 | 114 E. Fifth, Hugoton, KS
Stevens County 4-H’ers and their Families would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their support this past year. Bonnie Raff Mrs. Larry Kepley Martha Wright Clarene Prothe Mr. And Mrs. Jerry Stuckey Stephanie Showalter Stevens County Farm Bureau Assn. Galen and Tracy Brecheisen Ranchito Tex-Mex Café Channing Hawks American Ag Credit Animal Health Center Whitham Enterprises Ben McClure Family Brady heger Kevin Shapland Frank Swan Derek and Stacy Dillinger Jeff Ramsey Farm Bureau Agency KYNCO LLC Jeremy Ellsaesser Anthony and Penny Sandoval
Archer Daniels Midland Clayton and Theresa Gerrond Kolb Farms Rosemary Hinds Judy Hamlin Eloise Schulte Carol Swinney Darlene Harper Elinor Findley Kerry Frederick Cynthia Martin Michelle Martin Teresa James Larry Bradford Jeri Rice Circle H Transport MasCow Dairy Doug and Rita Mills Farms Gourdin By-Products Citizens State Bank First National Bank G+ Ag, Hugoton Jordan Air Inc. Pate Agency, Don Beesley
Seaboard Foods Steve and Glenda Davis A To Z Livestock Brown-Dupree Oil Co Homestead Estates, Home Plus Pioneer Electric Cooperative Warren Willis Channel Seed Green Country Equipment Willis Insurance Agency Milk River LLC Tarbet Ready Mix & Construction Keating Tractor & Equipment Martin Trucking Mike Willis Seed Sales Crawford Farms Seaman Crop Consulting Matt and Kyla Mills Farms American Implement Aqua Shield Roofing and Construction Cimarron Valley Irrigation Kansas Dairy Ingredients
Donald and Donna Burrows Clinesmith Daycare Sharon Concannon Eckert Storage Charlie Fields First National Bank Flatlanders Farm and Home Gilmore Oil and Gas Services Ghumm’s Auto Center Great Plains Gas Compression Pat Hall Plumbing Heater s Sprinklers Ted and Judy Heaton Angela Heger Ron and Nancy Honig Stetson Honig Hugoton FFA Hugoton Hermes Lee Isaac Cattle Co. Roy and Yvonne Jackson Chuck and Chelle Leininger Les and Lynette McNally Art and Ann Merrick Sandra Mills
Jace and Andreia Moore Andy Moser Nurse Link Staffing One Each Farms - Marlin Heger Parsons Farms Pearcy Irrigation Dave and Lori Rome Lance Sandoval Tom and Karen Schechter Settlemyer Tree Service Mike and Virgie Smith Frankie and Charlotte Thomas Lee and Victoria Wheeler Jerry Cox Farm & Cattle Stegman Farms Lee and Victoria Wheeler Rome Farms Nick Vos Prairie Seeds Dennis and Elizabeth Moser Farms Southwest Express Crawford Feeds Lee and Sherri Reynolds
James and Sons Farming Jessica Kolb Passmore Brothers Backhoe Dr. Effie Gaskill Jeff and Vicky Newlon Family Hoskinson Sales & Service Teresa and Jeff Randle Poulsen EZ Cattle Feeding Robin Sullivan Crazy House Wolters Construction LLC Jesus Manriquez Brad and Jamie Niehues Bob and Judy Parsons Hugoton Hermes Gilmore Oil & Gas Services Jim and LuAnn Nelson Tony and Marilyn Martin Big Iron, Hal and Brenda Schechter Jeremy and Adria Kaiser Cattle Anonymous Donors