September 29, 2016 by Hugoton Hermes

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Thursday, September 29, 2016 Volume 129, Number 38 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy

Hugoton High School homecoming will be Friday, October 7 Hugoton High School’s Fall Homecoming will be Friday, October 7. Students, teachers and staff of USD 210 are encouraged to dress up all week to show their Eagle Pride! Monday, October 3 Pajama Day Tuesday, October 4 Team Tuesday (HMS) Twister Tuesday (HES & HHS) Wednesday, October 5 West Coast Wednesday Beach Wear Thursday, October 6 Twin Day Friday, October 7 GAME DAY Wear red, white & blue HES Playground Picture: Kinderprep, Kindergarten, Second, Fourth and Fifth Grades - Red First and Third Grades White Sixth Grade and Ancillary Staff - Blue Activities will kick off Thursday, October 6 with the Homecoming parade starting at 8:00 p.m. on Main Street. The parade will proceed to the Fairgrounds, where there will be a bonfire and pep rally. The Homecoming King will be crowned at this time. Friday, October 7, the Homecoming Queen will be crowned at 6:00 p.m. at the football field. Then the Hugoton Eagles will take the Southwestern on Heights Mustangs in a rousing game of football

Angel Hignett, daughter of Faith and Joe Hignett of Moscow, wins fifth place at the State Fair Tractor Pull. She then competes at Nationals in Mitchell, S.D. and wins sixth! Congratulations Angel - great job!!

with kick off at 7:00 p.m. Senior King candidates are Romano Burger, Valentino Degollado and Pedro Ordonez. Senior Queen candidates are Melissa Fabela, Katy Heger and Amy Scott. Junior attendant is Madison Shuck, sophomore attendant is Abby Heger and freshman attendant is Faith Degollado. Crown bearer is kindergartener Rowan Sullivan, son of Abel and Megan Sullivan, and flower girl is Brinlee Austin, daughter of Brian and Marie Austin. Be sure to wear your Eagle red, white and blue to the field Friday evening to show your Eagle pride!

Twister Tuesday

Twister Tuesday October 4, 2016 (Colors by grade level)

Hugoton Elementary Green Preschool Kinderprep Third Grade Yellow Kindergarten Fourth Grade Red First Grade Fifth Grade Blue Second Grade Sixth Grade White Teachers Hugoton High School Freshmen - Green Sophomore - Yellow Juniors - Red Seniors - Blue Teachers - White

Where in the world is The Hugoton Hermes? It traveled to Mitchell, S.D. with HES second grader Aneta Morris and her family at the National Pedal Tractor Pull this past weekend where she competed. She went 27 feet and earned fourteenth place! She did great for her first National Pedal Tractor Pull! Yay Aneta!! Good Job!! Photo courtesy of Keri Morris.

Homecoming 2016 is October 7! HHS is proud to announce the 2016 Football Homecoming Court. Front row left to right are Freshman Attendant Faith Degollado, Sophomore Attendant Abby Heger, Junior Attendant Madison Shuck, and Senior King Candidate Pedro Ordonez. In back are Senior King Candidate Romano Burger, Senior Queen Candidates Katy Heger, Melissa

Fabela and Amy Scott, and Senior King Candidate Valentino Degollado. Not pictured are flower girl Brinlee Austin, daughter of Marie and Brian Austin and crown bearer Rowan Sullivan, son of Megan and Abel Sullivan. The coronation ceremony will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday prior to the kick off at 7:00 p.m. Congratulations to all! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Chamber learns about Reading Roadmap The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed their monthly luncheon Tuesday, September 20 at the Coffee Shop at Pioneer Manor. Ranchito Tex-Mex catered the affair with delicious MexicanAmerican food. While the Chamber members enjoyed their food, the Hugoton High School Choir, directed by Renee Beesley, provided the entertainment. Chamber Director Alisha Owens reported she will be going to Ulysses to be on a radio program called Stevens County Thursday on KULY/KHUG October 6. It will be a 30 minute program once a month. She asks community members for input about what is happening in Stevens County so she can include it in her report. Alisha informed the members the Lions Club will have their Basket Bingo October 22. The Spook Parade will be October 31 on Main Street starting at 4:30 p.m. The Annual Chamber Banquet is scheduled for March 25,

2017. Director Owens introduced the featured speaker, Andrew Hysell. The topic of his presentation was Kansas Reading Roadmap. Governor Brownback implemented Reading Roadmap in 2014. Hugoton was among the first 25 sites to put this system in their schools. It focuses on reading from Kindergarten through third grade. He stated third grade is the age when students transi-

tion from “learning to read” to “reading to learn”. Children who do not learn to read by the time they finish third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school, and they are also more vulnerable to self-esteem issues. This system involves after school programs, a summer program and a family engagement pro-

gram for pre-Kindergarten through third grade. A full-time program coordinator would need to be hired. Jacque Teeter is Hugoton’s program coordinator. She connects these programs with the school data systems. The meeting adjourned. The next Chamber luncheon will be October 18, 2016.

Stevens County Healthcare will host their annual FREE Health Fair this Saturday, October 1 at the Hugoton High/Middle School Cafeteria. Patrons must enter through the front doors of the school. The event will open at 7:00 a.m. Free lab draws include CBC, CMP. lipid panel, TSH and A1C. Men over 50 may also get their PSA. Patients must be nine years or older. Anyone requiring lab work must pre-register by 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 30 at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy or Stevens County Medical Clinic. A self-addressed stamped envelope is required to receive your results. For more information, contact Alisha Hinz at 620544-6162.

Andrew Hysell speaks about the Kansas Reading Roadmap at the recent Chamber luncheon Tuesday, September 20.

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? Buck Taylor holds The Hugoton Hermes in Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. Buck spent time in Hugoton while filming the movie “Dark Before Dawn” in 1987. He is best known for his work in the television show “Gunsmoke”. However, he is also an artist and is in Silver Dollar City displaying and selling his artwork. Pictured on each side of Mr. Taylor are Joe and Terry French of Baxter Springs. Joe and Terry, and their daughters Estie and Emily, lived in Hugoton from 1982 to 1999. They keep up with Hugoton activities through their subscription to The Hermes. Thank you for the picture!! Photo courtesy of Terry French.

Where in the World is The Hermes? The paper was fortunate enough to travel along with Milton and Eileen Gillespie during their recent trip to China. A climb along the 13,000+ mile Great Wall was a highlight of their trip. Thank you for the picture!!

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Reader passionately encourages Taiwan youth exchange Hello, I just read your latest edition and I noticed the article "Applications sought for Taiwan youth exchange." Just as a reminder, I live in Taiwan and I have been living in Taiwan for 15 years. I would highly encourage students in SW Kansas to seriously consider this opportunity. In 1962 and 1963 I was the President of the Student Council at Rolla High School and in this capacity I explored with the school administration how we could have such a program in Rolla, but I wasn't successful in bringing this about. I would feel such a sense of completion to finally contribute to making this happen for some representative from Rolla. Taiwan is an interesting country. First of all, it is small. It is an island

David Stout country about 300 miles long and about 80 miles wide, much smaller than Kansas. It has a mountain ridge running along the eastern side of the island, but the western side of the island is generally flat, which is where the farming country is. Farming here is on much smaller scale than in Kansas. For those of us from Rolla, we would probably call the fields “yards” or “gardens”. Taiwan is a very modern country. When I first came here back in 1992, my best friend told me that I would be riding around in a rick-shaw. I laughed in his face. Taiwan has ships, planes, trains, trucks and cars, just like any other mod-

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ern country. The winter is very mild. It will never get below freezing here (unless you travel up to the mountain peaks during winter). However, it is common to get down in the 40s during the winter, and every once in awhile in the 30s. The food is quite tasty. However, there is one food I would encourage everyone to smell first before eating. It is called “stinky tofu”. It smells like an open sewer, but the local people love it. In all my 15 years here, I have managed to NEVER have tried it. You can too! Don't be nervous! Don't be afraid! Come to Taiwan! You'll remember the experience for the rest of your life. David H. Stout RHS Class of 1963

farmers – and their contemporaries across this great land – continually risk all that is theirs; hoping success is what each harvest and year will bring. They work with the land, chemicals, computers and livestock. They must understand markets, people, soil crops and climate. Their livelihood is largely dependent upon factors that are oftentimes completely out of their control. Still, farmers farm to succeed. They farm to grow and harvest crops and produce their see Farmers livestock. vocation not only as a business, but also as a way of life to preserve in good times and bad. They have their feet planted firmly in their soil. They are dedicated to the land and providing us with the safest, most wholesome food on the planet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the average person consumes approximately 194 pounds of cereal products annually. When you couple that with approximately 66 pounds of oils, 115 pounds of red meat and 63 pounds of poultry it’s readily apparent why Kansas harvest is an important time. Today’s consumer has the option of using nearly 4,000 different corn products. These uses range from corn

Jewell Burrows Lifelong Stevens and Morton County resident Jewell Marie Higgins Burrows, 89, passed from this life Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton.

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

A falll harvest for the ages It’s a fall harvest for the record books. Corn, milo and soybean crops continue to bust the bins and pour into onfarm-storage and elevators across Kansas. Thousands upon thousands of bushels of end may crops fall these up on the ground or cement slabs temporarily. If you’ve traveled to any of our row crop fields across the state, you know what I mean. They continue to teem with fall harvest. Combines chomp through the fields of corn, milo and soybeans eager to dump the bountiful crops into waiting trucks and grain carts. Today’s green, red and silver monsters move through the fields a little slower than some years as they growl and grind through the abundant crops. On gravel and blacktop roads tandem trucks and semis race back from the elevators so the machines can fill them up again. Fall harvest in Kansas marks that magical time of the year when producers of food and fiber reap what they have sowed. Without a doubt, this year’s crop will be one for the ages. Seeing this bountiful production unfold, underscores the importance of farming and ranching in Kansas. Our Kansas

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flakes to corn sweeteners. Corn and milo remain the top source of livestock feed. Countless foods are made from today’s fall soybean crop. Some of these include crackers, cooking oils, salad dressings, sandwich spreads and shortenings. Soybeans are used extensively to feed livestock, poultry and fish. Sunflowers from the Sunflower State can be used as an ingredient in everything from cooking to cosmetics and biodiesel probably you as And cars. already know, they’re a really tasty snack – and healthy too. So if you have an opportunity to visit our state’s fertile fields this fall, think about the professionals who are busy providing the food we find on our tables each and every day. Tip your hat, raise an index finger above the steering wheel of your car or give a friendly wave to these producers of food and fiber who are dedicated to feeding you and the rest of the world. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Jewell was the daughter of Clarence William Higgins and the former Lily Elnora Johnson, born May 23, 1927 in rural Morton County. September 1, 1945, she and George Henry Burrows Jr. were married in Hugoton. George preceded her in death December 7, 2013. Mrs. Burrows was a member of the First Christian Church of Hugoton. Survivors include her son Kenneth Burrows and wife

Noelene Craft Former Hugoton resident Noelene Kay (Heilman) Craft was born July 21, 1962 to Edward Eugene Heilman and the former Phyllis Kay Young in Emporia. Noelene passed from this life Wednesday, September 21, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones.

Vernon Milburn Former Morton County resident Vernon Milton Milburn, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Ottawa Retirement Village. Vernon, tenth child of Ira Milburn and the former Pansy Hubbard, was born Tuesday, June 8, 1920 in the Dermot community in Morton County. His mother passed away in December of 1920, and his grandparents, Hosea and Emma Jane Milburn, kept him for some time. When Ira, Vernon’s dad, remarried, he was rejoined with this family. The family moved to the

Rolla area where he attended Rolla High School and graduated with the Class of 1938. He had lived in Ottawa since 2007, moving there from Wichita. He lived many years in Hooker, Ok. and San Bernardino, Ca. June 6, 1942, Vernon was inducted into the United States Army. January 20, 1943, he sailed for Africa and eventually to Europe. From Africa to Sicily, then on to Italy, to Anizo and to Rome, Vernon walked and walked and walked. In 1944, Vernon landed in Southern France and, after more walking, arrived at

Elven Stoddard Friends and family gathered this week to remember and honor Elven Ray Stoddard. Mr. Stoddard, age 70, passed from this life Friday, September 23, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Born February 15, 1946 in Hugoton, he was the son of Paul “Pete” Stoddard and the former Julia Edwards. Elven graduated from Moscow High School in 1964. He worked for Halliburton, Rosel Well Service, Liberal Truck Service and was owner/operator of Big E’s RV Center. Mr. Stoddard was a member of the Liberal Elks Lodge BPOE #1947. He enjoyed camping, gardening, playing pool and watching the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. October 6, 1968 he married Guylene Downing at Moscow. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, S t e p h a n i e Stoddard of Overland Park, and Tracie Wright and husband David of Olathe; two grandchildren, Cooper and Barrett Wright; his brother Kenneth Ragan and wife Cheryl of Claremore, Ok.; and two sisters, Christine Suddeth

Strasburg, France. Vernon received the Distinguished Unit Badge, Bronze Service Arrowhead, and Purple Heart with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Croix de Guerre with one palm. Vernon was united in marriage with Fay Cox in November 1945 in Rolla. She preceded him in death. Mr. Milburn was an owner and operated Standard Oil Company in Rolla from 1945 to 1960. He started working with the U.S. Postal Service December 1958, moving to Hooker April 14, 1973. He retired July 3, 1983. Vernon deeply loved his family and his favorite activities always centered around spending time with them. He enjoyed playing cards, camping, traveling and fishing with family and friends. Those preceding him in death were his daughter Marlyse Milburn; parents Ira and Pansy Milburn; three stepmothers, Lizzie Collins,

Betty Abramson and Dottie Eversole; and 21 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his two children, Gene Milburn and wife Joan of Ottawa and Susan Franklin and husband Les of Mustang, Ok.; his sister Leola Thompson of Rolla, Mo.; five grandchildren, Shannon Milburn of Spring Hill, Justin Milburn of De Soto, Gena Rengel and husband Matt of Overland Park, Holly Franklin of Mustang and Ryan Franklin and wife Jennifer of Denver, Co.; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hooker with Rev. Craig Denslow officiating. Interment will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Brothers Funeral Home of Hooker. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association and may be left at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Box 745, Hooker, Ok 73945.

Michael of Hugoton; two daughters, Shirlene Hagler and Lori Rome and husband David, all of Hugoton; her two brothers, Jack Higgins of Rolla and Eugene Higgins and wife Corrine of Elkhart; her sisters, Dorothy Milburn of Elkhart and Lola Chambers of Valley Falls; her ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Jewell was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Dennis Burrows; three brothers, LeRoy, Ernie and William Higgins; and three sisters, Isabelle Perry, Violet Galligher and Opal Erickson. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, September 24 at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Dan Biernacki presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Noelene was raised just east of Emporia for most of her youth. She attended Neosho Rapids Elementary and Junior High School. Her high school years were attended at Hartford High, where she made many life long friends. Noelene enjoyed drill team and cheerleading during high school. Around 1982, she moved with her son Brandon to Hugoton. She worked at Daylight Donut (along with her mother and three sisters at times), Duckwalls, Stevens County Hospital and Teeter Irrigation. While in Hugoton, Noelene met her "best friend," David Craft. They married and together raised Brandon and Jamie. In 1997 the family moved to Gage, Ok. They ran Char-

lie's Bar and Grill. Noelene met many friends and planted roots in Gage. She enjoyed working at Gage Cattle & Feed. Noelene was a kind hearted person and enjoyed greeting and helping customers. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Noelene is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Phyllis Heilman; brother Carl Eugene Heilman; sister Kaylee Jean (Heilman) Norton; her precious son Brandon Lee Reynolds; and nephew Austin M. Harper. She is survived by daughter Jamie Kunz and husband Cory from Elkins, Ar.; her grandchildren, Ethan Gartrell and Emma Kunz from Elkins and Bradley and Rianna Reynolds of Liberal; sisters Ginger Floyd of Kinsley and Lynnette Hageman and husband Dennis of Hugoton; her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family; and a host of friends. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, September 24 at Gage High School in Gage, Ok. Graveside services followed at Gage Memorial Cemetery.

Wilda “Grandma K” Knudsen and Opal Hall and husband George, all of Hugoton. Elven was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marvin Ragan and Jack Stoddard; and two sisters, Mary Louise Glover and Katherine Ware. Graveside services were attended Tuesday morning, September 27 at Moscow Cemetery with Patty Lahey presiding. A reception followed the graveside service at the Moscow United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be sent In Memory of Elven Stoddard to the Kansas City Hospice, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City. Mo. 64114-9937 or donate online at kchos pice.org.

Longtime Liberal resident Wilda Grace “Grandma K” Knudsen, 86, passed from this life Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Born August 18, 1930 in Pleasanton, Ca., she was the daughter of A.W. “Bill” Mortensen and the former Martha Koopman. She had been a resident of Liberal since 1984 and had been employed at OBGYN of SW Kansas. Wilda graduated in 1947 from Amador High School in Pleasanton and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. February 18, 1948, Wilda married Charles Lee Knudsen. He preceded her in death March 29, 1995. Survivors include her five

sons, Dr. Dennis Knudsen and wife Janell of Liberal, John Knudsen and wife Cindi of Liberal, Stanley Knudsen and wife Regina of Escondido, Ca., Douglas Knudsen and wife Crystal of Liberal and Jason Knudsen and wife Ginger of Wichita; four daughters, Ellen Forsberg and husband Carl of Rosemount, Mn., JoAnn Brown and husband Rick of Harlan, Ia.,

Diane Pewthers and husband Mike of Liberal and Amy Knudsen of Liberal; her brother Donald Mortensen of San Jose, Ca.; 24 grandchildren, Kristina Mace, Jeremy Andreu, Heidi Cooper, Nicholas Knudsen, Aaron Knudsen, Jessica Mason, Lisa Smith, Amanda Knudsen, Lucas Knudsen, Gabriel Brown, Jennifer Dolence, Joel Knudsen, Ashley Brown, Mikayla Knudsen, Melanie Lamas, Rebekah Kilbourne, Cody Knudsen, Kim Nguyen, Jacob Pewthers, MiLeah Deaton, Marcala Steckel, Katie Knudsen, Montana Knudsen and Joshua Knudsen; and 32 great grandchildren with two more on the way. Mrs. Knudsen is preceded in death by her parents; two

brothers, Roy Mortensen and Eugene Mortensen; grandson Gabriel Brown; and three great grandsons. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, September 24 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal with Rev. Bill Prater presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be sent to Fellowship Baptist School or the American Cancer Society in care of Brenneman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

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Philip Dorth

He was born April 1, 1933 in Rolla, the son of the late George Dorth and the former Guinnie Perkins. May 6, 1955 in St. Louis, Mo., Philip was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Comer who survives of the home. Philip was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was the superintendent for the Concordia R-2 School district for nearly 30 years. He served as deacon of and was very active at Northshore Baptist Church of Rocky Mount and in the Boy Scouts, participating in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Mr. Dorth was also a member of

the Lion’s Club, the Missouri Association of Rural Education, MSTA and the American Legion. Survivors include his sons, Steven Dorth and wife Sylvia of Kansas City, Mo. and David G. Dorth and wife Robin of Columbia, Mo.; grandchildren, Madison S. Dorth, Blake Philip Dorth, Cameron Q. Dorth, Jeremy Wulser and Joshua and Joey Biesemeyer; his eight great grandchildren; niece Brenda Biesemeyer of Smithton, Mo.; sister Irene LeRoy of Greenwood, Ar.; and sisterin-law Margie Dorth of Independence, Mo. In addition to his parents, Philip is preceded in death by his brother Lonnie Dorth and one great grandchild. A previous memorial service was attended Saturday, August 27 at the Concordia High School where he was honored with a military ceremony. A memorial service was also attended Saturday afternoon, September 17 at the Northshore Baptist Church in Rocky Mount with Bro. Mark Kessler officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to the North Shore Baptist Church van for their children’s ministry. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pfheldon.com.

County Commissioners meet for special budget meeting The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met for a special budget meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2016 with Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Clerk Candidate Amy Tharp, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and District Three Commissioner Candidate Tron Stegman. The following is just the unofficial highlights. When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking about the WEKANDO project (Western Kansas Development Organization). Since this railroad improvement project tends to benefit Stevens County more than other surrounding counties, motion was made and passed to accept the proposed resolution from them. Motion was made and passed to pay the total dues to KNRC in the amount of $2000. It was agreed the ad in The Hugoton Hermes, for the auction of the lots near the manor, needs some details added to it. Joe was picked to work on this. Pam said that the Commissioners had decided to leave the Fitness Center’s budget “as is”. Josh Morris stopped in and was informed the budget for the Extension remained the same, as did the Sheriff’s department. Correction: It was stated in the last Commissioner report the hospital couldn’t afford the Fitness Center so it was turned over to the county. This is incorrect - the Fitness Center was given over to the county because changes in State regulations for State funding deemed it necessary.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020

Monday, September 19, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, September 20, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Locate Dogs, Officer Hale • Hit & Run, 600 Block of South Jackson, Took Report / Locate Subject, Officer Hale • Medical Assist, 500 Block of Northwest Street, Public Service, Officer Hale Wednesday, September 21, 2016 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of Northwest Avenue, Unable to Locate Dogs, Officer Fedelin • Theft, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Fourth and Adams, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Cat Foot Caught in Fence, 300 Block of South Jackson, Released Cat’s Foot, Officer Crane Thursday, September 22, 2016 • Dog at Large, 1400 Block of South Adams, Dog Impounded, Officer Fedelin

• Funeral Escort, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Chief Leslie • Dog at Large, 1600 Block of South Washington, Dog Released to Owner, Officer Fedelin • Loud Music, 300 Block of West Fifth, Gave Warning, Officer Lamatsch • Civil Standby, 100 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Possible Fight, 900 Block of South Monroe, Officer Hagman Friday, September 23, 2016 • Outside Agency Assist, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Barking Dogs, 300 Block of Jefferson, Notified Owners, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, September 24, 2016 • Dog Bite, Quarantined Dog, Officer Hagman Sunday, September 25, 2016 • Suspicious Activity, Alley of 1000 Block of Trindle, Unable to Locate Anyone, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present the program. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Every Monday - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-5442849. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. September 21-30 - Hugoton Elementary School Book Fair Week September 29 - USD #210 students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. for Parent/ Teacher conferences, starting at 1:30 p.m. September 30 - No school for USD #210 students. October 1 - Stevens County Healthcare will host their annual Free

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Obituaries Death has claimed the life of Philip C. Dorth, 83, of Rocky Mount, Mo. Mr. Dorth passed from this life Monday, August 15, 2016 at his residence.

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Health Fair at the Hugoton Middle / High School Cafeteria from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Call Alisha Hinz at 620-544-6162 for more information. Pre-registration is required for anyone having lab work done. Pick up paperwork at Stevens County Hospital, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy or Stevens County Medical Clinic until September 30 at 4:00 p.m. - Genealogy workshop from 9:00 until noon, in Ulysses at Teeter Irrigation at 2729 W. Oklahoma Ave. You will need to come prepared with as much information on your family as you can. Birth certificates, marriage information, whatever you can get

between now and then. The more prepared you are the more the workshop can help. Please call Nina Sipes and leave a message at 620-4934700 or email ergon@pld.com to register or for questions. October 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. October 4 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. October 6 - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, 624 S.

Main in Hugoton, beginning with coffee and fellowship at 7:00 p.m. A meeting with speaker Sharon Benell will follow at 7:30 p.m. - HHS Homecoming parade down Main Street to the fairgrounds at 8:00 p.m. A bonfire and pep rally will follow at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. October 7 - Sharon Benell will speak at River of Life Church’s Bible Study from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. River of Life is located at 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton. - Hugoton High School Fall Homecoming at the HHS football field with coronation at 6:00 p.m. and kick off at 7:00 p.m. against Southwestern Heights.

The Hugoton High School choir performs for the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Pioneer Manor Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The choir is directed by Renee Beesley.

Chamber of Commerce Director Alisha Owens conducts the Chamber luncheon meeting.

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

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

IMPORTANT! Anyone having lab work done must pre-register at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy, or Stevens County Medical Clinic anytime until September 30, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Admission Is Free FREE lab draws will include: CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, TSH, A1C, and PSA (for men over 50 only). Must be fasting at time of test. (These tests will be done for anyone 9 years and older.)

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

Must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive your results. Results will be mailed to each person.

ALL FREE!!!

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Aglow Fellowship is blessed to present Sharon Benell again for a four-day ministry tour in Hugoton. This will begin with the Aglow meeting at 7:00 p..m. October 6, 2016 at the Senior Center. Sharon and her husband Gary, live near Hedrick, Ia. where they farmed for over thirty years. They have three grown children, ten grandchildren, and they raised ten foster children. Sharon has graced the southwest Kansas area, and Hugoton specifically, for about thirty years. Aglow hears new ministry every visit and know her ongoing life in the Spirit is fresh every morning. Sharon has ministered

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throughout the United States, Central America, Europe and Asian countries. She comes as a Exhorter, which is an extended teaching, involving prophetic function. She is a Psalmist, and is known as one who frequently blesses listeners with her songs of praise. Her schedule for the four days in Hugoton as as follows: • Thursday, October 6 Aglow Fellowship, 7th and Main, 7:00 p.m. • Friday, October 7 - River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson, Bible Study, 2:00-5:00 p.m. • Saturday, October 8 River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson, School of Ministry

Metcalf Trucking, Inc. of Ulysses dismantles another Hugoton landmark, the building located at 1030 S. Main Street, which most recently housed Ag 1st Insurance and then Project Hope.

The former location of Project Hope has now been demolished. The flag pole lays on its side after its excavation. The commercial building is owned by Clayton Gerrond and had fallen into

9:30-1:00p.m. “Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Depression” • Sunday, October 9 - River

GED Classes to be offered by Garden City Adult Learning Center The Garden City Adult Learning Center offers classes for adults who want to earn their General Education Diploma (GED). Enrollment will run through October 3. Research shows earning a GED credential gives graduates access to new jobs, and better prepares them for career and college training programs. Recent scoring enhancements to the GED test, including a recalibration of the passing score, mean more adults in Kansas are earning a GED diploma. Students who enroll in GED prep programs are better prepared to pass the GED test. Anyone interested in a GED prep program may visit the Garden City Adult Learning Center or go to the Web site at www.gcccks.edu/ workforcedev/alc/ for details and registration. The Garden City Adult Learning Center strives to provide innovative opportuni-

disrepair. The city was approached to take down the building, but the council affirmed their policy of not demolishing commercial property, so Metcalf Trucking got the job.

Low People in High Places Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S -ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

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

“Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.” Romans 12:16 NKJV

person’s position in society or in an organization doesn’t always correlate with his or her moral stature. The CEO of the company is sometimes a jerk while the cleaning lady or the guy who runs the mailroom may be the nicest person you’d ever meet. The ambition which it takes to get to high places may induce some people to cut corners or treat others poorly, whereas the person who does the so-called “menial” work may realize that she serves others and thus act accordingly. There is a spiritual lesson here which it behooves us to pay attention to. That is, we should be willing to do menial work and also be willing to associate with “lowly” people. People who work in the caring professions (doctors, nurses, teachers and social workers, among others) know that everyone has their cross to bear, and even the lowliest among us have a story to tell. So take time to hear their story and don’t be afraid to associate with the lowly. Angels have been known to come among us in the form of wayfaring strangers. Christopher Simon

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BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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ties that promote and help participants to successfully meet their educational and life goals in an environment that is committed to life-long learning. Enrollment is now open and will run through October 3. A new student orientation will be October 4, 5, and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Classes will begin October 10. For information contact Hector Martinez, Director of the Adult Learning Center at Garden City Community College, at 620-276-7600 or Jessica Puchala, Communications Manager GED Testing Service, at 202471-2204.

Hugoton welcomes two new residents to the community Hugoton is home to a couple new residents - Seth Jones, along with his fiancée Marissa Morgan, moved to Hugoton early last month. Seth recently passed the Kansas Bar Exam and has been sworn in to practice law by the Honorable Bradley Ambrosier, Chief Judge for the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District. Seth will be working as an associate attorney for the Law Firm of Kramer, Nordling, & Nordling, LLC in Hugoton. Seth grew up in Borger, Tx. where he graduated high school in 2010. He graduated from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2013, with a degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. While at OPSU, Seth was a member of the school’s NCAA golf team where he was awarded membership into Chi Alpha Sigma, a national organization recognizing student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. He was also VicePresident of the school’s business competition team where he placed in the top ten of several national competitions. In 2016, Seth graduated from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. While in law school, Seth focused his studies on oil and gas law and matters relating to agriculture. He was the

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

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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Peggy Brecheisen celebrates her ninetieth birthday at the Hooker Golf Course with a host of people who help her celebrate. She commented she is very wealthy for having so many family members and good friends.

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Seth Jones, along with his fiancée Marissa Morgan, is joining the law firm of Kramer, Nordling and Nordling in Hugoton. Welcome to the community Seth and Marissa. Vice-President of the school’s Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Society and was an executivecommittee member of Washburn’s Agriculture Law Society. In these capacities, Seth has had the opportunity to speak to audiences about various topics relating to oil and gas law. In fact, Seth has already helped give a presentation in Hugoton in April at the Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association annual meeting. He was also a member of the school’s competitive trial teams. Before going to law school Seth worked for Allen’s Inc. in Guymon, Ok. helping replace and repair irrigation pumps for farmers in the local area. This was when Seth first heard of Hugoton. While in law school, Seth interned at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. There he researched legal issues relating to wildlife and helped draft numerous contracts and grants that helped conservation efforts and other matters related to the Department. Marissa was born and raised in Topeka. She graduated from University of Kansas in 2012, with a degree in applied behavior science with an emphasis in juvenile justice. While at KU, Marissa was actively involved with the student housing department for three years. After graduating from KU, she worked in the juvenile justice field as a case coordinator for juvenile offenders. Marissa attended Washburn University School of Law and graduated in May 2016. While in law school, she was involved in the Women’s Legal Forum, Phi Alpha Delta, and competed on two of Washburn’s trial teams. She had the opportu-

nity to intern for an attorney during her second year of law school where she worked on landlord tenant and bankruptcy cases. During her third year of law school, she interned at the Shawnee County District Attorney’s office. At the District Attorney’s office, she worked on legal research projects, tried bench trails, and even tried her first jury trial by herself, which she won. She believes the valuable skills she learned while working at the District Attorney’s office will help her in her current position in the County Attorney’s office in Seward County. Seth and Marissa both enjoy the outdoors. He loves hunting and they both like to go fishing and camping together. He also still plays golf every chance he gets and even found time to teach Marissa how to golf during law school. They are both excited about the quality of the Forewinds course. Marissa also loves working on craft projects, quilting and knitting. Growing up in Texas, Seth is a big Texas Longhorn fan. However, because Marissa is a KU Alumni, he has agreed to support the Jayhawks during basketball season! Seth wanted to come to Hugoton because he missed the small town lifestyle. He also believes working in a small town will give him the opportunity to work on a wide variety legal issues. He welcomes any new clients to come by and visit him. Marissa is excited to get involved, meet new people, and build a family in the Hugoton community. Seth and Marissa will marry in April 2017, in Topeka. Welcome to Hugoton!

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Students and supporters of seven Kansas universities can advocate for friendly competition this fall while challenging themselves and others to stop texting and driving. The Kansas Insurance Department, insurance companies and governmental sponsors have created the

“Don’t Text #Just Drive” campaign to get university students and supporters to pledge to stop texting while driving. “We think this is a great way to promote a worthy goal of saving lives,” said Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. “You pledge to not text and drive,

Members of the Hugoton High School class of 2017 gather at the elementary school Friday afternoon for a senior pep rally. The kids - both

you pick your school and you cast your vote. Alumni, supporters and students of these Kansas schools show their support for the campaign and participate in a friendly competition at the same time.” Supporters of each participating university will be able to take the pledge two ways: Online or by text messaging.

the high school seniors and the elementary students - were excited to get together in all their red and blue! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

The number of pledges each school receives will be compared to its official fall 2016 enrollment to calculate a percentage. Results will be tabulated and the winner announced during university athletic contests this fall and winter. The participating schools are the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University and Emporia State University. Voting began Monday, September 19 and ends November 22. Pledge votes can be cast by texting 50555 and choosing one of the school keywords: KU, Wildcat, Shocker, Tiger, Gorilla, Ichabod or Hornet. Voters can also go online at engage.att.com/icwkansas. More information about the campaign can also be found at www.ksinsurance.org/

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justdrive. University officials and student government leaders from each university are supporting the contest. They will be promoting the voting/ pledge through a number of on-campus and alumni association events. Kendall Schoenekase, Miss Kansas 2016, is promoting the campaign as well. She has chosen “Stay Alive, Don’t Text and Drive” as her campaign issue during her reign as Miss Kansas. She and Commissioner Selzer filmed a series of public service announcements and recorded radio announcements that will be aired on Kansas media and at athletic contests throughout the campaign. Major funding for the promotion of the contest comes from AT&T, the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Automobile Insurance Plan, the Kansas Turnpike Authority, Allstate Insurance Company, State Farm Mutual Insurance

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Company, Farmers Insurance, AAA and Upland Mutual. The pledge each voter agrees to is this: “No text message, email, Web site or video is worth the risk of endangering my life or the lives of others on the road. I pledge to not text and drive and will take action to educate others about the dangers of texting while driving. No text is worth the risk. It can wait.” A national study found three out of four people surveyed admitted to texting while driving, even though they agreed the activity is dangerous to themselves and others. “All Kansans can be winners through this campaign,” Commissioner Selzer said. “We can show pride in our universities and make a statement at the same time by using this phrase: ‘Eyes up. Phone Off. Save Lives.’ ” Submitted by the Kansas Insurance Department.

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Hugoton falls to Scott City Friday

The Eagles defense lines up opposite the visiting Scott City Beavers. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Ashton Burrows leads the HHS football team onto the field Friday evening. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

The Hugoton Eagles took on the Scott City Beavers Friday night in Hugoton. Hugoton battled to the end but was not able to defeat the visiting team. The final score was Hugoton 7 and Scott City 35. In the first quarter neither team was able to score a touchdown. It wasn’t until

HHS Wide Receiver Bradan Slemp gets into position during the game against the Beavers Friday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

the second quarter that the first touchdown was scored by Scott City. Hugoton answered with a touchdown with 2:24 left on the clock until halftime. Valentino Degallado passed to Zack Leininger for 59 yards with Colby Korf kicking the extra point to tie the score 7-all. Scott City dominated the last two quarters, adding 14 points in each quarter. Hugoton made a few gains but was not able to score for the rest of the game, ending with a heartbreaking 7-35 loss at home. The Eagles had 162 yards passing compared to Scott City’s 117. The quarterback passed 20 times with eleven completions. Scott City passed eleven times for five completions. Total offensive yards were Hugoton 138 and Scott City 265. Leininger caught the football five times for 83 yards followed by Daniel Bustillos with three catches for 46 yards. Bradan Slemp caught the ball twice for 25 yards and Mitchell Hamlin caught the ball once for eight yards.

Hamlin had four kick-off returns for 50 yards and Dawson Kerbow had one return for 33 yards.

Hugoton will travel to Goodland Friday to face the Cowboys. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Players gather to speak with Coach Todd Fulton. Coach Fulton is wearing his Pink Out shirt which reads “Dig for a Cure. Tackle for a Cure. Run for a Cure. Putt for Cure.” HHS hosted Pink Out events Thursday and Friday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Dawson Kerbow carries the ball down the field for the Eagles Friday night at home. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

The stands are filled with pink instead of blue during the football game Friday night against Scott City. Some of the football

players also get in the spirit and wear pink socks during the pink out. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles! Thursday, September 29 - HMS Seventh Grade Football, 4:00 p.m., vs Ulysses - HMS Eighth Grade Football, 5:30 p.m., vs Ulysses - HHS V/JV/C Volleyball, 4:00 p.m., at Holcomb Tri - HHS Girls Golf JV, 3:00 p.m., at Syracuse - HMS Cross Country, 4:00 p.m., at Garden City-Ken Henderson Friday, September 30 - HHS Football, 7:00 p.m., at Goodland Saturday, October 1 HMS Volleyball GWAC League Tournament, 9:00 a.m. at Holcomb HHS JV Volleyball, 9:00 a.m. at South Central HHS Girls’ Golf, 10:00 a.m. at Lakin HHS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Syracuse HMS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Syracuse Monday, October 3 HHS JV Football, 5:00 p.m. at Goodland HHS C Volleyball, 4:00 p.m. at Liberal HHS Girls’ Golf GWAC League Tournament, 1:00 p.m. at Goodland Thursday, October 6 HMS Football, 5:00 p.m. at Guymon HHS V/JV/C Volleyball, 5:00 p.m. against Lakin at Home

HHS Girls’ Golf, 1:00 p.m. at Syracuse Friday, October 7 HOMECOMING HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. against Southwestern Heights at Home Saturday, October 8 HHS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Lakin HMS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Lakin HHS C Volleyball, 9:00 a.m. at Cimarron Monday, October 10 HHS JV Football, 6:00 p.m. at Southwestern Heights HHS Girls’ Golf Regionals, TBA Thursday, October 13 HHS Cross Country, GWAC League Meet, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Cross Country, GWAC League Meet, 4:00 p.m. at Home Friday, October 14 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Pratt Saturday, October 15 HHS Volleyball GWAC League Tournament, 10:00 a.m. at Ulysses Monday, October 17 HHS JV Football, 5:00 p.m. against Holcomb at Home HHS Girls’ Golf State Tournament, TBA

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Hugoton’s cheerleaders do seven pushups after Hugoton scores in the second quarter to tie the game. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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Drill team members are ready to dash onto the field for their halftime performance Friday evening at home. From left to right are Vallery Persing, Caitlin Kiley, Zeida Betance, Liz Villalobos, Salma Avalos, Martha Rubio, Damaris Sanchez, Marisol Don Juan, Anabel Perez and Eva Lamas. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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HHS hosts quad Thursday Hugoton’s volleyball team hosted a quad Thursday, September 22. Hugoton faced off against Ulysses, Colby and Goodland. Hugoton’s team wore their Pink Out shirts for the evening. Varsity girls won their opening match against Colby

in two, 25-19 and 25-18. They then came back from a 20-25 loss to the Goodland Cowgirls to win the second game 25-21. However, the girls lost 18-25 in their third game. Despite a valiant effort in the first game against Ulysses, the Eagles lost their

final match to the visiting Tigers, 23-25 and 16-25. In JV action, the girls won against Goodland in two, 2519 and 25-13. They were defeated by Colby 6-25 and 20-25, and then by Ulysses, 8-25 and 19-25. The C team also played in the home tournament, beating Goodland 25-22 and 2512. The Lady Eagles were overcome by a very tough Colby team, 6-25 in their first game. The girls then rallied back to earn 20 points in the next game, but their response just wasn’t enough to win, and the girls recorded a loss. Finally, the C team faced Ulysses. HHS lost the first game 21-25 and the second game 13-25.

Hugoton’s junior varsity volleyball team celebrates a victorious point during their home tournament Thursday afternoon. Hugoton won

against Goodland then lost to Colby and Ulysses. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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Brooklynn Harper blocks the volleyball during the quad at home while Dallie Hoskinson is ready to back her up. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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JoHanna Rawlins serves up some heat at home Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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Hugoton’s volleyball team divided and conquered this past Saturday, September 24 with the varsity going to Garden City, the JV going to Lakin and the C team traveling to Holcomb. The varsity girls defeated Cimarron handily in their first game at the Garden City tournament, 25-11 and 2519. Their next game was against Ulysses, and the girls battled it out, earning 24 points each game. Unfortunately, the Lady Tigers scored 26 and defeated the HHS team. The girls then faced Holcomb, where the girls left everything on the court, earning 23 points in the first game, and 20 in the second. Holcomb’s Lady Longhorns stubbornly held onto their lead and emerged with two wins. The HHS ladies then took on Lakin, but their minds were still on the Holcomb game. Hugoton lost the first game 10-25. Their second game was better, but still not enough to fend off the Lady Broncs, and HHS lost 21-25. The Garden City team was next, and the 6A team dominated Hugoton in both games, 14-25 and 14-25. Finally, the Lady Eagles came up against the Hays Indians in their last match of the day. The ladies of HHS had played their hearts out all day, and unfortunately succombed to their exhaustion, losing 1425 and 20-25. At the Lakin tournament,

HHS volleyball player Meaghan McClure stands at the ready while teammate Deanna Guerrero pushes the volleyball over the net. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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480 +/- Acres of Stevens County Land Kylee Garza, Jenna Beesley and Angelica Bojorquez wait at the net for the serve from their teammate during C team action at home Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210. the junior varsity team had an equally grueling Saturday, playing six teams over the course of the day. The JV girls also won against Cimarron, 25-21 and 25-22. They then lost to a very tough Ulysses team 8-25 and 2025. Next up was Holcomb, and HHS was defeated 10-25 and 12-25. Then came Lakin who won over the Lady Eagles in two, 25-17 and 25-14. The girls were also defeated by the Garden City and Hays teams, 15-25 and 12-25 and 18-25 and 17-25 respectively. The C team’s journey to Holcomb resulted in two of the matches going to three games. The Eagles won against Holcomb 25-16, then lost a very close one, 23-25 and came back to win the third game 15-13. The match

against Garden City also went to three, with the Eagles claiming the first win 25-18. Unfortunately, the Lady Buffaloes came back with a vengeance to win the next two, 25-15 and 15-6. The C team also played Goodland in two edge-of-your-seat games, but came away with two losses, 23-25 and 22-25. A tough Hays team saw the Eagles’ team lose in two, 18-25 and 13-25. The varsity, junior varsity and C volleyball teams will next play at Holcomb Thursday, September 29. Play will start at 4:00 p.m. JV will play Saturday, October 1 at South Central High School, starting at 9:00 a.m. The C team will play Monday, October 3 at Liberal High School. Play starts at 4:00 p.m.

HMS sweeps Guymon at home Hugoton Middle School seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams hosted Guymon in a dual Tuesday, September 20. The teams swept the visiting Tigers, winning four out of four matches! The eighth grade A team won in two, 21-17 and 25-23. The seventh grade A team also won in two games, 21-13 and 21-13. The eighth grade B team won 21-13 and 21-8. Seventh grade’s B team won

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a couple of real “nailbiters” 21-19 and 22-20. The seventh and eighth grade A and B teams then went to Dodge City Middle School Thursday, September 22 to participate in a tri tournament. Eighth grade A team won both their games, going 1614 and 15-2 against Dodge City, while the B team followed suit with scores of 1512 and 15-9. Their second

HMS volleyball gathers for a quick pep talk during their home game Tuesday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

matches went just as well, with the A squad winning over Ulysses 15-9 and 15-11. The B team won against the Tigers 15-8 and 15-13. Amazing job eighth graders! The seventh grade A team faced Dodge City in their first game. They lost the first game 7-15; leaving their hearts on the court, they lost the second game by only two points, 14-16. The B team won their game against Dodge 15-7 and 15-11. Then both the teams faced Ulysses. The A team lost their games 14-15 and 9-15. The B team recorded a win against the Tigers, going 15-8 and 15-7. Great job seventh graders! The middle school teams will next face Holcomb, Goodland, Scott City and Ulysses in a home tournament Saturday, October 1. Play starts at 9:00 a.m.

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Date: Monday, October 17th Time: 1:30pm Sale held at Hugoton Courthouse Memorial Hall 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, KS. Tract 1 sells at 1:30pm Legal Description: N2 of 14-33-36 Stevens County Ks 320 +/- acres. Surface Rights only. Land Located: From Hugoton Ks go 7.5 mi. E. on HWY 51 & 1/2 mile N. on 21 Rd. Land Description: 320 +/- Acres of Cropland. Water Right #10,940, 560 AF, 750 GPM. FSA Information: Farmland 316.69 +/- acres; Cropland 315.83 +/- acres. Earnest Money on Tract 1: $20,000.00 Down Day of Sale. Balance at Closing.

Tract 2 Sells Immediately after Tract 1 Legal Description: SW4 of 9-33-36, Stevens County Ks 160 +/- acres. Surface Rights only. Land Located: From Hugoton Ks go 4.5 mi. E. on Hwy 51 & 1 mi. N on 18 Rd. Land Description: 160 +/- acres of Cropland. FSA Information: Farmland 156.03 +/- acres; Cropland 151.2 +/- acres; Earnest Money on Tract 2: $10,000.00 Down Day of Sale. Balance at Closing.

Following Applies to both Tracts: Minerals Reserved by Seller. Possession: After 2017 Wheat crop/wheat acres; Possession of Open Ground on March 1, 2017. Buyer receives Seller’s share of 2017 wheat crop. Tenancy terminates upon Harvesting 2017 wheat crop. Taxes: 2015 Taxes Paid for by Seller; 2016 Taxes prorated to Day of Closing. Title Insurance: 50% Buyer; 50% Seller. Closing Fee: 50% Buyer; 50% Seller; Closing: On or Before Nov. 30th, 2016.

Owners: Jo Ann Hudnell & Hudnell Trust Announcements made Day of Sale take precedence over any internet, faxed, digital or printed materials.

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Rebecca Johnson pushes herself to a time of 22:54 at Stanton County. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

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Garcia close behind in seventh and ninth respectively. Ethan Fox took twelfth, while Damian Lewis placed twentythird and Bryan Gonzalez earned twenty-sixth. “The girls have been led all year by the Heger cousins Abby and Katy - who are running extremely well and the boys have been led by Miguel Martinez and Abraham

Eric Perry runs for the finish line at Stanton County. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

The Hugoton Invitational Meet was Saturday, September 17 at the golf course and there was some great weather. It was a little wet and foggy but it cleared up nicely later and the temperatures did not get up too high. The boys’ team placed second and the girls’ team placed third. “The boys are running really well right now. We have two pretty good front runners with Miguel Martinez and Abraham Garcia and the other guys are coming around nicely. We also have some JV runners who are working hard to push the other guys,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. “The girl’s team also has two pretty good front runners with Abby Heger and Katy Heger. Those two are in great cross country shape. The rest of the girls’ team has been running well but we need to get more consistency out of our numbers five to nine runners. We have to rely on those girls to steadily improve to do

well at League and Regionals,” continued Rodriguez. The team traveled to Ulysses Tuesday, September 20 to participate in the Ulysses invitational meet. “It was the total opposite of our meet in Hugoton; very hot and windy. Some of the kids handled it well and others did not. The course is not a very fast course either. We did not run all our athletes at this meet but will be in action Saturday, September 24 at Johnson and everyone who is ready to go will race,” concluded Rodriguez. Hugoton Invitational Conditions: 60’s with light breeze, Great running weather Girls’ Varsity Abby Heger 20:30 4 Katy Heger 21:06 6 Cielo Garcia 22:28 18 Toby McClure 22:45 21 MeKenzie Hagman 25:33 46 Josselyne Jurado 25:40 47 Team Place Third Boys’ Varsity Miguel Martinez 17:09 7 Abraham Garcia 17:10 8

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Garcia. Those four kids are pretty good front runners for each respective team. We are fortunate to have other kids behind these four who are working really hard to improve and help both teams be successful. The big question mark for me is getting all our girls healthy and competing on the same day. We have not had all our varsity girls step to the line yet this fall and finish a race,” continued Coach Rodriguez. Hugoton’s junior varsity runners all finished in the top ten at the Stanton County meet, with two first place finishes - Victoria Duran and Ivan Villa. Kara Rodriguez took second, while Breckyn Hertel and Mekenzie Hagman took fifth and sixth respectively. The boys had Eric Perry place second. Justin Blakeley earned fourth and Rodrigo Sanchez came home with fourth place. Hugoton cross country will next compete at Syracuse Saturday, October 1 begin-

HHS runner Breckyn Hertel finishes her race. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Harper.

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Hugoton’s cross country team victoriously displays the two first place plaques they received at Stanton County last Saturday, September 24. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Heger.

ning at 10:00 a.m. Stanton County Invitational Conditions: Cool in the 60’s Girls’ Varsity Katy Heger 21:06 3 Abby Heger 21:26 4 22:20 12 Ceilo Garcia Rebecca Johnson 22:54 16 Frances Gaskill 24:10 33 Luz Romo 24:21 34 Josselyne Jurado 26:34 50 Team Place First Boys’ Varsity Miguel Martinez 17:36 6 Abraham Garcia 17:36 7 Jahaziel Garcia 18:10 9 Ethan Fox 18:30 12 Damian Lewis 19:11 23 Bryan Gonzalez 19:25 26 Luis Guerrero 20:26 52 Team Place First JV Girls Victoria Duran 22:49 1 Kara Rodriguez 24:28 2 Breckyn Hertel 25:21 5 McKenzie Hagman25:51 6 Lynnelle Bogan 28:44 18 JV Boys Ivan Villa 18:59 1 Eric Perry 19:56 2 Rodrigo Sanchez 20:57 7 JC Blakeley 21:13 9 Hunter Dale 22:23 22 Jorge Encines 22:42 24 Adan Vera 23:40 28 Gavin Heger 23:50 30 Luis Ramos 23:52 31

Jahaziel Garcia 17:50 17 Ethan Fox 18:20 24 Ivan Villa 18:42 30 Damian Lewis 19:22 40 Luis Guerrero 19:39 47 Team Place Second JV Girls Luz Romo 24:33 3 Kara Rodriguez 25:08 8 25:44 11 Breckyn Hertel Lynnelle Bogan 27:23 25 JV Boys Bryan Gonzalez 19:33 2 20:14 4 Eric Perry Rodrigo Sanchez 21:15 22 JC Blakeley 21:17 24 Jorge Encines 22:27 39 Hunter Dale 22:55 47 Gavin Heger 23:37 57 Adan Vera 23:53 63 Luis Ramos 24:27 68 Ulysses Invitational Conditions: Very Hot and Windy- Temps in the Mid to Upper 90’s Girls’ Varsity Rebecca Johnson 24:06 3 Frances Gaskill 27:24 24 JV Girls Luz Romo 25:42 1 Josselyn Jurado 27:03 4 Kara Rodriguez 28:13 6 Breckyn Hertel 28:23 8 Lynnelle Bogan 30:34 15 JV Boys Bryan Gonzales 21:25 1 Eric Perry 21:36 2 JC Blakeley 21:50 4 Rodrigo Sanchez 22:11 6 Luis Ramos 24:08 22 Gavin Heger 25:19 32 Adan Vera 27:00 40

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After nearly five years of operating out of their headquarters just east of Hugoton on East Eleventh Street, Pacific Ag is relocating their office and shop to Guymon, Ok. at 2389 Mile 31 Road. The change is effective this October. Pacific Ag will continue to harvest corn stalks and

wheat straw for the growers they have worked with in the past in Stevens County and surrounding counties. Their harvest fleet has begun moving into combined fields, and they anticipate a busy fall season providing stover removal for growers. “We certainly have enjoyed a chance to be a part of the

community and look forward to many more harvests to come,” notes Zac Acock, Pacific Ag’s Operations Manager. Please contact Zac Acock 806-338-0011 or Donice Medina 620-655-2396 with any questions.

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Hugoton Mark Your Calendars Stevens County Healthcare is having their FREE Health Fair this Saturday, October 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the MS/HS Cafeteria. Anyone having lab work done must preregister at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy, or Stevens County Medical Clinic before Friday, September 30 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone’s Invited! If you are interested in learning about the fiber coming to Hugoton to make your internet more reliable, faster, with more bandwidth, plan to join us at the October Chamber Luncheon Tuesday, October 18 at noon at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room! We will have Kasey Krueger, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Pioneer Communications on hand speaking about their plans for the next 18 to 24 months, and the advantages to both residents and businesses of a fiber optic network. RSVP today by calling the Chamber at 620-5444305. We’d love for you to join us!

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Lions Club Basket Bingo will be Saturday, October 22. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.! There will be chili and cinnamon rolls available for a free will donation. Contact Beth Settlemyer, or Mallory Moser of the Hugoton Lions Club for your tickets! The Annual Spook Parade will be Monday, October 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. from Seventh and Main to Fifth and Main. So get out your funniest, scariest, cutest costumes and come haunt the streets of Hugoton! After the Spook Parade, we encourage your little ghosts and goblins to make their way to Pioneer Manor for some more, sweet, fun-filled haunting! Make sure to post pictures of your little ones to the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page! Stay informed about what’s going on in your community and follow the HugoArea Chamber of ton Commerce page on Facebook, and Twitter, or subscribe to our weekly emailed Newsletter by contacting the Chamber today! Want to have your snap-

shot of Stevens County featured on the Chamber Facebook page? Submit photos to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and we will feature a new photo every week! Photos can be wildlife, farming, livestock, outdoor fun, etc. Get those cameras out and have fun with the Chamber! Remember, the Chamber offers Gift Certificates! Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Incentives…Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy, making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate today! These certificates can be written for any amount, and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop Stevens County first! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. the Stevens County Health Department will be at Hugoton Senior Center to give flu shots. Please bring your insurance information if you have never received your flu shot from them. Call the health department ahead of time if you would like a pneumonia shot as well. Our next dance is Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck. Bob Walter will provide live country music. Also that day is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m., then at 6:00 p.m. join the card players for potluck with Canasta and Pitch afterwards. Kansas Legal Services will be at Hugoton Senior Center Friday, November 4, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. They offer free legal advice to senior citizens, but you must have an appointment. Please call the senior center if you need this service. Hugoton Senior Center

and Nelda Brady are co-sponsoring a trip to Branson, Mo., December 4-10, 2016. The trip will include transportation, six nights’ lodging, seven shows, ten meals, and more. Please call the center at 544-2283 or Nelda at 5442083 for details. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal mat-

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Hugoton craftsmen display their quilts at the Stauth Memorial Museum The Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma is excited to host Quilt National ’15: Collection B. This traveling exhibit of 24 quilts opened to the public August 28, 2016 and runs through October 9, 2016. Along with the 24 quilts in the traveling exhibit, the Stauth Museum

is also displaying 30 western Kansas quilts to enhance the exhibition and showcase the talent of Kansas quilters. These quilts include an amazingly pieced quilt titled, “Grandmother's Fan”, by Kathleen Furr from Hugoton. Also on display is a bright, cheerful quilt titled, “Hawian-

Kathleen Furr is displaying her quilt Grandmother’s Fan at the Stauth Museum until October 9.

ien Flower”, made by Frances Russell, Nancy Honig's mother. Nancy is also from Hugoton. There are also quilts from Copeland, Dodge City, Garden City, Ingalls, Kinsley, Liberal, Meade, Minneola, Montezuma, Plains, Spearville, Sublette and Ulysses. These Kansas quilts include a large variety of traditional and nontraditional patterns. Quilt National is a biennial juried competition dedicated to the promotion of the contemporary art quilt. It is a showcase for new work produced in the two year span prior to the exhibition. Its focus is to provide the viewer with a visual presentation of innovative trends in the medium of layered and stitched fabric. The works in a Quilt National exhibit display a reverence for the lessons taught by the makers of the heritage quilts. Many of the works hold fast to the traditional methods of piecing and patching. At the same time, however, the Quilt National artist is intrigued by the challenge of expanding the boundaries of traditional quilt making by utilizing the newest materials and tech-

nologies. These innovative works generate strong emotional responses in the viewer while at the same time fulfilling the creative need of the artist to make a totally individual statement. The complete 80+ piece Quilt National ’15 exhibition is divided into three touring collections. The purpose of dividing the exhibition into smaller groups is to provide smaller venues the opportunity to display the Quilt National works. The Stauth Museum is hosting Collection B. “All of us who work in the realm of quilts want them to be accepted as art. This is the reason for the existence of Quilt National: to prove to the larger world out there that quilting is an art form on a level with traditional fine art mediums.” said Judy Schwender, one of the jurors for this year’s competition. As an interesting addition to this exhibit, we are featuring “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics”, a nine-part documentary DVD series that explores what some say is the largest mass movement people don’t know exists – more than 21 million quilters are currently active

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Nancy Honig is displaying a quilt “Hawianien Flower” at the Stauth Museum. Nancy’s mother, Frances Russell, made the quilt.

in the U.S. The documentary reveals the influence quilts have today, a four billion dollar economic impact annually, and talks about the important role quilts have played over the last two centuries, when quilting was one of the few ways women could convey political views, record their personal stories and express their artistic sides. Please plan to make this an integral part of your experience when you come to see this amazing exhibit! Visitors to the Stauth Museum’s Web site can link to The Dairy Barn Arts Center at www.dairybarn.org for a full list of participating artists and works in the Quilt National ’15 exhibition including a listing of the artists. If you would like more information about this amazing traveling exhibit you can reach The Dairy Barn Arts Center by phone at 740-592-4981, or by e-mail at qn@dairy barn.org. Quilt National '15 is produced by The Dairy Barn Arts Center with sponsorship from

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Thursday, October 5, 2006 Kaya Foster, great granddaughter of Doc and Hedy Lairmore, was all decked out in her ceremonial dress for the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant. Kaya took part in the parade and the Indian dancing. Thursday, October 4, 2001 Hugoton Kiwanis Club celebrated forty years in Hugoton with a banquet at the Stevens County Library. Charter members Joe Guerrero and Bob Walker received awards at the ceremony. Walter McClure was recently selected as Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division 10.

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Thursday, October 3, 1991 Navy Petty Officer Stephen R. Piper, a 1983 graduate of Hugoton High School, recently returned from deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm. He is serving aboard the guided missle frigate USS Rentz which is homeported in San Diego, Ca. Thursday, October 1, 1981 Cub Scout Pack 189 enjoyed a nature trip to the Cimarron River north of Hugoton September 19, 1981. Scouts attending were Jamie Krugar, Cal Gilbert, David McHatton, Randy Norris, Chris Rogers, Ryan Passmore, Brian Higgins, Kevin White, Lavoe Hartley, Jason Nichols, Wayne Ray and David Toole. Thursday, October 7, 1971 Stevens County 4-H’er Shelley Timmons had a purple ribbon-winning Graham Bread entry in the 4-H show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Shelley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Timmons. Thursday, October 5, 1961 Jimmy Persinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Persinger, will be installed as Master Councilor of the Hoppe Kilbourne Chapter of Order of MeMolay October 8 at the Masonic Hall. David Seeman is in the Stevens County Hospital for treatment of fractured bones in both his arms. He fell from scaffolding Monday afternoon at the Ralph Cutter farm where a round top building is

under construction. He fell head first and put his arms out to cushion his fall of about ten feet. The break in the bones was just above the wrist joints. Thursday, October 4, 1951 Pvt. Hoyt D. Groves, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Groves, is in the combat area in Korea. In a recent letter Pvt. Groves, who is with the construction engineers, said he was within six miles of the front lines.

The City of Hugoton purchased a new street sweeper. The $9,000 sweeper is being operated by Paul Sapp and Floyd Hoskinson. It has covered most of the city streets since its arrival two weeks ago. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

Pat Arange shares this 1973 show bill when the theatre was called Rusada Theatre. He acquired it when he purchased a box of items during the Kiwanis Auction.

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State Fair awards ribbons to local 4-H’ers

Several Stevens County 4-H’ers exhibited their projects and/or took part in the State Fair activities. Those participating and their results are as follows: Ella Beesley age nine, Clothing, Red; Food Product, Purple. Faith Beesley age nine, Photography, Purple, 4-H Foundation Selection; Horse: Stock Type Geldings, Participant; Showmanship, Third; Trail, Seventh; Level II Horsemanship, Third; English Pleasure, Reserve Champion; English Equitation, Fourth; Western Pleasure, Third; Pleasure Pairs, Fifth; Horsemanship, Participant; and Overall Champion, age nine-13. Sydney Beesley age 14, Photography, Blue; Horse: Stock Type Geldings, Sixth; Showmanship, Fourth; Trail, Participant; Level III Horsemanship, Third; English Pleasure, Ninth; English Equitation, Participant; Western Pleasure, Fourth; Pleasure Pairs, Fifth. Jacob Bell age 13, Demonstration, Purple; Photography, Blue; Crops ID Contest, Participant; Poultry Judging, Champion; Weed Control Exhibit, Blue; Grapes, Purple; Wheat Plot Display, Blue. Lacey Brecheisen age 16, Food Product, Blue; Photography, Red. Laramie Brecheisen age 15, Food Product, Blue; Photography, Blue; Forestry Notebook, Blue. Nicholas Bryan age 13, Rabbits: Jr Buck, Blue; Jr Buck, Blue; Jr Doe, Purple, BOB; Meat Pen, Blue; Normal Colored Fur, Blue; Colored Satin Fur, Red; Showmanship, Purple; Judging, Blue.

Victoria Bryan age 13, Food Product, White; Rabbits: Sr Buck, Purple, BOB; Sr Buck, Blue; Jr Buck, Purple, BOS; Jr Buck, Purple; Jr Buck, Purple, BOV; Jr Doe, Purple, BOS; Jr Doe, Blue; Meat Pen, Red; White Colored Fur, Blue; Colored Satin Fur, Blue; Showmanship, Purple; Judging, Blue. Jayden Burrows age nine, Food Product, Red. Claire Clark age 15, Food Product, Blue; Photography, Blue; Horse: Trail, Participant; Level IV Horsemanship, Participant; Reining, Reserve Champion; Working Ranch Horse, Fifth. Claudia Clark age 10, Food Product, Blue; Photography, Blue. Lainey Cox age nine, Food Product, Purple; Photography, Blue Market Lamb: Twelfth; Showmanship, Participant. Kynna Crawford age 12, Clothing, White; Food Product, Red; Market Swine: York, Third; Hamp, Eighth; Cross, Ninth; Breeding Gilt, Third; Showmanship, Participant. Stanton Custer age nine, Photography, Blue; Rabbit: Sr Doe, Blue; Normal Colored Fur, Blue; Showmanship, Purple, Judging, Red. Jeffrey Cutter age 17, Geology, Red. Grace Dillinger age 11, Clothing, Blue; Photography, Red. Tala Eckert age 10, Clothing, Red; Food Product, Red. Rylee Fann age 10, Patchwork Quilt, White; Food Product, Purple. Emmett Gaskill age 10, Horse: Reining, Champion. Frances Gaskill age 13, Clothing, Blue; Horse: Trail, Sixth; Stock Type Gelding,

FFA Land Judging Team places fourth, HomeSite Evaluation Team places second at State Contest at Ness City. Members include Brayden Silva, Jose Renteria, Emma McClure, Hallie Wettstein, Mitchell Hamlin, Elias Mendoza, Bernabe Mendoza and Roman Lindstrom. In the Homesite Evaluation, indi-

Ninth; Showmanship, Champion; Level III Horsemanship, Champion; English Pleasure, Fifth; English Equitation, Sixth; Horsemanship, Fourth; Western Pleasure, Participant. Catie Gooch age 11, Visual Arts Leather, Participant; Photography, White. Tobias Grubbs age nine, Rabbit: Sr Buck, Blue, BOB; Normal Colored Fur, Red; Showmanship, Purple; Judging, Blue. Isabella Hall age 13, Market Steer, Overall Reserve Grand Champion; Showmanship, Fourth. Madison Hall age 15, Market Steer, Ninth; Breeding Heifer, Seventh; Showmanship, Eighth. Abby Heger age 14, Patchwork Quilt, White; Food Product, Red. Casle Heger age 15, Market Steer, Fifth; Beef Showmanship, Participant; Breeding Gilt, Tenth; Swine Showmanship, Participant.. Gillian Heger age 12, Food Product, Red. Jayce Heger age 10, Food Product, Blue; Market Swine, Seventh; Breeding Gilt, Tenth; Showmanship, Participant.. Storm Heger age 10, Food Product, Blue. McKenzie Hinds age 13, Photography, Red. Rebecca Johnson age 15, Clothing, Red; Food Product, Blue; Parsley, White; Horse: Trail, Participant; Stock Type Gelding, Fifth; Showmanship, Participant; Level IV Horsemanship, Participant; Western Pleasure, Participant; Horsemanship, Sixth. Sarah Johnson age 17, Clothing, Red; Photography,

viduals placing in the top ten are, Mitchell Hamlin first, Roman Lindstrom fifth, Hallie Wettstein seventh, Bernabe Mendoza tenth, Elias Mendoza eleventh and Emma McClure twelfth. Land Judging included Bernabe Mendoza placing seventh and Mitchell Hamlin fifteenth. Photo courtey of Les McNally.

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Planting Trees in the Fall The fall season can be an excellent time to plant trees. During the spring, soils are cold and may be so wet that low oxygen levels inhibit root growth. The warm and moist soils associated with fall encourage root growth. Fall root growth means the tree becomes established well before a spring-planted tree and is better able to withstand summer stresses. However, certain trees do not produce significant root growth during the fall and are better planted in the spring. These include beech, birch, redbud, magnolia, tulip poplar, willow oak, scarlet oak, black oak, willows, and dogwood. With the exception of redbud, the trees listed for planting in the spring because of lack of fall root growth, are not recommended for Southwest Kansas. If you would like a list of recommended trees for Southwest Kansas, please contact me at the Extension Office. Fall-planted trees require some special care. Remember, that roots are actively growing even though

the top is dormant. Make sure the soil stays moist but not soggy. This may require watering not only in the fall but also during the winter months if we experience warm spells that dry the soil. Mulch also is helpful because it minimizes moisture loss and slows the cooling of the soil so root growth continues as long as possible. Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than deciduous plants. They need at least six weeks before the ground freezes for the roots to become established. Moving Houseplants Inside for the Winter Many people with houseplants move some of them outside for the summer to give them better growing conditions and help them recover from the stress of an indoor environment. But as fall approaches and night temperatures approach 50 F, it is time to think about bringing plants inside for the winter. Plants that have spent the summer outside should be inspected for insects and disease before bringing them in-

side. A sharp spray from a garden hose can remove insects or mites from houseplant foliage. Insects in the potting soil can be forced out by soaking the pot in a tub of lukewarm water for about 15 minutes. Houseplants that have been kept outdoors are accustomed to receiving much more sunlight than they do indoors. So how do we help houseplants acclimatize to the lower light levels inside? Houseplants brought in from outside should be started out in an area of the home that receives plenty of light, and then gradually moved to their permanent, darker location. This process should take four to eight weeks depending on the degree of difference in light levels between the initial and final location of the plant. Understanding plant processes allows us to anticipate potential problems. Acclimatization gives houseplants a greater chance of retaining leaves and avoiding the stress of completely replacing them.

Blue. Effie Kolb age 11, Photography, Blue. Jewels Kraisinger age 10, Rosemary, White. Carter McClure age 10, Food Product, Red; Shooting Sports Display, Red. Molly McClure age 12, Food Product, Blue. Toby McClure age 14, Food Product, White; Patchwork Quilt, Red; Market Lambs, Fourth and Ninth. Megan Newlon age 14, Breeding Ewes, Ninth, Tenth and Participant; Sheep Showmanship, Participant; Horse: Reining, Fifth; Photography, Blue. Grant Niehues age nine, Food Product, Blue. Lakota Persing age 10, Clothing, Red; Food Product, Red; Patchwork Quilt, Red; Photography, Red. Vallery Persing age 15, Clothing, Red; Food Product, Red; Patchwork Quilt, White; Photography, Blue. Ashlyn Schechter age 15, Photography, Blue. Allen Shelton age 14, Geology, Blue. Elisha Staggers age nine, Clothing, Red; Photography, Blue. Jayla Stump age 15, Breeding Gilt, Tenth. Maggie White age 17, Fashion Revue Construction, Purple; Photography, Purple, 4-H Foundation Selection; Visual Arts Papercraft, Participant. Thomas Willis age nine, Food Product, Blue; Rabbit: Sr Buck, Blue; Sr Doe, Blue; Jr Buck Blue, BOV; Market Swine, Eithth; Showmanship, Participant. Zachary Willis age 11, Food Product, Red; Market Swine, Seventh and Eithth; Showmanship, Participant. Katya Wolters age 11, Clothing, Blue; Food Product, Red. Congratulations to all the local 4-H’ers for a great job!

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Rebecca Johnson and Docs Scarlet Rooster compete at the 2016 Kansas State Fair September 15-17. Rebecca and Rooster competed in Trail (twelfth), Halter (fifth) Showmanship, Level IV Horsemanship (champion), Western Pleasure and Horsemanship (sixth). In order to compete at the KSF, 4-Hers must receive a qualifying placing at the District Show, which was June 30 in Dodge City. Photo courtesy of Wright Focus Photography.

Mitchell Hamlin and Roman Lindstrom determine soil texture during the State contest at Ness City. Photo courtey of Les McNally.

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Moscow News by Judy Hickert

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

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

Angel Hignett takes sixth in National Competition Angel Hignett, daughter of Faith and Joe Hignett of Moscow, competed at the State Fair Pedal Tractor Pull, where she took first place. The Hutchinson competition was September 12. Angel and her dad Joe traveled to Mitchell, S.D. to compete at the National Pedal Tractor Pull September 24. She competed against 15 of the best nationally and placed sixth. What a great accomplish-

ment! Angel is in the sixth grade at Moscow Junior High. Angel and her dad really enjoyed sightseeing in S.D. The Corn Palace had depictions of Mount Rushmore and Elvis and other event all made from corn and grains. Then they traveled to the Black Hills and saw Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument, and other things. It was a great trip!

MHS and MJH football victorious It was a very good week for Moscow Football. The Moscow Junior High team defeated Boise City Thursday evening 34-12. Friday night the Moscow High School Wildcats Football team won 30-28 over Satanta. Both

games were played at home. The junior high volleyball and football teams will play Wichita County at home. Games start at 4:30 p.m. The high school football team will battle Ingalls at home starting at 7:00 p.m.

Guadalupe Moran is baptized A party was hosted Saturday evening to celebrate the baptism of baby Guadalupe Moran, infant daughter of Evelyn and Miguel Moran of Moscow. Guadalupe was born April 27. She has one five year old sister. Grandparents are Eloy and Gloria Ontiveroz of Ulyssses and Rueban and Alma Moran of Mexico. The grandparents and many friends and relatives attended the party. The baptism was Sunday at Ulysses.

Mr. Anderson takes the second grade students outside to clean up the school grounds and areas by the bus barn. The students did a great job decluttering the area - and enjoying a beautiful Monday morning in September!

Free lunches at Senior Citizens October 3 Pioneer Electric Cooperative will host free lunches for the Senior Citizens at the Moscow Senior Center October 3. It would be a good idea

to call lunch director, Linda Williams if you plan to attend, in order to have enough meals prepared.

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Students bake gluten-free bread

Halloween is getting an early start in Moscow. Decorations are already spotted in this Moscow yard.

Moscow Junior/Senior High School and Eighth grade Agriculture Science class has been studying crops, and gluten-free foods. The pictures show the importance of gluten when baking bread and genetically modified oganisms (GMO). The class was asked to make bread as a lab activity. The pictures of the end products speak for themselves! The bread, called Jewish or Challah, was mixed and kneaded in a one gallon zipper bag. The process included kneading to allow the bread to rise from the chemical re-

action involving yeast. The students sampled each other’s breads to detect any differences. All of the breads seemed to be high quality so all students must have included all of the ingredients and followed the instructrions. The only variable students thought might have contributed to the slightly "tougher" loaves of bread may be attributed to the kneading time. If you would like the recipe, search “Jewish bread in a bag” online. The class recommends the recipe and ease of preparation.

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Trenton and Josie proudly show off the tasty loaf of Challah bread they made in class.

Luis holds the bread he baked during class.

Edwin and Gerado participate in the preparation and baking of this loaf of Jewish “bread in a bag”.

Jessie and Josie experience the excitement of making Jewish bread.

Adan and Paola display their loaf of Jewish Adan and Isaac are quite happy with their loaf bread from Agriculture Science class. of Jewish bread.

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Missionary Glenda “Mac” and puppet will share adventures about Cuba Plan Sunday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Rolla United Methodist Church, come and hear about what God is doing in the churches in Cuba! This is an exciting "new" mission field anyone can be a part of. Missionary Glenda "Mac" and

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her puppet will be there to share their adventures with all who attend. An offering for them will be given. Everyone is invited. This event is sponsored by The Ladies' Monthly Tea.

vided with paid registration. Performance night will be at halftime Friday, October 14 when the mighty Pirates take on the Ingalls Bulldogs at the Bane-Plummer Football field. For more information, please contact Arleen Clinesmith or Alesia Hinds at the Rolla High School at 620-593-4345.

Lady Pirates host volleyball tourney Tuesday, October 4, beginning at 4:00 p.m., the Lady Pirates will host three teams and honor their senior volleyball players at about 5:45 p.m. First National Bank of

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Rolla Hope sponsors cheer camp Rolla Hope is sponsoring a cheer camp for students, preschool through sixth grade, in conjunction with the Rolla High School and Junior High cheer squads. The minicheerleaders will practice Friday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with lunch and cheer t-shirt pro-

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Elkhart has generously bought out the games, so no fees will be charged at the gate. Come out and support the Lady Pirates in the volleyball pursuit.

Leland Lehnert, Rolla Lions’ Club member, gives a check to Cindy Hittle for the Rolla Library from the Rolla Lions Club. The members wanted to show support for the local library and donated $500 to be used for books or whatever is needed most. What a wonderful gesture from Rolla’s community! Photo courtesy of Cindy Hittle.

Friday, September 30 - Junior High Volleyball /Football at Deerfield at 3:00 p.m. - High School Football at Deerfield at 7:00 p.m. - No School - WAW Trip Saturday, October 1 - High School Volleyball at Moscow 9:00 a.m. - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Syracuse at 10:00 a.m. - WAW Trip Tuesday, October 4 - High School Volleyball Tri at Rolla 4:00 p.m. - Volleyball Senior Night at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 5 - Migrant Meeting at District Office at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Cimarron at 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Volleyball vs. NCS at 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football at

Boise City at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 7 - Pre-K to sixth Grade Cheer Camp 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - High School Football at Fowler at 7:00 p.m. - No School Saturday, October 8 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Lakin at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 10 - BOE Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - Columbus Day - Teacher Inservice - No School Tuesday, October 11 - High School Volleyball Tri at Satanta at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 - Pre-K to fifth Grade Fire Station Visits - Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 - Junior High Volleyball at Walsh at 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football at Walsh at 5:30 p.m.

Jay D's Satellite Rolla history from David Stout It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I’m going to simply let this family portrait of the Stout family do most of the “wording” for me this week. This photo was taken in 1938. In the back is Stella Stout (or “Sis” as everyone called her), my dad Virgil, my Uncle Merle (or “Bub” as everyone in Rolla called him), and Aunt Pearl. In the front row is the first-born, Price, Rolla’s deputy sheriff, with his parents Minnie and Ed Stout. I’m not sure of the exact date in 1938 when this photo was taken, but by 1938, other than Grandma and Grandpa, only Price and Merle Stout in this photo had married. Their younger sister, Stella, married in October of 1938, but not to a local man, thus leaving Rolla far behind, so perhaps this for-

mal photo was the result of some kind of realization that this immediate family was beginning to spread out and they needed a record before too many (ahem) “weeds” began to grow around their ankles. Everyone in this photo is gone now, and only the “weeds” remain. Speaking of the weeds, there are now only three who still live in and around the Rolla community. Charlene Trahern is the daughter of Price Stout, and she lives in Richfield with her husband Jim. Charlotte Veatch is the daughter of Pearl (Williams) and lives in Hugoton with her Merlin husband Robert. Stout is the son of Merle Stout, and he lives in Rolla with his wife Betty in the very house he grew up in. The rest of us weeds are scattered all over the world. Keep in mind that Ed

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Ed and Minnie Stout’s family portrait features “Sis” Stella Stout, author David Stout’s father Virgil, Uncle Merle “Bub” Stout and Aunt Pearl in the back row. Seated in front are the eldest son Price and parents Minnie and Ed Stout. Stout was a five-year-old boy when he arrived in Morton County with his family via covered wagon in 1887. In this photo fifty years later, he is obviously getting on in years – as are all of us in our generation currently. So far,

only one in our generation has been plucked from the garden, the first-born of our generation, Virgie Faye Stout, thus the “weeding” process has begun with our generation too.

Wichita State University enrollment has increased Wichita State University enrolled 3,736 new students, a 7.6 percent increase over new students in fall 2015. Fall 2016 represents the largest class of new freshmen (1,476) in Wichita State history, including the largest number of new full-time freshmen (1,420). Overall, enrollment at Wichita State for fall 2016 is 14,474 students, a decrease of 21 students or 0.14 percent, compared to fall 2015, according to the official en-

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strides in recruiting students to Wichita State, especially in diversifying our student population," said Tony Vizzini, provost and senior vice president. "We are excited about large increases in international undergraduates and students from along the I-35 corridor and the positive effect they might have on the economic development of our region." In addition, WSU experienced the highest percent of undergraduate first-generation students at 43 percent, 44 percent of whom are freshmen, according to Richard Muma, senior associate vice president for aca-

demic affairs and strategic enrollment management at WSU. "Over the last year the university has developed a strategic enrollment management plan that will help in determining the best way to direct resources to affect enrollment in the future," said Muma. The largest decrease was from non-returning upperlevel students and international graduate students. Muma said the university expects to increase retention of upper-level students through improved support systems, including advising and financial aid.

Baker Arts Center with Ink Street Tattoo presents: Works of Ink. An exploration of the art of tattooing, this exhibit features a variety of tattoo examples. It shows the process of creating a tattoo, from the beginning sketches to the finished product. Also on display will be tattoo equipment, other artwork from the artists, and tattoo books. Join us for an opening reception Friday, September 23, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibit will be displayed at Baker Arts Center from September 23, 2016 through October 7, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 22, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AGNES LUCILLE DILLON, DECEASED Case No. 2016PR30 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on September 14, 2016, by David E. Dillon, son of the decedent, Agnes Lucille Dillon, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests

therein, including mineral interests, owned by Agnes Lucille Dillon within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on August 26, 2011. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 18th day of October, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. David E. Dillon, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 29, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF DORIS A. FULLER, DECEASED Case No. 2014 PR 65 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition for final settlement has been filed in the above Court by Randal K. Fuller and Sue L. Christensen, Co-Executors of the will and estate of Doris A. Fuller, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of their acts, proceedings and accounts as Co-Executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees

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

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

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To Joseph Snell, Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Mr. Snell, I have been searching for what I can remember about my life in the small town of Hugoton. Our first home was a tworoom cabin two miles west of town. The land sloped gently to the west and we could see the buffalo grazing and also antelope sometimes. After a rain, the little buffalo wallows would have water for the animals to drink. My little sister and I would lie down on our stomachs and drink like the buffalo, not realizing how very dangerous it was. We thought it was fun to run down the hill to do this. One day a covered wagon arrived at our house. A man, woman and two little children, a dog and a crate of chickens was in the covered wagon. My mother asked them in and they fed their horses and staked them out to graze. The next day, my mother traded a rooster for some dried peaches in a gunny sack and they went on their way west to locate in Colorado. Our neighbors were few and far between. The Bugbees lived a mile or so north. Mr. and Mrs. Grubbs further on west, had come there because Mr. Grubbs had poor health. They lived in a dugout without windows, just holes, but their daughter had sent them some newspapers from Missouri. That was their window glass. They had a cow, two pigs and chickens. Another neighbor, Mrs. McHarg and her son Walter (I would say about eighteen years old) was in poor health. As I look back, I would say he had “consumption,” if you know what that is. Mrs.

McHarg had an organ and taught music to anyone who could afford to pay for lessons. The Houghs, the Gilberts and the Steeles were farmers on farther north. The farm crops were broomcorn and sorghum, both of which crops thrive in hot dry areas. Cattle ran on open range, grew fat and marketable on the buffalo grass, a short, narrow leaf, curly brown grass. The grass was seemingly useless, but was very nutritious. My father was away on the Paris, Tx., trial while we lived on this claim. I had to learn to harness our team of very small mules, which hitched to a phaeton with fringe on the top. That was our transportation into Hugoton. We had a small red cow, which we learned to milk and to make butter. Ants got into our food, but we picked them out and went on eating. The coyotes howled and the prairie dogs barked cheerfully and their housemates, the owls, looked at us as we drove by on our way to town to get our mail. Mr. Snell, those were the days when people did the very best they could with what they had, little or much, but mostly little. There was no such thing as food stamps or welfare for not working. I believe it was about the year 1890, there was a crop failure and Hugoton people had to have “AID”. The Orrin Cook family just picked up and returned to New Hampshire. They left their ranch for my father to sell. We moved onto it and the foreman, George Baker and two cowhands ran the place. Flour, bacon, beans, coal oil (kerosene), sugar, salt, coffee and tea were sent and the cowhands drove to the railhead at Liberal to get our allotment.

The coal oil had leaked onto the sacks of flour, but we had to use it anyway and our bread tasted of coal oil. George, the foreman, would put me on a pony and send me out to spot the newborn calves. I found a pile of rubbish and dismounted to investigate. I uncovered a rare pitcher about six inches high. I still have it. Dr. Ebnother was doctor, dentist, druggist, surgeon and purveyor of candy and licorice root. Dr. Ebnother delivered his own son, Charles William July 11, 1891 and my sister, Helen two days later July 13. He could be seen going from the post office back to his drugstore chewing away on a lemon and he ate the skin, too. He insisted people would be healthier if they did likewise.

Our teacher, Miss Edith Campbell, opened the school day with a bit of reading from the Bible, and then we repeated the Lord’s Prayer. This I shall remember as long as I live. Hugoton’s population is still only 375 people, so writes an old-timer who lived there his entire life. He is Mr. Russell Smith and he is 86 years old. Best wishes for you and the Society, Very Respectfully, Mrs. Thomas Frost Age 97 The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

It is now official! The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum board voted unanimously for Stanley McGill to be the permanent curator of the Museum.

Pioneer Manor and Stevens County Hospital are

Celebrating Our Volunteers Please come by for refreshments

October 4, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop The Community is encouraged to attend in honor of our dedicated volunteers

We appreciate you! 1711 S. Main Street Hugoton, KS