October 13, 2016

The

Hugoton

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 Volume 129, Number 31 41 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy

AG affirms Colorado marijuana has infiltrated Kansas

The Kansas Attorney General published a new report showing marijuana from Colorado has permeated nearly all parts of Kansas, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

The report also shows that Colorado’s decision to “legalize” marijuana has resulted in a sharp increase in the availability of marijuana - laced “edibles” in Kansas, a phenomenon rarely encountered here before the Colorado experiment.

Since Colorado changed its state law to allow recreational as well as medical use of marijuana, persistent anecdotal reports from law enforcement agencies in Kansas had suggested Colorado marijuana was readily flowing into Kansas despite assurances that federal author-

ities would exercise their authority to prevent Colorado marijuana from flowing into nearby states where it remains illegal.

But solid data about the extent of the problem was unavailable.

In December 2015, Schmidt exercised his authority under Kansas law to gather information from local law enforcement officials and began surveying all county and district attorneys, sheriff and police departments in the state about their specific experiences with marijuana coming from Colorado.

The information provided by 320 responding law enforcement agencies and 70 prosecutors’ offices is compiled in the report released.

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Hugoton High School’s Fall Homecoming Court gathers outside the football field Friday evening, October 7. From left to right in the back row are Cody Mills, Damian Lewis, Trace Peterson, Alfredo Luna, Miguel Martinez-Camacho, David Padilla, King Romano Burger, Braden Silva, Nathan Leininger, Adan Vera, Carter Coziahr, Gaven Heger and Hunter Dale. In the front row

Friday, October 7, 2016, the student body of HES gathers out on the west playground for their fifteenth annual Homecoming Week picture. This year the schoolwide theme is "Students Under Construction”, so an HES sign was created. To the right, you can see the HES sign painted on the grass to help students find their places. As always, the photo op is followed up with the students singing the school song with lots of Homecoming spirit.

Go Eagles!

Mary Weaver and Brionna Beard proudly pose with Girls’ Golf Coach Rex Evans. The two girls will be heading to State Golf in Garden City next Monday. Photo courtesy of Hallie Wettstein.

Weaver and Beard qualify for State

Martha Thompson attends Silverhaired Legislature in Topeka Martha Thompson, Silverhaired Legislator for Stevens County, attended the Fall Session of the body, October 4, 5 and 6 in Topeka. This was her first opportunity to participate and she said it was a learning experience. There are 88 members now, out of a possible 125. Representation from western Kansas is down.

There are three committees on which members could serve. Martha chose the Transportation Committee because of the importance to the county she represents and its surrounding area. She is investigating avenues to try to obtain transportation to

serve those who need help going to doctors’ appointments and other necessities since the county transportation has been cancelled.

Martha met a wide

variety of people in the group including, teachers, farmers, medical personnel and military.

They were informed of upcoming bills.

Two judges from the Kansas

Supreme Court spoke to them about how to consider votes for judges. One of the sessions was hosted on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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Stevens County Library receives Building Blocks Grant The Stevens County Library has been awarded a Building Blocks Grant from the Russell Child Development Center in Garden City.

The Building Blocks Library Grant program focuses on providing support for public libraries that embrace the concepts of Family Place Libraries™.

Family Place Libraries build upon the knowledge that good health, early learning, parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in young children’s growth and potential.

A fundamental concept of the Family Place program is the understanding that play fosters early

are sophomore attendant Abby Heger, senior queen candidate Amy Scott, crown bearer Rowan Sullivan, Queen Melissa Fabela, flower girl Brinlee Austin, senior queen candidate Katy Heger, junior attendant Madison Shuck and freshman attendant Faith Degollado. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

learning and development in young children.

The Stevens County Library‘s grant will be used to purchase imaginative and creative play items to enhance the library experience for children from birth to age six. “We believe that by exposing young library users to more creative and inventive play, children will learn a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities and develop an active imagination,” says Stacey Strickland, Assistant Director and Youth Services Coordinator at the SCL. Educational and imaginative play items are located in the Children’s

Area of the Stevens County Library and are available for use inside the library.

This grant is funded by a Building Blocks Early Childhood Block Grant awarded by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund to Russell Child Development Center.

Russell Child Development Center (RCDC) is a community based not-for-profit early childhood agency which administered several programs for southwest Kansas including Building Blocks Early Childhood Block Grant, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Targeted Case Management, and Tiny-k Early Intervention Services.

Monday at Lake Barton Golf Course, Mary Weaver and Brionna Beard both shot a 114, earning them a trip to State Golf October 17 at Buffalo Dunes in Garden City!

Hallie Wettstein shot a 124, and Katie Crawford shot a 136.

The team as a whole played great. The course itself was challenging and unfamiliar, but the girls made the most of it. High

winds and low temperatures didn’t help much either.

“I’m super proud of these girls for sticking through this season. Mary has been so close to making State her past couple years, and she finally got it. Brionna has played great her past two years and I’m excited to see them both play at State,” said Coach Rex Evans.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place September 21 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

District Six - Southwest Morton 27-65 KA-4389-01 - K-27, beginning at the U.S. 56 junction north to the west K-51 junction, surfacing, 9.0 miles, Dustrol Inc.,

Towanda, Ks, $656,591.61.

Stevens 51-95 KA-2219-01 - K-51, from the west Hugoton city limits east to east Hugoton city limits, pavement reconstruction, 0.9 mile, Smoky Hill LLC, Salina, Ks, $3,939,755.14.

Stevens 25-95 KA-4390-01 - K-25, beginning at the Oklahoma/ Kansas state line north to west U.S. 56 junction, 1.5 inch overlay, 10.9 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Ks, $1,086,672.90.

KDOT approves bids

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Reader appreciates local 4-H Youth Dear Editor, Saturday before lunch time, the doorbell rang and when I answered, a young girl handed me a plastic bag, saying, “We have brought you

Evelyn McBride lunch.” I asked her, “Who?” She replied, “The 4-H youth.”

It was very tasty indeed.

I wish to say Thank You to those who prepared and brought the lunch to my door.

Thanks again.

Evelyn McBride

Reader seeks fair treatment from Fair Board Dear Editor, I am writing to tell you how the Stevens County Fair Board cheated me of about 30 dollars.

My hobby is photography.

I enter alot of photographs in local county fairs.

Stevens County fair has a weird rule that you have to pick up your money on the Saturday morning after the fair. If you don’t show up they just keep your money. I couldn’t get there because I was in the hospital at Satanta.

I entered pictures in the Morton County Fair. If you weren’t there when you were supposed to be, all you had to do was go to the extension office in Elkhart and they would give you your money. I entered photography in the

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-5442610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360.

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . 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.

October 14 - No school for USD #210 students due to teacher work day.

October 16 - Moscow’s United Methodist Church, 300 Ransom in Moscow, will host a spaghetti dinner from 12:00 noon to 1:30

Lowell Stanley Grant County Fair. They told me that if you couldn’t pick up your money at the appointed time they would save it until October. I entered photographs in the Haskel County Fair. They told me that if I couldn’t get my money when I was supposed to I would have to wait a week because they had to go to a meeting in Topeka. I entered pictures in the Liberal Fair.

They mailed me my check.

I think that the Stevens County Fair is the only fair in Kansas that steals your money.

Some older citizens are getting senile and forget to get their money. Others like me are sick. Anyway I wonder how much they stole from all

p.m. One canned good will get you a delicious lunch made by the UMC. - Baker Arts Center at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal will host the Great Pumpkin Party from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Center.

There is a small entry fee to benefit Children’s Workshop and outreach programs. Please call 620-624-2810 or visit bakerartscenter.org for more information.

October 17 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- USD 210 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the HMS Library.

- “Look Good, Feel Better” workshop at the Breast Center at St. Catherine Hospital, 309 E. Walnut in Garden City from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The free program provides a high-quality makeup kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment. Preregistration is required by calling 620-640-1022.

October 18 - ***Last day to register to vote in the general election by 5:00 p.m.*** Contact Stevens County Election Officer Pam Bensel at the Stevens County Courthouse for more information at 620-544-2541. For information about voting in Kansas, visit voteks.org. Registration - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at the Stevens County Library’s meeting room at 12:00 noon. Pioneer Communications will detail their plans for the fiber upgrade.

RSVP by calling 620-544-4305.

October 19 - Pioneer Communications will sponsor “Lunch and Learn” at the Hugoton Senior Center, beginning at 11:30 a.m. to explain cable guides and programming.

Lunch will be provided by Pioneer. Call 1-800-308-7536 or visit www.pioncomm.net to find out more.

October 20 - Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will host a meeting at the Seward County Event Center, 810 Stadium Road in Liberal, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Evening session will start at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions.

October 22 - Lions Club will host Basket Bingo. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.

There will be chili and cinnamon rolls available.

- Dermot Community Supper at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School. Dorothy and Priscilla Milburn will hostess. Call 620-

the poeple who couldn’t make it was it hundred or even thousands of dollars.

I went to a policeman and asked him what they would do if a kid stole 30 dollars from me. He said that they would throw him in jail and keep him untill I was paid back. I asked him what he would do if the fair board stole 30 dollars from me. He said that politiclans are always stealing money so I should get over it.

I belonged to the Hugoton Kiwanis Club. They make a big deal out of being Christians and going to church regularly. I don’t think stealing money is a Christian thing, but maybe I am wrong, at least I quit the Kiwanis Club.

Sincerely, Lowell Stanley

Obituaries Isaac Peña Longtime Moscow resident Isaac Peña passed from this life Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Satanta Long Term Care. He was 83.

Born September 1, 1933 in Rancho San Juan Bautista, Chihuahua, Mexico, Isaac was the son of Celia (Chacón) and Sebero Peña.

May 7, 1960 Isaac married Elizandra Garay in San Juan Bautista, Municipo Satevo.

Mr. Peña came to the United States in 1975. He worked until he could save enough money to bring his family to Western Kansas in hopes of a better life for his children. Education was very important to him and his children made him very proud. Isaac took satisfaction in doing a good job in whatever the task might be and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Isaac was an instant friend to anyone he met and was fun to be around. He be-

longed to St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton and was dedicated to his faith, involving himself in numerous ways. He loved to go to dances, listen to music, take care of his goats and just spend time outside.

Even during the last months of his life, Isaac had a great joy about him and made all of those around him happy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Survivors include his wife

of 56 years, “Elisa”; daughter Ludi and husband Tom Martin of Perryton, Tx; sons, Balta Peña of Garden City, Tavo and wife Becky Peña of Hugoton, Joe and wife Diana Peña of Lincoln, Ne, Cesar and wife Sonya Peña of Sublette and Isaac Jr. and wife Jennifer Peña of Longmont, Co; his 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Peña was preceded in death by a son, Adan Peña.

Funeral Mass was attended Monday morning, October 10 at St Helen Catholic Church with Fr. James Dieker presiding. Burial followed at Moscow Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St Helen Catholic Church and Satanta Long Term Care in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks 67877.

Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneral Home.com.

Juan Garcia

593-4330 for information.

October 24-November 7 - Walk-in early voters may cast their ballots at the County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton until 12:00 noon November 7. Advance ballots for sick or disabled voters may be picked up by an authorized representative by 12:00 noon November 8. Ballots must arrive back at the Clerk’s office - not the polling place - by 7:00 p.m.

Election Day, November 8.

October 25-26 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will host a special event at their location, 1411 W. Fifteenth, Suite 201 in Liberal. Mary K. Donigan, AuD will be in attendance. Call 620-624-5216 or 800-728-2945 to schedule your appointment today.

October 27 - Pioneer Communications will sponsor “Lunch and Learn” at the Rolla Senior Center, beginning at 12:00 noon to explain cable guides and programming.

Lunch will be provided by Pioneer. Call 1-800-308-7536 or visit www.pioncomm.net to find out more.

October 31 - Spook Parade will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. from the Chamber office at Seventh and Main to Fifth and Main.

November 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room.

November 8 - Election Day. All Stevens County voters will vote at Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. Those in Moscow 209 and Moscow 210 will vote at the Moscow Methodist Church fellowship hall. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Accepted photo IDs include driver’s license or nondriver’s ID card, a concealed carry handgun license, U.S. passport, government employee ID, military ID, student ID, public assistance ID or Indian tribe ID. See www.gotVoterID.com for details and exceptions.

- No school for USD #210 students due to Professional Development Day. - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.

- Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library.

- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport.

Rolla resident Juan Garcia passed from this life Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart at the age of 61.

The son of Conception Garcia and the former Tomasa Cruz, he was born in Guanajuato, Mexico November 29, 1954.

Juan and Gabriela Cruz Garcia were married May 17, 1971 in Mexico.

Survivors include his wife Gabriela Garcia; five sons, German Garcia of Rolla, Salvador Garcia and wife Vanessa of Hesston, Joel Garcia and wife Kimberly of Hugoton, and Juan Garcia

Jr. and Armando Garcia and wife Rosa all of Rolla; his daughter Marina Hernandez and husband Jesus of Rolla; brother Raul Garcia, Luz Maria of Mexico; two sisters, Josefina Jesus Jimenez of Mexico and Gabina Guerrero

of Rolla; his 12 grand children; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Pollux Diego Garcia.

Funeral Mass was attended Monday morning, October 10 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart with Father Kyoe presiding.

Burial followed at Rolla Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for The Family.

Memorials may be sent to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Jadda Austin Friends and family gathered at Pioneer Manor to remember and honor Jadda Carol (Shipley) Austin of Hugoton. October 7, 2016, Jadda, 73, was swept away in the arms of angels and carried to her heavenly home.

Jadda was born in Lawrence, November 18, 1942 to Samuel Lee and Jessie Bell Shipley. She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband Luke A. Austin of Ulysses; her daughter Lorie Lynn Martin of Hugoton; and her son-in-

law Jeffrey Keith Dotson of Greenville, Ky. She is survived by two daughters, Lea Ann Woodford of Cave Creek, Az.

and Georgianna Ray Dotson of Louisville, Ky; her sister Wanetta Purse; six grandchildren, Heidi Hintenach, Widows, Peter Brandon Friese, Nicholas Friese, Lauren Schneider and Alex Dotson; and her seven greatgrandchildren.

Jadda was a woman of faith and a talented and gifted artist who enjoyed creating beautiful works of art throughout her life.

A private memorial service took place at Pioneer Manor chapel in Hugoton.

Martin Duran Death has claimed the life of Martin Duran. Mr. Duran, 51, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Western Plains Medical Center in Dodge City.

The son of Pedro Duran Irma former the and Bustillos, he was born June 27, 1965 at Chihuahua, Mexico.

March 6, 1985, Martin and Elizabeth Montes were married in Mexico.

Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Duran; two sons,

Manuel Duran and Martin Duran Jr.; three daughters, Claudia Duran and husband Carlos Cano and Elizabeth Duran all of Dodge City, and Angy Hernandez of Albuquerque, NM.; two brothers, Pedro Duran of Satanta and Gerardo Duran of El Paso, Tx.; his nine sisters, Norma Duran of Mexico, Palma Olave of Hatch, NM, Rosa Doran of Hatch, and Maria Gamez, Vicky Caro, Lucia Duran, Sofia Salas, Zulema Monica and Moreno

Salamanca, all of Satanta; his grandson Christopher Duran; and many other relatives and friends. was Mass Funeral attended Tuesday afternoon, October 11 at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Satanta.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT 405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, October 4, 2016 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Fourth, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • 1600 Block of South Washington, Dog Released to Owner, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, October 5, 2016 • Suspicious Vehicle, 500 Block of West Ninth, Officer Crane • Theft of Services, 800 Block of South Madison, Served Notice to Appear, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Notified Owners, Officer Crane Thursday, October 6, 2016 • Parade Escort, Officers Lamatsch/

Crane/Fedelin/Stevenson • Abandoned Vehicle, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Advised It Could Be Towed, Officer Crane • Assist ACO, Officer Crane Friday, October 7, 2016 • Suspicious Activity, 600 Block of South Jackson, Unable to Locate Anyone, Officer Fedelin Saturday, October 8, 2016 • Loud Music, 900 Block of South Coulter, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Fedelin • Loud Music, 900 Block of South Coulter, Left on Arrival, Officer Fedelin • Suspicious Activity, 1100 Block of South Madison, Unable to Locate

Anyone, Officer Fedelin • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Main, Took Report, Arrested Subject, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Underage Kids Issued Citations for Minors in Possession, Officer Hagman • Runaway, Subject Located, Officer Hagman Sunday, October 9, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman

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PHCI receives donation from American Implement For the second year in a row, Pheasant Heaven Charities was surprised with a wonderful contribution from American Implement.

Recently Albert Waugh, Service Manager, along with Marcus Amerin, presented the board a $2,800 check from their Winter Service Program. The funds will be used

American Implement representatives present a donation to members of Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc. Pictured from left to right are Bryne Sullins and Corey Spikes - PHCI board members, Albert Waugh and Marcus Amerin

of American Implement, and PHCI board members Brad Musgrove, Bob Passmore, Clayton Gerrond, Yvonne Jackson and Jerry Hull.

Colorado marijuana Continued from page 1 the first data-based snapshot of the specific effects Colorado’s experiment in ‘legalization’ is having in Kansas,” Schmidt said. “I hope this information will serve to better inform policy discussions and debates. Whatever one’s views on the merits of Colorado’s choice to ‘legalize’ and on the federal government’s decision to look the other way despite the commands of federal law, it is clear that decisions made in Colorado and Washington, D.C., are having a significant effect in Kansas.”

The report summarizes its findings as follows: The survey responses demonstrate Colorado mari-

juana is prevalent in Kansas.

While some jurisdictions reported an increase in overall levels of marijuana crimes, the major effect of Colorado marijuana ‘legalization’ appears to be that high grade marijuana from Colorado has to a large extent replaced lower grade marijuana from Mexico and home grown marijuana. Numerous jurisdictions also reported a significant rise in the availability of marijuana edibles and other marijuana products, such as waxes and oils, originating from Colorado.

A copy of the report is available on the attorney general’s Web site at www.ag.ks. gov/survey-results. That site

A migrating monarch butterfly pauses on its journey to enjoy the sunflowers in full bloom.

also links to the raw information collected from the responding law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

Thompson Continued from page 1 Wanda Shaddix traveled to Topeka with Martha and enjoyed sitting in on some of the meetings and doing some sightseeing.

Martha will be very involved and informed about issues for the older citizens in the area. It is even more important as there is no representation from Seward, Grant or Morton Counties.

Photo courtesy of Lowell Stanley.

Insight

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

Prepare for hunting now Upland game hunters remain positive about a good season this fall in Kansas.

Talk with landowners in the western half of Kansas and they will tell you rainfall this summer has resulted in more birds for the upcoming fall season. This year promises to be as good as 2015 and maybe better as hunters scour the countryside in search of pheasants, quail, ducks and other species of wildlife.

It goes without saying that Kansas farms and ranches have always been a handy, ready-to-use outlet for many urban dwellers who travel outside their city homes in search of recreational hunting. On opening day of the upland game season, the interstate and U.S. highways will be a steady stream of pickups, SUVs and cars headed for central and western Kansas.

If you’re one of these hunters who plan to hunt on private land, remember one key word when your thoughts turn toward hunting. This word is consideration. Translated, this word means thoughtful and sympathetic regard.

In this country, wildlife belongs to the people, but landowners have the right to say who goes on their land.

If you are interested in hunting, make arrangements before you hunt.

Don’t wait until the day

you plan to hunt someone’s land and then pound on their door at 6:00 a.m. Once you’ve secured permission, here are some suggestions to follow to ensure a lasting relationship between you and the landowner.

Agree on who, and how many, will hunt on the land.

Specify number and furnish names. Talk about specific times and dates you plan to hunt.

Phone each and every time before you plan to hunt, and let the landowner know your intentions. The landowner may have forgotten about your original conversation.

It’s just common courtesy to say hello before hunting and ask again for the opportunity – or privilege to hunt on someone’s property.

Determine exactly where on the land you have permission to hunt. Some areas may be off-limits because of livestock or crops.

Always, and I can’t stress this enough, leave gates the way you find them. If they are open, leave them that way. If they are closed, shut them after you pass through.

If you ever leave a gate open and a farmer’s cow herd gets out of the pasture, “Katie bar the door.” You’ll never be invited back to hunt.

Once you’ve enjoyed a successful hunt, stop by to thank the landowner for his

generosity. Offer to share the game you bag.

After the season ends, write a note expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to hunt. You may also find out what the landowner and his/her family enjoys eating or drinking and drop by later with a gift.

Leasing of land by the hunter from the landowner is becoming more popular in Kansas. Such agreements allow hunters a guaranteed hunting site. It also provides the landowner income to recoup some of the investment he needs to leave habitat suitable for wildlife to survive and prosper.

If you enter into such a lease, make sure it is written and includes all provisions both parties deem necessary. This should include a clause for the landowner and his or her family to hunt on the land.

Remember that the hunter and landowner should always discuss the terms of the hunt before hunting begins. This is extremely important. And hunters, never forget you are a guest and it is a privilege to hunt on the owner’s land.

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.

by the organization’s Benevolent Committee to help people with catastrophic medical needs. Since their inception in 2004, PHCI has raised over

$2,250,000 to help others in local communities, thanks to the generosity of people and organizations like American Implement.

DAR hosts genealogy workshop Saturday, October 1, the Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a genealogy workshop open to the public. You could work on joining the DAR, SAR, or just do your genealogy.

Byrd Prewitt members who were present for at least part of the workshop were Lola Caraway, Lynda Fort, Catherine Fowler, Nina Sipes and Becky Wilsey.

The Byrd Prewitt Chapter would like to offer special thanks to Kenneth Teeter and Teeter Irrigation for providing the facilities and coffee for the event.

Look for a workshop in the spring led by Catherine Fowler, focusing on using the internet for genealogy research.

The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meet for a genealogy workshop at Teeter Irrigation in Ulysses. The workshop was open to the public and went over very well. Several DAR members attended as well as community members. Photo courtesy of Robert Caraway.

Pets on Parade at Pioneer

Manor Saturday, October 15, 2016 10:30 a.m.

Parade your pet at Pioneer Manor’s Coffee Shop for a fun time of Sharing Costumes appreciated but not necessary

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Consumer Alert

Fire Prevention Week

Fire extinguishers are an important safety component in any home or building.

They can mean the difference between a devastating fire or a minor incident.

Learning when and where to use an extinguisher can be a matter of life and death.

From the

Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer Drive defensively during deer season Driving defensively during the deer mating season is a must for Kansas drivers, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

“The reality of driving on Kansas roads and highways this time of year is the possible encounter with a deer,” Commissioner Selzer said.

A September 2016 report from State Farm Insurance says Kansas has the eigh-

teenth-highest frequency in deer-vehicle mishaps in the United States. The chance of a driver having a vehicle collision with a deer in Kansas this fall is one in 125. Those statistics remain unchanged from 2015, according to State Farm.

The Kansas Department of Transportation 2015 preliminary deer crash report shows 9,980 total crashes, with 527 injuries and eight deaths.

Geneva celebrates 90 years Geneva Carpenter celebrates her ninetieth birthday Sunday, October 23.

Geneva was born at Hugoton to James and Reba Webber. She attended college at Friends University in Wichita and graduated as a Medical Technologist. Geneva married James Carpenter September 4, 1949 in Wichita. They moved to Hugoton and Geneva worked in the area until she retired.

James was employed by Northern Natural until his retirement.

Geneva’s three daughters are Martha Thomas and her husband Ron of Hugoton; Melanie McPhillips of Wichita; and Jodell Green and husband Randy of Hilo, Hi. Cards, notes and memories may be sent to Geneva at the following address: Geneva Carpenter %Wheatridge Park Care Center 1501 S. Holly Dr., Rm #311 Liberal, Ks. 67901 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENEVA!

The national average cost per claim from a deer-vehicle collision actually dropped slightly for 2015-2016 from the previous reporting year, to $3,995 from $4,135 in 2014 and 2015.

Kansas motorists should check with their insurance agents to find out the type of vehicle accident damage coverage their policies have, the Commissioner added.

When an accident occurs, you should consider the following: • Contact your insurance agent or company quickly to begin the claims process.

• If you do hit a deer and are uncertain whether the animal is dead, keep your distance.

You might be dealing with an injured, wild animal with sharp hooves.

• If the deer is blocking the roadway and poses a danger to other motorists, you should immediately report the incident to the local law enforcement agency.

• Deer accidents are usually covered under a person’s comprehensive coverage, not collision coverage.

• Stay alert, always wear your seat belt and drive at a safe, sensible speed for conditions.

• Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhou-

ettes on the shoulder of the road.

• Do not rely exclusively on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer.

• When driving at night, use high-beam headlights when there is no opposing traffic.

The high beams will illuminate the eyes of deer on or near a roadway.

• Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane.

Many serious accidents occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars.

Potentially, you will risk less injury by hitting the deer.

• If you see one deer, it is likely there are more nearby.

• If the deer stays on the road, stop on the shoulder, put on your hazard lights and wait for the deer to leave the roadway; do not try to go around the deer while it is on the road.

“If you do have a deer encounter and need some assistance with your vehicle claim, our Consumer Assistance Representatives at the Kansas Insurance Department can help,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Call us at 800-4322484, or use the online chat feature at our Web site, www.ksinsurance.org.”

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom “For the voice of God does not speak amid the din and bustle of the world, nor is it heard in any public gathering. Rather secret counsel seeks to be heard also in secret. And so because of this, happiness will be given to us if we listen to God in solitude.” - St. Bernard

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lato and Aristotle both claimed that philosophy (i.e., the love of wisdom) begins in wonder. We can wonder about the world around us (for instance, the starry sky above us) and we can also wonder about our inner selves (for instance, the moral law within us), and we often have occasion to wonder about both of these aspects of our world. Does the moral law within us come ultimately from the starry heavens above us, via God? On a more mundane level, it is cause for wonder that some people are naturally curious and filled with wonder all the time, while others don’t seem to be curious about anything. Most of us, however, fall somewhere in the middle, our wonder waxing and waning like our other moods. If wonder is a mood, like being happy or sad, then perhaps it can be cultivated, just as our other moods can. A good way to cultivate wonder is to spend some time being silent. Having the television or radio on all the time is one way to ignore ourselves; it’s hard to hear our inner voice if there is constant noise. A related way in which we drown our sense of wonder is by shunning solitude. Always being with others is a way to avoid truly being with ourselves and with the physical world. Silence and solitude are true friends of wonder.

409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

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.

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520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

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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.

HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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Janice Porter shows off her beautiful blooming rose bush in the October sunshine. The recent cool weather has been good for the gardens.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com READING RUN-A-ROUND November 5 at 1:00 p.m., join us at the library for an afternoon of fun and fundraising! All proceeds go towards purchasing books, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials for our library collection!

Registration fees Before October 15 (That’s Saturday, Folks!!!)

Adult: $25 Youth (0-12th grade): $15 Family Rate (2 adults/4 youths): $100 After October 15 Adult: $30 Youth (0-12th grade): $20 No Family Rate Contact a library staff member for information and details.

MAJOR TECHNOLOGY GRANT The Southwest Kansas Library System Technology Committee has awarded the Stevens County Library with a 2016 Major Technology Grant. This matching grant, in the amount of $390.00 helped us purchase a replacement computer for the computer lab. The computer has been installed in the lab and is now available for patron use.

HAND-CRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT The Hand-crafted Originals exhibit is ready for viewing. This year our textile exhibit has been expanded to include everything handcrafted. Ten participants

have contributed 39 items to the exhibit. Visit the library to see the wonderfully made items, and enter a vote for your personal favorite. We will be awarding a Viewer’s Choice award this year.

FLASH CARDS The library now has flash cards available for checkout.

Check out a set of cards to help with addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, or work on sight words, alphabet, colors or shapes.

Cards are located on a rack near the board books in the children’s section.

RECIPE SWAP It’s time to begin thinking about entering your recipe in the Ninth Annual Recipe Swap and Luncheon. The luncheon will be Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the SCL Meeting Room.

Enter your favorite recipe (your own or a "copycat") by November 30, 2016. You can bring your recipe to the library, enter them online or email them to recipes@stevenscountyli brary.com. Make your dish and bring it to the swap and receive a booklet including all the entered recipes.

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Over 700 people take advantage of the 2016 Free Health Fair in Hugoton’s Middle School

cafeteria Saturday, October 1. Many lab workers were available to help draw blood.

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Many patient people stand in long lines - many since the early morning hours - to take advantage of the free health fair. As soon as their

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blood was drawn, most were plenty ready for something to eat and drink after fasting since midnight the night before!

For the important role they play in protecting our lives and for their brave and selfless sacrifice, we thank the dedicated men and women of our nation’s fire departments. We gratefully recognize their service to our communities, and we honor the memories of those who have fallen in the line of duty. You are all heroes, and we thank you for all that you do.

Stevens County Library Director Eunice Schroeder shows off some of the very informative books available at the library to participants of the health fair.

Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary hosts a booth at the health fair, showing their many items of jewelry and all the other beautiful items they have for sale at their cute little corner gift shop in the hospital.

Senators introduce “Gold Star Families Voices Act” U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut last week introduced the Gold Star Families Voices Act to allow families of servicemembers killed in action or missing in action to contribute to the Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress.

“The Veterans History Project is an important way to recognize the sacrifice of so many American heroes,” said Senator Moran. “Preserving the stories of those who served our country not only honors the legacy of our nation’s Veterans, but also

reminds all Americans of their service for generations to come. I’m proud to support this legislation to honor Gold Star Families.”

“The Veterans History Project is an incredible national resource that allows our men and women in uniform to share their stories with generations of future Americans,” said Senator Blumenthal. “But that narrative – which is so critical to understanding and preserving our history – is incomplete without the voices of servicemembers missing or killed in action. I am proud to join Senator Moran in sup-

porting our colleagues in the House of Representatives introducing legislation to help ensure that those who made the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.”

Congress created the VHP in 2000 to collect and catalog the stories of American war veterans. The purpose of the VHP is “to preserve the memories of this Nation’s war Veterans so that Americans of all current and future generations may hear directly from veterans and better appreciate the realities of war and the sacrifices made by those who served in uniform during wartime.” To date, the

VHP has collected the oral history records of more than 100,000 veterans who have served in military engagements since World War I. This legislation would allow the parents, spouses, siblings and children of servicemembers who are missing or killed in action to participate in the VHP by telling the stories of their loved ones. Companion legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins was approved by the House of Representatives earlier this month.

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September tax receipts fall short of expectations Following a regional trend, corporate and sales tax receipts fell short of expectations for September.

Weaker than expected quarterly estimated payments related to capital gains and the stock market also caused individual income tax receipts to fall short for the month by $14.2 million.

While estimated payments were less than expected, first quarter withholding showed a 3.5 percent growth over last year’s first quarter, which is stronger than it has been in

recent history. This indicates that either more people are working, or those working are getting paid more.

Despite being lower than expected for September, individual income tax receipts, the rates of which have been lowered for all Kansas taxpayers, were up year-to-year for the first quarter of the fiscal year by $25.4 million.

Corporate and sales tax receipts, which have both been weaker than expected since the start of the tax year, were lower than expected fol-

lowing a regional trend. As of July 31, only Oklahoma collected more than expected on corporate income taxes.

Corporate income taxes, the rate of which has not changed, was down for the month $17.5 million. State sales tax rates which were increased July 1, 2015, were down for September by $34.3 million.

Kansas’ rural counties that are dependent on agriculture and oil revenues have continued to underperform by double digits, pulling

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.10 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has increased 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.25 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 24.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 0.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 7.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 6.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices October 10 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.35 per gal-

lon in 2015, $3.02 per gallon in 2014, $3.19 per gallon in 2013, $3.69 per gallon in 2012 and $3.27 per gallon in 2011.

Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate include Wichita at $2.10 per gallon, down 0.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.11 per gallon; Lincoln at $2.37 per gallon, down 0.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.37 per gallon and Topeka at $2.07 per gallon, up 6.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.00 per gallon.

“Gasoline prices have risen in much of the country over the last week as crude oil prices rose to over $50 per barrel as market weighed the possibility of OPEC cutting production," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "Among the hardest hit were Great Lakes states as refinery issues also pushed fuel prices higher. And while hundreds of gas stations in Florida ran

out of gasoline ahead of Hurricane Matthew, much of the increase was not because of the storm but due to the rise in crude oil prices. Finding gas may be challenging in some parts of the Southeast in the week ahead, but motorists can continue to report and find gas by visiting GasBuddy's Gas Availability Tracker at http://Tracker.GasBuddy.co m."

"Moving forward, oil may be on shaky ground as signs emerge that OPEC may not cut production as they indicated two weeks ago. The Saudis recently cut crude oil prices to some customers for November delivery, a fresh sign the Kingdom is staying aggressive about market share. This could lead to some relief as we head towards the holidays," DeHaan said.

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down overall state sales tax receipts.

"The significant contributors to less-than-expected September receipts were individual estimated payments related to capital gains and the stock market; a continued regional trend of low corporate tax receipts and sales tax receipts,” said Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan.

“Withholding tax receipts, which are an indicator of jobs and income, continues to perform above the previous year."

The state collected $521 million in September total tax revenue receipts or $44.9 million less than expected.

Total state general fund collections for the fiscal year to date were $1.3 billion, $67 million less than estimated.

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Eagles glide over visiting Mustangs 62-13 at Homecoming

Hugoton’s offensive line keeps the Southwestern Heights defense well away from quarterback Tino Degollado. The Eagles won decisively

over the visiting Mustangs 62-13. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

On the night when the Homecoming Queen was crowned, it was the Homecoming King and the rest of the Eagles’ defense who had a ball! Hugoton Eagles hosted Southwestern Heights in a week six nonconference game. The Eagles’ defense gave the Mustangs fits all night putting up big stats while holding the Mustangs to limited yardage. The defense for HHS had eight sacks, two turnovers, a blocked kick, and a defensive touchdown while giving up no first half score to the Mustangs.

Romano Burger led the defense with three sacks, seven tackles, and an assisted fumble. Alfredo Luna gave the

Pedro Ordonez, Dawson Burnett and Mitchell Hamlin sprint to protect Dawson Kerbow as he runs for another Eagle touchdown. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

A SWH player tries in vain to tackle Hugoton wide receiver Bradan Slemp as he carries the ball down the field. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Eagles their only defensive score on the season, a fumble recovery in the end zone.

Other notable defensive leaders were Zack Leininger with five tackles and two sacks, Pedro Ordonez with four tackles and two sacks, and Dawson Kerbow with five tackles and three pass deflections.

The Eagles’ offense was a little cold in their first series out, but it wasn’t long before they too were hitting on all cylinders. Tino Degollado threw for five touchdowns and ran for two more in the first half. Three of the Eagles’ receiving corps found the end

zone with Leininger and Bradan Slemp both scoring twice. Adding to the scoring barrage was a 45 yard run by Ordonez. In the end the Eagle offense scored eight times before the half, where the Eagles led 62 to 0.

Due to the big first half, the Eagles played the second half with a running clock and allowed their starters to rest in preparation for District play. Southwestern Heights was able to get into the end zone in the second half, scoring 13 points. Eagles will be at home this Friday, October 14 against Pratt at 7:00 p.m.

Dawson Kerbow tries to hang onto the football while a Southwestern Heights player attempts to gain possession. The Eagles will play Friday, October 14 at home against Pratt. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

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Junior Varsity Eagles continue where the Varsity left off Friday night. The Eagles’ defense held Southwestern Heights scoreless

and had only three turnovers, ending the game with another victory 30-0. Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.

Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles!

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 Home against 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 Tuesday, October 18 HHS V/JV Volleyball, 4:30 p.m. at Larned

Friday, October 21 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Kingman Saturday, October 22 HHS Cross Country Regionals, TBA Friday, October 28 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Holcomb Saturday, October 29 HHS Cross Country State, TBA October 28-29 HHS Volleyball State Tournament, TBA Friday, November 4 HHS Football, Regionals TBA Friday, November 11 HHS Football, Sectionals TBA Friday, November 18 HHS Football, Sub-State TBA Saturday, November 26 HHS Football, State TBA

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Eagles’ JV offense scores 30 at their game Monday, but unfortunately a pair of penalties denied two more Eagle touchdowns.

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Lady Eagles face Broncs for Senior Night

Lady Eagles celebrate a well-earned point Thursday against the Broncs. From left to right are Brecklyn Stump, Brooklyn Harper, Jayden Korf, Lainie Hoskinson, JoHanna Rawlins and

Dallie Hoskinson. The Eagles also honored seniors Sarai Chavez, Jaqueline Armendariz and Brecklyn Stump in a special ceremony for Senior Night Thursday, October 6.

The Lady Eagles took on Lakin Thursday night at home as they honored their senior class. The Lady Eagles have three seniors for the 2016 season: Jaqueline Armendariz, Sarai Chavez and Brecklyn Stump. The Eagles varsity won in five 25-18, 2523, 23-25, 23-25 and 15-13.

Both the Lady Eagles’ JV and C teams fell to Lakin in two.

The Lady Eagles C team took second at the C team tournament in Cimarron Saturday. They beat Holcomb Black in two (25-15 and 2515), Cimarron (25-23 and 2523), and Ulysses (25-19 and 25-15). The girls lost twice to Holcomb Orange 15-25 and 13-25 and in the first place match 15-25 and 14-25.

Coach Trujillo said, “The girls played very well yesterday!

The girls made this season so fun and they were a joy to coach!”

Girls’ golf brings home GWAC League medals

Mary Weaver Ninth in GWAC League Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.

Monday, October 3 the HHS girls’ varsity golf team took third in GWAC league play. Senior Mary Weaver, who took ninth, led the Lady Eagles and sophomore Hallie Wettstein took tenth. The team was aided by the strong presences of Brionna Beard and Katie Crawford, who both fell just short of medaling. Yesenia Estrada had her lowest round of the year. Coach Evans said, “The girls never gave up despite the strong winds, and it showed at the end of the

The high school cross country team competed in Lakin Saturday and both the girls and boys had a strong outing. The girls finished second and the boys finished first. For the varsity girls, Abby Heger finished third with a time of 20:48, Katy Heger finished fourth with a time of 21:11, and Rebecca Johnson finished seven-

teenth with a time of 22:42.

On the boys’ side, Abraham Garcia finished fifth with a time of 17:23, Miguel Martinez finished sixth with a time of 17:42, Ethan Fox earned seventh with a time of 17:48, and Ivan Villa placed fourteenth on a time of 18:28.

The JV squad had some strong finishes as well, as Mekenzie Hagman got first,

day.”

Thursday the girls’ golf team was at Syracuse. For Mary Weaver and Hallie Wettstein “...It was business as usual,” said Coach Evans.

Mary medaled in seventh place and Hallie medaled in twelfth.

The Lady Eagles’ golf team next traveled to 3A-2A-1A Regionals in Hoisington where the Eagles hope to get big contributions from Beard and Crawford as well as memorable performances from Mary and Hallie.

The Lady Eagles’ defense - including Jaqueline Armendariz, Brooklyn Harper and Dallie Hoskinson - is down and ready after JoHanna Rawlins spikes the volleyball during action against Lakin Thursday, October 6.

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Hallie Wettstein Tenth in GWAC League Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.

HHS cross country wins first and second Kara Rodriguez second, and Breckyn Hertel finished third for the girls and Jacob Eckert got first, Rodrigo Sanchez third, and Luis Guerrero took fifth for the boys.

Coach Rod says, “The boys have continued to run well this season and we are starting to get our 5-7 guys running really well. The girls were still without a couple

runners and still trying to get everyone running well. We hope to get there soon.”

This week starts the championship part of cross country’s season, starting with League and then Regionals in two weeks. League will be Thursday October 13 at 4:00 p.m. here in Hugoton, with middle school going first, followed by high school.

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Grace Dillinger, HMS Coach Bobbi Ferguson, Stefanny Villa and Molly McClure are all

smiles after competing at Lakin this past Saturday. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.

HMS runners compete at Lakin

The middle school cross country team competed in Lakin Saturday, October 8.

The seventh grade girls had two medals by Grace Dillinger second place, and Stefanny Villa who took fifth.

For the eighth grade girls Molly McClure took tenth. In seventh grade boys Jamyn Wolters took fifteenth place.

Coach Ferguson said, “The HMS cross country athletes are running very well and

have earned several medals.”

The league meet will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Forewinds Golf Course in Hugoton.

Grace Dillinger wins second at Lakin’s meet Saturday, October 8. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.

HMS Cross Country Coach Bobbi Ferguson beams along with runner Stefanny Villa after Stephany places fifth at the Lakin meet Saturday. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.

Jamyn Wolters races to fifteenth place at Lakin. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

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Three middle school band students audition for the SWKMEA Middle School Honor Band and Tuesday morning the results were posted.

Three students were selected for the honor band: Jacob Bell - ninth chair trombone; Gillian Heger - third chair snare drum and first

alternate timpani; and Rafael Guereque fourth chair snare drum. Congratulations to these three! The student-musicians will attend a clinic and give a public performance at Dodge City Middle School November 5. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

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Hugoton High School cheerleaders get the crowd amped up during Thursday evening’s traditional bonfire. Student athletes of all kinds

got their turn at the microphone to wish the football team good luck and boast about their team’s successes.

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Kansas business owners see workers compensation insurance rate decrease again I am pleased to announce that many Kansas business owners will pay less for workers compensation insurance again in 2017, the second consecutive year for a decrease under my stewardship as insurance commissioner.

This rate decrease means that many Kansas companies will have more money to grow their businesses. This happens because they will pay less to fund costs to cover medical claims costs and lost wages for job-related injuries and deaths, and to help fund workplace safety and health programs.

Many of the approximately 65,000 Kansas businesses that pay workers compensation insurance will be affected by the decreases.

The 2017 rate filing for the workers compensation rate shows a decrease of 8.4 percent in the voluntary base rate and a decrease of 7.8 percent for assigned risk

workers compensation rates.

Adding together the rate decreases Kansas business owners saw in 2016, over a two-year period, the rates will have dropped 20 percent in the voluntary base rate and 18 percent in the assigned risk rate.

Voluntary workers compensation base rates are used by all insurance companies writing workers compensation in the competitive market. Assigned risk rates are used for insured businesses in the Kansas Assigned Risk Plan, a state organization for those businesses who are unable to obtain coverage in the competitive market.

In the voluntary market, there was a 7.2 percent drop in experience (the number of claims filed for the three most recent policy years), and a two percent drop in medical and indemnity trends. Increases in benefits, and loss adjustment expense made the total an 8.4 percent overall decrease.

In Kansas, 65 percent of

A shed frame blazes in the conflagration Thursday night.

Fortunately, the firefighters who were on standby for the event only had to control one small flare-up. Thank you for all you do, Stevens County Volunteer Fire Department! The community appreciates your support!

workers compensation benefit distribution goes to pay medical claims, and 35 percent goes to indemnity claims, according to statistics from the National Council on Compensations Insurance, Inc. or “NCCI”.

The 2017 NCCI filing applies to all insurance carriers writing workers compensation policies for businesses in the state. The new filings were approved by the Kansas Insurance Department staff and myself for a Jan. 1, 2017, effective date. NCCI prepares workers compensation rate recommendations and manages the nation’s largest database of workers comp information.

It’s important to remember that the decreases are only an average. That means that an individual employer may see a larger decrease, no change in their rates, or an increase, depending on the employer’s own industry, claims experience and payroll.

But, as I said, many of our state’s businesses will see a positive outcome because of the decrease, and I think that will allow Kansas businesses the opportunity to invest more in the economy and create more jobs. It’s a winwin for both businesses and potential employees.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.facebook.com/kansasi nsurancedepartment.

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Look Good...Feel Better® workshops offered

Pioneer Manor and Stevens County Hospital celebrate their volunteers October 4 at Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. Volunteers honored are front row left to right Jessie Thompson - Bingo and Dominoes; Betty Willis - Bingo and Dominoes; Terry Rippetoe - General and Beauty Shop; and Irma Lee Hoskinson - Bingo and Dominoes 13 years. In back are Marcie Isaac Auxiliary Gift Shop five years and Pioneer Manor Beauty Shop three years; Robynn Rome - Auxiliary Gift Shop two years; Joyce Leonard

- Pioneer Manor Beauty Shop four years; Beth Moser - Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop and Miscellaneous ten years; Lee Rottman - Hugoton Church of Christ Chaplin three years; Dixie L. Willis - Pioneer Manor Beauty Shop six years; Wayne Hoskinson - call Bingo 13 years; Judy Persinger - Auxiliary Gift Shop 15 years; Kendrea Hall - Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop three years; and Eileen Gillespie - Auxiliary Gift Shop and Rhythm Band Piano four years.

St. Catherine Hospital will host the Look Good…Feel Better® workshops for area women battling cancer. This is the only location in western Kansas to host the workshops.

This free program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cosmetology Association and the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, provides a high-quality make-up kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the ap-

Fine Arts Day announced at GCCC

Garden City Community College will host its fourth annual Fine Arts Day in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Auditorium, Thursday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. The Fine Arts Day is designed to give area high school juniors and seniors a way to see all of the GCCC Fine Arts programs in action, and it will be a chance for those students to visit with sponsors about scholarships in the different fields of studies offered at Garden City Community College.

Students will get a preview of different programs and fine arts opportunities at GCCC including Art, Choir, Drama, Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Rock Ensemble and the newest addition to the program, Marching Band and Drumline. The fine arts program offers students more than 100 scholarships to help cover tuition and books each year.

“This is a great opportunity for area students to learn how their skills and interests in the fine arts can be used to earn a college scholarship,” commented Phil Terpstra, Dean of Academics.

The scholarships offered help students ease the financial burden of college, which can often be a factor in whether or not a student will move on to higher education.

Not worrying about the cost of college also helps to free up time for students to focus on learning activities.

This makes a profound difference for many students as expressed by Anthony Strong, an art student from Garden City. Said Strong, “Without the scholarship, I wouldn’t

have been able to attend.”

While Anthony looks to the current benefits of the scholarship, Freshman, Gordon Nicodemus is looking far into the future, “The scholarships I receive here will allow me to save money for my Ph.D.” In addition to providing financial support, GCCC Fine Arts scholarships also offer students the opportunity to discover their own unique abilities. Chris Johnson, GCCC Music Instructor stated, “Being involved with activities at the college is a strong predictor of academic success.

Students learn teamwork and leadership, and grow in self-esteem as they contribute to the mission of the college.” Yaritza Maldonado, a freshman student from Moscow makes the case more clearly: “They didn’t have art in my high school, so GCCC is where I’ve learned to express myself and discover my abilities. Having a scholarship means that I don’t have to worry about how this bill is going to be paid, and I can focus on my work.”

Within their area of study, GCCC students have the unique opportunity to showcase their talents immediately. “One of the most admirable aspects of the college is the way they continue to support fine arts students with not only scholarships, but opportunities that they wouldn’t have if they immediately enrolled in university programs,” Phil Hoke, GCCC Drama instructor stated.

“My freshmen students are cast in lead and supporting roles, have the opportunity to

present designs for our productions, and compete in very prestigious regional competitions. Very few freshmen have this kind of opportunity in a university setting, and because we are small, we can tailor our program to their needs.” Katie McDowell, a sophomore from Cimarron, is living this experience at GCCC, “I never thought I would be in a theatre program, and here I am making Elizabethan dresses and designing our first show for the season. Two years ago I didn’t know I could do that, and now I have a work study position that’s helping me pay for college.”

In engaging in their chosen program, students often find new ways to express themselves and represent their experiences. Michael Knutson, Art Instructor, emphasized it is very fulfilling to be able to “allow students to create artwork about their background and community.” Furthermore, students involved in the fine arts program are not limited to one area. Cort Peterson, a GCCC student from Stanton County, said, “This is my first semester at GCCC, and in that time I’m writing for the school newspaper, playing in the marching band, and received a major role in an original play the drama department is putting on.

There’s no way I could do that much at a university, so I’m really excited about all the opportunities I have.” Even more impressive is the idea that Peterson is earning scholarships in two of the three areas mentioned and

pearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.

The next workshop will be Monday, October 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Breast Center at St. Catherine Hospital, 309 E. Walnut.

The last opportunity to take the class is December 19.

During each session, trained cosmetologists teach cancer patients how to cope with skin changes and hair loss by using cosmetics and skin care products donated

by the cosmetic industry. The free cosmetic kits are valued at $250 each and are available in light, medium, dark, and extra-dark shades.

Women learn how to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves, and other accessories, create the impression of having eyebrows or eyelashes, and take care of skin damaged by cancer treatments.

Pre-registration for each class is required by calling 620-640-1022.

Attend the Great Pumpkin Party at Liberal’s Baker Arts Center

will soon receive another.

“We really want students in our area to take advantage of the programs we offer.

Their creativity, skill, and dedication can help them achieve a college degree for a fraction of the cost,” Hoke continued. “Students from the fine arts program have transferred to Fort Hays, Emporia State, Kansas State, Kansas University, Wichita State, The University of Central Missouri, Sterling College and Southwestern College.

Many of them have received really impressive scholarships upon transfer.”

High School juniors and seniors attending area schools are encouraged to visit the Fine Arts Day Web page at www.gcccks.edu, and pre-register for the event before October 18. For further information, please contact Joyce Bernbeck at 620-276-9540.

Baker Arts Center will host “The Great Pumpkin Party” October 16, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. It will be located at the Baker Arts Center.

There will be Fall fun for everyone! Decorate or carve a pumpkin to take home, play games, and enjoy a fall treat.

Winners of the Carving Contest will be announced. There

is a small entry fee, benefitting Children’s Workshop and Outreach Programs provided by the Baker Arts Center.

The center is located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal.

Please call 620-624-2810 or visit bakerartscenter.org for more information.

Fire Prevention Week October 9-15

480 +/- Acres of Stevens County Land

AUCTION

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.

Miss Stacey, of the Stevens County Library, took Circle Time on location October 5. Circle Time storytime was hosted at the Stevens County Health Department. Families listened to “Llama Llama Home with Mama” by Anna Dewdney. Children applied bandages to Pete

the Cat's scrapes and everyone learned a fun hand washing song. Those in attendance learned how to encourage the development of fine motor skills and how to use rhymes to teach pre-literacy. A great time was had by all!

Join 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at SCL Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Stevens County Library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.

Research shows the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to dur-

ing early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed.

Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.

The 1,000 Books Before

Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Registration is open. For more information, call the library at 620-544-2301 or visit our Web site at www.stevens countylibrary.com.

This program is free of charge.

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.

John Hamm Auctioneer

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, October 17, 1991 Staff Sergeant Michael D. Lewis, a 1985 Hugoton High School graduate, will compete in the U.S. Air Force World Wide Fighter Gunnery Competition at Nelles AFB, Nevada. Ssgt Lewis is the son of Dean E. “Butch” Lewis Jr. of Hugoton and Linda C. Cook of Liberal.

Thursday, October 15, 1981 Ralph and Cleo Webb’s three wheeler was proclaimed the “Best Trike’ in the National Motorcyclist Convention Three Wheeler Competition at Ruidoso, N.M. recently. The Webbs drove their creation to the competi-

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 13, 2016) 1t ELECTION NOTICE Last day to register for the General Election is October 18, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Registration books will reopen on November 9, 2016.

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Thursday, October 21, 1971 Governor Docking has appointed B.W. Brubaker to Stevens County Probate Judge. Brubaker will fill the unexpired term of the late F.M. Crawford.

Thursday, October 18, 1951 Ora A. Farmer, 72, is in serious condition in the Stevens County Hospital as a result of a severe beating about the head by an unknown assailant who attacked him Sunday evening.

Sheriff Carter Prine said evidence indicates the beating was a result of a grudge.

After Farmer regained consciousness, he drove to the home of Gene Hamilton, one and a half miles away.

Hamilton then took him to the hospital where his condition is now reported as improved.

Friday, October 16, 1931 City Marshall C.H. Newman, who was shot by Fred McBee, drunken brother of Sheriff H.I. McBee of this county, last Monday afternoon, died in Epworth hospital Thursday morning of this

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week at 12:20 a.m.

Fred McBee, the killer, had proceeded to fill himself full of bootleg whiskey during the forenoon and early afternoon of Monday and went on a rampage. He went into the Ideal Cafe on Main Street with a friend and ordered a cup of coffee. For some reason, he became incensed at the chef and threw a chair at him. The chef at once proceeded to knock McBee down and put him out of the cafe. As McBee went out, he grabbed a bunch of menu cards and took them with him.

Outside the restaurant, he ordered Milton Moon, a colored man, to get his automobile off the streets. He then attacked Bob Dennie, another colored man, and got into a fight with him. In the melee, McBee again met his match and was knocked down by Dennie.

To be continued next week.

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 office.

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Solar energy and harnessing the power of the sun for reasons beyond natural light is not a new concept. British astronomer John Herschel converted solar power by using a solar collector box to cook food while on an expedition in Africa in 1830. And in 1931 Albert Einstein collected a Nobel Prize for his work in solar and photovoltaic experimentation. According to Solar Energy World, a solar energy and green living resource, by using renewable energy sources, such as solar power, one can greatly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

This includes emitting 20,000 fewer pounds of carbon dioxide each year into the atmosphere; 50 fewer pounds of nitrogen oxide; and 70 fewer pounds of sulfur dioxide.

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Corn harvest, in progress Saturday, on the farm of Gary and Marlin Heger 12 miles east of Hugoton. Marvin Slovacek is driving the

loading cart. Taken from the September 30, 1976 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth Provided by Curator Stanley McGill from the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum

The Crawford No. 1 gas well southwest of Hugoton caught fire at midnight June 17, 1927, and it burned out of control about a week before it was extinguished. The fire attracted the curious persons from near and far away.

It did not show so brightly during daylight but at night it was a beacon light of the plains. Motorists came from all directions as they were attracted to the location by the magnitude of the blazing natural gas.

Young people were known to hold evening parties, and visitors at the well site held picnics so as to be near the fire and enjoy the pleasures of so many visitors in the lighted area. It was an unusual incident in the lives of so many people, and they gathered about to participate in the impromptu conversation and actions of those near the fire.

The flames leaped 40 to 60 feet in height. Metal parts of the derrick and rigging remained around the fire. The soil close to the fire baked dry and great cracks resulted as the moisture was consumed in the well-head pit. Certain elements exposed to the intense heat fused.

The fire was extinguished

by Tex Thornton of Amarillo, Tx., a professional oil and gas field fire fighter, mid-morning June 23, 1927.

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.

This photo of the oil-gas field wood derrick was the first rig brought to the Hugoton Gas Field. It burned June 17, 1927 when escaping gas from the drill hole caught fire at midnight.

No one was injured. The rig was on location drilling the Crawford No. 1 well. This photo is from the Hugoton Gas Field collection by Wm. Wendell Hubbard.

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

Advertising Sells!

Place your advertisement in The Hugoton Hermes for only $5.00 a column inch. Run the ad for four weeks and get the fourth week 1/2 Price.

Add color for an additional $25.00.

Advertising deadline is Mondays at 5 p.m.

Just as we are experts in the local advertising market, you are an expert in your field, and together, we can really grow your business!

To advertise or learn more contact your sales rep or call 620-544-4321 today.

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Thank you to those people who came out and supported our activities this weekend!

Everyone had a fun time! Our next big weekend will be Saturday, November 12, 2016, when Black Hills Energy is sponsoring our dance. There is no admission fee and it will be Family Night, so bring your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. More information later!!

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, Missouri, 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 544-

2083 for details. If we don’t have 40 people signed up by October 15, we will have to cancel the trip.

If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston

at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Oct. 13 ...............................Stew Oct. 14....................Swiss Steak Oct. 17............................Chili & ....................Cinnamon Rolls Oct. 18 ...........................Brisket Oct. 19....Chicken Cordon Bleu Oct. 20...............Sausage Gravy Activities Thursday, October 13 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

Friday, October 14 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, October 15 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 17 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, October 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, October 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, October 20 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

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Saturday, October 15,

Youth from across the state earned cash premiums and scholarships while competing in the eighty-fourth Kansas Junior Livestock Show, proudly sponsored by Cargill. During the state’s largest youth livestock show, September 30 through October 2 in Hutchinson, 702 4-H and FFA members from 88 counties exhibited a record 1,515 head of livestock.

Stevens County exhibitors included Kynna Crawford of Hugoton, who earned a twelfth in class 7 - Dark AOB Market Barrow; third in class 6 - Hampshire Gilt; and seventh in class 9 - Yorkshire Gilt. Isabella Hall of Moscow also exhibited and won fourth in class 3 - Shorthorn Market Steer.

Hugoton’s Megan Newlon won eighth in class 11 - Commercial Ewe Lamb and eighth in class 9 Commercial Ewe Lamb.

KJLS presented $20,500 in scholarships to 12 exhibitors. Since the inception of the KJLS scholarship program in 1993, a total of 306 exhibitors have been awarded $411,00.

Fall hunting seasons may have started, but there’s still time to get into a Kansas Hunter Education class near you. October is chock-full of opportunities, and with Internet-assisted courses, finding one to fit your schedule has never been more convenient.

The easiest way to find a class near you is to visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting,” then “Hunter Education.” Students must be 11 or older to be certified.

However, hunters 15 or younger may hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 or older. Otherwise, anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must be certified by an approved course before they can hunt in Kansas.

Class schedules are organ-

New to KJLS this year was the LEAD Challenge, which was an educational and advocacy event that provided an opportunity for exhibitors to learn about current industry issues. Those in the senior division competed in showmanship, went through an interview process and took a written exam. Juniors competed in showmanship and were interviewed.

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

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ized by format: traditional or Internet-assisted. Traditional hunter education courses are ten hours long and are usually held over two to three days. Internet - assisted courses are designed to meet the needs of individuals with busy schedules by providing online classwork that can be done at home. After the Internet work is completed, students must attend a field day, which often includes live-fire, trail-walk and safe gun handing exercises before final testing and certification.

Students must register for an Internet-assisted course (field day) before completing the online portion.

Classes fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Sign up today and we’ll see you in the field!

the Office of the State Fire Marshal will join with SafeKids Kansas to encourage families throughout the state to participate in Home Fire Drill Day. On this day, every family should practice their escape plan.

Information on home fire safety, including how to diagram and practice an escape plan, is available at

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Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism plans public meeting at Liberal The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting Thursday, October 20 in Liberal at the Seward County Event Center, 810 Stadium Road. The afternoon session will begin at 1:00 p.m. and recess at 5:00 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions and time will be set aside for public comment at the beginning of each for discussion of non-agenda items.

The afternoon session will begin with a report on the agency and state fiscal status and a preview of the 2017 Kansas Legislative Session.

The General Discussion portion of the meeting will include a report on the Powderhook mobile app and its digital mentor feature, antelope and elk regulations, public lands regulations, and

an update on the Blue Ribbon Panel for wildlife conservation funding and signing of a resolution.

The evening portion of the meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m. for the Public Hearing.

Commissioners will hear and vote on recommendations for fall and spring turkey seasons and bag limits; motor vehicle permit fees in state parks; camping and utility fees; authorized motorized vehicles in state parks; and regulations concerning commercial sale of bait fish, tournament black bass pass, and fishing methods of take, and creel, size and possession limits.

If necessary, the commission will reconvene at the same location at 9:00 a.m., October 21, to complete any unfinished business. Information about the Commission, as well as the October

20 meeting agenda and briefing book, can be downloaded at ksoutdoors.com/KDWPTInfo/Commission/UpcomingCommission-Meetings.

Live video and audio streaming of the October 20 meeting will be available at ksoutdoors.com. If notified in advance, the department will have an interpreter available for the hearing impaired. To request an interpreter, call the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission secretary at 620-672-5911.

The next Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commission meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2017, in Emporia.

When one door closes, another opens, and with the close of teal season, waterfowlers can now enjoy the opening of the 2016 Kansas duck seasons. Listed below are the Kansas duck zones and their associated season dates where hunters can begin pursuing early migrants like gadwall, wigeon, pintails, redhead, and shovelers in some areas as early as October 8.

KANSAS WATERFOWL SEASONS *High Plains Zone: October 8, 2016-January 1, 2017 and January 20-29, 2017 *Low Plains Early Zone: October 8-December 4, 2016 and December 17, 2016-January 1, 2017

*Low Plains Late Zone: October 29, 2016-January 1, 2017 and January 21-29, 2017 *Low Plains Southeast Zone: November 12, 2016-January 1, 2017 and January 7-29, 2017 YOUTH-ONLY WATERFOWL SEASONS *Low Plains Late Zone: October 22-23, 2016 *Low Plains Southeast Zone: November 5-6, 2016 Hunters, including youth during youth seasons, may take six ducks daily, which in any combination, may include no more than five mallards (only two of which may be hens); three wood ducks; three scaup; two pintails; two redheads; and two canvas-

backs. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

Licensed hunters must have a State Waterfowl Permit, $10, and a Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit, $2.50, to hunt ducks, geese, or mergansers in Kansas. All waterfowl hunters age 16 and older must also have a Federal Waterfowl Stamp, $26.50.

For more information about duck hunting in Kansas, consult the 2016 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary available wherever licenses are sold, and online at ksoutdoors.com.

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Surface Rights N/2 - NW/4 Sec. 9, T33S, R38W, Stevens County, KS (80 acre tract) Property is currently in CRP 75.7 acres enrolled at $33.62 per acre paying $2,545.00 per year. Contract expires 9/30/21. No tenant involved. 2017 payment will be prorated to date of closing. (West of Hugoton on Highway 56 to County Rd 6 then 3 miles north on Rd 6 to NW corner of property) Mineral Rights NW/4 - Sec. 9, T33S, R38W - Four producing wells.

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Thursday, October 13 Lifetouch Second Chance Pictures, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, October 14 High School Football at Minneola, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18 Junior High/High School Volleyball at Rolla Friday, October 21 End of the first Academic Quarter High School Football, Here vs. Fowler, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 Sub State Volleyball at Deerfield Regional Cross Country at Greeley County

Monday, October 24 Late Start for students, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 25 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Elementary 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Junior High/High School 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 27 High School Football at Rolla, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 28 No School, Trade day for Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 31 Grade School sings at Pioneer Manor, 1:30 p.m.

Rec to host Movie Night Moscow Recreation Commission will sponsor a Movie Night in the park this Saturday, October 15, starting at 8:00 p.m.

The Halloween classic “Gremlins” will be the featured movie.

Make sure to wear warm clothes and bring a blanket or lawn chairs - and maybe a few friends to hide behind during the scary parts! Join the community for a fun fall evening!

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

and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 24th day of October, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in 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.

RANDAL K. FULLER and SUE L. CHRISTENSEN, Co-Executors-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Attorneys for Petitioners (620) 544-4333

MJH volleyball faces Deerfield Spartans The Moscow Junior High volleyball team played at Deerfield Friday, October 7.

The A Team won their match and the B team lost in very close play.

Tuesday, October 18 will be a volleyball Super Tuesday with both junior high and high school volleyball play at Rolla. This will be the last match for junior high. Saturday, October 22 Sub-State volleyball will be at Deerfield.

Representatives from Pioneer Communications came to the Moscow Senior Center Tuesday, October 11. Linda Caffey and Josie Gretz visited with and bought lunch for those attending. They provided much useful information about the new HD system from Pioneer. Oct. is cooperative month, a good time to get out to see members, pass along information, and get to hear from customers.

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Rolla history from David Stout I previously shared my memories of the old Rolla City Park1, but my Aunt Donna’s earlier memories were somewhat different. Here are her memories of the Rolla City Park and Park Day, 14 years before my own.

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“In addition to the pool, the park had monkey bars, trapeze swings and a cable with a device with a roller and two handles you could roll down a long stretch of cable. It was dangerous and kids probably got hurt, but you learned to be careful and ride the thing correctly. I was a dare devil and rode it many times.2 “The park also had the usual swings, slide, teeter totter and an area for playing croquet.

The park also had a small pond and a few boats for rowing. The pond was surrounded by weeping willow and cottonwood trees and shrubs and some berry bushes.

“The swimming pool was at the entrance of the park and was supplied with bleacher seats for parents to watch their kids swim and play and they were protected from the sun by a group of trees which kept

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A device similar to the one shown above was enjoyed by many children at the Rolla Park according to the author’s Aunt Donna Anderson.

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The Halloween spirit is strong in the yard of Tim and Cherie Freed of Moscow. If you feel

them shaded.

Usually a teenager had the job of collecting the meager ten or fifteen cents, supplying baskets for your clothes and towel and I believe they even had a few bathing suits people could rent for the day if needed. The clothes changing area has as many as eight booths for both men and women and a single toilet area for each. They had an outside shower, a small area of sand for sunbathing, a diving board, a big log to ride in the water and a three-tier tower for jumping or diving into the pool.

I learned to swim there and could eventually swim underwater from one end of the pool to the other. I jumped off the high tower many times, but dove off only once.

“Every year Rolla celebrated what was called ‘Park Day.’ It was usually held on the Fourth of July weekend and everyone came to town to get together for a picnic and later a dance. The town even had a small carnival for the entertainment and as usual, Dad [Clarence Anderson] would buy a large supply of fireworks to shoot off for everyone’s pleasure. I would get the usual sparklers and some small firecrackers and Roman candles were my favorite. They were long tubes and after lighting you held them to the sky, shook them and a burst of fireball would shoot out, burst and fall in a myriad of colors. There would be several burst in each Roman candle before it quit shooting.

“The dances would be held in the quonset hut across the street from the park [to the north]3 with bales of hay to sit on all around the room. Kids could and did attend the dances along with their parents. And when the kids got tired, they would lie down upon the hay and go to sleep.”

1 David Stout, “The Swimming Pool, The Rolla City Park, and Imported Trees,” The Hugoton Hermes (Hugoton, Kansas), Vol. 129, #27, Thursday, July 7, 2016, p. 5B. 2 When David was a kid, remnants of this device were still evident in the park, but the cable was long gone.

David believes the ride was about 30 yards long, and looked something like the attached photo, except that it was much higher off the ground.

3 David pointed out this quonset hut in a photo in a previous article, explaining “…in a story which will come later, David’s Aunt Donna writes about the ‘Park Day Dance’ being hosted in a quonset hut across the road from the park.” To see the photo, refer to: David Stout, “Have a Nice Dirty Day,” The Hugoton Hermes (Hugoton, Kansas), Vol. 129, #32, August 18, 2016, p. 2B.

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All Around Club starts new year It is National 4-H Month and the Rolla All Around 4-H Club has kicked off their new year. Their first meeting of the year was Monday, October 3. Paige Claassen was elected as president, while Deserae Schwindt will serve as vice president. Kenzie Jones will be secretary, and Jayden Hanna was elected as treasurer. Council members are as follows: Paige, Deserae, Kenzie and Jayden.

The junior officers are SaKya Milburn - president, Tyne Claassen-Ellis - vice president, Mia Hinojosa - secre-

tary and Samantha Dunn treasurer. Recreation leaders are Jaxon Schwindt and Brynlee Williams.

Pledge leaders are Carlie Jones and Bralyn Crowl.

Song leaders are Lexi Crowl and Cayli Crowl. Rylan Williams is reporter.

The Officers’ Training will be October 29 at Elkhart.

The 4-H Achievement Banquet will be in Rolla November 6. If you are interested in joining 4-H, please contact the Morton County Extension Office or your local 4-H group.

Pictured in the back from left to right are Kenzie Jones, Jayden Hanna, SaKya Milburn and Carlie Jones. In the middle row are Jaxon Schwindt, Bralyn Crowl, Tyne Claassen-Ellis and Lexi Crowl. In front are Samantha Dunn, Cayli Crowl and Mia Hinojosa. Not pictured due to other conflicts are Paige Claassen, Deserae Schwindt, Rylan Williams and Brynlee Williams. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Milburn, leader.

The Rolla Booster Club is planning a breakfast send-off for the volleyball team and cross country runners Saturday, October 22! Volleyball will be heading to Sub-State and cross country will be going to Regionals. The plan is to make some breakfast burritos for the Pirate athletes to eat before they leave

The Rolla Junior High volleyball squad plays two amazing games Thursday, October 6. They defeat both Guymon, Ok., and North Ridge Christian Academy. Great job, coaches and team! The girls will be playing against Walsh October 13 at Walsh and in the Santa Fe Trail League volleyball games in Rolla October 18.

Thursday, October 13 - Junior High Volleyball at Walsh at 4:30 p.m.

- Junior High Football at Walsh at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 14 - Zac's Cheese Rep. 12:00 p.m.

- High School Football vs. Ingalls 7:00 p.m.

- Cheer Camp Performance at Half Time - End of first nine weeks - School in Session

SFTL tourney scheduled for Tuesday Tuesday, October 18 Rolla will host the Santa Fe Trail League volleyball tournaments for both high school

and junior high. It will be “Pink Out” night in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The teams will be playing with pink volleyballs, which each team will sign and auction off for the Susan G. Koman fund. Rolla Hope will be in charge of this event.

The Class of 2017 will be serving chicken and noodles for the meal. For more information or to donate, please contact Arleen Clinesmith at the high school, 593-4345.

Katie Murray, daughter of Jim and Suzanne Murray, is a sophomore at WSU this fall. She has joined the Delta Gamma Sorority and was invited by a friend in Beta Theta Pi to attend a date party with the theme of Noah's Ark. They went as lions and won best costume! Pictured is Katie and her date Larry Harmon.

Photo courtesy of Katie Murray.

Pirates sail through Goldbugs

Good luck! Pictured are left to right Lexi Crowl, Abby Garcia, Coach Kim Mauk, McKenzie Hinds, Melanie Norton, Andrea Reza, Coach Jessie Slaughter, Jamie Sheedy and Carissa Sohm. Kneeling in front is Emmalee Reza. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

Cross country finishes season strong at Lakin meet

The Rolla Junior High cross country team has run their last race of this year.

They competed Saturday, October 8 at Lakin. Austin Apelu earned another medal, placing twelfth out of 30 runners, while Monte Fosdick and Kenneth Fosdick posted

the game against Boise City, the Magnificent Seven continue to hold their heads high and keep doing the work.

Way to go, team! Their last

Cheerleaders and mini cheerleaders take time out from the cheer clinic to pose for the camera.

game of the season will be Thursday, October 13 at Walsh.

Good luck!

Photo courtesy of Mary Courtney.

some of their best times.

This season was all about improving their runs and each of these boys did just that.

Coach Andy Pinkley is very proud of his small junior high team and can’t wait to see what next year brings.

The Rolla Pirates football team traveled to Fowler Friday, October 7 to tackle the Goldbugs. The Pirates sailed away with their second win this season, with an astounding 92 to 46 win. Their next game will be at home Friday, October 14 against the Ingalls Bulldogs. Kick off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Class of 2017 will be serving smothered steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and dessert. Come out, enjoy some great food and yell for the Pirates!

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tinez, Coach Jason LaRue and Alec Langley.

Kneeling in front are Castor Hernandez and Monte Fosdick. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

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RJH Pirates face tough Boise City team The Pirate junior high football team continues to work hard and improves every game. Although they fell short Thursday, October 6 in

Saturday, October 15 - Junior High Band at OPSU Homecoming Parade 10:30 a.m.

Monday, October 17 - High School Scholars Bowl at Meade 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18 - Junior High/High School Volleyball SFTL st Rolla Dismiss *Pink Out Night* 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19 - PSAT Test

and/or take to eat on the road. They could use some volunteers to fry sausage, scramble eggs, etc. that morning. There will be an update with more information as soon as they know their departure times. Please contact Jimmy Langley or Kim Mauk for more information.

Left to right are Kenneth Fosdick, Austin Apelu and Monte Fosdick. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

The Magnificent Seven, coaches and manager pictured left to right are Manager Owen Shores, Gavin LaRue, Coach John Barrett, Ethan Garcia, Garrette Hinds, Alonzo Mar-

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Booster Club plans breakfast send-off for RHS athletes

The Rolla Junior High cheer squad is small but mighty. These three dedicated young ladies have cheered their hearts out for football season and will be ready for basketball season. Pictured left to right are Jamie Sheedy, McKenzie Hinds and Melanie Norton. They are coached by Alesia Hinds.

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Friday, October 7 there was a whole lot of yelling going on at the Rolla School.

The high school and junior high cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic, sponsored by Rolla Hope, for students preschool through sixth grade.

The gym was full of mini cheerleaders, all ready to yell for the Pirates.

The cheerleaders took the mini cheerleaders through some chants and worked with the different ages of students. The public performance will be at halftime of the Friday, October 14 game against Ingalls.

Come out and enjoy the performance of the mini cheerleaders. It’s always fantastic!

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Advance Voting - Sick or disabled October 24, 2016 thru noon November 8, 2016. The person picking up the ballot for a sick or disabled person will need to come into the County Clerk’s Office and fill out the Affidavit of Assistance form and then take the application form for Advance Voting and the ballot to the person voting.

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The Hugoton Hermes

October 13, 2016

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The White family, owners of White’s Foodliner, want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our customers and the citizens of Hugoton and Stevens County for their patronage, support and friendship for the past 16 years. We love the rural communities of Kansas and consider the Hugoton area to be the epitome of what one would choose to raise a family and establish a business.

Our goal was to remain in business for years to come and our sixteen year investment in the community and our facility, as well as the investment in a prime parcel of real estate in the city, we believe, illustrated that commitment. We are disappointed that the economic reality has dictated that we must leave the community and area.

Many hopes and dreams will remain unfulfiled.

We also want to thank the many, many associates and employees who have worked tirelessly to support our business and to serve our business’ most precious commodity: our customers. Hundreds of loyal people have worked with our management team through the years and any success we have had has been due to their efforts.

We will cherish the people, relationships and experiences forever but will have heavy hearts because of "unfinished business� and for any hardship our departure may cause others.

Thanks to Hugoton so very much Pat, Jordan, Brennan White and families