Volume 126, Number 42
Thursday, October 17, 2013
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Hugoton receives $250,000 for housing from MIH Ten Kansas communities will share $2.1 million in funding to build moderate-income housing and infrastructure in rural areas. The City of Hugoton is receiving $250,000. The Moderate-Income Housing (MIH) Program, an initiative funded by the State of Kansas and administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), works to help cities and counties develop multi-family rental units, single-family forpurchase homes, and water, sewer and street extensions in communities with populations
fewer than 60,000 people. MIH funding can also be used to finance construction costs, rehabilitate unsafe or dilapidated housing, and offer downpayment and closing-cost assistance to homebuyers. "Now in its second year, the Moderate - Income Housing Program offers an important resource for rural cities and towns undertaking housing initiatives," said Dennis L. Mesa, Executive Director of KHRC. "When we support activities that revitalize communities, we raise the standard of living for all families who live there,"
said Mesa. The need for moderateincome, workforce housing throughout Kansas is growing. Currently, there are 97 counties and over 600 communities eligible to apply for MIH funding. These communities comprise approximately 68 percent of the state's total population. Numerous municipalities statewide are experiencing opportunities for economic development and job growth, but the lack of adequate, affordable housing is posing roadblocks to new expansion. Continued to page 4
Counselors are available to answer questions Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK), a free program administered by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), wants Kansans who are enrolled or who are eligible to enroll in Medicare Part D to know it has specially trained counselors available to answer questions and help guide Kansans through the process. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage), is October 15 – De-
cember 7, 2013. SHICK counselors can assist in comparing the 30 plans available and help determine if eligible participants qualify for extra help with prescription costs. “SHICK counselors are trained to help older Kansans cut through the confusion that sometimes keeps them from understanding their Medicare Part D options,” KDADS Secretary Shawn Sullivan said. “During this open enrollment period, we’re here to help you find the
prescription drug plan that best meets your needs.” Medicare covers both generic and brand name prescriptions through private companies and also will provide extra help if you have income less than 150 percent of the Federal Poverty level and/or limited resources. If you qualify for extra help, Medicare will pay for 75 percent or more of your prescription drug costs and you will automatically receive help paying premiContinued to page 4
Above Hugoton High School Homecoming Court poses for a picture before the game against Southwestern Heights. From the left in back are Zane Littell, Ross Davis, Nick Frederick, King Bradley Campbell, Zack Leininger, Parker Titus and Bradley Hemann. In the middle are Amy Scott, Kristan Crawford, Elizabeth Johnson, Queen Kelsey Hittle, Yessenia Reyes and Amanda Mills. Kneeling in front are Miguel Martinez, Reed Rome, Edgar Villa, Ericka Nichols, Brevyn Campbell, Luis Castro, Takoda Eckert and Kole Kahl. At right Homecoming King Bradley Campbell and Queen Kelsey Hittle.
EcoDevo learns about traffic impact study The Stevens County Economic Development Board met at noon Tuesday, October 8 in the Senior Center craft room. Present were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Wilma Bartel and board members Dan Corpening, Crawford, Jan Mark Leonard, Doug Martin and Jodi Wacker (and Baby Wacker). Absent were
boardmembers Josh Morris, Bryne Sullins, Steve Rome and Jack Rowden. The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the last meeting and the pay the bills. The treasurer reported the checking account balance is $1,703.87. The total Special Projects balance is $49,460.68 in which $7,699.17 of that balance is the Housing Incentive balance.
Dr. Sam is not leaving Hugoton Contrary to all the many rumors floating around Hugoton, Dr. Sam is not leaving! When asked, he stated that he is not planning to relocate. He remarked he likes the people he works with and he enjoys his many patients. Dr. Sam is busier than ever, thanks to the growth of the Hugoton commu-
nity. Dr. Sam is seeing new patients in the clinic. He specializes in internal medicine (adult care). Also, Dr. McGroarty and Jana Morris are seeing new patients in the clinic. All the Stevens County Hospital providers and staff are committed to this community and are excited about the growth they are experiencing.
In new business, Gillespie reported that he had spoken with KDOT about the traffic impact study. KDOT said the cost estimate provided by the study group was really low. For the three-lane highway plus a turning lane at Kansas Dairy Ingredients, which is what KDOT recommends, the construction cost would be approximately $1.1 Continued to page 4
Dr. Samer Al-Hashmi (Dr. Sam)
Commissioners meet busy schedule The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Wednesday, October 9, 2013 with all members, James Bell, Pat Hall and Dave Bozone present. Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Commissioners present Connie Hermes. The following is Gold with a plaque in honor of just an agenda for the her 27 years of service to Stevens morning with a few of the County. Connie served 11 unofficial highlights. Offi- years in the Stevens County cial minutes will be pub- Treasurers Office and 16 as Stevens County Treasurer before lished at a later date. her retirement this month. From The commissioners’ left to right are Pat Hall, Connie, agenda for Wednesday Dave Bozone and Jim Bell. was: 8:30 - Bills; 9:00 Tony Martin; 9:30 - Tony Martin; 10:00 - Pat LeClerc to discuss the county’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield; 11:30 - Chris Lund with City on a Hill; and 12:00 - Lunch. When this reporter arrived at 8:45 the commissioners were talking with Vanessa Willis about mailing out tax receipts. They Commissioners Jim Bell and Pat Hall stand beside speaker Continued to page 3 Judge Tommy B. Webb at SWKAC meeting Friday.
To wrap up the 2013 Fall Homecoming Spirit Week Activities, Hugoton Elementary School headed to the west playground for their annual photograph. This year's picture is a guitar with two music notes to go along with the schoolwide
theme of “Rock and Roll”. This is the thirteenth annual photograph. The Senior Aides in this picture were Kindergarten students when the tradition began!
Chamber board discusses insurance The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting was attended October 9 in the Senior Center craft room at noon. Attending the meeting were Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Ruth Van Horn, Brad Musgrove, Hugoton Hermes’ Ruthie Winget and board members Cathy Wolters, David Snyder,
Kimberly Kraisinger, Courtney Leslie, Leslie Hoggatt and Dean Van Horn. President Kimberly Kraisinger presided. The minutes were approved. Brad Musgrove of Musgrove Insurance explained the Directors and Officers Insurance. He also explained the type of insurance the EcoDevo and Chamber share. A sales representative
from Pioneer Communications discussed with Ruth a 2014 Chamber Television Advertising Promotion. The matter was tabled until the next meeting. Ruth informed the board the November Chamber Luncheon will be November 19, 2013. There will be no December luncheon. The director gave a reContinued to page 4
Hugoton hosts nineteen-county SWKAC meeting For the past few weeks, lots of plans and preparations have been leading up to the big 19-county annual Southwest Kansas Association of Counties meeting. Stevens County was bestowed the honor of being the location for the meeting for 2013. Over 150 attended the
meeting that took place Friday at The Memorial Hall in Hugoton. The speaker was Judge Tommy B. Webb from Sublette. He spoke of details of his life history. His message was entitled “Making a Positive Difference in a Negative World”. His message was very
powerful and kept the entire room mesmerized. The large group enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Hugoton’s Jackson’s BBQ. It was decided Wichita County will host the event next year.
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Obituaries
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot. 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. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, beginning September 11 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620-
598-2426. Friday nights - Looking for something to do Friday nights? You are invited to come to Faith Community Church at Sixth and Main for food, music and fellowship every Friday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Eunice Lunceford at 620-6497644 or 620-428-5296. Temporary changes for Stevens County Library - Stevens County Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays. Available Now - Hugoton FFA is now selling Blue and Gold sausage, bacon and chicken strips. **Notice: Delivery date has changed to November 7**. Contact an FFA member by calling 620-544-4311 or 620544-4728. - Entries are being accepted from farmers and rural community members for a $2,500 award from Monsanto Funds “Grow Communities”. Visit Grow Communities.com or call 1877-267-3332 to register to win or submit an idea for a nonprofit organization in need of funding. October 17 - Camera Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison. - Kansas Insurance Depart-
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for October 7 through October 13. Fire Department Hugoton Station Monday, October 7 - 9:33 p.m. - called to the Stevens County Landfill for a brush pile fire. Tuesday, October 8 - 7:14 a.m. - called to 500 Jayhawk for a residential fire alarm activated. It was a false alarm. Thursday, October 10 12:01 p.m. - called to 1043
Road P for an ambulance assist of a rescue from a roof of a building. Friday, October 11 - 2:54 p.m. - called to 1043 Road P for a report of an explosion at the plant. It was a false report. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Seven medical runs, one transfer and two standbys for fires.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 7, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 200 Block of West Eleventh; Citizen Assist; Officer Hagman Tuesday, October 8, 2013 • Dogs at Large; 1000 Block of South Washington; Unable to Locate; Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large; Fifth and Jefferson; Unable to Locate; Officer Hagman Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Possible Domestic; 800 Block of South Madison; Took Report; Sergeant Johnson • Funeral Escort; 600 South Van Buren; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson/ACO Smith • Dog Transfer to Rescue; Public Service; ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock; 100 Block of West Fifth; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; 300 Block of South Jefferson; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Report of Carbon Monoxide; 300 Block of West Sixth; Notified Black Hills; Officer Crane Thursday, October 10, 2013 • Medical Assist; 500 Block of West Tenth; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson
• Dog at Large; 1400 Block of South Adams; Returned to Owner; Sergeant Johnson • Funeral Escort; 600 Block of South Van Buren; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock; 400 Block of East Eleventh; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Dog at Large; 300 Block of South Madison; Officer Crane • Parade Escort; Main Street; Public Service; Officer Hagman/Sergeant Johnson Friday, October 11, 2013 • Medical Assist; 200 Block of West Eleventh; Public Service; Officer Lamatsch Sunday, October 13, 2013 • Shoplifting; 500 Block of South Main; Took Report; Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock; 100 Block of West fourth; Citizen Assist; Officer Hagman • Dog at Large; 600 Block of South Harrison; Unable to Locate; Officer Lamatsch • Verbal Argument; 900 Block of South Coulter; Investigated; Officer Lamatsch
ment will host an informational meeting about new healthcare changes at the Seward County Activity Center, 810 Stadium Road in Liberal, beginning at 7:00 p.m. October 18 - No school for USD #210 students due to a teacher work day. - Deadline to submit a photo for the Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s photo contest. For more information, visit pioneerelectric. coop or contact Sadee Rohleder at srohleder@pio neerelectric.coop. Categories are “PEC Members” and “PEC Employees”. - Learn the “West Coast Swing” and the “Nightclub Two-Step” at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the SW002, the student union basement at SCCC/ATS. No partner is needed to learn the basics. October 19 - Hugoton’s Farmers’ Market at the parking lot south of China Restaurant from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell homegrown and homemade items. October 21 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. - USD #210 Board of Educa-
Blue Springs, Mo.; brother Matthew R. Mason of Omaha, Ne.; and his sister
Mary Slovacek Former Hugoton resident Mary Geneva Slovacek passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Booker, Tx. She was 80.
Born October 24, 1932 in Canadian, Tx., she was the daughter of George Young and the former Rachael Owens. Mary grew up in Booker. August 19, 1950, Mary and Marvin Slovacek were united in marriage in Perryton, Tx. They were married for 63 years. Mary was a licensed vocational nurse. She first began her profession at the age of 18 and worked until her retirement in the 1990s. Outside of being a wife, mother and a nurse, Mary had many hobbies. You could find her working in her flower garden, sewing and working with ceramics. But it was her dogs that brought her the
Lenard Norton Longtime Moscow resident Lenard Norton passed from this life Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Satanta District Hospital at the age of 81.
The son of William Norton Sr and the former Julie Gentry, he was born August 20, 1932 at Holdenville, Ok. Lenard and Bernice Mills were united in marriage May 8, 1951 in Adamson, Ok. Lenard and Bernice moved to Moscow in 1951 from Adamson, Ok. to make their home. Lenard loved his family. Survivors include his wife Bernice Norton of Moscow; two sons, Larry Wayne Norton of Moscow and Johnny Layne Norton and companion Lully Jamison of Liberal; his three daughters, Lynne Bernice Fink and husband Mike of Moscow, Vicki Lyn Gaskill and husband Glen of Hugoton and Linda Jean Shaddix and husband Johnny of Moscow; brother Omar Norton and wife Betty of Moscow; his 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Norton was preceded in
Benjamin Mason Word has been received of the death of Benjamin G. Mason of Blue Springs, Mo. Benjamin passed away at his home Sunday October 13, 2013 at the age of 43. He was born October 2, 1970 to Richard A. Mason and the former Margaret A. Mayo in San Antonio, Tx. Benjamin was the grandson of the late J.B. and Virginia Mason of Hugoton. He attended the Corner Stone Church in Blue Springs, Mo. He enjoyed weight lifting and being around his friends and family. Survivors include his mother Margaret A. Mason of
tion will meet at the HMS Library at 6:30 p.m. October 21-22 - USD #217 will host Parent/ Teacher Conferences. October 22 - Hugoton Elementary School pictures. October 23-24 - Basic Cake Decorating short course at Garden City Community College from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings. Information and registration are available at 620-276-9647 or online at gcccks.edu/businessand community. Interested parties are encouraged to register at least one week prior to the start of class. October 26 - Hugoton’s Farmers’ Market at the parking lot south of China Restaurant from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell homegrown and homemade items. - Garden City Community College will host a concealed carry course for residents interested in a Kansas Concealed Carry handgun permit from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the John Collins Vocational Building. Pre-registration is available by contacting team-t@teamt.org or 620-276-9629. October 28 - No school for USD #217 students. October 31 - Happy Halloween!
Jennifer B. Degener of Manitowoc, Wi. Those preceding Benjamin in death were his father Richard Mason; sister, Carla Fry; and his grandparents. Memorial services for Benjamin will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St., Blue Springs, 816-229-3276. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64137. Memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.meyersfu neralchapel.com.
most enjoyment in life. Mary is preceded in death by her son Cecil Slovacek; granddaughter Misty Lynn Mills; her parents; and sonin-law Ronald Heger. Survivors include her husband Marvin of the home; two daughters, Darla Kay Mills and husband Brady of Woodward, Ok. and Millie Heger of Hugoton; her four brothers, Eddie Young and Billy Jo Young both of Austin, Tx. and Allen Young and Leroy Young both of Winfield; her sister Linda Askins of Dexter; six grandchildren, Brala Rae Mills, Brason Mills, Darus Mills, DeDra Albin, Ryan Heger and Jack Heger; and eight great grandchildren, Caleb Parks, Kye Herrera, Kaileigh Herrera, Alexis Mills, Trinity Mills, Brystyn Heger, Mia Albin and Lane Albin. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, October 14 in the Booker Christian Church with Pastor Mike Barnett officiating. Interment followed at Heart Cemetery under the direction of Good Samaritan Funeral Service. The family requests memorial donations be made to Twin Oaks Manor at PO Box 369, Booker, Tx. 79005. Condolences may be made online at www.goodsamari tanfuneral.com
Gladys Ellis
death by his parents; granddaughter Pauline Gonzales; five brothers, James Norton, Linzy Norton, Milmo Mitchell, Ernest Norton and William Norton Jr.; and three sisters, Venita West, Louie Bell Body and Doylene Bell. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Moscow with Rev. Tim McCrary presiding. Burial will follow at the Moscow Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for the Lenard Norton Memorial Fund. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Death has claimed the life of Gladys Marie Ellis, age 88. Mrs. Ellis passed from this life Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. She was born April 14, 1925 in Rogersville, Mo., the daughter of William Thomas Bracken and the former Lillian Rosella Cox. Gladys lived in the rural area of Rogersville until she was seven years old. Moving with her family, she attended schools in Parsons and Dennis, and graduated from Preston High School in Preston, Mo. in April 1942. She then attended college and began teaching in rural schools until 1948. She returned to Panhandle State University
Gretchen Harvey Friends and family gathered Thursday morning to remember and honor Sarah Gretchen Harvey, 94, of Burgettstown, Pa. Mrs. Harvey passed from this life Saturday evening, October 12, 2013 in Humbert Lane Nursing Center of South Strabane Township.
Born June 16, 1919, she was the daughter of the late C.N. and Florence Power. Gretchen was a graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown and a member of the former Hillcrest Presbyterian Church and Burgettstown Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed baking cookies, especially around the holidays, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Harvey worked as a bookkeeper for Pappas Lumber Company in Burgettstown. Survivors include her children, Morris Lee Harvey and wife Patty of Burgettstown, Karen Strope and husband Larry of Anderson, S.C., Bill Harvey and wife Linda of
Moscow; eight grandchildren, Janet McKnight and husband Jim of Pittsburgh, Anita Boni and husband John of Atlasburg, Morris Lee Harvey Jr. and wife Janet of Atlasburg, Larry and Christopher Strope of Anderson, Hayley Harvey and fiance Joe Bellinger of Ocala, Fl., Nikki Moler and husband Kurt of Cimarron and Scott Sutherland and wife Sherry of Plains; and her ten great grandchildren, James, Zachary and Sarah McKnight, Braden and Kaden Boni, M.J. Harvey, Konner, Sydney and Kade Moler and Shelby Sutherland. Gretchen was the last of her living family. Deceased in addition to her parents are her husband Morris L. Harvey who passed away November 14, 1985; five brothers, Cye, Sam, William, Bub and Martin Power; and her sister Lois Wagner. Services were attended Thursday morning, October 17 with the Rev. Dan Ekas officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Prospect Cemetery of Hickory, Pa. Gretchen made many trips to visit her son and daughter who live in Kansas, Michigan and South Carolina. She made friends wherever she traveled. If so desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Moscow United Methodist Church.
and completed a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education in 1960. Gladys married Lando Lauren Ellis May 11, 1962 in Hugoton. Mrs. Ellis taught school in Hugoton and Elkhart. After retiring from teaching in 1988, she did book work for Elkhart Hot Oil Company, of which she was a co-owner until 1991. Gladys was a member of the Friends Church near Hugoton from 1945 till 1962, Bible Baptist Church and Hillcrest Baptist Church both of Elkhart, a life member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, BPW, Pride Program, Chamber of Commerce, State Board of Kansas PBW Club, E.S.U., Delta Kappa Gamma, KSTA teachers organization, NEA and Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School teacher, served on the Morton County Historical Society, Bowling Teams, Elkhart City Council, Whistle Stop Park Secretary, Elkhart Senior Center, Ambassador Club, Point Rock Campers and Santa Fe Trail Association. Survivors include her daughter Shirley Burnett and husband Tom of Elkhart; four sons, Rick Ellis and wife Ardith of St. Charles, Mo., Gary Ellis and wife Phyllis of Elkhart, Cary Ellis and wife Shauna of Buena Park, Ca. and Tim Ellis and wife Trish of Glendale, Az.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandson. Those preceding her in death were her parents; husband Lauren; sister Dorothy Hamilton; and brother Charles Bracken. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, October 14 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Elkhart with Pastor Terrell Giddens officiating. Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorials be given to the Elkhart High School Athletic Fund or Elkhart Elementary School in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
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Commissioners Continued from page 1 will not be mailed out anymore. They will be available online or by coming into the office. Tony McBride said he was waiting on someone so Tony Martin went ahead of him. Tony said he checked on fencing around the ponds. The prices were high. Bob Johnson suggested asking the local FFA or 4-H if they would be interested in the project. The idea of the county employees building it was also discussed. Tony said he expects lots of calls when the fencing project starts. Tony went on to talk about road projects. He also talked about bridge inspections for 2014. Tony told the commissioners of some changes in the shop personnel and giving another individual more responsibilities. The commissioners dis-
cussed some issues with the gas company finding the right-of-way out near the Manor so lines to the lots can be laid. The markers were buried deep so farming could continue earlier. It was discussed who to get to find the markers and get the lines marked. Tony said there has been a request for a 40 mile per hour speed limit on a stretch of road. The request was discussed and respectfully declined. Bob brought up the subject of converting the asphalt plant from diesel to natural gas. This is supposed to save a large amount of money. Tony McBride and a representative from Davis Electric then took the floor. Tony presented some more issues/revisions for the Health Department/Therapy Department/EMS project. These is-
Commissioner Dave Bozone hands the podium over to the speaker for the day, Judge Tommy B. Webb from Sublette. Judge Webb spoke to the guests at the southwest Kansas Association of Counties hosted in Hugoton Friday.
sues need quite a little bit of money to correct or fix. The commissioners really balked at this news. Some changes include electrical issues at the EMS Building and some revisions at the Health Department among other things. Dave asked if this was missed when the bid was turned in. The Davis rep explained all the technical issues were unknown at the time the bid was made. After very much discussion, it was decided there was not much choice but to accept the increase. Motion was made to accept the change orders from Tony. Motion passed with two votes to accept and one against. Ted Heaton came in to report for his department. He had nothing new to report. Pat LeClerc came in to discuss the changes in rules and regulations in the county health insurance. She brought in a very large book for Pam to keep on record of changes created since Obamacare is coming in. She gave short condensed copies of the changes to be copied and handed out to employees. Roger Lynch stopped in to talk about trailer homes in the county and other zoning issues. Next on the agenda was Chris Lund to talk about his project of City on a Hill. He was requesting some monetary funding from the county. He apologized for not getting to the commissioners before the budget hearing. He was
Stevens County Commissioner Dave Bozone looks on as a Wichita County Commissioner accepts the honor of being picked to host the 2014 SWKAC meeting. A large group of joined by Patty Bultman and Patty Lahey to add their good opinions of the project. They said they use the services the project offers. The project was started in 2008. When asked, Mr. Lund said yes they do receive state funding also. The commissioners said they will look into it. Neal Gillespie stopped in to talk about KDOT proposals for the highway in front of KDI. They want help in the cost. The commissioners said it is KDOT’s highway. If the county does help they expect some of their requests to be met. Neal said he could maybe get some of the representatives to meet with the commissioners. Neal also talked about possible housing projects and possible locations. There is a company interested in building some duplexes for seniors. They are looking for lots to build possibly six to twelve units. The
Peace House Ministries to have Open House Peace House Ministries invites the community to their Open House. Come
tour The Peace House at 715 Van Buren next weekend, October 24-27. Patty Bult-
man, Patty Lahey and others have been hard at work on this project for some time
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City SHARE A SOCIAL SECURITY TIP WITH YOUR WISE ELDERS While the baby boom era is behind us, the effects will live on. The number of people reaching the autumn season of life is higher than ever. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that there are around six hundred million people aged 60 and older living in the world today. That number is expected to double by 2025 a short 12 years from now and is expected to reach about two billion by 2050. In the United States, 10,000 people reach retirement age every single day. The elders of a community are often known as wise sages whom younger people go to for advice; older people have the life experience and reflection younger people lack. But given the fastpaced changes the world now experiences, with new technologies becoming outdated in a matter of years or even months, there may be some helpful insights you can share with your elders. For example, if you know someone who is nearing retirement age, tell them about www.socialsecurity.gov. They may not be aware of the helpful and easy-to-use tools available to them. It’s no exaggeration to say even someone who does not use the Internet on a regular basis can easily plan their retirement or even complete their retirement application online in a matter of minutes - much less time than it would take to drive to a local Social Security office. The best starting place for anyone thinking about retirement is Social Security’s Retirement Estimator. Use it to get an instant, personalized estimate of future retirement benefits in a matter of minutes. Spend a few
more minutes plugging in different information, such as different projected future wages and different retirement dates, to help make a wise decision on the best retirement date. The Retirement Estimator is available at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator. Then there’s the online retirement benefit application. In as little as 15 minutes, a person can apply for Social Security benefits and submit their application online. In most cases, once one submits the application, there is nothing more to do but wait for the first payment. It’s really that simple. And, if one
decides they’d like to doublecheck some information before submitting the application, that’s fine too. The application can be paused and then restarted at any time during the process. It’s all available at www.socialsecurity. gov/ap plyonline. It makes sense to go to our elders for advice and guidance. But in this technology-driven world, we may be able to offer a little advice to the sages as well. A good bet is to tell the older adults in your life about www.so cialsecurity.gov.
Tell cancer “Boo!” at Relay for Life activities October 26 Local Relay for Life sponsors will be hosting two exciting and fun Halloween themed activities for kids and adults. Say “Boo!” to cancer with Relay for Life and enjoy some good times by attending one or both events! Saturday, October 26, you’re invited to a Monster Mash Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Stevens County Healthcare. Ghouls and goblins will start and finish the race at the Hugoton Elementary School from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Witches and warlocks can wet their whistles at water stations along the way and at the end of the race, there will be refreshments. Prizes will also be given out! For more information, contact Alisha at 620544-8563. All ages are welcome to take part in the event for a monstrous good time. If your creepy quota hasn’t quite been met by the end of the
race, stop by the Spooktaculr Halloween Carnival at the Elementary School Gym from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening. There will be a jump house, scary delicious baked goods, Boo Bowling, pumpkin ring toss, bucket toss, popcorn, cotton candy, a hair-raising costume contest and much more! Tickets are available for a very small fee, and attendees are encouraged to wear your best costume to compete in the costume contest starting at 7:00 p.m.
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now and would like to share what God has been doing in the lives of those involved. They’d also like to share their plans for the future of Peace House. The event will be a come and go, with visiting hours as follows: Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. by invitiation; Friday, October 25 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please choose a time convenient for you — they would love to show you all their hard work!
guests from 19 Kansas counties finish up their meal prepared by Jackson’s BBQ at the Stevens County hosted 2013 meeting Friday.
commissioners said the new additions do not allow duplexes. He then also talked about the housing incentives and the rules and regulations regarding them.
The commissioners asked Connie Gold to come in. They presented her a plaque commemorating her 25 years of service. Meeting adjourned.
Hedy Lairmore wants to say
to all of her Hugoton friends for making her 93rd Birthday one of her happiest.
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MIH Funding Continued from page 1 The nine other communities receiving 2013 MIH awards include: *City of Cottonwood Falls $100,000 *City of Hoxie $382,451 *City of Humboldt $100,000 *City of Liberal $350,000 *City of Lyons $200,000 *City of Parsons $100,000 *City of Quinter $400,000 *City of Stockton $71,000 *Stafford County $168,000 TOTAL $2,121,451 KHRC defines moderateincome as households earning between 60 and 150 percent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's FY2013 income limits, or income ranging from $23,220 and
$109,350 depending on family size. In 2012, the MIH program provided $2.3 million to develop new housing and infrastructure development in Kansas, leveraging $22.1 million in private funding. This year's awards are expected to leverage $18.3 million in local funding, and create or preserve 146 housing units in Kansas. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation is a selfsupporting, public corporation which serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs for the State of Kansas. KHRC’s mission is to increase the availability of affordable,
UTILITY BILL PAYERS The City of Hugoton is now accepting debit and credit cards for utility bill payments. Bills may also be paid online at the city’s Web site,
www.cityofhugoton.com. Click on pay utilities on the tab at the top of the screen. Then, set up your account and pay online. There is a 2.75% convenience fee added to debit and credit card payments. Payments under $100.00 also incur a 2.75% plus $1.00 fee.
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Chamber Continued from page 1 port about the CCEKS Fall Conference that she attended in Manhattan, October 2 through October 4. American Karate Studios will have their ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, October 18 at 12:00 noon. The Spook Parade will be Halloween day, October 31 from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. down the sidewalks of Main. Ruth also reported the Grocery Grab name drawing will be November 13 at the next chamber board meeting. The Grocery Grab will be at White’s Foodliner November 16 at 10:00 a.m. The Chamber Luncheon will be October 15 at the Stevens County Library. Anita Wendt of Pioneer Electric will be the featured speaker. Antlers will cater the luncheon. After going into executive session, the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 13, 2013.
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PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
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
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Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 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 544-2825 Parsonage 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor 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.
801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor October 20 Rolla UMC October 27 Moscow Baptist November 3 Rusty Callahan
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 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 Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 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 - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 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 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 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 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
If you held up your hand to demonstrate the shape of Michigan, the village of Caro would be located in the thumb. This is how Donna (Chamness) Little described how to find where she was born in 1926. Her daddy was from Indiana so she spent her childhood in both states. Her family lived in the country where she, her six siblings, and her cousins “just ran wild”. Of course that was a long time ago when life was much different than it is today. Everyone knew everyone else and no one was afraid. She doesn’t remember exactly what they did, but she knows they had fun. Donna said she was a very strange child because she really liked school, and her aspiration was to be a school teacher. She graduated from high school in 1944 and, because World War II was still going on, the school counselor talked her into enrolling in the U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. Donna was in the nursing program in Detroit when the war ended so she didn’t quite complete the training. Her older brother was living in Kansas and asked Donna to come out to help a relative of his wife who had just had surgery. That’s how Donna ended up in Richfield. After helping this lady for two months, Donna was able to realize her dream of being a teacher and taught school in Richfield for one year. She taught four grades in a two-room country school. The students weren’t perfect angels but she really enjoyed her teaching experience there. It was during this time that she met a “real nice fellow” named Albert “Pat” Little at a hayride. Her brother took her to the hayride and told her she had to find her own way home. Pat was the one who volunteered to take her home. Donna and Pat married in 1946, then lived
in Rolla the rest of their lives. Pat farmed, was the custodian at the school, and later on worked for the road department. They raised six daughters and one son: Sandra, Vivian, Amy, Mary, Barbara, Robert and Leslie. Donna has fond memories of watching her mother and other ladies sew clothes for the needy during the Depression. When she got old enough, she learned to sew and this was a skill she used when she had her daughters. She loved making clothes and stated, “I made everything from flannel diapers to wedding dresses!” She said if she picked up a needle and thread now, she wouldn’t know what to do. Old age crept up on Donna before she realized it and she doesn’t remember things like she used to. She accepts things as they come though and smiles. She said the best part of living at the Pioneer Manor is not having to clean house or do dishes.
Donna Little was born in Michigan and moved to Kansas after World War II.
EcoDevo Continued from page 1 million. Gillespie said he is in the process of completing the KDOT / Economic Development grant. He will present the information to the county commissioners and ask if they can provide any kind of matching funds. He thinks the project could be done by the end of next summer. Gillespie said the wording of the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan requires application for funds be submitted to the county appraiser before construction can begin. He said he had spoken to another county that allows for filing after the start of construction and will ask the Stevens County commissioners if the plan can be rewritten to allow for late filing with stipulations.
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Gillespie said he would also be going to speak to the county commissioners at their next meeting about the Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID). RHID allows for some property taxes to be used for development of infrastructure. He said they need to identify areas that can be helped by RHID. Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) is going for Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) which come with tax abatements. They are trying to arrange a meeting for November to have the cost-benefit analysis and are asking for the county commissioners to approve IRBs for KDI to they can get tax abatements for the next ten years. Gillespie gave an update for Rural Opportunity Zones, a program designed to bring new people to rural communities by offering financial incentives to new full-time residents. He said there has been a lot of interest in the program. Much of the application process is done online and is user friendly. One has already been approved. Gillespie announced that he had requested a joint meeting in executive session with the chamber board and the county commissioners to discuss personnel issues. Gillespie asked for suggestions for the longest tailfeather contest this year. The
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has said the population of pheasants in Kansas is down and hunting is worse this year than last. It was decided the contest would be suspended this year and wait for the population to replenish. In old business Neal said Abengoa is supposed to fire up the generator by the end of the month. There is no new information on the hotel to be built on the east side of Hugoton. As of Tuesday, Neal said the announcement about the Moderate Income Housing grant was to be made at the end of the week. (The Kansas Housing Authority released a statement Friday, October 11, saying Hugoton was one of ten Kansas communities to share $2.1 million in funding. See related story on page 1.) A question was raised about whose responsibility it was to look at long-term infrastructure needs and plans, such as sewer and roads, to be proactive rather than reactive in dealing with growth in the community. It was suggested members of the commissioners, city council and other community leadership to come together for a vision session. Gillespie will coordinate with the others to determine a date for the meeting. The meeting adjourned.
Counselors Continued from page 1 ums, deductibles and copays, and there is no coverage gap. Income and resource limits change each year, so contact your SHICK counselor for the current year amounts. It is important to make sure the plan you choose for the coming year offers you the best coverage for the medicines you take. “We encourage all Medicare recipients to go online or schedule a meeting with a SHICK counselor annually to compare Medicare prescription drug plans,” said Craig Kaberline, KDADS Commissioner on Aging. “Each year Medicare Part D premiums change as well as co-pays and medications cov-
ered by the prescription drug plans. It’s always good to review your plan and make sure it’s still the best plan for meeting your needs.” SHICK counseling is free, unbiased, confidential, and available to anyone with questions about Medicare. To find a SHICK counselor in your area and to schedule a free, confidential counseling session with a trained, unbiased counselor in your area call 1-800-860-5260. Information can also be found online at www.Medicare.gov or by calling Medicare at 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-6334227). Story submitted by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton Students?
Hugoton Early Childhood Development Center’s teachers and staff surprise students by dressing up as Waldo for Storybook Character Day! Melissa Sullivan, Carla Kerbow, Tiffany Boxum and Erica Salazar celebrate Homecoming by dressing up as the ever-wandering iconic character Thursday.
Anyone up for a rousing game of Bingo?! These prematurely graying middle school students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed dressing up for Geriatrics Day Wednesday of Homecoming Week. Nicole Gold gives Nick Gold a welcome push in his wheelchair, as Jayla Stump, Hallie Wettstein and Bobbi Ferguson show off some pretty fashion-forward choices in wardrobe.
Eddie the Eagle, Hugoton High’s hard-to-miss mascot, greets some eager elementary school children at the pep rally Friday afternoon on Main Street.
HES will host Sock Hop Oct. 30 Hugoton Elementary is celebrating the fiftieth day of school with a Sock Hop! The event will take place Wednesday, October 30 in the Elementary School gym from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The theme for the 20132014 school year is Rock and Roll, and there will be plenty of that available at the Sock
Hop, in addition to poodle skirts, leather jackets and saddle shoes. Snacks, games, music, classic cars and all the best memories of the 1950s will come back during the fun-filled afternoon! Keep an eye out for the pictures to be featured in the next few weeks on The Hermes’ school page!
Mrs. Carla Kerbow’s class rocks out Monday, October 7 for Rock Star Day during Homecoming Week at the ECDC. In the back row, left to right, are Emily Urquidi, Olivia Salmans, Jasmin Simental, Mrs. Kerbow, Aurie Perry, Rebecca Jays and Brevyn Campbell. Seated are Hunter Williams, Jonathon Kaiser, Derek Bilyou and Dominic McBride. Rock on!
Hugoton Elementary School students peruse the choices available at last week’s Scholastic Book Fair. The Book Fair is an event hosted every fall by the HES Library, and offers students an opportunity to buy interesting books at discounted prices.
Events fall into place as school year hits its stride As every parent — and student — knows, as soon as fall starts, winter seems just around the corner, due to busy schedules. This fall is no different! Following is a list of a few important dates to mark on your calendar: October 17 marks the end of the first nine weeks — already — and the beginning of the second half of the first semester. There will be no school October 18 for a teacher work day. October 21 Early Childhood Development Center students will be having their fall portraits taken. Elementary students’ pictures will be October 22. Please get your packets marked and returned with exact change so your student can hand them in! USD 210 Board of Education will meet October 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. An agenda is available by calling USD 210 Central Office at 620-544-4397. Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society will host their annual conference Oc-
tober 23. Hugoton Elementary Site Council will meet at 12:00 noon October 28. Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place November 7-8. Please call the Elementary School at 620544-4376 or ECDC at 620544-4334 today to schedule your conferences. ECDC conference times will be as follows: Pre-K and KinderPrep Wednesday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All ECDC students Thursday, November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 nooon. HES times will be available Thursday, November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There will be no school November 7-8. Please remember the high school play “On Froggy Mountain” will be performed November 15-16 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Intermediate School students show off their begging skills Tuesday for Hobo Day at the elementary school. From left to right are Aidan Schooley, Nash Dumler, Jeison Coreno, Rafael Guereque, Sawyer Harper, Joseph Sanchez, Abraham Garcia, Edgar Rodriguez, Ty Austin, Danny Sawyer and Cody Perez.
Seniors Bailey Haynes, Bradley Campbell and Courtney Ferguson grin broadly after Brad is crowned Hugoton High School’s Fall 2013 Homecoming King at Friday afternoon’s pep rally.
Mickaela Perez and Andy Gillen watch Edgar Villa and Nathan Hawley participate in the Hugoton High School kickball tournament earlier this week during Homecoming festivities. Anna Wold, at right, also cheers for — or maybe laughs at — her teammates during the fierce competition.
Hugoton Learning Academy students intently work on their computers Tuesday morning before heading out for PE. Director Jan Kilbourne reports they have 31 students, with three traveling from Sublette. The students range in age from seventh through twelfth grade and are working toward their high school diplomas. Keep reading The Hermes to hear more about their achievements and daily activities!
HCA’s second and third grade team huddles to discuss strategy during their soccer game Friday at Garden City. The tournament is an annual event and hosts students from Fellowship Baptist in Liberal, Syracuse Christian Academy and the High Plains Home Educators.
Hugoton High School students Andrew Mendoza, Yessenia Reyes and Brad Campbell came down with toga fever Monday as they exemplified this fall’s Homecoming theme, “We Came As Romans.”
Coming up at HCA A few quick reminders of things to come at Heritage Christian Academy. There will be no school preschool through sixth grades - Friday, October 18 for a teacher work day. Picture retakes will be Friday, October 25. HCA Board will meet Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences are approaching quickly. They will take place
November 7-8 and there will be no school during those days. Although it is difficult to believe, the holidays are right around the corner! HCA’s annual all-school Christmas program will be Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. Please visit and “like” Heritage Christian Academy on Facebook so you can stay updated about these activities and more!
Heritage Christian Academy sixth graders Abigail Hurtado and Toby McClure carefully dissect a fish during their sixth grade science class with Mrs. Carol Piper. The HCA Robotics Team met with city leaders to discuss the city's role in a disaster. Farm Bureau insurance agent Tanner Rindels, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Stevens County Hospital Director of Nursing Dawn Maas and SCH Respiratory Director/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kathy Haynes, answer questions. HCA’s robotics team is creating an innovation solution to face a natural disaster.
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Eagles “Came As Romans” for Homecoming and left as victors
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Quarterback Yates Sutton hands off the football to Ross Davis during Homecoming Friday night. The team defeated Southwestern Heights 48-0.
It was a beautiful night for football and Homecoming Friday evening as the Eagles hosted the Southwestern Heights Mustangs. After the homecoming activities, the Eagles took the field where they dominated the Mustangs. By half time the Eagles were 40 - 0 and ended the game with a shut out, 48 - 0. Hugoton won the toss but allowed the visiting Mustangs to receive the first kickoff. Less then three minutes into the first quarter SWH fumbled and ten seconds later the Eagles had their first touchdown by Yates Sutton. Sutton carried the ball 13 times for 103 yards and scored four touchdowns during the game. Hugoton had a 20 - 0 lead going into the second quarter. The Mustangs had possession of the ball at the start of the second quarter but once again Hugoton scored with 9:38 on the clock. Ross Davis got the team into scoring position with a good run down the field before being tackled on the Mustangs own 15yard line. Next play it was Davis again on the carry and another touchdown for the Eagles. Davis had a good night carrying the ball 13 times for 158 yards rushing. The first half ended with the Eagles in a big lead by 40 points. Hugoton received the ball to start the third quarter and after five minutes the Eagles scored their last touchdown of the game. Davis carried the ball across the line from the 15-yard line then again for the two-point conversion.
The balloons fly high in the sky while the Eagles take the field at the Homecoming game Friday night. Theme for the 2013 Fall Homecoming Hugoton changed out some key players to give them a break and as everyone knows the rest is history. Both teams received seven penalties during the game with the Eagles losing 70 yards and the Mustangs losing 80. Hugoton had 12 first downs, fumbled the ball twice with one loss and 348 yards rushing and 43 yards passing, for a total yards gained of 391. In contrast, the Mustangs had five first downs, one fumble resulting in the Eagles ball and had 66 yards rushing and 19 yards passing for a total of 85 yards. Sutton passed the ball once for a 43-yard gain to Mitchell Persinger. The Eagles also kicked off eight times for 299 yards. Ulises
was “We Came As Romans.” The Eagles’ record so far is 4-2. The team will travel to Pratt this week to battle the Greenbacks.
Reyes kicked five of the eight kicks for 174 yards along with three kicks by Bernabie Mendoza for 125 yards. The Eagles will be on the
road again this Friday where they will play the Greenbacks at Pratt. The game will start at 7:00 p.m.
Varsity football players show their support during the Homecoming game against Southwestern Heights Friday night.
Hugoton varsity volleyball team will compete in Colby The Hugoton volleyball team headed to Lakin October 10. All three teams were swept by the Broncos. The C-team lost in three matches 15-25, 25-22 and 715. The junior varsity team lost in two matches 9-25 and 20-25.
The varsity Lady Eagles also lost to the Broncos 1725, 17-25, 25-20 and 15-25. Varsity is now 17-12. The varsity and junior varsity teams traveled to Syracuse Tuesday for a tri. The GWAC Round Robin Tournament is set for this weekend in Colby starting at 10:00 a.m.
Eighth grade football team ends season undefeated in the ARMS League
Luis Castro paces himself at a recent cross country meet. Luis placed ninth at Lakin with a time of 17:41 last weekend.
Sports Schedule Friday, October 18 High School Varsity Football, at Pratt, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19 Middle School Football, vs Liberal West at Home, 4:00 p.m. High School Cross Country, at Scott City, 11:00
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Hugoton battled Dodge City Comanche Thursday evening and came out on top 30-6. This capped off an undefeated ARMS League football season for the eighth grade boys. The boys will play one more non-league game Tuesday October 15 versus Ulysses at home to try and complete the undefeated season. Against Comanche, the Coyotes started the night off with the ball and moved in nicely down the field all the way to the Hugoton 25 before a bad snap over the quarterback’s head led to a fumble recovery by the Eagles. The Eagles took over on their own 37 and promptly put together a five-play 63-yard drive to go up 6-0 on the evening. The Eagles then got the ball back on a short field at the DC 20. Hugoton failed to score and went four and out, giving the ball back to the ‘Yotes at their own 20. Comanche marched down to the Hugoton 35 where they went four and out. On the next possession Hugoton went on a very solid eight play 65-yard drive capped off by a Leininger eight-yard touchdown run to make the halftime score 14-0 after the two-point conversion. Hugoton started out with the ball in the second half on their own 31, but after three plays fumbled the football, giving it back to DC. The Eagles then made a nice defensive stand that included the Coyotes getting inside the ten. The Eagles then capped off a three-play drive with a Mahan 68-yard TD run. The two-point conversion was successful making it 22-0 at the end of the third. After a
three and out by Comanche, the Eagles marched down and scored after a nice Marcos Baeza 22-yard run to set up a Mahan nine-yard TD run, capped off by an 18-yard by Nathan reception Leininger after a penalty to put the Eagles up 30-0. Comanche then scored late in the game to make it 30-6 for the final score. “Tonight’s game was not indicative of how we have played this year, I felt we were flat, however, I think this kind of thing happens after a big win like last week. Also, Dodge City Comanche was ready to play, and they were well coached and pretty physical. They certainly gave us all we wanted at times. I was very proud of how our kids played through the adversity at times. This does give us the ARMS league championship, we just need to take care of business next Tuesday against Ulysses, a non-league opponent, and make it an undefeated season,” commented Coach Scott Schechter. Yardage is as follows: Hamlin Rushing: 8/77 ; Leininger Rushing: 4/34 and Receiving: 1/18; Baeza Rushing: 12/61 ; Mahan Rushing: 7/105 and Passing: 1/18; and Beesley Rushing: 1/1 for 296 total offense.
Taylor Fiss is up in the air for the return volleyball at a recent game. No. 21 Taylor Haar and No. 17 Taryn Garza are set to back her up.
Estefani Armendariz sets up the ball for her teammates at a recent volleyball home game. Teammates ready to assist are No. 12 Kelsey Hittle, No. 14 Megan Cornelsen – partially hidden, No. 5. Keely Hittle, No. 6 Ana Peña and No. 10 Riley Sosa.
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HHS CC runs well at Lakin Invitational Last weekend both the high school and middle school cross country teams traveled to Lakin for their Invitational. Twice in the last five years this meet has been cancelled because of weather and last year it was cold and wet. This year it was cool but the conditions were almost perfect for racing. This week the girls placed fourth and the boys placed second. The girls are struggling to get all seven varsity runners on the course at the same time. “We have not had a full varsity team of seven runners the last three weekends. We have to get healthy in time for Regionals. That is the key race for us. We want to be prepared for that one race. On the other hand the boys are starting to race really well,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. Out of the 18 boys racing this weekend, ten ran their fastest times ever and five others ran their best time this season. They have things coming together at the right time. This weekend the cross country team runs at Scott
City for the league meet and then the following week the team will be going to McPherson for the Regional meet. Lakin Results Girls’ Varsity Sarah Johnson 17:41 9 Maria Martinez 18:00 16 Lauren Fox 18:59 31 Katie Weaver 19:03 34 Boys’ Varsity Isaac Castro 16:56 2 Luis Castro 17:41 9 Reed Rome 18:05 13 Zack Littell 18:28 21 Mariana Shuck 19:12 36 Chance Ghumm 18:41 26 Edgar Villa 18:51 29 Takoda Eckert 19:59 56 Girls’ JV Alexis Clair 22:06 5 Sadie Wood 22:21 6 Amanda Mills 22:35 8 Kalyfornya Scott 23:31 9 Boys’ JV Victor Romo 19:26 3 Miguel Martinez 19:40 5 David Kurt 19:56 6 Edgar Avalos 20:01 7 Garrett Hamlin 20:48 11 Tucker Martin 22:13 19 Israel Montoya 22:18 21 Taylor Slocum 24:19 27 Armando Garcia 24:21 28 Adam Scott 25:24 33 Vicente Flores 26:13 34
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Varsity runner Chance Ghumm wins twenty-sixth with a time of 18:41.
Jackie Garcia puts on a determined expression as she runs at a recent race.
Lauren Fox is showing no sign of slowing as she makes her way through the course. Lauren took thirty-first with a time of 18:59 in the girls’ race at Lakin.
Seventh grade girls’ team takes first at Lakin
Josselyne Jurado runs hard during the seventh grade girls’ race. Josselyne won thirty-sixth place at the Lakin meet. HMS cross country’s last meet was ARMS League meet Tuesday, October 15.
The seventh grade girls’ cross country team placed first as a team at the Lakin meet Saturday. The kids had one more meet left which was the league meet at Liberal South October 15. Seventh grade girls 4 Rebeca Johnson 13 Jayla Stump 15 Kenzie Hagman 20 Luz Romo 27 Ashlyn Schechter 32 Casle Heger 36 Josselyne Jurado 37 Kara Rodriguez 39 Sethleng Garcia 47 Gabriella Clair Seventh grade boys 11 Issac Valles
Eighth grade girls face Dodge The eighth grade volleyball A-team participated in the ARMS League tournament at Horace Good October 8. The young Lady Eagles lost to the Dodge Middle School team after three matches, 18-21, 21-16 and 8-15. “I just wish we could have won the three games at League. We played a tough game against Dodge Middle School,” said Coach Bobbi Ferguson. This was the final games of the season for the Lady Eagles, ending with a 12-8 record. Laney Hoskinson was a tough contender at the tournament hitting 100% with five out of five serves and six kills. Dallie Hoskinson was also 100% from the line with four out of four serves, three kills and two digs. Brooklynn Harper fell short of the per-
fect serve mark hitting 16 out of 17 serves and had four aces and one kill. “It was a great volleyball
season this year! I am excited to see these young ladies as part of the HHS Volleyball team” concluded Ferguson.
B-team wins fourth at ARMS League tourney The eighth grade volleyball B-team took fourth place in the ARMS League tournament October 8. “I was very impressed with how the girls played our last night. They showed heart and had fun”, said Coach Tina Salmans. The Lady Eagles took on Liberal South in the first game of the tournament. Hugoton fell short in the first match losing it 12-21, 21-15 and 15-7. The Lady Eagles continued to play hard in the second game against Horace Goode but again fell short in
the match losing it in three, 21-16, 13-21 and 11-13. The final game of the tournament and for the season was against Kenneth Henderson. This was for third and fourth place. The Hugoton girls put up a good effort but fell short one last time losing the game, 19-21 and 13-21. “I have been extremely happy with our success and our growth for the season. I wish the girls the best of luck in their future volleyball careers,” concluded Salmans.
18 Leonardo Armendariz 63 Jaxson Teeter Eighth grade boys 21 Ivan Villa 27 Isaac Sanchez 34 Eric Perry 62 Gerardo Rojas
Jaxson Teeter puts forth all his effort in the race Saturday.
Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces 2013 Boys’ Basketball Sign-Ups Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Boys’ Baskeball 5/6 Grade Boys’ Basketball Fee is $15.00 if registered before deadline $20.00 if registered after Tuesday, October 30 This school years’ grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison.
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Benefit volleyball tournament deemed a great success Saturday morning the Hugoton High School gymnasium was aflutter with activity. It was the start of the Janet Cornelsen Benefit CoEd Volleyball Tournament. The tournament really
began with a handful of youth wanting to help out a community member. These young people are part of the early membership of Hugoton Youth United. Their group came into existence
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earlier this year and is starting to be known around the area due to some of the activities they’ve organized. Fortunately, the group is also growing in membership. The group is comprised of several Hugoton High School students interested in making positive differences in the community. HYU is not affiliated with just one church from the community but instead all churches and youth working together. Seeing the dedication of these young people was amazing. They chose to spend their weekend working and ensuring the project they planned worked smoothly. The tournament itself began with just a few teams and slowly — and amazingly — grew until it reached the huge 12 team tournament entertaining quite a large crowd of people most of the day Saturday. Great Plains Gas Compression’s team made it through the tournament without even once going to the loser bracket. Teams Coulter Farms, Serves You Right and 32° had to fight an uphill battle to get back up to
the winner’s bracket. The teammates played several matches, many back to back without a break. Needless to say, the last few games were played by some very very tired and wornout people. This HYU endeavor gathered quite a substantial amount to be given to Janet Cornelsen. You can help out too by making a check out to Pheasant Heaven, put “Janet Cornelsen” in the memo and drop off at First National Bank. Janet and her family have always been great supporters of all Hugoton athletic events. The HYU members were pleased Janet and her family allowed them the opportunity to “give back”. Great gratitude goes out from all the community to all the team members who worked hard having fun Saturday, to Oklahoma Smoke for providing the wonderful lunch and the kids, adults and audience who helped make it the success it was. Please continue to keep Janet and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Let’s help Janet beat this thing!
Great Plains Gas Compression’s team took first at the tournament, playing literally all day. They look a little wiped out! Winning team members are, left to right, Lupe Acosta, Sonia Acosta, Aubrey Brechbuhler, Michael Kiley, Kayla Redger, Shelby Brechbuhler, Dandi Amerin and Ivan Castro.
“Team Granny” grins before their granny Janet Cornelsen’s tournament Saturday morning. In back from left to right are Missy Taylor, Steve Cornelsen, Clint Cornelsen and Tami Van Beekum. In front left to right are Ken Snyder, Kyra Cornelsen, Jennifer Cornelsen and Hailey Van Beekum.
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Janet Cornelsen’s husband Steve goes up for a powerful spike against another team Saturday morning at the benefit volleyball tournament.
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting Friday, October 18, at noon at American Karate Studios located at 614 South Main. Come on down to Main Street and welcome this new business to Hugoton. It’s time to get your tickets for the Grocery Grab! The lucky winner of the Grocery Grab will have five minutes to fill a grocery cart (top basket only) at White’s Foodliner on November 16 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are on sale NOW at the Chamber office, White’s Foodliner, and from any Chamber Board member. Proceeds from the Grocery Grab are used to sponsor Park Day, the fireworks display and other activities in the county. Don’t wait to buy your tickets. You don’t want to miss this event. Contact the Chamber office for complete details on this event. The Spook Parade will be October 31 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. Trick or treaters are encouraged to put on their scariest, funniest, or prettiest costumes and come to the Chamber of Commerce of-
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fice at the corner of 7th and Main. We will send you on your way to trick or treat up and down the sidewalks of Main Street from Seventh Street north to Fifth Street and back again. Following that, the Hugoton ghosts and goblins can go to the Pioneer Manor to Trick or Treat there from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. It will be an afternoon of fun! Don’t miss it! There will be a Farmers’ Market, weather permitting, on Saturdays from now through the end of October from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot south of the China restaurant. Everyone is welcome to come buy or sell Homegrown and Homemade items. Don’t miss the Pheasant Heaven Charities Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast 2013 Friday, November 8, at Great Plains Gas Compression, 210 East First Street. Food will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Free-will donations will go to the various charitable needs in SW Kansas communities and Pheasant Heaven Charities scholarships. There will be raffle tickets available for your
FFA Greenhands participate in the FFA Information Test and Greenhand Conference. In front left to right are Luis Flores, Roman Lindstrom, Emma French, Lacey Brecheisen and Montana Beesley. Back row are Bernabe Men-
chance at a variety of guns, grills, as well as many other great prizes. Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Murder Rides Again (An Interactive Dinner Theater)” Production by James Daab Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. There is an Early Bird discount available on tickets purchased before November 1. Many of you may not know this but the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and Stevens County Economic Development have a combined website — www.steven scountyks.com. It is a great place to view a calendar of events happening in the county and to get more details on Chamber and Economic Development programs. Be sure to check it out. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages Get Hugoton! and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Give us a LIKE on Facebook. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
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Hugoton FFA Officer Team places third in Ritual contest. Mariah Reynolds is selected to Master Ritual Team. Left to right are Sentinel Mariah Reynolds, Treasurer Austin Nordyke, President Micah Baehler, Vice President Jacob Teeter, Secretary Brady Heger and Sentinel Jessica Harper. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
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Hugoton Elementary students got to make their yearly trek downtown to participate in the exciting Homecoming Pep Rally in the middle
of Main Street Friday afternoon. Hate to tell you, but the seniors might have out yelled you.
The Hugoton High School football team ride down Main Street during pep rally activities Friday. The team faced Southwestern Heights
for Homecoming and defeated the visiting team with a score of 48-0.
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The Homecoming Powder Puff “Girls” strut their stuff with their wonderfully choreographed cheers, dances and beautiful flashy outfits. They
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got spirits completely enthused and ready for the big Homecoming game to follow. Go H. H. S. !!!
Go, Eagles! Pep Rally Eagles Rule!
The Homecoming King candidates and their escorts helped make the day complete.
The trailer above is full of the food drive collection gathered by the school classes during Homecoming Week. Over 2500 pounds of food was collected.
Bradley Campbell gives a small pep talk to the crowd at the pep rally Friday.
Ross Davis gets the crowd fired up for the Homecoming game later in the evening.
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Homecoming candidates are announced at the pep rally Friday afternoon. From the left is Kelsey Hittle, Yessenia Reyes and Elizabeth Johnson.
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The City of Hugoton cleans all the sewer mains in town once a year. In known problem areas, the city tries to check the mains on a monthly basis. The industry standard, as per the city’s insurance company, calls for sewer mains to be cleaned once every three years. The city cannot keep over ten miles of sewer mains in pristine condition. Even when a main is cleaned, the next day someone back stream could put something in the sewer that causes a blockage downstream. That certainly isn’t the property owners, whose basement backs up, fault. But, it is also not the city’s fault. Businesses who dispose of grease or those who put baby wipes and rags into the sewer are usually the culprits.
The city council is going to have to take on the persona of Alice Cooper and “no more Mr. Nice guy”. If you have a basement, protect your property by having a check valve installed. This is an official notice for any future claims for damages due to the city’s main becoming blocked.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter 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 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
According to Henry Cantrell, who donated this to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, this is an air pump that was used to put water in tractor tires.
Oil change frequency decreases Motorists who still adhere to the old standard of changing their vehicles' oil every 3,000 miles are likely wasting their money. The majority of today's auto manufacturers now build vehicles that can go twice as long, if not longer, between oil changes. Many automakers now call for oil changes every 7,500 miles, and some go even further, recommending oil changes every 10,000 miles. Some vehicles can even go as long as 15,000 miles before needing an oil change. Vehicle owners should consult their owner's manuals for advice on how often their vehicles' oil should be changed. When establishing an oil change schedule for their vehicles, many drivers are hesitant to abandon the conventional 3,000 mile interval schedule that was long espoused by the auto industry. But advancements in technology have allowed manufacturers to recommend longer intervals between oil changes, which benefits motorists' bottom lines and even the environment. Rather than needlessly wasting perfectly good oil every 3,000 miles, in many instances motorists can now con-
tinue to use that oil twice as long, if not longer, reducing waste-oil dumping as a result. When consulting an owner's manual for recommended oil change intervals, owners should resist the temptation to follow the "severe" schedules listed in many owner's manuals. Such schedules are rarely applicable under normal circumstances, and only serve to waste drivers' money and oil. From Metro Editorial Services.
Protect your pet this winter Most of us have a fall routine to prepare for the colder weather, but have you thought about how the changing season affects our pets? Dry air inside all winter long can pose a problem for dogs and cats like it does for us, so their health is another good reason to install a humidifier. Moister air helps to prevent your pet's nose and throat from drying out. Also, pet food that is rich in omega oils is specifically formulated to support a healthy coat and skin in dryer weather. From Metro Editorial Services.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, October 23, 2008 Dallie Hoskinson placed first in the eight-nine year old girls group in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition. Dallie will have a chance to advance to the Team Championship hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs. Thursday, October 23, 2003 Both Hugoton boys’ and girls’ cross country teams finished first in the league cross country meet at the Hugoton golf course last Thursday. “It was the first time both teams won the team championship since I have been coaching,” commented Coach Nick Rodriguez. Thursday, October 28, 1993 Chloe, daughter of Scott and Shari Weber of Hugoton, appeared on the David Letterman’s The Late Show, along with her pet python named TieDye. The Webers own a pet shop here in Hugoton. Thursday, October 27, 1988 A bomb scare at the Hugoton Middle School Monday thankfully turned up as a false alarm. Police Chief Don Brown reports the building was evacuated in an orderly fashion. The event took all of thirty to forty-five minutes. Thursday, October 20, 1983 Dr. M. Ray Kenoyer and his wife Dana (Thompson) Kenoyer have moved back to Hugoton. Dr. Kenoyer has already begun his practice as a general surgeon at the Stevens County Hospital. They are both 1961 Hugoton High School graduates.
Thursday, October 24, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tucker of Denver, Co., announce the birth of a son Sunday, October 20, 1963. Mrs. Tucker is the former Rosalie Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Perry of Hugoton. The Tuckers have two other boys, Mike and Marty. Thursday, October 22, 1953 Price Stout, veteran Morton County Deputy Sheriff of eighteen years at Rolla, was in a gun battle with a car thief, burglar and convicted murderer in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The convict is in critical condition in the Elkhart hospital after shoving a .25 automatic pistol in the deputy’s side threatening to
William Traver, Gale Betsworth and Bill Bressler. The two Panhandle pictures were taken from the March 1954 publication of Panhandle Lines.
kill him. Stout grabbed the man’s arm and drew his own pistol. The convict broke loose and fired a shot that left powder burns on Stout’s left sleeve. Stout then wounded the man in the neck, chest and more seriously in the abdomen. Friday, October 22, 1948 Hugoton will be installing new lighting for Main Street and one block each way from Main Street on Sixth Street, according to Howard Gracey, Superintendent of Light and Water. The city council had this project underway for several years, but could not get the job done. The war years interfered and then, for some time, the shortage of materials held the project back.
Doris Mantzke was the Steno “B” for Panhandle Eastern Pipelines for many years. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Snack Time Although I don’t have a hungry kid at home after school anymore, I know many of you do. They want something quick and easy, and oftentimes they need to be able to find, prepare
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and eat it on their own. What makes for a healthy snack? For your best choices head first to fruits and vegetables. They are sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. They provide nutrients that need to be a part of your everyday diet. So here are some simple ways to create healthy and delicious snacks. * Fruit Pops. Freeze pureed fruit, or use 100% juice, pour into ice cube trays and freeze, or pour into paper cups with wooden sticks inserted partway through the freezing time to use as a popsicle stick. * Frozen bananas. Push a wooden stick into half of a banana. Dip the banana in yogurt then in crunchy cornflakes. Wrap and freeze. * Frozen fruit pieces. Slice bananas into thin rounds. Spread flat on a baking sheet and freeze. Serve as frozen “chips”. Seedless grapes are delicious frozen, as well as a variety of berries. * Frugurt. Top a rainbow of cut-up fruit with low-fat yogurt. * Fruit smoothie. Blend fatfree frozen yogurt with mixed fruit, orange juice and ice. * Carrot sticks and sugar snap peas served with light ranch dressing. * Whole-grain crackers or mini bagels with hummus or peanut
butter. Read the Nutrition Label carefully. The first ingredient should read “whole wheat” instead of “enriched”. * String cheese or low-fat yogurt. * Plain popcorn with dried fruit. Again, some brands of dried fruit are higher in sugar than others. As a rule, try to avoid the sugary “tropical” mixes. Trail Mix Trail mix is one of those snacks that you can never be too sure about. The portions are generally large, and although nuts contain healthy fat, you don’t want to overdo it. Here is a recipe that is both delicious and nutritious! Healthy Trail Mix Recipe Makes 8 ½ cup servings 2 cups unsweetened cereal, such as toasted oat circles, wheat squares, bran flakes or others 1 cup unsalted nuts and seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds or others 1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, apricots or others Mix together all ingredients and store in an airtight container or in the freezer. To keep your snacking in check, divide ½ cup servings into bags.
Tips to consume more fruits or vegetables daily * Top your breakfast cereal with bananas. Add blueberries to pancakes, make sure your juice is 100%. * Pack a piece of fruit for lunch. Or use individual containers of fruits or applesauce. Look for sugar-free or low-sugar varieties. * Add fruits to meat dishes such as chicken with apricots, or pineapple on your pizza. * Make dessert a baked apple, pears or a fruit salad. * Plan some meals around a vegetable main dish, such as vegetable stir-fry or soup. * Include a green salad with your dinner every night. * Include chopped vegetables in pasta sauce or lasagna. * Order a veggie pizza with toppings such as mushrooms, green peppers, and onions, and ask for extra veggies. It was recently reported that Kansas kids averaged eating 1 fruit and 1.3 vegetables daily. Considering the recommended amount for an average ten year old girl is 1½ cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables, they are falling way behind in what they should be consuming. So put away the chips and cookies and make available lots of fruits and vegetables instead!
Hugoton Youth United makes a positive difference Hugoton Youth United, or “HYU”, is a combination of Hugoton High School students who are interested in joining forces with each other to make positive differences in their community. HYU is not affiliated with just one church from their community but instead they represent all churches/youth working together. The group is only a few months old so they are continually looking for ways to help others. They are especially working to increase the number of students in their group. Any HS age students from Hugoton or surrounding areas are welcome to join. Continue to watch for future activities such as the ones they have already provided Outdoor Movie Night, Christian Concert at Garden City, ”See You At The Pole” event with Brad Hearon, and the Cornelsen Volley Fundraiser.
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Most Likely Causes of Poor Wheat Emergence Getting good stand establishment of wheat is the first hurdle for producers as they begin the new season. If the wheat doesn’t emerge, or emerges in a spotty pattern, producers will have to diagnose the problem quickly and decide whether it would be best to wait a little longer or replant the field. Poor emergence can be caused by a number of problems, such as deep planting, a plugged drill, poor seed quality, seed dormancy, dry soil, soil crusting, and false wireworms. Take time to examine the evidence. Look for field patterns. Closer examination of the situation will help determine the causes of poor stands. The ideal soil temperature for germination of wheat seed is between 54 and 77 degrees. This year temperatures have been mild for the most part, conducive for good germination if there are no other problems. Topsoil moisture is better in most of the state this year than it has been for the past two or three years. As a result, there shouldn’t be too many germination and emergence problems caused by dry soils. Some fields have been crusted by heavy rains after planting, which can prevent the coleoptile from breaking through the soil surface. If the wheat hasn’t emerged in a timely manner and you’ve had a heavy rain after the wheat was planted, dig up some seed and look for crinkled coleoptiles. If this is the case, you can try to break up the crust with a light tillage or hope for a gentle rain. But if the coleoptile stays underground for more than a week or so and hasn’t been able to break through the soil surface, it will start losing viability. At that point, the producer will need to consider replanting. If soil temperatures are ideal, the topsoil is not unusually dry, and there has been no crusting, the most likely causes of poor stands would be deep planting, a plugged drill, poor seed quality, unusually long seed dormancy,
diseases, or insects. Deep planting, deeper than the coleoptile’s ability to elongate, can slow emergence or cause stand establishment problems. Varieties differ in their coleoptile lengths, but for the most part wheat should be planted about one and a half inches deep. Most varieties can emerge at slightly deeper depths if the soil is not too restrictive and temperatures are in the ideal range. But if wheat is planted deeper than two and a half inches, it is possible the wheat cannot emerge. Once the coleoptile grows as long as it can, which is determined by the variety and soil temperature conditions (coleoptile length is shorter at both lower and higher temperatures than the ideal range), the first true leaf will emerge below ground. Under normal conditions, this happens above ground. If the coleoptile is still under the soil surface when it stops growing and the first true leaf has to start growing in the soil, it is very unlikely to be able to force its way through the soil and emerge. What you’ll see when digging up the seed is an intact coleoptile alongside a short first leaf that is scrunched up or crinkled. If this is the case, it’s very unlikely the wheat will make a stand wherever the seed was planted too deeply and replanting will be necessary. Another possibility is that the seed has poor quality. As long as the seed was tested for germination by a licensed laboratory and had an acceptable germination rate, seed quality should not be a problem. If germination testing on the seed lot was not done by a laboratory, poor seed quality could be a problem if other potential problems have been ruled out. At times, wheat doesn’t germinate simply because the seed has an unusually long seed dormancy requirement. This is hard to identify in the field, and can cause producers to replant when it’s not necessary. There are variety differences in seed dormancy, although this hasn’t been tested recently. And even within the same variety, some
seed will have longer dormancy than others depending on the conditions in which it was produced. If a seed lot has unusually long seed dormancy, it should eventually germinate and emerge just fine. Finally, false wireworms can be the cause of poor emergence. False wireworms are soil-inhabiting, yellowish to orange-colored worms up to 1-1/2 inches long. A pair of short antennae is clearly visible on the front of the head and the head region does not appear flattened when viewed from the side. They commonly follow the drill row in dry soils, feeding on the seeds prior to germination. For more information, see KState’s publication S-84, “Diagnosing Wheat Production Problems” at www.ksre.ksu. edu/bookstore/pubs/s84.pdf Tillering Potential of Wheat Covered With Soil High winds and blowing soil can cause soil to pile up in unwanted places, including in the furrows created by hoe drills. This has happened already this year in western Kansas, where residue levels are extremely low as a result of the extreme drought the past year or two. If this soil blows and drifts shortly after wheat emergence, the crown of the seedlings will get buried to some extent under an unexpected layer of soil. Hopefully there will still be leaves sticking up out of the soil. But even if leaves are visible, the crown will be positioned deeper underground that normal. This raises a few questions: 1. Will this wheat still be able to tiller? Yes, but there may be fewer tillers than normal. Most tillers form in the axils of leaves, which will be down at the crown level. The crown normally establishes about a half-inch below the soil surface, regardless of how deeply the seed was planted. When the crown is deeper in the soil, it will be cooler and this can reduce the level of tiller initiation activity going on near the crown. Once a wheat plant has three
leaves, the first tiller will be visible in the axil of the first leaf. If the seedling has been covered with soil, this tiller will have to push through more than the usual half-inch of soil to emerge. This takes a little extra effort, but is certainly not impossible. After the next leaf forms, a second tiller will start growing – this time from the axis of the second leaf. This will still be at the crown, however, and so the second tiller will also be starting out under more soil than normal. It’s hard to say how many of these tillers will actually make it through the soil. There can also be “coleoptilar” tillers, which form at the base of the coleoptile – near the seed and below the crown. When the seed furrow fills in with soil after emergence, the seeds will be so deep that it will be more difficult for coleoptilar tillers to emerge. 2. Will the main shoot and leaves continue to grow normally? Yes, if three or more leaves are present above the soil surface. Any shoots and leaves that make it above the soil surface will grow normally. Potential head size will not be affected by this. If only one leaf is sticking out of the ground (or not at all), however, the plants cannot be expected to develop normally. 3. Should the field be replanted? Accumulations of blowing soil will typically be quite variable from field to field, or within a field. If the stand is good in an affected area and there are three or more leaves visible above the soil surface, then there’s probably no need to replant. You can probably expect fewer tillers per plant, depending on how deep the crown has been buried and the firmness of the soil. That may reduce yield potential somewhat – but not enough to justify replanting. If the stand has been thinned out, however, or if the plants are buried so that no leaves or only one leaf is visible, replanting may be a good idea. Jim Shroyer, Crop Production Specialist
Motorists beware: deer on the move in the fall Deer can be spotted near our state’s roadways any time of the year. However, in the fall, motorists should be especially vigilant for deer crossing the highways. Deer breeding season peaks in mid-November, and this marks the period when deer-vehicle collisions are highest. That’s why the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), and the Kansas Highway Patrol are working together to raise awareness and help drivers avoid collisions with deer. According to KDWPT biologist Lloyd Fox, the increase in deervehicle crashes is strongly influenced by the deer mating season, called “rut.” During rut, deer focus on mating; they travel more than in other seasons, and pay less attention to hazards such as vehicles. Also during the fall, many deer move to new locations as crops are harvested and leaves fall from trees and shrubs, so they are less secure than in their summer habitats. Not only are deer more active during the fall, shorter days mean dusk and dawn - when deer are more likely to be on the move - occur when commuter traffic is highest. According to KDOT spokesperson Steve Swartz, 15 percent, or 8,695, of all traffic crashes in 2012 in-
volved deer. Two people were killed and 322 were injured in these crashes. Deer-vehicle collisions occur in every Kansas county. In most cases, counties with high human populations and high traffic volumes record the most deer-vehicle crashes. Johnson County recorded the most crashes with 304, followed by Sedgwick County with 293, and Reno County with 237. Motorists should observe the following tips to avoid deer collisions: • Be especially watchful at dawn and dusk when deer are particularly active; • Watch for more than one deer, as they seldom travel alone; • Reduce speed and be alert near wooded areas or green spaces such as parks or golf courses and near water sources such as streams or ponds; • Don’t swerve to avoid hitting a deer - the most serious accidents sometimes occur when motorists swerve and collide with another vehicle or run off the road and hit an obstacle; • Heed deer crossing signs; • Always wear a seat belt and use appropriate child safety seats; and • Use bright lights and slow down whenever the reflective eyes of deer are spotted. According to KHP Lieutenant Joshua Kellerman, if you hit a
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Farm Bureau Financial Services Opens New Office in Hugoton Farm Bureau Financial Services agent Tanner Rindels has opened a new office at 515 South Main Street in Hugoton. Please join us for an Open House November 4-8 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day. Mr. Rindels looks forward to continuing to provide great services to clients from this new location. Business hours for the 515 South Main office will be Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. Appointments for assistance with insurance or financial services can be made by calling 620-544-4266. The opening of the Hugoton office provides convenience to Farm Bureau customers in the area, and makes it possible for Mr. Rindels to help more people protect what matters most. In addition to the new Hugoton office, Mr. Ramsey will continue to operate another office in Hugoton. Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC+, 5400 University Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company+*, Western Agricultural Insurance Company+*, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services.
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MOSCOW NEWS by Sara Cross
The Moscow community would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the Lenard Norton family. Lenard was such a huge assist to this little town and loved by all. He will be greatly missed! Your community loves you, Norton family, and you all are in their thoughts and prayers. His full obituary appears on page 2 of this issue.
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Costume contest is before Halloween football game Moscow Booster Club will be having a Halloween costume contest before the high school football game at 6:30 p.m. October 31 in front of the Moscow stands at the football field. Age groups are Kindergarten and under, First Grade through Sixth Grade, and Seventh Grade through Adult. The top three in each age group will get prizes. Also, they are encouraging the entire community to participate in a Main Street Halloween Block party. The Booster Club is hoping to have everyone do a Trunk and Treat from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., starting at the Senior Center, through the grade school parking lot. This will allow the kids to get to go trick or treating in a safe area since there is a game, and Moscow will have some extra traffic that evening. There will be a prize for the “Best Decorated Trunk”. So bring your candy and set up your space and enjoy this fun night for the kids. During the half time performance, the Grade School students will be doing a dance to “Monster Mash”. All performers will get in the game free. Gail Dale and Lisa Kennedy are overseeing this project. Come out for a night of fun and help support the Wildcat football team as they play the Rolla Pirates.
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Moscow Wildcats compete against Balko in the last game of the season for Moscow Junior
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Moscow Baptist celebrates silver anniversary Moscow Baptist Church has made big plans to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the church’s beginning Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20. To kick off the weekend, there will be an informal come and go “meet and greet” time Saturday evening, October 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the church. Former members and attendees, along with community friends and the MBC congregation, are invited to bring pictures and memories to share with each other about their time at Moscow Baptist Church and catch up on where they are now. Sunday, October 20, the day will start at 9:00 a.m. with a fellowship time before Sunday School classes for all ages which begin at 9:30 a.m. Worship service will begin at 10:40 a.m. with former member and guest speaker Ed Stucky of Colorado Springs, Co., and special music by former members Mike Limon of Larned and Larry Dodge of Hutchinson. Following worship there will be a catered BBQ lunch for everyone with time to reminisce about the early days. At 1:30 p.m. the congregation will gather again to formally celebrate the past, present and future of Moscow Baptist Church through music, testimonies and memories of the church’s history. Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the special services or activities. Moscow Baptist Church began as a mission endeavor of Trinity Baptist Church in Hugoton in September 1988, with a survey of the Moscow community. Pastor Larry Bradford and twenty-two members of Trinity conducted a worship service at the Moscow Senior Center during the evening of September 11 with 18 Moscow residents attending. The next week more space was needed and the group moved to the Moscow Recreation Building. After seven weeks, it was decided to begin morning worship services at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Bradford serving both congregations. July 7, 1990, a volunteer work crew from Baptist churches in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, and Louisiana converged on this little town and by the end of the week had erected a church building for the new Mission, complete with walls, doors, windows, restrooms, sheetrock and electricity. Over the next several months Trinity members and members and friends of the Moscow congregation worked diligently on the interior finish-
Moscow Baptist Church is celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary of the church’s beginning. ing work of the structure. Although on cement floors, the first morning worship service took place there July 29, 1990. In 1996, Moscow Baptist Mission petitioned the Southern Baptist Convention, the KansasNebraska Convention of Southern Baptists, and the Western Kansas Baptist Association for full church status. Pastor Bradford has contin-
ued as pastor and worship times changed to 10:30 a.m. In the spring of 1999, an additional structure was added to the original building. The congregation now numbers over 100 official members, along with many friends who support the ministry of Moscow Baptist Church. Its legacy continues … everyone is welcome!
Wednesdays Starting September 11, Kids Club will meet at Moscow United Methodist Church every Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. unless there is no school that day. For information call 598-2426. From September through April, when school is in session, Moscow Baptist Church Team Kid (from Kindergarten through 5th grade) will meet from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Contact Barb Williams at 544-7958 for information. Thursday, October 17 Lifetouch Second Chance Pictures,1:00 JH VB at Deerfield, 4:00 Cross Country at Kinsley, 3:00 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grade school-4:00-7:30 p.m.; Jr./Sr. High-5:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, October 18 High School Football at Ashland 7:00 Last day of the first quarter Saturday, October 19 Moscow’s German exchange students will be car-hopping at the Hugoton Sonic from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Support a good cause! Moscow Baptist Church Meet & Greet Fellowship; 7:00 9:00 p.m., to kick off the twentyfifth Anniversary Celebration weekend. Sunday, October 20 Moscow Baptist Church twenty-fifth Anniversary Cele-
bration: 9:00 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:40 a.m. Worship-Ed Stucky, speaker; Noon BBQ Lunch; 1:30 p.m. Celebration Service. Everyone is invited and welcome! Friday, October 25 High School Football at Fowler Saturday, October 26 Baby shower at 2:00 p.m. for Sheena May at the May’s Shop (Daryl and Stephanie) 2497 Road 16, which is located at intersection AA (North of Moscow) and Road 16 (west of Moscow) or call Stephanie for directions at 620-453-1076. Sheena is registered at Babies R Us and Target. October 27-30 Revival services at Moscow Baptist Church; Sunday morning 10:40 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday evening. Rev. Jack Jacobs from First Southern Baptist Church of Liberal will be speaking and there will be special music during each service. Everyone is welcome! Friday, October 31 High School Football vs Rolla at home Saturday, November 2 Moscow United Methodist Women’s annual bazaar. Sunday, November 3 Moscow United Methodist Church Centennial Celebration with a luncheon following the morning service and a variety show afterward.
Deer management seminar begins November 15 Deer hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and land managers are invited to attend a Deer Management Seminar taking place Thursday, November 21, starting at 6:15 p.m., at the Grandstands Meeting Room on the Fairgrounds in Garden City. The program will be presented by Charles Lee, Kansas State University Wildlife Specialist. Topics to be covered include:
– Biology and Nutrition for both white-tailed deer and mule deer, – Aging white-tailed deer on the hoof and tooth wear, – Habitat evaluation, – Surveys or herd monitoring, and – Harvest management. A minimal registration fee will be charged to pay for the evening meal. Please pre-register by calling the Finney Exten-
sion office at 620-272-3670 by November 19 to ensure enough meals will be available. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact David Coltrain, Finney County Extension Agent, at 620-272-3670.
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RHS track team brings home medals The Rolla High School track team has been working at improving times and bringing home medals. Brianna Smith placed seventh at the South Gray invitational meet and eighth at the Stanton County invitational. Garry Norton finished in fourth place at South Gray and eighth at Stanton County. The Pirate squad is gearing up for the regional competition which will be at Greeley County Country Club October 26. Good luck to the high school team!
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ROLLA NEWS All-Around 4-H Club elects officers
Garry Norton finishes in fourth place at South Gray.
Brianna Smith receives a seventh place finish at the South Gray invitational meet.
Brianna Smith and Garry Norton display their medals at the Stanton County meet. Brianna and Garry both placed eighth at the meet.
Monday, October 7, the Rolla All-Around 4-H Club had its first meeting of the new 4-H year. Officer elections took place. Jessica Johns was elected president, with Katie Murray as vice president, and Kenzie Jones as secretary. The treasurer is Katy Howe. Aspen Sohm was elected reporter, and Carissa Sohm was elected historian. The group elected Deserae Schwindt as junior president. Junior vice president is Jayden Hanna, and junior secretary is Carly Jones. New member Mollee King is excited to be junior treasurer. Members on 4-H Council are Jessica Johns, Katie Murray, Kenzie Jones and MacKenzie Hanna. In new business the club discussed possible themes for the 4-H Achievement Banquet to bbe hosted by the Rolla All-Around and Barbed Wire 4-H Clubs. A committee was selected to plan for the 4-H Banquet. The Santa Day bake sale was also a topic of discussion. The group decided to have a fundraiser
Kansas. We are taking steps to ensure unemployed Kansans continue to receive scheduled unemployment payments and to minimize any disruptions to programs needed by our most vulnerable Kansans, including Temporary Aid to Needy Families and the Women Infants and Children programs. An extended federal shutdown puts these and other programs in jeopardy. [Last week], I instructed the Department of Labor not to proceed with plans to furlough 119 employees October 11. This ensures unemployed Kansans will continue to receive scheduled unemployment checks. The National Guard and Kansas Highway Patrol will continue to fulfill their critical public safety roles. The Na-
tional Guard is closely managing the use of maintenance repair parts, supplies and other items that they will not be able to replace while the government shutdown continues. In some cases, employees performing similar job functions are being rotated to minimize financial impact and loss of benefits. The State has assumed the responsibility for the costs of some operations, including utilities costs at National Guard facilities which are expected to be reimbursed when the CR or appropriation is passed. The supplemental nutrition WIC program which serves low-income mothers and their children will operate through this month. We are continually reassessing our available options if the shutdown continues into No-
Huelskamp’s Corner By Representative Tim Huelskamp http://huelskamp.house.gov
In spite of the ongoing political showdown in the Nation’s Capital, Representative Tim Huelskamp and the entire Kansas delegation welcomed Kansas veterans to the World War II Memorial. Despite a soggy Wednesday morning, the rain drops didn’t dampen the pride and excitement of those who made the trip from the First District. “Although the Obama Administration has made the decision to play politics and make this shut down as
painful as possible, I knew within my heart that we could not allow these brave men and women to be denied the opportunity to see the very memorials built to honor their service. I had the opportunity to spend time this morning with vets from Hays, Garden City, Manhattan and all over Kansas. Hearing their stories remind me why it is important for us to fight for liberty and freedom. “I hope this trip of a lifetime for these Kansans will not be detracted by the unfor-
tunate situation we find ourselves in here in Washington. Our veterans in Kansas and across the country deserve better than that,” said Congressman Huelskamp. Kansas Honor Flight #9 arrived in Washington Wednesday afternoon October 9. In addition to the World War II Memorial, the group also visited the Korean War, Lincoln, and Vietnam War Memorials. They returned to Wichita Friday, October 11.
Wichita State offers new Freshmen Merit Program Wichita State University has refocused and resized its scholarship program to expand opportunities for prospective and academically qualified students. Scholarships for the new Freshmen Merit Program with awards of up to $12,000 over four years - will begin with the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarships, which span from $1,000 per year to $3,000 per year, are being offered this week and will continue to be offered on a monthly basis through March 1. Awards after that date will be based on availability of funds.
“The goal of the new merit scholarship program is to reward a wider range of students for their academic excellence, while helping with money to fund their educational experience at Wichita State,” said Deb Byers, director of financial aid at WSU. One key change is refocusing WSU's scholarship programs so that students can pursue a WSU education with the aid of a renewable merit scholarship during a four-year period of time. A second change eliminates the need for students to submit a separate scholarship application. All newly
admitted students who are qualified will receive an offer as long as money is available. “With the new scholarship program, students should know within four to five weeks of being admitted to WSU what they can expect to receive,” said Byers. In addition to the new Freshmen Merit Program, WSU also has announced a new National Merit Scholarship Program, Transfer Merit Scholarship Program and Honors College Scholarship Program. Story submitted by Wichita State University.
bake sale for Santa Day. One of the leaders, Cindy Howe, announced a food drive for October: “Pounding Out Hunger,” and challenged club members to donate 100 pounds of food. They then
discussed ideas for the Christmas parade float. The next meeting will be in November following the 4-H Achievement Banquet.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 17, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYE ANTHONY, DECEASED CASE NO. 13 PR 17
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (CHAPTER 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on October 11, 2013, in this Court by Ronnie N. Crossley, as executor named in the will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament, dated October 16, 2007, of Joye Anthony, which will is filed with the petition, and for his appointment as executor of said will
and estate, to serve without bond, and for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to him as executor. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of November, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Ronnie N. Crossley, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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Governor Sam Brownback As the federal government shutdown continues, uncertainty is growing for citizens across this great nation as the effects of the shutdown begin to hit close to home. Here in Kansas, our advance planning for a possible government shutdown means that we are able to mitigate these effects for our citizens. Since taking office, this administration and the legislature have worked hard to put our fiscal house in order. When we took office in 2011, we faced a deficit of $500 million. Kansas started this week with more than $430 million in the bank. This strong ending balance provides us with flexibility in cash flow management that we can use to minimize the effect of the federal government shutdown on programs critical to the citizens of
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The monthly Dermot covered dish supper will be this coming Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
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Get informed about strokes before World Stroke Day October 29 Teri Ackerson was driving to Starbucks with her son - until suddenly she lost control of her left arm and became unable to speak. Ackerson, a 43-year-old nurse, mother and triathlete, was having a stroke. After pulling over, she pointed to the clock in the car for her son to note the time, knowing just how important it would be for doctors to know when symptoms began. Fortunately, she was able to receive tPA, the clot-busting drug that must be administered within three hours of the onset of stroke. “Even though I was a bit in denial, my son and I both recognized the warning signs of a stroke and sought immediate medical attention,” Ackerson said. “I know stroke is something that can happen to anyone at any time and if it does, you have to act quickly. The longer you wait, the worse it can be.” One in six people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. In recognition of World Stroke Day October 29, the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association urges those who care for others to learn the stroke warning signs, since bystanders often need to act fast in an emergency. A new survey commissioned by the American Heart Associa-
tion/American Stroke Association found that many people who care for family or friends at high risk for stroke don’t know the potentially life-saving warning signs. •Only 41 percent of people who care for individuals with health concerns other than stroke know three or more stroke warning signs as compared to 58 percent of those who care for stroke survivors. •Knowledge of three or more stroke warning signs was slightly better (46 percent) among people who care for individuals with high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke. •Virtually all surveyed said they would call 9-1-1 if they thought someone was having a stroke, but a recent study showed more than a third of stroke patients don’t get to the hospital by ambulance. “The patient doesn’t always recognize their own stroke and when they do, sometimes their symptoms make calling for help difficult, if not impossible,” said Dr. Lechtenberg, neurologist and chairperson of the Kansas State Stroke Task Force. “Just like we need to learn CPR to save someone else’s life, we need to learn how to spot a stroke and act fast for the best chance of a positive outcome.” The American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored
Solution to October 10, 2013 puzzle
by Covidien, a global healthcare product company, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to remember stroke warning signs: F - Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. A - Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S - Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like, “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? T - Time to call 9-1-1: If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. “Those with loved ones who have stroke risk factors should make it a priority to learn F.A.S.T. and teach others,” said Dr. Lechtenberg. “Recognizing a stroke and calling 9-1-1 gives the patient a greater chance of getting to an appropriate hospital quickly and being assessed for life-saving treatment like a clot-busting drug or medical device.” The association offers a free mobile app to help people spot a stroke and identify award-winning hospitals nearby. This year, 795,000 people in the United States will have a first or recurrent stroke. Other than a prior stroke, major stroke risk factors include: •High blood pressure – It’s
the most important controllable risk factor for stroke. About 77 percent of people who have a first stroke have blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg. An estimated 78 million Americans have hypertension. •Transient ischemic attack – About 15 percent of strokes are preceded by a TIA (or “mini
16.7 percent of women 18 or older were cigarette smokers. For more information about the stroke warning signs and mobile app, risk factors or Together to End Stroke, visit www.StrokeAssociation.org. Story submitted by the American Heart Association.
Consumer Corner
by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
Consumer Corner: Treat prepaid debit cards like cash Prepaid debit cards have become popular ways to pay bills over the phone or order things online without using a credit card. However, these cards have also become the target for scam artists looking for quick access to your money. Unlike credit cards, transactions on prepaid debit cards are hard to reverse or track once the money has been sent from your card. This makes them a popular method for scam artists to have you send them money, leaving you with no way to get it back. Sending someone money through a prepaid debit card is just like sending cash. Our office has received an increasing number of complaints of scams using these prepaid cards as the vehicle for ripping off Kansans from their hardearned dollars. Oftentimes, these scams come in the form of a phone call informing you that you have won a sweepstakes or
Atrial fibrillation detailed When working properly, the human heart is a wonder. The heart's two upper chambers work in conjunction with the two lower chambers to deliver blood and oxygen to every area of the body. Sometimes the heart may beat irregularly and rapidly, in which a person is experiencing atrial fibrillation, commonly shortened to AF or "afib." When a person is healthy, the atria (upper chambers) of his or her heart contract, followed by the ventricles (lower chambers) in a normal sinus rhythm. When timed perfectly, this beating enables the efficient flow of blood throughout the body. Normally, the heart beats at a rate of 60 to 100 times per minute at rest. When atrial fibrillation occurs, the electrical rhythm of the heart is not orderly and many different impulses fire rapidly at once, causing a chaotic rhythm in the atria, which can no longer effectively contract blood into the ventricles. The result is an irregular, fast heartbeat that may range in 300 to 600 beats per minute at rest. There is no one cause of AF, which has been linked to a number of different heart conditions. These include, but are not limited to, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, and pulmonary embolism. Hyperthyroidism and excessive alcohol consumption as well as pneumonia and certain lung conditions also may contribute to AF. The Mayo Clinic says the older a person is, the greater his or her risk for atrial fibrillation. Around eight percent of the United States population over the age of 80 has AF. In many cases, AF exhibits no symptoms and a person may not realize that the heart is beating erratically. Fainting, chest pain, lightheadedness, confusion, and shortness of breath may be symptoms of AF. Others with AF have reported palpitations, which are the sensation of a racing heartbeat that almost seems like the heart is flopping in the chest. Very often people spend several years with AF without knowing it.
stroke”). •Atrial fibrillation (Afib) – It increases stroke risk up to five times and affects more than 2.7 million Americans. •Smoking – Current smokers have two to four times the stroke risk of nonsmokers or those who quit more than ten years ago. In 2011, 21.3 percent of men and
A doctor will diagnose AF through a variety of different tests. An electrocardiogram, or ECG, graphs an image of the electrical impulses traveling through the heart. This is one of the more common ways to diagnose AF. A monitor may be worn for a few days to continuously record the heart rhythm. Oftentimes a person can live with AF without any problems. However, there are some dangers in letting AF go untreated. Because the heart is beating irregularly, blood flow can be compromised and not pump efficiently. This can make the heart weaken and lead to heart failure. When the atria are not beating correctly, blood will not flow through them as quickly. This may cause blood to pool in the upper chambers and contribute to clot formation. If a clot dislodges and gets pumped into the brain, it can cause a stroke. The Cleveland Clinic says those with AF are five to seven times more likely to have a stroke than those without AF. Treating AF may require a series of medications to prevent clots and reset the rhythm of the heart. Resetting the rhythm is known as cardioversion, which can be done with medication or through a brief electrical shock under sedation. Bloodthinning medications, such as Warfarin, may be prescribed. Such medications help the blood stay thin and prevent clotting. Routine checkups may be needed while taking a blood-thinner because small cuts can result in significant blood loss. Drugs used to keep the heart rate normal and prevent future episodes of AF include sotalol, dronedarone, dofetilide, and amiodarone. AF may recur even when treatment is effective. It may take some time to get the right balance of treatment to prevent future bouts of AF, but there is no guarantee it won't come back. Working in concert with a qualified doctor can make the process go more smoothly, and treatment with medication may need to continue throughout a person's life. From Metro Editorial Services.
lottery. They will then ask you to purchase a prepaid debit card, available at almost any convenience or discount store, to cover the fees. Next, they want you to give them the card number and access code, allowing them instant access to the money you put on the card. The FBI also recently issued an alert scam artists have been calling retail businesses using bomb threats to extort money by prepaid debit cards. The callers warn the business a bomb has been placed on their premises and unless a certain amount of money is loaded onto a prepaid card, the device will be detonated. The FBI reports no actual explosives have been found at any of the locations where the calls have been received. Here are a few tips to keep you safe from these scams: • Report any threats of explosives or violence immediately to local law enforcement officials. • You should never have to pay fees to claim a prize you have
“won.” • Never give out account numbers over the phone to someone you do not know, including prepaid card numbers, credit card numbers or bank account numbers. • If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be skeptical and ask a lot of questions. • Ask telemarketers to send you information on their product or service by mail so you can consider all your options and make informed decisions. Remember, the Kansas Lottery is the only legally operating lottery in the State of Kansas, and officials from the Kansas Lottery will never ask you for money up front in order to claim a prize. Consumers who think they may have been a victim of a prepaid debit card scam should contact our Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-432-2310 or file a complaint online at www.ag.ks.gov.
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.
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HELP WANTED JOB OPPORTUNITY We are now taking applications for Director at the Senior Center. Stop by the office at 624 S. Main to pick up an application. Will take applications until November 8. (1c41)
Sniff out a bargain in the Classifieds!
544-4321
HELP WANTED Workers for feed lot and fence building in the Ulysses area. Full time position.
Call Brandon at 620-544-6345 or the office at 620-544-8300
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HELP WANTED FARM WORKERS. Must have experience with John Deere equipment, AMS (Automated Driving) and center pivot irrigation in Ulysses area. Also, workers in Guymon area for center pivot irrigation. Valid insurable Drivers License required. Full time positions.
Call Jason Schoenfelder at 903-249-2213 or Office at 620-544-8300.
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TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED for very progressive, family-oriented company. Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience. Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.
Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
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POSITION AVAILABLE Elementary School Secretary, Bookkeeper, Child Nutrition and Wellness Federal Lunch Program Processor Job duties will include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly financial reports, managing free/reduced lunch applications, receptionist duties, data entry, submit quarterly Kansas State sales tax reports, help manage student information system. Applicant must have good people skills, be knowledgeable in computer skills, must be able to multi-task and love children!
Applications are available at Central Office, 205 E. Sixth or online at usd210.org. (2c41)
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Please call: Artie @620-655-1197 or Sarah @620-694-5777
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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IMPERIAL SECURITY
8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour
104 Sid Avenue- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!
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210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!
711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Pioneer Manor is seeking flexible individuals for the position of Household Coordinator. Duties include social services, day to day functioning of households, direct resident care, scheduling and staffing, and resident care planning. This job is for 8 hour shifts five days a week with some weekends and holidays. Requirements: CNA Licensure, Basic Life Support, Social Service Designee preferred but not required. Other requirements include a love of geriatrics, sense of humor and being a team player. Stevens County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CNAs to work Day/Night. We offer a great benefits package. Interested candidates must be verified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to work at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than 20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours. Stevens County Healthcare has a position open at Pioneer Manor in the Dietary Department for a Homemaker. Hours include day and evening, some weekends and holidays. Need to have an understanding of basic food preparation, food safety and sanitation important for this position. Homemaker will be working in a household preparing breakfast to order as the residents arrive in the dining room and also preparing salads, desserts, and breads for the lunch and supper meal. Stevens County Healthcare is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas Licensee, be a registered ARRT, and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-Rays and CT exams without supervision. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
531 S Main Street- Commercial Property Porter Building - 5,886 sf, retail & office space, central H/A. Prime Location! Call to view this property. 1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
1029 S. Van Buren- New Lower Price!!! 2 bed/1 b. att garage, cen H?A, fpl, fence, shed. Call to see this home!! 107 N Jackson St - vacant lot - Moorhead Addition
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1408 S Jefferson St - vacant lot - Kallenbach Fourth Addition
902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great starter home!! Call for appt!!
SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
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314 West 4th-Complete remodel w/updated kitchen, 2 bed/1 bath, central H/A, carport, fence...corner lot. A must see!!!
D SOL 600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
WANT TO BUY: Young black Silver Martin doe at least 6 months old. Call 620-544-6915 or 620-544-4902 after 6:00 p.m. (tfc42)
--------------WANTED: 33 or 45 record albums with rock & roll from 1960s1980s or country. Trying to build up record collection after selling at Kiwanis auction last year. Call Pat Arange, 620-544-7523. 123 Jefferson St., Hugoton, Ks. 67951. (1c42)
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1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
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YARD SALE: Friday, October 18, 5:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am-12:00 Noon, First House Northeast of Moscow Post Office, Lots of Tools, Antiques, Toys, Dishes, Lamps, Clocks, Large Water Pump, Knives, Belt Buckles at Reasonable Prices. --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am-12:00 Noon, Commercial Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds, Household Items and Crafts -------------MOVING SALE: Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am-12:00 Noon, 112 Washington --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am, 1100 S. Main ---------------
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION TO LEVY TAX FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND #02-13/14 WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, Moscow, Stevens, Grant & Seward County, State of Kansas, is authorized by K.S.A., 72-8801, to make an annual tax levy at a mill rate not exceeding the statutorily-prescribed mill rate for a period of time not exceeding five years upon the taxable tangible property in the district for the purpose specified in said law; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, has determined to exercise the authority vested in it by said law; NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLUTION Be It Resolved that: The Board of Education of the above-named school district shall be authorized to make an annual tax levy for a period not to exceed 5 years in an amount not to exceed 8 mills upon the taxable tangible property in the school district for the purpose of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, remodeling, additions too, furnishing and equipping of buildings necessary for school district purposes, including housing and boarding pupils enrolled in an area vocational school operated under the board, architectural expenses incidental thereto, the acquisition of
building sites, the undertaking and maintenance of asbestos control projects, the acquisition of school buses and acquisition of other equipment and for the purpose of paying a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by cities under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, for the financing of redevelopment projects upon property located within the school district. The tax levy authorized by this Resolution may be made unless a petition in opposition to the same, signed by not less than 10% of the qualified electors of the school district, is filed with the county election officer of the home county of the school district within 40 days after the last publication of the Resolution. In the event a petition is filed, the county election officer shall submit the question of whether the tax levy shall be authorized to the electors in the school district at an election called for the purpose or at the next general election, as is specified by the Board of Education of the above school district. CERTIFICATE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Resolution was duty adopted by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, Moscow, Stevens, Grant, & Seward County, Kansas, on the 7th day of October, 2013. /s/ Pam Hittle Pam Hittle Clerk, Board of Education
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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
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SOLD 915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!
Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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SOLD 1035 S Van Buren-Nice 2 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, circle drive, sprinkler, fence, storage shed. A Must See!!
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AL-Anon Family Group
SOLD 905 S Jefferson- Ranch style, 4 bed/3 bath, 2 fpl, att garage, cen H/A, large lot.
Please contact Human Resources 620-544-8511 with any questions. Applications can be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic.
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17957 Road B, - Liberal - Owner Financing is Available - Abandoned communication tower on 4.6 acres located 5 miles north of highway 51 on Marteney Road. Remove the tower and have a nice Residential home site right on a blacktop road.
603 S. Jefferson St. - Call William Hockett at Landmark Real Estate Center at (620)624-1212. New conditioned Home is move in ready. Only 2 doors from school!
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New Listing 1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
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Call 544-2933
1410 S. Main
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HOME FOR SALE
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201 6th Ave, Rolla Dallas Bressler (owner)
3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres. Please call David Light at 544-9763.
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HOME FOR SALE
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THIS SPACE FOR RENT ONLY $17.50/month Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!
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