This flag is only one of several beautiful quilts made by Kay Murray.
Volume 125, Number 42
Thursday, October 18, 2012
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Free Health Fair is Saturday
Hugoton Middle School's eighth grade football team members raise their helmets as they complete an undefeated season after
their victory against Ulysses last week. Photo courtesy of Coach Scott Schechter.
HMS eighth grade football team finishes season undefeated Not many teams can say they cleared every hurdle, they topped every opponent, they shredded their way through the season's schedule without a falter along the way. But the eighth grade boys football team of Hugoton Mid-
dle School are now one of those rare groups that have accomplished just that. The team capped off the 2012 season with a victory over Ulysses to earn that title of an undefeated, championship season.
"Wow. This was the biggest win of the year for us," said Coach Scott Schechter. "Ulysses is a good, physical team, and to have the seventh grade win as well on the same night, was a real accomplishment. This caps off
an undefeated season for the eighth grade and a very respectable 6-1 campaign for the seventh grade. All season we have talked about stepping our level up one notch every week. Well, tonight, I beContinued to page 6
A Stevens County Hospital free health fair is coming up Saturday, October 20 at Hugoton High/Middle School cafeteria. The fair is open from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and shouldn’t be missed by anyone. Stevens County Hospital will be providing free general health screening tests which include TSH, chemistries, CBC and lipid panel. The lipid panel requires a 12 to 14 hour fasting. PSA will also be provided for males age 40 and above. Pre-registration is encouraged for the health event. To get your forms, visit the Stevens County
Medical Clinic in the lobby, at the Information Desk inside Stevens County Hospital or at the front desk of Pioneer Manor. A self addressed stamped envelope will be required to receive your results. If you do not fill out a registration form prior to visiting the fair you can pick up a form Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome. Plan to take advantage of the incredible savings. You will be very grateful you did. There will also be booths during the health fair. For more information contact Celain at 544-2023 or Jennifer at 544-6162.
School board discusses Common Core standards The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, October 15, 2012 in the Hugoton Middle School Library. The USD
210 Board of Education members present were Todd Gayer, Doug Martin, Martin Daharsh, Stephanie Heger, Don Beesley and Nancy Honig. Barry Hittle was ab-
Superintendent Mark Crawford, at left, and President of the USD 210 Board of Education Martin Daharsh, at right, present Kathy Pate with the “I Make A Difference” award Monday night.
sent. Also present were Clerk of the Board Traci Shields, Superintendent Mark Crawford, Tiffany Boxum, Elise Heger, Gregg Errebo, Lance Custer, Howard Barton, Jan Kilbourne, Kathy Pate, high school students Dylan and Chase and Kay McDaniels. The board approved the agenda. The "I Make A Difference" Award was presented to Kathy Pate. She has the unofficial title of district coordinator for career and tech ed. Kathy is a secretary to the counselor, takes pictures for the school and works lots of
hours. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development updated the board on the common core progress. She discussed West Ed - the company the district contracted with to develop the common core. Teachers have been trained in writing valid assessments and are developing assessments to go along with the units they have created. State tests to measure the common core will be different than what the state requires at present. Continued to page 4
Councilmen consider KDI wastewater problem Hugoton City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting October 9, 2012 at the council meeting room at the city building at 5:15 p.m. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Inspector Tony Martin, Police Chief Courney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Outside Utilities Supervisor Dean Banker, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden
and councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Kim Harper and Greg Gill. Guests present were County Commissioner Gary Baker, County Commissioner Dave Bozone, Paul Nordyke, Dennis Bowman, Neal Gillespie, Brian Hemann, Kansas Dairy Ingredients’ Tim Gomez, Rex Evans, Alvin Riley, Jan Leonard and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. After approval of the
minutes and the September Municipal Judge’s report, the councilmen heard the city inspector’s monthly activities report. Forewinds Golf Course’s Alvin Riley reported the golf course looks nice due to the recent rains. There have been large turnouts for the golf tournaments at the golf course. Since it had been at least 12 years since the septic system at the course had been cleaned out, they had the
septic tank pumped out. Rex Evans came in to ask the city council to reconsider its offer of $500 as partial reimbursement for damages sustained when the sewer backed up into his residence at 902 S. Madison. The council agreed, as the sewer main had not been cleaned by the city for 14 months instead of the 12-month norm. The motion carried to reimburse Rex Evans in Continued to page 3
Commissioners address citizens’ asbestos concerns The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, October 15, 2012 with all members, David Bozone, Gary Baker and James Bell present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and Commissioner Candidate Janice Porter. The following is just an agenda for the day with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. When this reporter arrived the commissioners had already heard from Ron and Cynthia Martin and Ryan Martin. JC Cantrell from Road
Visitors to the grand opening celebration at the new Pioneer Manor stroll down the facility’s impressive Main Street.
Economic Development hear about community events The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, September 9, 2012 in the craft room at the Stevens County Senior Center. Attending the meeting were board members Jack Rowden, Jody Wacker, Steve Rome, Jan Leonard, Mark Crawford, Gary Gold and Doug Martin. Also present were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Janice Porter and County Com-
and Bridge came in with his report from his department. He told the commissioners the truck driver in his neighborhood is doing well backing into the alley and not tearing up the road as be-
Bell and County Clerk Pam Bensel take a moment to peruse minutes from their last meeting.
fore. The commissioners then went into executive session with JC. When they returned into public session JC advised them the culverts are in place east of town.
Gene Leonard came in to ask permission to ask for bids on a piece of equipment needed for the landfill. He talked about the crushed concrete being delivered for Continued to page 8
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Chamber members updated about USD 210 activities and principals Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed their monthly luncheon meeting Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Stevens County Memorial Hall. Janice Morgan served a delicious lunch of meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad and peach cobbler with ice
Remember your pets during cooler months
County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Commissioners Gary Baker, Dave Bozone and Jim
missioner Dave Bozone. Board members Josh Morris and Bryne Sullins were absent. Neal reported the balance of the checking account was $1,749.77 and the Special Projects account balance was $66,489.16. The board passed the motion to transfer $4,000 from Special Projects to the checking account in order to pay
The temperatures are starting to drop below freezing at night and soon the days will be just as cold. Please remember to provide shelter for your animals with bedding like straw or old blankets. Animals also need fresh food and water. Remember water will freeze so it needs to be replaced several times a day. Your dogs and cats are your responsibility. Neglect falls under the heading of cruelty and is a ticketable offense. Submitted by the Hugoton Police Department.
cream. Chamber Director Kristin Farnum reported the new sign is in Hugoton. Hancock Electric will install it within the next week or two. The sign will face south for residents driving north to read it. Community events will be displayed on the new addition. Kristin thanked the county commissioners for financing the new sign. Kristin announced Saturday, October 20 is the day of the annual Stevens County free Health Fair. It will be in the cafeteria area of the Hugoton High/Middle School from 7:00 to 11:00 Continued to page 8
Laura Hull
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Obituaries
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT
Madge Berthelot
Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 8, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 900 Block of South Coulter, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Wildcat, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Wednesday, October 10, 2012 • Bullying Complaint, 500 Block of South Harrison, Spoke to Parents and Juveniles, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 200 Block of Adams, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 1100 Block of Jefferson, Investigated, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, October 11, 2012 • Non-Injury Accident, In the Alley Jefferson/Adams, Took Report, Officer Crane • Non-Injury Accident, Eleventh and Main, Took Report, Sergeant John-
son • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Friday, October 12, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, Coop, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Office Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block of West Eighth, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Loud Music, 300 Block of Adams, Verbal Warning, Officer Hagman Saturday, October 13, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of East Third, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Parked in Roadway, 100 Block of West Eighth, Officer Lamatsch • Motorist Assist, 500 Block of East Fourth, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch
• Dog at Large, 300 Block of Jefferson, Owner Caught, Officer Lamatsch • Overdose, 500 Block of East Ninth, Escorted to Hospital, Officer Lamatsch • Kids Throwing Rocks, 200 Block of West Sixth, Took Info on Kids, Officer Lamatsch • Fight, Fifth and Jefferson, Spoke with Subject, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, October 14, 2012 • Loud Music, 800 Block of South Polk, Advised to Turn it Down, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 400 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 600 Block of Copperstone, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Hagman
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ September 22-October 27 - Meile Farms will sponsor a Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch 14 miles north of Hugoton on Highway 25. They are open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. They will also open weekdays for school or business groups. Find them on Facebook by searching “Meile Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize.” All proceeds benefit area 4-H and FFA participants. October 15-21 - National Radon Action Week October 15 - 26 - The Junior Class of Hugoton High School will be selling Zak's Cheese October 15 through October 26 with delivery planned for November 14. Orders must be paid for when ordered. Checks should be made out to HHS or HHS Junior Class. Please contact a Junior Class member to place your order. October 17 - Weather Permitting, the youth of First Christian Church will go door to door to collect canned goods. They will stop by from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. October 18 - Pioneer Manor Support
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Group will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main in Hugoton. October 19 - No school for USD #210 students for teacher work day. - Kansans 100 years and older will be honored at a reception at Wichita’s Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut in Wichita at 9:30 a.m. by Governor Sam Brownback. For more information, contact Theresa Freed at KDADS at 785-249-6234. - 1:00 p.m. early dismissal for USD #217 students. October 20 - Stevens County Healthcare will host their annual free health fair from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Hugoton High/ Middle School Cafeteria. You may pick up forms at the Stevens County Medical Clinic in the lobby, Stevens County Hospital Information Desk or at the front desk of Pioneer Manor. - Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo will present the nineteenth annual “Boo! At the Zoo” from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. Features include a trick or treat trail, animals and a ghoulish graveyard.
Purchase advance tickets at Search www.folrz.com. Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo on Facebook to find out more. October 21 - Pastor Larry Bradford of the Moscow Baptist Church will speak at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Coffee and snacks will be served afterward. October 22-26 - National School Bus Safety Week October 23 - “What’s Cookin’ with Diabetes” free workshop at the Seward County Activity Center, 810 Stadium Road in Liberal from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. English and Spanish programs will be conducted simultaneously by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and KState Research and Extension. Deadline to register is October 16. Go to www.bcbsks.com to register or for more information. You can also call Bloom for the English workshop at 620-624-5604 or Dora Ponce for the Spanish workshop at 620-624-6865. October 27 - Grand Opening reception for the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Way We Worked” from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library.
HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT SEPTEMBER 2012 Turpin, Tera R.; No Proof Insurance $360.00 1 Yr Unsupervised Probation Turpin, Tera R.; Illegal Registration $50.00 1 Yr Unsupervised Probation Peachey, Jill; Dog at Large $160.00 Johnson, Matt; Dog at Large $110.00 Martin, Jeff; Parking in Alley $10.00 Canales, Jose; No Driver’s License $420.00 5 Days Jail, Serve 2, Susp. 3 Nava, Francisco; Dog at Large $110.00 Gifford, Caleb; Failure to Stop at Ac$460.00 cident 1 Yr Unsupervised Probation Gifford, Caleb; Duty Upon Striking Unatt. Prop. $200.00 Stegman Farms; Trailer Parking $50.00 Turpin, Rosa; Dog at Large $110.00 Turpin, Rose; Untagged Dog $25.00 Rivera, Fernando; Transporting Open Container $100.00 Rivera, Fernando; No Driver’s License $420.00 5 Days Jail, Serve 2, Susp. 3 Rivera, Fernando; Failure to Maintain Lane $45.00 Eves, Clarence J., Jr.; Battery $360.00 6 Mo. Jail Susp., Anger Mgt., 1 Yr Prob Reed, Ray; Parking in Cross Walk $10.00 Clinesmith, Riece W.; Speeding 45/30 $120.00 Golding, Frances; Dog at Large $110.00
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 8 through October 14. Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, one transfer and two Life Flights.
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This is the story of our grandmothers and great grandmothers, as they lived only 90 years ago. It was not until 1920 that women were granted the right to go to the polls and vote. The women who made it so were innocent and defenseless. By the end of the night November 15, 1917, they were barely alive. Forty prison guards wielding clubs and their warden’s blessing went on a rampage against the 33 women wrongly convicted of “obstructing sidewalk traffic.” They beat Lucy Burns, chained her hands to the cell bars above her head and left her hanging for the night, bleeding and gasping for air. They hurled Dora Lewis into a dark cell, smashed her head against an iron bed and knocked her out cold. Her cellmate, Alice Cosu, thought Lewis was dead and suffered a heart attack. Additional affidavits describe the guards grabbing, dragging, beating, choking, slamming, pinching, twisting and kicking the women. Thus unfolded the “Night of Terror” November 15, 1917, when the warden at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia ordered his guards to teach a lesson to the suffragists imprisoned there because they dared to picket Woodrow Wilson’s White House for the right to vote. For weeks, the women’s only water came from an open pail. Their food - all of it colorless slop - was infested with worms. When one of the lead-
ers, Alice Paul, embarked on a hunger strike, they tied her to a chair, forced a tube down her throat and poured liquid into her until she vomited. She was tortured like this for weeks until word was smuggled out to the press. So, some women won’t vote this year because - why exactly? They have carpool duties? They have to get to work? Their votes don’t matter? It’s raining? In 2004, HBO released a movie titled “Iron Jawed Angels.” It is a graphic depiction of the battle these women waged so future women could pull the curtain at the polling booth and have their say. Unfortunately, many women need the reminder. All these years later, voter registration is a passionate affair for women. But the actual
act of voting has become less personal, more rote. Frankly, voting often feels more like an obligation than a privilege. Sometimes it is inconvenient. The right to vote becomes valuable all over again after viewing the movie. HBO released the movie on video and DVD. All history, social studies and government teachers should include the movie in their curriculum. It should be shown on Bunco night, and anywhere else women gather. This isn’t the usual idea of socializing, but women are not voting in the numbers they should be, and a little shock therapy might be in order. It’s jarring to watch Woodrow Wilson and his cronies try to persuade a psychiatrist to declare Alice Paul insane so she could be permanently institutionalized. It is in-
spiring to watch the doctor refuse. Alice Paul was strong, he said, and brave. That didn’t make her crazy. The doctor admonished the men: “Courage in women is often mistaken for insanity.” Please, if you are so inclined, pass this on to all the women you know. Women - get out and vote. Use this right that was fought so hard for by these very courageous women. Whether you vote Democrat, Republican or Independent, remember to vote - history is being made! Check this out on Snopes.com and truthorfic tion.com. “Google” Lucy Burns, Dora Lewis, Alice Paul and all the other suffragettes who fought and suffered in order that their daughters and granddaughters would enjoy the right to vote.
The death of Madge Lahey Berthelot has been learned. Mrs. Berthelot passed from this life Monday, September 10, 2012 at her home in Burbank, Ca.
Born December 20, 1920 on a farm near Moscow, Madge was the eldest of four children, Madge, Vance, Marjorie and Kenneth, born to Arthur and Gail Lahey. Madge lived a full and happy life. As a young woman she learned to pilot an airplane. She also attended Amarillo College in Texas. This is where she met her husband Paul Berthelot in a journalism class in August of 1941. Following a charmed courtship they married in August of 1942. Madge and Paul had made their home in Burbank since 1957, after moving from Fort Worth, Tx. Mrs. Berthelot was the Church Secretary for the Church of the Lighted Window in La Canada for 17 years and retired in December of 1985. She was an avid reader of
Dale Stephen McCoy A tragic accident has taken the life of Dale Stephen McCoy. Mr. McCoy passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in Beaver County, Ok. at the age of 61. He was born July 24, 1951 to Dale L. McCoy and the former Delrose Walker in Hugoton. He attended school in Hugoton for a few years and graduated from high school in Liberal in 1969. Steve had several jobs from law enforcement to his current job working on the ground crew for Great Lakes Air in Liberal. Survivors include his wife
tary school teacher. She taught at McKinley Elementary in Liberal during the late 1950s. During her married life, Mary and her husband resided in Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and at Omaha, Ne. before retiring and moving to The Ponderosa near Turpin, Ok. in 1995. A member of the Methodist Church, Mary was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #80 of Liberal and a former 25 year member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was an active volunteer at the Liberal Air Museum. While living in Omaha, she volunteered at
nursing homes and assisted with transportation for residents. Having had a daughter who was afflicted with Mucolipidosis, a form of Huler’s disease, Mary Anna was an advocate for education for children with disabilities. She was instrumental in naming the Quality Living, Inc., a housing program in Omaha. Those preceding her in death are her brother George Erlandson, who died in childhood, and her daughter Lu Ann Dunn, born in 1959 and who died in 1990. Survivors include her husband Howard of The Ponderosa, and her many nieces
Christine of University Place, Wa., his daughters Melanie Dawn McCoy of Pierre, S.D. and Shawnna Michele Moses and husband John of Turpin, Ok.; his son Jordan of Tacoma, Wa.; five grandchildren, Destinee, Shyenne, Jordon, Kaden and Shelbi, one great grandchild Kolt Pitts, and many other relatives and friends. Those preceding Steve in death were his parents and son Chris McCoy. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Alan Clark Funeral Service of Beaver, Ok.
Clara Dunn Friends and family gathered together Saturday to remember and honor Clara E. Dunn. Mrs. Dunn passed from this life Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Morton County Care Center in Elkhart at the age of 87. Born September 11, 1925 in Clinton, Ok., Clara was the daughter of Sherman Grubb and the former Gladys Slagle. Clara grew up in Custer County, Ok. and graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Ok. She also graduated from Southwestern College in Weatherford, Ok., earning her teaching certificate. She taught school in Custer County and Richfield. November 23, 1949, Clara and C. Eldon Dunn were married in Clayton, N.M. Mrs. Dunn was a member
Mary Anna Dunn Death has claimed the life of Mary Anna Dunn. Mrs. Dunn passed from this life Friday, October 12, 2012 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. She was 80. Born March 27, 1932 in Blencoe, Ia., she was the daughter of William Erlandson and the former Edith Peterson. Mary Anna graduated high school at Blencoe and then studied at Wayne State College in Wayne, Ne. May 19, 1956, Mary Anna and Howard A. Dunn were united in marriage in Onawa, Ia. Mrs. Dunn was an elemen-
newspapers with a keen interest in current events, national and international. She happily worked her way through volumes of fiction and nonfiction. Madge was so much more than the things she did in her life. She found so much joy in raising her sons and the life she and Paul had together. She came at life with a rich sense of optimism, balance and humor. She was always interested in what was going on around her from the state of the world to the wildlife in the backyard. She seemed to stay curious about the big and little things in life with her sense of humor never very far away. She always focused on what was best about other people and joyfully took them as they were. It was so easy to feel appreciated and valued whenever in her presence. Whatever came to her in life she handled with ease and grace. Madge will be deeply missed by many dear neighbors, friends and family members. She is survived by her sons, Paul D. Berthelot III and Ken Berthelot and their spouses, Sandy and Lori, granddaughter Angie, and great grandson Hayden. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Moscow United Methodist Church with Pastor Tim McCrary presiding.
and nephews. Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, October 16, 2012 at Richfield Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson presiding. Burial followed in Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Memorial contributions should be made to a local charity of the donor’s choice in her memory in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
of the Richfield United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, 4-H Leader, member of EHU and served on the Morton County Library Board. Over the years, Clara helped on the farm and drove a school bus and also had a mail route. Survivors include two sons, Larry Dunn and wife Martha of Elkhart and Duane Dunn and wife Cindi of Liberal, one daughter, Nancy Leonard and husband Tim of Lone Wolf, Ok.; her brother John Grubb of Arkansas, two sisters, Velma Carrol of Alabama and Catherine Hefner of Washington, her six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Those preceding her in death were her parents, her husband C. Eldon Dunn, December 19, 2008; one son, Roger Dunn, one brother, Sherman Grubb II, and one sister, Lily Cannon. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, October 13, 2012 at Richfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson presiding. Burial followed at Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart. The family suggests memorials be given to the Richfield United Methodist Church or the Morton County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
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EcoDevo Continued from page 1
Pioneer Manor celebrates the grand opening of the new facility Friday afternoon with lots of visiting and great treats for all who attended.
The halls rang with the sounds of visitors touring the new building.
Consumer Alert
Contributed by the Kansas Insurance Department
Deer and driving…it’s time to be prepared, according to Sandy Praeger, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. “Constant defensive driving on Kansas roads and highways is a must during this fall’s deer mating season,” Commissioner Praeger said. “Be vigilant when you take the wheel.” Mid-fall is a likely time of the year for deer to be seen on roadways. Sunrise and sunset are the times they are most active around roadways. Accidents involving deer cause almost $4 billion in vehicle damage yearly in the United States, according to statistics from the Insurance Information Institute. The average property damage is estimated at more than $3,000 per vehicle. “I urge Kansas motorists to check with their insurance agents or companies to find out if they have physical damage coverage (comprehensive and collision) on their vehicle policies,” Commissioner Praeger said. “If not, they should get a quote to find out the additional premium charge to add that coverage, just so you have all the necessary information.” The Commissioner also emphasizes two factors: For consumers who have only a liability policy, any damage in a deer/vehicle collision would not be covered by insurance. Second, the higher the deductible a person has, the more out-ofpocket costs that person will have to pay. To help avoid deer-vehicle collisions, Commissioner Praeger suggests the following: • Stay alert, always wear your seat belt and drive at a safe, sensible speed for conditions.
• Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. • Do not rely exclusively on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. • When driving at night, use high-beam headlights when there is no opposing traffic. The high beams will illuminate the eyes of deer on or near a roadway. • Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious accidents occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars. Potentially, you will risk less injury by hitting the deer. • If you see one deer, there are probably more nearby. • If the deer stays on the road, stop on the shoulder, turn on your hazard lights and wait for the deer to leave the roadway; do not try to drive around the deer while it is on the road. When an accident occurs If a deer accident occurs, a policyholder should contact his or her insurance agent or company quickly to begin the claims process. One easy way to help this situation is to download a new WreckCheck mobile application for your smartphone. The app is free and available for both Apple® and Android™ smartphone users. It can be downloaded by going to a user’s app store on his/her phone and searching “WreckCheck.” The app outlines what to do immediately following an auto accident, and it takes users through a step-
by-step process to create their own accident reports. If you do hit a deer and are uncertain whether the animal is dead, keep your distance. You might be dealing with an injured, wild animal with sharp hooves that can inflict serious bodily injury. If the deer is blocking the roadway and poses a danger to other motorists, you should immediately report the incident to the local law enforcement agency. “Defensive driving is always important, but this time of year it’s extremely important,” Commissioner Praeger said. “Do everything you can to protect yourself and your family while on the road.”
pay bills. Neal stated three different developers had stopped by the EcoDevo office to discuss possibilities of building spec homes. One of them, Ross Vogel, was interested in the lots behind the adobe duplexes on Washington Street. Vogel is hoping to design something to fit on these lots. He thinks six duplexes will fit on these lots. The board members learned EcoDevo sent three Hugoton business people to the Destination Bootcamp in Longmont, Co. beginning October 9, 2012. Yardmaster’s Diane Crawford, Laura Hull of Sandwells Outdoors and Stevens County Economic
Kansas residents who are 100 years old and older will be honored during a special reception Friday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wichita Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut in Wichita. Their families have also been invited to attend. Centenarians will be recognized by Governor Sam Brownback and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service Secretary Shawn Sullivan. For more information,
contact Theresa Freed at KDADS, 785-249-6234 or Cherise Lagenberg at the Downtown Senior Center, 316-267-0302, extension 237. Submitted by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Beautiful mums decorate the new Pioneer Manor building during the grand opening ceremonies.
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The Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary donates a portable hair dryer to Pioneer Manor. Pictured from the left are Ginger Mostrom, Barbara Shelton, Judy Persinger, Rahael Crane, Beth Moser and Yvonne Pierce. The Gift Shop at the hosital is now open five days a week until Christmas.
Continued from page 1 the existing sewer force mains from the sewer lift station to the sewage lagoons. Those estimated costs are $1,516,000. Tim Gomez, with Kansas Dairy Ingredients, offered alternative suggestions for how to handle the wastewater issue. He asked the city to consider paying the cost of installing a lighter weight sewer main from the KDI site to the existing lagoons to handle the Phase I wastewater while he works on acquiring farm ground to take the Phase I wastewater. Should Phase II proceed, KDI would then have had time to get favorable financing in place to cover the costs of the Phase II wastewater. After much confusing debate over options, without enough data to make decisions, the city council affirmed its willingness to work with KDI, Stevens County and KDHE to find a solution to the issues. Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie has been approached about a possible site for the construction of duplexes. The location being considered is Block 2 in the Washington Square Subdivision. That particular property is a foreclosure owned by a bank in Ulysses. A significant amount of special assessments are outstanding. Gillespie asked the council to consider waiving the special assessments to make the property attractive enough for development to get it back on the tax rolls. The governing body decided such a move would set a bad precedent.
set up an immigration office in southwest Kansas. If this occurs, immigrants would not have to travel to Wichita to do the paperwork for citizenship. Some paperwork can even be done online. Gillespie reported the Longest Tail Feather contest will begin soon. Seven counties will participate in the competition. After going into Executive Session, the meeting adjourned.
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City Council the amount of $1,873.22 for damages and deductible above what his insurance paid. Bids were presented for a new police vehicle. The motion passed to accept the bid from Riley Chevrolet Buick, Inc. in the amount of $29,101.85 for a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. Engineer Dennis Bowmen, filling in for Pete Earles, presented a report about the condition of the city’s sewer system and recommendations for Kansas Dairy Ingredients to consider for the discharge of its wastewater. Phase I for the milk processing plant will add 75,000 gallons of pretreated wastewater per day to the city’s sewer system. That amount of additional discharge will put the city’s lagoon system at its maxmum capacity. Phase II for the cheese factory will have a discharge rate as high as 500,000 per day (equal to the city’s current total daily sewage) and will require a separate treatment facility and irrigation system. Bowman presented tentative cost estimates, based on very limited data. KDI would be responsible for building its own lift station and force main to accommodate both Phase I and Phase II design flows and build its own lagoon system and mechanical plant on county property south of the city’s current lagoons. KDI’s estimated costs are $888,000. The recommendations for the city are to construct an additional lagoon north of the current system to allow for potential growth, to add aeration to Cell #2, and to replace
Devolopment Secretary Kristin Farnum attended the session. The next Destination Bootcamp will be March 5-7, 2013. Gillespie reported the Kansas Dairy Ingredients is moving dirt on their plant located east of Hugoton. KDI plans to attend the Hugoton City Council Tuesday evening to discuss the disposal of their waste water. The representative from the Housing Assessment reported to Neal he will be here December 3-4, 2012 to do the Housing Assessment. Jody Wacker gave an update about immigration. She stated the Seward County Commisioners are trying to
The property will have to eventually go through the tax sale process. The city council approved a motion to authorize the execution of an agreement with Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism for the construction of the Raydene Park Recreational Trail Project. They also approved a motion to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the construction of the Safe Routes to Schools Project. Another motion carried to authorize the execution of the engineering services contract with EvansBierly-Hutchison & Associates in the amount of $29,175 for the survey and design of the Safe Routes to School Project, subject to the deletion of Section 10, limitation of liability on the standard terms and conditions of the contract. The annual review of the city water rates was conducted. No changes were made at this time. The motion was passed to accept the bid of White Star Machinery in the amount of $2,781.46 for the purchase of a 2012 S650 Bobcat skid-steer loader. The resident at 1103 S. Jefferson had his electricity shut off for non-payment September 28. He came in and paid his bill but was missed in getting his electricity turned back on. He called the power plant that evening and showed his paid receipt to get turned back on. During the intervening period, he claims his insulin was compromised. The council agreed
per a motion the city would reimburse him with a credit of $150 on his electric bill if he can provide a bill on the replacement of his insulin. The council went into executive session. The meeting adjourned.
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VOTE Tuesday, November 6 FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER 2ND DISTRICT
Gary Gold
Write-In
I am running as a write-in candidate for County Commissioner in District 2. I have lived in Hugoton for 36 years. I worked for K-State Research/Extension in Stevens County as County Extension Agent, Agricultural, 4-H & Economic Development for 29 years and have worked for First National Bank of Liberal/Hugoton as an Ag/Commercial Loan Officer for seven years. I am currently serving on the Stevens County Economic Development Board, Stevens County Fair Board and serve as a Community 4-H Club Leader. I served on the Hugoton City Council for 20 years and as a past Hugoton Chamber of Commerce Board Member. Stevens County has provided a lot of opportunities for me. I have always enjoyed working for and with the people of Stevens County and will do my best to work for you if elected as County Commissioner for District 2. Stevens County provides many good programs and services for the people of Stevens County and I will work to keep these programs and services strong. While working for you, I will: • • • •
Work to pay off current debt and keep future debt to a minimum Work to keep County taxes to a minimum Support the growth of this County in a positive direction. Dedicate the time needed to work as your County Commissioner
I would appreciate your write-in vote in the general election on November 6th. Paid for by Gary Gold for County Commissioner, A.J. Stegman, Treasurer
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The State is looking at different testing options for the common core assessment. The three choices the state is considering are Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and careers (PARCC) and a new generation of assessments from American College Test (ACT). Two state level committees will be presenting recommendations to the State Board of Education this November. Mr. Crawford is serving on one of these committees. Elise recently traveled to Topeka for an all day meeting with Curriculum Directors. A common theme from curriculum directors from around the state is they are frustrated with not being able to discontinue state assessments, which are aligned to the retired state standards. Superintendent Mark Crawford also reported about the testing quandary the State Department of Education is facing. Mark’s committee of ten superintendents is deep into the debate of which of the three assessment companies should be chosen. His committee is developing a definition for college and career readiness, a recommendation to the state board for which assessment will measure student achievement aligned to the Common Core from third-twelfth grade. The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) also has a similar committee that will report to the State BOE. Crawford informed the board the KASB annual convention this year is November 30 and December 1 in Topeka.
Look who’s new
Chance welcomed by big brother Logan
Logan and Chance Dominic Donze Todd and Kristen Donze announce the birth of a son, Chance Dominic, born October 12 at 8:33 a.m. in Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, Ste. Genevieve, Mo. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 20 inches long. Welcoming him home is big brother Logan, age 23 months. Maternal grandparents are Eileen and Milton Gillespie of Hugoton and Linn and Cora
Strickland of Avondale, Co. Just one of the proud aunts and uncles is aunt Stacey Strickland of Hugoton. Paternal grandparents are James and Debra Donze of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Great grandparents are Charles and Florence Hoog of Bloomsdale, Mo., Lily Donze and Jack Shea of Cape May, N.J. and Ervin Jantz of Montezuma.
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November 11 Pastor Bob Sanders Lonestar Friends Church ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass
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FAITH LUTHERAN ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD 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 Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 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 Matthew Russell, Minister 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.
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.
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue 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!
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Harry Cross, Pastor Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. HugotonUMC.com Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 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
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.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 ROLLA Bob Sanders, Pastor Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
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A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
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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
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.
All Kansas public school districts will be required to submit to the state department this spring what evaluation system the district will use to evaluate teachers to satisfy new state legislation. The criterion of the new legislation says the evaluation system should show continual improved instruction and contain different performance levels teachers can be rated at. It also has to use multiple measures including student growth and should inform personnel decisions. Crawford feels confident the current USD 210 teacher evaluation system is adequate. A group of teacher leaders developed this system with Mark in 2009-2010. It is based on the work of Charlotte Danielson and meets all the state mandates except a direct connection to student achievement. Crawford believes connecting student achievement to individual teachers will be a hot topic all across the state, but he is hopeful this issue will work itself out over time. Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum reported to the board on the communication protocol home to parents when a student is found infected with head lice. When a child is found to have head lice he or she is sent home to be treated. When multiple cases are found, a letter is sent to each classmate’s home informing the parents of the situation. So far this year’s cases have been minimal. Tiffany said picture day has been set for October 22 for the ECDC and October 23 for HES. Parent/teacher conferences will be October 31 for preschool and kindergarten. The first through third grades will have parent/teacher conferences November 1 and 2. Also Smart goals in reading and math have been set. Intermediate School Principal Howard Barton told the board going from the old system of retired state standards to the new common core state standards was like going from a plate to a platter because of what is required in common core. He has been going to different classes to see how the teachers interact with their students and watching the development of this new curriculum. Middle School Principal Lance Custer talked about the
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eighth hour class. This final period of the day is now being used to focus on certain students receiving academic interventions. He informed the board the eighth grade football team is the undefeated league champions this year in the new ARMS League. He said the seventh grade football team only lost one game. HMS student participation this fall was over 80 percent. High school principal Gregg Errebo also talked about West Ed. He believes the teachers understand the process and are very supportive of it. The teachers are enthusiastic about the common core standards and their unit development. Errebo also informed the board the cross country boys are league champions again this year. He also reminded the board about the vocal concert Tuesday, October 16. There will be 14 journalism students going to Seward County Community College for a conference. The Student Council hosted a texting and driving simulation last Friday. HLA Principal, Jan Kilbourne told the board there were 60 students enrolled at the Hugoton Learning Academy last year. This year there are 74 students. This should generate about $8,000 more state funding above last year’s amount. He also told the board HLA will have a young man from Moscow graduating this spring. The board discussed the financial outlook of general fund and capital outlay. The new chiller and controls in the elementary school were discussed as well. Several BOE members as
well as Mr. Crawford attended a Garden City Education Summit. Board members Daharsh and Beesley commented they enjoyed the regional program hosted by KASB. They felt exceptionally good about where Hugoton Schools are in relationship to common core compared to other districts in southwest Kansas and USD 210’s teachers’ expertise with curriculum development. The Board discussed the early Graduation Policy. The board feels good about the policy and how each student case should be considered individually. The Board School Tour was conducted October 9, 2012. Everyone felt the tour went well. In action items, the board approved the low bid on HES controls upgrade. The motion was passed and approved to reject all bids and wait until May to decide how to update district route buses. The board approved a student teacher from Fort Hays State at the primary level for the second semester. The math district framework was approved. The board approved the superintendent to study potential policy changes for early graduation of high school students who have met the USD 210 graduation requirements. A motion was made and approved to terminate the employment of Jose Badillo effective October 8, 2012. The Resolution to adopt the Section 125 Flexible Fringe Benefits Plans plan for USD 210 employees to be effective January 1, 2013 from the American Fidelity Assurance Company was approved. The meeting adjourned.
State Farm employees were greeted by a few pink visitors Tuesday morning. Southwest Friends of the Arts Society “flocked” the business as a fundraiser. For a small donation, agent Debbie Nordling can specify the next “victim.” SWFAS will perform “Love Thy Neighbor” November 16-17 at the Memorial Hall at 6:30 p.m.
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Hugoton FFA Officers grin after placing fourth at District Leadership. Officers are Brady
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Hugoton FFA Greenhands place seventh at Greenhand Conference and participate in Leadership building with the District and State FFA Officers. Front row left to right are Alyson Kiley, Jessica Harper, Tyler Goode, Reed Rome
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and Jacqueline Garcia. In the back row are Nic Evans, Zachery Pearson, Austin Nordyke, Andrew Stevenson, Maverick Nelson and Landon Brecheisen.
Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359
Controlling Annual Weeds with Fall-Applied Herbicides Ahead of Corn and Sorghum With row crop harvest underway, it’s time to start planning your fall herbicide applications to control winter annual broadleaf weeds and grasses ahead of grain sorghum or corn. Fall applications during late October and through November can greatly assist control of difficult winter annuals and should be considered when performance of spring preplant weed control has not been adequate. Henbit and marestail frequently are some of the most troublesome weeds. There are several options for fall application. If residual weed control is desired, atrazine is among the lowest priced herbicides. However, if atrazine is used, that will lock the grower into corn or sorghum the following spring. Atrazine is labeled in Kansas for fall application over wheat
stubble or after fall row crop harvest any time before December 31, as long as the ground isn’t frozen. Consult the atrazine label to comply with maximum rate limits and precautionary statements when applying near wells or surface water. No more than 2.5 lbs. of atrazine can be applied per acre in a calendar year on cropland. One half to two pounds (maximum) per acre of atrazine in the fall, usually with 1 to 2 pints/acre of 2,4D LV4 or LV6 added, can give good burndown of winter annual broadleaf weeds -- such as henbit, dandelion, prickly lettuce, Virginia pepperweed, field pansy, evening primrose, and marestail -- and small, non-tillered winter annual grasses. Atrazine’s foliar activity is enhanced with adjuvants which should be included in the tankmix. Atrazine residual should control germinating winter annual broadleaves and grasses. When higher rates of
atrazine are used, there should be enough residual effect from the fall application to control early spring-germinating summer annual broadleaf weeds such as kochia, lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, and Pennsylvania smartweed. While it is always important to manage herbicide drift, herbicide applications made after fall frost have less potential for drift problems. Marestail is an increasing problem in Kansas that merits special attention. Where corn or grain sorghum will be planted next spring, fall-applied atrazine plus 2,4-D has been very effective on marestail rosettes, and should have enough residual activity to kill marestail as it germinates in the spring. Atrazine alone will not be nearly as effective postemergence on marestail as the combination of atrazine plus 2,4-D. Sharpen is very good on marestail, and can be tankmixed with 2,4-D,
Kansas redesigns driver’s licenses to prevent fraud Starting this week, Kansans will start receiving a redesigned and more secure driver’s license. “We are committed to protecting people from driver’s license fraud and identity fraud,” said Director of Vehicles Donna Shelite. “That sort of fraud is typically a building block crime from which more serious crimes are committed.” Shelite and Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan along with Governor Sam Brownback unveiled the new design at a press conference Tuesday. “It is important to protect the integrity of our identification cards for all Kansans,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “This new card will make illegal duplication very difficult, and in turn will protect Kansas citizens better.” The new license includes several security features that
The new adult driver’s license (above) is horizontal while the new driver’s license for drivers under 21 (at right) is vertical. make it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to forge including: • Ultra-violet image of the cardholder’s portrait and date of birth on the back of the card (viewable with UV light) • Multi-colored, highly detailed holograms • Highly detailed ultra-violet (UV) image of the state flower (viewable with UV light) • Two ghost images of the cardholder’s portrait in addi-
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ What a nice weekend we had here at the Senior Center! We started displaying quilts and arts Friday. The show continued until 4:00 p.m. Saturday. The quilts were left on display for the Saturday night dance. Everyone enjoyed seeing the talent displayed by our local people. Thanks to all who participated! We had a good group of dancers Saturday evening. Also there were several card players. If you are interested in seeing the Senior Lawyer, you need to call and let me know 544-2283. They don’t like to come here if we don’t have somone to see them. The quilts were taken down Monday, giving us another busy day. Have a great week and enjoy the fall weather! Menu Oct. 18 ...........................Brisket Oct. 19................................Fish
Oct. 22 .....................Taco Salad Oct. 23................Ham & Beans Oct. 24............Chicken Breasts Oct. 25 .......................Pot Roast Activities Schedule Thursday, October 18 Senior Lawyer..........10:00 a.m. (Please call 544-2283 if you plan to attend.) Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Friday, October 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20 Cards .........................6:00 p.m. Monday, October 22 Exercises..................10:30 a.m. Line Dance.................7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Wednesday, October 24 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge.........................................
tion to the conventional photograph • Tactile printing that you can feel Kansas’ driver’s license and ID card design was last changed in 2004; states typically change their designs every four to six years. “The new Kansas driver’s license card is among the most secure in the country,” said Alcoholic Beverage Control Director Dean Reynoldson, who also oversees the department’s Office of Special Investigations, which investigates driver’s license fraud. “The card, combined with a new more secure driver’s license and ID card application process, makes Kansas one of the most difficult states to commit driver’s license or identification card fraud. “ Driver’s license and ID cards using the old design will still be valid and people will not need to come in to get a new card until their current card expires. The new design will also not cost extra. This article was submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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atrazine, or glyphosate. If the spring crop will be corn, other residual herbicide options include an ALS herbicide such as Autumn or Basis Blend. ALS-resistant marestail will survive an Autumn or Basis Blend treatment if applied alone. For burndown, producers should mix in 2,4-D and/or glyphosate. Aim and Rage DTech are other non-residual, contact herbicide options for fall application. Winter annual grasses can also be difficult to control at times, depending on the stage of growth and atrazine rate. For downy brome control, 2 lbs/acre of atrazine plus crop oil concentrate (COC) has excellent control, given whereas 1 lb/acre has given only fair control. Volunteer wheat and brome species that have tillered will likely not be controlled even with a 2-lb rate. Adding glyphosate to that mixture will control volunteer wheat, annual bromegrasses, and other grassy weeds. Atrazine antagonizes glyphosate, so if the two are used together, a full rate of glyphosate (0.75 lb ae) is essential for good control. The tankmix should include AMS as an adjuvant. If fall treatments control volunteer wheat, winter annuals, and early-emerging summer annuals right up to planting corn or sorghum, then at planting time a preemerge grass-and-broadleaf herbicide application with glyphosate or paraquat will be needed to catch newly emerged weeds. Soils will be warmer and easier to plant where winter weeds were controlled in fall. -- Curtis Thompson, Extension Agronomy State Leader and Weed Management Specialist
Hugoton FFA Creed Speakers place at the Southwest District Creed Speaking Contest. Austin Nordyke places second and Jacqueline Garcia places third. Pictured are Kansas FFA Vice President Glendolyn Neely, Jacqueline Garcia, Austin Nordyke and State FFA Treasurer Kayla Clapp.
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It was an exhilarating, come-from-behind win on the home turf Friday night for Hugoton High School's varsity football team defeated Pratt 21-20. After a first quarter deficit, Hugoton tried hard to regain ground, but still trailed at halftime. But one thing's for sure, the Eagles never gave up or let up on their game. The third quarter was a scoreless standoff between Hugoton and the visiting Pratt Greenbacks. And it was in the fourth quarter the game became an edge-of-your-seat event that sent the Eagles soaring into the lead and onto victory in a 21-20 finish. "I was extremely proud of our kids for overcoming an 11-point deficit at half," said Coach Clint Merritt. "Our defense made the correct adjustments to shut them out in the second half and our offense scored two touchdowns to win it!" Pratt took the early 0-14 lead in the first quarter. Reid Davis scored on a running play for the Eagles to put the score at 6-14. Jeison Rodriguez booted in a field goal in the second quarter. Pratt scored a touchdown in the second quarter to set the
halftime score of 9-20. This score held until Yates Sutton scored on a rushing play for Hugoton in the fourth. Pratt was within five points of the Eagle offense's reach. The score read 15-20. With time ticking down and the Eagles staying focused, Ross Davis carried the ball across the goal line for the single fatal lead shift that sent Hugoton soaring to victory. Hugoton totaled 216 yards of rushing and 109 yards in receptions. Sutton took the ball on 20 plays for 90 total yards. He connected seven passes for the 109 yards. Michael Baeza, Ross Davis and Tanner Barrells each caught two passes, and Logan Frederick reeled in one. Reid Davis, Garett Walker and Ross Davis each totaled 36 yards of rushing. Baeza had 18 yards. Walker led in tackles with 23. Andrew Mendoza had 15 and Ulises Armendariz 11. Bradley Campbell and Alfredo Licon also had 11 tackles in the game. "This win puts us in a great spot in the District 14 standings," said Coach Merritt. "Friday night is Senior Recognition so come out and support all of our student-
Yates Sutton finds room to run the ball for Eagle yardage during Friday's home game win over Pratt. athletes." The Eagles will host Larned Friday evening. The Senior Recognition ceremony
for all fall sports will begin at 7:00 p.m. Kickoff will follow at 7:30 p.m.
Eagles shutout Southwestern Heights
Captains Yates Sutton, Ross Davis, Garett Walker and Alfredo Licon gather at midfield to conduct the coin toss prior to kickoff Friday night against Pratt. Hugoton won the game 21-20.
Hugoton High School's junior varsity football team hosted Southwestern Heights last week for a Monday-night showdown. The Eagles shut out the opponent, scoring 32 unanswered points in the victory. The Eagles started the game with a dominating offensive drive that chewed up 7:30 from the clock. The long possession netted a touchdown on a two-yard running
play by Parker Titus. The 8-0 Eagle lead held through halftime. Noel Camacho scored a 28-yard rushing touchdown in the third, followed by a Jorge Montoya 45-yard running touchdown and a Ulises Reyes 25-yard touchdown run. "The defense played awesome," Coach Lance Cornelsen summed up.
Hamlin. "This defense is awesome. No other way to put it," said Coach Brent Mahan. The Eagle offense recorded seven touchdowns on the night. Nick Mahan, Hamlin and Leininger scored those
touchdowns. Leininger had a 48-yard punt return. HMS had 340 yards of rushing on 28 plays. Slemp added two twopoint conversions. Ricky Burrows was noted for making every tackle on the nine Eagle kickoffs.
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Keely Hittle reacts for a dig and keeps the play alive during the opening match of the GWAC tournament Saturday morning.
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lieve the Eagles stepped it up two. We have also spent a great deal of time talking about good getting in the way of great. I think it is plain to see, these boys for this season were great. What they do with it from here is in their hands. They must move on, get in the weight room and take on the next challenge." Hugoton defeated Ulysses in a sound 44-8 game for the final victory of the schedule. Jack Stalcup scored a touchdown and a twopoint conversion on the night. Oscar Rubio had a touchdown. Valentino Degollado had a touchdown and two two-point conversions. He also threw a touchdown pass to Eddie Marquez. Marquez ran the ball in on two additional touchdowns and had a two-point conversion. "We won the turnover battle, took care of the ball, and we played very physical every single game this year, and that effort started in the weight room this past spring, came to a head tonight," said Coach Schechter. "As our coaching staff visited tonight after the game, we tried to think of who played well tonight that stood out. Our conclusion was that they all did, this was a true team effort. I would like to thank my coaching staff for all of their hard work, Mr. Gillen, Mr. Mahan, and Mr. Davis. But most of all, the kids are the ones that earned this, they are a great group of hard working kids, and I can't wait to
see how they do in the years to come." Rubio carried the ball nine times for a total of 59 yards. He also had a 26yard kick return. Degollado had 45 passing yards. He ran the ball 14 times for 132 yards. Marquez had 45 yards in receiving with eight running plays good for 38 yards. Stalcup ran the ball nine times for 79 yards. Seventh Grade Football The seventh grade Eagle football team defeated Ulysses 58-0. This victory set the final season record for the Eagles at 6-1. Hugoton played tough defense against Ulysses and held them to negative 40 yards on the night. Defensive starters for the Eagles included Paden Cornelsen, Damyan Don Juan, Ismael Urquidi, Brennan Featherstone, Azarael Rodriguez, Nick Mahan, Marcos Baeza, Braden Slemp, Manny Mendoza, Nathan Leininger and Mitchell
The eighth grade Eagles battle for the League Championship against Ulysses. The team wins with a score of 44-8 and a record of 8-0 on the season. Photo courtesy of of Emily Snyder.
Sports by Lori Demers
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GWAC League Champions for third year in a row For the third straight year as part of the Great West Activities Conference, the Hugoton High School varsity boys’ cross country team has claimed the ownership of the title: GWAC League Champions. The three-peat was completed over the weekend as Hugoton raced to a first place team finish. Patrick Weaver was the championship runner, placing first in the varsity race to lead the entire pack with a time of 16:40. Isaac Castro crossed the finish in third place with 17:36. "We had five kids place in the top ten to be named All League," said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The list includes Maria Martinez, Patrick Weaver, Chase Hittle, Luis Castro and Isaac Castro. "We had a pretty good day," he continued. "The weather was great. Light winds and decent temperatures. Jacob Martin would have been All League but he has been sick since Wednesday and just could not breathe at all. He should have been second Saturday. Very impressive run by many of the kids." Maria Martinez was the top Eagle runner in the varsity girls’ race. She placed fourth overall with her run of 17:24. "Maria ran very well putting
herself in the top five. The team ran very well as a group," said Rodriguez. The Eagles will race in the Regional meet hosted by Buhler Saturday. "It is on a brand new race course specifically designed just for cross country," announced Rodriguez. Races will begin at 11:00 a.m. "The boys will have a very competitive team race. Andale, Clay Center, Ulysses, Hesston and us will be fighting it out to go to State," said Rodriguez. "The girls also will have some tough competition with Buhler, Concordia and Ulysses battling it out with our kids." GWAC League results Boys - League Champions Patrick Weaver 16:40 1 Isaac Castro 17:36 3 Luis Castro 17:57 6 18:08 9 Chase Hittle Jacob Martin 18:29 13 Matthew Nash 18:32 15 Edgar Villa 18:43 19 Girls - Fifth Place Team Maria Martinez 17:24 4 Katie Weaver 18:46 19 Mariana Shuck 18:56 22 Aubrey Hamlin 19:26 25 Sadie Wood 20:21 30 Jackie Garcia 20:30 32 Nancy Camacho 20:33 33 Courtney Ralstin, JV 22:53 16 Mandy Mills, JV 23:35 18 Boys’ JV
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Cross country boys start the race at a recent cross country meet. The varsity boys are GWAC League champions for the third year in
a row. Four Hugoton runners raced to the top ten. Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.
Jahaziel Garcia is league champ
Coach Nick Rodriguez and the cross country boys’ team are pumped to start a recent meet. The varsity boys were recently named GWAC League Champions. Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.
The ARMS League cross country meet took place last week at Liberal. Hugoton Middle School had two individual medalists at the meet. The top ten runners in each division earned the honor. Jahaziel Garcia was the league champion and took home hardware in the seventh grade boys’ race. Miguel Martinez also took home a medal as he raced to a sixth place finish in the eighth grade boys’ race. "It is really good that we were able to place two different kids. I am proud of how the kids
have done all year and they worked extremely hard and improved their times!" said Coach Jill Nech. Seventh Grade Girls 22 Caitlin Lewis Eighth Grade Girls 30 Hannah Rodriguez Seventh Grade Boys 1 Jahaziel Garcia 13 Ivan Villa 23 Isaac Sanchez 29 Eric Perry 31 Nathan Leininger 34 Colton Swinney Eighth Grade Boys 6 Miguel Martinez
Hugoton hosts volleyball tourney Hugoton hosted the GWAC League volleyball tournament Saturday with teams from around the league playing the all-day event in head-to-head competition, rotating opponents to set the final rankings. Hugoton was defeated in five matches for a sixth place finish. Hugoton took Ulysses to three games but lost by three points in the decisive third set. Scores were 19-25, 25-19 and 22-25. "This was by far the Eagles' best match, but they ended up falling just short of victory," remarked Eagle volleyball player Karessa Nordyke. The Eagles had 37 combined team kills, 42 blocks and had great movement on the court. The first match of the tour-
nament was against Goodland. They defeated Hugoton 23-25 and 16-25. The Eagles posted 17 blocks in this match as the defense put up a grand effort. Scott City defeated Hugoton 20-25 and 17-25. "There were several good rallies with the Beavers, but ultimately we didn’t move our feet quick enough on defense," said Nordyke. After the three-game loss to Ulysses, Hugoton was downed by Holcomb 12-25 and 19-25 and also by Colby 22-25 and 22-25. Hugoton had 13 blocks and 61 digs against Colby. Hugoton will enter SubState competition with an 1816 record. The competition will be played in Ulysses Saturday. Ulysses won the GWAC league title. Scott City was runner-up.
The Eagles took home third place in the ARMS league in the eighth grade B-team division.
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Volleyball teams travel to Cimarron Hugoton High School's volleyball teams traveled to Cimarron Tuesday of last week for a double-dual against the Bluejays.
Photo courtesy of Coach Harry Ferguson.
Middle school volleyball teams compete against various opponents
The ARMS League Volleyball Tournaments played out last week with the Eagles playing some great matches against quality opponents. Eighth Grade A-Team The eighth grade A-team Eagles finalized their season record at 9-10 with a third tournament match against Dodge City Comanche. The single-elimination tournament played out Tuesday of last week. Hugoton worked hard against Comanche, but fell short of the win as the season came to a close. Scores read 16-21 and 19-21 for DC. "The girls came out a little cold against Dodge City and did not perform like they did against Guymon last week. However, we did rally back and get within a few points both sets. It has been a great season with these young ladies and I wish them much luck in
high school next year," said Coach Bobbi Ferguson. Katy Heger served eight-fornine with two aces and she planted four kills in the match. Marisol Don Juan served up a stellar performance going ninefor-ten. Amy Scott was six-forsix in serves with one scored as an ace for the Eagles. Eighth Grade B-Team The eighth grade volleyball’s B-team of HMS took third place in their single-elimination tournament. Battling Dodge City Comanche in round one, the Eagles claimed a three-game victory. Hugoton then faced Kenneth Henderson. "We knew that would be a difficult game for us," said Coach Harry Ferguson. "We had them on the ropes for a while in the first game but they pulled away late. I was really pleased with the heart they showed Kenneth Henderson.
They never gave up." The Eagles fought hard but eventually fell to the opponent. "Since we lost I thought we were done, but to my surprise, we had to play for third place," said Coach Ferguson. Hugoton faced Horace Good and a determined Eagles team won 21-19 and 21-16 for third place in the league. "I couldn't be more proud of the girls. It was a long night and they played tough in all of our matches. I was really happy with the fact that we got some blocks and a kill. The girls showed a lot of improvement throughout the season," said Coach Ferguson. Yaczeny Gastelum had the Eagle kill in the win against Horace Good. She served fourfor-four against KH and 13-for14 against DC. Jaqueline Armendariz, Abdi Tinoco and Gastelum each had a block for Hugoton.
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The varsity Eagles dropped both games to the hosting team. Scores in the first match read 23-25 and 15-25. The second match went to three games, 2624, 17-25 and 20-25. Ana Peña and Nicole Kinser provided the team with some excellent blocks. Taylor Fiss, Keely Hittle and BayLee Hoskinson were on fire with their hitting. Josie Mueller served consistently for the team, adding some ace points along the way. The varsity record was 18-11 following the competition. Junior Varsity Volleyball Hugoton split wins with Cimarron in the junior varsity matches. "They played hard and had some great hits and blocks from Riley Sosa and Taylor Haar," commented coach Kate Szymczak. The JV Eagles finished the 2012 season with a winning 248 overall record.
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Sheriff Ted Heaton came in to report for his department. He had a complaint: two backhoes were recently stolen to use to pull out vehicles at the mud bog out near the pond. He would like to see the commissioners fence the area. Ted understands kids like to have fun out there but when this kind of thing starts it needs to be stopped quickly and decisively. Much discussion followed concerning liability, signs and so forth. Ted reported the ones who stole the backhoes have been caught but did around $2000 worth of damage. Ted acknowledged his officers patrol the area, but he suspects some fathers may not know their pickups are being taken out to the mud bog by disobedient kids. Ted also talked to the commissioners about changing the speed limit on the Cemetery Road - not in the residential area but from about Sixth Street to the north. It is only 20 mph currently. In between agenda schedules the commissioners discussed Abengoa’s request for signatures for a water right-ofway for the west side of the airport. The motion had already been discussed and passed at an earlier meeting so the commissioners signed the needed paperwork. Roger Lynch dropped in to update the commissioners about some properties needing cleaned up. Commissioners passed the motion to lift the burn ban for Stevens County. A large group of people started gathering in the commissioners’ room. Elwanda Irwin and Pastor Bob Rich served as the spokespersons. They were concerned about the removal of the asbestos during the demolition of the old manor. The commissioners assured the citizens a reputable company had been hired to do the removal and the EPA is involved.
ISI Environmental is a business specializing in the removal of hazardous materials. Bob Johnson suggested checking out the company on the Internet to see if there are any complaints against them as well as recommendations. The work has already started; the company is already sealing off the inside. The group wanted to know where the toxic material was supposed to go. Only designated landfills can accept hazardous material. The group was told Seward County possesses one of the EPA designated landfills, and that is where the materials will be disposed of. All hazardous material will be properly bagged and sealed before leaving the sealed building. Dave emphasized to the group, that the commissioners always welcome citizens to come in with concerns or questions for the commissioners. Elwanda was the last person listed in the commissioners’ agenda. They discussed in detail the matter of the land they still have for sale east of town. Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) and the Martin families have expressed interest. Motion was made and passed to sell the land at the same prices that were set and keep the same stipulations adding no lagoons, must be kept mowed and presentable, and other possible stipulations. Bob will take care of the details and contact KDI. They talked about the janitor position they need to fill. The commissioners remarked they have some applicants to interview. They also talked about trees needing to be removed by a professional. Several people will be contacted regarding this job. The commissioners had been approached about helping keep Dirtona Raceway open. They said it would benefit the City to keep it open more than it would the County as it brings in business for the city businesses. The meeting adjourned.
Tony McBride allowed the Hermes to come in and take pictures of the containment project in the old manor. ISI Environmental out of Wichita is the company hired to remove the asbestos before the remodeling and demolition starts. ISI will be following EPA guidelines in taking care of the hazardous material being removed and the sealing inside the building before it starts.
Legion and Auxiliary host dinner The American Legion and Auxiliary had their October covered dish dinner at the Vets Hall. The Auxiliary Charter was draped in memory of June Flummerfelt, a 48-year member who recently died and the tables were beautifully decorated by Darlene Neira. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Alex Neira. As usual, Gladys Renfro played music off and on througout the dinner. Food, as always, was plentiful. Following the dinner, Haley Sosa and karessa Nordyke, the two girls who attended the Sunflower Girls State, gave a very interesting and informative report of the program. Both girls said they had really enjoyed
their time. Some of their family members were guests at the dinner. Kathy Pate had been accepting donations for an instrument to be used at funeral services for veterans when an army group was not available and she brought the ceremonial bugle to the dinner meeting and played it. It was beautiful. Donors are to be thanked. Door prizes were furnished by Darlene. She brough enough that everyone received one. A birthday cake made by Darlene was presented to Hedy Lairmore. Everyone present helped and cleaned up the hall and put up the tables. All present had a very good time.
298 pupils. Barton attended school south of Enid, Ok. and went to college at Edmond, Ok. He taught several years at Guymon, Ok. before coming to Hugoton. Laura Hull of Sandwells Outdoors reported some of the things she learned at Destination Bootcamp. She attended along with Diane Crawford and Kristin Farnum at Longmont, Co. She stated this was a very educational session and well worth the trip. She appreciated
EcoDevo paying the tuition. The Liberal Air Museum Director Jim Burke informed the Chamber members a herd of robotic dinosaurs are coming to the Liberal Air Museum April 6 through May 5. Ten life-like, life-sized ‘anamatronic’ dinosaurs will be on display during this period. Sponsors are being sought to fund local classroom’s admissions. The luncheon adjourned.
Lance Custer
Howard Barton
Mark Crawford
Clint Merritt
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Stevens County Hospital will be providing free general health screening tests, which include TSH, chemistries, CBC, lipid panel, which requires a 12-14 hour fasting. PSA will also be provided for males 40 and above. Pre-registration is encouraged. You may get your forms at Stevens County Medical Clinic in the lobby, at Stevens County Hospital information desk, or the front desk of Pioneer Manor. A self-addressed stamped envelope will be required to receive your results.
7:00-11:00 a.m. Fasting is required for the blood test. Relay for Life is sponsoring a Halloween carnival October 27 at Hugoton Elementary School gymnasium from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For Halloween, October 31, the annual Spook Parade will take place on Main Street for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Trick or Treating at Pioneer Manor will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. USD 210 Superintendent Mark Crawford informed the Chamber members about preparing Hugoton students to go on to college. All college courses are now using technology for both teachers and students. College students are required to turn in most assignments by email, not hard copy. After some thought, Hugoton school board decided to provide laptop computers to all middle school and high school students. They purchased 500 Apple Mac computers for the students. These computers have no hard drives. They have a keyboard and are about the size of an iPad. These computers should last seven years. Crawford introduced the middle school principal Lance Custer. He recently moved here from Cheney along with his family. His wife teaches fifth grade. They have two young boys. Coach Clint Merritt was the next speaker. He informed the Chamber 51 high school students are participating in football, 27 boys and ten girls are running in cross country, seven girls are golfing and 27 students compete in volleyball. Senior recognition is this Friday, October 19. Intermediate elementary school principal Howard Barton was next to be introduced. He is the principal of third through sixth grades. He is in charge of
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Shirley and Jim Mothes pause during their busy day to show their beautiful flower garden. The mums are almost in full bloom. They said
they love to sit out here in the evenings, sometimes to watch the stars come out.
SCL showcases 116 years of campaign buttons With the national elections just weeks away, the Stevens County Public Library is showing a timely exhibit through this month of campaign buttons. The first mass production of metal buttons dates to the 1896 William McKinley campaign for president with “celluloid” buttons with one side of a metal disk covered with paper - printed with the message - and protected by a layer of clear plastic. Since 1916, buttons have also been produced by lithographing the image directly onto the metal disk. Thousands of buttons were produced and distributed to the public. One of the most famous uses of campaign buttons occurred during the 1940 U.S. presidential election, when Wendell Wilkie’s campaign produced millions of lithographed slogan buttons in rapid response to news items about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This display contains reproduction buttons both Republican and Democrat from 1896 through
1968, with the exception of 1916 and 1964. The collection belongs to the Betty Barrows Estate and is being shown at the Library courtesy of Elwanda Irwin and Steven and Jodi Barrows.
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THE WAY WE WORKED The time is almost here for the Smithsonian exhibit “The Way We Worked.” The exhibit is scheduled to arrive during the week of October 22 and both the traveling exhibit and the local exhibit will be set up during that week. An opening reception for invited dignitaries, contributors and volunteers will be Saturday, October 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a time for the general public to view the exhibit. The exhibit will be open during library hours and on evenings and weekends by appointment. You will need at least an hour to go through both exhibits. If you plan to bring a large group, please register a time in advance so that a guide can be made available for your tour. A group larger than 20 may need to split up to be able to see it all.
RECIPE SWAP The library is now accepting recipes for the Recipe Swap Luncheon, which will be Thursday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. This is the year to attend because this is the fifth year for the swap, and the recipe booklet will include copied recipes from of all five years! There are 154 recipes from the past four years. There are three ways to enter your recipes in the swap. You may enter your recipes online through our Web site at www.stevenscountylibrary.com; you may email your recipes to library@stevenscountylibrary.com; or you may simply bring your recipes to the library. Make your recipe (enough to serve 1215 people), bring it to the luncheon, sample the other submitted recipes, and take
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Saturday, Octoberr 13
Low - 36˚ High - 66˚
Low - 53˚ High - 73˚
Wind speed - 25 Wind gust - 31
Wind speed - 33 Wind gust - 39
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Sunday, October 14
Low - 33˚ High - 68˚ Wind speed - 21 Wind gust - 28
Low - 53˚ High - 73˚ Wind speed - 22 Wind gust - 29
Thursday, October 11
Monday, October 15
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Friday, October 12
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home a booklet of all the recipes entered! The luncheon will be a come and go format and if you are not able to stay and visit, you can grab a plate “to go.” We will accept recipes from now until Saturday, November 17. FESTIVAL OF TREES This year, due to the Smithsonian exhibit, the Festival of Trees will be set up in the main area of the library. You, your club or your organization is invited to enter a tree in the festival. Fill out an entry form, set up your tree, and encourage your friends, family, acquaintances, and strangers to vote by placing undamaged and unexpired non-perishable food items under their favorite tree! Food items will go to Project Hope. See our Web page for details. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Enjoy books together while your child develops skills that will prepare him/her to learn to read independently. Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Any child who has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter or even a librarian at Circle Time! Register your child at the library or contact Stacey for additional details.
November 6, Kansans will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the Kansas Legislature to change the way watercraft are taxed for property tax purposes. For tax purposes, a watercraft is any boat powered by gasoline, diesel, electric, oars or sail, including sailboards, personal watercraft (jet skis), kayaks, and canoes. The amendment would allow lawmakers – after January 2013 – to classify and tax watercraft on a basis different from other property. The amendment would not directly change how watercraft are taxed; rather, it is a required first step before legislators can make changes in the future, if they choose to do so. A vote for the proposition would allow the legislature to separately classify and tax watercraft or to exempt watercraft from property taxes and impose another form of tax. A vote against the proposition would not change the way watercraft are taxed, and they would continue to be taxed in the same manner. Watercraft property taxes vary by county and value of the watercraft. For county property tax purposes, watercraft are taxed at a rate of 30 percent of a vessel’s value multiplied by the county mill levy. This rate is higher than many other states, and is set by the Kansas constitution – which is why an amendment is necessary to allow lawmakers to consider classification and tax rate changes. Three neighboring states – Oklahoma, Nebraska and Missouri – do not have a property tax on watercraft, and neither do Texas and Iowa. Watercraft owners are required to register their vessels with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Only boats powered by gasoline, diesel, electric, or sail must be registered with KDWPT. Registering a watercraft isn’t the same as paying county property taxes on it. The KDWPT annually sends its list of watercraft registrations to each county so appraisers will know who has registered their watercraft. Registrations and renewals cost $32.50 each, and are valid for three years from the registration date. To lower their property tax burden, some owners unlawfully register their vessels in a
neighboring state. The only way county appraisers know if a resident owns a watercraft is for the owner to declare it for property tax purposes or to use the watercraft registration records KDWPT annually sends to each county. When owners go out of state to register their boats and avoid paying property taxes, the state loses registration revenue and the counties lose property tax revenue. An estimated 10,000 Kansas residents register their boats in other states to avoid paying higher property taxes in Kansas. Kansas has about 85,000 registered watercraft. KDWPT uses registration revenues along with matching federal funds – the amount of which is determined by the number of registered watercraft – to support boating-related programs such as: developing,
improving, and maintaining docks, boat ramps, toilet facilities; inspecting marinas; enforcing vessel operation, sanitation, sound muffling and boating under the influence laws; investigating boating accidents and marine thefts; officer training; search and rescue operations; administering boating education and water safety programs; publishing boating information; and appearing at fairs and boat shows. KDWPT does not receive the property tax revenues. Each county is responsible for how it uses its portion of the property tax receipts. Boating registration information is available on the KDWPT Web site at ksout doors.com/Boating. Submitted by Kansas Outdoors.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter At the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, we sure have been busy! We hosted 81 guests since September 17. Of those guests, 35 traveled from out of town, and 46 Hugotonites stopped by. Kansans visiting the Museum included some from Moscow, Utica, Hutchinson and Elkhart. Oklahomans came from Hooker and Guymon. We also entertained guests from Perryton, Tx.; Hudson, Co.; Fort Myers, Fl. and Kearney, Ne. We also had several from Germany and the Philippines.
As always, we were delighted to have the German students visit us, but we were saddened when their sponsor reported this was his last trip, and he won't be back next year. He has been a sponsor for several years and had become our friend. We met the new sponsor and she was delightful! We have had several exhibits come in the past week. We invite you to visit us at 905 S. Adams. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
One Man’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure! Find yours at one of Stevens County’s great garage sales!
German exchange students visiting Moscow schools stopped in at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum for a tour. Left to right, kneeling are Sponsor Sara Aliabadi, Jonas Brandau, Carolin Preisinger, Lara Krapf and Alina Heinz. Standing left to right
are sponsor Sandra Rodriques, Jannika Schwachheim, Sabrina Toews, Birte Knoch, Katharina Rack, Kira Sandrock, Markus Boecker, and sponsor Joachim Wagner. The boys in the back are Christeph Lanstein and Alexander Knoll.
Local poets are welcome to send one poem of 21 lines or less to Poetry Idol Auditions, PO Box 3561, Ashland, Or, 97520 or enter online at www.freecontest.com. The deadline for submissions is November 10. Entries may be written about any subject using any style and the Contest Director Dr. Joseph Cameron will have the final say in judging the contest. Fifty prizes will be handed out with the grand prize winner being named Poetry Idol for 2012. Entrants should include their name and address on the same page as the poem, and a winner’s list will be mailed and posted online. This article was submitted by Poetry Idols.
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Barbara and Garland Beeks show their fabulous quilt at the Quilt and Art Show displayed at the Senior Center Saturday.
Barbara and Garland Beeks display their Wolf quilt. They plan to donate this beautiful quilt to Pheasant Heaven for their benefit auction.
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Ted Maple named Dentist of the Year Ted J. Maple, DDS, a wellknown dentist practicing in Ulysses, was recently named Dentist of the Year. The award was bestowed during the one hundred third meeting of the Central District Dental Society at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City. The Kansas Dental Association was founded in 1871. Dr. Maple has served the southwest Kansas area as a family dentist for 42 years. Dr. Maple's interest in dentistry was kindled at an early age by Dr. Joe Burket, a family dentist in Kingman. As a teenager, Ted was treated by Dr. Leo Rodgers, an orthodontist in Hutchinson. Dr. Rodgers was president of the Central District Dental Society in 1955 and guest of honor at the District's 1973 meeting. Dr. Rodgers and his staff impacted young Ted so positively he opted to enter the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1964 after graduating from Harding University in Searcy, Ar. Upon graduation from UMKC in 1968, Dr. Maple served as a clinical instructor in prosthetics for two years. He
was then asked to resurrect the practice of Dr. George Coffey in Ulysses. Dr. Coffey was also a guest of honor at the Central District Dental Society's meeting in 1961. In addition to serving the southwest Kansas area as a dentist, Dr. Maple is an elder at the Ulysses Church of Christ, a member of the President's Development Council at Harding University, an active sponsor of Silver Maple Camp, and a farmer of his homeplace near Kingman. Dr. Maple is also a very proud grandfather of seven. After receiving recognition as Dentist of the Year at the meeting October 5-6, Dr. Maple remarked, "I am truly humbled by the graciousness of my patients, family and colleagues...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this recognition!" Dr. Effie Gaskill of Hugoton is also an active member of the Central District Dental Society, serving on the District Peer Review Committee. Dr. Charles Harper of Hugoton is a retired life member of the CDDS.
Military absentee ballots have decreased Senator Jerry Moran recently expressed his concerns about recent reports indicating a steep decline in absentee ballot requests from military personnel and their spouses compared to 2008. Reports also indicate on-base voter assistance for military service members, which was mandated by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act of 2009, is inadequate. “The right to vote and choose our nation’s leaders is the most important privilege we as citizens have in a democracy.” Senator Moran said. “As service members and their families are frequently moved around the nation on short notice or sent abroad, having access to an absentee ballot should be the least of their concerns. The Department of Defense has an obligation under federal law to assist those voting on military installations overseas. No effort should be spared to make certain the men and women serving our country in uni-
form – and the families by their side – can exercise their right to choose the leaders responsible for sending them into harm’s way in defense of our democracy.” The Military Voter Protection Project (MVPP) indicates a 92-percent drop in absenteeballot requests by service members in the state of Virginia as well as a more than 50-percent decrease in other swing states including Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Nevada and Alaska. The MVPP report follows a report released by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense which calls into question the ability of American service members to obtain on-base voter assistance, which is mandated by the MOVE Act. The MOVE Act mandated installation voting assistance offices on all military bases outside war zones. The Pentagon report states that independent Pentagon investigators could only reach 114 of the voting assistance offices among 229 military bases – 50 percent.
Cindi and Steve Perry show their beautiful plants on their front porch. They planted sweet potato vines early this spring. Cindi remarked
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Highway Patrol will begin issuing electronic citations The Kansas Highway Patrol will begin issuing citations in a different form in part of the state, and would like to make Kansans and our travelers aware of the changes they may see if they are pulled over and cited. All officers who are part of the Kansas Highway Patrol, including state troopers, motor carrier inspectors, and Capitol Police officers, will eventually be using an electronic form of citation, rather than the typical hand-written copies that people may be familiar with. With support from the district courts throughout Kansas, the Patrol will make the switch to electronic citations in the northwest region this week, and will switch the other six regions of the state over in the next few months. “The e-citation system is an extremely efficient platform that will further our goal to provide professional, quality service to the motoring public, as well as to the courts throughout Kansas. This endeavor is another positive step in the right direction. We are pleased to be able to further enhance our partnership with the Kansas judicial system,” said Captain Scott Harrington, commander of the Patrol’s Public and Governmental Affairs section. An important thing for motorists to be aware of is that for the new electronic citations, no signature is required. Motorists should not notice much of a delay if they are being issued a citation, and the new electronic citations will not change the fine amounts for violations. Court officials praised the Kansas Highway Patrol’s e-citations system. “From the court system’s perspective, the e-citation program could result in added efficiency and accuracy in processing these kinds of cases,” a court spokesman said. Switching to electronic citations will allow for better efficiencies in the Patrol’s way of doing business. Some benefits include: • Grant tracking for particular initiatives—seat belt enforcement, construction zone,
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A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relating to classification and taxation of watercraft, to be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012. House Concurrent Resolution No. 5017 § 1. System of taxation; classification; exemption. (a) The provisions of this subsection shall govern the assessment and taxation of property on and after January 1, 2013, and each year thereafter. Except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, the legislature shall provide for a uniform and equal basis of valuation and rate of taxation of all property subject to taxation. The legislature may provide for the classification and the taxation uniformly as to class of recreational vehicles and watercraft, as defined by the legislature, or may exempt such class from property taxation and impose taxes upon another basis in lieu thereof. The provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to the taxation of motor vehicles, except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, mineral products, money, mortgages, notes and other evidence of debt and grain. Property shall be classified into the following classes for the purpose of assessment and assessed at the percentage of value prescribed therefor: Class 1 shall consist of real property. Real property shall be further classified into seven subclasses. Such property shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclassification and assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value: (1) Real property used for residential purposes including multifamily residential real property and real property necessary to accommodate a residential community of mobile or manufactured homes including the real property upon which such homes are located.....11 1/2% (2) Land devoted to agricultural use which shall be valued upon the basis of its agricultural income or agricultural productivity pursuant to section 12 of article 11 of the constitution.....30% (3) Vacant lots.....12% (4) Real property which is owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization not subject to federal income taxation pursuant to section 501 of the federal internal revenue code, and which is included in this subclass by law.....12% (5) Public utility real property, except railroad real property which shall be assessed at the average rate that all other commercial and industrial property is assessed.....33% (6) Real property used for commercial and industrial purposes and buildings and other improvements located upon land devoted to agricultural use.....25% (7) All other urban and rural real property not otherwise specifically subclassified.....30% Class 2 shall consist of tangible personal property. Such tangible personal property shall be further classified into six subclasses, shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclassification and assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value: (1) Mobile homes used for residential purposes.....11 1/2% (2) Mineral leasehold interests except oil leasehold interests the average daily production from which is five barrels or less, and natural gas leasehold interests the average daily production from which is 100 mcf or less, which shall be assessed at 25% .....30% (3) Public utility tangible personal property including inventories thereof, except railroad personal property including inventories thereof, which shall be assessed at the average rate all other commercial and industrial property is assessed.....33% (4) All categories of motor vehicles not defined and specifically valued and taxed pursuant to law enacted prior to January 1, 1985 .....30% (5) Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment which, if its economic life is seven years or more, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less seven-year straight-line depreciation, or which, if its economic life is less than seven years, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less straight-line depreciation over its economic life, except that, the value so obtained for such property, notwithstanding its economic life and as long as such property is being used, shall not be less than 20% of the retail cost when new of such property.....25% (6) All other tangible personal property not otherwise specifically classified.....30% (b) All property used exclusively for state, county, municipal, literary, educational, scientific, religious, benevolent and charitable purposes, farm machinery and equipment, merchants’ and manufacturers’ inventories, other than public utility inventories included in subclass (3) of class 2, livestock, and all household goods and personal effects not used for the production of income, shall be exempted from property taxation. Explanatory statement. This amendment would allow the legislature to classify and tax watercraft upon a basis different from other property. A vote for this proposition would permit the legislature to provide for separate classification and taxation of watercraft or to exempt such property from property taxation and impose taxes in lieu thereof. A vote against this proposition would continue the taxation of watercraft in the same manner as all other property.
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MOSCOW NEWS Jr. High Wildcats complete season undefeated
Wear pink at football game Moscow Booster Club will be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the October 19 Home Football game. The community and MHS Wildat fans are encouraged to wear a little - or a lot - of pink to the game. This is the Wildcats’ last home game of the season. Moscows' An-
nual "PINK OUT" will be announced at a later date and will take place during the Wildcat basketball season. The proceeds of this event will go to the local Stevens County Relay for Life Organization. Remember...October 19.....THINK PINK!
The Moscow Jr. High School Wildcats football team recently completed an undefeated season by defeating Balko 46-14. In addition to this score, following is the ledger for the season: Moscow 20, Rolla 6; Moscow 36, Walsh 8; Moscow 46, Springfield 0; Moscow 30, Boise City 22; Moscow 62, Rolla 36; Moscow 52, Deerfield 14. The final record for the Junior High Cats was 7-0. This is the first time this century this has been accomplished.
Members of the team, which was coached by Shawn Anderson and Kyle Hittle, were Kage Allen, Jace Cross, Bryan Erives, Bryan Garcia, Freddy Gonzalez, Gaby Granillo, Chris Hernandez, Ben Hickert, Javier Marquez, Jaxon Rios, Jalen Shaddix, & Jesse Stuckey. Leading rushers for the team were Hernandez, Cross and Stuckey. The top tacklers were Shaddix, Hernandez and Stuckey. Congratulations to the players and coaches on their perfect season!
Another part of Hugoton history is gone. The house at 905 S. Main has been demolished. This house has been in Hugoton for many, many years.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, October 25, 2007 During Stevens County Library’s Annual Local Artists’ Exhibit, the People’s Choice was awarded to a surprised Jennie Saunders. The painting “Emily” was of Jennie’s granddaughter,
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painted on a porcelain tile. Thursday, October 24, 2002 The Northwest Cotton Growers Gin located three miles southwest of Moscow is now open for production. The gin will employ 15-20 people who will work in two 12 hour shifts. Thursday, October 22, 1992 The Resident of the Month being honored at Pioneer Manor is Ted Fellers. Ted is a longtime Stevens County resident farmer and is married to Maxine. A veteran of the United Service Army, Ted worked for Parsons Elevator for fifteen years. Ted is a veteran of the historic Battle of the Bulge on the Rhine during World War II. Thursday, October 21, 1982 The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce salutes Thompson’s IGA. The IGA store is run by Danny and David Thompson since David moved back to Hugoton in 1981 from Arizona. The IGA store has been a part of Hugoton since 1946. Thursday, October 26, 1972 Captain Stephen R. Morris and his unit at Ellsworth AFB, S.D. have been honored for rescue and recovery work during and after the flash flood that devastated nearly 30% of
nearby Rapid City June 9. Captain Morris is a KC-135 pilot with the Strategic Air Command’s 28th Bomb Wing, which received the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for excepmeritorious tionally achievement. The flood, triggered by heavy rainfall causing the Lake Dam to break took at least 216 lives. Thursday, October 25, 1962 S/R Carlis J. Passmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Passmore, is now in boot training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, Ca. Carlis is a 1962 Hugoton High School Graduate. Thursday, October 23, 1952
Neighbors of Jerry Teel, north of Hugoton, pitched in to harvest 300 acres of maize Teel has been unable to harvest because of illness. Those good Samaritans were Jim Keefer, Henry Michaux, Larry Randle, Marion Metts, Harry Leonard, Ralph Grubbs, Gillespie Brothers, Morton Brewer, John George, Dean Teel and Glen Teel. Friday, October 23, 1942 Ted and Logan Gooch returned from Pagosa Springs, Co. after a ten day elk hunt, getting an elk. They ran into snow on Wolf Creek Pass on the return trip.
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Sue and Leo Claassen were thrilled to discover that their granddaughter Kelcy was chosen to compete in the Twilight Park Nashville Challenge in California this coming weekend. Kelcy was selected to be one of ten finalists to compete for cash and prizes in this country music talent event. Perhaps Kelcy will be a star on CMT in the coming years!
Break out your cookbooks and recipe files and find your all-time favorite and most delicious soup, stew, or chili recipe! Rolla Hope is sponsoring a soup and chili cook-off October 25 during the Moscow football game. There is an entry fee. This year, soups have been added to the cook-off, so pull out favorite recipes and enter for a chance to win! For more information call Stacy Burrows at 453-1215, Stuart Sutton at 593-4344 or Wilene Burrows at 593-4374.
Friday, October 19 High School Football at Bucklin; 7:00 p.m. School in Session/Early Out at 1:04 p.m. - Work Day (No Preschool) Saturday, October 20 Morton County Farm Bureau Meeting; Multipurpose Room; 6:00 p.m. Regional Cross Country Substate Volleyball Sunday, October 21 Bridal shower for Jessica
Rolla Homecoming courts are back row left to right Jordan Schwindt, Trevor McGuire, Nick Link, Lupe Garcia, Kyler Telford and Panches Maravilla. Middle row are Maria Olvera,
Katty Zubia, Queen Kennedie Dixon, Hannah Dunn and Sarah Easterwood. In the front row are Gemesis Hernandez, Matthew Easterwood and Genesis Hernandez.
Kennedie Dixon is 2012 Football Homecoming Queen Miss Kennedie Dixon was crowned 2012 Football Homecoming Queen Friday night before the football game. Kennedie is the daughter of Lloyd Alan and Kris Dixon and Danita and Steve Adams. She is a senior at Rolla High School and has been a member of the volleyball team and cheer squad for four years.
Lupe Garcia was crowned Homecoming King for 2012. He is the son of Lupe and Roseanne Garcia. Lupe is a member of the Rolla football team and is a senior. The princesses of the queen's court are Katti Zubia, senior; Hannah Dunn, junior; Maria Olvera, sophomore; and Sarah
Easterwood, freshman. The members of the king's court are Nick Link, senior; Kyler Telford, junior; Jordan Schwindt, sophomore; and Panches Maravilla, freshman. Trevor McGuire served as escort for ring bearer Matthew Easterwood and flower girls Gemesis and Genesis Hernandez.
Rolla hosts IA Sub-state tournament The 1A Sub-state volleyball tournament for Southwest Kansas will be played at Rolla High School! This will be a wonderful opportunity for residents and fans of all ages to come and support the Lady Pirates in Sub-State play. The Pirate girls have been growing into a fine team, and they are showing improvement every week. Because the schedule will not be released from Topeka until Wednesday, please check the school Web site, www.usd217.org, the television channel, or signs in local businesses for the times of the tournament. Please show up and support these amazing young women!
Cross country team competes at Meade The Rolla High School cross country is traveling to Meade Saturday for the 1A regional cross country meet for Southwest Kansas. Katy Howe, Brent Peitz, and Garry Norton will be running for a chance to advance to the state meet in Wamego October 27. Katy will run at 2:00 p.m. and Brent and Garry will run at 3:00 p.m. Come on out to the Meade Golf Course and cheer on these three athletes as they try to qualify for the State competition.
Rolla Rec sponsors pep bus Rolla Recreation Commission is sponsoring a pep bus to the Rolla versus Bucklin game Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. Space is limited. Please call the District Office at 593-4344 to reserve your seat. The Pep Bus is free. The bus will load in front of the old high school and departure time is 4:15 p.m.
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Sue and Leo Claasen’s granddaughter to compete in Nashville
Rolla Hope sponsors soup and chili cookoff
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Junior High girls’ volleyball team ends their season with a flourish. The team battled to determine the champion of the Santa Fe
Trail League. The Lady Pirates were the champions.
RJHS girls’ volleyball teams finish season The Rolla Junior High girls' volleyball team ended its season with a flourish. They hosted Deerfield for a dual match, then played Moscow and Deerfield to determine the champion of the Santa Fe Trail League. The Lady Pirates had a perfect evening, leaving no doubt
in the minds of their opponents that they were the champions! The coaches of the 2012 Lady Pirate team were Dawn Hart and Toni Easterwood. Eighth graders playing on the team are Teagan Simmons, Ashly Hart, Bria Bennett, Shauna Bowker, and Mica Ratzlaff. Seventh grade players are Morgan Rob-
The alumni volleyball players take time from the tournament to pose for a picture. The groups battled it out for the chance to be the
son, Aaliyah Earl, Ellie Easterwood, Alexis Fisher, Micah Hall, Deserae Schwindt, Allyson Norton, Jasmine Miller, and Angelina Fosdick. Cacee Milburn is the lone sixth grade player, and the managers are Vanessa Reza and Jaylen Mendez.
winner. The alumni team reigns victorious this year.
Alumni return home for volleyball competition A new tradition that began last year is the alumni volleyball game. Current team members face players from the past who return to Rolla for the festivities. This year, nine young women re-
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turned to their hometown court to play the 2012 Rolla High School team. The alumni team reigned victorious over their younger counterparts and all of the girls had a great time reuniting and playing their favorite game. Rolla High graduates returning for the game were Casey Jo Thomlinson, Casey Barrett, Eliz-
abeth Glave, Ashley Clark, Lyndsay Light, Renee Guerrero, Nicole Clark, Kendra Lewis and Kelsey Light. Rolla High School team members for 2012 are Janie Martinez, Kyri Brummett, Kaleigh Barrett, Jessica Pinkley, Ana Villegas, Katie Murray, Roti Simmons, Kori Hall, Meredith Light, Jada Maravilla and Karly Clinesmith.
Morgan Robson competes at Emporia Morgan Robson traveled across the state to Emporia to compete in a junior high rodeo. Morgan taped on her mud boots and clambered through the mud during a cool and rainy day. Saturday, she placed second in goat
tying, first in breakaway, and third in barrels. She didn't fare so well Sunday, but had a great weekend of rodeo. Morgan is looking forward to spring roping and riding and is satisfied with her performances on her horse.
Easterwood; Rolla United Methodist Church; 2:00 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 22 PDC Meeting; 7:15 a.m. Junior High Basketball Practice Begins Parent/ Teacher conferences; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 GCCC College Rep; 12:00 Noon Parent/Teacher conferences; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome rain falls in Rolla Rain, rain, and more rain has fallen in the area this month. The first downpour occurred last week when three and a half inches fell in Rolla. Friday night, another thunderstorm struck and again, left the ground saturated with reports of one and a half to three and a half inches falling in the area. Not only will
the wheat come up this fall, but some has even washed out. This hasn't happened in years! Rumors that Ron DeGarmo is building a hunting and fishing lodge where a pond continues to grow in his wheat field are circulating. Nobody is holding their breath, but perhaps the drought is drawing to a close.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 4, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leslie O. Kinser, DECEASED, CASE NO. 11-PR-07 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Edna J. Kinser, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Leslie O. Kinser, deceased, praying Petitioner's acts be approved; Petitioner's account be settled and the waiver of account be approved; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the person entitled thereto; the Court find attorney's fees and expenses be al-
lowed and ordered paid; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Leslie O. Kinser, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 29th day of October, 2012, at 10:30 o'clock A.M. in the District Court, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Edna J. Kinser, Executor Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Executor
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 18, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF JEFFERY D. HARRIS, DECEASED Case No. 2012 PR 39 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59)
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 10th day of October, 2012, pursuant to the petition of Marilyn Harris for probate of the estate of Jeffery D. Harris, the Petition for Appointment of Administrator, was duly filed on October 10, 2012. Marilyn Harris, was ap-
pointed as Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey E. Harris, deceased, and duly qualified as such Administrator. Letters of Administration were issued to her on said date of October 11, 2012, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. 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. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Marilyn Harris, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Drivers-Regional. 3-4 Days out. $1500 SignOn! Bonuses & Full Benefits. 1-800-973-9161 or www.heyl.net. Heyl Truck Lines. (4c41) ---------------
HELP WANTED USD 209 Moscow is looking for
Call District Office (2c41)
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Do you love kids? Do you want a career with great pay and paid vacation? Then I have a job for you!!! Looking for someone to babysit children in my home Monday-Friday.
If interested, please call to schedule an interview at
544-4487
Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc42)
HELPER NEEDED
Substitute Bus Drivers
598-2205
GIN WORKERS NEEDED
(tfc42)
WANTED: HVAC TECHNICIAN Must have experience Wages negotiable Resumes may be brought in or mailed to: Lin Goode & Co. PO Box C 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 (620)544-4349 (tfc41)
Someone to do blood pressure checks and drive me to appointments or on errands. Some light housework and making breakfast or lunch occasionally. References if available. Need non-smoking person.
(tfc19)
MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION
is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952
HELP WANTED Full time position available as
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant Must be at least 18, punctual, responsible, friendly and computer literate.
Apply in person at the Animal Health Center (2c42) (4c41)
For further information, contact Edna Olinger at
544-2229 or 544-2129 (3c41) WANTED: HVAC HELPER No experience necessary Wages negotiable Resumes may be brought in or mailed to: Lin Goode & Co. PO Box C 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 (620)544-4349 (tfc41)
HELP WANTED Great Plains Gas Compression, Inc. of Hugoton, Kansas is currently seeking a qualified person for employment as bookkeeper. Basic knowledge of accounting principles preferred and knowledge of Peachtree accounting program would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills are a must. Applicant must be motivated individual with a good work ethic and detail oriented. Willingness to work closely within a team is essential. This position will be full time with benefits. Pay will be proportionate to experience. Manufacturer offers a competitive employment package, including insurance and 401(k) plan.
Resume can be faxed to 620-544-4141 or mailed to PO Box 639, Hugoton, KS 67951.
Position Open for the 2012/2013 School Year
Heritage Christian Academy
Several Positions Available at our Hugoton location
Apply online only: www.dollargeneral.com/careers Do not apply in store
(2c42)
PENRIDERS NEEDED Ulysses Feedyard has openings for Pen Riders. Responsibilities include riding pens and shipping cattle. We offer a very competitive wage based on experience, retirement program, affordable health coverage which includes health, dental and vision.
Please call for more information 620-356-1750 or Travis at 620-575-4142
(2c42)
Administrator Part-Time Secretarial Position Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ. Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005
(1c42)
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS
MONDAYS 5:00 pm !!!! NO LATER Please!
HELP WANTED
Pearcy Irrigation is needing a center pivot service man. Some experience desired. We offer competitive wages and benefits.
Apply at 510 W. Fifth or call Jonathan at 620-541-1049. CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 18, 2012) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
(4c39)
Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Part-time Home Health Aide to work Monday through Friday (five hours each day). Interested candidates must have a Kansas Home Health Aide license. We are looking for an individual who is sufficient and very knowledgeable with computers. Applications may be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic. For questions, you may contact Human Resources at 620-544-8511. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license 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 for full time and part-time RNs/LPNs and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Please contact Human Resources with any questions or pick up an application from the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic. (tfc15)
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BEREXCO LLC FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF THE CLARETTA UNIT IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. DOCKET NO. 13-CONS-108-CUNI CONSERVATION DIVISION LICENSE NO. 34318 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Purchasers, Royalty Owners, Landowners, and all other persons whomsoever concerned. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that BEREXCO LLC has filed with the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas an Application pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., for authority to operate the following-described lands and formations as a unit for the enhanced recovery of oil, gas, gaseous substances, sulphur contained in gas, condensate, distillate, and all associated and constituent liquid or liquefiable hydrocarbons: The stratigraphic equivalent of the Chester formation (of Mississippian age) as the same is encountered between 5876 feet and 6074 feet, inclu-
sive, below the surface (KB) in the Claretta 1-14 well located 100 feet East of the Center of the Southeast Quarter (100 ft. E of C SE/4) of Section 14, Township 31 South, Range 36 West, Stevens County, Kansas, insofar as said formation underlies the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section 14, Township 31 South, Range 36 West, Stevens County, Kansas
You are further notified that written protest of this Application must be received by the State Corporation Commission, Conservation Division, at the State Office Building, Room 2078, 130 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202 within fifteen (15) days after publication or other service of this notice. Said Application, and any protests thereof, shall be heard before the State Corporation Commission at the Commission's Hearing Room, Kansas Corporation Commission, State Office Building, Room 2078, 130 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202 on November 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as said Application may be heard. All persons interested or otherwise concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. Thomas M. Rhoads GLAVES, IRBY AND RHOADS 1050 Market Centre 155 North Market Wichita, Kansas 67202-1829 Telephone: (316) 262-5181 Facsimile: (316) 264-6860 Attorney for Applicant, BEREXCO LLC
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: York self-contained Heat/Air. 90,000 BTU furnace & 4 ton A/C. $2500. Call 428-1281. (tfc38)
--------------FOR SALE: 3 paintball guns & all the accessories, 544-2025 after 5:00 p.m. (2c42) ---------------
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
MUST GO!!!
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!
1986 Harley Electraglide $5500 OBO Text or call 620-453-0991 for more info
CAMPER FOR SALE
2003 Coleman Caravan 26 ft. pull camper
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
$12 $11,,500 4 OBO95
600 S. Harrison Street - CUTE!! Brick, 2 bed/1.5 b, att garage, cen H/A, and more!! Call for details!!
SOLD
2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires
CALL 620-544-6818
208 West 1st Street - Nice split level home, 3 bed/2bath, bonus room, 2 living areas, fpl, oversized single garage, fence, appliances, and much more!! Call today for your special showing!!
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
if no answer, leave message (tfc48)
WANTED
712 E. 5th St.
1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath. New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.
UNDER
1505 S. Madison St. - Nice 4 bedroom/2 bath home on large corner lot. Very nice layout, 3 car garage with work shop attached to end garage. Bedroom 4 has access to garage. This is a must see.
ACT CONTR
330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.
(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 624-1212 BUSINESS Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
SOLD
615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!
600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
SOLD 522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!
1029 S. Van Buren- Ranch, 2 bed/1 b, fpl, att garage, storage shed. Call to set up a showing!!
SOLD
SOLD
1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage! Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!
515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for details!!
Feature Of The Week
GARAGE SALES HALLOWEEN GARAGE SALE: Thursday, October 18, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 718 S. Adams, New Halloween Decorations LOW prices. --------------M U LT I - FA M I LY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 20, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 711 Van Buren. Clothes, Electronics & Miscellaneous. ---------------
GARAGE SALE: Friday, October 19, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 620 Trindle, Girls’ Clothes - Size 8-14, Boys’ Clothes - Size 4-6, Adult Clothes, Kids’ Bikes, Bedding, Home Decor, Dishes, Life Jackets, Toys & A Lot More! ---------------
801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!
SUPPORT GROUPS
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182
504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th
darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com
TO OUR VALUED KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER CUSTOMERS: For factory authorized sales, service and supplies, please call 800-821-5050. (4p41) ---------------
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 5442232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom House in the Country. No Pets please, unsafe location for children. Call 620-624-1482. (tfc41) ---------------
Lots in Spikes Addition
REALTOR® Associate
SOLD
SERVICES OFFERED
FOR RENT
PRICE REDUCED: 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.
612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.
DARRIN HEWITT
PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Hugoton, Kansas, Thursday, September 20, 2012. NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY You are hereby notified that Glen McQueen, owner and landlord of a residence located at 1036 West City Limits, Hugoton, Kansas offers for sale pursuant to K.S.A. 58-2565 the following described personal property which was abandoned by tenants: 1. Miscellaneous Furniture and appliances; 2. Miscellaneous Household items; 3. Miscellaneous Personal property and paraphernalia. This sale will take place October 20, 2012 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. on the premises, 1036 West City Limits, Hugoton, Kansas 67951. All interested parties should take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Glen McQueen. (5c38)
1105 S. Madison- 4 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, fence, att garage, basement. Call for details.
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!
139 Oklahoma Ave. – Elkhart -Fix me up, I sit on a large lot and have a 30 x 24 detached garage. Selling where is as is.
NOTICE Email Classifieds to hermesma@pld.com 48 N. Baca Elkhart, KS 67950 2256 sq. ft., 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Fenced in back(4c40) yard. Located near Elkhart School district.
If interested please call (620) 640-1921
by 5:00 p.m. Monday or call 544-4321
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER
(tfc39)
513 French Street 1400 sq. ft, 3 bed., 2 bath, heated 2 car garage with alley access, storage shed, fenced backyard. Call 620-482-4640 for appointment.
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p52) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box (tfc31) springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. ---------------
FOR SALE BY OWNER Red Price
“Bee” a smart shopper by using The Hugoton Hermes classifieds!
! uced
603 Fifth Street in Rolla
(tfc21)
Very well-built, beautiful brick home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.
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) ---------------
CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:30 08 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)
AL-Anon Family Group
Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
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)
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 1030 S. Main (tfc37) (tfc15)
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
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HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Find a new pet, job, car or even your next home by shopping the Classifieds TODAY! Check out these ads online at hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds Submit your classified ads to hermesma@pld.com or call 620-544-4321
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
FDT ELECTRIC
Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer
620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton (tfc)
(tfc34)
Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776 (tfc46)
OD’s SHOP
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517
(tfc33)
la ab nol h Se spa E 620-309-1891 • 620-417-5313
PO Box 473 - Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
DANNER PLUMBING
308-383-1985 Master Plumber in Hugoton
(tfc42)
600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
(tfc)
THIS SPACE FOR RENT (620)428-6518
See YOUR ad here for only $35/month!
1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
Call 544-4321or email hermesma@pld.com
See YOUR ad here! Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today! Your ad will also be included in The Hermes online classifieds!
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, October 18, 2012
FSA to host public meetings Adrian J. Polansky, State Executive Director for the USDA’s Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Rural Development (RD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have partnered together to hold two public meetings where USDA program information will be provided along with discussion regarding the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process. The 180-day Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers claims filing period opened September 24, 2012 and will close March 25, 2013. The upcoming Kansas USDA public meetings have been scheduled: October 18 – Reno County, 1:00 p.m., Ramada Conference Center, 1400 N. Lorraine, Hutchinson, KS October 23 - Miami
County, 1:00 p.m. – Paola Community Center, 905 East Wea Street, Paola, KS Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who farmed or attempted to farm between 1981 and 2000, who allege USDA discrimination when seeking USDA farm loan assistance are encouraged to attend this meeting. For more information, please contact Shelly Wolf, Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator at 785-5644765. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in these meetings should contact Shelly Wolf at 785-5644765 or shelly. wolf@ks.usda.gov or 202720-6382 (TDD) or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-8778339. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD
544-2261 • USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider EQIP Application Evaluation Cutoff is Friday, November 16, 2012 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Eric B. Banks, announced that the application evaluation cutoff date will be, Friday, November 16, 2012, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers through contracts up to a maximum term of ten years
in length. These contracts provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and provide opportunities to improve soil, water, plant, animal, air, and related resources on agricultural land, such as cropland and rangeland, and non-industrial private forestland. “This is a very popular program in Kansas, and I know fall is a busy season. The NRCS wants everyone to have the opportunity to develop a conservation plan
and submit an application in time,” said Banks. Applications are accepted year round, but those received by November 16, 2012, will be evaluated for fiscal year 2013 funding. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements. “EQIP helps address the unique circumstances of socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers, who have natural resource concerns that need to be addressed on their land," said Banks. Qualifying Kansas
producers compete separately and receive higher payment rates. For more information visit the Kansas NRCS Web site www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/pro grams or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center. To find a service center near you, check your book under telephone “United States Government” or on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Polansky announces SURE program enrollment Adrian J. Polansky, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director recently announced producers can enroll in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2011 crop year losses beginning October 22, 2012. Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through September 30, 2011. “Eligible producers who experienced a 2011 crop loss can contact their local FSA County FSA office to learn more about the SURE program,” said Polansky. “All eligible farmers and ranchers must sign up for 2011 SURE benefits before the June 7, 2013 deadline," he said. To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer's operation must be located in a county that was declared a disaster for 2011 and have at least a ten percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Pro-
ducers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of the normal production on the farm. In Kansas, 85 counties received a primary Secretarial Disaster Designation and 19 counties received a contiguous Secretarial Disaster Designation during 2011. To meet program eligibility requirements, producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on non-insurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmer or rancher do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits.
For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact the FSA County office or visit the Web
site at http://www.fsa. usda.gov/sure. This article was submitted by the Farm Service Agency.
Carole and Harold Nordyke stand beside their colorful burning bush. Carole said she planted this bush in 1981 and it turns bright red every year.
Hooker Equity has a new
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We are currently offering 11-52-0 for next year's corn acres as well as nitrogen for the newly planted wheat.
Please give Brent Steimel a call at 580-522-1288 to discuss your fertilization needs. We look forward to working with you.
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