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14 pages, Volume 131, Number 42
Hermes Thursday, October 18, 2018
Council discusses Raydene Park and new police station
The Hugoton City Street to Monroe Street The council approved Council met for their and Thirteenth Street to the motion to accept the regular meeting Tuesday, Fourteenth Street before contract with Hay Rice October 9 at the council this step began. The coun- and Associates for an meeeting room. Present at cil approved the motion to amount not to exceed the meeting were Mayor allow the use of Raydene $11,125.00 for the audit of Jack E. Rowden and Park to begin the feasibil- the 2018 records. Councilmen Dean Banker, ity study on the project. The council approved Frankie Thomas, Shannon Alvin Riley, representing the motion to enact OrdiCrawford, Dan Corpening the Forewinds Golf nance No. 849, regarding and Jason Teeter. Also Course, came in to present the penalty provisions for attending were City Clerk bids for mowers and dangerous animals and pit Carrie L. Baeza, City equipment for the golf bulls. Full text of the Inspector Josh Grubbs, course. Toro is offering a ordinance can be seen on Chief of Police Courtney special pricing with a sav- page 4B of this issue of The Leslie, Outside Utilities ings of five percent if or- Hugoton Hermes. Supervisor Paul Nordyke, dered now to be delivered Supervisor Paul Electric and Park Systems in 2019. The prices for the Nordyke has been conSupervisor Gary Rowden, professional turf products tacted by Kansas Dairy City Attorney Wayne R. were Toro Workman MDX Ingredients on moving the Tate, Adrian Howie, Alvin - $10,739.46; Toro GM 360 sampling unit from the Riley and Hugoton - $42,487.86 and the Toro city lagoon to the new Hermes reporter Ruthie RM 5610 - $64,234.94. lagoons constructed by Winget. KDI. Paul Mayor Rowwanted to get den presided. the council The council approval voted to apbefore any deprove the mincision was utes of made. City September 10, Clerk Baeza 2018. was instructed The council to research also approved USD 210 Superintendent Adrian Howie speaks with the who purM u n i c i p a l Council about Stevens County Coalition’s ideas for Raydene chased the Judge Paula Park. sampling unit Sosa’s Septemand who was ber report showing 23 new City Clerk Baeza ex- responsible for it. The cases brought before the plained to the council that issue was tabled until the court and $5,535.80 cash basis law does not November council meetremitted to the city. allow for any action to be ing. Josh Grubbs gave the taken in 2018 that affects Police Chief Courtney City Inspector report. He the 2019 budget. If action Leslie has received fundreported several building is taken in 2018, it will be ing from the Parsons Trust projects were in progress. reflected in the 2018 for video equipment in the Many code violations have budget regardless of when interrogation room, keybeen corrected, and he it is invoiced or received. pad entry for the doorway, has sent out more viola- Therefore, to vote on the and a buzz entry system, tion notices. purchase of the equip- all for the new Police StaThe council approved ment would be paid out of tion. She has received a the motion to charge off the Golf Course Expansion bid from Alert Alarm for the uncollectible utility fund with repayment into $6,175.81 and would like acounts in the amount of the fund to begin in 2020 approval to pay the de$4,094.38 as every effort and full transfer to be con- posit of $3,087.91 down for was made to collect the cluded by 2021. The coun- equipment to be ordered. accounts. cil voted to approve the The council approved the Adrian Howie, repre- purchase of the Toro motion to pay the down senting the Stevens Workman MCX, Toro GM payment to purchase the County Coalition, came to 360 and the Toro RM 5610 equipment and installaupdate the council on for a purchase price of tion of video equipment, plans to improve Raydene $117,462.26 to be paid out keypad entry and buzz Park. The committee is of the Golf Course Expan- entry system with balance looking into receiving sion Fund with transfers due upon completion. funding through grants to back into the fund by After going into execuinstall an outdoor fitness 2021. tive session for personnel area, a covered pavilion Riley also informed the matters, the meeting and a splash pad. They are council the golf course has adjourned. looking into a feasibility instituted a policy for The next meeting will study, but wanted the handicap and senior golf- be Monday, November 5, council’s approval of the ing to become more 2018 at 5:15 p.m. use of the park from Main accommodating.
Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? Hugoton fifth graders took The Hermes along on their field trip to Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico last Friday. Students
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enjoyed the program with a park ranger, as well as hiking the one mile trail around the rim of the volcano and a hike down into the crater. Photo courtesy of Kim Heger.
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EcoDevo hears about upcoming events The Stevens County Economic Development Board met at the Senior Center October 9. Present were board members Ron Honig, Neal Gillespie, Curtis Crawford, Jonathon Pearcy, Judy Parsons and Jack Rowden. Also attending the meeting were EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard, Secretary Alisha Owens and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Doug Martin, Adrian Howie and Walt Beesley were absent. The board approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting. Alisha reported the checking account balance is $1,424.14 and the Special Projects account balance to be $32,594.65 including the $15,000 received from Stevens County. The board approved a motion to transfer $3,000 from Special Projects to the checking account to pay bills. Jan learned at the County Commissioners’ meeting $25,000 has been budgeted for EcoDevo for next year. The board asked Alisha to check if the insurance policy concerning Directors and Officers Policy is covered by the county’s insurance for the Board of EcoDevo. Jan Leonard reported
Economic Devolopment Director Jan Leonard shows board members Curtis Crawford, Alisha Owens, Jonathan Pearcy and Judy Parsons a short promo video about Bonnie and Clyde’s possible visit to Hugoton and other history. The film crew who visited Hugoton a few months ago is attempting to sell the footage to the History Channel.
he had contacted Synata but they had no news. Jan stated KU Med Center is sponsoring an Opening Reception at Kansas City, November 9, 2018 celebrating the opening of Dr. Bundy’s exhibit displaying his “Cancer Cure” medicine. Stevens County EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard will be one of the speakers at the presentation. Jan spoke to the owner of the new proposed restaurant called Stumpy’s concerning a business grant. The director has contacted PSIQ (Preliminary Site Information Question) to see if the Bundy Hotel and the building north of it where Jewell’s Cafe was located would qualify to be an historical site.
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Commissioners make a short day of it The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, October 15 with all members, Joe D. Thompson, Pat Hall and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Commissioners had a light schedule for the morning: Bills - 8:30; Karen with HUB - Health Insurance by phone 8:45; Sealed Bids - 9:00; Tony Martin - 9:30; and lunch at noon. The Commissioners were visiting with Rodney Kelling when this reporter arrived. He was talking about what all companies picked up specs for the bidding for the Fire/EMT roof. There were a number of different companies that picked up the specs. Motion was made and passed to pay the bills. At 9:00 a.m. bids were scheduled to be opened
for the roofing of the Fire and EMT building. Many specs were picked up and many different companies came to look at the roof, but only two bids were turned in and only one representative came in. Following much discussion, motion was made and passed to reject the two bids received and table the matter until closer to spring. Rodney requested he would like to include a time limit on the next spec sheet because the last job at the facility took forever to get it done. Commissioners agreed a time limit would be a good idea. Tony Martin with Road and Bridge checked in. He talked about a couple of glitches in the new time card system. Tony said one of his employees quit, and whether he could replace the person. He explained why he needed to hire a person now instead of waiting. Tony said he’d already replaced two employees with only one, and there are two employ-
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Alisha announced there will be a Gubernatorial Debate October 25 at the Clifford Hope Auditorium in Garden City. The board passed a motion to put in a half page ad in The Hugoton Hermes Community Guide. They also voted to purchase 400 copies of the Guide to hand out to businesses and new residents of Hugoton. Alisha plans to have a representative from Pheasant Heaven on the Stevens County Update radio show for November. She reported Pheasant Heaven will have their Calf Fry Friday, November 9, the day before pheasant season begins. Alisha told the board the fifth Rooster Roundup
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ees who will be out for surgeries soon, as well as some for vacation time. Commissioners gave their approval. Tony told of the airport wanting Road and Bridge to be responsible for keeping the airstrip cleared in case of bad weather. Commissioners agreed Road and Bridge could serve as backup but shouldn’t be the primary crew, as the airport has their own snow equipment. Tony went on to talk about replacing, taking of bids, insurance payment and the selling of a piece of damaged equipment. They also talked about fixing the flashing light at the intersection where the bad wreck occurred a few weeks ago. Commissioners visited with Amy Jo about miscellaneous issues. They talked about what had been found out about the coroner situation, computer system companies and possible tax sales. Meeting adjourned.
OBITUARIES INSIDE Ludivina “Ludi” Martin Glenard Turpin Anita Wappes James Walker Roland Yousey
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Roland “Whitey” Yousey Word has been received of the death of Roland “Whitey” Buddy Yousey, age 87 of Elkhart. Mr. Yousey passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. He was born October 10, 1930 in Dallas, Tx., the son of Irvin Albert Yousey and the former Faye Bain. Whitey grew up in Vinita, Ok. where he received his schooling. After graduating high school, he attended automotive school in Nashville, Tn. Mr. Yousey served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. He married Deloris Fuller March 16, 1958 in Miami, Ok. Whitey was a millwright and worked at feed yards in
Kansas, Nevada, south Texas and Alabama. Survivors include his wife Deloris of Elkhart; son Sidney Yousey of Johnson; daughters, Paula Stillwell of Columbus, Oh. and Greta Victory of Johnson; his sister Alberta Birkes of Ashton, Ok.; five grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Roland is preceded in death by his parents; son Irvin Yousey; three brothers; and one sister. Inurnment is planned for a later date at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be given to Morton County Senior Living Community Memory Care in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, October 8, 2018 • Report of 4 Wheeler on Street, 900/1000 Block of South Coulter, Unable to locate, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Wilson, Citizen Assist, Corporal Fedelin • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Tuesday, October 9, 2018 • Medical Assist, 800 Block of South Madison, Public Service, MPO Crane • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Washington, Impounded, ACO Smith • Dog without Shelter, 800 South Jackson, Left Notice, ACO Smith • Welfare Check, 700 Block of South Harrison, Pubic Service, Officer McCann Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • Report of Dogs at Large, 300 Block of East Sixth, Talked to Owner, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Animal Complaint, 600 Block of East Third, Officer McCann Thursday, October 11, 2018 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Impounded, ACO Smith • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Issued a Citation, ACO Smith • Criminal Damage to Property,
Governor Jeff Colyer Office of the Governor Capitol Building 300 SW Tenth Ave., Ste.241S Topeka, Ks. 66612-1590 Phone: 877-579-6757 785-296-3232 Hearing Imparied: 800-766-3777 Web site: governor.kansas.gov ----------
600 Block of South Monroe, Detective Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Returned to Owner, Corporal Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Corporal Fedelin Friday, October 12, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Suspicious Male, 100 Block of West Fifth, Unable to Locate, Corporal Fedelin Saturday, October 13, 2018 • Gas Meter Hit, 300 Block of West Sixth, Notified Black Hills, MPO Crane • Dog Bite, 900 Block of South Madison, Took Report, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of South Harrison, Returned to Owner, Corporal Fedelin • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Impounded, Corporal Fedelin Sunday, October 14, 2018 • Suspicious Vehicle, Fifteenth Between Madison/Jefferson, MPO Crane • Report of Couple Arguing, 400 Block of West Eighth, Unable to Located, Corporal Fedelin
Lt Governor Tracey Mann Office of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, 2nd Floor 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, Ks. 66612 ---------U.S. Sr. Senator Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510-1605 Phone: 202-224-4774 Fax: 202-224-3514 ----------
OBITUARIES James Walker Former Hugoton resident James William Walker, age 64, passed from this life Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Ness City. Born June 18, 1954 in Oberlin, he was the son of Irvin Walker and the former Violet Irene Lively. Jim drove a crude oil truck for 30 years prior to working for Well Watch as a welder. November 17, 1979, he married Carol Roths in Ransom. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two daughters, Amy Moore of Fayetteville, N.C. and Lisa Schlegel and husband David of Norton; two sons, Troy Walker and wife Shellby of Hoisington and Adam Walker and wife Jacklyn of Ness City; his brother Frank Walker of Hugoton; five sisters, Lorene Thieme and Lucille Hahn of Wichita, Martha Carlson of Utica,
June Fairbank of Garden City and Rita Lovato of Milton; and his six grandchildren. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, October 5 at St. Aloysius Church in Ransom under the direction of Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City. Memorial contributions may be given to the James Walker Memorial Fund.
Glenard Turpin Liberal resident Glenard Gregory Turpin, age 89, passed from this life Friday, October 12, 2018 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Born March 13, 1929 in Colorado Springs, Co., he was the son of Rufus Turpin and the former Iona Meyers. Glenard graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Oh. in 1947. He served in the United States Air Force and the United States Army. March 7, 1964, he married Janet Arlene Thibos in Las Cruces, N.M. She preceded him in death July 27, 1983. He is also proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Maywood Turpin, Whitley Turpin, Charles Turpin, Carl Turpin and Bill Turpin; sisters, Betty Hearn, Anna Angello and Gloria Arrant; and grandson Grady Owens. Glenard was owner and operator of Turpin’s Carpet Cleaning Service and coowner of Complete Carpet Care in Liberal. Mr. Turpin was a member of First Baptist Church, Fargo Masonic Lodge #300 in Liberal, Wichita Scottish Rite and Wichita Midian Shrine. Survivors include his two sons, Gregg Turpin and wife Jennifer of Liberal and Joseph Turpin and wife
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Brenda of Granbury, Tx.; daughter Jana Turpin of Norfolk, Ne.; his brother Richard Turpin of Seminole, Fl.; two sisters, Evelyn Snyder of Canton, Oh. and Laura Stockberger of Ashville, N.C.; six grandchildren, his Christopher Turpin, Cody Smith, Brittney Colvin, Holly Owens, Audri Westbrook and Lyndi Hughes; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, October 17 at the First Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastors Jason Ramsey and David Bagwell presiding. Burial followed in the Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Liberal, in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Supermarket shenanigans Why do you think your mom made a grocery list and stuck to it? From the time you enter the supermarket parking lot until you reach the checkout counter, every part of a supermarket is designed to make you spend more money than you need to. Look at your own shopping habits. How often do you dash to the store for milk and walk out with a box of donuts (they’ll taste so good for breakfast), a big bag of chips and salsa (for fun), ice cream (it was on sale), a fresh baguette (it smelled so good) and a magazine (what has The Donald done with his hair now?). The first thing most of us do when we walk through the doors is reach for a shopping cart. While you probably don’t know, this 1938 invention was designed to let customers make larger purchases more easily. Heck it’s got wheels and plenty of room. And in case you hadn’t noticed, you can buy happiness at your local supermarket. Most supermarkets put high-margin departments like floral and fresh-baked goods near the front door. They’re located on your right and most people shop from right to left – just like driving your car. That way you’ll run into such items when your cart is empty and you’re in high spirits. Another reason to start with flowers and baked goods is the smell. You can’t help but follow your nose as you begin salivating and increase your speed toward the apple fritters. In less than two minutes, you’ve
purchased a dozen tasty treats. Yum. It’s almost unfair and you’re well on your way to impulse buying – grocery list be damned. These siren departments make sure you’re in a good mood and make you more willing to spend. Where’s my moo-cow milk? You know what I came here to buy in the first place? Supermarkets stock dairy products and other essentials on the back wall so you must fight your way through, aisles of chips, candy, cookies and other snack food – the entire store – to find them. Once customers buy their first item, for many shopping becomes a quest. They walk up and down every aisle without deviating. Supermarkets stack items they most want you to buy at eye level. For example, in the cereal aisle bulk items are placed at the bottom. Healthy cereal is stocked at the top while expensive, brand-name cereal is situated at eye level usually at the end of aisles. Sugary, highly advertised kids’ cereal is placed a bit lower, so youngsters can look these items straight in the eyes while begging parents to buy them. Sample stations slow you down while exposing you to new products. If you’re shopping while you’re hungry, chances are good you may grab a couple of these new products to snack on while you head home after shopping. Store size matters. People tend to spend
less time shopping in crowded stores. They purchase fewer items, do less impulse buying, don’t visit as much and oftentimes are anxious to get out the door. Music impacts supermarket shopping too. Consumer studies show slow music allows people to take their time and spend more money. Loud music moves shoppers through the store quickly without affecting sales. And believe it or not, classical music entices people to buy more expensive merchandise. The checkout line remains the most profitable area of the supermarket. It’s here that after a few minutes of waiting in line, buyers treat themselves to their favorite chocolate bar in the candy rack or a magazine they’ve been thumbing through. Hallelujah. But wait, it’s time to present your “Valued Shopper Card.” Occasionally you receive a deal, but more importantly this card keeps you coming back so the store can collect valuable marketing data. You swipe your card. Pay your bill and finally you’re able to get the devil out of supermarket hell. “You come back again now,” the clerk smiles. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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Ludivina “Ludi” Martin A tragic accident has taken the life of Ludivina "Ludi" Pena Martin of Perryton, Tx. Mrs. Martin, formerly of Moscow, passed from this life Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Perryton. She was 56. Born August 26, 1962 in Chihuahua, Mexico, she was the daughter of Isaac Pena and Elisandra Garay. August 6, 1988, Ludi and Tom Martin were married in Hugoton. Ludi graduated college from St. Mary's of the Plains in Dodge City. She received her Master's Degree at West Texas A&M University in Education, Counseling and School Administration. She began her teaching career in St. John's Elementary in Hoisington and worked for the Perryton Independent School District for about 20 years. She was the school administrator. Mrs. Martin was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Perryton and a member of the Perryton Lion's Club. She was active in Leadership Perryton, part of the Texas Panhandle Centers of Behavioral and Developmental Health and had just finished her coursework to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was also on the Panhandle Crisis Center Board. Mrs. Martin volunteered for almost everything she could. Survivors include her husband Tom of Perryton; son Nathan Martin of Colorado Springs, Co.; daughter Celia Turner of Amarillo, Tx; her mother Elisandra Pena of Moscow; and five brothers,
Baltazar Pena of Garden City, Octavio Pena of Hugoton, Jose Luis Pena of Lincoln, Ne., Cesar Pena of Sublette and Isaac Pena, Jr. of Longmont, Co. Ludi was preceded in death by her father Isaac Pena. A rosary took place Monday evening, October 8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Perryton. Mass was attended Tuesday morning, October 9 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated by Father Cesar Gomez and assisted by Deacon Sergio Estrada. A video of the mass was livestreamed to the Perryton High School auditorium for overflow crowds. Burial took place in Moscow Cemetery Thursday morning, October 11 under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. The family requests memorials be to the Ranger Academic Enrichment Foundation, P. O. Box 179, Perryton, Tx. 79070 or the Panhandle Crisis Center, P.O. Box 502, Perryton, Tx. 79070.
Anita Wappes Death has claimed the life of Anita Jean Wappes, 81 of Enid, Ok. Mrs. Wappes joined her family in Heaven Thursday, September 13, 2018. Anita Jean was born March 14, 1937 in Garden City to Willard Gray Tackett and the former Wilma May Newberry. Her dad passed away in 1941. Raised in Hugoton by her “momma” and “daddy” - JC and Wilma Campbell, Anita attended Goodluck School. She was active in 4-H and was voted president of the Southwest Boosters 4-H Club. Anita married Doug Hart and to this union came four children, Christina, David, Debbie and Edward. She married Richard Codner and to this union were born Teresa and Lisa. In 1971 Anita married Fred Wappes. Fred and Anita also raised two grandsons, Ricky and Andy. Mrs. Wappes loved to
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live: yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20
cook, spend time with her family and go to the mountains. She lived in Denver, Co. for fifty-plus years and Sublette before moving to Enid in 2017. Anita Jean will be missed by her husband Fred; her children, Christina Crawford and husband Mark of Monticello, N.Y., David Hart and wife Suzanne of Medford, Or., Debbie Morrison and husband Dan of Frederick, Co., Ed Hart and wife Elaine of Dodge City, Teresa Codner of Westminster, Co. and Lisa Gibson and husband John of Henderson, Nv.; her 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers, Dennis Campbell and wife Barbara of Rolla, Mike Campbell of Hugoton and Ron Campbell of California; two sisters Caroline Reynolds and Pam Adams of Enid, Ok.; sisters-in-law, Betty Tackett of Saginaw, Tx., and Velda Tackett, Sandy Campbell and Colleen Campbell all of Hugoton; and her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Those who met Anita in Heaven were her parents, Willard Tackett and JC and Wilma Campbell; brothers, Jerry Tackett, Curtis Tackett, Jim Campbell and Bobby Campbell; and brother-inlaw Rick Reynolds. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the 4-H Building in Hugoton with a potluck dinner to follow.
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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT September 2018 Bailey, Michael S., Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Ortiz, Jessica, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Martinez, Janie Ramona, Duty Upon Striking Vehicle $113.00 Martinez, Janie Ramona, No Proof of Insurance $300.00 Paez, Josdany, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Balderas, Elvira, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Balderas, Elvira, No Driver’s License $100.00 2 Days in Jail, Suspended Martin, Rene, Speeding 36/25 $114.00 Holston, Karl Floyd, Overtime Trailer Parking $50.00 Peachey, Jill S., Child Restraint Violation $60.00 Heger, Robb L., Speeding 31/20 $165.00 CS Shuck, LLC, Parking in Wrong Direction $45.00 Perez-Moreno, Noe, Defective Headlamp $108.00 Perez-Moreno, Noe, No Driver’s License #2 $235.00 5 Days in Jail, Suspended Marran, Levi, Dog at Large x2 $213.00 Villalobos, Edy, Dog at Large x2 $163.00 Crane, Matthew A., Stop Sign Violation $138.00
Davis, Wade A., Stop Sign $138.00 Violation Poling, Denise, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Perez-Morales, Jose G., No Headlights $108.00 Perez-Morales, Jose G., No Driver’s License #2 $235.00 5 Days in Jail, Suspended Araiza, Erika, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Cervantes-Munoz, Juan C., No Driver’s License #3 $363.00 10 Days in Jail, Serve 5 Hall, Kurt A., Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Mendoza-Ramirez, Jocelyne, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Mendoza-Ramirez, Jocelyne, No Driver’s License $100.00 2 Days in Jail, Suspended Montes, Jose C., Defective Tail Lights $363.00 Klatt, Dennis L., Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Pate, Christopher Jay, Dog at Large x2 $163.00 Aguilar, Clara Y., Dog at Large x2 $163.00 Don Juan, Eric, Illegal Registration $163.00 Pearson, Christian, Drag Racing $163.00 2 Days in Jail, Suspended Mallol-Miranda, Chabely, Stop Sign Violation $138.00
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Jewels Kraisinger presents this cute pumpkin to the Hermes staff. Jewels and her sister Braylee fixed this goody filled jack o’lantern for the Hermes’ girls to enjoy in thanks for their support of 4-H. Thank you so much for the sweet SWEET present girls. It’s very nice to know we are appreciated. Jewels is pictured here with RoGlenda and Ruthie.
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will be in southwest Kansas again during pheasant hunting season. Seventyfive pheasants with leg bands will be released in Stevens County. Eight counties will participate in this Rooster Roundup. Any hunter who brings in a leg band from one of these pheasants will receive a
prize. Jan received a clip from the movie crew who visited Hugoton featuring the possibility of Bonnie and Clyde living here years ago. They are trying to sell it to the History Channel. The meeting adjourned. Their next meeting will be November 13.
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From the Kansas Insurance Department Commissioner urges increased breast cancer detection knowledge
John Doll and Rick Wolters speak about various issues at the Meet and Greet Monday evening at the Senior Center. Senator Doll stopped by to visit with constituents. Senator Doll hopes to serve Kansans as the Lieutenent Governor along with Independent gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman.
The Heger family turned out in support of Senator John Doll Monday evening at the Senior
Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, is urging Kansans to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by increasing their knowledge of early detection and treatment of the disease. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control,” said Julie Holmes, Director of Health and Life at the Kansas Insurance Department. “Early diagnosis is important, and women can survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early.”
Women ages 40-49 are encouraged to discuss with their physicians about when to begin receiving mammograms and the frequency in receiving them. Women ages 50-74 are advised to receive a mammogram at least every two years, Holmes said. “The Kansas Insurance Department issued a bulletin in August to advise insurers that they will be required to provide coverage for mammograms and related services up to, and now including, 3D mammography,” Commissioner Selzer said. “This modern technology is providing physicians with greater opportunities to diagnose and treat breast cancer in its early stages. We are pleased that the health insurers will provide coverage for use of this technology in 2019.” The Commissioner also urges those who have close family members with breast or ovarian cancer to consult their physicians to determine mammogram screening frequency. The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at ksinsurance.org.
Center Meet and Greet. Left to right are Wade Heger, Marlyn Heger, John Doll and Kirk Heger.
Our darling daughter
Sandra Charlene Boyd Rowden Whissenand July 17, 1960-October 16, 2008
10 years A year ago today we had your service and with pain in our hearts and tears in our eyes we held your hand and whispered our last goodbyes For ten months we waited patiently to learn what caused your demise. But when all the reports were finished, still no one knew not even the OSBI Our hearts are still saddened and our tears still flow, for what actually happened to you we still don’t know. But ours is not to question but to try and understand. But only God knows best and this is part of His plan.
What’s Happenin’ October 1 - 13 - Time to spend your Mum Moolah at Yardmaster! October 1 - 31 - Handcrafted Exhibit at the Stevens County Library October 11 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. October 12-14 - Salina Charity Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall in Kenwood Park, 900 Greeley in Salina. The annual event will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Salina. For more information about the horse show, visit the American Saddlebred Association of Kansas Web site at www.asaofks.com or on Facebook under “Salina Charity Horse Show”. You can also contact Yvonne McCarthy at SCH Show@out-
look.com or 316-304-2755. October 14 - Come-and-go farewell party for Larry and Toni Bradford from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, located at 516 Northeast Avenue in Hugoton. October 15 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. October 19 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. October 20 - Free Genealogy Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First American Title, 417 N. Eighth St. in Garden. It is open to the public, but there is limited seating. Please call
620-640-5614 or email drake.fam@att.net to reserve a place. The Workshop is sponsored by the Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the KSDAR, the William Wilson Chapter of the KSDAR and the Kansas Society DAR. - Hugoton Lions will sponsor the Fifth Annual Basket Bingo at Memorial Hall in Hugoton. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to get advance tickets contact Lions Casey Settlemyer at 620-428-1485 or Beth Settlemyer at 443-5531184. Each basket contains approximately $75 worth of goodies! October 20 - 21 - Gun & Knife show at Seward Co. Activity Center, Liberal, Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 3. Proceeds to
We only know you’re gone and we must carry on somehow. And even though we miss you,we take comfort in knowing no one can hurt you now.
Veterans and their families. October 23 - Cattle Producer meeting in the 4-H Building at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more information and to RSVP for lunch, please contact the Stevens County Extension office at 620-544-4359.
The answer to this question we may never find But you left us precious memories and three lovely daughters behind; these we will cherish with our hearts and with our minds. So rest peacefully our darling enfolded now in our Father’s love divine
Love Always,Mom Pat L. Sweigart
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A grant from the Western Kansas Community Foundation to the Kansas Society for Children with Challenges will provide additional financial help to children with disabilities or other medical challenges from low-income families. KSCC provides assistance to those children under the age of 21 who require medical equipment or home/vehicle modifications in order to improve their quality of life. KSCC is a nonprofit organization, funded entirely by private donations, estate gifts and partnership grants from private foundations. Based in Wichita, it serves the entire state. The Western Kansas Com-
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By Alisha Owens, Hugoton Area Chamber of Coimmerce Executive Director What’s going on in your community? Hugoton Lions Club presents the fifth Annual Basket Bingo set for Saturday, October 20 at Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:15 and bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.! There will be 15 regular games and five “special games”. Get your tickets at the Chamber, or by contacting a Lions Club member today! Once again the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Spook Parade! Wednesday, October 31, your little ones are invited to haunt Main Street
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Rebecca Johnson, senior at Hugoton High School and a member of Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H club, competed at the Kansas State Fair Horse Show September 13-15. She competed in nine events receiving third place Level 4 Horsemanship; fifth place Reining; eighth place Ranch Pattern; and seventh Ranch Rail. In addition she received a Blue on her clothing construction and a Blue on her Foods Bread Art entry. Congratulations Rebecca!! Photo courtesy of Edye Wright, Wright Focus Photography.
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Our Family Serving Your Family
J.D., Morgan, Brandy, Megan and David Robson and Jesse Nunez
munity Foundation grant will allow KSCC to provide even more help to the following 14 counties: Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Lane, Meade, Morton, Scott, Seward, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita. KSCC also serves as an advocate for families whose children have disabilities or other medical challenges to help find other sources of aid. The goal of KSCC, said Steven Woods, executive director, is to assist special needs children achieve their full potential and help families with financial barriers. To inquire about applying for a grant, call 800-6244530.
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So teach us to number our days,That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NASB
hen we understand the value of money, we try not to waste or squander it. In the same way, our time, our energy, and our inner resources have value and are often squandered. If you are a “morning person,” you probably have more energy and positive thoughts in the early part of the day, and therefore it’s best to get your difficult tasks done early. It is also worth noting that certain thoughts or moods can drain us of our mental and spiritual resources. Positive thoughts and good moods tend to make us more productive and tend to spread positivity to those around us, whereas negative, pessimistic thoughts and bad moods tend to do the reverse. One way to improve our lives that costs nothing is to simply be more positive. Don’t dwell on negative events or the things that aren’t working, but rather try to find simple solutions. It may also help to limit the distractions in our lives. Text messages, emails and other electronic distractions often squander our inner resources because they call us away from more positive activities to focus on trivialities. Our attention is one of the most valuable resources we have, and it can be squandered simply by letting modern technology dictate where our attention goes. Pay attention to your inner, spiritual resources, and consider whether you might be a better steward of God’s greatest gift, your soul. Christopher Simon
from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Any businesses or individuals wanting to hand out candy to the kids participating in the parade are invited to do so! Bring a table, bring candy and be ready! I am sure it will prove to be a good time for all, as always. The USD 210 Veterans Day Program will be Friday, November 9 at the Hugoton High School’s west gym at 9:00 a.m. All Veterans are invited to attend. Veterans attending are asked to please arrive between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m., park on the south side of the school and sign in at the tables on the south side of the gym. A brunch for all Veterans will be provided in the concession area cafeteria, immediately following the program. This year marks the fourteenth Annual Pheasant Heaven Charities Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast. Join PHCI at Southwest Fresh Potato Friday, November 9. Food service will start at 5:00 p.m. This is a “free will” donation meal, with proceeds going to various charitable needs in southwest Kansas and PHCI scholarships! Honor Guard will start at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will start at 7:00 p.m. Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update the first Thursday of EVERY month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber today!
Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is an event you would like to see featured on our Web site, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible. Need a last minute gift? “Chamber Bucks” are the PERFECT gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Teachers, Employee Bonuses, etc. Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses stronger. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate today! These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at any Stevens County business. **A note to Stevens County business owners: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County. We are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check that you can put in your daily de-
posit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the Chamber office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local. It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community. Shop Stevens County first! The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to give special recognition to our Gold Members: Ghumm’s Auto/Napa/Collision Center, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as all of our Chamber Members. It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”. If there is something you would like to showcase in the newsletter, Chamber Chatter, on the Web site, or on Facebook, please contact Alisha at the Chamber with the information. Special thanks to The Hugoton Hermes for making this column possible. We appreciate what you do for our community!
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, October 16 Brown Dupree - $2.79 Eagles Landing - $2.66 Kangaroo Express -$2.64 Carter’s - $3.05 Toot N Totum - $2.64 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.88 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices October 15 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.26 per gallon in 2017, $2.08 per gallon in 2016, $2.30 per gallon in 2015, $2.97 per gallon in 2014 and $3.14 per gallon in 2013. Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 43.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 5.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 2.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 42.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. "The last week has seen a flurry of events to keep an eye on, while the recent drop
in oil prices materialized at pumps across the country, but no where have the declines been as large as Great Lakes states," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Great Lakes states have wreaked havoc on the national average, sending it down considerably as stations there have passed along the recent drop in oil prices relatively quickly. However, while Great Lakes motorists were seeing lower prices, average prices along the West Coast, mainly in Washington and Oregon, have started to jump after a natural gas pipeline explosion last week pushed some refineries to close. In addition, events in Saudi Arabia bear monitoring as the West claims the Kingdom is behind the disappearance of a Washington Post journalist and could rile tensions between the world's largest oil consumer and one of the world's largest oil producers. I believe gas prices in most areas East of the Rockies will drift lower, but keep an eye out on these new developments. I don't know that I've ever seen autumn so rife with possible volatility at the pump as we're seeing now." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.
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Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Hugoton FFA Senior Dairy Cattle team places second. FFA members are, left to right, Emma McClure, Rebecca Johnson - eleventh, Victoria
Bryan - eighth, Molly McClure - twelfth, Kynna Crawford - fourth, Jacob Bell - ninth and Megan Newlon - first. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
FFA members participanting in evaluating Dairy Cattle are, front row left to right, Christian Farmer, Jolee Hoffine, Kenzie Garza and Lakota Persing. In the middle row are Ashley Mancera, Jennifer Klassen, Lyla Evans, Martha Saldana,
Ana Mendez and Allison Goode. Back row are David Beesley, Isaac Moreland, Rustin Pearcy, Zach Willis and Summya Adigun. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA team places second in the Dairy Products contest. Team members are Marie Aguiriano - ninth, Jonathan Cruz, Conner Wells - eighth, Edward Delay, Hallie Wettstein, Taylor
Grubbbs - tenth, Kyra Shelton, Emma McClure and Karina Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA Greenhand team places third in Dairy Cattle. Pictured are Jay McClure, Zach Willis, Allison Goode - first and Grace Dillinger - fourteenth. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
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Let’s take a walk down Main Street at Pioneer Manor. Starting at the far north end at Sunflower going south we can see the Sunflower courtyard. All the courtyards have turtles. In some households they come to the door for breakfast. They eat anything and provide a bit of entertainment. There are the two chairs by the clock, the mailboxes and the offices. This is where everyone comes in to the Main Street. The Meadowlark entrance is next, and another courtyard. The Courtyards are accessible from the households and hallways; they were beautiful all summer, and the Red Maples are turning to give us their beauty. Let’s stop in the Coffee Shop and look out east. There is a lot to see. You can hear the flags whipping in the wind, they are seldom quiet. It was interesting to watch the canola - minus the beetles! There and from other windows corn can be seen. One field grew a foot
Apples like to be cool. If apples could pick their home, they’d choose one kept at 3540 degrees F. with relative humidity of 80-90%. Since most of us don’t necessarily have climate control for that type of environment, storing them in the refrigerator or in an unheated section of a basement will help keep your apples fresh. Apples do absorb odors, so be careful if storing them for a prolonged period in your garage. Fruit bowls are beautiful, but your apples won’t stay crispy for long on the counter top. Which Apples are Best The best apple depends on what you want it for. Do you want to bake with it, eat it fresh, turn it into applesauce? Do you like sweet or tart? The best apple really depends on the purpose, and then on your personal taste. If you are baking, here are some recommended picks. * Jonagold is tart with a honeyed sweetness. They are daughters of Jonathan and Golden Delicious, with the best of both worlds--firm flesh and a sweet-tart taste, and they hold up exceptionally
AG Schmidt urges FCC to continue fight against robocalls
Bridge Club enjoys sweets and cards
Midge Greenwood hosted the Bridge Club Thursday, October 11. She supplied some lovely pies and a fruit plate with all the trimmings. Donita Graham won high score while Dorothy Hagman came in second. There was a three way tie for third place between Betty Willis, Dave Eckert and Midge Greenwood. If you would like to join the Bridge Club, please contact Dorothy Hagman at 620544-2945. They play every Thursday after lunch at the Hugoton Senior Center.
An Apple a Day Apples are delicious, easy to carry for snacking, low in calories, a natural mouth freshener, and they are still very inexpensive. They are also a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber, such as pectin, actually helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, reducing the incidence of atherosclerosis and heart disease. The insoluble fiber in apples provides bulk in the intestinal tract, holding water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system. It is a good idea to eat apples with their skin. Almost half of the vitamin C content is just beneath the skin. Eating the skin also increases insoluble fiber content. Most of the apple’s fragrance cells are concentrated in the skin, and as they ripen, the skin cells develop more aroma and flavor. There are hundreds of varieties of apples on the market today, although most people have only tasted a few of the most popular, such as Red Delicious or Granny Smith. Apples can be sweet or tart, soft and smooth or crisp and crunchy, depending on the type you choose. Storing Apples
overnight! Living in this community we all seem to have a bit of the farm left in us. We should leave the Coffee Shop and continue on our walk. How do you like the Barber Pole? That is the beauty shop, a busy place on Fridays when the volunteers come to fix hair and polish fingernails. Next is the exercise room, and across is the entrance to Cimarron. The drinking fountains and restrooms are on the east side, look up to check the time. We will stop in the Chapel. The Chapel is an inviting, quiet place to stop to rest or consider those on your heart for prayers. On the west is the formal dining room available to families for special meals, and it can also be used for meetings. Take time to look out the windows as you enjoy your stroll, we’re almost to the end. As we go on notice the Motion Wheel in the Wheatfield Courtyard. One could sit for hours watching it. Now we can see
two chairs inviting a time for conversation. The glass doors allow one to see out for miles. Watching farmers in the field, clouds, or if you’re there at the right time you may see a cottontail, or just do a little day-dreaming. Thank you for coming on the walk. Next time you will meet some of the people groups who make it so special here. We will talk more about the households too. Winter is coming and it is nice to know we have a safe, dry place to walk - or be pushed if that be the case. The Manor Banner will continue to fly.
One Man’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure! Find yours at one of Stevens County’s great garage sales!
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt this week asked the Federal Communications Commission to continue working to adopt rules that allow consumers to block unwanted robocalls. In comments filed last Monday, Schmidt and the attorneys general of 34 other states emphasized the solution to the plague of unwanted robocalls cannot be addressed by law enforcement alone. Rather, it will require technological solutions telephone service from providers. “The State AGs intend to continue our fight against illegal robocalls and abusive calling practices on the front lines – by providing public education and outreach, receiving and responding to individual consumer complaints, and taking appropriate enforcement action when possible,” the attorneys general wrote. “We will continue to do everything possible to track down and hold accountable those who engage in illegal calling practices. The State AGs recognize that no single tool or method will solve this serious consumer problem. Therefore, we are committed to continuing our multi-pronged attack of working closely with all interested parties, including our federal counterparts and members of the telecommunications industry.” The attorneys general lauded efforts by the FCC – encouraged by the state attorneys general – that last year resulted in a new rule allowing telecommunications providers to block calls from numbers that are invalid, unallocated or unused. However, fraudulent robocallers have adapted to this new rule by spoofing known numbers, including often the person receiving the call’s own
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number. The FCC is currently considering additional action that would adopt protocols for call verification, which would allow the telephone providers to authenticate legitimate calls and block illegally spoofed calls. A copy of the attorneys general’s comments is available at http://bit.ly/2QG fYhD.
Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
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well in the oven. They don’t store well, however, so use them early in the fall at their peak. * Honeycrisp is my personal favorite for everything. It has a very crisp texture and is guaranteed to hold firm when baked. * Braeburn is a superbly crisp apple. It has a concentrated taste, and bakes up juicy but not mushy. They'll do well under heaps of streusel and cinnamon and still retain their apple flavor. * Pink Lady (or Cripps Pink) are balanced between sweet, tart, and tannic notes. It will retain its distinct shape when baked. * Granny Smith is one of the most popular baking apples and puts the American in apple pie. It’s a tart and tangy apple with a firm flesh. If you don’t like it quite so tart, add a splash of sweetness by pairing it with some slices of Honeycrisp in your recipe. * Gala has a crisp bite and a mellow sweetness. The Gala complements any recipe--you can even get away with using less sugar because of its natural sweetness. The crispness helps it retain its shape throughout baking so it doesn’t get mealy. So, enjoy the cool fall weather, and do a little baking with apples!
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Use of e-cigarettes increases among Kansas youth Kansas, along with the rest of the nation, is experiencing an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among youth. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), along with its partners, seeks to raise awareness of the potential harm to those who use this product. According to the 2017 Kansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey, one in ten (10.6 percent) high school students in Kansas currently use e-cigarettes. And national data show e-cigarette use among youth increased from 1.5 percent in 2011, to 11.7 percent in 2017. E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product among United States youth. This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an analysis of retail e-cigarette sales data from 2013-2017. It shows sales of JUUL, an e-cigarette shaped like a flash drive, grew more than seventimes from 2016 to 2017, and JUUL Laboratories held the greatest share of the U.S. e-cigarette market by December 2017. In September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the
issuance of more than 1,300 warning letters and fines to retailers that illegally sold JUUL and other e-cigarette products to minors. “Youth use of e-cigarettes is concerning because e-cigarettes often contain nicotine, and nicotine exposure during adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing brain,” said Dr. Greg Lakin, Chief Medical Officer, KDHE. “JUUL products contain particularly high levels of nicotine.” The U.S. Surgeon General concluded in a 2016 report the use of tobacco products containing nicotine among youth, including e-cigarettes, is unsafe. E-cigarettes produce an aerosol that generally contains fewer toxic chemicals than secondhand smoke from cigarettes. However, it can contain many harmful and potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, heavy metals like nickel, tin and lead, volatile organic compounds and cancer-causing chemicals. Because e-cigarettes have risen in popularity so quickly, the long-term effects and dangers of inhaling the
aerosol from e-cigarettes are still relatively unknown. The 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) imposed restrictions on tobacco industry marketing, specifically on advertising targeting youth. Exposure to tobacco product advertising has been shown to influence young people to start using tobacco products. E-cigarette companies, however, were not included in and are not restricted by the MSA. E-cigarette companies are using techniques identical to those used by tobacco companies that have been shown to increase use of cigarettes by youth, and research shows they have been successful in their attempts to reach youth. The 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey found 78.2 percent of middle and high school students had been exposed to e-cigarette advertisements from at least one source. E-cigarettes are not one of the seven medications approved as a “quit smoking” aid by the FDA. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded there is not enough evidence to recom-
mend e-cigarettes for smoking cessation in adults. Many adult e-cigarette users do not stop smoking cigarettes and instead transition to dual use of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. In 2016, more than half (56.1 percent) of Kansas adults who currently use e-cigarettes were also current cigarette smokers. The U.S. Surgeon General concluded in a 2016 report actions should be taken at the national, tribal, state and local levels to address and prevent e-cigarette use among youth and young adults. One of these recommended actions is engaging youth in comprehensive community and statewide tobacco control programs. “Resist” is a statewide youth-led tobacco prevention initiative seeking to change youth perceptions of tobacco use, reduce youth exposure to tobacco products and reduce tobacco use rates in Kansas. Resist is sponsored in part by KDHE. For a complete list of resources on ecigarettes and other tobacco products impacting Kansas youth, please visit http://www.kdheks.gov/ tobacco/youth.html.
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Coraline has accepted the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Welcome Coraline! We know you'll be a great reader!
DAR hears about Ulysses S. Grant The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had their monthly meeting Saturday, October 6, at the Historic Adobe Museum in Ulysses. The chapter would like to express their appreciation to the museum and staff for helping and making the meeting room available. After a short business meeting Warren Baldwin presented a program on Ulysses S. Grant. The focus
was on his life up to the Civil War, concentrating on things that formed his character and made him suited for leading the Unites States effort. The program was well prepared and well received. There was much audience participation. Be sure to join them next month for a program about Veterans by Greg Greenwald. The program will be open to the public and will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3.
Warren Baldwin uses some of his resource material to emphasize a point during the presentation about Ulysses S. Grant.
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Is everyone ready for Halloween? I’ve seen some cute decorations around town. We’re thankful for the nice moisture from the snow! Did you know October is National Apple Month? It’s also Positive Attitude Month. The week of October 1-7 was Spinning and Weaving Week. Menu Oct. 18 ...............Baked Ham Oct. 19 .....................Chili Pie Oct. 22 ...................Pork Loin Oct. 23 .................Roast Beef Oct. 24 .....................Goulash Oct. 25 ...........Chicken Fajita Activities
Thursday, October 18 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, October 19 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Bingo.....................12:30 p.m Saturday, October 20 Cards.......................6:00 p.m. Monday, October 22 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Pioneer Electric .Free Lunch Tuesday, October 23 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 24 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Paint.......................1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT Stop by the Library meeting room and view the lovely pieces displayed for our annual Handcraft Exhibit. Take time to vote for your favorite! CIRCLE TIME Circle Time Session 2 begins Halloween, Wednesday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Costumes are welcome, but not required. 5K FUN RUN FUNDRAISER Third annual Reading Run-a-Round walk/run 5K will be November 10 at 1:00 p.m. We will have a costume contest for those who choose to dress up with prizes given. There is a cost for kids 18 and under and for adults. Come in and get your registration
form today! All funds raised will be used to purchase library material. RECIPE SWAP It’s time to select a recipe for the Recipe Swap! The swap will be Thursday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. The library will close for business from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. so all staff may attend the event. Participants submit a recipe, then bring their dish to the swap. Everyone has an opportunity to sample all the dishes, and take home a recipe book including all of this year’s submissions. Recipes will be accepted from now until the end of November.
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Ford White representing Class of ‘65
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Darroll Munson, Janice Allen Gaskill, Jim Smith and Edward White represent the MHS Class of ‘70.
Moscow Wildcats enjoy class reunion The fiftieth class reunion of the 1968 Moscow Wildcats was Saturday, October 13 at Billy’s Ayr Lanes in Liberal. The group gathered there and ordered lunch and visited for awhile. Then they all went to Baker Arts Center, where Toni and Jim Smith had arranged for them to all relax and enjoy the afternoon. Toni decorated and arranged all the refreshments with the help of Mike and Janice Gaskill. They all had a great time. A memorial table for all the deceased classmates was also dis-
played. The Class of 1968 included Mike Gaskill, Roy Stoddard, Mark Webb, Ronda Bell Fondoble, Wanda Tilford, Becky Miller Kobler, Lora Brewer Louquet and Connie Christian Portenier. The Class of 1967 was Jerry Miller. The Class of 1969 was Pamela Miller Turkle and Debbie Norton Stoddard. The Class of 1970 was Darroll Munson, Jim Smith, Edward White and Janice Allen Gaskill. They also had a member of the Class of 1965 in Ford White and one from the
Class of 1963 with Linda Gaskill Harvey. All of the Wildcats appreciate the spouses who came along for the ride too: Toni Smith, Janet White, Susan Munson, Glenn Fondoble, Jim Portenier and Marilyn Webb. The group also had one of the teachers present, Bill Harvey. Much appreciation goes to all of you so much and you all touched the life of someone in some very special ways. Let’s do it again!
The Moscow High School football team battled Pawnee Heights and lost 2741. “I didn't feel we played with the intensity that we've played with the last two games and it probably cost us the ballgame,” said Coach Bret Harp. Axel Granillo led the team with 175 yards rushing, with
Adan Granillo adding 30 yards. JJ Gonzalez had 70 yards passing while Trenton Davidson added 45 and Axel Granillo had 54. Gerardo Garcia had 43 yards receiving, Luis Jimenez 33, Trenton Davidson 40, JJ 21, and Jesus Gallegos added 30. Defensively, Gerardo Garcia had nine tackles,
Adan Granillo six, Edwin Rojo six, Trenton Kennedy five, Luis Jimenez and Trenton Davidson four. Axel had an interception and a kick off return of 65 yards. Moscow plays Fowler Friday. If they win, the Wildcats will make the playoffs! If they don't, the 2018 MHS football season ends.
MHS battles against Pawnee Heights
Class of ‘68 reps include Mike Gaskill, Roy Stoddard, Mark Webb, Ronda Bell Fondoble,
Wanda Tilford, Becky Miller Kobler, Lora Brewer Louquet and Connie Christian Portenier.
A wonderful class reunion of the Moscow Wildcats’ Classes of ‘’63, ‘65, ’67, ‘68,’ 69 and ‘70 is
enjoyed by classmates and spouses at Baker Arts Center in Liberal over the weekend.
Junior high volleyball faces tough teams The Moscow Junior High volleyball teams had several wins during the past two weeks. Tuesday, October 2 was League at Deerfield. The team won in three - 25-14, 17-25 and 25-22 against Deerfield. In the second game against Rolla, Moscow won in two sets 25-14 and 25-20.
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Thursday, October 4 the volleyball team took on Deerfield again and defeated the team in three sets 17-25, 25-22 and 18-16. Thursday, October 11 the team took on Satanta and lost in two sets 16-25 and 2514. The JV team battled Deerfield October 4 and lost in
Junior high defensive players try to take down the Satanta ball carrier. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
two sets 22-25 and 19-25. Then October 11 took on the Satanta team and lost in two sets 19-25 and 21-25.
MHS volleyball teams compete at Jetmore Moscow High School volleyball girls traveled to Jetmore for a tournament. After three tough matches, the Moscow team lost. They played Minneola and lost in two 9-25 and 6-25. Next they took on Hodgeman Co. and lost in two 10-25 and 13-25. Last they battled Fowler and lost in two 18-25 and 18-25. Tuesday, October 16 is Regionals. Good Luck Wildcats. Sub-State is Saturday, October 20.
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Deerfield tries to block Moscow Junior High football team members. The team defeated deerfield in overtime 39-33. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Junior high players are at the line of scrimmage preparing to burst into action against the Satanta team. The team lost 14-46. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Jerry MIller represents the Class of ‘67
Classmate Linda Gaskill Harvey and her spouse - former Moscow teacher Bill Harvey - came to enjoy the big MHS class reunion.
Thursday, October 18 Ham, Baby Bakers, BlackEyed Peas, Tropical Fruit, Bread Friday, October 19 Chicken & Rice Casserole, Broccoli, Peaches Monday, October 22 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Breadstick Tuesday, October 23 Hot Dogs with Chili, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, October 24 Chicken Wraps, Carrots, Oranges
Community Calendar Friday, October 19 End of First Quarter High School Football vs. Fowler, 7:00 p.m., Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20 High School Volleyball Sub State Tuesday, October 23 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grade School: 4:007:30 p.m. Junior High and High School: 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Debbie Norton Stoddard and Pamela Miller Turkle show their pride for Class of ‘69.
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4-H members win several awards at Rabbit Breeders convention This past weekend Hugoton 4-H’ers travelled to Hutchinson for the Kansas Rabbit Breeders Association State Royalty Convention. There were 51 participants in Royalty across the State. Tobias, Clayton and Alivia Grubbs won several awards. Tobias was First Runner Up with his rabbit Duke in the 12 to 14 year olds. He was also second in Showmanship. Clayton with his rabbit Prince competed in the nine to 11 year olds, and Alivia with her rabbit Lady competed in the eight and under age group. Clayton got first in Judging, first in Breed ID
and second in Showmanship. Alivia got second in Breed ID, third in Showmanship and fifth in Judging. These were based off of combined scores from written application, oral interview, written test, Showmanship, Judging and breed identification. Other participants from Hugoton were Nicholas Bryan - First Runner Up with his rabbit King and Victoria Bryan who competed in the 15 to 18 year old age group. All of these participants are part of the Heartland 4-H Club and Windy Plains Rabbit Club.
Clayton Grubbs with his rabbit Prince place first in Judging, first in Breed ID, and second in Showmanship. Photo courtesy of Holly Grubbs.
Alivia Grubbs and her rabbit Lady places second in Breed ID, third in Showmanship, and fifth in Judging. Photo courtesy of Holly Grubbs.
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by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Avoiding Prussic Acid Poisoning in Livestock Temperatures are predicted to have dropped below freezing during this past week in Stevens County and we will likely see some widespread frost damage on a number of plants as a result. Livestock producers, beef producers in particular, should take care to avoid allowing animals to graze frost damaged sorghum plants and related species as they have the potential to produce the toxin prussic acid following a freeze. Prussic acid is also known as hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Ingesting plants that have produced excess cyanide causes prussic acid poisoning. Sorghums, sudangrass, sorghum-sudangrass crosses, and closely related species are most commonly associated with prussic acid poisoning. Most sorghums and sudangrasses contain a prussic acid precuser called dhurrin in the epidermal cells. Dhurrin in itself is not toxic. However, the mesophyll cells located below the edidermis contain an enzyme that when mixed with dhurrin converts the dhurrin to prussic acid. The “mixing” occurs following a freeze when the cell walls are ruptured and the two substances come in contact. Following are a few points K-State animal scientists and agronomists tell us about the potential for prussic acid poisoning:
Cattle or other ruminants have a higher chance of getting prussic acid poisoning as the cud chewing and rumen bacteria both contribute to releasing cyanide. The plant enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing HCN from dhurrin is destroyed in stomach acid, thus monogastric animals such as swine and horses are much more tolerant. Grain sorghum generally has higher concentrations of dhurrin than forage sorghums or sudangrass. Dhurrin concentrations are usually highest in young plants and can be particilary high in new growth and ‘suckers” following a freeze. Grazing regrowth of a sorghum or sudangrass after the initial harvest is completed should be monitored closely. Grazing cattle on corn fields with large amounts of Johnsongrass or shattercane can be a potential problem under the right conditions. Indiangrass has a higher potential for prussic acid poisoning than other feeds. Millets, however, are considered a lower risk. Drought-stunted plants can also accumulate higher than normal cyanide levels at maturity. What to Do After the Freeze After a killing frost, wait at least five days or until the frozen leaf tissue has com-
pletely dried out before grazing to allow the released HCN gas to dissipate. Supplementing cattle with hay or grain for a few days can help reduce the intake of potentially dangerous plants while the HCN gas has a chance to dissipate. Foliage with potentially high levels of cyanide can be hayed or ensiled to reduce the toxin level. Prussic acid levels are almost always greater in fresh forage than hay or silage. Producers should be sure to keep track of where the feed stuffs are stored so if a question remains about the toxicity level of the feed, it can be tested before feeding. Beef Producer Meeting is October 23 An informational meeting for beef producers will be at 9:30 a.m. to noon October 23 at the 4-H Building on the Stevens County Fairgrounds. Topics of discussion will include weaned calf management, winter cow nutrition, the new pasture insurance coverage, and building portable wind breaks for livestock. Presenters will include Justin Waggoner, KSU Beef Systems Specialist, and Monte Vandeveer, KSU Extension Economist. Lunch will be provided by the Stevens County Farm Bureau. Participants may RSVP for lunch at 620-544-4359. The program is sponsored by the Stevens County Extension office and is free to the public.
USDA issues safety-net and conservation payments to Kansas farmers USDA Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, David Schemm, announced approximately $283,670,959 has been paid to Kansas farms enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2017 market downturns. “ARC and PLC were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect farmers against unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues,” SED Schemm said. “These payments help provide reassurance to Kansas farm families who continue to persevere, even in this tough farm economy.”
According to SED Schemm, PLC payments have triggered for 2017 barley, canola, corn, grain sorghum, wheat and other crops. In the next few months payments will be triggered for rice, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, crambe and sesame seed. Producers with bases enrolled in ARC for 2017 crops can visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc for updated crop yields, prices, revenue and payment rates. In Kansas, all 105 counties experienced a drop in price and/or revenues below the benchmark price
Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop October 30 in Hugoton A tree and shrub pruning workshop will be October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building, Highway 51 and Washington Street in Hugoton. The workshop is sponsored by the Stevens County Extension office and will provide information on the care of new and established trees, proper pruning techniques for trees, shrubs and roses,
as well as, and care and maintenance of pruning equipment. The program is free to the public and will be presented by Hamilton County Extension Agent Faith Orth and Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig. For more information please contact the Stevens County Extension office at 620-544-4359.
established by the ARC or PLC programs and received payments. “It’s important to remember that ARC and PLC payments by county can vary because average county yields will differ,” SED Schemm said. Also, this week, USDA issued Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to landowners for their commitment to conservation stewardship. In Kansas, landowners received $77.3 million in 2018 CRP payments to support voluntary conservation efforts on private lands to improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and improve wildlife habitat. “Since its inception in the 1980s, CRP has built upon the voluntary participation of farmers and landowners to take sensitive land out of production and establish land cover to improve the environment,” SED Schemm said. For more information about USDA programs or to locate the nearest USDA Service Center, visit www.farmers.gov.
Tobias Grubbs is first Runner up with his rabbit Duke and places second in Showmanship. Photo courtesy of Holly Grubbs.
KDA offers reimbursement to Specialty Crop growers The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for reimbursement to Kansas specialty crop growers who attend the Great Lakes Expo in Grand Rapids, Mi., from December 4-6, 2018. KDA will reimburse Kansas specialty crop growers up to $100 for conference registration. A flat-fee conference travel stipend of $750 is also offered. Both awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for application is October 30, 2018. Applicants who apply for the travel stipend and registration fee reimbursement will be required to attend the conference and to complete surveys before, immediately after and six months postconference prior to payment being issued. This program is made possible by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG). The SCBG makes funds available to state departments of agriculture solely to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. According to USDA, specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.” This grant fits the vision of KDA to provide an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. More information about the Great Lakes Expo can be found at www.glexpo.com. For application details, go to the KDA Web site at agri culture.ks.gov/grants. Questions should be directed to Lexi Wright, From the Land of Kansas Program Coordinator, at 785-564-6755 or lexi.wright@ks.gov.
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Hugoton’s cross country boys’ team ran to a “number one” finish at the League meet in Ulysses last Thursday. HHS girls finished third as a team. Left to right in back are Luis Guerrero, Rafael Guereque, Jacob Eckert, Bryan Gonzalez, Jamyn Wolters, Lane Plowman, Ethan
Hugoton Middle and High School cross country teams traveled to Bentwood Golf Course at Ulysses last Thursday, October 11 to compete in the Great West Athletic Conference League meet. The high school boys’ team finished with a League title, while the HHS girls’ team brought home a third place. Top ten runners included Jacob Eckert, Rafael Guereque and Ethan Fox for the HHS boys and Rebecca Johnson and Frances Gaskill for the HHS girls. Eighth grader Luis Cruz finished second in the middle school boys’ race, while eighth grade girls Gianna Vos placed sixth, Tala Eckert seventh and Martha Rodriguez finished tenth in their race. Top ten finishers for seventh
Fox, J.C. Blakely, Coach Nik Barre and Issac Valles. In the front row left to right are Molly McClure, Cielo Garcia, Victoria Duran, Rebecca Johnson, Luz Romo, Frances Gaskill, Toby McClure and Abbey Goode. Photo courtesy of Nancy Johnson.
grade included Nathan Chavez, Bryan Montoya and Carter McClure. Both high school teams will compete at Regionals this coming Saturday, October 20 at Bishop Carroll High School at 8101 W. Central Avenue in Wichita. Start time is 10:55 a.m. High School Results Boys’ Team - First Place 1 Jacob Eckert 17:42.31 7 Rafael Guereque 18:23.51 9 Ethan Fox 18:32.60 11 Justin Blakely 18:51.72 18 Bryan Gonzalez 19:26.73 27 Isaac Valles 19:40.97 26 Lane Plowman 20:12.16 28 Jamyn Wolters 20:18.85 39 Luis Guerrero 21:15.74 Girls’ Team - Third Place 9 Rebecca Johnson 22:23.20 10 Frances Gaskill 22:34.20 12 Toby McClure 23:32.80
Frigid temps Thursday didn’t stop the Hugoton High School girls from performing well enough for a third place finish at League in Ulysses. From left to right are Molly McClure, Cielo
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McKenna Hamlin prepares to receive a serve at Saturday’s GWAC League volleyball tournament. played at home. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Middle School Results Eighth Grade Boys 2 Luis Cruz 12:35.62 13 Angel Ribera 15:21.78 Eighth Grade Girls 6 Gianna Vos 15:40.41 7 Tala Eckert 15:45.27 10 Martha Rodriguez 16:03.70 Seventh Grade Boys 6 Nathan Chavez 14:07.97 7 Bryan Montoya 14:22.73 8 Carter McClure 14:23.66 22 Dax Allen 19:14.45 23 Storm Heger 19:51.77 26 Tab Robbins 24:19.43 Seventh Grade Girls 19 Jayce Heger 18:28.37 21 Katya Wolters 21:58.83
Garcia, Luz Romo, Abbey Goode, Rebecca Johnson, Frances Gaskill and Toby McClure. Photo courtesy of Nancy Johnson.
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Hadyn Weston and Casle Heger go up for a block against their opponent at the recent GWAC League tourney at home Saturday, October 13. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Eagle runningback #44 Nick Gold fends off a Larned defender at Friday’s home game. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.
17 Molly McClure 18 Cielo Garcia 19 Abbey Goode 35 Luz Romo
23 Friday, October 19 4:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17)atvs.Holcomb, vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Football 7:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed Saturday, to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) October 20 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Cross Country Regionals Bishop Carroll 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western (Away) HHS Volleyball Sub Heights State at Cimarron 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Monday, October 22 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A Here vs. Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8B/7B Here vs. Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 5:00 p.m. HHS Football JV at Southwestern Heights, 6:00 p.m. 7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Thursday, October 25 vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A at Scott Western City Middle, 4:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Heights (Away) 4:00pm Varsity8B/7B vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HMS Girls’Softball: Basketball at Scott City Middle, 5:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV()Friday, (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) October 26 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (DateFootball Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS TBD 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Volleyball State at Hutchinson 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Saturday, October 27 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Cross Country State at Lawrence Rim Rock Farm 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Volleyball State at Hutchinson 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HMS 7/8 Wrestling at Goodland, 10:30Heights a.m. (Away) 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western October 29 vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: JV()Monday, (Date Changed to 03-21-17) HMS Girls’ Basketball at Dodge City Middle, 4:00(Away) p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity()8B/7A (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 531 S. Main St. 620-544-4065
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Eighth grade “A” team caps off season with silver at League Hugoton Middle School volleyball wrapped up their season with a second place finish at the GWAC League tournament Saturday, October 6. Their season record was 15-5. During the eighth grade “A” games, the girls fell to Kepley 17-21 and 18-21. Mikyn Hamlin recorded nine of ten serves, three aces, four kills and a block. Teammate Summya Adigun contributed 86% serving with three aces and two kills. The “A” team then won against Scott City, defeating the Beavers 21-14 and 22-20. Gianna Vos and Kerigan Rawlins were super servers with 100 percent accuracy. Kerigan had three aces, two blocks and a dig, while Gianna tallied one ace. As a team, the Eagles served 86% with five aces, seven kills, four blocks and a dig. Against Goodland, the HMS ladies had to take it to three to finally end with the win. The Eagles won the first game 22-20 then fell in the second 15-21. They rallied in the third 15-10 to win the set. Kenzie Garza went ten for ten at the serving line with two aces and two kills.
Martha Saldana also recorded 100% serving with five for five and a single ace. The team served very well at 89 percent with eight aces and an impressive ten kills against the Cowgirls. Then the Lady Eagles faced Holcomb. HMS was defeated in the first game 1821. The girls came back with a vengeance in the second round to win 21-8 over the Longhorns, then finished the set with a 15-8 win to take the victory. Gianna Vos again stepped up to the plate and served 17 for 18 for an awesome 94 percent at the line with an incredible nine aces. Mikyn Hamlin went 11 of 12 serves with three aces, three kills and a block. As a team, the girls served 89%, dishing up 13 aces, seven kills, two blocks and two digs. Finally, HMS’s players faced off against Colby, winning in two: 23-21 and 21-15. Marissa Mendoza went 11 of 12 for 92% serving, and Mikyn Hamlin again earned 100% serving 12 of 12 with four aces and two kills. The Lady Eagles boasted an incredible team serving percentage of 93%, with five
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aces and three kills against the Colby Eagles. Coach Bobbi Ferguson commented, “It has been an awesome season with this group of young athletes. They have worked very hard throughout the season to achieve these results. The only disappointment during the league tournament was losing by three points to Kepley. If we could have won that match, we would be the League champions. However, after the loss of our first match against Kepley the girls stepped up and won the rest of the matches of the tournament and ended the day in second place. It was not an easy day because there is some strong competition within the GWAC League. We basically played five strong teams with only a short lunch break. I'm sure these girls will see a lot of success in the future at Hugoton High School. I wish all of them the best of luck and hope they continue to play volleyball for many more years.” Team Tournament Record: 4-1 Gianna Vos 42/46 91% serving, 13 aces, two digs Mikyn Hamlin 46/51 90% serving, 13 aces, 18 kills, three blocks Summya Adigun 24/26 92% serving, three aces, ten kills, two blocks
Team 87% serving, 41 aces, 34 kills, eight blocks, six digs SEASON STATS Record: 15-5 Gianna Vos 163/179 serves 91.06% serving 29 Aces, 11 Kills, three Digs Marrine Williams 72/81 serves 88.89% serving Nine Aces, one Kill Kenzie Garza 105/128 serves 82.03% serving 29 Aces, 22 Kills, three Blocks, one Dig Marissa Mendoza 115/131 serves 87.79% serving 30 Aces, five Kills, four Digs Mikyn Hamlin 141/163 serves 86.50% serving 48 Aces, 52 Kills, 11 Blocks, four Digs Kerigan Rawlins 61/75 serves 81.33% serving 12 Aces, ten Kills, five Blocks, one Dig Martha Saldana 9/12 Serves 75% serving six Aces, four Kills Summya Adigun 119/149 serves 79.87% serving 30 Aces, 38 Kills, seven Blocks, three Digs Team: 785/918 Serves 85.51% serving 193 Aces, 143 Kills, 26 Blocks, 16 Digs
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The Lowry homestead was located sixteen miles southwest of Hugoton. Wes had to haul his grain in a horse-drawn wagon to Hugoton to sell. Taken from “The History of Stevens County and Its People” published in 1979. Wesley and Zepha Lowry Mr. and Mrs. Lowry grew up in St. John and graduated from high school there. Wesley taught school in a country school north of St. John for two years during which time he also rented some land and farmed. Wesley recalls, “I was farming a good half section there. We went to town one day, and I just made up my mind I was going west.” The couple had their farm billed for sale the following week. In 1919, the Lowrys moved to Stevens County. They bought a farm sixteen miles southwest of Hugoton. “I made a big mistake. I shouldn’t have bought further than five miles from town,” Wesley remarked. The reason was he had to haul his grain to Hugoton in an eighty-bushel wagon,
made to hold one hundred bushels by putting side boards on it. It was pulled by a team of six horses. The trip to town and back would take a full day and sometimes into the night, and it took him all winter to haul the grain to town. Mr. Lowry recalls first coming to Stevens County and telling a neighbor he was going to plant wheat and corn. The neighbor told him he
should plant broomcorn if he wanted to make a go of it. Planting wheat and corn, according to the neighbor, was not a good idea. “I think I had the best wheat I ever had that first year,” Wesley recalled, adding, “He (the neighbor) couldn’t believe it, and checked it about every other day.” He proudly recalled, “I had several big stacks of wheat, and people came from all around to see them and take pictures. My dad was the best wheat stacker in the county and he took me along to ‘scratch’ as a lad. That is how I learned to made good stacks.” Mr. Lowry farmed with teams of horses and mules pulling walking implements until 1928 when he bought a Caterpiller tractor, machinery to pull behind it and a truck. The next year grain prices weren’t very good, and the dust bowl years hit, so it was rough going. The Lowry family endured though, and it
These are bales of broomcorn on the Lowry farm. Wes Lowry learned to stack from his father when he was young. Taken from the History of Stevens County and its People published in 1979.
Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this picture of one of the first oil rigs in Stevens County. It was taken about 1927. None of the people on the rig were identified. Come to the museum to see many artifacts from the original oil rigs. The
Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Taken from the History of Stevens County and its People published in 1979.
wasn’t until 1947 they moved to Hugoton. Mrs. Lowry worked hard alongside her husband during the good and bad years. When threshing time came she cooked for eighteen to twentysix men in a three-room house, while caring for her six children and at times during the year boarding the school-
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The Lowry home was always full of love, and Mrs. Lowry said the trips by wagon to town and back gave the family time to talk and enjoy each other. Taken from “The History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.
History from The Hermes by Ruthie Winget Thursday, October 22, 1998 Genevieve Martin was given a special tribute by members of the Ambassador Club recently. She was born in Wathena. Genevieve married Quintin Martin in 1951. The couple moved to Moscow and began farming dry land wheat and milo. At Hugoton Schools, she taught as a substitute teacher in the grade school. After she gave up teaching professionally to beome a full-time mom, they purchased their home in Hugoton. Gen and her husband Quintin raised nine children. St. Helen Catholic Church has been a vital part of Gen’s life. She was a Boy Scout Den Mother for years. She has served as a 4-H leader and FFA Supervisor as well as cookie baker. In 1983 Gen and Quintin purchased the Schmidt Liquor Store which they renamed to Martin’s Liquor Store. They operated it for ten years. She was active in the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce. Thursday , October 20, 1988 Citizens State Bank will celebrate its seventy-fifth year of service to southwest Kansas. The bank opened April 17, 1913. In 1933 Citizens State assumed the deposits of the Moscow State Bank. T.A. Dudley and Emmett A. Reardon had been officers in the Moscow State Bank and when the consolidation took place, both joined the staff at the bank in Hugoton. Friday, October 14, 1938 Hugoton has a large number of transients, some are
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teacher. She raised a large garden and baked all her own bread and still found time for her community and church. She would set the clock ahead one hour Sunday morning so the family would be ready to go to church in time. The children soon got on to this trick and were just as hard to get ready.
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This picture was taken in 1938. Left to right are Citizens State Bank President Sam Gush, Cashier T.A. Dudley, Assistant Cashier Eva Spurgeon and Assistant Cashier Emmett A. Reardon. Taken from the October 20, 1988 issue of The Hermes. looking for work in the fall Over the weekend, reports harvest, while others are come to his office that gasodrifting with the tide. They line had been stolen from are of all ages, some are mere trucks and cars and groceries boys. were taken from several cars They come from every late Saturday night. Some of section of the country, in old the business men of the cars, in good cars, and by town had numerous articles thumbing their way on the missing. If any readers have highway. A few ride the pictures or memories for the trains in and out of Hugoton history page of the Hermes, each day. please bring them in to A lot of them have found Ruthie Winget at The Hugowork with our farmers, some ton Hermes. have employment within the city. Many have come hoping to get work in the gas field. The recent publicity about the proposed pipelines have encouraged them to come early to be here when work does start. According to Leo Betsworth, city In 1925, the Citizens State Bank moved marshall, several from its original wood building to this drunks had to be building. It is still in use as part of the taken into custody current bank building. Taken from the the past few days. October 20, 1988 issue of The Hermes.
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Black Hills projects similar natural gas prices for 2018-2019 winter Black Hills Energy customers in Kansas can expect to pay about the same price for natural gas this winter as they have in previous winters. The natural gas component typically accounts for 65 percent to 75 percent of a residential bill and is the actual cost Black Hills Energy pays for the natural gas. “Natural gas is a clean, safe and reliable fuel, says Jerry Watkins, Black Hills Energy general manager of gas operations for Kansas. “We’re glad to pass natural gas prices to our customers without markup.” Black Hills Energy works proactively to keep natural gas costs affordable. Watkins explains the majority of natural gas is purchased in the spring and summer, when commodity costs are traditionally lower. Remaining supplies are purchased at market rates on a monthly basis throughout the heating season. While prices can change quickly due to unforeseen weather or production events, Black Hills Energy anticipates prices will remain steady during the heating season. The largest driver of customers’ overall bill is usage, Watkins explains. “Natural gas is a great value, and we encourage customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses to take advantage of further savings.” Watkins says. Watkins suggests the following energy-saving tips: • Adjust your humidity. A well-humidified house at 68 degrees Fahrenheit is as comfortable as a dry house at 75 degrees. • Make sure your fireplace damper closes tightly when
you're not using it. Closing the damper could save eight percent of your home's heat. • Use kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans only as needed. In just one hour, these fans can blow away a house full of warmed air. • Have a professional inspect your furnace annually. A professional can keep your furnace operating efficiently, as well as spot and correct any potential safety concerns. Black Hills Energy also offers a variety of programs and services to help customers manage their natural gas bills. To help customers level out monthly payments and spread winter bills over the entire year, the company offers a budget billing program. Additionally, customers who have trouble paying their bill are encouraged to call to arrange a payment plan or be referred to a local energy assistance agency. “We want customers to contact us right away,” Watkins explains. “We can do more to help the earlier they call.” One option is Black Hills Cares, a program helping eligible customers pay their Black Hills Energy bills or emergency energy-related expenses. Voluntary tax-deductible donations from customers and employees are matched dollar for dollar by Black Hills Energy. In the past ten years, Black Hills Cares provided more than $4 million to assist those in need. For more information about all of Black Hills Energy programs and services, call the company’s 24hour customer service center at 888-890-5554, or visit www.blackhillsenergy.com.
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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 $ .25 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $4.00. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.50 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 Pick up an application at the Premier Shop or at the office, 400 NW Ave. in Hugoton. Must have current CDL, good MVR & be able to pass drug & alcohol test
Benefits include BC/BS health insurance and 401(k) plan
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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)
TRUCK DRIVER WANTED
For a very progressive, family-oriented company. Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night. Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off. Uniforms and safety equipment provided
Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com
MidCon Services, LLC is currently hiring
Tank Truck Drivers with HazMat endorsement
For more information, contact Jim at
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Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc9)
The Hugoton Hermes is searching for a Sports Writer!
Successful candidate will be expected to communicate with coaches, attend local sports games and submit articles and photos with respect to The Hermes’ deadline.
Apply in person at The Hermes, 522 S. Main in Hugoton
New Wages!!! Full-time CNAs needed at Pioneer Manor, both Day & Night Shifts are available and the opportunity to work as a universal worker.
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Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.
Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital. Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com
HELP WANTED Jayhawk Oilfield Supply in Hugoton, Ks. is looking for a reliable person to work in pump/repair shop and to make deliveries in company vehicle. Applicants with experience in oilfield mechanics preferred. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs., be detail oriented, able to multi task and work with minimal supervision. Must have clean driving record. Good benefits, competitive wages.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 18, 2018) 1t PUBLIC NOTICE EXTENSION COUNCIL ELECTION STEVENS COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL TO: The Voters of Stevens County, State of Kansas, Election at Large. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611,as amended, State of Kansas, that on the date and at the time and place mentioned below, the citizens of voting age of Stevens County shall meet for the purpose of electing twelve members, three members for Agricultural and Natural Resources, three members for
Family and Consumer Sciences, three members for 4-H and Youth Development, and three members for Community Vitality Initiatives, as Representatives to the Stevens County Extension Council. Stevens County October 28, 2018, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Memorial Hall, Courthouse 200 E. Sixth Street, Hugoton, Kansas
ORDINANCE NO. 849 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND PIT BULLS; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-311 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS 2011; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; Section 1. Section 2-311, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES of the Municipal Code of the City of Hugoton, 2011, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-311. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. Any person violating any provision of this article shall upon conviction be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00. In addition to the fine imposed, the Court may sentence the defendant to imprisonment in jail for a period not to exceed 30 days. In addition, the Court shall order the revocation of any permit for the subject animal and the euthanization of the animal, subject to the following. The Municipal Judge shall have the discretionary authority to order that the animal not be euthanized, provided the Court finds that the animal’s behavior was (a) the result of
YOUR NEW CAREER
Consideration shall be given to the Extension Program for Stevens County. Donald M Beesley, Chair Executive Board
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Call 620-544-8244 to request application.
the victim abusing or tormenting the animal or (b) the animal was directed toward a trespasser or (c) other extenuating circumstances that establishes that the animal does not constitute a reasonable risk to human life or property. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to the foregoing penalties, any person who violates this article shall pay all expenses, including shelter, food, handling, veterinary care, witness fees, and expenses necessitated by the enforcement of this article. Section 2. Section 2-311 of the Municipal Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas 2011, is hereby amended as set forth above; and all other ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and publication in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city newspaper. Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 9th day of October, 2018.
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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full-time CNA to work the day shift on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Current Kansas licensure is required. This position includes a full benefits package and shift differentials for weekend shifts. Please apply at the Stevens County Hospital or online at www.stevenscountyhospital.com under the “Employment” tab. Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.
(seal) /s/Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor ATTEST: /s/Carrie L. Baeza Carrie L. Baeza, City Clerk
Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.
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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15)
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Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
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120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses Se Habla Español - 356-5808 www.faulknerrealestate.com
1101 S Monroe- Let's Deal!! Buyer's Incentive $10,000!!! Nice Ranch Style Home nestled on a corner lot in the Kallenbach Addition. You can enjoy the massive 30,000 sf lot. The home is 3 bed/3 bath, original wood floors, thermal pane windows, cen H/A, partial finish basement, lots of storage, att garage, fenced yard w/sprinkler. The list goes on!! Call today to see this lovely home!!
1012 S Trindle - Nice ranch style, Nice location, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, updated baths, thermalpane windows, cen H/A, fenced yard, 12 x 24 storage bldg, patio. Call today to see!!!
IC ED PR REDUC 1610 West 10th Street - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Located in the Stevens County Industrial Addition, 40 x 80 metal building on 3.57 acres, formerly Sovereign Redeemer Church. Call me today to see this nice property.
500 East 3rd St - Nice Ranch Style Brick, Open floor plan, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fence, sprinkler, unfinished part bsmt, att garage. Call today to see this nice property!!
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703 S Van Buren -Nice property, convenient kitchen w/appliances, nice updates in kitchen & baths, finished bsmt, central H/A, located in nice neighborhood. Call to see this property!!
1011 S Jackson St - Located close to schools, medical & downtown merchants! Ranch style, 3 bd/2 b, convenient kitchen w/abundant storage, cen H/A, fence. Call to schedule your showing!!
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SUPPORT GROUPS AL-Anon Family Group
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1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
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Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
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Call 620-544-4321
5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24
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518 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style on a 1.5 lots. Gorgeous oak cabinets and trim, 3 bed/2 bath, att garage, WIC, basement, fence, sprinkler, det garage and much, much more! Call to schedule your private showing!
1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio. Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!
SOLD 507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!
308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
ED REDUC 815 S Jackson- Beautiful, 1.5 story, home complete with Art & Crafts Style!! This is truly "One of a Kind"!! This home has been completely renovated and restored. This home features wood floors and wood work typical of the era of the home. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern updates make this a chef's dream while still keeping the integrity of the home! 5 bed/3 b, cen H/A, WIC, and too many things to mention in this ad. Call today to view this unique property! You won't be disappointed.
107 N Jackson- Lot for sale! Great location and neighborhood! Call Karen today for more details!!
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516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
1501 S Madison - Motivated Seller! Beautiful home, excellent location! Bi-Level, 5 bed/3 b, two living/family rooms, bonus room over the garage, 2 fpl, nice updates. All this home needs is a family to love it!! Call today to see this beautiful home! We are motivated to SELL!!
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It’s hard to tell what you’ll find Looking for a place to live?...a car?...even a pet? There is always something new and exciting waiting to be discovered. So go ahead and glance through our classifieds...you may be surprised!
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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1403 S Jefferson- Beautiful ranch, 3 bed/3 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fpl, cov patio, 36 x 24 det garage w/heat & bath. This is truly a pleaser for the whole family. Call Karen today to view this nice property!
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600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!
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515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.
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NEW LISTING!!! 509 Northeast Ave. $135,000 815 S. Jefferson St. This home is in a quiet neighborhood just $130,000 across from the Christian Academy Beautiful Kansas farm house set on a huge School. It is a 3 Bedroom 1 full bath and corner lot and a half with an incredible one 3/4 bathroom Home. This is a nice backyard. 3 full bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full home to raise a family in a quiet town and basement, 1 car garage. a quiet neighborhood with a great school district.
108 E. Eighth St. - $55,000.00 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is not too far from downtown with great potential 1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!! Call today to see this cozy cottage!!
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home. Call 620-544-9200. (tfc34) --------------APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, central heat/air, all applicances. One car garage. Call 620-544-1714. (tfc24) --------------FOR RENT: 2 affordable Homes for Rent. 1 2-bdrm and 1 3-bdrm. Mowing provided. Call 544-3069.
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3 bed/2 ba Large fenced ,000 $130 Newly backyard updated Large seller! kitchen & VERY motivated storage shed bathrooms 1209 S. Madison • Hugoton
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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 4, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS L. SIMS, Deceased. Case No. 2016-PR-21 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in said Court by Janine Y. Beltz, Executor of the Estate of Gladys L. Sims, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the Estate, approval of the acts and proceedings of the Executor, determination of the heirs, devisees
and legatees entitled to the Estate and assignment to them in accordance with the Last Will and Testament of Gladys L. Sims, deceased. YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 29th day of October, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Janine Y. Beltz, Petitioner Michael C. Doering Doering, Grisell & Cunningham, P.A. 124 Grant Avenue Garden City, Kansas 67846-5411 Telephone (620) 275-8084 Facsimile (620) 275-5076 miked@gcnet.com
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NEWS
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Rolla - Richfield - Dermot
RJH fall sports athletes play final games The Rolla junior high fall sports teams have played their final games. The teams traveled to Walsh Thursday, October 11 to compete with the Eagles. First up was the volleyball games. The Lady Pirates fought hard and played well but the Eagles came out as victors. The football team began their final game of the sea-
son. The Pirates had done well all season but this game was just not meant to be. The Pirates fell to the Eagles - just barely - 13-19. Congratulations to both junior high teams and their coaches, Kim Mauk, Jessie Slaughter, John Barrett and Joel Garcia! Now they will be getting ready for basketball season!
Andrea Reza, Gabby Bolin, Jennifer Guerrero, Emmalee Reza and Abby Garcia pose for the camera during the games at Walsh. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Junior high football players Rylan Williams, Thomas Brown, Matthew Garcia and Jaxen Mauk are ready to play Thursday against Walsh. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Last home RHS football game is Friday The Rolla High School football team will take the field in Rolla one last time Friday, October 19. It will be Senior Night for both football and volleyball, as well as Pink Out Night. The Rolla Corner Stop has graciously bought out the game so no gate fees will be collected. The Senior Class will be serving a delicious chicken enchilada meal with beans and rice, dessert and a drink
for everyone to enjoy. Come out and support the Pirates in the last home football game this season! GO PIRATES!
Choir travels to Liberal for vocal clinic Thursday, October 4, the Rolla High School choir traveled to Liberal to participate in the OPSU Grasslands vocal clinic. Director Mark Compaan took his three students, Audra Langley,
Dermot Community Supper Saturday, October 20 The next Dermot supper will be the
Thanks N Giving Supper,
November 17.
Your attendance would be a blessing to all. Questions? call: 620-593-4436 or 353-3643
Seward County Community College Presidential Scholars get around! Here's 2018 RHS Graduate Henry Wiebe addressing the Liberal Rotary Club at its October 2 meeting. Wiebe is studying diesel technology. Photo courtesy of SCCC Facebook page.
Tools-Corvette-Cessna 210-Airplane Parts-Snap-On Tools-Boats-RV Trailers-Forklift-Mowers-Picture Frames & Equip-Car Lift-More! Windell & Connie Hambrick
LIVING ESTATE
Congratulations to Carson Milburn who received an industry scholarship Tuesday at the NACE Gas Capital Rectifier School hosted by SCCC. Carson, pictured second from the right, is a freshman at SCCC and the son of Kent and Jamie Milburn of Richfield. Photo courtesy of SCCC Facebook Page.
Melanie Norton and Javier Torres to gain more experience in singing in a larger choir. Everyone reported having a great time! Thank you Mr. Compaan for your dedication to these students.
Community Calendar
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Audra Langley, Melanie Norton and Javier Torres participate in the Awesomeness Choir. Photo courtesy of Melanie Norton and Mark Compaan.
851 N Airport Rd, Johnson, KS
AUCTION CLOSES: SAT OCT 20 SOFT CLOSE 3:00PMCT
Thursday, October 18 Summit Training-Wichita No School End of First Quarter Friday, October 19 Senior Night Football and Volleyball 6:30 p.m. High School Football vs. Pawnee Heights at 7:00 p.m.
No School Summit Training-Wichita Saturday, October 20 High School Volleyball Substate TBA Tuesday, October 23 DCCC Rep to speak with Seniors at 9:30 a.m.
What’s for LUNCH? USD #217 Menu
Monday, October 22 B. W.G. Cereal, Sausage Patty, Pears, Juice L. Pig in a Blanket, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli with Cheese, Apple Tuesday, October 23 B. Biscuit and Gravy, Orange, Juice L. Chicken Wrap, Spanish Brown Rice, Romaine
Lettuce, Tomato, Zucchini, Tropical Fruit, Oatmeal Cookie Wednesday, October 24 B. Breakfast Burrito, Salsa, Rosey Applesauce, Juice L. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges
West Texas A & M University hosted a superb conference on Celebrating Extraordinary Minds with special guest Henry Winkler. Mr. Winkler is a gifted speaker with an outstanding message. 2015 RHS graduate and current West Texas A & M Student Body president Chandler Huddleston had the honor and pleasure of serving as an escort for this accomplished and amazing man. Chandler is the son of Tina and the late Mickey Huddleston. Rolla is still so proud of you! Photo courtesy of Chandler’s Facebook page.
Introduction to colorful KU Rolla History from David Stout
OPEN HOUSE: WED. OCT 10 5:30-7:30PMCT
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In last week’s article, I pointed out that on the superficial level, it would seem my first week at KU in 1963 would in no way illustrate what life was like in Rolla, but I went on to explain there were a few incidents which occurred in my first week at KU which demonstrated very clearly the life experiences and the attitudes I brought with me from Rolla. Here is another
of those colorful incidents. When I received my notice of acceptance at KU in the spring of 1963, one of my fellow classmates (Don Thompson) also received his. We were the only two in our Rolla senior class to choose KU, although the year before us Jimmy Littell had chosen KU. Shortly after receiving our acceptance letters, one of our class sponsors (Loren Buss) asked me about my housing arrangements, wondering if I would be living with Jimmy Littell. I said “No,” but Loren wasn’t willing to leave it there, and playfully continued, asking me, since I wasn’t going to be rooming with Jimmy, were Don Thompson and I going to be roommates? I simply said we weren’t. Loren just wouldn’t give up, wondering where I was going to live. I answered, “dormitory”. Still not satisfied, he persisted, asking if I had chosen a roommate. “No,” I answered, “I’ll just take the luck of the draw.” Using the N-word, Loren asked, “What if you get a N? Would you rather be roommates with Don Thompson or with a N?” This was the way we talked in 1963. That’s just how it was back then. I arrived at my dorm early September 9, 1963, and checked in at the front desk.
Check-in was a breeze, and I was quickly ushered to room 333. Robert Eanes of Denver, my roommate, was already there, a big black man. My escort quickly introduced us to each other then left us to ourselves to “bond.” Bob’s major was music – percussion (which meant he banged on drums), and he was also going out for football. (I could almost hear Loren Buss laughing, 400 miles away, reminding me of our conversation five months earlier about living with “Don Thompson or a ‘N.’”) Unbeknownst to me at the time was just how avant garde this rooming arrangement was. According to Beth Bailey, an author who wrote about the history of Kansas during this time period, “… in the early 1960s members of KU’s Civil Rights Council (CRC) were still battling discrimination by Lawrence businesses, especially private landlords, and facing down discriminatory practices on campus as well. Dormitory assignments were made on the basis of race…”2 In other words, Bob and I were guinea pigs in this 1963 color picture. So what was wrong with this picture? Does “black vinegar and white oil” come to mind? You can stir them together,
but let them sit at rest a few minutes and they begin to separate. This didn’t seem to be exactly a concoction made in heaven. And in 1963, it wasn’t. Bob and I roomed together for only our first semester, but I sincerely believe our racial difference was not the basis of our mismatching. If Bob had been white but essentially the same person, it still wouldn’t have made any difference. Nevertheless, rooming with Bob marked a turning point for me in race relations and appreciation for cultural differences. Take his mother’s homemade snickerdoodles, for instance… But I think we both grew in cultural awareness. Take my mom’s carrot cake, for example… A cake made from carrots??? Oh, I know, carrot cake is popular now, but back then in 1963 it was unheard of among bettereducated, better-off folks. It was basically something poor country people from Rolla made to substitute for “real” cake. I shared the carrot cake with others on my wing, but everyone had the same reaction: “You’re a country boy, aren’t you?” Yes, I was. From Rolla. Colorless Rolla. 2 Beth L. Bailey, Sex in the Heartland
(Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1999), p. 147 (emphasis David Stout’s).