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Reed Brazeal won Best Wildcat Fan at Friday, October 12 Football Game. Reed won the $50 Visa Gift Card Donated by Mane Hair Company.

Volume 125, Number 43

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Eagles cross country boys’ team are Regional Champs The challenge of a new course for the Eagle cross country team was met with the heart and desire of a championship team.

The Regional Championship Team in fact.

Hugoton High School's varsity boys ran to a first place finish for the Regional championship title Saturday morning at Buhler. This was only the second time a race has taken place on the newly founded course.

The championship is

the fourth such title for the boys’ team of Hugoton. The Eagles will be the fourteenth team to travel to State for Hugoton in the past 18 years under the direction of coach Nick Rodriguez.

"This was not an easy course to run on or race on. Overall, though, it was a pretty good day for the team," said coach Rodriguez. "Regional championships are not easy to come by. The boys were led by Patrick with his top

three finishes and Jacob Martin right behind him at four. Isaac Castro jumped into the top ten with a great run. Luis Castro and Chase Hittle rounded out our scores.

Our first five were in the top 20.”

Maria Martinez was just out of State-qualifying position in the girls’ race for Hugoton.

"Our girls just missed out on having a girl qualify as Maria Martinez Continued to page 6

Hugoton’s cross country boys proudly display their Regional champion plaque, which they received last week at Buhler. From left to right are Coach Nick Rodriguez, Matt Nash, Edgar

Villa, Jacob Martin, Patrick Weaver, Luis Castro, Isaac Castro, Chase Hittle and Coach Matt Johnson. Congratulations and good luck at State this Saturday!

Silver Haired Legislator Charlie Wagner returns

Where in the world is The Hugoton Hermes?

About as far from Kansas as a paper can get this side of the moon. Kirk Liu, owner and manager of China Restaurant in Hugoton, took

the Hermes with him when he and members of his family traveled to China last month. Here he stands with the Hermes on the Great Wall of China.

Give blood October 30 at Stevens County Fairgrounds The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors the need for blood is constant and the blood supply must be regularly replenished.

By making an appointment to donate blood, dedicated donors can help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients — locally and across the nation. You can make a donation in Stevens County October 30 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Fairgrounds at Highway 51 and Washington Street.

Those looking for another way to increase the lifesaving impact of blood donation can become an advocate by encouraging friends and family to become dedicated blood donors too. Just three percent of the U.S. population gives blood, and one of the top reasons people say they haven’t given blood is because no one asked them to.

Help the Red Cross increase the number of blood donors and maintain a stable blood supply for pa-

tients in need by making an appointment to donate and encouraging others to give.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of

Clear your calendars this weekend for area activities This weekend and next week is packed with activities for everyone in the family. Halloween activities start this weekend and end Halloween night. Also Saturday begins “The Way We Worked” exhibit at the Stevens County Library.

Attention, all Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-Leggedy Beasties - Relay for Life of Stevens County is sponsoring a Halloween Carnival, Saturday, October 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Elementary School Gymnasium.

Everyone is invited to at-

Moran’s staff member to be in Hugoton Friday U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced a member of his staff will be in Stevens County to host open office hours Friday, October 26, 2012.

Mike Zamrzla, Deputy State Director for Senator Moran, will meet with area residents from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Com-

age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

missioners’ Room of the Stevens County Courthouse located at 200 East Sixth Street in Hugoton.

Individuals who are experiencing difficulties with Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Affairs or have other concerns regarding federal issues are encouraged to attend.

tend and come decked out in costume! Random prizes will be awarded to those in costume throughout the evening.

Lots of games and activities have been planned for the night and it is sure to be a fun evening. Come help say “BOO” to cancer! Tickets are available for a small fee.

“The Way We Worked”, Smithsonian traveling exhibit at the Stevens County Library will start with the reception Saturday, October 27. This exhibit will be on display until December 9.

October 31 is Halloween.

Be sure to get your costume ready for the Spook Parade.

The parade will be down Main Street Wednesday, October 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Trick-or-Treating at the Pioneer Manor will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 31 also.

Plan your weekend and Halloween activities now and enjoy a safe and fun time.

Charlie A. Wagner returned recently from his trip to Topeka where he represented Stevens County in the thirtieth session of the Silver Haired Legislature October 2-4, 2012. He stopped by The Hermes office to report about this year's session.

The mission of the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature is threefold: to educate the citizenry about the needs of the elderly and about the legislative process; to communicate and serve as liaison for constituents and legislators; and to participate and be involved as an advocate for senior citizens.

The Silver Haired Legislature - hereafter referred to as "SHL" - functions much the same as the Kansas legislature. The SHL meets in the chambers of the Kansas House of Representatives, and the body elects a Speaker, a Speaker Pro Tem and a Floor Leader.

Mr. Wagner and his fellow legislators were subjected to a full agenda beginning with registration and a training workshop the afternoon of Tuesday, October 2.

Wednesday, October 3 the SHL conducted opening ceremonies complete with a Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.

The legislators then participated in committee hearings, committee reports and the SHL annual report. They also elected the offices of Speaker, Speaker Pro Tem and Floor Leader.

Thursday, October 4, the

Charlie Wagner takes a moment after his busy weekend October 2-4 to report about the important issues discussed at the thirtieth annual session of the Silver Haired Legislature. group's activities began again with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. They then proceeded to the final reading of the bills proposed, and final action on those bills.

Charlie is a member of the Public Health committee. His committee was chaired by Mr. Thomas Gordon and co-chair was Ms. Pansy Rudolph. They discussed the amended SHL Resolution 2901 which urges the Kansas Legislature to fund an enhancement to the Home and Community Based Services / Frail Elderly Waiver to provide older adults with dental health services. The resolution passed unanimously. Next up for consideration was SHL Bill 2905, concerning insurance, relating to the mandatory reinstatement

The Stevens County Annual Free Health Fair was a huge success this year with over 500 people participating in the event. Above, booths are set up at the event to draw attendees’ inter-

of certain insurance policies in case of mental incapacity of an insured, life insurance, long-term care insurance, pre-existing conditions and dementia diagnosis. The bill passed unanimously. The group then tackled SHL Bill 2908: an Act concerning post-secondary educational institutions, relating to fingerprinting and criminal history record check of nursing program applicants. Bill 2908 passed 59-1.

In addition, the Silver Haired Legislature also passed seven other pieces of legislation: • SHL Resolution 2902 urging the Kansas Legislature to continue supporting the KDHE "Kansans Optimizing Health Program"; Continued to page 3

est and offer information to patients after getting their blood drawn. The Health Fair started at 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning and did not draw to a close until 11:00 a.m.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Att: Jackie D e a r Edna Olinger Editor, I have been trying to find Jackie’s phone number. Jackie please call me at 544-2129.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 15 through October 21.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Friday, October 19 - 3:31 p.m. called to Road U and Road 9 for a corn stubble fire.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, two transfers and two Life Flights.

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Rattlers prevalent in Southwest Kansas Dear Editor, Once upon a time many years ago someone built a gas plant about six miles west of Ulysses. They built it on an old prairie dog town. About three months ago, BP, who owns the plant now, decided to tear it down. After they started to tear it down one of the workers got bit by a rattlesnake. They called in a snake expert from Fort Hays. He educated the workers about how to protect themselves, and how to

Lowell Stanley trap and kill the snakes. For example, they furnished them with boots to protect their ankles from snake bites. They laid down sheets of plywood. Mice would build nests under the plywood and the snakes would prey on the mice.

Now - here is the amazing part. So far they have caught and killed 102 snakes. This is only about a twenty acre area. They even

Neighborhood Watch proposed Dear Editor, Main to Charles Wagner After speakMadison ing with local and from law enforcement I’ve real- Sixth to Eleventh Streets. ized a Neighborhood Watch For more information, program could be a good contact me at 620-952idea for Hugoton. I’m sure 2533. Our first meeting will all our residents would like be Saturday, October 27 at to keep an eye on each 6:30 p.m. at the Hugoton other and ensure our United Methodist Church. commnity is safe. The area covered would be from Charles Wagner

caught a pregnant mother snake and carried it to the college in Fort Hays. It had eight babies and these were not counted in the 102. This amazes me! I would have guessed there were not that many in all of southwest Kansas. As I have told people this story I have found out many people see and kill rattlesnakes. They are much more common than I would have ever guessed.

544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main in Hugoton.

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

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides

Albuquerque-based writer and former mule packer Slim Randles received The Rounders Award at a reception October 16 at Governor Susana Martinez’s residence in Santa Fe, N.M. Named for the classic novel by Max Evans, The Rounders Award is given by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to “individuals who have lived, promoted or articulated the Western way of life.”

Former recipients include artist Grem Lee, novelist Max Evans, musician Michael Martin Murphey and humorist Baxter Black.

Randles, whose weekly column “Home Country” reaches 2.2 million readers in 44 states, is also the author of nine books, including the national award-winning “A Cowboy’s Guide to Growing Up Right.”

Also receiving the award this year is Santa Fe-based art dealer and raconteur Forrest Fenn.

are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings.

October 27 - Last weekend to attent Meile Farms’ Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch 14 miles north of Hugoton on Highway 25. They are open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Find them on Facebook by searching “Meile Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize.” All proceeds benefit area 4-H and FFA participants.

October 15 - 26 - The Junior Class of Hugoton High School will be selling Zak's Cheese with delivery planned for November 14. Orders must be paid for when ordered. Checks should be made out to HHS or HHS Junior Class. Please contact a Junior Class member to place your order.

October 21 - November 26 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2012” at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-8462527 for more information.

October 22-26 - National School Bus Safety Week October 26 - Deputy State Director for Jerry Moran’s office Mike Zamrzla will be hosting open office hours for Mr. Moran at the Stevens County Court-

Gary Hathaway Friends and family gathered Saturday afternoon to remember and honor former Hugoton resident Gary R. Hathaway. Mr. Hathaway of Ulysses passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center – St. Francis Campus in Wichita at the age of 70.

Lowell Stanley

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

I Timothy 1:15

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Project Hope needs food!

Make your donation at Project Hope or First National Bank. Call Debbie Nordling at 544-8528 or Tammy Slocum at 544-8908 for more information.

Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-

Obituaries

house in the Commissioner’s Room from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

October 27 - Grand Opening reception for the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Way We Worked” from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library.

- Relay for Life will host a Halloween Carnival at the Elementary School Gym from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come in their costumes! Tickets are available at the door for a small fee.

- Antlers Bar & Grill on East Highway 56 in Moscow will host a Halloween party and costume contest from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fulton Street Band will also perform.

Call 620-598-2078 for more information.

October 28 - Rusty Callahan will speak at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee and fellowship will follow.

October 29 - No school for USD #217 students for Fall Break.

October 30 - No School for USD #210 preschool and KinderPrep students for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

- Blood drive at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

October 31 - Spook Parade on Main Street from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

- Trick-n-Treating at the Pioneer Manor from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Born July 5, 1942 in Liberal, Gary was the son of Addison E. Hathaway and the former Helen M. Nix. Gary grew up in Hugoton and Garden City where he was active in Boy Scouts.

During his teen years he was a member of the Mandan Indian Dancers. They wore hand crafted costumes and headdresses and performed locally. Gary achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in a 1958 campfire ceremony at the Cimarron River. He worked for his father at their Culligan Water Softener business.

In 1960 Gary graduated from Hugoton High School having participated in football and school plays. In 1964 he graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield with a B.A. in Business.

He was a member of the student council, Campus Y, Phi Beta Lambda business club, and Pi Epsilon Pi social club.

Following his graduation Gary worked for two years at the Johnson State Bank in Johnson. He then attended Washburn Law School in Topeka receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1969. Gary established his law practice in Ulysses in 1970. He had served as Grant County Attorney and Ulysses City Attorney.

W.J. Bill Light Lifelong Morton County resident, W. J. “Bill” Light passed from this life Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

He was 89.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 15, 2012 • Child in the Street, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Talked to the Mother, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 700 Block of East Sixth, Unable to Catch, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Fourth Tuesday, October 16, 2012 • Dogs at Large, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Dogs Impounded, Officer Crane • Lawn Mower on Property, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Unknown Owner, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of Jefferson, Unknown Owner, Officer Crane Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • Public Service, 100 Block of West Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 1200 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, October 18, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Lamastch • Suicidal Subject, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Transported to Hospital, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Eleventh and Monroe, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Removed Bat, 300 Block of West First, Public Service, ACO Smith • Stolen Wallet, Took Report, Officer Hagman

• Graffiti, 400 Block of Adams, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Trouble with Son, Spoke to Mother, Officer Hagman Friday, October 19, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, Pioneer Manor, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Motorist Assist, 1000 Block of Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • Disagreement, 100 Block of Adams, Spoke to Subjects, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West

Fourth, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Sixth, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, October 20, 2012 • Noise Complaint, 100 Block of Wilson, Advised to Turn it Down, Sergeant Johnson • Fight, 600 Block of Monroe, Advised Subject Not to Return, Sergeant Johnson

• Removed Bat, 900 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, October 21, 2012 • Medical Assist, 500 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

Helen French Death has claimed the life of Helen D. French of Hugoton. Helen passed from this life Monday, October 22, 2012 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. She was 71.

The daughter of Charles Jordan and the former Roma Archibeque, she was born May 14, 1941 at Socorro, N.M. Helen moved to Hugoton in 1962 from Amarillo, Tx. She was an active EMTI for 17 years for the Stevens County EMS. Helen is an honorary EMTI. Mrs. French loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions and enjoyed her sewing.

Survivors include her son Jamie French and wife Shelly

of Hugoton; two daughters, Karla Beth Cox of Everton, Mo. and Buffie Schooley and husband Brian of Hugoton; her brother Robby Jackson and wife June of Woodward, Ok.; two sisters, Diane Porter

of Albuquerque, N.M. and Patty Vause of Gulf Port, Ms.; her seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends.

Those preceding Helen in death are her parents; daughter Theresa Dawn French; and brother Frank Jordan.

Funeral services are planned for Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Pam Peachey presiding. Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday at Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Hathaway was admitted to the Kansas Supreme Court in 1969, U.S. District Court of Kansas in 1969, U.S. Supreme Court in 1978, and the tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1979. He had been a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Southwest Kansas Bar Association and Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. He was active in the Kiwanis organization serving as Lt. Governor from 1994 to 1995.

Mr. Hathaway was a member of the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

He was one of the founders and served as president of the High Plains Public Radio Station, KANZ. He handled the family farming, business rentals and owned and operated Oxair Elk Ranch in rural Grant County.

Gary was a member of the Ulysses United Methodist Church having served on its administrative board, finance committee, served as a lay member to Annual Conference, and was a past member of the Pension Endowment Fund of the Kansas West Conference.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sonja (Brewer) Hathaway of the home; two brothers, Kenneth Hathaway of Winfield and Doyle Hathaway of Wichita; and his many nieces, nephews and their children.

Mr. Hathaway was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Janet Hernandez officiating. Interment followed in the Ulysses Cemetery with Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 conducting military rites.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses or the Boy Scouts of America Santa Fe Trail Council in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

Born September 25, 1923 on the farm in Morton County, Bill was the son of William Clarence Light and the former Zula Tarter.

Bill was a lifetime resident and farmer of Morton County. He graduated from Rolla High School in 1942 and served in the Marines during World War II. August 18, 1946, Bill married Mardelle Cullison in Coffeyville.

In the late 1950’s Mr. Light was the Mayor of Rolla and served two terms as State Representative in the mid 1960’s. He served on the board for the Morton County Hospital, Rolla School Board, Federal Land Bank in Guymon, Ok. and Garden City, and Groundwater Management District 3. Bill was a real estate broker and appraiser.

Mr. Light belonged to the

First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon.

Survivors include his two sons, Bill Light and David Light and wife Reneé all of Rolla; four daughters, Nancy Light-Olson and husband Bruce of Houston, Tx., Peggy Light-Carswell and husband Vince of Oberlin, Linda LightBushart and husband Lowell of Glenwood Springs, Co. and Ellen Light-Hall and husband Bret of Rolla; his brother James Light of Rolla; two sisters, Elsie Holcomb of Albuquerque, N.M. and Lesta Lou Muse of Oklahoma City, Ok.; his 20 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mardelle February 28, 1988; three brothers, Gale Light, Wayne Light and Paul Light; three sisters, Dorothy Cullison, Edna Gilbert and Helen Girling; and grandson Richie Perry September 17, 1988.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, October 22, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Rolla with Pastor Charles Mendenhall officiating. Interment followed in the Rolla Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Hugoton.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rolla Pentecostal Church Food Outreach in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

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Silver Haired Legislature Continued from page 1 • SHL Resolution 2903 urging the Kansas Legislature to enact legislation combating predatory payday lending practices and similar legislation to regulate or prohibit Income Tax Refund Advance lending practices that adversely affect the elderly and other residents of Kansas; • SHL Resolution 2906 reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Older Americans Act; • SHL Bill 2907 concerning property taxation and imposing payment in lieu of tax on certain qualifying crude oil pipelines and procedure;

• SHL Bill 2909 concerning the coordinated public transportation assistance act; • SHL Bill 2910 amending the uniform consumer credit code relating to payday loans; and • SHL Resolution 2912 urging the Kansas Legislature to call upon the U.S. Congress to support funding for the U.S. Post Office so elderly residents in rural areas have access to community post offices.

Needless to say, the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature achieved several goals over their two-day session.

Remind your Ghosts and Goblins to be safe Halloween is among the most joyfully anticipated holidays for children in the United States. Carving pumpkins, donning festive costumes and trick-or-treating are popular activities. Yet Halloween can be rife with potential injury dangers too, ranging from pedestrian accidents to falls to burns to poisonings. Assuring safety while participating in Halloween activities should be the first consideration for every parent and caregiver.

“Kids need safety instruction before they go out trick-ortreating,” says Cherie Sage, State Director for Safe Kids Kansas. “Many kids will be out trick-or-treating while it is dark when it is more difficult for drivers to see them. There are several easy and effective rules that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. For example, children younger than age 12 should not be alone crossing streets on Halloween without an adult. If older kids are mature enough to go trick-or-treating without adult supervision, parents should make sure they go in a group and stick to a planned route with good lighting.”

On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking during Halloween festivities between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. compared to the same hours other days throughout the year, according to a 2011 study published by Safe Kids Worldwide. Drivers need to be extra alert as there will be more children on the streets and sidewalks and those kids may be focused on gathering candy and the excitement of the holiday rather than being careful while crossing streets. Safe Kids Kansas urges drivers to slow down on neighborhood roads to make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone and to help save lives.

“While it’s a good idea for children to have a cell phone with them in case of an emergency, remind them to pay attention to their surroundings and not be distracted from hazards because they are texting or talking on the phone,” added Sage.

While pedestrian safety is a main concern for Halloween, parents and kids should also be careful when dealing with candy. "While kids never want to wait to dive into their candy, it is best to check sweets for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them," says Sage. “Remind children to only eat treats in original and unopened wrappers."

Child Pedestrians • Children under 12 should only trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult.

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Parents should remind children to watch for cars that are turning or backing up.

• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Walk don’t run, across the street.

Drivers • Slow down and be especially alert in residential neigh-

borhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

• Anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day so you can spot children from greater distances.

• Remember costumes can limit children’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle.

• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

Costumes and Treats • Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and choose light colored costumes to improve visibility.

• Choose face paint and make-up instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Look for non-toxic designations when choosing Halloween makeup.

• Avoid carrying sticks, swords, or other sharp objects.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights in order to see better, as well as to be seen by drivers. Liquid in glow sticks is hazardous, so parents should remind children not to chew on or break them.

• Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. Candy should be thrown away if the wrapper is faded or torn, or if the candy is unwrapped.

For more tips on how to help kids trick-or-treat safely this Halloween, visit www.safekids.org and www.safekidskansas.org.

Kansas' SHL is one of only 24 in the U.S. In 1982, nine years after the first Silver Haired Legislature was founded in Missouri, Kansas Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1649 and the Kansas SHL had their first session October 1113, 1983. Nearly 30 years later, 60 legislators gather to discuss issues concerning elderly Kansans every year.

Committees for the 2012 session were Federal and State Affairs, Ways and Means and Public Health.

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature does not receive any funding from the State and therefore depends on donations and monies from various Kansas counties.

Charlie Wagner is a volunteer legislator representing the interests of Stevens County's citizens.

Lisa Steers and Kathy Haynes are taking participant’s guesses about how many objects are in the glass jar during the Stevens County

Health Fair. Judy Lynch with her lovely pink hair commemorating breast cancer awareness month looks on.

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Steve Demers cheerfully lets Dawn Maas draw his blood at the Stevens County Health Fair. These blood samples provide many health screening tests.

Financial Advisor

Do you enjoy eating at these places out of town?

Seward H Applebee’s H Salty Dog Bar & Grill H Billy’s Mexican Grill H Bisteca Steakhouse H Ruffino’s Italian Finney H Sammy’s H Time Out Sports Bar H Lone Star Steakhouse H Jax Sports Grille

Texas H Caktus Jack’s H Ambassador Family Restaurant H Eddie’s Steakhouse & Seaford H Naifeh’s Steakhouse H Pub on the Brick’s Grant H Corporate East H Iron Horse

These Counties have liquor-by-the-drink.

We want the same opportunities in Stevens County!!

Pictured are a few Halloween crafts Pioneer Manor staff and residents from Cimarron

Every customer of a “Private Club” must be a member of the club or a guest invited by and accompanied by a member of the club. To become a member, a person must complete an application for membership.

The club must collect a fee of no less than $10 per year.

Membership is not granted until 10 days after membership is filed.

House have been making.

Staff members involved are Lissette Molina, Karina Ordonez, Melissa Fisher, Judy Wills and other staff members. Cimarron House of Pioneer Manor generously shared their creative project with their sister household, Wheatfield House.

For having a drink with dinner To avoid 10 day wait

Give Stevens County a chance to grow and serve you here!

Sponsored by Stevens County for Business Opportunities/ Jan Leonard Treasurer

www.drinkwithdinner.com

Orval Toole, Dorothy Hawkins and Jim Dewey’s wife Maxine are present to help Jim celebrate his ninety-second birthday at Pioneer Manor.

will again list the names of the Veterans from Stevens County November 8, 2012.

If you are a Veteran of a branch of the service, or you know of a friend or relative who served and was not listed last year, please contact the Registrar of Deeds at the Stevens County Courthouse, or contact The Hermes.

Jim Dewey sits among his red and white balloons during his birthday party at Pioneer Manor. Jim is a huge OU fan, as evidenced by the balloons, decorations and cake.

This year we are also allowing you to honor your special veteran with an ad in the November 8 issue.

Complete this form and bring/send to:

With Love & Re

The Hugoton Hermes

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Lloyd Leon Molder US Marine Corp

M A EX

1945-1946

Served in Germany

Jim Dewey, resident of Wheatfield House of Pioneer Manor, celebrated his ninety-second birthday surrounded by his friends and spouse, Maxine Dewey. Maxine is the former Maxine Swan Porter. Maxine’s children are Gary Porter of Hugoton and Steven Porter of Ulysses.

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Photos may be picked up at our office or enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for photo to be returned.

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Joy and Herschel West October 24, 1952

Joy and Herschel West October 24, 2012

Wests will remember sixty years of marriage A reception will take place Sunday, October 28, at the Hugoton Senior Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Joy and Herschel West. Everyone is invited.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send your congratulations, their address is 807 South Jackson, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

The couple request no gifts, please.

Eagle’s Cry

by Hugoton High School Journalism Class Distracted Driving: Is it worth a life?

By HHS Journalism Staff According to The National “Save a Life Tour,” “Distracted driving includes any non-driving activity a person

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November 18 Pastor Harry Cross Hugoton UMC ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

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Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Harry Cross, Pastor Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

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Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 ROLLA Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

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Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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engages in that has the potential to distract him/her from the primary task of driving and increases the risk of an accident or death.” Hugoton High School hosted The National “Save a Life Tour” October 12 to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

The day began with an assembly, which showed a graphic video reenacting a multiple vehicle accident caused by distracted drivers.

The video shows the aftermath of the fatal accident and how it impacted the driver and the other drivers and passengers in the vehicles involved. After the video, Cody Beethuis, a presenter for the tour, told his story.

Cody was involved in a tragic accident that left his friend (the driver) with brain damage and his friend’s girlfriend dead. His friend was scrolling through his contacts looking for a number when he swerved off the road hitting a

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tree and rolling the vehicle approximately five times.

Cody and his friends were trapped in the vehicle for over an hour and a half before help arrived. He could not find any of the cell phones to call for help so he had to watch his friend’s girlfriend bleed to death. The assembly grew quiet after he told his story. He then told the students “Don’t feel sorry for me, but learn from my mistakes.”

Cody left the students with a final question to ponder, “Is driving while distracted worth a life?”

After the assembly, students drove the “Distracted Driving Simulator” that simulates a driving situation complete with speed limits, traffic lights and, in some cases, hazardous weather conditions and the ultimate distraction, a cell phone with incoming text messages.

The students quickly discovered how these distractions took their attention away from the road and several were involved in fatal collisions as a result. Even those students who were not involved in collisions and finished the simulated drive

were issued citations such as failing to stop at a stop sign, swerving, speeding and entering the wrong lane.

Students Mandy Mills and Elizabeth Tinoco said the assembly was intense, but communicated a powerful message - driving distracted can be fatal. Other students polled said they would pay closer attention to the road while driving and eliminate distractions to reduce the chance of getting into an accident.

For additional information about The National “Save a Life Tour” visit the Web site at www.savealifetour.net.

Bailey Hoskinson will cheer up after utilizing the tips from the Save a Life Tour.

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Kasie Reeves “drives” a simulator demonstrating how different situations can distract drivers.

The driving simulator, shown above, is used by the “Save a Life Tour” to bring the reality of distracted driving into focus for teen drivers.

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Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas exhibit at Stauth Museum It’s time! Time to start thinking Christmas again!

“Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2012”, that is. The Stauth Museum finalized the exhibitors for this much anticipated exhibition.

This exhibition presents a fun way to enjoy Christmas, get decorating ideas and share in the joy and wonder that is the season before getting bogged down with all the promotional hype of the Holidays. Southwest Kansas individuals, clubs, groups, merchants, etc., create small exhibits of a theme, collections, family heirlooms that bring back fond memories or even new items that will create new memories.

Each year these exhibits are created and decorated by south-

First Christian Church Olympians collects canned goods for Project Hope. The group poses beside the large quantity collected.

Vaughn - Stoddard Brigette Vaughn and Alan Stoddard were united in marriage Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lone Star Church at rural Woods. Pastor Larry Bradford officiated the double-ring ceremony.

The decor was arranged using fall colors of oranges, yellows, browns and burgundies and lots of foliage. Two large bouquets of fall-colored roses and other beautiful flowers accented the candelabras which lit the sanctuary in a romantic glow. The unity candle and sand candle ceremony added to the blessings from Pastor Larry.

Brigette wore a beautiful satin gown adorned with brocade and beads with sequin accents. She was accompanied by her brother Dakota Vaughn and given by her parents Melvin Vaughn and Andy and Jackie Anderson. Grandmothers Sandy Campbell and Von Vaughn also attended.

Brigette’s best friend from grade school and high school, Kassidy Sandoval, was her maid of honor. Her bridesmaids were sister Jalena Vaughn and sister of the groom Sarah Meng. Flower girls were Gianna Voss and Hanna Meng.

The bridesmaids wore burgundy full-length gowns, slit in the front and accented with a silk rose on the side of the waist.

The flower girls wore tangerine tea-length dresses with lace overlays of black with brocade stitching and carried baskets of leaves which they scattered down the aisle.

Alan chose Michial Burger as his best man and Mike Owens and Fanus Vermack as groomsmen. Alan wore a black tuxedo with tangerine tie and vest.

The best man and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with brown ties and vests. The ushers were Bart Volborthite and Wimpier Pretorius. Attending the guest book was Sean Smith.

They wore black tuxedos with yellow ties and vests. The ring bearer was Brystyn Heger, accompanied by mentor Nicholas Meng. Alan’s parents Roy and Debbie Stoddard were also accompanied by their parents Ralph and Norma Stoddard and Omar and Betty Norton.

A memory table was filled with photos and mementos of loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord - including Jana Campbell Eves, James Campbell, Melinda Boswell, Wick and Ruby Bullard, Bill and Julie Norton, Alba Wayland and Galen Vaughn.

The wedding ceremony was followed by an evening meal of

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The wedding cake was a beautiful white and chocolate spiral with traditional white on the left side and chocolate smooth with fudge flowing off the edges on the right side. The cake was created by Wilma Hearon.

The groom’s table had a farm cake and some cupcakes in fall leaves, decorated with tractors, caps and cowboy hat accents, created by Barb Williams.

The dance followed the reception at the Marteney Shed.

The DJ played a wonderful selection of music and the crowd had a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship.

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Kansans can now report educational funding issues anonymously Kansans who interact with the state’s K-12 educational system and have examples of inefficiencies they have witnessed or experienced now can go online to share their firsthand experiences with the Governor’s School Efficiency Task Force. The task force launched an online portal Wednesday where students, parents, involved citizens, teachers and administrators can submit information anonymously.

Recently, Governor Sam Brownback announced the formation of the task force to examine school spending and to develop guidelines on how to get more funding into the classroom where teachers teach and students learn. As

reported to the Kansas Department of Education by the school districts, only 54% of total funding goes into the classroom and for instruction.

“While task force members are researching and analyzing where inefficiencies are occurring in our educational system, we also want to hear directly from Kansans who have their own ideas and suggestions on how to make our schools more efficient. We hope to hear from a lot of Kansans who take a few minutes to go online and share their thoughts with us,” Task Force Chairman Ken Willard said.

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VFW Ham & Bean and Stew Feed Friday, November 2 Lunch will be served at the Vets Hall at Third and Monroe for the community between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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west Kansans, thus bringing the traditions and spirit of “Christmas in Southwest Kansas” to the museum and its visitors.

The exhibit opened Sunday, October 21 and will be on exhibit through Monday, November 26.

Some past exhibit themes have been: A Victorian Holiday, A Christmas Tea, Mickey Mouse Christmas, Nativities Around the World, Jack’s Frosty Land, The Stars of Scouting, A John Deere Christmas – and the list goes on.

Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and all holidays.

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Willard also announced the group’s next meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. November 9 will consider spending decisions made at the district level. He said the task force will receive a report from a representative of the Kansas Association of School Boards Efficiency Task Force and presentations from other district level education officials. Presenters will be asked to identify best practices for reductions in administrative overhead and shed light on policies that limit their efforts to spend taxpayer money as efficiently as possible.

Governor Brownback said it was important for the task force to have a clear understanding of how state decisions impact local decisions.

“Inefficient spending impacts Kansas taxpayers at every level, from the State General Fund to local property taxes. The state has increased total spending on education by almost $1 billion since 2000. Many school districts have raised taxes on local property owners during that same time period. Moving forward, we owe it to Kansas taxpayers to ensure those resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible,” Brownback said.

Governor Brownback also announced Iola/USD 257 Superintendent Brian Pekarek will join the task force. Governor Brownback said, “Brian is well known as a Superintendent who is open to new ideas. He will make a

great addition to the task force as they narrow their focus to the local level.”

Pekarek joins a number of current task force members who have district level budgeting experience, including Chairman Willard, Dave Jackson and Jim Churchman who all served on local school boards.

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twelfth Saturday and had to be in the top ten to get a guaranteed spot to the State meet. It was just a ten second gap to tenth place. A great effort by her Saturday," said Rodriguez.

The boys’ team will travel to the State cross country meet in Wamego Saturday.

Races begin at 11:00 a.m.

"This will be our toughest State meet ever. I see at least six teams in the boys’ division fighting it out for the trophies. Wamego, Desoto and Mulvane were the top three at the Wamego Invitational earlier this year. I see Baldwin, Winfield and us fighting it out with those other three for the trophies. This is going to be an epic battle next weekend

for those trophies. We could be sending our best team ever to State and not come back with a trophy," said Rodriguez.

Regionals (Buhler) Girls’ Team-Eleventh Maria Martinez 17:17 12 Mariana Shuck 19:10 57 19:33 64 Katie Weaver Aubrey Hamlin 19:40 66 Jackie Garcia 20:35 74 Nancy Camacho 20:37 76 Sadie Wood 21:09 80 Boys’ Team-Champions Patrick Weaver 16:51 3 Jacob Martin 17:28 4 Isaac Castro 17:52 9 Luis Castro 18:18 12 Chase Hittle 18:30 18 Edgar Villa 19:23 41 Matthew Nash 21:17 88

Chase Hittle runs the Regionals course for Hugoton's cross country team. He was part of the first place Regional championship team with his eighteenth place individual finish in a time of 18:30. Photo courtesy of Nick Rodriguez.

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Patrick Weaver works the best race in the Region. Saturday morning the Eagles varsity cross country team placed first for the Regional championship title. The efforts were led by Weaver as he took third place honors. The Eagles will compete as a team Saturday at the State meet. Photo courtesy of Nick Rodriguez.

Aubrey Hamlin runs for the Hugoton cross country team at Saturday's Regional meet at Buhler. Photo courtesy of Nick Rodriguez.

HHS Varsity Volleyball Team wraps up 2012 season at Substate

Chastity Parsons receives the ball and sets up a controlled Eagle attack for the offense.

Israel Tinoco makes a reception during warm-up prior to Friday night's showdown against Larned. Hugoton defeated the visiting team 52-6.

Sports Schedule Thursday, October 25 High School Football at Ulysses; 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 26 High School Volleyball State; TBA Saturday, October 27 Middle School Wrestling at Goodland; 10:00 a.m.

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The varsity Eagle volleyball season came to an end in postseason play Saturday as HHS played at Ulysses in the substate tournament. Pictured said in review. "From the beginning of the season until now, we focused incredibly hard on the basics of volleyball and our serve receive and attacking improved immensely. From here, the program will move forward - and upward. Our goals are to continue to have winning seasons and definitely bring home GWAC and Substate championships in the future."

Looking to the future, Hugoton's volleyball program has potential to continue on that path towards growth and reaching goals as a team.

"The younger players (seventh through eleventh

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The Hugoton High School varsity volleyball team wrapped up the 2012 season Saturday with a showing at the Kansas 4A Substate competition hosted by the Tigers.

The Eagles faced Buhler in the single-elimination tournament. Finishing the season with an 18-17 record, Hugoton fell to Buhler in two, 1125 and 21-25.

"The first game was a little rough, but the girls pulled it together and played much better the second game," said senior Eagle Karessa Nordyke. "The back row was doing a great job of diving to get the ball off every hit.

There were ten kills in the match and 12 digs right up to the setter. The ladies had a pretty good season overall and finished with a winning season."

Despite being down in the game count after the first set, Hugoton didn't bow out. They fought hard and were neckand-neck with Buhler at 2021.

"The match in general, was an improvement," said coach Kate Szymczak. "We played the second match better than the first, which is great as a coach because you see the growth and maturation in your players when it's time to close out the set."

This show of improvement rings true not just for this post-season match, but is a reflection of the growth the Eagles have gone through throughout the season during competitions.

"The biggest improvement from the team was fundamentals," coach Szymczak

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Eagles varsity defeat Larned 52-6 Hugoton delivered a pounding defeat to the visiting varsity football team of Larned High School Friday evening in the final home game of the regular season.

The night started with a senior recognition ceremony for all fall sports. Student athletes and parents were honored and presented before the crowd on the HHS track. The festivites were followed by the varsity football game. Hugoton pounded in steady touchdowns throughout the game to gather a 52-6 home victory.

Larned's sole touchdown came in the second quarter.

Hugoton also scored one touchdown in that period.

Two each were produced in the first and fourth, and three in the third.

"We were able to take control of the game from the start. We finished the night with 536 yards of total offense compared to 108 yards for Larned. This win secures a spot in the 4A play-offs. We travel to Ulysses Thursday for a chance at the District 14 Championship," said coach Clint Merritt.

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The Eagle defense wraps up a Larned player and denies positive yards on the play.

248 yards on 27 plays. Yates Sutton carried the ball 18 times for 123 yards. Ross Davis had 37 yards on five plays and Michael Baeza 19 yards on two plays.

Sutton completed three passes in the game. One was to Israel Tinoco for 36 yards, and the other two were to Baeza. He totaled 68 yards in receiving.

Bradley Campbell led the defense in total tackles with 17. Logan Frederick and Walker each had eight. Tanner Barrels sacked the Larned quarterback for a tenyard loss. Sutton and Baeza each snagged an interception.

Sutton ran the ball in for three of the touchdowns. He also crossed the goal line with a two-point conversion play.

Baeza had two pass reception touchdowns and Walker ran the ball in for three touchdowns.

Jeison Rodriguez added two extra-point kicks through the uprights.

Hugoton's record moves to 4-4. The Eagles were 3-2 at home this year.

Tro u t s e a s o n opens November 1 The 2012 trout season opens November 1 when select waters across the state will be stocked with trout for the popular winter fishing activity. The trout season has traditionally opened October 15 and closed April 15. However, in recent years, stockings in some waters were delayed because of warm weather. To avoid angler confusion, loss of trout and to maintain efficient stocking schedules, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commission approved a November 1 opening day beginning in 2012.

There are two types of trout waters in Kansas; Type 1 requires all anglers age 16 and older fishing during the trout season to have a trout permit; Type 2 waters require anglers 16 and older who are fishing for or in possession of trout to have a trout permit. Anglers 15 and younger can fish for trout without a trout permit, but they may only keep two trout per day. The daily creel limit for anglers with a trout permit is five per day unless posted otherwise.

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Rod and Debbie Mueller escort their senior daughter Josie during the senior recognition

ceremony offered for fall sports participants.

DAVE BOZONE for County Commissioner I want the voters of Stevens County to understand that I too am concerned about county taxes.

I believe in Stevens County.

The third and fourth grade Broncos football team has had an excellent time this year in the Hugoton Recreation Commission Fall sports.

The young football team finished the season

last weekend playing against a Ulysses recreation team. The football players’ coaches and parents congratulate the boys on a job well done.

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I want to support the growth of this community in a positive direction.

I would appreciate your continued support in November for Commissioner.

• I am also concerned about the debt in Stevens County.

• I will continue to strive to keep county taxes to a minimum.

• I have voted to cut budgets in the past to avoid unnecessary spending.

• I have been conservative in my approach to progress and saved money to pay for projects needed.

Strong, competent leadership yields positive results.

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The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, October 25, 2012

The United Methodist Women of Hooker

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The Coffeehouse Philosopher

by Randy Kilbourne

will host their

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday, November 7 5 - 7 p.m.

in the Fellowship Hall - 202 East Imo, Hooker $7 per plate - $16 per family Come join us for Thanksgiving Dinner like you remember at Grandma’s house

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Re-Elect PAM BENSEL Republican Candidate for Stevens County Clerk * * *

36 years of experience 12 years as Stevens County Clerk 24 years as Clerk/Deputy under Sarah Etta Reynolds and Opal Hall

My goals for my office are to keep my office public friendly and to continue with the Clerk’s education needed to run my office efficiently.

I will strive to keep the citizens of Stevens County informed of any changes in statutes or policy which would affect them and answer any questions that they might have.

I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Stevens County for the last 36 years and would like to continue my service to the citizens of this county.

I would appreciate your vote on November 6th.

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“So You Want to Teach Your Wife to Play Golf ” In a delusional moment, a man might think to himself, “I’m a pretty good golfer (check that, an excellent golfer), and my wife would like to learn how to play golf. But golf lessons are so very expensive from a pro, plus I have a good understanding of women . . .” (Cough, “Ahak!” must have gotten something caught in my throat.)

Correction: No man knows that much about the feminine gender, particularly when he’s attempting to vocally impart to his “beloved” WHAT to do and HOW to do it – especially when she happens to have a steel club in her hands. And always remember, dearly beloved, in her lovely (but very strong) hands, a sandwedge can also function as a highly effective device for re-arranging a person’s dental work. Therefore, an intelligent person will carefully do a cost/benefit analysis on the latter factor (such as weighing the possibility of several nights of cold suppers) before he would ever allow the least bit of irritation to creep into his tone of voice during said instruction.

A couple of cases might illustrate my point(s).

(We lawyers just love these little clarifying gems.) In my first example, on a very quiet summer evening just after sunset, I was exiting the men’s locker room at a country club in Oklahoma when I noticed a lone couple on the otherwise empty practice range silhouetted against the darkening sky. It was a very picturesque scene, and I stopped to observe what I thought was going to be a touching and romantic moment.

But it was soon abundantly clear that the husband had become frustrated in his attempt to articulate the finer points of the golf swing to his embarrassed and even more frustrated (new to golf) wife.

Our neophyte golf instructor had positioned himself

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Stevens County Hospital

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for November 2012 Michelle Gooch Dietician Thu. 11/1 Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. 11/2 Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. 11/5 Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. 11/6 Dr. Brown Podiatry Thu. 11/8 Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. 11/16 Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. 11/19 Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. 11/20 Closed for Thanksgiving Thur. & Fri. 11/22 & 11/23 Dr. DeCardenas Ear, Nose & Throat Wed. 11/28

For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dri. DeCardenas 275-3070 Dr. Farhoud 1-877-449-1560; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

Flu shots are still available. Please bring your insurance card.

STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ The weekend was beautiful weather wise and also the color. The trees and bushes around town are just georgeous and all the mums!

What a pleasant sight.

Halloween is coming right up. Hope all the ghosts and goblins are friendly ones.

The Senior Law Project lawyer was here this last week. We didn’t have anyone show up for her help. If you do need to talk to her I have her card with the number to call.

Have a great week.

Menu Oct. 25 .......................Pot Roast Oct. 26 .......................Meatballs Oct. 29 .........................Goulash Oct. 30 .................Baked Potato Oct. 31 ....................Hamburger Nov. 1................Polish Sausage Activities Schedule Thursday, October 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Bridge.........................................

Friday, October 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, October 27 Cards .........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance.................7:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, October 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Paint...........................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

slightly behind her, and the dialogue between the two carried clearly to me in the hushed air, and went something like the following.

“Now sweetheart, let me help you take the club back like this,” he said. Next, there was an audible “thud.” “Ow! You hit me in the head with your club!”

She responded, “Well, you told me to take it back.”

“But I didn’t tell you to take it back that fast,” he replied.

“Don’t you talk to me in that tone of voice,” she responded.

He next attempted to calm her down with, “I’m sorry sweetheart, but . . .”

The dialogue stopped suddenly, and was immediately followed by the rapid “clomp, clomp, clomp” made by her very new (and expensive looking) golf shoes as she exited the short grass of the practice tee. She stomped on past me and two or three IO’s (interested observers) who had followed me out of the men’s locker room, and she quickly disappeared around the corner of the clubhouse.

Her now flustered and totally disoriented husband hurriedly stuck her loose clubs in her bag, and stumbled in our direction, repeating several times in a quavering voice, “I didn’t do anything, I didn’t do anything.” He also quickly disap-

peared around the clubhouse in hot pursuit of his angry spouse, after slinging her golf bag haphazardly around his shoulder, her clubs clanking madly away in the bag.

For several moments, none of we IO’s uttered a word.

Then one let out a low whistle and said, “I’ll bet the guy thinks the $35 dollars an hour for a pro sounds mighty cheap right now.”

My other case in point involves a person named Emil Blue (now deceased), a person who had the experience of teaching dozens of persons to play golf, one of which was his wife, Doris (yep, even veteran instructors can make a foolhardy mistake.) As a result of Emil’s teaching efforts, Doris gave up the game during the first lesson, after having played a grand total of three holes in her entire golfing career. For obvious reasons, during their long and illustrious marriage, Doris and Emil didn’t talk much about golf. (I got that last tidbit from Doris.)

But Emil did tell me about his favorite golf instruction story involving another person’s wife. The woman was trying to learn the game to please her husband, but was very self conscious on a golf course. Her particular problem in this instance was that she was unable to hit the ball with a golf club despite numerous attempts to do so.

She was able to make contact with the ground, either in front of the ball or behind it, but the ball remained steadfastly in place, although it became liberally coated with bits of turf thrown up by her efforts.

After several suggestions as to how to hit the ball with an iron, Emil stood facing her, and as she started the downswing on her next attempt, he pointed to a place immediately behind the ball with the toe of his shoe, saying, “Hit that spot right there.”

On this particular occasion she managed to hit exactly what she was swinging at, striking Emil’s instep midway between his big toe and ankle. The iron penetrated his shoe and scraped back about two inches of skin, and Emil’s stocking was quickly soaked with blood.

An impromptu gang of amateur EMTs gathered Emil up and rushed him off to the hospital just as soon as his howling dropped below a couple of hundred decibels, and afterward a fairly large group of IO’s gathered around his hospital bed. The wag in the group said, “Emil we only wanted to see if you taught the lady to replace her divot properly.”

Yes indeed, teaching wives to play golf can be a dangerous business.

Pioneer Manor Moments Residents of Pioneer Manor are painting and crafting their way to a decorative Fall and Thanksgiving. They have been busy making table decorations and other fun things to herald the season. Clockwise from the right: Mable Roland takes a few pointers from CNA Tonya Bruce; Clementine Schmitt shows a deft hand at painting; Dorcas Mead and Lynetta Willis share a few grins and giggles; residents share time and stories around the table while painting up the Fall; Charles Ratledge and Bea Anderson have been distracted by something across the table - perhaps the grins and giggles from Dorcas and Lynetta?; CNA Diana Don Juan lends a helping hand to Christine Gustason.

Backyard Paradise The Hugoton Hermes

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Scary stories reveal hidden fears

Anita Sutton, along with her pet, shows her beautiful back yard. Anita remarked she keeps it overgrown to

prevent weeds from coming in. Todd was at work so he did not get to have his picture taken.

Whether it's sitting around a campfire at the movie theater or reading something by Stephen King or Edgar Allan Poe, scary stories have long been popular, especially around Halloween.

According to Kansas State University literature expert Naomi Wood, an associate professor of English, fear of death is often an underlying theme in hair-raising tales, movies and books.

"Zombies, vampires and

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THE WAY WE WORKED An opening reception for invited dignitaries, contributors and volunteers will be Saturday, October 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a time for the general public to view both the Smithsonian and the local exhibit. The exhibit will be open during library hours and on evenings and weekends by appointment. You will need at least an hour to go through both exhibits. If you plan to bring a large group, please register a time in advance so that a guide can be made available for your tour. A group larger than 20 may need to split up to be able to see it all.

KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS 2012 Bring your birth to five year old Wednesday, Novem-

ber 14, at 10:30 a.m. for Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn Storytime! This session will last 25-35 minutes and promises to be a lot of fun! Kansans can visit http://www.skyways. org/sandbox/ksreadstoprek2012/calendar.html for a statewide calendar to see how Kansas is reading to its preschoolers. For more information about our local program, contact Stacey Strickland at 620-544-2301 or email: youthservices@ stevenscountylibrary.com.

RECIPE SWAP The library is now accepting recipes for the Recipe Swap Luncheon, which will be Thursday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. This is

the year to attend because this is the fifth year for the swap, and the recipe booklet will include copies recipes from of all five years! There are 154 recipes from the past four years! There are three ways to enter your recipes in the swap. You may enter your recipes online through our Web site at www.stevens countylibrary.com; you may email your recipes to library@stevenscountyli brary.com; or you may simply bring your recipes to the library. Make enough of your recipe to serve 12-15 people, bring it to the luncheon, sample the other submitted recipes, and take home a booklet of all the recipes entered! The luncheon will be a come and go format and if

you are not able to stay and visit, you can grab a plate “to go.” We will accept recipes from now until Saturday, November 17.

FESTIVAL OF TREES This year, due to the Smithsonian exhibit, the Festival of Trees will be set up in the main area of the library.

You, your club, or your organization is invited to enter a tree in the festival. Fill out an entry form, set up your tree, and encourage your friends, family, acquaintances, and strangers to vote by placing undamaged and unexpired non-perishable food items under their favorite tree! Food items will go to Project Hope. See our Web page for details.

ghosts embody people's fears about extinction, our awareness that everyone must die," Wood said. "Telling stories about how monsters and spirits are turned back, turned away from the living, are ways of reasserting our life. The stories go on even as the tellers die, and stories that tell of triumphing over the monsters are even more powerful."

Stories featuring fears, especially about death, can be powerful, Wood said, but they also can be seen as lessons as well, such as Frankenstein's Monster in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

"This story can be thought of as a cautionary tale about what can go wrong if a person impiously pursues immortality," she said.

Today, urban folklore is a good source for Halloween stories, Wood said.

"Thriller movies often channel urban folklore in their depictions of killers," she said. "One example of an urban myth and motion picture overlap is the movie 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and the urban legend about

the escaped convict with the hook. Both feature an escaped psychopathic killer who comes after young couples."

Ghost stories often channel unease about death and unfinished business, Wood said. In many of these tales the ghosts are usually tied to earth because of old crimes and conflicts.

"They show not only how humans are afraid of ending and dying, but also of things failing to end," she said.

"This is apparent in hauntings — how a spirit is forever forced to roam the world, never to rest or find a way of peace."

One way to lighten the macabre tone of Halloween today is with costumes, Wood said.

"Dressing as zombies, vampires and werewolves, people are able to take the spookiness out of the legends by putting themselves in the characters' shoes. It seems to be a way to forget the stories and legends, to see a lighter side of death than as just an imminent ending," she said.

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce presents

Halloween in Hugoton BE VERY SCARED! Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

On the Sidewalks of Main Street

the Spooks will be haunting Hugoton.

Participants meet at the corners of Sixth and Main and split into two groups and will walk the sidewalks on Main from Fifth Street to Seventh Street and back.

Hudson finished his first 100 books for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at the Stevens County Library! Registration is easy; talk to a library staff member today to get started or email youthservices@stevenscountylibrary.com for more information!

Weather Watch Tuesday, October 16

Saturday, Octoberr 20

Low - 43˚ High - 81˚

Low - 38˚ High - 84˚

Wind speed - 17 Wind gust - 18

Wind speed - 16 Wind gust - 17

Wednesday, October 17

Sunday, October 21

Low - 38˚ High - 65˚ Wind speed - 38 Wind gust - 45

Low - 38˚ High - 85˚ Wind speed - 16 Wind gust - 18

Thursday, October 18

Monday, October 22

Low - 33˚ High - 63˚ Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 35

Low - 43˚ High - 68˚ Wind speed - 15 Wind gust - 18

Friday, October 19

Wind speed is shown in MPH.

Low - 33˚ High - 74˚ Wind speed - 14 Wind gust - 18

Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.

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Cooper has read his first 100 books in his quest for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at the Stevens County Library! Any child who has not yet entered Kindergarten is eligible to participate in this program. Stop by the library to get started!

Baker Arts Center to host French Market “Dining, and shopping, and bidding - Oh My!” All of this and more at Baker Arts Center’s Annual French Market fund raiser November 3 and 4. Silent Auction, Sweet Shoppe, and a vast array of donated holiday, home décor, toys, kitchen and handcrafted items are available for purchase.

The Saturday luncheon seating times are 11:00 am, 12:10 p.m., and 1:20 p.m.

Paid reservations are required. There is a cost for Sunday buffet and no reservations are needed. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

You will need an “Early Bird” shopping pass to shop for an exclusive hour from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You can purchase the early bird pass at the door. The center is located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. Call 624-2810 for more information.

This article was submitted by the Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing in Liberal.

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, November 1, 2007 Matt Esarey has been honored to be invited by RCA to custom build a Scion XB by Toyota and enter it in the Sema Show at Las Vegas, Nv. RCA paid for everything including his way to Las Vegas.

Thursday, October 31, 2002 Everett Barber brought in his 5 1/2 pound turnip which he grew in his vegetable garden. The turnip is 25” in diameter. Barber stated he farmed all his life until he was 75 years old.

Thursday, October 29, 1992 Steve Morris, a 46-year-old farmer, is campaigning for Kansas Senate against the incumbent Leroy Hayden. A for-

mer U.S. Air Force pilot and major, he and his wife Barbara have three daughters.

Thursday, October 28, 1982 This week the Chamber of Commerce salutes Traver Auto Repair.

Norman Traver, owner, started his business during 1969 on Main Street.

His wife, Phyllis, is the bookkeeper of the business. Norman worked for Northern Natural Gas for sixteen years before resigning to open the repair shop.

Thursday, November 2, 1972 Hugoton’s Nikki Blevins, a sophomore debate student at Seward County Community College, won the first place trophy Saturday at the K-State Silver Anniversary Novice De-

bate Tournament in Manhattan. Miss Blevins competed against fifty teams from twenty schools. Nikki is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blevins.

Thursday, November 1, 1962 Two contests in the county will attract interest of local voters in the general election.

Cecil Ashlock and Betty Anderson are competing to be elected Stevens County Treasurer.

Lawrence Rose is up for reelection as sheriff and Code Hall is competing against him.

Code has served as sheriff for two terms prior to the present term held by Rose.

Thursday, October 30, 1952 Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Elva Wayland were Mr. and Mrs. A.V. Youngren, Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Sturdy, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jessup, Mr. and Mrs. James Gatti, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Nix and Fred Bunyan.

It was a field day for Republicans during the elephant races Tuesday afternoon in Hugoton.

Pat Roberts, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and Laurence Brower, candidate for Stevens County Commissioner raced

to a dead heat. The elephants belong to the Ford Brothers Kodiac Curcus which performed that evening at the fairgrounds. From the October 28, 1982, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter One Vote

By Helen Virden I am X The Unknown quantity in each election I am the symbol of every free man or woman Yet I am discarded by more than half of them As unimportant.

Only one vote...but I choose presidents.

I elected Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams and Rutherford B. Hayes.

X was the margin It was by one vote that California, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington Became a part of our United

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 11, 2012)

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States.

I have toppled crowns Declared wars, and broken treaties.

Used right, I have brought Peace, Prosperity and Happiness To Free nations.

I am important to you I am your secret weapon.

I am available to all, rich or poor.

I am the X that wins elections I am your vote Regardless of your party affiliation be sure to vote November 6, 2012!

We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Gas Museum. We are located at 905 S. Adams. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

Cub Scout troop 189 stops by the museum to view the many historic items. On the front row, left to right, are Roman Miller, Mason Jenkins, Jax Stuart and visitor Tripp Allen. In the back row are Arick Miller, Dax Allen, Weston Johnson, Michael Jenkins and Ty Allen.

Prevent lead poisoning of children In Kansas nearly 150 children age one to six are newly poisoned by lead each year.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 2127, and Safe Kids Kansas and the Kansas Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Prevention Program want parents to understand the danger lead poses to young children and what they can do to ensure their family is safe.

Lead-based paint and lead contaminated dust are the main sources of exposure for lead in U.S. children. Though lead-based paints were banned for use in housing in 1978, all houses built before 1978 are likely to contain some lead-based paint. In Kansas, more than 50 percent of homes were built prior to 1978 and are likely to have lead-based paint on surfaces in or on the structures. Many of these dwellings are homes to one or more young children. It is the deterioration of this paint that causes a problem.

“All children under the age of six are at risk because they are growing so rapidly and because they tend to put their hands or other objects, which may be contaminated with lead dust, into their mouths,” said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas. However, children living at or below the poverty line who live in older housing are at greatest risk.

In housing built before 1978, assume that the paint has lead unless tests show otherwise. Additionally, children of some racial and ethnic groups and those living in older housing are disproportionately affected by lead.

“Once a person is lead poisoned they will suffer long-

term effects that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in their lifetime,” said Tom Langer, Director of the Bureau of Environmental Health at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. “The good news is that while lead poisoning remains the largest environmental health problem in Kansas, it is 100 percent preventable.”

• Get kids tested. Pediatricians and local health departments can test children's blood to measure lead levels.

They can also provide advice on how to test homes, yards and gardens for lead.

• Wash up. Children are often exposed to lead from putting dirty toys or hands in their mouths.

• Create barriers. Keep children away from lead chipping paint on walls and windowsills. Also use contact paper or duct tape to cover

holes in walls or block access to other sources of lead.

• Wash floors and windows regularly. Floors and windows hold house dust, which is a major source of lead in the home.

• Eat well. Good nutrition can protect children from the effects of lead exposure through less absorption.

• Avoid bare soil. Soil can contain lead from paint, leaded gasoline and factory emissions. Plant grass or invest in a sandbox so children are not directly playing in the dirt.

For more information on lead and other home hazards, contact the Kansas Healthy Homes and Lead Poison Prevention Program at 866-8653233, www.kshealthyhomes. org, or Safe Kids Kansas at 785-296-0351, www.safekid skansas.org.

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Officials collect over 5,000 pounds of unused medications Kansans turned in more than two and a half tons of unused medications during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last month, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

Local law enforcement officials collected 5,334 pounds of drugs at 70 locations throughout the state September 29.

The semi-annual event was sponsored nationwide by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, which collects and safely destroys the medications. This was the secondhighest amount collected during a take-back day. More than 12 tons of medications have been collected in Kansas since the program began in 2010.

“This was another successful event,” Schmidt said.

“Thanks to the work of our local law enforcement officials, these drugs are no longer lingering in medicine cabinets, risking accidents or intentional misuse.”

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly sus-

ceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and

friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that traditional methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – pose potential safety and health hazards and should

be avoided.

Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.

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Jordan Air Inc. Patrick Arange gets into the Halloween spirit by decorating his house with spooky figurines

and goblins. Patrick gets in the holiday spirit for each holiday every year.

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“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Kay Murray has many quilts to display at the Quilt Show. All these ladies are so talented in their craft.

Wanda Malone of Sublette proudly displays one of her many quilts in the Senior Center Quilt Show.

Cynda Perry shows the colorful bags she made and displayed at the Senior Center.

Sally Creamer displays her beautiful table runners at the Senior Center Quilt and Art Show.

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Eating Healthy on the Road If you travel for work or pleasure, or eat out socially often, it may seem difficult to eat healthy while not in your daily routine. With just a little planning you can enjoy your travel, social gatherings, or dining out experiences without feeling as though you have blown your good habits, or are depriving yourself.

Eating healthy sometimes sounds more simple than it is.

Ordering a salad in a restaurant sounds healthy enough, but some restaurant salads easily contain more than 1,000 calories. That is roughly half of your daily intake. When making choices at a restaurant really think about your choices.

Here are some tips to get you motivated: • Go easy on the bread basket and bottomless chips and salsa. You should limit your carbs to six ounces per day.

Those can easily be consumed "snacking" while you wait for your entree.

• Choose lean meats often such as chicken, pork tenderloin, and fish.

• How foods are cooked is one of the easiest ways to find healthy options. Look for items that are baked, grilled, broiled, poached or steamed.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions. If it has fried chicken strips ask for grilled. If the sandwich comes with mayo, replace it with mustard and ask for extra vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, sliced cucumbers or onions.

• Ask for salad dressing on the side. Vinaigrette dressings are lower in fat than creamier choices, such as ranch or Caesar.

• Pastas in creamy sauces, such as alfredo, are also higher in fat than pastas with marinara. The same goes for soup.

The creamier the sauce or soup, the more fat it contains.

• Although ordering french fries might seem like the automatic choice, consider other side options. Consider a side salad, fresh fruit, baked potato (with the butter and sour cream on the side), steamed vegetables, or other healthy options.

• Don’t forget about wholegrain options, if available, such as whole-wheat bread, wholewheat pasta, or brown rice.

• When having breakfast out, look for whole-grain waffles or pancakes with fresh fruit.

Choose your omelet with egg whites or egg substitutes.

• When eating Chinese food choose dishes with lots of vegetables, hot and sour soup, and broiled, boiled or steamed entrees. Limit dishes with fried meats, egg drop soup or fried entrees and fried rice.

• Best choices for Mexican foods include fajita dishes, Spanish rice, corn tortillas, salsa, pico de gallo, beans, and enchiladas with red sauce. Ask if they have lower fat cheese or sour cream substitutes.

• Best choices for Italian foods include pasta primavera with sauteed vegetable, pasta dishes with red sauce (marsala or marinara). Beware of Alfredo pasta dishes, cheese or meat filled pastas, and parmigiana (breaded) items.

Remember portion size is also important. No matter what your mother told you about starving children in a foreign country, you don’t have to eat everything on your plate! Consider splitting the plate with someone else at the beginning.

Ask if they serve a half-size portion. If you can refrigerate your leftovers immediately after your meal, start by cutting everything in half. Eat half of it and take the other half home.

Slowly but surely the restaurant industry is making changes. They are providing calorie amounts on menus.

They are offering lighter fares and lighter portions. Be sure to let them know you appreciate their efforts when you dine out.

So eat healthy, eat light, and enjoy!

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A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relating to classification and taxation of watercraft, to be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5017 § 1. System of taxation; classification; exemption. (a) The provisions of this subsection shall govern the assessment and taxation of property on and after January 1, 2013, and each year thereafter. Except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, the legislature shall provide for a uniform and equal basis of valuation and rate of taxation of all property subject to taxation. The legislature may provide for the classification and the taxation uniformly as to class of recreational vehicles and watercraft, as defined by the legislature, or may exempt such class from property taxation and impose taxes upon another basis in lieu thereof. The provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to the taxation of motor vehicles, except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, mineral products, money, mortgages, notes and other evidence of debt and grain. Property shall be classified into the following classes for the purpose of assessment and assessed at the percentage of value prescribed therefor: Class 1 shall consist of real property. Real property shall be further classified into seven subclasses. Such property shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclassification and assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value: (1) Real property used for residential purposes including multifamily residential real property and real property necessary to accommodate a residential community of mobile or manufactured homes including the real property upon which such homes are located.....11 1/2% (2) Land devoted to agricultural use which shall be valued upon the basis of its agricultural income or agricultural productivity pursuant to section 12 of article 11 of the constitution.....30% (3) Vacant lots.....12% (4) Real property which is owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization not subject to federal income taxation pursuant to section 501 of the federal internal revenue code, and which is included in this subclass by law.....12% (5) Public utility real property, except railroad real property which shall be assessed at the average rate that all other commercial and industrial property is assessed.....33% (6) Real property used for commercial and industrial purposes and buildings and other improvements located upon land devoted to agricultural use.....25% (7) All other urban and rural real property not otherwise specifically subclassified.....30% Class 2 shall consist of tangible personal property. Such tangible personal property shall be further classified into six subclasses, shall be defined by law for the purpose of subclassification and assessed uniformly as to subclass at the following percentages of value: (1) Mobile homes used for residential purposes.....11 1/2% (2) Mineral leasehold interests except oil leasehold interests the average daily production from which is five barrels or less, and natural gas leasehold interests the average daily production from which is 100 mcf or less, which shall be assessed at 25% .....30% (3) Public utility tangible personal property including inventories thereof, except railroad personal property including inventories thereof, which shall be assessed at the average rate all other commercial and industrial property is assessed.....33% (4) All categories of motor vehicles not defined and specifically valued and taxed pursuant to law enacted prior to January 1, 1985 .....30% (5) Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment which, if its economic life is seven years or more, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less seven-year straight-line depreciation, or which, if its economic life is less than seven years, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less straight-line depreciation over its economic life, except that, the value so obtained for such property, notwithstanding its economic life and as long as such property is being used, shall not be less than 20% of the retail cost when new of such property.....25% (6) All other tangible personal property not otherwise specifically classified.....30% (b) All property used exclusively for state, county, municipal, literary, educational, scientific, religious, benevolent and charitable purposes, farm machinery and equipment, merchants’ and manufacturers’ inventories, other than public utility inventories included in subclass (3) of class 2, livestock, and all household goods and personal effects not used for the production of income, shall be exempted from property taxation.

Explanatory statement. This amendment would allow the legislature to classify and tax watercraft upon a basis different from other property. A vote for this proposition would permit the legislature to provide for separate classification and taxation of watercraft or to exempt such property from property taxation and impose taxes in lieu thereof. A vote against this proposition would continue the taxation of watercraft in the same manner as all other property.

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Wearing non-corrective decorative contact lenses is dangerous Halloween is a fun holiday, but playing dress up can be serious business. Consumers spend hours making sure costumes are accessorized just right; however, transforming your eyes by changing their color or appearance with non-corrective, decorative contact lenses to look like a cat, werewolf or vampire can be a dangerous choice.

The Kansas Optometric Association is warning consumers about the risks of wearing decorative contact lenses sold illegally, without a prescription from an eye doctor.

According to the American Optometric Association’s 2012 American Eye-Q® consumer survey, 18 percent of Americans wear these non-

corrective, decorative or colored contact lenses. Of those, 28 percent report illegally purchasing the lenses without a prescription and from a source other than an eye doctor, a great concern to optometrists.

“There is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ contact lens,” said KOA President Dr. Ron Hansen, Hutchinson.

“Consumers who purchase lenses illegally, without a prescription or without consultation from an eye doctor, put themselves at risk for serious bacterial infections, allergic reactions, or even significant damage to the eye’s ability to function, with the potential for irreversible sight loss.”

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vision examination ensures that the individual is a viable candidate for contact lens wear, that the lenses are properly fitted and that the patient is able to safely care for their lenses.

Since 2005, federal law requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate decorative lenses as medical devices, similar to prescription contact lenses. However, decorative lenses continue to be illegally marketed and distributed directly to consumers through a variety of sources, including flea markets, the Internet, beauty salons and convenience stores.

Consumers also report purchasing them at retail outlets, where they are sold as fashion accessories.

“Decorative contact lenses carry the same risks as corrective contact lenses,” said Dr. Hansen.

“Because of this, it’s important for consumers to obtain a prescripand familiarize tion themselves with the information available from an eye doctor to reduce the risk of infection.

The KOA offers the following recommendations for all contact lens wearers:

• Wear contact lenses only if they are fitted and prescribed by an optometrist.

• Do not purchase contact lenses from gas stations, video stores, or any other vendor not authorized by law to dispense contact lenses.

• Never swim while wearing contact lenses. There is a risk of eye infection when contact lenses come into contact with bacteria in swimming pool water.

• Make sure contact lenses are properly cleaned and disinfected as instructed by your eye-care professional.

• Make sure you wash your hands before handling and cleaning your contact lenses.

• Never swap or share contact lenses with anyone.

• Never sleep while wearing contact lenses unless they are extended-wear lenses specifically designed for that purpose.

For more information about the risks associated with decorative contact lenses, or to find additional resources pertaining to contact lens hygiene and compliance, please visit http://www.aoa.org/x5235.x ml.

These youngsters didn’t even have to go through the Corn Maize to find this old Oliver Tractor to sit on. It is one of a few old timers attractively placed around to add to the decor.

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Meile’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize offers all kinds of attractions to entertain those of all ages. It’s not too late you can still make it out there.

They will be open this weekend and will open for group guests during the week.

These visitors to the Meile’s Pumpkin Patch are taking the covered wagon ride out to watch the Pumpkin Canon launch the pumpkins off and see just how high they can go.

Horse rides are available to those wanting to ride.

The kids can take the train out to watch the Pumkin Canon. The green and orange canon can be seen in the background.

By GeoReta Jones, Learn & Play Project Director Learn and Play is a Parent/Child activity time that provides learning activities on a regular basis with a research based curriculum and early screening. This opportunity is provided by a grant to Russell Child Development from The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund. Learn & Play is currently in the fourth year of funding and serving over 320 children. The communities selected for Learn & Play have limited opportunities for young children birth to five, and this program fills some of that gap.

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ucation programs to deliver this project at no cost to participating families.

Learn & Play began by serving 11 communities in four counties for three and a half years. Those sites included Meade, Cimarron, Hanston, Jetmore, Montezuma, Copeland, Ashland, Minneola, Fowler, Plains and Ingalls. The program recently expanded to seven more communities. The expansion sites are Scott City, Syracuse, Sublette, Satanta, Tribune, Leoti and Hugoton for a total of 16 funded communities.

Each site meets twice a month, ten months a year.

Each group provides a research-based curriculum (Creative Curriculum and developmental screenings and

Ages and Stages Questionnaire). Community facilitators, Learn & Play Coach, and Learn & Play Director enter monthly online program data used by Wichita State University evaluators to prepare a yearly project report. Fifty percent of the sites are visited by the Coach and/or the Project Director each month.

Some of the additional supports provided to the sites participating in Learn & Play are supplies for early childhood programs, parenting materials, books for the children, and parenting classes.

For additional information about this program contact GeoReta Jones, Learn and Play Project Director, at Russell Child Development Center, 620-275-0291.

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Stevens County’s Forewinds Municipal Golf Course, west of Hugoton, has decked itself out royally in these beautiful grand fall colors. You do not have to drive for miles to see some

wonderful fall colors - just a drive through Hugoton and the surrounding area can reveal some colorful sights. Better hurry though - you know those southwest Kansas winds.

KUBIN AERIAL FOR APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

Control Broadleaf Weeds in Lawns in Late October Early November Late October to early November is the most effective time to control broadleaf weeds in lawns. Dandelions usually produce a flush of new plants in late September, and the winter annual weeds henbit and chickweed should have germinated in October.

These young plants are small and easily controlled with herbicides such as 2,4-D or combination products (Trimec, Weed-B-Gon, WeedOut) that contain 2,4-D, MCPP and Dicamba. Even established dandelions are more easily controlled now than in the spring because they are actively moving materials from the top portion of the plant to the roots. Herbicides will translocate to the roots as well and will kill the plant from the roots up.

Choose a day that is 50 degrees or higher. The better the weed is growing, the more weed killer will be moved from the leaves to the roots.

Cold temperatures will slow or stop this process. Weed Free Zone (also sold under the name of Speed Zone) contains the three active ingredients mentioned above, plus carfentrazone. It will give a quicker response than the other products mentioned especially as temperatures approach 50 degrees.

Tree Leaves and Turf It's that time of year again.

Leaves are rapidly falling

from deciduous trees so it's a good time to stop and think about options for handling the litter. Although a scattering of leaves won’t harm the lawn, excessive cover prevents sunlight from reaching turfgrass plants. Turf left in this state for an extended period will be unable to make the carbohydrates needed to carry it through the winter.

There are options for dealing with the fallen leaves other than bagging them up and putting them out for the trash collector. Composting is a great way to handle the refuse. Compost can then be used in the vegetable garden and flowerbeds. If you do not compost, you can mow leaves with a mulching mower and let shredded leaves filter into the turf canopy. (A side-discharge mower also will work, but it won't shred the leaves as thoroughly.) This method will be most effective if you do it often enough that leaf litter doesn’t become too thick.

Mow while you can still see grass peeking through the leaves.

You may wonder whether this practice will be detrimental to the lawn in the long run. Research at Michigan State University in which they used a mulching mower to shred up to about one pound of leaves per square yard of lawn (one pound is equal to approximately 6 inches of leaves piled on the grass) for five consecutive years, found no long-term effects of the shredded leaves

on turf quality, thatch thickness, organic content of the thatch, or soil test results (pH, nutrients, etc.).

If you mow leaves and have a cool-season lawn, it makes sense to be on a fall nitrogen fertilization program and core-aerate in the fall (things you should be doing anyway). If you have a warmseason lawn, you can still use this technique but wait to fertilize and core-aerate until next late May or early June.

Tucking Your Lawnmower in For the Winter If you are done mowing for the year, be sure to service your mower before putting it away. Make sure you drain the gas tank of gasoline-powered engines or use a gasoline stabilizer. Untreated gasoline can become thick and gummy. A few drops of oil squirted inside the spark plug hole (after you remove the spark plug) will help lubricate the cylinder. While you have the spark plug removed, replace it with a new one. If your equipment has a battery, clean the battery terminals, which usually corrode during the season. A wire-bristle brush is a good tool for doing this. The battery can then be removed or connected to a battery monitor that will keep it charged over winter. If you remove the battery, be sure to store it in a protected location for the winter (a cool basement works best). Now is also an excellent time to sharpen

mower blades so they'll be ready next spring. Sharpening rotary mower blades is fairly straightforward. The following steps will guide you through this process: * Check the blade for major damage. If you can't fix it, it likely will need to be replaced. * Remove grass and debris from the blade with a moist cloth. Dry before beginning to sharpen the cutting edge. * Remove nicks from the cutting edge, using a grinding wheel or hand-file. * If using a grinding wheel, match the existing edge angle to the wheel. If hand-filing, file at the same angle as the existing edge. * Grind or file until the edge is 1/32 inch, about the size of a period. * Particularly with a grinding wheel, avoid overheating the blade as this may warp it. * Clean the blade with solvent or oil, much like if you were cleaning a gun, for optimum winter storage. Avoid using water because it will promote rust. Following these tips can help you better prepare your mower for winter storage and also save you some steps this coming spring.

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No orders for Preventive Maintenance will be taken after Jan. 11, 2013 $75.00 / TOWER INCLUDES 1 ROUND TRIP MILEAGE OCT. 15 – DEC. 15 PARTS DISCOUNT: 15% DEC. 16– JAN. 11 PARTS DISCOUNT: 10% CHECK LIST WILL BE GIVEN WINTERIZING AT THE PIVOT ssss s ss s s s

will kill the beautiful plants so they should be enjoyed while they last.

PARTS THAT WILL BE CHANGED Diaphragms Drain seals Ground rod Copper grounding wire Motor-lead Safety micro-switch Power cable Fuses Gearbox cap Plugs s ss ss s s ss s

WINTERIZING AT THE TOWERS AS NEEDED Blow out tower boxes Check wire tightness Ohm safety micro-switch (will be changed if needed) Inspect motor-lead Check u-joints Drain water off gearboxes Check oil level & top off if needed Check tower drains Check lug nuts Check tires – Visual & pressure (plastic caps will be changed to stainless) Visual check for loose nuts & bolts List missing drops Listen to gearboxes for grinding or slipping gears Listen to contactors & micro-switches Look visually at alignment parts s ss ss ss ss s

Fall colors show in this beautiful tree in front of Todd and Anita Sutton’s home. Soon frost

Blow out Collector Ring. (Optional: Cleaning Collector Ring – extra labor) Blow out panel, check wire tightness and plug holes.

Check tie-downs & Grease pivot.

Check grounding. All systems will be properly grounded.

Check fuses. The correct fuses will be installed.

Call: Cimarron Valley Irrigation 544-7323 Chris Hinds 544-6645 Robert Evans 544-6843 Josh Evans 428-5794

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MOSCOW NEWS Moscow City Council agrees to install awning to City Hall

COMING SOON TO MOSCOW...

SATURDAY SHOP 102 McLeod Street Cutlery, gifts, accessories, and more Open Saturdays Only - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Starting November 3rd

Thank You Antlers Bar & Grill would like to Thank all Who Participated, helped, donated and supported our 4th Annual 24 hour Mens Benefit Softball Tournament. This year the entry fee money went to help Carson Duncan. He is the son of Dawson Duncan and Brittany Muncy. He was born 2 months premature and has had some battles he’s over come.

Thanks to...

The Store Bell Trucking KMS Farms Munson Farms Dizzy B's Corner Mart Southwestern Beverage Western Distributing Cullison Farms Gourdin By Products

Richard Clinesmith Arden Zhagnhi Hunny's Moscow Rec All 5 wonderful teams that played And the family and friends that came out to support it!!!!!

THANKS AGAIN....Antler's Bar & Grill

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Halloween Party & Costume Contest October 27, 2012

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Call 598-2078 for take outs East Highway 56 Moscow

The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Billy Bell. Council members Jon Lund, Jim Rawlins, Linda Shaddix and Bill Suddeth were present.

Denise Shoff was absent.

Others present were Janie Gaskill, Sandy Mitchell, Bryan Muncy, Ted Heaton and Mike Klein.

Minutes The minutes for the regular meeting September 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. were presented and approved unanimously.

Financial October's accounts payable were presented. Motion was made and approved unanimously to pay the bills.

Treasurer's Report Janie went over the reports.

Resident Concerns There were no resident concerns.

Sheriffs Report Ted reported about a dog problem the sheriff's department was taking care of.

Survey Study Mike Klein was present to find out what the priorities of the council would be in the study. He discussed the importance of finding the original survey markers. The council gave him a list of projects they felt were important.

New Business Billy told the council he was going to have Bryan and Stan build a small concrete ramp to the front door of City Hall. Discussion followed.

A bid from Feldt Guttering of Garden City to install an

UMC Bazaar is Wednesday, November 7 The Moscow United Methodist Church Bazaar will take place this year Wednesday, November 7. The change in day is due to other community activities taking place during the weekend and other conficts in the area.

The same delicious meal will be served and the silent auction will have a variety of nice things for sale. They will again have the “From Our House to Your House” gently used items for sale. Name your price.

Everyone is invited to the bazaar from 5:00 p.m. until everyone is served. The silent auction still ends at 7:00 p.m.

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awning across the front of City Hall was read. Discussion followed. The bid was accepted unanimously.

Billy updated the council about the “liquor by the drink” law that will be on the ballot. He said it was important for people to understand what it really means and how it is really about the right and ability to go to a restaurant and eat without having to buy a membership.

A list is being made of dangerous and unfit structures inside city limits. Sandy will contact Ted about inspecting these buildings for the City.

Sandy will also write to several homeowners about deteriorating fences and

homes.

Old Business There was concern all the meters going to the sheds the City is buying were not separate from the homes nearby.

This is being taken care of.

Sandy reported a water loss of about 14 percent for September. Bryan said they were flushing hydrants.

The dog issue was discussed when the Sheriff was reporting.

City Superintendent Report Bryan reported he and Stan have been changing out meters. A leak was fixed at 105 Liniger Street and there is one at the duplex on Ransom that has not been lo-

The German Exchange Students from Rotenberg, Germany, won the "Most Spirit" award.

The gift basket was donated by The Store in

cated yet. Discussion followed about how the water lines are set up at the duplex.

He also said that the #3 well is shut off. The chlorine pump at #4 seems to be working right now.

There was a discussion on the wells and water pressure.

City Clerk Report A thank you note was received from Nancy Atteberry for the plant.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be November 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Moscow. All challengers won a participation prize donated by the Booster Club.

Child Care Aware attains Quality Assurance Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas announced recently the organization has attained Quality Assurance, establishing it as one of the nation’s leading Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs).

The national recognition was awarded by the Child Care Aware® of America (formerly NACCRRA).

“We are extremely proud to have achieved NACCRRA Quality Assurance,” said Rebecca Clancy, Director of Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas. “Since 1993, we have been helping families in southwest Kansas recognize, find and pay for quality child care, and have been working with our community to identify child care needs and create solutions. This national seal of approval proves that we are succeeding.”

NACCRRA Quality Assur-

ance is a voluntary, national certification program for the field of Child Care Resource and Referral, including State Networks and local CCR&Rs. It is a rigorous and comprehensive validation process that enables CCR&Rs to meet Best Practices Criteria for delivering outstanding services to parents, providers, businesses and communities.

“Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas meets national standards for core competencies and services and has proven itself to be one of the best resources for parents seeking information about child care,” said Ollie M. Smith, Interim Executive Director of Child Care Aware® of America. “Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas’ achievement of NACCRRA Quality Assurance solidifies its place as one of the top CCR&Rs in the nation.”

Locally, Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas provides services including professional development and technical assistance to over 520 providers throughout 26 counties in southwest Kansas. Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas also assists families in locating quality child care.

About Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas is a nonprofit organization funded by SRS through Child Care Aware® of Kansas. They are sponsored by Russell Child Development and regulated

by Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Article submitted by Child Care Aware® of Southwest Kansas.

Kansas tax preparers should schedule competency tests The Internal Revenue Service urged almost 2,800 Kansas tax return preparers to immediately schedule their competency test or risk difficulty finding a date, time or location as the exam deadline nears next year. For most of these, the appropriate test will be the Registered Tax Return Preparer competency test.

The Registered Tax Return Preparer test has been available since November 2011.

Nationwide, more than 310,000 tax return preparers still need to pass the test before December 31, 2013. Tax professionals who are Enrolled Agents, Certified Public Accountants, and attorneys are exempt from the test, as are certain non-signing preparers and those who do not prepare the Form 1040 series.

The RTRP test is being administered by Prometric, Inc., which has 260 testing sites nationwide. However, if too many preparers delay, available seats will be scarce. To learn more about the test or to begin the scheduling process, preparers should go to the RTRP Competency Test Information page on the IRS.gov web site at: http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Pro

fessionals/Registered-TaxReturn-Preparer-Compe tency-Test-Information.

The test is one phase of a multi-year effort by the IRS to increase oversight of the tax professional industry and help ensure minimal competency levels among those who are paid tax return preparers.

More than 60 percent of taxpayers use a tax preparer.

Under the new rules, all professional tax return preparers must register with the IRS, obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), and adhere to ethical standards.

Certain preparers must also pass the new test and complete 15 hours of continuing education each year. For these preparers the IRS created a new credential: Registered Tax Return Preparer.

Starting January 1, 2014, only Registered Tax Return Preparers, Enrolled Agents, CPAs and attorneys will be authorized to prepare and sign individual tax returns.

Next year, the IRS will launch a public listing for taxpayers and others to confirm preparers with professional credentials and valid PTINs. There are almost 7,000 return preparers from Kansas who have obtained PTINS

from the IRS. Of those, almost 2,800 must still pass a competency test. For most of these the appropriate test will be the RTRP test. More than 200 Kansas preparers already have taken the RTRP test and become Registered Tax Return Preparers.

The test is a two and a half hour, timed exam. It must be taken at a Prometric site for control purposes. There are 120 questions which cover Form 1040 tax preparation issues, individual tax law issues and ethics. Preparers must pay a fee for the exam.

CPAs, EAs and attorneys already must pass tests for their credentials.

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Thursday is Parents Night Fans are invited to the final regular season football game Thursday evening. It is Parents' Night as well for football and cross country athletes. The Moscow Wildcats will be invading Pirate territory, and the Pirates boys are

planning on taking them hostage and sticking them in the hull of their ship. Bundle up! It will be cool, but things will heat up on the field as the two teams play for the opportunity to advance to post season play.

Cross country travels to Meade for Regional Rolla's cross country team traveled to Meade for the regional meet Saturday. Katy Howe, Brent Peitz, and Garry Norton ran hard, hoping to qualify for the state meet in Wamego. Unfortunately, the team members fell short, but took on the hills and ninetyone degree temperature like

champions. Katy ran her 4K distance in a time of 21:43.

Brent and Garry completed their 5K races in 22:47 and 22:25, respectively.

The teammates are committed to running year round and meeting their goals of going to state next year.

Pirate volleyball team finishes season The Rolla High School volleyball team finished its season at home Saturday at the sub-state competition. In the first game, the Pirate girls defeated Fowler in three sets.

Earlier in the season, Fowler downed Rolla, but the girls fought hard to advance to the

next round.

Immediately after completing the first game, they had to take on top-seeded Ingalls. Though they played hard, they were unable to take out the Lady Bulldogs, thus ending the 2012 season.

Crashes are leading cause of deaths It’s an outrage, but crashes are the leading cause of death for people ages four-34, and they should be considered a public health crisis, Kansas traffic safety organizations say.

In the first eight months of 2012, 267 Kansans – equivalent to the population of Agra, about 40 miles north of Hays – died in crashes on the state’s roads and highways, according to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office. The office has teamed up with the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Highway Patrol and AAA to call attention to this important message.

“If Agra were wiped off the map by a disease, we would develop a vaccine, issue health alerts or somehow address the threat,” said Norraine Wingfield, KTSRO’s project director. “We believe the same urgency should be applied to the preventive measures available to reduce roadway deaths.”

The groups said 74 percent of the 39 who died were not wear-

ing their seat belts. Over half of the August fatalities were in rollover crashes, and three-quarters of those were ejected from the vehicle. A quarter of August’s traffic fatalities were traveling on motorcycles.

“The simplest thing people can do to save lives is to buckle up, every time they are in a vehicle,” Wingfield said.

Jim Hanni, executive vice president of public affairs for AAA Allied Group, said much attention is being paid to the problem of distracted driving, such as texting while behind thewheel.

“Most crashes could be prevented altogether if people would just pay attention to a motorist’s No. 1 responsibility: driving,” Hanni said.

Capt. Scott Harrington of the Kansas Highway Patrol said: “Too many friends and families are grieving over something that could have been prevented.

Ditch the distractions and buckle up, every trip, every time.”

Farmers should promote local agriculture A study by a Kansas State University researcher could help farmers better serve a niche market.

Sarah Bernard, who recently earned her master's degree in agribusiness, studied consumers' motivations behind buying local beef. She found that farmers should be marketing more to female and older consumers because they are more likely to buy local products, and that farmers should promote local agriculture in their marketing messages.

The research could help farmers capitalize on the local food movement by enhancing their marketing efforts to attract locavores -- people who try to eat locally produced and grown food. Bernard has seen more demand from consumers who want to buy local beef from her family's farm, the Burns Farm in Pikeville, Tenn.

In an online survey of more than 400 consumers, Bernard asked what motivated and discouraged them in the purchase of local beef.

Motivating factors to buy local included local support, environment and health, while barriers included price, inconvenience and unfamiliar brand.

Women responded with higher levels of agreement to all motivating factors compared with males. Those under 25 years old agreed more with barriers to buy, while those older than 55 years old showed higher levels of motivation for purchasing local beef.

"Females, who tend to be

the primary consumer when it comes to food products, and the older population seemed to have a greater motivation and calling to buy local products, and this appeared to be very important to them," Bernard said.

Consumers among all demographics in the survey rated local support as the greatest motivating factor and price as the main barrier in the purchase of local beef.

However, those who had previously purchased local beef found greater disagreement with barrier factors compared with those who had not.

"Many of the barrier factors were lower for those who had previously purchased local beef," said Kevin Gwinner, Bernard's adviser and professor and head of the department of marketing. "As such, there is an opportunity to lower barriers by providing opportunities for consumers to taste the beef or by enticing them to make a small initial purchase."

The findings could help farmers in their promotional campaigns, Bernard said, because buying local is a new niche market for farmers.

"The theme of supporting local agriculture found appeal across all ages, genders and income levels, and this theme would likely be favored in marketing campaigns," she said. "Buying local is not meant to compete with larger beef production in America, but farmers can better serve this small market to fill the very specific needs of consumers who want to buy local products."

Thursday, October 25 High School Football vs Moscow at Home; 7:00 p.m.

(Parents Night 6:45 p.m.)

Lil’ Guymon Cheer Team at Halftime Soup and Chili cook-off during the game - sponsored

by Rolla Hope.

Friday, October 26 Junior High StuCo Dance; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

ARGH Saturday, October 27 Junior High Band OPSU Parade Sunday, October 28 High School Boys/Girls Basketball Fundraiser Din-

ner; 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Monday, October 29 No School Tuesday, October 30 Sports Banquet; 6:30 p.m.

Coach/Parent Meeting; 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 31 Spook Parade, infant to fifth grade; Old Gym; 3:00 p.m.

ARGH Spook House & Carnival Wednesday, November 7 Annual Thanks ‘n Giving supper at the Rolla Methodist Church; 5:00 7:00 p.m.

Enchiladas are served as fundraiser There will be a cofundraiser dinner for High School boys and girls basketball teams October 28 in the multi-purpose room at the high school. It will be served

from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The menu for the day is chicken and beef enchiladas, rice, beans, pos ole', chips and salsa, dessert, and tea and water.

P lease Adopt Me! Cody is good at playing video games and building things with his Lego’s. He loves going fishing and playing outside. Cody’s favorite class in school is recess. He needs a two parent home that is very consistent and structured. Cody’s forever family will need to be willing to advocate for him. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call Winona, who prefers to go

by Katte, is a very caring young lady who likes helping out others. She is nurturing and humorous. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music and completing craft projects. Katte aspires to be a doctor or a nurse when she grows up. She needs a forever family that is highly structured. Katte would do best in a home without other children, or few other children. Katte needs a family who is affectionate, loving and willing to provide her with a lot of one-on-one atFamily is the key word for this sibling set, and to them, family has always meant staying together. Michelle is the oldest of this sibling set.

As a natural nurturer of her younger siblings, she is a helpful, respectful preteen.

She loves school and would like to go to college someday.

Shawn is a creative young man who loves playing video games. He also enjoys spending time outdoors going on long hikes. Jerry can’t get enough of Transformers. His favorite character is Bumble Bee but he can certainly name them all if you’d ask him! He likes jokes, movies and sitting down to read a good book. Breanna “Anna” is a bright and colorful young lady. Don’t be surprised if you see her with a karaoke mic in one hand and a Barbie doll in the other. Ryan is full of life and enthusiasm, he gets excited about everyLexis, Kamry, Stevon, Stefon and Shelbert “Shelby” would like a forever family that is patient, kind and dedicated! Lexis is fun loving and happy most of the time.

She enjoys coloring, drawing and playing games. Lexis likes church activities, summer camp and other outside activities. Kamry is fun and outgoing. She makes friends easily and she naturally slips into the leader role. Kamry has a lot of friends and enjoys spending time with them. Stevon and Stefon are very loving and considerate twins. Stevon is funny and likes drawing, coloring and spending time outside. Stefon is a sweet and well behaved young man. He is sensitive and needs extra attention and reassurance sometimes. Shelby can sing and dance and put a smile

Cody, age 13 877-457-5430. Cody’s case number is CH-5417.

Winona, age 14 tention. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-4575430.

Winona’s case number is CH-5219.

Michelle, age 12, Shawn, age 11, Jerry age nine, Breanna, age eight and Ryan, age seven thing! Like his older siblings he does well in school and particularly enjoys science because of the cool experiments. Michelle, Shawn, Jerry, Anna and Ryan need a forever home that leads more of a “stress free” life style and likes to have fun together!!!

To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids. org or call 877-457-5430.

The children’s case numbers are CH-5817, CH-5818, CH5819, CH-5820 and CH5821.

Lexis, age 13, Kamry, age 11, Stevon, age nine, Stefon, age nine and Shelbert “Shelby”, age eight on everyone’s face. Shelby likes sports and playing outside. Lexis, Kamry, Stevon, Stefon and Shelby would do best in a forever family that can provide stability and clear expectations. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH5716, CH-5717, CH-5718, CH-5719 & CH-5720

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

Rod Williams suffers stroke Former Rolla resident, Rod Williams, suffered a stroke last week, but has returned home. His daughter Kathy reported that the stroke was on the right side, thus affecting his left side. He was con-

cerned that his beautiful singing voice would be gone, but Kathy insists that it is still there. Rod is at home in Yuma, Az., and continues to improve.

Celebrate Halloween with ARGH All Halloween celebrants...break out your costumes and head to Rolla Schools October 31! ARGH is sponsoring a terrific evening of safe and warm fun. There will be a truly fun opportunity for the families of the community to have a Halloween celebration at the high school with cool activities for students and adults.

All residents living in the USD #217 district are invited

to attend free of charge!

Featured activities include the family group costume contest. At least three people who are related may coordinate their costumes and will be judged on creativity and appropriateness to the season. Prizes will be awarded.

Old-fashioned family games such as apple-bobbing, cake walk, and ring toss will be a source of great fun for all!

Plan now to attend!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, October 25, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2012) 2t NOTICE All registered voters in Stevens County except Moscow 209 and Moscow 210 will vote at the Memorial Hall in Hugoton and all Moscow registered voters in Stevens County will vote at the Moscow Methodist Fellowship Hall in Moscow for the General Election on November 6, 2012 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2012) 1t PUBLIC TEST FOR VOTING MACHINE A ballot testing for the General Election will be held on October 31, 2012 at 4:00 pm in the County Clerks Office.

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2012) 2t

First day to vote an Advance ballot for the General Election is October 22, 2012. The last day to vote regular Advance is at noon, November 5, 2012.

Sick and Disabled is at noon, November 6, 2012. All ballots need to be brought back to the County Clerk’s office (not at the polling place) by 7:00 pm on Election Day, November 6, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF JEFFERY D. HARRIS, DECEASED Case No. 2012 PR 39 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 10th day of October, 2012, pursuant to the petition of Marilyn Harris for probate of the estate of Jeffery D. Harris, the Petition for Appointment of Administrator, was duly filed on October 10, 2012. Marilyn Harris, was ap-

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVANCED VOTERS

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 18, 2012) 3t

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pointed as Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey E. Harris, deceased, and duly qualified as such Administrator. Letters of Administration were issued to her on said date of October 11, 2012, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Marilyn Harris, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333

Solution to October 18, 2012 puzzle

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Drivers-Regional. 3-4 Days out. $1500 SignOn! Bonuses & Full Benefits.

1-800-973-9161 or www.heyl.net. Heyl Truck Lines.

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NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Do you love kids? Do you want a career with great pay and paid vacation?

Then I have a job for you!!!

Looking for someone to babysit children in my home Monday-Friday.

If interested, please call to schedule an interview at

544-4487

(tfc42)

WANTED: HVAC TECHNICIAN Must have experience Wages negotiable Resumes may be brought in or mailed to: Lin Goode & Co. PO Box C 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 (620)544-4349 (tfc41)

(tfc19)

GIN WORKERS NEEDED

MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION

Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc42)

HELPER NEEDED

Someone to do blood pressure checks and drive me to appointments or on errands.

Some light housework and making breakfast or lunch occasionally. References if available. Need non-smoking person.

For further information, contact Edna Olinger at

544-2229 or 544-2129 (3c41) WANTED: HVAC HELPER No experience necessary Wages negotiable Resumes may be brought in or mailed to: Lin Goode & Co. PO Box C 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 (620)544-4349 (tfc41)

is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952

HELP WANTED Full time position available as

Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant Must be at least 18, punctual, responsible, friendly and computer literate.

Apply in person at the Animal Health Center (2c42)

PENRIDERS NEEDED Ulysses Feedyard has openings for Pen Riders. Responsibilities include riding pens and shipping cattle. We offer a very competitive wage based on experience, retirement program, affordable health coverage which includes health, dental and vision.

Please call for more information 620-356-1750 or Travis at 620-575-4142

(2c42)

(4c41)

HELP WANTED Great Plains Gas Compression, Inc. of Hugoton, Kansas is currently seeking a qualified person for employment as bookkeeper. Basic knowledge of accounting principles preferred and knowledge of Peachtree accounting program would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills are a must. Applicant must be motivated individual with a good work ethic and detail oriented. Willingness to work closely within a team is essential.

Several Positions Available at our Hugoton location

Apply online only: www.dollargeneral.com/careers Do not apply in store

(2c42)

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2012)

2t

This position will be full time with benefits. Pay will be proportionate to experience.

Manufacturer offers a competitive employment package, including insurance and 401(k) plan.

Resume can be faxed to 620-544-4141 or mailed to PO Box 639, Hugoton, KS 67951.

The City of Hugoton is accepting applications for the position of Outside Utilities Supervisor. The position is for a working supervisor who will be in charge of the water, wastewater, sanitation, and street departments. Currently, there are seven employees under the director of the outside utilities supervisor. The outside utilities supervisor also has some administrative duties in the office and is expected to attend city council meetings.

The successful applicant must be able to successfully oversee the completion of projects within his/her departments, to effectively supervise the employees under his/her direction, to work with the other supervisors in the city, to deal directly with the public when necessary, and to communicate his/her needs for equipment and personnel to the city council.

Requirements are a high school education or equivalent, valid driver's license, and certifications in water/wastewater operations or the ability to get the certifications. Residency and citizenship or work VISA also required.

The position is an annual appointment by the mayor with council approval. Salary based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Send resume to city clerk, City of Hugoton, PO Box 788, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 by mail, to 620-544-4535 by fax, or to thicks@pld.com.

Resumes accepted through November 30, 2012.

EOE. (1c43)

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Part-time Home Health Aide to work Monday through Friday (five hours each day).

Interested candidates must have a Kansas Home Health Aide license.

We are looking for an individual who is sufficient and very knowledgeable with computers. Applications may be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic. For questions, you may contact Human Resources at 620-544-8511.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus for full time and part-time RNs/LPNs and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Please contact Human Resources with any questions or pick up an application from the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic. (tfc15)

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: York self-contained Heat/Air. 90,000 BTU furnace & 4 ton A/C. $2500. Call 428-1281. (tfc38)

--------------FOR SALE: 3 paintball guns & all the accessories, 544-2025 after 5:00 p.m.

(2c43) --------------FOR SALE: Wood Splitter, 8 hp.

Call 544-2717.

(1c43) --------------LAND FOR SALE: Price reduced on 155 acre farm along Hwy 51, 11.5 miles east of Hugoton. Reasonable offers considered. One third 2013 wheat to buyer. Call 307-7641857 evenings or 308-778-6461.

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FOR SALE: 2008 Travel Supreme Fifth Wheel, 36’, 3 slides, excellent condition. Call 620-544-7347.

(2c43) --------------FOR SALE: Regular wheelchair, $125. 544-1796.

(1c43) --------------FOR SALE: 1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide. Garaged year round, gone through recently, sale includes lots of extras. Text or call 620-453-0427 for information and pictures. (tfc43) ---------------

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)

600 S. Harrison Street - CUTE!! Brick, 2 bed/1.5 b, att garage, cen H/A, and more!!

Call for details!!

SOLD

Six Harrier Mix Puppies Call 544-7976 -

FREE

1105 S. Madison- 4 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, fence, att garage, basement. Call for details.

Leave message if no answer.

to Good Loving Homes

208 West 1st Street - Nice split level home, 3 bed/2bath, bonus room, 2 living areas, fpl, oversized single garage, fence, appliances, and much more!! Call today for your special showing!!

1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

$12 $11,,500 4 OBO95

2003 Coleman Caravan 26 ft. pull camper 2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

CALL 620-544-6818

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 5442232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom House in the Country. No Pets please, unsafe location for children. Call 620-624-1482. (tfc41) --------------FOR RENT: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath House south of Ulysses. Prefer Work Crew. $750/month. No Pets. Call 620-356-4203.

1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182

if no answer, leave message (tfc48)

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!

600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!

522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!

1029 S. Van Buren- Ranch, 2 bed/1 b, fpl, att garage, storage shed. Call to set up a showing!!

SOLD

SOLD

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land.

Call for details!!

Feature Of The Week

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ACT

330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Older Home on 130’x300’ lot in Richfield

Call after 6:30 p.m.

592-2059

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER

(1c43)

FOR SALE BY OWNER

(tfc21)

Very well-built, beautiful brick home.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.

620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929 FOR SALE BY OWNER

1106 S. Jefferson 3 bedroom/1.5 bath 1200 square feet, single car garage, new appliances, new flooring, excellent upkeep both inside and outside.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 27, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 102 McLeod, in Moscow - Indoors. Lots of Baby Boy Clothes 0-12 months, Coats, Sweaters, Snowsuits, Some Girls size 2, Stroller, Changing Table, Papasan Chair (near new), Much More!

--------------RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 101 Liniger - Just North of Post Office in Moscow, Lots of Stuff --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. - ???, 200 Van Buren, Lots of Miscellaneous ---------------

TO OUR VALUED KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER CUSTOMERS: For factory authorized sales, service and supplies, please call 800821-5050.

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801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!

SUPPORT GROUPS

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

THANK YOU THANK YOU I want to thank everyone who came to help when I had my accident. Thank you to my neighbors, the Esareys, EMTs, ER doctor, all who called, sent a card or brought food to us. I appreciated it all! A special thanks to my husband and my daughters. I couldn’t have made it without their help. Most of all, I thank God for being with me that day. GOD IS GREAT!!

Eloise Trujillo

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) --------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:30 08 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)

AL-Anon Family Group

Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

1030 S. Main (tfc37) (tfc15)

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

WANTED

STORAGE AVAILABLE STORAGE AVAILABLE: Filling up fast. Storage for Boats, RVs, Campers, Trailers, Cars, Trucks, you name it! The building is clean and secure with electrical hookups. I also have space for Semi Tractor Trailer parking on a concrete slab. In addition to this I have empty warehouse space and an Office Building with 4 offices, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette. Call if you are interested in renting any of these spaces. Dan at Meheen Storage in Ulysses 952-3239. (eot-tfc35) ---------------

WANTED: Milo stalks or immature milo to bale. Call 620544-5949.

(8c43) --------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p52) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box (tfc31) springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616.

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BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

(tfc39)

513 French Street 1400 sq. ft, 3 bed., 2 bath, heated 2 car garage with alley access, storage shed, fenced backyard.

Call 620-482-4640 for appointment.

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

SERVICES OFFERED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Call 620-453-9050 for more information

1505 S. Madison St. - Nice 4 bedroom/2 bath home on large corner lot. Very nice layout, 3 car garage with work shop attached to end garage.

Bedroom 4 has access to garage. This is a must see.

SOLD

SUNFLOWER PLAZA

603 Fifth Street in Rolla

UNDER

(620) 624-1212 BUSINESS

(4p43)

--------------FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Mobile Home, newly remodeled, perfect for single person. If interested call 620-544-1957 for an appointment to view. If no answer leave your name and number and I will get back to you. (tfc)

ced!

712 E. 5th St.

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage!

Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!

FOR RENT

Redu Price

504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.

New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.

darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com

SOLD

If interested please call (620) 640-1921 (4c40)

Lots in Spikes Addition

REALTOR® Associate

623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!

CAMPER FOR SALE

2256 sq. ft., 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Fenced in back yard.

Located near Elkhart School district.

PRICE REDUCED: 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.

612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.

DARRIN HEWITT SOLD

(1c43)

48 N. Baca Elkhart, KS 67950

139 Oklahoma Ave. – Elkhart -Fix me up, I sit on a large lot and have a 30 x 24 detached garage.

Selling where is as is.

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!

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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

FDT ELECTRIC

Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer

620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton (tfc)

(tfc34)

Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

544-5915 or 544-7776 (tfc46)

OD’s SHOP

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

(tfc33)

la ab ñol h Se spa E 620-309-1891 • 620-417-5313

PO Box 473 - Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

DANNER PLUMBING

308-383-1985 Master Plumber in Hugoton

(tfc42)

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

(tfc)

THIS SPACE FOR RENT (620)428-6518

See YOUR ad here for only $35/month!

1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

Call 544-4321or email hermesma@pld.com

See YOUR ad in the The Hugoton Hermes Business and Professional Directory! Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!

~ Your ad will also be included in The Hermes online classifieds ~

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Congratulations!

Eagle Cross Country Boys Team for Winning Regionals

Hugoton

Ranchito Tex-Mex Restaurant

DILLCO FLUID SERVICE

Good Luck at State in Wamego BULTMAN, INC. Saturday Hugoton

RJ’s H air Sal on

Hugoton Veterinary Hospital

Riley Chevrolet Buick

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LAWN PRO LAWN & SPRAYING SERVICE

A cut above the rest!

Brollier Wolf & Kuharic

ter n e C h James Kuharic Attorney ealt H l a Anim Stevens Coun ty Gas and Historical Mu seum

Jeff Ramsey and Darrin Hew

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Stepha nie Dustin Weeast, Fina Johnso n n, Fina cial Advisor ncial A dvisor

Ray’s Salon

Hugoton

Hi-Plains Lumber

Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent

K-C Oil Co.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

Shop y d o B ’s e k i M

Southwest Family Steakhouse 508 S. Main ~ Hugoton

FDIC Member

Tate & Kitzke LLC

Main Street L

aundry Jeff Crawford, Owner/Manager Hugoton

Pate Agency, LP

BROWN-DUPREE OIL CO INC. G+Ag,Inc.

The Crop Insurance Specialists

Don Beesley, Agent

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