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Members of Hugoton High School FFA’s Officer team will attend the National FFA Convention later this week to receive their Three Star Chapter Award. Student Council Representative David Barker, Sentinel Justin Blakeley, Treasurer Karina Rodriguez, Vice President Hallie
Wettstein, President Megan Newlon, Secretary Kynna Crawford and Reporter Casle Heger look forward to accepting this prestigious and longtime sought after award. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA members to be recognized The Hugoton FFA Chapter will be receiving recognition as a Three Star Chapter Thursday afternoon, October 25 during the second session of the National FFA Convention. This award is only given to the top 280 programs in the country! This National Chapter Award has been the focus of Hugoton’s chapter activities for the past 12 years, with months of work and a multitude of hours of planning, goal setting and achieving by all of the officer teams during that time period. Part of this officer teamyear’s President Megan Newlon, Vice President Hallie Wettstein, Secretary Kynna Crawford, Treasurer Karina Rodriguez, Reporter Casle Heger, Sentinel Justin Blakeley, and Student Council Representative David Barker will be there to receive the award. Post high school Hugoton FFA members Jessica Harper, Mariah Reynolds, Bernabe Mendoza and Elias Mendoza will be receiving the American Degree Saturday morning, October 27. Convention sessions can be viewed live on RFD TV ( Channel 120 in town), Thursday, October 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. and
Saturday morning, October 27. Hugoton FFA members will be featured on live TV during those times. The four Hugoton graduates being honored at the Ninety-first National Convention in FFA Indianapolis, In. with American FFA Degrees are receiving the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization. Less than one half of one percent of FFA members ever reach this high level of achievement. The American FFA Degree shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and the state FFA association. It also demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their Supervised Agricultural Experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited throughout their FFA career. American FFA Degree recipients show promise for the future and have gone above and beyond to achieve excellence. The requirements to earn the American FFA Degree are set forth in the National FFA Constitution. To be eligible to receive the American FFA Degree, members must meet qualifications such
Hugoton High School’s cross country teams bring home a pair of plaques from the Regional meet at Bishop Carroll in Goddard. From left to right in the back row are Coach Nik Barre, Issac Valles, Luis Guerrero, Bryan Gonzalez, Jacob Eckert, Ethan Fox and Justin Blakely. In the middle row are Luz Romo, Rebecca Johnson and
as receiving a State FFA Degree, holding active membership for the past three years, completing secondary instruction in an agricultural education program and operating an outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience program. Community service, leadership abilities and outstanding scholastic achievement are also required. All applications are submitted to the National FFA Organization, after approval of a member’s state association. After review by national staff, the National FFA Board of Directors approve qualified candidates to receive the American FFA Degree at the National F F A Convention and Expo. Candidates for the 2018 American FFA Degree will be honored on-stage during the Eighth General Session of the Ninety-first National FFA Convention and Expo Saturday, October 27, at the American FFA Degree Ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, In. Recipients receive a certificate and the American FFA Degree key in honor of their accomplishments and dedication to FFA.
With four Kansas students standing by his side, Governor Jeff Colyer put pen to paper earlier this month to declare Wednesday, October 24, as School Bus Drivers’ Appreciation Day. This year’s Kansas School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners were invited to the Statehouse Monday, October 1, for the official proclamation signing. Winners are Josie Oehmke, age eight, now a third-grade student at Linn Elementary School, Bar nes-Hanover-Linn USD 223, first place in Division 1 (kindergarten through second grade); Emily Britt, 11, now a sixth-grade student at Central Middle School, Columbus USD 493, first place in Division 2 (third through fifth grades); Kinley Nielsen, 14, now a ninth-grade student at El Dorado High School, El Dorado USD 490, first place in Division 3 (grades sixth through eighth); and Austin Sanders, 9, now a third-grade student at Linn Elementary School, Bar nes-Hanover-Linn USD 223, first place in Division 4 (special education). Kansas has 4,098 school
bus drivers with commercial driver’s licenses who are responsible for a total of 224,355 student passengers. School Bus Drivers’ Appreciation Day falls during National School Bus Safety Week, which has been set aside to remind people about school bus safety. National School Bus Safety Week is October 22-26 this year, and the theme is “My Driver – My Safety Hero”. Jason Beyer, assistant director of transportation for Emporia USD 253 and president of the Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association, accompanied the winning artists to the Statehouse. Beyer started with Emporia as a bus driver in 2001. He still serves as a substitute bus driver when needed. “This day is important because safety is an important issue,” Beyer said. “We are celebrating the important job our drivers do. We owe them a huge thank you for taking those extra precautions to make sure our buses are safe for our students. Those extra steps are extremely important.” Here are a few bus safety rules for parents to
October 22-26, 2018 marks National School Bus Safety Week in Kansas, with the theme “My Driver - My Safety Hero”. Wednesday, October 24 is School Bus Appreciation Day. USD 210’s “Safety Heroes” include from left to right, Transportation Director Scott Schechter, John Moser, Greg O’Loughlin, Tommy Romero, Sylvis
Littrell, Steve Showers, Kim Williams, Becky Allen, Barb Trujillo, Jackie Anderson, Carol Anderson, Judy Zordel and Jerry Guerrero. Other bus drivers are Tina Anderson, Jack Hickey, Will Martin, Jay Witt and Ray Kennedy. Thank you for keeping Hugoton’s kids safe! You all are very much appreciated.
HHS football earns second in District
After Hugoton’s win Friday night against Holcomb with a score of 14-7, Hugoton secures the spot for a playoff game against Beloit Friday, October 27. Excellent playing by HHS’s players Friday night against Holcomb placed the Eagles in a second place finish in the District. Hugoton’s first score Victoria Duran. Kneeling are Lane Plowman, came thanks to a pass Rafael Guereque, Cielo Garcia, Frances Gaskill, from Riggs Martin to Toby McClure, Abbey Goode, Molly McClure and Jamyn Wolters. Both teams will compete at Jagger Hertel in the first State in Lawrence this Saturday, October 27 quarter - leaving Hugoton beginning at 10:35 a.m. Photo courtesy of USD in the lead 7-0. Holcomb 210. See EAGLES, page 1B
HHS senior #21 Dawson Kerbow hurdles over the Holcomb defender at Friday’s away game against the Longhorns. Teammate Trevor Bogan prepares to block. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.
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review with their children: • While waiting for the bus, stay in a safe place away from the street. • Be alert to traffic. When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street. • When you get on or off the bus, look for the bus safety lights and make sure they are flashing. • Remember to cross in front of the bus. • If something falls under or near the bus, tell the driver. NEVER crawl under the bus to try and pick it up yourself. • Don’t jump up or down, fight, bully or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise while riding the bus. These activities can distract the bus driver, and he or she won’t be able to give proper attention to driving. For more information about school bus safety, contact KSDE’s School Bus Safety Unit at 785-296-3551. For more information about National School Bus Safety Week or the National Association for Pupil Transportation, visit napt.org/nsbsw.
Sports ........................................1B-2B Looking Back .................................3B Classifieds .....................................4B-5B State Bound Cross Country..........6B
OBITUARY INSIDE Janet Gomez
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Guest Editorial Too many American lives hinge on drug prices - it’s time for change - By Gail deVore The angry protests around the 2016 Mylan EpiPen scandal brought into sharp focus the perils for patients when the price of a life-saving drug spikes precipitously, with little or no forewarning, and no ready alternative. As a Type 1 diabetic who has been dealing with escalating insulin prices my whole life, I was heartened to see the public outcry over our country’s anemic attitude toward setting affordable drug pricing policies. My concern now is that, without additional crises to capture the public’s attention, the issue will recede in significance. Rest assured, the realities for patients living under the price-spiral sword have not receded, our lives continue to be threatened daily. Diabetics, like me, are required to inject daily doses of insulin to sustain our lives. Insulin is a simple hormone that now costs about $350 a bottle. When I was a newly diagnosed child in the 70s, insulin cost $1.49 a bottle. The price rose slowly over the years: $20 in the 90s, $75 in the 2000s. Suddenly, very recently, the price skyrocketed. Almost 50 percent of my cost of insulin has been incurred in the last four years. For some diabetics, the price is so high that they simply cannot afford to buy it. They die. If they choose to ration their insulin to make it last longer, they also will likely die—just more slowly. In fact, prices have become so steep that within diabetic communities, we distribute extra insulin to those in need at no cost. I also know diabetics who get their insulin in Canada or other countries at incredible savings without a prescription. But these work-arounds cannot save every diabetic who cannot afford insulin. Any death from lack of insulin is
unacceptable. It simply isn’t right that in the United States—a country that is supposed to be setting the standards for advanced medical care—patients have to split pills, cross borders or crowdsource vital medication. In no country should a life-saving and life-sustaining medication cost more than your
Gail deVore mortgage. I have been fortunate to always have insurance so I can afford my insulin and other medical necessities, however even having insurance doesn’t make it affordable for everyone. High deductible plans force many of us to still pay a lot for our drugs. This situation is not limited to diabetics. It might be your neighbor who has cancer, or your grandparent with heart disease, or your child’s classmate with asthma. It might be you. Seventy percent of all Americans take prescription drugs for a chronic condition, according to the Mayo Clinic, and more than half take two. One-fifth of Americans take five prescription drugs. It’s highly likely far more Americans would be among that group if they could afford it. We all have skin in this game.
According to a recent survey by the West Health Institute and NORC at the University of Chicago, 75 percent of Americans consider the prices of prescription drugs to be unreasonable, and despite promises from the president and members of Congress to rein in prices, very few approve of either’s handling of the issue. This isn’t surprising given the survey found no public policy issue is more important to Americans than the high cost of healthcare and the rising price of prescription drugs—more so than jobs and the economy, immigration, national security and the environment. We also know that only large-scale policy changes—not informal networks and trips to Canada—can fix this. Fully 88 percent of Americans say medication costs should be a priority for congressional candidates this year. And eight in 10 support proposals to allow Medicare to negotiate directly with drug manufacturers and allow generics to compete with brand-name medications. Imagine the impact if we all spoke up about it—and not just when a particularly egregious story like the EpiPen debacle captures the public’s attention. I encourage all Americans to reach out to their representatives, and candidates running for office, and tell them to make this issue a priority. Our lives are in the balance and it is time to take action. Gail deVore has had Type 1 Diabetes for over 46 years, diagnosed as a young child. She lives a full life in Denver, Colorado with her husband and their family.
for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at
Fire & EMS Report ------ Fire 544-2025 -------- Ambulance 544-2562 ----Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 15 through October 21. Fire Department Monday, October 15, 2:54 a.m. – dispatched to 160 Road 18 for an ambulance assist. Monday, October 15, 7:57 p.m. – called to 515 French for a smoke alarm activated. Sunday, October 21, 5:56 p.m. – sent to 160 Road 18 for an ambulance assist. Sunday, October 21, 6:21 p.m. – dispatched out to Road 27 between Roads L and M for a CRP fire. Ambulance Activity Four medical runs, three transfers, one motor vehicle accident (mutual aid request from Seward County) and two football standbys.
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Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Tuesday, October 16, 2018 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Main, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Impounded, ACO Smith Wednesday, October 17, 2018 • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East Eleventh, Returned to Owner, MPO Crane • Dog Bite, 400 Block of East Tenth, Took Report, ACO Smith • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Coulter, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Monroe, Impounded, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Unable to Locate, ACO Smith • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Friday, October 19, 2018 • Barking Dog Complaint, 900
Block of South Polk, Owner Put Dog Inside, Sergeant Johnson • RP of Aggressive Dog, 600 Block of South Jackson, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Music Complaint, 100 Block of East First, Turned Down Prior to Arrival, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Person, Harrison and Seventh, Officer McCann • Animal Complaint, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Officer McCann Saturday, October 20, 2018 • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 400 Block of East Eleventh, Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Noise Complaint, Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Suspicious Vehicle, Eleventh and Industrial, Officer McCann • Criminal Damage, 1400 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Officer McCann
7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. NEEDLES & FRIENDS QUILT GUILD meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, located at Sixth and Sherman Avenue in Liberal, at 7:00 p.m. Area quilters are invited to come for an informative and entertaining evening. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. October 31 - Hugoton’s Spook Parade downtown at 4:30 pm. - Bethel Friends Fall Festival @1040 S Jefferson, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. November 3 Hugoton United Methodist Women’s Autumn Bazaar 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Memorial Hall. November 4 - Hugoton High School will host their Fall Sports Banquet in the HHS Cafeteria starting at 7:00 p.m. All fall sports athletes and their families are invited to attend. The Sports Boosters will provide a free meal. November 5
Friends and family of Janet Frances Gomez gathered Tuesday to remember and honor her. Mrs. Gomez, 64, passed from this life Wednesday evening October 17, 2018 at her home. Born December 31, 1953 in Odessa, Tx., she was the daughter of Manuel Martinez and Rita (Pacheco) Gomez. January 31, 1970, she and Cornelio Landa Jr. were married in Odessa. Survivors include her two sons, Bartolo Marcos Landa of Goodwell, Ok. and Cornelio Landa III and wife Mary Jane of Hugoton; daughters, Rosemary Baca and husband Bobby of Odessa and Angie Ruiz and husband Eric of Midland, Tx.; four brothers, Ventura Gomez of San Diego, Ca., Bartolo Gomez of Odessa, Joel Gomez of Odessa and Reynaldo Gomez of Odessa; two sisters, Rachel Romero of San Diego, Ca. and Virginia Garcia of Odessa; her 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many
other relatives and friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Robert, Daniel, Samuel, Reymundo and Julian Gomez; sister Margarita Baker; and great grandson Jeremiah Snowden. Memorial services were attended Tuesday morning, October 23 at Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home in Hugoton with Pastor Patrick Estrada officiating. Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.
Insight By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau Rain from east to west
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854
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- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room in the basement of City Office. - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. November 9 - Veteran’s Day Program 9:00 am at HHS West Gym. All Veterans are invited. A Brunch for the Veterans will follow. November 10 - Third Annual Library 5K Fun Run November 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - @6:00 p.m. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office. - Stevens County Library will be closed for Veterans’ Day November 13 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room. - Stevens County Library Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. November 14 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. November 16 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. November 19 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. November 22-24 - Stevens County Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Break November 27 - Commodities will be distributed at the former VFW building by Peace House ministries from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. December 3 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse.
More than a foot of rain fell on the Ted Guetterman farm in Johnson County during a three-day stretch from October 5-7. At roughly the same time, nearly four inches of rain fell on the Roger Glenn family farm in Finney County, approximately 365 miles west. The Guetterman family walked around in water standing atop their no-till fields and the Glenns were slip-sliding away on their notill land. Combines chomping at the bit to harvest the bountiful corn, bean and milo crops sat dead still. It would be two weeks before the machines would move and that depended on no additional moisture. Kansas grain farmers waited on pins and needles from the eastern border of Kansas to the Colorado border hoping for sunshine and dry weather. Glenn, who’s farmed with his father-in-law for 32 years can’t remember a fall so wet. Fortunately, he’d harvested some of his corn crop and sowed his winter wheat crop. Only one bin full of milo came out of his fields before the deluge during the first week of October. Rainfall on the family farm in Finney and Kearny counties sprawls 25 miles from one end to the other. Moisture ranged from 2.6-3.8 inches during this rain event. “We try to keep a rain gauge on every quarter of land,” Glenn says. “This allows us to check actual rainfalls and remains the most accurate method of charting rainfall so we can determine what crop to plant on every field.” An October rainfall of this magnitude results in excellent crops for the winter wheat and next year’s corn and milo planted in the spring of 2019. Water stands in some of the low spots throughout their land. Some grader ditches stood nearly full and while others were at least half full. While checking his fields after the three-day rain, Glenn probed several of the family
quarter sections and punched his six-foot probe within four inches of the end of the steel rod. “Every once in a while, we’re blessed with a full profile of moisture in our fields during the spring, but not like this in the fall,” Glenn says. “We finished drilling our wheat two days before the rain came and the new crop has emerged and looks really good – thick, green and lush. This new crop will really pop once the sun comes out and we have some more fall-like days.” The early October rains made sure Glenn could drill his winter wheat within an inch from the top of the soil and residue. He says this newly-planted crop has the potential to be one of their best stands in a long while. While the milo crop itself is dry and ready to cut, the leaf canopy will shade the ground and push harvest several days into the future. Glenn can’t wait to begin milo harvest. “Two years ago, we cut one of our best milo crops ever,” the southwestern Kansas farmer says. “This year our milo looks like the best we’ve ever grown. The heads are big and full and while we don’t like to predict what a crop will make, we’re hoping for better than 100 bushels to the acre and some may make 130 bushels.” Once the fall harvest begins again, it will no doubt take more time. Fields are saturated with water and trucks and grain carts will be kept out of the fields to prevent compaction and tearing up the soil. “Anytime we receive rain in October, we’re happy for it,” Glenn says. “It may be Thanksgiving before we finish, or even later if it keeps raining. We’ve been faced with harvest delays before and we’ll finish up when we’re finished.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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Women of the community gather at Flatlanders Wednesday, October 17 for their fourth-annual Ladies’ Night, complete with refreshments, giveaways, shopping and a fashion show!
Models show off the latest looks for Ariat, Wrangler and other brands carried by Flatlanders.
Baker Arts Center plans two events for November Baker Arts Center will host two holiday events in November! The Center’s thirtieth annual “French Market” will be Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3. Then Saturday, November 17, the Center will host “Night of Lights”. Each year the Center hosts two annual fundraisers. As a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, both are essential to the operational budget of the Center. The upcoming French Market includes a silent auction, shops and a luncheon. Night of Lights features a silent auction as well as a live auction, with Guest Auctioneer Mike Gatlin, a sit-down meal and a dance to finish out the
evening. Be sure to mark your calendar and invite your family, co-workers and friends to join you for some fun and early Christmas shopping at both events! The French Market and Night of Lights help offset a portion of the Baker Arts Center’s yearly operational income. The financial support generated by attendees is much appreciated and helps keep programs such as Good Samaritan, Girl Scouts, and the At-Risk Children’s program going, in addition to keeping the doors open. The Center also hosts other exhibits and special events. Baker Arts Center continues to strive to “enhance the cultural lives of all people in
the area” by providing free, rotating visual art exhibits, workshops for children and adults at the Center, travelling cultural events and much more! The organization is the area’s source for creative expression, exposure, and development. To find out more about these two events, visit bakerartscenter.org or call 620-624-2810. Baker Arts Center at 624 N. Pershing Avenue in Liberal is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. They are open Mondays and Saturdays by appointment only.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 A beautiful morning! A good way to start the week. Hopefully the farmers can get into the fields and harvest their crops. Just to remind you the Senior Lawyer will be here Friday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. If you need to visit with him, you need to call ahead and let us know at 620-5442283. The ladies came one day last week and gave flu shots. We appreciate that! Pioneer Electric was here Monday, October 22. They
always have giveaway items, and they buy lunch that day. We appreciate their visit too! Our regular activities and meals are available to all! Please come and join us. Have a great week. Menu Oct. 25 ...........Chicken Fajita Oct. 26 ...........................Stew Oct. 29 .....................Bierrock Oct. 30.........Grilled Chicken Oct. 31 ..........Polish Sausage Nov. 1 ........BBQ Hamburger Activities Thursday, October 25 Exercise.................10:30 a.m.
Bridge...................12:30 p.m. 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. 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. Bridge.....................12:30 p.m.
Free weatherization services available In honor of Energy Action Month and National Weatherization Day, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is joining with Governor Jeff Colyer to promote the benefits of weatherization and invite eligible Kansans to apply for free weatherization services. Weatherization cuts utility costs and lowers energy consumption by ensuring homes hold heat in winter and cool air in summer, improving comfort and reducing health and safety concerns. The Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. KHRC, which administers the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program, provides free weatherization services for qualifying low-income Kansas homeowners and renters. Last winter, Shelly Crane of Iola faced mounting heating bills, rising medical costs, and growing health concerns as her home became increasingly chilly and uncomfortable. The Kansas Weatherization Program conducted an energy audit and provided upgrades including a new high-efficiency furnace, insulation, LED light bulbs, and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, in addition
to various air sealing measures. The improvements reduced her home's energy consumption by a third. "We have seen savings each month, which has gone to good use," Ms. Crane said. "We are warmer and safer." KHRC's weatherization services may include sealing drafts and air leaks, adding insulation, caulking or minor repair of windows and doors, installation of LED light bulbs, and other energy-saving upgrades. Additionally, homes are assessed for energy-related safety concerns. Inefficient, non-functioning, or dangerous furnaces and heating systems are inspected for potential repair or replacement. Eligibility for the weatherization program is based on household income relative to federal low-income guidelines. If a household contains a member who receives Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits, or utility assistance from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), the household is automatically eligible for weatherization services. KHRC encourages all Kansans to follow these steps to lower energy costs and improve safety and comfort this winter:
• Turn down the thermostat and save the shorts and Tshirts for warmer weather. • Confirm windows are not only closed, but locked. • Close fireplace dampers when not in use. • Open curtains during the day to allow the sun to warm your house; close shades at night to help keep in the heat. • Regularly replace air filters on HVAC units. • Seal cracks, gaps, and holes that leak warm air out and let cold air in. • Get a tune-up and safety inspection of your HVAC unit. • Check for and install additional insulation where needed. Always remember to air seal first. Additional energy saving steps: • Upgrade light bulbs to LEDs. • Immediately fix water leaks and drips and consider low flow devices. • Enlist a professional to conduct an energy audit and identify energy waste, especially in difficult-toaccess areas like crawl spaces and attics. Kansans seeking assistance in managing their energy costs are encouraged to visit KHRC's Web site to learn about weatherization providers in their area.
While we were on that walk, there were some things going on at the Manor to be told. Several folks guessed when the first freeze would be. A lady in Meadowlark won. She is the one with a big smile and a new blanket! Two staffers and three residents went to the Special Olympics at Guymon. They came home with four medals. Congratulations! There may have been other activities missing from this particular account unintentionally. Hopefully, there were not many stories left untold. Now, let’s talk about the people groups. There will have to be later discussions about them because one report can’t cover them all! This time residents get the spotlight. There are some 69 folks who call this “home”. They are of varied ages, have assorted health needs that deem it best to be in a care home. Some are bedfast, some can be up in wheelchairs, some can still walk with the aid of walkers and a few can be termed “ambulatory”. With the exception of a few, we have varied stages of dementia, so it makes sense
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Manor Banner that a resident writing this would forget things. Residents each have a private room in one of four households. There is a river-Cimarron; a bird Meadowlark; a flower - Sunflower and a crop - Wheatfield. Yes, Dorothy, You are in Kansas! The floor plan of each household is the same. A kitchen, dining room, living/TV area, and nurses’ station make up each day-use area and are available for residents at any time. There is also a family room which can be closed to the dining area and is available for residents and guests for special occasions. Most activities take place in the Coffee Shop so we can choose to go there and will be assisted as needed.
Obviously, residents need help. Each household has a nurse, two C.N.A.s (certified nurse aids), every day , every night. Each household has a coordinator who coordinates things. There are laundry aids and housekeepers who take care of our clothes and our rooms each day. There are maintenance men who check and fix things. Our rooms are our homes. They contain many of our treasures from our active lives in our own homes. More next time. There are more people than you can imagine! Residents, You have much to share, your life is full of wisdom and humor, share it and enjoy the high flying banner at Pioneer Manor.
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Bridge Club gets spooky Thursday, October 18, the Hugoton Bridge Club convened for their weekly game. Dorothy Hagman was hostess for the group, serving chocolate pie and all the trimmings. The players also enjoyed a very festive “Halloween” atmosphere. Janice Porter emerged the winner for this week with her high score. Second place was a tie between Donita Graham and Midge Greenwood. Dorothy Hagman and Charlie Wagner shared third place. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, please contact Dorothy at 620-544-2945.
You are invited
to USD 210’s District-Wide
VETERAN’S DAY Program
Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 • 9 a.m.
Hugoton High School West Gym
ALL Veterans are invited A brunch for all Veterans in the concession area cafeteria will immediately follow the program.
Bethel Friends Church Education Building Wednesday, October 31, 2018 From 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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GAMES FOOD FUN
1040 S. Jefferson Hugoton
Everyone is invited! The annual Hugoton United Methodist Women’s
Autumn Bazaar
Saturday, November 3, 2018 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall, th 6 and Monroe, in Hugoton
Come and enjoy a meal of ham loaf, turkey and dressing, potato casserole, baked potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, salads and desserts.
A freewill offering is accepted for the meal. Also, there will be pies, pecans, cakes, cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and handcrafted items for sale during the Bazaar.
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by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
Use caution when directing disaster donations Once again, our screens have recently been inundated with pictures of communities devastated by a natural disaster. As the damaging floodwaters of Hurricanes Florence and Michael have wreaked havoc on North Carolina and Florida, the call has gone out around the country for assistance. As always, many Kansans are looking for ways to help – including some who wish to make monetary donations to support the relief efforts. Unfortunately, every time a disaster strikes, scam artists seek to get their hands on some of the money that was intended to help the storm victims. If you’re planning to make a donation, don’t feel pressured by the urgent plea of a scam artist. It’s important to do your research to be sure the organization you’re supporting is legitimate. While there are many reputable organizations putting out
urgent requests for help, all legitimate charities will appreciate your donation, whether you make it today or decide to think about it for a few days before donating. Here are a few simple tips for donating, to avoid being scammed: • Make donations to established organizations with a strong track record of organizing and providing disaster relief. • Be careful with social media efforts to fundraise for storm victims. If you wish to make a donation online, go directly to the charity’s Web site; don’t just click a link to an unknown site. • Watch out for charities that sound like well-known, legitimate charities. Scam artists often use similarsounding names to deceive donors. • Initiate the donation yourself, rather than responding to online or phone solicitations. • Avoid door-to-door solici-
tors or offers from charities to stop by your home to pick up a check. These too could be fraudulent. • Be wary of charities that ask for alternate forms of payment. Legitimate charities will never ask you to wire funds or pay through gift cards. • Before giving, check out the charity at www.kscharity check.org to assess whether it is registered to solicit in Kansas and to see important aspects of its financial filings, including how much of any money you give will be spent on the charity’s overhead expenses rather than going to support the charitable purpose, such as hurricane relief efforts. However, some charities are exempt by law from registration. For more tips on how to stay safe when making charitable contributions, or to report a suspicious charity, visit our consumer protection site at InYour Web CornerKansas.org.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, October 23 Brown Dupree - $2.67 Eagles Landing - $2.61 Kangaroo Express -$2.59 Carter’s - $3.05 Toot N Totum - $2.59 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.65 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily
Gas Buddy.com survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 34.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. "Much of the country continues to enjoy broad decreases in gas prices as oil prices drop to $69 per barrel.
In fact, with the exception of the West Coast where an earlier natural gas pipeline shut down caused prices to up, nearly every state saw prices move lower," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.
To Everything There Is A Season
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - A time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance. - Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 NASB
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ust as the tides ebb and flow, so too do our moods. The cycles of our moods can sometimes follow the path of the sun, rising in the morning and waning at night, or it can even follow the seasons, waxing as the days grow longer in the Spring, and waning as the days grow short in the Fall and Winter. Nature has an order, and even happiness and sadness seem to fit into nature’s cycles. When we realize this, it gives us hope that our sadness will pass. One of the problems with bad moods is that they narrow our view, not allowing us to see beyond the current state we are in. But trust that the disagreeable state you are in will change, as surely it will. Sometimes all it takes to turn things around is a good meal with friends or family or a good night’s sleep. And it’s always a good idea to turn our problems over to God. The solace of prayer is available anytime and anywhere. Christopher Simon AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 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.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
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
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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attend the event. Participants submit a recipe, then brings the dish to the swap; everyone has an opportunity to sample all the dishes, and take home a recipe book that includes all of this year’s submissions. Recipes will be accepted from now until the end of November.
Madilyn has experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Madilyn!
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
You and Your Brain “The human brain has a capacity for learning that is virtually limitless, which makes every human a potential genius” Michael J. Gelb. I believe we take our brains for granted. It is just there, we use it every day and it does what it’s supposed to do. But what if something happens and someone’s brain no longer does what it is supposed to? I recently viewed a webinar from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators about falls and brain injuries among older adults, and it
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registration form today! All funds raised will be used to purchase library material. RECIPE SWAP It’s time to select a recipe for the Recipe Swap! The swap will be Thursday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. The library will close for business from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. so all staff may
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LIBRARY FINES AND FEES Did you know all fines and fees collected at the library help us purchase new materials for your reading, listening, and viewing pleasure? Yup! All money collected at the front desk helps to purchase new materials for our patrons. Next time you pay for that overdue item, remember you are making it possible for the library to buy new books, audios and videos for our collection. HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT This is your final opportunity to stop by the Library meeting room and view the lovely pieces displayed at our annual Handcraft Exhibit. Take time to vote for your favorite! CIRCLE TIME Circle Time Session 2 begins Halloween, Wednesday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Costumes are welcome, but not required. TRICK OR TREAT Wear your costume to the library from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 for a treat. Then stop by the south parking lot for Trunk or Treat sponsored by My Father’s House. 5K FUN RUN FUNDRAISER Third annual Reading Run-a-Round walk/run 5k will be November 10 at 1:00 p.m. We will have a costume contest for those who choose to dress up with prizes given. There is a cost for kids 18 and under and for adults. Come in and get your
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reminded me of the importance of protecting our very fragile brains. Now, if you are ready to stop reading because you aren’t an older adult and aren’t likely to fall, then you should be aware serious brain injuries can happen to anyone at any age. It is important to know the common signs and symptoms to be aware of in order to recognize a brain injury. Each year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 falls. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall: every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the most common type of brain injury, and 75% of TBIs are concussions. A TBI can be caused by a number of other things, but falls are the most common event in 40.5% of the general population, and 51% of those over age 65. The most common age groups include ages 0-4 years old, 15-19 years old, and adults over the age of 65 which is the fastest growing group. Experiencing a TBI can bring on additional health problems including: • Issues with light sensitivity • Blurred vision or double vision • Dizziness, Vertigo • Headaches, Fatigue • Substance abuse disorders • Depression, Irritability TBI vicitms may also suffer from cognitive issues such as disorientation, memory problems, slow mental processing speeds, poor organization, poor initiative, lack of followthrough or poor judgement. They may also have emotional changes, such as anger, anxiety, depression, irritability or inability to con-
trol emotions. If you notice any of these issues following a fall it is important to investigate. Brain injuries are a silent epidemic because many people appear “normal”, and the effects of a TBI vary for each person. Individuals may not realize they have been exposed to a brain injury, or understand their limitations as a result of a brain injury. If you suspect someone may be having issues due to a fall or concussion, be sure they follow up with a doctor who knows they have fallen. For older adults, and for all of us in general, there are some positive steps to help prevent falls in the first place. They include improve lighting and visibility where you live and function; de-clutter for unobstructed movement; make sure to monitor medications for side effects that may increase falls; wear proper footwear; and have regular vision checks. In general, take steps to prevent falls. If you or someone you know falls and/or suffers a concussion, take it seriously and watch for injury signs and symptoms, not just immediately, but in the following weeks or months. For additional information go to K-State Research and Extension at https://tbioptions.kstate.edu. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
NEWS Stauth Museum will present “Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas” Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas
Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2018 is a beautiful exhibit that will open through Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma. This very popular biannual exhibit 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, organizations, and merchants have created 13 mini-exhibits featuring holiday themes, collections, family heirlooms, homemade family mementos and more. The exhibits bring back fond memories of Christmas’ past, show you where to find the newest trends in holiday decorations, and inspire ideas for fun ways to create new memories. These exhibits are created and decorated by southwest Kansans thus bringing the traditions and spirit of “Christmas in Southwest Kansas” to the museum and its visitors. This beautiful, uplifting exhibit is a must see, memorable experience for all ages. The 13 displays are: Christmas in Miniature by Mike Larmer of Garden City; A Ferrier’s Christmas by James Fischer of Scott City; Drummer Boys on Parade by Deanna Myers of Sublette; Christmas Around the World by Emily Boyd of Kinsley; Christmas Friendship by Montezuma Book Club; A Nordic Christmas by Montezuma Drug Store; Lions “Gifting” Our Community by
the Montezuma Lion’s Club: O Holy Night by Montezuma United Methodist Church; Sliding Into Christmas by Bethel Home Health Care; Christmas on the Farm by Just for You and Falling Into Christmas by Connie Yost all from Montezuma and Christmas Is For Kids an area set aside for kids to watch Christmas Movies, color pages and other activities. There is even a Christmas Photo Op setting! Visitors can use this area specifically designed to take Christmas photos with your friends and family to use with their Christmas cards or family Christmas letters, post to social media or just commemorate your visit to the museum. Check out the pictures of these exhibits on our Facebook page! Again this year, the Museum has scheduled their evening event for the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Twilight Holiday Happening will be Monday, November 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. A relaxing evening of lights, music, door prizes and refreshments to experience the breathtaking Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2018 exhibit in never seen before illuminated, twinkling splendor. Look for upcoming information about this exciting event and fundraiser for the Stauth Museum. Mark your calendar to bring all your friends for what should be an enjoyable evening. Featured events this year include: refreshments, door prizes, centerpiece raffle, and a holiday wreath silent auction! The Museum is expecting
many groups for this exhibit, so please call in advance to schedule groups of five or more. For more information contact 620-846-2527. Business hours for the Stauth Memorial Museum at 111 N Aztec in Montezuma are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Museum is closed Mondays and major holidays including Thanksgiving Day. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Check out their Web site for information about this and other exciting events at stauthmemorialmuseum.org.
Happy Halloween from
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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2018) 1t All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application proposing the following telecommunications antenna structure at: 1110 Rd. 18, Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, N 37 8’ 30.04”/W 101 14’ 51.42”, Sec. 28T33S-R36W, 854 File Number A1091350, 259’ SST with FAA Style E (L-864/L865/L-810) dual lighting. The application may be reviewed by entering the 854 file number at this website:
www.fcc.gov/asr/applications. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a “Request for Environmental Review” with the FCC within 30 days of this posting. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2018) 1t
Patrick Arange decorates his front yard with some spooky decorations including the grave of “Bobby Bones”.
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING STEVENS COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611, as amended, State of Kansas, that Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the 4-H Building in Hugoton, Kansas, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the members of the Stevens County Extension Council shall meet for the purpose of: (1) electing from among their members an Executive Board consisting of a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a secretary, a treas-
urer, and five additional members; (2) organizing the Program Development Committees for Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Youth Development, and Community Vitality Initiatives; and (3) consideration of the County Extension Education Program. All County Extension Council representatives of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Youth Development, and Community Vitality Initiatives are urged to attend. Donald M Beesley Executive Board, Chair
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Don’t be spooked! This house on Jefferson just wants to wish you a “Happy Halloween”!
By Alisha Owens, Executive Director of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Coimmerce 9am. All Veterans are invited to attend. Veterans attending are asked to please arrive between 8:30-8:50 a.m., park on the south side of the school and sign in at the tables on the south side of the gym. A brunch for all Veterans will be provided in the concession area cafeteria, immediately following the program. This year marks the fourteenth Annual Pheasant Heaven Charities Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast. Join PHCI at Southwest Fresh Potato Friday, November 9. Food service will start at 5:00 p.m. This is a “free will” donation meal, with proceeds going to various charitable needs in southwest Kansas and PHCI scholarships! Honor Guard will start at 6:30 and the auction will start at 7:00. Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update on the first Thursday of EVERY month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber TODAY! Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is an event that you would like to see featured on our website, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible. Need a last minute gift? “Chamber Bucks” are the PERFECT gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Teachers, Employee Bonuses, etc. Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses stronger. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate TODAY! These certificates can be written for any
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Chamber Chatter The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce will host the 2018 Southwest Kansas Gubernatorial Debate this Thursday, October 25, 2018. The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce are comprised of chamber executives from the Dodge City, Garden City, Grant County, Hugoton, Liberal, and Scott City. The debate is open to the public and will include the five candidates seeking election to the Kansas Governor’s seat this November. The event will take place inside Clifford Hope Auditorium at Horace Good Middle School, 1412 N. Main St. in Garden City at 6:30 p.m. Candidates who have confirmed their attendance are Jeff Caldwell, Senator Laura Kelly, Rick Kloos, Secretary of State Kris Kobach, and Greg Orman. The debate will begin with opening statements from each candidate, followed by a question and answer session and rebuttals. Each candidate will provide a final statement at the end of the debate. The debate will be moderated by Marieta Hauser, director of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. About the Southwest Kansas Chamber of Commerce The purpose of The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce is to combine the strengths of the local Chambers of Commerce in Southwest Kansas, to provide a positive impact on growth and development in the region by addressing regional issues, legislative concerns and internal issues within individual chambers while maintaining the individuality of the local chambers. The USD 210 Veterans Day Program will be Friday, November 9 at the Hugoton High School west gym at
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amount and are redeemable at any Stevens County business. **A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County, we are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check that you can put in your daily deposit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the Chamber office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community. Shop STEVENS COUNTY first! The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to give special appreciation to our GOLD MEMBERS, Ghumm’s Auto/Napa/Collision Center, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as ALL our Chamber Members. It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”. If there is something you would like to showcase in the Newsletter, Chamber Chatter, on the website, or on Facebook, please contact Alisha at the Chamber with the information. Special appreciation to the Hugoton Hermes for making this column possible. We appreciate what you do for our community!
Pioneer Manor Oct. 29 • 10 am - 2 pm This Mobile Election is not a satellite advance voting site. The Election will follow advance voting procedure as closely as possible. Residents will maintain their traditional voting options (at the polling place on Election Day November 6, by advance ballot or by permanent advance voting). To find out more, please see pages 48-49 of the Kansas Election Standards.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 BEGINS AT 4:30 P.M.
Spook Parade Downtown Main Street
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By Phoebe Brummett
NEWS
Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas
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UMC will host Thanks N Giving The Rolla United Methodist Church will host their annual Thanks N Giving Supper Wednesday, November 7. They will be serving traditional Thanksgiving foods from 5:00 p.m.
until 7:00 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. Please come and join the community in giving Thanks this wonderful holiday season!
Compaan selected for SWKMEA band Eighth grade student Dakota Compaan, son of Mark and Tracy Compaan, Pictured left to right are Alexa Kaiser, Brynlee Williams, Mia Hinojosa, Natalie Villegas and Alivia Bolin. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
Volleyball finishes season The Rolla Recreation Commission wrapped up their volleyball season with an end of the year party at Ayr Lanes in Liberal. Pizza and bowling was provided by
Rolla Rec for the girls and their coaches. The girls all had a great time playing volleyball and were grateful for the chance to get together and bowl.
Community Calendar Thursday, October 25 High School Football Division Playoffs TBA Friday, October 26 ~School Day~ High School Volleyball State TBA Saturday, October 27 High School Volleyball State TBA Monday, October 29 High School Scholars Bowl at Satanta at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 Halloween Spook Parade in Old Gym at 3:00 p.m.
has been selected for the SWKMEA Middle School Band. They will perform Saturday, November 3 in Dodge City. Congratulations! Way to represent the Pirates!
Oscar Silva and Kaberlin Hull pose with their medallions at the KU Honors program. Photo courtesy of Kaberlin Hull.
Silva and Hull honored as top 10%
Dakota Compaan has been selected for the SWKMEA Middle School Band. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook Staff.
Congratulations Pirates! The Varsity Scholars bowl team takes third at the season opener in Meade Monday, October 15. Way to go! Pictured left to right in back are Ethan Hernandez and Alex Hernandez and in front are Aspen Sohm and Lena Martens. Photo courtesy of Coach Becky Sohm. The Pirate Club displays their Lego creations. Photo courtesy of Patricia Moreno.
You’re invited to Pirate Club!
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates with the Rolla Library. Photo courtesy of Patricia Moreno.
What’s for
Pirate Club continues to meet Mondays at 4:00 p.m. in the Rolla Library. They are hosting a variety of games and fun things Mondays. This past week, Pirate Club had a free day. A small group decided to build anything they wanted with Legos. The
photo shows an example of their hard work. The Library also is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages anyone to come in to the library and check out their new displays and their wonderful books about Hispanic heritage.
Kaberlin Hull and Oscar Silva were recognized as Rolla’s top ten percent graduating seniors at the University of Kansas Honors Program Wednesday, October 17. Rolla’s seniors joined 3600 other students from southwest Kansas and received their medallions after they walked across the
All Around 4-H talks projects The Rolla All Around 4H Club October meeting was called to order October 1, 2018, at 6:40 p.m. at the Rolla United Methodist Church by Junior President Mia Hinojosa. Roll call was answered by, “What project are you excited about this year?” by 16 members, five parents and two leaders. Secretary SaKya Milburn read last month’s meeting minutes and they were approved as read. Treasurer’s report was given by Carlie Jones. In Leader’s reports, Shawn Schwindt talked about a new rule on parliamentary procedure and new club meeting rules. 4H Week is next week and encouraged kids to participate in “spirit days”. Rolla clubs are hosting this year’s achievement banquet, Sunday, November 11 at 2:00
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All Around members show some of their hard work for National 4-H Week. Pictured in back left to right are Jaxon Schwindt, Rylan Williams, Brynlee Williams, Oksana Henriksen, Jacob
Henriksen and Natali Henriksen. In front are Mia Hinojosa, Samantha Dunn, Adynn Milburn, AJ Link, Rebekah Henriksen and Emily Henriksen. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
All Arounders “make the best better” The Rolla All Around 4H Club is really making a name for themselves in Rolla. They participated in National 4H Week from October 8 through 12 and then participated in 48 Hours of 4H Saturday, October 20. 4H’s motto “Making the best better” and National 4H Week’s
motto #inspirekidstodo inspired the club to participate in this event, with the kids truly making the communities they live in a better place as well. The All Around 4H Club made slipper socks for the Morton County Care Center residents, small gift bags for
the county police officers and collected dog and cat food for the animal shelter. Sunday, October 21, the club members delivered their products to Elkhart. Kudos to the All Around 4H Club for doing their part to make our community a little brighter by volunteering.
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p.m. A “GroupMe” texting group was started to help inform members along with Facebook notifications. The golf tournament help September 29 went well, but didn’t have as big a turn out as last year. Old business was moved until after elections of officers in new business. New business included the election of officers as follows: President Jaxon Schwindt, Vice President Rylan Williams, Secretary SaKya Milburn, Treasurer Tyne Ellis, Reporter Adynn Milburn, Junior President Mia Hinojosa, Junior Vice President Brynlee Williams, Junior Secretary Eriberto Moreno, Junior Treasurer Samantha Dunn, Rec Leaders Aiden J. Link and Rebekah Henrikenson, Flag and Pledge Leaders Jacob Henrikenson and Emily Henrikenson, 4H Council members Carlie Jones, SaKya Milburn, Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Williams. In old business the club discussed fundraiser ideas, but motion was made to table the discussion until next month’s meeting. There was not Recreation or Song this meeting. Vice President Rylan Williams announced calendar, Officer’s Training will be November 4, in Rolla. Achievement Banquet will be Sunday, November 11, at Rolla at 2:00 p.m. The group welcomed two new families into their club, new members Natali, Jacob, Rebekah and Emily Henrikenson and Eriberto Moreno. Reminders were issued to all members to sign up for new year project talks, demonstrations and food for club meetings each month. Meeting was adjourned. Food was provided by Shawn and Jaxon Schwindt. Written and submitted by Adynn Milburn.
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stage. Both Kaberlin and Oscar are extremely honored by the recognition and will continue to strive to maintain their honors. Kaberlin is the daughter of Kristy and the late Lee Hull. Oscar is the son of Irma and Jesus Silva. Congratulations to the RHS scholars!
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The final drop off for the All Around Club is the animal shelter. Pictured left to right are SaKya Milburn, Oksana Henriksen, Natali Henriksen, Samantha Dunn, Eriberto Moreno, Isaac
Moreno, Brynlee Williams, Jaxon Schwindt, Rebekah Henriksen, Jacob Henriksen, Adynn Milburn, Emily Henriksen and Rylan Williams. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Regular season football is over for the Pirates but the Deerfield Spartans have agreed to come to Rolla for a pickup game Thursday, October 25. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. and has been graciously bought out by Skyland Grain. Come out and support the Pirates at their last game this season! It’s free to get in and sure to be a great time!
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Volleyballers finish at Ingalls
High school volleyball finished their season at Regionals last week. They played at Ingalls October 16 and lost to Satanta 18-25 and 13-25.
Make your reservations! Moscow Recreation hosts a day of pumpkin painting Saturday at the lunch room! There
were over 30 kids in attendance and a lovely time was had by all who attended.
The all high school play is November 16. Anyone wanting to make reservations can visit https://tinyurl.com/Moscow Play or contact either the grade school office or the high school office. More information regarding the dinner to come at a later date.
MHS will face Golden Plains
Moscow preschool visits the fire station in Hugoton last week. Fireman Rodney Kelling
showed the class around and taught them about fire safety. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.
The MHS boys beat Fowler 61-34 Friday night advancing them to playoffs against Golden Plains at Rexford Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m. Friday was also Senior Night with the six seniors being recognized alongside their parents prior to the game starting. Seniors this year are Trenton Davidson, Jesus Gallegos, JJ Gonzalez, Axel Granillo, Luis Jimenez and Jordan Snyder.
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Volleyball girls are left to right, back row Paola Gomez, Landy Paredes, Jessie James, Morgan Lahey and Yamilet Rojo. In the middle row are Stacey Enns, Elizabeth Erives, Cambria Phillips and Lydia Owens. In the bottom row are Sarai Barboza, Athziry Marquez and Marisol Gomez. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knolls.
Varsity volleyball players huddle to discuss strategy before the game against Satanta. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knolls.
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MHS players take a time to discuss the next play in the game against Fowler. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knolls.
Senior Jesus Gallegos snaps the ball to the quarterback in the game against Fowler. The team defeated Fowler 61 to 34.
Thursday, October 25 Baked Potato Bar, Applesauce, Biscuit Monday, October 29 Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Hot Rolls
Tuesday, October 30 Lasagna, California Blend, Pears, Garlic Knots Wednesday, October 31 Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Peaches
Seniors honored are left to right Axel Granillo, Trenton Davidson, Jesus Gallegos, Luis Jimenez, Jordan Snyder and JJ Gonzalez.
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Several cheers are performed by girls from Kindergarten through fifth grade who attended
cheer camp last Saturday. The girls learned cheers from the high school cheerleaders.
Little cheerleaders show off their skills Friday night Friday, the high school cheerleaders also put on a production from a cheer
camp they hosted last Saturday. There were girls in attendance from kindergarten
through fifth grade and they all did several cheers!
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Heartland 4H Club plans Achievement Banquet decorations Heartland 4H Club met for their September Meeting September 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevens County 4H building. As it was Parents’ Night, the meeting was called to order by Josh Grubbs as parent president. The Pledge of Allegiance and 4H Motto were led by Darin Heger and Phil Gooch. Kathleen Bogan gave the devotion. Roll Call was answered by “What do you look for in a friend”? Lalane McClure read the minutes from the July meeting, as there was no meeting in August. The minutes were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given and approved. Margo Shelton and Karen McClure gave the report from the 4-H council and Junior Leadership meetings. Heartland is in charge of decorations for the Achievement Banquet, scheduled for Sunday, October 28 at 12:30 p.m. The 4H Council decided to pay the enrollment fee for all members who enroll by December 1, 2018. The member will be responsible for the fee
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after that date. Training for the new officers will be November 4. The Junior leaders will meet September 30 at 2:00 p.m. to paint windows around town to promote 4H Week. For “48 Hours of 4H” it was voted to paint the horse arena. Amy Bryan confirmed the report was turned into The Hugoton Hermes. Michelle Heger gave the leader’s report, recapping the County Fair and State Fair. There was no old business to complete. Under New Business, it was brought to the club’s attention the Kiwanians are looking at turning over the community flags to the Club. Members would be totally in charge of placing the flags in yards around the community. The club decided to give a trial run for Veterans Day to make sure they’ll be able to handle the responsibility. Lindy McClure reported $112.60 was raised through collecting cans. This money will be used to repair the 4H Building. Receipts for the Pool Party
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were presented and approved to be paid. Decoration for the Achievement Banquet were discussed. Emma McClure moved to refer the decorations to a committee. Mr. Grubbs appointed the Grubbs Family, Bryan Family and Joel McClure Family to the committee. Members will meet between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. October 28 to decorate the tables. Birthdays for the month were Max McClure, Jamyn Walters, Hudson Titus and Jay McClure.
Lindy McClure presents a check for cans.
Extension Agent Nancy Honig was a guest speaker for the club. Nancy filled the club in on what is going on in the Extension Agency and all the changes that will coming about in the next few months. Molly McClure gave a project talk about the different parts of a cow. The meeting was adjourned to recreation. The next meeting will be October 16, 2018. Respectively Submitted by Victoria Bryan, Heartland 4H Club Reporter.
Kathleen Bogan gives the devotion.
Molly McClure at right with the help of Lindy McClure at left, describes the parts of a cow.
Josh Grubbs serves as Parent President, and Margo McClure as Parent Vice President for Heartland’s Parent Night.
Attention: Money still available for cost-share The Stevens County Conservation District’s initial land conservation cost-share programs sign up ends November 23, 2018. The conservation program funding is provided by the State Conservation Commission through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Fund. The programs assist in implementing critical area planting and pasture and hayland projects that can have a significant impact on reducing soil erosion and improving water quality. These practices are to establish and re-establish long-term stands of adapted species of perennial or reseeding forage plants. These plantings also reduce erosion on existing pasture and hayland or on land converted from other uses. Windbreak / Shelterbelts are offered to conditions in or
around open cropland needing protection against wind to soils or crops and livestock facilities. The program also offers establishment and renovation of farm and homestead windbreaks for protection and energy efficiency. All Grazing Land Health (GLH) practices must serve 40 acres or more to be eligible and maintain a grazing plan for at least one grazing season. This would include livestock water wells, tanks, and pipelines. The primary purpose of all water supply practices is to provide water for livestock to facilitate proper use of vegetation on rangeland or pasture. Cross-Fencing which is designed within an existing perimeter fence, is available to improve grazing distribution. Irrigation Water Conveyance Pipeline: The func-
tion of this practice is to convert flood irrigation system to sprinkler irrigation or SDI systems. The conservation objective of this pipeline practice is to utilize low drift nozzles or low pressure, below canopy application systems which will yield a reduction in water usage while maintaining tolerable soil erosion levels. Cost-share is available for decommissioning abandoned water wells on irrigation and domestic wells. The Conservation District offers upgrading failing onsite wastewater systems to a new system that meets our county codes. The program does not cost-share on repairs or partial replacements. Both of these practices are to protect from contamination by home or farmstead pollution sources that can impair surface and ground water
quality. The conservation programs’ cost-shared rates are based on 70% of the county’s average costs of the practice. There is a landowner annual limitation for the cost-share program funds. The funds are not a loan, but assistance funds to help install good conservation practices in your operation. It is a onetime cost-share payment that the practice and/or structure is to be maintained and used for its intended use over ten years. Technical and financial assistance is available for a variety of land conservation improvements. Have questions? Stop by our office at 607 East Eleventh in Hugoton and let us visit with you about the practices that are offered, or call 620-544-2991, extension 3.
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Fall Marestail Control Ahead of Soybeans Marestail can be a tough weed to control, especially so once it gets some size to it. Dallas Peterson, K-State Weed Management Specialist, provides the following recommendations for fall control of marestail in fields intended for soybeans in the spring: Herbicide effectiveness on marestail depends largely on the stage of growth and size of the plants. Marestail generally is most susceptible to herbicides when it is small and still in the rosette stage of growth. Once marestail starts to bolt and exceed four to six inches tall, it becomes very difficult to kill with most herbicides. Since marestail can germinate throughout much of the year, a single herbicide application probably will not provide season-long control, particularly in no-till. Peterson says the most effective marestail control program should start with fall treatment, especially in fields with a history of marestail problems, fields with senesced plants that have shed seed, or
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fields where seedlings and rosettes are already present. A number of different herbicides can be applied in the fall for marestail control ahead of soybeans, such as 2,4-D, dicamba, Sharpen, Canopy EX, Autumn Super, or Valor XLT. The addition of glyphosate helps control grasses and other broadleaf weeds, and can even help on glyphosate-resistant marestail. Fall applications can be effective even into December as long as applications are made to actively growing weeds during a stretch of mild temperatures. In fact, for fall applications, it may be better to wait until November to allow most of the fall-germinating winter annuals to emerge. Peterson also believes a residual herbicide such as metribuzin-, Valor- or Classiccontaining products (unless the marestail is ALS resistant) can be added to help control marestail through winter and early spring. However, do not expect a residual herbicide applied in the fall to provide good residual weed control through the spring and summer or the next year. If a fall treatment is not made, early spring treatments in March to early April should be applied to help control fallgerminated marestail. Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop is October 30 in Hugoton The Stevens County Exten-
sion office is sponsoring a tree and shrub pruning workshop next week Tuesday, October 30 in the 4-H Building at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and cover new and established tree care, tree and shrub pruning techniques, as well as maintenance and sharpening
of pruning tools. Faith Orth, the Hamilton County Extension Agent, and a former horticulture student at K-State, will come down to help present the program. Trees can be a serious investment. We hope to lead a good discussion on tree care for those in attendance.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 25, 2018) 2t RESOLUTION NO. 224 A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER(S), THE AGENT(S) OF THE OWNER(S), ANY LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, ANY UNKNOWN LIENHOLDERS, AND ANY OCCUPANT(S) OF A SINGLE-WIDE TRAILER, ALONG WITH THE OWNER(S), THE AGENT(S) OF THE OWNER(S), ANY LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, AND ANY UNKNOWN LIENHOLDERS OF THE REAL ESTATE ON WHICH SAID SINGLE-WIDE TRAILER IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SEVENTYFIVE (E75') OF LOTS FOUR (4), FIVE (5), AND SIX (6), BLOCK TWENTY-TWO (22), GARNER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROLLA, MORTON COUNTY, KANSAS, MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Rolla, Kansas, has received a statement in writing pursuant to the Code of the City of Rolla, Kansas Section 4-604 from the enforcing officer of the City, as that term is defined in the Code of the City of Rolla Section 4602(a), declaring a Single-wide Trailer located on or near the East Seventyfive (E75') of Lots Four (4), Five (5), and Six (6), Block Twenty-two (22), Garner Addition to the City of Rolla, Morton County, Kansas, (also known as 701 Fourth Avenue) as unsafe or dangerous within the meaning of the laws of the State of Kansas; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Rolla, Kansas, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City
to conduct a hearing to show cause why such structure should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ROLLA, KANSAS, THAT: 1. A hearing to appear and show cause shall be held at 7:00 p.m. CDT, 17th, December, 2018 pursuant to the Code of the City of Rolla, Kansas Section 4-605, said hearing being at least thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of the resolution. 2. A copy of this resolution shall be mailed by certified mail within three days after its first publication to each the owner, the owner’s agent, any lien holder or record and any occupant of the structure at the last known place of residence and shall be marked “deliver to addressee only.” 3. This resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks on the same day each week. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Rolla, Kansas, on this 15th day of October, 2018 SEAL /s/ David C. Light David Light, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Shelley Barrett Shelley Barrett, City Clerk
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HHS’s #80 Trevor Bogan brings down the Holcomb ball carrier Friday night. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.
Hugoton’s Austin Dale gets in the face of a Longhorn defender - literally! Teammates #28 Cole Martin, #15 Jagger Hertel and #62 Jeff Persinger prepare to help. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.
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From page 1 came right back with a score, tying the game 7-7. The two teams stayed tied until the last quarter when Jeff Persinger recovered a fumbled ball in the end zone. In the first downs of the game Hugoton had nine compared to Holcomb’s 15. Hugoton had 208 yards rushing with 38 carries, twice as many yards compared to Holcomb’s 104. Dawson Kerbow rushed for 195 yards on 25 carries. Cole Martin had eight tackles and assisted with five. Austin Dale had six tackles and assisted with three. Persinger assisted with two tackles and had two sacks. Michael Mendoza also made a sack. Trevor Bogan carried three times for nine yards and Riggs Martin carrid five times for 17 yards. Jagger Hertel caught the ball one time for 31 yards and a touchdown. Hugoton (4-4) will host (5-3) Beloit Friday. Kickoff will be at 6:00 p.m. in Hugoton. Come out and help support the Hugoton Eagles on their road to State competition! Updated State brackets can be found at kshsaa.org/ Public/ScoreCenter/Brack ets/Football/3A.cfm?Activ ity=1.
Coach Nick O’Loughlin directs Jagger Hertel toward the Eagle endzone after Hertel’s incredible interception during the game at Holcomb
cused and making sure my priorities are in the right place and just taking care of business.” Boaldin also strives towards success in academics. “It’s definitely difficult, but I just make sure I’m home at a good time to do my homework but I make sure that I get to practice every day,” Boaldin said. Outside of these practical skills, being a member of the team holds even more value for students. For them, rodeo is a chance to form new relationships that develop during long hauls to rodeos and during overnight stays in small hotel rooms. “Really, it’s a way to meet new people and have some fun,” said calf roper and team roper Colton Wagner, Paola junior. Even as this family atmosphere begins to form, the coaches hope for success within the arena. “This year we’re really young, so we’re going to try to build them up,” Russell said. “Next year would be a stretch to win a national championship but here in the next three or four years, we’re going to have a chance.” This fall season provides multiple opportunities to work towards these goals as the team has already competed at Colby Community College, Southeastern State University, and Oklahoma State University. Rumford highlights the successes so far of Coleman Kirby, Richfield senior, in bull riding and Travis Booth, Castle Rock, Co., junior, in steer wrestling. Barrel racer Roxanna Clawson, Great Bend junior, finished as one of the top 15 competitors at two rodeos this season. The team looks to continue this success into their final rodeo of the fall season through the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The rodeo at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is scheduled for October 25 in Alva, Ok. As the team travels out of state, members seek support from sponsors and donors to help build the program and to help the team find success in the upcoming season. “That’s everything to our rodeo – sponsors. We get very little money from anybody else. It’s the town that we rely on to be able to have a rodeo,” Russell said. Rumford stresses how sponsors have made it possible for students to discover and
October 26. Friday’s victory marked the first win against the Longhorns for HHS seniors. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.
St Catherine to host Look Good...Feel Better® St. Catherine Hospital will once again host the Look Good…Feel Better® workshops for area women battling cancer. This free program, offered through a national collaboration of the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association, provides a highquality make-up kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them
Richfield’s Coleman Kirby helps lead FHSU Rodeo Team By Makenna Allen Littleton, Co., FHSU freshman Gates clang and metal clatters as clods of dirt spatter against the rails. The humid fall air is penetrated only by the whinnies of horses tied to trailers. At Fort Hays State University, these sights and sounds can mean but one thing: It’s rodeo season. Indeed, the rodeo team’s practices are well underway and the student athletes are learning the ropes and routine of daily life as a part of the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Team. New students and returning athletes alike are prepared to jump in, ready to learn from Head Coach Bronc Rumford and Assistant Coach Ross Russell. “This is my first year,” said Coldwater junior and team roper Tanner Kay. “I’ve always grown up around rodeo, so when I came here I decided to try it out.” Other new team members, like breakaway roper Larae Boaldin, Garden City junior, are transfer students from other schools where they also rodeoed. “Through rodeo, being on the team at Garden, I knew Hays had a program and I contacted Bronc,” Boaldin said. Even returning team members are looking to expand their knowledge when it comes to rodeo and life. “Spending time with Bronc and Ross, the coaches, has been such an important part in my life, especially learning from Bronc about rodeo and about life in general,” said team roper Zeke Hall, Peyton, Co., senior. The coaches also hope for a variety of goals for the team. “We are expecting some qualifiers to the College National Finals, personal improvement each week, and a team GPA of 3.0 to name a few,” Rumford said. The goal of academic achievement allows the program’s benefits to extend beyond success in the arena. Indeed, managing time in order to fit practice and rodeos into a busy student schedule requires students to develop a sense of balance and the ability to prioritize necessary tasks. “Balancing schoolwork and rodeo, I struggled at first because you want to spend as much time as you can out here, roping and competing and trying to get better,” Hall said. “It can sometimes take away from schoolwork, so just staying fo-
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ultimately realize their dreams. For Hall, this is possibly the most important role of the rodeo club in students’ lives. “It’s taught me that anything is possible. Before I came here, I didn’t really rope or anything,” Hall said. “It’s just taught me that if you have something in mind that you want to do, if you have a goal, if you have a dream, then just put your head down and go do it and believe in yourself.”
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Good Luck on your Fall Sports! 23 Thursday, October 25 4:00pm Baseball: JV() Girls’ (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.at vs.Liberal (Away)Middle, 4:00 p.m. HMS Basketball 8A/7A Scott City 4:00pm Baseball: HMS Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Girls’ Basketball 8B/7B at Scott City Middle, 5:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Friday, October 26 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. HHS vs.Kismet-South Heights (Away) FootballWestern Here vs. Beloit, 6:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Volleyball State at Hutchinson 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Saturday, October 27 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Cross Country at Lawrence RimHeights Rock Farm 6:00pm Softball: Varsity State vs. vs.Kismet-South Western (Away) HHS Volleyball State at Hutchinson 7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS 7/8 Wrestling at Goodland, 10:30 a.m. (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal Monday, OctoberWestern 29 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Heights (Away) 4:00pm Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights4:00 (Away) HMS Girls’ Softball: Basketball 8B/7A at Dodge City Middle, p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7B at Dodge City Middle, 5:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, November 2 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Football Regionals TBA 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Saturday, November 3 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS 7/8 Wrestling Tournament Here vs. Colby, Dodge City, Garden City Horace Good, Goodland, 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Holcomb, Liberal Eisenhower, Liberal Seymour Rogers and Ulysses, 10:00 a.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Monday, NovemberWestern 5 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Heights (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A Here vs.toComanche Middle,(Away) 4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HMS Girls’ Basketball 8B/7B Here vs. Comanche p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.Middle, vs.Liberal5:00 (Away) 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 531 S. Main St. 620-544-4065
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Lady Eagles kick off basketball season at home HMS basketball season has started. The season opened Monday night, October 22 against Liberal Eisenhower. Coach Kennedy and Coach Nelson along with the help of Coach Adigun only had nine days to get these seventh grade girls ready for their first game. With that being said, the girls struggled with remembering everything, but the coaches were so proud of how hard they played. The team also got into foul trouble early which hurt the team’s press. Some of these girls go full speed and are mentally and physically tough, they don’t back off. The seventh “A” team lost 19-39 with Danica Amerin leading with eight points,
which included one three pointer. Abi Slocum came up with five points which also
included a three. The rest of the team members are Makenna Plummer, Abrielle
HMS’s Lady Eagles gather for a quick conference with Coaches Ray Kennedy and Lisa Nelson. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Medina, Jayce Heger, Jackie Coreno, Jewells Noland and Raeleigh Angell. The “B” team stepped on the floor with a lot of nervousness, but played very hard to win 12-7. Jackie Coreno and Ava Skinner were high point scorers with four each. The girls were pretty aggressive ending the game with eight fouls. The girls have a lot to learn, but the coaches were very proud of how hard they came out and played. The rest of the team players are Shiloh Goertzinger, Amanda Farnum, Yareli Juarez, Lili Archuleta, Hadlee Arrington, Kaylee Nix, Valeria Romo and Dioselina Tinoco.
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HMS eighth grade basketball player Claudia Clark goes up for two points against Liberal Monday night. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
The GWAC League tournament was in Garden City at Buffalo Dunes. Weather was not a factor finally but the wind kept things interesting. The Lady Eagles girls’ golf team has had an amazing year thus far and this tourney proved to be no different. At the end of the round it was Gillian Heger just edg-
Senior Brionna shoots a 122 at State golf On another absolutely miserable wet course thanks to days of rain and minimal sunshine, 87 girls from across the state met up in Emporia to battle it out for a State title. This being Brionna’s third try, she came in with knowledge from her two previous tournaments. The soggy conditions made for slow play and aggravating scores for most girls, unfortunately Brionna was one who struggled early before making a nice run of holes in the mid-
dle before a few bad holes coming in. At the end of the day she ended with a 122 and finished just outside the top 50 in the State in 3,2,1A. Coach Rex Evans commented, “As Brionna’s coach and mentor for the last four seasons it was a long walk up to the eighteenth green that day. I’ll admit a tear did run down this coache’s cheek. This once shy and skinny inexperienced freshman had worked her way to three State berths and captured the hearts of fans and
coaches all over the state to become the most accomplished Lady Eagle golfer in HHS history!” He went on to say, “I knew the day would come when Brionna would play her final high school hole, but I just hoped it would be a few more years away. Congratulations Brionna Beard on an amazing journey and thanks for letting me be a small part of it. Good luck from the team and myself as you go into this world and touch many more hearts.”
ing out Brionna Beard 110 to 112. Both girls medaled in the top ten and will be named on the All League team. Moriah Leslie, building on strong past outings, took her skills to this tough course and shot a 136 followed closely by Grace Gibson with a 141 and Annha Eshbaugh’s 142. These scores were tallied up, and at the end of the day the Lady Eagles had wrapped up third place in the League! Regionals took the ladies far north to Colby again. This day was not fit for man nor beast. Rain most of the day, coupled with wind had temps in the high 30s and low 40s. The girls knew the obstacles in front of them and were ready with hand warmers and coats. At the conclusion of the day it was senior Brionna Beard sitting nervously in the clubhouse after scoring a 114 and watching scores get posted until reality finally hit her and she could breathe,
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she had qualified for State golf for the third year in a row! What a way to cap off a stellar high school golf career! As Brionna celebrated, her teammates watched with misty eyes as Gillian Heger’s score of 121 fell three shots shy of qualifying for State. Coach Rex Evans said,
“Gillian is a warrior, and I know the next two years are gonna be exciting as she makes the needed adjustments and attempts to qualify her junior and senior years.” Grace Gibson finished with a 149, and Moriah Leslie battled her worst weather yet to a score of 168.
HHS Lady Eagles recap 2018 golf season The HHS Lady Eagle 2018 season began and ended with eight golfers. They varied from experienced to novice but nonetheless they all worked hard and were tournament ready all season. The team opened up the 2018 tournament season at home. Senior Brionna Beard led the team with a 53, with Gillian Heger right behind her with a 60; both girls brought home varsity medals. Annha Eshbaugh, Grace Gibson and Suhelia Rosas all played well on the varsity side. For the JV side, sophomores Moriah Leslie and Gracie Porter scored 66 and 73 so they both medaled. Leslie Avila came in just outside the top ten on JV. It was a great way to start the season and good to see these ladies off and running. The Lady Eagles made the long trip to Goodland next to play in typically cooler weather. At the end of 18 holes it was Brionna Beard leading the team and taking home another medal with a score of 96. Following her with a 105 was Annha Eshbaugh. Annha got better by the day and contended all season long. Rounding out the varsity team were Gillian Heger with 125, and Grace Gibson with a 133. The JV side was a tough one but Moriah Leslie fought and clawed her way to a 76 and missed taking home a medal by just two shots. Gracie Porter, on her first time at this difficult course, shot an 81. Ulysses’ tourney was next on the fall schedule. The weather was a little breezy but very playable. For the third straight tournament Brionna Beard took home a medal with her score of 105 and Annha Eshbaugh also led the team with a score of 103 and took home a ninth place medal. Grace Gibson shot a 122, but, as Coach Rex Evans commented, “[she] is slowly making a name out there and improving mentally and physically every week.” Moriah Leslie scored a 74 in the JV side. HHS girls headed north again to Colby for the October taking four varsity and one JV golfer. At the end of the day, Brionna Beard again led the team with a 111. Gillian Heger did her best to chase her down but fell just short with a 114. Coach
Evans said, “These two are gonna duel it out all year and it’s gonna get interesting.” Grace Gibson followed those two with a 123 and Annha Eshbaugh rounded the team out with a 133. A score of 68 led Moriah Leslie to her second medal of the year. Evans remarked, “Moriah has come a long way in a short time and is already turning heads with four more meets before Regionals.” The Stanton County tournament was next on the Lady Eagles’ schedule. This brought the team our first major weather to play in. Winds were gusting near 50 miles per hour and temps stayed in the 40s for these ladies. When all was said and done, Gillian Heger had finally got the best of her senior teammate Brionna Beard 113 to 114! This was what Gillian has been working for and a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. Grace Gibson stayed on her average shooting a 123. Sophomore Moriah Leslie saw her first-ever varsity action and had her ups and downs but solid play near the end had her finishing with a 135. The JV headed to Syracuse next and again the weather was not kind, windy and cold temps had the girls bundled up. Gillian Heger and Grace Gibson both scored 58, and that was good enough to bring home two more medals. Gracie Porter was next in line shooting a 73, Suhelia Rosas a 74 and Annha Eshbaugh a 75. During another cold and windy day HHS took a smaller varsity squad to Lakin. Brionna Beard took home another medal with her closest teammate Gillian Heger nipping at her heels with a 116. Moriah Leslie in just her second varsity start scored a 130.
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Memories from yesteryear Don and Doris Lynde Don Lynde, only child of Glen and Della Lynde, lost his father at an early age. His mother used the insurance money to buy two quarters of Stevens County land in the Banner community. A comfortable, modern, tworoom California bungalow was built of lumber hauled from Hooker, Ok.
Don Lynde Don attended Banner Grade School about a halfmile east of their home. His mother boarded and roomed the teachers for many years. After graduating from Liberal High School, Don went on to Wichita Business Col-
lege. His natural aptitude for mathematics was used in later years in his vocations and in many organizations. While working at Miracle Dry Goods in Hugoton, he met Doris Pomeroy, who worked across the street as a beauty operator in Otis Holman’s Barber Shop. They were married in 1937. In a short time, Don had the opportunity to finish out the unexpired term of county treasurer and in 1938, he filed and was elected to another term. After serving as county treasurer, he accepted work at Republic Natural Gas Company. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Don and a friend, Don Wilson volunteered. Both were accepted in the Civilian Pilot Training program. They were trained to fly maneuvers in open cockpit planes. Remaining two months at each air base, Don and Leta Wilson and Don and Doris Lynde lived first in Dodge City apartments, then in Hays basement quarters. The wives followed the men as they trained to Des Moines, Ia.; Lovelock, Nv.
Doris Lynde and Brooks Field in San Antonio, Tx. The wives found employment as secretaries or salesgirls until Doris was able, through reciprocal agreement license, to affiliate with Antoines in St. Louis, Mo.; Newport News, Va. and San Antonio. Don went into Police Communications and Radio Service after the CPT program was terminated. He was holding class in 1945 when the electifying news of the Japanese surrender emptied the room. Men jumped out the windows rejoicing. Don and Doris left St.
Louis and its ice to travel by car to Virginia in ice, sleet and snow and arrived on New Year’s Eve to rooms engaged for them. A knock on their door introduced Doris to their eighty-year-old landlady who arrived early with breakfast on a tray after Don had left to report at the base the next morning. The “Lucky Lyndes” had found a friend who later prepared their meals for Doris, who had to travel by bus to work thirty-five miles twice each day. Following Don’s discharge from Camp Beale, Ca., they visited friends and relatives in the Bakersfield, Ca. and Denair, Ca. areas, helping with the grape harvest before returning to Hugoton where Don and Clay Horner became partners in tax work, bookkeeping and real estate sales. He sold out to Clay and began farming with his stepfather, C.C. Hayworth after eye trouble and attendant surgery. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
Introduction to more color: Kansas City Lights Rolla History from David Stout
The past couple of articles explained why I’m including these stories about my first week living away from Rolla: i.e. to illustrate how Rolla influenced my way of dealing with the world albeit far from Rolla. This will be the last of those stories, but due to its length, I’ll have to break it into three parts, finishing with the conclusion in a couple of weeks. Because I had nothing else to do one particular afternoon during the boring week before classes started and I didn’t want to be stuck in the small dorm room with my football roommate, I called up Don Thompson then went over to his place. On the spur of the moment we decided to drive over to Kansas City forty-five minutes to the east to see the “Big City”. We had no idea
where we were going; we simply got in the car and took off. Don and I just drove around randomly, being totally amazed with everything, especially the (ahem) “skyscrapers”. After all, the tallest structure in Rolla was the grain elevator! It was getting close to sundown when we stopped for a red light at Troost. The sun was setting behind us, reflecting off the stoplight in front of us, washing out all the color to the point we couldn’t tell what color the light was. Very shortly, a cop pulled up behind us. I noticed him in my rear view mirror and told Don about him while we nervously tried to determine what color the light was. Since there was virtually no traffic, we finally gave up, carefully looked both ways, and decided to
go. The cop quickly flipped on his big red flashies and gave a quick WHOOP of his siren. Oopps. We musta’ guessed wrong. I pulled over and the cop casually strolled up to my window. “License ’n registration, please,” he ordered. I gave them to him. Stooping down, looking past me and squinting straight at Don, the cop asked, “You got any ID on you?” “Jist’ my driver’s license,” answered Don. “Let me see it,” he commanded in a no-nonsense voice. Don and I were both a bit confused about why the cop wanted to see Don’s ID too. He wasn’t driving. He had nothing to do with my
having just run through a red light. “You boys know why I stopped you?” asked the cop. “Well, I guess we ran a red light.” “Yup, you shure did. You boys come on back here with me.” “Both of us?” Our bewilderment was growing. Why would the cop want Don to get out? He was only a passenger. What did Don have to do with this? “Yeah. Both of you.” We walked back to his patrol car. I got in the front passenger seat and Don got in the back. The “interrorgation” was about to begin. (And I just wish to point out the word “terror” is right there in the middle of that word.) (to be continued next week)
History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Dawn Maas became a United States citizen October 3, 2008 after twelve years of working toward her citizenship. Dawn came to the US from Nova Scotia, Canada in August of 1996. First, she and her husband were required to apply for their green cards. It was four years later before she received her green card. Dawn stated it took longer than normal as a lot of things did not go right. It should not have taken four years but it did. “Every time we turned around, there was something we didn’t fill out or a year had gone by so the paperwork had to be filled out again. Each time any paper was filed, it cost money. Since there were two of us, each fee cost double. It was a
long, expensive process. We hired a lawyer, thinking that would help the process along, but in my opinion, that hindered the process. Near the end, we discovered one form that had not been filled out. We almost lost the entire green card process. There were a lot of bumps in the road before we actually got our green cards,” according to Dawn. In order to receive citizenship, you must have your green card for five years. Dawn stated she applied for her citizenship about fourteen months ago. She had to go for an interview at Wichita where they asked questions about the constitution as well as the history of the United States. She had studied a book in preparation for the interview. Dawn
said she memorized the entire book to make sure she could pass the interview. In October, Dawn attended her citizenship ceremony in Wichita. Fifty-one countries were represented. She was the only one from Canada. She is very proud to finally be a United States citizen. Thursday, November 2, 1978 Jackson’s, Hugoton’s newest private club and restaurant located at 615 Monroe Street, is now open for business. Ray Jackson is the manager of the new establishment. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
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Open enrollment for Medicare is now through December 7, 2018 The open enrollment period for Medicare coverage in 2019 begins October 15, 2018, and runs through December 7, 2018. “Older adults can sign up for Medicare for the first time during this period, and current Medicare consumers can make changes to several aspects of their coverage as well,” said Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Tim Keck. “If you’re already enrolled, this is an opportunity to review your coverage and adjust, as necessary, so it better meets your needs.” “Earlier this year, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new policies that support increased flexibility of benefits, allowing Medicare Advantage plans to offer innovative coverage that fit the needs of people with Medicare,” Sec-
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Successful candidate will be expected to communicate with coaches, attend local sports games and submit articles and photos with respect to The Hermes’ deadline.
Apply in person at The Hermes, 522 S. Main in Hugoton
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For a very progressive, family-oriented company. Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night. Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off. Uniforms and safety equipment provided
Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com
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The Stevens County Farm Service Agency has a permanent full-time Program Technician position available. Salary ranges from $26,587 to $53,773 (CO-3 to CO-7), depending on experience/education. Benefits include health, life, retirement, annual and sick leave. Must be a US citizen. High school graduate or GED. See full vacancy announcement at: http://www.usajobs.gov (type Farm Service Agency in the “what” box and Kansas in the “where” box) for details and instructions to apply on-line or by fax. Complete application packages must be submitted online or fax by 11:59 pm EST, November 1, 2018.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON “HOW TO APPLY” AND “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS”! Person selected will be subject to background investigation. FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full-time CNA to work the day shift on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Current Kansas licensure is required. This position includes a full benefits package and shift differentials for weekend shifts. Please apply at the Stevens County Hospital or online at www.stevenscountyhospital.com under the “Employment” tab. Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk,
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located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.
Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.
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New Wages!!! Full-time CNAs needed at Pioneer Manor, both Day & Night Shifts are available and the opportunity to work as a universal worker.
Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.
Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital. Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com
MILL & YARD DEPARTMENTS Are you looking for a steady and secure job? If so, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is for you. We are looking for hard working and dependable individuals to work in our well maintained facilities.
Grant County Feeders has positions open in Mill & Yard Departments.
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Español - 356-5808
1101 S Monroe- Let's Deal!! Buyer's Incentive $10,000!!! Nice Ranch Style Home nestled on a corner lot in the Kallenbach Addition. You can enjoy the massive 30,000 sf lot. The home is 3 bed/3 bath, original wood floors, thermal pane windows, cen H/A, partial finish basement, lots of storage, att garage, fenced yard w/sprinkler. The list goes on!! Call today to see this lovely home!!
IC ED PR REDUC 1610 West 10th Street - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Located in the Stevens County Industrial Addition, 40 x 80 metal building on 3.57 acres, formerly Sovereign Redeemer Church. Call me today to see this nice property.
500 East 3rd St - Nice Ranch Style Brick, Open floor plan, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fence, sprinkler, unfinished part bsmt, att garage. Call today to see this nice property!!
Please call Grant County Feeders at 620-356-4466 to inquire about these and other job opportunities. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and a “Safety First” culture. Come join the team at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders.
You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, or apply anytime on the following Web site:
1012 S Trindle - Nice ranch style, Nice location, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, updated baths, thermalpane windows, cen H/A, fenced yard, 12 x 24 storage bldg, patio. Call today to see!!!
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703 S Van Buren -Nice property, convenient kitchen w/appliances, nice updates in kitchen & baths, finished bsmt, central H/A, located in nice neighborhood. Call to see this property!!
509 Northeast Ave. $135,000 This home is in a quiet neighborhood just 815 S. Jefferson St. across from the Christian Academy $130,000 School. It is a 3 Bedroom 1 full bath and Beautiful Kansas farm house set on a huge one 3/4 bathroom Home. This is a nice corner lot and a half with an incredible home to raise a family in a quiet town and backyard. 3 full bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full a quiet neighborhood with a great school basement, 1 car garage. district.
1011 S Jackson St - Located close to schools, medical & downtown merchants! Ranch style, 3 bd/2 b, convenient kitchen w/abundant storage, cen H/A, fence. Call to schedule your showing!!
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
108 E. Eighth St. - $55,000.00 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is not too far from downtown with great potential 1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!! Call today to see this cozy cottage!!
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515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.
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1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.
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1403 S Jefferson- Beautiful ranch, 3 bed/3 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fpl, cov patio, 36 x 24 det garage w/heat & bath. This is truly a pleaser for the whole family. Call Karen today to view this nice property!
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600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!
SOLD 507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!
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450 sq. ft. Corner Office @1026 S. Main
518 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style on a 1.5 lots. Gorgeous oak cabinets and trim, 3 bed/2 bath, att garage, WIC, basement, fence, sprinkler, det garage and much, much more! Call to schedule your private showing!
1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio. Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!
308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
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Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers
815 S Jackson- Beautiful, 1.5 story, home complete with Art & Crafts Style!! This is truly "One of a Kind"!! This home has been completely renovated and restored. This home features wood floors and wood work typical of the era of the home. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern updates make this a chef's dream while still keeping the integrity of the home! 5 bed/3 b, cen H/A, WIC, and too many things to mention in this ad. Call today to view this unique property! You won't be disappointed.
107 N Jackson- Lot for sale! Great location and neighborhood! Call Karen today for more details!!
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
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1501 S Madison - Motivated Seller! Beautiful home, excellent location! Bi-Level, 5 bed/3 b, two living/family rooms, bonus room over the garage, 2 fpl, nice updates. All this home needs is a family to love it!! Call today to see this beautiful home! We are motivated to SELL!!
ED REDUC 705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
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“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property” Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
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Karen Yoder - 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Your Oklahoma and Kansas Ag Specialist Karen Yoder
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David Light - 544-9763 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
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FOR SALE BY OWNER Home for Sale by Owner
3 bed/2 ba Large fenced ,000 $130 Newly backyard updated Large seller! kitchen & VERY motivated storage shed bathrooms 1209 S. Madison • Hugoton
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Left to right, back row are Regional Champ team members Luz Romo, Frances Gaskill, Rebecca Johnson, Toby McClure, Victoria Duran and
Coach Nik Barre. In front are Cielo Garcia, Abbey Goode and Molly McClure. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Regional Runners-up team members include, back row left to right Luis Guerrero, Lane Plowman, Jacob Eckert, Ethan Fox, Justin
Blakeley and Coach Nik Barre. In front are Jamyn Wolters, Issac Valles, Bryan Gonzalez and Rafael Guereque. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
CIRCLE H Hi-Plains Lumber FARMS LLC Paul’s-Robson 620-544-2688 Funeral Home
Commodity Hauling (620) 544-4920
Great Plains Gas Compression Inc.
620-544-4122
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“Our Family Serving Your Family.”
David & Brandy Robson
Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141
Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent (620) 544-4303
BROWN-DUPREE OIL CO INC.
Robb and Kim Heger
620-356-3926 or 1-800-682-4143
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620-453-1924
hugotonhermes.com
620-544-4321
Kates Pet Grooming
(620) 428-6518
Jeff Crawford, Owner/Manager Hugoton
620-544-4351
Lin Goode Company LLC Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local
620-544-4349
(620) 417-9024
620-544-7626
LAWN PRO 620-544-7800
Hugoton 620-544-8587
Fully Licensed & Insured
620-544-1517
A cut above the rest!
Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service
Insurance and Financial Services
Hugoton • 620-544-2975
Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent 620-544-8528 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
620-544-2886
Hugoton 620-544-2017
620-544-4331
1010 East 10th Street Hugoton, Ks.
620-544-8500
Stevens County Inn
Janet’s Bridal & Boutique
620-544-7766 • 800-780-7234
388 620.544.4
1010 Van Buren - Hugoton
The Crop Insurance Specialists
Don Beesley, Agent
620-544-8011
PE ARCY IRR IGATION LLC
620-544-8686
Pate Agency, LP
Office: 620-544-8068
Hugoton Office
c. n I r i n A -4361 a d r o J 64 0-2 1-80
620-428-6333
620-544-4004
ROME FARMS 544-8991 620-544-8726
Tanner Rindels, Agent (620) 544-4266
620-544-8800
Hoskinson Water Well Service
ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER
“Your Complete Domestic Well Service”
544-7848 Dr. Gary L. Baughman
544-7978