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Wish Ruth Trahern a Happy Centennial Former Rolla resident Ruth Trahern celebrated her centennial birthday this past Sunday, October 22! Ruth loves cards so if any of you would be interested, please send them to the following address: Lana Louthan 43 Vallejo Verde Street Henderson, NV 89012 Let’s send her many more than 100 cards! Happy Birthday Ruth!
HHS’s varsity cross country teams are heading to State in Wamego after their fantastic performances this past weekend at McPherson. The boys’ team won the championship, and the girls won third. From left to right in front are Luz Romo, Molly Mc-
Clure, Rebecca Johnson, Frances Gaskill, Cielo Garcia, Toby McClure and Victoria Duran. In back are Coach Nick Barre, Jorge Encines, Rafael Guereque, Ivan Villa, Abraham Garcia, Jahaziel Garcia, Ethan Fox, Jacob Eckert and Coach Nick Rodriguez.
HHS cross country earns trip to State Ruth Trahern celebrates 100 years in Henderson, Nv. with her daughter, Lana Louthan. Photo courtesy of Lana Louthan.
HPD Officer Matt Lamatsch photographs tire tracks in Hugoton’s City Park Monday morning, while City employees Jesse Medina and Joe Holcomb survey the damage. The tracks are unsightly and make the ground uneven. Hugoton’s City Park is an asset to the community, and it takes everyone’s help to keep it nice.
Hugoton High School cross country team traveled to McPherson to participate in the Regional cross country qualifying meet. In order to move on to the State meet a team must place in the top three teams. Last weekend the boys won the Regional meet with a great run and the girls placed third in a very competitive race. “We knew going into the meet that the boys were the team to beat in the guys’ race but you had Smoky Valley, Wamego and an improved Buhler team in the race,” said Head Coach Nick Rodriguez. He went on to acknowledge the girls’ race boasted some really tough competition with girls from Buhler, Chapman,
Rock Creek, McPherson, Hays and, of course, Hugoton. Coach Rod remarked, “Getting the girls qualified at this Regional meet with such good competition was really special. During the race I kept watching closely how it developed and saw a lot of different school colors in the top ten to 15 runners so I knew we were in the race the whole way.” Hugoton’s girls stayed in two close packs as they worked their way to the front. HHS started the race conservatively - but the first half mile runners faced directly into a strong 25-30mph wind. The Lady Eagles didn’t have any top ten finishers but Toby McClure and Molly McClure both ended with a top 15 finish, while Cielo Garcia and Frances Gaskill were
in the top 25. Rebecca Johnson finished in the top 30, to end up with an amazing third place team finish. In the boys’ race, the guys continued to race like they have all year. Hugoton put four guys in the top ten and, as Coach Rod said, “...when you do that it makes you pretty hard to beat!” Abraham Garcia, Ethan Fox, Jacob Eckert and Jahaziel Garcia earned All Regional recognition. Hugoton’s team also had good runs from three of their other guys. “Our boys should feel pretty good about their chances to bring a trophy home next week,” continued Coach Rodriguez. State Competition will be this weekend - Saturday, October 28 - at
Wamego Golf Course. The girls’ race is at 10:00 a.m., and the guys are scheduled to race at 11:45 a.m. Regionals at McPherson October 21, 2017 Conditions 70 degrees and extremely windy 25-30 mph Girls’ results 12Toby McCLure 22:33 13Molly McCLure 22:35 22Cielo Garcia 22:54 23Frances Gaskill 22:55 29Rebecca Johnson 23:03 58Kara Rodriguez 24:42 60Luz Romo 24: 52 Girls’ Team Third Place Boys’ results 2 Abraham Garcia 17:20 3 Ethan Fox 17:33 5 Jacob Eckert 17:38 9 Jahaziel Garcia 17:57 22Rafael Guereque 18:36 48Jorge Encines 19:26 55Ivan Villa 19:39 Boys’ Team First Place
KHP releases results of September enforcements Throughout the month of September, the Kansas Highway Patrol worked numerous special enforcements related to traffic safety issues, including speeding, seat belts, and DUI patrols. These enforcements were in addition to the work Patrol personnel respond to on a regular basis on Kansas roads. “Last year, I asked KHP commanders to add an additional component to our enforcement efforts. Specifically, they were asked to identify known areas where aggressive enforcement efforts may prove beneficial,” said KHP Superintendent, Colonel Mark Bruce. Results of these enforcements are as follows:
September DUI Arrests DUI-Drugs Warrant Arrests Felony-drug Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safetybelt Citations - Adult Safetybelt Citations- Teen (14-17 yrs) Child Restraint Citations (0-13 yrs) Total Public Contacts
5 0 3 8 122 104 51 4
2017 Year to Date 54 4 41 29 2,234 1,662 598 23
3
41
527
7,297
For a list of all of the special enforcements which have already occurred this year, and those through December, please visit: http://www.kansashighway patrol.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/701.
INDEX Obituaries ........................................................2 Rolla ...................................................................6 Moscow............................................................7 Sports .....................................................1B-2B
Looking Back ..............................................3B Classifieds ............................................4B-5B Good Luck at State!.................................6B
OBITUARIES INSIDE James Anderson Bhulabhai Bhakta Loren Dimmitt Rubin Eichman Jr JD Houseman Wesley Powell Daniel Syslo
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Daniel Syslo The death of Daniel Joseph Syslo, age 66, of Ulysses has been learned. Mr. Syslo passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. Born October 5, 1951 in Columbus, Ne., he was the son of Louis Edward Syslo and the former Eleonore Bridget Cuba. Daniel grew up in Fullerton, Ne. graduating from Fullerton High School in 1969. He entered The United States Army in 1970, serving in Korea. When he was younger, Daniel farmed and then spent several years working in the oilfields in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Before moving to Ulysses, Daniel worked as a Generator Technician in Plantation, Fl. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards. Mr. Syslo was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He is survived by his son Joe Syslo and wife Makayla of Ulysses; brother Ed Syslo and wife Carol of Fullerton; sisters, Mary Syslo of Washington state, Chris Gleason and husband Jim of Fullerton and Kathy Syslo and Ric
OBITUARIES James “Jim” Anderson
Kozikowski of Massachusetts; his two grandchildren, Emmy and Wyatt Syslo; and several nieces and nephews. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Eleonore Syslo and brother James Syslo. Memorial service will be Friday, November 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Bishop Carl Egley officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Northfork Tailgunners Youth in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Longtime Ulysses resident James H. “Jim” Anderson, age 84 of Ulysses, passed from this life Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. Born June 11, 1933 in Mountain View, Mo., Jim was the son of Harold Anderson and the former Libby Marie Thornton. Jim moved with his family to Ulysses in 1949 and graduated from Grant County Rural High School. January 22, 1952, Jim married Wilma Dunaway at Willow Springs, Mo. Jim started working in the oil fields and doing farm work. He then began selling cars at the family business, Anderson Motors and Anderson Automotive, retiring in 1997. Mr. Anderson enjoyed hunting, training bird dogs, camping, fishing, playing cards, and loved spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed being “Poppy” to his grandchildren. Jim was a member of a Bridge Club, the Ulysses
J D Houseman Death has claimed the life of J D Houseman. Mr. Houseman, age 82, passed from this life Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his residence in Liberal. He was born November 3, 1934 in Dombey, Ok., the son of Thomas James Houseman and the former Pansy Schuchman. JD graduated from Adams High School in Adams, Ok., in 1953. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. December 20, 1953 he married Sharon R. Hampsten at Clayton, N.M. She survives. For 40 years he worked for Liberal Gas Company, retiring as Construction Superintendent. Mr. Houseman was a member of the Grant Street Church of Christ, he was a Liberal Fire Department Volunteer for 20 years, coached Kids Inc. for ten years, played softball for the City Softball League until age 55, and he then umpired
for the City Softball League for 15 years. JD delivered and picked up cars for Stu Emmert’s Automotive Center for 15 years. He spent the winters in South Texas. JD enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Cuchara, Co. and having morning coffee with his friends at McDonalds. Survivors include two sons, Tony Houseman and wife Angi of Lyons and Todd Houseman and wife Sandy of Dodge City; daughter Tanya Slater and husband Larry of Turpin, Ok.; his six
grandchildren, Ty and wife Jaime Houseman and Trevin Houseman, Candice Neeley, Tonice and husband Kyle Lindberg, Tia and husband Jeremy Hogg and Jordan and wife Katie Slater; and 15 great grandchildren, Kinsley, Cooper, Sophia, Xander, Logan, Ayden, Riley, Laken, Timber, Aspen, Jaret Addisyn, Karsyn, Kamryn and Jett . Mr. Houseman was preceded in death by his parents; son Billy Joe Houseman; and two sisters, Julia Manhart and Laura Gorden. Memorial services were attended Wednesday afternoon, October 25 at the Grant Street Church of Christ in Liberal with Minister Dennis “Skip” Francis presiding. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
Masonic Lodge #435 and served as a past Master. He also served on the Grant County Senior Center Board serving as a past president, and was a founding member of the Ulysses Gun Club. Mr. Anderson was baptized at the Chapel Hill Church in Mountain View. He is survived by his son Mike Anderson and wife Pam of Ulysses; brothers, Leon Anderson and wife Gloria of St. Louis, Mo. and Bill Anderson of Ulysses; sister Patty Craft and husband Ron of Ulysses; and three grandchildren, Kelsey Donaldson, Tannis Anderson and Stacy Cook. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife Wilma in May 2017; and brothers Jerry Anderson and Steve Anderson. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, October 20 at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. Interment followed at Ulysses Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses was in charge of arrangments. Memorial contributions may be given to Jim Anderson Memorial Fund, with funds being distributed to various local charities, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Wesley Powell Sublette resident Wesley Lee Powell, 68, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the family farm near Sublette. He was born July 31, 1949 to Raeburn J. Powell and the former Ruby Maxine Ellsaesser in Garden City. April 8, 1972 he married Donna Jean Immroth. Wes enjoyed being involved in his community. He served on the Haskell County Cemetery Board, TriState Feeders Board of Directors, the Sublette United Methodist Church Board and various committees. Wes enjoyed being in the great outdoors; fishing, working cattle or being with
his horses. He was a 4-H Leader and was instrumental in starting the Breeding Heifer Program. Mr. Powell coached girls’ softball for many years and was an avid supporter of his own girls’ sports activities throughout their school years. Wes loved his family and would drive miles to see his grandchildren; they meant the world to him. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Donna Powell; two daughters, Nikki Russell and husband Courtney of Plano, Tx. and Kara Stump and husband Blain of Hugoton; four grandchildren that were the light of his
life, Lakyn Pope, Brecklyn Stump, Jayla Stump and Alexander Russell; his mother Ruby Powell of Sublette; and sister Brenda Powell of Sublette.
Mr. Powell is preceded in death by his father Raeburn Powell and his brother Les Powell. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26 at the Sublette United Methodist Church under the direction of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will follow at the Haskell County Cemetery. Suggested memorial contributions are to the Sublette United Methodist Church or Haskell County Saddle Club in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks. 67877.
What’s Happenin’ October (all month) - Handcrafted Originals Exhibit in the SCL Meeting Room October 25-28 - Hugoton FFA will attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, In. October 26 - HHS Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams headed to State at Wamego!! October 28 - UMC Annual Autumn Bazaar 5 to 7 pm at Memorial Hall. - Reading Run-A-Round 5K at the Stevens County Library at 1:00 p.m. - Dermot Supper 7 pm
@Dermot School. October 29 - Good News Evangelic Ministries will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. October 31 - **Deadline** for advance mail ballots for the 2017 city/school general election. - Happy Halloween! - Hugoton Elementary third graders will present a concert at 10:00 a.m. in the HES Gym. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Spook Parade down
Main Street, beginning at 4:30 p.m. - Bethel Friends Church @1000 S Jefferson hosting a Harvest Festival from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. November 4 - First-ever “Party on the Prairie” at Pioneer Bluffs. Event is sponsored by Ranchland Trust of Kansas and Pioneer Bluffs and begins at 4:00 p.m. Find out more by calling Ranchland Trust of Kansas at 785-2735115 or Pioneer Bluffs at 620753-3484. November 5 - Fall back - Daylight Saving Time ends, so turn your
clocks back one hour. - Heaven Bound Praise Band will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. November 6 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room.Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital.
Ruben Eichman Jr. Friends and family gathered last week to remember and honor Ruben Eichman Jr., age 89. Mr. Eichman passed from this life Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at his home in Liberal. He was born March 8, 1928 in Russell, the son of Ruben Eichman and the former Ella Nora Reinhardt. He graduated from Russell High School in 1946. November 14, 1948 he married Violet Gideon in Russell. In 1955, they moved to Shawnee, Ok. working for Schlumberger. In 1962 he was transferred to Liberal. Ruben also worked for Gearhart Inc. until his retirement in 2001. After his retirement he worked at Liberal Safety Lane until 2014. May 30, 1978 he married Thelma Garth. She preceded him in death in 2006. Ruben was an avid fisherman. He would spend his time fishing on his pontoon boat at Wilson Reservoir. He was an expert at fish stories. At the end of each summer, he would have a family fish fry with the walleye he had caught. This became a favorite family tradition. He cheered the KC Royals thru baseball season and KC Chiefs thru the football season. Mr. Eichman was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include children, Ray Eichman and wife Rhonda of Liberal, Richard Eichman and wife Lorraine of Fort Cobb, Ok., Ragena Harnden and husband Rick of Weatherford, Ok., Rebecca Todd and husband John Sr of Liberal, Rachelle Moss and husband Les of Goddard, Ruben Eichman and wife Angela of Liberal and Tammy Davis and husband Tyce of Liberal; his grandchildren, Rocky Greer of Wichita, Renda Glover of
Goddard, John Todd Jr. of Liberal, Ryan Harnden of El Reno, Ok., Megan Biddy of Fort Cobb, Ok., Rene Hightower of Yukon, Ok., Cord Moss of Fowler, Samantha Foland of Wichita, Morgan Brown of Woodward, Brett Combs of Okinawa, Japan and Jace Bost of Liberal; great grandchildren, Trey, Drew, Mason, Halee, Logan, Emerson, Jaide, Baylor, Charlie, Austyn, Krosbie, Crew and Jovi; step grandchildren, Rayce Warden of Hays, Jace Alvarez of Liberal, Kinley Greer of Chickasha, Ok. and Trey and Jake Biddy of Fort Cobb, Ok.; sister Naida Palmer of Howard; and his brother Gary Eichman and wife Ida of Russell. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Ella Nora Eichman; his wife Thelma Eichman; brothers, Ronnie, Robert and Jerry Eichman; and sisters, Violetta Balloun, Normy Dumler and Karlene Lesage. Funeral services were attended Friday, October 20 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Liberal with Pastor Andrew Wehling presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Grace Lutheran Church in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Loren Dimmitt The death of Loren Everett Dimmitt, 61, of Liberal is being mourned. Mr. Dimmitt passed from this life Tuesday, October 17 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born December 27, 1955 to Loren L. Dimmitt and the former Merle Foster in Sublette. Loren worked for T & L Irrigation Company. Survivors include two brothers, Leopold Dimmitt and wife Rita of Pratt and Carl Dimmitt and wife Cindy of Guymon, Ok.; his four sisters, Kathy Seymour of Sublette, Sandra Campbell of Hugoton, Linda Sullivan and husband Richard of Hugoton and Barbara Fussell of Kilgore, Tx.; and several nieces and nephews Loren was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jerome R. Dimmitt; sister Janice Walker; and niece
Jana Eves. The family has chosen cremation. Memorial services will be Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Sublette with Pastor Dave Irwin officiating. Inurnment will follow in Copeland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
Bhulabhai Bhakta Word has been received of the death of Bhulabhai Sitarambhai Bhakta. Mr. Bhakta, 83, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home in Liberal. He was born May 25, 1934 in Orna, India, the son of Sitarambhai and Bhikhiben Bhakta. April 9, 1953 he married Maniben Bhakta. She survives. Bhulabhai was a resident of Liberal since February 1997. He was a farmer. Survivors include two sons, Prafulbhai Bhakta and wife Sumitra of Liberal and Sureshbhai Bhakta and wife Sumitra of Pearland, Tx.; daughter Niru Bhakta and husband Dipakbhai of
Hugoton; his two brothers, Narshibhai Bhakta and Kalidas Bhakta; three sisters, Laxmiben Bhakta, Gomatben Bhakta and Dhaniben Bhakta; his five grandchildren, Sima Bhakta, Mitesh Bhakta, Chirag Bhakta, Jay Bhakta and Kishan Bhakta; and great grandchild Aarav Bhakta. Bhulabhai was preceded in death by his parents. A Prayer Service was attended Saturday, October 21 at Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal. Funeral services followed Sunday morning, October 22 at Brenneman Funeral Home. Cremation followed the services.
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Cash in on the Classifieds! It’s the next best thing to winning the lottery!
Reader disagrees with auto withdrawals
Retha Francis and Jacque Teeter welcome visitors as they celebrate the achievements of KRR and LEAP.
These after school students enjoy their projects.
CommissionDorothy ers, How can one person dictate how to pay at the Wellness Center? What is the real reason for you, the commissioners, to dictate our admittance charges need to be automatically taken from our bank accounts? Some people do not have a bank account. Oth-
ers do not want to attend every month. I do not want to give out my bank account number. The dollar bill has printed on it: “This note of legal tender for all debts public and private.” All patrons should have their option of payment. A concerned person, Dorothy Hagman
Hagman
Lights On Afterschool spotlights KRR and LEAP at HES Children, business and community leaders came together Thursday, October 19 at a Lights On Afterschool event at Hugoton Elementary School to celebrate the achievements of Kansas Reading Roadmap (KRR) and LEAP (Little Eagles Afterschool Program) students. The gathering was one of more than 8,000 such events across the nation emphasizing the importance of keeping the lights on and the doors open after school. Participants in Hugoton's Lights On Afterschool event wrote messages to their elected officials and highlighted learning they have achieved from attending KRR and LEAP. KRR provides targeted reading practice for
struggling readers within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). KRR students improve their reading skills through stories songs, poems, and reading activities in a fun environment after school. KRR also offers summer programs, and LIFE, a family program aimed at increasing children’s reading skills while supporting a culture of literacy at home. LEAP provides daily homework help, guided math and reading tutoring, and a weekly enrichment activity for students Kindergarten through sixth grade. The combined programs have a total of 140 students that stay after school Monday through Thursday. Organized by the After-
school Alliance, Lights On Afterschool has been celebrated annually since 2000. This year, more than one million Americans took part in the only nationwide rally to continue funding for afterschool programs. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) provides funding for KRR which serves 61 sites and over 16,000 children statewide. “Lights On Afterschool celebrates the remarkable work being done by our afterschool kids. They work hard learning to read so that they will become proficient readers and successful learners as they ‘read to learn’ throughout the rest of their school years. We need to en-
sure that our lawmakers continue to invest in afterschool programs,” said Jacque Teeter. She continued “We are all very proud of our KRR students. There's no reason learning should stop at 3:00 p.m., especially if the alternative is unsupervised time in front of a television set, or any unhealthy behaviors our children may have if they didn’t have the opportunity to participate in KRR. We need to continue funding for these programs so our students can benefit from the additional learning gained outside of normal school hours.”
This fall, the Kansas Honors Program, a longstanding tradition of the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment, will honor more than 3,600 high school seniors throughout Kansas for their academic excellence and achievement. Among the students honored are six students from Hugoton, two from Moscow and two from Rolla. Hugoton students are Britta Beesley, Caitlin Kiley, Claire Lewis, JoHanna Rawlins, Rodrigo Sanchez and Madison Shuck. Moscow students include Molleigh Lowery and Jaylen Mendez. Rolla students are Carson Milburn and Allyson Norton. The Alumni Association has implemented several changes to the program this year, including reducing the number of ceremonies from 36 to 12. These changes will ultimately provide greater flexibility for students and their families, reduce program expenses, and allow the University and the Alumni Association to create more scholarship opportunities. “Our national Board of Directors, staff and campus partners spent a great deal of time and effort evaluating the program,” said Heath Peterson, president of the
Alumni Association. “Our primary two goals were to preserve the recognition of academic excellence in multiple ways and evolve the program to better position its long-term sustainability.” Scholars and their families are invited to attend any of the 12 regional ceremonies that is most convenient in terms of date and location. Ceremonies will occur in Lawrence October 13; Emporia October 16; Hays October 23; Colby 24; Pittsburg October October 30; Garden City November 1; Great Bend November 2; Topeka November 6; Hutchinson November 8; Wichita November 9; Salina November 15; and Manhattan November 16. Ceremonies will include speakers, recognition of the scholars, and a reception for scholars, families, school administrators and alumni. During the ceremony, students will receive distinctive Kansas Honor Scholar medallions that can be worn at their local graduations or recognition events. In addition, the Alumni Association will mail certificates to all high schools for distribution to all 3,600 Kansas Honor Scholars. For more information and to register online, visit kualumni.org/khs.
Since 1971 the Alumni Association has honored more than 135,000 high school seniors for ranking academically in the top 10 percent of their class. The Kansas Honors Program is made possible by KU Endowment, alumni donations and proceeds from the Alumni Association’s Jayhawk license plate program.
Through the support of members and donors, the KU Alumni Association advocates for the University of Kansas, communicates with Jayhawks in all media, recruits students and volunteers, serves the KU community and unites Jayhawks. For more information, visit kualumni.org.
KU honors ten local seniors for academic achievements
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Seems like fall is in the air! The trees and bushes are turning colors now, too. Pioneer Electric was here Wednesday. They bought lunch and had prizes to give away. Thank you. We always appreciate you coming here. We served 119 that day! What a good day. It would be nice to have a big count like that every day. The Senior lawyer will be here November 3. If you need to visit with him, call us here at the center. Have a great week and stay well. Menu Oct. 26 ............Ham & Beans Oct. 27.............Baked Potato Oct. 30...........Sausage Gravy Oct. 31 .................Sloppy Joe Nov. 1 ....Chicken & Noodles Nov. 2 .................Hamburger
Activities Thursday, October 26 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 28 Pot Luck & Cards...6:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 1 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 2 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.
Make plans to attend Harvest Festival at Bethel Friends Church Families Welcome! Bethel Friends Church will host a Harvest Festival Tuesday, October 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families can enjoy supper and all sorts of games. There will be
October is Energy Awareness Month Governor Brownback signs proclamation to designate October as Energy Awareness Month and October 30 as Weatherization Day! The proclamation signing is in partnership with Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, which administers the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program. This statewide program seeks to reduce energy costs for lowincome families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Weatherization services are customized for each individual residence but may include weather stripping, caulking around doors and windows and other air leaks, repair or replace of inefficient or dangerous furnaces, adding insulation to walls, ceilings, and floors, and lighting and ventilation upgrades. Items are installed free-of-charge for qualifying low-income homeowners and renters. Eligibility for the weatherization program is based on household income relative to federal low-income guidelines. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, please visit h t t p : / / w w w. k s h o u s i n g corp.org/weatherization.asp x or call 800-752- 4422.
activities and games for all ages and skill levels. Dressing up as a Bible character is optional. Guests are asked to please bring new toothbrushes or washcloths to contribute to Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Invite your neighbors and together all will delight in an evening of fun! Bethel Friends Church is located at 1000 S. Jefferson and the Education Center can be found behind the main church building.
The TERRORIFIC
annual tradition
returns!
TUESDAY, OCT. 31 BEGINS AT 4:30 P.M.
Spook Parade Downtown Main Street
and Pioneer Manor 1711 S. Main
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce 624 S. Main | Hugoton 620-544-4305 | www.gethugoton.com
Businesses: call Alisha or go online to register to participate!
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Lisa
Bennett FOR USD 210
BOARD OF EDUCATION • HHS Graduate • Lifetime Hugoton resident • Current HRC Board Member
Actively involved w/ Youth Sports Programs 2 Kids in USD 210 - sophomore & 7th grade
VOTE NOV. 7
Lowell Stanley is the first place winner at Camera Club Thursday with his photo of the “Feteria Elevator”.
Clyde Lighty is the third place winner with his photo of “The Old Home Place”. Lowell Stanley wins second place with his photo of “Burning Elevator”, taken in North Dakota.
MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT SEPTEMBER 2017 Vasquez, Jessica, No Proof of Insurance $363.00 2 days in jail,suspended Perez-Cerecero, Angel, Stop Sign Violation $138.00 Sena, Todd Ray, ATV on City Streets $138.00 Duncan, Brittany Dog at Large $163.00
The Dangers of Social Media
Juarez, Obed, Dog at Large $113.00 Juartez, Obed, Vicious/ Aggressive Dog $150.00 Must Remove Dog from City Limits Trejo - Sosa, Rodrigo No Driver’s License, Second Offense $263.00 5 days in jail, suspended; 6 months probation Trejo-Sosa, Rodrigo, Fail to Yield Right of Way $50.00
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone.” —2 Timothy 2: 22-24 NIV
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recent survey by the Royal Society for Public Health suggests that social media can be bad for our mental health. Anyone who has ever spent time on Facebook or Instagram probably knows that the images and messages there can make you feel insecure, envious and inferior. Cases of cyber-bullying and other forms of online shaming or intimidation are too well-known for anyone to doubt this possible hazard. The survey of approximately 1500 people aged 14-24 found that social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram increased feelings of anxiety in over half of the respondents. Seven out of ten of the respondents said that Instagram made them feel worse about their body image and 2/3 of them said that Facebook made cyber-bullying worse. Those who spent more than two hours per day using social media were most at risk, and the researchers are calling for measures aimed at educating users on how to use social media in a positive way. We all desire to connect with others in a positive way, and while social media can facilitate this, it can also make it very easy to harm others. So use social media, but use it wisely, and always only for good. 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 Ben Coats, 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
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH
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.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult) 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC 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
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
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. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
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.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA
ROLLA
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
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 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 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
202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, October 19 at the China Restaurant for a meal to say goodbyes to member, Shila Moore as she is leaving for a few months. After the meal the group went to the Hugoton Senior Center for the meeting. The theme for photos this month was “Black and White”. There was lots of discussion about which pictures were better from color to black and white. Winning honors for the best picture was Lowell
Stanley's photo “Feterita Elevator”; he also took second place with the photo “Burning Elevator” taken in North Dakota. Clyde Lighty won third place with a photo of “The Old Home Place”. Many remarkable pictures were entered and discussed. The theme for November photos is “Still Life”, and “Church” is the subject for December. There was some discussion about a trip in early December. The group ended the evening with dessert.
Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Halloween Safety Tips To make sure Halloween treats are safe for children, follow these simple steps: Children Snacking: shouldn’t snack on treats from their goody bags while they’re out trick-or-treating. Make them a light meal or snack before they head out; don’t send them out on an empty stomach. Urge them to wait until they get home so you can inspect their loot before they eat any of it. Safe Treats: Tell children not to accept - and especially
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
Camera Club bids Shila adieu
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not to eat - anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious. Food Allergies: If your child has a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Do not allow the child to eat any home-baked goods he or she may have received. Choking Hazards: If you have very young children, be sure to remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys. Bobbing for apples is an all-time favorite Halloween game. Here are a couple of ways to say “boo” to bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Reduce the number of bacteria that might be present on apples and other raw fruits and vegetables by thoroughly rinsing them under cool running water. As an added precaution, use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. Or, try this new spin on apple bobbing from FightBAC.org: Cut out lots of apples from red construction paper. On each apple, write activities for kids, such as “do five jumping jacks”. Place a paper clip on each apple and put them in a large basket. Tie a magnet to a string. Let the children take turns “bobbing” with their magnet and doing the activity written on their apple. Give children a washed, fresh apple for participating. Caution Using “Halloween” Contact Lenses Eye care professional associations are discouraging consumers from using ille-
gal, decorative colored contact lenses commonly sold for Halloween. These are contact lenses that have not been approved by FDA for safety and effectiveness. Consumers should only use brand name contact lenses from well-known contact lens companies. If you have never worn contact lenses before, Halloween should not be the first time you wear them. Experts warn that buying and wearing any kind of contact lenses, which are medical devices and regulated as such, without an examination and a prescription from an eye care professional, can cause serious eye disorders and infections that may lead to permanent vision loss. Despite the fact that it’s illegal to sell decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription, FDA says the lenses are sold on the Internet and in retail shops and salons, particularly around Halloween. The decorative lenses make the wearer’s eyes appear to glow in the dark, create the illusion of vertical cat or reptile eyes, or change the wearer’s eye color. “Although unauthorized use of decorative contact lenses is a concern yearround, Halloween is the time when people may be inclined to use them, perhaps as costume accessories,” says FDA eye expert Bernard Lepri, O.D., M.S., M.Ed.. “What troubles us is when they are bought and used without a valid prescription, without the involvement of a qualified eye care professional, or without appropriate follow-up care. This can lead to significant risks of eye injuries, including blindness.” Be aware that those temporarily “cool” looking eyes can have serious and sometimes permanent health consequences.
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Social Security
By Brian Schneider Social Security Acting District Manager in Dodge City A CALCULATED RETIREMENT Calculating when you should retire requires evaluating all sources of your retirement income. There are many factors to consider, including your personal retirement goals. With multiple factors affecting your decision, sometimes it’s difficult to see the big retirement picture. Social Security secures your today and tomorrow by offering a Web page of calculators to help you plan your Social Security retirement benefits. You can access our online calculators at www.socialsecurity.gov/plan ners/benefitcalculators.html to get started planning. Visit our calculator page and fine-tune your benefit estimate by using the Retirement Estimator if you have the required 40 work credits. Changes in your personal circumstances may cause changes in the number of years you work before you retire. Suppose you had planned to work an additional ten years before retiring, but now you are considering moving that up to the end of this year. How can you determine how much the difference in dol-
lars in the monthly benefits will be? You can create one estimate with your projected earnings through this year and another including the next ten years. These are estimates, but they will give you an approximation for each retirement age to help you make your decision. You can also use our Online Calculator if you don’t have 40 work credits. You need to enter all of your earnings manually, but you can project future earnings through your potential retirement date. Again, this is an estimate based on your future estimated earnings, but it provides you with planning numbers. These three calculators will meet almost everyone’s pre-retirement planning needs. But, wait, there’s more. Use the Life
Visit socialsecurity.gov today to use their calculator tools to get an idea of your future benefits.
From the Kansas Insurance Department Cyber security awareness includes responsible information sharing Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, reminds Kansans to be responsible for personal security with electronic communications. “October is National Cyber Security Awareness
at 6:00 p.m. to speak about their writing and for a book signing. Ms. Thomas has written over 40 novels and short stories that travel through past and presentdays of Texas, and is currently Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Ms. Broday is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen historical western romances. Her latest will be released shortly before her visit to the library. The evening is sure to be filled with entertainment and loads of books. Plan to attend! SAVE THE DATE!!! The Stevens County Library is now accepting recipes for the tenth annual Recipe Swap, scheduled for Thursday, December 14. This year’s book will be a compilation of new recipes from this year and all the recipes from the past four events.
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for November 2017 Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Dr. Ansari Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross Dr. Farhoud Thanksgiving Dr. Ansari Sam Gross
doing all the number crunching, we make the big picture easier to see. The road to retirement is in the viewfinder and you have your resources ready. Now that you know which calculator to use, you can start figuring your best retirement option for a calculated retirement.
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FOOD FOR FINES COMING IN NOVEMBER!!! HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT Come in and see our exhibit. Our exhibit includes quilting, embroidery, knit, crochet, card making, wreath making, button art, and Zentangle. We’ve got talent! READING RUN-A-ROUND The Stevens County Library second annual Reading Run-A-Round, a 5K fun run, is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Since this run is so close to Halloween, costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative, decorated t-shirt/bike, etc. All proceeds from the fun run go to the library to purchase new materials. Join us - you may see dinosaurs! AUTHOR VISIT Nationally known and award-winning authors Jodi Thomas and Linda Broday will visit the Stevens County Library Tuesday, November 7
Expectancy Calculator for a rough estimate of how long you might live. The Retirement Age Calculator determines your full retirement age and shows the differences when benefits are taken early. The Early or Late Retirement Calculator can show the differences in benefit amount if you file early or wait until later to start benefits. You can use the Benefits for Spouse Calculator to find out how your spouse’s benefit changes if taken early. You can access all of these at www.socialse curity.gov/planners/benefit calculators.html. Another great planning tool is the Social Security Statement. Get yours today with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecu rity.gov/myaccount. With our calculators
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Month, a time for Kansans to think about how they handle their personal data on their Ken Selzer phones and Kansas c o m p u t e r Insurance Commisdevices,” said sioner Commissioner Selzer. “With increased nationwide computer breeches and illegal activities, I urge you to protect your electronic communication activities, whether for insurance or other personal data.” The Commissioner is sharing the following tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance, with more information available on the organization’s staysafe online.org Web site. Lock down your login Your usernames and passwords are not enough to protect key accounts like email, banking and social media. Strengthen online accounts and use strong authentication tools – like biometrics, security keys or a unique, one-time code through an app on your mobile device – whenever offered. Keep a clean machine Keep all software on internet-connected devices – including personal computers, smartphones and tablets – current, to reduce risk of infection from ransomware and malware. When in doubt, throw it out Links in email, tweets, posts and online advertising are often how cybercriminals try to compromise your information. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it’s best to delete or, if appropriate, mark it as junk. Back it up Protect your valuable work, music, photos and other digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely. If you have a copy of your data and your device falls victim to ransomware or other cyber threats, you will be able to restore the data from a backup. Own your online presence Set the privacy and security settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing. It is OK to limit how and with whom you share information. Share with care Think before posting about yourself and others online. Consider what a post reveals, who might see it and how it might affect you or others. Personal information is like money. Value it. Protect it. Information about you, such as purchase history or
location, has value – just like money. Be thoughtful about who gets that information and how it is collected by apps, websites and all connected devices. “Common sense action will help to make your personal data secure from unscrupulous hackers,” Commissioner Selzer said. The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksin surance.org or at www.face book.com/kansasinsuran cedepartment.
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Governor Brownback proclaims October Zombie Preparedness Month There is an old Scottish prayer that goes: “From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!” During October, the traditional month for ghosties and ghoulies, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is placing a special emphasis on reminding the public to be prepared for such things, including zombies. To that end, Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation last Thursday, October 19, designating October as Zombie Preparedness Month. “It’s just a fun way to remind people of the need to be prepared,” said Devan Tucking, section chief, KDEM Response and Recovery Services. “The idea is by preparing to face a zombie apocalypse, you will be prepared to face tornadoes, floods, blizzards and a host of real-world emergencies." Tucking said preparedness includes making an emergency go-kit for your home and car that has enough food, water, and other essen-
tials to allow you to survive on your own for a minimum of three days. She also advised people to make a home emergency plan and to practice it. “Give everyone in the family something to do as part of the plan, even children,” said Tucking. “If everyone knows their role when an emergency hits, it helps keep everyone calm and better prepared to deal with the situation.” She also reminded people not to forget their pets when preparing. “Your family pet is going to need food, water and shelter, too, so make an emergency go-kit for them, as well, and assign someone to make sure they are accounted for if an emergency does strike.”
October is...
Zombie
Preparedness Month
Everyone is invited! The annual Hugoton United Methodist Women’s
Autumn Bazaar
Saturday, October 28, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 6th 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 much more for sale during the Bazaar.
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ROLLA
The Hugoton Hermes
By Phoebe Brummett
Rolla students and staff pledge against domestic violence
Rolla High makes a “Spirit Line” to cheer on the football players as they run onto the field.
RHS seniors honored at football game Senior night for Pirate Football was Friday, October 21. Three seniors and their parents were honored prior to the beginning of the game: William Brown, son of Matthew and Georgina Brown, Carson Milburn, son of Jamie and Kent Milburn, and Henry Wiebe, son of Francisco and Catarina Wiebe. The boys walked out
to center field with their parents prior to the game. Coaches and their wives also accompanied the players and parents to be recognized. The seniors then joined the rest of the team on the north end of the football field to make their entrance. The team roared onto the field and proceeded to work
The high school team takes on Moscow in the first round of Sub-State Volleyball in Rolla. The
very hard to win this game for their coach and the two coaches for whom the field was named. The team succeeded, narrowly defeating the Minneola Wildcats 48-42. It was quite an exciting game to watch! The Pirates travel to Moscow Thursday, October 26 and will play at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19 Rolla students and staff were encouraged to wear purple to school in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. The junior high and high school students attended a program about domestic violence and they were asked to pledge against domestic violence. Hopefully, the more aware people become about the occurrence of domestic violence, the less it will occur. Great job, students, on your new pledge!
Rolla High School students pledge against domestic violence. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Spook Parade is at the old gym The Annual Spook Parade will be in the old gym Tuesday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m. Students in preschool through fifth grade who do not wish to participate may be picked up by their parents prior to the beginning of the spook parade.
Rolla Junior High students show their support in the fight against domestic violence. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Pirates defeated Moscow but lost to Ingalls in the games. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Volleyball teams play final games Tuesday, October 17 Rolla Junior High and High School volleyball teams traveled to Deerfield to participate in the Santa Fe Trail League tournament. The junior high team defeated Deerfield but fell to Moscow. The high school team triumphed over Moscow but was defeated by Deerfield. This tournament ends the season for the junior high team, but the high school team played again Saturday, October 21 at Rolla in the Sub-State Tournament. Rolla defeated Moscow again to move on to the second round, where they faced Ingalls. The team lost to Ingalls but left it all out on the court. Congratulations to the volleyball teams! Rolla is proud of you!
Booster Club set for Monday The Booster Club fall sports banquet will take place Monday, October 30 in the multipurpose room. The Club will be serving brisket and asks for attendees to please bring sides and desserts to complement the meal.
Dermot Community Supper Saturday, October 28
7:00 p.m.
@ the Dermot School
Dorothy and Priscilla Milburn, and Rachel Dunn, will host the supper. The next Dermot supper will be the Thanksgiving supper November 18. Your attendance would be a blessing to all.
Questions? call: 544-9745, 453-1237
Pirate Mascots join the Lil Pirate Dance Team for a quick photo op. Left to right in rear are Jaxon Schwindt, Olivia Reza, Karly Clinesmith, Amiley Lewis, Natalie Villegas, Samantha Dunn, Kyri Brummett, Cayli Crowl and Rylan Williams. In the middle are Aubrey Martinez, Emma Schnable, Brightyn McAnarney and Charlotte Wood. Seated are Trynadee Miller, Kylie Brummett, Brynlee Williams and Alivia Bolin. Not pictured is Brooklyn Pearson.
Seventeen years of volleyball players rear left to right are Hope Halstead, McKenzie Hinds, Brooke Hinds, Vanessa Reza, Jade Greene, Kendra Lewis, Cassie Thrall, Cacee Milburn, Casey Jo Thomlinson, Alexandra Hart, Megan Gibler, Jamie Sheedy, Melanie Norton, Sarah
Former football coach Gary Bane was remembered in a special way Friday, October 20. The football team each wore the initials GB on
Easterwood and Coach Zeta Greene. Front are Brittany Clark, Paige Claassen, TreTre Cooper, Kelcey Pearson, Corie Thrall, Karly Clinesmith, Allyson Norton and Deserae Schwindt. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
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 on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the 4H Building in Hugoton, Kansas, beginning at 6:30 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,
their helmets to remember a man who had been such an influence at Rolla High School. The football field is named for Coach Bane and Mac Plummer, who both coached the football teams for many years. The football coach’s wife, Anne Schnable, stated she was so proud to have the football team honor Gary. Great job, football team!
The helmet of one of the players shows honor to Gary Bane, whose funeral services were Monday, October 16.
Rolla will host the annual junior high vocal clinic Wednesday, November 1. The students will perform for the public at 2:30 p.m. in the new gym. Come and listen to some wonderful music!
Vocal Clinic planned for Wednesday
Alumni takes on RHS in volleyball competition A tradition in Rolla in the past several years has been for any alumni volleyball players to return and take on the current high school volleyball team. Most of the
time, you can’t get a good response regarding who actually won the games but this year the high school team won conclusively. This year, the games were
represented by alumni from 1999 to 2016 - 17 years of Coach Greene’s expertise filling the gym! All who attended had a great time!
Pioneer Electric sponsors RHS football game Pioneer Electric Cooperative of Ulysses sponsored the football game Friday, October 20 by buying out the games for all attendees. Three Pioneer Electric employees were on hand to talk to patrons and enjoy the activities surrounding the
game. The company also sponsored a halftime field goal contest. Several Rolla participants participated, some successfully, some not so
much, but all had a good time and earned a Pioneer Electric t-shirt for their efforts. Kudos to Pioneer Electric and their support of Rolla!
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Lil’ Pirates perform at game
Rolla Hope decided to not let the lack of a cheer squad stop the Lil’ Pirate Dance Team from performing. Karly Clinesmith and Kyri Brummett, both on fall break from college, joined forces to create a darling dance to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” from the movie “Trolls”. Fourteen girls participated to the delight of the home town crowd Friday, October 20. The girls ranged in age from four to eleven. The dancers - and the crowd - had a fantastic time!
Coach Bane is honored in special way The football team shows their Pirate pride at the Sub State volleyball games. Pictured left to right are Daniel Weatherly, Javier Torres, Rocqan Hinds, Jonathan Cruz, Eduardo Quezada, Ira Garcia and Alec Langley. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Brooklyn Pearson shows her awesome dance moves during the routine. Photo courtesy of Kelcey Pearson.
a vice chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer, and five additional members; (2) organizing the Program Development Committees for Agricultural Pursuits, Family and Consumer Sciences Work, 4-H Club and Youth Work, and Economic Development Initiatives; and (3) consideration of the County Extension Educational Program. All County Extension Council representatives of Agricultural Pursuits, Home Economics Work, 4-H Club and Youth Work and Economic Development Initiatives are urged to attend. Steven D. Rome, Chairman Extension Council Executive Board
Pioneer Electric employees Rae Gorman and David Norton stand with the field goal kickers Jonas Mauk, Owen Shores, James Langley, Rylan Williams, Thomas Brown, Jaxon Schwindt, Jaxen Mauk, Matthew Brown, Robert Fosdick, Kenneth Fosdick and Elena Reza. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Living in western Kansas often shows God’s handiwork with brilliant sunrises and sunsets. James Langley snapped this shot of the fiery sky Sunday, October 22, as he drove into Rolla.
Community Calendar Thursday, October 26 ASVAB Test (Juniors) 8:00 a.m. High School Football at Moscow 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 27 High School Volleyball State at Hays TBA Driver’s Ed 8:30-11:30 a.m. No School Saturday, October 28 High School Volleyball State at Hays TBA Junior High Band at OPSU Homecoming Parade 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 30 Fall Sports Banquet (Please
bring a side dish to share) 6:30 p.m. Parent/ Coaches Meeting 7:30 p.m. Junior Class Parent Meeting in HS Writing Lab 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 Spook Parade in Old Gym 3:00 p.m. High School Football BiDistrict TBA Halloween Wednesday, November 1 Rolla Junior High Vocal Clinic, 2:30 p.m. JH Vocal Clinic Concert
MOSCOW
Warm up with chili and soup for Halloween
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By Judy Hickert
PUBLIC NOTICE First published in Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 12, 2017.) 3t
The Moscow Fire Department will host the annual Halloween Chili and Soup Feed, October 31, Halloween, beginning at 5:00 p.m. This is a great meal, with homemade cinnamon rolls. The cost is just a freewill gift. A great time to get together with friends and then all the little ones can go Trick or Treat.
IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL NIX, deceased Case No. 14PR15 Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 NOTICE OF HEARING
Grade schoolers will sing at Manor The Moscow Grade School will be singing at Pioneer Manor Halloween, starting at 1:30 p.m. This annual program is loved by the residents and students. Visitors are welcome to attend this spooky event.
The Moscow Junior High volleyball team poses proudly after defeating Rolla and Deerfield at the League Tournament at Deerfield, winning the tournament. Coach
Sherry May is very proud of the girls. They beat Rolla in three games and Deerfield in two games for a great finish to the season!
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Glenna Nix, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Paul Nix, deceased, requesting Petitioner's acts be approved; accounts be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Last Will and Testament be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys’ fees and ex-
penses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Paul Nix, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before November 7, 2017, at 9:30 o'clock a.m. in the District Court, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Glenna Nix Petitioner Tammy M. Martin, #13468 Law Office of Tammy M. Martin, Inc. 111 S. Whittier, Suite 5200 Wichita, Kansas 67207 (316) 689-3513 Attorney for Petitioner
Final football game for MHS will be October 26 at home The Moscow High School football team will play their last game of the season at home, Thursday night. This will also be Senior Night. Coach Tayler Stull is hop-
ing for an injury free game. The team has been plagued with injuries. The team’s last game was two weeks ago, defeating Minneola 48-0.a
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Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the granting of the application may cause waste violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.
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Thursday, October 26 High School Football vs. Rolla, 7:00 p.m., Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 NO SCHOOL – Trade for PTC Monday, October 30
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grade School: 4:007:30 p.m., Junior High/High School: 5:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 Grade School sings at Pioneer Manor, 1:30 p.m. Halloween
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, October 24 Brown Dupree - $2.39 Eagles Landing - $2.36 Kangaroo Express -$2.35 Thrifty King - $2.39 Toot N Totum - $2.39 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.31 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.44 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 27.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 3.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 12.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 22.2 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. "The national average gas price is lower for the sixth straight week, the longest such decline since the summer of 2016," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Perhaps even more wild is that the national average has now remained under $3 per gallon for nearly three years, or 1,087 days as the days of cheap oil have continued. While recent actions from OPEC may cause oil prices to hold above the key $50 per barrel level, there is no threat of a quick return to the $3 per gallon days. In fact, the national average may continue to decline for a few weeks before leveling off as gasoline inventories continue to heal after Harvey. The future isn't all roses, however - some areas of the Midwest have seen prices rise as refineries undergo seasonal maintenance and inventories in the region remain tight, keeping prices elevated. Regional hotspots like this may con-
tinue in the weeks ahead as gas stations come closer to fully passing along lower gas prices after Harvey and now become subject to new factors driving prices up and down." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights. GasBuddy.com.
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Specialty crop survey results
Recent years have seen increased enthusiasm for specialty crop agriculture, and opportunities for growth exist in this sector of agriculture throughout Kansas. To support and expand this growth in the specialty crop industry, the Kansas Department of Agriculture conducted the first-ever Statewide Survey of Specialty Crop Production in 2016. The voluntary survey was constructed to gather information about specialty crop production, as there is a lack of recent production history around the state. A total of 314 responses were received from Kansas farmers who raise specialty crops. Results indicated that 36 percent of specialty crop sales happen at local farmers’ markets, and 42 percent of responding growers are seeking to expand their operations and sales in the future. “We are committed to growing agriculture in Kansas, and that includes a wide variety of specialty products,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “We know that means giving specialty crop producers the tools that they need to thrive, which stems from a greater understanding of the sector.” The survey showed that there is inadequate research done on specific specialty crop growing conditions and that there is a need for greater market access for the industry. With specialty crops being grown in over half the counties in the state, the possibility of an expanding industry is promising. The findings from the survey will be instrumental as Kansas agriculture works to encourage growth for specialty crops in the state. To learn more about possible growth opportunities for the specialty crop sector, along with other agricultural sectors in Kansas, go to agricul ture.ks.gov/GrowAg. The full survey report is available at agriculture.ks. gov/specialtycropsurvey. For more information, please contact Lexi Wright, KDA From the Land of Kansas coordinator, at 785-564-6755 or Lexi.Wright@ks.gov.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Acting SED Terry L. Hawk reminds producers FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. “Each year, a portion of FSA’s loan funds are set aside to lend to targeted underserved and beginning farmers and ranchers,” said Hawk. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their agricultural operations.” USDA defines underserved applicants as a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of the group without regard to their individual qualities. For farm loan program purposes, underserved groups are women, African Americans, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Hispanics and Asians and Pacific Islanders. In order to qualify as a beginning farmer, the individual or entity must meet the eligibility requirements outlined for direct or guaranteed loans. Additionally, individuals and all entity members must have operated a farm for less than ten years. Applicants must materially or substantially participate in the operation. For farm ownership purposes, the applicant must not own a farm greater than 30 percent of the average size farm in the county at the time of application. All direct farm ownership applicants must have participated in the business operations of a farm for at least three years out of the last ten years prior to the date the application is submitted. If the applicant is an entity, all members must be related by blood or marriage and all entity members must be eligible beginning farmers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for either FSA direct loans or
guaranteed loans. Direct loans are made to applicants by FSA. Guaranteed loans are made by lending institutions who arrange for FSA to guarantee the loan. FSA can guarantee up to 95 percent of the loss of principal and interest on a loan. The FSA guarantee allows lenders to make agricultural credit available to producers who do not meet the lender’s normal underwriting criteria. The direct and guaranteed loan program offers two types of loans: farm ownership loans and farm operating loans. Farm ownership loan funds may be used to purchase or enlarge a farm or ranch, purchase easements or rights of way needed in the farm’s operation, build or improve buildings such as a dwelling or barn, promote soil and water conservation and development and pay closing costs. Farm operating loan funds may be used to purchase livestock, poultry, farm equipment, fertilizer and other materials necessary to operate a successful farm. Operating loan funds can also be used for family living expenses, refinancing debts under certain conditions, paying salaries for hired farm laborers, installing or improving water systems for home, livestock or irrigation use and other similar improvements. Repayment terms for direct operating loans depend on the collateral securing the loan and usually run from one to seven years. Financing for direct farm ownership loans cannot exceed 40 years. Interest rates for direct loans are set periodically according to the Government’s cost of borrowing. Guaranteed loan terms and interest rates are set by the lender. For more information on FSA’s farm loan programs and underserved and beginning farmer guidelines, please contact your local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.
New CRP enrollments closed until 2018 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced October 6 it will process many pending eligible offers for land enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and it will temporarily suspend accepting most new offers until later in the 2018 fiscal year. “All current, eligible CRP continuous enrollment offers made through September 30, 2017 – except for those made under the Pollinator Habitat Initiative (CP42) – will be approved,” said Steven J. Peterson, Acting Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator. “Additionally, we are temporarily suspending acceptance of most offers going forward to provide time to review CRP allocation levels, and to avoid exceeding the statutory cap of 24 million acres.” Current enrollment is about 23.5 million acres nationwide. USDA is accepting all pending continuous enrollment offers that were made beginning May 4, 2017, and extending through September 30, 2017, except Pollinator Habitat Initiative offers. Pollinator acreage offers are being declined because the program has met its acreage enrollment goal. Effective immediately, USDA is suspending acceptance of all new CRP continuous offers received or submitted after September 30, 2017. The suspension will con-
tinue until later in the 2018 fiscal year. Peterson said, however, the USDA will continue to accept eligible offers for state-specific Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and CRP Grasslands enrollment. Offers received on or after October 1, 2017, are subject to fiscal year 2018 rental rates which have been adjusted to reflect current market conditions and were established after careful review of the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service cash rent data. In return for enrolling in CRP, USDA, through FSA, provides participants with rental payments and costshare assistance. Landowners enter into contracts lasting between ten and 15 years. CRP pays farmers and ranchers who remove sensitive lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat. Payment totals for 2017 were announced earlier this week totaling over $1.6 billion. For more information about CRP, contact your local FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/crp. To locate your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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Lady Eagle Junior Brionna Beard surveys the course during her turn at the 4A State Golf Tournament in Salina. She placed sixty-third
out of 90 golfers, and her overall score was a 112. Brionna's personal best is 109. Great job Brionna!
Monday, October 16, Brionna Beard competed in the 4A State golf tourney in Topeka at Lake Shawnee golf course. The weather was chilly at first but soon warmed up to be a nice day. Brionna struggled early, but she bounced back to score a 58 on the front nine holes. As she started her back nine holes the scoring stayed low, and she finished with a 54 on the back nine holes. Brionna’s total was a 112 good enough to be in the top 65 golfers in the State for the 2017 tournament. Coach Rex Evans asserts, “Brionna has turned into a real anchor for the Lady Eagles’ golf team and is a role model for all the upcoming girls.”
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State tourney appearance in a row. Brionna played great cold weather golf for 12 holes until number 13 stood up to her advances and forced two balls in the water on the way to taking a nine on that hole. Brionna didn’t let it faze her as she calmly averaged a five per hole to finish out. Her determination was not to be bested by anybody that day. Brionna’s score was good enough for fif-
HHS hosts League golf October 2, Hugoton High School hosted the GWAC League tournament at Forewinds Golf Course in Hugoton. The weather was nice for the first nine holes before giving in to the signature 40 mile per hour winds for the second nine holes. All teams played on a terrific course with horrible weather and the scores
showed it. Even the hometown Lady Eagles struggled, and they play the course everyday. The only golfer who managed to play the wind to her benefit was Brionna Beard. After 18 long holes she finished with a score of 106. That score was good enough for a ninth place medal and All League honors.
Girls show skills at Colby Monday, September 18, the Lady Eagles’ golf team traveled to Colby. The weather was perfect, and all the girls played great. On the varsity side, Hallie Wettstein was the team’s low scorer with a 103. Close on Hallie’s heels was Brionna Beard shooting a 109. Starting in her first varsity tourney, Gillian Heger played very well. Coach Rex Evans said, “This is an interesting course with a few surprises. I thought Gillian handled it all very well.” On the JV side, Suhelia Rosas set a goal for herself and, thanks to a long made putt on the eighth hole, she hit her goal of 77 - right on the number! Grace Gibson also played on the JV side and came out
playing hard. That effort paid off for her as she brought home the fifth place medal by scoring a 74.
Grace Gibson shows the fifth place medal she won at Colby’s JV tournament. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.
Garden course presents challenges September 21, the Hugoton Eagles’ girls’ golf team traveled to a tough Buffalo Dunes course in Garden City. The wind was a factor all day, but these girls never gave up. Hallie Wettstein played the course well and used knowledge from her previous seasons to shoot a 105. Brionna Beard had a great round going - before the tough course fought back. Brionna finished with a 110 score.
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Gillian Heger had many great holes scoring-wise but the course ultimately won this round by throwing a little added difficulty to her; she scored 134. Coach Evans stated, “I have no doubt Gillian will look forward to playing this course in the future and, knowing how it plays, she will undoubtedly score much lower.” On the JV side, Annha Eshbaugh led the way, shooting a 62. This put her in the top five medal spot until the last few scores were turned in, when she finished sixth. Grace Gibson finished seventh with a 65. These two young ladies will be fun to watch the next three years. Coach Evans predicted, “You will see their names a lot!”
teenth place. Hallie Wettstein struggled but had a 50 yard chip in for par on number 3 to add to her season highlight reel. Hallie finished in twentyseventh with a score of 130. Rookie Gillian Heger, playing in her first Regionals shot a 147 which placed her alone in thirty-seventh place. Grace Gibson, also in her first Regionals, finished in fortyeighth place with a score of 170. Coach Rex Evans reports, “We don’t graduate any this year so keep an eye on Grace and Gillian. They will become household names in the golfing seasons to come.”
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Regionals 4A girls’ golf was played Monday, October 9 in Hays. To say the weather was horrible would be an understatement. At tee time, the temperatures were in the 40s with 35-45 mph winds adding to the chill. At the end of a long cold day, the Lady Eagles’ team sat watching and calculating scores until it was decided Brionna Beard’s score of 115 qualified her for her second
September 28, Gillian Heger shoots a 64 for the seventh place spot at Syracuse’s JV tourney. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.
At October 5’s varsity tourney in Syracuse, Hallie Wettstein shot a 111 to earn the tenth place medal! Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.
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Laney Hoskinson receives the ball for the Lady Eagles during action against Larned last week, while Jayden Korf watches carefully. Both players are seniors at Hugoton High School and were recognized along with their parents at the game Tuesday during Senior Night.
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The Lady Eagles hosted Larned Indians for Tuesday's Senior Night. Hugoton defeated the Indians in three matches, with scores of 2624, 25-20 and 25-11. The top stats for the night were Dallie Hoskinson with two aces, seven kills, nine digs, one block and 29 assists. Jayden Korf had two aces, eight kills, 11 digs, two blocks and three assists. Brooklynn Harper contributed to the top stats with one ace, ten kills, nine digs, one block and one assist, Jaysa Featherston had five aces, one kill, five digs, one block and seven assists. JoHanna Rawlins had four aces, 12 kills and five digs. Coach Korf commented “I thought they got better as the night progressed. I was proud of how a couple of girls stepped up, hitting wise. We are starting to see the court a lot better than we ever have.”
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Dallie Hoskinson goes up for a kill against the visiting Larned team Tuesday night at home. Jaysa Featherston and Jayden Korf are ready to defend the Eagles’ side. HHS’s team ended up winning three games over the Indians - 26-24, 25-20 and 25-11.
Playoff hopes dashed as HHS falls 6-10 The Hugoton Eagles hosted the Kingman Eagles Friday in a must-win situation. Both teams came into the game 3 and 4 on the season. A win for the Eagles would keep the playoff hopes alive. The first half was a defensive scrum, as neither team could really establish any big
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gains. It wouldn’t be till late in the first quarter that the game saw it’s first score. The Kingman Eagles drove 75 yards and stalled at the fiveyard line. Kingman kicked a field goal to go up 3 to 0, and that is where the game stood until late in the third quarter. With a minute forty-nine left in the third Kingman got a two yard run for a touchdown by Will Milford to put Kingman up 10 to 0. The Hugoton Eagles
struggled for most of the night, finally got a big break they needed, when Dawson Kerbow weaved his way around for a 49 yard run setting the Eagles in great field position. Four plays later, Manny Mendoza found Dawson Burnett in the back of the end zone for a touchdown to cut the lead to 10 to 6. Unfortunately that was all the Eagles could muster against Kingman. The Eagles went on and
lost the game by the final score of 6-10 and eliminated their playoff chances. Kerbow led the team in rushing with 116 yards. Mendoza passed for 19 yards with Burnett accounting for 18 of them. Senior Marcos Baeza, who accumulated 14 total tackles, led the team’s defense. The Eagles will play their final game of the season at home vs. Holcomb on senior night.
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Kingman defenders at Friday night’s game. The Eagles fell 6-10.
JV Eagles took on the Ulysses Tigers Monday night for their last game of the season. The Eagles had two really good drives to open the game but came away with no points. Then the injury bug bit the young Eagles and forced them to dig deep in the playbook. The Eagles kept it close for three quarters as they trailed at half 8 to 0 on a late score. The Eagles’ offense never got back into sync and some costly penalties negated any progress they had. The Eagles went on and lost the game 014. The JV team finished the season 4 and 3 for the year.
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Wyatt Angell carries the ball for the JV Eagles last Monday night as HHS faced the Ulysses Tigers. JV finished their season with a 4-3 record.
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by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, October 30, 1997 A Colorado blizzard howled its arrival Saturday morning, bullying its way into Stevens County. The snow followed rainfall of about three inches. It was delivered with severe winds that blew seven inches of snow into high drifts. Dr. Baughman reports 2,000 cattle died at Grant County Feedlot as a result of the blizzard. Thursday, October 29, 1987 An “Appreciation Dinner” is planned to honor Otis Daniels, Sr. Otis started gardening officially ten years ago when he and his wife were visiting Missouri and spotted someone who was going to throw away some seed potatoes. He brought the potatoes back to Rolla to plant. He started with an one acre plot which blossomed to ten or eleven acres. He has donated potatoes from his garden to 4-H club events, Senior Citizen dinners, Lions Club meals and many Dermot community affairs. He also distributed watermelons, cabbage, corn, tomatoes and many other vegetables from his garden to any area families who wanted them. He is truly appreciated for all his labors. Thursday, October 26, 1967
Paula Harper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper was named HHS Football Homecoming Queen at the Hugoton-Liberal football game Friday evening. Her attendants were Cynthia Johnson, Rebecca Hanquist and Cheryl Starkey. Friday, October 30, 1931 Halloween fun proved fatal to Irvin Dixon of Rolla who took part in the festivities this year. During the early part of Haloween night, the young revelers conducted themselves along the usual lines, soaping windows, tipping over outhouses, changing signs and all the other traditional devilment that youngsters have engaged in, all under the watchful eyes of the police who were on duty, not to shut off all fun but to see that it was not of a harmful nature. About two o’clock Sunday morning when the merry makers had begun to step a bit beyond the borderline of fun and when property was threatened with damage, the Rolla police officers thought it time to end the festivities and so announced themselves. Some of the youngsters continued to persist after being warned. The police went
This is a photo of the D.S. McCoy family taken in 1914. Taken from the History of Stevens County and Its People published in 1979.
HAIL, HAIL, THE GANG - Hugoton Eagles’ Coach Lyle Sturdy is hoisted and carried from the gridiron Friday night after winning the game with Satanta 43-0. It was the first win of the season. Dads were honored with ring-side seats. Every boy on the squad was in the game sometime during the evening. All Dads had a smile of satisfaction. Taken from the October 10, 1957 edition of the Hugoton Hermes. after them. A coupe con- head inflecting a wound taining a carload of teenage from which he later died. boys were ordered to stop The incident was ruled an but the order was not accident. obeyed. The officer fired If any readers have picseveral shots in the ground tures or memories for the in the direction of the fleeing history page of the Hermes, car, hoping to stop them. please bring them in to One of the shots ricocheted Ruthie Winget at the Hugoand the bullet struck young ton Hermes Newspaper. Dixon in the back of the
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Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum curator Stanley McGill, taken from The Peoples Home Medical Book published in 1915. Comparison of Diseases Diphtheria, Tonsillitis and Quinsy
Diphtheria - First there is a spot or spots on the tonsils or perhaps on the soft palate or uvula, then the membrane quickly forms and perhaps extends to the other parts. Membrane when forcibly removed, leaves a red, raw surface and speedily returns. Membrane is of a “whitish-yellow-brown” or grayish color. Tonsillitis - Spot or spots on the tonsils; membrane forms on the tonsils only. Membrane when it comes off leaves a glistening surface. Membrane of a whitish yellow brown or grayish color. Bad tongue somewhat the color of the membrane, very bad breath. Quincy - No spots or membrane. The disease is in the body of the tonsil and surrounding soft parts back of it. Jaw is generally quite stiff and the patient is sometimes unable to open the mouth. Note - It is
homestead quarter until 1972 when it was torn down. Dad freighted from Liberal and Hooker to the Hugoton merchants, which at that time were the nearest railroads. Dad was elected sheriff of Stevens County in November of 1908 and held this office through 1912. I have a record book he kept while taking prisoners by train to various places in Kansas and the cost of his lodging was fifty cents a night and his meals were twenty-five and fifty cents. I remember back in those days when there was trouble, and the sheriff was needed, Dad would jump in his buggy and off he would go to check out the trouble. In 1912, he ended his term as sheriff and devoted his time to farming of broomcorn and wheat. In the spring of 1914, my parents decided to move to California. We had a public sale and my grandfather moved to our farm. We left by train from Dodge City for California as my mother’s parents lived there. We picked fruit and did odd jobs, but we children did not like California so we returned to Hugoton in the fall in time for school. The McCoy family stayed and survived the dirty thirties and also the gas, tire and sugar rationing during World War II. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
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Brothers on Main in Hugoton. This was verified by his daughter Shirley Rawlins Rich who said he was the frontend alignment tech in the ‘50’s.
tonsillitis without the regular medical test, especially true
when the spots are confined to the tonsils or membrane.
Introduction to Halloween Hooliganism Rolla History from David Stout
In an earlier article, I wrote about being educated on the school bus regarding what happened on the streets of Rolla on Halloween nights.1 Prior to October 31, 1959, the only indications I had about what happened on Halloween nights was while riding through downtown Rolla on the school bus. The main street would always be trashed out. I never really understood what that was all about until I entered high school myself in the fall of 1959. That hallowed eve, Ike and Bobby Anderson picked me up on my parents’ farm, and then we went to town (figuratively and literally). For a couple of years during our high school years the city elders made feeble attempts to stop what we were doing. For example, during this year of 1959, the year of my initiation to tearing up the town for Halloween, Judith Green’s parents hosted a Halloween party in their home. Judith was in the class ahead of me, but she had an older brother, Buzz, who’d graduated from RHS several years earlier. Undoubtedly, Buzz had done what we were about to
Dale S. (D.S.) McCoy By Gladys McCoy Wilson My father, Dale S. McCoy, was born January 17, 1874 in Rochester, Illinois. His parents, Joseph A. and Mary McCoy, with their two children, left Rochester for Kingman County, Kansas in 1879. They moved from there to Barber County in 1883. My father married Lillian May Brown in Medicine Lodge November 29, 1889. In the spring of 1906, Dad decided to come out west and look around. He came as far as Hugoton and while here filed a claim one mile east and two miles south of Hugoton. After filing, he returned east to make ready for the move to western Kansas. In September of 1906, he moved his livestock, machinery and furniture by train from Pratt to Liberal which was the nearest railroad. My mother with her four children left Pratt by train October 6, 1906 for their new home in Stevens County. Dad met us in Liberal and we made the trip to our new home by wagon. Much to our surprise, our new home was a dugout and a tent with a floor in it. The tent was surrounded by barbed wire fence to protect it from cattle on free range. Before winter, a two-room house was moved in on the homestead, and later two more rooms were added. A few years later, Dad bought the adjoining quarter. The old house remained on the
do, but Earl and Eva Green apparently thought if their daughter hosted an innocent sweet little party in their home for high school kids that evening (a treat) they’d keep us high school boys from carrying out the “trick” part of “trick or treat” on the streets. Well, they were right – but only up to the point we bid them adieu then proceeded to do what we’d set out to do from the beginning. The same was true for the next couple of years – feeble attempts by the city elders to halt hallowed Halloween hooligans from tricking, but by 1962 they decided to organize and seriously patrol the streets on Halloween night. I specifically recall Manford Dye was one of the several of the “posse patrol” on the streets to support the city marshal, Jim Banker, but we quickly figured out we were too easy to catch if we roamed in our cars or pickups, so we parked our vehicles and wandered through the streets and alleys on foot. If we saw headlights approaching us, we’d simply scatter, disappearing in alleyways and behind various
outhouses, detached garages, and tool sheds which were sprinkled around town – and then regroup at a pre-designated spot. During one of these regroupings, we managed to push an old deserted car into the middle of main street and flip it upside down with not one “posse” member in sight. Now that trick took some major cunning, timing, and high school muscle! The interesting thing about all this is that these sorts of shenanigans had been going on for years, undoubtedly by the same men who were now trying to prevent us from doing the same things they did when they were in Rolla High School – and very possibly by their fathers before them (except their fathers before them would have been flipping over horse-drawn wagons and buggies rather than cars, as we did). I wrote about this last year, telling the story of how a kid was shot and killed by a Rolla lawman Halloween night in 1931 when my father was a kid, riding in the same car with the boy who got shot.2
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David Stout, “Various unpleasantries of the times,” The Hugoton Hermes, (Hugoton, Kansas), vol. 129, #25, June 23, 2016, p. 2B. (Also, since writing that article, I’ve done more research and learned the kid was an uncle of Lloyd Dixon and Randy Randle.)
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Pursuant to Chapter 60 of Kansas Statutes Annotated NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas by the Plaintiff, Kramer Seed Farm, praying that decree quieting the title to following described vehicle, 1974 Ford F-800 Truck VIN N80FVX86446. You are required to plead to said Petition on or before the 13th day of December, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in said Court at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. JIM KRAMER, KRAMER SEED FARMS KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 (620) 544-4333 Attorney for Plaintiff
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Runway 2/20 Pavement Rehabilitation, Hugoton Municipal Airport Approximate quantities are as follows: 1 Mobilization 1 L.S. Existing Concrete Pavement Removal (Full Depth) 4879 S.Y. 3 12-Inch Compacted Subgrade 4879 S.Y. 4 4-Inch Aggregate Base Course 4879 S.Y. 5 6-Inch P.C.C. (P-501 Concrete Mix) 4879 S.Y. 6 Pavement Markings (White) 20750 S.F. 7 Pavement Markings (Yellow) 620 S.F. 8 Pavement Markings (Black Outline) 5620 S.F. Copies of the bid documents including Michael & Associates, Inc. at the above project drawings and technical specifi- address in writing no later than seven cations are on file and may be in- (7) calendar days prior to the bid openspected at: ing. 2
Contract documents may be examined at the above addresses. Digital contract documents are available on QuestCDN for $10.00, Ebid #5405626. Paper copies may be procured from the office of the Engineer, Kirkham Michael, 224 East Fulton Terrace, Garden City, Kansas, 67846, upon fee payment of $50.00, none of which will be refunded. Bids will only be accepted from bidders receiving contract documents directly from QuestCDN, Planrooms or Kirkham Michael. Questions regarding bids shall be directed to Kirkham,
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has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying that a divorce be granted to Petitioner. You are hereby required to plead to said petition on or before the 12th day of December, 2017, in said District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.
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