The
Hugoton
Hermes
Thursday, October 27, 2016 Volume 129, Number 43 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Cold Weather Rule takes effect Tuesday, November 1 The Cold Weather Rule designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months - begins November 1 and remains in effect through March 31. "The Kansas Corporation Commission encourages Kansans who are past due on their utility bills and at risk for disconnection to prepare for the colder weather by contacting their utility company to make the necessary payment arrangements,” said Commission Chairman Jay Scott Emler. The Cold Weather Rule, first enacted by the Commission in 1983, prevents or limits utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold. Utility companies are prohibited from disconnecting a customer's service when temperatures are forecast to be at or below 35 degrees over the next 24 hours. In addition, the rule requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish utility service.
Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements under the Rule. However, it is the customer's responsibility to contact the gas or electric company to make those arrangements. Payment plan conditions to maintain or restore service require customers agree to pay one twelfth of the total amount owed, one twelfth of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill. The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the KCC's jurisdiction. More information about the Cold Weather Rule may be found at http://kcc. ks.gov/pi/cwr_english. htm. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027.
Hugoton High School cross country boys’ and girls’ teams claim first place at the Regional meet in Sterling this past Saturday, October 22. The HHS team boasts six top-ten All-Regional finishers including Abby Heger, Katy Heger, Abraham Garcia,
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly luncheon at the Stevens County Library October 18, 2016. Pioneer Communications furnished Pizza Hut pizza and pasta for all the attending members. Chamber Director Alisha Owens began the meeting by discussing the Spook Parade. It will be Halloween day on Main Street from Fifth Street to
Angel Express offers free transportation Unfortunately, Stevens County’s Public Transportation was a casualty of the lowering valuation and the resulting budget cuts earlier this year. Never let it be said Hugoton doesn’t step up when there is a need in the community! My Father’s House just announced they will be providing a much-needed local transportation service
during the weekdays for those who don’t have a way to get around town. Rides will be available beginning Tuesday, November 1 every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those requesting rides are asked to schedule one day prior by calling 620-541-1911. There is no charge for rides, but donations are
gratefully accepted. The van the church is using is not wheelchairaccessible, but if the wheelchair can fit in the van, they are welcome to step out of their chair and into the van. The congregation at My Father’s House hopes this new ministry will be a blessing to the community and will garner local support.
Halloween is scary close, and there will be plenty of spooky events for local youngsters - and those young at heart - to enjoy! This Saturday, October 29, Hugoton’s Bethel
Friends Church will host a “Harvest Festival” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to join the congregation for a great supper, followed by a hayride and lots of games! There will be plenty of ac-
tivities and games for all ages and skill levels. You are invited to dress up as a Bible character. They will also accept items for Operation Christmas Child at the Festival. Bethel Friends is located at 1000 S. Jefferson and the Education Center can be found behind the main church building. Monday, October 31, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual “Spook
Emmy has conquered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Congratulations Emmy! We know you'll be a fantastic reader!
Seventh Street from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Everyone needs to have their treats ready for all the spooky characters. Pioneer Manor encourages the trick or treaters to visit them. Alisha reported Stevens County will participate in Rooster Roundup again. Five counties in southwest Kansas will join in. Fifty pheasants will be banded in each county and then released. Any hunter who gets a bird with a band on it should bring it to the Chamber Office for a prize. Lions’ Club The Hunter’s Breakfast is November 12 and 13 beginning at 5:00 a.m. Kasey Krueger, director of marketing for Pioneer Communications, was the guest speaker. He explained about the new fiber optic Pioneer Communication installing in Hugoton. Fiber optic is a tiny flex-
Miguel Martinez, Ethan Fox and Ivan Villa. Both teams will compete at State this Saturday, October 29 in Lawrence. See story on page 6. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Heger.
able fiber strand of glass. This is what will connect your house with the rest of the world. This is the technology of the future. It has a huge capacity for data. Pioneer has already installed fiber optic in Ulysses and now they are ready to start in Hugoton. He stated Liberal, Dodge City and Garden City do not have fiber optic. This
is over a five million dollar investment for Pioneer Communications. Fiber optic increases the value of any home with it installed. Fiber is also easy to troubleshoot if there is a problem. Kasey stated there would be no charge for the fiber optic. It will not Continued to page 4
Kasey Krueger, director of marketing for Pioneer Communications, explains fiber optics to the Chamber of Commerce members at their monthly luncheon.
Parade” starting at 4:30 p.m. Young ghouls, goblins, princesses and pirates are welcome to bring their candy bags and gather lots of treats, thanks to Main Street businesses. Simply trek down to the Chamber Office at the corner of Seventh and Main to begin your walk down the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street. Stevens County Library reports they’ll Continued to page 4
Where in the world is the Hermes? Marquis and Kathryn Brown take it to Oklahoma to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial October 9, 2016.
Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? Ronald and Martha Thomas recently traveled to North Carolina to visit their son and family; Dustin, Jennifer and "granddaughter" Rily. They toured the Historic Bethabara Park which is a division of the City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department. It encompasses the surviving buildings and archaeological remains of a small Moravian community first settled in 1753. Thursday, October 13, together they attended the Halloween Dark in the Park Band Concert and Family Evening. Photo courtesy of Martha Thomas.
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Obituaries
Ruth Hensley A tragic accident has taken the young life of Ruth Carolina Hensley and her son Ezekiel. Ruth, 17, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 as a result of a car accident near Turpin, Ok. along with her son Ezekiel Jace Hensley. She was born November 24, 1998 in Mexico the daughter of Jaime Rocha and the former Maria T. Perez. She had been a resident of the Turpin area and had attended Turpin High School. March 11, 2016 she married Cody Hensley in Liberal. He survives. Other survivors include her parents Jaime and Maria Rocha of Turpin; and her sister Chelsea Rocha of Turpin. Funeral services were attended Friday at the Apostolic Life Tabernacle with Pastor John Sevedge presiding. Burial followed in the Independence Cemetery
of Turpin with Joe Henry conducting the services. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers and plants memorials may be sent to the Ruth and Ezekiel Hensley memorial fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Ezekiel Hensley Little Ezekiel Jace Hensley passed from this life, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 with his mother as a result of a car accident near Turpin, Ok. He is the son of Cody and Ruth (Rocha) Hensley of Liberal. Survivors include his father; grandparents Jaime and Maria Rocha of Turpin; aunt Chelsea Rocha of Turpin; grandmother Kalani Spurgeon of Tyrone, Ok.; and his uncles, Matthew Hensley of Garden City and Stephen Hensley of Missouri. Funeral services were attended Friday morning at the Apostolic Life Tabernacle with Pastor John Sevedge presiding. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery of Turpin with Joe Henry conducting the services.
In lieu of flowers and plants memorials may be sent to the Ruth and Ezekiel Hensley memorial fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Verda Hoffman Death has claimed the life of Verda Elizabeth Hoffman. Mrs. Hoffman, 95, passed from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. She was born April 11, 1921 at Raymore, Mo., the daughter of William Henry Turpin and the former Mabel Mae Bagshaw. Verda had been a resident of Liberal since the age of five and attended Liberal High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. June 19, 1938 Verda married James Herschel Hoffman at Hugoton. He preceded her in death March 12, 1990. She was also preceded in death by infant daughter Dorothy Louise Hoffman; step brother Edwin Mortimer; two step-sisters, Jean Bevan and Evelyn Wallace; granddaughter Kristi Hoffman; and great grandson Matthew Carter. Mrs. Hoffman was a member of the Pancake Campers
Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. John 16:22 NASB
and Hikers. Her hobbies included arts and crafts, painting, sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She loved to cook for her family. Survivors include two sons, Jim Hoffman and wife Beverly of New Braunfels, Tx. and Basil E. Hoffman and wife Lana of Newalla, Ok.; daughter Rosemary Weaver and husband Larry of Liberal; her seven grandchildren, Anthony Hoffman, Brittany Hoffman, Bethany Hoffman, Jason Hoffman, Bradley Hoffman, Jennifer Carter and Jayme Barrowman; and five great grandchildren, Andrew Hoffman, Brandon Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman, Gwenda Tillery and Stan Barrowman, Jr. Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, October 25 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ with Rev. Terry Ford presiding. Burial took place in Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
Doris Schreibvogel Friends and family gathered last week to remember Doris Joan Schreibvogel. Doris, 83, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 17, 2016 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. She was born September 5, 1933 at a farmstead in Hodgeman County, to John G. and Veronica Jacobs, weighing a little over two pounds in the middle of the dust bowl during the great depression. She had been a fighter and survivor all of her life. Her family always told her “she was little but mighty”. August 29, 1950 she married Adolph “Addie” Schreibvogel in Garden City. In March of 1960 she and Addie adopted three month old Kim and in 1964 they adopted 18 month old Ray. In 1995 the couple adopted grandson James and raised him through high school. They lived in the Satanta area from 1965 until Doris moved to Hugoton in September 2013 to be closer to family, and resided at Pioneer Manor her final year. Doris loved being with her family and friends and was famous for her homemade chicken and noodle soup. She enjoyed quilting and making sand plum jelly to share. She was a housewife, mother and a helpmate to husband Addie all of their married lives. She worked at Satanta District Hospital in the dietary department for years where she completed a dietician assistant course and was dietary manager for five years. Mrs. Schreibvogel was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Satanta, a member of Altar Society and taught CCD classes for several years. In her later years she joined a bridge club in Satanta and then in Hugoton.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years Addie; grandson James; great granddaughter Emily Schreibvogel; and three brothers, Alvin, Robert and Wayne Jacobs. Survivors include her sister Lorraine Morgan; step brothers Terry, Jim and Doug Ochs; step-sister Becky Brewer and their families; daughter Kim Holley and Michael of Turon; son Ray and wife Tonja of Pratt; her grandchildren, Matt Holley and wife Daisy and Amanda and husband Warren Willis all of Hugoton; step grandchildren, Britney and Brandon; and her pride and joy 11 great grandchildren, Waylon, Marina, Caleb, Ethan, Dade, Zachary, Thomas, Katelynn, Autumn, Amelia and Katherine. A vigil service was attended Tuesday, October 18 at St Alphonsus Catholic Church in Satanta. Funeral mass was attended at St Alphonsus Catholic Church Wednesday morning. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Satanta was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial to Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. Memorials can be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 747, Satanta, Ks 67870.
Mary Martz death of Mary The (Stalcup) Martz has been learned. Mrs. Martz, 104, passed from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Born February 8, 1912 on a farm 14 miles west of Liberal in Stevens County, she was the daughter of Ray Stalcup and the former Ethel Chaffin. Her family moved to Liberal in 1926. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1930 and had been a resident of Liberal since that time. She also attended Kansas State University. October 9, 1930 she married Roy Marion Martz in Manhattan, he preceded her in death August 22, 1963. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Stickler and son-inlaw Harry Stickler; grandson Mike Stickler; great granddaughters, Lenora and Nichole; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Mrs. Martz was a member of the Church of Christ, having been baptized at the age of 12. She taught Children's Classes for many years and in her later years she sometimes taught Wednesday's Ladies Bible Classes. Mary worked at the Church of Christ Exhibit at the New Orleans World Fair for four weeks in 1974. She also assisted in starting the Girl Scouts in Liberal. She was a member and past president of the Aurora club, the Liberal Women’s Club, the International Toastmistress Club and J.U.G. Club. She belonged also to the Evergreen Garden Club and was a Hospital Volunteer. For many years she worked in offices - Liberal
Daniel Gerrond Lifelong Hugoton resident Daniel Ray Gerrond passed from this life Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita at the age of 59. Born February 5, 1957 in Hugoton, he was the son of James Russell Gerrond and the former Ima Jean Riggs. For 37 years Danny and the former Beverly Norton Gerrond were married. Danny was an EMT and Fire Fighter for Stevens County. He was an active member of Relay for Life, Music Boosters, Sports Boosters and Pheasant Heaven Charities and a past board member of Farm Bureau. His hobbies included farming, music, movies, and motorcycle and four-wheeler riding. He loved and enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his son Adam Gerrond and wife Erin of Stratford, Tx.; daughter Aubrey Graeve and husband Kevin of Shawnee; two brothers, James Clayton Gerrond and wife Theresa of Hugoton and Terry Lee Gerrond of Overland Park;
his sister Lisa Jean Nelson and husband Steve of Hugoton; six grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Andrew, Bailey, Katherine and David; and a host of other relatives and friends. Danny was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, October 22 at First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Heath Kelley and Pastor Steve Ulrey officiating. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Josephine “Jo” Hollingsworth Word has been received of the death of Josephine Rose Brier Hollingsworth. Mrs. Hollingsworth, 94, passed from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2016 after a bad fall breaking her arm and hip right before her ninety-fourth birthday. Jo, as she was known by many, or “Sissie” as many close family and friends called her, was born September 29, 1922 in Liberal, the daughter of Edward and Clara Etta Brier. Josephine met the love of her life, Richard L. “Mutt” Hollingsworth, and they were married May 12, 1946 in Santa Ana, Ca. He preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Hollingsworth was a bookkeeper most of her life. It was a subject she absolutely hated in school, but was something she was truly good at. She was a member of the Christian churches in Liberal her entire life. She found the
most joy in life in helping, caring, mentoring and assisting others, aiding many in being able to live their last days in their own homes. She had such a gift and ministry in serving others throughout her lifetime. Jo is survived by one son, Scot A. Hollingsworth and wife Alicia of Plant City, Fl.; two grandchildren, Erica R. Hollingsworth of Lakeland, Fl. and Sean A. Hollingsworth of Tampa, Fl.; and her great grandson Lucas C. Hollingsworth of Lakeland. Mrs. Hollingsworth was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Clara Etta Brier; step-father Claude Scott; and her four siblings, Herman Brier, Howard Brier, Charles Brier and Mary Byerley. Funeral services took place Monday afternoon, October 24 at the Central Christian Church. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery.
Maurine Kiehne Sales Co., Lloyd's Furniture, The Furniture Mart and Circle D Appliances. Mary is survived by one son and wife Charles Sr. and Cindy Martz of Liberal; grandchildren, Kathy and Les Faulkner, Carol Stickler, and Peggy and CB Hoshall all of Oklahoma City, Ok., Doug and Jill Stickler of College Station, Tx., Roy and Tracey Martz of Bridgeport, Tx., Chuck and Stephanie Martz of Bartlesville, Ok., and Jamie and JR Babst of Colby; great grandchildren, Michelle, Kasi, Bobby, Johanna, Conrad, Abby, John, Megan, Meredith, Joshua, Jacob, Charli Ray, Emma, Lilly and Kaleb; 25 great great grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were attended Tuesday, October 25 at the Western Avenue Church of Christ with Dalton Key officiating. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Search of the Lord’s Way in care of Miller Mortuary. Friends may send condolences to the family through Mary's tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net.
A memorial service for Maurine Foster Kiehne was attended Friday. Mrs. Kiehne, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Satanta Long Term Care Unit. Born April 8, 1933 in Satanta, she was the daughter of Herbert “Hub” Foster and the former Noma Swink. She graduated from Satanta High School in 1951 and attended Fort Hays State College until she met Carlyle in the winter of 1952-1953. Maurine and Carlyle Kiehne were married March 26, 1953 at United Methodist Church in Satanta. For several years they moved around while Carlyle helped build grain elevators. They settled in Satanta in 1957 to make their home with their boys. Mrs. Kiehne was a loving, caring and devoted wife and mother. She loved life and had an open door to all. Carlyle and Maurine were best friends and partners for life. Maurine enjoyed playing bridge. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, 8 & 40 and the Satanta
Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include husband Carlyle Kiehne; four sons, Noel Kiehne and wife Brenda, Mark Kiehne and Todd Kiehne all of Satanta and Paul Kiehne of LaVeta, Co.; her brother Donald Foster and wife Donna of Satanta; grandsons, Joel Kiehne of Dodge City, Nevin Kiehne of Satanta and Carl and Quinton Kiehne of LaVeta; one great grandson, Aden Kiehne of Walsenburg, Co.; her many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Kiehne was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Tyler Kiehne; sister Reba Nevin Ross; and brother Bayne Foster. A memorial service was attended Friday morning, October 21 at the United Methodist Church in Satanta with Paul’s Robson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Satanta Long Term Care Unit. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 747, Satanta, Ks 67870.
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Obituaries Janet Lewis Former Hugoton resident Janet Katherine Lewis passed from this life Friday, October 21, 2016 at her home in Goddard at the age of 58. She was born January 31, 1958 in Hardtner, to Victor Ricke and the former Monica Landwehr. She lived in Sharon, Attica, Canadian, Tx., Hugoton, Liberal, Corpus Christi, Tx., Midland, Tx. and Goddard. Janet previously worked for Anadarko Petroleum and Seward County as the director of the County Events Center. She was currently retired. April 6, 1994 Janet married Richard Lewis in Hugoton. He survives. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Liberal Chamber of Commerce, Liberal Ambassadors, Liberal Diversity Council, and the Liberal Convention and Tourism Bureau. Other survivors include her father Richard Hendricks of Sharon; her four sons, Neil Olivier and wife Heather of Hugoton, Zachary Lewis and
wife Kelsey of Wichita, Tallas Lewis and wife Stephanie of Fayetteville, N.C. and Joshua Lewis and fiancée Bonnie Mason of Phoenix, Az.; three daughters, Nicole Booze and husband Kevin of Wichita, Kami Williams and husband Caleb of Hugoton and Whitney Stern and husband Tyrel of Fairview, Mt.; her three brothers, Robert Ricke of Sharon, Terry Ricke of Medicine Lodge and Jeff Ricke of Le Duc, Alberta; five sisters, Vicky Smith of North Richland Hills, Tx., Alice Hedley of Wellington, Helen Ortiz of Amarillo, Tx. Barbra Ricke of Derby and Annette Wallace of Valley Center; and her 14 grandchildren, Grant
Olivier, Ethan Booze, Emberlin Lewis, Colsen Lewis, Bricken Lewis, Trexen Lewis, Gavin Williams, Emerson Williams, Maddison Williams, Camden Williams, Veronica Lewis, Axel Lewis, Yves Lewis and Brandin Stern. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Monica Ricke and her brother Billy Joe Ricke. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Don Williams presiding. Visitation time will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28. Family will be present to greet friends from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneral home.com.
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Council on Aging urges “yes” vote November 8 To voters of Stevens County: On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, a resolution will appear on your ballot requesting a mill levy increase for services for the elderly for the 2018 budget. Because of the drop in property tax income from gas and oil devaluation, the mill levy valuation has dropped 76% since 2008. Although we were entitled to a full mill, we only received our budgeted amount. Currently the mill levy is valued at $95,322. Only operating on one mill may not allow Hugoton Senior Center or Moscow Senior Center to continue
Karen Rich Stevens Co. Council on Aging operating. We will receive funds from the general budget for 2017, but after that the funding is uncertain. In November’s resolution we are asking for a .5 mill levy increase which will bring the total to 1.5 mills for services for the elderly beginning in 2018. The following is how the question appears on the ballot: “Pursuant to KSA 12-1680 and KSA 79-5040, shall an additional one half (.5) mill,
for a total levy of one and one half (1.5) mills, be levied in Stevens County against all tangible taxable property to fund service programs for the elderly?” If you are in favor of this increase, you would vote “yes”. If you are against this resolution, you would vote “no”. We are asking voters to support the .5 mill levy increase for services for the elderly by voting “yes”. Thank you! Stevens County Council on Aging Karen Rich
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 17 through October 23. Fire Department Monday, October 17, 3:32 pm – dispatched to a half mile west of Road L and Road 20 for a corn stubble fire. Tuesday, October 18, 2:08 pm – sent out to Highway 56
and Highway 25 south for a standby for a jack knifed truck.
Ambulance Activity Two medical runs and one transfer.
What’s Happenin’ Local Author
October 24-November 7 - Walk-in early voters may cast their ballots at the County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton until 12:00 noon November 7. Advance ballots for sick or disabled voters may be picked up by an authorized representative by 12:00 noon November 8. Ballots must arrive back at the Clerk’s office - not the polling place - by 7:00 p.m. Election Day, November 8. October 27 - Pioneer Communications will sponsor “Lunch and Learn” at the Rolla Senior Center, beginning at 12:00 noon to explain cable guides and programming. Lunch will be provided by Pioneer. Call 1-800-308-7536 or visit www.pioncomm.net to find out more.
October 28 - Pioneer Communications will host “Community Shred Day” in Hugoton at their office, 114 E. Sixth in Hugoton from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Bring your personal documents to be shredded securely on-site. No cardboard, binder clips or heavy metal will be allowed, and each household is limited to five boxes. October 29 - Hugoton United Methodist Women will host their annual Autumn Bazaar from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Hugoton. A meal of ham loaf, turkey and dressing, casserole and more will be offered. There will also be homemade goodies for sale during the Bazaar. Everyone is invited! - Bethel Friends will host a Harvest Festival with supper and lots of other activities
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at their Education Center, directly behind the main church building at 1000 S. Jefferson. October 31 - Spook Parade will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. starting at the Chamber office at Seventh and Main to Fifth and Main. - Pioneer Manor residents will hand out candy along their Main Street inside the facility at 1711 S. Main starting at 5:00 p.m. - Moscow Recreation will host a Halloween Spooktacular at the Moscow City Park from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with candy and games for all! - Trinity Baptist will host a Trunk or Treat event starting at 5:00-7:00 p.m. in their parking lot at 516 Northeast Avenue in Hugoton.
Insight
- Hugoton United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 828 S. Main. - Stop by the Hugoton Church of Christ parking lot at 1045 Van Buren for Trunk or Treat from 6:00 p.m. until dark. - Happy Halloween! - National Caramel Apple Day, National Knock-Knock Jokes Day, National Magic Day and Girl Scout Founder’s Day November 2 - Turkey Dinner and Holiday Market by the Sublette United Methodist Women from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Turkey and dressing with all the fixings, and homemade pies will be available. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted.
Courtney Crane presents 2 new
Children’s Books “Ben & Pirate Moon” and “This Skin I’m In”
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by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Look ahead, not back
Proponents of organic, labor-intensive farming contend we should go back to the days when every family owned 40 acres, farmed with hay burners (horses) and applied no chemicals. You remember the good ole’ days when people were self-sufficient, owned a couple milk cows, tilled a garden and butchered 40 or 50 fryers each spring. Some of these zealots propose each nation should also strive for self-sufficiency. No imports. No exports. Should such events occur, you may want to prepare yourself for milking each morning instead of that piping hot mug of coffee. Forget about sliced bananas on your bowl of corn flakes. These goodies we import into this country, and a lot more, won’t be on the kitchen table any more. Count on it. God forbid we adopt these policies. If we cave in to those who spread hysteria about unsafe food and giant farms, be prepared to do without the services of all the nonagricultural types. This includes carpenters, painters, nurses, doctors, teachers, writers, musicians, etc. In case you haven’t heard, labor-intensive farming doesn’t permit time for many other pursuits. Neither does production agri-
culture. Farmers run non-stop, from early morning to late at night, planting and harvesting crops, tilling the soil, feeding and caring for livestock. Their work seldom ends. It’s foolish to assume everyone would want to leave his or her jobs in the city to move to the farm. It ain’t all “Green Acres” out there folks. And who’s to say all these people from other professions would become productive farmers? A city friend remarked to me that he does not want to be a farmer. He contends he couldn’t feed himself, much less the rest of the country or world. “I’d starve to death and so would the rest of us,” he told me. “If you want to till the soil, go for it. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us want to, thank you.” If we return to a system where everyone farms, brace yourself for even more uncertain economic times. Manual labor and animal power could spell the return of food shortages and famine. A nation of farmers translates to a nation even more vulnerable to depressions and hunger. A drought, plague of insects or disease could trigger such tragedies because we’d have no chemicals to fight them with.
Today’s mechanized farmer provides us with the safest, most abundant food in the world. He works closely with crop consultants when applying herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers. He has cut his uses significantly in recent years -up to 50 percent in some cases. Farmers work years to leave a legacy of beneficial soil practices. Most of the farmers I know would give up farming rather than ruin their land. They are proud of the crops they grow and the land they work. Farmers continue to work to conserve water, plug abandoned wells, watch their grassland grazing and continue to adopt sound techniques that will ensure preservation of the land. Urban residents should also look at new ways to protect the environment where they live. There’s an old saying that rings true today: “Don’t look back.” Yes, we can never return to the good ole’ days. Besides, were they really all that good? John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Beware: SCREAMS AHEAD at the
Annual
Spook Parade Monday, October 31 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Put on your costume & TRICK OR TREAT on
Main Street! Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Gold Members: Ghumm’s Auto Center • Jordan Air • Pioneer Communications • Pioneer Electric Stevens County Healthcare • Mas-Cow Dairy • City of Hugoton • Stevens County
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Continued from page 1 increase the monthly charge because of the fiber. A modem will not be needed as it will be plugged directly into the fiber and into the internet. It will be installed underground. Fiber optic construction will begin in Hugoton in January of 2017, and they hope to complete the installation by September.
Laurie Crawford of the Stevens County Library informed the chamber members of the Reading Run - A Round 5K Fun Walk/Run fundraiser. It will be November 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to buy library materials. In December, the library plans to have their ninth Annual Recipe Swap and
Luncheon. The luncheon will be Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room. The recipes need to be entered by November 30, 2016. The meeting adjourned. The next Chamber luncheon will be November 15, 2016.
stop by Pioneer Manor at 1711 S. Main to travel down their “Main Street” inside the facility and pick up some more sugary treats! Residents will hand out candy starting at 5:00 p.m.
If you’re not quite ready to start trick or treating after visiting the Manor, there are still a few places to visit! The Hugoton United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the east side of the church in the parking lot at 828 S. Main. Trinity Baptist will have trunk or treat from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. east of the church at First and Washington. There will be hot chocolate and hot apple cider for visitors.
Laurie Crawford
Continued from page 1 hand out candy to any patrons who show up in costume any time Monday, as well as to their visitors from the Spook Parade. When you finish up at the Spook Parade, make sure to
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Lydia and Tim have experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Lydia and Tim! Photo courtesy of the Stevens County Library.
Prayer for Hugoton for Healing and Revival Yielding to a move of the Holy Spirit
Last Sunday Evening of the Month at 6:00 p.m. A time of Prayer, Teaching and Anointing
424 S. Jackson ~ Hugoton, Ks. Voicemail: 620-544-4828 Pastors Don & Deborah Quattlebaum
405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 17, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, October 19, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane/ACO Smith • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Officer Crane • Civil Standby, 400 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane
Blind Spots “Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.” Psalm 19:12 NKJV
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
P
eople sometimes ask us if we “hear ourselves” when we are saying something silly or shocking, or this may just be their way of saying that we have no idea how silly we sound. We’ve probably all had the experience of hearing our recorded voice and asking “Do I really sound like that?” The answer is almost invariably yes, you do indeed sound like that. There are acoustical reasons why we don’t hear ourselves accurately, just as there are psychological reasons why we don’t always perceive ourselves accurately. Just as the eye is a virtual blind spot—we can’t see our own eyes without using a mirror—the ego is a psychological blind spot. In practice this means that we have a self-serving bias and tend to see things our way and are not particularly adept at seeing other people’s points of view. William James remarked that we are all afflicted with a particular blindness “in regard to the feelings of creatures and people different from ourselves.” We often see this in questions of politics and religion. We just can’t understand how someone could hold this or that position. But once we are aware of this pervasive blind spot we can make the necessary adjustment, which is both an act of humility and an openness to understanding how others may think or feel. All of our sensory and cognitive faculties have blind spots, and we do well to keep this uppermost in our minds.
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 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)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 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.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE
520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA
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.
HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (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
Thursday, October 20, 2016 • Fire Assist, 500 Block of West Tenth, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Smell Smoke, 900 Block of South Polk, False Alarm, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, Citizens Assist, Officer Fedelin • Knocking on Window, 400 Block of South Madison, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin Friday, October 21, 2016 • Gas Leak, 300 Block of South Madison, Notified Black Hills, Sergeant Johnson • Hit and Run, 300 Block of South Harrison, Took a Report, Sergeant Johnson • RP of 2 Year Old in Street, 900 Block of South Coulter, Mother had the Child on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, October 22, 2016 • Hit and Run, Eighth and Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 1400 Block of South Madison, Dogs Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, 800 Block of South Madison, Officer Hagman/Officer Lamatsch • Dogs at Large, 100 Block of South Van Buren, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson
Church of Christ will also host a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot at 1045 Van Buren from 6:00 p.m. to dark Monday evening. Moscow Recreation will have a Halloween Spooktacular carnival for kids of all ages in the city park for Halloween Monday evening, October 31. The Spooktacular will start at 5:00 p.m., and run until 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. The MRC promises several games and candy prizes for all participants!
Church of Christ youth group members collect boxes and boxes of food for the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home in Portales, N.M. They include Tylan Austin, Ashlyn Schechter, Carson Schechter and Daycen Austin in the back row, Marisol Salcedo, Brooke Topliss and Allison Goode in the middle and Austin Topliss kneeling in front. These faces will be seen all around town as they work toward their service goal for the fifteenth annual “Leadership Training for Christ” in April 2017. Photo courtesy of Chrissy Topliss.
Please enjoy a SAFE and Happy Halloween! The Hugoton Hermes
Christopher Simon ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. 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
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 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 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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Lee Rottman, evangelist for the Hugoton Church of Christ, thanks Thrifty King owner Justin Carter after the youth of the church collected countless grocery items with the help of Thrifty King shoppers and staff.
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October 27, 2016
Hugoton High announces honor rolls Hugoton High School is pleased to announce their honor rolls for the first nine weeks. Students receiving All A's were treated to lunch at Pizza Hut Monday, October 24. Students making the honor roll were ninth grade Jenna Beesley, Sydney Beesley, Trevor Bogan, Carter Brown, Magdalena Cabrera, Austin Dale, Gavin Heger, Andrew Ibave, Eileen Juarez, Tiffany Mangels, Mikayla Martin and Terron Stegman. Tenth grade students on the honor roll were Brionna Beard, Preston Burrows, Claire Clark, Jonathan Flores, Sesthleng Garcia-Cueto, Nicholas Gold, Jacquelynn Grewell, Rebecca Johnson, Dawson Kerbow, Emma McClure, Megan Newlon, Kara Rodriguez, Jayla Stump, Vivian Titus and Hallie Wettstein. Honor roll students for eleventh grade were Britta Beesley, Claire Lewis, Skyelynn Munoz, Karla Rueda-Juarez and Madison Shuck. Twelfth grade honor students were Jaqueline Armendariz-Parra, Lynnelle
Bogan, Bernabe Mendoza, Pedro Ordonez and Amy Scott. Red and Blue Honor Roll students received an ice cream treat Tuesday, October 25. Ninth grade students making the honor roll were David Barker, Janette Bojorquez, Joanna Bojorquez, Shelby Brechbuhler, Alondra Camacho, Carter Coziahr, Haley Crane, Faith Degollado, Vanessa Fedelin, Kylee Garza, Frances Gaskill, Jace Gilmore, Breckyn Hertel, Madison Holt, Omar Juarez, Drake Knier, Gabriela Lopez, Brianna Mangels, Weston Maravilla, Jenna Martin, Toby McClure, Michael Mendoza, Diego Montoya, Letisia Quezada, Luis Ramos Garcia, Selena Rivera, Stacy Rodriguez, Jayden Salazar, Carolina Sanchez, Damaris Sanchez-Garcia and Cierra Yarbrough. Tenth grade students were Hannah Archuleta, Leonardo Armendariz-Parra, Aylin Avila-Juarez, Aaron Camacho-Maldonado, Jacob Eckert, Ashley Escalera-Hernandez, Ethan Fox, Bryan Gonzalez-Torices,
Kaleb Grubbs, Etni Guzman, Mekenzie Hagman, Abby Heger, Thania Hermosillo-Medina, Jagger Hertel, Montana Holt, Josselyne Jurado, Kobe Lindstrom, Zayden Littell, Peter Loewen-Friesen, Fernando Luna, Meaghan McClure, Kamry Miller, Cody Mills, Michael Mirabal, Carlos Montiel Hernandez, Brayden Moodie, Vallery Persing, Jeff Persinger, Luz RomoFigueroa, Ashlyn Schechter and Carlos Tinoco. Honor roll students for the eleventh grade were Daniela Acosta, Salma Avalos-Aguilar, Henry Beesley, Dawson Burnett, Luis ContrerasCanales, Jorge EncinesBeltran, Brennon Featherston, Jaysa Featherston, Tucker Freeman, Jahaziel Garcia, Abraham GarciaAguirre, Deana Guerrero, Mitchell Hamlin, Marlyn Heger, Bailee Kiley, Caitlin Kiley, Nathan Leininger, Caitlin Lewis, Maria Lopez, Abigail Marioni-Bustillos, Eric Perry, JoHanna Rawlins, Gerardo Rojas, Rodrigo Sanchez-Juarez and Colton Swinney.
Honor roll students for the twelfth grade were Zeida Betance, Lacey Brecheisen, Romano Burger, Benjamin Cabrera, Sarai Chavez, Hannah Coziahr, Jeffrey Cutter, Hunter Dale, Valentino Degollado, Marisol Don Juan, Melissa Fabela, Brian Flores, Thomas Frederick, Emma French, Kathryn Heger, Sydney Hein, Kyra Kalani, Zack Leininger, Roman Lindstrom, Jessica Maciel Morales, Logan Mangels, Miguel MartinezCamacho, Elias Mendoza, Trace Peterson, Ian Pomeroy, Hannah Rodriguez, Cristobal Salcedo, Brayden Silva, Brooklynn Trotter, Mary Weaver and Zackary Wells.
Honor rolls released for HMS students
John Shelton is Heritage Christian Academy's Student of the Month for September. John is a fifth grader and is the son of Margo and Brian Shelton. Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Monday, October 31, 2016 we’ll be having a costume contest during lunch. Come decked out in a fun costume. No masks please! We want to see who you are. Prizes will be awarded! Please start planning ahead for Family Night at Hugoton Senior Center Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Black Hills Energy is sponsoring our dance that evening so admission to the dance is free. We will also have Bingo that evening. Craig Stevens will provide the live country music and play his usual selections plus adding some fun songs for the little ones. We’re also having a dance contest. Please bring your kids, grandkids, or greatgrandkids to this fun event!! Also, please bring a potluck whether you’re attending the dance or playing Bingo. If you are interested in poetry and would like to start a poetry group, please call the senior center. Kansas Legal Services will
be at Hugoton Senior Center Friday, November 4, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. They offer free legal advice to senior citizens, but you must have an appointment. Please call the senior center if you need this service. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health
insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Oct. 27...............Polish Sausage Oct. 28 ................................Fish Oct. 31 .....................Sloppy Joe Nov. 1..........Chicken & Noodles Nov. 2 ...........BBQ Hamburgers Nov. 3........Chicken Fried Steak Activities Thursday, October 27 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Costume Contest ....12:00 p.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 29 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, October 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 2 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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Emma has experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing great Emma!
Hugoton Middle School released the Eagle Honor Roll for the seventh and eighth grade. Students making All A’s in seventh grade were Heidi Bogan, Ross Grewell, Cutter Hawks, Beatriz Hernandez, Emmi Lott, Cade Mecklenburg and Jamyn Wolters. Eighth grade All A’s were Wyatt Angell, Jordyn Beard, Jacob Bell, Victoria Bryan, Chay Burnett, Ana Cruz, Rolanda Gerber, Grace Gibson, Logan Goetzinger, Rafael Guereque, McKenna Hamlin, Gillian Heger, Madeleine Johnson, Riggs Martin, Millyzient McClure, Molly McClure, Damian Mendez, Karina Rodriguez, Joseph Sanchez and Jadon Teeter. Students making the Red and White Honor Roll which is All A’s and 1 B for seventh grade were Grace Dillinger, Olivia Flores, Breckyn Haar, Kelley, Natalia Jaelynn Marquez, Jesus Ornelas, Alexa Sanchez, Carson Schechter, Theodore Stewart and Emily Urquidi. Eighth grade students making the Red and White Honor Roll were Leslie Avila, Kynna Crawford, Logan Moodie and Gracie Porter. Honorable Mention which is All A’s and 2 B’s for seventh grade were Ivonne Chavez, Cami Maravilla, Ella Martin, Charlie Wettstein and Gavin Williams. Eighth grade Honorable Mention were Shaylee Cox and Yaritza De La Rosa.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 27, 2016) 1t EXTENSION COUNCIL ELECTION STEVENS COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL TO: The Voters of Stevens County, State of Kansas, Election at Large. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611, as amended, State of Kansas, that on the date and at the time and place mentioned below, the citizens of voting age of Stevens County shall meet for the purpose of electing twelve members, three members for Agricultural Pursuits, three members for Family and Consumer Sciences Work, three
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Cross Country wins two Regional Championships; heads to State This weekend Hugoton traveled to Sterling to participate in the 16 team Class 3A Regional Cross Country meet. The top three finishing teams qualify to participate in the Class 3A State meet next weekend at Rim Rock Farms in Lawrence. Both of the boys’ and girls’ teams finished first in probably the toughest 3A Regional. The girls ran against the
number-one, number-three and number-five ranked teams in class 3A and the boys ran against last years Class 3A State Champions, Halstead. To finish in the top spots in this meet was a huge accomplishment. It says a lot about their preparation leading up to the race. Hugoton had 11 runners run their all time personal bests, one ran her season best, and another
ran two seconds off his personal best. Hugoton has six All Region runners: Abby Heger third, Katy Heger fourth, Abraham Garcia second, Miguel Martinez third, Ethan Fox fourth, and Ivan Villa tenth. Coach Nick Rodriguez said he is not sure Hugoton has ever had this many All Region runners! A runner has to be in the top ten to make All
Region. “Both teams look to win trophies next weekend at the State meet. We have never had both teams in one year win State trophies but I think that is very much a possibility. We have invested so much time into the season that it would be great to see the kids come back with two trophies. If we can just do what we have done all year
then I think we can pull it off and pick up a trophy - or two,” continued Coach Rodriguez. Regional Meet at Sterling Kansas Conditions: 60’s, light wind 5 mph Varsity Girls Abby Heger 19:55 3 Katy Heger 20:10 4 Cielo Garcia 21:26 17 Rebecca Johnson 21:26 18
Victoria Duran Frances Gaskill Luz Romo Team Place First Varsity Boys Abraham Garcia Miguel Martinez Ethan Fox Ivan Villa Bryan Gonzalez Eric Perry Jahaziel Garcia Team Place First
21:34 21 22:54 36 23:11 42
16:29 2 16:38 3 16:59 4 17:30 10 18:18 23 18:46 33 DQ
HHS boys tackle Kingman in district play Hugoton traveled to Kingman for their second district game. Kingman came into the game with a 3-and-4 record, and the Hugoton Eagles were 4-and-3 for the season. Both teams were 0 and 2 in district
play. Hugoton drove down the field on their opening position to only see it stalled at Kingman’s 20 after a failed fourth down conversion in the end zone. Kingman took over and
Zack Leininger runs for the endzone during the game against Kingman Friday evening. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
on the third down gave the ball back to Hugoton on a fumble caused by Romano Burger recovered at the oneyard line. Hugoton gave the ball to Pedro Ordonez who plunged in to give the Eagles a 7-nothing lead. The lead was short-lived as Kingman returned the kickoff after Hugoton’s score for a touchdown of its own by Payton Pickering. The return was for 90 yards and helped Kingman tie the game up which marked the last time Kingman would be that close to Hugoton. During Hugoton’s second possession, Valentino Degollado found Zack Leininger for a 63-yard touchdown pass to give the Eagles a 14 to 7 lead. The Hugoton Eagles bent a little but Kingman’s quarterback Tal Hartley was pressured by Brian Flores at Hugoton’s 25 and forced him to throw the ball to Degollado for the interception. The Eagles capitalized on the turnover by driving down the field and scoring their third touchdown of the half. Degollado found his big tight end Leininger three times of the drive with one of them resulting in an eight yard score. Things looked to be in real
trouble after Hugoton kicked a bouncing ball to the right side that managed to slip out of a Kingman player’s hands and be recovered by Bradan Slemp. The Eagles started driving again until the ball was stripped out of Degollado’s hand at the 25 and Kingman’s Devin Williams and John Molitor recovered the fumble. Kingman’s Pickering broke a big run up the middle for 59 yards. Mitchell Hamlin made a touchdown saving tackle at the 16. Kingman’s offense had to settle for a 25 yard field goal by Luis Franco. Kingman got the ball again after an interception thrown by Degollado to Wil Milford. Kingman then added a touchdown on a third down pass from Hartley to Logan Waldschmidt. The score was 21 to 17 at the half with Hugoton leading. The second half indisputably belonged to Hugoton. On Hugoton’s second possession of the half, the Eagles drove down the field both in the air and on the ground and scored a two-yard touchdown run by Degollado. Then the Eagles’ defense helped give the ball back to the offense after forcing Kingman to punt after a three and out. Hugoton fans saw the Eagles’
next possession turn into another big touchdown score. On a second down, Degollado scrambled around and found Colby Korf at the 15. Korf broke the tackle and trotted in for a 55-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a 35 to 17 lead. After a few defensive stands by both teams the Eagles got the ball back and scored one last touchdown on the night. The Eagles score came off a Degollado 19 yard run. In the end the Eagles won the game 42-17 and got a much-needed District win. The Eagles’ offense was led by
Degollado with 105 yards rushing and 311 yards in the air, Leininger with 133 yards receiving, and Slemp with 67 yards receiving. Ordonez led the defense with seven tackles and one sack, Burger with six tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, and Marcos Baeza with six tackles and a sack. The Eagles will travel to Holcomb in a must-win game. With Holcomb’s loss to Pratt, it sets up a great matchup between the two rivals that has playoff implications. The game will be Friday October 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Holcomb.
Two lines of powerful high school football players clash during the Hugoton-Kingman game Friday, October 21 at Kingman. HHS was victorious 42-17. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles! Thursday, October 27 HMS Girls’ 7A & 8A basketball vs Scott City, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls’ 7B & 8B basketball vs Scott City, 5:00 p.m. at Home Friday, October 28 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Holcomb Saturday, October 29 HHS 3A Cross Country State, 9:00 a.m. at Lawrence Rim Rock Farm HMS Wrestling vs Goodland Junior High, 10:30 a.m. at Home Monday, October 31 HMS Girls’ 7B & 8B basketball vs Dodge City, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls’ 7A & 8A basketball vs Dodge City, 5:00 p.m. at Home Thursday, November 3 HMS Girls’ 7A &8A basketball vs Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls’ 7B &8B basketball vs Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 5:00 p.m. at Home
Friday, November 4 HHS Football, Regionals TBA Saturday, November 5 HMS wrestling tournament, 10:00 a.m. at Home November 7-11 Fall Athletic Buffer Week Friday, November 11 HHS Football, Sectionals TBA Friday, November 18 HHS Football, Sub-State TBA Saturday, November 26 HHS Football, State TBA Monday, November 28 HMS Girls 7A & 8A basketball vs. Garden CityHorace Good Middle, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls 7B & 8B basketball vs. Garden CityHorace Good Middle, 5:00 p.m. at Home Tuesday, November 29 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Liberal, 6:00 p.m. HHS Wrestling JV at Liberal, 6:00 p.m.
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Eagles Marcos Baeza, Jeff Persinger and Peter Loewen rush toward the Kingman receiver last week. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
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Colby Korf takes the ball down the field for an Eagle touchdown, resulting in an 18-point lead by HHS in the second half. Hugoton’s team extended that lead to 25 before the game was over, ending with a 42-17 win. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
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Mitchell Hamlin takes down the Kingman ball carrier while Dawson Kerbow is on the way to ensure the tackle. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
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Lady Eagles travel to Lakin for 3A Sub State competition The Lady Eagles competed Saturday in Lakin for 3A Sub State. The Lady Eagles went up against Cimarron in the first round. Both teams were equally matched throughout the contest. The Lady Eagles won the match in two sets 25–22 and 25–21. The Lady Eagles lost
starter Dallie Hoskinson to a thumb injury versus Cimmaron. This seemed to affect the Lady Eagles’ chemistry in their second match against a very tough Hays Thomas More Prep-Marian squad. TMP beat the Lady Eagles in two sets 25-10 and 25-10.
Varsity players Jayden Korf, Laney Hoskinson, Jaysa Featherston and JoHanna Rawlins are congratulated by Coach Kim Korf. Photo courtesy of Meaghan McClure.
Dallie Hoskinson sets the ball up for hitter Jayden Korf while #20 Brecklyn Stump and #12 Laney Hoskinson watch carefully for the opposing block during Sub State Saturday. Photo courtesy of Meaghan McClure.
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Varsity Eagles Jayden Korf, Dallie Hoskinson and Laney Hoskinson watch the net during the game against Larned Tuesday, October 18. Photo courtesy of Milly McClure.
JV players Britta Beesley, Ashlyn Schechter, Yesica Calleja, Meaghan McClure, Tucker Freeman and Casle Heger come together for a quick cheer before getting back to their spots during action against Larned Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Milly McClure.
Lady Eagles qualify for Sub State The Lady Eagles played in their last action Tuesday, October 18 before Sub State against Larned. The Lady Eagles edged Larned at the nets with their big three, Jayden
Korf, JoHanna Rawlins and Dallie Hoskinson. The Lady Eagles won in four sets, 25– 21, 22–25, 25–22 and 25–19. The Lady Eagles JV squad played their last matches of
The Hugoton High School volleyball team donates $500 to Relay for Life. The team was able to raise money from selling pink t-shirts and various donations during their Pink Out Night, September 22. Left to right, back row are Coach Cory Graber, Brooklyn Harper, Jay-
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den Korf, Dallie Hoskinson, JoHanna Rawlins, Jaysa Featherston, Britta Beesley, Coach Kim Korf and Nylene Johnson. In the front row are Coach Chelsea Trujillo, Alisha Hinz, Jaqueline Armendariz, Brecklyn Stump and Laney Hoskinson. Photo courtesy of Kim Korf.
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History From The Hermes Thursday, October 26, 2006 Hugoton High School cross country runners Akela Miller, Marina Neira, Erick Rodriquez and Kayla Goode were each recognized as achieving AllLeague honors this season. Hugoton’s varsity girls’ team placed first overall to capture the League title. Thursday, October 25, 1951 Dr. C.W. Harper reported for duty with the Air Force at Lubbock Field, Tx. The office equipment used by Dr. Harper in his dentistry practice will be stored in Hugoton. Friday, October 11, 1946 Petitions bearing more than 700 signatures were given considerations and approved by the County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday, regarding the proposition to bring before the voters of this
county to build and maintain a Stevens County Memorial Auditorium. Three legal publications are in the Hugoton Hermes covering propositions to be submitted to the voters including a proposition to build a County Hospital at a cost of $150,000; a War Memorial Building at a cost of $150,000; and a general levy of a one-fifth mill for a two year period covering a 4-H Club Building. Friday, October 23, 1936 The Hugoton Christian Church will celebrate its twentieth anniversary November 1 with an all day service. The church was organized March of 1913 at the close of a three week revival. Friday, October 16, 1931 This is a continued report of when Hugoton City Marshal C.H. Newman was shot and killed by Fred McBee. Marshall
Newman died in Epworth Hospital at Liberal. Five other prisoners were in the jail at the time and the drunken murderer lost no time in locking them in the cells of
the jail, which left him to occupy the “bull pen” alone and he was, for a time, monarch of all he surveyed. Excitement ran high and later in the day, McBee was con-
The Newman family attend the funeral of the deceased Hugoton City Marshal Charles H. Newman’s widow, Lauretta Newman, in the 1960’s. In order of age from left to right are Charlie Newman, Clint Newman, Hugh Newman, Marie Moser, Muriel Grimm and Bill Newman.
Compiled by Ruthie Winget veyed to the jail at Sublette for safekeeping and the citizens of Hugoton were informed he had been taken to Dodge City. The wounded officer was immediately picked up and taken to the office of Dr. Boyce in the city where a very slight examination disclosed the serious nature of his wounds. Dr. Boyce at once placed the injured man in his automobile and took him to Epworth Hospital at Liberal where an operation was performed in an effort to save his life. No hope was held out by the surgeon, Dr. Phillips, who performed the operation, that the officer’s life could be saved. The bullet had penetrated his abdomen and punctured the bowels. The marshal’s friends continued to hope
against hope to the very last. Frequent bulletins were received by The Hermes and posted in the windows which were eagerly read by the crowds. These bulletins never at any time gave any hope at recovery and it could be plainly seen from the first one that came in that the wounded man was making a game but losing fight with death. Thursday morning, word came that the officer had passed away at 12:20 that morning as the result of his wounds. To be continued next week. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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With the passing of my great-grandfather Frank Stout in 1916 and the death of my great-grandmother Lizzy Stout 20 years later in 1936, the old homestead began to look rundown. As I explained earlier this month, Lizzy Stout continued to live there by herself, but a year or so before her death, she abandoned the place to live first with her eldest son, my Grandpa Ed Stout north of Rolla, and then her youngest son John Stout near La Junta, Co. For some reason, ghosts seem to be attracted to two-story abandoned houses, and it wasn’t long before the people of Rolla seemed to believe the place had hidden treasures buried there, or was haunted. (Or, to be perfectly honest, it wasn’t long before high school kids from Rolla High School began to spread such rumors about the old homestead.) By this time, my future mom, Margie Anderson, was in high school in the late ‘30s, and she was one of the kids spreading the rumor about the haunting of the old Stout homestead. Lizzy Stout’s grandson, my future Dad, Virgil Stout, on
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of hers, while working as a domestic servant for J. Floyd and Sevilla Breeding to earn extra money, she talked. Years later Mrs. Breeding revealed to my little sister Sheryl how much Margie would talk about Virgil Stout during those times. Margie obviously was developing a crush on Virgil even though she was doing nothing more than riding around the streets of Rolla with him, calling him “Daddy” along with her fellow high school chums. But “Daddy” wasn’t the only boy these RHS girls rode around town with. One night a couple of boys from one of the neighboring towns were cruising through the streets of Rolla, spotting a gaggle of giggling girls, and asking them if they would like to ride around with them. Margie Anderson just happened to be in the gaggle, and of course they all giggled “YES!” and jumped into the car with these unknown out-of-towners. As we all know, simply riding around the streets of Rolla can get
rather boring rather quickly, but, ingenious high school kids, being what they are, will think of ways to spice up the activity. Eventually they started sharing scary stories, and the girls suggested to the boys that they drive out to the city cemetery, just a half-mile to the west of Rolla. They did, and while there one of them remembered that Rolla had a “haunted house” out in the country, not too far from the cemetery. By now, it was quite dark (since daylight saving time hadn’t yet been invented), but the girls told the boys about the haunted homestead, and suggested they all go there to look for ghosts. Since the house was only a half-mile to the southeast of the cemetery, the boys agreed, and they all took off to get the bejabbers scared out of them. But the boys soon discovered picking up giggling girls on the city streets of Rolla can sometimes be a grave mistake, especially if you leave the keys in the ignition, which everyone always did back in those days. Once they were all out of the car on the Old Stout Homestead, the giggling girls all jumped into the boys’ car, took off, and abandoned the out-of-town boys there in the dark at the “Haunted House.” Later, the girls abandoned the boys’ car somewhere on the streets of Rolla, which I’m sure the boys found easily enough, and gratefully used to escape from their scary episode with all the scary things Rolla had to offer them that memorable night. (By the way, do y’all still go snipe hunting anymore? Or were they put on the “Endangered List?”)
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth Provided by Curator Stanley McGill from the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
The Hugoton Gas Field came into being because of the optimism of Walter L. Sidwell, a “wildcatter” who bucked the major oil companies in drilling the Crawford No. 1 location, three miles south and two miles west of Hugoton. The contract was to drill 3,500 feet seeking oil. Sidwell headquarters were at Winfield. He had been a “wildcatter” for twenty years. His trip to Hugoton was following his return from Europe, where he had been an active driller in the oil fields. He came to Hugoton in 1926 and his discovery well in 1927 was the founding of the Hugoton Gas Field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve. Sidwell was under contract to Midcontinent Oil Company to drill 3,500 feet, seeking oil. A heavy flow of gas was found
at 2,800 feet. He wanted to complete the well as a natural gas producer. Midcontinent officials chose to drill to the contract depth. Sidwell, in a deal, proposed to relinquish all rights of oil in return if Midcontinent would relinquish rights to the gas found if no oil was found. The contract was honored and oil was not found. The hole
was plugged below the gas flow. The discovery gas well was officially made known Sunday, May 15, 1927. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A natural gas drilling rig crew on a lease location in Stevens County takes a rest break for a photo in 1945. The crew members are left to right Slim Lowry, Glen Brown, Wayne Nordyke, Buck Clark, Jack McClure, Mr. Stovall of the Stovall Drilling Co., Wes Reed - tool pusher and Ralph People.
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Black Hills Energy hosts their semi-annual Citizens Advisory Council luncheon for
representatives of Hugoton. They gave an update of Black Hills’ projects in Stevens County.
Black Hills Energy hosts Citizens Advisory Council Black Hills Energy sponsored their semi-annual Citizens Advisory Council luncheon at the Stevens County Fire Department Wednesday, October 19, 2016. They served Subway sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks. Black Hills began the luncheon by giving an update concerning the Hugoton community. In 2016, Black Hills had installed a new main linmeasuring 396 feet. They have also replaced 585 feet of line. Black Hills has also hired a contractor for locating lines. They reported long term employee Bernard Smith recently retired. They had a retirement party for him. Black Hills Energy has
completed the purchase of SourceGas. They have an abundant supply of natural gas for this winter. However, gas prices are forecast to be ten to 15 percent higher, according to the New York Mercantile Exchange, as there was a slight change in production. Black Hills participates in many community activities. They supported the summer reading program at the Stevens County Library and plan to sponsor the dance for senior citizens scheduled for November 12, 2016. This will be a family night and Bingo will also be offered. Black Hills awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Austin Nordyke. Austin is currently attending Wichita State
University. The gas company is offering irrigation customers a new fuel kit that can be applied to a diesel engine to supplement the diesel with natural gas up to 70 percent. They explained the Black Hills Cares program. This is a heating program for customers in need. They provide a dollar-for-dollar match of contributions to help needy customers to pay their gas bill. For example, if Black Hills Cares receives a $20 donation, they pay $40 towards the gas bill. All donations to the Black Hills Cares stay local. They work closely with the social services agencies in this area. The meeting adjourned. Their next meeting will be in spring 2017.
Camera Club’s theme is farm machinery
Clyde Lighty wins first place at the Camera Club with his picture “One Way Disk”.
The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, October 20 at the Hugoton Senior Center. The theme for pictures for October was “farm machinery”. Clyde Lighty took first place, Lowell Stanley's “Milo Harvest” was second and “Folsom Tractor 1939” by Susan Willis was the third place winner. November theme for pictures for judging will be trains. The club is making plans to go to Liberal in December to see the Christmas lights and have dinner.
According to research done for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), travel and tourism in the Sunflower State continued a six-year growth trend with solid gains during calendar year 2015. Visitation moved upward to 35.4 million, a gain of 900,000 over 2014 and equivalent to everyone from Texas, Nebraska and Missouri visiting Kansas once a year. Traveler spending increased to $6.5 billion in 2015, about what all Americans spent on food for July 4 and $261 million more than 2014. Lodging expenditures, food and beverage sales and retail spending showed the strongest growths. The figures are based on a report by Tourism Economics, a company specializing in analyzing
The Thirty-fourth Annual Pumpkin Patch Benefit Arts and Crafts Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 5-6, 2016. The event will be at the Texas County Activity Center in Guymon, Ok. The public is invited to attend Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be no admission fee. Around 100 exhibitor booths will feature a variety of arts and crafts including floral, clothing, ceramics, candles, wood, stained glass, jewelry and more. Several artists will also feature paintings, sculpture, drawings and pottery. Lambda Psi, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, is sponsoring the event. Proceeds from the event are donated to community services in the Oklahoma panhandle. Charities benefitting from the generosity of Lambda Psi include Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics, American Heart Association, Panhandle Area workshop, Panhandle Lions Club Shopping Spree, Red Cross, Ministerial Al-
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Susan Willis wins third place with her photo “Folsom Tractor 1939” at the Camera Club.
did you know? Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spice is also a key ingredient when preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain? Pumpkin spice is a combination of several different ground spices. It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. It also may include allspice. Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice. Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
per year since 2009, a total increase of $1.8 billion. Kansas travelers directly and indirectly sustained 94,126 jobs in 2015, with a combined income of $2.9 billion. The benefits of tourism extend to state and local governments, as well. Tourismsupported direct and indirect tax revenues in 2015 surpassed $1 billion and included $588 million in state and local governmental revenues. Of the $272 million in state revenues, $186 million accrued from sales tax collections. Local governments received $316 million in tax receipts from travel-generated activity. If the state and local tax revenues from visitor activity were absent, each Kansas household would need to pay $525 to replace those revenues.
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Second place winner at the Camera Club is Lowell Stanley with his picture “Milo Harvest”.
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and reporting about economic impacts of tourism. “The variety of attractions and experiences in our state increasingly have become destinations for non-residents and visitors from many foreign countries,” said Linda Craghead, KDWPT Assistant Secretary for Parks and Tourism. “Not only that, Kansans themselves are awakening to our amazing opportunities to travel and enjoy the many things the great Sunflower State has to offer. The benefits to our economy are enormous. If our tourism industry were a single business, it would rank #402 on the Fortune 500 list.” When indirect and induced impacts are included, Kansas travelers in 2015 generated $10.4 billion in total business sales. The growth of travel spending has averaged 5.5%
liance Christmas Basket Project, YMCA and the Oaks of Mamre. Donations have also been made to medical funds and people in need within the communities of the Oklahoma panhandle. The sorority also sponsors two scholarships to high school senior girls each year. The Guymon High School
Band will be providing refreshments at the concession stand. Come out and get an early start on your Christmas shopping at one of the best craft shows in the area. Hopefully you’ll be able to make it to the thirty-fourth annual Pumpkin Patch Benefit Arts and Crafts Show! Submitted by Lambda Psi.
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The goal of ACEP is to protect land devoted to food production and wildlife habitat from being converted to nonagricultural uses. ACEP is a voluntary program for landowners or tribal governments that allow them to leave a conservation heritage for their family and community. Landowners can chose between the ACEP-Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) or ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) enrollments options. ALEs protect the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by preventing conversion of productive croplands and grasslands to non-agricultural uses. The WRE component restores wetlands to provide habitat for wildlife, including threatened and endangered species; improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals; reduce flooding; recharge groundwater; and protect biological diversity. Kansas has approved a Wetland Reserve Easement Reservation of Grazing Rights Option under ACEP-WRE for fiscal year 2017. This option is for selected counties in central and western Kansas.
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Landowners should check with their local USDA Service Center to see if this enrollment option is available for their county. Landowners in these counties can select an enrollment option for length of time as well as for Reservation of Grazing Rights. The selection for a Reservation of Grazing Rights will result in a 25 percent reduction in the easement payment, in addition to any other reductions to the easement payment per enrollment option as applicable. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance directly to private and tribal landowners to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands through the purchase of conservation easements. Eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30year easement. Tribal landowners also have the option of enrolling in 30-year contracts. NRCS staff will work with applicants to help them through the application process for WRE. Land Trusts in Kansas will work with landowners to help them through the application process for ALE and provide one-on-one assistance to create the conservation easement that works best for their farming or ranching operation. All WRE applications will be rated according to the easement’s potential for protecting and enhancing habitat for migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife. Eligible applicants will be compensated with a payment rate comparable to the local land use value. Those rates are posted on the Kansas NRCS Web site. ALE conservation easements payment is determined by an appraisal process completed on the property. It is important that applicants provide accurate records of ownership and ensure they have established a record of ownership with USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Application information is available at your local USDA Service Center and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/Get Started. Applications can be submitted at any time, but to be considered for 2017 funding opportunities, applications in Kansas must be received by November 25, 2016. Applications are currently being accepted for both agricultural land and wetlands reserve easements. Please contact your local NRCS office or conservation district office for specific information for your county. For more information, visit the Kansas NRCS Web site www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. To find a service center near you, check on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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Hugoton FFA attends the National FFA Convention, where the chapter is recognized for being a Two Star program (ranked in the top 450 nationally). The group attended sessions, toured many places of interest and cheered on Sydney Beesley, who was a semi-finalist in the
Wranglers 4-H Club met for their regular monthly meeting October 3, 2016. The meeting was called to order by acting president Abby Heger. The flag salute was led by the Gaskill family. Junior Secretary Grant Niehues took roll and found a quorum to be present. Election of officers was the main new business for this meeting. The newly elected senior officers were voted on as follows: President - Abby Heger Vice President - Adyson Gooch Secretary - Gillian Heger Treasurer - Jayla Stump Reporter - Grace Dillinger Parliamentarian - Francis Gaskill Historian - McKenzie Hinds 4-H Council Representatives Abby Heger, Adyson Gooch, and Valeria Persing. The newly elected junior officers were voted as follows: Jr. President - Alaina Gold Jr. Vice-President - Madison Kurts Jr. Secretary Jewels Kraisinger Jr. Treasurer - Emmett Gaskill Jr. Reporter - Grant Niehues
FFA Talent Contest. Pictured left to right are Hallie Wettstein, Sydney Beesley, Emma McClure, Henry Beesley, Casle Heger, Megan Newlon and Roman Lindstrom. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Jr. Historian - Channing Dillinger. The club voted to serve popcorn at the 4-H Kick-off Party October 9. Members also formed a committee to plan for decorations for the 4H Achievement Banquet. Erin Kraisinger asked if the club would be interested in doing a concession stand for the craft show in Hugoton at the fair-
grounds. The members chose to further discuss this at a later meeting. Grant led recreation by playing freeze dance. Acting Vice-President Gillian Heger, read the next month's program. The Hinds, Kerbow, and Heger families provided snacks to end the meeting. Submitted by Wranglers 4-H reporter Grace Dillinger.
Kynna Crawford competes at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. She won second place in Class Hampshire Breeding Gilt. Kynna is the daughter of Jan and Dettra Crawford. Photo courtesy of Katie Powers - ShowChampions Livestock Photography.
Kansas Department of Agriculture receives specialty crop block grant The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $283,597.28 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a program which serves to enhance opportunities for specialty crops. According to the USDA, specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.” KDA has selected several recipients to further utilize the funds through specific projects. “This grant program offers the outstanding opportunity to promote the growth of specialty crops in Kansas,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “We have been granted these funds to help improve the education, innovation and availability of these agribusinesses in Kansas which will encourage economic growth of the agriculture industry.” The following is a list of Kansas projects that will be funded by the grant: • Kansas Rural Center, Enhancing Specialty Crop Production and Profitability, $47,337 - Provide research of best management and conservation practices for specialty crop production, as well as the dissemination of information, in order for producers to improve production and profitability of their operations. • Seward County Community College/Area Technical School, Specialty Crop Incubator Program, $60,382 KDA will continue its partnership with Seward County Community College to provide a specialty crop incubator program, allowing small specialty crop businesses to enter the industry. Conferences will be offered focusing on business management and specialty crop knowledge, while educational opportunities for area schoolchildren will be expanded. • Highland Community College, Wine Business Incubator
Project, $90,000 - Extend upon their previous efforts by creating and providing a wine incubator to be utilized by prospective Kansas enologists. Staff will be provided in order to assist with day-to-day activities of the incubator, as well as mentorship of clients. • Kansas Department of Agriculture, Education Program for Great Plains Growers Conference, $34,090.81 Provide conference registration reimbursement and stipend for specialty crop producers to attend the Great Plains Growers Conference located in St. Joseph, Mo. • K-State Research and Extension, Strengthening Food Safety Education for Kansas Fruit and Vegetable Producers, $33,352 - Partner with
K-State Research and Extension to provide training and resources for Kansas fruit and vegetable growers on produce safety, particularly related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Personnel will undergo a train-the-trainer workshop, enabling them to provide training to producers within the state. For more information about how the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is utilized in Kansas, visit KDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Web page at agriculture.ks. gov/specialtycropblockgrant. For information about these specific projects, contact Kellen L. Liebsch, KDA economist, at 785-564-6726 or kellen.liebsch@ks.gov.
STEP applications being accepted for export programs and funding Since 2012, more than 50 Kansas small businesses have achieved $17.2 million in export sales through STEP grant programs. The Kansas Department of Commerce is currently accepting STEP grant applications from small businesses to assist them in starting or growing their exports. The Commerce programs, which are being funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will help non-exporters begin exporting for the first time or existing exporters expand their export levels. Commerce is administering the grant in tandem with the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Kansas has a proud and rich tradition in agriculture and understands that the international market is the key to growth of the industry,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “The Kansas agriculture industry is always ready to become highly engaged in export markets. This grant will allow us to explore
new markets for Kansas agricultural products.” “Exporting can be a key to success for many small businesses,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Antonio Soave. “These STEP grants, through the SBA, allow the Department of Commerce to assist small businesses across the state with starting, maintaining and growing their exports, in an effort to achieve their maximum potential, both as a national or global exporter and as a small business in Kansas.” Programs offered through the STEP Grant include: • Export seminars and training courses • Opportunities for participation in foreign trade shows and missions • Support for entering new markets For the current grant year, SBA has awarded Kansas $383,000 in STEP funding. Businesses wishing to apply for support or interested in learning more should visit KansasCommerce.com/ STEP.
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Vets Day celebration planned The Moscow Junior High School Tier 1 Reading Class are planning a Veterans Day Celebration at the Moscow High School Gym November 11 at 8:45 a.m. This event is given as their Genius Hour project. Students have been researching Veteran's Day and interviewing local Veterans. If you are
a Veteran or know a Veteran from Moscow, please contact Miss Daniels at 620-5982250 as we would love to honor you. Also the class would love to have pictures from your service days to display at the ceremony. The class hopes to have a large turnout to support the local Veterans.
Moscow Recreation will host a “Halloween Spooktacular” carnival for kids of all ages in the city park for Halloween Monday, October 31.
The Spooktacular will start at 5:00 p.m., and run until 6:00 There will be several games and candy prizes for all participants!
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Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Thursday, October 27 High School Football at Rolla, 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 No School, Trade day for Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 31 Grade School sings at Pioneer Manor, 1:30 p.m.
Moscow Rec will host Halloween Spooktacular Monday
Look who’s new A Verterans Day celebration is planned for November 11 in the high school gym.
Senior citizens enjoy 4-H soup supper
A nice crowd of Moscow Senior Citizens enjoyed an evening at the Senior Center with the Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club. Supper of homemade potato, vegetable and chicken and noodle soup was served. Following the supper the club members held bingo games
for the attendees.The club also served homemade cookies. It was a really fun evening and was a great way for the young 4-Hers to show their appreciation and honor the older members of the community.
Look who’s new Sisters welcome Sylvia Paige Teeter Sylvia Paige Teeter is the new addition to the family of Levi and Monica Teeter. She was welcomed by her three sisters, LeAnn, Lila and Ashlyn September 3, weighing in at six pounds and 10.9
ounces and 19 inches long. Grandparents are Lanette and Darrell Teeter and Bill and Coleen Dahle of Ulysses. Great-grandparents are Keith and Margaret Bell of Moscow.
Students send Mrs. Kuehler's first grade classroom turned into a Bat Cave Friday, October 21. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
lots of love to military unit Moscow High students, Sarah McLeod, Madison Hall and Makalya Persinger packaged and sent products to a military unit. Their Genius project was very successful as they sent over a thousand items. Items sent included snacks, personal products, books and music. What a wonderful way to remember those serving the American people!
Moscow’s school bus drivers are honored with a breakfast prepared by the lunchroom cooks.
School bus drivers are guests of honor The school bus drivers for the Moscow School District were guests of honor at breakfast Wednesday morning, following their morning route. The lunchroom cooks prepared their meal. The drivers are Sean Schraeder,
Susan Roland, Jerry and Sabrina Guerrero, Mick Whetstone and Mark Horyna. Their job is so very important to the schools. The breakfast was a way to show appreciation for doing such a good service.
Larry Bradford hosts bridge game The Thursday afternoon duplicate Bridge Club met October 20 at the Hugoton Senior Center with Larry Bradford hosting. Dorothy Hagman held the high score and Betty Willis low for the day’s play.
Imee and Clinton McGill show their beautiful new daughter, Laura Rose, who was born October 7, 2016.
McGills welcome new granddaughter
Clinton and Imee McGill of Salina are happy to announce the birth of a beautiful baby girl October 7. Laura Rose weighed in at six pounds and five ounces. Grandparents are Stanley
and Linda McGill of Moscow. They were in Salina to welcome Laura and Linda stayed a week to help the family and get acquainted with baby Laura.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Thursday, October 27 - High School Football vs. Moscow at 7:00 p.m. with Senior Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 28 - High School Volleyball at State at Hays TBA - No School
Saturday, October 29 - High School Cross Country at State at Wamego TBA - High School Volleyball at State at Hays TBA Monday, Octoer 31 - Spook Parade in Old Gym at 3:00 p.m.
Rolla Hope benefit deemed a success The Rolla Hope benefit for breast cancer Tuesday, October 18, was a huge success. The monies raised from the auctions, donations jars and t-shirt sales were split between the three schools (Rolla, Moscow and Deerfield)
who participated in the tournament. Hats off to the communities of Deerfield, Moscow and Rolla for their generosity in supporting the Rolla Pink Out the volleyballs.
Rolla volleyball named League Champs Rolla High School’s volleyball has played their last games for this year. Tuesday, October 18 Rolla hosted the Santa Fe Trail League volleyball tournament for both high school and junior high teams. Rolla’s high school team, coached by Zeta Greene and Dawn Hart were the champions, with the Deerfield Spartans runners up. Rolla then traveled to Deerfield Saturday, October 22 to participate in the SubState match. The Lady Pirates came home as the Sub State Runners Up, after falling to Ingalls. The girls and their coaches did an outstanding job this season and have every right to hold their head high. Great job to one and all!
SFTL League volleyball champions: left to right standing are Coach Dawn Hart, Alexandra Hart, Brooke Hinds, Vanessa Reza, Teagan Simmons, Deserae Schwindt and Coach Zeta Greene; kneeling in the middle are
Angelina Fosdick and manager Aileen Cruz; and in front are Tre Tre Cooper, Chloe Burnett, Cacee Milburn and Allyson Norton. Photo courtesy of Amy Wagner.
Rolla Junior High Volleyball Team: standing left to right are Coach Kim Mauk, Jamie Sheedy, Melanie Norton, McKenzie Hinds and Coach Jessie Slaughter; and seated are Abby
Garcia, Carissa Sohm, Emmalee Reza, Andrea Reza, Jenny Klassen and Lexi Crowl. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
RJH places third at SFTL tournament Rolla’s Junior High Volleyball has ended for this season. Tuesday, October 18, the Pirates participated at Rolla in the SFTL Tournament. Rolla’s junior high team, coached by Kim Mauk and Jessie Slaughter came up short after a gallant effort, placing third in the finals. Great job to the coaches and team for their heroic season.
Pirate Club is Mondays beginning at 4:00 p.m. Come by the Library to join the fun. Pictured are Samantha Dunn, Thomas Brown, Ethan Glave, Aiden Allen and Gabrielle Bolin with their Lego bridge. Photo courtesy of Cindy Hittle.
Pirates fall to Minneola Friday
Pirate Club has begun again in the Rolla Library, although the day has moved to Mondays beginning at 4:00 p.m. The photo depicts students’ ability to construct a Lego bridge capable of holding their three pumpkins. Pictured are Jaxen Mauk, Alivia Bolin, Brayden Stewart, Jayden Munn and Charlotte Wood. Photo courtesy of Cindy Hittle.
Rolla Pirates traveled to Minneola Friday, October 21 to take on the Minneola Wildcats. The Pirates walked the plank this time, with a final score of 0-52. Keep fighting, Pirates! The next game will be at home Thursday, October 27. Kick off will be at 7:00 p.m. The senior football players will be recognized on the field prior to the game. There will be no charge for entry to this game, due to the generosity of Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Ulysses. The senior class will be serving a meal of tamales. The junior class will have their regular dessert auction. Come to the Bane-Plummer Football Field and support the Rolla Pirates!
Rolla Pirate football players are ready to take the field at Minneola Friday, October 21, 2016.
Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Teagan and Ty selected as finalists
Get spooked Monday
Monday, October 31, all the wonderfully creative talents of Rolla’s children and their parents will be displayed for all to see. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., the annual spook parade will take place in the old gym. Come to the gym to see what the children of USD 217 have decided to be for Halloween. The school asks that no toy weapons of
any kind be used in the costumes and that the costumes not be gory. Students not participating due to religious reasons will be dismissed to parents at 2:30 p.m., when students who are participating will be released to get dressed. The parade could be spooky or it could be heroic, but whatever it is, don’t miss it!
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Congratulations to Rolla High School seniors Teagan Simmons and Ty Dixon! They have been selected as school finalists for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. The Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship was created by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in 1994. Dave Thomas dropped out of high school when he was 15 years old in order to work full-time and went on to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. While this nontraditional path led to his prosperity, it always worried Dave others would follow and expect to achieve similar fame and wealth by not finishing high school or attending college. Faced with this dilemma, at 61 years old, Dave enrolled at Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., and received his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Inspired by this moment and with a desire to celebrate the outstanding achievements of youth in America, he launched the Wendy’s High School Heisman in partnership with the Heisman Trophy Trust, host and
custodians of the Heisman Memorial Trophy®. Twenty-two years later, Wendy’s has awarded nearly $2 million to support education while honoring more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school scholar-athletes who share Wendy’s values of giving back to their communities, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field. From the school winners, 20 finalists - ten males and ten females - will advance as finalists for their state.
Good luck to Teagan and Ty for the next round! Rolla is rooting for you!
Vocal clinic planned for Wednesday
Teagan Simmons Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Ty Dixon Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Girls and horses seem to be synonymous with each other. Saturday, October 22, the Rolla Girl Scout Troop gathered at Cassie Thrall’s pens and learned horse safety. The Barbed Wire 4-H club has several members who are in the horse project and those students became
Wednesday, November 2 will be the junior high vocal clinic at Rolla. A community concert will be at 2:00 p.m. in the new gym. Don’t miss out on the talent of area junior high students coming together to perform.
teachers, instructing the younger Girl Scout Troop. Everyone had a great time! Kudos to Aaron and Austin Apelu, Cassie Thrall and Jamie, Cacee and Carson Milburn for taking time to teach the Scouts about horse safety and horsemanship.
Fall Sports Banquet is Thursday Thursday, November 3 will be the Fall Sports Booster Club Banquet. Pork loin and drinks will be provided. Please bring one or two side dishes to complement the pork loin. Booster club memberships will be available for purchase, as well as Pirate wear. See you there!
Barbed Wire and Rolla Girl Scouts team up to learn about horse safety. Pictured left to right are Aaron Apelu, Cacee Milburn, Tyson Apelu, Brynlee Williams, Trynadee Miller, Alivia Bolin, Natalie Villegas, Tyne Ellis, Olivia Reza,
Gabrielle Bolin, Andrea Reza, Samantha Martinez, Hannah McCurry, Elena Reza, Rylan Williams, Austin Apelu and Carson Milburn. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
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Wizard of Oz visits southwest Kansas
The Wizard of Oz visits Satanta November 8. Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present the play at the Satanta High School auditorium. Performances will entertain Kindergarten through third graders from around the area.
The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present Wizard of Oz at the Satanta High School auditorium in Satanta November 8 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. These performances will entertain Kindergarten through third graders from around the area. Dorothy, with the help of Glinda the Good Witch, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Lion, must defeat the Wicked Witch of the West so that the Wizard will help her get back home to Kansas. This new adaptation by Kevin M. Reese, is based on the original novel (not the MGM film). With much audience participation, young audiences become part of the show as the Munchkins, the poppies and they help Dorothy find the Land of Oz down the Yellow
Brick Road. Wizard of Oz is a glittering gem of theatrical goodness, great for all ages! Also, presented November 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. at the same location will be Thomas Edison: Fire of Genius, a fast-paced and zany look at Thomas Edison and life at the turn of the 20th century. Fire of Genius takes young audiences on his inspirational personal journey from a troubled childhood to the triumph of his scientific discoveries. Edison’s journey teaches children that “genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Area fourth through sixth graders will attend these performances. The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company performs from September through February in
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Kansas and Nebraska. The Company is professional in every facet, complete with storybook sets, costumes and props appropriate for each production. The shows are sponsored locally by the Satanta Area Arts Council, with additional funding from the Western Kansas Community Foundation. The Satanta Area Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) charitable arts and cultural organization serving the Haskell County Area. The SAAC focuses on a wide variety of
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Are You a Caregiver? Rosalynn Carter said it best: "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers." All of us at one time or another fall into the role of giving care to someone we love, whether it is a parent, a spouse, a child, or a friend. When you are in the role of caregiver there is a tremendous amount of stress that it can create. I am leading, through KState Research and Extension, a six week program called Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This program is designed for adult caregivers, as a learning tool to help them take care of themselves while caring for others. The
target audience includes adults providing full or parttime care for their aging parents, a spouse, another relative or a friend. There are many individuals in our community who are facing the pressures of caring for a loved one while they continue to work and raise a family. There are also those who are trying to care for a loved one from a distance, and face the challenge of providing care when they are not close by. This program is great for both! The six sessions include various topics. Week one focuses on taking care of you, the caregiver. It helps develop a box of self-care tools they can use and build upon during the series. The second session focuses of the four steps for effective stress management (1) Identifying
early warning signs (2) Identifying personal sources of stress (3) Changing what you can change and accepting what you cannot change, and (4) Taking action. The third session will help participants learn how to communicate more effectively with others their feelings, needs and concerns. This is also an important step in helping to understand the feelings, needs and concerns of the person being cared for. Session four continues the communication line of learning to communicate in challenging situations, including some information about communicating with a person who has memory impairment. The fifth class focuses on learning from our emotions, especially guilt, anger and depression, which are common for those in caregiving situations. And
the final class ties all that has been learned together, each member benefitting from the experiences and ideas of the others. The program will be Monday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Extension Office. There is a $5 cost to attend, and participants have the option of purchasing the program book for an additional $25. If you are now, or will be soon, in a caregiving situation and would like to participate in the program, please call 5444359, or stop by the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 East 5th Street to sign up. Former participants have noted that you don’t realize how much you need the program until you have participated and are using the information you learned!
Plan your Kansas bird hunt now Hunting prospects for the 2016-2017 upland bird seasons are better than they’ve been in years. After years of severe drought, precipitation over the last two years has restored habitat conditions and, in many areas, provided ideal nesting and brood-rearing conditions for pheasants and quail. Bird hunters ready to plan a hunting trip this fall should look no further than www.ksoutdoors.com, where they’ll find the official “2016 UplandBird Hunting Forecast”, the “2016 Kansas Hunting Atlas” and the “2016 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary”. All can be viewed online and/or downloaded. A printed version of the forecast is available at all KDWPT offices, and printed versions of the atlas and regulations summary can be found wherever licenses are sold. Pheasant and quail numbers were much better last year than in previous years, but overall harvest was still below average. After reviewing data gathered through various field surveys this spring and summer, biolo-
gists are predicting this improving trend to continue. Bird numbers may be spotty due to low breeding bird numbers in some areas last spring and local weather conditions this summer, but overall, prospects are good. Best pheasant hunting will be found in northwest and southwest regions of the state. The best quail hunting, which in some areas could be better than we’ve seen in many years, will be found in the southcentral and southwestern regions of the state. More specific information can be found in the complete forecast online at www.ksout doors.com, click on “Hunting” then click on “Reports and Forecasts.” By clicking on “Where to Hunt”, hunters can view the 2016 Kansas Hunting Atlas, which shows locations of all state and federal public wildlife areas, as well as the more than one million acres enrolled in the Walk-in Hunting Access program. All licenses and permits can also be purchased online by clicking on “Licenses and Permits”, and they are avail-
USD 210’s bus drivers gather for a picture to be honored for School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day last Wednesday, October 19. From left to right are Transportation Director Scott Schechter, and drivers, Dwayne Anderson, Sylvis Littrell, Grant Thompson, Tommy
able over the counter at all KDWPT offices and more than 600 vendors across the state. Resident hunters age 16-74 are required to have a hunting license to hunt pheasants and quail, unless exempt by law. All nonresident hunters must have a nonresident hunting license, unless they are hunting on land they own. The Kansas pheasant and
quail seasons open November 12, 2016 and close January 31, 2017. The daily bag limit for pheasants is four roosters with a possession limit of 16. The daily bag limit on quail is eight per day and the possession limit is 32. Start planning now because opening day will be here before you know it.
Brownback urges Kansans to be safe with chemicals “Oil and water don’t mix” goes the old saying. If you try to mix them, you end up with a mess. There are many other things that, if mixed, can do more than make a mess - the result can kill you. To remind Kansans to observe safety precautions when using household chemicals, the Technological Hazards Section of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is launching its annual chemical safety outreach campaign for November.
Romero, Barb Trujillo, John Moser, Judy Zordel and Jackie Anderson. Not pictured are Marc Griffin, Becky Allen, Tina Anderson, Vernon Anderson, Jerry Guerrero, Galen Keith, Will Martin, Greg O’Loughlin and Natalie Rottinghous. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
programming in an effort to fulfil their mission to “act as a coordinating, educational, and service organization to foster, promote, encourage, and increase the knowledge, application and practice of arts in Satanta and the surrounding area”. A few seats remain for daycare, homeschool, and other educational groups to reserve. For more information, contact Adriane Hatcher by email at adriane_hatcher@hot mail.com or by calling 620384-4962.
Governor Sam Brownback will sign a declaration at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, in the ceremonial office of the Kansas Statehouse marking November as “Read the Label First, Don't Mix Chemicals” Month in Kansas. During the month, KDEM will partner with a number of other state and local health agencies to provide information and educate the public on common household chemicals and household hazardous chemical safety. “Always read the label of every household product before you use it,” said L’Tanya Christenberry, program consultant, Kansas Division of Emergency Management. “When you follow the directions, chemical products are safe and make our lives better. However, if used the wrong way or mixed with another chemical, you may create a reaction that could be harmful, even fatal. KDEM plans to set up booths at several locations in November to distribute chemical safety information, including the Lawrence Public Library November 8, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library November 15, and at Fort Riley on a date yet to be determined.
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 5442232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 2 houses - 2 bedroom/1 bath. Call 620-544-8686.
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425 S. Main St. - $60,000 Great downtown Main Street location easily accessible from either Main Street or Northwest Avenue. This shop with 2 overhead doors is perfect for small vehicle repair, small equipment repair or retail pickup/delivery. 3/4 bath on site. 5 HP 150 Gal air compressor and 15,000 lb. lift included as well as parts counter, desk, bolt bins, and work benches. Overhead doors are 9' X 9' and 9 1/2' X 11 1/2' (H). Covered exterior storage area with gate for security.
720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 1403 S Jefferson - Beautiful ranch style, 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile 3 bed/2.5 b, fpl, formal living/dining, built in homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this appliances, att garage, 24x36 met bldg property! w/heated floor, full bath, cov patio. Much, much more!!
519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style home-Great Location!! Open concept, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!! 913 S Jackson - Sweet! Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, floor furnace, window air, det garage, appliances. Call to set your showing!
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, October 28, 3:00 p.m. - ???, and Saturday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 704 S. Madison, Lots of Name Brand Men’s and Women’s Clothing, Including Columbia Jackets, Nike Shoes/Clothes, Etc., Lots of Miscellaneous Items As Well --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 700 S. Harrison, Lots of Items!
408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000 300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
SOLD
4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath
SOLD
131 S Madison - Brick, ranch style, 2 (3) bed/1 b, wood floors, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, mower shed, 30 x 40 building. Move in ready!! 916 S Jackson - Nice, 2 bed/1 b, kit appl, cen H/A, det garage, fence. Call today!! Call today!!
“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”
Move-In Ready!
$149,900
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
1021 S. Trindle
Call 785-275-2031 to view!
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WANTED
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Karen Yoder
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)
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LAND AUCTION Stevens County, Kansas
Locally Owned, Your Real Estate Expert ng! Commercial Listi
Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com
SOLD
FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER
D EDUCE
NO RESERVE
LAND AUCTION Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Commercial Listing - 113 W. 6th Hugoton Kansas at the corner of Sixth & Jackson. Asking $269,800.
Land Listing - 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts, one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.
For more information, contact
Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907 or visit our Web site at www.highplainsre.com
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) --------------If you’re shopping for a new home or car, keep looking in the Classifieds. Every week, you’ll find a great selection of listings for real estate and automobiles at prices you won’t find from a broker or dealer.
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
The Hugoton Hermes Classifieds 620-544-4321
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Auction at Stevens County Courthouse •200 E. Sixth, Hugoton
36 Residential Lots in the
Pioneer Addition
Location & General Information - Hugoton, Kansas - 2016 Taxes and City Specials paid by Seller - 10% nonrefundable earnest money due day of sale Remainder due at closing on or before December 5, 2016 - 1/2 Title Insurance and Closing Costs paid by Seller
Sellers:
Stevens County, Kansas
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) (tfc46)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517 Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
1-800-833-4055 810 N. Kansas - Liberal Prices start at $99 jonesmonument.com
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IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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The Hermes accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express
5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24
620-428-1115 Facebook.com/StarStorage
Stevens County Clerk • 620-544-2541
JONES MONUMENT CO. SALE
600 E. 11th
515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available:
620-544-5785 para español
For more information, contact the
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
Hermes Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Monday
Call 620-544-4321 to see YOUR ad here!
The Hugoton Hermes
October 27, 2016
Left to right are Rodrigo Sanchez, Bryan Gonzales, Eric Perry, Ethan Fox, Abraham Garcia, Miguel Martinez, Ivan Villa, Jaziel
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Garcia, Jacob Eckert and Damian Lewis. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Left to right are Mekenzie Hagman, Luz Romo, Victoria Duran, Rebecca Johnson, Frances Gaskill, Abby Heger, Katy Heger, Cielo Garcia,
Breckyn Hertel, Hannah Coziahr and Kara Rodriquez. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Heger.
Eagle Cross Country Boys’ Team and Girls’ Team for winning first at Regionals
CIRCLE H FARMS LLC
Tate & Kitzke LLC 620-544-2103
620-544-2620
620-544-2929
Chris Heger Seed
620-544-2688 IRE (8473 (620) 544-T
BULTMAN, INC.
DILLCO FLUID SERVICE INC.
) Hugoton 620-544-2017
620-544-8726
Great Plains Gas Compression Inc.
1010 East 10th Street Hugoton, Ks
Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home
Insurance and Financial Services
Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent 620-544-8528 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
620-544-4122
Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141
“Our Family Serving Your Family.”
David & Brandy Robson
620-544-8500
BROWN-DUPREE Hi-Plains Lumber 620-544-4304 OIL CO INC. 620-356-3926 or 1-800-682-4143
Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent (620) 544-4303
Ranchito Tex-Mex Cafe
Warren and Amanda Willis
620-544-4351
620-544- 2396
620-544-4732
Hugoton • 620-544-2975
Riley Chevrolet Buick
Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 620-544-8547 James A. Kuharic Attorney At Law Coleman J. Younger & Christopher D. Phillippi
Commodity Hauling
620-544-2189 620-544-7226
620-544-4363
(620) 544-4920
620-544-7800
PE ARCY IRR IGATION LLC
Contact your Channel Seedsman: Warren Willis Seed Sales
620-428-1063
Hugoton
(620) 428-6086
M-C Oil LLC 620-544-4660
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TION SER VIC RIGA R I E
Clifford & Paula Shuck 620.428.6400 cpsoperating@gmail.com
REINKE SALES & SERVICE
Service To All Brands 928 East Eleventh Street Hugoton, KS
LLC
Pate Agency, LP
Hugoton
CO.
620-544-4331
The
“Supplying all your custom farming needs”
Jeff Crawford, Owner/Manager Hugoton
IOR
Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local
620-428-6333
SUPER
Office
Office 620-544-4488
01-80
620-544-8011
388 620.544.4
The Crop Insurance Specialists
Hugoton 620-544-8587
Don Beesley, Agent
First National Bank Hugoton/Liberal
Office: 620-544-8068
620-544-8686
620-544-8038
620-544-8908 MEMBER FDIC