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12 pages, Volume 131, Number 44

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4-H Council President Emma McClure presents Richard Clinesmith a plaque as the 2018 Friend of 4-H. The 4-H’ers of Stevens County show their thanks to the long-time supporter and ringman with the 4-H food and livestock auction. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.

Get started on holiday spirit Hugoton’s FFA chapter travels to the National FFA Convention where the organization is recognized as one of the top 280 programs in the

nation! Besides the Exposition and Career Show, members also toured the Indianapolis Speedway. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

Cold weather rule in effect Thursday The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin Thursday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31, 2019. "The Kansas Corporation Commission encourages Kansans who are past due on their utility bills and at risk for disconnection to prepare now for the colder weather by contacting their utility company to make the necessary payment arrangements," said Commission Chair Shari Feist Albrecht. The Cold Weather Rule was first enacted by the Commission in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's nat-

ural 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. Utility companies are also required 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 terms to maintain or restore service require customers agree to pay a twelfth of the total

amount owed, a 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/ consumer-information/ cold-weather-rule. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800662-0027.

The holidays are quickly approaching, along with all the sights, smells and even tastes of the season! This weekend you can really indulge your senses at one or both of the annual Autumn Bazaars hosted by Hugoton UMC Women and Moscow UMC! The Hugoton event will take place at the Memorial Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, while the Moscow Bazaar and Silent Auction will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the UMC Fellowship Hall at 300 Ransom in Moscow. Baker Arts Center at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal will also host their annual French Market this Saturday and Sunday, complete with plenty of goodies to peruse all weekend! Shoppes will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Craving some turkey dinner? The Rolla UMC will host their annual Thanks N Giving Supper Wednesday, November 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 600 Monroe in Rolla. Everyone is invited!

Hugoton PD makes arrest

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? Toby McClure, Emily Headrick and Emma McClure of the Southwest Kansas 4-H group take The Hugoton Hermes with them to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? The newspaper joined Larry and Toni Bradford at their new home in Tucson, Az.! Friends Roy and Debbie Stoddard, Mike and Nancy Owens and Darroll Munson helped move them to Arizona. Photo courtesy of Debbie Stoddard.

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? The newspaper traveled with Bob and Judy Parsons to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The Southwest Kansas 4-H youth traveled to Ohio to represent Kansas at the All American Quarter Horse Congress 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Contest. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

Thursday, October 18, 2018 Hugoton Police Department’s Master Patrol Officer Perry Crane initiated a traffic stop at Second and Jefferson. HPD Detective Matt Lamatsch assisted. During the investigation of the stop the driver - identified as Clarence J. Eves, age 51 of Hugoton - was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Habitual Violator, Driving While Suspended, No Liability Insurance and Illegal Registration. Mr. Eves is currently being held at the Stevens County Jail and an affidavit has been forwarded to the Stevens County Prosecutor. Submitted by Police Chief Courtney Leslie.

Hugoton FFA members Bernabe Mendoza, Jessica Harper and Elias Mendoza receive their American Degrees at the Ninety-first National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, In. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

Tuesday is Election Day Next Tuesday, November 6 marks the date for mid-term elections. Several important state offices will be included on the ballot including that of Kansas Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer and Commissioner of Insurance. A few Stevens County residents will also see a County Commissioner position on their ballots. You can see a brief summary of candidates on page 3 of this week’s Hermes, but you are very encouraged to check out the candidates yourself. The deadline to register to vote has passed, but if you’re unsure whether you’re registered to vote, you can quickly check by visiting https://myvote i n f o. v o t e k s. o r g / Vo t e r View/RegistrantSearch.do. It takes just a few minutes to check and it’s free! The site will also show you a sample ballot if you’re interested in a preview. Voting almost couldn’t be easier! Hugoton residents will vote at Memorial Hall at 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton and Moscow residents will vote at the Moscow United Methodist Church at 300 Ransom in Moscow. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Make sure to take your photo ID. Acceptable IDs include the following: • Unexpired Driver’s License • Nondriver ID Card • Concealed Carry Handgun License • U.S. Passport • Government Employee ID • U.S. Military ID • Kansas College ID • Government Public Assistance ID • Indian Tribe ID. Don’t have one of these IDs? No problem! Kansans who need a photo ID before the November 6 election can visit any driver’s license office, jump to the front of the line, and get one for

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free. To ensure the ID is free, Kansans should specifically state they need it for voting. The cost for ID cards normally is $22. “This service is always available and it’s important for us to remind voters that it’s an option ahead of the November 6 general election,” Director of Vehicles David Harper said. For a list of driver’s license office locations and hours visit https://www.ksrevenue. org/dovstations.html. Joe D. Thompson will be the only candidate for Stevens County Commissioner District 1 on the ballot, but Jim Bell has announced a write-in campaign for the position. Joe D. Thompson has served Stevens County as the commissioner for District 1 s i n c e winning the spot Joe D Thompson in 2014. He is married to Valerie and is a lifetime resident of Stevens County. Jim Bell has been a Moscow resident s i n c e 1976. He served t h e county Jim Bell as a Stevens County Commissioner from 2010 to 2014. To vote for Jim Bell, you must print his name legibly on the appropriate line on your ballot. Please consider the candidates and questions on your ballot carefully before casting your vote Tuesday, November 6. You can address any questions about your registration status, ballot contents or other election information to Stevens County Election Officer Amy Jo Tharp at 620-544-2541.

OBITUARIES INSIDE Loretta Brown Dallas Heinitz Larry McCue

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Loretta Brown Death has claimed the life of Loretta Jane Blackburn Brown. Mrs. Brown, 67, passed away Monday afternoon, October 22, 2018 at her home. The daughter of T.L. Blackburn and the former Julia Faye Larson, Loretta was born September 6, 1951 in Guymon, Ok. Loretta was raised in Guymon and graduated from Guymon High School. She was the youngest child of six children. September 5, 1969 Loretta and Donnie Brown were married in Guymon. This union was blessed with two children, Bill and Julie. Loretta and her family made their home in Kismet. Loretta worked for National Carriers as a dispatcher and a customer service representative for 25 years. She enjoyed spontaneous road trips with her friends to go shopping. She loved her grandchildren and dogs. Survivors include her husband Donnie Brown of Kismet; son Bill Brown and companion Shelisa of Kismet; daughter Julie Lewis of Arizona; her brother Donald Blackburn and wife Joan of Balko, Ok.; two sisters, Darlene Brooks of

Guymon and Bonnie Carson and husband Don of Iowa Park, Tx.; her three grandchildren, Hadle Brown, and Kaden and Kami Lewis; and many other relatives and friends. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Jim Blackburn. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, October 26 at the First Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Caddell officiating. Interment followed at Elmhurst Cemetery of Guymon. A memorial has been established for Loretta in care of Loretta Brown memorial fund. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

OBITUARIES Dallas Heinitz The death of Dallas Dee Heinitz, age 67 of Ulysses, has been learned. Mr. Heinitz passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Ulysses. He was born April 30, 1951 to William Heinitz and the former Della Blau in Garden City. Dallas attended a one room school house in Logan County and graduated from high school at Wichita County High School in Leoti. He attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland and began a long career at Pioneer Communications. In 2013, after 39 years of service, he retired from Pioneer Communications. September 1, 1973, he married Colette Heble in Atwood. They celebrated 45 years of marriage this year. They were blessed with four children Kep, Alyse, Katina and Alaina. Dallas was active in his community and always willing to lend a helping hand. He served as Cub Master and Scout Master for Pack and Troop 186 for over 15 years. The first time was with his son Kep, and the second time with his

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, October 22, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Medical Assist, 600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, Sixth and Main, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Medical Assist, 300 Block of East Twelfth, Public Service, MPO Crane • Suspicious Subject, 1000 Block of South Main, Investigated, MPO Crane • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Tuesday, October 23, 2018 • Funeral Escort, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, MPO Crane

• Possible Domestic, 1100 Block of South Washington, Verbal Argument, MPO Crane • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Thursday, October 25, 2018 • Possible Domestic, 400 Block of East Tenth, Verbal Argument, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, Eighth and Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Person, 1400 Block of Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer McCann Saturday, October 27, 2018 • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of Jackson, Impounded, MPO Crane • Returned Dogs to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public

Service, MPO Crane • Dog at Large, 600 Block of Jessica Lane, Impounded, Corporal Fedelin • Someone Missing with Vehicle, 900 Block of West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Corporal Fedelin • Parent Arguing Over Kid, 800 Block of South Polk, Kid Left with Father, Corporal Fedelin Sunday, October 28, 2018 • Dog at Large, Alley of 400 Block of East Fifth, Unable to Locate, MPO Crane • Dog Missing, 700 Block of South Harrison, Unable to Locate, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 Block of South Washington, Unable to Unlock, Corporal Fedelin

grandson Lincoln. He was also a member of Kiwanis for many years. Mr. Heinitz was a master woodworker. From dollhouses, rocking horses, quilt racks and tackle boxes, everything he made is a treasure. Recently Dallas began to make bamboo fly rods. He enjoyed family, fly fishing, boating and trains. Surviving family members include his wife Colette of Ulysses; children, Kep and Cherina Heinitz of Buena Vista, Co., Alyse and Brian Stanley of Wichita, Katina and Jacob Harter of Durango, Co. and Alaina and Britt Madison of Yukon, Ok.; his nine grandchildren, Zharria, Reau, Brice, Elliott, Catherine, Aundrea, Lincoln, Hadley and baby Harter (due January 20); and his siblings, Bruce, Dennis, Dana, Barry and Tanis. Dallas was proceded in death by his parents William and Della and his parentsin-law Clarence and Martha Heble. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses Reverend Peter with Fernandez officiating. Memorial contributions may be given in Dallas’ name to Troop 186 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

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Exercise your right to VOTE Tuesday Dear Reader, This coming Tuesday 11/6/18 is a day that we in this country get to vote. We may think that the vote this time is only for a mid-term election but it is very crucial to our country. This is the only nation in history that was formed by people who loved God, for the purpose of being free to worship Him, and He will never forget it. When God first spoke to

Jan Kilbourne Adam He did it in Hebrew. In the Hebrew language there is no word for “rights”. Adam had no rights with God, only responsibilities. In Genesis 2:5, 15 God gave Adam the responsibility to till and tend His garden. One of the things that Jesus’ did for mankind was to put him back into right relationship with God so that now we have the opportunity

and responsibility to till and tend the garden He has given us - the United States. Compared to much of the rest of the world, the United States is a garden. One of the ways we can till and tend our garden is to vote. God considers our vote a seed and He can bless that seed. So, please educate yourself, pray and vote. God bless you, Jan Kilbourne

Fire 544-2025 ---Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 22 through October 28. Fire Department Thursday, October 25, 11:20 a.m. – dispatched to Road D between Road 3 and Road 4 for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, four transfers, one motor vehicle accident, one Life Flight and one football standby.

What’s Happenin’ - AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. November 3 - Hugoton United Methodist Women’s Autumn Bazaar 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. - Moscow United Methodist will host their annual Bazaar & Silent Auction from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship

Hall 300 Ransom in Moscow. There will be traditional turkey and roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, variety of salads and homemade pies ALL YOU CAN EAT! There will also be a silent auction of handmade items until 7:00 p.m. Cookbooks and fresh pecans will be available. November 3 & 4 - Baker Arts Center French Market. All are invited to the Thirtieth Anniversary celebration of French Market Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Center, 624 N Pershing Avenue in Liberal. Lunch offered both days. November 4 - Sovereign Redeemer will host chapel services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. - Hugoton High School will host their Fall Sports Banquet in the HHS Cafeteria starting at 7:00 p.m. All fall sports athletes and their families are invited to attend. The Sports

Boosters will provide a free meal. November 5 - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. November 7 - Rolla United Methodist Church Thanks ’N Giving Supper, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 600 Monroe Street. There will be turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, salads and desserts. Free Will. November 9 - Veteran’s Day Program 9:00 a.m. at HHS West Gym. All Veterans are invited. A Brunch will follow for Veterans in the concessions area. - Pheasant Heaven Charities

Calf Fry, Beef Feed & Pig Roast 2018 at Southwest Fresh Potato, starting at 5:00 p.m. Auction starts at 7:00 p.m. November 10 - Third Annual Library 5K Fun Run November 11 - Hugoton United Methodist Church will host chapel services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. November 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - Stevens County Library will be closed for Veterans’ Day. November 13 - 12:00 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center Craft Room. - Stevens County Library Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. November 14 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet.

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Larry McCue Friends and family will gather Thursday afternoon to remember and honor Larry Allen McCue. Mr. McCue went to be with our Lord Saturday, October 27, 2018. He was born to Maurice McCue and the former Blanche Gaskill December 10, 1936. He grew up in Moscow helping in the family grocery store and with the summer harvests. High school meant dating, basketball, track and school plays in addition to his studies. He was proud to have received an appointment to West Point Military Academy and spent a year in prep school in Washington D.C. prior to West Point. He attended there one semester and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in accounting in 1959. While in KU he met and married Sue Worthington from Liberal. They had two sons. The family moved to Topeka so Larry could work for a large accounting firm. Unfortunately the marriage didn’t last long and they divorced shortly thereafter. Larry met Sylvia Morton in Topeka and after a whirlwind romance of six weeks they married February 11, 1961. The next few years brought three daughters and a move back to southwest Kansas where he was a CPA in private practice, then eventually worked with his lifelong friend Gary Chaffin as controller for a chain of discount stores. Never afraid to begin something new, Larry went on to own and run a restaurant in the ski town of Red River, N.M., but pursued his lifelong passion of following the stock market when he went to work for Edward Jones in Garden City. Mr. McCue loved his family and loved to travel, frequently joining the two by

paying for large family vacations so everyone could enjoy traveling together. He saw much of the world but enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren most. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia; brother Richard McCue; sister Janice Sheffield; and son Brent McCue. He leaves his three daughters, Amy Johnson and husband Keith, Jill Davidson and husband Todd and Lisa Hardin and husband Dr. Thad; son Brock McCue and wife Ana; his grandchildren, Nicholas Peters, Noah and Aidan Davidson, Allison, Gavin and Gage Hardin, and Jason, Tara and Ryan McCue. Services will be 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Athens, Tx. Thursday, November 1. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 at the church the same day. There will be a graveside service in Moscow, Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. Guests are welcome for visitation after the burial at Moscow Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henderson County Humane Society, the First United Methodist Church in Athens or the Moscow United Methodist Church in Moscow.

Insight By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau VOTE November 6

As the 2018 election races toward the finish line November 6, candidates from both parties have stooped to their old tricks of slinging mud, name calling and finger pointing at one another. Why can’t candidates do what’s right for this nation and focus on issues? Instead, we are forced to put up with elected officials who pursue their own agendas, grow the government, do nothing and engage in gridlock. What Kansas and this nation sorely need is leadership and a willingness among all elected officials to work together for the good of this country. What do you think the framers of our constitution and this republic would say about what’s going on in all three branches of government today? What would Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson think about our way of conducting the nation’s business? What would Kansas’s own favorite son, Dwight D. Eisenhower say about the way we’re conducting this country’s business today? What about Frank Carlson, Alf Landon, Andy Schoeppel and other Kansas leaders of yesteryear think? Profound? Enlightening? Telling? Absolutely. Where are the ideas for leading and uniting this great state and nation? Isn’t that what they’re supposed to be doing? Farmers, ranchers and businessmen cannot, and do not want to engage in the same game of blaming one party for the charade going on in Washington and among some of our own state leaders. This is a shared shame and a weakness that is ruining our state and nation. In spite of claims to the contrary, taxes continue to increase. The only way for the tax-and-spend cycle to be broken is to hold candidates ac-

countable. The citizenry of Kansas and this country must demand candidates clearly state their positions on the issues. Today’s politicians and most of the candidates have become so adept at ducking the issues. They rival a young Muhammad Ali’s ability to float like a butterfly, always out of reach and accountability. Not only do voters rarely have a chance to ask candidates questions, they have even less chance of receiving a worthwhile answer. Some candidates also talk out of both sides of their mouth. They tell one gathering of voters one thing and others just the opposite. They also barrage voters with wave after wave of rhetoric, hoping to obscure their real views. They’re not called politicians for nothing. This year’s election is just around the corner. Whether we like what’s been happening in government or not, the mess we’re in remains our own. It’s our system, and while it may appear broken, we still must vote. Past elections demonstrate rural voters can make a difference by their willingness to go to the polls. Fiscal responsibility, a reduction in the size of government and increased productivity remain a sound prescription for this country’s economic troubles. The bigger problem of cooperation and compromise while working together for the good of this country must be addressed as well – if these remedies are to work. Urge your friends, family and neighbors to cast their votes November 6. Vote your heart, mind and the issues – not just party lines.

John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

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GOVERNOR Jeff Caldwell Libertarian Running mate: Mary Gerlt 32 years old, from Leawood - Supports full legalization of cannabis - Supports elimination of tax on food and water - Pledges to defend the Second Amendment - Supports increased transparency in government - Has never held a political office before

GOVERNOR Laura Kelly Democrat Running mate: Lynn Rogers 68 years old, from Topeka Married to Ted Daughety Two daughters - Supports re-instating the state arts program - Pledges to evaluate the implications of Brownback tax cuts in 2019 - Endorsed by more than 20 Republican legislators, including former Governor Bill Graves and former U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum

SECRETARY OF STATE Brian “BAM” McClendon Democrat From Lawrence Software designer, developer and engineer Co-founder of startup that became Google Earth

SECRETARY OF STATE Rob Hodgkinson Libertarian From Stilwell Experience as a business owner, laborer, retail, IT and real estate - Served seven years as state chairman of the Libertarian Party

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GOVERNOR Rick Kloos Independent Running mate: Nate Kloos

GOVERNOR Kris Kobach Republican Running mate: Wink Hartman

GOVERNOR Greg Orman Independent Running mate: John Doll

52 years old, from Topeka Married to Pennie - Supports decriminalization of marijuana - Supports Medicaid expansion - Pledges to bring decisions to Kansans, not political parties - Served as clergy for 30 years

52 years old, from Topeka Married to Heather, five children - Supports legal immigration - Pledges to lower taxes and make responsible spending cuts at the state level - Supports 75¢ of every dollar of school funding for students and teachers, not administration - Former Kansas Secretary of State

49 years old, from Fairway Married to Sybil, two daughters - Supports spending cuts - Supports recruiting new businesses - Supports decriminalization of small-time marijuana possession - Pledges to re-evaluate drug pricing at Medicaid - Pledges to look at redesigning every state agency to cut costs - Entrepreneur

SECRETARY OF STATE Scott Schwab Republican From Olathe District 49 Representative in Kansas House since 2008 Marketing consultant - Also served a Kansas House term from 2003-2006

ATTORNEY GENERAL Derek Schmidt Republican From Independence Current Kansas Attorney General Former member of Kansas Senate and special counsel to former Governor Bill Graves

ATTORNEY GENERAL Sarah Swain Democrat From Lawrence Criminal Defense lawyer and owner of Swain Law Office in Lawrence and Olathe Former public defender with Johnson County

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alan LaPolice Democrat From Clyde Farmer, Educator, Combat Veteran

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Roger Marshall Republican From El Dorado Obstetrician Served as U.S. 1st District Representative since 2017

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Nathaniel McLaughlin Democrat From Kansas City Retired former executive with Sodexo Healthcare Services President of Kansas State NAACP

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COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Vicki Schmidt Republican From Topeka Member of Kansas Senate since 2005

The Manor Banner attempts to provide information and insight into the complex workings of Pioneer Manor, while at the same time providing the residents a feature news paper article designed to be for and about them. Perhaps you could point out this new Hermes feature to others, or maybe read it to someone you visit. The Manor provides residency for thirty-seven Stevens County elderly. Seven previously lived in Morton County. Five came from Haskell, and three from Grant. Stanton and Ford Counties were previously home for one resident each. There are seven Manor residents from near by Texas County, Ok. Sometimes residents move loved ones to live in homes closer to family and this may be the reason we welcome residents from New Mexico, Kansas City, northwest Kansas and Potter County, Tx. Having folks from “somewhere else” makes living here more interesting we share varied as experiences. Kansas folks will have an opportunity to vote Monday, October 29 (which will be over by publication of this issue). We appreciate the efforts of all involved in making it possible for us to vote. To our remaining readers, please VOTE. This edition will end with an exchange that occurred recently. One morning as a Resident was going to her room after breakfast she saw laundry aides, housekeepers, a cook, and CNAs having a short meeting with the household coordinator. Resident says, “Good morning!” All the workers answered: “Good morning, Resident!” Resident responds, “This place is like ‘Cheers’. Everyknows your body name!” The Banner waves for the freedoms we share!

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Thank you for all the help over the summer! We are prepping for our Holiday food boxes. If you, your family, churches, organizations, or other businesses want to help fill the baskets, we need the following items: Hams 80 Hams or $800.00

Pumpkin Pie 80 Cans or $120.00

Dressing 80 Boxes or $140.00

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Debbie Nordling at 544-8528 or Davonna Daharsh at 544-1850 Partial donations are welcome.

Please send donations to Project Hope, PO Box 341, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or stop by 1042 S Jackson St Suite C, Tuesday or Thursdays 8-11:30 am. If you have other items you’d like to have included in the holiday boxes, please contact Debbie or Davonna.

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LOOKING BACK

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Thaddeus Stevens Society presents county with a picture of its namesake Ross Hetrick, president of the Thaddeus Stevens Society, was in Hugoton re-

cently to present to the county a print of the county's namesake -

Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania. The print was given to County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, who said the picture would be prominently displayed in the county courthouse. "He is the greatest un-

Stevens County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp shows the picture of Thaddeus Stevens, the county’s namesake.

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Hugoton High School West Gym

ALL Veterans are invited A brunch for all Veterans in the concession area cafeteria will immediately follow the program.

Thursday, November 7, 1968 Pfc. Frankie Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Thomas of Moscow, was assigned September 29 to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam as a rifleman. His wife Charlotte lives in Hugoton. Sp-5 William Roger Traver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Traver of Hugoton, arrived in Fort Lewis, Wa. October 23 after completing a year of duty in Vietnam. Traver has been released from active duty.

A Vale of Tears

he world has often been described as a vale of tears, a place of profound and often pointless suffering. Many of the psalms are drenched in those tears, and even the usually hopeful Saint Paul describes creation as “groaning as in the pains of childbirth.” (Romans 8:22 NIV ) The Buddha concurred, saying that life is essentially suffering, and philosophers throughout the ages have tended to agree, some even going so far as to suggest that it would be better to have never been born. The philosopher who composed Ecclesiastes says “And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive. But better than both is the one who has never been born, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 4:2-3 NIV) It would be foolish to deny that the world is rife with suffering, and yet perhaps all this pessimism says more about the philosophers and psalmists than it does about the world. Life is surely also a source of great pleasure and indescribable beauty, and many of us find meaning in life precisely to the extent that we help to relieve the suffering of ourselves and others. We shouldn’t deny the pain and suffering inherent in the world, but we shouldn’t fall prey to the delusion that it is all there is to the world.

Friday, November 5, 1948 The ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone of the new Methodist Church will be November 7. As a part of the ceremony, various information concerning the church will be sealed into the stone. A history of the Hugoton Methodist Church from its founding in 1886 to the present date is being prepared along with a listing of various committees, church school workers and the membership of the church, all of which are to be placed in the stone. Friday, November 4, 1938 Hunting rattlesnakes has become a major sport here since R.E. Richardson, superintendent of the city light and water plant, went to the old Crawford Ranch, three miles south of Hugoton, to hunt in the pasture for old bones, to be used for a Halloween party. He discovered a small colony of the rattlers near an old prairie dog hole, close by a bunch of weeds. Richardson returned to town and told some of his friends about what he had found. Before long, Harry Lightcap, A.E. Kramer, John Fulkerson and Roger Johnson were driving over the quarter section killing rattlesnakes. The word quickly spread and others became interested in the hunt for the venomous crawlers, and over a hundred of them were killed in that area.

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AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First - 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren - 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (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 Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 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. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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“Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” —Psalm 34:12-14 NIV

back a repeal effort of the year-old school system. Kansas is a very appropriate place to have a county named after Stevens since it was the state where the "Bleeding Kansas" conflict of 1854 to 1861 occurred over whether the state would be slave or free. The term "jayhawker" came from the name given settlers who fought for freedom against pro-slavery forces. Besides Stevens County, other nearby counties were named after northern Civil War figures such as Secretary of State William H. Seward, Union General and President Ulysses S. Grant, and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The Thaddeus Stevens So-

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known person in American history, and the county should be very proud to be named after him," said Hetrick, who is from Gettysburg, Pa., where Stevens lived from 1816 to 1842 before moving to Lancaster, Pa. where he spent the rest of his life. "Stevens was instrumental in freeing the slaves and keeping them free after the Civil War," Hetrick said. Stevens is also known as the father of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, requiring equal treatment under the law and extending civil liberties to the state level. He is also credited with saving public education in Pennsylvania in 1835 with a speech in the state legislature that turned

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Friday, November 2, 1928 Clayton Fields, who was stripped to his underwear after his arrest here by farmers who identified articles of clothing they said he had stolen from them, confessed to second degree burglary. He had worked on a number of farms around Elkhart, Hugo-

ton and Rolla, and according to the farmers testimony, had improved his costume at almost every stop. 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.

EARLY DAY CREAM STATION - This cream station was located on the east side of Main Street, about where the Sunflower Hotel now stands. The building housing it was known to many as the T.J. (Dad) Thornburg residence. H.S. Schmidt was the operator of the station and is shown on the right in the picture, his brother Ed kneeling and Raymond Jennings at left. The dog Jack belonged to S.A. (Slim) Brown, who operated a restaurant in Hugoton many years. Henry operated cream stations in Hugoton for 20 years, would buy 500 to 1000 gallons of cream per week, and also purchased large amounts of poultry and eggs. This photo was brought in by Sally Claggett many years ago. Thanks, Sally for sharing it. From the November 5, 1998 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Memories from yesteryear Noble and Ella Madden One of the more colorful families to homestead in Stevens County was the Maddens. They were married in 1895 and came from Barber County in May of 1902. They traveled by covered wagon with their three children and homesteaded four miles northeast of Hugoton. Noble borrowed the money to pay the homestead fee and mortgaged his cattle to build a two-room dirt floored dugout for the family to live in. The cattle they had brought with them provided the beginnings of a good herd. Ella sold eggs, butter and chickens she raised on the farm. Their farm income was supplemented by freight hauling between Liberal and Hugoton since there was no railroad at that time. Within a few years of coming to Stevens County, the dugout home was succeeded by a two-story home, sixteen by thirty-two feet, that to this day is still standing. In 1919, the family purchased a three bedroom home in Hugoton so the children would not have transportation problems in attending school. Besides operating their farm and running a large herd of cattle, Noble and Ella had time to perform community and civic duties. They, along with their daughter, Zana, were charter

members of the Christian Church. In 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Madden donated the use of land where broomcorn was raised to help build the parsonage. Men from the entire community helped to harvest the broomcorn and market it. This was a big social event when the broomcorn was harvested as the women met in the farm kitchen to cook the noon meal for those who were helping. Noble was a member of the school board of District No. 2, Hugoton, for nineteen years. He began serving as county commissioner in January 1917, and held that position for several years. He was a director and stockholder in the First National Bank for a long time and was Mayor of Hugoton for two years. Noble died in 1944, Ella having preceded him in death in 1933. The Maddens’ daughter, Zana Madden Prine, still resides in Hugoton. After college she taught in the Hugoton school for a total of twenty-seven years before retiring. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.

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Hugotonite Dan Martin joins Congressman Ron Estes’ staff Congressman Ron Estes announced Dan Martin has joined his staff as a legislative assistant for agriculture and energy. Martin is a native of Hugoton and was most recently on the staff of Kansas Senator Jerry Moran. “Agriculture and energy are crucial drivers of our state’s economy and major industries in our district,”

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.....Mushroom Pork Chop Activities Thursday, November 1 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge.....................12:30 p.m. Friday, November 2 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Senior Lawyer .......2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3 Cards.......................6:00 p.m. Monday, November 5 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Paint.....................12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge.....................12:30 p.m.

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, October 30 Brown Dupree - $2.62 Eagles Landing - $2.53 Kangaroo Express -$2.52 Carter’s - $2.69 Toot N Totum - $2.52 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.61 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 29.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. "From coast to coast, gas prices in nearly every state saw

downward movement in the last week as sliding oil prices continued to keep the door open to falling gas prices," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Saudi Arabia has indicated it is prepared to raise oil production, addressing what had been a major concern ahead of Iran sanctions taking effect. Oil prices have fallen over ten percent in recent weeks, providing the bulk of the gas price relief we're seeing, and will continue to see for the next week or two at least." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.

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Rat Rods come through Hugoton

This Rat Rod originally came from Canada. The cars all have parts from many different vehicles depending on the owners’ imaginations.

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Late Tuesday evening, Hugoton was invaded by Rat Rods. RATical Rods are the creative vehicles put together by teams using parts from different vehicles. Teams are only allowed to begin these creations January 1 and they must be completed by October 20. Then, in order to compete in this RATical Rod Buildoff Driveoff competition in Las Vegas, Nv. the creation must be driven from Lincoln, Ne. to Las Vegas - a distance of over a thousand miles. Teams from South Africa, Canada, Mexico, Montana, New Mexico, Louisiana, Belgium and more stopped in Hugoton for the night as they drove their specialty vehicles to Las Vegas. Some of the cars were having engine trouble. They congregated in Hugoton at Wayne Reynold’s shed for a meal and conversation.

The teams use their imagination to come up with a conveyance that is completely different from the “norm”. Some of the buggies have parts from six or more other vehicles. When the project is complete, they aren’t very pretty as the end result is not painted. The car from South Africa used old binoculars to function as lights for the vehicle. He had a picture of lions painted on the rear of the safari wagon. A pair of horns was built onto the front of the stretched safari wagon. Frederik Viljoen and Troy Gubser built the vehicle in South Africa. They then had it shipped to the United States to enter it in this unusual competition. Braxton Reynolds of Hugoton is part of a team working on these Rat Rods. He hopes to have a Rat Rod entry of his own next year.

This Rat Rod was built in South Africa and shipped to the United States to enter in the contest. Note on the right the binoculars that are converted to lights.

The above Rat Rod traveled from Lincoln, Ne. as required in the rules of the contest. They have to be driven to Las Vegas, Nv. to enter in the competition.

Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

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Holiday Spending For Kids It’s November. That means the holiday ads are in full force and the kids are asking for everything under the sun. Between shopping for and buying gifts, the holiday season provides plenty of opportunities to talk with kids about money. Kids observe their parents’ words and actions, giving you opportunities to share money lessons. These opportunities can add up, helping your kids build successful financial futures. Here’s how you can tackle a few common holiday scenarios - and help your child build money skills along the way.

Everyone is invited! The annual Hugoton United Methodist Women’s

Autumn Bazaar

Saturday, November 3, 2018 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 6th and Monroe, in Hugoton

Come and enjoy a meal of ham loaf, turkey and dressing, potato casserole, baked potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, salads and desserts.

A freewill offering is accepted for the meal. Also, there will be pies, pecans, cakes, cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and handcrafted items for sale during the Bazaar.

Scenario 1: Your child asks for a very expensive gift: young children don’t naturally think about how much things cost. That means they may not be able to determine if toys or the latest tech gadgets are unrealistic for your family’s budget. What to do: For your young children, this is an opportunity to talk about prices and how much things cost. If you’re not inclined to get the gift at all, don’t hesitate to simply say no and mean it. If you’re inclined to get the gift eventually, you might talk about ways to plan ahead for something important. Talk about why you’d need to think carefully about the gift, especially if there are things required to go with it, such as: more clothes or accessories for a doll or action figure, storage space for a game or larger toy, batteries or additional devices needed for electronic toys. Also, take some time to explain money basics such as differences in free things, i.e. playing with a friend, and things that cost money, like buying ice cream. With older children, discuss making tradeoffs and setting priorities. Maybe they would prefer to receive a single gift, rather than a few smaller ones. Maybe they could think carefully about how much they would use or enjoy the gift over time, compared to an alternative that’s more budget friendly. Maybe they would like to save up and contribute toward the thing they want, or anything that goes with it. You could talk about values like fairness among siblings and family members. Scenario 2: Your child asks for a long list of gifts. Your kids are still learning about the world around them and may be influenced by peers and other factors. As a result, your child might have a long holiday wish-list of gifts that doesn’t match your family budget or your values. What to do: For young children, the holidays can

deliver lots of challenges to their patience. All the goodies and temptations around them can build up a long list of "I wants," and one holiday season might not be enough to help your child develop beyond this behavior. But, if you display patience yourself, you could help them take a step forward. You could choose to set an expectation for a special gift, treat, event or visit, then, when you follow through, you also provide a good lesson. One way to help children avoid impulses is by demonstrating that waiting can pay off. For your preteens, this is also a good time to reinforce not all important gifts and giving are monetary. Instead, teach them to value the traditions of the holidays. For example, the way gift-giving allows you to show consideration for other people, including people you don’t interact with often during the year, or having a family tradition of helping those in need. Scenario 3: Your child wants to buy gifts for friends or family. When your kids would like to give gifts to loved ones or their friends, it’s a great opportunity to start to build strong money habits. What to do: For younger kids, the creativity and persistence involved in making a gift is important. Believe it or not, coming up with an idea and seeing it all the way through to completion is part of the building blocks to help children have a strong financial future. Think about all the skills involved, including coming up with an idea, planning ahead for the supplies they’ll need, working through any troubles or surprises, and seeing their gift completed. If your kids are a bit older, let them in on your holiday planning so they see how you make decisions. Start by having them make a list, which demonstrates how to plan ahead - a key skill in successful money management. Then, you can set a

budget together. Through budgeting, they’ll practice even more positive habits, like sticking to a plan and saving to meet a goal. They can also start to recognize gifts to others don’t always come in a box. Maybe a gift to a grandparent or relative could be a pledge to help them with their new smartphone, or organize old photos into a digital album. A gift to a younger sibling or relative could be teaching something they’re skilled at, like sports or music or hobbies. Looking for other ways to talk to your kids about money? Share your strengths. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a money expert, you have skills you already use to navigate your financial life. Things you do naturally may be strengths you can share with your kids. You can use your abilities to share valuable money lessons with your kids. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.

Bridge Club enjoys Halloween treats Patricia Kleffmann hosted last week’s Bridge Club players at the Senior Center with spooky spider cookies and other Halloween treats. Barbara Maerz won first in the game, with Donita Graham and Midge Greenwood tying for second place. Hostess Patricia rounded out the placeholders with third. Hugoton’s Bridge Club meets every Thursday afternoon after the noon meal at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Please call Dorothy Hagman at 620544-2945 if you’d like to join them.

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The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, November 1, 2018 |

By Krisann Roland

High school football finished out their season Thursday with a loss against Golden Plains 33-67.

Senior class to host Pheasant Hunters’ Dinner The senior class will be hosting the pheasant hunters’ dinner November 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free will donations are accepted. Along with dinner they will be selling raffle tickets for a TRISTAR Viper, G2 12 gauge semi automatic shotgun 28” barrel to be raffled off at 1:00 p.m. The menu will include chili and cinnamon rolls and chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes as well as a variety of homemade desserts!

The Moscow Superintendents Honor Rolls have been released. Students with a 4.0 GPA are first row Elizabeth Ketchum, JJ Gonzalez, Franz Sawatzky and Clemente Rojo, Jr. Second row are Elisha Staggers, Kaitlyn Howe, Angel Martinez,

Conder DeVaughan, Yamilet Rojo, Stacey Enns and Makayla Persinger. In the third row are Ashley Kennedy, Elizabether Erives, Jessie James, Angelina Hignett, Jaylen Sunderland, Agatha Redecop and Jayden James.

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A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER(S), THE AGENT(S) OF THE OWNER(S), ANY LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, ANY UNKNOWN LIENHOLDERS, AND ANY OCCUPANT(S) OF A SINGLE-WIDE TRAILER, ALONG WITH THE OWNER(S), THE AGENT(S) OF THE OWNER(S), ANY LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, AND ANY UNKNOWN LIENHOLDERS OF THE REAL ESTATE ON WHICH SAID SINGLE-WIDE TRAILER IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SEVENTYFIVE (E75') OF LOTS FOUR (4), FIVE (5), AND SIX (6), BLOCK TWENTY-TWO (22), GARNER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROLLA, MORTON COUNTY, KANSAS, MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Rolla, Kansas, has received a statement in writing pursuant to the Code of the City of Rolla, Kansas Section 4-604 from the enforcing officer of the City, as that term is defined in the Code of the City of Rolla Section 4602(a), declaring a Single-wide Trailer located on or near the East Seventyfive (E75') of Lots Four (4), Five (5), and Six (6), Block Twenty-two (22), Garner Addition to the City of Rolla, Morton County, Kansas, (also known as 701 Fourth Avenue) as unsafe or dangerous within the meaning of the laws of the State of Kansas; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Rolla, Kansas, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City

to conduct a hearing to show cause why such structure should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ROLLA, KANSAS, THAT: 1. A hearing to appear and show cause shall be held at 7:00 p.m. CDT, 17th, December, 2018 pursuant to the Code of the City of Rolla, Kansas Section 4-605, said hearing being at least thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of the resolution. 2. A copy of this resolution shall be mailed by certified mail within three days after its first publication to each the owner, the owner’s agent, any lien holder or record and any occupant of the structure at the last known place of residence and shall be marked “deliver to addressee only.” 3. This resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks on the same day each week. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Rolla, Kansas, on this 15th day of October, 2018 SEAL /s/ David C. Light David Light, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Shelley Barrett Shelley Barrett, City Clerk

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Bus drivers were given a special surprise in the form of donuts with a special message for Appreciation Day.

What’s for LUNCH? USD #209 Menu

Thursday, November 1 Pizza, Peaches, Broccoli Friday, November 2 Burritos, Red or Green Chili, Burracho Beans, Strawberries Monday, November 5 Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Biscuit, Peaches Tuesday, November 6 Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Beets, Pineapple, Slice Of Bread Wednesday, November 7 Hamburgers, French Fries, Mandarin Oranges, Celery Sticks Thursday, November 8 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Navy Beans, Hot Roll

Friday, November 9 Ham or Turkey Sandwiches, Soup, Strawberries, Broccoli Monday, November 12 Beef Enchiladas, Broccoli, Pineapple Tuesday, November 13 Pig In A Blanket, Tomato Soup, Apple Sauce, Celery Wednesday, November 14 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Strawberries Thursday, November 15 Corn Dogs, French Fries, Carrots, Peaches Friday, November 16 ***Thanksgiving Dinner*** Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Hot Rolls

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Serving traditional turkey and roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, variety of salads and homemade pies.

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NEWS

RHS football team defeats Deerfield in final game of season The Rolla High School football season has come to a close with the final game Thursday, October 25. Rolla did not make the playoffs and contacted Deerfield to see if they would like to participate in a pick-up game October 25. Deerfield was

willing and made the journey to Rolla once again. Rolla’s Pirates were prepared to play and play they did! The final score was 7223! Great job Pirates, and congratulations on a great season. Kudos to coaches Jon Schnable and Joel Garcia

RJH choir participates in vocal clinic

Blood drive is November 6

What’s for LUNCH? USD #217 Menu

Thursday, November 1 B. Breakfast Pizza, Peach Slices, Juice L. Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage Patty, Seas. Peas, Hash Brown Patty, Juice Monday, November 5 B. Pancake on a Stick, Fruit Cocktail, Juice L. Pork Rib on a Bun, Dark Green Leaf Lettuce and Tomato Slice, Sweet Potato Puffs, Apple

Tuesday, November 6 B. Biscuit and Gravy, Banana, Juice L. Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Refried Beans, Broccoli Florets, Strawberries Wednesday, November 7 B. Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, Pineapple Chunks, Juice L. Corn Dog, Green Beans, Tater Tots, Fruit Cocktail, Baby Carrots, Snickerdoodle

The Rolla National Honor Society is hosting their annual fall blood drive Tuesday, November 6. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. and will be in the old gym. You can sign up online or contact Traci Taylor via email for more information at ttaylor@usd217.org. Let’s help the NHS reach their goal!

Rolla United Methodist Church invites you to attend their

Thanks ‘N Giving Supper Wednesday, November 7 5 – 7 p.m.

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for their part in helping the Pirates reach new goals this season. Now to gear up for basketball season! Good luck!

Rolla’s junior high choir will be participating in a vocal clinic at Rolla Wednesday, November 7. The concert for community members will be at 2:30 p.m. in the new gym. Stop by and hear the junior high blend with other schools for a fabulous concert.

Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Willliams keep the crowd hopping at all the home games this season. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

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Daniel Weatherly, senior, first team Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

The high school team is ready for action. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

All League teams are listed Santa Fe Trail League has announced their All League Football and Volleyball teams. Representing Rolla for football are Alec Langley and Daniel Weatherly, first team and Alonzo Martinez, honorable mention. Representing Rolla for Volleyball are Alexandra

Alexandra Hart, junior, first team Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Rolla United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 600 Monroe St – Rolla MENU: Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Salads, and Desserts Free-will Donation!

Alec Langley, junior, first team Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Alonzo Martinez, junior, honorable mention Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Hart, Cacee Milburn and Madison Carter, first team and Melanie Norton, honorable mention. Congratulations to all the All League team members. Rolla is proud of you!

Madison Carter, junior, first team Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Cacee Milburn, senior, first team Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Melanie Norton, sophomore, honorable mention Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.

Community Calendar Thursday, November 1 High School Scholars Bowl at South Gray, 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 1 No School Sunday, November 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends Monday, November 5 Junior High Girls Basketball at Yarbrough Tournament, 4:00 p.m. Junior High Boys Basketball at Yarbrough Tournament, 5:15 p.m. High School Choir Festival Goodwell, 8:30 a.m. High School Buffer Week -

No Gym Access Tuesday, November 6 High School Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. High School Scholars Bowl at Syracuse, 4:00 p.m. Parenting the Love and Logic Way Class, 6:00 p.m. High School Buffer Week No Gym Access Wednesday, November 7 Junior High Vocal Clinic at Rolla, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Junior High Vocal Clinic Concert, 2:30 p.m. High School Buffer Week No Gym Access

The Kansas City interrogation Rolla History from David Stout (Last week we left off just as the Kansas City cop ordered Don Thompson and me into his patrol car so he

could interrogate us.) “Where’s Rolla?” he wanted to know, gleaning the information off our

drivers’ licenses. “Down in the southwestern corner of Kansas, ’bout 400 miles from here.” “That far, hmm? How big a place is it?” “Not too big. Just a little town of about 450 people.” “That so? You got any stoplights in –– what’s it called? –– Rolla?” Ahh. Finally. We began to have an inklin’ of where he was going with this line of questioning. “Yeah, we got one,” I answered. “One? You got jist’ one? Do you know how to use it? Or do you drive around the block to avoid using it?” quizzed the cop. Don piped up from the back seat, “But it ain’t exactly a stoplight. It’s jist’ a flashing red light. It’s more like a stop sign. After you stop for it, you can go.” I sensed Don was trying to help keep me from getting a ticket by explaining to the cop we didn’t have a real stop light in Rolla, probably trying to suggest we had no experience with red lights and, therefore, we should be excused for having just run through one. Whatever his motive was, I really appreciated Don taking the focus and the heat off me for a few seconds so I could think. “Ah. So it ain’t a real stop light? In other words, you boys don’t know what to do with a red light?”

I could see where he was going with this, and decided to just cut to this chase. “Yes, we know what to do with one. The problem here was the sun reflecting off the light in such a way we couldn’t tell what color it was. When I couldn’t tell, I asked Don if he could tell what color it was from where he was sittin’, but he couldn’t tell either.” “That’s funny,” said the cop. “I was sittin’ right behind you, not as close to it as you wuz’, and I could tell what color it wuz’.” “That’s because you were at a different angle,” I explained, remembering my very useful high school geometry lessons quite well at this uncomfortable point in my life. “When we came up on the light, we could see it was red. That’s why we stopped for it in the first place. But after we stopped we were sittin’ at a different angle. The sun was hittin’ the light in such a way we couldn’t see it. I saw you pull up behind us and I told Don you were there. I’m sure not going to go through a red light with a cop sitting right behind me. So we just waited awhile, figuring it had turned green by then, we looked both ways then took off.” “I see,” drawled the cop. “What’re you boys doin’ here, anyway?” (to be concluded next week)

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Cross Country teams compete at 3A State in Lawrence

HHS senior Dawson Kerbow evaluates receivers during the District game against Beloit Friday evening at home. Eagle blockers stave off the

The Hugoton girls’ and boys’ cross country teams traveled to Lawrence’s Rim Rock Farm last Saturday, October 27 to compete in the 3A State Cross Country meet. The boys’ team finished with a second place, while the girls ended with a ninth place finish. Jacob Eckert boasted the highest individual placing with a sixteenth place finish. Results State Cross Country Rim Rock Farm Boys 16 Jacob Eckert 17:24.0 41 Ethan Fox 18:14.6 42 Rafael Guereque 18:14.9 47 Justin Blakely 18:23.0 55 Bryan Gonzalez 18:37.9 77 Lane Plowman 19:16.5 92 Issac Valles 19:53.9 Team Place: Second

Trojan defense to buy him a few precious seconds. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.

Girls 44 Rebecca Johnson 54 Frances Gaskill 70 Cielo Garcia 71 Molly McClure

76 Toby McClure 23:50.3 91 Luz Romo 25:18.1 93 Abbey Goode 26:00.1 Team Place: Ninth

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Hugoton players attempt to block the passer Friday. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.

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Flu vaccinations are now available in the Specialty Clinic while supplies last Please note the change in Dr. Farhoud’s schedule

For appointments with: Seniors Nick Gold and Jagger Hertel take down Beloit’s ball carrier Friday night. The Eagles fell to the visiting Trojans 0-28 after four quarters. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.

HMS faces off against Beavers HMS basketball teams traveled October 25 to take on the Scott City Beavers. The seventh grade “A” team came out strong, but Scott City’s team was holding their own and shutting down Hugoton’s press. Danica Amerin got into foul trouble early in the first quarter with two fouls, soCoach had to pull her out for a little while. Jackie Coreno came off the bench to help out underneath, but struggled some with a taller Scott City girl. “Our baskets were just not falling,” remarked Coach Kennedy. “Then we had a setback when Jewells Noland got hurt with a knee injury, and was out the rest of the game! The score at that time was 9-11. Her height under the basket was going to be missed with her being a rebounder,” Coach Kennedy continued. Abi Slocum ended up with a single three for the night and a pair of two pointers, making her the high point scorer. Raeleigh Angell got

the only other two points for the night as the Eagles fell 919. Hugoton has plenty of games ahead and will improve their skills each week. The HMS seventh grade “B” team was excited to get on the court and came out strong. Jackie Coreno, who plays on both teams a few quarters, seems to play more relaxed on the “B” team and scored ten points from inside the lane. She was playing with drive and was a team leader on the court. Ava Skinner has really improved and is taking more shots. “We look for good things out of her this season,” commented Coach Kennedy. Lili Archuleta had two points, Yareli Juarez had four and Jayce Heger had two points. Coach Nelson and Coach Kennedy are seeing improvement each day; the girls are enthusiastic and willing to learn. The coaches appreciate that! Check out the HMS Activity Calendar and come out to watch these girls play!

HMS wrestlers travel to Goodland for first tournament of season Hugoton Middle School’s wrestlers headed to Goodland Saturday, October 27 for their inaugural tournament of the 2018 season. Winning first place medals were Bryan Montoya, Christian Farmer, Natanael Chavez, Adam Mendoza and Isaac Martin. Second place finishers included Austin Topliss and Brayden Matheson. Angel Ribera, Christian Gomez, Santiago Macias and Clay Mecklenburg each won third. Wrestlers finishing fourth were Jace Bonsall, Daycen Austin, Sebastian Gonzalez and Christian Ornelas. Hugoton will host a middle school wrestling tournament Saturday, starting at

10:00 a.m. Please stop by Hugoton Middle School to cheer on these athletes!

Sports Banquet is Sunday

Sunday, November 4, the Hugoton Sports Boosters will sponsor the Fall Sports Banquet, starting at 12:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. The meal will honor fall 2018 participants in Girls’ Golf, Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Dance and Cheer. All fall sports athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Dinner and dessert will be provided by the Boosters.

Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-316-686-5300; Dr. Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

HHS’s #14 Leonardo Armendariz takes off with the ball last week ahead of the Beloit defender as #11 Ashton Burrows moves to block. Photo courtesy of Jason Dale.

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23 4:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Friday,Varsity() November 2 4:00pm Baseball: (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)Basketball 8B/7B Here vs. Ulysses Middle, 5:00 p.m. HHS Football TBA Western Heights (Away) 4:00pm Softball: Regionals JV vs. vs.Kismet-South 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Friday, November 9 Saturday, November 3 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS 7/8 Wrestling Tournament Here vs. Colby, HHS Football Sectionals TBA 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Dodge City, Garden City Horace Good, GoodSaturday, November 10 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) land, Holcomb, Liberal Eisenhower, Liberal SeyHMS 7/8 Wrestling tournament at Dodge City 6:00pm mour Rogers and Ulysses, Softball: (Away) 10:00Varsity a.m. vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Middle, 9:00 a.m. 7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Monday, November 5 Tuesday, November 13 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A Here vs. Comanche HMS Girls’ 8B/7A at Liberal Seymour 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South WesternBasketball Heights (Away) Middle, 4:00 p.m. Rogers Middle, 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 4:00 p.m. HMS Girls’ Basketball 8B/7B Here vs. JV() Comanche Girls’vs. Basketball 8A/7B at Liberal Seymour 6:00pm Baseball: (Date ChangedHMS to 03-21-17) vs.Liberal (Away) Middle, 5:00 p.m. Rogers Middle, 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)5:00 p.m. Tuesday, NovemberSoftball: 6 November 15 6:00pm JV vs. vs.Kismet-South WesternThursday, Heights (Away) 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8B/7A at Garden City HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A Here vs. Scott City 7:00pm HMSKenneth - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17)4:00 vs. vs.Liberal Henderson, 4:00 p.m. Middle, p.m. (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7B at Garden City HMS Girls’ Basketball 8B/7B Here vs. Scott City 4:00pm Softball: (Away)5:00 p.m. Kenneth Henderson, 5:00 p.m.JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Middle, 4:00pm Softball: Thursday, November 8 Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Girls’ Basketball 8A/7A Here vs. Ulysses 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Middle, 4:00 p.m.Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 531 S. Main St. 620-544-4065

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some of whom may rely on us for a number of reasons. An aging parent might need help clearing snow. A sibling may require help after a surgery. And as we get older, our family members may need

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The petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting proceedings had in the County Court of Randall County, Texas, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Jeffrey C. Voiles, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 27th day of November, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, ss: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY C. VOILES, DECEASED Case No. 18PR34 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that April Kathryn Simpson, the named independent executor of the last will and testament of Jeffrey C. Voiles, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Jeffrey C. Voiles, and the proceedings admitting his will to probate in the County Court of Randall County, Texas. The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of his death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, and Morton County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding.

April Kathryn Simpson Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner

help managing their finances. In fact, more than eight million people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. If you have a loved one who cannot manage their finances, you may be able to become a representative payee. We thoroughly investigate people who apply to be representative payees to protect the interests of Social Security beneficiaries, because a representative payee receives the beneficiary’s payments and is given

By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

the authority to use them on the beneficiary’s behalf. Social Security appoints a representative payee to manage Social Security and SSI funds only. A payee has no legal authority to manage non-Social Security income or medical matters. As a representative payee, you must know what the beneficiary’s needs are so you can decide the best use of benefits for their care and well-being. This is especially important if the beneficiary doesn’t live with you. Each year, Social Security may ask you to complete a form to

account for the benefits you’ve received. You can either fill out the form and return it to Social Security or go online at www.socialsecu rity.gov/payee to file the report. Due to a recent change in the law, we no longer require the following payees to complete an annual Representative Payee Report: • Natural or adoptive parents of a minor child beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household as the child; • Legal guardians of a minor child beneficiary who

primarily reside in the same household as the child; • Natural or adoptive parents of a disabled adult beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household with the beneficiary; and • Spouse of a beneficiary. Taking care of family is something we do all year long, not just during this holiday season. Becoming a representative payee is a selfless act of kindness. You can read more about becoming a representative payee at www.socialsecurity.gov/pub s/EN-05-10076.pdf.

CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .25 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $4.00. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.50 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED

Solution to October 25, 2018 puzzle

Pick up an application at the Premier Shop or at the office, 400 NW Ave. in Hugoton.

Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin

Must have current CDL, good MVR & be able to pass drug & alcohol test

Benefits include BC/BS health insurance and 401(k) plan

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Max’s Water Service is looking for a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

This is a full time position with competitive wages. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Apply in person at 14010 17 Road in Meade, Ks. or Call for an application 620-837-5350

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

For a very progressive, family-oriented company. Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night. Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off. Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com

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The Hugoton Hermes is searching for a Sports Writer! Successful candidate will be expected to communicate with coaches, attend local sports games and submit articles and photos with respect to The Hermes’ deadline.

Apply in person at The Hermes, 522 S. Main in Hugoton

YOUR NEW CAREER

The Stevens County Farm Service Agency has a permanent full-time Program Technician position available. Salary ranges from $26,587 to $53,773 (CO-3 to CO-7), depending on experience/education. Benefits include health, life, retirement, annual and sick leave. Must be a US citizen. High school graduate or GED. See full vacancy announcement at: http://www.usajobs.gov (type Farm Service Agency in the “what” box and Kansas in the “where” box) for details and instructions to apply on-line or by fax. Complete application packages must be submitted online or fax by 11:59 pm EST, November 1, 2018.

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PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON “HOW TO APPLY” AND “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS”!

Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions:

FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Full-time CNA to work the day shift on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Current Kansas licensure is required.

Person selected will be subject to background investigation.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 1, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Jose Homer Garza, Jr. and Rebecca L. Garza, et al. Defendants. Case No. 18CV24

Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on November 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16) , BLOCK ONE (1) , MOORHEAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, commonly known as 130 N Jackson Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the

Ted E Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (209969)

This position includes a full benefits package and shift differentials for weekend shifts. Please apply at the Stevens County Hospital or online at www.stevenscountyhospital.com under the “Employment” tab. Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

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New Wages!!! Full-time CNAs needed at Pioneer Manor, both Day & Night Shifts are available and the opportunity to work as a universal worker.

Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital. Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com

MILL & YARD DEPARTMENTS Are you looking for a steady and secure job? If so, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is for you. We are looking for hard working and dependable individuals to work in our well maintained facilities.

Grant County Feeders has positions open in Mill & Yard Departments.

Please call Grant County Feeders at 620-356-4466 to inquire about these and other job opportunities. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and a “Safety First” culture. Come join the team at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders.

You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, or apply anytime on the following Web site:

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120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Español - 356-5808

1108 S Adams- This is a beautiful custom built ranch style home, 5 bed/3 b, finished basement, outdoor living space and immaculate landscape. Great room with tall ceilings, fireplace, kitchen features abundant cabinets, fold out pantry, dbl oven, gas cook top, built in microwave, s/s refrigerator, island with sink and DW and breakfast bar. Two master bedrooms w/WIC divided by a luxurious bath featuring dbl sink vanities and large walk in shower. There is so much more! This is a must see! Call today to arrange your private showing of this beautiful home.

1101 S Monroe- Let's Deal!! Buyer's Incentive $10,000!!! Nice Ranch Style Home nestled on a corner lot in the Kallenbach Addition. You can enjoy the massive 30,000 sf lot. The home is 3 bed/3 bath, original wood floors, thermal pane windows, cen H/A, partial finish basement, lots of storage, att garage, fenced yard w/sprinkler. The list goes on!! Call today to see this lovely home!!

1610 West 10th Street - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Located in the Stevens County Industrial Addition, 40 x 80 metal building on 3.57 acres, formerly Sovereign Redeemer Church. Call me today to see this nice property.

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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15)

FOR SALE: House at 110 NW Ave. Lower Price! 5448921. And Cars and Cushman pickup. (1p44) ---------------

Hermes Classified Deadline! Monday 5:00 pm

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--------------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 620-544-2232. (tfc)

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450 sq. ft. Corner Office @1026 S. Main (tfc15)

Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)

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3 bed/2 ba Large fenced ,000 $130 Newly backyard updated Large seller! kitchen & VERY motivated storage shed bathrooms 1209 S. Madison • Hugoton

Call 620-453-2251 for info

for sale by owner 3-4 Bedroom 2 Full Baths

1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!! Call today to see this cozy cottage!!

703 S Van Buren -Nice property, convenient kitchen w/appliances, nice updates in kitchen & baths, finished bsmt, central H/A, located in nice neighborhood. Call to see this property!!

600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!

1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio. Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!

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1403 S Jefferson- Beautiful ranch, 3 bed/3 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fpl, cov patio, 36 x 24 det garage w/heat & bath. This is truly a pleaser for the whole family. Call Karen today to view this nice property!

107 N Jackson- Lot for sale! Great location and neighborhood! Call Karen today for more details!!

1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!

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815 S Jackson- Beautiful, 1.5 story, home complete with Art & Crafts Style!! This is truly "One of a Kind"!! This home has been completely renovated and restored. This home features wood floors and wood work typical of the era of the home. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern updates make this a chef's dream while still keeping the integrity of the home! 5 bed/3 b, cen H/A, WIC, and too many things to mention in this ad. Call today to view this unique property! You won't be disappointed.

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516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

620-544-2383 OR 620-353-3198 It’s a JUNGLE out there, so don’t MONKEY around. When you advertise your business with us, you’ll get the best coverage for the area. Keep your name in sight of the customers. Advertise in

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)

310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!

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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. West(tfc3) ern, 620-626-6763. -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

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1011 S Jackson St - Located close to schools, medical & downtown merchants! Ranch style, 3 bd/2 b, convenient kitchen w/abundant storage, cen H/A, fence. Call to schedule your showing!!

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1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.

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509 Northeast Ave. $135,000 This home is in a quiet neighborhood just 815 S. Jefferson St. across from the Christian Academy $130,000 School. It is a 3 Bedroom 1 full bath and Beautiful Kansas farm house set on a huge one 3/4 bathroom Home. This is a nice corner lot and a half with an incredible home to raise a family in a quiet town and backyard. 3 full bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full a quiet neighborhood with a great school basement, 1 car garage. district.

515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.

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1012 S Trindle - Nice ranch style, Nice location, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, updated baths, thermalpane windows, cen H/A, fenced yard, 12 x 24 storage bldg, patio. Call today to see!!!

500 East 3rd St - Nice Ranch Style Brick, Open floor plan, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fence, sprinkler, unfinished part bsmt, att garage. Call today to see this nice property!!

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home. Call 620-544-9200. (tfc34) --------------FOR RENT: 2 affordable Homes for Rent. 1 2-bdrm and 1 3-bdrm. Mowing provided. Call 544-3069.

1107 S Trindle - Morton Building 54 width x 72 length, insulated, finished office with H/A, bath, 14 ft side walls. Two (2) overhead doors, walk in door, 14 x 54 apron. Built 2011. Call to see this nice property.

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4-H Horse team travels to Columbus for contests Several Southwest Kansas 4-H youth traveled to Columbus, Ohio October 1418, 2018 to represent Kansas at the All American Quarter Horse Congress 4-H Horse

Quiz Bowl and Hippology Contests. Team members were Emily Headrick (Seward County), Emma McClure, Toby McClure and Claire Clark (all from Stevens

Judy Parsons, Emily Headrick, Claire Clark, Emma McClure and Toby McClure take time to visit Churchill Downs in Kentucky on the trip to compete in the Quarter Horse Congress contests. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

County) and Judy Parsons was their coach. Bob Parsons, Matt, Keri and Claudia Clark also made the trip to cheer for the team. The Horse Quiz Bowl contest consists of team members answering questions in quiz bowl matches about all aspects of the horse including but not limited to anatomy, breeds, events, diseases, etc. The Hippology Contest also covers all aspects of the horse where the team members compete in horse judging, written tests, team problems and identification stations. The Kansas Team placed eighth in the Horse Quiz Bowl Contest and tenth in the Hippology Contest. Along the way the team did stop at the Gateway Arch in St Louis to go up to the top. They also stopped in Louisville, Kentucky to tour all of Churchill Downs. This team will also be competing at the National Western 4-H Horse Classic Quiz Bowl Contest in Denver, Colorado, January 10-13, 2019.

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Rural Remedies

by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources The Best Time to Prune Shade Trees For many homeowners, pruning gets done whenever they notice a branch that needs trimming. In fact, deciduous shade trees may be pruned during any season, especially if it is just a light pruning (less than 10 percent of the branches). The ideal time to prune most trees, however, is during the dormant season before new growth starts. Ward Upham, K-State Horticulturist and Extension Associate, says pruning late in the summer or early fall can lead to a delay in dormancy for a tree and increase the chances of winter injury. Also, disease pathogens may still be active in the early fall and can infect the open wounds of pruned trees. Pruning while the tree is leaved out does allow a person a better chance to visualize the effect of the pruning in terms of shaping the form of

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Claire Clark, Emma McClure, Toby McClure, Emily Headrick and Judy Parsons attend the Quarter Horse Congress Contests in Columbus, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

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The Stevens County Extension Council Elections were October 28 at Memorial Hall in Hugoton. The members elected to the program development committees are: Agriculture - Matt Clark, Gerald Deckman and Dax Gaskill; Family and Consumer Sciences - Nancy Bansemer, Lalane McClure and Paula Rowden; 4-H and Youth - Amy Coziahr, Nancy Johnson and Beth Settlemyer; Community Vitality Martin Daharsh, Jennifer Featherston and Alisha

Owens. Members on the Extension Council work with County Extension Agents Nancy Honig and Ron Honig, to plan educational programs and activities in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth, and community vitality initiatives. For more information on educational programs and services provided to the public, contact the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 E. Fifth, or call 620/544-4359.

the tree. One problem, however, with pruning while the tree is in leaf, is it is more difficult to see problem areas in the branches that may benefit from pruning. Winter or early spring pruning allows one to see the branch structure and search out problems. Not all trees should be treated the same. Spring flowering trees bloom on last year’s wood. If maximum flowering is desired, prune after the tree has bloomed. Summer flowering trees bloom on this year’s wood. To see the best flower display on summer flowering trees, prune in the early spring or winter. Some trees such as birch, maple, and walnut tend to “bleed” clear sap from their wounds if pruned in the late winter or early spring. These trees and others that show this characteristic should be pruned in mid-summer while they are in full leaf. Pruning Young Trees Newly planted, young trees should not be heavily pruned directly after planting as this will provide some stress to a tree trying to grow roots and get established. When selecting new trees, be careful not to plant trees that will need significant pruning. Selecting moderate-sized trees, five to six foot tall, may be better that larger trees, especially if some pruning is needed. Don’t select trees with low lateral branches of large size (unless they are fruit trees) as most of these will need to be pruned. A few smaller low braches are fine and the shade provided by the branches will help protect the

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young trunk from sun scald. These can left on for a year or two without any problems before eventually trimming them off. Look for trees with one true leader to form the main trunk. If you end up with a tree with two leaders at planting time select the most upright and vigorous branch to be the leader. If there is a second branch high enough above the ground you can select it for the first scaffold branch. Remove the other branches if they are too close (less than eight inches). The position or height of the branch on a tree will remain the same throughout the tree’s life. Only the diameter of the branch will increase. It is important to select main scaffold branches that grow at wide angles to the trunk. Branches with a greater than 45 degree angle to the trunk are preferred. The wider the angle, the stronger the attachment to the tree. Branches with narrow attachments are much more likely to break under a load of snow or ice. The main scaffold branches should be spaced at least eight inches vertically apart, but it would be better to have them 18 to 25 inches apart. The reason for the spacing is to give those lower branches plenty of room to grow in diameter throughout the life of the tree. All of the pruning does not have to be done the first year. It can be spread out over a few seasons to allow the tree to get well established. Dead wood can be removed at any time without causing any significant stress to the tree.

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