November 14, 2013

Volume 126, Number 46

Thursday, November 14, 2013

16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Airport Board discusses safety hazard sprinkler The Board of the Hugoton Airport met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Hugoton Airport meeting room.

Present for the meeting were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Kirkham Michael’s Curtis Houser, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Dell Cullison, Robert Davis, Dax Gaskill and Jeff Crawford. Board member Kim Harper and Secretary Risa Norton were absent.

Curtis Houser of Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers gave an update about the KDOT grant for the Taxilane Replacement. He reported all the plans are completed and they are ready to advertise for bids for the job.

The board approved a motion to publish a Notice of Opportunity for Proposed Improvements at the Hugoton Municipal Airport. These improvements are projected for the next few years.

Robert Davis advised the board of actions the airport has taken in regard to the non-operational sprinkler directly east of the airport. It is a safety issue in that the sprinkler is directly in line with the crosswind runway. reported the Davis sprinkler has not been used for the last two farming seasons. During that time, it has been for sale.

The water rights to this

land have been sold. The airport offered to pay to have the sprinkler moved, but the owner declined.

The airport asked the tenant to swing the sprinkler another direction but was declined. The airport offered to pay for advertising to sell the sprinkler and the owner accepted this offer. The board passed a motion to pay for advertising to sell this sprinkler.

The airport board also passed the motion to bring the matter to the Stevens County Commissioners at their next meeting.

The board approved the financial report and paid bills.

Gary Porter gave his manager’s report, stating the complete property was mowed again.

Risa trimmed with the weedeater. He reported fuel sales are up making this one of the largest months this year.

Porter reported the city came out and disconnected and cut power lines that were running to the trailerhouse.

He stated there were no signs of leaks around the floor after the outside of the airport building was sealed.

Chairman Davis asked the manager to call another runway lights contracter about REIL repair, since Strukel Electric has never shown up.

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be December 11.

2013.

During Pheasant Heaven’s big bash Friday evening, it was announced a donor had offered to match a $10,000 contribution if the same amount could be raised at the dinner. Within approximately ten to 15 minutes the amount was reached!!

What an amazing testament to the generous giving of the patrons of Pheasant Heaven. What a giving and loving community we live in.

Many Stevens County Veterans gathered at the Hugoton Elementary School Monday, Veteran’s Day to be honored by the first, second and third graders in the Commons Area. The stu-

dents sang songs and gave the Veterans posters to show their appreciation.

Enrollment for USD 210 has increased 3 percent since 2010 Enrollment numbers for USD 210 have increased relatively steadily over the past few years. Total enrollment has increased 3.2 percent from September 2010 through September 2013. Following are some numbers to better illustrate where the gains are being seen.

Beginning with the new Early Childhood Development Center - which opened in November 2010 with 187 students, there has been an overall increase of 12 students for a total of 199 for the 20132014 school year. Students in preschool, Kindergarten and KinderPrep are counted among the ECDC numbers.

In the elementary school - first through sixth grades - students have increased

from 449 for the 20102011 school year to 466 in September 2013. The largest gain was seen in September 2011 when numbers went from 449 in fall of 2010 to 467 for fall of 2011, an increase of nearly four percent.

Students in Hugoton Middle School numbered 150 during the fall of 2010 and enrollment stood at 155 for the most recent school year. Enrollment numbers took a sharp drop in fall of 2012, from 154 in 2011 to 135, a decrease of 12 percent. Fortunately, enrolled students were counted at 153 seventh and eighth graders for the 2013-2014 school year.

Hugoton High School is the only campus to show overall decrease an through the past four

years, with students numbering 271 in the fall of 2013. Enrollment was relatively steady from 2010 through 2012, where totals stood at 285 and 297 respectively. After some investigation, every grade, from nine through twelve experienced decreases. The freshmen of 2010 only retained 61 of their beginning 76-member class.

These freshmen will graduate in May of 2014. Enrolling seniors for each year were 61 in 2010, 72 in 2011, 70 in 2012 and only 61 in 2013. Overall, high school enrollment has decreased almost nine percent from its high point of 297 total students for enrollment in both 2011 and 2012.

Hugoton Learning Academy boasts almost nothing

but increases since its inception in 2001. Total enrollment went from 70 in 2010 to 90 in 2013, a very obvious increase of 22 percent. Through the years, enrollment in ninth through twelfth grades has swelled from ten to 28 180 percent! Students in the Adult ESL program started with 55 in 2010 and have stayed steady at 48 since the fall of 2012.

Total enrollment in all USD 210 schools has grown from 1,141 in 2010 to 1,179 in 2013. In September 2011, with 1,167 students, schools saw the biggest overall increase from 2010’s 1,141 students. Enrollment swelled in both 2011 and 2013, adding 26 and 23 students each year respectively.

Fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child This holiday season, Hugoton residents are joining millions of people across the United States and around the world to fill empty shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for 9.8 million impoverished children.

During Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, November 18–25, two collection sites in the Hugoton area will receive the packed boxes. The shoebox gifts are then processed, prepared and delivered to suffering children in more than 100 countries using whatever means necessary - trains, airplanes, boats, elephants, bikes and even dog sleds.

“It’s amazing to think

that small items we often take for granted in the U.S. - soap, a toothbrush and pencils - can bring excitement and hope to a child living in extreme poverty overseas,” said Amy Orosco, a Ulysses resident who is participating in Operation Christmas Child activities and packing shoeboxes this year. “This simple shoebox gift is an opportunity to change a child’s life.”

This year, Hugoton residents hope to contribute many gifts to the global collection goal of 9.8 million gift-filled shoeboxes.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected more than 100 million shoebox gifts and delivered them to needy children.

Anyone can participate

in Operation Christmas Child. The time to pack a shoebox gift is now! For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, or to find the nearest drop-off site, call 620-253-2285 or visit samaritanspurse.org.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Through simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn they are loved and not forgotten.

For many of these children, the shoebox gift will be the first gift they have ever received.

A year-round, online giving tool also conve-

niently allows anyone to build a box. By visiting the project’s Web site at samaritanspurse.org, participants can select a child’s age and gender, shop through an online selection of gifts, virtually pack an empty shoebox, and finish it off by writing a note of encouragement.

Operation Christmas Child volunteers will pack the shoebox gifts and ship them on behalf of the donors.

Using special tracking technology, participants can also follow their shoebox and discover the country in which their gift will be delivered to a child in need. To register a shoebox gift, use the donation form online.

Story submitted by Operation Christmas Child.

Local libraries receive grants to help fund purchases of AWE Early Literacy Stations The State Library of Kansas (SLK) has awarded grants to 124 Kansas public libraries to help fund the purchase of one AWE Early Literacy Station (an all-in-one digital learning solution for children ages two through eight) in each recipient’s library. Among the libraries awarded grants are Stevens County Library, Morton County Library and Rolla Branch Morton County Library.

In September of 2013, SLK made available a noncompetitive grant for

Kansas public libraries interested in AWE Early Literacy Stations. Libraries serving a population less than 10,000 paid $500 towards a machine and libraries serving a population over 10,000 paid $1,000 towards a machine. In total, SLK helped purchase 124 AWE Early Literacy Stations throughout Kansas.

The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, standalone computer, with 60 pre-loaded educational software programs,

and does not require an Internet connection to operate. The material spans all curriculum areas: reading, math, science, social studies, writing, art and music.

“Ensuring reading readiness and on-grade achievement for Kansas’ youngest residents is one of the State Library’s top priorities,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “Placing these stations in public libraries will help young readers learn and practice the skills they

need to be ready for school - and they’re having fun!”

Part of the SLK’s mission is to promote and support early childhood literacy programs and practices in libraries across the state. Early childhood literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write.

SLK supports these efforts through statewide programing, supplemental funding, grants, training sessions, online resources and circulation of

materials.

Other area grant recipients are: Cimarron City Library, Grant County Library, Kismet Public Library, Liberal Memorial Library, Meade Public Library, Montezuma Township Library and Stanton County Public Library.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 li-

braries and 17,500 museums. The IMLS mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning and cultural and civic engagement. The IMLS grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow IMLS on Facebook and Twitter.

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Hugoton Animal Shelter celebrates!!

Dear Editor, Our one year anniversary!!! October 31, 2013, it was one whole year since we have had to euthanize a dog. ZERO euthanasia is a super stat to have. This was possible because of help from the public.

Hugoton Animal Control and some of our much appreciated volunteers have been posting the found dogs and the dogs up for adoption on social media sites such as Facebook’s Hugoton Classifieds and other regional sites of its kind. We also post our dogs on petfinders. We have had lots of success doing this. I would also like to thank the rescue volunteers in our area for contacting rescues for perfectly good dogs that most certainly would have been euthanized without their assistance. We have also had help from individuals who have transported dogs for us either to a rescue or a long distance adopter. We had one dog we posted on petfinders adopted by a gentleman in Helena, Mt. Thanks to Danna Jones from Finney County Humane Society for helping place some of our dogs and for introducing us to Tom Beard who lives in Colorado. His job is truck driver, his hobby is transporting dogs.

Thank you to Amanda Wise from Ulysses for helping us place dogs and with their transport.

Thank you to Kelley Romme

ACO Stephanie Smith City of Hugoton Animal Shelter

from Liberal for helping us with placing and transporting some of our dogs.

Thanks to Great Plains Angels for Animals for their help finding rescues and transporting our dogs.

Thank you to Marshall Hopkins who transports for Great Plains Angels for animals and has transported for us too.

I would like to extend a special thank you to our very own Sherri Leonard and Cindy Dill for posting all of our dogs and transporting some of them.

All these people are Volunteers. They are not paid to do this. They just care!

Thank you to those of you in the public

who have reposted or told someone about our dogs.

Thanks to everyone who has adopted from us.

I would also like to thank everyone for their cash donations. These help pay for any veterinary work needed to cross state lines and otherwise.

I would like to commend those of you who have done a good job keeping your dogs up and the ones of you who call on them immediately. You have helped too.

The more dogs we return to owners the longer we can keep the unclaimed dogs.

Finding rescues and adopting dogs out is usually a time consuming process. If our shelter fills up we have to euthanize, we have to be able to pick dogs up. If you adopt or pick your dog up from impound immediately you save two dogs. The one you claimed or adopted and the one that replaced it.

Euthanasia will always loom over us. We are a small city shelter but you make the difference. I wish it were possible for all of you to see the updates and stories we get back about some of the dogs that have passed through our shelter on their way to a new life.

Thank you!

A.C.O. Stephanie Smith City of Hugoton Animal Shelter

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

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

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot.

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

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

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

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

- Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, beginning September 11 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426.

Temporary changes for Stevens County Library - Stevens County Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays.

Now through November 30 - The temperature is falling, and so are our prices! The Hermes’ office supplies are ALL on sale! Discounts range from ten to 50 percent! Come into the office at 522 S. Main to find some great deals!

Subscriptions are also discounted: local subscriptions are $20 and non-local are just $25 until November 30.

Available Now - The Farmers Market in the lot south of China’s will continue until further notice.

They will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on every Saturday morning, weather permitting.

Home grown vegetables and home made items will be available.

November 14 - Hugoton Elementary’s second grade will perform their

concert at 2:45 p.m. in the HES gym.

- Garden City Community College will host area high school students for GCCC Exploration Day, starting at 9:00 a.m. Registration is available at gcccks.edu. For more information, please contact 620-276-9627.

- Kansas Department of Agriculture Dairy Inspection Program and KDHE Livestock Waste and Management section will host a forum to explain regulatory requirements and aid Kansas stockmen and dairymen in completing the inspection process required to meet licensing guidelines in Garden City at the Southwest Research and Extension Center, 4500 E. Mary, at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Billy Brown at billy.brown@kda.ks.gov or 785-296-4172.

- Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, Seventh and Main, at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting with speakers Brad Murray and Chris Tyler will follow at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.

November 15 - No school for USD #217 students due to Teacher Inservice.

- Praise and Worship at Memorial Hall with free supper at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Richard Martin will speak.

- Learn the “West Coast Swing” and the “Nightclub Two-Step” at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the SW002, the student union basement at SCCC/ATS. No partner is needed to learn the basics.

November 15-16 - Hugoton High School will

perform “On Froggy Mountain: Tales from Around the World” at 7:00 p.m. at the HHS Auditorium.

November 15-17 - Several Hugoton businesses will host Open Houses! Check out this week’s ads for times and locations.

November 16 - Grocery Grab at White’s Foodliner at 10:00 a.m. One lucky winner will get five minutes to fill up the top basket of a grocery cart at White’s Foodliner. Get your tickets at the Chamber, White’s or from any Chamber member.

- Garden City Community College will host a concealed carry course for residents interested in a Kansas Concealed Carry handgun permit from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the John Collins Vocational Building. Pre-registration is available by contacting team-t@teamt.org or 620-276-9629.

November 17 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. Contact Ruth Van Horn at 620-5444305 for more information.

- Hugoton Federation Wrestling Club chili dinner at the Hugoton Middle School cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted.

November 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m.

- USD #210 Board of Education will meet at the HMS Library at 6:30 p.m.

November 18-22 - American Education Week.

Thank you to all local teach-

ers and staff at Hugoton, Moscow and Rolla schools!

You are very appreciated.

November 19 - Last date to pre-register for the deer management seminar November 21 in Garden City. Call 620-272-3670 for more information.

November 21 - Camera Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison.

- A deer management seminar will take place starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Grandstands Meeting Room on the fairgrounds in Garden City.

An evening meal will be served. Pre-register by November 19. Call 620-2723670 for more information.

November 22 - Early deadline at 5:00 p.m. for the November 28 issue of The Hermes.

- Praise and Worship at Memorial Hall with free supper at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Ben Coats will speak.

November 22-23 - Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Murder Rides Again” at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at Yardmaster. Early bird discount of $5 will apply for those purchasing tickets before November 1.

November 26 - Hugoton Elementary School picture re-takes, starting at 4:00 p.m.

November 27-December 1 - Thanksgiving Break for USD #210 and USD #217 students.

November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving!

December 6 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

Monday, November 4, 2013 • NO NEWS Tuesday, November 5, 2013 • NO NEWS Wednesday, November 6, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 1000 Block of South Main; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Motorist Assist; 1000 Block of South Main; Public Service; Officer Crane • Motorist Assist; Third and Monroe; Public Service; Officer Crane • Dog at Large; Fifth and Jefferson; Dog Impounded; Officer Crane • Medical Assist; 1000 Block of South Washington; Public Service; Officer Crane Thursday, November 7, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 800 Block of South Polk; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Puppies at Large; 900 Block of South Washington; Puppies Impounded; Officer Crane Friday, November 8, 2013

• Non-Injury Accident; 600 Block of East Eleventh; Took Report; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; 100 Block of West Fourth; Citizen Assist; Officer Hagman Saturday, November 9, 2013 • Dog at Large; Jefferson and Adams; Dog Impounded; Officer Crane • Report of a Man Yelling; 600 Block of South Monroe; Unable to Locate; Officer Hagman • Hit and Run; Seventh and Monroe; Took Report; Officer Hagman Sunday, November 10, 2013 • Medical Assist; 100 Block of South Jefferson; Public Service; Officer Crane

• Vehicle Unlock; 1000 Block of South Van Buren; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Disorderly Conduct; 1500 Block of South Eisenhower; Subject Arrested; Officer Hagman / Officer Crane

Frank “Papa” Rotolo Friends and family gathered Saturday afternoon to remember and honor Frank “Papa” Rotolo. Mr. Rotolo passed from this life Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in rural Turpin, Ok. at the age of 93.

He was born May 5, 1920 in Pueblo, Co., the son of Samuel Rotolo and the former Kathryn Genova.

Frank had been a Liberal resident for the past 65 years. He was employed at Hood Chevrolet from 1949 until 1975 as the Service Manager. He then worked for Beech Aircraft from 1977 to 1985 in the security department.

Mr. Rotolo was a member of the American Legion Post #80 and the Elks Club. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt.

From 1942 to 1945, during World War II, Frank served in the United States Army and was stationed in Australia, Guam and Puerto Rico.

June 11, 1941, Frank and Marie Ellen Waller were united in marriage in Clay-

ton, N.M. She preceded him in death February 5, 2002.

His parents; daughter Kathryn “Kay” Epp; four brothers, Nate, Tony, Joe and Sam Rotolo; and sister Ann Johnson all preceded him in death also.

Survivors include his son Frankie Rotolo and wife Donna of Hugoton; step-son Don Schouten and wife Kitty of Panama City, Fl.; son-inlaw Aaron Epp of Turpin, Ok.; his brother John Rotolo of Pueblo, Co.; his eight grandchildren, Kelly Rotolo and wife Sally of Liberal, Shawn Rotolo - Utz of Lawrence, Gina Rotolo of The Woodlands, Tx., Toni Feldman of Conroe, Tx., Rick Epp of Wichita, Tina Call and fiancé Stacy McVey of Liberal, Wayne Fox and wife Joanna of Stonewall, La. and Shayne Fox and wife Marci of Marquette; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, November 9 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #80.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #80 in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

MaryLou Peterson Former Hugoton resident MaryLou Peterson passed from this life Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her home in Enid, Ok. She was 75.

Born February 2, 1938 in Sublette, she was the daughter of Paul Slocum and the former Mary Tyler.

August 28, 1955, MaryLou and Bill Peterson were united in marriage in Sublette. Bill preceded her in death March 12, 2000. Her parents; brother George Slocum; and grandson Chastin Peterson also preceded MaryLou in death.

Mrs. Peterson was a homemaker and co-owner of Peterson Trucking in Hugoton. She had made Enid her home for the past eleven years.

MaryLou had a deep love for God and was strong in her faith and walk with Christ. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Hugoton and First Assembly of God Church in Enid. She loved spending time with her family, cooking

large meals for the holidays, gardening and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. MaryLou is loved by so many, and will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include her daughter Debbie Nuckolls and companion Jack of Enid; two sons, Steve Peterson and wife Tammie and Craig Peterson and companion Wendy all of Hugoton; her two brothers, Curtis Slocum and wife Maria of Hugoton and Duane Slocum of Sun City, Az.; three sisters, Pauline Nelson and husband Richard of Oklahoma City, Ok., Imagene Bressler and husband Dallas of Liberal and Karen McGill and husband Bob of Joplin, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Assembly of God Church of Hugoton with Rev. Robert Bailey presiding. Burial will follow in Hugoton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be given to the Assembly of God Church of Hugoton in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenneman funeralhome.com.

Hattie Perry

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Obituaries

Lifelong Stevens County resident Hattie F. Perry passed from this life Monday, November 11, 2013 at Liberal Springs. She was 96.

The daughter of Franklin Hull and the former Hattie Snyder, she was born September 3, 1917 in Morton County.

Hattie and Roy Wren Perry were married May 27, 1934 in Richfield.

Mrs. Perry lived her whole life in Stevens County. She was a member of the Church of the First Born.

Survivors include two sons,

Dick Perry and wife Shelley of Rogers, Ar. and Dwayne Hull and wife Vickie of Hugoton; her four daughters, Shirley Leonard and husband Gene of Hugoton, Betty Jo Hinkle and husband Rodney of Sacramento, Ca., Jessie Shuck and husband Gene of Liberal and Vickie Larrabee and husband Steve of Meade; her 20 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Hattie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roy Perry; her brothers and sisters; daughter Mary Alice Perry; and granddaughter Kandra Larrabee.

Services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the First Church of God in Hugoton with Pastor Pam Peachey presiding. Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

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STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ It was foggy, foggy this Monday morning. It will burn off pretty soon. We have had some really nice fall weather.

We had a great weekend here at the Senior Center.

The Sew-All-Day was good.

Our Quilt & Art Show was a great success. We had over 50 quilts and wall hangings.

There were several pictures by some of our local artists.

Lots of folks came in to see the exhibit. Thank you all for bringing your things to show and thanks to the folks who came in to see them. That’s what makes all this work worthwhile.

We didn’t have such a big crowd at our Saturday evening dance, but we sure had a good time. Cottonwood played for us and they were extra good!

For those of you that I haven’t contacted yet - all my test results were benign.

Thanks for the prayers.

Menu Nov. 14...........................Brisket Nov. 15...................Baked Ham Nov. 18...............................Chili Nov. 19....................Hamburger Nov. 20......Oven-Fried Chicken Nov. 21 ..........Smothered Steak Activities Schedule Thursday, November 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Aglow..........................7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, November 16 Cards .........................6:00 p.m.

Live On Stage.............7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, November 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, November 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Yandel has completed 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. All right Yandel! Great job!

Finnup Scholarships are available for local high school graduates High school graduates from the following Kansas counties: Comanche, Greeley, Wichita, Scott, Lane, Ness, Hamilton, Finney, Kearny, Ford, Gray, Grant, Stanton, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Mead, Clark, Haskell and Hodgeman may apply for the Washburn University’s $3,000 Finnup Scholarship.

To apply for the Finnup Scholarship go to Wash burn.edu/admissions or call the Washburn admissions office at 785-670-1030.

Students must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to earn the Finnup scholarship and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA while attending Washburn to renew it. The award amount is subject to change.

Washburn awards millions of dollars in scholarships assistance to students annually. New students must fill out the Washburn application for admissions, which includes the scholarship application, and have all transcripts and test scores on file with the admissions office

prior to February 15.

At Washburn, more than 6,973 students and 1,000 faculty and staff are involved in more than 200 academic programs leading to certification, associate, bachelor, master's, doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. All of our programs are offered through the Sciences and the schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law and Nursing on a 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka. The broadly-based liberal arts and professional programs are enriched by a long-standing interactive relationship between the campus and Kansas’s capital city community.

Submitted by Washburn University.

Dustin E John Johnson Financial FinancialAdvisor Advisor .

608 S Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8818

Financial Advisor

Farrah has completed 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go, Farrah!

Kansas Attorney General Schmidt concerned about consumer privacy Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt November 8 called on the Obama administration to step up consumer privacy protections as it implements the Affordable Care Act. “I’m concerned that the well-publicized shortcomings in the new health exchange website are just the tip of the iceberg,” Schmidt said.

Schmidt and nine other state attorneys general sent a letter this week to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius raising concerns about consumer protections under the new law. In addition to expressing general concerns about data security, the attorneys general focused on the lack of background checks or other controls to ensure the integrity of the people who become “navigators.”

The navigators assist consumers in signing up for coverage.

Because the navigators have access to consumers’ personal information, the lack of screening creates a risk of identity theft or other privacy violations.

“The federal standards for navigators provide inadequate consumer protections to prevent the stealing of personal information,” the attorneys general wrote.

In August, before the October 1 implementation deadline for the new law, the attorneys general sent a previous letter to Secretary Sebelius raising concerns about the lack of background checks on navigators and the risk that consumer privacy could be at risk. They have not received a response to that previous letter.

This week, the Secretary testified before a United States Senate committee that it is possible for people with a felony conviction to become navigators with access to consumers’ personal information.

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Ike has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow! Great job, Ike!

In addition to Schmidt, the letter was signed by the attorneys general from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and West Virginia. Copies of the August letter and the November 8 letter are available at http://1.usa.gov/1bdMv2g and http://1.usa.gov /1hmUZNg.

In recognition of

American Education Week November 18-22, 2013 The USD 210 Board of Education would like to thank the USD 210 teachers and staff for all the hard work they do.

Janet’s

Bridal & Boutique 1010 Van Buren - Hugoton

invites you to join us for our

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Gift ideas for every lady!

Saturday, November 16, 10am-5pm & Sunday, November 17, 1pm-4pm Refreshments, Drawings & a special gift from us!

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Hugoton Aglow meets Thursday Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, Seventh and Main, Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting with speakers Brad Murray and Chris Tyler will follow at 7:30 p.m. Those attending the meeting are asked to use the Main Street doors.

This is Thanksgiving month one holiday markets and huge public sales stores go big for is Halloween, then they are already squeezing the shelves to get Christmas displayed. Preferably, the ghosts and monsters would be skipped, giving the time and celebration to Jesus. The season of thankfulness isn’t honored enough.

You may be wondering, “Who are Brad Murray and Chris Tyler?” For introductory purposes, Brad came into Lighthouse one Wednesday night at the beginning of Bible Study. He introduced himself and explained he had driven around the city, stopping at a number of churches. At each, he asked the Lord, “Is this the right place?” but didn’t get an affirmative response until he stopped at Lighthouse. He felt a comfortable greeting with this stop which only increased as he entered the door. He went on to inform the group he had come for a job at Abengoa. He left his wife Melodie at home in Pocahontas, Ar., with her job, their home church and their two sons. As the evening services dismissed, he as-

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sured everyone he would be back Sunday morning unless he had to work, saying “This church feels just like our home church Living Water Worship Center.”

About a month later Chris came in with Brad, having come after getting good reports from Brad about the job, the community and the church. He too, left his wife Jamie in Pocahontas with their two children, a boy and a girl. They attended the same church where the two women are avid praise choir members. The two men play instruments and frequently sing with the choir when available. Brad plays the bass guitar and Chris is the drummer.

These two fellows are a joy to have around. They say the Lord sent them to Hugoton to spread the Gospel. They are not hesitant to do this. Chris is a millwright, working mainly with pumps and alignment of equipment.

Their spiritual pursuit recently involves working in the book of Proverbs, working together part of the time and working independently part of the time. Brad remarked, “The entire book is like a life lesson,” Mary Ann remarks, “They have invested their hearts in us, and we have invested our hearts in them.”

Join us Thursday evening for a great time of worship and fellowship. Everyone is invited — bring your friends and family!

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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton Students?

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In the October 31, 2013 issue of The Hugoton Hermes, a listing of Hugoton Middle School students earning recognition for honor roll was published. After publication, it was noted four students had actually moved up

to the Red and White Honor Roll. Those students are Abigail Marioni, Kobe Lindstrom, Cody Mills and Josselyne Jurado.

Congratulations and keep up the hard work!

Heritage Christian Academy second and third grade students Adysen Norton, Carter McClure, Weston Johnson, Rustin Pearcy and MaryBeth Crawford start Wednesday, November 6 with a skit to show their audience “The Flag Was Still There” in honor of Veterans Day November 11.

Heritage Christian Academy third grader MaryBeth Crawford is HCA’s Student of the Month for October. Principal Misty Martin congratulates her. MaryBeth is the daughter of Shannon and Diana Crawford. Congratulations MaryBeth!

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Miss Tower’s fourth grade students chuckle as she tries out their peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipes. The class is learning about writing and reading recipes properly. Miss Tower followed their directions, perhaps a little too literally, as she placed the peanut butter and jelly - still in jars - on the bread.

Hugoton Middle School grappler Nathan Leininger takes on another competitor at the wrestling meet in Goodland Saturday, November 2. Nathan finished with third place. All 14 HMS wrestlers placed at the tournament. Congratulations! Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

As you look ahead toward winter, you’ll see many important activities and events are coming up at Heritage Christian Academy!

First up is National Young Readers Week Principal’s Challenge Friday, November 15. Students will get comfy for a pajama day! Wednes-

day, November 20 will be the annual Thanksgiving Family Hot Lunch. There will be no school November 27-29 for families to celebrate Thanksgiving together.

Also of note: Christmas program practices are going on after school!

Hugoton Middle School student council members Madison Shuck and Rebecca Johnson present local Veteran James Langley with a $100 check for Hugoton’s VFW Post at the Veterans Day assembly Monday morning.

Hugoton Elementary students Saedy Arrendondo, Karina Avila, Alan Baeza, Jesus Cano, Josephe Hernandez, Lia Hurtado, Genesis Landa and Luis Lopez are all smiles after getting their fluoride treatment from Lifetime Smiles at school Tuesday, November 5.

Senior band members Austin Nordyke and Kelsey Quillen are recognized during the pep rally Thursday, October 31 at the Elementary School gym. HES students proudly standing with them are Lainey Cox and Toby Grubbs.

Hugoton Elementary students were very excited - and extremely loud - at the Senior Pep Rally Thursday, October 31 before the game later in the evening. Hugoton High’s seniors were well represented in several different categories, including football, cheer, dance, volleyball, girls’ golf, band and cross country. Go Eagles!

Giving out high fives are HHS students Ismeria Guzman, Toni Melton, Elizabeth Johnson, Mitchell Persinger, Bradley Campbell, Ross Davis, Zane Littell, Timmy Haller and Nic Frederick.

HHS offers family entertainment Don’t forget to mark your calendar! This Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, Hugoton High School’s best thespians from the theater and drama department will take to the stage to perform “On Froggy Mountain: Tales from Around the World” by James Robb at the Hugoton High School Auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

All proceeds benefit the HHS Theater and Drama department.

The entire family will be excited to hear the many different stories told by animals in this family-friendly play. A bake sale will also be offered in the lobby before and after the show, with baked goods prepared by cast members and their families.

Mrs. Kim Heger discusses engineering with some of her fifth grade students as they try out their “puffmobiles” Monday.

Teams built vehicles with paper, straws, wheels and straight pins, then tested their inventions out using their breath as momentum.

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Eighth grade Lady Eagles defeat Comanches It was a great night for the Eighth Grade Lady Eagles basketball team last Tuesday, November 5. Both A and B teams got the win against the Dodge City Comanches.

“Overall the girls played very well,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

The Lady Eagles’ A-team went to work early in the game scoring 15 points in both first half quarters. By the end of the third quarter

Hugoton had a 36-point lead and ended the game 54 to 9.

“We passed the ball up the floor as good as any team that I have worked with,” added Rodriguez.

Three Lady Eagles scored in the double digits sending the team well ahead of Dodge City. Dallie Hoskinson scored 20 points during the fast paced game followed by Laney Hoskinson and Brooklyn Harper who scored ten

points each. JoHanna Rawlins wasn’t far from the double digits with six points while Claire Lewis added four and Caitlin Lewis and Ady Gooch each scored two.

The B-team also did very well defeating their opponents taking the win, 27 to 13. Six Lady Eagles scored during the game while the defense did their job preventing the Lady Comanches from adding points to their side of the scoreboard. “We are seeing the floor and our team mates though we still have to improve our man to man half

court defense,” added Coach Rodriguez.

Trinity Warren and Caitlin Lewis each scored six points while Jaysa Featherston scored five. Britta Beesley and Claire Lewis each scored four and Ady Gooch scored two.

“I want to see some improved communications in the half court,” continued Rodriguez.

The Lady Eagles did a nice job of defeating the Dodge City girls and look forward to their next match.

Liberal West holds out against seventh grade Eagles in tough battle

Dallie Hoskinson goes up for the layup during eighth grade girls’ basketball A-team action. Dallie was the top scorer with 20 points during the battle against Dodge City Comanches.

Henry Vela receives honorable-mention in Western Athletic Conference Former Hugoton High School student Henry Vela has received honorable-mention Western Athletic Conference honors as a member of the Liberal High School soccer team. Vela moved to Lib-

eral in order to play soccer in his senior year. He recorded a hat-trick with the magic three-goal performance in Liberal’s first-round, playoff game, a 5-0 victory over Goddard Eisenhower at Liberal.

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The Seventh Grade Lady Eagles took on Liberal West Monday, the fourth of November resulting in two losses for the Hugoton teams.

The A-team held their own against the Liberal team taking the game into overtime.

However when the final buzzer sounded Liberal had pulled ahead by four points leaving the Hugoton team with a loss, 14 to 18.

“The girls did a better job of rebounding as the game went on. We just need to focus on rebounding from the beginning. We gave the other team too many second chance shots,” said Coach Jill Nech.

Etni Guzman led her team with four points in this close game. Jayla Stump and Seth-

leng Garcia each added three points along with a basket each from Rebecca Johnson and Casle Heger.

“We missed seven free throws which would have won the game for us,” added Nech.

The B-team did not fare as well in their game losing it 13 to 24. Claire Clark was the big point maker for the team with six points. Abby Heger, Mekenzie Hagman and Josselyne Jurado each scored a basket during the game followed by a free throw by Sahayla Haar.

“The girls did a good job of getting shots, we just need to work on putting in a higher percentage of them,” concluded Nech.

Jaysa Featherston gets set for the layup during the basketball game against Dodge City Comanches.

Seventh grade takes on the Dodge City Comanches in tough competition The A, B and C seventh grade girls’ basketball teams got in some playing time Tuesday the fifth when they played the Dodge City Comanches. Despite a good effort by each team none of the Hugoton teams were able to win.

Hugoton’s A-team went to work on the Dodge City girls early but could not keep them from scoring. Rebecca Johnson was the only Lady Eagle to score twice during the game. Etni Guzman, Jayla Stump, Casie Heger and Magan Newton each scored two points but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Lady Comanches. When the fourth quarter ended Hugoton had to take a loss, 12 to

31.

The B-team also struggled with Dodge City losing it 6 to 17. Abby Heger, Sahayla Haar and Mekenzie Hagman each scored a basket but was not able to add enough points to win.

Hugoton’s C-team only had one basket during the game coming from a shot from Ingrid Preciado. Dodge City won the game after scoring twice defeating the Lady Eagles C-team, 2 to 4.

“The teams will work quite a bit this week on their shooting,” said coach Jill Nech.

“We did a better job of rebounding but need to continue to work on it,” concluded Nech.

Hunters are encouraged to donate hides for Vets Recently Charles Forward shared information about a service being offered by Elks National Veterans Service Commission. Deer hunters are encouraged to donate their deer hides to the Elks Club. The Elks use the hides to make leather gloves which will be freely handed out to handicapped Veterans. They also provide tanned leather to make occupational therapy kits to be distributed to Veterans’ homes and hospitals throughout the country at no cost to the Veterans.

Mr. Forward advises local hunters can just skin their harvested deer. Charles will clean and tan the hide and

the Elks will pick the hides up from him. This is such a beneficial program. The hide doesn’t get wasted and several disabled Veterans receive a valuable, much needed gift.

So hunters, good luck with your hunting and be sure to help out some honorable Veterans who have given so much for all Americans. You can reach Charles Forward at 620-624-2339. The hides can be taken to Passmore Brothers at 828 East Eleventh in Hugoton where Mr. Forward will pick them up.

Opening day for rifle season is Wednesday, December 4, 2013.

Sports Schedule Thursday, November 14 Middle School Girls’ Basketball 7A & 7B vs. Horace Good at Home; 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Girls’ Basketball 8A & 8B at Horace Good; 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15 High School Varsity Football, Sectionals, TBA Saturday, November 16 Middle School Wrestling at Comanche Middle; 10:00 a.m.

Monday, November 18 Middle School Girls’ Basketball 7A & 7B vs. Liberal South at Home; 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Girls’ Basketball 8A & 8B vs. Liberal South at Home; 5:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Harper looks for the pass during a recent game against Dodge City. Brooklyn scored ten points against the Comanches last Tuesday.

Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps hunters donate deer The holidays are often a time when we reflect back on all that we are given, and in the state of Kansas, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of natural resources, including a healthy and stable big game population. And because of this abundant resource, hunters in Kansas have opportunities unmatched by other states, such as the ability to obtain as many as five whitetail antlerless deer permits, in addition to an either-sex permit, in some areas of the state.

Under the right conditions, a hunter’s freezer can quickly fill up with a surplus of game meat, far more than they can consume by next season. This is where the Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (KSHFH) comes in.

KSHFH is a nonprofit organization that is the conduit for hunters to donate deer and provide food for hungry Kansans. With the help of hunters, meat processors and private donors, KSHFH annually provides thousands of meals to those in need.

Last year, hunters donated 997 deer and 17 elk to nearly 40 meat lockers, putting food on the tables of nearly 100 food banks across the state.

“Our goal for this year is to see 1,200 deer donated and processed, and served at 160 food pantries throughout the state,” said KSHFH President, Tony DeRossett. “Too often we run out of money before we can pay for all of the processing, but I am optimistic our new donation

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system will make it easier for people to contribute to the organization’s efforts and make our goal a reality this year.”

DeRossett said that the annual cost of processing the donated deer is approximately $70,000.

New for 2014, money donations can be made to KSHFH by texting “DEER” to 91011. A reply text will then ask for credit card information, including the donation amount. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism also makes supporting this program easy. When outdoorsmen and women buy licenses, permits, or stamps, they can donate $2 to fund the program, which the agency collects for KSHFH. Donations made by check can also be mailed to KSHFH at 17811 Donahoo Rd., Tonganoxie, KS, 66086.

KSHFH invites hunters to donate any legally-harvested deer, antelope, elk or moose to one of the more than 40 participating meat processors around the state found at www.kshfh.org/lockers.

It’s always a good idea to call ahead before taking your deer to a processor, but walk-ins are welcome. There is no cost to donate your deer as long as the KSHFH organization has sufficient funding to cover the processing expense. Donated game must be field dressed and legally tagged.

For more information on how you can help, visit www.kshfh.org.

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Barbara Beeks shows a few of her many quilts she has pieced together over the years.

Kay Murray has her colorful quilt displayed at the Quilt Show at the senior center this past weekend.

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LouAnn Cavner shows her colorful Eagle painting at the Quilt and Art Show at the senior center.

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Janis Smith of Elkhart displays her beautiful quilts at the Quilt Show Saturday at the senior center.

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Baseball is America’s pastime. In the same way, Social Security is America's cornerstone. Virtually every American knows about baseball, and just about every person in America benefits from Social Security.

These days, more baseball fans watch on their television sets than in person. Many fans have even taken to watching their favorite team play online. Did you know that more people apply for their Social Security retirement benefits online instead of going way out into left field to visit an office and apply in person? In fact, more than fifty percent of people apply for retirement benefits online.

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The holidays are approaching fast.

The Project Hope Board has identified a need for 150 holiday boxes of food. A generous person has covered the meat expenses, but we still need help from our community to fill the additional items needed to fill the boxes. Boxes will be available for those in need beginning November 22.

If you, your family, or churches, organizations or other businesses want to help fill the boxes, we need the following items: Potatoes Stuffing Butter Vegetables Pumpkin

150 bags or $210.00 150 boxes or $150.00 150 tubs or $120.00 150 cans or $76.00 150 cans or $167.00

Cranberry Sauce 150 cans or $149.00 Canned Milk 150 cans or $135.00 Oranges 80 bags or $70.00 Apples 80 bags or $84.00 Jell-O 150 boxes or $117.00

If you would like to make a free-will donation of food items, please contact Debbie Nordling at 544-8528, or Davonna Daharsh at 544-1850. Partial donations are welcome. Please send check donations to Project Hope, PO Box 341, Hugoton, KS 67951.

If you have other items you would like to have included in the holiday boxes please contact Debbie or Davonna.

packed full of cheering fans.

Now imagine your second-favorite full-sized stadium, also packed full. That’s a lot of people, but not even close.

Try to picture over 140 fullsized stadiums brimming full of fans. That’s how many people have applied online for Social Security retirement benefits. More than six million people!

It’s as easy to understand why people prefer our online application at www.socialse curity.gov versus applying in an office as it is to understand why so many people love baseball. Applying online is convenient — you can do it from the comfort of your home or office with the baseball game on your radio or television set. And applying online is like watching a game on TV — there’s no traffic, no lines, and you can wear whatever you want.

Need to step away to refresh your snacks? You can stop and restart your application at any time. But you probably won’t need to since it can be completed, from start to finish, in as little as 15 minutes. Once you electronically submit your application, that’s it. You can sit back and enjoy the rest of the game.

When you are up to bat for retirement, join the millions who have applied the easy way: online. You’re sure to hit a home run at www.socialse curity.gov/pgm/retirement.h tm.

Helping Veterans Achieve the American Dream Americans come together each year November 11 to celebrate and honor our nation’s Veterans. These brave men and women sacrificed to provide their children and grandchildren with the opportunity to achieve the American Dream, so it’s imperative we make certain they themselves have the opportunity to live the American Dream.

In Kansas and across the country, Veterans face a myriad of challenges when they return home from service - from braving mental health conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, to the basics needed to enter the workforce like creating or updating a resume. With 34,000 servicemen and women expected to return home by February 2014, practical programs and services must be in place to help them transition from one chapter of their lives to the next.

Whether it’s continuing their education, finding a job to support their families, or starting their own business, Kansans continue a strong tradition of working to help our servicemen and women attain their goals.

For soldiers and their families looking to obtain a college degree, universities across the state offer flexible and affordable options such as online coursework and accelerated programs. Fort Riley and Kansas State University also have an unconventional collaboration connecting eight Division I sports teams and four club-level teams with combat units at Fort Riley. From scrimmaging to attending deployment

KHC campaigns for health care vacinations 2012 marked the fourth year of a four-year campaign by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) to increase the number of hospital health care personnel receiving yearly influenza vaccinations as part of the effort to decrease health care-associated infections. The good news is that Kansas hospitals continue to make progress toward this goal.

In a survey conducted by KHC in 2013, results indicated that 87 percent of hospital health care personnel, including medical staff, were vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the 2012-2013 flu season. This marks a 36 percent improvement in immunization rates from the baseline year of the survey in 2009. Responses were received from all 125 hospitals surveyed (100 percent response rate) in 2013. Immunization rates by flu season: *2012-2013: 87 percent *2011-2012: 83 percent *2010-2011: 78 percent *2009-2010: 76 percent *2008-2009: 64 percent While the Kansas immunization rate for health care personnel is above the national average, there is room for improvement. In a national survey conducted during the 2010-11 flu season by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the overall flu immunization among people working in health facilities was 67 percent.

The effort to reduce the spread of influenza and to protect the health of both patients and health care personnel rec-

ommends that all hospital health care personnel, including medical staff, receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. KHC established a state wide goal to increase the Kansas hospital health care personnel seasonal influenza immunization rate to 100 percent by 2014.

Vaccinating health care personnel is a key measure in the prevention of health care-associated influenza.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recognizes the importance of the vaccination and, in January 2013 began requiring hospitals to submit summary data on influenza vaccination of their health care personnel. In fiscal year 2015 CMS will begin using data on influenza vaccination of health care personnel as a measure to determine payments.

The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) is a providerled organization. Its mission is to transform health care through patient-centered initiatives that improve quality, safety and value. Founded in 2008 by the Kansas Medical Society (KMS) and Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), KHC embodies the commitment of two of the state’s leading health care provider groups to act as a resource and continuously enhance the quality of care provided to Kansans. For more information about the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative visit www.khconline.org.

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and return ceremonies, the fellowship creates a mutual appreciation and has even inspired some soldiers to become the first in their families to attend college upon separation from service.

A real concern for Veterans when returning to civilian life is finding a job and business owners in Kansas should strongly consider hiring our heroes. According to extensive interviews conducted last summer by the Center for a New American Security, business owners hire Veterans because of their leadership and teamwork skills, character, discipline, effectiveness and loyalty. Numerous large companies like Garmin and Sprint have veteran-employment initiatives, so it’s encouraging to see small businesses also taking steps toward proactively recruiting our heroes.

National initiatives are important, but support at the local level such as the job fairs at all of our Kansas military installations also make a difference.

Veterans are offered this kind of community networking and support through organizations like GallantFew, which was founded by Army Ranger veteran Karl Monger of Wichita in 2009.

GallantFew exists to reduce veteran unemployment, homelessness, and eliminate veteran suicide. The nonprofit organization changes lives by pairing “seasoned” Veterans who have successfully established their civilian careers with “new” Veterans to mentor and facilitate a seamless transition from active military service to civilian life.

You can get help or get involved by visiting www.gallantfew.org.

For many Veterans, entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly valuable way of providing for their families. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 2.4 million businesses, 9 percent of companies nationwide, are owned by Veterans.

And according to the Kansas City-based Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation — the largest foundation in the world devoted to entrepreneurship — today, 45 percent of Veterans start their own businesses upon completion of their military service.

In April, I convened a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee roundtable with business owners and veteran organization representatives to discuss the state of veteran entrepreneurship, ideas on how current programs may be improved, and gaps not being addressed. I’m also a sponsor of the Servicemembers’ Choice in Transition Act, which includes a provision to empower military members who seek to own a small business the ability to pursue that dream as part of the Transition Assistance Program.

Veterans’ Day, we express our gratitude for the service of those who have protected our way of life and allowed us to remain the strongest and freest nation in the world. Let’s make certain whether Veterans wish to start their own business, commence a job search, or go back to school, they are able to achieve the same American Dream they sacrificed so much to protect.

God bless our Veterans: we respect you, we thank you and we love you.

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Volunteers fill the kitchen to help prepare the delicious food being cooked up for the Pheasant Heaven supper Friday night.

The new cement mixers are used to bread the calf fries for the Pheasant Heaven supper Friday night.

The young ones also get in on the action at the Pheasant Heaven Charities dinner Friday. If you needed a pop or water they were quick on the draw.

Pheasant Heaven draws a huge crowd each year who comes out to help some neighbors in need and enjoy a night of socializing, fun, delicious food and entertainment.

Veterans Gary Porter, Courtney Leslie and Vernon Anderson performed opening cermonies for the Pheasant Heaven Charities dinner Friday evening.

As usual a large variety of generously donated items were offered for raffle or auction at the annual PHC dinner Friday.

People wander through the items and place their tickets.

Some beautiful artwork was donated and offered in the auction to garner funds to add to the charities, helping hands and scholarships Pheasant Heaven Charities give to each year.

Clayton Gerrond makes a special announcement about the matching funds being collected. A wonderful bunch of givers make up the PHC group.

There was no shortage of the guns PHC offers in raffles and auction each year.

A beautiful quilt was made by hand and donated by Barbara Beeks for the auction.

Jim and Stacey Ghumm show off the grill they won at the Pheasant Heaven Charities Annual Calf Fry, Beef Feed & Pig Roast Friday evening. Congratulations!!

The Waterford Crystal was a popular money maker in the PHC Auction.

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The Longhofer handmade rocking horse is always a hit at the PHC dinner each year.

Grandpa spent some bucks for this little buckaroo at the PHC feed. In fact a grandma was bidding also and when the bidding closed - an offer to have the rocking horse builder make an extra horse for the same price was taken. Some happy grandchidren!

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Gas prices head for $3.00 mark Hugoton Elementary School first, second and third grade students gather to honor the Stevens County Veterans. The students sang

songs and presented the Veterans posters they had made in class.

Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.94 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen

ASSE Student Exchange seeks Area Representatives

Veterans and students alike pause to give the Pledge of Allegance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Hugoton High School students place their hands over their hearts and recite the Pledge of Allegance at the assembly in honor of Veterans Day Monday.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking volunteers to serve as Area Representatives in your community! ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 to 18 years of age, have passed a series of academic and character requirements, and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Local Representatives also have the opportunity to support American high school students in their journey abroad.

Area Representatives recruit and screen prospective host families, supervise the exchange students in their community throughout the year, and interview American students who wish to live and learn abroad. Area Representatives are compensated

Frankie Thomas thanks the young students for honoring the Veterans Monday.

Veteran James Langley gave the presentation at the HHS Veterans Day Assembly.

Chalen Talbert enlisted in the United States Army during his junior year last year, did his Basic Training during the summer and is completing his HHS senior year now. He helps as an aide at the Hugoton Elementary School.

Soldiers honored during deployment ceremony Approximately 45 soldiers of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment, Kansas National Guard, were honored during a deployment ceremony Monday, November 4 at the Topeka Army Aviation Flight Support Facility, Gary Ormsby Drive and “J” Street, Forbes Field, Topeka.

The ceremony began at 11:30

a.m. Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer and Major General Lee Tafanelli, Kansas adjutant general, spoke at the ceremony.

“When a soldier is injured, getting him proper medical treatment as soon as possible is vital,” said Major General Lee Tafanelli, Kansas adjutant general. “The work these

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Kansas Guardsmen do often means the difference between life and death. We are immensely proud of them and the total commitment they give to their mission.”

The soldiers departed for their mobilization station at Fort Hood, Tx., for additional mission-specific training before deploying to Afghanistan.

Their mission will consist of providing aeromedical evacuation support within the division and corps under the command and control of the General Support Aviation Battalion. They will also be providing the rapid evacuation and movement of patients while providing en-route care to higher echelons of medical treatment, movement of medical personnel and accompanying medical equipment and supplies, consistent with evacuation priorities and operational considerations, to and from points as far forward as possible.

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based on the number of students they are supervising.

ASSE’s primary goal is to contribute to International understanding by enabling students to learn about other languages and cultures through active participation in family, school and community life. Through sharing their home host families and communities also gain new knowledge and appreciation of other cultures and languages. ASSE’s Area Representatives are the cornerstone of the organization, making all of this possible!

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5.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.20 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 27.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 24.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 17.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"Gas prices across many communities are now the lowest since they've been since the Libryan crisis in February of 2011. Nearly 15 percent of all stations in the U.S. are now selling gasoline under the psychologically important $3 per gallon level," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Last year on this

date saw just one percent of stations selling under that level, so motorists aren't doing too shabby. States that saw the largest declines last week were Montana, Ohio, and Indiana, all where prices declined at least 15 cents per gallon. Several stations in Tulsa, Ok., which features the cheapest gas in the U.S. are selling at a mere $2.45 per gallon, a number so low that had you said that just six weeks ago, motorists would have been shaking their heads in disbelief.

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MOSCOW NEWS Reserve your seats

by Sara Cross

Wednesday, November 13 - Grades fourth through eighth go to Satanta for the Wichita Children’s Theater production Thursday, November 14 - HS Scholars’ Bowl at Montezuma at 4:00 p.m.

- Junior High A Team Basketball at the Hardesty Tournament; game times to be announces - The German exchange students are having a

fundraiser at Pizza Hut from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16 - Junior High A Team Basketball at Hardesty Tournament Friday, November 22 - Moscow High School’s Dinner Theater production of “Here Come the Cows, Or Never Say Moo in Mesa”. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. with the play following.

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Don’t forget to make reservations for Moscow High School’s Dinner Theater Friday, November 22. Students will be performing “Here Come the Cows, Or Never Say Moo in Mesa”, an old-fashioned melodrama in two acts

by Tim Kelly in the Ida Shriver Auditorium. The dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the play following.

The Senior Class and their

sponsors, Patti Siefried and Will Brown, will be serving homemade soups and all the trimmings straight from the Mesa Soup Shack. There is a cost for the dinner per person and can be paid at the door.

Please call 598-2250 to make your dinner reservations by Tuesday, November 19.

Reservations are required for the dinner.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays

through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Black Hills issues safety tips Winter is looming, and it’s time to make sure your heating system and gas appliances are working properly before the weather gets confining.

“Natural gas is safe, reliable energy and the heating fuel of choice in nearly 70 million homes,” said Black Hills Energy’s interim general manager, Lon Meyer. “That’s more than half the homes in the United States.”

A professional should inspect your heating system and appliances each fall. It yields the same positive results as regular upkeep on your car: safe operation for peace of mind, and efficient operation for a lower energy bill.

It’s also time to replace the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors, and to make sure their limited lifetime hasn’t expired. Hardware stores generally carry them, and they’re well worth the modest price.

A thorough inspection includes the flue pipes, from the appliance or furnace, through the roof to the vent cap. The flue is the outlet for carbon monoxide, a gas created naturally during the combustion process for natural gas, propane, wood or any other burning fuel. At elevated levels, carbon monoxide is a serious health issue.

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Carbon monoxide can’t be seen and is odorless. Signs of unsafe carbon monoxide levels can include, but aren’t limited to, flu-like symptoms: a scratchy throat, runny nose, headache, drowsiness or nausea. Other possible indicators are an excess of humidity, such as frosted windows, or a draft from the front of the furnace when it isn’t running.

“Safety is always our first concern, and we welcome questions about home heating safety or anything else related to your natural gas service from Black Hills Energy,” Meyer said. “If you at all suspect you might have excess levels of carbon monoxide present, get everyone out of the building immediately and call 911 or the 24-hour Black Hills emergency lin at 800-694-8989.”

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The dentist chair along with the dentist drill is on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The display was donated from Dr. Lamborn, a long-ago Hugoton dentist.

St. Catherine to host program addressing grief A question commonly asked by bereaved people at this time of year is, “How can I get through the holidays?”

There is really no single answer what one should or shouldn't do. Hospice Foundation of America stresses one guiding principle: do what is comfortable.

“When we are already experiencing the great stress of bereavement, the additional strains of the holidays can create unbearable pressure,” commented Jack Gordon, President of Hospice Foundation of America. “The key to coping with grief during the holidays is to find the way that is right for you.”

Some people find it helpful to be with family and friends, emphasizing the familiar.

Others may wish to avoid old

sights and sounds, perhaps even taking a trip. Others will find new ways to acknowledge the season.

St. Catherine Hospice will host a special program A Blue Christmas: Finding the Silver Lining in the Midst of Grief Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m in the Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City.

As you approach the Holidays remember, grief is both a necessity and a privilege. It

comes as a result of giving and receiving love. Don’t let anyone take your grief away.

Love yourself. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself to be surrounded by loving, caring people.

The staff of St. Catherine Hospice is here to support you on your grief journey.

May the holiday season be a reminder of the special moments shared with the person you loved who has died. Your memories are a part of the healing.

Pipeline acquired by Black Hills Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Kansas will benefit from the company’s purchase of a 50-mile segment of natural gas transmission pipeline from Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

The pipeline stretches from Hugoton to Liberal providing service to industrial and irrigation customers. The pipeline will also provide alternate supplies of natural gas to Black Hills Energy existing customers in this area.

“This purchase will streamline processes for maintaining safe, reliable natural gas service to our customers along this pipeline,” said Lon Meyer, Black Hills Energy’s interim general manager for Kansas gas operations. “Our employees are excited to start building relationships with new customers we now serve as part of this transaction. Our current customers will benefit from a heightened level of

reliable service, and irrigators in Seward and Stevens counties now have access to a new supply of natural gas.”

Black Hills Energy employees serve approximately 35,000 residential, business and irrigation customers throughout southwest Kansas. Employees based in the Liberal office will provide service to customers along the newly acquired pipeline.

The company also has offices in Dodge City and Garden City serving the region.

The transaction follows required approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission. “Black Hills is a strong, stable company and we’re always open to discussing opportunities for growth,” Meyer said. “We are dedicated to providing an exceptional value to our natural gas customers throughout Kansas and in Colorado, Iowa and Nebraska.”

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Lois Dunn travels to Dodge City Lois Dunn was honored to travel to Dodge City to watch one of her great-granddaughters perform in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association honor choir. Abigail Scott, daughter of Deborah James, was selected from the Haviland Junior High to participate in the honor choir.

By Phoebe Brummett

Photo from left to right, top to bottom, are Deserae Schwindt, Paige Claassen, Alexis Fisher, Ellie Easterwood, Allyson Norton, Reagan Johnson-Hinds and director Sam Eiland.

Rolla students selected for Honor Choir and Honor Band

Liz Easterwood takes a cruise The Celtic Thunder Cruise may never be the same! Liz Easterwood and two of her nieces and one of her great nieces traveled to Miami, Fl, to board the Celtic Thunder Cruise November 1-8. They traveled to Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

The Celtic Thunder charters a ship and 2100 fans join them as they perform each night on the ship. Liz even helped entertain people by singing karaoke

one night.

Liz returned home just in time to travel to Dodge City to watch two of her granddaughters perform in the SWKMEA Middle School Honor Choir.

Sadie Mills from Elkhart and Ellie Easterwood from Rolla were both selected to be in the honor choir and Bob Easterwood was able to drive Liz to the concert in Dodge Saturday, November 9.

Welcome back to Kansas, Liz!

Science Fair is Wednesday, November 13 The Rolla Invitational Science Fair will take place Wednesday, November 13 in the Old Gym. Students at Rolla from fourth grade and up have been diligently working on this event. There is al-

ways a wide range of projects to see! The science fair will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Winners will be announced in next week’s paper. Good luck to all the participants!

Mr. Sam Eiland, music director for the Rolla Schools, selected several junior high students for the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Band and Choir. These students traveled to Dodge City Saturday, November 9 to perform with other southwest Kansas schools.

Deserae Schwindt, Paige Claassen, Ellie Easterwood and Reagan Johnson-Hinds were selected for the honor choir, while Alexis Fisher on trumpet and Allyson Norton on trombone

were selected for honor band.

The honor band played “Shaker Variants”, “Rites of Tamburo”, “A Childhood Hymn”, and highlights from “The Wizard of Oz” under the direction of Scott Freeby from Manhattan.

The honor choir performed “Bonse Aba”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, “The River Sleeps Beneath the Sky”, and “He Never Failed Me Yet” under the direction of Justin Ediger from Elk City, Ok. The concert was well attended by lots of friends and family.

Rolla Fall Sports Banquet is Monday The Fall Sports Banquet for Rolla will take place Monday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Each family is asked to

bring two or three side dishes.

Fall sports will be recognized.

After the meal the basketball coaches will meet with parents of basketball players.

No school Friday There will be no school and no ARGH classes Friday, November 15. This is a sched-

uled Teacher Inservice Day. Enjoy the day off, students!

Monday will come very quickly!

Katie, Kyri and Sarah qualify for District Honor Choir Junior Katie Murray and sophomores Kyri Brummett and Sarah Easterwood traveled to Dodge City Saturday, November 9 to audition for the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association High School Honor Choir. Katie and Sarah

auditioned for alto parts, while Kyri auditioned for soprano I part. All three girls qualified for District Honor Choir, which will perform in Dodge City December 7. Congratulations to all three and good luck in December!

Katy Reynolds and Tyrell Reynolds show their prizes after winning seventh at US Finals Gold Plus rodeo at Oklahoma City.

Katy and Tyrell win seventh at US Finals Gold Plus Former Rolla graduate, Katy Hall Reynolds and her husband Tyrell traveled from their home in Tribune to Oklahoma City, Ok. to compete in

team roping at the US Finals Gold Plus rodeo October 30.

Katy and Tyrell came in seventh for their efforts. Congratulations to Katy and Tyrell!

Physics class competes at Lawrence The Rolla High School physics class attended a physics competition in Lawrence at the KU campus Tuesday, November 5. Two teams designed and programmed robots to travel through a maze and gather Intel and propel the Intel. Another team built a craft that was dropped, speed tested and required to pick up mines.

Karly Clinesmith, Kaleigh Barrett, Jada Maravilla, and Jessica Johns tied for fourth place in the robotics design competition while Chandler Huddleston, Katie Murray, Janelle King and Tori Simmons tied for fifth. Coleman Kirby, Trey Hall and Danae Sullivan competed in the craft building but did not place.

Through the generosity of Halliburton kicking in $500 to offset the students’ travel expenses and having friends and family of former Rolla students to help with housing, the students were able to attend this very unique event. Harvey and Traci Taylor and. Zeta Greene were the

sponsors of the trip. Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey, Jake and Lacee Lamb, Casey Barrett and Renee Guerrero, and Jade Greene hosted the students for the night. Their help and support is much appreciated.

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Lois traveled with Karick and Phoebe Brummett, while their daughter auditioned for the high school honor choir the same day. Through a Facebook post it was discovered both girls would be in Dodge City the same day. Needless to say, Lois was excited to be able to see her great granddaughter perform!

Liz Easterwood, bottom right, is enjoying herself on the Celtic Thunder Cruiseship. She saw Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

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RHS scholars’ bowl team is undefeated at Satanta. From left to right are Chandler Burrows, Teagan Simmons, Kaleigh Barrett, Chandler Huddleston, Garry Norton and Mica Ratzlaff.

Scholar’s bowl team is undefeated The Rolla High School scholars’ bowl team is off to a great start this season! The team traveled to Satanta High School Thursday, November 7, with two freshman, Teagan Simmons and Mica Ratzlaff, two sophomores, Garry Norton and Chandler Burrows, one junior, Chandler Huddleston, and one senior Kaleigh

The Rolla physics class attends a competition in Lawrence. Back row left to right are Tori Simmons, Chandler Huddleston, Colton Clemens, Trey Hall and Danae Sullivan. In

Barrett.

The team was undefeated the entire day, becoming the “undisputed champs”, according to Satanta scholars’ bowl coach Ryan Burrows. The next scholars’ bowl meets will be Tuesday, November 12 at Syracuse, followed by a meet at South Gray Thursday, November 14. Good luck!

front are Karly Clinesmith, Jessica Johns, Jada Maravilla, Janelle King, Katie Murray and Kaleigh Barrett.

November 11-17 Fall Buffer Week - No students allowed in gyms Thursday, November 14 High School Scholars’ Bowl at South Gray; 4:00 p.m.

Junior High Basketball Hardesty Tournament Friday, November 15 No school - No ARGH Teacher In-Service Saturday, November 16 Junior High Basketball Hardesty Tournament Sunday, November 17 4H Achievement Banquet in Multi-Purpose Room; 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 18 Fall Sports Banquet; 6:30 p.m. - Parents/Coaches meeting; 7:30 p.m.

High School Basketball prac-

tice begins Tuesday, November 19 Junior High Basketball at South Baca (Campo); 4:30 p.m.

November 22-23 NORAD ARGH Field Trip Friday, November 22 ARGH Sunday, November 24 High School Girls Basketball Fundraiser Dinner in Multi-Purpose Room; 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Scrimmage in new gym; 2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 25 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Home; 4:00 p.m.

School dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

4-H Achievement Banquet is Sunday The Morton County 4-H Achievement Banquet will take place Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Rolla. The

Achievement Banquet is a time for 4-H members to receive their awards for their hard work for the year. Good luck to everyone!

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Wranglers 4-H’ers hear various reports The November 2013 meeting of the Wranglers 4-H Club was called to order by President Kaitlyn Dobie. Flag salute, pledge and 4-H motto were led by David Beesley, Jacob Bell and Emmett Gaskill. Roll call was answered by “What do you want

for Christmas?”

Secretary Brooke Hinds then read the minutes from the last month’s meeting. Garrette Hinds gave the Treasurers report. Raegan Hinds gave the Reporters Report, and McKenzie Hinds gave the Historian Report.

McKenzie asked for pic-

Jacob Bell presents his well thought out and organized talk about his photography project to his fellow Wrangler 4-H members at the club meeting for November.

tures anyone might want to put in her book. At this time there were no 4-H Council or Junior Leaders Reports.

Leader Carla Kerbow then gave the Leaders Report. She reminded the club about important dates coming up in the future. Carla also reminded the club about the Community Service Project at Pheasant Heaven Charities.

In old business the club voted to purchase new banners and flags for the club. A Christmas party was discussed and a committee set in new business. Jacob Bell then gave a project talk on the photography project. President Kaitlyn Dobie had recreation and led the club in a game of freeze tag. Vice President Jacob Bell then read the program for the next month’s meeting.

There were no other announcements and the meeting was adjourned.

Refreshments were served by the Gaskill Family.

Submitted by Wranglers 4H Club Reporter Raegan Hinds.

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Processing of crop commodity loans have resumed USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced November 1 that the processing and disbursement of 2013 crop commodity loans has resumed. Crop year 2013 commodity loan-making was suspended October 1, 2013, to make changes necessary to accommodate the automatic funding reductions known as sequester. Sequestration is mandated by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 as amended by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

“We must comply with the laws established by Congress to reduce funds in accordance with sequestration policy,” said Garcia. “We regret the delay this has created in USDA issuing marketing assistance loans because we know how critical the loans are to many farmers’

cash flow at this time of year.”

The commodity loan programs provide interim financing to producers for agricultural commodities stored after harvest and then sold throughout the year. Producers requesting 2013 crop commodity loans on their harvested commodities now will have a 5.1 percent reduction to the loan amount upon its disbursement, due to the sequestration. Commodity loans issued by marketing associations and loan servicing agents are also subject to the sequestration reduction.

During the period that loanmaking was suspended, producers were still able to submit loan applications to their county FSA offices, marketing associations and loan servicing agents. The processing and disbursement of these applications will begin immediately

For further information about commodity marketing loans, farmers may contact their local county FSA office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov.

furharvester license. Persons born on or after July 1, 1966 must successfully complete a furharvester education course approved by KDWPT to purchase a furharvester license or hunt, run or trap furbearers or trap coyotes on lands other than their own.

The season begins at noon opening day and ends at midnight closing day. New this year, the 100-otter season quota has been removed; however, the two otter per trapper season limit is still in effect.

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Garrette Hinds reads over his Treasurer’s report for the Wrangler’s 4-H November meeting.

Keep your pets healthy in winter It's a fall ritual to get homes, cars and even people ready for the colder weather. How many, though, consider the impact of the changing season on our pets? Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean, says there are simple things to do to keep your pets healthy and safe through the fall and winter months.

Here are some topping the list: • Cooler weather usually brings dry air, so using a humidifier will help to keep the nose and throat of dogs and cats from drying out. It's the

Furbearer season kicks off November 13 Often an underutilized opportunity, furbearer season is November 13, 2013 – February 15, 2014. A total of 14 furbearer species may be hunted and trapped, including badger, bobcat, gray fox, red fox, swift fox, mink, muskrat, striped skunk and weasel. The beaver and otter trapping season is November 13, 2013 – March 31. Coyotes may also be trapped with a furharvester license and hunted with a hunting license.

Residents 16 and older may purchase a resident furharvester license for and residents 15 and younger may purchase a junior

entertaining game of freeze tag as the recreation for their November meeting.

season, and lower canine teeth of otters shall be submitted at that time. Tags should be kept with the pelts or mounted specimens.

All traps, including snares and deadfalls, must be tagged with the user’s name and address or departmentissued KDWPT number.

Traps must be tended and inspected at least once every day.

For information regarding trapping on public lands, consult the 2013 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary, or visit ksoutdoors.com.

same for their coat and skin. A dog or cat food with omega oils, like Petcurean's GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE, will help support a healthy coat and skin.

• Choose pet-friendly ice and snow melters that won't irritate paws or stomachs, especially if your dog or cat licks its paws after being outside.

• Protect your dog's paws with a wax product designed for this purpose by forming a dense, breathable bond, which helps prevent snow buildup during outdoor exercise. After walks, wipe away any snow or ice from your dog's feet, legs and belly.

• Poor weather and decreased daylight may cause limited visibility for drivers at night, so take extra precautions, including using a leash, when walking your pets.

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Return FSA County Committee ballots by December 2 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced the 2013 FSA County Committee Elections began November 4, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is December 2, 2013.

“The role and input of our county committee members is more vital than ever at a time when our country faces important choices regarding the funding and operation of our government,” said Garcia. “New county committee members provide input and make important decisions on the local administration of disaster and conservation programs. With better participation in recent years, we have also seen promising increases in the number of women and minority candidates, helping to better represent the richness of American agriculture.”

County committee members are an important compo-

nent of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity price support programs; conservation programs; incentive indemnity and disaster programs for some commodities; emergency programs and eligibility. FSA committees operate within official regulations designed to carry out federal laws.

To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm may also be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which ended August 1.

Eligible voters who do not receive ballots in the coming week can obtain ballots from the local USDA Service Center. December 2, 2013 is the last day for voters to submit ballots in person to local USDA Service Centers. Ballots returned by mail must also be postmarked no later than December 2. Newly elected committee members and their alternates will take office January 1, 2014.

Close to 7,700 FSA county committee members serve in the 2,124 FSA offices nationwide. Each committee consists of three to 11 members who serve three-year terms.

Approximately one-third of county committee seats are up for election each year.

More information on county committees, such as the new 2013 fact sheet and brochures, can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.gov/elections or at a local USDA Service Center.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget

D.M. “Bud” Sutton, Assistant Division Superintendent in the Production department, removes a flange from the blow-off of the Shafer I-25 well, prepatory to “blowing down” the well. This well has the largest open flow of any Company-owned well in the District. This photo came from Panhandle Lines, 1954 issue.

Thursday, November 20, 2008 Mague Anderson, supervisor of the Housekeeping Department at Stevens County Hospital, was recently honored for her achievement of keeping the hos-

pital virtually spotless. Mague has worked at the hospital for six years and has been in charge on and off through the years.

Mague and her staff are very dedicated to the hospital.

Thursday, November 20, 2003 Fiss Architecture/Design has been employed by USD 210 to review existing buildings and develop plans for renovation of Hugoton Middle School.

Thursday, November 18, 1993 Amber and Audra Megert, both of Hugoton, are two of the 38 members of the 1993-1994 Tabor College Concert Choir.

The girls are twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Megert.

Thursday, November 17, 1983 Mark Forward’s name was drawn this week at Thompson’s IGA as the winner of the Bankroll drawing. The Forwards received $250 as their prize in the contest.

Thursday, November 22, 1973 Hugoton City Council voted to appoint Don Crane as councilman replacing John Plank who has moved from Hugoton and is no longer eligible to perform his duties as councilman.

Thursday, November 21, 1963 Norman Grubbs was reelected president of the Stevens County Extension Council at their annual meeting Friday.

Mrs. Wilbur White was reelected secretary and Ralph White was elected as the new treasurer.

Thursday, November 19, 1953 Daily bus service between Hugoton and Dodge City will be resumed Saturday. With Porter Drug Store as the Hugoton terminal, the bus will leave Dodge City at 8:00 a.m. and arrive in Hugoton at 10:00 a.m. It will turn around at 10:00 a.m. and arrive in Dodge at noon. The bus will run seven days a week.

Friday, November 16, 1938 The ad in this week’s newspaper stated new Oldsmobile vehicles were only $777.00.

Another ad from J.M. Maricle and Co. stated new winter coats were $7-$12. Dresses were only $1.98.

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.

Brady Marshall, a senior at Hugoton High School, recently received a $100 scholarship to attend Seward County Community College/Area Technical School. The scholarship from the SCCC/ATS Foundation was one of the prizes students could register to win during a high school visit. Agriculture instructor Teddi Winslow was present to visit with students about the agriculture program; soils, crops and livestock judging teams; career opportunities; and available scholarships. For information about the SCCC/ATS agriculture program, contact Winslow at 620-417-1353 or teddi.winslow@sccc.edu.

SCCC/ATS automotive program receives ASE banner Students who are studying automotive programs at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School received an Industry Education Alliance banner from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The company logos on this banner support the ASE Industry Education Alliance initiatives as well as career and technical training excellence. The banner is to

help the college showcase these well-known industry supporters.

The company logos on this banner support the ASE Industry Education Alliance initiatives as well as career and technical training excellence. The banner is to help the college showcase these well-known industry supporters. Auto Body, Diesel and Auto Mechanics are ASE-certified programs

through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

This certification assures that SCCC/ATS graduates will have the skills needed to be an entry-level automotive technician. The automotive cluster also includes Automotive Business Management that serves as great support for the three programs. To enroll in one of these programs, call 620-417-1100.

Back row, left to right are David Romero, Auto Body Collision Repair, Liberal; Alan Gutierrez, Auto Body, Turpin, Ok.; Brandon Hall, Auto Body, Liberal; Nick Perez, Automotive Mechanics II, Liberal; Bailey Hudson, Auto I, Liberal; James Persinger, Auto I, Hugoton; and front row, Jose Pando, Diesel Tech-

nology, Satanta; Luis Morales, Auto II, Liberal; Dakin Baier, Diesel, Liberal; Harley Ray, Automotive Business Management, Oklahoma City; Yasmin Rios, Auto Business, Liberal; and Randall Levings, Auto Body, Liberal.

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Helper for elderly lady. Call 620-428-5033 for more information or 620-544-8202.

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WANTED

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Plumbing/HVAC Helper No Experience Required Wages negotiable

Apply at Lin Goode & Co. PO Box C 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

620-544-4349

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Sales/Service Associate Position available for insurance sales and service.

Bi-lingual, people friendly, and computer skills are necessary.

Please call Tanner at 453-1725 if interested.

IMPERIAL SECURITY

8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour

KDI Operating Company Seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to work in Hugoton, Ks. Duties include lead, facilitate, coach, mentor, develop, and supervise laboratory department. Must have Masters in Human Nutrition or Food Tech. & relevant experience.

Send 2 resumes & cover letter to KDI Operating Company ATTN: Tim Gomez, REF# 8465.002, 1010 E. 10th St., Hugoton, KS 67951(1c46)

POSITION AVAILABLE HPEC Paraprofessional at Rolla, USD 217 Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Term: 2013-2014 school year Salary: Determined by education and experience Qualifications: (1) High School diploma or GED (2) Can work well with children and peers Deadline: Position open until filled.

Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422

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YARD MAINTENANCE

HELP WANTED

Run skid steer. Repair fences, water tanks.

Benefits include affordable Health, Dental & Vision.

ESOP retirement program.

Apply at: Ulysses Feedyard, 1765 E. Rd 21, Ulysses, Ks. 620-356-1750 (2c46)

Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a

Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

for very progressive, family-oriented company.

Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience.

Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.

HELP WANTED

Applications available at www.highplainsed.com Please submit to: USD 217 District Office, 204 Van Buren, Rolla, Ks. 67954 Phone: 620-593-4344 Fax: 620-593-4250 (2c46)

No experience needed - we will train you!

Located in Hugoton

TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED

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Shop Mechanic.

Duties will include working on Feed trucks, Tractors, changing bearings and maintance of comapany vehicles.

Benefits include affordable health, dental & vision insurance & ESOP retirement program.

Please Call for more information.

Ulysses Feedyard, 1765 E. Rd 21, Ulysses, Ks. (2c39) 620-356-1750

Warehouse/Delivery position

Solution to November 7, 2013 puzzle

available immediately Sunrise Oilfield Supply, the largest oilfield supply company in Kansas, is now taking applications for a warehouse/ delivery position at its Hugoton, Kansas store to perform the following duties: • Receive, store and issue materials and other items from warehouse or storage yard • Perform inventory verifications and cycle counts as directed • Operate forklifts and other material handling devices to load and unload materials • Make deliveries in the Hugoton and surrounding areas Valid driver license with relatively clean motor vehicle report.

(Applicants with a drug or alcohol driving offense in the last three years will not be considered.)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send your resume to Sunrise Oilfield Supply, P.O. Box 446, Hugoton, KS 67951.

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NURSES Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor These positions are for all shifts. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs/LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital, 1006 S. Jackson or call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH MILDRED SPARKS, DECEASED Case No. 13PR33 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Marlla Ruth Mhoon, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Ruth Mildred Sparks, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Ruth Mildred Sparks, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the Superior Court of Thurston County, Washington.

The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding.

The petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting proceedings had in the Superior Court of Thurston County, Washington, 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, Ruth Mildred Sparks, 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 6th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 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.

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

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Current Openings at Stevens County Hospital, Medical Clinic and Pioneer Manor Nursing Home

Stevens County Hospital is searching for Full-time, Part-time, and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7am) All candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Transportation Aide to take Residents to and from appointments, as well as working as a CNA in the households. This position requires a Kansas CNA license. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages.

Stevens County Healthcare has a position open at Pioneer Manor for a Homemaker in the Dietary Department. Hours include day and evening, some weekends and holidays. Candidates need to have an understanding of basic food preparation, food safety and sanitation.

This Homemaker will be working in a household preparing breakfast to order as the residents arrive in the dining room, and also preparing salads, desserts and breads for the lunch and dinner meals.

Stevens County Medical Clinic is searching for a Full-time Medical Assistant. This position is Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, as well as occasional Saturday mornings 9am - noon. Interested candidates must have completed the Medical Assistant course and have a certificate to be eligible for this position. We offer competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.

Stevens County Healthcare is currently searching for a Full-time Housekeeper for the Long Term Care Unit. This position is Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm, with some weekends required.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to work at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than 20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours.

Stevens County Hospital is seeking a Full-time, night shift licensed CNA. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages.

Stevens County Healthcare is currently seeking a fun, energetic individual to work as a Restorative Aide for the Long Term Care Unit; Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm, with occasional weekends.

Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure with 2-3 years work experience, be able to read/write English, and enjoy working within a team setting. Computer skills are preferred, though not required. We offer a friendly work atmosphere, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Stevens County Healthcare is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas CNA license, be a registered ARRT and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-rays and CT exams without supervision.

Stevens County Healthcare is currently seeking an enthusiastic, responsible individual to serve as a Full-time DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Clerk. This position is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

We offer competitive wages, a friendly work environment and an excellent benefit package.

Please contact Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

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

Resumes may be emailed to dporter@svcohosp-pm.org

Hermes deadline Monday at 5 pm PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Hugoton, Kansas, November 14, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD E. SWAGERTY, DECEASED Case No. 13PR37 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on November 8, 2013, by Verda R. Swagerty, the surviving spouse of Harold E. Swagerty, deceased, praying for the determination of descent of all property, both real estate and personal, or interests

therein, owned by Harold E. Swagerty, within the State of Kansas, at the time of his death on April 25, 2013.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereon on or before the 6th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom in Hugoton, Stevens County, 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.

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

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

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Only $12/roll

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715 S Adams- 2 bed/2 bath, fpl, 2 living areas, WIC Mst Bed, lots of storage, det garage.

Call 620-544-4539

New Listing 1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap.

Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.

131 S Madison- 2 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen/dining combo, att garage, 30 x 40 metal bldg, 10 x 12 storage shed, fence, sprinkler, carport. Great neighborhood!!

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848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.

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1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!

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603 S. Jefferson St. - Call William Hockett at Landmark Real Estate Center at (620)624-1212.

New conditioned Home is move in ready. Only 2 doors from school!

17957 Road B, - Liberal - Owner Financing is Available - Abandoned communication tower on 4.6 acres located 5 miles north of highway 51 on Marteney Road. Remove the tower and have a nice Residential home site right on a blacktop road.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

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210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!

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531 S Main Street- Commercial Property Porter Building - 5,886 sf, retail & office space, central H/A. Prime Location! Call to view this property.

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

Hugoton Hermes Classified Ads Deadline:

Monday 5:00 p.m.

1029 S. Van Buren- New Lower Price!!! 2 bed/1 b. att garage, cen H?A, fpl, fence, shed. Call to see this home!!

104 Sid Avenue Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!

107 N Jackson St - vacant lot - Moorhead Addition vacant lot - Kallen1408 S Jefferson StL- D SO bach Fourth Addition

SOLD 1035 S Van Buren-Nice 2 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, circle drive, sprinkler, fence, storage shed. A Must See!!

Feature Of The Week 711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.

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Project Hope

7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Mondays Assembly of God, 138 S. Main

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

(park in back lot)

1030 S. Main

An Encouragement Group

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

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

Karen Yoder

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

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS

1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available)

508 S. Van Buren

AL-Anon Family Group Chance Yoder

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

Move In Ready

HOME FOR SALE

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201 6th Ave, Rolla 3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres.

Please call David Light at 544-9763.

David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFERY D. HARRIS, DECEASED (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) No. 2012 P 39 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

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THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed on November 7, 2013, in the above Court by Marilyn Harris, administrator of the estate of Jeffery D. Harris, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses,

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and for payment of court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all Kansas property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of his death, and all personal property remaining in the estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 9th day of December 2013, at 1:30 p.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, 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.

Marilyn Harris, Administrator Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC Attorneys At Law 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone: (620) 544-4333 Fax: (620) 544-2230

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3 bedroom/2 bath Completely updated home 1900 sq ft living area, plus att.

865 sq ft 2 car garage Fenced yard, nice neighborhood Sprinkler system, covered patio Large lots provide extra parking

Call 620-428-1112 or 620-453-2493

For more information call Dayna Folger at (4c46) 620-492-3698.

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Alan D. Higgins, Owner

600 E. 11th

Handy Haulers

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

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

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Hugoton The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!

The lucky winner of the Grocery Grab will run through White’s Foodliner Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. Come on down to White’s Foodliner Saturday and cheer on the lucky winner as he or she runs through the aisles putting as many groceries into their cart as they can in five minutes.

We are planning to have some fun Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Also Saturday, November 16, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., American Karate Studios is sponsoring Ernie Reyes, Jr. at their studio at 614 South Main Street here in Hugoton.

Mr. Reyes is a martial arts expert, stuntman and actor who was in the Teenage Mu-

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tant Ninja Turtles movies and is currently involved in filming “NCIS: Los Angeles.” He has a message to kids about education, stranger danger and help with the Guardian Anti-Bullying Campaign.

Chamber Members — Don’t forget we have our monthly luncheon Tuesday, November 19 at noon. This will be the last luncheon of the year. We will enjoy chili and cinnamon rolls for lunch as we are entertained by the SWFAS actors with a teaser from their dinner theater production. Make your RSVP with the Chamber office ASAP! You do not want to miss this luncheon.

Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Murder Rides Again: An Interactive Dinner Theater

Located within Stevens County Hospital 1006 S. Jackson Hugoton, KS 67951 • Free in Town Delivery!

• Friendly “Hometown” Service • Accept Major Insurance Plans • Open Saturdays!

Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed 1:00pm to 1:30 p.m. for lunch

Open Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Call Us Today! 620-544-8512

Production” by James Daab.

The dinner and show begin both nights at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

The Stevens County Library is again having their Recipe Swap. Write up and take your favorite recipe — or recipes — to the Library and add them to the recipe box on or before November 27. You can also email them to recipes@stevens countyli brary.com. There will be a come-and-go luncheon for all those who have entered recipes on December 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Make the recipes you entered (enough to serve 12-15 people each) and bring them to the luncheon. You will get to try everyone’s recipes and take home a booklet with all of the recipes that were entered. Contact a library staff member for additional details.

Friday, December 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. is the annual PEO cookie sale at the Citizens State Bank annex, 600 South Main Street.

The Farmers’ Market will continue to be open on Saturday mornings in the parking lot south of the China restaurant. Everyone is welcome to come buy or sell Homegrown and Homemade items.

The Santa Committee is working on plans to sponsor a Winter Carnival in conjunction with the arrival of Santa in Hugoton on Saturday, December 7, to visit with the local children. Proceeds from this event will benefit Project Hope. If you are involved with a business or organization that would like to sponsor a booth, contact the Chamber office for details.

We hope to make this a fun event for the children of our community.

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and Stevens County Economic Development Web site — www.stevenscountyks.com is a great place to view a calendar of events with all of these activities which are happening in the county and to get more details about Chamber and Economic Development programs. Be sure to check it out. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages “Get Hugoton!” and “Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.” Give us a “like” on Facebook!

Carefully research Rx discount cards

With special guest Artist, Bradley Chance Hays

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt November 5 warned consumers prescription discount cards which arrived recently in many Kansas mailboxes may not be what they appear.

Many Kansas consumers have reported receiving a prescription discount card in the mail, which they did not request. These cards claim to be able to save you “up to 75 percent on all FDA-approved drugs at pharmacies everywhere.”

“Consumers should know these cards are not insurance,” Schmidt said. “Even though the cards may be free, the company may be collecting personal information.

Consumers should do their homework, compare plans and be sure they are getting the best deal on prescriptions.”

Consumers who believe they may have been the victim of a scam should contact the Attorney General’s Office by calling 800-432-2310 or online at www.InYour CornerKansas.org.

Megan Newlon, riding Sheik Royal Deluxe, along with her trainer Channing Hawks and Sheza Peppy Doc Bar display their awards for the 2013 Kansas State Fair Horse Show. Riding the two horses, Megan earned two Grand

Champions, two Reserve Champions and six other top ten placings. Megan was also named the Intermediate All Around champion with Sheik Royal Deluxe. Photo courtesy of Edye Wright of Wright Focus.

At the Kansas State Fair Horse Show, Austin Newlon with “Sheza Peppy Doc Bar” earned a third place in trail, a finalist in Horsemanship and participant in Western Pleasure. He is shown with his trainer Channing Hawks. Recently Austin was named Reserve Hi Point in the Novice 18 and under division at the South

Central Stock Horse Association annual banquet. Austin and “Cookie” also were Intermediate Hi Point Ranch Horse champions at the High Plains Horse show in Dodge City this year. Photo courtesy of Edye Wright of Wright Focus.

Roy Cox hadn’t been home too long from quite a few laying hens. His dad had 30 horses World War II when he and one of his brothers at- to farm with. They milked several cows, sepatended a dance in Guymon. Gloria Carter who rated the cream and took it to Henry Schmidt’s lived in Guymon was also at the dance and was creamery in Hugoton. Henry had a set of scales celebrating her eighteenth birthday. She loved to with a platform on it and the customers would dance. In fact she’d rather dance than eat. It was set the cream can on the scales and weigh it.

Roy remembers having to drive a team of at this particular dance though when Roy and Gloria first met. By the end of the evening, Roy horses to haul water. It took all day to make the knew he wanted to see Gloria again but since seven mile trip. He’d bring the water back in 55phones were fairly primitive back then, exchang- gallon containers and had to put a wash tub over ing phone numbers wasn’t really an option. Roy the barrels to keep the water from slopping out.

Roy served in the Air Force during World War decided to start making frequent trips to Guymon to see Gloria and he’d wait for her outside II for 46 months and ten days. He received trainthe drugstore soda fountain until she got off ing as an airplane mechanic and airplane electrician, and then was stationed at the Marshall work at 10 o’clock at night.

Gloria was born in Stinnett, Tx., in 1928 in a Islands in the South Pacific. He worked on the house provided by the Phillips Oil & Gas Com- B-29s that came through there; one of them was pany. Her father drilled wells in Texas and Okla- the Enola Gay. After the war he and Gloria courted for six homa, so the family moved often. In 1943 Ray and Iva Carter moved their family of four chil- months. They were married in June of 1946 and dren to Guymon and lived in a trailer house pro- began their lives together on the farm. When vided by Phillips. The company moved in a lot of they first got married, Roy thought he would other trailer houses which provided housing for teach Gloria how to milk a cow. Gloria confessed, the employees. Gloria remembers the townspeo- “He gave that up real quick! I just couldn’t do it!” ple referred to the children of these employees as She loved to cook, however, and that is what she “trailer rats” and did not want their children as- misses most now. They raised their two sons sociating with them. Undaunted, Gloria and her Carl and Gary on the farm. They lost their son, three brothers made the best of it and became Gary, in a vehicle accident in 1971 when he was friends with the other children who lived in the 21 years old.

They lived on their farm until about two years trailers.

Roy was born in the family’s little homestead ago when they both moved to Pioneer Manor. shack in Stevens County in 1918. His eight sib- Their love and devotion to each other is apparent lings were born there as well. The shack was by how patiently and kindly they speak to each built from 1” by 12” lumber and was covered other and by how Roy pushes Gloria in her wheelchair to the with tar paper. dining room for They had to be every meal. After pretty creative 67 years of marwhen it came to riage and going sleeping arrangethrough many ments with so ups and downs, many children in Gloria has some such a small advice for everyspace. Roy stated, one. “If you think “We didn’t know about getting a we were poor.” divorce, stop and Livestock was count your blesstheir livelihood. ings first and I bet They had hogs that they sold, a Gloria and Roy Cox lived on their farm for 65 years before you won’t get one!” herd of cattle, and moving to the Pioneer Manor.