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Hermes Thursday, November 16, 2017
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School Board hears praises for Veterans Day program USD 210's Board of Education met Monday, November 13 at Central Office on Main Street. Rosemarie Cabezas and Danny Ray were named the Eagle Impact Award winners. The board talked about how well the Veterans Day celebration went Friday. Sixty-eight local Veterans attended and were recognized. The HHS CrossCountry Team was also recognized for their recent trip to State. Brad Musgrove presented the property-casualty insurance renewal proposal. Board members approved the total of $108,548 as quoted. HMS teacher Mrs. Nicole Gold demonstrated the technology tool used in the middle school called Flipgrid. Flipgrid is a flipped classroom approach, using video for igniting student discussion and engagement. The program is approved for classroom use and is monitored by the teacher. She asks a question, and each student makes a short video explaining their answer. Mrs. Gold teaches ELA and an accelerated reading class.
Hugoton High School’s West Gym is full to bursting last Friday, November 10, as the entire district showed up to honor 68 local Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Assembly. The program recognized each Veteran by name, featured moving speeches and prayers by students, as well as special handmade gifts from children for the Veterans to treasure. Hugoton Elementary’s second grade students entertained with a song from their music program, and the HHS band and choir performed patriotic songs. USD 210 students, faculty and staff are much appreciated for this display of pride in our community’s Veterans.
Pheasant Heaven Charities’ annual fundraising dinner always draws an enormous crowd - and this year was no exception! Southwest Fresh Potato was packed full of PHCI supporters Friday night. Not a one left hungry - thanks to the efforts of countless volunteers cooking and serving up mountains of beef, pork and you can’t forget the famous calf fries! Abundant food, valuable auction items and, of course, lots of visiting and fellowship made for a night to remember! Top photo courtesy of Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc.
Primary Principal Tiffany Boxum talked about the new Apps used at the ECDC called MyON. It is a state-of-the-art learning platform using enhanced digital reading content with an iPad. Students pick out books to read online. Boxum informed the board of the annual dental screening scheduled for November 21 and 28. Thursday, November 30, Senator John Doll and KRR Executive Director Andrew Hysell are going to attend and watch Jacque Teeter’s KRR Family Life class and graduation. Intermediate Principal Elise Heger said the parent portal on MasteryConnect should be up and running for December. She said it is taking a lot of time to translate it into Spanish. The Eagle Pals program is up and running at present. Heger told the board after the Veterans Day activities and school play, she and a group of parent volunteers packed over 250 bread bags for the elementary school’s Bake for Good presentation Tuesday, November 14. Nancy See SCHOOL, page 5
Superintendent Adrian Howie congratulates Rosemarie Cabezas after she receives the Eagle Impact Award at Monday night’s School Board meeting. Danny Ray also won, but was unable to attend the meeting.
SWFAS will present dinner theatre
Southwest Friends of the Arts Society will present “You Can’t Be Too Careful” this
weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18, at the Memorial Hall.
This Friday and Saturday evening, head over to the Memorial Hall for a delightful dinner theater, presented by Southwest Friends of the Arts as they perform “You Can’t Be Too Careful” by Carolyn Lane. Four sedate suburban matrons are suddenly interruped during their weekly bridge game by a pair of inept bank robbers desperate for a hideout. At first, the frenzied hostages try frantically - and
quite hilariously - to communicate their plight to two unexpected visitors. Unfortunately, their zany attempts to be saved are to no avail. However, you’ll soon learn the robbers are simply pretending to be experienced criminals. With the stalwart heroines being avid viewers of television soap operas, they realize they have the two thieves right where they want them! In fact, they just
INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Moscow.....................................................7 Sports......................................................1B Rolla .........................................................2B
Looking Back .......................................3B Classifieds .....................................4B-5B Farm.........................................................6B
might know more about the crime industry than their bumbling captors! Find out who triumphs this weekend at the Memorial Hall! Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to follow. Tickets are still available at Yardmaster, 221 S. Main in Hugoton. Be sure to get yours today!
OBITUARIES INSIDE
Richard DeHerrera Victor Hernandez Joyce Rowley
Brenda Eckert Beulah Rocha Doug Turpin
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Doug Turpin
Brenda Eckert
Douglas Dean Turpin, 67, passed from this life Monday, November 13, 2017 at Garden City. There will be a viewing Thursday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home in Hugoton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private funeral service at a later date.
Beulah Rocha Word has been received of the death of Beulah Ines Rocha, 54, of Liberal. Ms. Rocha passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1963 to Diogenes and Ines Rocha at Managua, Nicaragua. Ms. Rocha worked as a Secretary for Kansas Department for Children and Families of Liberal. She formerly lived in New Orleans, La. and has been a resident of Liberal, since 1986. Beulah is survived by twin daughters, Jennifer Phan and fiance E.J. Morris of Liberal and Lynka Phan and fiance Tanner Jones of Mustang, Ok.; son Drexler Phan of Columbus, Ga.; two brothers, Diogenes Rocha,
Jr. and wife Meyling of Jinotega, Nicaragua and Jairo Rocha and wife Maria-Lidia of Canada; her sister Deyanira Rocha of Jinotega, Nicaragua; and her three grandchildren, Jason Ruiz, Destan Morris and Ellie Jones. Beulah was preceded in death by her father Diogenes Rocha and mother Ines Rocha. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 16, at Miller Mortuary Chapel with Family Speaker Alicia Colomba Mora officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may send condolences to the family through Beulah's tribute Web page at miller mortuary.net.
Victor “Coriano” Hernandez Death has claimed the life of Victor “Coriano” Hernandez of Ulysses. Mr. Hernandez, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of Victor Hernandez and the former Guerror Lopez, born March 2, 1951 in Colonia Chihuahua Mexico. January 27, 2009, Coriano and Genara Rodriquez were married in Ulysses. Survivors include his wife Guerror Hernandez of sons, Alfredo Ulysses; Hernandez and wife Susana of Ulysses, Edwardo Hernandez and wife Estella of Arlington, Tx. and Victor Hernandez of Ulysses; daughter Esmeralda Hernandez of Ulysses; his five brothers, Jose Hernandez of Ulysses, Jesus Hernandez of Pampa, Tx.
Juan Hernandez, and Trinidad Hernandez and Miguel Hernandez all of Ulysses; five sisters, Ernestina Alvarado De Lerma and Manuela Hernandez of El Paso, Tx., Maria Guerra of Dumas, Tx., Maria Ester Hernandez of Dumas, Tx. and Maria Luisa Cortez; his 19 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Victor was preceded in death by his parents and brother Alberto Hernandez. Funeral services were Saturday attended afternoon, November 11 at Primera Iglesia Bautista of Ulysses. Burial followed at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Ulysses.
Veterans Day festivities appreciated Dear Editor, Robert I want to recognize the students and faculty of the Hugoton Schools for the very nice Veterans Day program they put on at the School Gym. I thought it was a very nice tribute for
OBITUARIES Longtime Hugoton resident Brenda Joyce Eckert, 69, passed away Friday afternoon, November 10, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital of St. Joseph in Wichita. Born May 7, 1948 in Garden City, Brenda was the daughter of Melvin Leroy Simpson and the former Dorothy Marie Moody. She was a graduate of Satanta High School and attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University at Alva, Ok. where she met her lifelong love. August 31, 1968, Brenda and David Carl Eckert were at United married Methodist Church in Satanta. They have dated for 50 years and been married for 49 years. Brenda was loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her children and grand children were a special priority in her life. Brenda and Dave went to their grandchildren’s school sports and musical activities. She was very proud of her children and grand children. Mrs. Eckert was a member of United Methodist Church of Hugoton, and she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 471 of Ulysses, on the Board of Directors of Project Hope of Hugoton, Past President of Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma of Hugoton, Moscow, Rolla and Elkhart, a of Hugoton member American Legion Auxiliary, Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary and she was a past Charter Vice-President of Kansas Foster Parents Association. Brenda taught over 40 years of elementary school and junior high math classes. She taught at Alva, Garden City, Albert, Center, Maize, Valley
Richard DeHerrera Friends and family gathered Thursday to remember Richard L. DeHerrera, age 61, of Elkhart. Mr. DeHerrera passed from this life Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. Born August 6, 1956 in Grants, N.M., he was the son of Charlie DeHerrera and the former Salome M. Garcia.
all the Veterans Floyd and future servicemen and women. These kids should be proud for remembering us on this Special Day. Sincerely, Robert Floyd
Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 30 through November 12. Fire Department Friday, November 3, 5:17 pm – dispatched to Road Y and
Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, five transfers, one motor vehicle accident and one Life Flight
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Elkhart Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Giddens officiating. Arrangements were in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart. Condolences may be posted at www.garnand funeralhomes.com.
Former Hugoton resident Joyce Leatherman Folger Rowley, 82, of Georgetown, Tx., passed into her Savior's arms Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Park Place Manor in Belton, Tx. The sixth of seven daughters, Joyce was born November 27, 1934 in Stafford County, to Chester and Pansy Leatherman. Joyce attended Stafford County Schools and graduated from St. John High School in 1952. St. John was her home until 1965 when she moved to Hugoton. In 1967 she married Wade Folger. They resided in Hugoton until 1979 when they moved to Dodge City. Wade preceded her in death in 1980. In 1984 Joyce married Ralph Rowley and they made their home in Dodge City. In 2003 Joyce and Ralph moved to Georgetown, Tx. Ralph preceded her in death in 2014. From 1952 to 1967 Joyce worked as a journalist, working as a reporter, columnist and feature story writer, for the St. John News and The Hugoton Hermes. From 1967 to 1972 she worked as a freelance writer and feature story writer. In 1972 Joyce was appointed Office Deputy and Communication Officer with the Sheriff's Office in Stevens County and later served as a Communication Officer with the Police Department in Liberal. Joyce enjoyed her work in law enforcement and was a member and officer of several professional organizations. In 1975 she was named Dispatcher of the Year by the Southwestern Kansas Dispatchers Association. In 1979 Joyce moved to Dodge City, when she went to work for the State of Kansas as a Driver’s License Examiner. After serving as the Supervisor of the Dodge City Office, she retired in 1996. Joyce loved to sew and made many clothes for herself and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Additionally, she enjoyed embroidering and made beautiful tablecloths, napkins, tea towels, sheets and pillow cases. Mrs. Rowley was a member of St. Helen Catholic
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Church of Georgetown, Tx. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, St. Rita Circle #210 of Dodge City. She enjoyed Bible Study and was a member of a ladies Bible Study Group in Georgetown. In addition to her husbands, Joyce was preceded in death by her sisters Darlene Bowden, Dona Smith, Berneda Magie and Bernice Shrum. Survivors include her sisters, Betty Barker and husband Morton of Wichita and Connie Ball and husband Larry of St. John; daughters, Terri (Lutz) Popejoy and husband Dan of Waco, Tx., Tracey (Lutz) Nix and husband Rick of Flint, Tx. and Sandy (Folger) Dlugas and husband Steve of Temple, Tx.; six grandchildren, Liz (Popejoy) Gable and David of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Gia (Nix) Mason of Edmond, Ok. Andy Popejoy and Vicki of Waco, Josh Nix and Jana of White Oak, Tx. and Caleb and Adam Dlugas of Temple, Tx.; her 12 great-grandchildren, Jake Araiza and Sam Gable, Lexi and Cassie Mason, Jack, Katie, Beth and Isaac Popejoy, Matthew Skalsky, Bryce Skalsky, and Darcey and Shelby Nix; two great-great grandchildren, Chelsy and Jaisen; seven step-children; 13 step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; and two step great-great grandchildren. A Rosary Service was attended at Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown, Tx., Wednesday, November 15. A Memorial Service will be at the Minnis Chapel in St. John Friday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. Local graveside services will be at the Hugoton Cemetery Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kindred Hospice Foundation of Temple, Tx.
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Citizen investment drives rural Kansas
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Sedgwick, Hugoton and Liberal. Survivors include her husband David Eckert of Hugoton; son Marcus Carl Eckert and wife Tammi of Hugoton; daughter Angela Kaye Staten of Liberal; two brothers, Dr. Larry Simpson and wife Sara of Landenberg, Pa. and Dr. Dennis Simpson and wife Julie of Pullman, Wa.; six grandchildren, Takoda Marcus Eckert, Raven Hope Staten, Rayne Qvena Staten, Rayshawn Queshae Staten, Tala Isabel Eckert and Tukker Mecay Eckert; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Eckert was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Dorothy Simpson and daughter Francesca Jean Eckert. Memorial services are planned for Thursday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Hugoton. Pastor Becky Davison will preside with O.E.S. rites by Ulysses Chapter #471. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Project Hope of Hugoton and Kansas Masonic Foundation. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Joyce Folger Rowley
Richard moved to Elkhart in the early 1960s. He was a contract pumper for a number of years in the oilfield. Richard was a hard worker who was always working. Survivors include his mother Salome Suarez of Elkhart; brothers, Don, Charlie, Alex and Joseph; sisters, Arlene DeHerrera, Christine Lozano and Mabel DeHerrera; and Scottie Jo Rodriguez, whom he raised. Richard is preceded in death by his father Charlie; and three brothers, Sam Norman, Larry DeHerrera and Juan DeHerrera. Graveside services were attended Thursday afternoon, November 9 at the
Without question the most important resource in Phillipsburg, Dodge City, Pittsburg, Salina, or any community in Kansas, is human resources. If you look up the definition of human resources, you will find it as: “the individuals who make up the community and their learned skills that create the ability to lead teams of people, manage systems and produce goods and services.” Rural communities thrive and prosper when farmers, ranchers and small community businesses work together for the common good. The single greatest roadblock for success and growth in any community is lack of organized leadership with vision. Fortunately, Kansans have been an active bunch. Citizens of this state have always believed they can get the job done. Kansans continue to build on a long and proud heritage and self-responsibility by investing in new businesses, communities and those they employ. Kansas communities believe they can continue to be part of a livable frontier – a state of mind where there is always room to grow and prosper. Farmers, ranchers and
businesses in this state all have similar goals and philosophies. They have always believed there is too much government intrusion in their lives and businesses. For years, they have worked hard to reverse this trend and control their destiny. Some people still have the mistaken belief that government can control the economy and provide a better life for its citizens. That is unrealistic. Both for theoretical and practical reasons, governments are unable to control the economy and create jobs. Kansans know this. Our communities have never stood idly by and waited for government to take care of them. Instead they have formed alliances to tackle community issues, foster business development and ensure an environment where they will continue to grow. It is not enough for Kansas communities to have and follow a strategic plan for economic development. Rural communities must not forget they need institutions that bring farmers into the communities on a regular basis. This means restaurants and other gathering places where rural and townsfolk
can gather. This means a place where they can talk about mutual issues and interests – children, the high school basketball team, the remodeled community center – just about anything that relates to the welfare and wellbeing of the area. Grocery stores, a church – with committed leaders willing to live and become a part of the community – active participation in the school system and involvement in farm and community organizations are all ways to rekindle interest. Strong communities survive and prosper when farmers retire in their towns, or become actively involved in local and regional affairs. Farmers, ranchers and businesses remain the key to growth and vitality in any rural area. Working together, both rural and urban, with progressive community leadership, we can improve our standard of living and our quality of life in Kansas. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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Stevens County Foundation benefits local entities
Love from Above offers delicious little cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes at their table during Friday night’s festivities. A very special Veterans Day presentation took place Friday night during Pheasant Heaven’s annual dinner. Local Veterans and their sacrifices were remembered and honored.
Brad Musgrove and Jim Wilson discuss important issues...or maybe they’re just discussing the tasty food!
Beautiful quilts are offered for auction during PHCI’s annual Calf Fry, Pig Roast and Beef Feed Friday.
Notes from Nancy
The Stevens County Foundation was incorporated in 2003 by Stevens County Commissioners Gary Baker, David Bozone and Melvin Webb. The commissioners had the foresight to establish an endowment by which funds could be accumulated to provide for the continuation of programs and services the citizens of Stevens County have historically enjoyed due to the county’s high valuation from oil and natural gas. The commissioners knew the time would come when the oil and gas valuations would no longer be a huge majority of the county’s tax base. At that time, the various taxing entities would no longer be able to provide for the "extras" the citizens of Stevens County have taken for granted and come to expect that the residents of other counties never had the opportunity to enjoy. Stevens County Commissions funded the Stevens County Foundation with a small mill levy from 20032013. The funds have been accumulating interest,
although at historical low interest rates. The Stevens County Foundation has an annual meeting the last Tuesday in January of each year and will consider any requests for the allocation of funds for a public purpose that promotes the general public welfare of the citizens of Stevens County. Board members are Greg Bond, John Brower, Tom Hicks, Patty Lahey, Wayne Tate and Warren Willis (newly appointed). There is a vacancy on the board. The Stevens County Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and annual financial statements are available at the county clerk’s office.
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ready to thaw it. * Turkeys can be kept frozen in the freezer indefinitely; however, cook within one year for best quality. * Frozen Pre-Stuffed Turkeys The USDA recommends only buying frozen pre-stuffed turkeys that display the USDA or State mark of inspection on the packaging. These turkeys are safe because they have been processed under controlled conditions. DO NOT THAW before cooking. Cook from the frozen state. Follow package directions for proper handling and cooking. Thawing Your Turkey There are three ways to thaw your turkey safely - in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave oven. In the Refrigerator (40° F or below) Allow approximately 24 hours for every four to five pounds 4 to 12 pounds 1 to 3 days 12 to 16 pounds 3 to 4 days 16 to 20 pounds 4 to 5 days 20 to 24 pounds 5 to 6 days Keep the turkey in its original wrapper. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak. A thawed
turkey can remain in the refrigerator for one to two days. If necessary, a turkey that has been properly thawed in the refrigerator may be refrozen. In Cold Water Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound 4 to 12 pounds 2 to 6 hours 6 to 8 12 to 16 pounds hours 16 to 20 pounds 8 to 10 hours 10 to 12 20 to 24 pounds hours Wrap your turkey securely, making sure the water is not able to leak through the wrapping. Submerge your wrapped turkey in cold tap water. Change the water every 30 minutes. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Do not re-freeze. In the Microwave Oven Check your owner’s manual for the size turkey that will fit in your microwave oven, the minutes per pound, and power level to use for thawing. Remove all outside wrapping. Place on a microwave-safe dish to catch any juices that may leak. Cook your turkey immediately. Do not re-freeze
or refrigerate your turkey after thawing in the microwave oven. Turkey Roasting Hints Place your turkey or turkey breast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. For optimum safety, stuffing a turkey is not recommended. For more even cooking, it is recommended you cook your stuffing outside the bird in a casserole. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the stuffing. The stuffing must reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165° F. A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165° F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. If your turkey has a “pop-up” temperature indicator, it is still recommended that you also check the internal temperature, it should reach 165° F for safety. For quality, let the turkey stand for 20 minutes before carving to allow juices to set. The turkey will carve more easily.
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Turkey Do’s and Don’ts I know that this may be old hat to some of you and it is information that is often seen this time of year, but I am constantly amazed how many people really don’t know how to properly thaw and cook a turkey. Food safety is always important, but when you are the one responsible for feeding multiple family members or friends, it is especially important to feed them safely. If you are purchasing your turkey fresh: * Allow one pound of turkey per person. * Buy your turkey only one to two days before you plan to cook it. * Keep it stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook it. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak. * Do not buy fresh pre-stuffed turkeys. If not handled properly, any harmful bacteria that may be in the stuffing can multiply very quickly. If you are purchasing your turkey frozen: * Allow one pound of turkey per person. * Keep frozen until you're
Thank You for your vote for
Lisa Bennett for USD 210
Board of Education
Happy Birthday Buddy!
What’s Happenin’ Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Until December 4 - All oil change customers at Ghumm’s Auto Center will be entered for a chance to win four free tickets to a Kansas City Chiefs game. The winner will be announced December 4 on Facebook Live. Call 620544-7800 or visit Ghumms AutoCenter.com for more information. November 13-20 - National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. You can drop off your shoebox gift at First Christian Church in Hugoton from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. November 17 - Early deadline for the November 23 paper at 12:00 Noon. Send news and ads to hermesma@pld.com or hermes10@pld.com and obituaries to hermesro@pld.com. November 17 & 18 - Southwest Friends of the Arts Society will present a dinner theatre featuring “You
Can’t Be Too Careful” by Carolyn Lane, at the Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Yardmaster. November 18-19 - Shop Yardmaster’s Christmas Preview Sale! Specials available all weekend, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Customers will receive a free gift! November 19 - Rolla United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. November 20 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - St. Catherine Hospital’s Breast Center will host a Look Good, Feel Better® workshop from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce in Garden City. The session is free, but pre-registration is required due to limited space. Call 620-640-1022 for more information or to RSVP.
November 21 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon. November 23-25 - The Hermes office will be closed for Thanksgiving. - Library closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving! November 24 - Join the Santa Committee in greeting the Christmas season at the community caroling event in front of the Chamber office at 630 S. Main starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and cookies. November 26 - Trinity Baptist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. December 2 Santa Claus is comin’ to town! - Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the first annual Santa’s Pancake and Pajama Party from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the HHS Cafeteria. There will also be a photo booth, arts & crafts for the kids, and a chance to take and purchase pictures with Santa himself! Proceeds from
the event will benefit the HHS band in purchasing new equipment. - Santa will also greet visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main. Sponsored by the Santa Committee. December 3 - Sovereign Redeemer Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 9, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS KATHY SIMMONS, as next of friend for SIERA MARAVILLA, a minor child, Case No. 17CV26 NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALBERTO MARAVILLA, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by Kathy Simmons as next of friend for Siera Maravilla, praying for a decree
emancipating Siera Maravilla and granting her the rights and privileges therein; and for other relief. This matter has been set for hearing in the Stevens County Courthouse on November 28, 2017 at 9:30 am. You are hereby required to plead to said Petition on or before the 28th day of November, 2017, or appear in the District Court at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas at that time. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Kathy Simmons Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P.O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-2103
FOOD FOR FINES The Stevens County Library is pleased to announce Food for Fines during the month of November. During this period, patrons are encouraged to bring undamaged and unexpired boxed or canned non-perishable food items to the library. Each family-sized food item will be applied as a $1 credit toward the reduction of existing overdue fines. All food will be donated to Project Hope. Food for Fines demonstrates the Library's commitment to community by reaching out
Teach Us How to Pray It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1
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t is noteworthy that the disciples requested of Jesus that He teach them how to pray. These were religious men who had been following Jesus for quite some time. How could it be that they did not know how to pray? Don’t we all pray, almost instinctively, every time we have some crisis or serious felt need? Prayer is virtually universal. Every culture has its forms of prayer, and almost everyone instinctively says something like “Dear God, help me through this” in times of crisis. There is also the near-universal clasping of hands in prayer and the exclamations of “Oh my God” when we see something horrific or are in crisis. Even many of our everyday expressions contain a simple prayer. “Goodbye” is etymologically connected to the expression “God be with you,” just as “adios” in Spanish literally means “to God.” Many of us also utter prayers spontaneously in times of joy or wonder, thanking God or praising Him for a beautiful sunset or a blessed turn of events. “Alleluia” is one such expression. And sometimes there are cross-cultural borrowings of prayer without us knowing it; the Spanish word “ojala,” which means “hopefully” is derived from the Arabic meaning “may God will it.” Which brings us back to the disciples’ request. In answering their request, Jesus gave them the Lord’s prayer, which tells us, among other things, to pray that God’s will be done. How do you pray? Christopher Simon
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
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801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult) 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
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HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship)
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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and providing service through the community. Most-needed items include canned meat, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetables, and boxed meals. Non-nutritional beverages such as soda, as well as any beverages in glass or plastic containers will not be accepted. Dented cans will not be accepted. The Food for Fines program is only applicable to Library overdue fines. No other fees are eligible. The library will happily take cash for overdue fines. Normally, all fines and fees received are used to purchase materials. However, all cash for fines taken during this period will be contributed to Project Hope for perishable items. CIRCLE TIME There will be no Circle Time Wednesday, November 22. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed November 23, 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. We will open again Monday, November 27. Happy Turkey Day! RECIPE SWAP The Stevens County Library is now accepting recipes for the tenth annual Recipe Swap, scheduled for Thursday, December 14. Recipes will be accepted from now until November 30. This year’s book will be a compilation of new recipes from this year and all the recipes from the past four events.
Madison has experienced 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Madison!
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Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
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520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
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14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH
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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
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Two authors graced the Stevens County Library last Tuesday, November 7. Ms. Jodi Thomas and Ms. Linda Broday have broadened their dreams through writing Western romance novels, patterning each with events from their own lives, and the lives of people whom they’ve met while surveying the areas of land where their stories take place. Attendees were truly inspired by the hard work they have put into attaining their dreams. Never underestimate the power of women - go ladies! Have confidence, follow your dreams and see them through!
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Jocelyn has experienced 1,200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Awesome work Jocelyn!
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 What a busy week! We had our Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday of last week. It was very well attended and quite delicious. We have lost another one of our beloved people, Ron Rich. Our sympathy and prayers go out to Karen and their families. Ronnie was also a member of our Board of Directors. Saturday evening was our regular monthly dance. “Oklahoma Cowboy” and “Texas Lady” provided the music for us. It was a great dance and everyone enjoyed it. Next week, November 23 and 24, the Center will be closed for Thanksgiving. November 21 the Anderson family will be here. They come each year to play Bingo with us. They always have a lot of fun. This year will be in memory of their mother Sara Anderson. Menu Nov. 16.................Baked Ham
Nov. 17 .............................Chili Nov. 20...................Taco Salad Nov. 21 ..........Grilled Chicken Nov. 22 ..............Baked Potato Nov. 23.............Center Closed ......................Thanksgiving Activities Thursday, November 16 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Bridge.....................12:30 p.m. Camera Club ........................... Friday, November 17 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Bingo......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18 Cards ........................6:00 p.m. Monday, November 20 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ........12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Center Closed Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-544-8041.
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From page 1 Honig and Mrs. Heger partnered to bring in a professional to teach students how to bake bread. Math and science are incorporated into the baking lesson. The fourth through sixth grade students will have enough ingredients in their bread bag to bake two loaves of bread; one for their family and one to donate to Project Hope. Mrs. Heger also informed the board of the December Winter Concert for band and the drama class play “Polar Express” - both will be December 14 at the HES Gym. HMS Principal Tyson Eslinger said basketball and wrestling is well underway. He also said the StuCo dance was well attended. At the first of the year, Mrs. Gold had her students write letters to celebrities. One student wrote to President Trump and got a picture and letter back, encouraging him to continue his education.
Eslinger also talked to the board about the first annual Reindeer Games. The contest will be between the middle school’s Excel classes. Homerooms will be judged for activity participation and grades. At the end of the games, a winner will be crowned champion and receive a traveling trophy at the EPIC party. HHS Principal Melody Witt told the board how proud she was of the district’s FFA program and how well the Court of Appeals went. She also mentioned there will be a reception Thursday, December 14 for American Star in Agribusiness Austin Nordyke in the cafeteria. HHS took six seniors to Garden City to the KU Honors Banquet. Mrs. Witt informed the board of the upcoming Blue and Red Classic Basketball tournament December 7-9 and the Band and Choir Concerts
The high school cross country team is honored at the school board meeting Monday. From left to right are Coach Nick Barre, Lane Plowman,
December 17. Superintendent Adrian Howie talked about the graduation rates for the last nine years. The District averaged about 87.2% graduation rate from 2009 to 2017 from starting freshmen to seniors. Hugoton had 629 graduates and only 92 dropouts during that time frame. Hugoton High School’s graduation rate over the past nine years has been 91.5%. The board approved the Classified Pay Corrections as presented. Mr. Howie talked about the different audits he worked on in October. He said the Veterans Day activities went well. Mr. Howie reported the high school currently has five students signed up for the military. The board discussed the Financial Audit for 2017. The meeting adjourned.
Abraham Garcia, Jorge Encines, Ethan Fox, Jacob Eckert, Rafael Guereque and Coach Nick Rodriguez
Hugoton High School presents “Alice in Wonderland” - and it was a roaring success, with three spectacular performances this past weekend.
The Heartland 4-H Club is treated to supper by the Kiwanis Club November 9 in appreciation for all their help during the past year in putting up flags at residential homes for holidays. The
Kawanis put up flags at over one hundred homes on holidays as a fundraiser. They have been putting out the flags for the past 17 years.
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Hugoton Middle School Students of the Month for October are eighth graders Breckyn Haar and Brayden Kolb and seventh graders Carson
Bennett and Summya Adigun. courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, November 14 Brown Dupree - $2.49 Eagles Landing - $2.49 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.47 Thrifty King - $2.49 Toot N Totum - $2.49 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.39 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.55 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 46.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 12.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 8.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 39.8 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices November 13 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.93 per gallon in 2016, $2.06 per gallon in 2015, $2.81 per gallon in 2014, $2.91 per gallon in 2013 and $3.21 per gallon in 2012. "If you use gas prices to figure out the time of year it is, you'd probably think it's spring based on the continued upward trend showing up in much of the country," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Absent is the beloved fall at the pump that we're used to that accompanies the fall weather, but apparently this year is playing a trick on motorists. The cheapest price this year was in July while the most expensive showed up after the driving season concluded as Harvey hit, and we may get closer to that mark as gasoline inventories continue to drift to new multi-year lows.
It's been a lousy time for motorists, and I'd expect to see some cut their spending during the holidays as gas prices
are up." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights. GasBuddy.com.
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Morton County participates in LHI for Veterans
Thanks to some hard work from animal lovers ACO Stephanie Smith and Scott Poore, Hugoton Animal Shelter is now home to 15 new dog
beds. The beds offer a warm soft place for the shelter animals to rest. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Smith.
Animal shelter receives new beds for homeless pets Hugoton Animal Control Officer Stephanie Smith announces the Hugoton Animal Shelter is very excited to be part of Scott Poore’s Beds for Homeless Pets campaign. Mr. Poore’s goal is to ensure every shelter dog has a warm, soft place to sleep. After seeing his posts on Facebook, Stephanie friended him and asked about becoming a part of the program. Scott replied the beds would be on their way shortly! A benefactor paid for the shipping, then Jan Leonard offered to pick them
up in Kansas City - now the Hugoton shelter is home to happy pups - thanks to 15 new comfy beds! ACO Stephanie Smith has been with the shelter for over 11 years, and has worked extremely hard over the years to send dogs to rescue instead of euthanizing. Amazingly enough, the Hugoton shelter has not had to euthanize a dog since October 2012. The shelter has 12 indoor kennels and six outdoor kennels. If you would like to find out more about Mr. Poore’s
work, please visit him on Facebook at fb.com/scotypoore. You can also donate to the cause by visiting www.gofundme.com/4jwyo aw.
A Federal court has upheld contract awards made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI) to provide medical exams for Veterans and separating Service members seeking disability benefits for service-connected health issues. Morton County Health System is now participating in the LHI program for Veterans. The Court of Federal Claims rejected protests to the initial LHI awards to provide the exams through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) program. Under the contracts, LHI will assist the VA by providing medical disability examinations to Veterans in 41 states. The overall VA contract for these services in all areas covered under the program is valued at $6.8 billion. The contract is shared by several vendors and includes a one-year base period plus four option years. LHI has been supporting the VA since 2011 through the
Veterans Health Administration’s Disability Exam Management program. “LHI is deeply honored to be entrusted with the care of our nation’s heroes and helping them receive the benefits they’ve earned through their service to our country,” said LHI Chairman and Founder Don Weber. LHI invites qualified practitioners to join in its mission as it expands its national care provider network. “We’re looking for practi-
tioners who are experienced at performing compensation and pension exams,” explained Brian Hafner, LHI Chief Operations Officer. “This is a great opportunity for health care providers to expand their practice and give back to those who have served us.” Interested health care providers and practitioners should contact LHI at 866933-VETS or go to their Web site for more information: www.logisticshealth.com.
Six year old Kaylee Shelman at left donates ten inches of hair to Locks of Love and four year old Mykenna Shelman at right donates 11 inches of hair to Locks of Love.
St. Catherine offers Look Good ..Feel Better®
Hannah Cox donates ten inches of her beautiful blonde locks last week to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. The program uses donations of hair to make realistic wigs for children with cancer. Anita Sutton cut Hannah’s hair to contribute to the cause. Photo courtesy of Shelley Cox.
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St. Catherine Hospital will once again host the Look Good…Feel Better® workshops for area women battling cancer. This is the only location in western Kansas to host the workshops. This free program, offered through a national collaboration of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association, provides a high-quality make-up kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. On top of the very real physical and emotional concerns of the disease itself, the side effects of cancer treatment can be devastating to a woman’s self-esteem. Look Good Feel Better offers sessions that include lessons on dealing with skin, complexion and nail changes due to cancer treatment. Plus, the group workshop is led by local volunteer beauty experts who also
demonstrate how to manage hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and accessories. Individual workshops will be at the Breast Center at St. Catherine Hospital, inside Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce. The workshops will be November 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Only one session is needed per participant. Pre-registration for each class is required and space is limited. Please call 620-6401022. “Look Good Feel Better is as much about improving and maintaining self-esteem and confidence as it is about appearance,” says Ann Crockett, Program Manager, “Patients appreciate the free makeup donated by the cosmetic industry and instruction from beauty professionals while having the opportunity to spend time in a relaxed, nonmedical setting with others who are in the same situation. The workshop allows them to regain control of their lives.”
The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Elkhart Middle School Library at 10:00 a.m. Teresa Smith, president, called the meeting to order. Six members answered the roll with Favorite Games. For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give one dollar if you have games in your house. Diane Finn gave treasurer's report. Dot Leiker read minutes of October meeting. Correspondence was read from Bonnie Raff, Phi State Representative. Discussion was held for officers for next year. The book, Hidden Girl, will be given to each member at the next meeting to be discussed at March meeting. We do not meet in January or February. Diane Finn's name was drawn for a Tea Cup and diffuser. Dot Leiker's name was drawn for a Santa Planter and Cinnamon Sticks. Sue
Meek's name was drawn for Lavender Room Spray and Lavender Scented Envelope Sachet. Hostesses for the meeting were Dot Leiker and Eudon Dutton. Members enjoyed delicious pulled pork with Hawaiian Rolls, Little Smokies, an assortment of vegetables and cheeses, BananaNut Tea Ring, and hot spiced cider. Each member received a cute cup surrounded with playing cards containing nuts and candy and a game or two to take home. Diane Finn taught the group to play Phase 10. This is a really fun game. Sue Meek won with the lowest score. Next meeting will be December 9 at the Point Rock Room in Elkhart. Members present were Eudon Dutton, Dot Leiker, Alice Conner, Diane Finn, Sue Meek, and Teresa Smith.
Beta Sigma sorority meets at Elkhart
MOSCOW
Tad Stuckey wins shotgun raffle The Pheasant Hunters Dinner Saturday at the Moscow School Lunchroom was well attended. The Senior Class Fundraiser included a Shotgun Raffle,
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won by Tad Stuckey. The shotgun was donated by the Massey Gun Shop. The Senior Class wishes to express their appreciation to all for participating.
Community Calendar Friday, November 17 All-School Play, 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 20 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Rolla, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21 Lifetouch Winter Sports Pictures Wednesday, November 22 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Thursday, November 23
NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday, November 24 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, November 27 Junior High Basketball vs. Rolla, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 Junior High Basketball at Walsh, 4:00 p.m.
Some of the Moscow third graders performing “surgery.” Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
Moscow athletes make All League The Santa Fe Trail League released the names of the 2017 All League Football Team players. Moscow High School had four make All League and two Honorable Mentions. Students making the First Team All League were Luis Jimenez, Jalen Shaddix, Javier Marquez and Austin Synder. Honorable Mentions were Gerardo Garcia and Trenton Davidson. Deerfield had Caden Luna making First Team All League and Carlos Buzo was Honorable Mention. Adriana Salcedo and Monica Gonzalez made First Team All League in Volleyball. The two ladies are from Moscow. Smith and Ashlynn Sheridan Rodriguez of Deerfield made First Team All League and Dayana Vazquez was Honorable Mention.
Junior Reyes is the new City Maintenance employee. He graduated from Elkhart High School and recently moved here from Chicago.
Moscow City Council hires Junior Reyes The Moscow City Council has hired Junior Reyes as the Moscow City Maintenance Employee. Junior has come to live in Moscow with Marissa Wiggins. The couple have a daughter, Alexis, who
is a year old. They came to Moscow from Chicago. Junior graduated from high school at Elkhart. The family is a welcome addition to Moscow.
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Mrs. Lewis’s third-grade class is all scrubbed up and ready to do surgery on contractions.
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Airport board tables KDOT runway repair The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, November 13, 2017. Present at the meeting were board members Josh Jorde, Robert Davis, Matt Rome and Erick Nordling. Also attending were manager Scott Spikes and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Dax Gaskill was absent. Chairman Davis called the meeting to order. The minutes of the October 9 meeting were read and
approved. Kirkham Michael’s C.W. Harper gave an update by phone about the KDOT Runway Repair bid. Only one bid was received. On that bid, the mobilization totaled more than the board had planned. After some discussion, the board tabled this bid until their next meeting. The board approved the financial report. They then voted to pay the bills. Chairman Davis brought up the subject of Umbrella Insurance, of which the airport now has $2 million cov-
erage. They asked if this covers liability of the board members. It was decided to discuss this with the insurance agent and the county attorney. Chairman Davis reported that construction of the Jordan Air hangar is finished. The Board needs to revise the lease with Jordan Air, and determine if any taxiway extension is necessary.
Manager Scott Spikes reported he had almost completed the mowing around the runway and taxiway lights. The board asked Scott to inspect some of the hangar contracts on file. The meeting adjourned. The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Veterans are thrilled to accept handmade gifts from the young students of USD 210, offering handshakes and hugs in thanks.
Local Veterans inspect the gifts they receive from USD 210 students during the assembly Friday morning at the HHS gym. The gathering is an annual occurrence, and the public is invited.
Second grade students wave their streamers at the conclusion of their performance of “Fifty Nifty United States” Friday morning for the Veterans Day Assembly.
Several students offer special speeches, prayers and remembrances during the Veterans Day Assembly at the high school last week.
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Veterans Day offers a time of honor and recognition for those who have given the most for the United States.
Stevens County Veterans attend lunch at the Senior Center Friday, November 10.
I am the Flag of the United States of America My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I stand guard majestically over great institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, My head is a little higher, My colors a little truer. I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped - I am saluted. I am loved - I am revered. I am respected - and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years.
Nothing brings friends, family and neighbors together in the spirit of unity and gratitude quite like Thanksgiving. At this festive and happy time of year, we’re particularly grateful to be a part of this community. Your friendship and support have contributed so much to our success and happiness, and we thank you.
From our family to yours, go our sincere best wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving and a blessed holiday season. We hope you enjoy every moment!
Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh, and Appomattox. San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome, and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea, and KheSon, Saigon, Vietnam know me. I was there.
I led my troops, I was dirty, battle-worn and tired, But my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible. I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country. And when it’s done by those whom I’ve served in battle it hurts. But I shall overcome - for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have been silent witness to all of America’s finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come. When I am torn in strips to be used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield When I have flown at half mast to honor my soldier, Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving mother, at the grave of their fallen son or daughter. I am proud.
I am the flag of the United States of America
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From the Kansas Insurance Department Kansas individual health plan consumers reminded of shortened enrollment period Kansas consumers making choices on individual health insurance for 2018 have approximately one month left to make their selections, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. The shorter open enrollment period for the 2018 plan year began November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. The federal government established the time period, and it applies to plans sold on and off the federal online marketplace. “It is important to understand how the policy you purchase works from a network perspective,” said Commis-
sioner Selzer. “Not all plans are available in all Kansas counties, although Kansas does have two Ken Selzer Kansas providers in Insurance each county, un- Commissioner like many other surrounding states. Talk to your doctors, other providers or your insurance company to find out if specific medical providers are part of the insurance health plan network you choose. This could also apply to hospitals and other providers such as labs, specialty physicians or facilities.”
The Kansas Insurance Department does not have the statutory authority to require insurance companies and providers to contract with each other or to make other specific business decisions, such as what type of policies to sell. The federal government established the minimum network requirements. For more information, read the Department’s “2018: Overview of the Health Insurance Market in Kansas,” which is located on the department’s Web site at http://www.ksin surance.org/documents/healt hlife/health/KID-IssueBrief.pdf.
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Lady Eagles’ basketball season rocketing along; HMS girls face three in a week
Mikyn Hamlin drives the ball back down to the Eagles’ goal Thursday at home against Ulysses’
Kepley Middle School. Mikyn was one of the game’s top scorers.
Hugoton’s middle school girls completed a threegame tour last week with games against Kenneth Henderson Tuesday and Ulysses Thursday. Tuesday, the teams went 3-1 with the only loss for the day suffered by the Eagles’ eighth grade B team. Thursday, the Eagles added C team games and went 4-2 as a unit. The seventh grade A team continued to show their dominance for the week as they routed both Kenneth Henderson 49-11 and Ulysses 50-18. HMS’s seventh graders used tough defense to help set up their fastbreak offense and put both games on cruise control early. Leading scorers were Mikyn Hamlin and Summya Adigun. Seventh grade’s B team squeaked out a win Tuesday, beating Kenneth Henderson by one, with a 26-25 win. Thursday, they had a little more comfortable lead as they beat Ulysses 15-11. The
Seventh grader Carmen DonJuan defends the ball against a swarm of Kepley players at home last Thursday. C team saw their first action of the season Thursday. The C team girls struggled to get the offense going in limited time and lose 0-10 to Ulysses. The eighth grade A team were the “cardiac kids” for the week, as they played two overtime games. Tuesday, they wrangled a thrilling win, beating Kenneth Henderson 21-18 in overtime. Thursday resulted in a different ending as the Lady Eagles battled
the whole game, but fell short with a 18-19 loss in overtime. Eighth grade’s B team struggled mightily Tuesday against Kenneth Henderson with a 11-25 loss. They made up for it Thursday with 10-8 nail-biter against Ulysses. The eighth grade C team fortunately had no problem dispatching their counterpart Thursday, as they beat Ulysses 20-12.
Sports Schedule Lady Eagle volleyball players JoHanna Rawlins, Dallie Hoskinson and Jayden Korf beam after earning All-League recognition. JoHanna and Dallie both got Honorable Mentions, while Jayden earned First Team honors.
Ladies earn All-League Eighth grade basketballers Emmi Lott and Olivia Flores go up for a rebound during the game at home last week.
Hugoton Eagles had three girls represent Hugoton on the GWAC All-League Team. Jayden Korf got First Team All League. Dallie Hoskinson and Johanna Rawlins received GWAC Honorable Mention for the Lady Eagles.
Korf also received Honorable Mention for 4A I K.V.A. AllState Team. Korf, Rawlins, and Brooklyn Harper competed over the weekend in Colby at the North West Kansas All-Star Games.
Thursday, November 16 HMS Girls Basketball 8a and 7a vs Scott City at Home, 4:00 p.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8b and 7b vs Scott City at Home, 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18 HMS Wrestling at Ulysses, 10:00 a.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8a, 8b, 7b and 7a at Ulysses, 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 20 HMS Girls Basketball 8a and 7a at Holcomb, 4:00 p.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8b and 7b at Holcomb, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 27 HMS Girls Basketball 8a and 7a at Garden CityHorace Good, 4:00 p.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8b and 7b at Garden CityHorace Good, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 HHS Wrestling JV/Varsity vs Liberal at Home, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30 HMS Wrestling at Garden City, 3:30 p.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8a and 7a at Ulysses, 4:00 p.m. HMS Girls Basketball 8b and 7b at Ulysses, 5:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Harper, Jayden Korf, Coach Kim Korf and JoHanna Rawlins represent Hugoton High School volleyball at the North West Kansas All-Star Games in Colby last week.
Six HHS football players make All-League
Eagle football players Mitchell Hamlin, Bradan Slemp, Dawson Kerbow, Marcos Baeza and Peter Loewen are recognized with GWAC All-
League football honors. Not pictured is Jeff Persinger.
Hugoton had six players represent them in GWAC AllLeague team. Mitchell Hamlin and Peter Loewen were on first-team offense for the Eagles with Hamlin getting the First Team for allpurpose yards and Loewen as a First Team as an offensive lineman. Hamlin also received Honorable Mention as a defensive back and kick returner. On Special teams, Dawson Kerbow got the First Team as a punt returner. Kerbow got Honorable Mention as running back as well and finished with over 1,500 all-purpose yardage. The other Honorable Mentions were Bradan Slemp for receiver and punter, Marcos Baeza at linebacker, and Jeff Persinger for defensive tackle.
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Rolla students make All League Santa Fe Trail League made their selections of All League Volleyball and Football players last week. Rolla had several members chosen. For volleyball, senior Allyson Norton and sophomore Alexandra Hart were chosen for the All League Volleyball team. Senior CarKnights of Columbus give a check to USD 217. Pictured are Winnie Hagenah, Dick Rodriguez and Kim Mauk. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Knights of Columbus present check The Knights of Columbus come every year to a football game to raise money for Rolla's special education fund. This year, they were in Rolla October 20 for Pink Out Night. Dick Rodriguez came
to the school Thursday, November 9 to present the check to superintendent Kim Mauk and special education instructor Winnie Hagenah. USD 217 is greatly appreciative of this kind gesture.
son Milburn, junior Raegan Hinds, and sophomore Aaron Apelu were chosen for the SFTL Football team. Alonzo Martinez, freshman, was selected for Honorable Mention. Congratulations to the members and their coaches for a job well done.
Rolla Show Choir goes on tour The annual Rolla Show Choir tour took place Thursday, November 9. They performed for the Elementary schools of Goodwell, Texhoma, Guymon Prairie and Elkhart. A variety of Disney music was the highlight. Marcus Light has been the
Junior Raegan Hinds is the son of Alesia Hinds and Christopher Hinds. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Alonzo Martinez is the son of Reyna Levario and Freddy Martinez. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Sophomore Aaron Apelu is the son of Cassie and Texas Apelu. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Senior Carson Milburn is the son of Jamie and Kent Milburn. Photo Courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Senior Allyson Norton is the daughter of Phillip and Jessi Norton. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Sophomore Alexandra Hart is the daughter of Dawn and Robert Hart. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
choir’s video guy for 18 years. The choir is very grateful for Mr. Light’s dedication to their tours. Director Sam Eiland has had the pleasure of taking these wonderful students on their tour for the past several years and all have had a good time.
Sam Eiland poses with choir members Kaberlin Hull, Melanie Norton, Paige Claassen, Deserae Schwindt and Marcus Light. Photo courtesy of Sam Eiland.
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Ron Reed is presented with a 55 year Chevron by Lions Second Vice President Tom Brahman. Photo courtesy of Leland Lehnert.
Ron Reed honored by Rolla Lions Club Ron Reed became a member of the Rolla Lions' Club in 1962 and Monday, November 13 was presented with a 55 year Chevron by Lions Second Vice President
Tom Brahman. Lion Reed has held every office in the club over the years and is still an active member today. Congratulations Mr. Reed! It's an honor well deserved!
It’s time again to be thinking about Christmas and some wonderful Rolla traditions. Back in the 1960’s, Mr. Neill Hays decided to create the annual tradition, Santa Day, to ensure all children in USD 217 would have a small gift to remember the holiday. The tradition cannot happen without generous donations
from wonderful supporters. If you are interested in helping with the annual tradition, please consider making Santa Day one of your annual donations. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Mauk at 620-593-4344 or via email kmauk@usd217.org. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Riddin’ Rolla riddled with rabbits and other riffraff Rolla History from David Stout In an earlier article I lifted some words my mother wrote in a letter about her experience in Rolla during the 1930s. She wrote, “What little vegetation there was, the jack rabbits finished off. The jack rabbits were so populated, the people decided to rid them by building a wall of fence, forming a human line and driving the rabbits toward the fence, carrying clubs and clubbing them to death. They killed them by the millions. This may sound cruel – but to survive - the rabbits had to be destroyed, so farmers could raise crops.”1 A generation later, we were still doing the same thing. I participated in my first rabbit drive in the summer of 1959, pretty much the same as the way Mom described her experience of 25 years earlier. I don’t remember exactly where it took place, but it was somewhere around the Tarrant and Kneller farms to the northwest of Rolla. I do recall Bobby Anderson, Phil Veatch and I were walking together since we three were the best of friends, all in the same class. I also remember as we started walking towards the “V” in the fence, the panicstricken rabbits could be seen leaping up in front of us as they raced towards the “V” and their destruction. One or
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two of them went against the grain though, and decided to take their chances with the human chain coming at them. They raced right for us, and although some of us tossed our baseball bats at them, we missed most of them, and away they scampered, lucky bunnies. As we closed in on the “V,” however, throwing bats at them was no longer necessary – we were close enough to club ‘em to death. Some may wonder why we didn’t use shotguns to finish ‘um off, but just picture that for a moment: a couple hundred guys with shotguns standing around in a half-circle firing squad, all indiscriminately blasting away at bunnies bouncing three or four feet high all over the place. Need I say more? The other varmint populating Rolla’s surroundings were the coyotes. Like the rabbits, these were critters I was very familiar with from my earliest memories of living in our shack. During the hot summer nights we’d have all the doors and windows of our house wide open to allow the cool summer breezes to float through, but in addition to the breezes floating through were the howls of coyotes. Most of the time they were off in the distance, but on occasion their howls were close enough to warrant Dad grabbing his shotgun to go outside and blast away. Of course, since it was dark he couldn’t see anything, the main purpose being to scare them away rather than actually killing them. There was one time when one of the men in the community killed a coyote with his bare hands since he didn’t have a shotgun handy. Somehow a coyote got trapped on the inside of the stucco wall surrounding the Rolla High School, and Prof Ross Veatch slugged the coy-
ote in the head with his bare fist, hitting the varmint so hard that he knocked one of his eyeballs clear out of his head. (Is it any wonder that no high school boy ever tangled with Prof Veatch?) There was another time during the winter when my dad and I were riding his pickup through the field where our cattle were grazing when we spotted a coyote surveying the herd. Just by chance, Dad had one of his shotguns with him, so he stopped the pickup, grabbed the shotgun, got in back, and told me to drive and to catch up with the coyote. Well, what high school kid wouldn’t just love to rip through the open fields in a pickup, having gotten permission from his daddy to do so? We flew through the field, and Dad was popping off shots at the fleeing coyote, but I knew the coyote was heading straight for the electric fence we had around the field. I tried my darnedest to catch the coyote, and Dad did his best to aerate his body, but when we came to the fence the coyote scooted under it while I stopped the pickup. Dad got out of the back, came around to the cab, and asked me, “Why’d you stop?” “Because of the fence right there in front of us,” I answered. “You should have just gone right through it,” he explained. “We could have fixed it later. We almost got that damned coyote – and would have if you’d kept going.” The lesson learned? Don’t let fences get in the way of achieving your goals. Otherwise, you might wind up dead. 1Margie Stout in a letter to her granddaughter, as quoted by David Stout, ”Dirty Jobs Hare and There,” The Hugoton Hermes, November 17, 2016, Vol. 129, #46, p. 6B
The Scholars’ Bowl team left to right are Aspen Sohm, Paige Claassen, Henry Wiebe, Allyson
Norton, Alex Hernandez and Rocqan (Raegan) Hinds. Photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.
Scholars’ Bowl team brings home the gold Back-to-back Scholars’ Bowl meets brought back to back gold medals for the Pirates. Rolla competed at Satanta Monday, November 6. They brought home the first
place trophy. Tuesday, November 8 the meet was at Syracuse. Coach Becky Sohm took her dream team again and once again, the gold be-
longed to the Pirates. Congratulations to the team and their coach for a job well done! Keep up the good work!
Middle School girls win second round at Hardesty. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
RJH basketball teams begin season at Hardesty The Rolla Junior High basketball teams traveled to Hardesty during the week of November 6 to compete in the Hardesty Early Season Basketball Tournament. The girls lost the first round and then won the second round, but ultimately lost to Tyrone. The boys lost the first round, won the second round and ultimately lost to Balko. It's the beginning of a new season! Keep your heads up and your hearts in the game!
Middle school boys battle tough competition at Hardesty. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Community Calendar Thursday, November 16 Site Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 17 Junior High Masquerade Dance at 7:00-10:00 p.m. Driver's Ed at 8:30-11:30
a.m. NO SCHOOL Saturday, November 18 High School Football State TBA Monday, November 20 High School Choir at OPSU
High School Scholars Bowl at Rolla at 4:00 p.m. School dismissed at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 No School - Thanksgiving Break
LOOKING BACK Memories from Yesteryear A little bit of history By Hazel Miller McCue Continued from last week.
In the field, we would have a strip through it of corn, cane, beans and watermelons. If the cane was good and juicy, we would strip the leaves off the stalks, cut the stalks off at the ground and lay them straight in the wagon bed, then take them about three miles to Musgrove’s sorghum mill. The mill had two large, heavy rollers, similar to an old washing machine wringer. We would feed the stalks through the wringer endwise to squeeze the juice out. It would drip into containers, and we would dump it into a large shallow vat over a hot fire, stirring it constantly and skimming off the foam until it was boiled down into sorghum. A horse hitched to the mill walked round and
round slowly and kept the rollers moving. Our way of travel was first the wagon, horseback, onehorse cart, one-seat buggy and two-seat surrey. Then came the Model T Ford! The top would lie down or pull up, side curtains for stormy weather and if it was cold, hot bricks wrapped in something and laid on the floor to keep the feet warm. It was something special, that Model T. You had to crank your gizzard out, sometimes, to get it started, jump in, pull down the gas lever, shift it in high and go sailing down the road at a speed of thirty miles per hour! When a tire went down, you got out, jacked it up, took the tire off, patched the tube right there, put it back on and pumped it up by hand. Then, you cranked some more, and if it didn’t go, remove the spark
plugs, cleaned them, adjusted some and put them back in. Now crank again and pray it would go. We didn’t know what a spare tire was in those days. For awhile Papa drove the mail from Woodsdale to Ole Moscow and back; most of the time with a one-horse cart but sometimes just on horseback. They only took it three times a week, and when the town of Woodsdale died out, the post office was moved two miles north to the Homedew Farm. Years later, the railroad came through and built a depot and laid out lots, and named the “town” Moscow, and the post office was moved to the Stull building and named Moscow Post Office. As I remember, Emmet Fox was the first rural carrier. He had a buggy with a cab on it. It had a glass windshield
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with a slot under the glass for the lines to go through to guide the team with two doors and a window on the driver’s side to hand out the mail from. Later he drove a little red car. Wilbur Miller served as Justice of the Peace four terms. Later he was elected Probate Judge for four terms. Colonel Sam Wood lived one mile west of the Miller home. The town of Woodsdale was named in honor of him, and he worked very hard for the people of his town to get a railroad through Woodsdale. He was a good man. So, there is a little history and lots of living “the way things used to be”. To be continued next week. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.
History from the Hermes of a war production plant. The two carbon plants in this area are regarded as war plants.
Friday, November 13, 1931 The extension on the Santa Fe Railroad is now completed. The first train to
Edith Weston, R.N., demonstrates the use of the new autoclave which has interior dimensions 2’x2’x4’. It not only sterilizes equipment and linens, it has a system attached which permits the collection of distilled water. From the November 10, 1977 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
In the November 2, 2017 issue of the Hugoton Hermes, this photo was featured. Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought it in along with other unidentified pictures. One of the guesses was that it was a photo of the BeBop Club. Mary Flummerfelt Cochran notified The Hermes this group is not the BeBop Club but the Junior National Rifle Association of Hugoton. She identified them as, left to
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run from Dodge City to Northfield, N.M., which is 80 miles west of Felt, Ok. will be next Sunday. It is understood a number of Santa Fe officials will be on the train for this maiden trip. The train will leave Dodge City at 3:00 a.m. Sunday and return late that night. The special train will leave Hugoton at seven in the morning and return at seven at night. The round trip fare will be $4.60 from this station. All are invited to join the excursion. Friday, September 16, 1927 The Swastika Club held their annual business meeting last week at the home of Mrs. R.V. McCue of Moscow. The following officers were elected: President Ida Shriver, Vice President Stella Hunsinger, Secretary-Treasurer Hazel McCue, and Program Committee members May Brownell, Chrystal Shuler and Helen Bunton. After the business meeting, the members learned facts of early Kansas history books that all Kansans should know. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
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DAR meets at Adobe Museum The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Adobe Museum in Ulysses Saturday, November 4. The Chapter really appreciated the staff of the Adobe Museum for providing the meeting place. Regent Lola Caraway called
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Thursday, November 15, 2007 Quartermaster Jim Langley led the dedication of the M60 Patton main battle tank displayed in front of the Vet’s Hall. Jim explained this tank served as the primary U.S. main battle tank for twenty years prior to the introduction of the M1. It first saw service in 1961. Production of this battle tank ended in 1983. Thursday, November 15, 1962 Otis Lee Daniels, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Daniels of northeast Morton County, is in the Stevens County Hospital receiving treatment for a gunshot wound in the abdomen. It is reported he is in good condition Monday morning. Otis Lee was handling a .22 caliber pistol while talking on the telephone. The gun accidently discharged and the bullet entered his left side, lodging deep near his back. The gun was thought to be unloaded. Friday, November 5, 1942 The proposed Japanese internment camp for which a tentative site had been selected near Guymon is out of the picture now. It turns out there is a government ruling that such camps may not be located within fifteen miles
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torneys' fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioners be finally discharged as the Executors of the Estate of Lanora L. Webb, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before December 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. /s/ Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson, #21968 Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC 701 Vilymaca, PO Box 450 Elkhart, KS 67950 (620) 697-2163 Attorneys for Petitioners
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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full Time RNs to work both shifts on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50, and mileage reimbursement to RNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to fulltime new hires. Full-time position of Laundry Aide to work at Pioneer Manor. The hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including some weekends. Dependability and willingness to work as part of a team are requirements for this position. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.50 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.
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402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
SOLD 307 S Jackson- Bungalow, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, bsmt, patio, fence, det garage, carport. Lots more! Call Karen today to see this nice property!!
1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!
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809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage. Call today to see this home!
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SOLD 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - PRICE REDUCED! Ranch style 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, att garage, fence cen H/A, nice Master bed with tray ceiling, WIC, garden tub and separate shower. New stainless steel appliances. Huge price reduction! $185,000. Call today to see this lovely home.
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611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!
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1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
415 W. 4th Street Sale includes corner lot, fenced yard, 2 baths
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218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
3 bedroom/2 bath Partial unfinished basement. 2 car garage. New windows, new sprinkler system. Privacy fence.
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420 S Washington - Nice Price Reduction! $229,000!! Nice Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, commercial grade appliances and large island! Call today to see this nice property!!
1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home. Call Karen today to see this property.
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
1203 Road 21- County Home! Conventional style, 3 bed/1 b, living, family, dining, island, appliances, cen H/A, det garage, barn, mower shed. 1.87 acres. Call today to schedule a showing!
1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!
516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!
507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today!
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vs. Roscoe S. Jennings Jr. , et al., Defendants. Case No. 16CV10 Division 17 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 16CV10, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said
County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 11/30/2017, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit:
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A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33) SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-SIX WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Sara Knittel, KS # 23624 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email(s): sscharenborg@km-law.com; sknittel@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff
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1016 S Trindle- Motivated Seller! Will consider different options! Ranch style 3 bed/1 bath, large kitchen with appliances, oversized single garage, cov patio, fence. Very nice property! Call Karen today to see this property!
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Southwest District FFA Greenhand Horse Team wins seventh! Pictured are Esli Lopez, Judith Avila, Kynna Crawford and McKenna Hamlin.
FFA third and fifth place Horticulture Teams at Oklahoma Panhandle State University include, in front, fifth place team Annette Mirands, Yaritza Delarosa and Victoria Bryan - who won fourth individual. In back are Leslie Avila, Karina Rodriguez with second individual, Molly McClure and Ana Lopez.
FFA Ag Communications team won third at OPSU. Team members are Caitlyn Kiley, Rebecca Johnson - fifth individual - and Hallie Wettstein.
Ag Electricity team places third at OPSU, including team members Edward Delay with an eighth place individual, Luis Ramos, Hallie Wettstein and Suhelia Rosas with ninth individual.
FFA Greenhand Livestock team members are Jacob Bell and Nicolas Bryan. Nicolas won first place individual.
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FFA OPSU Entomology team wins second place. In front are Rene Martin, Megan Newlon - with tenth individual - and Jonathan Cruz. In back are Conner Wells with fourth individual, Ryland Bennett with first individual, Gerardo Rubio and David Barker with seventh individual.
Ag Corner
Hugoton FFA Crops team competes at OPSU. Team members are Henry Beesley, Jaxon Teeter and Skylar Wills, who won sixth individual.
620-544-2261 • FSA - NRCS - SCCD • 607 E. Eleventh, Hugoton
Do you need to upgrade a failing onsite wastewater system or plug an abandoned well? The Stevens County Conservation District has remaining costshare funds available for Non-Point Source Pollution programs. Plugging an abandoned well involves the sealing and permanent closure
of a well no longer in use. If you wish to upgrade a failing onsite wastewater system please contact your local sanitarian at 544-2541 for technical assistance and call the Stevens County Conservation District at 544-2991 for cost share assistance with your Non-Point Source Pollution needs.
Henry Beesley and Laramie Brecheisen participate in FFA Range Plant Identification.
The Hermes Office will be closed November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving Early Deadline for the November 23 edition. All Copy and Ads will need to be in the office by
Friday, November 17 at noon. The newspaper will be printed
Tuesday , November 21
and be in the post office and available at Stores.
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Southwest District third place senior horse team includes Megan Newlon with a ninth place as an individual, Toby McClure and Emma McClure with third individual.
Kansas Department of Ag updates interactive map stats for 2017 The Kansas Department of Agriculture is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. The department’s interactive map of Kansas, showing the economic impact of agriculture broken down by county, has recently been updated to provide citizens with statistics adjusted for 2017. Located on the KDA Web site, the interactive map can be used to find the agricultural economic facts for each of the 105 counties in Kansas. KDA annually updates the statistics on the map to give the state’s driving economic industry the recognition it deserves. In the 65 sectors of Kansas agriculture recognized for this data compilation, the total economic output is nearly $68 billion. Agriculture also supports more than 246,000 jobs statewide.
“Kansas agriculture has a significant impact on the state, contributing nearly 45% of the state’s total economy,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “Every county plays an important role in the state’s agriculture industry.” The interactive map allows users to see detailed agricultural statistics including farm numbers, leading agricultural sectors and value-added data for each county. KDA utilizes data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The economic impact data is sourced from the most recent IMPLAN data available. The county statistics map is available at agriculture.ks.gov/ksag. For updated information, click on a county and find the “2017 Full Report for County” after the county sector list.