November 19, 2015

Volume 128, Number 47

Thursday, November 19, 2015

16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Commissioners hear bids, consider Extension district

Pollyannas help serve at Pheasant Heaven Calf Fry. Left to right are Kay Thrall, Stacia Nordyke and Janet Sutton. The unknown man was thought to be from Garden City.

Stevens County Commissioners met Monday, November 16 in regular session. Attending the meeting were Commissioners Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson. Also present were Pam Bensel and Marie Austin from The Hermes. County Attorney Paul Kitzke was absent.

Sheriff Ted Heaton stopped by to touch base with the commissioners before heading to court, and informed the commissioners Scott Eckbert wouldn't be able to make

the meeting to talk about the new 911 system. Ted believes the system is a good idea. The sheriff also told the commissioners about the Kansas Association of Sheriffs Convention he attended last week.

In between appointments, Pat reported he had looked into interest rates for some of the county funds, and he may have found a higher rate at a local bank. The commissioners called County Treasurer Vanessa Willis into the meeting to see about moving the funds

into different accounts.

She will double-check the numbers and report back.

Joe D. moved to pay the bills and accept the last meeting's minutes as corrected. Motion passed.

Rodney Kelling came in next and presented bids he had sought out for

some replacement radios.

The commissioners looked over the bids and went with Rodney's recommendation of Snyder for $6521. The bid amount was comparable with another company, but SnyContinued to page 3

Economic Development Board meets Pheasant Heaven crewmembers Casey Settlemeyer and Nathan Williams keep busy trying to keep up with the overwhelming demand for calf fries at the supper Friday evening.

The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the

Business Closings are announced for Thanksgiving Whether you’re ready for it or not, Thanksgiving is next week!

In recognition, several businesses have announced special hours.

The restaurants closing for Thanksgiving Day are as follows: McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Ranchito Tex Mex, Antlers and Barb’s Den. These restaurants will resume regular business hours Friday, November 27.

Sonic will be open Thanksgiving Day from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. China will be open November 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, The Steakhouse will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The gas stations in town will remain open, with regular business hours both Thursday and Friday. The Store, in Moscow, will be closed Thursday, but will be open Friday. The

Corner Stop in Rolla, will also close for Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen Friday.

If you are needing any last minute items for your Thanksgiving dinner, White’s Foodliner will be open Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thrifty King will also be open Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Dollar General will be open Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Flatlanders and Twisted H liquor will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Friday.

The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce and the Hugoton Hermes will both closed Thursday, be November 26 and Friday, November 27. Janet’s Bridal will be closing for the holiday and will reopen Friday, November 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Citizens State Bank will be open from 9:00

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. They will be closed Thanksgiving Day and open Friday, November 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. First National Bank will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will have regular business hours Wednesday and Friday.

Country Garden and Creative Specialties will be open Wednesday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and they will both be closed Thursday and Friday.

Creative Specialties will be available both days for funerals. Yardmaster is closing for the holiday, but will reopen for business Friday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Stevens County Pharmacy will be closed Thursday and will be open Friday with their regular hours. Stevens County Clinic will be closed for the Continued to page 3

Senior Center craft room for their regular monthly meeting. Attending the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie and board members Doug Martin, Jack Rowden, Jan Leonard, Ray Hoggatt, Joshua Morris and Curtis Crawford. Also present were secretary Kay Shurtleff and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Judy Parsons and Dan Corpening were absent.

Chairman Doug Martin called the meeting to order. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance to be $7,963.62 and the Special Projects balance to be $38,992.99. The board voted to pay the monthly bills.

Director Gillespie was given the floor to update the board about new and old business.

Neal commented that it is great the technology for webinars is available, making it more economi-

Pictured left to right are AJ Madsen, Vivian Titus, Sesthleng Garcia, Melissa Fabela, Gabby Rawlins and Marlyn Heger. Not pictured is Ethan Bogan. Photo courtesy of Trevor Waechter.

Pictured left to right are Cami Maravilla, Grace Dillinger, Ella Martin, Itzel Figueroa and Olivia Flores. Photo courtesy of Trevor Waechter.

Students left to right are Claire Clark, Jacquelynn Grewell and Sesthleng Garcia. Photo courtesy of Trevor Waechter.

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Hugoton Middle School students are back row, left to right Sydney Beesley, Frances Gaskill, Samuel Fabela and Gavin Heger; and front row are Autumn Eaton, Vanessa Fedelin, Rafael Guereque and Conner Wells. Photo courtesy of Trevor Waechter.

Hugoton students chosen for honor choirs

Congressman Tim Huelskamp visits with Hugoton High School Principal John Girodat during the Town Hall meeting at the Stevens County Library Thursday, November 12.

Huelskamp visits Hugoton Thursday, November 12 Congressman Tim Huelskamp continued the tradition of hosting a Town Hall in every county in the Big First District when he visted Hugoton at the Stevens County Library.

The event was the Congressman’s three hundred twenty-sixth Town Hall since taking office.

During the Town Hall, Kansans shared their concerns with Republican and Democratic status-quo politicians in Washington.

Stevens County residents raised questions about many issues including the Keystone XL Pipeline, executive overreach through regulations such as the Waters of the United

States Rule, Common Core and Planned Parenthood. They also hoped the days of retribution and Continued to page 3

November 4, Mr. Horyna and Mrs. Salmans had the great pleasure of taking Madison Owens and Vance Thompson, as well as their parents, to the Kansas Honors Program. The Kansas Honors Program recognizes and awards high school seniors for their academic achievements. All high-school seniors who rank academically in the top ten percent of their class are asked to attend as guests of the Association. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

At the Kansas Honor Scholar Banquet 2015 presented by the University of Kansas, these HHS students - representing the top ten percent of their class - were awarded a dictionary and a special message from KU. Pictured from the left are USD 210 Superintendent Adrian Howie, recipients Austin Nordyke and Zack Littell, HHS counselor Chelle Leininger, recipients

Carly Hittle, Mark Persinger and Parker Titus, and high school principal John Girodat. Not able to attend but receiving the award as well is Sarah Johnson. Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication throughout your school careers! Photo courtesy of Shannon Nordyke.

Several Hugoton students have been recognized for their vocal talents. Hugoton High School Choir announced AJ Madsen, Vivian Titus, Sesthleng Garcia, Melissa Fabela, Gabby Rawlins, Marlyn Heger and Ethan Bogan have been chosen to represent Hugoton High School at the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Assoction District Level Honor Choir December 5 in Dodge City. Saturday, November 7, the seven students participated in a live audition and were all selected to be members of this prestigious group.

After their December 5 morning workshop and afternoon concert, students will be notified if they will advance to the annual KMEA State Level Honor Choir in Wichita in February 2016.

Three students were also chosen for the Kansas State Music Educators Association All-State Middle Level Choir through a submitted, recorded audition. These students will have the opportunity to perform at the KMEA Inservice-Workshop next February in Wichita with fellow seventh through ninth graders. Students chosen were Claire Clark, Jacquelynn Grewell and Sesthleng Garcia.

Hugoton Middle School announced eight students have been selected to participate in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Middle School Honor Choir. They will be part of a morning clinic with an afternoon performance January 23 in Dodge City. Students were Sydney Beesley, Continued to page 3

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Obituaries

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, November 9, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic, 300 Block South Jefferson, Subject Left for the Night, Officer Crane Tuesday, November 10, 2015 • Burglary, 1000 Block West City Limits, Subject Arrested, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block West Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 1600 Block South Eisenhower, Public Service, Officer Crane • Theft, 900 Block South Jackson, Took Report, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 100 Block West Sixth, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, November11, 2015 • Report of Theft, 500 Block South Monroe, Officer Hagman Friday, November 13, 2015 • Dog at Large, 800 Block East Eleventh, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Funeral Escort, 100 Block South Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman/ ACO Smith • Domestic/Trespass, 400 Block South Monroe, Subject Arrested, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block East First, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Saturday, November 14, 2015 • Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block East Eleventh, Had Subject Move

Vehicle, Officer Crane Sunday, November 15, 2015 • Motorist Assist, Public Service, Officer Crane

Let’s have a Card Shower!

Tyler Jones is in the hospital recovering from his recent tumor removal. He and his mother would certainly appreciate some love and support from home!

Send a card to: Pam & Tyler Jones Healthsouth 1282 Union Ave. Memphis, Tn. 38104 Room 306

Get well soon Tyler!

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for October 26 through November 15.

Fire Department Wednesday, November 11, 10:53 am – dispatched to 746 Road 9 for a rescue from a grain entrapment.

Friday, November 13, 8:52 am – sent to Road L and Road 13 for a motor vehicle accident Ambulance Activity Ten medical runs, one transfer, three Life Flights, one motor vehicle accident and four football standbys.

Insight

Henry Cantrell Longtime Moscow resident Henry D. Cantrell passed from this life Friday, November 13, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. He was 83.

The son of Henry Lee Cantrell and the former Lillian Booth, he was born July 13, 1932 in Albuquerque, N.M. July 21, 1959, Henry and Judith Kay Slemp were united in marriage in Kansas City.

They were married 56 years.

Mr. Cantrell served in the Army Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Alan Carlile Word has been received of the death of Alan Jay Carlile.

Mr. Carlile passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal at the age of 57.

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau Why it’s called ‘Turkey Day’ How did the turkey reserve its place on our traditional Thanksgiving table? That bird is what the pilgrims feasted upon according to fact and fable. You’ve all heard how our ancestors hunted this bird. But here is the real story – the turkey scoop.

Seems our forefathers remembered to take their muskets that day, but forgot to take their ammunition. As the men marched toward the woods, they took one addition, an Indian scout. To take the scout along was tradition. Besides, the pilgrims needed someone who knew where the turkeys were. As the story played out, the hunters spotted an elk. It was a fine animal for a Thanksgiving feast. It sported a trophy rack no doubt. Several hunters took aim, pulled back their triggers and clicked. They soon discovered their muskets had no shot.

This realization made them sick to their stomachs. What could they do? What would they have for their Thanksgiving feast?

On what would they sup that night? One wise – or unwise – lad suggested stewing their shoes. “I’ll gobble them up,” he said. Well, the rest of the hunting party was in no mood for jokes. One of the hunters threw the lad’s musket into the field just as an old Tom turkey - who had heard the gobble popped up his head. The critter’s fate was sealed. What senses he had were knocked out that day. The turkey was plucked, stuffed and roasted.

In exchange for his silence, the scout was invited to eat while the hunters boasted and embellished the story about the day’s hunt. They truthfully said, “We didn’t fire a shot.”

Those early-day hunters had no need for ammunition. That’s why today turkeys are raised on farms - to shoot them would break with tradition.

On a more historical note, Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday. Although this feast is considered to be the very first Thanksgiving celebration, it was actually in keeping with a long tradition of celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops. The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of discussion, though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Fl. Despite research to the contrary, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation in 1621. What foods topped the table at the first harvest feast? Historians aren't completely certain about the full bounty, but it's safe to say the pilgrims weren't gobbling up pumpkin pie or playing with their mashed potatoes. It’s a relatively safe bet the only two items on the menu for sure were venison and wild fowl. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Certain kinds of food are traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals. First and foremost, baked or roasted turkey is usually the featured item on any Thanksgiving feast table (so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes referred to as "Turkey Day"). Stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, other fall vegetables, and pumpkin pie are traditionally part of Thanksgiving dinner. All of these dishes are native to the Americas or were introduced as a new food source to the Europeans when they arrived.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to count your blessings.

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.

Henry and Judy took great pleasure and pride in raising their great grandchildren Deja, Nolan and Isaac.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tami Orozco; brothers, Kenneth, Robert, Sam and Richard; and sisters, Mary and Betty.

Survivors include his wife Judy Cantrell of Moscow; daughter Lana Damron of Moscow; his seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, November 18 at United Methodist Church in Moscow. Burial followed at Moscow Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s – Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for The Family.

Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s – Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Born July 9, 1958 in Satanta, he was the son of George Carlile and the former Yvonne Campbell.

Alan has been a longtime resident of Liberal graduating from Liberal High School in 1977. He had been employed at National Beef, Baker Service Tool and most recently was a Measurement Tech for Northern National Gas / ONEOK before becoming disabled.

Mr. Carlile had been a member and coach for the Liberal Wrestling Club and was a big supporter of the Liberal Bee Jays.

April 23, 1977 he married Kimberly Kees in Liberal. She survives.

Other survivors include his son Chad Carlile of Liberal; daughter Jenny Olson and husband Daniel of Great Bend; his three sisters, Yvette Franklin and Yolanda Carlile both of Liberal and Tammy Hawk of Elkhart; five grandchildren, Kaylee Spragis, Jeffery Spragis, Kaden Spragis, Austin Olson and Keirsie Carlile; and his several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Alan is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Kaiser Carlile.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon at the First Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Rex Petty and Pastor Jack Jacob presiding. Burial followed in Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be sent to the Liberal Wrestling Club or Liberal Bee Jays in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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

Duane Alexander Death has claimed the life of Duane Alexander of Ulysses.

Mr. Alexander passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at his residence. He was 75.

The son of Arthur Alexander and the former Suzie Dean, he was born July 10, 1940 in Satanta.

Duane attended Warrendale School, then Ulysses High School, later transferring to Garden City High School where he graduated in 1958. He went to Denver, Co. after high school and worked for a moving company. Shortly thereafter he moved back to Grant County and began farming.

He started dating Linda Bateman and they were married August 20, 1961 in Sublette.

Survivors include wife Linda Alexander of Ulysses; two sons, Steve Alexander of Odessa, Tx. and Mark Alexander of Guymon, Ok.; three daughters, Julie Schulze and husband Rick of

Green Bay, Wi., Tami Rundell of Ulysses and Cindy Rushing and husband Paul of Garland, Tx.; his brother Mervin Alexander of Denver; sister Susan Helsel and husband Richard of Dexter; 24 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Scotty, Arlin and Claude Alexander; and two sisters, Marilyn Elmore and Karen Hall.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, November 17 at Pleasant Prairie Church of God in Garden City. Burial followed at Valley View Cemetery of Garden City. Grant County Funeral Home of Ulysses was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established for A. Duane Alexander Memorial.

Memorials may be mailed to Grant County Funeral Home 218 S Main St, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

Joe B. Guerrero A local memorial service is planned for Joe B. Guerrero.

The services will take place 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at St Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Paul’s -

Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Arheart Friends and family gathered Tuesday afternoon to remember and honor Robert L. “Bob” Arheart of Elkhart.

Mr. Arheart passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. He was 91.

He was born November 27, 1923 in Ottawa County at the farm house of his parents, Robert Spencer Arheart and the former Sylvia Grace Jaquier.

Bob went to work for International Harvester Company in August 1942. He was drafted into the United States Army in December 1942. After his enlistment, he moved back to Delphos and worked for IHC before transferring to Dodge City in 1946. Bob was a manager over 11 counties. In 1949, he moved to Elkhart to manage Fisher’s Inc. for 36 years.

March 9, 1947, Bob married Virginia L. Griggs in Delphos.

Mr. Arheart served on the

Elkhart City Council from 1962 until 1966 and was a Morton County Commissioner from 1973 to 1984.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, Elkhart Lion’s Club, Point Rock Golf Club, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and VFW Point Rock Post #3162.

Survivors include his two sons, Kris Arheart of Scranton, Pa. and Robert S. Arheart and wife Marcala of Liberal; daughter Suzie Davis of Wichita; seven grandchildren, Chandra and Dave Cornali, Todd and Carie Arheart, Matt and Mel Davis, Micha and Abel Perez, Thane and Becky Arheart, Tawna and Chad Scantlin and Takala and Brian Schriner; 17 great grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia in 2013; and sister Maurine Rolph.

Memorial services were attended Tuesday afternoon, November 17 at the United Methodist Church in Elkhart with Reverend Dennis Reimer officiating. VFW Point Rock Post #3162 conducted military rites at the church.

A private family inurnment will follow at a later date at Delphos.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Elkhart Senior Center or the United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.

Shirley Griffith The death of Shirley Ann Griffith has been learned.

Mrs. Griffith passed from this life Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Via Christi St. Frances Hospital in Wichita at the age of 65.

She was born August 26, 1950 at Greenwood, Ar., the daughter of Boyd H. Holifield and the former Ola Marie King. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City.

Shirley was a registered nurse for Southwest Medical Center in Liberal for 29 years, retiring in 2003. She worked primarily in the Emergency Room and was the nurse manager of the first dialysis unit at the hospital. Shirley had battled nephritis of the kidneys since she was in her 20’s. She had a dialysis fistula surgically placed in her arm before she took her nursing board exam later that same day. Two of the three kidney transplants were successful for a number of years. The strength and positive attitude in which she lived her life was amazing.

She was very passionate about the care she gave her patients and she seemed to be everyone’s nurse, especially for her family.

May 27, 1967, she married Jerry Ray Griffith in Liberal.

He survives.

Mrs. Griffith was a member of the Trinity Faith Church where she was Chairman of the Mission Committee. She was Preceptor Gamma Omicron of Beta Sigma Phi. She joined Beta Sigma Phi in 1972 and had earned the Torchbearer Degree - the highest degree a member can attain. Many of Shirley’s closest friends are in her sorority chapter and are fittingly nicknamed the “Go Girls”.

Other survivors besides her husband include her son Bryan Griffith of Liberal; her brother Larry Holifield and wife Faith of Liberal; three sisters, Tawana Earnest of Garden City, Pat Winter and husband Marvin of Garden City and Marla Cannaley and husband John of Liberal; step-mother Lillian Holifield of Liberal; and step-brothers, Bob Armstrong and Clifford Armstrong, both of Liberal.

Shirley was preceded in death by her mother Marie Holifield; father Boyd Holifield; brother-in-law Leroy Earnest; mother-in-law Betty Jo McGuire; and step father-in-law R. E. Griffith.

Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, November 16 at Trinity Faith Church in Liberal with Pastor Terry Engler presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Faith Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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

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Closings Continued from page 1 holidays, but will be open Friday, November 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The clinic will have Saturday clinic November 28. Hugoton Drug will only be closed Thursday, November 26. The Animal Health Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Day

and will reopen Friday.

Lin Goode will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holidays. Hi-Plains Lumber, American Implement, Bultman Inc., Bultman Tire, United Wireless, Hugoton Tire and Southwest Kansas Sales will be closing Thurs-

Town Hall

day for Thanksgiving. They will resume business Friday, November 27.

Jeff Ramsey’s Farm Bureau Financial Services will close Thursday and Friday in recognition of the holiday season. Tanner Rindels’ Farm Bureau Financial Services office will be closed Thursday

and will reopen Friday. Ag First, State Farm, Musgrove Insurance and Pyramid Agency will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and will be back in business Monday, November 30.

Stevens County Landfill will close Thursday and

Continued from page 1 intimidation in the House retired with former Speaker John Boehner.

Attendees cared that Veterans had the ability to access the care they have earned close to home, not having to travel hundreds of miles for hearing aids, for example.

In his fifth year in Congress, it has been reported Congressman Huelskamp has hosted more in-person Town Halls than any sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also visited Stanton, Grant, and Haskell counties for three more Town Halls Thursday.

Representative Huelskamp released the following statement: "With more than 300 Town Halls, listening to Kansans, here’s what I continue to hear: ‘We Kansans are fed up with Washington insiders and a federal government that don’t listen.’ This encourages me to continue fighting for Kansas’ First District in D.C. “Our rural way of life and the conservative values we believe in are under attack, and you can count on me to stand strong on defense.”

Submitted by the office of Congressman Tim Huelskamp.

Friday, but will be open Saturday, November 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They will reopen Monday with their regular business hours.

Hugoton Senior Center and Project Hope will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. The City of Hugoton is closing November 26 and November 27 for the holiday. The City of Moscow will also close November 26 and November 27.

Both offices will be open again Monday, November 30.

The Stevens County Library hours are Wednesday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., while they will be closed Thursday and Friday. The library will reopen Monday with normal hours.

Riley’s Chevrolet and Mick’s C&A Auto are closing Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Ghumm’s Auto Center will also be closed Thursday and

Friday, and will reopen Saturday. NAPA Auto Parts will be closed Thursday only.

Ghumm’s Collision Center will be closing Thursday and Friday. Flatlanders will be closed Thursday, but will open their doors at 7:00 a.m. for some great Black Friday deals!

Charlotte’s Web will close November 26 for Thanksgiving and will reopen Friday, November 27.

LeRouge will be open Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27 by appointment only. They will be closed all day Thursday for the holiday. RJ’s Hair Studio will close Thursday and will be open again Friday. Stacie’s Barber Shop will be closed Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28 for the holidays. She will reopen Tuesday, December 1.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving

Former Representative Keith Farrar and current Congressman Tim Huelskamp shake hands at the Town Hall Meeting at Hugoton Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Commissioners Continued from page 1 der is local and the department has worked with them before.

Rodney told the commissioners a demo ambulance is scheduled to come to Hugoton after the first of the year, but he predicts it will feature too many expensive bells and whistles for Stevens County's needs.

The commissioners inquired as to the emergency service department's activities, and Rodney reported about a wreck Friday and the grain entrapment Wednesday. Fortunately responders were able to extract the man with the help of Bartlett's cofferdam. Rodney explained a cofferdam is a set of metal walls that can be built around the victim, then rescuers use an auger to get the grain out of the smaller area and pull the victim out. A campaign to get one of these devices for the Stevens County Department is underway and funds are currently being raised. Rodney said it only costs around $2800 for the whole setup, and the idea of a cofferdam in Hugoton, and Bartlett's cofferdam in Moscow, is smart.

Phillip Willis brought in bids for crushing concrete and asphalt next. The commissioners opted to go with the lowest bid from Lee Construction in Garden City for a total of $38,775.

The company will be crushing 3000 tons of concrete and 1100 tons of asphalt. Phillip also reported Bultman Tire has been bringing chopped tires to the dump, and dropping them off with no charge. The commissioners agreed with Phillip that tire disposal fees should be charged, so at least the landfill isn't responsible for covering the cost of disposing of the tires for Bultman’s.

Tony Martin came in to speak about J&R Sand and tying the radius in to the road.

J&R said a very rough estimate would be $6000, and Tony thought that wasn't bad. He also spoke with the commissioners about putting up a stop sign or yield sign at the intersection of Roads 13 and L, near Chris and Stephanie Heger's house. The Hegers requested a controlled intersection of some kind a few weeks ago, and just last week there was a wreck at the intersection. Tony believes a stop sign is certainly warranted.

Tony then reported he had bought a planer from a rental place because he had spoken about getting one with the commissioners, but prices were just too high. He found a newer 24-inch planer that had been rented only a few times for $9981. For some perspec-

EcoDevo Continued from page 1 cal than it was to travel to attend meetings. Most of these webinars can be viewed at no charge. He recently viewed the Kansas Economic Policy Conference. It is available if anyone would like to experience this webinar.

He reported to the board the new chiropractor has decided to not open his practice in Hugoton after all.

Pheasant Heaven Charities will be having their annual calf fry and auction starting at 4:00 p.m. due to the playoff high school football game. The calf fry will last until the food runs out.

The director stated Kay, Chamber of Commerce President Cathy Wolters and he attended the Chambers Legislative Appreciation Dinner in Garden City. He also plans to attend the wKREDA meeting which will be in Scott City.

Gillespie reported Kansas Dairy Ingredients will be meeting with the Hugoton City Council later this month to discuss their future plans.

The Rural Opportunity Zone is still a very popular plan.

Four people who have been receiving benefits from ROZ have moved away. Thus some candidates were moved up from the pending list.

Neal remarked the turning

lane project is progressing.

When this project is completed, KDOT has asked if they could have ribbon cutting ceremony since this was paid with an Economic Development grant.

Neal explained the Rooster Roundups for Stevens, Finney, Ford, Hodgeman and Seward Counties are joined together this season. Each county is releasing 50 pheasants that are tagged. Each tag turned in will win the hunter a $10 Chamber Gift Certificate and a chance to win $500 from the drawing after pheasant season is over.

The director gave an update of the Moderate Income Housing Grant. A duplex will be built south of the adobe duplex located at 700 Washington Place. The triplex located at 900 Washington should be completed by the first of the year.

Director Gillespie stated he would like to have a Strategic Planning meeting since there are new people as county commissioners and on the city council. He would like to discuss the direction that Stevens County is heading. He would like to schedule these meetings during the first few months of the year.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be December 8, 2015.

tive, a 30 inch planer runs around $30,000.

The commissioners approved Tony's purchase.

While waiting for Joshua Morris, the commissioners spoke about bills for the Senior Center, and a proposed salary for newly-elected officials. Pat, Dave and Joe D. agreed they wanted to ensure candidates with experience would run in the election. Dave had spoken to Morton County commissioners about their policy, and reported they use 75 to 80% of the position's salary to start with. Everyone thought that sounded reasonable, as long as they retain some "wiggle room" for officials who merit a raise.

Positions affected by the proposed salary would be county clerk, county treasurer and register of deeds.

Joshua Morris and Nancy Honig came to discuss the possibility of an Extension District for Stevens County. First, they thanked the commissioners for the appropriations they received recently. Then they answered a few questions for the commissioners. Other counties looking at forming a district with Stevens County include Meade, Morton, Seward, Haskell and Grant. Several are interested, but not committed yet. Two or three, including Stevens County, are ready to proceed now. Districting is supported by the local Extension board. Dave asked whether the move to combine Extension offices would save money - and how much; Nancy said the figures are available and offered to send them to the commissioners. Pat was reluctant to approve the districting because combining the offices means some of Stevens County taxpayers' money will be sent to - and divvied out by - another county. Josh and Nancy were also asked to look at forming a district with a county closer to Stevens' valuation, or with a county that isn't as dependent on gas and oil as Stevens County is. Joe D. was also concerned that due to their much-smaller budget, an Extension District Board might feel the "squeeze" of shrinking valuation quicker than the larger Stevens County budget.

He also expressed interest in attending a meeting of the current Extension board, and Nancy invited all the commissioners to the annual meeting November 17, as well as the regular meeting December 10.

Pat also remarked it's tough to find people to fill up boards, and Nancy affirmed that isn't a problem for Extension, as most of their meetings boast 70-80% attendance. Due to strong Extension support, she and Josh believe getting Stevens County representation on a hypothetical Extension District Board

would be simple. The commissioners were still torn about a solid answer, and asked Josh and Nancy to set up a conference call with Extension "Districting Expert" Jim Lindquist in Manhattan.

After talking about lots the county has for sale, considering how much the county pays in taxes every year on said lots, and the very restrictive covenants for each lot, the commissioners agreed they must make a decision about salary for newly-elected county officials. The set figure plus benefits was settled, and the commissioners made and passed a motion to accept the starting salary amount for the positions of county clerk, county treasurer and register of deeds, for the purpose of setting filing fees.

Meeting adjourned. Commissioners will next meet Monday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

Stay Warm All Winter Firewood $70/rick Delivery (Hugoton & Moscow) and Stacking available

Call 620-453-1139 Concerned about your Medicare drug costs and coverage?

SWKMEA Honor Choir Continued from page 1

Frances Gaskill, Samuel Fabela, Gavin Heger, Autumn Eaton, Vanessa Fedelin, Rafael Guereque and Conner Wells.

Hugoton Intermediate School announced five students have been selected to participate in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Elementary Honor Choir. They will be a part of a morning clinic with an afternoon performance January 23 in Dodge City. Students were Cami Maravilla, Grace Dillinger, Ella Martin, Itzel Figueroa and Olivia Flores.

Medicare Part D plans change every year. Talk with one of our experts to make sure you get the medications you need, at a reasonable cost, from the pharmacy you trust.

Call us at 620-544-4065 to schedule your free Medicare D comparison.

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620-544-4065 Hours M-F 9am - 5:30 pm Sat 9 am - Noon

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Bridal & Boutique 1010 Van Buren - Hugoton

invites you to join us for our

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Gift ideas for every lady!

Saturday, November 21, 10am-5pm & Sunday, November 22, 1pm-4pm Refreshments & Drawings

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

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

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

MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden

City. Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-2722360.

Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner

Relay For Life Spot Light Danny Gerrond Type: Esophageal Cancer Survivor: 2 years Why Do I Relay?

When I was diagnosed, I did not ask why, but stated, "what do we do to fight and beat the beast?" After the battle was fought and won, I discovered how many helped me in the fight in so many different ways. I participate to show those who are bitten by the beast that you can beat it. I am also doing my part to pay it forward so that others can call themselves SURVIVORS !

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

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

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.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Kurt Hering, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings.

Until January 15, 2016 - Heritage Christian Academy’s annual Matching Funds Grant. Funds donated will be matched 100% up to $30,000.

Contributions can be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit the school at 505 E. First in Hugoton.

Until November 25 - The Stevens County Library will accept Food for Fines donations. One food item will take $1.00 off the patron’s total overdue charges. Check this week’s “@ Your Library” on page 1B column for accepted food items.

November 19 - Hugoton Elementary School’s second grade will host their music program, starting at 2:45 p.m.

November 21 - Dermot Thanksgiving Supper at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School.

November 21-22 - Janet’s Bridal & Boutique, 1010 S. Van Buren in Hugoton, will host a Holiday Open House Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be refreshments and drawings!

November 22 - The Peace House will host an Open House and Bake Sale at 715 S. Van Buren in Hugoton. Proceeds will benefit local

You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

November 22 Lighthouse Fellowship November 29 My Father’s House

women and children.

November 23 - HMS girls’ basketball will host Holcomb, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with seventh and eighth grade A-teams. Bteams will play at 5:00 p.m.

November 24 - Hugoton Elementary picture retakes November 25 - ***LAST DAY*** to submit a recipe for the Stevens County Library’s annual Recipe Swap December 10. You can take your delicious concoction’s recipe to the SCL at 500 S. Monroe, email them to recipes@stevenscounty library.com or register it online at stevenscountylibrary.com/ recipe-swap-2015.

November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break for USD 210 schools.

November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27 - Community Christmas Caroling in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office, 630 S. Main, beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, as well as plenty of Christmas cheer.

Sponsored by the Santa Committee.

December 1 - Hugoton High School wrestlers will host Liberal for a meet, starting at 6:00 p.m.

- Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria.

December 3 - Stevens County Genealogi-

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

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 - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 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 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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cal Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s computer lab.

December 5 - SWKMEA High School Honor Band/Choir at Dodge City.

- Santa Claus is coming to town!! Meet him at Hugoton’s Senior Center, 624 S. Main from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come tell Jolly Ol’ St. Nick what you want for Christmas!

December 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the City Office.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room.

Gaskill - German Paige R. Gaskill and Andrew T. German were united in marriage November 7, 2015 in Juno Garden, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nv. Kendall Howell officated. Family and close friends were in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Glen and Vicki Gaskill of Hugoton. The groom is the son of Carolyn and Lyle Davidson of Johnson, and Tom German and Janet Isbell of Blue Springs, Mo. After the ceremony a dinner reception was attended at El Segundo in Las Vegas. The couple resides in Johnson.

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Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public. We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

This event is a fundraiser for women and children of our area. Donations accepted.

All donations are tax deductible.

You are invited to participate in a…

HCA Matching Funds Grant

Contributions made to Heritage Christian Academy from now until January 15, 2016 will be matched 100% up to $30,000 HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

“I would claim that Christian schooling is not about running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where the light has been all but snuffed out.”

Ken Smitherman, President, Association of Christian School International Christian Leadership Our goal is to create success-bound Christian leaders who follow God and influence society with a Christian worldview, character and integrity. Students will be culturally relevant without compromising Biblical truth and expand God’s kingdom by being bold, fearless leaders and witnesses of Christ. Our students will learn to share and defend their faith with others.

Superior Academics Our school will provide academic excellence, training in critical thinking, and good study habits.

Our students will be fully prepared for their next educational level.

A Scriptural Worldview Our students will be taught God is our sole provider and He created our universe. They will view God as the source of all academic subjects.

A Personal & Sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ Our students will be taught the necessity of being born again in the Spirit of God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Students will be taught that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study, Christian fellowship and prayer. We will lead our students to become Disciples of Christ and seek His purpose and truth for their lives. Every student will be encouraged to embrace the Bible as the source of absolute truth and to maintain a biblical worldview rather than a humanistic worldview.

Contributions may be sent to: Heritage Christian Academy PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Or come by and visit us at 505 E 1st Street, Hugoton, KS

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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?

Hugoton High School’s Scholar Bowl team competes Tuesday, November 10. Sponsor Nathan Hawley escorted team members Triston Stegman, A.J. Madsen, Caitlin Kiley, Vallery Persing, Luis Flores, Kenneth Loya and Bryan Gonzalez to Syracuse.

Local Veterans gather at the Elementary School before the Vets Day assembly Wednesday morning.

Hugoton Elementary students proudly wave their flags during the Veterans Day Assembly last Wednesday, November 11. Students presented gifts to the Veterans attending, sang patriotic songs and recognized all the sacrifices local Vets have made.

Fifth graders Kenzie Garza, Brissa Farmer and Angelica Rivera show off their science experiment/art project in Mrs. Heger’s class using sun-sensitive paper.

Heritage Christian Academy students present a program for the residents of Pioneer Manor in honor of Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11.

Local Boy Scouts Storm Heger, David Beesley and Rustin Pearcy present the colors during the Veterans Day assembly Wednesday morning.

Above, HCA moms serve Thanksgiving lunch to families Wednesday, November 11, while families enjoy the delicious food and fascinating company below.

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Early Deadline All ads & newscopy must be turned in

12:00 Noon Friday, November 20 for the November 26 issue “Rock Star” Ava Vertrees and “Pink Lady” Zoe Martin take in a book during the Book It Principal’s Challenge last week.

Our Best Wishes at

Thanksgiving Jamyn Wolters, Will Barker and Gavin Williams cuddle up by the office during Heritage Christian Academy’s Book It Principal’s Challenge.

Katie Loewen is hard at work during her stint as “Principal of the Day” last week.

Hugoton High School presents “Peter Pan” Ethan Bogan as Peter Pan

Mark Persinger as Captain Hook

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!

Hugoton High School students play out the classic tale of “Peter Pan” last weekend at the HHS auditorium.

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Carly Hittle, Deanna Guerrero, Madison Shuck, Zoe Valencia, Mary Weaver and Tucker Freeman were fairies in the play!

Rebecca Johnson, Yaczeny Gastelum, Skyelynn Munoz and Sesthleng Garcia are beautifully costumed mermaids.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FALL SPORTS

Eagles’ defense prepares for an attack versus Andale last Friday evening.

The Hugoton Eagles competed in the 4A Division II Sectional playoff game Friday, November 13. The Eagles hosted the numbertwo ranked Andale Indians.

Both teams fought to the end of a very intense and contested game. In fact. the game could not be decided in the span of the normal four quarters, taking an overtime period to determine who would move on in the playoffs.

For a dozen seniors the game last Friday night meant “win and play another game”, or lose and it would be their last game as a Hugoton Eagle. The journey for many of these seniors started when they were very young on recreational fields as they learned how to line up and run a play.

The game started with an Andale possession, however, Landan Hickey recovered a fumble to give the ball to the Eagles. Then the offensive team for Hugoton took over, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunity to score from the Indians’ 21 yard line.

The Andale team scored first with a four yard touchdown run. The extra point kick was good and the Indians led the Eagles by a score of 7-0. This occured with 4:45 left in the first quarter. Not to be outdone, Valentino Degollado connected on a 48 yard touchdown pass to Wade Heger.

The extra point kick by Colby Korf split the uprights and the game was tied at seven all and that was the score ending the first quarter of play.

The second quarter of play passed with not a single point by either team. The Hugoton defense held the high powered offense of Andale in check throughout the first half of the game. The score at half was Hugoton 7 and Andale 7.

Eagle football players are ready to break through the banner before Friday’s conference game against the Andale Indians.

The third quarter started off with another Eagle recovery of an Andale fumble.

Pedro Ordonez secured the ball for the Eagles as he fell on the loose football. The Eagles and the Indians exchanged possession of the football throughout the remainder of the third quarter.

However, the scoreboard did not change one bit as the seven-all score stayed put.

Fans for both sides saw their teams score multiple times during the fourth quarter of play. Tristen Dagenais of Andale pushed his way in from one yard out to break the tie. The extra point was good and the Indians led the Eagles by a count of 14 to 7.

Zach Leininger showed his catching skills as he pulled in a Degollado pass for a 19 yard touchdown reception.

The special teams defense blocked the extra point kick as the Eagles pulled within one point of the visitors from Andale. The score now stood at 14 for Andale to 13 for Hugoton.

Not satisfied with their one point lead, Andale scored again on Hugoton. Zach Meyer scored another touchdown as he ran it in from one yard away. The kick was good and Andale's lead was now eight points. There was only 3:39 left in the fourth quarter.

Degollado put up six points with a five yard touch-

down run. The two point conversion pass to Leininger was successful and the score was tied once more, at 21 points.

The fourth quarter came to a close and the game was headed to overtime.

Hugoton scored first with a touchdown pass to Daniel Bustillos. Now. the score stood at Hugoton 27 and Andale 21. The Indians took their overtime possession and ran the ball in to tie the score at 27. Then they kicked the extra point to win the game over Hugoton by the score of 28-27.

Coach Todd Fulton said, "We talked about how it will hurt but not to forget the great things they did and the

foundation that was built and to use it to push yourself this coming year. I am proud of each and everyone of them and the leadership from our 12 seniors. I want to thank my players, coaches, administration, students, parents, community for all they have done, they deserve the credit for what we accomplished this year."

An amazing event happened after the game as the team gathered in a circle at the east end of the field to listen to their coaches talk.

Family, friends and fans started streaming down to the corner of the end zone and waited with signs for the players and coaches to finish with their meeting. As the players walked towards their fans, people started cheering for them. This gathering of support is an amazing sign of Hugoton’s support for their teams and is a great place to be a player or a spectator.

Being an Eagle truly means soaring high and knowing if they work together their accomplishments are without limits.

Now, how many days until the 2016 football season?

Hugoton offensive players Tino Degollado and Tyler Goode wait for the defense to get them the opportunity to get back out on the field.

Romano Burger speaks with a proud fan following the game Friday night. The Eagles fell to the defending State champs by only one point in overtime, 27-28.

HHS linemen struggle to push back Andale’s defenders while Tino Degollado, Ulises Reyes and Azarael Rodriguez work to move the ball down the field for an Eagle touchdown.

The Eagles’ defense lines up against a tough Andale team Friday in conference play. Hugoton’s players gave it their all, and made the community proud of the incredible heart they showed.

Fans fill the stands to support the Eagles during their playoff game Friday night.

Sports Schedule Thursday, November 19 - Basketball: Seventh and Eighth grade girls’ A at Scott City, 4:00 p.m.

- Basketball: Seventh and Eight grade girls’ B Scott City, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 21 - Basketball: Seventh and Eighth grade girls A and B at Scott City Middle School, 9:00 a.m.

- Middle School Wrestling at Ulysses, 10:00 a.m.

Monday, November 23 - Basketball: Seventh and Eighth grade girls’ A vs Holcomb at Home, 4:00 p.m.

- Basketball: Seventh and Eight grade girls’ B vs Holcomb at Home, 5:00 p.m.

Hugoton High School Eagle players Bernabe Mendoza and Elias Mendoza are embraced by fans following the conference game Friday.

Runningback Wade Heger and quarterback Tino Degollado prepare to launch the offense against Andale’s team.

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HHS senior Tyler Goode is ready for the kickoff.

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Families and fans gather in the endzone to greet players after the game Friday night.

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Seventh grade “A” triumphs over Ulysses

Hugoton Middle School’s seventh grade "A" team goes over strategy with head coach Nick Rodriguez during the Thursday, November 12 home game against Ulysses.

HMS Eagles fall to Ulysses in overtime The Eagles "B" team hosted Ulysses last Thursday, November 12 in an afternoon game. In this close contest, both teams played tenacious defense to keep their opponent from scoring.

The first quarter of play had very little scoring, yet it had a lot of hustle by both teams. The Tigers went up early over Hugoton by a score of 3-0. Ana Cruz Aguilar chipped in the Eagles’ only two points for the quarter.

The game was tilted towards Ulysses by a 5-2 advantage.

The defense for the Eagles racheted up their attack as Judith Avila blocked a shot and Denisse Delgado came up with a pair of steals.

Annha Eshbaugh swished a free throw to add to Hugoton's point total. At the end of the first half, Ulysses led by a score of 7-5.

In the third quarter, the teams both scored half a

dozen points to add to the scoreboard. Marisa Saucedo scored two for the Eagles as she had a successful layup.

Gillian Heger also had a bucket to score two points for the Eagles. By the end of three quarters, the lead was still at two with Ulysses over Hugoton. The score now stood at 13-11 in favor of the visiting Tigers.

The Tigers struck quickly in the fourth quarter, adding four points to their lead.

Eshbaugh had a breakaway basket and pushed the basketball up the court to score two more for the Eagles.

Later, Annha scored two more points to finally bring the game to a 17-all tie.

The game went into overtime as to decide the winner of the contest. Ulysses scored a lone point in the period.

The free throw sealed the win as Ulysses won over Hugoton 18-17.

The seventh grade "A" Team took on the Ulysses Tigers last Thursday, November 12 in Hugoton. The Eagles and the Tigers squared off in a highly competitive basketball game.

The Eagles went up quickly by six points over the visiting Ulysses Tigers. Molly McClure of the Eagles made a one handed basket putting Hugoton up over Ulysses 9-4.

Jordan Beard put in four points during the first quarter.

Oliviah Archuleta also swished the net to add to the score. At the end of the first quarter, Hugoton led Ulysses by a score of 20-8.

The second quarter was a slower pace with not as many

Oliviah Archuleta prepares for her free throw.

McKenna Hamlin brings the basketball up the court last Thursday against the Ulysses Tigers.

HMS Seventh grader Molly McClure flies down the court with the basketball during the home game last Thursday. points as in the first. Jordyn Beard put in serious offensive and defensive effort to help her team. She had a steal against the Tigers and also added two points on offense. The end of the first half had Hugoton up 24-12.

During the third quarter, the Eagles’ offense returned as they put up 11 more points against the Tigers. Archuleta added four more points to her totals as the score improved to 35 points for the Eagles to 24 points for the Tigers at the end of three quarters.

The final quarter of the game was more defensive in tone than the third quarter.

Oliviah Archuleta drove into the paint and scored a bucket

even though she was fouled by a Tiger. Archuleta completed the three points by adding a free throw on to the end of her play. The Eagles ending up being victorious over the Tigers with the final score being 3928.

Hugoton’s middle school girls will next play at Scott City Thursday, November 19. Play will begin with the seventh and eighth grade “A” teams at 4:00 p.m., followed by the seventh and eighth grade “B” teams at 5:00 p.m. The HMS ladies will also play at Scott City Saturday, November 21 at a tournament. Play starts at 9:00 a.m.

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The FFA Range Judging team places third as a team at OPSU. Pictured are Caleb Grubbs, Eric Thompson - eighth individual and Mitchell Hamlin - seventh individual.

Freshman Livestock team places second. Members include Koy Shields, Thomas Frederick, Ady Gooch, Megan Newlon - first individual and Emma McClure.

The FFA Job Interview team places at OPSU. Pictured are Austin Nordyke - third individual and Mariah Reynolds - fifth individual.

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The FFA Crops team places second at the OPSU competiton.

Natan Mendoza places sixth individual, Jeff Persinger - third individual and Ashlyn Schecter - second individual.

Hugoton’s Southwest District Horse Judging team places fifth.

Members include senior team Ady Gooch, Brennon Featherston and Jaysa Featherson.

Test your Turkey Day knowledge It is once again time to talk turkey, stuffing and all of the trimmings. Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada and the United States with similar parades and fanfare.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings in one’s life and enjoy the company of family and friends during a special meal.

Although people celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year, they may not be aware of some of its interesting history. Test your knowledge of gobblers and general trivia with this quiz.

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Despite competing historical claims, the story most people associate with the first American Thanksgiving took place in a colony in this modern-day state? a. Pennsylvania b. New Jersey c. Massachusetts d. Delaware

2. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on which day of the week? a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday 3. Pilgrims from Europe associated with Thanksgiving are purported to have sailed across the Atlantic to reach North America on which ship? a. Daisy b. Mayflower c. Santa Maria d. Roseflower 4. Which tribe of Native Americans taught Pilgrims how to cultivate the land, contributing to the first Thanksgiving? a. Algonquin b. Lenape c. Shoshone d. Wampanoag 5. Fossil evidence shows

that turkeys roamed the Americas how long ago? a. 10 million years ago b. 15 million years ago c. 20 million years ago d. 25 million years ago 6. Three different deboned types of poultry go into this Thanksgiving meal alternative? a. Orange duck b. Turducken c. Turkey chowmein d. Chixturck 7. In what year did Congress make Thanksgiving an official national holiday in the United States? a. 1932 b. 1939 c. 1941 d. 1946 8. Twenty precent of the overall consumption of this type of fruit is done on Thanksgiving. a. apples

b. cranberries c. cherries d. grapes 9. Canadians sometimes call the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States by this name to distinguish it from their own Thanksgiving celebration. a. Yanksgiving b. Amerigiving c. Turmerica d. USthanks From Services.

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NEWS FROM STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

Inspiring Chinese Massage entertained their ribbon cutting Thursday, November 12, 2015.

After the ceremony, sushi was served.

Attending the ribbon cutting are EcoDevo

Director Neal Gillespie, Bruce Wood, Wendy Wang, Chamber of Commerce Director Kay Shurtleff and Chamber President Cathy Wolters.

We had a wonderful turn out for our dance Saturday evening. Thank you to everyone who attended and to Black Hills Energy for their sponsorship!

This Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. I’ll be teaching the Life Story Workshop.

We usually meet for about an hour. Please join us and learn

Peterson named president and CEO of KU Alumni The University of Kansas Alumni Association has named Heath Peterson, a Hugoton High School alumni, two-time KU graduate and 12year veteran of the association staff, as president and CEO. The association’s board of directors voted unanimously to elect Peterson at the recommendation of its search committee. Peterson has served as the association’s interim president since August 1.

“The search committee received applications from talented and qualified individuals from across the country,” said Al Shank, a member of the board of directors and chair of the search committee.

“After an in-depth, thorough and rigorous interview process, Heath clearly stood out as the very best person for the job.”

Peterson, who since 2013 served as vice president of alumni programs, said, “I am truly honored to lead the association and represent KU’s fiercely loyal alumni and friends. We will continue to serve the diverse interests and needs of Jayhawks, advocate for the university in the Legislature, assist in student recruitment, and identify the next generation of advisers, volunteers and donors to help strengthen KU.” Peterson succeeds Kevin Corbett, who resigned July 31 to become executive vice president of Affiliated Builders Group (ABG), based in Edmond, Ok. Rick Putnam, national chair of the association, said, “We are extremely pleased to have Heath as president of our association. During his career, he has displayed the skill sets

and work ethic to successfully lead our organization.

Throughout the search process, we learned that Heath has tremendous support among our staff, our members and the university community. We are excited and optimistic about the future.”

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little also praised the choice of Peterson.

“I am pleased that Heath has been selected as president of the Alumni Association,” she said. “Heath has a genuine passion for all areas of the university, including academic programming, student enrollment and everything in between. As a Hugoton native, Heath knows the state of Kansas as well as anyone and brings a valuable perspective to our efforts to serve Kansans. The association and the university work together in many important ways, and I know our collaboration will thrive with Heath’s leadership.”

Dale Seuferling, KU Endowment president, said, “Heath is a hard-working, dedicated professional who will do great things in leading the Alumni Association. I look forward to working with Heath to build upon our strong partnership to advance our university. This is a great day for KU.” Sheahon Zenger, KU athletics director, said, “The Alumni Association has been an incredible ally of Kansas Athletics during my time here, and Heath has played a big role in our partnership. He is an energetic and enthusiastic leader, and we are eager to continue our work together.”

Peterson, 34, earned his KU bachelor’s degree in education in 2004, followed by his master’s degree in education in 2009. As a student, he worked in facilities and hospitality services for the alumni association and became director of the Adams Alumni Center, the headquarters of the alumni association. In 2005, he accepted a new position as director of Kansas chapters to develop alumni groups and relationships statewide. Under Peterson’s leadership, the association engaged hundreds of new volunteers, recruited legislative advocates to assist KU as Jayhawks for Higher Education, and established more than 200 events and diverse programs to serve alumni, highlight KU academic programs, and identify and recruit prospective students. He was promoted to assistant vice president of alumni programs in 2010 and became vice president three years later. Since then, he has helped establish 114 alumni networks and dramatically increase membership in the Presidents Club, the association’s annual donor group formed in 2006.

Peterson is married to Carrie Robertson Peterson, a 2004 KU graduate in human biology. She received a doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a dentist in Topeka. The Petersons have three young children, a son and two daughters. Heath is the son of Craig Peterson and

Debbie Peterson of Hugoton.

The Alumni Association, founded in 1883, is an independent nonprofit organization that strengthens the University of Kansas by informing, mobilizing and supporting association members and the KU community.

The association has 42,000 members, 42 full-time staff members and an annual budget of $5.6 million.

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The Senior Center will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620227-2244.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area

Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Nov. 19 ..............Polish Sausage Nov. 20 ......Oven Fried Chicken Nov. 23.....................Taco Salad Nov. 24 .....Chicken Fried Steak Nov. 25................Ham & Beans Nov. 26...............Center Closed, ............Happy Thanksgiving!

Activities Thursday, November 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

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

Saturday, November 21 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 23 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, November 26 Center Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Beta Sigma chapter learns about crockpots The November meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma took place at the Church of God in Elkhart Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Eudon Dutton, president, called the meeting to order.

Roll call was answered by nine members and one guest with "Favorite Crock Pot Recipes". Many delicious usable recipes were collected to be shared with members.

Teresa Smith presented the program, Make and Take Crock Pot Meals. First, she showed and demonstrated the use of her Power Cooker by making hard boiled eggs.

Then, she presented information about how to test your slow cooker, special advice for the use of freezers, slow cookers and food safety, and recipes that can be made, placed in gallon freezer bags, and frozen to be used later.

She explained how to make

“Throw In” Stew.

For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give ten cents for each person you think will be at your Thanksgiving meal.

Susan Carey gave the treasurer's report and read correspondence from Janie Shelden, Dona Mathews and Aletha Moon.

Dot Leiker read the minutes of the October meeting.

They were approved as read.

For Key Polish, Retta Eiland gave answers for last month's Trivia Questions about DKG. Winnie Hagenah gave the devotional entitled, "Be Thankful".

Hostesses for this meeting were Teresa Smith and Eudon Dutton. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of “Throw In” Stew, homemade bread, rolls, cheese, pickles, olives and Almost Apple Crisp with cider and iced tea.

Everyone was given a cute yellow spatula and mini crock with a votive candle.

For the business meeting, discussion took place of future plans for the DKG group.

Lila Thayer, Delta Kappa Gamma State Representative from Liberal, explained choices for the group to consider.

Turkey Door Hangers were made by the members to be taken to the Elkhart Long Term Care Center and Hugoton Pioneer Manor for residents.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Next meeting will be December 12 in Elkhart.

Members present were Tracy Brecheisen, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Susan Carey, Teresa Smith and one guest, Lila Thayer.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The library will be closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26 – 29 for Thanksgiving. No materials are due during this time, but the book drop will be checked several times if you wish to return items. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and we’ll see you Monday, November 30!

FOOD FOR FINES The Stevens County Library will accept Food for Fines donations through Wednesday, November 25, 2015. One donated food item will take $1.00 off the patron’s total overdue charge. (This promotion does not apply to lost or damaged item fees.)

We have consulted Project Hope, and only the following nonperishable items will be accepted.

Canned Fruit (fruta en lata) Canned Meat (carne) Canned Spaghetti Sauce (salsa de spaghetti) Canned Soup (sopas) Dry Beans (frijol) Dry Rice (arroz) Peanut Butter (crema de cacahuate) Saltine Crackers (galletas) All packaging must be

sealed. No expired products will be accepted. All items will be delivered to Project Hope Monday, November 30, 2015.

KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS Miss Stacey will draw for Kansas Reads to Preschoolers FREE BOOKS Monday, November 23. Don’t forget to sign your child up to win!

FINAL CALL FOR RECIPE SWAP RECIPES YOU HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK TO GET YOUR RECIPES TURNED IN!!!

The Recipe Swap will be December 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Recipes can be entered now through Wednesday, November 25! Bring them by the library, send them by email to recipes@stevenscountyli brary.com or register them online at www.stevenscountyli brary.com/recipe-swap-2015.

We have some YUMMY recipes for the book so far!

KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM The Kids’ Winter Reading Program will begin in December. Watch this column, facebook, or our Web page for additional details.7

Warm Wishes

From Our Family to Yours at Thanksgiving As we gather around with family and friends this holiday, we offer up thanks for the many blessings that make life meaningful. Gifts like friendship, love, health and prosperity make us especially grateful, and we hope you enjoy these same blessings in abundance at this special time of year and always.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 12, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS A. FULLER, DECEASED

HHS cross country team members are recognized for their incredible season, at the school board meeting Monday, November 16. From left to right in front are Maria Martinez, Mariana Shuck, Katy Heger, Sarah Johnson, Abbey Heger, Victoria Duran and Rebecca Johnson. In back are Abraham Garcia,

Miguel Martinez, Reed Rome, Issac Castro, Zack Littell and Ivan Villa. They are coached by Nick Rodriguez. The boys’ team won third at State, and the girls took ninth. The team boasts two top twenty finishers on the boys’ side with Issac’s fourth place and Reed’s nineteenth place. Congratulations!

USD 210 learns about the Extraordinary Needs Fund The Hugoton USD #210 Board of Education met for a regular monthly meeting.

Board members present were Matt Mills, Todd Gayer, Stephanie Heger, Mike Persinger, Dettra Crawford, Barry Hittle and Paula Rowden. Also present were Tiffany Boxum, Larry Lyder, Curtis Winter, Madeleine Johnson, David Barter, Ashley Kiley, Reed Rome, Isabelle Saucic, Richy Shuck, Brandy Littell, Dante Duran, Zulema Tarin, Bryan Montoya, Sarah Johnson, Maria Martinez, Davonna Daharsh, Elise Heger, Carter Brown, Lance Custer, Jan Kilbourne, Kay McDaniels, Adrian Howie, Montana Johnson, Miguel Martinez, Lisa Rome, Guadalaya Martinez, Nora Shuck, Kim Heger, Santiago Duran, Ivan Villa, Victoria Duran, Rebecca Johnson, Abraham Garcia, Andres Salinas, Stuart Scott, John Girodat, Drew Zwieg, Jason Johnson, Issac Castro, Anna Wold, Juan Martinez, Mariana Shuck, Stormy Heger, Cielo Garcia, Stefanny Villa, Katy Heger, Abby Heger and Zack Littell.

Todd Gayer made a motion to pull out of the consent agenda Item C1 new hire Lisa

Heard from routine personnel. The motion passed.

The board approved the consent agenda which consisted of the new hire of Becky Schmidt as HES Custodian and the resignation of Becky Schmidt as HES Custodian. Also approved was the second grade trip to Don Harrington Discovery Center in Amarillo, Tx. and the Expanding Your Horizons Conference at Emporia State University.

The board recognized the Hugoton High School Cross Country team for their great season and State participation.

Mr. Drew Zwieg gave a Hugoton Middle School presentation with four of his students about the Epilog Helix Laser Engraver purchased last year. It is a $17,000 machine and he wanted to show what the school is doing with it. He showed some examples of what the students have been doing and some of the different ways it can be used. The laser has a 24”x18” cutting board and is a 30 watt laser.

There is 64 MB of storage and it uses an air assist pump.

This technology preforms precise and intricate etching, en-

The Heartland 4-H Club is honored by the Hugoton Kiwanis Club for their service in helping put up flags around Hugoton for every

graving and cutting. The class helps prepare students to become more proficient in software usage, and have better and stronger workforce skills in design and manufacturing fields. It is used in design and pre-construction, construction, engineering and applied mathematics and business entrepreneurship and management.

Matt Mills asked the board to notify Mr. Howie if they would be able to attend the KASB Delegate Conference in Wichita.

Mr. Howie talked about the Extraordinary Needs Fund.

The district should get the money Thursday. The district can’t spend the money this year. It will be used for tax relief for next year as this is the only thing it can be used for. If valuation stays steady or increases, the district will use that money to lower the mill levy. If valuation drops, that money will be used to counteract the valuation decline and try to hold the mill levy neutral or still possibly lower the mill rate.

High Plains Educational Cooperative report was given

by Paula Rowden. She said the board voted to place Marcy Fierstein as interim

holiday. Both the 4-H Club and the Kiwanis are appreciated for all their hard work.

director. She was one of three assistant directors for the program and looking at making the final appointment at the end of the year.

Thursday, November 30 Paula will attend training for negotiations at the Southwest Regional Service Center in Sublette.

The board was asked to review the Hugoton Elementary School HVAC RFQ before next meeting.

Superintendent Howie talked about the school dismissal Monday so everyone was aware of what transpired. About ten minutes before the school was to be dismissed the county had issued a tornado warning in the county. Mr. Howie looked at what Dodge City radar had put out so he decided to play it safe and wait until it was safer to send kids out on buses. About ten minutes after the students would have been dismissed they were released to leave. One bus waited longer until the weather had cleared in the northwest area.

Mr. Howie informed the board Hugoton had 22 high school and middle school students qualify for their various honor choirs and there were 19 high school and middle school band students qualify for their various honor bands.

The superintendent also told the board the food service the school uses is working very well. It is saving the district money and the balance in food service is up $16,985.

The company offers a variety of different foods, while keeping the district in compliance with all regulations.

The board approved the student’s plan of study for Ali Wing and Isai Cabezas and granted them permission to graduate a year early.

The board voted to adopt social media guidelines as presented.

The board approved the hiring of Keenan Thompson as assistant girls’ basketball coach.

The meeting adjourned.

Hugoton Kiwanis Club honors Heartland 4-H Club The Hugoton Kiwanis Club honored the Heartland 4-H Club by furnishing a meal for the members and their families in appreciation for their help in putting up the United States Flags during every holiday. For a donation, the Kiwanis and Heartland 4-H Club members put up flags all around Hugoton.

Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis International club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Kiwanis members stage nearly 150,000 service projects, devote more than six million hours of service and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects.

Kiwanis is once again joining forces with UNICEF to confront another threat to the world’s children. In June

2010, Kiwanis International announced The Eliminate Project. With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 49,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating - tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

To eliminate MNT from the Earth, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized.

This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of

the Kiwanis family. Kiwanis eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus, which aims to save 129 million mothers and their future babies from the disease by the year 2015.

Members and clubs contributed more than $100 million toward the global elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. Heralded as one of the most successful health initiatives in the world, today those dollars are at work in more than 103 nations.

Kiwanis members work in their communities all year long. But for one day in April each year, the entire Kiwanis family of programs - Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, CKI, Aktion Club and Kiwanis clubs - comes to-

gether for a day of hands-on community service felt around the world. Members build playgrounds, volunteer at local shelters, stock shelves at food pantries and tackle any project to change the world one child and one community at a time.

Case No. 14PR65 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on November 25, 2014 pursuant to the petition of Randall K. Fuller and Sue L. Christensen for probate of will filed in this Court on November 25, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of Doris A. Fuller, dated November 6, 2014, was duly admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent. Randall K. Fuller and Sue

L. Christensen, were appointed as coexecutors of the will and estate of Doris A. Fuller, deceased, and duly qualified as such executors. Letters Testamentary were issued to them on said date of November 25, 2014, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Randall K. Fuller Co-Executor Sue L. Christensen Co-Executor KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 12, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF -vsJIMMY GARVERICK, et. al.; DEFENDANTS No. 2015-CV-000023 Div. No. K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure 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, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 2015-CV-000023, 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 the front steps of the courthouse in the City of Hugoton in said County, on December 8, 2015, at 10:00, of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4) OF SEC-

TION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-TWO (32) SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-SEVEN (37) WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING 1,920 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE/4; THENCE NORTH 225 FEET TO A POINT ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER; THENCE WEST 575 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 225 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER; THENCE EAST 575 FEET ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 1633 State Hwy 25, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Ted Heaton SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway Suite 418B Fairway, KS 66205 (913)831-3000 Fax No. (913)831-3320 Our File No. 15-008424/jm

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 12, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset SecuCorporation Trust ritization 2005-OPT1, Mortgage-Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OPT1, Plaintiff,

SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK TWO (2) OF SPIKES FIFTH AVENUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. You are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before December 30, 2015 in the court at Stevens County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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Brett J. Crawford, Kerrie B. Crawford, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 15CV20 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS to: Brett J. Crawford, Defendants, and all other persons who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: That a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, Case No. 15CV20 by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2005-OPT1, Mortgage-Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OPT1 , praying for foreclosure of a mortgage executed by Brett J. Crawford, Kerrie B. Crawford on 05/20/2005 and recorded in Book 275 Page 298 in the real estate records of Stevens County, Kansas, related to the following property:

NOTICE TO BORROWER: If you wish to dispute the validity of all or any portion of this debt, or would like the name and address of the original creditor, you must advise us in writing within thirty (30) days of the first notice you receive from us. Otherwise, we will assume the entire debt to be valid. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Signed: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 991-0255 (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com Send Court Returns to: Kansas@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City, KS YOUR SAVORY RECIPE FOR RETIREMENT The gravy is steaming next

Black Friday deals draw shoppers

Tractor and plow used by Claude Beavers to deep plow farm land in the 1950s. He built the tractor himself in order to get the required horse power to pull the plow. He and Pauline

are the parents of Claudine, Kenneth, Louise and Doyle Beavers. Taken from the History of Stevens County and its people.

History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, November 18, 2010 City employees helped Dean Banker celebrate the fortieth anniversary of his employment with the city.

Dean went to work for the City of Hugoton November 9, 1970.

Thursday, November 24, 2005 A hunting accident resulting in a wound inflicted to David Robson, 33, occurred Saturday, November 19, according to Sheriff Ted Heaton.

The injury resulted when Dan Graham’s shotgun was accidentally discharged while pheasant hunting. Robson was taken to Southwest Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Thursday, November 23, 1995 Deputy Steve Lewis along with German Shepherd trained narcotics dog, “Volker” demonstrated attack techniques at the Rotary luncheon.

Thursday, November 15, 1990 Renee Martin and Valerie Michaelis have been chosen to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.

Thursday, November 27, 1980 Mobil employees honored Hugoton Mobil Production Supervisor Joe Hoggatt with a retirement dinner. He was presented a plaque as a tribute for his forty-four years of service with Mobil Oil.

Thursday, November 26, 1970 The Stevens County Fire Department answered a call that an automobile was on fire at 125 Madison. The burned vehicle belonged to Dick Marquardt.

Thursday, November 25, 1965 It is official! Hugoton will have city mail delivery.

Hugoton will have door-todoor mail delivery effective January 12,1966.

Thursday, November 24, 1955 The sale of Parker’s Laundry and Dry Cleaners to Dale McCoy was announced by Herman Parker. Parker has operated this plant since July 9, 1946.

Friday, March 18, 1949 The organizational meeting of the Hugoton City Slickers 4-H Club was held at the home of Mrs. Lillie Ricord March 8, 1949 with twelve members present. Those attending the first meeting were June Brechbuhler, Irene Brechbuhler, Leona Ricord, Joy Campbell, Lewis Garmon, Charlene Gimlin, Elwanda Gimlin, George Hinch, Nellie Knox, David Seeman, Alice Slagle and Loree Thornberry.

Friday, November 16, 1945 Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor that their son, John Everett, died at Okinawa November 6.

Everett left Hugoton October 1, 1942, to take boot training

This Thanksgiving Turkey is waiting at the front door of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum to welcome all visitors during this holiday season.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m.

1 - 4 p.m.

The Thanksgiving Turkey welcomes all visitors to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Beulah May Carter did not remember how long this turkey has been in the museum because it was stored in a box before she started working there. She has been working in the museum for fifteen years this time. The museum will be

open the day after Thanksgiving, giving visitors a chance to tour the museum.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The museum is open Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

in the Marines at San Diego.

He left for overseas duty in 1943.

Friday, November 22, 1935 Bloodhart Drug has put up a new neon sign in front of their store. This is just one of the many new features the owners have purchased since they recently moved into their new location.

Memories from Kenneth Burditt In the November 12, 2015 issue of the Hugoton Hermes, there was an item "A walk down Memory Lane” with Petrena Thompson which stirred my memories.

In the late 30's and early 40's I also experienced Saturday nights in Hugoton similar to those described by Mrs. Thompson. My Uncle, Earl Kerns, was the County Sheriff and drove a big black four door Oldsmobile. Uncle Earl would park the car on Main Street late in the afternoon on Saturdays so we would have a good seat for the evening parade. There was, it seemed to me, a large stream of people walking up and down Main Street. The stores all stayed open late (after 6:00 PM) so it seemed to a young boy that everything was bright and beautiful. Friends would stop and visit with Mom and Aunt Evie as I sat on the front fender of the car.

It was an exciting evening.

Two other items stand out in my memory. First, Uncle Earl always referred to Saturdays as "Tight Shoe and Butter and Egg Day". Everyone was dressed in their Saturday clothes and the farmers all brought their butter and eggs to the Schmidt's Creamery to sell. Second, after the war started and gas was rationed, it was said that you could tell a farmer with a natural gas well on his property because you could smell the pungent odor of 'drip' gas as you walked down Main Street.

I'm not sure about that comment but I do know that one Saturday, when I was ten years old and had a job of shining shoes in the Classic Barber Shop, a farmer came in, gave notice and publicly threatened with bodily harm the unknown individual who was stealing from his 'drip'.

Ken Burditt 19 Shadow Drive Whispering Pines NC 28327 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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Black Friday deals are a top draw for shoppers looking to save money and get a jumpstart on holiday shopping. In a survey from the International Council of Shopping Centers, more than 34 percent of respondents indicated they plan to shop on Black Friday. However, many others are just as eager to begin shopping even earlier. In recent years, some stores have begun to open their doors to shoppers on Thanksgiving evening. The consulting firm Deloitte LLP found that 26 percent of American shoppers plan to shop online on Thanksgiving.

From Metro Editorial Services.

The history of the Thanksgiving parade Thousands of people line the streets of midtown Manhattan every year to catch a glimpse of the balloons and performers marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Millions more will tune in to watch it on television. The Macy's parade is intertwined with Thanksgiving, making it as much a part of the holiday as turkey and pumpkin pie.

The parade has evolved throughout the years, and the history of the parade is both interesting and informational.

Historians believe the parade was instituted by European immigrants who made up the majority of employees at the retail giant Macy's. In the 1920s, employees who were now proud Americans wanted to celebrate with traditions that were similar to traditions in Europe. This included a parade down the streets. Animals were borrowed from the Central Park Zoo, bands played and marchers wore different costumes.

In 1927, concern for children lining the parade route led parade officials to replace live animals with the signature helium balloons people now know and love. A dragon and Felix the Cat were some of the first balloons. The festivities continued to grow during the 1930s, when Santa was added to the parade's growing list of participants. 1933 was the only year that Santa led the parade rather than closed it.

During World War II, the parade was put on hiatus, as the rubber for the balloons and the helium was donated to the war effort. The parade resumed in 1945 and was televised only in New York. The 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" made the parade even more popular.

NBC televised the parade nationwide the following year, drawing viewers from all over the country.

From Metro Editorial Services.

to the savory stuffing and sweet potatoes. There are four types of pie for dessert — pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, and pecan.

Every family has its own unique Thanksgiving dinner traditions but, as we all know, a carefully followed recipe is key to creating a perfect holiday meal.

If you fail to plan, or measure your ingredients poorly, your pie could be a real flop.

The same can be said for financial planning and preparing for your future.

Follow this perfect recipe, and you’ll be rewarded with a delightful retirement: First, start your retirement pie with a visit to the Retirement Estimator. Just drop in some simple information and the Estimator uses your past earnings and estimated future earnings to project about how much you’ll get when you retire. You can experiment with the recipe and drop in different future earnings and retirement dates until your financial security in retirement is just the way you want it. Visit our Retirement Estimator at www.so cialsecurity.gov/retire/esti mator.html.

Next, stir in the savings. Social Security replaces about 40 percent of the average worker’s pre-retirement earnings. Most financial advisors say you will need 70 percent or more of pre-

retirement earnings to live comfortably. To supplement Social Security you’ll also need savings, investments, pensions, or retirement accounts to make sure you have enough money to enjoy retirement. If you have a pension from your employer, or a 401(k), IRA, or similar retirement fund, be sure to add that into the mix.

You like to taste while you bake, don’t you? Then you’ll want to set up an online secure my Social Security account so you can log in anytime to check your reported earnings and projected benefit estimates. If something doesn’t seem just right, there’s still time to make corrections. So, if your earnings are reported incorrectly, or if you find you need to save more to meet your retirement goals, there’s still time to make corrections before your retirement pie is done. You can visit my Social Security online anytime, even on holidays, at www.so cialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

After you’ve added the ingredients of Social Security earnings, personal savings, and any pensions you may have, let the retirement pie bake. When the retirement pie is ready, enjoy it!

You deserve a comfortable retirement. If you need more recipes for a long and healthy retirement, visit us at www.so cialsecurity.gov.

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Thursday, November 19 - Site Council Meeting at District Office 7:00 p.m.

- Show Choir Tour - Book Fair at Library Friday, November 20 - Junior High StuCo Dance 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.  - ARGH - Book Fair at Library

Monday, November 23 - High School Scholars' Bowl at Rolla 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Break - No School Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Break - No School

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Rolla High School Scholars Bowl team takes first place at Syracuse The Rolla High School Scholars Bowl team traveled to Syracuse Tuesday, November 10. The Pirates were undefeated in pool play with a record of seven wins and no losses. They advanced to the round robin finals round and went 5-0 to take first place at the meet. Playing for the Pirates were seniors Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton and sophomores Paige Claassen, Allyson Norton and Henry Wiebe.

The underclassmen took on the South Gray meet Thursday, November 12.

Sophomores Paige Claassen, Allyson Norton, and Henry Wiebe and freshman Preston Burrows ended the meet with a record of 7-3 and took third place overall. These players are already tough competition for their opponents and they will carry on the strong Scholars Bowl tradition in Rolla. They are a team to watch!

Written by Becky Sohm.

Ve t e r a n s a r e honored at Elkhart Civic Center

Rolla’s high school cheerleaders were ready to serve with a smile. Standing left to right are Ashly Hart, Deserae Schwindt, Sarah Easterwood and Kyri Brummett. Kneeling are Paige Claassen and Ellie Easterwood.

Dermot Thanksgiving Supper

will be Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School

The Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.

The newspaper will have an early deadline of

Friday, November 20 at 12:00 noon for all news and ads.

Wednesday, November 11 was Veterans Day and a large scheduled event took place in Elkhart at the Civic Center to honor the Morton County Veterans and their families.

James Langley of Rolla was one of the organizers of the event and though it changed forms many times, the appreciation for what they have done for the country’s freedom was evident throughout the program. With a combined effort from Elkhart and Rolla, students were asked to participate in this momentous occasion.

Senior Kyri Brummett sang the Star Spangled Banner while the Boy Scout troops from Elkhart, Guymon and Rolla performed the color ceremony. Aspen Sohm and Audra Langley performed a patriotic duet on their flutes.

Some of the Rolla High School cheerleaders joined Elkhart’s cheerleaders in serving the Veterans their meals. There were many other numbers from Elkhart performed as well. Everyone seemed to have a great time, despite the late hour. Hopefully next year the event will be even bigger!

The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20foot tall balsam fir tree during Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree.

While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed the 1931 tree.

However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the ten-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100 feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center.

The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen is no longer lit with incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that consume a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs are the bulbs of choice now. In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

From Metro Editorial Services.

Rolla High School Scholars Bowl win first at Syracuse. Pictured are Preston Burrows, Henry

Wiebe, Chandler Burrows, Garry Norton, Paige Claassen and Allyson Norton.

Dermot Thankgiving supper is Saturday

The Scholars Bowl underclassmen compete at South Gray and come home with third place. Pictured are Preston Burrows, Allyson Norton, Paige Claassen and Henry Wiebe.

Boy scouts from Rolla, Guymon and Elkhart worked together to present the flag during the

The monthly Dermot Community Thanksgiving supper will be Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Instead of turkey, there will be soup, sandwiches, relish trays and desserts.

Please come and enjoy the company of the community!

Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at the Elkhart Civic Center.

Rolla Invitational Science Fair winners are listed The annual Rolla Invitational Science Fair was Wednesday, November 11, at the Rolla High School. Five area schools - Moscow, Elkhart, Ulysses, Syracuse and Rolla - joined together and displayed a fantastic amount of scientific knowledge. Rolla’s science students had a great showing as usual. For fourth grade, this is their first time to participate and the excitement is real. Fourth graders winning first prize were Marisela Pu and Samantha Martinez, Carissa Sohm and Jennifer Guerrero, Dasean Lewis and Rylan Williams, and Tyrel Wagner. Gabby Bolin and Elena Reza took third in their category.

Fifth grade students winning first place were Jaxen Mauk, Austin Apelu and Jaxon Schwindt and Abby Garcia and Tina Martens.

Andrea Reza and Emmalee Reza took third in their category.

Chaseton Wasson, Santanta Key and Esme Martinez took first place for their categories in sixth grade while Ashton Burrows and Owen Shores took second in their categories. Seventh grade winners were Alonzo Martinez, Jamie Sheedy, Ethan Hernandez, Alec Langley and Ethan Garcia. Second place winners were Gavin LaRue, Aspen Sohm and Brayan Casas. Third place winners were Audra Langley and McKenzie Hinds.

Eighth grade first place

Pictured are overall science fair winners Deserae Schwindt and Paige Claassen. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt. winners were Eduarado Quezada, Alexandra Hart and Maria Kroeker. Second place winners for eighth grade were Corny Loewen, Justice Bennett and Triston Villnave.

Third place winner was Jennifer Martinez.

The high school division is a lot tougher. The students who participate at this level do so by choice and for extra credit in most cases. First place winners were Landon Clemens, Ashly Hart, Teagan Simmons, Alan Perez, Deserae Schwindt and Paige

Claassen. Second place winners were NeNe Green, Ty Dixon and Tracy Pietz. Third place winners were Aileen Cruz and Luis Martinez. The overall science fair winners were Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt with their Earth science project called “Soil Profiles”.

Congratulations to all participants and to the wonderful teachers who take so much time out of their regular schedule to help make this event successful every year.

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MOSCOW NEWS

Science Fair winners

BY JUDY HICKERT

Photos courtesy of Stu Moore.

David Lahey wins second in fourth grade botany.

Angel Hignett places first in fifth grade consumer science.

Ashley Kennedy wins first place in sixth grade Physical Science and is named Grand Champion of the third through eighth grade division.

Thursday, November 19 JH Basketball at Keyes-4:30 p.m.

Friday, November 20 All-school Play and Dinner Theater, 6:30 p.m. school performance at 1:40 p.m.

Monday, November 23 Scholars Bowl at Rolla at

Thursday Bridge Club winners are announced

Zayden Dorsey places first in fifth grade engineering.

Eli Penrod places first in third grade engineering.

Sylvia Ricks places first in fourth grade consumer.

Agatha Redecop places first in fifth grade health.

Kenia Gonzalez wins second in third grade consumer.

Aidan Cullison wins second place in fourth grade physical.

Megan Robson wins first in fifth grade chemistry.

Lizzy Ketchum is second in fifth grade chemistry.

4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24 Lifetouch winter sports pictures Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 25, 26, 27 No School Thanksgiving Break

Elisha Staggers is the first place winner in third grade consumer.

The Thursday Bridge Club met in the Hugoton Senior Center November 12. Barbara Maertz had the high score. Jean Bradfield was second. Bernetta Nichols and Shirley Rome tied for the low score.

Jeremy Sutherland places second in fourth grade earth.

Megan Whetstone wins first in fourth grade earth.

Janette Gonzalez is the second place winner in third grade physical.

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Will Be Closed Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27, 2015

For Thanksgiving.

Renna Weatherby, Cale Enns and Tristen Enns place first in third grade physical.

Yamile Flores and Lilly Gonzalez place third in fifth grade chemistry.

We Will Reopen Monday, November 30, 2015 With Regular Business Hours.

Early deadline for Thursday, November 26 edition: All news and ad copy needs to be in the office by Friday, November 20 at noon.

Have a bountiful Thanksgiving holiday!

Thursday, November 26 edition will be available Tuesday afternoon November 24.

Katy Olivas and Eddy McCrary are first in Carson Kennedy, Amori Meile and Kaitlyn fourth grade chemistry.

Howe place third in third grade physical.

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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 5, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Robert Allan Little, deceased, CASE NO.15-PR-40 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on October 14, 2015, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Leslie Oder, one of the heirs and legatees of Robert Allan Little, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Cleston C. Lowry, deceased, CASE NO.15-PR-39 NOTICE OF CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on October 14, 2015, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court

by Linda Carol Duran, an heir, devisee and legatee and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Cle-

HELP WANTED

Leslie Oder, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

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Help Wanted: Home Health Aide for in-home patient care.

is hiring

Hot Oil Truck Drivers/Operators.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 5, 2015) 3t

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

ston C. Lowry, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Linda Carol Duran, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

Solution to November 12, 2015, puzzle

Need to have a good driving record & be able to pass a drug test.

Must have Class A CDL with hazmat & tanker endorsement.

Pick up application at 655 Airlinks Drive in Garden City or at Dillco in Hugoton.

Please call 620-272-7307 for more information.

Enthusiastic, responsible individual to serve as a PRN, less than 20 hours per week, Durable Medical Equipment Clerk. This is a customer service position located in our DME retail store. The hours for this position will vary, based on facility needs.

Full-time Maintenance Worker to join our team. This position performs a variety of general, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, painting, plumbing and preventative maintenance work; as well as inspections, servicing, and overhauling of equipment and/or facilities of the Hospital. Successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, good interpersonal/communication skills, and have the ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

Full-Time Outpatient Registration Clerk to work 7 am-4 pm Monday-Friday in the Business Office of the Stevens County Hospital. Computer skills, excellent customer service, and a friendly attitude are essential to this position. We offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk located next to the Medical Clinic, inside Stevens County Hospital. Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@svcohosp-pm.org or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

NOW HIRING! Bartlett Cattle has immediate openings: • Pen Walkers • Feed Truck Drivers • Night Watch Experience preferred but we will train a hard working candidate who wants to learn.

You will contribute in a variety of areas on a large commercial feedlot near Sublette, Ks.

Hugoton USD 210 School District is accepting applications for Custodial/Cleaning positions.

For more information and to apply please visit our Website at www.usd210.org

If you are a CNA and would like to work for us, we may be able to help you get your HHA Certification! Good pay plus mileage! We are a locally owned and operated company covering Southwest Kansas. For more information call: 620-544-2222 or 620-453-1981.

CONSUMER ACCOUNTS CLERK Pioneer Electric is seeking one professional individual for the fulltime Consumer Accounts Clerk position. Responsibilities include filing, processing mail, receiving visitors, operating telephone, and other office machines. Successful applicant will assist with processing membership and service applications, recording payments and responding to billing inquiries. Interested candidates must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, enjoy public contact and ability to work with a variety of consumers under differing circumstances.

We are seeking to fill this position with an individual who can fluently read and speak Spanish. Pioneer Electric offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer physical examination and alcohol-drug test, and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. At time of employment, must reside in the Pioneer Electric service territory.

Applications and resumes may be mailed to Pioneer Electric, ATT: Melissa Morales Human Resources, PO Box 368, Ulysses, KS 67880, hand-delivered to Pioneer Electric, 1850 W . Oklahoma, Ulysses, Kansas, or emailed to mmorales@pioneerelectric.coop. Deadline for submission of resumes and/or applications is December 1, 2015.

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Bartlett offers competitive wages and a full-benefit package with: paid vacation, health and life insurance premiums paid 100% for employee, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing for all fulltime employees.

Apply in person or call today Bartlett Cattle Company, LP Hwy US 83 & US 160 Sublette, Ks. 800-860-7290 Drug Screen/ Background Checks (3c47)

JOB OPENINGS OPERATOR - CONESTOGA ENERGY PARTNERS-ARKALON ETHANOL The Plant Operator is responsible for collecting and analyzing samples throughout the Ethanol Process in- cluding the areas of Milling, Cook, Fermentation, Evaporation, Distillation/Dehydration, Centrifuges/Dryers and Water Treatment. The Plant Operator will report to the Board Operator and the Lead Operator any analyses that are not in operating specification so changes to the process can be made.

The Plant Operator will be trained to handle and mix various chemicals that are added to the process. The Plant Operator will also learn the process flows throughout the plant and will assist other team member in trouble shooting of the plant process. The Plant Operator will also be trained to operate the plant from the Distributive Con- trol System. The Plant Operator will be part of a four team member crew.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred; previous related plant work experience preferred; ability to work successfully in a team environment; ability to follow direction and Standard Operating Procedures in a safe manner; ability to speak, read, write and comprehend basic English.

Preferred Qualifications: six months experience in similar position within an ethanol plant

MAINTENANCE TECH - Conestoga Energy Partners-Bonanza BioEnergy The maintenance staff is responsible for all maintenance issues including installs, repairs, and equipment transfers within the plant to ensure the plant remains operational.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; one year of related maintenance work experience; ability to operate company equipment; strong mechanical aptitude; knowledge of plumbing and water treatment; ability to follow direction and standard operating procedures; ability to speak and comprehend basic English; ability to stand and walk frequently; twist, bend and reach on a regular basis; work with caustic chemicals Preferred Qualifications: three years of proven maintenance work experience; experience in welding, metal fabrication, milling machines and electrical work

Please send resume to Conestoga Energy Partners, Attn: Monica Turrentine, HR Coordinator, 1701 Kansas Ste. 101, Liberal, KS 67901 or email to monica.turrentine@conestogaenergy.com.

A complete position description is available upon request.

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HELP WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.

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625 Road N - Solar Home - 3 bed/2.5 b, fin bsmt, bonus room, att garage. 1.4 acres +/-. Call today to view this unique home!!

(620) 624-1212

510 West 8th Street - Nice and Neat!!

Move in ready! Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, att garage, fpl, appliances, fence, workshop. Call Karen today!!

Starting at $10/hour Must be 18 years old or older.

Apply at McDonald’s 612 E. 11th

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807 S Jefferson- Investors!!! 2 bed/2 bath, detached garage. Call today for details!!

415 S. Main - Ranch 2 bed/2bath, cen H/A, fenced yard, carport. Call today to see this nice home!!

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C.

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is hiring a

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to begin working as soon as possible.

Prior office experience is helpful, but not required, as we will provide the appropriate training. 40 hours per week in a pleasant and fast paced work environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including retirement, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.

Please submit a resume to Tate & Kitzke L.L.C., P.O. Box 909, 1024 S. Trindle, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

905 S Jefferson St- 4 bed/3 b, bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, fence, fpl (2). Call today to see this home!

600 Washington Place - New Construction! Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, cen H/A. Call today for details!!!

1012 S Lincoln - Reduced Price! Investment property! Call today for details!

1201 S Adams - Great location! Ranch Style, 3 bd/2 b, new kitchen and bath remodels, appliances, cen H/A, fence, corner lot. Call today to see this nice home!!

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Beautiful NEW 20 inch John Deere bicycle.

Call 620-510-2514 Moscow. (tfc43)

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Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available

SOLD

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)

FOR SALE ‘91 Valley 1/4-miler NE Quarter of Sec 13-33-39 Stevens Co. Active.

713-828-0142

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!

(4c47)

Hermes Deadline Mondays 5:00 p.m.!!

Don’t let Jack Frost nip at YOUR nose!

FIREWOOD $70/rick Delivery FOR SALE & Stacking Available

520 Road 13- Ranch style, modular home, 3 bdrm/2 b, fpl, appliances, finished part bsmt, covered deck, det garage, barn, hay shed, lean to, lvstk pens, loading chute, and much more...10 acres more or less. Call today to see this property

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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful 1/2 story, 5 bed/3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/ workshop, storage shed, fenced yard, appliances and much, much more!! Call for details!

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

Call 620-453-1139

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

HOUSE FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, November 21, 8:00 a.m.-????, Eighth and Van Buren, Gas Dryer, Antique Console Stereo, 2 Twin Beds and More.

--------------MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. - ???, 812 S. Madison, Lots of Miscellaneous ---------------

1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car detached garage, and much more. $98,000

(tfc40)

LOST: Browning 12 gauge shotgun, on County Road K, between Roads 25 & 26. REWARD. 580-255-2162.

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Find YOUR new best friend in The Hermes Classifieds!

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. (tfc) Call 544-2232.

--------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/2 bath mobile home, private lot. No pets, no smoking. References required. 544-2892. (tfc42)

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS Two 1-bedroom apts

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove. 1 car garage.

Central Heating/Air. 1-2 bedroom apartment. Refrigerator and stove, furnished.

Contact 620-544-1714. (4c46)

Holiday Special Beautiful 3 bdrm/2 ba apartments 1032 sq. ft. Only $519.

Limited time offer Kitchen Appliances, Washer/Dryer Connections, Private Patio, Playground, Picnic Area, Pet Friendly

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

DON’T FORGET! will have an EARLY DEADLINE this week!

Friday, November 20 at 12:00 Noon The Hugoton Hermes November 26 edition will be printed Tuesday, November 24 and available in the office that afternoon. The Office will be Closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

620-492-6608 Office 620-351-1305 Mgr Carmen Bontrager

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605

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Visit us online hugotonhermes.com WANTED (150p45-15)

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

DIRECTORY NEW Casa Storage 1600 Industrial Rd

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

12x25, 10x15, 5x10 UNITS FOR RENT $1 for first month w/ 1 yr contract

Call 620-290-6453 tfc38

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

Jay D's Satellite Your LOCAL DirecTV & Dish Provider in all of SW Kansas, OK and TX Panhandles

CALL: 800-952-9634 EMAIL: jaydsat@gmail.com

WEB: jaydsatellite.com TEXT: 620-360-0520 (tfc11)

Sizes available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 & 12x24 Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

Find us on Facebook.com/StarStorage

WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

Call to schedule your showing today

Julie West 620-453-1234

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for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc11)

1112 S Monroe - Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/3 b, att garage, cen H/A, shed, sprinkler. Call for details!!

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

Karen Yoder

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705 E Fourth Avenue - Nice & Neat!

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The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, November 19, 2015

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Thirteenth Annual Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast

When the time arrived for the auction, the building was almost full to bursting with people

wanting to bid on the great items that were offered.

Community volunteers pull together to prepare the massive amounts of food needed for

Pheasant Heaven’s annual Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast Friday, November 13.

As people came in for the supper, they received tickets for the door prizes.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 10.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.02 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.16 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 74.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 25.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 11.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 72.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“Terrorism and other geopolitical events always have the potential to bring havoc to Wall Street but early signs suggest that financial market reactions are subdued,” said Gregg Laskoski, GasBuddy's senior petroleum analyst for the Northeast.

“That means Friday's events are not likely to be what drives the direction of crude oil and market fundamentals can be expected to push retail gasoline prices lower in the U.S. We're already seeing that as the national average today is six cents lower from a week ago and wholesale prices are also significantly lower,” he added.

For a complete listing of current averages and other fuel price data, visit http://media.gasbuddy.com.

For fuel news and alerts, follow @GasBuddyNews on Twitter.

The Little Gift Shop In The Corner Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary

Unique gifts for The Holidays are available Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Sponsored by First National Bank

Member FDIC

The raffle table stays busy Friday night as numerous people hope to win the many prizes, such as bicycles, wicker furniture and much, much more.

Pollyannas demonstrate the meaning of community service by serving countless hungry people at the dinner.

“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Mind Your Manners The holidays are almost upon us and it is the perfect time to talk about table manners with your kids or grandkids.

When I present food programs for school kids I always begin by talking about how we all have different taste buds, and something that you might not like the taste of, your best friend may love. So don’t say things such as ick, or this tastes nasty, because you may hurt their feelings, or convince them not to eat it because you won’t. It is also rude to the person who has spent time preparing the food to make unflattering comments about it.

I always encourage kids to take a “polite bite”. If they don’t like it that is ok, but at least they tried it. Both kids’ and adults’ tastes change over time so you need to encourage your kids (and remember yourself) to try things again that you didn’t used to like. Put a small amount on the plate and taste just a small amount to determine if you like the taste or not. Just this week my son said he is starting to really like mushrooms, and just a couple years ago he wouldn’t eat them at all. The holidays offer great chances to try things that may not be on the everyday menu, so take advantage of Aunt Hazel’s Brussels sprouts, you might like them!

Teach kids the polite way to handle a taste they didn’t like. Instead of spitting it out on the plate, teach them to

discreetly spit it into a napkin. This also works for bits of gristle or fat.

They need to know and use the basic please and thank you while at the table, as well. Learning to ask politely for salt or pepper, or a dish to be passed seems pretty basic, but is often not heard at the dinner table.

Speaking of salt and pepper, a habit many of us get into is salting or peppering our food before we have even tried it.

The polite way is to take a bite first and then determine if it needs additional seasoning.

Remind your kids that it is polite to wait for everyone to be served, or have served themselves, before they start eating. This is especially true when eating out at a restaurant, or at a banquet.

Everyone needs to know how to pass the dishes of food. Dishes or plates of food are passed to the right (counterclockwise) with each dinner guest helping himself.

This helps maintain a sense of order at the table while all the dishes are being served.

Exception to this rule: If someone sitting to your immediate left requests a second helping of potatoes, don’t send the dish all the way around the table. It’s perfectly fine to directly pass the dish to the left.

Another basic reminder is to chew with your mouth closed. Again it may seem like common sense, but I see this one quite often. This also goes for talking while you are eating. You can eat, or you can talk, but they

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should not be done simultaneously.

Another important reminder in this day and age, for both kids and adults, is that the phone does not belong at the table. There is so little time we are “unplugged”, and meal time should be one of them. This is also true for eating out. If you look around most restaurants today the majority of the people are on their phone at some point during their meal. However, conversation with one’s present company is often the best, and most

important, part of mealtime.

When a meal time is finished, each person should ask to be excused from the table, and also thank the host for the meal. Even better would be to offer to clear your dishes, or others’ dishes, and help with washing.

We all need to be taught or reminded of using good manners. This year, be a good model, and take time to teach the younger generation how to behave properly during that holiday meal.

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Having left this part of the world for southeast Oklahoma for 12 years I had to jog my memory to figure out who the oddly dressed intruders were that seemed to be everywhere in Hugoton over the weekend. Bedecked in clothing ranging from green and brown camo to muddy boots and jeans the one color group standing out the most was orange. Orange hats, orange vests and orange jackets offered clear warning that these strangers were approaching.

Depending on what time of day it was determined the attitude and approachability of these pickup driving individuals. Early mornings seem to find them determined, pumped up and ready to go.

Later in the afternoons as I ran upon some while I was filling my Dr. Pepper or buying dog food, they appeared more tired, hungry and sometimes grumpier, depending on the outcome of their ventures.

As I took a closer look, I discovered some of these visitors were actually people I knew on a day-to-day basis, they just looked different.

Others had come from all over the country to join the quest.

You may have guessed, these are pheasant hunters and they were enjoying opening weekend and its beautiful weather.

Did you know the pheasant is not native to North America? According to the Web site “UltimatePheasant Hunting.com” the Ring necked version of the bird was introduced from Asia in New York in 1733. Since then it has flourished anywhere in America there is sufficient nesting and breeding locations.

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formation about hunting, cooking and anything else you may possibly ever want to know about pheasants and pheasant hunting. There are dozens of recipes ranging from traditional fried or baked pheasant to many casseroles and stews made with the meat. One I definitely want to try is the Mexican Pheasant Casserole. It had a ton of sour cream and cheese, two of my favorite things!

Most hunters prefer to hunt with their canine companions and rightfully so. A great way to start an argument is ask them which breed of dog makes the best hunting dog. They are all great so it’s comparable to listening to them discussing their favorite football team or pickup make.

The name “pointer” and “setter” became attached to many bird dog breeds as early as the 1600s when the dogs would indeed point and then sit down so when the hunter threw a net over the prey, the dog would be out of the way. This was before guns were used as much.

And the most popular bird hunting dog in the American Kennel Club registration is the German Shorthair.

My kids and I were blessed with Ginger, our German Shorthair who was terrified of guns. I also had a Beagle who played with rabbits - no lie and a Golden Retriever who was afraid of EVERYTHING. They were amazing family members even if they had no idea what they had originally been bred for. I also had a red heeler who had never seen a cow so it’s okay.

Hunters and dogs alike, enjoy the rest of the season!