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Holiday recipes on pages 7 and 2B. Psst... Eat beef.

Volume 127, Number 47

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Mariah heads to NYC

Zachary Pierson receives Eagle Scout Award

This Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, Mariah Rome will be dancing in New York City at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mariah received this once-ina-lifetime trip by winning the All-American Award this past summer at dance camp. She will be performing for Spirit of America Productions and her group name will be “Varsity Spirit”.

Please join Mariah’s family to cheer on Mariah by turning your TV to NBC from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday, November 27. It is going to be such a great experience for Mariah. Hugoton is very proud of her accomplishments! Mariah is the daughter of Dave and Lori Rome of Hugoton.

Church of the Nazarene seeks host for annual Christmas Dinner For the last 14 years, the Hugoton Church of the Nazarene has sponsored a community dinner for Christmas Day. Unfortunately due to failing health and other factors they will be unable to organize this blessed event this year. If any other church or organization would like to organize a Christmas dinner this year the church would be willing to help by sharing information with them.

The church wishes to express their appreciation to the community for making Christmas special all these years by joining them in the dinner.

Contractors are preparing to put metal on the proposed Carter Grocery Store. They plan to

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Mariah Rome

The Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Zachary Pierson took place Sunday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hugoton. The ceremony opened with the Honor Guard presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Pledge and an invocation led

by David Madsen.

Several scouts gave the requirements through scouting, leading to becoming an Eagle Scout. Zachary‘s history of his scouting was given by Erick Nordling. Eric detailed the many hours of service to home, church, community and school, as well as Zachary’s earning of merit badges, many nights of camping and cooking out.

Zachary has also worked at the Spanish Peaks Scout Camp in Colorado several summers. His has been a very distinguished scouting career. His project of making and placing benches in the Moscow City Park is a very real benefit to the community.

Scout Master Nordling presented the Eagle Award to Zachary; then Zachary

Scout Master Erick Nordling leads the Eagle Scout Court of Honor in the Scout Pledge as Zachary Pierson is honored for becoming an Eagle Scout. gave his mother a pin. His parents are Terry and Hope Pierson.

Several Hugoton Eagle Scouts were present at the Court of Honor, along with many friends and scouts. A

reception followed the ceremony. Buddy Clark offered the benediction and the Scouts retired the colors.

Troop 189 is sponsored by the Hugoton United Methodist Church.

complete the project during the summer of 2015.

EcoDevo board discusses Stevens County projects The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Senior Center craft room for their regular monthly meeting. Present at the meeting were Neal Gillespie, Mark Crawford, Judy Parsons, Jan Leonard, Curtis Crawford, Doug Martin, Josh Morris, Ray Hoggatt, Jack Rowden and reporter Kay McDaniels.

Board member Dan Corpening was absent.

The board approved the last meeting’s minutes.

The treasurers report stated the checking account balance was $1,078.31 and the Special Projects balance was $51,608.94. Jan made the motion to transfer $2,500 to the checking account to pay bills.

Tourism Board business included donating $750 each to the Dust Bowl Riders and the Gas Capital Car Club. Neal felt the two events hosted

each year bring in quite a few visitors to town.

Neal informed the board of his visit to the Hugoton Learning Academy. He talked to the students and said there were more students at the school than the last time he was there.

Neal and Curtis talked about the possibility of having a tax seminar sometime in January 2015.

Curtis proposed the possibility of giving a grant to new businesses starting up or for ongoing expansion of an established business in the area. The businesses would have to submit a business plan and the plans would be judged by out of town judges. Also there was a discussion of the possibility of businesses matching the grant. After the board discussed the grant, no decision was reached as more information needs to be gathered and the criteria for the grant needs to

Construction is well underway for the Best Western Plus Motel being built east of Hugoton.

be finalized. The grant will be discussed at the next meeting.

Neal will be attending the wKREDA meeting in Russell the first week of December. It is the twentieth anniversary of wKREDA. The Moderate Income Housing Grant was discussed. There was a site visit from one of the head representatives.

They toured the house at 600 Washington Place built by Aqua Shield. Then they toured Rome’s site with the triplex and took pictures.

In old business Neal talked about how great the Abengoa Grand Opening was and how well it was attended.

Neal reported some hotel walls are up and the supermarket has the metal ready to go up.

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The motel is hoped to be completed in the summer of 2015.

Stevens County residents awake to a beautiful coating of snow Sunday morning. Reports seem

to point to a general layer of approximately two to three inches all around of the nice white stuff.

Commissioners hear from department heads The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, November 17, 2014 with all members, Pat Hall, James Bell and Dave Bozone, present.

County Counselor Robert Johnson was absent.

County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes were present, as were Lorene Bell and Vernon Anderson. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes may be published at a later date.

The only appointments scheduled in for the Commissioner’s agenda were department heads possibly and Tony Martin at 9:30 for sure.

When this reporter arrived at around 8:45, Commissioners were listening to Rodney Kelling as he finished giving them the report from the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.

Commissioners asked Vernon if he had anything.

He said Pat had him checking out a couple things. He needs to visit with Bob about some is-

sues. He talked about a home in the country that needs to take care of a junk yard on some property that is not even theirs.

Jim had some suggestions for Vernon to check out.

Pam confirmed Oklahoma Smoke and Janice Morgan will be sharing the

preparation of the County Christmas Party meal.

Minutes from the last meeting were read over and accepted. The policy for charges for right-ofways was discussed again.

Pam brought in a 2015 Continued to page 2

Holiday openings and closings Thanksgiving will be next week, and several businesses will be closed for the holiday.

Presto will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Express Lane will be open Thursday, November 27 regular hours. White’s Foodliner will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Showplace Video will be open from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Dollar General will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Alco will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday.

McDonald’s, Sonic, Pizza Hut and Subway will be closed all day Thursday.

China Restaurant will be open only for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Post Office will be closed Thursday. The Senior Center will be closed

Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. The Stevens County Library will also be closed Thursday and will reopen Monday morning with regular hours.

Check The Hermes next week for a more detailed listing of business hours!

SCMA Community Thanksgiving service planned Stevens County Ministerial Association will be hosting their Community Thanksgiving Service at the First Christian Church in Hugoton Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m.

All are invited to come and enjoy the fellowship.

Bring a finger food and a canned good to donate to Project Hope.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

County Commissioners courthouse holiday scheduling draft for the Commissioners to discuss and make a decision.

District Court needs to have an idea for their scheduling purposes. The draft was approved.

Pam told the Commissioners about a webinar being offered on grant writing. It was decided department heads would benefit more from this.

Some are already doing an excellent job of writing grants.

Robert Davis came with an update for the Hugoton Airport. He advised the Commissioners about an amount available from FAA for the airport to use. Preferably it is for land acquisition. Commissioners and Robert commented how nice the concrete looks now that it’s done.

Phillip Willis stopped by from the landfill. He said they were requesting permission to offer for bids an old air compressor and glass crusher. Jim said it would be better than just sitting. It was suggested to advertise out of the county.

Tony Martin brought the report for Road and Bridge. He told of a road being requested for the City of Moscow. Commissioners said it would be okay but the City must do all

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the paperwork, such as surveys and easements. Jim suggested the road south of the cemetery needs some work.

Tony said they had been looking to do that. He reported the stripes on the blacktop are finished now. Tony also discussed a skid steer loader with the Commissioners. It may be a possibility of trading in a scrapper for the new equipment. A demonstration has been scheduled. Tony told of all the snow clearing done by his department Sunday. He had four employees out. Tony reported about a meeting he attended.

Discussion turned to people concerned about the seismographers and roads being built, bladed, maintained and damaged.

Commissioners made the motion to move into executive session. No action was taken.

A few odds and ends were discussed then the meeting adjourned.

Official Minutes Commissioners Meeting November 3, 2014 The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, November 3, 2014 with Jim Bell and Pat Hall present. Also present were

County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Jim called the meeting to order. Jim moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Pat seconded. Motion carried. Jim moved to approve the county vouchers. Pat seconded. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 203,352.43; Road & Bridge ..

109,485.06; Airport ..

5,422.14; Noxious Weed ..

6673.82; Alcoholic Treatment ..

237.50; Diversion .. 818.42; Community Health ..

31,042.02; Fire Bequest ..

1,175.45; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 64.50.

Rodney Kelling brought in three bids to seal and tighten up the overhead doors, built in timers, door jams and antenna for the ambulance shed.

Silver Star Overhead Doors, - $5,956.25 Overhead Door Company - $7,103.00 Wolters Construction, LLC - $7,438.46 Motion was made to approve the bid from Silver Star Overhead Doors, LLC at a cost

of $5,956.25, motion carried.

Motion was made and carried to allow the county to purchase hams for County Employees who come to the Christmas Party with the exception of medical reasons for not being able to attend.

Motion was made and passed to use Oklahoma Smoke from Hooker, Ok. to furnish the meat for the County Christmas Party.

Commissioners will be canvassing the November 4 election, Monday, November 10, 2014.

By motion the board adjourned.

BOARD OF CANVASSERS MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2014 The Board of Canvassers met at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the votes from the November 4, 2014 General Election. Present were Pat Hall, Amy Mason, Amy Jo Tharp and Pam Bensel, County Clerk.

There were 50 Provisional Ballots, 48 were counted and two were not counted because the two individuals were not registered at the time. These ballots did not change the outcome of the election of the first count.

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 620-2722519 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 620-272-2360.

Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and 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 at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday evenings.

Until December 6 - Project Hope Ten Can Challenge - grab one extra item during your weekly grocery shopping trip and set it aside to donate to Project Hope during the first week of December. They gratefully accept any and all donations.

NOW - Project Hope will soon be filling their Christmas boxes of food. Meat has been provided, but several items are still needed. For more information, contact Debbie Nordling at 620-544-8528 or Davonna Daharsh at 620544-1850. Please send any check donations to Project Hope, PO Box 341, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

- Stevens County Health Department has seasonal flu shots, flu mist and high dose flu shots available at 505 S. Polk. Please bring your insurance information with you.

November 21 - Moscow High School will present a comedy dinner theater “Virgil Wins the Lottery” at 6:30 p.m. Call the MHS office at 620-598-2250 for information or to make a reservation.

November 21-22 - Southwest Friends of the Arts will perform “Death by Dessert” at the Memorial Hall at 6:30 p.m. Contact Linda Gooch at 620-544-2038 for

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, November 10, 2014 • Theft, 500 Block of South Main Street, Investigated, Officer Hagman Tuesday, November 11, 2014 • Non Injury Accident, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Funeral Escort, 800 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Officer Hagman/ACO Smith Wednesday, November 12, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1200 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Civil, 900 Block of South Coulter, Subjects Gone Before Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, November 13, 2014 • Non Injury Accident, Eleventh and Main, No Damage, Officer Hagman • Unwanted Subject, 500 Block of French, Civil, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 900 Block of South Coulter, Subject Denies Problems, Sergeant Johnson Friday, November 14, 2014 • Hit & Run, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, November 15, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer

Hagman • Neglected Dog, 600 Block of South Polk, ACO Smith Aware, Officer Hagman • Hit & Run, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, November 16, 2014 • Dog at Large, 100 Block of South Jackson, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch

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November 22 - “Art on the Gogh” presented by the Main ARTery in Ulysses, Garden City Arts and Baker Arts Center in Liberal from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Garden City Arts will feature the 2014 Dia De Los Muertos exhibition, the Main ARTery will host their holiday show “Fire and Ice”, and Baker Arts Center will display glass art by John McDonald.

- Cards and games at the Hugoton Senior Center, starting at 6:00 p.m.

- Moscow Baptist Church will be having their progressive pitch fun night at 7:00 p.m.

- Russell Child Development Center will host the twentyeighth Annual Fantasy Tree Festival at the Clarion Inn and Convention Center in Garden City. The Holiday Home Tours, Sunnyland Tablescapes and Fantasy Tree Festival Auction Preview is from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. For ticket and other information visit website at their www.rcdc4kids.org or call 620-275-0291.

November 22-23 - The Peace House in Hugoton, 715 Van Buren, will host a Christmas Open House Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The community is invited to view the beautifully decorated home and partake in a very special bake sale. The event is a fundraiser for women and children in the area.

- Janet’s Bridal and Boutique will celebrate 50 years during their Holiday Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and from

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

Janet’s is located at 1010 S. Van Buren in Hugoton.

November 23 - Church of Christ will conduct services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

- Stevens County Ministerial Association will host a Community Thanksgiving Service at the First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren, at 6:00 p.m. All are invited.

Please bring a finger food and a canned good for Project Hope.

- Moscow Baptist Church will host their Fifth Sunday Songfest (one week early) at 7:00 p.m.

November 24 - Farm Bill meeting at 12:00 noon at the OSU Research Center half a mile northeast of Goodwell, Ok. on Highway 54.

November 25 - Hugoton Elementary School picture retakes.

November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break for USD 209 Moscow, USD 210 Hugoton and Heritage Christian Academy students.

November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27-29 - Stevens County Library and Hugoton Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 28 - Community Christmas Caroling in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 630 S. Main from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn for more information at 620-544-4305.

November 30 - Fifth Sunday Song Fest at the Moscow United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.

Jeffrey Wilson Word has been received of the death of Jeffrey S. Wilson. Mr. Wilson passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was 51.

Jeffrey was born February 5, 1963 in Hugoton to Donald Wilson and the former Geneva Curtis.

Survivors include his brother Charles Wilson of Nashville, Tn.; three sisters, Donna Downey and husband Patrick, Jacqulin Rognehaugh and husband Richard of Nashville, Tn. and Janet Wolford and husband John of Omaha, Ne; niece and

nephew Julie and Nathan Wolford, niece Alicia and husband Nick Kenny of Omaha with children Joe and Thomas, nephew Matthew Downey and wife Leslie with children Cameron and Logan, nephew Thomas Downey of Denver, Co., and niece Alexis Rognehaugh of New York City, N.Y. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be given to St. Catherines Hospice of Garden City or Pheasant Heaven in Hugoton in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Obituaries Doris Fuller Lifelong Stevens County resident Doris Allene Fuller, 83, of Hugoton, passed from this life Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Catherine’s in Garden City.

The daughter of Harry A. Wilson and the former Laura Oleta Strickland, she was born July 7, 1931 in Moscow.

Doris attended the First Christian Church in Hugoton.

She enjoyed and loved her family.

Survivors include her son Randal Fuller of Murfreesboro, Tn.; daughter Sue Christensen and husband Michael of Wichita; brother Donald Wilson and wife Geneva of Hugoton; her two

grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Fuller was preceded in death by parents; brother Thomas Wilson; and two sisters, Laura Gillespie and Mary Ellen Goudy.

A memorial service was attended Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2014 at Paul’s Funeral Home in Hugoton.

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

James “Sonny” Poteet, Jr. Former Moscow resident James Richard “Sonny” Poteet Jr., age 84, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

He was born January 5, 1930 at Paola, the son of James Poteet and the former Ruth Henderson.

In 1968 Sonny and Edythe Ives were married in Moscow.

She preceded him in death January 27, 2011. He is also preceded in death by his parents; son Richard Poteet, III; and two sisters, Betty Jean Fellers and Glenis Poteet.

Sonny was a Class of 1949 graduate of Moscow High School. He went on to join the Army and served in the Korean War. After his military discharge he did many things including truck driving, construction and farming. He was also a Diesel Mechanic for Case Tractor from which he retired in 1968. Sonny

was a member of the American Legion.

His survivors include two sons, George Mariotti of Council Bluffs, Ia. and Tony Mariotti and wife Charlotte of Montgomery, Tx.; one daughter, Genny Lou Gregg and husband Eldon Keith Gregg of Dallas, Tx.; daughter-inlaw Gay Poteet of Kansas City, Mo.; grandson Connor Poteet; nine step grandchildren; and 11 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, November 18 at Miller Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Jack Jacob officiating. Interment followed in the Moscow Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Liberal American Legion Post 80.

Friends may send condolences to the family through Sonny's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.

James “Jimmy” Shultz Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor James S. “Jimmy” Shultz, Jr. of El Dorado.

Jimmy passed from this life Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in McPherson County at the age of 41.

Born December 30, 1972 in Hugoton, he was the son of Jim Shultz, Sr. and Joyce (Evans) Perry.

Jimmy grew up in Elkhart, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also spent many hours rebuilding motors and Hot Rods. He was an oil field tool pusher and had lived in Scott City, working at Val Energy. Jimmy recently moved to El Dorado to be closer to his family.

In 1991 Jimmy married Kristina Emmert. Jimmy and Cassandra Derauf began their life together in 2003 and were married in 2006 in Elkhart, she survives.

Other survivors include his father Jim Shultz of Elkhart; mother Joyce Perry of Texhoma, Ok.; sons, Jack Shultz, Austin Shultz and

Samuel Shultz all of El Dorado; daughters, Kaitlyn Courtney and husband Alex of Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, N.C., Rhay’Ann Shultz of Wichita, Mackenzie Wright of Pratt and Karley Shultz of El Dorado; his sister Renee Highley and husband Josh of Nevada, Mo.; step-siblings Jeremy Hemenway of Ardmore, Ok., Angie Lee of Olathe, Tammy Hardy of Denver, Co., Brandon Johnson of Elkhart, and Jason Irsik, Shay Irsik and Brandon Stallard all of Muskogee, Ok.; step-father Buddy Irsik of Muskogee; father-in-law Tim Derauf of El Dorado; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Flint and Carla Griffin of Norton; brother-in-law Robert Derauf of Norton; granddaughter Stella Courtney; and his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his step-mother Janell Shultz and grandparents, Jack and Jean Shultz and Raymond and Sally Guerrero.

A memorial service was attended Monday afternoon, November 17 at the First Church of God in Elkhart with Pastor Ed Richards officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Elkhart Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Jimmy Shultz Family Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity November 10 through November 17.

Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Two medical runs, four transfers and one Life Flight.

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Janet’s Bridal & Boutique celebrates fiftieth anniversary It all began in the tiny southwest Kansas town as a mother daughter project, simply as a small, fun, “side job”, specifically to be fulfilled as a time of bonding, involvement with loved ones, and of course, shopping! Ila Parker Bryan decided to open a small unique boutique clothing store in the northern end of her and Earl’s home. Never did she dream it would become something far greater than a modest and enjoyable scheme.

In 1940, Earl and Ila were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Janet. Four years later, a second child, Jack, was welcomed into their lives.

A picture perfect family grew in a loving, Christian home where being grateful, giving to others and loving the Lord were their upmost priorities.

The children excelled in many activities such as sporting events and showing horses.

The two went on to attend college as well. After finishing at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., Janet moved back to Hugoton where she met and married Jon Stutz.

While Jack was also fulfilling his commitment to college at Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Ok. he too met his future wife, Vicki Boston of Guymon, Ok. Ila decided it was time for a new chapter in her life with both of her children out of the home and starting families of their own. As Earl and Janet’s husband Jon were hard at work running the grain elevators - formerly Parker Grain - Ila and Janet got busy recreating the family/recreational room into a beautiful, distinct, clothing and bridal boutique. In February 1965 the tiny shop opened its doors for business under the official name Janet’s Bridal and Boutique.

That year they sold their very first wedding gown to a local Hugoton resident, Ginger (Phifer) Mostrom. The ladies continued to stay busy juggling the store, going to market to buy the latest fashions, and raising a family. The years seemed to fly by as Janet was now a mother of two little ones, daughter, Jeana and son, Gary. It didn’t stop there as the Bryan’s were blessed with Jack and Vicki’s children, daughter Debbie and son Brad.

You might say this was much more than a dress store, it’s often been called a daycare and eatery as well.

Each day, no matter how busy the shop was, a hot meal was prepared for the

men and children and oftentimes even for friends of the children. This went on for years as the youngsters grew into adults and began having children of their own. Each generation from the family experienced “growing up” in the shop.

In the early 1980s Ila became sick. She set off from doctor to doctor to try to identify her illness. As time went, she only became more ill and concerned and decided to go to Mayo Clinic where she learned she had acquired a very rare terminal disease.

Time didn’t cease for Ila as the horrific ailment paralyzed her from movement and speech.

Janet continued managing the store, diligently taking care of her mother every day, preparing hot meals for the family, and persevering her Christian life. Even when it was time to buy for next seasons clothes at the Dallas, Tx. market, Janet took Ila along with her; pushing her through the aisles and showrooms in a wheelchair. She made sure to spend each and every last moment doing what the two so dearly loved and started so long ago.

In 1985, Ila went on to be with the Lord and the store was left with Janet to be in charge. By now, Janet’s daughter, Jeana, was married and working in the shop with her. Also “working” was little five-year-old Sara, Jeana’s daughter, learning all of the ways of the women before her. The meals were still hot at lunchtime, more and more children were born into the family and the boutique was gratefully busy. It was a legacy passed down to many.

It wasn’t just a store but a dwelling where extra special attention and care were put into everything these women did. After Jeana’s decision to retreat from the store and be a stay at home mom, Gary’s wife Kim began her creative exertion in the shop. Long hours of planning and grind resulted in bridal and prom shows taking place and fashion style shows underway all while still staying busy in the shop, which meant the doors stayed open.

Janet has lived this life style for many years, and it is truly her God given gift. She always says, “It’s not work to me, I love it and look forward to coming to work every day.”

Often she will look up towards the sky and say, “Mom, did you ever think our little project would ever turn into this?” Even today she

Janet Stutz, along with her great granddaughter Sara McDaniels, invites everyone to come help them celebrate 50 wonderful years at Janet’s Bridal and Boutique this weekend. uses the advice from her beloved mother again gazing towards the heavens and stating, “Okay Mom, you always said if I’m going to do something, then do it right.”

These words of wisdom Janet has lived by are proven through her actions and exceptional buying skills.

As many of you know, that little shop has served far more than just a clothing store. Janet always has offered a friendly ear, loving Christian based advice and a beautiful heartwarming smile. The once tiny little boutique has been transformed with a new luxurious bridal room, a separate prom and bridesmaid chamber,

need.

They are paired off with police officers who take them through the store with a shopping cart and select items they wish to buy. Some buy toys. Some choose clothing such as coats, hats and gloves for cold weather. In the past they have used the money to purchase gifts for other parents or brothers and sisters.

The police department has

sistance.

“Our highest priority is the safety of our soldiers while they are deployed to West Africa,” said Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. “We will ensure they will have everything they need to accomplish this mission without putting themselves at risk.”

The 891st Engineer Battalion will build medical facilities in West Africa. The Soldiers will deploy in the spring of 2015 for approximately six months, with the potential to serve up to a year.

“We are working closely with the Department of Defense to take all the necessary steps to ensure the safety of

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Please join us as we share the beautifully decorated home and offer an incredibly special bake sale. …. meals and desserts!

Peace House has a mission to save the lost and teach the saved. We offer Bible Studies, counseling and life skills classes, to women of all ages and from all walks of life.

We pray for the love of Jesus; the hope, healing and restoration that comes from Him.

Terry and Hope Pierson beam proudly as their son Zachary pins his mom in honor of his becoming an Eagle Scout during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Sunday.

been fortunate in the years past to receive many donations from the community allowing unfortunate children to receive special gifts for Christmas.

If you would like to make a donation to “Shop with a Cop” or recommend some children, please contact the Hugoton Police Department, 405 E. Fourth Street, Hugoton, Kansas 67951, or call 620-544-4959.

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The Peace House Christmas Open House

Hugoton Officers gear up for “Shop With A Cop” Police in Hugoton are gearing up for the Eighth Annual Shop With a Cop program.

The Officers will use donated money and take less fortunate kids from the community shopping for gifts, just in time for Christmas.

The children are chosen through recommendations from the schools, churches, or individuals who wish to recommend someone based upon the families’ financial

and the original boutique still serves as the boutique clothing area.

Ila’s dream lives on and has touched many lives in the community and families.

She would be pleased to know her great-grandaughter, Sara McDaniels, is working in the store with Janet and that Gary’s wife Kim and Ila’s great-granddaughter Sabra now have bridal stores of their own in Georgia and South Carolina.

Please join Janet in celebrating 50 wonderful years at Janet’s Bridal and Boutique November 22 and 23, 2014, with many more exciting years to come!

our soldiers on this mission,” said Major General Lee Tafanelli, Kansas adjutant general. “We will provide our soldiers with the best possible training to conduct their mission and the necessary protocols and preventative measures needed to stay safe.”

The 891st Engineer Battalion was selected by the Department of Defense because of its capabilities to fulfill the needs of the mission in West Africa. The soldiers will begin training next month in Kansas and will receive additional training at their mobilization station, yet to be named, before continuing to West Africa.

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USD 210 Board of Education recognizes high school cross country teams at meeting The Hugoton USD #210 Board of Education met Monday, November 17, for their regular monthly meeting.

Present at the meeting were board members Stephanie Heger, Martin Daharsh, Todd Gayer, Barry Hittle, Paula

Rowden, Matt Mills and Don Beesley. Also present were Mark Crawford, Elise Heger, John Girodat, Tiffany Boxum,

The cross country teams are honored at the USD 210 Board of Education meeting Monday night. Pictured are, in the back row left to right, Zack Littell, Jahaziel Garcia, Reed Rome, Issac

Castro and Coach Anna Wold. In front are Maria Martinez, Lynnelle Bogan, Mariana Shuck and Katie Weaver.

The Mills and Beesley families are recognized at the USD 210 Board of Educaiton meeting.

FFA Instructor Les McNally, at far right, presents a certificate and national talent medal to

the families in honor of Montana Beesley. From the left are Doug and Rita Mills, Sydney Beesley, Renee Beesley, Faith Beesley, Don Beesley and McNally.

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Larry Lyder, Lance Custer, Jan Kilbourne, Craig Hay, Issac Castro, Reed Rome, Zack Littell, Jahaziel Garcia, Mariana Shuck, Lynnelle Bogan, Katie Weaver, Maria Martinez, Anna Wold, Les McNally, Traci Shields and Kay McDaniels.

The board approved the agenda and accepted the resignation of Rhonda Ray as first grade teacher. Mrs. Ray is retiring at the end of the year after a successful 42-year Hugoton Elementary School career. The resignation of Raquel Juarez-Don Juan as ECDC teacher aide was also accepted.

New hires accepted were Carol Koehn as second shift custodian (replaces Jose Perez) and Magaret Schmitt as long term substitute cook.

Les McNally spoke to the board about the FFA National Conference. Les expressed the importance of the conference and felt all the students had a good time and brought home some good ideas and thoughts.

The highlight of the convention was Karessa Nordyke receiving the American FFA degree. Nick Goode also received the degree but was not able to attend the conference. Les recognized Montana Beesley’s honor of a nomination to sing at this prestigious national event. He presented the Mills and Beesley families with a certificate and national talent medal.

HHS Cross Country honors were recognized. Both the girls’ and boys’ cross country teams were recognized for an excellent year. The boys’ cross country team earned a GWAC League championship. Issac Castro was the Regional champion and placed second at State. The girls’ team also had an outstanding season peaking at Regionals with a second place finish.

Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2014 was presented by Craig Hay of Hay and Rice Associates. Craig reported a clean opinion with no budget violations.

Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, updated the board about the math curriculum.

She talked about Engage New York (ENY) and its application use in math at the school.

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account the learning clusters, progression and rigor,” “You won’t find anything else that addresses the instructional shifts as well,” “This is a true Common Core approach to mathematics,” and “You must implement ENY with fidelity, and stay true to the progression of the units.”

She felt it is one of a few curriculums developed aligning to the Common Core learning standards and the Common Core math progressions. It focuses on use of models to build knowledge. Elise informed the board of some upcoming meetings to work to ensure a successful implementation of the curriculum.

Superintendent Mark Crawford informed the board he had met with the new Resource Officer Adam Mauk. Hugoton will be sharing him with the Moscow Schools. He will work with principals and will also attend some of the sports events.

Crawford also talked about the College and Career Readiness field trips. The board had approved $6,000 for CCR related field trips. He told of some of the approved field trips to Seward County Community College, Centerfire Feedyard, K-State, Garden City Community College, Emporia State University, a cadaver lab in Garden City Community College, and sixth ESU math and science camp.

Mrs. Boxum, Primary School Principal informed the board she had 100% attendance at the parent/ teacher conferences. There are 52 preschoolers, 113 Kinderprep/Kindergarteners, 80 first graders and 86 second graders for a total of 331 total parent/teacher conferences.

There was a Migrant Council meeting in October and 19 parents attended the meeting.

Larry Lyder, Intermediate School Principal, said he had 99 percent attendance at the parent/teacher conferences.

HES had its first Site council meeting October 27 and talked about school goals, teacher lessons and fundraising policies.

Lance Custer, HMS principal, informed the board the middle school had 75-85 percent attendance at the parent/ teacher conferences. He informed the board the entire HMS will be traveling to the elementary school next week to participate in a character building assembly.

John Girodat, HHS principal, said the high school had 93 percent attend the parent/ teacher conferences. He was extremely happy with this high participation level and attributed it to the CCR Seminar advocates and the scheduling of conferences. There was a Site Council meeting last week.

CCR was talked about at the meeting.

Jan Kilbourne, HLA principal, had 92 percent attend parent/ teacher conferences. He also said the school had several speakers come and talk to the students. Another of the things the students did was set up tables for Pheasant Heaven Charities annual Calf Fry. The students also made flowers to take to Pioneer Manor and give to the residents. The flowers are made of duct tape and coffee filters.

The High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) report was given by Paula Rowden.

The board discussed the KASB Annual Conference Delegate Assembly. No BOE members are attending, but the recommendations from the KASB Legislative Committee Report was reviewed.

Also discussed were the long term facility improvements and the Facilities Visioning Committee’s role. A district goal is to “continue to evaluate and consider improvements to district facilities.” To this end, this committee’s charge is to analyze current needs and make a recommendation to the BOE. Currently, both HES and HHS have HVAC equipment originally installed in the 1980s.

Also, the current HHS track has major cracks and this most likely will be the last year the track teams will be able to host a track meet due to a deteriorating base.

Mark Crawford and Elise Heger will be traveling to Salina this week for a Innovative Coalition meeting.

Superintendent Crawford attended a meeting this past week where Dale Dennis presented about cost projections from state revenues. The Governor has said he will not cut education this year; however, major reductions are imminent as the state’s budget is projected to spend almost $300 million more than current revenue.

At a November 14 Administrative Team meeting, the administration began to plan for cost reductions and worst case scenarios for FY 2016.

The college reimbursement for USD 210 certified staff was discussed. This BOE approved motion from June 16, 2014 was for college reimbursement budget to be capped at $17,000 for the 2014-2015 school year. This motion was simply more of an awareness item, but also BOE support was needed for Mark to deny reimbursement request midyear, if needed due to high usage and a budget line item set to run out of money. The negotiated agreement gives teachers a benefit of $150 per credit hour, “with superintendent approval”. The four-year annual average of college reimbursement has been $15,069, with a high of $16,839, in 2012-2013.

Safe Routes to School was briefly discussed with no starting date as yet decided.

The motion to approve financial report for fiscal year 2014 was approved.

The board accepted the lowest responsible bid to replace the roof at HES on the fifth grade wing. The lowest bid was from Douglas Roofing for $54,882.

The board declared surplus two cast iron frying pans from the Hugoton Elementary School. This motion was accepted and the pans were approved to be donated to the Lions Club.

The motion to approve the insurance proposal for 20142015 from Musgrove Insurance in the amount of $108,334 passed. This is a four percent increase from last year.

The board approved the winter coaching and extra duty pay assignments per superintendent’s recommendations.

The meeting was adjourned.

Tommy Romero is honored with a retirement party at the Hugoton High School cafeteria. Tommy has been a Hugoton bus driver for over 15 years.

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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students?

Mrs. Kerbow’s Kindergarten class enjoys an afternoon of playing at the “rocket playground” Friday, November 7. Isais Marquez, Jorge Escobar, Eduardo Chavez, Shaelynne Noyes, Brandon Gomez, Junior Martinez, Cooper Nix, Valaria Peinado and Trudy Giesbrecht have fun on the parallel bars.

Fourth graders Josue Estrada, Rylee Fann, Carson Bennett and Johanna Mendez excitedly show off the volcano they’ve fashioned from papier-mache. The fourth grade has been working on this project for an entire month, and they finally saw their volcanoes erupt Wednesday, November 5.

Rafael Guereque and Jadon Teeter try their hands at speed stack racing. Elementary P.E. instructor Ms. Daniels hopes to send HES students to St. Louis, Mo. to compete against the nation’s fastest speed stackers.

Hugoton’s ECDC preschoolers take part in “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week” by heading to the Stevens County Library last week to hear Miss Stacey read “Is Everyone Ready for Fun?” by Jan Thomas.

Karina Avila, Iris Kendall, Max Amador, Kamryn Klaassen, Emily Cervantes, Paola Hernandez and Johanna Vergara play kazoos expertly during the second grade’s patriotic concert Thursday afternoon.

Important dates for USD 210

Angela Arrellano and Carson Schechter blow their straw sail car as far as they can in ten seconds. Mrs. Heger’s fifth grade scientists designed and constructed the cars, then tested them Wednesday, November 12.

Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break for USD #210 students Monday, December 8 - HES fifth and sixth grade choir/band concert, 7:00 p.m., HES Gym Tuesday, December 9 - HMS Choir/Band concert, 7:00 p.m., HHS Auditorium Friday-Saturday, December 11-13 - HHS Blue & Red Classic

Tuesday, December 16 - HHS Choir/Band concert, 7:00 p.m., HHS Auditorium December 19-January 2 - Christmas Break for USD #210 students

Kristan Crawford and Amanda Mills perform in the dress rehearsal of Hugoton High School’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Thursday for elementary and middle school students.

Second grade students perform an Americana concert Thursday, November 13. Bonnie Lomax directs.

Agatha Fehr, Judith Fehr, McKenna Hamlin, MaryBeth Crawford, Alexis Kelley and Molly McClure curl up with fascinating books during the Book It! Principal’s Reading Challenge Friday, November 12. Students chose a “dog” theme—so participants read dog books and a few even resembled canines with the help of a little face paint.

Jamyn Wolters is Heritage Christian Academy's Student of the Month. Jamyn is a fifth grader this year. He is the son of Nate and Jill Wolters.

The cast and crew of HHS’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” production assembles at dress rehearsal Thursday, November 13. Hugoton

Elementary and Hugoton Middle School students were certainly thoroughly entertained!

Glenda McComack directs Heritage Christian Academy students in their performance at Pioneer Manor, where they paid tribute to Veterans Tuesday, November 11.

ECDC Kindergarteners had to “disguise” their turkeys so they wouldn’t be eaten for Thanksgiving. The students’ costume ideas are clever indeed!

Tiffany Garcia, Rosa Garcia, Danny Tapia, Bryan Rodriguez, Natasha Irons, Juana Vera, Rodrigo Sanchez and Sayra Chavez of HHS’s Latinos Making a Difference Club enjoy their trip to Camp Wood in Elmdale.

Hugoton Middle School students celebrate after they win their class’s Ultimate Frisbee battle in Mrs. Szymczak’s P.E. class. In the front row are Dakota Vaughn, Daniel Fraire and Leo Armendariz, and in back are Leticia Quezada, Rebecca Johnson, Jadalynn Eaton, Brionna Beard and Madison Holt.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 20, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS C. BOURRET, DECEASED Case No. 14PR59 NOTICE OF HEARING

Caring Connections kids are excited to visit with police officers last week. Officers Matt Lamatsch and Cassie Hagman, along with Chief Courtney Leslie, taught the children police officers are friends! The children also got to tour the police cars.

Reed Rome, Taylor Fiss and Amanda Mills contort themselves to participate in Hugoton High School’s annual National Honor Society conference. HHS hosted the conference Wednesday, November 12. Schools attending included Scott City, Wichita County, Syracuse, Meade, Elkhart and Tyrone, Ok.

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on November 13, 2014, by Chris L. Stout, one of the heirs of Doris C. Bourret, deceased, praying for the determination of descent of all property, both real estate and personal, or interests therein, owned by Doris C.

Bourret, within the State of Kansas, at the time of her death on August 24, 2013.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereon on or before the 16th day of December, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

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Eighth grade A-team wins one, loses one

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 6, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. FELLERS, DECEASED Case No. 14PR51 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 28th day of October, 2014, Michael J. Owens and Joyce L. Fellers were appointed as Co-Executors of the Estate of Betty J. Fellers, deceased, and duly qualified as such Co-Executors; and letters testamentary were issued to them on October 28, 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 the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Michael J. Owens Joyce L. Fellers Co-Executors TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Co-Executors

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 20, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

KANSAS,

STEVENS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILMA N. FRIESEN, DECEASED Case No. 14PR57 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Jerold N. Friesen, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Wilma N. Friesen, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Wilma N. Friesen, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the District Probate Court of Fayette County, Kentucky.

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

The petitioner prays the Court for

an order admitting proceedings had in the District Probate Court of Fayette County, Kentucky, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Wilma N. Friesen, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 16th day of December, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

8th Annual Shop with a Cop Alco will host the Shopping Day

Sunday, December 14 If you would like to make a donation or recommend a child in need please contact the Hugoton Police Department at 620-544-4959 Mail donations to PO Box 788, Hugoton, KS 67951 Or drop off donations at the Police Department at 405 E Fourth Street.

Shop with a Cop is a unique program in which Hugoton Police Officers share Christmas shopping with underprivileged children in Stevens County.

ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014 10:30 A.M. HUGOTON, KANSAS

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The Hugoton Middle School eighth grade basketball A-team girls played two good games Saturday, November 15, at Liberal South.

“It’s sometimes hard to figure out how you will play when you play on the weekends. I thought in our first game against South we came and played well and did some good things.

The game against Kepley [Ulysses] we struggled with their speed and size. We kept ourselves in the game as best we could but really struggled for three quarters. We then got ourselves rolling in the fourth quarter and made the game closer. We missed a lot of opportunities early in the game, which cost us later. We had too many possessions where we got no shot or had too many missed free throws.

Against a really good team we have to be more efficient on offense and we were not. We also did not rebound well early but did a better job later in the game,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

In the game against Liberal South, Hugoton defeated the team 39-5. In the first half Hugoton held Liberal South and kept the team

from scoring, ending the half 21-0. In the second half, Liberal managed to score five points but Hugoton continued their drive and added 18, ending the game with the win.

Jayla Stump was the top scorer for the team, finishing with 12 points. Teammates scoring for the team were Etni Guzman with two, Casle Heger with eight, Megan Newlon with four, Rebecca Johnson with seven, Ashlyn Schechter with four, and Sahayla Haar with two points.

In the game against Kepley (Ulysses) Hugoton lost a tough battle with a score of 23 to 31.

In the first quarter, Hugoton started out sluggish with a score of 2 to 8. By half time Hugoton had picked up the pace and added nine more points to the scoreboard. By the end of the game, Hugoton had added 12 more points to finish the game with 23 points.

Lady Eagles scoring for Hugoton were Etni Guzman with five points, Casle Heger with two, Sethleng Gracia with 11, Rebecca Johnson with three, and Ashlyn Schechter with two.

HMS girls deliver edge-ofyour-seat overtime action The Hugoton Lady Eagles eighth grade girls’ basketball team competed against Liberal West Thursday, November 13, at home.

“The A-team won a close game in overtime. It was a very exciting game with the girls playing from behind most of the way in this game but showed a lot of perseverance and came back for the win. The B-team lost a close game with Liberal West. The girls played very hard in the loss,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

In the A-team game, Hugoton won with a score of 26-24. In the first quarter, Hugoton trailed 7-11 and by half time was still trailing 917.

The third quarter Hugoton started to catch Liberal West and ended the quarter only one point behind, 18-19. By the end of the fourth quarter, Hugoton tied up the game 22 all. In overtime action, Hugoton got the winning goal and defeated the visiting team 26 to 24.

The B-team girls lost to the visiting Liberal West team by a score of 17-20.

In the first quarter, Hugoton managed to score only two points while Liberal put five points on the scoreboard.

By half time Liberal managed

to keep the lead by adding six more points and only allowing Hugoton three.

At the end of the third quarter Hugoton added six more points while holding Liberal West to five. Hugoton continued to add points to the score board but it was not enough and they lost to the visiting team.

Scoring for Hugoton were Luz Romo and Josselyn Jurado with two points each, Kenzie Hagman with three points, Magali Chavez with six points and Meaghan McClure with four points.

Lady Eagles defeat Liberal South Tuesday The Hugoton Middle School eighth grade girls’ basketball team competed at home against Liberal South.

“In the A game we are really seeing the floor well and getting a lot of people involved in the offense. In the B game we played fairly well; the girls worked hard to get good shots and played solid defense. Both teams need to convert the easy shots and make our free throws,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

In the A-team game, Hugoton defeated the Liberal South team by a score of 356.

In the first quarter Hugoton took an early lead and by half time Hugoton was ahead 27 to 2.

The Lady Eagles continued in the second half to dominate the Liberal South girls.

Hugoton only allowed Liberal

Hugoton Middle School’s seventh grade Ateam scrambles for the ball against a tough Lib-

Banded pheasant hunting contest begins November 21

One hundred and fifty banded pheasants will be released in Ford, Finney and Hodgeman counties as part of an inaugural pheasant hunting contest hosted by Dodge City, Garden City and the city of Jetmore. The contest begins November 21 and ends December 31, 2014. Hunters aged 18 or older who bag one of the banded pheasants can register the bird at one of the approved locations listed below, immediately claim a prize and register to win additional prizes provided by each community. There is no cost to participate.

Predetermined prizes will be assigned to each of the banded birds and could include a Shotgun, Restaurant voucher, Hotel voucher, Cash prize, HorseThief Reservoir cabin voucher, HorseThief Reservoir Vehicle Permit, and various hunting supplies.

Pheasant bands can be registered at the following locations: • Dodge City Visitors Center, 400 West Wyatt Earp, Dodge City, Ks. 67801, 620-225-8186.

Hours of Operation: Monday– Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Closed November 27-28, and December 25-26.

Members of the eighth grade A-team reach for the basket Thursday to add to their exciting win over Liberal West in overtime. The girls put on an exciting show that kept parents, grandparents and spectators on the edges of their seats.

• Finney County CVB, 1513 Fulton Terrace, Garden City, Ks. 67846, 620-276-0607. Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed November 27-28, and December 25.

• HorseThief Reservoir, 19005 SW Hwy 156, Jetmore, Ks. 67854, 620-253-8464. Hours of Operation: seven days a week, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. See Josh Hobbs.

• Hodgeman County Economic Development Office, 500 Main – 1 Floor, Jetmore, Ks. 67854, 620-357-5561. Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. See Lea Ann Seiler.

Mailed entries will also be accepted for those unable to visit one of the locations listed above and should include Pheasant band, name of hunter, location bird was shot, address, phone, email address, and copy of valid hunting license.

All bands will be returned to the person responsible for registering the entry at the end of the contest.

For a complete list of rules, visit www.visitdodgecity.org, or call Jan Stevens at 620-2258186.

to add three more points by the end of the second half.

Top scorers for Hugoton were Jayla Stump and Rebecca Johnson with nine points each. Etni Guzman and Sethleng Garcia followed closely with six points apiece and then came Casle Heger and Megan Newlon with two points each and Sahayla Haar with one point.

In the B-team game, Hugoton started out behind in the first quarter but picked up the momentum and took the lead by half time with a score of 9 to 5. Hugoton did not let Liberal South score in the second half and ended with the win of 17-5.

Scoring for the B-team were Josselyn Jurado with five points, Kenzie Hagman with eight and Magali Chavez and Meaghan McClure with two points each.

eral West defense during the game Thursday, November 13.

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Hugoton Recreation Commission 1st & 2nd Grade Boys Basketball Clinic Clinic will meet

Monday, December 1 Tuesday, December 2 Thursday, December 4 3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Hugoton Recreation Gym Sign-up @ HRC Monday, Nov. 17, thru Friday, Nov. 21.

No cost for camp, but you need to sign up @ the HRC.

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How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey Mrs. Stump's 2nd Grade How to Cook a Turkey Taylor Castellano How to Cook a Turkey Ingredients: 2 cups of butter 1 cup of pepper 1 cup of salt 3 cups of barbey cue sose Directions: First cut up the turkey. next put the 2 cups of butter on the turkey. 1 cup of peper on the turkey. 1 cups of salt in the turkey. 3 cups of barbey cue sose on the turkey. cook the turkey for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Makes 10 servings Julian Delgado My Thanksgiving Turkey Ingredients: Turkey salt 3 green peppepers chopped cheese little pieces of chicken 10 chopped carrots gravy Directions: i will cook it in the oven. And

I cook it 25 minutes at 29 degrees. I put the chicken at the bottom and the cheese with the chicken together. I put the gravy spred inside the turkey with carrots and the 3 green peppers chopped at the bottom Make 36 servings  Amy Fedelin Turkey for Thanksgiving Ingredients: Turkey Directions: cooke the turkey for 25 minutes. Put the temputer at 150 degree. Put your turkey on a plate and enjoy!

Stanton Custer A Thanksgiving Turkey Diner Ingredients: Turkey 1⁄2 tsp. peper 1 tsp. salt 1 cup cheder cheese 1 bag stufing peanut oil 15 bits chicken 10 bits of carrots Directions: You turn on the oven to 360 degrees and set 20 minutes.

First, you kleen the turkey.

Second, you put peper on

@ YOUR LIBRARY Your Information Source for 100 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

NOW TAKING DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS Never carry cash? Don’t have a checkbook? The library is now able to process your credit or debit card to pay library fines, fees, faxes, book sales, etc.

KanPay charges your account a 2.5% convenience fee above the total fee, to be used to promote online initiatives across the state of Kansas. And as an incentive to clear your account, IF YOU USE CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT, the library will deduct 10% off your total fees (over $1.00, please) from now until the end of 2014.

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The SCL has 112 magazines available online through Zinio. Magazines may be downloaded to your computer or portable device and kept permanently! And did we mention this is FREE???

Contact a member of the library staff for details or help in getting started!

UNATTENDED CHILDREN It has been too cold for children under age eight to remain outside the library from the end of the school day until a parent picks them up after they get off work. Please find a warm place for your child to stay. Thank you.

KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS WEEK November 16 - 22, 2014, is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers week! Join Miss Stacey Wednesday, November 19, at 10:30 for a Special Circle Time Event with an encore performance Friday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is an annual event that promotes reading to all Kansas children from birth through age five.

Through the statewide program, parents, librarians and caregivers are encouraged to read the chosen title during a selected week and month.

The program is sponsored by the State Library of Kansas.

RECIPE SWAP The SCL is now accepting recipes for the Recipe Swap Luncheon, which will be Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. A ticket to the luncheon will be given to each person that enters a recipe.

The ticket entitles the bearer to attend the luncheon, to receive a recipe book containing all submitted recipes and to have a chance to win door prizes.

Enter your recipe today!

FESTIVAL OF TREES The Festival of Trees is

sponsored each year by the SCL as a community and civic event. Canned goods are collected as “votes” for a particular tree during the festival. The food is then donated to Project Hope to help families in need. This year the festival will again be held during the month of December.

Trees may be set up beginning November 25 through December 5. Groups and individuals are invited to participate in the project.

SUNFLOWER SHOWCASE PHOTOGRAPHY FEST You’re invited to enter the eighth Annual Sunflower Showcase Photography Fest.

The entry deadline is December 1, 2014. Download rules and information, class lists and descriptions, and an entry form at www.sunflower showcaseonline.com.

The showcase will be exhibited at the SCL in January.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL November 16 – 22 – Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week November 19, 10:30 – Special Circle Time November 21, 10:30 – Circle Time Encore November 27, 28, 29 – Library Closed for Thanksgiving December – Festival of Trees December 8, 5:30 – Library Board December 11, 11:30 – Recipe Swap December 11, 1:00 p.m. – SCGS Meeting December 25, 26, 27 – Library Closed for Christmas January – Sunflower Showcase Photography Exhibit

the turkey. Third, you put salt on the turkey. Fourth, you put the cheese on the turkey.

Fifth, you put stufing in the turkey. Sixth, you put peanut oil on the turkey. Seventh. you put chicken in the turkey. Eigth, you put 10 bits of carrots in the turkey. Then put it in th oven and enjoy.  Yossen Meza A Turkey Ingredients: trkey yellow chile two pesas 2 red chile 5 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon buter 4 teaspoons kechup 2 green chiley 12 spoons of peper Directions: Clean the turkey. Put the yellow chiley on top of the turky. Put the red chiley on the side of the turky. Put the salt every where. Put the butter every where. Put kechup on it. Put it in the oven cook it for 2 hours at 10 degrees Makes 10 servings

one spoon of pepper two spoons of chese a little bit of salt one scoop butter Directions: I take the feders off. Then I clean the turkey. Then I put the salt around the turkey and I put butter around the turkey. Then I put chese around the turkey. Put in the oven for 40 minutes at 300 degrees Enjoy your turkey.

Makes 8 servings  Yareli Guerrero My Turkey Ingredients: turkey teaspoon salt 1 cup of water a stic of buter teaspoon pepper Directions: Rub the salt on the turkey.

Then put the one cup of water in the turkey. Then rub a stic of buter and rub the pepper on the turkey. Then put the turkey in the oven and put the degrees to 30.

Cook the turkey for 30 minutes.

Makes 12 servings

Ruth de la Rosa How to Cook a Turkey Ingredients: turkey one cup of salsa a little bit of salt one cup of pepper two little bits of butter Directions: Clean the turkey. Put the salt on the turkey. Then put the pepper on top of the turkey.

Then put the butter on bottom of the turkey. Put it on the oven for 46 minutes at 300 degrees.

Makes 6 servings  Karina Avila My Turkey Ingredients: turkey one teaspoon of salt one teaspoon of pepper two teaspoon of buter Directions: Clean the turkey. Put the butter on the turkey then put the salt on the turkey. Then put the pepper on it. Cook it three to four hours in the oven at 50 degrees. I hope you like it.

Makes 7 servings

Jake Fehr How to Cook a Turkey Ingredients: 1 big bag of stuffing 1 big turkey 1 teaspoon of salt 1 big piece of butter Directions: First, clean the turkey. Then, put 1 big bag of stuffing in the turkey. 1 big piece of butter smere it around the turkey.

Then put it in the oven. Turn it to 25 degrees for 30 minutes.

Makes 10 servings  Jennifer Schmidt Cook Turkey Ingredients: 2 big bags of stufing 3 teaspoons of vinegar 4 teaspoons of salt and pepper 5 spoons ful of buter 6 spoon fuls of garlic Directions: The temperature 73 degrees for 8 seconds. 2 big bags of stufing into the turkey. 3 teasppoons of vinegar on the turkey. 4 teaspoons of salt and pepper on the turkey. 5 spoonfuls of buter spred on the turkey. 6 spoon fuls of garlic put on the turkey.

Cook for 8 hours at 23 degrees.

Makes 13 servings

Giovanni Gomez My Good Turkey Ingredients: turkey

Cason Slocum My Gramas Turkey Ingredients: turkey 1 teaspoon of salt 2 spoons of peper 3 spoons of water Directions: First, clean out the turkey and turn oven on at 400 degrees. Second, put the teaspoon of salt on the turkey.

Then put the pepper on the turkey. Last put the spoon of water on the turkey. Cook it for 6 hours at 400 degrees.

Makes 15 servings  Kameryn Klassen My Faverit Turkey Ingredients: A teaspoon of salt Haf a teaspoon of pepper A stick of buter 2 cups of water Directions: Kleen the turkey in the insides. Put the butter on the turkey and put the salt on the turkey and put the pepper on the turkey. Put the oven to 500 degrees F. Cook it for 2 hours.

Makes 12 servings Max Amador My Favorite Turkey Ingredients: turkey 1 teaspoon of peper 10 peper corns 2 teaspoon of salt 5 lemons

Directions: First clean my turkey. Then I put my peper and peper corn on the out side of the turkey. Then put the salt and lemons inside of the turkey.

Cook my turkey in the oven for one hole night at 174 degrees. Enjoy my turkey Makes 6 servings Briette Trujillo Turkey Ingredients: turkey one can of butter 2 teaspoons of chile 8 teaspoons of salt 7 teaspoons of pepper 1 teaspoon of vinegar Directions: 1st put turkey. Put 3 teaspoons of butter on the turkey. Then 8 teaspoons of salt of the turkey. Then 7 teaspoons of pepper on the turkey. 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Cook for 20 minutes.

Makes 20 servings Hayden Brooks Turkey Ingredients: turkey a bit of chiley spice butter stufing swift with BBQ sauce Directions: Cook for 24 minutes at 305 degrees.

Makes 38 servings

Project Hope Needs Your Help!

Christmas is approaching fast. The Project Hope Board has identified a need for 100 Christmas boxes of food. The meat expenses have been provided but we still need help from our community to fill the additional items needed to fill the boxes.

Boxes will be available for those in need beginning December 2.

If you, your family, or churches, organizations or other businesses want to help fill the boxes, we need the following items: Potatoes Stuffing Butter Vegetables Brown Sugar Cranberry Sauce Mixed Fruit Rolls Jell-O

100 bags or $250.00 100 boxes or $88.00 100 tubs or $200.00 100 cans or $25.00 100 bags or $99.00 100 cans or $79.00 100 bags or $299.00 100 bags or $300.00 100 boxes or $25.00

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving

As we welcome another Thanksgiving season, we wish you and your family all the trimmings of a bountiful holiday, complete with our best wishes and gratitude.

Sean has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

Wow! Way to go Sean! To get your 0-5 year old started on a lifetime of reading, stop by the library to pick up a 1,000 Books reading log!

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6:30 p.m. at Stevens County Memorial Hall

Tickets are $25 for a dinner and a show

Tickets sold at Yardmaster, Contact a Cast Member or call Linda Gooch at 544-2038

We have so much to be thankful for, including the generous support of people like you!

To all our customers, neighbors and friends, we wish a very happy, hearty and healthy Thanksgiving holiday.

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S. T. E. P. will be enforced by Kansas Highway Patrol Next week Kansas roads will be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations.

The Kansas Highway Patrol will mobilize, along with other law enforcement organizations across the state, to participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The enforcement program is courtesy of a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The Patrol and other agencies will focus on impaired drivers, child passenger safety laws, and seat belt use among travelers of all ages.

Because of the STEP campaign funding, there will be more law enforcement officers on Kansas’ streets and highways during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period when travel increases in Kansas and across the nation.

According to preliminary KDOT stats, during the 2013 Thanksgiving reporting period, there were 569 collisions, resulting in 150 injuries and six deaths. Of these crashes, 48 were alcohol related, resulting in 27 injuries and three deaths. For 2013, the reporting period was from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, through

Sunday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m. (102-hour reporting period). The reporting period for this year will be from 6:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving, through 11:59 p.m. the Sunday following the holiday (November 26– 30).

Before hitting the road for travels, the Patrol encourages motorists to take the following things into consideration: •Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Check tires’ tread depth and air pressure; check the vehicle’s fluids, exhaust system, and other mechanical equipment.

If traveling in cold conditions, make sure added precautions are taken for the cold weather.

•The vehicle should also be stocked with items that would be beneficial if you were involved in a crash, such as: bottled water, blankets, non-perishable food, first aid kit, and flashlight with extra batteries.

•Make sure to plan your route of travel and communicate this to your family, in case you are involved in a crash or experience mechanical problems with your vehicle.

•Charge your cell phone before you leave in order to

make important calls if needed.

•Dress for the weather. If you plan to travel in cold weather make sure you have a coat in the vehicle, and warm shoes in case you need to stop for any reason.

•Check your route of travel for road conditions and/or construction work or other delays before you leave. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides a 511 road condition hotline for motorists to use. Call 5-1-1 from any phone, or visit www.kandrive.org to check

roads in the state of Kansas.

The Patrol reminds motorists not to drink and drive, and do not let your friends or family drive while impaired. If you consume alcohol, call a friend, family member, or taxi service for a sober ride home.

If travelers are in need of assistance on a Kansas highway, they can dial *47 (*HP) for the Kansas Highway Patrol, or dial *582 (*KTA) on the Kansas Turnpike, and assistance will be sent.

We wish all of our travelers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Brenda Eckert gets her picture taken with Willie the Wildcat during the University of Texas versus K-State game recently.

Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.

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We have Poinsettias and Northfork Pines for the Christmas and Holiday season!

Creative Specialties 214 W. 2nd Hugoton • 544-7694 We will close at noon November 26 and reopen December 1.

We will reopen for funerals.

landscaping.

Neal said the old office printer needed to be loaded up and hauled off to the landfill. He was informed there was nothing worth salvaging from the old printer.

As for the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ), six applicants have been approved and seven more have applied. This is a program to offer financial incentives to

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is celebrating with a day of feasting and giving thanks for God’s goodness, a time of expressing our gratitude for our blessings this past year.

This holiday season, we wish all our friends and customers a blessed Thanksgiving.

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new full-time residents. It offers student loan repayment for up to $3,000 per year for five years in Stevens County if the application is approved.

Neal told the board some of the invitations have gone out for the All School Reunion. There were over 1200 attending in the 2010 reunion and he is hoping for that many for the one hundredth reunion next year. He said The Hermes is doing a great job with the articles each week.

The meeting adjourned.

The next EcoDevo meeting will be December 9 at noon.

Takoda Eckert stands next to Charles Schults, president of Kansas State University, and his grandfather David Eckert at the reception in the home of Schults on the Kansas State campus for recipients of the Kansas Masonic Scholarship. Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.

Most health care personnel receive influenza vaccine While the national and regional media’s focus has been on Ebola in recent weeks, the fact is that seasonal influenza is much more threatening to Kansans than any other illness. In 2013, Kansas reported 1,373 deaths from the flu or complications from the flu, and it was the seventh leading cause of death in Kansas. In late October, Kansas’ first case of influenza for the 2014-15 flu season was reported.

Kansas health care personnel are aware of the importance of protecting the health of patients and themselves.

Since 2008, the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) has spearheaded a campaign to increase the number of hospital health care personnel receiving yearly influenza vaccinations as part of a statewide effort to decrease health care-associated infections. The number of Kansas health care personnel receiving the influenza immunization continues to increase.

In a statewide hospital survey conducted by KHC in 2014, results indicated that 89.3 percent of hospital health care personnel, including medical staff, were vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the 2013-2014 flu season.

This marks a 39.5 percent improvement in immunization rates from the baseline year of the survey in 2009. Responses were received from all 125 hospitals surveyed (100 percent response rate) in 2014.

Immunization rates by flu season: • 2013-2014: 89.3 percent • 2012-2013: 87 percent • 2011-2012: 83 percent • 2010-2011: 78 percent

• 2009-2010: 76 percent • 2008-2009: 64 percent In an effort to reduce the spread of influenza and to protect the health of both patients and health care personnel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all hospital health care personnel, including medical staff, receive the seasonal influenza vaccine.

KHC established a state wide goal to increase the Kansas hospital health care personnel seasonal influenza immunization rate to 100 percent by 2014. KHC will continue to monitor the state’s progress by continuing annual surveys, education, and resource sharing.

Vaccinating health care personnel is a key measure in preventing the spread of influenza. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recognizes the importance of the vaccination and in fiscal year 2015 began using data on influenza vaccination of health care personnel as a measure to determine payments.

KHC is a provider-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza-

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

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Kansas Historical Society lends WWI flour sacks to Belgium

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

We had a fun time at our Life Story class last Saturday.

We are writing our personal histories and enjoy exchanging stories and ideas. Our next class will be Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Please come and join us next time! It’s a great way to write your life history one story at a time.

Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Stevens County Health Department will be at the Center to check your blood pressure.

The Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 27 and

Friday, November 28.

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. 20...........................Brisket Nov. 21................................Fish Nov. 24...................Beef Burrito Nov. 25................Ham & Beans Nov. 26 ...Chicken Cordon Bleu Nov. 27 ........CENTER CLOSED Nov. 28 ........CENTER CLOSED Activities Thursday, November 20

Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, November 22 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Blood pressure checks ................11:00 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, November 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 Center Closed for Thanksgiving

Watch for destructive pests while transporting firewood As the cold weather begins to settle in and the demand for firewood increases, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), encourages Kansas citizens to educate themselves and others about firewood transportation in the state.

While it may seem harmless on the surface, transporting firewood can pose a threat to healthy, pest-free trees across the state of Kansas. Tree-killing insects

and diseases can lurk in what appears to be harmless firewood. These pests and diseases can then quickly spread and infest trees into additional locations.

Firewood that has been heat treated, packaged and labeled with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS treatment seal is considered safe to move. Do not consider other labels such as “kiln-dried” a safe alternative.

Lainey Cox proudly donates twelve inches of her beautiful blonde hair Thursday, November 13, at Relentless Salon. Jentry Strothman wielded the scissors expertly, and Lainey remains as darling as ever! She is the daughter of Troy and Shelley Cox of Hugoton. Thank you Lainey for sharing your beautiful locks!!

Wyandotte, Johnson and Leavenworth counties all prohibit the transportation of firewood outside of county borders. The purpose of this quarantine is to prevent the further spread of the emerald ash borer. This insect disrupts the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients, which causes it to die.

The emerald ash borer and other harmful diseases including Thousand Cankers of Walnut and Pine Wilt are of concern to homeowners and foresters. It is up to Kansas citizens to help slow the movement of these pests and diseases.

“It is imperative to take initiative when moving firewood,” said Jeff Vogel, KDA Plant Protection and Weed Control program manager.

“Preventing destructive pests is important not only for the health of our trees, but also for our economy.” It is estimated by the USDA Forest Service that from 2009 to 2019 that the response to eliminating the Emerald Ash Borer will cost almost $10.7 billion.

Keep warm this chilly season, but also remember to follow these simple guidelines and ultimately only burning firewood in the immediate area where it is purchased.

To learn more about the facts and general information of firewood transportation, visit http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/.

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The Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

The newspaper will have an early deadline Friday, November 21 at 12:00 noon for all news and ads.

Society collections. During the war, Hasselt is the town that originally received the sack, filled with flour, now displayed at the Het Stadsmus. The exhibit will be open through August 31, 2015.

The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency that operates the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center, and 16 state historic sites across Kansas.

Submitted by the Kansas Historical Society. Portions are reprinted by permission from the Kansas Historical Society magazine “Reflections”. For the full article and other photographs go to www.kshs. org/publicat/reflections/pdfs

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Happy 13th Birthday! to my little sister Haley Crane Love, Trevor and Mom & Dad

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Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

Above is one of the flour sacks returned to Kansas with a few embellishments crafted by Belgian hands during WWI, and is now back in Belgium in a museum exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Kansas Historical Society. irthday, Little Sis! Happy Birthday, Little Sis! Happy Birthday, Little Sis! Hap yB

Dwain Towner and Davonna Daharsh. The Masonic Lodge challenges any organization in the Hugoton area to meet or beat their donation to Project Hope. The Lodge more than doubled their previous donations to support this worthy cause.

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The Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406 delivers to Project Hope a check for $500. Left to right are Masonic Master Harry Bartel, Kansas Masonic Foundation Trustee David Eckert, Adena Towner, Kendrea Hall, Mae Ray, Michael Burrows, Project Hope President Debbie Nordling,

The Kansas Historical Society lent one of its World War I era embroidered flour sacks to the Het Stadsmus in Hasselt, Belgium, for an exhibit commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the war.

In the early days of World War I, when Belgium refused passage to Germany to access France, Germany invaded, beginning a four-year occupation. During its occupation, Germany confiscated Belgium’s small food supply.

To prevent Germany from gaining access to the supplies, Great Britain responded with a naval blockade. By winter, the people of Belgium were starving.

The American ambassador to Belgium asked Herbert Hoover, then a mining engineer living in London, to chair the Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB), whose goal was to obtain food and other necessary supplies from abroad and ship them to Belgium.

Through the leadership of former Kansas Governor Walter R. Stubbs, Kansas became one of the most active states for the CRB. By November of 2014, more than 50,000 barrels of flour had been donated to the cause.

The flour helped stave off starvation and the flour sacks were recycled into clothing and household items. Some sacks were returned to Kansas as thank you gifts, embroidered by Belgian women and girls, world famous for their laces and embroidery. Some of those sacks are in the Historical

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, November 26, 2009 Hugoton High School 2009 regular football season ended with an undefeated District Championship title. During the 2009 season, Caleb Gifford topped the stats and set new records in rushing and tackles.

Thursday, November 25, 2004 Troy Skinner, playing the tuba, and Waylon Humphrey, playing the saxaphone, have been selected to be members of the Southwest District High School and Middle School Honor Band. They will perform at Dodge City High School December 4, 2004.

Thursday, November 24, 1994 Mary Allen, of Hugoton Rebekah Lodge #379, received the Decoration of Chivalry at the Grand Lodge Session in Wichita recently. This Decoration is one of the highest honors bestowed upon a Rebekah for performing outstanding meritorious service in the Order and helping those out-

side her family.

Thursday, November 28, 1974 Robert C. Fox, Moscow, was elected president of the Santa Fe Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America at the Annual Business Meeting at Garden City.

Thursday, November 26, 1964 Carlis J. Passmore, EN, U.S. Navy, has returned to the mainland of the States. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Passmore. Carlis has previously been stationed in Hawaii, returning to the Pacific Coast on the submarine USS Bugara. He will resume his service in San Diego, Ca. Thursday, November 26, 1959 Walter J. McClure, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. McClure of Ulysses, recently was promoted to Specialist 4 in Germany where he is a member of the 24th Infantry Division.

He entered the Army in February of 1958 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Thursday, November 25, 1954 Vows of marriage were read November 19, 1954 in the Hugoton Methodist Church for Dixie Kagarice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kagarice and Clinton Nordyke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Nordyke.

The groom is currently employed at the Mobile station and the bride is secretary to the Stevens County Agent.

Friday, November 24, 1944 Roland Moser, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moser is in the Liberal Hospital for treatment of injuries received when a wheat drill ran over his head.

Friday, November 24, 1939 A new four-room farm home with a basement is being built on the Amos Youngren farm in the northwest part of Stevens County.

Friday, November 21, 1924 A still was found in the feed shock on the Baird farm south of Hugoton. It was probably hidden when someone tried to evade law officers.

This is a photo of the Walkemeyer homestead.

Henry and Josephine Walkemeyer, Olive Bauer, Fred Walkemeyer and the baby, Daisy

(David) are in front of the house. Frank Bauer is on the wagon. Taken from “The History of Stevens County and Its People.”

HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL 100TH YEAR ALUMNI CHATTER Guess who

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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.

Beatrice (Betty) Harris, who most will remember from when she lived in Hugoton, sent this picture of the 1933 Hugoton High School Football Team.

The coach, C.W. Chaney, was not pictured. The teammates are 1. S. W. Harkey, 2. Wayne Nordyke, 3. Edward Betsworth, 4. Solon Willsey.

5. W.F. (Dub) Ramey, 6. Lionel Swan, 7. Page Russell, 8. Jennings Courtney, 9. Ralph Persinger, 10.

Harry Morris and 11. Glen (Bing) Harris. Thanks to Betty for sharing her photo back in the day and thanks to Clint Nordyke for bringing the copy in for the Alumni Chatter!

First Grade Pumpkin Pie Recipes Pumpkin pie recipes from Mrs. Omo’s Class.

Better Pump kin Pie This is ho w you m ake a p um pk in p ie.

First, I ’m go nna get a big pumkin from the p umkin patc h. Next, you sl ice the p um kin . Then I ’m go nn a p oot hersheis o the c ru st and p oot p um pk in o to p. Finall y, I ’m go nna cook it for 4 mintes at 10 digrees.

I can’t wait to eat my pumkin pie. Aiden C.

A Bounty of Best Wishes at Thanksgiving

May the coming holiday bring an abundance of good fortune to you and your family. We know we feel truly fortunate to have neighbors like you ~ thanks!

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Deelic has Pie This is how you make pump in pie. First, get a lage pum pkin and cutit. Nex t, I miskit a big p um p kin w ith w ip c kreem . Then, I mickrw it for 16 minits. Finally, I poot it in the freesr. I can’t wait to eat my pumpkin pie!

Jacob F. Yumy Pumpkin Pie This is ho w you m ake a pump kin p ie. First, get a big hard p um pkin. Nex t, slis the p um kin.

T hen m ake the pump kin soft biy backing the pumpkin for 40 sekins. Finally take the pump kin o ut of the uvin. I can’t wait to eat my pump kin pie.

Henco G. Yam my Pie This is ho w you m ake a p um pk in pie. Firs t I get a orange pumpkin. Next, I toce the sees off. Then, I mix it up whith whip krem. Finally, I mikrw av e the p ie for ten minits. I can’t wait to eat my pump kin pie.

Katie V .

Dil ishs Pie This is ho w you m ake a pump kin pie. First I need a m ediu m p um pkin . Nex t, I n eed a bo wl an d I will peel the skin o ff the pu mp kin .

Then I will bake the p um pkin fodr 3 0 s ek ins at 4 0 dgres.

Final ly, I will poot whip crem on the pump kin pie. I c an’t wait to eat my p umpkin pie!

Madison K. Go od Pie This is ho w you m ake a pump kin p ie. First, I will go to the stor. Next, you cut the

p umpkin. Then, you ptin the c rust in the pie. Finall y, co ok the p ie in the u vin for two m ints at 2 0 dgrez . I c an’t wait to eat my pumpkin pie!

Rebecc a J.

Yumey Pie T his is ho w yo u make a p umpkin pie. First, peel the skin off of the big pump kin.

N ex t, get the bo wl an d get the o ran ge stu ff out. Then, get the sin um in and get a b ow l thin mix it u p, u p, up .

Finally, poot it in the uvin for ten min st at 20 dugrees . I c ant wait to eat m y pumpkin p ie.

Dominic M. Yumm y Pie T his is ho w yo u make a p um p kin p ie.

First, p oot p um p kin in the bol e. Next, m ix it up with scin and spo on.

Then, bace it 20 miniutes at a hot 10 dagres. Finally, l et it wot ov the av in . I c an’t wait to eat my pumpkin pie!

A lan O. Yumy Pump kin Pie This how you make a pumpkin p ie.

First, karv the big pumpkin to get out the seeds.

N ex t, get the bo wl an d get the o range stuf o ut. Then, get the krust and make a triangle krust. Finally, kook the p umpin pie o n the stov e for 2 m inits at 20 dugrees. I can’t wait to eat my pumpkin pie!

J esus P. Tasty Pump kin Pie T his is ho w yo u make a p um p kin. First, yo u get a p ump kin. Nex t, you c ut the scen. Then, yo u pot your litol p eses in the pan. Finally, yo u p ot your pumpkin in your uvin fo r 11 m inits. I c an wait to eat my pumpkin pie!

Cameron P. Jair S. T his is ho w yo u make a p umpkin p ie. Firt, I will get m y big p um pkin . Nex t, yo u get the sees o ut. Then yo u get the simumum with pumpkin and you get the crust and mix it. Finally, you cook it for 10 minits at 99, deegrees. I c an wait to eat m y p ump kin p ie.

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Grat Pumpkin This is how yo u m ake a pu mp kin p ie. First, yo u git the p an . Next, yo u cut the pu mp kin . Then , yo u m ix it with sin um un . Final ly, yo u po ot it in the uv en fo r five min its at 10 degres. I c an wait to eat my pum pkin p ie!

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Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

Wheat Response to Cold Temperatures The sudden sharp drop in temperatures across Kansas this last week will certainly cause the wheat crop to go into dormancy. Whether it will injure the wheat to any degree depends on several factors. The moisture level in the topsoil will be important. Soil moisture was generally good in most of the state going into October. But the warm temperatures in October caused some of the wheat in the state to put on excessive amounts of topgrowth, which dried out the soil.

The cold temperatures will

be more likely to cause injury to wheat if the plants were showing drought stress symptoms.

Also, dry soils will get colder more easily than wet soils. Last fall, there was a severe cold snap in early December that helped lead to winter injury on some wheat. But soils were generally both dry and fluffy last fall and winter, leaving the wheat somewhat exposed to damage. This year, even where soils have become a little dry they are generally much firmer than last year. This should help the wheat withstand cold temperatures a little better.

Another important factor in

wheat’s response to the cold is whether the wheat had time to become properly cold hardened.

Although the weather was warm overall in October and early November, there may have been enough cold nights to have allowed the wheat to develop cold hardiness. The extent of the unusually large and rapid drop in temperatures from well above normal to well below normal is a concern. If the wheat did not develop sufficient cold hardiness, it would become more susceptible to injury from the recent cold snap.

We likely won’t know for sure until next spring as the wheat

comes out of dormancy.

The first thing we’ll be seeing is a lot of burndown of the wheat from these cold temperatures. If the wheat was bigger than normal, the plants may look “rough” with a lot of brown dead-looking foliage on the soil surface. That doesn’t mean the plants are dead, however. The important factor will be whether the crown below the soil surface remains alive. Having a well-developed secondary root system will help the plants survive.

Jim Shroyer, Crop Production Specialist Emeritus

Kansas animal health reportable diseases poster available on line In a continuous effort to better serve the agriculture industry, an animal health reportable disease poster has been created by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and is available electronically at the agency’s Web site. This is a convenient way for veterinarians to have easy reference to diseases that should be reported immediately upon discovery to Kansas Animal Health officials.

“We are excited to introduce our reportable animal disease poster to Kansas veterinarians,” Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown said.

“Our department seeks to be proactive regarding reportable diseases by providing tools for Kansans to use to stay informed.”

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health mission is to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of Kansas’ citizens though the prevention, control and eradication of infectious and contagious diseases and conditions affecting the health of livestock and domestic animals in Kansas.

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Case No. 14CV38 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Suit The State Of Kansas, to the abovenamed defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns

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of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned.

You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: Lot Four (4), Block Seventy-two (72), in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas., commonly known as 807 South Harrison Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 31st day of December, 2014, in the District Court of Stevens County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS # 10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316)684-7733 (316)684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (174289)

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Governor and Water Vision Team work to meet the State’s current and future needs Governor Sam Brownback last Wednesday, November 12, told more than 650 attendees with diverse water interests that now is the time to act to meet current and future water supply needs for Kansas.

The Governor shared his long-term vision for water resources at the Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water held today in Manhattan. Conference attendees heard the guiding principles for implementing the water vision and establish the regional goals. Regional planning areas will be established to address the priorities shared by Kansans.

“I appreciate the thoughtful and extensive input received throughout this past year from said Governor Kansans,” Brownback. “That input now serves as the content of the vision. We need Kansans to act now on a shared commitment to preserve the water resources necessary to support our social, economic and natural resource needs for not only our current generation but most importantly our children and grandchildren.”

Governor Brownback identified the first two priority action items that will improve coordination on water related issues with the state’s primary water related agencies by: •Creating the Governor’s Water Resources Sub-Cabinet at the Executive level with additional regular agency collaboration to implement joint activities.

•Establishing a Blue-Ribbon Task Force to develop a balanced, affordable and sustainable method to provide financing for water resource management and protection; including alternatives that utilize public and private partnerships.

“The attendance at this year’s conference is indicative of the interest and concern Kansans have regarding our water resources,” said Tracy Streeter, Kansas Water Office Director. “I’m enthused with the feedback we’ve received and look forward to implementing many of the action items contained in the proposed Long Term Vision.”

“Leadership at the local level is the most critical for the suc-

cess of this Vision,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “Local decision makers must listen to their constituents while at the same time balancing the future needs of their communities.”

Featured speakers on the first day of the conference included Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Rhett Evans, CEO of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Brigadier General Duke DeLuca and Darron Leiker, city manager of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Thursday’s agenda focuses on building water policy and vision discussions from the previous day with technical presentation posters and talks.

Graduate and undergraduate students will present their research. Jerry DeNoyelles, Deputy Director of the Kansas Biology Survey will present Reservoir Sedimentation: Challenges in Kansas.

For a complete list of the conference’s speakers and topics and to view the second draft of the Vision, visit: www.kwo.org.

The Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas is co-sponsored by the Kansas Water Office (KWO) and K-State /Kansas Water Resources Institute. Sponsors for the event come from multiple diverse water interests. Major sponsors for the event include Black & Veatch, Burns and McDonnell and Select Energy.

Submitted by the Office of Governor Brownback.

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MOSCOW NEWS

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MHS to present comedy dinner Friday

by Judy Hickert

HEARD ABOUT TOWN

A large group of family, friends and classmates celebrated Leann Teeter’s sixth birthday Saturday evening, November 15.

The party took place in Nate and Megan Meile’s shed. The group enjoyed a weiner roast, and making s’mores over the campfire. Cupcakes were also served. Leann is the daughter of Levi and Monica Teeter.

John Hess, an employee at Hitch farms, fell last week at work and broke his hip. He had surgery in Garden City and as of this writing is still there. He is reported to be doing better and looks forward to being moved to Hugoton sometime this week.

Sixteen students from Moscow High School will be presenting a comedy dinner theater Friday, November 21.

“Virgil Wins the Lottery” is a two-act comedy by Eddie McPherson. This play is full of laughs and hilarity. The seniors will be serving a dinner of oven-baked chicken and all the trimmings at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to attend, please call the high school office at 598-2250 for reserva-

tions immediately. Payment can be made at the door.

The cast includes SeniorsTapanga Dahle, Zachary Pierson, Brice Valdez and Hailey White: Juniors- Aysia Harper, Yaritza Maldonado, Sammir Martinez, Kelsi Mueller, Madison Owens, Alexander Pierson and Vance Thompson; Sophomores- Freddy Gonzalez, Rachel Pierson, Maggie White and Talley White; and Freshman- Brittney Stuckey.

The 2014 Santa Fe Trail All-League Volleyball Honorable Mention is Briannah Davidson. Players making First Team are Kaitlyn Dobie, Kelsi Mueller and Maria Cecenas.

The 2014 Santa Fe Trail All-League football players making First Team are Alexis Manriquez and Tad Stuckey. Honorable Mention goes to Vance Thompson. First Team members also include Jalen Shaddix and Brock Brazeal.

MHS Quiz Bowl Team competes at South Gray The Moscow High School Quiz Bowl team did very well at the match last Thursday at South Gray. Team members Brice Valdez, Vance Thompson, Zachery Pierson, Carley Hockett, Maggie White and

Alex Pierson placed fourth out of ten teams competing. Rachel Pierson and Sammir Martinez are also team members. The group will compete at Rolla Monday, November 24. Hope Pierson is the sponsor.

Seventeen Team Kids, along with four adult sponsors from the Moscow Baptist Church visit the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum in Hugoton last Wednesday. They packed sack lunches to be eaten on the way to the museum. The kids reported that all had a lot of fun - the kids agreed their very favorite was the beauty shop.

Robson siblings compete in NJHSRA Morgan Robson, a freshman, and JD Robson, a sixth grader, both competed in NJHSRA. They attended the Garden City, Concordia, Topeka and Emporia junior high and high school rodeos this fall. Morgan participated

in team roping and breakaway. JD participated in team roping and breakaway and, along with his partner from eastern Kansas, is sitting second in the State series. They will resume in the spring.

Morgan Robson takes part in team roping and breakaway at the NJHSRA.

Reed Brazeal qualifies for Nationals in goat tying and will attempt to qualify for other events in the spring series.

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Kayson DeVaughn qualifies in poles at the Little Britches Association rodeo.

JD Robson takes part in team roping and breakaway with a partner from eastern Kansas at the NJHSRA.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 20, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

KANSAS,

STEVENS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEE R. KIMZEY, DECEASED Case No. 14PR58 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Michael Walker, the Independent Executor of the will and estate of Dee R. Kimzey, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Dee R. Kimzey, and the proceedings admitting his will to probate in the County Court of Hood County, Texas. The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of his death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding.

The petitioner prays the Court for

an order admitting proceedings had in the County Court of Hood County, Texas, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Dee R. Kimzey, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 16th day of December, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

Condor qualifies in goats for finals and will attempt to qualify for other events in the spring series.

Moscow students participate in rodeo sanctions Moscow students participating in rodeo sanctions: National Little Britches Association are seventh grader Reed Brazeal, Kindergartener Kayson DeVaughn and third grader Conder Devaughn.

Reed competes in goat tying, flags, dally ribbon roping, and recently started breakaway roping. He has qualified for Nationals in goat tying and will attempt to qualify for other events in the

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Conder qualified in Goats for Finals in July and Kaysen qualified in Poles. They both have recently moved up age divisions and working hard.

Conder does Goats and Flags in the Junior Boys Division and Kaysen does Barrels, Poles, Flags and Goat tail untying in Little Wrangler Division. The season began August 1, 2014 and since that date they have competed at Cimarron rodeo, Lakin rodeo, Kim, Co. rodeo and Garden City rodeo.

They are taking a break with the holidays and weather, but will start back up at the end of February to get qualified in all of their events before the finals in July 2015.

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Langley addresses Rolla students

Army Reservist James Langley addresses Rolla students for Veterans’ Day.

Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, November 11, brought a very special program to the Rolla School.

RHS junior Kyri Brummett opened the assembly by singing “The Star Spangled Banner”.

Then James Langley came and spoke to junior high and high school about what it meant to serve his country in the Army Reserves. He spent time in Iraq before retiring from the reserves.

James, or “Jimmy”, spent time answering questions from the students.

The program for the elemen-

Wednesday, November 12, was a big day for science at the Rolla School. The annual Science Fair was in Rolla with Deerfield, Moscow and

Jamie Sheedy nails the Overall Middle School Science Fair trophy with her project “You Nailed It.”

Elkhart attending.

Rolla took most of the honors, with sixth grader Jamie Sheedy winning the Overall Middle School trophy with her “You Nailed It” topic. Junior Joyanna Guerrero won the Overall High School trophy with her “Bacteria Everywhere” topic.

Scientists from fourth grade through high school participate in this annual event. The classrooms have lots of chaos in the days leading up to the science fair but the end result is fantastic.

Congratulations to all the students and hopefully a complete listing of winners will be published in the future.

Joyanna Guerrero is the Overall High School Science Fair Winner with her board, “Bacteria Everywhere.”

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tary students followed. Kyri once again opened the assembly by singing the National Anthem. Jimmy then spoke to the elementary students. His talk was changed for the younger kids but still very powerful. He answered some of their questions then stood for the students to greet him as they walked out. The talks helped open some communication about Veterans’ Day and the flag. Everyone appreciates Jimmy and his service for our country.

Jamie Sheedy takes Overall Middle School trophy

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Friday, November 21 - ARGH-No School Saturday, November 22 - Dermot Community Thanksgiving supper at the Dermot school building at

Contest entry mavens Reaghan Maravilla and Brynlee Williams mug for the cameras at the Kidz Bop.

Lucky Jamie and Shawn win concert tickets Jamie Mason and Shawn Schwindt will soon become known as the queen of winning concert tickets. Jamie entered a contest and won tickets to see Alabama in Dodge City Friday, November 14, and took Shawn with her to enjoy the concert.

Shawn and Jamie both entered a Facebook page contest from United Wireless and both won tickets to see Kidz Bop in Dodge City Sunday, November 16. Shawn took her granddaughter, Reaghan Maravilla while Jamie took her older daughter, Brynlee, to the concert. All the girls loved the time they spent together and the concert. Congratulations to them all!

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Monday, November 24 - High School Scholars' Bowl at Rolla 4:00 p.m.

November 26-30 - Thanksgiving Break

Dermot Thanksgiving is Saturday The Dermot Community Thanksgiving supper will be Saturday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot school building.

Turkey,

ham and dressing will be provided. Please bring side dishes or desserts to share.

Come share your food and experiences.

Still undefeated, the Rolla Scholars display their medals and plaques after the meet at South Gray. Left to right are Henry Wiebe, Carson Milburn, Garry Norton, Chandler Burrows, Paige Claassen and Jonathan Madison.

RHS Scholars’ Bowl team still undefeated The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team competed again Thursday, November 13, at South Gray.

The team continues to be undefeated, winning the first

place trophy.

Their next meet is the Rolla Invitational November 24.

Congratulations, team!

Your hard work continues to shine!

Rolla Show Choir begins tour

Rolla students make All-League first team

Tuesday, November 11, was the day for the Rolla Show Choir to do its dress rehearsal for the Rolla community. Under the direction of Sam Eiland, the students presented several songs, including “YMCA” made popular by the Village People and a rousing tribute to Michael Jackson by singing “ABC Mashup”, “Thriller”, and “Man in the Mirror”.

Senior Katie Murray and juniors Kyri Brummett and Sarah Easterwood sang Usher’s tribute song, “Gone

The Santa Fe Trail League released the 2014 All-League volleyball and football first team winners. Making the volleyball first team were senior Katie Murray and sophomore Teagan Simmons.

Too Soon”, in Michael’s memory. The performance was outstanding as usual.

The group went on tour Thursday, November 13, traveling to Moscow, Hugoton and Elkhart schools. Kyri Brummett fell ill Thursday, so Deserae Schwindt and Katie Murray had to take over her solo parts.

The choir is small but mighty this year with only eight members. Everyone is looking forward to the Christmas concert. Way to sing your hearts out!

Rolla Doctors Office The Rolla Show Choir takes their show on the road. They performed in Moscow, Hugoton and Elkhart schools. In back, standing, is Joseph Mendez. In the second row are Jasmine Miller, Katie Murray and Kyri Brummett. In the third row, kneeling, are Ellie Easterwood and Deserae Schwindt. Seated is Sarah Easterwood.

Rolla Scholars’ Bowl team continues winning streak The Rolla Scholars’ Bowl continues to be undefeated.

The team traveled Tuesday, November 11 to compete at Syracuse. There they continued their winning streak by

winning the first place trophy. This was at least their fourth year in a row to win at Syracuse.

Congratulations to the team and their coaches!

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Pictured is the undefeated Rolla Scholars’ Bowl team. Standing are Paige Claassen and Allyson Norton. Seated are Chandler Burrows, Chandler Huddleston and Carson Milburn.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

KANSAS,

STEVENS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

The Rolla Junior High basketball team finishes third overall at the Hardesty, Ok. tournament last weekend. In the back row, standing, are Alonzo Martinez, Aaron Apelu, Eduardo Quezada, Preston Burrows, Jonathan Cruz, Daniel Weatherly, Raegan Hinds and Coach Cory Lewis. Seated are Nolan Madison and Jacob Eckert.

RJH teams begin basketball season The Rolla Junior High basketball teams have kicked off their season by attending the Hardesty, Ok. tournament during the week of November 10 through 15. Both teams played Monday, November 10. The girls were unable to bring home a win for either of their two games

but they played with heart to the finish.

The boys won Monday, lost to the tournament winner, Forgan, Thursday and finished up with a third place finish overall Saturday, November 15.

Congratulations to both teams for jobs well done.

Honorable Mention went to junior Sarah Easterwood.

Athletes for the football first team were seniors Coleman Kirby and Obie Telford.

Senior Jordan Schwindt was Honorable Mention.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN E. CURZON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR56 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Edward G. Ferris, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Gwendolyn E. Curzon, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Gwendolyn E. Curzon, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the Superior Court of Chelan County, Washington.

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

The petitioner prays the Court for

an order admitting proceedings had in the Superior Court of Chelan County, Washington, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Gwendolyn E. Curzon, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 5th day of December, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA J. WALKER, deceased (K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 14 PR52 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Myrtle Jean Dill, Personal Representative of the will and estate of Anna J. Walker, deceased, also known as Anna Jean Smalygo Walker, Ann Walker, Ann J. Walker, and as Anna Jean Walker, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament of Anna J. Walker, deceased, dated May 5, 2004, and other probate proceedings admitting the same to probate in the District Court of Custer County, State of Oklahoma, in case number PB-2013-15. The Petition alleges, among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situated in Stevens, County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding.

Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated

copy of the decedent’s will and the proceedings had in the District Court of Custer County, State of Oklahoma, in case number PB-2013-15 to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Will To Probate and Record, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, Anna J. Walker, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s will and for further relief.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the 5th day of December, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Myrtle Jean Dill Personal Representative KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

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Guaranteed 40 hours per week, holidays and vacation.

Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

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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.

Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

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

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LOADER OPERATOR WANTED

Successful applicant must be punctual and detail-oriented.

Sports writer will be expected to cover Hugoton sports.

DIETARY COOK/ AIDE

Machinist needed to join the staff at G+ Ag, Inc.'s machine shop.

Solution to November 13, 2014 puzzle

for very progressive, family-oriented company.

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

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

Call 544-4321

Truck Driver Wanted

Qualified applicants are welcome to call (620) 428-6086 to begin the application process or apply in person at G+ Ag, Inc., 1114 Road A, south of Hugoton at the Oklahoma state line.

TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, using loader to make daily feed calls, operating batching computer, keeping inventory of micro ingredients, keeping micro bins full, daily maintenance of equipment. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to come to work on a daily basis.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Competitive pay and benefits.

We are currently looking for a DIETARY COOK/AIDE to do food preparation, beverages, cleaning and other activities within the department. Please see our website www.wheatridgepark.com to apply online.

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Apply in person at 1765 East Road 21, Ulysses, Ks. 67880

HUGOTON USD 210 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hugoton USD 210 school district is accepting applications for the following positions: Bus Driver Bus Route Drivers – CDL license required. The District will provide necessary training. Contact Scott Schechter at 620-544-2443 or scott.schechter@usd210.org.

is accepting applications for second shift custodians.

This is a 40-hour a week position and includes a health insurance benefit. Interested candidates please visit our Web site to apply at www.usd210.org. For more information, please call Central Office at 620-544-4397.

EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR HUGOTON USD 210 esta aceptando solicitudes para el trabajo de limpieza del Segundo turno.

Esta posición es de 40 horas por semana y incluye aseguranza para el empleado. Los candidatos interesados por favor visitar nuestro sitio web para aplicar en www.usd210.org. Para obtener mas información, por favor llamar a la oficina central al 620-544-4397.

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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE NOW HIRING!!!

Are you interested in delivering cheer to the community?

Apply now to be a City Carrier Associate!

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT www.usps.com/employment.

Sorts, collects, and delivers mail, other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $15.30 PER HOUR Sorts, delivers, and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.

2. Receives and signs for accountable mail.

3. Loads mail in vehicle.

4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule.

5. Collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers.

6. Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer.

7. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.

8. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.

9. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.

10. Conducts special surveys when required.

11. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.

12. Provides for mail security at all times.

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational needs. Limited benefits include paid vacation days, contractual pay raises, and access to the USPS Non-Career Employee Health Benefits Plan.

Contact the Postmaster at 620-544-2665 for more information.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT www.usps.com/employment.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Be sure to pick up your November 27 paper after lunch Tuesday, November 25!!!!

High Plains Educational Cooperative Paraprofessional HPEC Para to work within our schools for the upcoming new school year 2014- 2015. Applicants must have 48 college credit hours or be able to acquire a passing score on the ParaPro exam (which we can assist with acquiring).

Positions open include: Hugoton Elementary 1st & 2nd Grade, 3rd & 4th Grade Hugoton Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Please visit our Web site at www.USD210.org to apply.

For any questions call Central Office at 620-544-4397.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Smooth wire 1/2” rebar posts. Angle iron, T posts, wire roller. Larry Raney, 620-544-1814. (tfc45) --------------FOR SALE: 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 38,000 miles, excellent condition, only two owners. $11,000 in Hugoton. 786-387(1p47) 6860.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE

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

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)

FOR SALE: BC Steel Building, 40’x75’x18’ with office, restroom & heated flooring, 1990 Dodge Ram extended cab, 600# ice machine used one year, Broaster fryer/cooker (electric), CNN Router, Metal Harp - holds large pieces of glass, Sears commercial electric stove - 2 ovens, More miscellaneous items - too many to list. Call 620-435-1746 or 620544-4826 for more informa(2c46) tion.

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GARAGE SALES

The Hugoton Hermes will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

The newspaper will have an early deadline of Friday, November 21 at 12:00 noon for all news and ads for the November 27 newspaper.

THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, November 21, 5:00 p.m. - ???, and Saturday, November 22, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 809 S. Polk, Furniture, Clothes for All Ages, Tools, Decorations, Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 8:00 a.m. - Dark Both Days, 412 S. Monroe, Carpeting Tiles, Lots of Flooring Items, Miscellaneous ---------------

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ED REDUC 205 S. Van Buren - This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

912 S. Van Buren - This home is ready to move right into. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom and upgraded windows. Nice big fenced back yard and a great covered patio in front make this a great buy as a first home or rental opportunity.

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698. (tfc)

914 S Washington-Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, basement, att garage, fence, vaulted ceiling, 18x36 Morton building, sprinkler, much more!! Call for details!!

810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x 190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. Income Producing!

SOLD

LOTS FOR SALE 504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac.

19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!

401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition.

Call for details!!

713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac.

21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!

1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5 bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, screened patio, full basement, att garage.

Move in ready!!

1409 S. Jefferson St. - This Move-in ready home sets on a huge corner lot and in the Kallenbach Addition in South Hugoton. The kitchen is larger enough to impress the most sophisticated chef. And Storage? you can't believe all of the cabinet and shelf space in this home.

103 E Fourth St. –Rolla, KS- This property is located on two large city lots. The back yard has a storage shed as well as a 20x40 foot metal building with both 220 and 110 electrical already wired inside.

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1606 S. Eisenhower St. - This 4,560 sq ft., 2 story home has it all. The gourmet kitchen has it all with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built in refrigerator, microwave, and dual energy 6 burner range/oven.

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609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers a newly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and the unfinished basement is ready for your own design touches. The large back yard contains a very nice sized open patio.

500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5 bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Call today to set up your private showing.

715 S Adams St- Corner lot location!! 2 bed/2 bath, lg master with WIC, fence, det garage, covered patio, cen H/A. Nice starter!!

905 S. Jackson St.- This home is well taken care of and only minutes away from shopping. The 2 rooms in the basement used as bedrooms, do not have escape windows. The basement is in the process of being remodeled.

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129 N. Jackson St. - This beautiful brick home is ready to move into. Huge back yard. Enjoy the heated enclosed patio through the cooler months and the updated kitchen (2005) features a 6-burner cook top, double ovens, and an abundance of pantry and cabinet space.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

1012 S Lincoln - Investment property!! 2 bed/1.5 bath, 1260 sf. Call today to view this property!!

906 S Polk- Great starter home!! 3 bed/1 bath, basement, cen H/A, shed, appliances. Call today!!

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1109 S Jefferson St- Nice Starter, 3 bed/2 bath, basement, fence, cen H/A. Kallenbach Addition. Call today !!

48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handy man, corner lot. Lots of room for the growing family!!

1015 S Washington- Cute ranch style home. Well maintained! 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen with appliances, 30 x 40 garage/shop. Nice property!! Call for details!!

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130 N Jackson - New Price Reduction!!

4 bed/4 bath, cen H/A, new roof, att garage, pool, fence. Great Location! $200,000 531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!!

Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!

1407 S EISENHOWER Nice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPECIALS!! Call today!!

ACREAGE FOR SALE 4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!!

201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home on permanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, central heat on corner lot. Call for more details!

Hotel General Information:

Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to Seller

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This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.

20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV

825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 det garages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement, corner lot location! Call today to view this home!! (tfc10)

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!

201 East 14th- Price Reduction!! Three levels of beauty!! 6 bed/5 baths, fpl, 2 master suites, sprinkler, cen H/A, att garage, Over 4600 sf.

Call to see this beautiful home!!

$54,500

SOLD 806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1 b, shed. Call today to see this property.

828 East Fourteenth- Commercial Property 60 x 40 Steel Building, heated floor, Office, Bath, Loft w/storage. Call for details!!

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SOLD 950 Road J- Nice Country property! 5 bed/2 b, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, new carpet and tile, 40 x 60 equip shed, 7.5 ac more or less.

137 S Madison - Ranch Style home, 4 bd/2b, sgl garage, basement, appliances, cen H/A. NICE!

Feature Of The Week 917 S Polk St - New Reduced Price!!

Seller offers $5K Buyers Incentive!!

WOW! 3 bed/2 bath, kitchen w/appliances, family/dining combo, living room with access to covered deck, fence, cen H/A. Cal to see this property!!

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

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

Karen Yoder

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

Chance Yoder

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Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6) (tfc46)

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

call for appointment 620-544-2933

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Tim & Marsha Maxey

2:00-4:00 p.m

Owners Operators timm1959@pld.com 5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (52p30) 620-260-0510 (6c42)

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Eileen Gregg, Broker

2 P’s Septic Waste Removal

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

No Longer Open on Sunday!

New Location 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

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703 S. Jefferson

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)

Pumpkin Patch Learn & Play Daycare COMING SOON! I have applied for my KDHE Day Care License.

Call 620-541-1077 to reserve a spot for your child.

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MUSEUM UPDATE

The Little Gift Shop In The Corner Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary

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

Unique gifts for the Holidays All kinds of Christmas Items Available.

Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Sponsored by First National Bank

Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Board has confirmed the appointment of Heather McCrary as the new curator of the museum. Everyone is encouraged to stop by to meet her and shake her hand.

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

Member FDIC

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Antonia Sauzameda, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-54 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Salvador Chavez, one of the heirs and legatees of Antonia Sauzameda, deceased, praying Letters of Administration be granted to him as Administrator of the Estate of Antonia Sauzameda, deceased.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 5, 2014, at 9:30 A.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton,

Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

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.

Salvador Chavez, Petitioner

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

With An Abundance Of Best Wishes At Thanksgiving We’re overflowing with gratitude for your goodwill and support this past year, and hope that your celebration is as wonderful as you are.

Happy Thanksgiving!

715 E. 11th St. Hugoton 544-7323

The cast for the “Death By Dessert” presentation pause for a photo during rehearsal. They will present a dinner and show this weekend,

November 21 and November 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Stevens County Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Lower gas prices will make for a happier Thanksgiving When Americans hit the road this year for Thanksgiving family gatherings, 31 percent say they’ll be traveling over 500 miles and another 31 percent will travel between 200 and 500 miles. This year 92 percent are driving and just 6.5 percent say they’ll fly. But no matter how far you go or how much you think you save on gas, that doesn’t mean you’re looking for ways to spend it.

Of more than 81,000 Americans surveyed by GasBuddy this month, 71 percent said they expect to spend less for Thanksgiving this year.

“The Thanksgiving holiday is such a deeply-rooted part of who we are that families will always do what it takes to bring everybody together regardless of fuel prices,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.

“But the mood we’re getting from our survey results suggests that notably lower gas prices have brought a sense of relief, perhaps some optimism, and also a sense of caution.”

Among those traveling, more than 16 percent say

savings from lower gas prices are leading them to alter their plans. For some that may mean stretching the Thanksgiving holiday and/or, avoiding traffic.

GasBuddy Thanksgiving Survey: Key Findings When do we go? Thirty-six percent say their Thanksgiving travel begins Thanksgiving Day. Thirty percent said it starts the day before; eighteen percent say they’re hitting the road two to three days before.

What about the return trip home? Twenty-five percent say they’ll fight the tryptophan malaise and drive home later Thanksgiving Day; but the majority, 42 percent, say they’ll wait two to three days and drive home Saturday or Sunday. Twenty-two percent of us expect to hit the road with a fresh start the next morning.

How well prepared are we?

Ninety-five percent of respondents have a smart phone.

Fifty-two percent say they use two to three travel apps for their Thanksgiving travels; 34 percent will actively use four or more apps.

Any Way You Slice It, We’re Grateful To All Of You! Good food, good friends, good times...it’s a day we look forward to all year.

Our best wishes to everyone for a healthy (and hearty!)

Thanksgiving holiday.

From Everyone At White’s Foodliner

WE’LL BE OPEN

How much are we saving?

Economists say most of us have saved at least $500 since June. Among consumers who use the GasBuddy app, 43 percent say they save from six to nine cents per gallon every purchase; 26 percent say they save from ten to 14 cents; and ten percent say they save from 15 to 30 cents per gallon.

From Thanksgiving through the following Sunday, motorists collectively will save over $650 million on gasoline versus what they spent last Thanksgiving—or over $160 million a day.

Submitted by GasBuddy.com.

The windup phonograph player above was brought in

by Margarite Hubbard in 1992. The player is set on the record cabinet donated by the children of Oleta Wilson. It was great fun to wind up the player and listen and dance to music before electricity was available.

Hugoton Chamber among hosts for Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce has announced the details for the sixth annual “Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka”.

Each year, the group comprised of Chamber executives from the Garden City, Dodge City, Grant County, Hugoton, Liberal, and Scott City Area Chambers, hosts Kansas State Senators and State Representatives in the capitol city during the legislative session.

The event will be Monday, January 26, 2015, at The Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event honors state-wide legislators and introduces them to Southwest Kansas businesses and community leaders. All 40 State Senators and all 125 State Representatives are invited to the event.

“It is exciting to bring the area Chambers, and businesses together with legislators from across the state,” says Steve Dyer (Garden City), President of the Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce. “Working together as a region enables us to pool resources and give state representatives an opportunity to visit with and

hear from a large group of area businesses at one time.”

Dyer added.

The event is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and all community leaders are invited and encouraged to attend. No reservations are needed.

The Presenting Sponsor for the event is the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau. Gold Sponsors are COX Communications and Western State Bank. Silver Sponsors are AT&T, Black Hills Energy, Highlands Livestock, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and St. Catherine Hospital. Bronze Sponsors are J&R Sand Company, Inc., Wheatland Electric, The Victory Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., and Pioneer Electric.

If you are interested in more information about the Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce or the Night out in Topeka, feel free to contact Ruth Van Horn, Director, Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 630 South Main, Hugoton, KS 67951; phone: 620-544-4305 or email hugotonchamber@ gmail.com.

7:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day For Your Convenience 113 W. 6th - Hugoton Open 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Seven Days A Week We Honor VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISION, & WIC

**Free Daily Hugoton Delivery** Same Day Delivery Even on Saturdays ***Independently owned and operated

by Brett and Holli Horyna***

Phone 620-624-4065 Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1033 N. Kansas Avenue in Liberal