December 4, 2014

Volume 127, Number 49

Thursday, December 4, 2014

18 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Santa Claus is coming to town!

You better not pout, you better not cry - Hugoton’s going to host the jolly red guy! This Friday, Old Saint Nick will visit Yardmaster, located at Third and Main in Hugoton, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Families can enjoy cookies and hot cocoa with Kris Kringle, then parents can get a free picture of their little ones with Santa.

Children will receive a goody bag and the parents can finish up their Christmas shopping at the same time!

To ease the stress of completing your Christmas gift list, Yardmaster is also giving frazzled parents a 25% off coupon!

Hugoton PEO will host their annual cookie sale at the Citizens State Bank annex at 600 S. Main, Friday, December 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to come buy some cookies by the pound and support the worthy local organization.

Then Saturday, Father Christmas will arrive at the Santa Committee’s Second Annual Winter Carnival Saturday, December 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Activity Center at 626 South Main.

Santa’s visitors are requested to bring a canned good to be donated to Project Hope. Little - or big - kids can sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all their wishes for the season. Then the whole family can enjoy face painting, games and snacks!

Other upcoming holiday activities in the area include the Second Annual Toy Drive, sponsored by Stevens County Healthcare. New toys may be dropped off at

Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, White’s Grocery Store and Alco. If you know of any child who needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620-5446162.

Nylene Johnson, her son and her four grandchildren are very excited to sing Christmas carols during the Santa Committee’s event Friday evening, November 28.

Send your Santa letters to Hermes Hey kids! Send your Santa letters to: Santa Claus % The Hugoton Hermes 522 S. Main Hugoton, Ks. or email to hermes10@pld.com!

Abby Crawford, Diane Crawford and Ruth Van Horn let their voices be heard with some beautiful holiday tunes Friday evening in front of the Chamber building.

Hospital Board braces for higher maintenance costs The meeting of the hospital board was called to order Monday, December 1, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor conference room.

Present at the meeting were board members Warren Willis, Joyce Baughman, Milton Gillespie, Kirk Heger, Patty Lahey, Keith Rome and Dean Van Horn. Others present were Hospital Administrator Linda Stalcup, Health Information Director

Stevens County Commissioner Jim Bell is honored with a certificate of appreciation from his fellow Commissioners at the Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday morning. The certificate reads “For your strong commitment and exemplary service to your county and county government in Kansas. You have made a positive difference in the lives of your fellow citizens and your community.”

Commissioners honor Commissioner Jim Bell’s service The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 1, 2014 with all members, Pat Hall, James Bell and Dave Bozone, present.

Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and Commissioner Elect Joe D. Thompson. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights.

Official minutes will be published at a later date.

The agenda schedule included bills at 8:30, Paula Rowden at 9:00, Tony Martin at 9:30, Susan Schulte at 10:00 and Mark Crawford at 10:30. Two appointments were canceled, those of Paula Rowden and Susan Schulte.

When this reporter arrived, Commissioners were finishing with the bills. Tony Martin came in at 9:00. He reported Richard Grubbs is back to work with a full release from his doctor. This is following his injury earlier in the year. Tony gave a re-

port of the costs for the road from Evans Road to Pioneer Manor. The costs will be close to $70,000.

Much discussion followed on this issue from safety concerns to what all would have to be done to the present road to get it ready. Who would pay the costs was discussed, turning the subject to how much blacktop is planned for the spring, how much sealing and how much material is on hand. Tony then turned the subject to the skidloader that has been tested. He will bring in bids to the next meeting, December 15. The Commissioners discussed the road to be built on the section line west of Hugoton into Ted Heaton’s property. Tony is going to talk to Ted about the other land owners and other details about the road. Tony advised the Commissioners this winter would be a good time for the county crew to do the service work to the emergency vehicles. It was decided it would work best if Rodney would purchase the materials needed like oil, filters,

etc.

Tony said all the asphalt delivered to them has been crushed now.

They have been approached by some, wanting to buy this crushed asphalt but Road and Bridge is not letting any go at this time. In answer to the question, Tony advised this crushed material cannot be mixed into the asphalt plant.

Tony, then acting as Stevens County Fair official, gave the Commissioners the list of newly elected officers for the fair board.

Motion was made and passed to approve the list of new officers.

Next in was Mark Crawford. He came in to request the Commissioners extend his membership on the Economic Development Board. In answer to the question, Mark said he enjoys being on the board.

He thinks Neal does a good job. A lot of new things have come into town. As superintendent of USD 210, he likes to see this also. Mark went on to talk about a loss of support from the state for the

school system. He was in hopes the decision from the Supreme Court in the matter of the tax for stored gas would affect this issue.

Bob told him Meade and Morton County have stored gas but Stevens County does not. Crawford said some positions in the district have been opened and will not be filled due to the lower funds. He expects the transportation department will feel the biggest loss of funding.

The commissioners then turned back to the EcoDevo matter. Pam looked it up and advised Mark’s position will be up in January. Commissioners thanked Mark for serving on the board, and they will consider his request.

Dave then made a presentation to Jim Bell in appreciation for his years of service as a Stevens County Commissioner.

His certificate stated: “For your strong commitment and exemplary service to your county and county government in Kansas. you have made a positive difference in the lives of Continued to page 3

Marilyn Crane, Registered Health Information Technician Jessica Reinerio, Chief Financial Officer Dave Piper, Chief Operating Officer Boyet Tablate, Clinic Director Stacy Helget, Human Resources Director Diane Porter, Director of Nursing at Pioneer Manor Jennifer Featherston, Dr. Samer AlHashmi “Dr. Sam”, Trevor Mangels from hospital and nursing home maintenance, Laundry Supervisor Cindy Arnold and Hermes Reporter Wilma Bartel.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved unanimously, and the current agenda was approved after moving the CEO report to the top.

Dave Piper, chief financial officer, presented the financial report. Operating revenues are down from last year due to numerous factors, including the rise of

professional fees, the cost of contract nursing and the rise in the bed tax.

Chief Operating Officer Boyet Tablate reported about his progress of reviewing the pharmacy to increase efficiency and cut costs. He said overtime had been trimmed significantly, though labor costs are still high. They have been working with Cerner Corporation, a supplier of health care information technology solutions, services, devices and hardware. Through Cerner, the hospital now has the ability to update the pricing for supplies and will be shifting from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield pricing guide to cost-based calculations based on real cost, factoring in labor costs, supplies, utilities, etc. Prices will be higher; however, Medicare reimbursements Continued to page 3

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE HERMES? Live from New York, it’s...The Hugoton Hermes! Toni Hamlin shows off her hometown spirit in the city that never sleeps during her trip to New York City over the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, December 4, 2014

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Guest Editorial Farm to School programs appeared in the 90s with a three-way focus: fresh, local foods in schools; agriculture and nutrition education in classrooms; and purchases that support local family farms. Years since have seen these programs grow to include 40,000 schools and 23 million students.

However, the focus has slipped from “local family farms” to “local food”.

Schools and program administrators alike don’t know the difference between nearby corporate, industrial farms and smaller, family farms that derive their income from the management and daily labor on their own land. It’s far easier for schools and administrators to define “local” than it is to define “family farm”.

Family farmers, schools, and rural

The Center for Rural Affairs communities are losing out. Family farmers lose out on income from sales when schools don’t make the distinction between food grown by a farm family and food grown by a corporation. Schools lose out when they don’t choose a farmer who can demonstrate how crops and livestock are raised. And communities lose when food dollars go to a corporation headquartered elsewhere instead of to a local family business that buys its supplies right there in the community, where the money can recirculate. In fact, family farms generate among the highest eco-

nomic multipliers of all industries, which should make them the darling of economic development directors.

Hazy Farm to School program goals are a part of the problem. Goals should define a preferred local food supplier to ensure “local family farms” are truly supported. ### Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic and environmental issues.

By Wyatt Fraas, wyattf@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

Obituaries Anna Kinser Liberal resident Anna Margaret Kinser, 71, passed from this life Monday, November 24, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

Reader explains Compassionate Friends’ support for the grieving Dear Editor, Reorganizing the Compassionate Friends is possible, and even probable.

Following are some pertinent facts about it: WHAT is The Compassionate Friends (TCF)? WHY does it exist? WHEN does one need TCF? HOW will TCF help if you have lost a child? WHERE can you learn more about it? HOW COME you received this letter?

WHAT? The Compassionate Friends is friends caring and sharing, an international organization offering support and understanding to bereaved parents and siblings. Founded in Coventry, England, in 1969, the first chapter in the United States was organized in 1972. The organization was incorporated here as a 501(c)3 (not-for-profit) in 1978.

WHY? The primary purpose of TCF is to assist in the positive resolution of grief experience upon the death of a child. The secondary purpose is to share information and education. The objective is to help people in the community, including family, friends, professionals, co-workers, and employers, to be supportive. Sixty-five thousand children 18 years of age and younger die each year in the United States.

Thirty thousand young adults, aged 19 to 25, also die, according to estimates based on information from the National Center for Health Statistics. Further, there are the miscarriages and stillbirths plus the adult children over 25 who die of illnesses, accidents, etc. each year. The death of a child, no matter the age or cause, is one of the most

Alta Pettis Compassionate Friends

devastating tragedies that can possibly hit a family.

WHEN? Anyone who is grieving for a lost child, or sibling, is likely to need the consolation of others who have experienced the same thing some time during the process of grieving. Those who have not lost a child may be ever so sympathetic but cannot relate properly, or effectively, to one trying to live with the fact that the expected mode of life has suddenly been reversed. Everyone expects to leave their children behind when they exit this life, unless the child is an invalid from birth. When the child leaves the parents, it seems unnatural. This is when many parents need help in coping.

WHO? The Compassionate Friends is an organization of people who are each in the situation of this reversed life and death. When anyone joins the group, he or she becomes one—a compassionate friend to others—a part of THE Compassionate Friends, because that person lends compassion and understanding and companionship to fellow sufferers, as well as friendship.

HOW? TCF chapters meet monthly or bi-monthly, whichever is agreed upon by the entire group. There are no rigid rules as to how the meetings must go.

They are totally informal settings as far as keeping to a written formula is concerned. The main thrust is to give each

person attending a chance to share his or her deepest feelings without fear that anyone will think him or her peculiar; knowing that in all probability several others there have had the very same feelings and experiences. This is very important when one is “baring one’s soul”, and in grief. Many times people who have not gone through the trauma of losing a child will take it somewhat lightly when someone else does. Quite often the cruel question, “Haven’t you gotten over that yet?”; “Why don’t you shape up?”; “It has been long enough that you should be over that by now!” or similarly unfeeling questions or statements are made by the uninitiated. It may not seem to be, but this kind of cold, selfish reaction is as cruel as anything that can be said or done, no matter how much time has elapsed. After all, the deceased has been part of the life of those left behind and always will be, whatever the relationship. If this were not so, there would be no history books. Think about it!!!

WHERE? If you agree that we need a local chapter and/or newsletter, please contact Alta Pettis by mail at 109 W. Seventh St., Apartment #2, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or by phone at 544-7674.

Leave a message if no answer.

HOW COME? We need a Hugoton chapter.

In addition, a monthly publication of a local The Compassionate Friends Newsletter could be resumed, with financing of printing and mailing.

Sincerely, Alta R. Pettis

Consumer Corner

by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt

The holiday season is once again upon us. As we gather with our families to give thanks for our blessings over the past year, it is also the time of year we especially think of those in need.

Kansans are generous, giving people, with both their time and money.

Whether it is volunteering time to serve your community or donating money to a worthy cause, these efforts make Kansas a great place to live.

Unfortunately, while there are many fine charitable organizations in our state worthy of our support, there are also scam artists who know that this is a tempting time of year to take advantage of Kansans’ giving spirit. Here are some helpful hints to make sure your donations go to sup-

port a good cause, not to a scammer’s pocket: • Be cautious. Scammers often take advantage of recent tragedies to lure you into giving to a fake charity.

Recently our office has received reports of solicitations for Ebola relief and help for areas hit by natural disasters. Instead of giving over the phone, ask them to send you information in writing so you can verify that the charity is legitimate.

• Plan your giving. Make a list of charitable organizations you want to support and a budget for how much you plan to give each organization. Do not wait for a solicitation to come by mail or the telephone and get pressured into making a donation.

• Do your homework. Take the time to research the or-

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, November 25, 2014 • Gas Meter Hit, Alley of 400 Block of South Jackson, Notified Black Hills, Chief Leslie • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Polk, Unable to Catch, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Madison, Returned to Owner, Chief Leslie • Non Injury Accident, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Chief Leslie Thursday, November 27, 2014 • Graffiti, Second and Jefferson, Took Report, Officer Hagman Friday, November 28, 2014 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Harrison, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Non Injury Accident, Took Report,

Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West Eighth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Saturday, November 29, 2014 • Dogs at Large, 600 Block of East Tenth, Dogs Impounded, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Subject, Main Street, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West Tenth, Spoke to Owner About Leash Law, Officer Hagman Sunday, November 30, 2014 • Suspicious Activity, 100 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Lamatsch

ganizations you are interested in. Most charitable organizations in the state are required by law to register with the Secretary of State’s Office. You can check a charity’s registration online at www.KsCharityCheck.org.

On that Web site, you will also find helpful information about the organization, including how much of the money it raises goes to support the charitable purpose and how much is spent on fundraising expenses.

• Check with your tax preparer. If you’re planning to take a tax deduction for your contribution, check with your tax preparer to make sure the organization

qualifies to receive tax-deductible contributions.

• Document the transaction. Keep records of how much you donated and where you sent the check.

Always give by check or credit card so the transaction can be traced. Never wire funds or send money on prepaid “cash cards.”

Once money is sent by these methods, it is almost impossible to get it back.

For more safe giving tips, or to report a suspicious charity, visit the attorney general’s consumer protection Web site at www.InYour CornerKansas.org, or call 800-432-2310.

She was born May 17, 1943 in Spearman, Tx., the daughter of Carl Scroggs and the former Edna Fullbright. She graduated in 1961 from high school in Perryton, Tx. Anna also had attended Apostolic Bible College in Baxter Springs and after her completion of Bible College she became an ordained minister.

March 6, 1965, Anna and Ollie Kinser were united in marriage at Spearman.

In 1998, she moved with her husband to Liberal, where she was a co-pastor with her husband Ollie at Abundant Life Fellowship where she was a

Donald Ike Teel Friends and family gathered over the weekend to celebrate the life of Donald Ike Teel. Ike passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita at the age of 62.

Born January 26 1952 in Hugoton, Ike was the son of James I. and Vera E. Hayes Teel.

Ike graduated from Hugoton High School in 1971. He en-

granddaughter Everlee Colter; four sisters, Joyce Heft of Liberal, Lillian Thompson of Newton, Madeline Koehn of Neodeshea and Mary Shafer of Cherokee, Ok.; his brother Kenneth Colter of Coldwater; his many nieces, nephews and other family; and a host of loving friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jacob Colter.

A memorial service will take place at a later date, as cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Catherine Hospice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenneman funeralhome.com.

joyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

May 27, 1988, Ike and Linda J. Crane were married.

He is survived by his wife Linda; their four children, Jordan Teel and wife Jessica, Arick Miller and wife Dianna, all of Hugoton, Hileri Snider and husband Jimmy of Pottsboro, Tx. and Jamie Lippencott and husband John of Cheyenne, Ok.; his three siblings, Gary and wife Marsha of Liberal, MaryAnn Goodloe and husband Bill of Guymon, Ok. and Leslie Teel of Liberal; and his seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Vera and his twin brother Ronald Mike Teel.

A celebration of life service was attended Saturday afternoon, November 29 at Trinity Baptist Church in Hugoton with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding.

Vickie King Former Hugoton resident Vickie Ann King, 64, passed from this life Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at her home in Liberal.

Robert Colter Word has been received of the death of Robert Lee Colter.

Mr. Colter, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence in Liberal.

He was born April 10, 1951 in Coldwater, the son of Willard Colter and the former Mildred Houck.

Robert attended school and graduated from Coldwater High School. He moved to Liberal in 1984 and worked for many years as a counselor at SKADAF and then for many years for the City of Liberal Water Department.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Robert loved the time he spent at these sports, especially the time with his son and nephews.

Survivors include his son Derrick Colter of Kismet;

member. She also was a member of the Turpin Booster Club.

Survivors include her husband Ollie Kinser; mother Edna Scroggs of Spearman; two sons, Delvin Kinser and wife Rhonda of Liberal and Darrin Kinser and wife Angela of Turpin, Ok.; three sisters, Donetta Greene and husband Jimmy of Spearman, Marcena Hutson and husband John of Coweta, Ok. and Noveta Leming and husband Curt of Poteau, Ok.; and her five grandchildren, Bradley, Alyssa, Mark, Anna and Dawson Kinser.

Mrs. Kinser is preceded in death by her father and infant sister Arlithla Scroggs.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning at the Liberal High School Auditorium with Tonya Roby and Rev. Ted Barker presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal.

In lieu of flowers and plants memorial contributions may be sent to Anna Kinser Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenneman funeralhome.com.

She was born February 17, 1950 in Liberal, the daughter of Wilbur D. DeCamp and the former Jaunita L. Walker.

A 1968 graduate of Hugoton High School, Vickie then attended Friends Bible College in Haviland. She was a former resident of Ulysses and Garden City.

Vickie had owned and operated Vickie’s Flowers and Gifts in Liberal in the 1980’s. She was formerly the executive secretary for Smith Sand and had worked at L & D Trucking, Century 21 and Sunflower Power Corp.

February 22, 1972, Vickie and Ezra King were married in Liberal.

She was a member of Lone Star Friends Church at Woods and the Prairieola Ladies Aide.

She was always thinking of others, very giving and she spread joy wherever she went.

Survivors include her husband; son Kelly Dee King and wife Leah of Garden City; and her two sisters, Janis Malin and husband Randy and Jeri Rice and husband Dave all of Liberal.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, November 29 at Lone Star Friends Church at Woods with Pastor Gary Damron presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Catherine’s Hospice or Lone Star Friends Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenneman funeralhome.com.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Barry Ward to perform concert for Corey Mirabal Scholarship fund Enjoy music and great food and help a worthy cause Saturday, December 13.

Barry Ward will perform at the Memorial Hall in Hugoton following a dinner. Proceeds from the dinner and concert go to the Corey Mirabal Scholarship fund.

Barry was inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame in October 2014. He was born and raised on a and ranch near farm Copeland and learned the life of a cowboy firsthand. He won the 2013 Male Performer of the Year award by the Western Music Associaton, and in 2012 the Academy of Western Artists named “Eli

Crow” Song of the Year.

He performs western music with a gospel influence and he sings about the land and the people who work it.

He started out performing in the Dodge City area but by 2003 he had performed at the Olympics and Carnegie Hall.

Tickets for the dinner and concert are available at Jet Drive In, Stevens County Retail Pharmacy, The Hugoton Hermes or you can call 5430063.

Sponsors for the event include T & B Towing - Liberal, Whitham Enterprises, Bartlett Grain - Moscow, Antlers Bar & Grill, Centerfire Feedyard, G+ Ag Inc., Ameri-

can Implement, Passmore Brothers, Paramount Service & Supply, Garden City Peter-

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bilt, Northwest Cotton Growers, Snyder Farm and Great Plains Gas Compression.

If not we will be glad to order it for you and keep it in stock and on hand for when you need it again. Come in and check out our shelves full of other office supplies.

522 South Main Hugoton, Kansas

Ph: 620-544-4321 FAX: 620-544-7321

Stevens County Hospital Health Agency will discontinue all services to our community and surrounding area on 12-31-14.

Country music entertainer Barry Ward will perform at Memorial Hall in Hugoton, Saturday, December 13, 2014.

It has been an honor to help our patients who needed medical assistance in the home setting. Stevens County Healthcare is currently working to continue to make available wound care services in our area.

Watch for self-pay/insurance-based home care to be available in our area in the near future. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE SHOWN TO THE STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY OVER THE YEARS!

Hospital Board Continued from page 1 will also be higher in accordance with the real cost.

Human Resources Director Diane Porter said they were not adding staff at this time and were only replacing staff lost through attrition. She presented the board members with the 2015 benefits guide. The only changes are mandated notifications that must be provided annually; some out-of-pocket expenses have been combined and premiums will now be paid according to full-time employment or parttime employment.

Stacy Helget presented the clinic report. She said they had had a good holiday. Patient numbers were down slightly, and they have not seen many cases of flu yet.

Jennifer Featherston, director of nursing at Pioneer Manor, reported they currently had 72 residents and the nursing home is fully staffed. She added they are expecting, and ready for, the state inspectors for the yearly inspection.

Linda Stalcup, hospital/ nursing home administrator presented the strategic plan for the 2014-2016 period. Goals are to align goals and improve teamwork, increase education/marketing on quality and financial data, maximize IT usage, establish a recruitment plan for clinical providers and expand service lines. The board voted unanimously to approve the strategic plan.

She updated the board on culture change at the Manor.

Some of the goals of culture change are to provide less prepackaged foods and more fresh fruits and vegetables for the residents, cross-train staff to provide 20% of their time in other departments and provide the ability to wash residents’ personal clothing in each household. Personal laundry is currently being washed in the main laundry. Each household currently has a washer. To install dryers will require cutting through some concrete, so the plan is to convert one household at a time.

Stalcup introduced the laundry supervisor, Cindy Arnold.

Arnold said she would like to see laundry aids in each household to do the residents’ personal laundry and to help out CNAs, housekeepers, etc. as time allows.

Stalcup said they are still trying to streamline procedures and are looking for ways to trim down the staff in cost-saving measures.

In new business, Trevor Mangels, maintenance at the hospital and nursing home, said he had started tracking repairs at the nursing home and presented a list to the board of repairs that had been done in the past six months. The repairs are an on-going process and this is not likely to change.

The maintenance team is trying to get to know the parts of the

various systems so they don’t have to call Building and Control Services, Inc. as often. He added that a lot of repairs now require IT knowledge which is a challenge.

Climate Master, the provider of the geothermal system at the Manor is more high maintenance than expected. Mangels said some parts are not replaceable; the unit must be replaced.

When contacting the company about the high maintenance, the standard reply from the company is “Things wear out.”

Mangels said the manifold on the oxygen supply at the hospital cracked last week and will need to be replaced. A lot of the support equipment at the hospital is from the 70s and can no longer be repaired. Replacing

it will be costly as new equipment will need to meet all government regulations. He has sent out for bids for a new oxygen supply. The board will need to ask the county commissioners for help as this problem cannot wait until February when they get the appropriations from the commissioners.

Hospital administrator Linda Stalcup stated the problem in the oxygen supply does not affect patient care.

There being no further business, the board moved unanimously to adjourn.

The next meeting of the hospital/nursing home board is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital community room.

Commissioners Continued from page 1 your fellow citizens and your community. Presented at the 39th Annual KAC Conference in Wichita / Sedgwick County”.

It was stated the next meeting will be as usual - December 15 then January 5.

The matter of a year end meeting was tabled.

Sheriff Ted Heaton came in. He told the Commissioners of his decision to order Tasers for each of his officers.

A training period will have to be met and the cost of the equipment is high - $1,000 each. Much discussion fol-

lowed. The Sheriff’s Department budget will cover the expenes. He told of a copier for his department that is also needed. Ted advised the Commissioners the SRD Deputy at the Stevens County Schools is now in place. All the details have been worked out with Hugoton High School, Hugoton Middle School, Hugoton Elementary School and Moscow Schools. All seems to be working great.

A few odds and ends were discussed then meeting adjourned.

Friday, December 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Fresh Cut Trees 2 Types are available Concolor and Fraser Fir

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

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360.

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 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings.

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 620-5448528 or Davonna Daharsh at 620-544-1850. 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.

December 1-31 - Festival of Trees at the Stevens County Library. For more information, call 620-544-2301.

December 4 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main in Hugoton, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., offering all-make hearing aids cleanings and checks, batteries and free hearing tests. For information you can call 1-800-728-2945.

- Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas chapter will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Avenue in Ulysses.

Keith Davis of Elkhart will speak. Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Call Monty at 620-3539507 or Cary at 620-353-9601 or visit www.sonsofthunderswks.com for more information.

December 5 - PEO Annual Cookie Sale from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Citizens Bank Annex.

- Santa at Yardmaster with cookies and hot cocoa from 6:30 to 8:30.

- Heritage Christian Academy will present their all-school Christmas program at 6:30 p.m.

December 6 - See Santa at the Winter Carnival at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, 624 S. Main from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Project Hope.

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day December 8 - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m.

- Hugoton Elementary fifth and sixth graders will present their winter concert at 7:00 p.m. in the HES gym.

December 9 - Green Crop Inc. will provide a 2015 Farm Bill meeting at the Stevens County Fairgrounds in the Fair Office Building, beginning with lunch at 11:30 a.m.

The meeting will conclude by 1:00 p.m.

- Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon.

- Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. will host Member Appreciation Days at the Rolla Senior Citizens Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

- Hugoton Middle and High School Bands will present their concert at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS auditorium.

- The Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Airport Lounge.

December 10 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet in the Senior Center’s Activity Room at 12:00 noon.

- Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. will host Member Appreciation Days at the Moscow Senior Citizens Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

December 11 - Stevens County Farm Service Agency and K-State Research & Extension will host a Farm Bill Information meeting at 9:00 a.m.

- Stevens County Library will host their annual Recipe Swap at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Tickets are available at the SCL, and will be given to each person who sub-

mits a recipe.

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

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Christmas carolers enjoy singing under the beautiful sunset.

Left to right are the three generations of Michael Heston with his daughter and Michael’s mother Loretta Woodworth.

Thanksgiving guests of Ruthie Winget join in the Christmas caroling Friday evening. In front is Ruthie’s grandson, Joshua Hughes from Meade. In back are Amber Dial, Roger Traver and Christina Dial.

The Johnny Lopez family made the caroling a family affair.

Left to right are Jane Lopez, granddaughter Abby Shelton and Johnny Lopez.

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

Despite winter’s early arrival across the state and nation, even more severe winter weather, including accumulating, drifting snow and icy conditions, is ahead of us, if this is a typical Kansas winter.

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Kansas Division of Emergency Management, select a day each fall to remind Kansans of the potential hazards associated with winter weather.

That day was December 1. State agencies are taking the opportunity to encourage Kansans to prepare for another Kansas winter if the recent cold weather hasn’t already prompted them to do so.

“As we’ve already seen, the temperature can drop quickly,” said Angee Morgan, deputy director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. “We don’t know exactly what this winter has in store for us, so it’s best to be prepared. Now is the time to check your home and vehicle emergency kits and replenish any outdated supplies.”

Road travel is discouraged during extreme storm situations; however, if you must travel in those conditions the Kansas Highway Patrol encourages taking extra precautions to keep yourself and your family safe.

“Keep at least a half a tank of gas in your car at all times in case you get stranded or stuck in traffic,” said Colonel Ernest Garcia, Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent. “Arrange your travel plans so you can leave well ahead of bad weather and keep an emergency kit in your car.”

Recommended items to include in your vehicle: • Shovel • Windshield scraper and small broom • Flashlight • Battery powered radio • Extra batteries • Water • Snack food • Matches • Extra hats, socks and mittens • First aid kit with pocket knife • Necessary medications • Blanket(s) • Tow chain or rope • Road salt and sand • Booster cables • Emergency flares • Fluorescent distress flag

Information about winter driving tips is available from the Kansas Highway Patrol at www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/p ress/news_info/winter_drive.htm l. You can also follow the Kansas Highway Patrol on Facebook and Twitter at www.kansashighway patrol.org.

If you must travel when winter road conditions are deteriorating, then plan ahead to get the latest road information from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

“If you must travel, be sure you know road conditions before you leave by calling 5-1-1 or visiting the Kandrive Web site at kandrive.org. And give the snow plows plenty of room to work,” said Mike King, secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation.

To find information about road conditions when not in the state, call 1-866-511-5368.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment encourages Kansans to plan ahead and dress appropriately for bitterly cold weather and to know the warning signs of hypothermia.

“Weather conditions in Kansas can change quickly, so it’s important to have warm clothing, and extra layers ready, and if you have to stay outside on bitterly cold days, make plans to get inside to warm up on a regular basis,” said Dr. Robert Moser, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

“Taking regular breaks from working outdoors in the cold can also help prevent injuries.”

For a complete list of items for a home or car emergency kit, go to www.ksready.gov. Additional information about preparing for winter weather is available from FEMA at www.fema.gov, the American Red Cross at www.red cross.org, or your county emergency management office.

More information about staying safe in winter weather is also available at www.kdheks.gov/beh/down load/winter_weather_safety.pdf.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency also has a short animated video on winter weather preparedness. It can be viewed at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=XVpGJ_Xl__w.

Submitted by the office of the Kansas Adjutant General.

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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students?

Heritage Christian Academy students grin enthusiastically after breaking their previous record for Operation Christmas Child boxes,

after filling 105 Shoeboxes Wednesday, November 19! Wow! Way to go HCA Knights!

Heritage Christian Academy hosts their Family Thanksgiving Hot Lunch Wednesday, November 19.

USD 210 would like to introduce our new School Resource Deputy, Adam Mauk. He has 12 years experience as a truancy/attendance officer in Las Vegas, Nv. He will serve both the Moscow and Hugoton School Systems.

The Fehr family - Sara, Jake, Helena, John Jr., Henry and John - read together at HES’s FAST program. During the Family Literacy Night Monday, November 17, each family was given a book with activities and games to help their children become better readers!

FBLA students did their community and prematurity awareness campaign last week, and raised money for the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness fund, as well as Peace House Ministries in Hugoton. FBLA members Courtney Heckel, Ricki Rickers and Genesis Martinez gathered change jars from each seminar class. Classes also decorated doors to increase awareness of premature births, and judges took a tour Friday, November 21, to vote for the best door.

HHS students Brandi Holmes, Sarah Johnson, Carley Martin, Kathryn Weaver and Genesis Martinez, along with other juniors and seniors, attend the post-secondary Tuesday, November 18.

Representatives came from 14 colleges and three military branches.

Yummy! Mrs. Fiehler’s pre-Kindergarten students Aubree Pate, Crystal Saucedo and Joe Zambrano used local grocery ads to cut, paste and create their Dream Thanksgiving Plates Friday, November 21.

Mr. Kevin Lee presents Chapel at Heritage Christian Academy Wednesday morning, November 19.

Miss Yowell’s third grade students Alexis Kelley and Weston Johnson have fun learning about electricity Friday, November 19.

Hugoton Learning Academy students enjoy Thanksgiving dinner a week early during their feast Thursday, November 20.

There was plenty of good food and good conversation!

The morning classes of PreK/Kinderprep went to Pioneer Manor Friday, November 19, for the residents to read to the preschoolers. The students also sang songs, did fingerplays and distributed pictures they had colored.

HLA students attend College Exploration Day at Garden City Community College Friday, November 21. Students picked a career field to explore and were able to be a student of GCCC for the morning. HLA students were able to bake bread, weld metal and take blood pressure, depending on their field of choice.

Mrs. Concannon proudly endured a pie to the face Tuesday, November 25 to claim her prize in HES’s recent fundraiser for Project Hope. Students “voted” for their favorite teams by contributing change to their respective team’s jar. Mrs. Concannon and her University of Oklahoma Sooners brought in the most money for Project Hope.

Caring Connection cuties Li-Mari Berger, Bentley Esarey, Charlee Crites, Lilly Jo Johnson, Alyzia Nolan, Alexis Hammill and Max Anderson would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas from Mrs. Haar’s classroom.

HES student Brianna Ordonez votes for her favorite team during HES’s recent fundraiser for Project Hope. Students collected $456.42 in all. The community thanks you for your contribution!

Li-Mari Berger, Alexis Hammill, Charlee Crites, Rowan Sullivan and Emmy Haar attempt to execute a tree pose during prenap yoga at Caring Connections in Mrs. Haar’s class recently.

The yoga routines help the children get calm before they lie down to rest.

Caring Connections attendees enjoy playing in the very messy “snow” with Miss Diane Monday, November 17. This version seems a lot warmer than the stuff that falls from the sky! Kids are, clockwise from the closest end of the table, Aiden Evans, Lillian Crites, Li-Mari Berger, Alexis Hammill, Nevaeh Gonzales, Charlee Crites and Maissa Gahalla.

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A mature white-tailed deer, even field dressed, can often outweigh the very hunter lucky enough to make the harvest. Combine that with generous permit allocations in some areas of the state, and some hunters may find they are quickly filling their freezers with venison.

It’s meat that was obtained with hard work, time and perseverance, so it’s no surprise that hunters hold their harvests dear. But it’s this very reason that hunters should consider sharing such a meaningful meal with others this season.

Venison is a lean and healthy protein that most food pantries wouldn’t be able to offer their customers if it weren’t for organizations like Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (KSHFH). KSHFH is a nonprofit organization that is the conduit for generous hunters to donate deer

and provide food for thousands of hungry Kansans.

Last year alone, hunters donated 991 deer and 18 elk, providing 245,000 meals across the state.

If you harvest a big game animal this season, consider sharing your harvest with fellow Kansans in need.

Hunters can donate any legally-harvested deer, antelope, elk, or moose to one of the more than 40 participating meat processors around the state found at www.kshfh.org/lockers. It’s always a good idea to call ahead before taking your deer to a processor, but walk-ins are usually welcome. There is no cost to donate your deer as long as the KSHFH organization has sufficient funding to cover the processing expense. Donated game must

be field dressed and legally tagged.

If you would like to help, but would prefer to keep your meat, consider making a money donation to KSHFH by texting “DEER” to 91011. A reply text will then ask for credit card information, including the donation amount.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism also makes supporting this program easy. When outdoorsmen and women buy licenses, permits, or stamps, they can donate $2 to fund the program, which the agency collects for KSHFH. Donations made by check can also be mailed to KSHFH at 17811 Donahoo Rd., Tonganoxie, KS, 66086.

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

A hunter can gift as many as 200 meals at a local food pantry with a donated deer.

Tips to avoid “gamey” flavor in wild meat Eating a “gamey” piece of wild meat can be a deal-breaking experience for some. For those with sensitive palates, it can be enough to swear off wild game altogether, while for others it’s simply a less than favorable taste. The truth is, Kansas big game rarely possesses such a robust flavor when prepared properly, so if you find yourself disguising your venison in a can of cream of mushroom soup or a big pot

Stevens County Hospital

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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

HHS football cheerleaders Madison Shuck, Brittney Kolb, Amanda Mills, Ricki Rickers, Brissa Ordonez, Ismerai Guzman, Marlyn Heger and Emily Perry, along with coach Paige Rawlings, smile as they are recognized at the 2014 fall sports banquet Tuesday, November 18.

The Booster Club provided chili and cinnamon rolls for all fall athletes. Cross country and track coach Nick Rodriguez was also honored at the banquet for his 20 years of coaching at USD 210.

Game wardens, KHP troopers, to conduct joint checkpoints Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) game wardens and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) troopers will conduct a joint checkpoint in south central Kansas in early December.

The firearms deer season will open December 3, pheasant and quail seasons opened November 8, the greater prairie chicken regular sea-

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son started November 15 and duck and goose seasons are also underway. The checkpoint is intended to help enforce state and federal wildlife laws, as well as the state’s driver’s licensing laws.

KHP troopers will operate the first stage of the checkpoint to be sure drivers are properly licensed to be driving. If a driver does not have a valid license, appropriate enforcement actions will be taken. Travelers should not expect major delays from this portion of the checkpoint.

Occupants of vehicles in

the first check lane will be asked if they are hunters or are transporting wildlife. If they are in either case, drivers will be directed to a nearby KDWPT check lane where game wardens will check for required licenses and permits, count the game and gather biological, harvest, and hunter success information. This portion of the checkpoint should also cause minimal delay.

Additional wildlife checkpoints will occur around the state during the fall and winter hunting seasons.

In a tough day of competition, the Hugoton Hurricanes place second at the MAYB tournament in Salina November 22! In back are McKenna Hamlin, Oliviah Archeleta, Jordyn

of stew, you may want to reassess your field care practices.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has a brief, easy-to-follow video on field dressing your harvest that will walk you through the process from start to finish.

Visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting/Big Game Information” to view the video.

After a shot has been placed and the deer recovered, a hunter should immediately tag the carcass and begin cooling the meat. This can be done by immediately field dressing, or gutting, the carcass. The first step in dressing the deer should be to remove the deer’s entrails. Next, prop open the ribcage and let cool air circulate throughout the body cavity. After a few minutes have passed the carcass can then be moved to the final location of processing, taking care to keep the meat clean.

If you plan to use a commercial butcher/processer, it’s a good idea to call ahead and make sure they are open and can get your deer into the cooler. If you plan to process the meat yourself, you’ll need a cool, clean place to hang the carcass, which should be skinned as quickly as possible unless temperatures are very cool. Prompt skinning is another important step in cooling the meat when temperatures are mild. Once meat has been processed, it’s time to hit the grill.

Since venison is very lean, adding a strip of bacon to steaks or mixing beef tallow or sausage to the burger can add great flavor to the meat. The only “trick” to cooking tasty venison, is not overcooking it as there is a fine line between just right and overcooked.

Venison, as with all wild game, should be carefully cooked to medium or medium rare. Let the meat rest a few minutes after cooking while you prepare your sides. Your taste buds, and those of your friends and family, will thank you.

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The Elkhart Future Farmers of America travel to Hugoton to join the Hugoton FFA members as they welcome the State FFA

officers. They participated in a Personal Leadership Building Conference. Lunch was provided by FFA alumni.

High Plains Heritage Foundation supports local charities The High Plains Heritage Foundation this year is again making grants in an effort to support the various charitable needs and opportunities in the region. Grants of up to $500 each will be made based on the applications received and for the purpose or cause supported.

The High Plains Heritage Foundation (HPHF) is a community foundation serving southwest Kansas and the Panhandle region. HPHF is a tax-exempt, publicly supported, institution with a long-term goal of building and administering permanent funds to carry out charitable interests for the benefit

of the area residents.

“A community foundation is created by and for the people in local areas. It exists to help people and businesses plan and carry out their charitable giving easily and effectively,” said John Smith, chairman of the HPHF. Smith added, “The Heritage foundation administers over a dozen scholarship awards annually and has facilitated many thousands of dollars going to other charitable activities and programs benefiting our area residents.”

The Heritage foundation administers not only funds created by donors to aid in their own directed charitable

giving, but also administers funds for making grants to address area needs and causes. “It is this second goal that is the basis of the grant program. It is the earnings from the endowed funds that provide the funds for the grants,” said Smith. In the past year HPHF has assisted in such programs as Project Hope of Hugoton, Satanta Food Bank, LARC/DVS of Grant County, Bright Futures of Liberal, AirFair, and Communities in Schools of Ulysses and Liberal.

No specific form is necessary in making the grant application. The application must only be in writing, for a non-profit purpose, and less

than 300 words (one page) describing the problem, need, use, benefit, to be addressed with the funds requested.

The application shall be signed by the applicant or nominator and provide contact or follow up information.

All applications must be submitted with post mark or delivery by 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 10, 2014. The application should be submitted to the HPH Foundation, PO Box 1278, Liberal, Ks 67905-1278. Review of applications and final selection in both number and amount will be by the HPHF board of directors. Distributions or awards will be made before Christmas.

Kansas sets records of registered voters and number of votes

Four generations gather for Thanksgiving in the home of Eloise and Felix Trujillo. Pictured are from the left Eloise, daughter Peggy McVickers, great granddaughter Adalinn Frost and granddaughter Tanae Frost.

November 26, 2014, the state board of canvassers conducted the final canvass for all national and state elections. The state of Kansas set a record in the number of registered voters prior to a midterm election, and in the number of votes cast in a midterm election.

Kobach predicted a 50% voter turnout with approximately 872,000 ballots cast, however voters exceeded this prediction. The voter turnout was 51% with 887,023 bal-

Safety tips for Christmas lighting Many Americans will be hanging their stockings by the chimney with care – but what about those electric lights?

With that many households putting up decorations it’s crucial to have the right precautions in place to prevent holiday-related fires and injuries. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, Christmas tree decorations sparked an average of 260 home fires each year from 2004-2008, and holiday lights caused another 150 home fires per year during those same four years.

Home Christmas tree fires cause $18.3 million in property damage each year.

Vatterott College’s Electrical Program Instructor in Wichita, Dane Lea, offers the

following tips to help you keep your holiday from going up in smoke.

• Only purchase lights, electronic decorations and extension cords that are UL-Listed.

UL is a safety certification, so these lights have been tested and approved by a recognized safety-testing agency.

• Consider purchasing LED lights. These lights use less energy and run cooler than traditional incandescent lights.

• Keep the indoor lights indoors. Putting indoor-only products outside in the weather can result in electric shock and fire hazards, so check the labels carefully to make sure your lights are safe to use outdoors.

• Inspect for damage.

Check all lights, electric dec-

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 4, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of LOIS ELLIOTT JONES, Deceased.

Case No. 14 PR 63 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on or about November 24th, 2014, a Petition was filed in this Court by Paulette Jones Rose, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executrix named in the Last Will and Testament of Lois Elliott Jones, deceased, dated January 14th, 1970, praying that the Will and the First Codicil, filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record, that she be appointed as executrix without bond, that she be granted Letters Tes-

tamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 29th, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. of said day, in this Court, in the City of_Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Paulette Jones Rose Petitioner  Jessica E. Akers, SC#24336 BLACK & AKERS, P.A. 123 N. Glenn , P.O. Box 708 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-3088 FAX (620) 356-3098 E-mail: jeakers@pld.com

orations and extension cords for signs of damage to wire insulation, plugs and bulbs.

If the damage can be easily repaired such as replacing a broken bulb, do not use the item until the repair has been made. If cords and plugs are damaged, discard and replace the decoration.

• Use wooden or fiberglass ladders when decorating outdoors. Metal ladders conduct electricity; using one could result in severe electric shock.

• Do not use staples, nails or tacks to hang electrical cords. These can pierce the protective insulation.

• Don’t over load outlets. No more than three strands of lights should be plugged into each electrical cord or outlet.

• Check lights often. Every so often, check holiday light wires to make sure that they’re not warm to the touch. Overheated wires can spark a fire.

• Always unplug lights before changing bulbs, replacing fuses, or making any other repairs. If you need to replace a bulb in a string of Christmas lights, make sure that the wattage rating of the replacement bulb you’re using matches that of the light strand. Using a bulb with too high a wattage can cause the light string to overheat, creating a fire risk.

• Turn off when not being monitored. Always turn off all Christmas lights and decorations before going to bed or leaving the house.

lots cast. The total number of registered voters was 1,744,866. In 2010, before the photo ID and proof of citizenship requirements, the voter turnout was 50%, with 856,831 votes cast. This year also saw the highest number of votes cast in a midterm election and the highest number of registered voters during any midterm election.

"These record numbers and substantial improvements over 2010 should put the arguments to rest that photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote depresses voter turnout."

Out of 887,023 votes cast, only 570 provisional ballots were issued due to lack of sufficient photo ID at the time the vote was cast. Out of those voters, 267 provided sufficient photo ID before the county canvass to make their votes count. This dropped the number of those who did not provide photo ID to 303, which is 0.034% or one in 3,000.

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AG asks FTC to help stop scams Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to make it harder for scammers to collect money from telemarketing victims.

Schmidt and a bipartisan group of 37 other state attorneys general submitted comments asking the FTC to crack

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down on telemarketing scams by strengthening the federal Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). The TSR is the main federal regulation that sets nationwide rules for telemarketers.

“Protecting Kansas consumers from scams, telemarketing fraud and other deceptive practices is a priority for our office,” Schmidt said.

“Whenever possible, we work closely with federal authorities

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In their comments, Schmidt and the other attorneys general say that changes in the marketplace and the continued prevalence of specific types of fraud and abuse require a tougher federal rule. A principal focus of the request is to combat common scams, such as the “grandparent scam,” that target senior citizens and try to collect money through wire transfers and other types of instant payment methods commonly used in telemarketing fraud. In addition to asking the FTC to tighten its rules to restrict certain payment methods commonly used by scammers, the attorneys general also address the use of pre-acquired account information, the use of negative option features, and requiring telemarketers to create and maintain call records.

“The ‘grandparent scam’ and many others that target senior citizens and vulnerable Kansans continue to be a top source of consumer complaints filed with our office,” Schmidt said. “We continue to vigorously enforce Kansas law, and changes such as these we are recommending would improve our ability to protect Kansas consumers when they are targeted by scammers from out of state or even overseas. Of course, consumers should not give out bank account information when called by a telemarketer and never should agree to wire money to a telemarketer for any purpose.”

Kansans with concerns about questionable sales or marketing practices can contact the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-432-2310 or visit www.InYourCorner Kansas.org for more information.

Presents:

The 2nd Annual

TOY DRIVE!!!

Please bring a new toy and drop it off at any of the toy drive location boxes.

All the toys will be distributed to children in and around Stevens County.

All toys must be new and dropped off

by December 15th.

Please help out a child that may not receive a gift this year.

Also, if you know of a child that needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620-544-6162.

Thank you and God Bless!!

Boxes are located at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, White’s Grocery Store and Alco.

Mrs. Cornelsen’s Kindergarten students carefully draw and color pictures of the Mayflower after learning about the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas Day has become a big day in the movie business.

Many studios now release bigbudget films December 25, and audiences have recently flocked to the theaters to see some of their favorite stars in films that opened Christmas Day or shortly before. According to Box Office Mojo, an online movie publication and box office reporting service, no film has fared better on Christmas Day than “Sherlock Holmes,” which premiered December 25, 2009, earning just under $25 million in its initial day onscreen.

“Avatar,” the 2009 James Cameron film that would go on to gross $760 million in domestic receipts alone, holds the distinction of earning the second most money Christmas Day, when it earned a little more than $23 million despite having already been out in the theaters one full week.

Average retail gasoline prices drop again Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.63 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 37.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and

are 34.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 21.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 49.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“Oil prices have been demolished in the last 72 hours as OPEC decided against a production cut, which will open the flood gates to even more gas price declines,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “In my decade of watching oil and gasoline prices, I don't think I've seen as

Hugoton We have a SUPER BIG EVENT going on in Hugoton this weekend - Santa Claus arrives in Hugoton!

The Santa Committee is making plans for the second Annual Winter Carnival to be this Saturday, December 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Activity Center, 626 South Main Street, in conjunction with the arrival of Santa in Hugoton to visit with the local children. Everyone is asked to bring a canned good which will go to benefit Project Hope. There will be games, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and of course a visit with Santa!! We hope to make this a fun event for the children of our community.

Everyone is invited to attend.

A new business in Hugoton - Relentless Boutique, located at 104 East Seventh Street in Hugoton (inside the Relentless Salon) - has just opened and they will be celebrating their grand opening this Thursday, December 4, with a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. Relentless Boutique, owned by Becky Bustillos, sells clothing for women.

They have the perfect fit waiting for you with an outstanding price, offering sizes small through large and plus-size fashions. You can see more photos of many of the cute clothing items they have in the store on Facebook.

The second Annual Stevens County Healthcare Toy Drive will continue until Monday, December 15. If anyone would like to donate a new toy, you may drop them at any drop-off location (Alco, Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, and White's Foodliner). If you know of any child in need, please refer them to Alisha at 620-544-6162. You may leave a message. All the toys will be distributed to children in and around Stevens County. Thank you for your generosity!

The Stevens County Library 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

steep a decline in a 48-hour time frame as what we saw Thanksgiving Day and into last Friday as OPEC put off any decrease in production. This is perhaps one of the most astonishing weeks in watching crude prices I've ever witnessed, and motorists will likely be giddy at what I see in our gas price crystal ball: a 15-25 cent drop over the next several weeks, bringing the national average down to the $2.50s by Christmas,” he noted.

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luncheon will be given to each person who entered 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! Contact a library staff member for additional details.

As we approach the end of the year, the Chamber would like to inform the citizens of Stevens County that the Chamber is now accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards for 2014. These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet February 28, 2015. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office or you can download the form from the Economic Development/ Chamber Web site at stevenscountyks.com.

Return your nomination forms to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. You can bring them in to the office, mail them to 630 South Main Street or email them to

hugotonchamber@gmail.com.

There are so many people in our community that think of others before themselves. If you know someone like this, be sure to nominate them for one of these awards! Nominations must be received in the Chamber office by Monday, January 12, 2015, to be considered. No anonymous nominations will be accepted.

As the holidays approach don’t forget that Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas…

Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs.

Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses.

Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 4, 2014) 1t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Public notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas (the "Issuer"), will conduct a public hearing on December 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard at County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, Kansas in regard to the issuance by the Issuer of its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (Kansas Dairy Ingredients Project), in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $28,000,000 (the "Bonds") and in regard to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property constructed or purchased with the proceeds of such Bonds. The Bonds are proposed to be issued by the Issuer under authority of K.S.A. 121740 et seq., as amended, to pay the costs of the acquiring, constructing and equipping of a 28,500-square-foot dairy processing facility located at 1010 E. 10th Street in the City of Hugoton, Kansas.

The Issuer further intends to lease such facility to Kansas Land, Feed and Cattle Company, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company (the “Tenant”) for sublease to KDI Operating

Company, LLC, or assigns. The governing body of the Issuer will not adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds until said public hearing has been concluded.

Notice is further given, in accordance with K.S.A. 121744e, that the Issuer intends to issue the Bonds and lease the facility to the Tenant as set out above.

A copy of this Notice, together with a copy of the inducement resolution of the Issuer adopted on December 27, 2013, indicating the intent of the governing body of the Issuer to issue such Bonds and a report analyzing the costs and benefits of such property tax exemption are on file in the office of the Clerk, or will be as soon as completed, and available for public inspection during normal business hours.

All persons having an interest in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place above specified.

Dated: December 4, 2014 STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Pam Bensel, Clerk

NEWS FROM

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

Joshua Maestas, first year nursing student at SCCC/ATS, accepts his scholarship awarded by the Stevens County Medical Foundation in the amount of $1,000. He is one of the initial recipients of the Foundation's Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. Nursing Instructor Nancy Bansemer and Director of Allied Health Veda King proudly present the news to Joshua.

Robin Hull, second year student at SCCC/ATS, accepts her scholarship awarded by the Stevens County Medical Foundation in the amount of $1,000. She is one of the initial recipients of the Foundation's Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. Nursing Instructor Nancy Bansemer and Director of Allied Health Veda King proudly present the news to Robin.

Donors “pay it forward” More than 12,000 academic scholarships have been awarded to Kansas State University students for the 20142015 school year.

Overall, students have earned more than $25.6 million in scholarships for the current academic year — $6.4 million more than the previous year.

Most of the scholarships are made possible through donations and gifts to the Kansas State University Foundation.

Information on the university's student financial assistance is available at www.k-state. edu/sfa.

Stevens County students receiving scholarships are Laton Heger, Achievement Award, Executive Mentorship Program

and Herbel College of Business Scholarship; Rachel Meyer, Cargill Project Impact Scholarships and Memorial Scholarship; Maverick Mills, Activity Scholarship; Katherine Omo, Soaring with Eagles Scholarship; Logan Romero, Memorial Scholarship; Tyrell Sandoval, Dr. Heath J. Schroeder Memorial Leadership Scholarship; Adam Scott, Fairchild Scholarship; and Aaron Seaman, Achievement Award Students from Richfield receiving scholarships are Ashton Hanna, Achievement Award; Jessica Johns, Foundation Scholarship and John and Dorothy Perrier Scholarship; and Marshall Clinesmith, Schrader/Massier Graduate Excellence Fund in Agronomy.

P lease Adopt Me! Christian, Alysia “Ally”, Raymond, Tyson, Taylor and Lynzee are in need of a family that can deeply commit to them and encourage them to be their very best. Christian is a sweet boy who really responds well to adult attention. He wants to do a good job in everything he does.

Christian really loves his siblings and enjoys playing cars, video games, playing outside and watching TV. Ally is a bright little girl who loves to get her hair done and play dress up. She enjoys playing and makes friends easily.

Ally likes school and is a good reader and will willingly spend 30 minutes per day reading. Raymond is an active little boy who responds well to love and encouragement. He adores being liked and is motivated by positive reinforcement. Tyson could cuddle all day long and likes nothing more than to be read to or rocked. He will need a family that is able to be there for him and be an advocate.

Taylor likes girly things and pretend play. She likes to make up songs and she loves to sing. Taylor is really smart and is learning her ABCs and already knows how to spell some short words. She loves to be challenged and always

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We began preparing for the Christmas Season by decorating Christmas trees here at the Center last Wednesday afternoon. Thank you to the volunteers who helped!

Our next dance is Saturday, December 13, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. “Cottonwood” will be providing the live country western music.

Please bring food to share.

Also Saturday, December 13, is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 23 is our next blood pressure check day from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. We are also having Bingo that day. Sara Lee Anderson’s family will be having their annual Bingo game for us and are providing the prizes. It is always a fun time!!

Please make plans now to spend New Year’s Eve with us at the dance from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. Craig Stevens is the band. Again please bring food to share. We will have prize drawings throughout the evening.

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 Dec. 4 ................Sausage Gravy Dec. 5 .........................Spaghetti Dec. 8........Oven-Fried Chicken Dec. 9 .....................Swiss Steak Dec. 10 ...................Baked Ham Dec. 11..............Beef & Noodles Activities Thursday, December 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, December 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, December 6 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.

Monday, December 8 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, December 9 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 10 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, December 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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Stevens County is recognized for Five Star Relay events Saturday, November 8 hundreds of American Cancer Society volunteers from all over Kansas and the Kansas City area gathered at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Topeka for the 2014 ACS Kansas Summit. The event was an opportunity for attendees to receive beneficial educational information and updated resources needed to implement successful American Cancer Society events and programs in their communities.

Volunteers from 75 different Relay For Life events across the state represented those in attendance. Those participating received motivation and ideas from ACS leadership and veteran volunteers to help the American Cancer Society’s mission to help people stay well, to help people get well, to find cures and to fight back against cancer.

In 5,200 communities and 20 countries, Relay For Life events comprise the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which raises more than $400 million every year fund the Society’s mission. It offers participants and attendees the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember those lost to cancer and empower individuals and communities to fight back against this disease that takes so

much. Dollars raised through Relay For Life help support the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

Stevens Country was recognized for Five Star Relay events. Also recognized were Cherokee, Cheyenne, Coffeyville, Dickinson, Franklin, Grant, Haskell, Mario, Mitchell, Wabaunsee and Winfield Counties.

The American Cancer So-

Christian, Alysia “Ally”, Raymond, Tyson, Taylor and Lynzee, ages 14, ten, nine, eight, six and four wants to achieve all she can.

Lynzee is very energetic and loves to eat. She is very observant and likes to mimic things she sees. Lynzee is very mobile and would rather run than walk. Christian, Alysia “Ally”, Raymond, Tyson, Taylor and Lynzee need a family who has a heart for adoption, and is willing to commit to keeping these siblings together. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH5946, CH-5947, CH-5948, CH-5949, CH-5950 and CH5951.

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ciety combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer.

Together with millions of supporters, The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to find available resources, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

P lease Adopt Me! Andrea is a sweet little girl who often wants to help out others. She is independent and happy and likes to write, color and play games. Andrea likes to be outdoors with her friends. She likes to learn new things, is athletic and especially good at skating and swimming. She has a good sense of humor. Andrea likes school and says that math is the subject that she enjoys the most. She deserves to have a cheerleader type of parent; one always ready to give her the kudos she needs as well as positive discipline. Andrea has many positive traits that deserve to

Looking forward — print your own vehicle In the future, cars may not be built and assembled at automotive warehouses and factories full of automated robots.

They may be the product of more efficient manufacturing thanks to 3D printing, which can produce relatively inexpensive, light and efficient automobiles. One pioneer, Jim Kor, founder of the Urbee 2, a 3Dprinted vehicle, made a threewheel, two-passenger vehicle with plastic through Fused Deposition Modeling, or FDM. This involves spraying molten polymer layer by layer to build the car chassis. The entire car, which is roughly 10 feet long, took about 2,500 hours to build. What would normally be several pieces of metal and other components in a traditional car is now made from fewer and larger pieces that result in a lighter vehicle. And a car with less weight can use fuel more efficiently. Vehicles that are made through 3D printing may be the wave of the future, potentially revolutionizing automobile construction.

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Andrea, age eight be recognized as she is worth the effort and will be a great little daughter to parents who treat her as worthwhile.

To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptks kids.org or call 877-4575430. Andrea’s case number is CH-6083.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 27, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Robert W. Hamilton, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-61 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Kenneth W. Hamilton, an heir, devisee, legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Robert W. Hamilton, deceased, praying the Will of Robert W. Hamilton, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; and Letters Testamentary be granted to the Petitioner to serve as executor without bond.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before De-

cember 19, 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.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 4, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN SHAW, DECEASED Case No. 14 PR 66 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND CODICIL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on November 25, 2014, in this Court by Norma Jean Shaw, as executor named in the will, praying for admission to probate the Last Will and Testament, dated January 20, 2000, and the First Codicil to Last Will and Testament, dated October 20, 2010, of Barbara Ann Shaw, which will and codicil is filed with the petition, and for her appointment as executor of said will and estate, to

serve without bond, and for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to her as executor.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 29th day of December, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in the city of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

Norma Jean Shaw, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

Christmas bells swing merrily in the front windows of the City Building. Christmas is on its way!

By Chad Ingram, Social Security District Manager in Hutchinson THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY Back by popular demand is our holiday favorite, “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.” It’s inspired by the popular traditional holiday song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a holiday favorite since 1780. Play it again, Santa!

For the first site of Social Security, we give to you: our home page, www.socialsecu rity.gov. It’s the place to go for all things Social Security.

Everything you could want— from online services and benefit screening tools to publications and frequently asked questions—you can find easily on this site.

For the second site of Social Security, we give to you: answers to all of your Social Security related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page at www.socialse curity.gov/faq.

For the third site of Social Security, we give to you: an easy way to learn how to replace your Social Security card at www.socialsecurity.gov/ss number.

For the fourth site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for retirement benefits that you can complete and submit in as little as 15 minutes, at www.socialsecu rity.gov/applytoretire.

For the fifth site of Social Security, we give to you: five estimates of your future Social Security benefits! Or one, or as many estimates as you would like using different scenarios.

Get instant, personalized estimates of your future benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/es timator.

For the sixth site of Social Security, we give to you: a convenient way to apply for disability benefits at www.so cialsecurity.gov/applyfordis ability.

For the seventh site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for Medicare that you can complete in as lit-

tle as 10 minutes, at www.so cialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.

For the eighth site of Social Security, we give to you: Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. You can learn more and apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pre scriptionhelp.

For the ninth site of Social Security, we give to you: our convenient publication library with online booklets and pamphlets on numerous subjects at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs.

For the tenth site of Social

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Security, we give to you: services for people who are currently receiving benefits, such as the ability to replace your Medicare card, request a proof of benefits letter, or check your Social Security information or benefits. You can do these and other things at www.socialse curity.gov/pgm/getserviceschange.htm.

For the eleventh site of Social Security, we give to you: a way to get your Social Security forms online at www.socialse curity.gov/online.

On the twelfth site of Social

Security, (and we saved the best for last): open your own personal my Social Security account, which will enable you to verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain instant benefit verification letters, update your Social Security information, and more at www.socialsecurity.gov/myac count.

And a partridge in a pear tree. Find it all (except the partridge and pear tree) at www.socialsecurity.gov.

HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL 100TH YEAR ALUMNI CHATTER

Senior Prophecy Class of 1950 I am Fanny, the Fabulous, I see all, hear all, know all, tell all. As I gaze into my ball of crystal, I predict the future for the Senior Class of 1950 of Hugoton Rural high school.

Gazing into my mighty crystal ball, I see Mr. Gordon Bane, the star who has all Hollywood at his beck and call. In Gordon’s short time on the screen, he has won the title of “Lover” Bane.

Everywhere he goes, you’ll see the ladies swoon to the ground with joy after one glance at his romantic face.

I now see Mrs. Truechild, alias Rita Jean Betsworth, wife of the great new President, Harry Truechild. She is sitting on the plaza of the Blair House where she and her husband reside. In her arms is the child of her brother, Verl Betsworth, and his wife, Alice Storms Betsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Betsworth built a bungalow for three on Guam and live there happily except when they make occasional visits to the capital.

The scene now changes as I look deep into the whiteness of my magic crystal ball. I see Mary Louise Brewer sitting atop a ninety foot pole. She is the diving star of Barnum and Bailey circus, and has been tops in her profession for fifteen years. At the age of 47, she is still going strong.

Into view comes old “Chuckie” Crane, who owns every liquor store and cocktail lounge in New York City.

Beside him stands Harold Mueller, a nouveau-riche, who invented a machine to do your sleeping for you. He claims he can work day and night and at the same time get ten full hours of sleep by turning on his machine.

Mr. Jim Monroe, principal of Hugoton Rural high school, has written a law in which the school year is to be extended to twelve months and the school day length-

ened to ten hours. Mr. Monroe says he has always stood for “plenty of schoolin.”

The poorhouse of Indianapolis is supervised by Joy Campbell.

Alfred Harper and his young bride have moved to Mr. Harper’s 3,000 acre ranch in Wyoming. Mrs. Harper says she had considerable trouble getting her husband to leave dear old Kansas.

Dixie Jo Vermilion Whipple Yates Bult Ovate Ramta Sherche Lonne Prospe Durham Blaingen Crapers Winsdet Dropt Brachfortuch Whiting Broochlet Seeps Youstengatenbugg has acquired the title of “The Lady from 29 Palms.” She has recently announced her nineteenth engagement to Johnsonton Burp, duke of Lower Slobovia. Of Miss Vermilion’s eighteen previous marriages, five were into royalty.

Bernard Popejoy has been in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” for twelve straight years.

America cannot seem to get over the twenty-one inch wart on his chin, which grows one-half inch every year.

“Irene Brechbuhler is my number one problem,” states Marvin Brooks, M.D. president of the Kansas State Institute for the Feeble Minded. “She seems to think she is a flying saucer.”

In Governor Gene Walkemeyer’s recent speech to the citizens of Kansas, he said, “I shall be eternally greatful to my good friend, Kathy Caselman. She has given me the power to minister to you.”

Peggy Eloise Stoops, soprano soloist with Cantstandit Opera, was given first trophy by Judge Katherine Slagle, who is the best judge of voice in America. Elwanda Gimlin, representative from New York, asked Miss Slagle how she could judge voice if she couldn’t sing herself, to which Miss Slagle replied, “I can’t lay an egg either, but I can tell whether it’s good or

EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout the months leading up to the reunion, The Hermes will be including photos of the past. If you’re still stumped about the identity of the GUESS WHO photos by next week, names will appear in the next issue. If anyone has any photos to share from school days gone by, you may email them to hermeswb@pld.com or bring or mail them in to have them scanned. If you need the photo returned, please state so and include your mailing address.

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rotten.”

The Rev. Gary Hall speaks to a congregation of four thousand each Sunday in his magnificent church on Park Avenue. Rev. Hall is known the world over for his piety.

Hazel Hamilton Coonts has become another silvertongued orator. She averages 257 orations a week, and in her spare time she reads Porky Pig Comics to find new ideas.

Roberta Brubaker Quinn and Rose Ann Creamer Quinn have been successful in their careers of marriage to the siamese twins, Josh and Jacob Quinn.

Mrs. Pauline Murray has taken up football coaching as a sideline. Her husband is very much in favor of his wife’s brilliance.

Judge of the Supreme Court, the Honorable Harold Woolen, passed the death sentence on Corrine Davis, Rosie Feese and Orvileta Gracy for impersonating Little Abner, Brenda Starr and Fearless Fosdick. They are to walk to the gas chamber December 3, 1980.

Delores Nicholes has just bought all the stockyards in Chicago. When asked what her financial gain would be in her own estimation, she said simply, “A kill.”

Mary Lou Olinger is the designer of many beautifully styled shoes. Nearly every woman in the nation has adopted the slogan, “Buy a Mary Lou Shoe—then no one will say P.U.” What do I see in my crystal ball? Yes, oh yes, it’s that pretty pair, Leona Ricord and Jane McCoy, who turned Mars upside down with their new dance, the Atomterror. In this dance they use miniature atom bombs balanced on the tips of their tongues.

The scene is fading-ah, it’s gone. I see no more in my crystal ball. But come in again and I shall tell you more, for I am Fanny the Fabulous. I see all, hear all, know all, tell all.

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Ways to recycle Christmas cards The Greeting Card Association says Americans purchase some 6.5 billion greeting cards every year. Of those, around 1.6 billion are Christmas cards. Exchanging cards is a great way for people to show their loved ones that they’re thinking about them, and such cards make for festive ornaments to display around homes. But when the holiday season ends, recycling those cards into other items can make good use of the paper resources and turn what’s normally a single-use item into an enduring trinket.

• Turn this year’s cards into next year’s gift tags. Cut out circles, rectangles or any shape you desire. Otherwise, visit the scrapbooking aisle of your favorite craft store and purchase a paper punch to make easy work of cutting those shapes.

• Transform a greeting card into a mini puzzle for a youngster.

• Glue silly characters from Christmas cards onto a sheet of magnet. Then use these magnets for decorations next year.

• Frame favorite cards so their messages can endure year after year.

• Turn a beautiful card into a keepsake. Use a decoupage medium to attach a card to a ceramic or wood backing. Coat with a polyurethane top coat to protect it.

• Use greeting cards to make wine charms for holiday entertaining. Guests can keep track of their glasses with ease.

• Use cut-outs of cards to improve the appearance of plain

gift wrap or bags.

• Insert cut rounds of greeting cards into the inside of can lids to create crafty ornaments.

• Make a paper Christmas tree from cutouts on greeting cards.

• Encourage kids to make a photo collage from the cards they like. Mount their efforts on poster board and save for next year.

• Donate used cards. St. Jude’s Ranch recycles greeting cards by reselling them to help fund programs.

From Metro Editorial Services.

Hugoton FFA Ag Mechanics team places third at the Oklahoma Panhandle State University contests. Members of the team are Cody Guererro, Jacob Teeter - third individual and Romano Burger - fourth individual.

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Winter Solstice will be December 21 The winter solstice takes place in December every year and marks the longest period of darkness in the Northern hemisphere. The summer solstice takes place concurrently in the Southern hemisphere at this time. The winter solstice does not last

the entire day but is the point at which the sun is shining farthest to the south, directly over the Tropic of Capricorn.

The sun also appears at the lowest point in the sky. Its noontime elevation seems to be the same for several days before and after the solstice.

The solstice typically falls on December 21 or December 23 each year. Areas of the Northern hemisphere will experience only about nine hours of daylight on the solstice, while other areas that are farther north, such as Iceland and Nome, Alaska, may only have between four and seven hours of daylight.

However, all areas above a latitude of 66.5 degrees north, including the Arctic Polar Circle, do not experience a sunrise during the solstice.

While it may seem like winter darkness will stretch on interminably, following the winter solstice, the days begin to gradually grow longer and the nights shorter.

In 2014, the winter solstice will occur Sunday, December 21.

From Metro Editorial Services.

Due to Christmas and New Years being on a Thursday this year, the Hugoton Hermes will print and distribute the Hermes Tuesday, December 23 for the December 25 paper; and December 30 for the January 1 paper.

All copy for ads and stories needs to be in the office by Noon Friday, December 19 for the December 25 newspaper and Noon December 24 for January 1 newspaper.

The Christmas Greetings Edition of The Hugoton Hermes will be Thursday, December 18.

If you would like a Christmas Greeting ad please call 544-4321 and talk to an advertising representative.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year .

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*****2015 FARM BILL MEETING***** Green Crop Inc has teamed up with Diversified Crop Services to bring you a very informative Farm Bill Meeting. With the important decisions you are about to make, this will be a meeting you don’t want to miss!! We welcome any and all area farmers, along with local FSA employees to attend and learn what is to come in 2015!!

Date: December 9 Time: Lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Meeting will conclude by 1:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 4, 2014) 3t IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN PALMER LAYCOCK, DECEASED. Case No. 14 PR 64 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 24th day of November, 2014, a Petition was filed in this Court

by Robert Lynn Laycock, an heir of Helen Palmer Laycock, Deceased, praying that: the foreign will of Helen Palmer Laycock, Deceased, dated March 4, 1991, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no ad-

ministration of the Estate is necessary; the will be construed; and all of decedent’s right, title and interest in and to the Kansas property owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 29th day of December, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the 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.

Robert Lynn Laycock Petitioner Robert K. Anderson MORRIS, LAING, EVANS, BROCK & KENNEDY, CHARTERED 300 N. Mead, Suite 200 Wichita, Kansas 67202 (316) 262-2671 Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 27, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen M. Hamilton, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-62 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Kenneth W. Hamilton, an heir, devisee, legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Helen M. Hamilton, deceased, praying the Will of Helen M. Hamilton, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; and Letters Testamentary be granted to the Petitioner to serve as executor without bond.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before De-

cember 19, 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.

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

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Cloverleaf Cowboys vote to have club choir and skit at Club Days The Cloverleaf Cowboys meeting was Monday, November 24, 2014. Rebecca Johnson was acting President and roll call was answered by “What are you thankful for?” Flag salute was led by Lainey Cox and devotions were given by Faith Beesley. Secretary Claire Clark read last month’s minutes and one correction was made. Rylee Fann led the club in singing “Jingle Bells”.

Landon Brecheisen gave a Junior Leader report, Megan Newlon gave the Council report, Claire Clark gave a community service report, and Linda Gilmore gave the leaders report.

Under new business the club voted to have a club choir and a club skit at County Club Days. The club also voted to do a community

service project at the Pioneer Manor December 13, 2014.

Rylee Fann did a project talk about how to make cooking substitutions called “In a Pinch”. Also Megan Newlon did a project talk on how to ear notch a swine’s ear for identification purposes. Ashlyn Schechter led recreation which was a balloon relay.

Carson Gilmore, acting Vice President, read the next month’s agenda. The December meeting will be a Christmas party luncheon with a gift exchange Sunday, December 14, 2014. Megan then moved to adjourn the meeting and Carson seconded it. The host families were Don Beelsey and Troy Cox. Written by Claudia Clark Cloverleaf Cowboys’ junior reporter

Local Food and Farm Task Force to meet Friday The Local Food and Farm Task Force will meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2014. The meeting will be at the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Ks. 66502.

This task force was established with the passage of SB 286 in the 2014 session of the Kansas Legislature. The Task Force is responsible for preparing a local food and farm plan containing policy and funding recommendations in order to increase locally grown food production.

The meeting is open to the public. A break for lunch is scheduled and will be provided for appointed members of the task force.

Individuals who have questions regarding the meeting should contact KDA marketing director, Kerry Wefald at Kerry.wefald@ kda.ks.gov for more information. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.

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

2014 Farm Bill Informational Meetings • Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Stevens County 4-H Building • Thursday, January 08, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Steven County 4-H Building Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Stevens County 4-H Building there will be an informational meeting to cover the new programs requirement of the 2014 Farm Bill. The same

Pacific Ag the country’s leading market innovator for growers, will be participating in the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show, December 2-4, 2014. The company will be discussing its biomass harvesting expertise in Booth A1423.

Pacific Ag is the exclusive biomass harvest provider for Abengoa’s cellulosic ethanol biorefinery located in Hugoton that went online October 17, 2014. According to Steve

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well as programs offered by Natural Resources and Conservation NRCS. Learning more about ARC and PLC is extremely important for producers who must make a one-time decision about base and yield updates as well as ARC or PLC election and enrollment decisions.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Marla Hammer at 620-5442261 extension 2.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting/event/function should contact Marla Hammer at 620544-2261 extension 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 by December 9, 2014.

Elmo is high on the list as most popular holiday toy Though there is no official data that declares the best-selling holiday toy for children of all-time, it’s fair to assume the lovable “Sesame Street” figure Elmo is high on the list of most popular holiday toys. Much of that popularity can be traced to the introduction of Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. Though not the first Elmo doll, Tickle Me Elmo became the must-have gift of 1996, when parents searched far and wide for the doll that

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support decision tools available to help decide what options might be the best for you. Don’t miss your chance to attend one of these meetings to learn more about the new changes and requirements.

Please Contact the Extension Office at 620-544-4359 to register for one or both of the meetings. Registration is not required but preferred for either meeting.

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Agriculture Corner Stevens County Farm Bill Informational Meeting The Stevens County Farm Service Agency and K-State Research and Extension Service are hosting two separate Farm Bill Informational meetings: one meeting Thursday, December 11, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. and a second meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Stevens County Fairgrounds located on 51 Highway (1130 S Trindle St) in Hugoton.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Meeting attendees will learn about Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Bill programs including Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Farm Stored Facility Loans (FSFL) as

Rylee Fann gives her project talk during the recent Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H meeting. She discussed cooking substitutions.

laughed when users tickled its stomach.

Since 1996, Elmo has been reincarnated many times over, and each Elmo doll seems to inspire its own craze come the holiday season. Released in 1998, Walk ‘N’ Talk Elmo was a popular children’s gift, as was Rock ‘N’ Roll Elmo (1999), Tickle Me Elmo Surprise (2001), Chicken Dance Elmo (2002), and SHOUT Elmo (2005).

In 2006, Mattel® announced a special commemorative Elmo to mark the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of Tickle Me Elmo. That, too, sparked a buying frenzy, as some reports indicated private sellers were selling the latest Elmo, known as TMX Elmo, for thousands of dollars.

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During the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show, Pacific Ag biomass harvest specialists will be on hand to answer grower’s questions about the benefits of “Trying a Circle” of corn, wheat or milo during

the 2015 harvest season.

In addition, Kari Bryant, Marketing Manager, will be discussing the company’s Research Plot Program. The goal of the program is to learn more about the impacts of biomass harvesting. “Our focus is to learn three things: how soil health, moisture retention and carbon retention are affected by the different biomass harvesting methods.

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Rolla Pirates host Deerfield and Goodwell

Rolla hosted the annual Rolla Scholars’ Bowl Monday, November 24. There were 12 varsity teams and ten junior varsity teams who attended.

Rolla lost a tie breaker in the final round of the championships to win second, losing to Southwestern Heights in a close round.

Rolla will be hosting KSHSAA Scholars' Bowl 1A, Division I Regionals here in Rolla Thursday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. The top three qualifiers from Regionals go to the State Tournament in Lost Springs-Centre Saturday, February 14.

Richfield Christmas Supper is Saturday If you are looking for a wonderful Christmas tradition with great food and fun activities, look no further than the Richfield Christmas Supper. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the Richfield Community Building or Richfield School. Bring a salad or a dessert to share.

The main dish will be provided.

Santa usually stops by for a quick photo opportunity for the kids and a little gift for them as well. It’s a great time for all who attend! Mark your calendar and don’t forget to attend the Richfield Christmas Supper Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the Richfield School.

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The six remaining of the original eleven Higgins siblings, ages ranging from 76 to 90, are pictured. In back are Jack, Gene and Bill

Higgins. In front are Lola Chambers, Jewell Burrows and Dorothy Milburn.

Higgins families enjoy reunion at Dermot School The Dermot School was bursting at the seams Thursday, November 27. The Higgins family - children, grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren of Clarence and Lily Higgins gathered at the Dermot School for Thanksgiving. There were 94 in all!

The surprise of the day was eldest living sister, Lola Chambers, from Valley Falls coming with her son, Mike Chambers and his friend Ann. They left from near Topeka early Thursday morning, not telling anyone they were coming, even fibbing to sister Jewell Burrows on the phone on the way out. They arrived first at Pioneer Manor, surprising Jewell, and then went out to Dermot to surprise everyone else. Lola had her ninetieth birthday in September and didn't know if she would make it back to southwestern Kansas.

Mike, Ann and Lola had a

long day after visiting because they then had to leave to drive back home after the gathering.

But this family has much to be thankful for on this day. From seeing those they had not seen in a while, to holding and meeting three-week-old new baby Renee Lybarger, daughter of Bobby and Heather Lybarger, granddaughter of Jeff and Diana Milburn and great granddaughter of Dorothy Milburn, all were very blessed.

Those in attendance were Wilmer and LaDonna Perry, Dede and Paula Perry, Steven and Cynda Perry, Michael, Yred, Chance, David, Brenna Kleffman, Shopha and Phifia; Bill Higgins, Matthew Higgins, Damian Weatherman, Taylor Wares, and Dawson, Joni, Heddy, Thomas Pierce, and Kay Hameed, Mike Leslie, Megan and Cade Parkhurst, Makala, Joseph, and Brody Decker, Gary

Decker and Elaine McCarley, Gene, Corrinne, Tim, Rene, Jeremiah, Kristin, Piper, Chris, Shalee, Tenlee, and Oaklee Higgins and Lila; Ronda Smith; Todd Steele, Dorothy Milburn, Alan, Shurma, Garrett, Russ, Audra, Wyatt Messenger, Pete, Priscilla, SaKya, Adynn, and Cami Milburn, Jeff and Diana Milburn, Madden Scarnati, Heather, Bobby and Renee Lybarger, and McKenna Varner; Jewell Burrows, Shirlene Hagler, Ryan, Jackson and Rachel Hagler, Amanda and Jorge Mejia, Brenda, Zach, and Aubree Burrows, Jonathan Burrows, Kenny and Michael Burrows, Rachel, Travis, Zipporah, Bear,and Azalea Roberts, Beulah Mae Carter and Lola Chambers, Mike Chambers and Ann; and Jack and Helen Higgins, Cindy and Katy Howe, Greg, Trena, Reagan and Rylee Higgins.

Dunn families gather at Richfield for Thanksgiving The Dunn family continued their tradition of gathering together as a large group at the Richfield Community Building Thursday, November 27. Although the crowd was somewhat smaller this year, food was still in great abundance, as per the typical Dunn gathering.

Howard Dunn of Turpin, Ok., and Don Dunn of Richfield were the only direct descendants of Lena and Oral Dunn in attendance. Lois Dunn of Richfield was the only in-law of

the descendants. Larry and Martha Dunn of Elkhart and Duane and Cindy Dunn of Liberal also attended the gathering.

Others in attendance were David Dunn of Richfield, Jennifer, Chris, Brooklyn and Kacee Tuttle of Guymon, Ok., J.C. and Penny James of Osawatomie, Deborah James, Abigail, Williams, and Joshua Scott of Haviland, Nathan, Alisha, Mary and Jonathan James of Haviland, Doug and

Becky Stukey of Wichita, Sam, Rachel and Samantha Dunn of Richfield, Daniel Dunn of Rolla, and Karick, Phoebe, Kyri and Kylie Brummett of rural Rolla.

Later in the evening, David, Crystal and Preston Bashford of Richfield stopped by to chat.

Leo Claassen wandered over for his annual piece of pumpkin pie and Pete, Priscilla, SaKya, Adynn and Cami Milburn of rural Rolla dropped by for supper and visiting. It was a great day for family!

Teaching kids to give back Charitable giving is a part of the holiday season for many people who are spurred to donate for various reasons, including the general spirit of giving synonymous with the holidays.

That giving does not have to be exclusive to adults. Parents who want to show their youngsters this season is about more than presents can approach that task in various ways, including involving kids directly in giving back to their communities or helping the less fortunate.

Volunteer work Kids of all ages can volunteer.

Acclimate youngsters to the idea of volunteering this holiday season.

Youngsters’ efforts need not be elaborate. Toddlers can help collect food for a food pantry while schoolaged children can assist elderly

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Rolla News

This week is your chance to see the Rolla Pirates basketball teams in action! Rolla will be hosting Deerfield Junior High Thursday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Then Friday Goodwell High School will be here to play.

The concession stand will be up and running with a new class handling your orders. Friday, a baked potato bar is on the menu.

Come out and support your Rolla Pirate basketball teams.

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neighbors. The entire family can work together at a school, hospital or nursing facility. The earlier children become accustomed to giving back, the more inclined they may be to continue those efforts and make it a central part of their lives.

Clean out the closet Donating items also can teach kids valuable lessons, including helping them recognize how fortunate they are and how they are in a position to help those who are not so lucky. Parents and children can work together so it doesn’t seem like the little ones are the only ones giving away their belongings. Adults also should sort through their items and have an equally impressive pile of donations. In addition to local clothing collection bins, there are regional and national collection services

that may even pick up items right from your home.

Bake sale Another fun way children can get involved is by hosting a bake sale or craft sale. The proceeds of all items sold can be used to benefit a charity chosen by the kids.

Let youngsters set the course for the creative extravaganza.

Clean up Families can work together to clean up a stretch of beach or a local park or even make improvements to a neighborhood playground. Ideas include painting

murals, installing benches and cleaning up litter. Just be sure to get permission from the property owner or appropriate civic authorities so that your project is not interrupted or deemed illegal.

Educate others Children old enough to understand the plight of others can help to spread knowledge and awareness about particular issues. Ask a teacher if children can speak in front of the class about their charitable efforts and what others can do to make real changes.

From MetroEditorial Services.

Thursday, December 4 - Junior High Basketball vs Deerfield; 4:30 p.m.

Friday, December 5 - High School Basketball vs Goodwell - ARGH - No School - High School Quest at Topeka Saturday, December 6 - High School KMEA at Dodge City - High School Quest at Topeka - Richfield Christmas Supper at 6:00 p.m. at the Richfield Community Building or Richfield School.

Monday, December 8 - High School Scholars’ Bowl at Southwestern Heights; 4:00 p.m.

- School Board meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 9 - Junior High Basketball at Moscow; 4:00 p.m.

- High School Basketball at

Moscow; 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 10 - Rec Board meeting; 6:30 p.m.

December 11 – 13 - Rolla Invitational Basketball Showcase; Games begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Games begin at 2:30 Saturday Thursday, December 11 - Rolla Girls Basketball; 6:30 p.m.

- Rolla Boys Basketball; 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 12 - ARGH - No School Sunday, December 14 - Mrs. Kelling’s Piano Recital at Rolla UMC; 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 18 - Christmas Music Program; 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 19 - Secret Santa/Birthday Breakfast; 7:15 a.m.

- Santa Day begins at 12:30 p.m.

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Monday to Friday Dominador Perido, M.D. General Surgery Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday

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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, The Petition alleges, Kentucky. 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

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MOSCOW NEWS

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by Judy Hickert

HEARD ABOUT TOWN The Hugoton Camera Club met November 20 with seven members present. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Judy Hickert’s home in Moscow. The theme for the month is “Christmas Decorations.”

Briget Stoddard had women’s low score. Lowell Stanley held the men's low score and Wayne Reynolds had men's high. The card players will not meet in December.

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Sevelan Brollier spent last Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day with daughter Linda and Darrell Kuhn in Lakin.

Other guests included Darrell's mother Bernadine of Hays, A.J. and Beth and Karston and Kaydee Kuhn of Heston and Benjamin Kuhn.

Mac Shipley was there Wednesday.

Thanksgiving visitors of Judy Hickert were grandson, Dustin and Krista Barnes of Norman, Ok., daughter Valena and Juan Gonzalez of Wichita, son Ed, Natalie and Braden of Overland Park, Tiom, Renae, Aaron Craig and Ragan Hickert of Liberal, Lowell Stanley and his daughter, Suzie, of Garden City.

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Several tables of couples enjoyed an evening of pitch playing at the Baptist Church Saturday evening, November 15, following a carry-in dinner. Elwanda Irwin and Judy Cantrell tied for women's high score and

Tancho Olivas underwent back surgery in Wichita, Monday, November 24. She remained in the hospital over Thanksgiving.

Daughters Cindy of Liberal and Veronica of New Mexico, son Carlos of Wichita, and husband Ricardo were in Wichita with her.

She has been released to stay in Liberal with Cindy to recover.

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Pancake Supper is Wednesday The Moscow Pancake Supper will be at the school lunchroom Wednesday evening, December 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds are used to buy the Christmas candy to be passed out after the Grade School Christmas program.

UMC plans p ro g r a m and Cantata The United Methodist Church will have the annual Christmas Children’s Program Sunday, December 14. at 11:00 a.m. That evening the annual Christmas Cantata will be presented at 7:00 p.m.

A potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. will precede the cantata, “Night of the Savior‘s Love.”

Everyone is welcome to attend both the Children’s Program and the Cantata, a great way to celebrate the Christmas Season.

The Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving Day provided perfect 70 to 80 degree weather, making a great time to

Moscow mourns loss of John Reese News was received in Moscow of the death of John Reese. John and Martha Reese were long time residents of Moscow where they

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The Moscow Baptist Church hosted the fifth Sunday Songfest the fourth Sunday. It was a great evening of singing. Snacks were served following the sing-a-long.

Saw Augie and Kara Gonzales from Wamego were with Kara's brother Brian and Tina White. They were here for the funeral of his mother Trinidad Gonzales.

Kara reports that her parents Ralph and Mary Ann White, longtime Moscow residents, are doing well at their home in Wamego.

Betty and Omar Norton

Omar and Betty Norton plan birthday party for December 13 The family of Omar and Betty Norton would like to invite their family and friends to a birthday party for both of their birthdays.

Betty’s birthday was November 26 and she turned 80 this year.

Omar’s birthday will be December 15 and he will be 84.

The party will be December 13 from 1:00 to

decorate for Christmas. Moscow really looks nice. Jacob Bell (above) and his parents Tia and Craig Bell are caught decorating their home.

raised their family. The funeral took place Saturday, November 22.

If you would like to send cards and condolences,

Martha's address is 28485 E. 137th St., Coweta. Ok., 74429.

Thursday, December 4 - Junior High Basketball vs Sacred Heart at Home at 4 p.m.

Friday, December 5 - High School Basketball at Ingalls Saturday, December 6 - Recreation Buddy Day with the High School Basketball teams from 1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, December 8 - Junior High Basketball vs Deerfield at Home at 4:30 p.m.

- School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 10 - Moscow Pancake Supper from 5 – 7 p.m. in the school lunchroom.

- Rec Board meeting at 7 p.m.

December 11–13 - High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Sunday, December 14 - Christmas Children’s

Program at the Moscow UMC at 11 a.m.

- Annual Christmas Cantata at Moscow UMC at 7 p.m. with potluck supper before, beginning at 6 p.m.

Monday, December 15 - Junior High Basketball vs Syracuse at Home at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, December 16 - Junior High and High School Christmas Program at 7 p.m.

- The Hugoton Camera Club will meet at Judy Hickert’s home at 7 p.m. for the December meeting.

Thursday, December 18 - Junior High and High School Basketball at Deerfield at 4 p.m.

Friday, December 19 - Elementary Christmas Program at 7 p.m.

December 22 – January 5 Christmas Break Merry Christmas!

3:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Moscow Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. They would ask that no gifts be given because they have already been blessed with so much and your presence is quite sufficient.

Please come and show them how much you mean to them.

MHS all-school cast presents hilarious comedy “Virgil Wins the Lottery” was a big hit at the Moscow High School Dinner Theatre, Friday evening, November 21, at the Ida Shriver Auditorium. An all-school cast, headed by Brice Valdez and Hailey White playing country folks Virgil and Margaret Sludge, led the attendees on a hilarious romp through the Sludges’ tribulations. A most enjoyable evening of entertainment followed a great fried chicken dinner.

The play was directed by Marcie Knoll. The dinner was served by the Senior Class and parents and sponsors.

Hailey White and Maggie White shared the Best Actress award and Brice Valdez was selected Best Actor.

A new sound system and new stage curtains greatly enhanced the evening entertainment.

The Hugoton Hermes

History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, December 10, 2009 Rolla Coach Randy Bane is one of five individuals selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Coach Bane and Rolla High School are synonymous with KSHSAA Scholars Bowl success. Bane started the Scholars Bowl program at his Alma Mater and in 21 years of coaching his teams, qualified for State competition sixteen years, placing in the top four fifteen times and winning nine Class 1A state titles and five runner-up places.

DeJa-Vu celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting. Deb Martin and Celain Baker are co-owners of the new business.

Thursday, December 9, 2004 Senator Steve Morris of Hugoton was elected president of the Kansas Senate December 5, 2004. Steve has been a state senator for the past twelve years.

Thursday, December 14, 1989 Roger James, owner of RJ’s, cut the ribbon to make the opening of his new business official.

Thursday, December 13, 1984 Logusta Dutcher, retired Registered Nurse, will be honored at a dinner meeting by the Modern Woodsmen of

America of Hugoton. Gussie was a nurse at the Hugoton Clinic and Hospital until she retired in 1982.

Thursday, December 13, 1974 The ad for Duckwalls listed a toy Etch-a-Sketch for $3.57, a six-foot artificial Scotch Pine Christmas tree for $9.88, and ladies’ knit gloves for 88¢ a pair.

Thursday, December 10, 1964 Barbara Ellsaesser and Roberta Wheeler, Hugoton novice debaters, won second place at the Ulysses High School Novice Debate Tournament. Their team also consists of Patty Massey, Lavonn Gifford, Judy Kuharic and Cathy Cowan. The team compiled a record of 17 wins and only three losses.

Thursday, December 9, 1954 Hugoton area children were treated to a Hopalong Cassidy movie at the Memorial Hall Saturday afternoon, leaving the parents free to do their Christmas shopping.

Friday, December 7, 1934 City Marshall Ross Wilburn confiscated two slot machines from different business houses last Saturday night.

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.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 20, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Juan A. Romo; Maria D. Romo; State of Kansas, ex rel., Secretary Department for Children and Families; Maria Romo, Guardian and Next Friend of Valeria Romo, Diego Romo and Alessandro Romo, Minor Children; ; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant), Defendants.

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

Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Townsdin celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in 1941. Taken from the History of Stevens County and Its People.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS C. BOURRET, DECEASED Case No. 14PR59 NOTICE OF HEARING

Meet Daniel, a great kid who loves being outdoors and doing outdoor activities.

He especially loves horseback riding, riding his bike, 4wheelers, and motor bikes.

Daniel states he enjoys school but that one class does not stand out more than another as far a favorite goes.

He wants to be a farmer when he grows up as he prefers living in the country.

Daniel is a very likable kid and has a lot of friends. He will need a family that will support him and provide him with encouragement and guidance moving forward.

Daniel is very proud of himself and his ability to work hard and not worry about things in his life he can’t change. He would do well

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.

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)

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

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

Daniel, age 14 with a strong family that can devote time and attention to him along with positive example and structure. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Daniel’s case number is CH-5935.

Case No. 14PR58 NOTICE OF HEARING

The wedding picture of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Townsdin, taken April 28, 1891. Taken from the History of Stevens County and Its People.

The Coffeehouse Philosopher

by Randy Kilbourne

“Home Improvements on a (snicker snicker) Budget” Ah, home improvement projects (HIPs for short)—the stuff of much discussion in coffee shops. As has been well established, HIPs can be thorny areas for couples to navigate during their early days of marital bliss (and, I should caution, also provide fertile ground for lawyers in the domestic relations field.) But the subject area needn’t be so fraught with hazards. As a public service, I’ll try to suggest ways to lessen the stress of improving your happy Stevens County home—which should at the same time keep your “Honey Dimples” happy— or at least, reasonably so.

First off, a couple should begin with a strong statement of intent that will set the proper level of goals to achieve. A typical example might be “We’re NOT going to spend a lot of money on this thing, we’re absolutely going to keep the total cost of everything under $1,500.”

In spite of the fact that the sound you’re now hearing could be the employees at the local lumber yard snickering in the

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

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 20, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

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distance, such a statement of intent establishes well defined financial parameters for your project during the planning stage.

Unfortunately such statements by inexperienced home improvers can amount to mere lip service. But they certainly do sound convincing (if repeated often enough), and lend moral support to anyone with backbone enough to take on the task of improving the old “Home Twenty.”

Now you take for example the recent case of the Steve and Diana’s home improvement project. (Naturally their names have been changed to protect both the innocent AND the guilty.) It began, as these things always do, with the executive domestic engineer (i.e., Diana) complaining about the deterioration of the family food preparation facilities (i.e., their old unsightly counter tops), a popular topic for home improvement among the more mature generations.

After a considerable recitation of all the adverse factors involved by Diana, such as the usual threat to family health, inconvenience, and the over-all

dilapidated kitchen appearance, Steve finally relented and agreed that SOME things had to be improved. However, he then added firmly and forcefully, “but we’re ONLY going to do the counter tops, nothing else.”

This example of a limiting statement of intent is also very good. Admittedly, it is not stated explicitly in financial terms, but it clearly limits the scope of improvements. With such a clear defining of objectives, how could anything possibly go wrong or be misunderstood? (Can you feel ye olde plot thickening?)

The next major development in Steve’s and Diana’s case arose one morning when Steve returned from doing some errands, and noticed most of their old kitchen cabinets lying in the back yard. He quickly entered the kitchen (which most husbands would now describe as “the scene of the crime”) just in time to find Mallory Seevers demolishing the last of the cabinets with a crowbar amidst a cloud of drywall dust.

In a panicked state, Steve quickly reminded Seevers that

improvements were supposed to be limited to counter tops.

But Seevers quickly explained that when he had mentioned such limitations to Diana, her memorable response had been, “Oh really?”

Of course, once the counter tops and spanking new cabinets had been mounted in all their radiant glory, it became necessary to consider new flooring to match—and new drawers (with very expensive drawer handles, I might add) which would complement the initial improvements. The list of contractors involved next swelled to include electricians, carpet layers, and a plumber or two.

But as just about any self respecting contractor will tell you, “home improvements don’t actually COST you anything.

Further, as any competent (or “complicit”) financial advisor will tell you, they are a valuable INVESTMENT in your home.

So the more you spend, the more you’re investing for the future.” In short, there’s no home improvement problem that a lot of $MONEY$ won’t cure—KA-CHING! You simply must get used to that sound.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 27, 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 PR 52 AMENDED 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 19th 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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Thursday, December 4, 2014

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

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Tarbet Construction

Need person to run feed truck and help with processing at small feed lot. Must speak English.

is currently seeking a Truck Driver.

CDL required. Benefits offered. Drug test required.

620-544-3144

Call 620-356-2110 to apply.

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WANTED HELPER

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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)

General Laborer with CDL Wanted

GIN WORKERS NEEDED

CDL required & pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc41)

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc41)

TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED

Morton County Road Dept. is accepting applications for a General Laborer.

Duties may include manual labor and the safe operation of trucks or heavy equipment. CDL required. Full Job Requirements & applications may be obtained at the Morton County Road Dept. Shop south of Wilburton or call 620-697-2592. EOE (2c49)

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.

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

Experience preferred. Willing to train the right person.

Great equipment. Top-notch benefits including paid health insurance, vacation leave and 401K.

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.

Truck Driver Wanted

Trainee for Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC business.

Guaranteed 40 hours per week, holidays and vacation.

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

Bi-lingual preferred, must speak good English.

Send resume to Lin Goode & Company, PO Box C, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or come in to 519 S. Jackson • Phone: 620-544-4349

MODULE TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED

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

LINN Energy

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LINN Energy is seeking personnel for the following position within the Hugoton Operations . . .

Corrosion Technician (Pipeline Operator 1) for our Ulysses Office – Req # 14-0457 Linn has an opportunity for a Corrosion Technician located in Ulysses, KS. The Corrosion Technician for Linn Energy is a multidiscipline position with primary corrosion responsibilities which includes but is not limited to: maintaining cathodic protection equipment and ground beds at company pipeline and compression facilities. Install and monitor equipment for internal corrosion control and test for their effectiveness. Properly document all data required to comply with DOT and NACE specifications.

Roles/Responsibilities include: Repair and maintain rectifiers, test leads, cathodic bonds, and anodic ground beds connected to gathering pipeline and compressor facilities.

Assist in the design, construction, and installation of all corrosion protection facilities such as rectifiers, ground beds, test leads, bonds, chemical tanks, chemical injection umps and corrosion control coupons.

Maintain detailed records of corrosion readings, rectifier readings, pipe/soil potentials, results of internal corrosion and atmospheric corrosion testing and sampling.

Assist in the design and type of pigs to be used for internal cleaning of pipelines. Assist with the frequency of pig run for each line segment based upon results from sampling, testing, and monitoring.

Perform annual surveys and maintain records as required by DOT for corrosion control.

Oversee contractors performing cathodic ground bed installation and other corrosion work Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel for proper injection application of chemical inhibitors and scavengers.

Must perform other required duties such as: underground utility locates for One-call, O2 monitoring and tracking entry locations, coating repairs, and other duties as directed.

Must maintain required NACE certifications

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is looking for a

SPORTS WRITER

Successful applicant must be punctual and detail-oriented.

Sports writer will be expected to cover Hugoton sports.

Experience: 1-2 years oil and gas industry experience preferred.

Call 544-4321

Education, Training & Certifications: High school diploma required and Associates degree preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Office programs Applicant must have valid state driver’s license NACE CP Tester I certification preferred but not required

or come by 522 S. Main in Hugoton.

To apply, please visit our career site at http://www.linnenergy.com/aboutLINN/careers.htm.

HUGOTON USD 210 SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.

LINN Energy provides a competitive compensation package that includes: comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families, pay-for-performance culture, competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, equity grants, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays. LINN Energy is an equal opportunity employer, while also being a responsible operator committed to developing oil and natural gas resources in a manner that protects our employees, contractors, communities and environment.

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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LINN Energy’s mission is to acquire, develop and maximize cash flow from a growing portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas assets and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. West(tfc3) ern, 620-626-6763.

-------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drink(tfc1) ing. Call 544-8633.

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

No Longer Open on Sunday!

New Location

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Small metal building, $200. Call 620-5982232. (tfc46) ---------------

HOME FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER

DAYCARE COMING SOON

2 story brick home.

3/4 basement, 2 lots, 50’x100’ big detached garage. 2 car carport.

Corner lot.

Call 620-453-1100

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Pumpkin Patch Learn & Play Daycare 409 Adams - Rolla

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)

Hang up the stockings. Put up the tree. Look in the classified for our holiday needs.

The Hugoton Hermes Solution to November 27, 2014 puzzle Puzzle for December 4, 2014 can be found on Page 4

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

Call Teri Robinson Shope at 620-541-1077

1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

AL-Anon Family Group

COMING SOON! In home affordable day care, application for licensing with KDHE coming.

GIFT IDEAS: Long time collector has for sale: Farm Toys - some rare models. Banks, musical steins, fancy oil lamps, jewelry, rings, old musical instruments, paintings, antique electric trainset, antique dolls, two rooms full of antiques - collectibles. 100 E. Fifth Rolla or Phone: 620-593-4555. (1p49)

ACCEPTING BIDS

Delivery & stacking available

to reserve your spot!

Classified Deadline: Mondays 5:00 p.m.

STEVENS COUNTY LANDFILL 1468 ROAD 12 HUGOTON, KS 67951 PHONE 620-544-4240 FAX 620-544-8037

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)

GIFT CERTIFICATES Wolters Construction, LLC

The Stevens County Landfill will be taking bids on a 220 volt electric glass crusher mounted on a stand about 6 feet in height. Bids will be taken until December 12, 2014 and opened at the December 15th Commissioiner’s meeting. Bids can be mailed, hand delivered or faxed to our office using the above information. It can be seen at the Landfill shop, if you have any questions please call Phillip at 620-544-5947. 3c48)

STEVENS COUNTY LANDFILL 1468 ROAD 12 HUGOTON, KS 67951 PHONE 620-544-4240 FAX 620-544-8037

Now Offering • • • •

Christmas Gift Certificates

Fancy Entry Doors Vinyl Replacement Windows Kitchen Cabinetry Onyx Showers & Countertops . . .And Much Much More!

Wolters Construction, LLC 620-544-2500 1252 Road Q ~ Hugoton (3c48)

The Stevens County Landfill will be taking bids on a 220 volt electric Curtis 2 stage horizontal 120 gallon air compressor. The air compressor was working fine when we replaced it with a smaller unit. Bids will be taken until December 12, 2014 and opened at the December 15th Commissioiner’s meeting. Bids can be mailed, hand delivered or faxed to our office using the above information.

It can be seen at the Landfill shop, if you have any questions please call Phillip at 620-544-5947.

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woltersllc.com

Don’t you have enough to do during the holidays!

Make it easy on yourself!

Give a gift subscription to The Hugoton Hermes Call 544-4321 or Mail Payment to 522 S. Main Hugoton, Ks. 67951

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

Westfield Apartment Homes, 910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605.

Equal Housing Opportunity, Handicap Accessible. (tfc35) -------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable.

Call 544-2232.

ED REDUC

--------------FOR RENT: Two 2-bedroom apartments. Appliances furnished. Central air and heat.

1 car garage. Call 620-5441714. (tfc46) ---------------

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

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

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

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

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

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

1283 Road 6- Country Living, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, basement, cen H/A, fpl, 9 acres.

Call for details!!

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

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!!

ED REDUC 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.

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

910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS

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

(620) 544-7605

2 Senior Apartments Available & 1 Handicap Accessible Available

Sunflower Plaza This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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.

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!!

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.

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.

408 S. Jefferson - This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property.

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.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

1012 S Lincoln - This could be a very versatible property. 1 bed/1.5 bath, 1260 sf, also has a cooler, and drive up window.

Hmmmm....the possibilities!!

Call today to schedule a tour!

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New Listing 107 S. Madison St. - This brick home has nice street appeal and a very large fenced back yard. Beautiful hardwood floor. The 3/4 bath in the basement is being remodeled.

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!!

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.

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• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available

109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011 Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message

(620) 624-1212

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!!

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212 N. Main, Ulysses, KS www.stutzmanrealty.com

HOMES FOR SALE 919 S. Monroe 3 bedroom, 1 bath

$75,000

1501 Rd 9 5 bedroom, 4 bath On 5 acres

1505 S. Madison 3 bedroom, 2 bath

$127,500 $299,000 UPCOMING PRIVATE AUCTION

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!!

Grant County, Kansas 320 +/- Irrigated, Home and Shop

SOLD

Jerry Stutzman, Broker — 620-353-9411 Tobias Stutzman — 620-952-1478 Richard Hagerman — 620-353-9191 Josh Grubbs — 620-544-9788

130 N Jackson - New Price Reduction!!

4 bed/4 bath, cen H/A, new roof, att garage, pool, fence. Great Location! $200,000

1407 S EISENHOWER

CARD OF THANKS

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!!

Nice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPECIALS!! Call today!!

“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”

THANK YOU A Belated Thank You to All the Friends & acquaintances, for the cards, flowers & words of condolences at the time of Stevan’s death. Thank you to Paul’s Funeral Home, to Bobby Passmore, Chris Perkins, Bob Forward, Gary Tabor, Monte Harmon & Ron Harmon for their care in getting him to his final resting place. To Cleo & Lynn Webb for the special attention on the flowers & to Rev. Tim McCray & the Methodist Church.

Rebecca Day Cody & Shome Day, & Zach, Zayden, Zander Cail Day Cam & Jan Day, & Corbin Case & Dana Day & Ava Lou Kevin Day Alicia Hughes, & Jessica & Ransom Becky & Don Parker Logan & Amber Littell Terry & Helen Dickenson

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

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!!

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!!

Elkhart Motel

Offered at $199,000

20-room Motel w/ Apartment

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!!

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

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

WANTED

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

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

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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!

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

2–4 p.m

WEBSITE DESIGN & Maintenance, Quickbooks, SPREADSHEET DESIGN & Maintenance.

Hugoton, Kansas

703 S. Jefferson (620)428-6518 600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 6 Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, flags, trucks, vehicles, billboards, banners, DOT signage, wall art, logos & more.

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Tim & Marsha Maxey Owners Operators timm1959@pld.com 5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (52p30) 620-260-0510 (4c48)

THIS SPACE FOR RENT ONLY $17.50/month Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!

Call 544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com to see YOUR business here!

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

David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office 120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com

915 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks.

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

Hotel General Information:

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

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

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

Eileen Gregg, Broker

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has wide open space. Nice corner lot with chain link and a 45’x24’ heated Morton building.

108 E. Crawford, Moscow, KS If you need affordable housing and work in Moscow or Hugoton, here is $54,500 a great opportunity. This home is priced right for income/rental property also. Newer roof and central a/c units. A little bit of elbow grease and you'll have a great little home or income property.

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HOME FOR SALE

1605 S. Jefferson Hugoton, Ks.

509 Recreation, Moscow, KS

Take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 4-car oversized garage on approx. .90 acres.

Call Bobbi Higgs - 620-353-8218

Perfectly located on 1.5 acres is this roomy home with five bedrooms and three baths.

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“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig Thanksgiving Favorites The holidays are a great time to enjoy those favorite family dishes. But, make sure that you balance those decadent holiday treats with healthful choices, as well. If you missed the last “Knowledge at Noon” presentation on preparing for the holidays, here are some tips I shared for keeping the holidays happy and healthful!

ª Schedule your exercise before you schedule holiday activities. Be flexible, but if you don’t plan exercise time, it won’t happen.

• For your own party or family dinner, choose foods that fit your meal plan. Search for recipes that have nutritional information so you can make good choices.

• Downsize your dinnerware.

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Research shows that people eat what’s on their plates - even if it’s more than they need to satisfy their hunger. Solution? Buy smaller dinner dishes.

• Resist the temptation to “taste”. It’s easy to think “tastes” are calorie-free - but they’re not! To resist the temptation, clean as you go. Have a pan of hot, soapy water on standby and plunge batter-covered beaters and sauce-laden ladles into it once you’re finished using them.

• Break out the holiday water bottle. Put a bow around it, decorate it with fun stickers, hang ornaments from it, you choose - but no matter what, find a water bottle you will tote around with you this holiday season. Drink plenty of water.

Water will help nourish your cells, keep your energy higher, and control your appetite by making you feel fuller faster.

You’re also less likely to binge on snack foods when your cells are well hydrated.

At a Party?

• Work the room. Don’t plant yourself next to the food table.

Who can resist shoveling down goodies right in front of your face?

• Have a game plan. Variety is the spice of life, but the more options on the table, the more we want to try. One tactic is to offer to bring a dish. Your hostess will welcome the addition, and you will have a healthy goto that you like.

• Make conscious indulgences. If you’re a dessert person and you know that cheesecake has your name on it, don’t deprive yourself. Instead, pass on eating a roll with butter.

• Limit yourself to three bites of any dish that you’re desperate for. In this way you get the taste and satisfaction of eating something rich and delicious, without consuming all of the calories. When eating rich foods, slow down. Savor every bite for better satisfaction, and to allow the feeling of satiation to travel to your brain.

• Watch your alcohol. Beside the calories in alcohol, there’s the fact that alcohol consumption lowers your inhibitions.

Not only does that drink you’re consuming have calories, but

it’s also making you less conscientious about your caloric intake. It’s hard enough when stone cold sober to pass up the stuffed cheese sticks and buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing at the buffet, but after a few glasses of wine, a few beers, or a few cocktails, one is lucky to pass up stale nuts and

pretzels.

• Alcohol Nutrition Facts: alcohol has seven calories per gram. Carbohydrates have four calories per gram. Protein has four calories per gram. Fats have nine calories per gram.

Drinking your calories can produce the same amount of weight gain as chewing them.

Superior Irrigation Service Company is awarded the Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company’s 2013-2014 marketing year success. Left to right are Reinke

Think of each can of beer or glass of wine as the caloric equivalent of about two slices of bread!

So, as you enjoy the holiday season, keep in mind that it is okay to relish the wonderful tastes of the times, but do it in moderation!

president Chris Roth, Linda and Bryan Noyes with Superior Irrigation Service Company and Reinke West Central Territory Manager Roger Horner.

Superior Irrigation earns Gold Reinke Pride award Reinke is excited to announce that Superior Irrigation Service Company, LLC of Hugoton, has received a Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company’s 20132014 marketing year success. The Reinke dealership was honored during Reinke’s recent annual convention October 23-25, 2014, in Palm Springs, Ca. “Congratulations to Superior Irrigation Service Company on this welldeserved recognition,” said Reinke Director of Marketing Tom Palmertree. “We are proud to have them as a dealer and appreciate their ongoing commitment to and to their Reinke community.”

Reinke dealerships from across the United States and Canada gather each year to attend the company’s sales convention. The convention awards ceremony recognizes

select Reinke dealerships for their hard work and dedication to sales and marketing throughout the past year.

Gold, silver and bronze Reinke Pride awards were given to a total of 118 dealerships this year. The Reinke Pride awards are determined as part of an incentive program that distinguishes superior achievement levels according to an evaluation based on a dealership’s exterior and interior housekeeping and maintenance, indoor and outdoor displays, safety, retail environment, merchandising, professionalism, promotions and event participation, and market share.

“We really look forward to coming together each year to recognize the efforts of our dealers and applaud them among their peers,” said Palmertree. “Our annual convention is also an oppor-

tunity for us to share ideas, learn from one another and get set for another successful year serving the agriculture industry.”

Headquartered in Deshler, Ne., Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. is one of the world’s most recognized manufacturers of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Since 1954, Reinke has developed products designed to increase agriculture production while providing labor savings and environmental efficiencies. Reinke is a continued leader in industry advancements as the first to incorporate GPS, satellitebased communications and touchscreen panel capabilities into mechanized irrigation system management. For more information on Reinke or to locate a dealership, visit www.reinke.com or call 402-365-7251.

Submitted by Reinke.