December 7, 2017

The

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16 pages, Volume 130, Number 49

Hermes Thursday, December 7, 2017

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Challenge is issued at Commissioners’ meeting

School Resource Deputy Adam Mauk decorates the Sheriff’s Department’s Christmas tree with some major help from Mrs. Howie’s third grade class. The kids hand made all the

decorations! You are invited to stop by and see their hard work at the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center at 505 S. Monroe.

Please consider giving with this week’s Salvation Army “paper kettle”

This week, inside The Hermes you’ll find a “Salvation Army Red Paper Kettle” envelope.

Donations received through the envelopes conveniently addressed to Paula Rowden at 505 S. Polk - will be used to benefit local families in need.

Any monies received will go to assist local families with utilities, rent, food, clothing, prescriptions and other healthrelated expenses.

The Salvation Army’s one hundred twenty-sixth Annual Red Kettle Campaign kicked off Thursday, November 23 and will continue through December 24, except Sundays. It is the largest and longestrunning fundraiser of its kind. Last year, the effort

raised nearly $150 million to support the Salvation Army’s programs such as food assistance, emergency rent and utility assistance, a children’s shelter for abused and neglected children, alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, senior programs and visitation, homeless shelters and transitional housing and correctional prison programs.

In addition to donating to the traditional bell ringers stationed at retail locations throughout the country, you can join The Salvation Army’s Fight for Good by starting your own #FightforGood fundraiser on RedKettleReason.org.

Join the Fight for Good Joining the Fight for

Good takes four easy steps: Visit RedKettle 1.

Reason.org.

2. Click “Join the Fight” or scroll to the bottom of the page and join one of the notable citizen soldiers’ fundraisers.

3. Specify the community, fundraising goal, and designated cause to support, or simply make a general donation to The Salvation Army.

4. Encourage friends and family to donate and start their own fundraising pages.

Donations can also be made through the Army’s text-to-give program. By texting the word “KETTLES” to 51555, donors can send any amount to the Red Kettle

Campaign.

About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for more than 135 years in the U.S. Nearly 25 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster survivors, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children.

For every dollar donated to The Salvation Army, 82 cents is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index. For more information, go to SalvationArmyUSA.org.

The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 4, 2017 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

Rodney Kelling reported in from the EMS/Fire Department.

They visited about Rodney finances. reminded the Commissioners about the LEPC meeting Wednesday.

Motion was made and passed to pay the bills.

Sheriff Heaton talked to Commissioners about pickup bids. It was agreed the bids should be taken from the two auto dealers in town only. Commissioners asked for a copy of the spec sheet.

Tony Martin reported in for Road and Bridge. He talked about roads that are being graveled. The airport is looking into some asphalt in the future. Tony gave them some prices, he wanted the Commissioners to be aware.

Tony then gave the Commissioners a copy of the newly elected Fair Board officers and board members. Commissioners moved to accept the list.

Ted brought back a

copy of the spec sheet for the Commissioners to go over. They suggested to add “500 miles or less on the odometer to the specs.

Commissioners discussed the Foundation Board. Two more members are going to be needed. Commissioners agreed it would be good if the Foundation members would check in from time to time with the Commissioners.

David Eckert came in as a representative for the local Masonic Lodge.

They are a non-profit organization. As such, they are not required to pay county property taxes. Their organization decided that since the county is having to “pinch pennies”, they made the decision to be good neighbors and pay their 2017 taxes. Also David said they want to issue a challenge to all other nonprofit organizations to do the same.

Commissioners expressed their great appreciation to the Masons for this generous response to the county’s financial dilemma.

Minutes were read and approved with corrections.

The Commissioners went on to discuss various issues that Amy needed them to review and make decisions.

Meeting adjourned.

HHS plans reception for FFA honorees Hugoton High School is hosting a come and go reception for Austin Nordyke and Sydney Beesley Thursday, December 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will be in the high school cafeteria. Please use the north cafeteria entrance.

Nordyke was named the 2017 National FFA American Star in Agribusiness. He was also the 2017

National Proficiency in Turf Grass Managent winner.

Beesley was selected to sing the National Anthem at the Second Session of the 2017 National FFA Convention and a semifinalist in the National FFA Talent Show.

Please come and help celebrate the accomplishments of these two outstanding FFA members.

Parade of Homes is Sunday Preceptor Delta Lambda Sorority is sponsoring the "Parade of Homes" this Sunday, December 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Hosts are Curtis and Toni Crawford in Moscow; Keith and Lisa Rome, Adrian and Kristen Howie and Debi Reeder Peterson, all in Hugoton. The ladies of Preceptor Delta Lambda Sorority invite you to come enjoy the beautiful homes

and Christmas visions of all the gracious hosts. Refreshments will be offered at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton after your tour.

Tickets are available from any Preceptor Delta member. For further information or tickets, contact Lisa Jean Nelson at 4281778 or Valerie Hershey at 544-9721. Tickets will also be available at each home Sunday.

Mrs. and Mr. Claus and their helper greet an excited visitor Saturday afternoon at the Senior Center. Hugoton’s Santa Committee sponsored and coordinated the very special visit from

Father Christmas. Many, many children stopped by the Senior Center during the day to whisper their Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear. They also received a few treats after their visit.

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Farm............................................................7 Sports ..............................................1B-2B Looking Back .......................................3B

Moscow .................................................4B Rolla .........................................................5B Classifieds .....................................6B-7B Blue & Red Classic............................8B

OBITUARIES INSIDE LaVonne Brown Ignacio Santillan Jesus Dominquez Mariah “Dr Berry” Dorcas Mead Soderlund Ivan Potts Dale Sprague Jean Swanson

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Ivan Potts Death has claimed the life of Ivan Lee Potts. Mr. Potts, 93, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

He was born to Rex Alvin Potts and Pansey Edith Kirkpatrick Potts August 11, 1924 in Clay County, Il. Ivan married Martha Lee Pursell Potts May 23, 1943.

He retired from Weatherford Oil Service as a Service Engineer in 1986. Ivan and Martha moved to Colorado for 12 years and then returned to Liberal to be near “a kid” and their original church family.

Mr. Potts was a deacon and active member of First Southern Baptist Church, until health prevented his participation.

Survivors include wife Martha of Liberal; son Jerry and wife Sharon of Woodward, Ok.; daughter Linda Potts of Liberal; his four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and

Jesus Dominguez

two great great grand children.

Ivan is preceded in death by his parents; son Rex Otto Potts; brother Dean Potts; and sister Helen Kautz.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, December 2 at First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Jack Jacob officiating.

Memorials may be given in Ivan’s name to the Bill Kohen Mission Offering in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Jean Swanson The death of Jean L. Swanson has been learned.

Mrs. Swanson, age 96, passed from this life Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

Jean was born January 13, 1921 in Mattfield Green, the daughter of Roy Lee Bastin and the former Victoria Mercer.

Jean grew up in Mattfield Green and was the valedictorian of her Mattfield Green graduating class.

Jean married Boyd R. Swanson December 26, 1937 in Augusta. He preceded her in death October 1, 2004.

Throughout her life Jean lived in Pampa, Tx. before settling in Tallant, Ok. and then to Pawhuska, Ok. upon Boyd’s retirement. For the past year and a half, Jean lived in Hugoton.

Mrs. Swanson was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church and Ruth’s Circle in Barnsdall, Ok. and the Osage County EHU. She was a loving Mom and the best cook in the world, per her grandkids.

Survivors include two Jean Linda daughters, DeWeese of Tucson, Az. and Janice Elaine Kincaid of Ulysses; four grandchildren,

OBITUARIES A tragic accident has taken the life of Jesus Maria Rivera Dominguez of Hugoton. Mr. Dominguez passed from this life Friday, November 24, 2017 in rural Stevens County at the age of 49.

The son of Manuel and Luz Dominguez Rivera, Jesus was born December 22, 1967 in Chihuahua, Mexico.

He and Cynthia Wells were married February 9, 2001 in Ulysses.

Survivors include his wife Cynthia Rivera of Hugoton; two sons, Anthony Wells and Zackary Wells of Hugoton; three daughters, Selena Rivera, Aracely Rivera and Angelica Rivera all of Hugoton; his brother Jose Raul Rivera Dominguez of Hugoton; two sisters, Manuela Rivera of Liberal and Martha Rivera of Hugoton; and his many other relatives and friends.

Jesus was preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Luz Dominguez Rivera; five brothers; and a sister.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, December 4 at the

Dr. Thane DeWeese, Dana Kaczmarski, DeWeese Christopher Boyd Kincaid and Heather Lynn Kincaid Troutman; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Doris Cox, Victor Bastin, Hope Foose and Bob Bastin; and son-in-law Jack Kincaid.

Graveside service will be Thursday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Ethel Reece Cemetery of Barnsdall, Ok. with Pastor Martin Witt officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church of Barnsdall in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Ben Coats and Mario Loredo officiating. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established for the Jesus Maria Rivera Dominguez Family.

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

death by his parents; daughter Maria Elena; three brothers; and nine sisters.

Mass Services were attended Monday afternoon, December 4 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Moscow Cemetery under the direction of Paul’sRobson Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established for Ignacio Santillan. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Dorcas Mead family and Friends gathered Wednesday to honor and remember Dorcas Mae Mead. Mrs. Mead, 89, formerly of Liberal, passed from this life Friday December 1, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

Born May 7, 1928 at Liberal, Dorcas was the daughter of Dorton Forbes and the former Mary Lindsey.

September 23, 1946 she married George D. Mead at Liberal. George still resides at Pioneer Manor.

Dorcas was a graduate of Liberal High School Class of 1944. She worked as a Clerk for Seward County District Court, from which she

retired in 1999 after 30 years.

She enjoyed crafting, knitting, sewing, crocheting, camping, traveling during her retirement, "Sunday family day" car rides or going to Meade Lake, and attending grandchildren's events. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge and the First Christian Church of Liberal.

Mrs. Mead is also survived by her three daughters, Tania Jo Zembik of Benson, Az., Linda Malee McGill of Moscow and Mary Lois Russell of Liberal; son George Douglas Mead of Big Lake, Tx.; and her two sisters, Donna Bell Rowe and Peggy Jo Bell.

Dorcas was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Nicholas McGill; her brother Dorton Forbes Jr.; two sisters, Betty Jane Sperry and Karen Lou Titus; and daughter-in-law Janet

Lynn Mead.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, December 6 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Terry Ford officiating. Burial followed at the Moscow Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Coronado Museum in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks 67905-0826.

Friends may send condolences to the family at www.millermortuary.net.

Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity November 13 through December 3.

Fire Department Tuesday, November 14, 12:44 pm – dispatched to 1041 S Main, for a grill/smoker fire.

Wednesday, November 15, 8:41 pm – called out to 1401 Road P for an ambulance assist.

Thursday, November 16, 4:25 pm – sent to 971 Road P for an ambulance assist.

Friday, November 17, 12:20 pm – dispatched to Road A and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident.

Friday, November 17, 4:15 pm – sent a half mile west of Road S and Road 19 for a tractor fire.

Monday, November 20, 9:41 pm – called out to Road AA and Road 23 for a cotton stripper/cotton byproduct fire Tuesday, November 21, 7:53 am – dispatched

to Highway 25 and Road W to a cotton module fire.

Friday, November 24, 10:09 am – sent to Highway 51 and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident.

Sunday, November 26, 3:37 pm – dispatched to Road 20 in Grant County for a motor vehicle accident.

Wednesday, November 29, 8:53 am – called out to Road Q and Road 12 for a motor vehicle accident Ambulance Activity Ten medical runs, eight transfers, three Life Flights, four motor vehicle accidents.

Former Hugoton resident and veterinarian, Mariah “Dr. Berry” Soderlund, DVM, 43, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her home south of Goodland following a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later

date.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneral home.com.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

A complete obituary is expected for next week.

Dale Sprague

Ignacio Santillan The death of Ignacio Santillan is being mourned.

Mr. Santillan, 70, passed from this life Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton.

The son of Jesus and Maria (Valles) De Luz, he was born July 31, 1947 in Rancho Nuevo Chihuahua, Mexico.

August 20, 1967, he and Cruz Montoya were married in Mexico. They just celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Survivors include wife Cruz Santillan of Moscow; son Raul Santillan and wife Holly of Denver City, Tx.; two daughters, Lucila Santillan and husband Esteban Garcia of Moscow and Rosa Santillan - Vasquez and husband Valentin of Harlingen, Tx.; his sister Rafaela Jimenez of Mexico; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Ignacio was preceded in

Mariah “Dr. Berry” Soderlund

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

I John 4:10, 11

Word has been received of the death of Dale Eugene Sprague. Mr. Sprague, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Co. Born October 16, 1939 in Liberal, Dale was the son of Clayton E. Sprague and the former Ida Lee Wright.

Dale graduated from Liberal High School in 1957.

He received his Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 1962, and his Masters from Oklahoma University in 1967. He worked as a math teacher for USD 480, where he retired in 1994.

January 9, 1960, he married Anita Watkins in Goodwell, Ok. Mr. Sprague was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Fargo Lodge #300, Liberal Early Risers Kiwanis Club, Retired Teachers Association, Midian Shrine, Scottish and York Rites, National Council of Math Teachers, Liberal NEA, Kansas NEA, OU Alumni and Panhandle State University Alumni.

Dale served in the Kansas Army Reserve from 1957 to 1965.

Survivors include his wife Anita Sprague; two sons, Dale E. Sprague Jr. of Dubuque, Ia. and Eric A. Sprague and wife Donna of Emporia; daughter Danita K. Thompson and husband Jeff of Desoto, Tx.; sister Ruth I. Schilling and husband Rod of Boone, Ia.; six grandchil-

dren, Nichole Stokes and husband Jeff of Blue Springs, Mo., Stephanie Kaye Sprague of Dubuque, Audrey Sprague of Emporia, Blake Sprague and wife Katelyn of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., Collin D. Sprague of Emporia and Alexis Thompson of Desoto; two great grandchildren, Baylee Stokes and Braelyn Stokes; two half uncles, Jerry Wright and wife Mary of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Leonard Wright and wife Linda of Texhoma, Ok.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sister Faye H. Butler; and half brother Joe Butler.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Liberal with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.

LaVonne Brown Former Stevens County resident LaVonne D. Brown, 94, of Central City, Ne. passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Cottonwood Estates in Central City.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, November 6 at the Central City United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Lucas officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Central City United Methodist Church.

LaVonne Dorine was born December 14, 1922 at the farm home in Stevens County to Stell Russell Webb and Verla Johnson Webb. She grew up in Stevens County, attending country school and then graduating from Hugoton High School in 1941.

She married Richard Leslie Brown June 22, 1941 at Montezuma. They lived and farmed in Stevens County and three children came to bless this union.

In 1954 the family moved to Jefferson County, Ne., then to Merrick County, Ne. in 1958, purchasing a farm west of Central City. In 1975 they moved into Central City.

LaVonne was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the Wesleyan Group, Grand Island Earth Science Society and the Merry Wives Extension Club.

In Kansas she belonged to an extension club and Clover Leaf Grange.

Mrs. Brown loved traveling, letter-writing and keeping in touch with many friends and relatives. She and her husband enjoyed rock hunting, rock club friends, and helping with rock and gem shows and

swap meets. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting and other types of sewing. She loved scrapbooking, creating many albums of trips, photos and her children’s, grandchildren’s and g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n’s activities. She kept a journal of her daily activities until her death.

LaVonne is survived by two sons, Larry Duane Brown and wife DeVonne and Richard Eugene Brown and wife Susan; daughter Cheryl Vonne Fowler and husband Murray; seven grandsons, Kevin, Brian, Darrin, Keith and Steve Brown, and Jeffry and Jason Johnson; granddaughter Jennifer Waterman; two stepgrandsons, Dennis and Craig Schuett; 21 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; two step great great grandchildren; and her sister Alda Mae Stapleton of Liberal.

Those preceding LaVonne in death were her husband Richard; parents; daughterin-law Phyllis Brown; two brothers, Verl and Delmer Webb; brother-in-law Clifford Stapleton; and two sister-in-law, Viola Webb and Lenora Webb.

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HHS’s Band Boosters host Kris Kringle himself for a Breakfast with a Santa event Saturday, December 2 at the high school.

Area children ate pancakes, crafted Christmas Santa and Mrs. Claus - Mr. and Mrs. keepsakes, took funny pictures and got their Witt - embrace good little boy Jaxon faces painted. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Teeter. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Board considers nursing shortage at hospital

Hospital Board met Monday, December 4, 2017 with all members present. The board approved last month’s minutes as printed.

Lynnette Hageman with Infection Control has been doing rounds around the hospital to ensure compliance with updated policies and procedures. The board went over the handouts presented

by Lynnette in regards to the hospital. She anticipates a similar program being implemented at Pioneer Manor soon. Lynnette also asked board members if the information she presented was to their liking. They agreed that because the hospital's Infection Control program is so new, they'd appreciate consistent reports as new policies and procedures arise.

Stevens County Hospital Case Manager Angela Hattabaugh introduced herself to the board. She asked the board to approve the policies and procedures for her department. Basically, she and her

department work very hard to ensure every single patient's stay is properly documented, and each patient receives the care they require. With the ever-changing insurance regulations, this is no easy task.

There were no changes from last year, and the board opted to approve as presented.

Jessica Reinerio updated her policies and procedures for Health Information Management and presented them to the board. After a short presentation, the board opted to approve changes to the policies and procedures.

Diane Mangels reported orientation for December is planned to take place a week early due to employees' holiday travel. Neither of the nurses hired for the hospital nursing positions are able to commit to their assigned position. Dawn also has a full-time night C.N.A. position open, as well as two full-time night nurse positions. The board discussed the difficulty of finding quality nurses who work

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the night shift well. Currently, the Manor needs four CNAs and will need two more in January.

Dawn Maas reported the past month or two has been extremely busy at the hospital.

They’re averaging five to six patients per day, and each one needs total care. At this time, with staffing issues, hospital nurses have been working lots of very long days. Dawn reminded the board next week is the annual Skills Fair for the hospital nurses, where they’ll be reviewing policies and procedures that may not be used every day. Dawn also told the board her policies and procedures are due next month, and will be extensive.

Stacey Helget said the Clinic had 31 new patients in November, with many seen over the Thanksgiving weekend. She also said they've seen a lot of sore throat and cough, but not much infection. She said they work really hard to keep doctors open and available within 24-48 hours of the

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Often forgotten Think of farmers and ranchers and this old, often forgotten tribute comes to mind. It fits farmers like seed in the soil or ranchers like a new-born calf takes to its mother’s udder.

I’ve often heard friends, neighbors and family – my dad for one – quote bits and pieces of it. I’ve heard others refer to it at meetings, in church, at a sale barn, funerals and many other places where rural people live, work and congregate. It exemplifies the farm and ranch vocation. It goes something like this.

A man’s greatest possession is his dignity and no calling bestows this more abundantly than farming. Hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person’s character.

Farming and ranching, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a

man/woman can spend days on this earth. The vocation of agriculture nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways money can’t buy.

Children who are raised on a farm or ranch earn values that last a lifetime that can be learned no other way.

Farming and ranching provides education for life and no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth and maturity in such a variety of ways.

Without question, many of the best things in life are free – the splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide open spaces, the exhilarating sight of the landscape greening each spring – true happiness comes from watching crops ripen in the field, watching children grow tall in the sun, seeing your whole family feel the pride that springs from their shared experience living, working and harvesting from the land.

Farmers and ranchers believe that through their shared vocation they are giving more to the world than they are taking from it – an honor and privilege that does not come to all men or women. Agricultural producers believe their lives will be measured ultimately by what they have done for their fellow men/women and by this standard, fear no judgment.

They believe when they grow old and sum up their days, they will stand tall and feel pride in the life they’ve lived. Farmers and ranchers believe in their vocation because it makes all this possible.

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patient's call.

The board opted to approve credentialing for the radiologist and Dora Davis.

Jennifer Featherston reported for Long Term Care three recent deaths have resulted in a low census of 68.

Staff members continue to prepare for the upcoming survey.

Dave Piper said two or three different items affected the numbers for the accounting side. October's third payroll also affected the bottom line. BKD is preparing an interim cost report to see if any changes to interim rates are possible.

After speaking briefly about the construction plans for surgery and reviewing the ER and on-call schedule, the board voted to adjourn. Next meeting of the Stevens County Hospital board will be Monday, January 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room.

Celebrate the season with a “Christmas Cookie” cocktail Holiday celebrations include big family gatherings and maybe even some impromptu visits from close friends. During this season of merrymaking, having a few quick snacks and drinks up your sleeve can make it easier to entertain guests.

Christmas cookies are a popular treat, but for those who want to skip the baking, that holiday cookie flavor can still be enjoyed in a delicious mixed cocktail. Try “Christmas Cookie,” courtesy of Mix That Drink, for a sweet and minty take on the holiday season.

1 oz peppermint schnapps 1 ounce Kahlua 1 ounce Irish Cream liqueur Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain the drink into a martini glass. Garnish with a peppermint stick, if desired.

Submitted by Metro Editorial.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

The family of Rhonda Thomas would like to express our deepest and sincerest thanks to Marcy, Gary, Casey, and Bob for putting together the benefit pool tournament for Rhonda; Barb & Dennis for hosting, and to everybody who donated the auction items - we are incredibly grateful for that. Most of all, we would like to thank those who participated and made it a success. The donations were overwhelming, and we cannot tell you how much it has all meant to our family.

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Come see what Scentsy has to offer this Holiday season and do some of your Christmas shopping with me!

Each person who shops with me will be entered in a drawing.

Refreshments will be served!

Hope to see you there!

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Come and enjoy Hot Cocoa and Cookies with

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

Kids visit Santa and get your FREE PICTURE taken Fresh Cut Trees 3 ft.-10 ft. Concolor, Douglas and Canaan Fir

Poinsettias

Various sizes and colors

Great selection of gifts!

3rd & Main • Hugoton • 620-544-8030 Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Stevens County Hospital

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for December 2017 Dr. Farhoud Dr. Ansari Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross Dr. Brown Christmas

Cardiology Orthopedics Orthopedics Dietitian Podiatry CLOSED

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Flu shots are available.

For appointments with: Saturday, Santa asks the little girl the all important question: “What do you want for Christmas?” The jolly old man stopped

by Hugoton for a couple of hours in the afternoon.

Santa talks to area children about what they want for Christmas.

If the child doesn’t know, Santa informed them he had several surprise gifts he could deliver.

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

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It looks like a very busy month for us here at the Senior Center.

Already we have been host to Santa Committee for the little ones to come and visit with Santa.

This Saturday, December 9 we have a dance. Cottonwood will be here to play for us. The dance starts at 7:00 p.m. We will also have our regular card players starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Council on Aging Board meets Tuesday, December 12. Also this month we have our annual Senior Social Soup Supper and play dirty Bingo, Saturday, December 16.

Lots to do. Please come and join us!

The ladies in the kitchen and other volunteers decorated the building for us.

Thanks for your help. It looks great.

Menu Dec. 7...................Pork Chop Dec. 8 ....Chicken & Noodles

Dec. 11...........Chicken Fried ..................................Steak Dec. 12 ............................BLT Dec. 13 ....Christmas Dinner ............Turkey & Dressing Dec. 14............Ham & Beans Activities Thursday, December 7 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

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

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

Saturday, December 9 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Dance.....................7:00 p.m. .....................Cottonwood Monday, December 11 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 Board Meeting.......9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, December 13 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 14 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

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

APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

Agricultural Sales and Service, Local and Direct Moscow location

Mrs. Howie’s third grade class excitedly came to the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center to decorate the Christmas trees. They had made

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Wait Upon the Lord I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.

- Psalm 27:13-14 NASB

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n this season of advent, we are told to wait upon the Lord, and reminded that this is more than just a time of waiting expectantly for Christmas. Waiting for Christmas is a microcosm of the cosmic wait experienced by creation in waiting for the Creator to take the form of creation and become man. Waiting can be hard, especially for the young, whose time horizons make days seem like years, but as we age, waiting gets easier as time seems to go by quicker with each passing year. How long is too long can also depend on what you are experiencing. Waiting to see the dentist can seem like an eternity when you have a toothache, whereas waiting for a delicious meal can be something we savor. Waiting upon the Lord is an act of patience, humility and quietude. We must be patient, because we don’t know when or where the Lord will reveal Himself. We must be humble while waiting for the Lord because the Lord’s coming is done in His good time and not ours. And finally, we must clear a quiet space in our souls for the Lord to come. In the noisy hustle and bustle of our hectic lives, we might not hear the Lord’s quiet voice even if He were there. As we approach the celebration of the Lord’s birth, be patient, be humble, and make quiet space for the Lord to inhabit.

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

Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH

Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

Until December 16 - Is wrapping your least favorite Christmas activity? Let Heritage Christian Academy students do the hard work for you! You can drop off your gifts at 606 S. Main Street until December 16. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help the fourth through sixth grade HCA students with their class trip to Washington, D.C. December 6-14 - Hugoton Elementary School will be hosting a food drive for Project Hope Canned food items and nonperishables will be accepted.

Students are asked to take

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homemade Christmas decorations with names on them to go on the trees earlier that morning.

This year there were two trees to decorate.

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

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their donations to their homeroom class.

Please help collect as many items as possible to help those in need this Christmas season!

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7-9 - Hugoton High School will host the twenty-sixth annual Blue & Red Classic. Check out page 8B for brackets and information!

December 8 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

- Yardmaster will host community children and their parents from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. with hot cocoa and cookies!

December 9 - Scentsy Christmas Open House from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1001 S. Main in Hugoton.

December 10 - Rolla Methodist Church will host Wild & Sweet in a Christmas concert beginning at 1:30 p.m.

- Parade of Homes, sponsored by Preceptor Delta Lambda sorority, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments at the Hugoton United Methodist Church following the tour. Tickets are available from any sorority member or you can call Lisa Jean Nelson at 428-1778 or Valerie Hershey at 544-9721.

Tickets will also be available at each home Sunday afternoon.

- Hugoton United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

December 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

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

- Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

December 13 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board will meet.

– Final Circle Time for 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

December 14 - Recipe Swap in the SCL Meeting Room at 11:30 a.m.

- Hugoton High School will host a reception honoring Austin Nordyke and Sydney Beesley from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will be in the HHS cafeteria and attendees are asked to use the north cafeteria entrance.

December 15 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting at 1:00 p.m.

- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at the Stevens County Library.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

FOOD FOR FINES Wow! Did our patrons ever come through! The official count is 281 non-perishable food items and $371.00 in cash! That means that our patrons cleared over $550.00 in overdue fees!!! Way to go!!!!

RECIPE SWAP Twenty-five people turned in thirty-seven recipes for this year’s swap. This year’s book will be a compilation of new recipes from this year and all the recipes from the

past four events, and is more than 200 pages. We have some AWESOME recipes!

The swap will take place December 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Bring your recipe(s) and have a great time!

CIRCLE TIME The final Circle Time for 2017 will be Wednesday, December 13.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS The library will be closed December 25 and 26 and again January 1.

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High Plains Music Fest presents $500 to the Hugoton Fire Department. From the left are Beth Settlemeyer and daughter, Will Fitzgerald,

Stevens County Relay for Life accepts a $4000 check on behalf of the American Cancer Society from the High Plains Music Fest. From the left are Beth Settlemeyer, Will Fitzgerald, Alisha

Alisha Owens, Ty Allen, Stevens County Emergency Services Coordinator Rodney Kelling, Jan Leonard and Josh Morris.

Owens, Ty Allen, Jamie Gooch, Rider Reza, Lisa Nelson, Kelly Miller, Jan Leonard and Josh Morris.

Accepting a gigantic $500 check in behalf of the First Christian Church Youth are Renee Beesley and Sydney Beesley. From the left are

Beth Settlemeyer and daughter, Will Fitzgerald, Alisha Owens, Ty Allen, Renee, Sydney, Jan Leonard and Josh Morris.

Hugoton’s Project Hope definitely appreciates the $1000 check they received from High Plains Music Fest recently. From the left are Beth

Settlemeyer and baby, Will Fitzgerald, Alisha Owens, Ty Allen, Davonna Daharsh, Debbie Nordling, Jan Leonard and Josh Morris.

High Plains Music Fest presents $1,000 to Peace House. From the left are Beth Settlemeyer and daughter, Will Fitzgerald, Alisha

Owens, Ty Allen, Patty Bultman, Jana Crump, Jan Leonard and Josh Morris.

Holiday “Potpourri” My headline may be misleading, as I’m not talking about the stuff you set out to make your living room smell nice. Rather, this is a collection of odds-and-ends food questions that often come up this time of year. So here are some interesting tips for Holiday cooking.

Q. Is it safe to leave salted butter out of the refrigerator so it is easier to spread/use?

If so, how long can it be left out?

A. The USDA lists butter as a food that does not require refrigeration for safety.

There is little protein in butter, so there’s a very low likelihood of bacterial growth; salting the butter enhances its safety. The concern is that the fats could become rancid, or if it is warm in your kitchen the fats, liquids and solids separate and the texture becomes somewhat gritty. So quality changes are the greatest concern. Rancidity moves faster with more air exposure, so keeping the butter tightly covered helps. Keep butter tightly wrapped in the refrigerator as well, so there isn’t slow development of rancidity or absorption of flavors from other foods in the refrigerator. Butter freezes well for longer term storage. Refrigerate all that you are not going to use in 4-5 days to keep the butter fresh.

Q. How much ham to buy?

And how to store it?

A. For boneless and canned hams, buy 1/4 pound (0.25 lb.) for each person. For hams with a bone, buy 1/2 pound (0.5 lb.) for each person. Refrigerate sliced ham up to five days, and an un-sliced whole ham in its original wrapping up to seven days. Leftover ham should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated or frozen within two hours. Use refrigerated leftovers within three to five days. Use frozen ham within two months. To thaw a 3-pound frozen ham, put it on a tray and refrigerate it for about 15 hours.

Q. Do I need to wash/rinse off my turkey or ham before I cook it?

A. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, washing raw meat before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. There are types of bacteria that can be easily washed off and splashed on the surfaces of your kitchen. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to food borne illness (a.k.a. food poisoning).

So it can actually be dangerous to "wash" your raw meat first.

Q. Do I need to worry about drinking unpasteurized fresh apple cider?

A. Apple cider is often served during the holiday season. Apple cider and most juices are pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy harmful bacteria. Pasteurized juice can be found in the refrigerated or frozen sections of stores. Unpasteurized or untreated juice is

normally found in the refrigerated sections of grocery stores, health-food stores, cider mills or farm markets.

Such juices must have this warning on the label: WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.

If you can't tell whether a juice has been processed to destroy harmful bacteria, either don't use the product, or boil it to kill any harmful bacteria.

Q. Is it safe to eat mail order food gifts?

A. It depends. Most mail order food gifts come from reputable sources and are meant to be safe at room temperatures prior to opening. If you receive an item and it is labeled "keep refrigerated" you want to make sure it arrives in a chilled state, or it may be unsafe to eat. Be aware of foods, cheeses, etc. that "Uncle Bob" just decided to stick in

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the mail. Extreme variables in temperatures in shipping can have a negative effect on the product. If you are sending a food gift you should alert the recipient to the pending arrival so they can be prepared to take care of it right away.

Q. Is it safe to consume homemade eggnog?

A. Yes and No. Traditional eggnog made with raw eggs is a potential risk because the raw egg may contain the bacteria Salmonella. Cooked eggnog can destroy the disease-causing bacteria, but consumers can still become ill if the eggnog is left at room temperature for two or more hours before being consumed. Safe alternatives are pasteurized eggnog beverages sold in grocery dairy cases; these products should be kept refrigerated.

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LIFE students participate in graduation ceremony

State Senator John Doll stopped by Hugoton to help with the graduation ceremony of the Literacy Integrated Family Engagement. LIFE is

an eight-session component of the Kansas Reading Roadmap program led at the school by Coordinator Jacque Teeter.

Families from Hugoton Elementary were honored last week with a graduation ceremony and party to celebrate completion of the Literacy Integrated Family Engagement (LIFE) sessions.

LIFE is an eight-session component of the Kansas Reading Roadmap (KRR) program led at the school by KRR Program Coordinator Jacque Teeter.

State Senator John Doll traveled to Hugoton to attend the event, along with KRR Executive Director Andrew Hysell.

“I was honored to be part of this celebration," said Sen. Doll. "Early literacy is so important for our children's future success. I congratulate these families on committing to this program and

KCC reaffirms order to accelerate replacement of aging infrastructure

Haylea has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow! Great job Haylea!

Let us do the wrapping We will wrap your gifts; prices depend on size and number of packages. You are welcome to leave your gifts until December 16. If you have any questions please call Beth Beard at number below.

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The Kansas Corporation Commission reaffirmed an order issued last month calling upon gas utilities to prepare plans to accelerate the replacement of obsolete and aging infrastructure in the interest of public safety.

The September 12 order met with opposition from the three gas utilities under the KCC’s jurisdiction. Atmos Energy, Black Hills Energy and Kansas Gas Service filed petitions for reconsideration outlining concerns including the pace of the replacement, the prioritization of specific areas, the impact on ratepayers and the proposed cost recovery program.

During the course of the original general investigation, which was opened May 12, 2015, the utilities proposed their own plans to accelerate pipeline replacement. However, as stated in Thursday’s order, “the Commission rejected the parties’ proposals because in the Commission’s view those proposals did not provide sufficient oversight over the Gas Utilities’ replacement efforts, did not adequately balance the needs of shareholders and ratepayers, and did not provide a sufficient benefit to ratepayers in the

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As a result of last week’s order, the utilities must adhere to the original order by submitting a tentative accelerated replacement plan within three months and a final plan within six months.

To assist utilities in their acceleration efforts, the Commission offered an optional Accelerated Replacement Program (ARP), initially as a four year pilot program.

Commissioners attached a number of conditions to the program to ensure utility accountability and reasonable costs to consumers. The annual surcharge to residential customers for the program has been capped at $.40 per month to maintain rate stability.

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learning new ways to promote reading practice at home."

During LIFE sessions, families enjoy a meal together and spend time with their children reading, talking, and learning about each other. LIFE sessions are designed to connect families with schools, deepen children’s relationships with their parents, and enhance their reading skills. Research shows that parental involvement helps children to develop their literacy skills, and during LIFE sessions, parents learn fun ways to read aloud with their children, while also learning to connect with their children on a personal level.

Hysell oversees 60 KRR sites statewide that serve more than 12,000 children and their families.

“It's inspirational to see how much Hugoton families and their teachers care about their children,” said Hysell.

“We really appreciate that Senator John Doll took the

Kim has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Awesome job Kim!

The Hugoton Masonic Lodge donates $1,000 to Project Hope. In the front row, left to right, are Master Thomas Gillespie, Jr., Mae Ray, Dot Mueller, Kendrea Hall, Mrs. Larry Allen, Larry Allen and Masonic Treasurer David Eckert. In

Henry joins Donze family Todd and Kristen Donze of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. announce the birth of their son Henry Michael Donze.

Henry was born November 27, 2017 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.

He weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Henry was welcomed home by his three siblings: seven-year-old Logan, fiveyear-old Chance and twoyear-old Mason.

Maternal grandparents are Eileen and Milton Gillespie of Hugoton and Linn Strickland of Colorado Springs, Co. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Debra Donze of Ste. Genevieve.

Great-grandmother is Flo Hoog of Harlingen, Tx.

time to visit the Hugoton KRR program, along with all of the Garden City schools.”

KRR is a pre-kindergarten through third grade literacy model that ensures Kansas children receive an opportunity to learn to read through a pathway designed to fit their individual needs. Implemented during school through the Kansas MultiTiered System of Supports (MTSS), KRR is built on a skills - based, systematic framework recommended by the National Reading Panel.

KRR provides targeted reading practice for struggling readers within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and after school. KRR also offers summer programs, and LIFE, a family program aimed at increasing children’s reading skills while supporting a culture of literacy at home.

More information about KRR is available at www.kansas readingroadmap.org.

the back row are Harry Bartel, Beryl Scranton, Bryan Noyes, Masonic Secretary Bruce Bentz and Ed Anderson. A $1,000 memorial was also given to Project Hope in the name of Brenda Eckert.

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Molly McClure brings the meeting to order. Photo courtesy of Victoria Bryan.

Kansas State Board of Agriculture to Meet December 15 The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Board of Agriculture will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 15.

This is a regularly scheduled board meeting.

Wise winter weather tips for your family yard When Old Man Winter Comes calling, homeowners need to keep everyone in the family - including your pets - safe. Follow these wise winter weather tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and TurfMutt.

Bring Pets Inside – Dogs and cats should be kept inside during cold weather months. Wipe their paws and bellies after they’ve been outside, and check for ice accumulation between paw pads. If you’re using a de-icing agent, remove that salt and other agents, too.

Pick up Debris – Before it snows, remove debris and household items from your family yard. Doormats, hoses, toys and sticks can hide under a layer of snow that could harm your snowthrower, family or pets.

Clear a Path – Your snowthrower is a convenient way to clear your driveway and sidewalks. It also gives your pet a path to their bathroom area.

Ventilate Portable Generators – If a winter storm knocks out your power, a generator can be a life-saver if used properly.

Place the generator outside and away from windows, doors and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.

Trim Trees Carefully – When using a chainsaw, stand with your weight on both feet, adjust your stance so you are angled away from the blade and hold the chainsaw with both hands.

Watch Where You Throw Keep kids and pets away from the equipment, and never put your hand in the chute or auger to clear a blockage. Turn the machine off and always use a cleanout tool.

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The meeting will take place in the board room on the first floor of the KDA building, 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan.

The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who have questions about the meeting should contact KDA deputy secretary Susan Metzger at Susan.Metzger@ ks.gov for more information.

Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.

KDA practices animal disease response preparedness plans The Kansas Department of Agriculture had a tabletop exercise Tuesday, November 28, as the first stage of the state’s annual emergency preparedness exercise. This year’s exercise, named “Phoenix”, will continue December 18–20, 2017, as the agency simulates a foreign animal disease event to practice the state’s agriculture emergency response plan.

The three-day functional exercise in December will be based out of KDA headquarters in Manhattan, but will also involve multiple counties across the state in the simulation. It will enable KDA and its partners in other state agencies, federal and local government, university, agriculture industry, and several other states to practice the state’s foreign animal disease response plan. More than 100 individuals attended the November tabletop event, and more than 200 individuals plan to participate in the multiday “Phoenix” exercise in December, which will be based on the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the United States.

Kansas leads the nation in foreign animal disease planning, training, and exercising, which benefits all partners across the state in understanding roles and responsibilities in a response. Responding to a foreign animal disease like FMD will require cooperation among state, local and federal government, private industry, educational institutions and others to stop the spread of the disease and enable the industry to get back to business as quickly as possible.

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Heartland 4-H Club met for their November meeting November 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevens County 4-H building. The meeting was called to order by President Molly McClure. Lindy McClure started the meeting with a devotion for Thanksgiving. Secretary Toby McClure led roll call with the question, “What place would you like to visit the most? “ Toby read the minutes from the October meeting, where the 2017-2018 Officers were elected. Treasurer Rolanda Gerber gave the financial report for the month, the club was presented with a check from the Kiwanis November 9 for helping place flags in Hugoton on the designated holidays during the year.

4-H Council representatives Emma McClure and Allen Shelton presented the report from the November 4-H Council meeting. The Cloverleaf Cowboys were the winners of the 4-H Week window decorating contest.

4-H members and adults who would like to volunteer need to complete the online application and process as soon as possible. February 3, 2018 will be Stevens County 4-H Club Days. Members who want to compete need to make sure the Extension

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Each exercise builds upon plans and procedures that have been developed based on past exercises and actual emergency events.

In addition to KDA, which will operate as the Incident Command Post for the exercise, several counties will activate emergency operations centers as part of the Phoenix exercise, and several private facilities will participate to practice their own biosecurity plans.

Foot-and-mouth disease was last identified in the United States in 1929.

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Office knows. Officer elections also took place. Ron Honig was announced to be the new Extension Agent.

Michelle Heger gave the leader’s report. Michelle reminded everyone reenrollment needs to be completed online by November 30 and members had until May 1, 2018 to make changes. The preliminary member handbook was handed around to double check contact information and any changes needing to be made. Also, sign-up sheets for flags, snacks and drinks were handed around.

Vice President Kyra Shelton announced Carter McClure’s and Tala Eckert’s birthdays were in November.

There was no Old Business needing attention, so the meeting moved onto New Business. It was announced Cloverleaf Cowboys are looking at organizing a Father/Daughter dance some time in 2018 and asked if Heartland would like to help organize it. Members decided to get more information and vote at the next meeting. The December Christmas Party was discussed, and it was decided to have the party Monday, December 18.

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collect pop cans and turn them in for recycling. The funds would be used to finish updating the 4-H Building, such as replacing the ceiling in the meeting room.

The club decided to approve Lindy’s motion.

Kale Wolters was the Recreation Leader.

He announced recreation would be the game of Protecting the President. The meeting was adjourned to participate in recreation and to enjoy the snacks and drinks that were provided.

Respectively submitted by Victoria Bryan, Heartland 4-H Club Reporter.

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Wrestlers upset Liberal in jaw-dropping season opener Hugoton wrestling kicked off the season in a big way Tuesday night, November 28 with an upset win over visiting Liberal Redskins. The Eagles in the past years have had young wrestlers or have not been able to fill the majority of the weight classes, which resulted in a certain loss for the Eagles. This season the Eagles still gave up four weight groups to the Redskins and had to collect a lot of their points by pins to

Coach Ross Addison gives some advice to an HHS wrestler at the home meet.

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have a chance for victory.

With a team with seven seniors on the roster, the Eagles went out and got the job done. The Eagles got six wins by pins and one by major decision giving the Eagles the point total needed to over come the open spots and a couple of losses during the dual to get the win with a 40 to 33 points.

Nathan Leininger won the 113-weight class with a major decision.

Jalen Rosales, Ethan Shopteese, Bradan Slemp, Manny Mendoza, Marcos Baeza and David Cruz all pinned their opponents. The only losses the Eagles suffered were Michael Mendoza, who lost by decision, Bryan Gonzales, lost by pin, and Gerardo Rubio, who lost as a result of an injury.

The Eagles also saw their JV have mixed results as Carter Coziahr went 1 and 1, Abraham Garcia went 2 and 0, and Jeison Coreno went 2 and 0.

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Mendez and Coach Gaskill. Kneeling in front are, Gianna Vos, Marrine Williams, Kenzie Garza, Marissa Mendoza and Julienne Salazar.

Pedro enjoys success at FHSU

Bradan Slemp contorts his opponent during wrestling action at home last Tuesday evening.

The Eagles ended up winning with several pins

over the visiting Liberal Redskins. This year’s roster boasts seven seniors.

Pedro Ordonez competed over the weekend in Hays at the Bob Smith Open.

Ordonez graduated from HHS last year and is red shirting this season, wrestling at 141 for Fort Hays State University. This past weekend’s tournament consisted of some tough competition from all over with teams like Oklahoma State at the event. Ordonez went 1-2 against some very tough competition at his weight class with his only two losses being decisions. His win was a pin in 59 seconds.

Meet HHS girls’ basketball newest addition Hugoton High School’s girls’ basketball program has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past several years under the guidance of Coach Andy Gillen. This year, the HHS girls are facing the 2017-2018 season under new management.

Meet Coach Emmanuel Adigun, HHS basketball’s newest addition. The former Hutch Community College shooting guard hails from Houston, Tx. originally. He moved to Kansas in 2002, graduating from HCC. Emmanuel coached at Pratt from 2006 until 2017, serving as assistant coach for seven years, before moving to the head coach position for the past four years.

Emmanuel is the Resource Room teacher at Hugoton Middle School, and has been married to Heather for 14 years. The couple has three children, ages 12, eight and one. Fortunately for Mr. Adigun, his wife has been incredibly supportive through the years and works hard to keep home stress to a minimum. His favorite sport to watch is basketball, and his favorite team is the North Carolina Tarheels.

Coach Adigun’s goals for HHS’s team include the primary goal of ensuring the upcoming season goes smoothly - no “roller coaster program” where the team posts spectacular winning records, followed by dismal losing ones. He said he’d like even Hugoton’s bad years to be considered “good” by other teams’ standards. Mr. Adigun also hopes to ensure team members understand the value of being a studentathlete. He’s looking to maximize each kids’ potential.

Looking at this year’s schedule, Adigun acknowledged the team lost over 65%

Emmanuel Adigun 2017-18 HHS Girls’ Basketball Coach

of scoring from last year - at least statistically. He asserts that just means an opportunity for returning players to

take up the slack and show what they’re made of. This year’s team is led by a group of seniors with a sort of “chip” on their shoulders.

They want to prove they can finish it up and continue the tradition. Coach Adigun is also looking to develop the bench and younger players to add their skills to the team.

He acknowledged the team lost some great leaders and scorers from last year’s State Champion team. However, as Adigun remarked, “I think sometimes you have to have your back against the wall to come out fighting...I think they’re excited about [the opportunity].”

One of Coach Adigun’s favorite quotes is “To be great, you must sacrifice greatly.”

To him, it means everybody wants to be special, but nobody wants to sacrifice.

Fortunately for this tiny community, Emmanuel also helped coach middle school football earlier this year. He said everyone in the Hugoton community has been very welcoming, and he hopes to stay here for some time.

Make sure to mark your calendars for this upcoming basketball season - both of HHS’ teams are returning some phenomenal players.

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Hugoton High School graduate Pedro Ordonez now wrestles for Fort Hays State University.

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HMS wrestling faces tough competition at Garden Thursday night, November 30, the Eagles Middle School traveled to Garden City for their last tune up before League. The team had struggled against a tough Great Bend team with several experienced

wrestlers on the mat. The Eagles’ second match was a little easier as they faced off against Garden’s second team and the majority of the Eagles saw victory on the mat.

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Eagles finish second at Hoxie tourney Saturday, December 2 the Eagles traveled north to Hoxie to compete in the Hoxie Invitational. The Eagles saw some of the top completion from around the area. The Eagles fed off their big victory Tuesday night and made a splash at Hoxie. The Hugoton team went into the second round with the lead as a team. As the day got going the Eagles’ matches were getting tougher.

The team weathered the storm and some early-upset losses to get seven of the nine wrestlers in the finals and consolation finals. Out of the seven, four competed for first, and in the end Marcos Baeza and Bradan Slemp came out with first place wins as Baeza pinned McKellan Rains from Oakley, and Slemp won 5 to 2 over Zack Grabbe of Central Heights.

Ethan Shopteese cruised into the finals by pinning his two first opponents but fell to

Hugoton’s wrestling team displays the second place plaque after their awesome performances at the Hoxie tournament Saturday. From the left are Deanna Guerrero, Ethan Shopteese, Nathan Leininger, David Cruz, Jalen Rosales, Kel Grafel of Oberlin. Michael Mendoza had similar success in his two first matches but lost by fall in the finals to Jordan Finnesy of Plainville.

Manny Mendoza had one of the toughest brackets on the day but went 2 and 2 and finish third in the 170 bracket.

Brian Gonzales, Meaghan McClure, Luis Guerrero, Janette Bojorquez, Coach McClure, Abbey Goode, Coach Addison and Jessica Martinez.

Jalen Rosales and Nathan Leininger both lost in the consolation finals and finished fourth for the Eagles.

At the end of the tournament the Eagles scored a team high 103.5 and brought home second place. They lost to Hoxie and Oberlin who both

tied for first.

Hugoton’s JV also competed Saturday but in Goodland and had fifth place. Jeison Coreno took first in his weight class. Carter Coziahr and Dante Duran finished third for the Eagles.

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The HMS Eagles’ wrestling team traveled to Scott City Monday night to compete in the GWAC League tournament to end their season. The Eagles took 11 wrestlers with a few of them suffering from illness and injuries. The boys battled through the day and nine placed with three medaling.

At the 80-pound division Luis Guzman struggled in his first couple matches but got a big win in his last match to secure himself third place for the tournament. The Eagles’ 86 pounder also had his shares of ups and downs as he wound up getting a couple of experienced wrestlers move into his bracket for league.

Deveron Yarbrough looked like he was in a good position after pinning his first opponent in 49 seconds. His next three matches were all against seasoned wrestlers who used their experi-

ence to get wins. Yarbrough finished fourth overall. Zack Zambrano also started off hot for the Eagles with a 9-5 decision in his first round match. But like most of the Eagles he struggled against the more experienced wrestlers on the night. He went 2-3 and ended with fourth place at 92 pounds.

Deveron Yarbrough The Eagles’ two seasoned wrestlers coming into the tournament looked to have a good showing and a chance to medal.

Good Luck on Your Winter Sports HHS Basketball Boys Varsity & Thursday, December 7 Girls C Team vs. Dodge City at HHS Boys and Girls Basketball Blue Home, 8:00 p.m. and Red Classic 3:0023p.m.

4:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, December 15 Friday, December 8 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Boys and Girls Basketball HHS 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-SouthBlue Western Heights (Away)Basketball Boys & Girls JV at 4:00pm and Red Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away)Goodland, 4:45 p.m.

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Tommy McClure competed in the 92 pound weight class and Adam Mendoza at 110. McClure wrestled very well during the season, taking second in several tournaments this season. Mendoza returned from a football elbow injury but still had signs of the injury. McClure started off scorching hot as he dispatched his first four opponents all with pins with only one of them going into the second period. He landed Scott City’s Armenderiz in the finals match who, himself an experienced wrestler. McClure fought hard but lost by decision 6-0 and took second place. Mendoza fought all night long with really only one arm.

He pinned two of his opponents and got a major decision on another. Adam took an injury forfeit against Ulysses Barker, but still had a chance to come out second. His final match was against Scott City’s Tarango. It was clear the plan for handling Mendoza was to target the elbow as the whole match Tarango went hard after it.

Mendoza fell and took third.

In the 104 classes, Isaac Marioni probably drew one of the toughest weight classes where three of his four opponents all had outstanding records with Marioni also having to wrestle up in weight class. He battled hard throughout the night and got a muchneeded win in his finals match to take fourth. In the 116-weight class, another Eagles wrestler who had struggled with injuries for the season competed and took fourth.

Ashton Burrows missed several weeks to make it back for League. The rust of not being on the mat showed as he won his first match but lost the other three due to a lack of feel and technique that comes with being on the mat. Aaron Quevedo came into the tournament sick and was hampered throughout the night from it. He battled but the energy was not there and he lost his first three matches. He dug deep and got the last two wins with a pin and 5-2 decision, giving him fourth place.

The Eagles’ big men group again saw struggles with injuries and experience. The Eagles’ 130 pounder Jace Bonsall, another of the Eagles’ more experienced wrestlers, struggled with his hip while the other wrestlers’ quickness and length troubled him.

He finished his last match hard and got a much-needed win to take fifth. Clay Gilmore entered the wrestling season just looking to get conditioning before his sport, basketball, and ended up with an impressive season. He had only struggled against more advanced wrestlers which he got during this tournament. He finished the night 1-3 taking fourth at 138 pounds. The Eagles’ final wrestler Isaac Moreland drew another tough bracket, as he finally got down to the 182-weight class. He faced mostly eighth grade talent - an extra year of

weights and experience paid off for them. Isaac battled hard but unfortunately was the only Eagle without a win.

The Eagles finished last in the tournament but it is the best showing by the Eagles in a long while. The Eagles should return nine seventh graders next season and even add some key wrestlers from sixth grade. The eighth grade group will look to fill open spots next year on the high school team - and will grad-

Zack Zambrano uate seven seniors this year.

Head Coach Ross Addison commented, “As a new head coach, we tend to say the words ‘rebuilding’. With having 15 wrestlers and only three with previous experience it was definitely a rebuilding year. It was a rollercoaster ride of excitement, not knowing what these kids could do.We battled injuries and sickness but never gave up. We got up everyday at 5:30 in the morning just to be ready by 6:00.

The ultimate goal was to place at League; we placed nine out of the 11 wrestlers who competed in Scott City Monday.”

Coach went on to say, “I would like to express appreciation to the administration and everyone involved with the help and support of this year’s program. Scott Schechter is appreciated for providing and setting up all of our transportation needs. I would also like to recognize the parents who always provided food to anyone and everyone, who had to change their life schedule for their son to wrestle and be apart of the program, and those who traveled to the tournaments to support the program. I would like to honor the whole McClure family who took pictures, recorded and took stats this entire season, for Coach McClure's help and guidance along this great long journey. We could not have done it without you guys.

“This whole year, we preached about brotherhood and friendship and that they will remember this experience forever. With that being said here is to our last breakdown...1...2...3..

FAMILY!” finished Coach Addison.

Isaac Moreland

LOOKING BACK History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

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Museum Update

Curator Stanley McGill brought in this un-named photo from the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Dorothy Bennett gave cooking classes to the 4-H members in the 1950’s.

It looks like they are tasting their delicious 4-H projects.

American Agriculture Strike Headquarters on the corner of Fifth and Main in Hugoton will be the starting point for a convoy leaving at 8:30 Friday morning for Amarillo to attend a strike Thursday, December 2, 1982 The murdered body of Lewis Oliver Price, 60, was found in a shallow grave 3 1/2 north and one mile west of Hugoton. Two gunshot wounds to the head were the apparent cause of death.

The body had been covered by a foot of sand. Price had purchased the Argus Hotel in July of 1982. John Jones, a boarder at the hotel, has been arrested for the homicide.

Thursday, November 24, 1977 About 150 farmers and businessmen met at the Memorial Hall Thursday, November 17, to enjoy a ham and bean dinner and to discuss the American Agricultural movement.

The purpose of the meeting, according to moderator Jim Kramer, was to cement

rally. It is expected there will be people there Submitted by Stevens County from five or six states. From the Thursday, Gas and Historical Museum October 13, 1977 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. Curator Stanley, taken from “The Peoples Home Recipe farmer and merchant rela- Monroe, Frank Brechbuhler Book” published in 1915.

Game Recipes tions during and after the and Charles Crane. Ralph Pheasants, Partridges, Quail scheduled December 14 White from Moscow also left These are nice in flour and strike for parity prices of for his physical. laid in a deep dish containagricultural products.

Friday, March 24, 1933 ing 1/2 cup of drippings; Kramer stressed the proBelieve it or not, but add pepper and salt and lay posed farm strike is against 15,840 was the actual count nice slices of ham or bacon the present agriculture mar- of eggs that came through over the top.

When done, keting system and not the grocery door of the J.M. remove the ham and make a against the business man.

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Thursday, December 7, 1972 David Conklin, Hugoton’s newest business man, is a native of Colorado. Conklin recently purchased the Hadsell Accounting Firm at 604 S. Monroe. He had previas chief ously served accountant for Lamar College in Lamar, Co. Thursday, December 4, 1952 Four Stevens County men have been called by Selective Service and have left for preinduction physicals in Kansas City, Mo. The men from Hugoton are Jimmy

farmers selling their eggs.

Not so bad for one day , was it. You can always count on the Kansas hen doing their thing - hard times or good times makes no difference to her, she’s on the job. If times are hard, she scratches a little harder and a little longer. Old Biddy is a lifesaver to any community.

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.

Bullying isn’t bully bully Rolla History from David Stout This week’s topic is rather touchy, so to speak. Bullying has been a topic in the news for the past few years, but it didn’t just pop into existence during this century. No, it definitely was around during my early days in the Rolla Schools in the last century.

The first time it happened to me personally was when I was in the second grade.

While leaving the old high school gym after a basketball game, someone grabbed me by the back of the neck and shoved me hard, causing me to stumble and fall flat on my face. I turned around to see who shoved me, and was surprised to see it was one of the freshman high school boys from Richfield. He was scowling at me, and I had no idea why. I simply chalked it up to his not knowing me; perhaps he thought I was a kid from the visiting team’s hometown.

Having said that, I’m not going to suggest this was the birth of modern day bullying. Even though other upperclassmen continued to bully me throughout grade school and even in my freshman year of high school, I have no doubt that bullying was going on way before I was born. But rather than focusing on how I was bullied, I want to turn the tables and to point out how I may have unwittingly contributed to bullying when I finally entered the freshman class of Rolla High School. In discussing this topic, I’m not going to name names of those of us who bullied, but in this one example, I’m going to identify the victims of our bullying during the school year of 1959-1960, the Mann family kids.

At some point after the school term had already started in 1959, the Mann family moved to the outskirts

of Rolla just to the east of the Rolla schools. Charlie Mann was in my freshman class, and he had two older sisters, but I can remember the name of only one of them, Earlene. They were a very poor family and didn’t fit in well with the rest of us. It wasn’t long before we “native Rollaians” began to notice the two older sisters had a very limited wardrobe, switching their outfits with each other every other day to create the illusion they didn’t always wear the same clothing day after day. We noticed, though, and it wasn’t long before my fellow schoolmates began to tease them.

For some reason, their younger brother Charlie wasn’t subjected to the same sort of teasing. I suspect it was because he was a cute and naturally friendly little guy with the most infectious laughter. Because of this – and because he was in my class – I sort of befriended him, and this little act may have given him a bit of shielding from the taunts his sisters were receiving. His sisters seemed to take note of my “umbrella” over Charlie, and they would smile politely at me, seeming to appreciate my friendship with their brother, probably hoping the umbrella would extend to them.

But it didn’t. One day I was coming down the west stairway with one of my many older cousins who spotted one of the sisters on the first floor, and he shouted at her, then flipped her the bird. I, coming down the stairs beside him, laughed and slapped him on the back; but then I couldn’t help but notice the hurt look of betrayal on the girl’s face.

It was only a few days later that the school superintendent, Ross Veatch, called a

special meeting of all the high school boys. In that meeting, he announced the Mann sisters were dropping out of school. Prof scolded us for our unmerciful teasing and taunting of them, explaining to us, “Guys, graduating from school is the only chance this family will ever have to get ahead – and you’ve just denied those two girls that opportunity.”

I had always respected Prof Veatch – but after that, I had the highest admiration.

Today I think his leadership should also be extended to coaches everywhere: coaches, you have a duty to lead your teams, teaching athletes they have no right to bully. It would be far manlier for your athletes to understand that they are the protectors of the weak and the downtrodden. There is nothing manly about strong and popular athletes picking on the weak, the defenseless, the unpopular. Rather, protecting and defending them is noble and honorable.

Years later April 20, 1999 when two students opened fire on their fellow students in Columbine, Co., I couldn’t help but think back to 1959, 40 years earlier, and think to myself, “If Earlene Mann and her sister had done that in Rolla High School, then I certainly could have understood why.” Understood, yes, but condoned? No. In any case, I felt just horrible with the realization that I could have been an unwitting participant in such bullying.

Correction: In last week’s article (“Why do it if you don’t want to?”) Rolla’s Coach Bill Huffman was misidentified as Coach Hufford. Thanks to Rick Williamson for catching the error.

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Do not soak it. Have frying pan very hot; then when you have seasoned the meat, roll it in flour and place in a pan, into which drop a tablespoonful of butter and one of lard. Cover with a pan and let

the rabbit be very well done before you turn it over to brown on the other side. A rabbit fried in this manner will smell almost as nice as it will taste.

Hasenpfeffer - After the rabbit has been in salt water for several hours, rinse with clear water. Boil until tender in water containing an onion in which are stuck about a dozen cloves. When tender, take from liquor, roll in flour and fry brown in skillet, using equal quantities of butter and lard; just before removing from skillet, sprinkle over a little cinnamon and about one tablespoon of vinegar (more or less to suit taste); cook closely; let smother for a few minutes; remove rabbit; put flour in skillet and brown in remaining grease; add liquor in which the rabbit was cooked to make a nice gravy; pour over rabbit.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Memories from yesteryear Doc (Ord) Pearce

by Oleta Wilson Doc Pearce, who became a legend in his own time, was known as an anthropologist, archaeologist, geologist and humanitarian as well as a licensed veterinarian. He was a philosopher, a poet, a lay preacher and a Sunday School teacher. His heart went out to all who needed help, and his wife and family shared his outgoing personality.

Doc was a welcome visitor in all the farmhomes of Stevens County and to points east and west, north and south, far and near.

Children adored him and brought their ailing or wounded pets to him for healing, and he gave them the same care he gave the prize-winning stock of prosperous ranchers.

The Moscow community honored him with a birthday party February 17, 1957. It took several mail bags to hold the cards they laid at his feet that day as they gathered to commemorate his 40 years of veterinary service.

He was still actively practicing as a veterinarian at the age of seventy-four. He laid his profession aside only when his failing eyesight forced him into retirement.

In 1906, Ord (Doc) and his father came to Stevens County, and each bought a quarter section of land. In 1909, a year after their marriage, Ord and Florence Pearce returned to Kansas and filed on an abandoned claim. He enlarged the dugout to a split-level by digging in above farther up the hillside. This was the only part that did not have a built-in shower when it rained. They broke sod, planted and cultivated their acres, and for needed cash, went to the Plains community to help harvest the wheat raised there.

It was on their homestead that their first child was born. The nearest phone was eight miles away by horseback. Ord made the run, called the doctor in Liberal, 30 miles away and hurried home. It was a nearly trackless prairie between there and Liberal then and the doctor got lost. He did get there in time, which was not always the case in those early days. That is why “grannies” are dear to the hearts of many early day arrivals in pioneer days.

Their second child was also

born there. Three doctors refused to get lost on the prairies. They said, “Go get a granny,” and Mrs. Hoyt was called to usher the new baby into the world.

In 1914, his brother Frank asked Ord Pearce to come to Iowa and help him in his veterinary practice. He moved there for the summer and found his life’s profession.

He had tried farming, trapping, gold mining, wrestling for fun, writing for communication of his philosophy, preaching, teaching, counseling, selling,

buying, archaeology, geology and Indian cultural study.

Some of these before he found his niche in life, some later combined to make his life complete after he began his veterinary practice. His family called him a do-ityourselfer, but now his first and main interest became his veterinary service.

Continued next week.

Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.

MOSCOW

4B | Thursday, December 7, 2017 | The Hugoton Hermes

By Krissann Roland

UMC invites public to celebrate Advent with special services The Moscow United Methodist Church invites everyone to celebrate the four weeks of Advent as they prepare for the celebration of Jesus birth. The children will sing twice, the first time will be during Sunday morning worship, December 17 at 11:00 a.m. They will also perform at Cantata December 17 at 7:00 p.m. There will be

a covered dish supper at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Cantata.

Please join them.

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will take place Sunday, December 24 at 6:00 p.m. They welcome you to join them as they celebrate the coming of the King.

Any questions contact Patty Lahey at 544-9365

Pancake party will be Thursday Girselle Martinez brings the ball up court during varsity action against Ingalls.

Justyn Allen looks for a teammate to pass the ball to.

Trenton Kennedy has his hands up and ready to block a thrown ball to the visiting Ingalls Bulldogs during JV action.

each. Sophomore Yamilet Rojo had two points while Brittney Stuckey and Morgan Lahey each contributed a single point.

MHS’s men’s JV team beat the Bulldogs 47-42.

The men’s varsity team defeated the visiting Bulldogs by 20, with a final score of 72-52.

Stats for these games were unavailable at press time. They will be published in next week’s paper.

This week, the teams travel to Cimarron Tuesday with the women playing at 3:00 p.m. and the men playing at 4:30 p.m. MHS will also travel back to Cimarron Friday with the women playing at 6:00 p.m. and the men playing at 4:30 p.m. December 8.

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Brittney Stuckey trys for her freethrow during the varsity game last week.

points, and Audric Roland and Jesse Persinger each made two points.

The girls’ “A” team lost to Walsh 24-38. Lizett Gonzalez had 16 points for the game. Jolee Hoffine, Cambria Phillips and Elizabeth Erives each had two points.

Senior Citizens will host annual Christmas Party December 13 Make plans to attend the Annual Senior Citizens Christmas party Wednesday, December 13. The party will start at 2:00 p.m. in the Moscow High School Concession Area. Please call 620-544-6716 by December 8 if you plan to attend so there will be enough gifts for everyone.

Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 Junior High and High School Basketball vs. Tyrone, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 14 Junior High and High School Basketball vs. Deerfield Friday, December 15 Moscow Recreation Buddy Day, 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Monday, December 18 Grade School Music Program, 7:00 p.m.

Girls’ A wins 27-10 over Spartans

Jaylen Mendez gets to shoot a freethrow during the game against Ingalls.

Boys earn a “W” against Walsh Tuesday the Junior High teams traveled to Walsh, Co. to play.

Both the boys’ and girls’ “B” teams played a modified game with four-minute quarters. The boys’ team won 6-3 with Jose Moran recording all six points. The girls’ “B” team beat Walsh 18-4. Kate Gonzalez led the scoring with six points. Jayden James and Jaklen Sunderland each contributed four points and Ashley Kennedy and Giselle Paredes both scored two.

The boys “A” team beat Walsh in a nailbiting overtime 20-18. Blaze Johnson put up six points. Aiden Miramontes and Jesus Granados each contributed five

Christmas program Monday, December 18.

Pancakes are typically prepared and served by the men in the community. All dads, granddads and others are encouraged to help with the supper, which in turn shows your children your support for them.

Community Calendar Thursday, December 7 Pancake Supper, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 8 High School Basketball at Cimarron Tournament Saturday, December 9 High School Basketball at Cimarron Tournament Monday, December 11 Junior/Senior High Music Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Wildcats dominate Ingalls Friday The Moscow High School men’s and women’s teams hosted the Ingalls Bulldogs Friday, December 1 for their season opener.

The JV Lady Cats lost to the Lady Bulldogs in a final score of 37-26. Tina Cantu, senior, contributed with a game-high eight points.

Freshman Jessie James and sophomore Hailey Blue had four points apiece. Senior Brittney Stuckey and freshman Paola Gomez each contributed three points, while freshman Isabella Hall and junior Morgan Lahey each put up two points.

The varsity Lady Cats were defeated by the Lady Bulldogs 22-61. Senior Morgan Robson and junior Giselle Martinez led the scoring with eight points

The Moscow community pancake supper will be Thursday, December 7 at the school cafeteria. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m.

Funds generated from the event purchase candy to be sacked and distributed to the children following Moscow Grade School’s

JV player Adan Granillo shoots a freethrow in the battle against Ingalls.

JD Robson drives the ball in for the JV team.

Monday, December 4, the Moscow JH traveled to Deerfield to play. Both the girls’ teams came away with wins, while unfortunately the boys’ team took a defeat.

The girl’s “A” team beat Deerfield, 27-10 with Lizett Gonzalez scoring 11 points.

Jolee Hoffine, Cambria Phillips and Athziry Marquez each contributed four points. Yamile Flores and Elizabeth Erives each had two points.

The girls’ “B” team only played a half a game but still came out on top scoring eight points to Deerfield’s five. Ashley Kennedy, Jayden James, Jaylen Sunderland and Kate Gonzalez each contributed two points.

The boys’ “A” team was defeated 39-12 with Jesus Granados being the high scorer with five points. Jose Moran, Jesse Persinger and Zayden Dorsey had two points apiece and Audric Roland tallied one.

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Wild & Sweet performs at UMC Wild & Sweet will perform at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at the Rolla United Methodist Church. Meredith Light may also sneak in a special song with her siblings. Whitney (Light) Stillwell and Steffen Light, children of Marcus and Beverly Light of Rolla and grandchildren of James and Mary Frances Light, also of Rolla,

have created a special singing group called Wild & Sweet. They perform in many churches around the Oklahoma City area and have graciously agreed to perform in their home community of Rolla. The community is excited as always for their performance and wishes them a blessed Christmas season.

All Around 4-H Club members in their Radio Flyer Wagon, ready to march in the parade. Photo courtesy of Alecia Varner Photography.

Audra Langley and Aspen Sohm perform as part of the Southwest KMEA Honor Band. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Langley.

All Around 4-H’ers take second in parade

Audra and Aspen play flutes as part of KMEA Honor Band Saturday, December 2, music filled the air at the Dodge City High School when the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Band gathered to play the sounds of the season.

Included in the band were Rolla’s own Aspen Sohm and Audra Langley. Both girls play flute for Rolla’s band, under the direction of Sam Eiland.

Aspen was chosen as fourth chair and Audra was tenth chair. The music was wonderful and hearing the large band play was a treat.

Aspen is the freshman daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm. Audra is the freshman daughter of Jimmy and Ronda Langley. Congratulations to both girls, Mr. Eiland and their parents for a job well done!

Wild & Sweet, seated in front are Whitney (Light) Stilwell and Tara Light. In back are Steffen Light, Johnny Bland and Larry Stilwell. Photo courtesy of Tara Light.

Christmas piano recital is Sunday

Amparo and Eloy Pando of Rolla are blessed to have all their children and their children’s children home for Thanksgiving. They are quite a group when all together! It’s great to see

families enjoying precious time together! The Pandos are surrounded by the love of their family during Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Norma Pando.

Scholars’ Bowl competes at Ulysses

Aspen Sohm, Lena Martens, Henry Wiebe, Paige Claassen and Allyson Norton pose with their medals from the Ulysses Scholars’ Bowl meet. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team traveled to Ulysses Thursday, November 30. The team was successful during most rounds and proudly brought home the second place finish, against some much larger schools. Great job and keep up the good work!

Rolla Pirates basketball travels to Goodwell, Ok. The Rolla Pirates high school basketball teams traveled to Goodwell, Ok. for basketball games Friday, December 1. The girls’ team, with new Coach Megan Gibler, played hard but fell short, with a final score of Rolla 26, Goodwell 69. The boys’ team, under the direction of Coach Jon Schnable, also fell short of their goal, with a final score of Rolla 33, Goodwell, 69.

The Pirates will bounce back this week as they play in the Conestoga Classic tournament in Liberal. The girls play at 2:00 p.m., with the boys’ game to follow.

Good luck and keep your spirits up!

Sherry Kelling’s Rolla piano students will gather together Sunday, December 10 for their Christmas piano recital. The recital is open to all who would like to attend and will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Rolla United Methodist Church. Come join the students who have worked this semester, perfecting their piano pieces for the public to enjoy.

The Rolla All Around 4-H Club participated in the Morton County Chamber of Commerce Parade Saturday, December 2 in Elkhart.

Their Christmas parade float earned second place. The parade’s theme was “Christmas Around the World.”

They were an All American Christmas. Their Radio Flyer wagon was full of typical old fashioned toys. They had a jack-in-the-box (Jaxon Schwindt), a Rubik’s cube (Rylan Williams), a nutcracker soldier (Brynlee Williams), Operation game man (Samantha Dunn), a toy

soldier (AJ Link), a holiday Barbie (Lexi Crowl), Pac Man (Bralyn Crowl), a ballerina (Cayli Crowl), a teddy bear (Adynn Milburn), a doll (Mia Hinojosa), a yo-yo (Tyne Ellis), Santa Claus (Shawn Schwindt) driving Santa's sleigh, Mrs. Claus (Jamie Mason, two elves (Priscilla Milburn and Rachel Dunn) pulled by four reindeer (Dezi Schwindt, Jayden Hanna, Paige Claassen and SaKya Millburn). The parade was great fun and a great bonding experience for the club.

Congratulations on your second place finish!

All Around 4-H Club members riding in their Radio Flyer during the Parade. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Community Calendar Thursday, December 7 Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Junior High Open Gym 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 8 Driver's Ed 8:30-11:30 a.m.

High School Basketball at Conestoga Classic in Liberal Girls at 2:00 p.m., Boys to follow No School Saturday, December 9 High School Basketball at Conestoga Classic in Liberal, Girls at 12:30 p.m., Boys to follow Sunday, December 10 Piano Recital at Rolla United Methodist Church 4:00 p.m.

Monday, December 11 High School Basketball at Fowler (JV Girls at 5:00 p.m.)

6:30 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 Junior High Basketball vs.

Yarbrough at 4:00 p.m.

High School Basketball vs.

Yarbrough at 6:30 p.m.

The Pirates huddle to create their next strategy during the game against Goodwell. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Junior High Pirates are victorious over Deerfield Spartans The Rolla Junior High Pirates traveled to Deerfield Thursday, November 30.

Both junior high teams were victorious over the Spartans, with the girls’ score of Rolla 13, Deerfield 8 and the boys’ score of Rolla 23, Deerfield 20. Both teams continue to improve and will play again at Yarbrough December 12.

Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10

The Lady Pirates prepare for a foul shot during the game at Goodwell. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Rolla Methodist Church 1:30 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 7, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Jo A Thompson, Plaintiff And

Address your letter to Santa Claus c/o The Hugoton Hermes 522 S. Main Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Oklahoma Department of Revenue, Estate of Brett Bridwell, a/k/a Brett E Bridwell, Kansas Department of Revenue and all Unknown Persons who may lay claim and interest to the 2003 Ford Focus with Vehicle Identification Number 1FAFP34N25W134032 Defendants AFFIDAVIT TO OBTAIN SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, ss.

Jo A Thompson, being duly sworn upon oath, alleges ad states: 1. That I am the Plaintiff in the abovecaptioned action and make this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining service by publication upon the following Defendants: a.

Estate of Brett Bridwell, a/k/a Brett E Bridwell 2. Neither this affiant nor the Plaintiff know and with due diligence is unable

to ascertain the residence of the Defendants listed for service by publication.

3. That Plaintiff is unable to procure personal service of a summons upon the Defendants within this state.

4. That this action is one of those mentioned in K.S.A. 60-307(a) (1 to 4 inclusive) and amendments thereto.

Submitted by: /s/Jo A. Thompson Plaintiff Jo A Thompson 109 North Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-2961 STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, SS Jo A Thompson, of lawful age and first duly sworn upon oath, states that she is the Plaintiff herein, states and verified that affiant is familiar with the contents of the foregoing Petition and that the statements, allegations, and other matters contained in it are true and correct. /s/ Jo A Thompson Jo A Thompson SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a notary public, this 28 day of November, 2017 /s/ Kelsee Burnett Notary Public

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

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In the Matter of the Estate of GENEVIEVE ANDERSON Deceased.

Case No. 17 PR 20 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF KANSAS ) ) ss: COUNTY OF GRANT ) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Terry D. Anderson, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Genevieve Cantrell, deceased, requesting that Petitioner's acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to

the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys' fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Genevieve Cantrell, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before December 19th, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Terry D. Anderson Petitioner Jessica E. Akers, SC#24336 AKERS LAW FIRM, P.A. 123 N. Glenn , P.O. Box 708 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-3088 FAX (620) 356-3098 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary White, deceased, CASE NO. 15-PR-49 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Lillian Seaman, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Mary White, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be

paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Mary White, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before December 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

LILLIAN SEAMAN, Executor BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executor

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

subject matter of this litigation, DEFENDANTS Case No. 17CV30 NOTICE OF SUIT

CARY T. ROLAND and SUSAN R. ROLAND, PLAINTIFFS v.

CECILE L. REESE (DECEASED), GUY D. REESE (DECEASED), JACK REESE (DECEASED), JACK REESE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2004, MICHAEL SWIFT, JOHN SWIFT, FRANK SWIFT 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 which are existing, dissolved, or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors, and assigns of any defendants who are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators, and trustees of any defendants who are minors or under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased and any person claiming an interest in the real estate that is the

STATE OF KANSAS TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by the Plaintiffs, Cary T. Roland and Susan R. Roland, praying for a decree quieting the title to Lot Seven (7), Block Four (4), City of Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof.

You are required to plead to said Petition on or before the 10th day of January, 2018, in said Court at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

CARY T. ROLAND SUSAN R. ROLAND Plaintiffs TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. We are also accepting applications for CNAs to work at the Stevens County Hospital. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

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Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

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SEALED BIDS SEALED BIDS: The City of Hugoton is offering for sale by sealed bids a Caterpillar engine, Model G342 NA, Serial #71B1347. The engine is inoperable. Bids must be received in the City Clerk’s office at 631 S. Main by Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Contact the City Clerk’s office (544-8531) to make arrangements to see the engine.

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Call Karen today to see this property.

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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!

1203 Road 21- County Home! Conventional style, 3 bed/1 b, living, family, dining, island, appliances, cen H/A, det garage, barn, mower shed. 1.87 acres. Call today to schedule a showing!

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516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!!

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304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!

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PUBLIC NOTICE torneys' fees and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of December, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

SUSAN D. PETERSON Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for executor and petitioner

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705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!

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You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Susan D. Peterson, the Executor of the Estate of Marion E. Spikes, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as the Executor, allowance for her at-

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611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!

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1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!

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REDUCED!!! 2046 Road Y- Moscow $126,000 $113,400 $100,800 A quiet place in the country, but with city water and a blacktop road. HUD Case #181229087 is being sold AS-IS. Attached 30 X 50 garage/shop with two overhead doors.

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1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!

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308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!

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GARAGE SALE: Saturday, December 9, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Stevens County Fairgrounds, Proceeds Will Benefit Freedom Bible Camp, Clothes - $1, Toys, Bikes, Furniture ---------------

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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 30, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE WILLIS, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 46 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on November 27, 2017, by Phillip R. Willis and Roger E. Willis, sons of the decedent, Lillie Mae Willis, praying for the informal administration for the Estate of Lillie Mae Willis as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal

property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Lillie Mae Willis within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on October 4, 2017.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of December, 2017, at 9:30 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.

Phillip R. Willis and Roger E. Willis, Co-petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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December 7th, 8th & 9th, 2017 Top Team Will Be The Home Team **GYMS TEAMS PLAY IN ON SECOND DAY WILL BE DETERMINED BY ESTIMATED CROWD SIZES, THIRD DAY WILL BE AS ADVERTISED.

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