The
Hugoton
Hermes
Thursday, December 8, 2016 Volume 129, Number 49 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Commissioners speak with Silver Haired Legislator The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 5, 2016 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, District Three Commissioner Elect Tron Stegman, County Clerk Elect Amy Jo Tharp and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning. The agenda included Bills - 8:30; Susan Schulte - 9:00; Tony Martin - 9:30; Martha Thompson 10:00; Neal Gillespie 10:30; and lunch - 12 noon. When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were going over the minutes, bill vouchers and
various other topics. Vanessa Willis stopped in to talk about a person unhappy they owed for their father’s back taxes and saying he should have been contacted earlier. A lot of investigation took place for the treasurers’ office to track down the person now responsible after the father’s death. It was felt he owed the office a thank you for finding him. Vanessa asked Paul to take care of it. Susan Schulte came in to explain a situation with the doors of the Memorial Hall. Motion was made to allow Susan to get the doors fixed. Tony Martin with Road and Bridge checked in. He informed the Commissioners Black Hills has started the gas line. Tony said he has two people who will be quitting and later two more will be retiring. He asked for approval to hire
Martha Thompson addresses the Stevens County Commissioners with information she
one person. Commissioners gave their approval. Tony said they are praying for some kind of moisture so they can do some work to the dirt roads in the county. He said his department has been doing the necessary checking of road signs required by the state. Martha Thompson, Stevens County’s Silver Haired representative, checked in. She wanted to come in and thank the Commissioners for allowing her to go to Topeka to the meeting she recently attended. Martha brought in maps for the Commissioners to look over. They showed the projected percentages of the 65+ population for the state of Kansas from 2015 projected to 2025. Mrs. Thompson also talked about the part of the meeting that was Continued to page 4
garnered from the Silver Haired Convention she recently attended in Topeka.
Stevens County Fire Department awarded $15,000 The Office of the State Fire Marshal is pleased to announce the first-ever recipients of grant funds through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant program. Stevens County Fire Department was awarded $15,576. This program, made possible with the 2016 State of Kansas budget passed by the state Legislature and signed by Governor Sam Brownback, is aimed at assisting volunteer and part-time fire departments across
the state with firefighter recruitment. Grants issued through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant (KFRSG) program will cover the costs of safety gear for firefighters, plus funds for the purchase of new washer-extractor machines used to clean bunker gear following a fire. Funds were also made available through this grant program for the creation of Junior Firefighter programs to attract youth volunteers into the
fire service. "We are very thankful for all of the fire departments who applied for funding through this new grant program," said Doug Jorgensen, State Fire Marshal. "Many communities in our state depend on those voluntarily putting their lives on the line to protect their neighbors' lives and property, and this program aims to make sure these firefighters' health and safety are a top priority." The OSFM was given approval to spend up to $200,000 through this program, and 41 fire deContinued to page 4
Mrs. Howie’s third grade class poses for a picture while decorating the Christmas tree at the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department
Friday afternoon. The class lovingly and joyfully decorated the tree with hand-made ornaments created by the students.
EcoDevo urges young business people to get involved Stevens County Economic Development Board presented a Strategic Plan for young business people of Stevens County Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Senior Center Activity Center. A great meal was offered to all and was created by China Cafe. EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie and EcoDevo Board President Curtis Crawford presided. Curtis began the meeting by stating they wanted to reach out to the young people in the community to get their input. He then asked each participant to introduce themselves. Curtis then discussed the Strategic Plan put together by Liz Sosa which included the topics of Business, Churches, Housing and Education. Neal remarked the young people are the future of the community. He would like to get more young people to
join committees and get involved in the community. Neal and Curtis informed the crowd of the Leadership Stevens County they are planning. When they had the last Leadership Stevens County, about 60 people graduated. When they had the six sessions, they took a lot of tours of different businesses, schools and hospital as well as local and regional government. They even went to Topeka to the State Capital. They hope this next Leadership Stevens County will be as successful. Chamber of Commerce Director Alisha Owens stated after the meeting, “Please feel free to call the office, or better yet, stop by. We would love to discuss any concerns or ideas that you may have, answer any questions, or at least point you in the right direction. There are many boards and committees that make up
Attendees of the Strategic Plan meeting for young business people hear about opportunities within the southwest Kansas community.
the backbone of many businesses and organizations in Stevens County and your commitment to any board would be greatly appreciated, and we would love to get you in touch with those leaders should you be interested in joining. It takes everyone working together, and people such as yourselves to make Stevens County such a great place to reside.” Curtis stated they plan to have another Strategic Plan in February 2017.
Christmas events planned This weekend, be sure to get out and about - see Santa and finish up the Christmas shopping! Friday, December 9, Santa will be at Yardmaster from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. accepting Christmas wishes. Make certain to get there early, as the first 100 kids get a free goody bag. All kids will also get a free picture with Mr. Claus! Saturday, December 10 Mistletoe Market Craft and Vendor Show will be at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by to find the perfect gift for all your friends and family!
City Council reviews City employee health insurance
Sean has conquered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! For completing the challenge, Sean received his very own wipe-clean alphabet workbook. Congratulations Sean! Not pictured: Sean's little brother Jesse has experienced 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Keep up the good work Jesse!
The city council met in regular session Monday, December 5 with Mayor Jack Rowden and councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter and Frankie Thomas. Absent was councilman Dan Corpening. Others present were City Inspector Josh Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Chief of Police Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, Carrie Baeza, Mary Farmer, Neal Gille-
spie, Georgina Lochrie and Alisha Owens. The minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2016 were approved as mailed. Each member of the governing body was provided a copy of Municipal Judge Paula Sosa’s report for the month of November, showing 19 new cases brought before the court and $5,265.00 remitted to the city. City Inspector Josh Grubbs presented his monthly activities report. Stevens County Eco-
nomic Development Director Neal Gillespie reported to the city council the Neighborhood Revitalization Program will expire in June 2017. The county commissioners can reenact the program by passing a resolution. The other taxing entities would have to opt out. Electric System supervisor Gary Rowden presented a list of electric customers at the 75KvA transformer level that initiates the demand charge. Motion was made and passed to leave the level
for demand charges at 75 KvA and to deny the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum’s request for relief from the demand charge. Resolution No. 2016-6. A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT GAAP-PRESCRIBED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT RELEVANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE CASH BASIS AND BUDGET LAWS OF KANSAS AND ARE OF NO SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO THE GOVERNIHG BODY OF THE GENERAL Continued to page 4
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Obituaries Daisy Pate
Maxine Dewey Stevens County resident Maxine Porter Dewey passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. She was 97. The daughter of Roy Swan and the former Leona Kerns, she was born February 24, 1919 in Stevens County. Maxine was a graduate of Hugoton High School. November 4, 1939 Maxine and Melton Porter were married in Dodge City. Born to this union were three children, Nancy, Gary and Steven. Maxine’s husband Melton preceded her in death January 9, 1966. December 11, 1970, she married James Dewey in Hugoton. She resided in Borger, Tx. until entering Pioneer Manor Nursing of Hugoton in 2008.
Survivors include her two sons, Gary and wife Janie Porter of Hugoton and Steven and wife Jane Porter of Ulysses; stepdaughter Patricia and husband James Brooks of Leander, Tx.; her eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents; husband James Dewey; daughter Nancy Porter Claggett; brothers, Leland and Ira Swan; and sisters, LoRee Folger and La Vada Coulter. Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, December 6 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Heath Kelley presiding. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been for Pioneer established Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Friends and family gathered Friday to remember Daisy Elsie Pate. Mrs. Pate, 94, passed from this life Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. The daughter of Walter Scott Prather and the former Marie Venus Hawk, she was born December 6, 1921 in Skiatook, Ok. Daisy and Everett Randel Pate were married November 3, 1943 in Liberal. He preceded her in death December 14, 1980. Mrs. Pate was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Hugoton and Ladies Auxiliary VFW of Liberal. Survivors include her two daughters, Kim Lewis and husband Steve and Tanya Pate and companion David
Hobart Quimby
Larry Lewis The death of Larry Dee Lewis of Alva, Ok. is being mourned. Mr. Lewis passed from this life Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Wichita at the age of 72. He was born December 28, 1943 at Eureka, the son of Wayne Lewis and the former Ione Morgan. Larry grew up in Hamilton from graduated and Hamilton High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. June 2, 1963, he was united in marriage to Glenda Sharp at Dacoma, Ok. They lived in Alva most of their life where Larry worked at Safeway, Homeland and Alva’s Market. Mr. Lewis was a member
of the United Methodist Church in Hamilton and the Burton, Kansas VFW. He enjoyed bowling and served the as years many Association Manager. Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in death by six brothers, Don, Elvin, Keith, Kenneth, Jack and his twin
Jerry; and three sisters, Katherine Condee, Karen Hayzlett and Sylvia Billings. Survivors include his wife Glenda of Alva; and his sister and Stewart Rachael husband Bob of Rolla. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, November 26 at Dacoma United Methodist Church in Dacoma, Ok. with Pastor officiating. Bizzell John Burial followed in Eagle Chief Cemetery of Carmen, Ok. Marshall Funeral Home of Alva, Ok. was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Disabled American Veterans or the American Heart Association.
George E. Stewart Word has been received of the death of George E. Stewart of Hamilton. Mr. Stewart passed away early Friday morning, November 18, 2016 at the Eureka Nursing Center. He was 81. Born November 14, 1935 in Carmen, Ok., he was the son of Clinton and Viola Solf Stewart. George attended Carmen High School and graduated with the Class of 1953. May 23, 1955, George and Ruby Stuck were joined in marriage near Aline, Ok. One month later George and Ruby bought a farm north of Hamilton where they would begin their family and remain to this day. Mr. Stewart worked the farm for 50 years. His urge to always keep busy and provide for his family had him taking other employment throughout his life. He worked for Frank Gaines in the Burkett Oil Fields for nine years, the ABZ Welding shop for ten years and later
with his son Mark at Diamond S Welding for ten years. George also operated a small engine repair service out of his home for decades. George held a strong sense of community and served on the Fall River Watershed Board, the Hamilton School Board for 13 years and the Hamilton Lions Club. Mr. Stewart will live on in the hearts of, his wife of 61 years, Ruby of their home; daughters, Marsha Stewart of El Dorado and Deanna Stewart of Atchison; sons, Jeff Stewart and wife Brenda
of Eureka and Mark Stewart and wife Denise of Madison; his sister Joyce Burris and husband Leo of San Marcus, Ca.; his brothers, Bob Stewart and wife Rachael of Rolla and Bill Stewart of Independence, Mo.; grandchildren, Janna, Tylor, Bruce, Ben, Alicia, Kayla, Jessica, Jacob, Jana and Devon; great grandchildren, Willow, Ethan, Aidan, Emily, Tyson, Milo, Kyle, Oliver, Marley, Jameson, Cora, Jase, Brooks, Dake and Dakota; and countless extended family and dear friends. Those preceding Mr. Stewart in death were his parents and sister Wandora Schroeder. Services were attended Tuesday morning, November 22 at VanArsdale Funeral Home in Madison with Pastor Gary Cargill officiating. Burial followed in Janesville Cemetery of Hamilton. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Library or Community Building.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT 405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, November 28, 2016 • Medical Assist, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Hale • Hit & Run, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Took Report, Officer Hale • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Hale • Hit & Run, 300 Block of West City Limits, Took Report, Officer Hale • Vehicle Unlock 1000 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, Officer Hale • Vehicle Unlock 400 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Tuesday, November 29, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of South Coulter, Unable to catch, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin
Thompson all of Hugoton; grandson Matthew Lewis of Hugoton; her brother Walt Prather and wife Shirley of Grove, Ok.; sister Venus Easley of Enid, Ok.; and her many nieces and nephews. Daisy was preceded in
death by her infant son Everett Randle; brothers, Wayne, Alfred and Cleo Prather; sisters, Fern Pate, Geneva Holder and Irene Holt; and nephew Jimmy Lee. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, December 2 at the First of Church Christian Hugoton. Burial followed at with Cemetery Hugoton Pastor Larry Bradford officiating. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Harassment, Subject denied it, Officer Crane • Report of Theft, 300 Block of East Sixth, Took Report, Officer Crane • Smoke from Heater, 800 Block of South Harrison, Notified Fire Department, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 200 East Tenth, Public Service, Officer Crane Thursday, December 1, 2016 • Motorist Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Crane Saturday, December 2, 2016 • Non Injury Accident, 800 Block of South Adams, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Possible Party, 1000 Block of South Harrison, Teens Ran, Officer Hagman
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Death has claimed the life of Hobart Wesley Quimby. Mr. Quimby passed away at the Stevens County Hospital Wednesday, November 30, 2016, which was his wife’s birthday. He was 92. Hobart had been a resident at Pioneer Manor for almost five years. Born July 28, 1924 at Mexhoma, Ok., he was the second son of Harley and Myrtle Iva Perkins Quimby. Hobart had three brothers, Leo Alvin, Jimmie Alton and Dennie Lee, and one sister Iva Mae. The family moved to Stevens County when he was three years old, where he spent the majority of his life. He attended school through the fifth grade. Times were very hard going through the “Great Depression” and the “Dirty Thirties” and everyone pitched in to work so the family could survive. When the 1940’s arrived and World War II began, Hobart was called to serve his country, November 24, 1943. He was a Foreman Warehouseman and served at Fort Lewis Washington; Camp Shanks, New Jersey; Glascow, Scotland; Maiden Newton, England; France; and Germany. He was in the battles of Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theatre Ribbon and three Bronze Service Stars. Mr. Quimby was honorably discharged March 5, 1946. Two of his brothers, Leo and Jimmie, also served in action in World War II, but became casualties of the war. Leo was laid to rest April 27, 1945 at USAF Cemetery, Manila No. 2, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Jimmie died of wounds November 20, 1945 in Marburg, Germany. After being discharged, Hobart returned home to Hugoton and after a short time he decided he wanted to go to California. That was a short lived trip, and he soon decided California was not for him. It is rumored he even shoveled coal on a train so he could return home, where he spent the remain-
That He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them and rose again. II Corinthians 5:15
der of his life. He began working for local farmer, Marion Mitts, and driving John Deere tractors. Marion also had a farm in Holly, Co. and “Hob”, as he was often called, would drive the tractors back and forth 100 miles away to help farm that land as well. Later he began helping Earl Peachey farm north of Hugoton. August 17, 1952, Hobart married the love of his life Edith Mae Patrick Hooker in Tucumcari, N.M. Edith had two daughters, Verna Kay Hooker and Donna June Hooker, so Hobart then had two stepdaughters. They soon had two children of their own, Vickie Lee and Jimmy Wesley. After marrying Edith, they began farming on the homestead that Edith had and rented more farmland and added cattle. Times remained tough in a lot of years due to severe droughts of the 1950’s. Mr. Quimby worked very hard providing for his family and always made sure there was food on the table, clothing and a roof over their heads. He became a self taught mechanic and worked on all his equipment as much as he could without help. They also kept pigs, chickens and a few milk cows that also provided food in the lean years. The extra milk and eggs were sold to also help provide. He had a love for horses from his early boyhood years till the day he died. It was very rarely you would visit with him and he didn’t mention horses. One of his favorites was a buckskin horse named Buck he always talked about. Hob always enjoyed playing cards, usually 13 point pitch with family friends and neighbors for many years. Most of the winter was spent Saturday night with covered dish dinners and joining each other at various households for an evening of friendship and card playing. He enjoyed his close friendships with several neighbors. They always worked together helping each other work cattle, put up feed for livestock, build fence, and even help each other farm when needed. He also enjoyed rodeos, horse races, or
about anything involving horses. Hobart also enjoyed raising cattle with their small cow-calf operation and always said as long as he had a cow he knew they would not starve. Mr. Quimby was always known for his humor and wit. During his stay at Pioneer Manor and his struggle in and out at the hospital the past three years, he was a favorite of all the staff for his teasing and joking with them. He always had great care, wherever he was, and was thankful for everything they did for him. Hobart had a deep love for all his family and always enjoyed news about the successes of his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. His hope was always that they would all get good educations and become more successful than himself. Those preceding Mr. Quimby in death were his parents Harley and Myrtle Quimby; his brothers, Leo, Jimmie and Dennie; his sister Iva Mae; wife Edith, after 52 years of marriage; and a host of other friends and relatives. Survivors include his two step daughters, Verna Kay McQueen and husband Glen of Hugoton and Donna June Hooker of Hutchinson; daughter Vickie Lee Quimby of Laverne, Ok.; and his son Jimmy Wesley Quimby and wife Sherry of Guymon, Ok.; three granddaughters, Debra Diane McQueen of Kansas City, Mo., Gay Lynn Carlson and husband Dan of Falun and Lacey Anne Clark and husband Bobby, of Amarillo, Tx.; six great-grandchildren, Nikki Annette Larson and husband Tim, Caitlin Jill Carlson and Alyssa Beth Carlson all of Falun and Rainie Anne Clark, Bobby Reise Clark and Ryleigh Mae Clark all of Amarillo; greatgreat-granddaughter Rylee Marie Larson of Falun; and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, December 5 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Interment followed at the Hugoton Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Military Funeral Honor Guard and the American Legion 8th District Honor Guard. Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities or charity of your choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
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Johnny Lopez store earlier in the day. I think every kid should be able to see Santa, and I would never say he shouldn’t visit everywhere he can. However, the first weekend in December has historically been reserved for the Santa Committee event, and I hope that is the case in future years. I started the Committee back in the early 90s to serve area children. I have stepped down from the role but those who have replaced
me work very hard at Park Day and throughout the year to gather donations for the goodie bags they provide for every little visitor. I respectfully request the Santa Committee’s event the first weekend of December be Santa’s first appearance in Hugoton in years to come. I’d also like to invite everyone who can to participate in the community caroling event hosted by the Santa Committee. The event takes place the Friday following Thanksgiving every year. Merry Christmas! Johnny Lopez
Hospital Board hears about increasing regulations The Stevens County Hospital Board met Monday, December 5 with members Johnny Denton, Keith Rome, Patty Lahey, Benny Cabrera and board president Kirk Heger present. Also attending were Diane Mangels, Linda Stalcup, Jennifer Featherston, Jessica Reinerio, Stacy Helget, Dave Piper, Monica Jackson and Marie Austin. Chief Financial Officer Dave Piper gave his report for November 2016. Financials are stable and doing well. Next item on the agenda was Monica Jackson, Stevens County Healthcare's Social Services Designee and discharge planner. She reviewed the patients served by Stevens County in the past few months, and updated the board about her duties. She also said she will issue a quarterly report in the future. Staying compliant with Medicare's increasing regulations is important for SCH as a Critical Access Hospital. Most of Monica's job entails ensuring hours are charged correctly for ER patients, acute patients and swing bed patients. She reported every single hour of a patient's stay must be documented in order to be eligible to charge. The first hour of inpatient care is charged at $135, with every following hour charged at $25. Medicare requests that patients stay in the emergency room for less than six hours. From October 2015 to October 2016, 1715 patients were served in the ER, with 260 staying "extended hours" exceeding six hours. Nearly 150 of those could have been admitted to the hospital. After calculating the cost of only the first hour of observation for each of those patients, the hospital missed out on nearly $20,000 of chargeable hours. Monica said a meeting is scheduled for December 15, wherein she will discuss these numbers with the doctors. Diane Mangels was up next and told the board Stevens County Healthcare is down two nursing positions at both Pioneer Manor and the hospital. She handed board members a copy of the updated employee handbook, noting only one actual policy change regarding the hospital's and Manor's grievance forms. Most of the changes regarded language clarification. The board asked about a social media policy, and Diane informed the members a checklist was offered at Pi-
oneer Manor during new employee orientation. Linda stated the board would likely need to convene for a special meeting just to iron out a social media policy. Patty Lahey asked Diane how long a position takes to fill, on average. Diane said it was dependent on the opening but generally most positions are filled within two to three weeks. Pioneer Manor's hiring process takes a little longer due to the required background check. Stacy Helget reported for the clinic. Numbers for November were up, and the clinic has stayed busy. No one has yet tested positive for flu, and the cases are mainly allergies, sinus and upper respiratory complaints. She also said a new employee will be starting soon at the front desk. Next on the agenda was Jennifer Featherston with the long term care report. She said the census is currently at 68, and the Manor is waiting for the last compliance visit to clear. Due to multiple upcoming regulations, the Manor has added an MDS position. MDS stands for "minimum data set" and basically encompasses every bit of care every resident needs. Due to the constantly expanding data for each patient, an additional person is needed exclusively to manage the files and ensure accuracy. Every single incident - a fall, an infection, etc. - requires documentation, so the MDS required for each patient is massive and increases every day. The board had a few questions about the implementation and efficiency of MDS; Jennifer and Linda informed the members all the Manor's employees, from CNAs to dietary to social workers, are able to access the information. MDS is a tool to help ensure residentcentered care. Linda commented, "[Each patient's] care is unique because they are unique." Electronic data storage makes tracking every bit of information infinitely easier. The upcoming facility
assessment was also discussed briefly. CEO Linda Stalcup reported the Kansas Fire Marshal accepted the revised plan for the independent living apartments' renovation. The plan will turn four resident rooms into three independent apartments with minimal change. Ashley Fiss is working on a bid for general contractors, and plans to request bids within the next week. Bids will be submitted by December 29. This plan will complete the Manor's transition to a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and its finalization will result in drastically lower bed taxes for the Manor. Linda reminded the board the higher bed tax for the last quarter of 2016 would be due in January, but hopefully the renovations will be completed soon so the March bed tax bill will be significantly lower. The fire marshal's approval may be enough to submit the contract to the Kansas Insurance Commissioner, in which case the bed tax will be lower in March. Linda then spoke about the facilities' upcoming surveys, likely scheduled for 2017. She reported the surveyors are all about resident care, and their primary concern is residents' satisfaction. Both Pioneer Manor and the hospital are working to ensure continued compliance and continued contentment at both facilities. Board members then reviewed the on-call schedule for December 2016. Keith Rome asked if the HVAC system at the hospital had been completed, and Linda confirmed it was finished. The board then requested a 15 minute executive session regarding personnel with Linda Stalcup present. The meeting adjourned. The hospital board will meet next Monday, January 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Stevens County Hospital. The public is invited to attend.
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Reader requests community involvement Dear Editor, This past weekend, Santa visited Hugoton. The Santa Committee works year round to ensure his visit is pleasant for the families who come to visit him. They furnish candy, fruit and toys for every kid who comes through the line. Unfortunately, this year Santa visited Flatlanders store before the Santa Committee’s event. I was disappointed to find attendance was very low at the Senior Center event in the afternoon, and I think it was directly related to Santa’s appearance at the
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AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Every Monday - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-5442849. 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. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the
Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. December 8 - Sons of Thunder will host their December meeting at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson in Ulysses, starting with a meal and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Worship will convene at 7:00 p.m. with guest speaker Sean Schraeder of Moscow Baptist. Visit SonsOfThunder SWKS.com for more information, or call Monty at 620353-9507 or John at 620-952-0222. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main, for fellowship and coffee. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to use the Main Street entrance. December 9 - Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies with Santa while he visits Yardmaster from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The store is located at Third and Main in Hugoton. Every child will get a free picture with Santa, and the first 100 kids will get a free goody bag! December 10 - Mistletoe Market Craft and Vendor Show will take place at the Stevens County Fairgrounds in Hugoton from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local vendors will offer unique gifts, handmade crafts, homemade goodies and other treats. Concessions will be available. December 10-11 - Free will donation Chili and
in Jetmore, before the Journey to Bethlehem. Proceeds will go toward six-year-old Addison Worth’s ongoing medical expenses. - Jetmore United Methodist Church will host the Journey to Bethlehem from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening, at their building, 205 E. Highway St. in Jetmore. Free admission. Visit www.TheJTB.org for more information. December 13 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. December 14 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity November 28 through December 4. Fire Department Friday, November 30, 4:06 pm – called to 810 S Harrison for a furnace smoking. Ambulance Activity Nine medical runs and seven transfers.
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the meeting that was about transportation. She attended this part due to the situation Stevens County just went through with transportation. She plans to bring in a lady to talk to the senior citizens about this. She is head of a program out of Fort Hays that uses volunteers who are paid a small wage to be companions and care of house bound
residents in the area. This will be to see if there is any interest and will be after Christmas sometime. The program would give support and training to volunteers. Martha attended and did all this before she knew My Father’s Church was providing some transportation services. Martha said she thinks it is a shame that not every
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 24, 2016)3t
her attorneys' 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 16th day of December, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in the District Courtroom, in the Courthouse, at Hugoton, Stevens County, 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.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEARL L. WILLIAMS, DECEASED Case No. 14PR20 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
JUNNAE K. LANDRY, Executor and Petitioner
You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Junnae K. Landry, Executor of the estate of Pearl L. Williams, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as Executor, allowance for
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
southwest Kansas county is represented at these meetings in Topeka. Again she expressed her thanks to the Commissioners for allowing her to represent Stevens County. They said the thanks goes to her for agreeing to do it. Rodney Kelling came in for the Fire and EMS departments. He said the grant he applied for was approved. He will be ordering new bunker gear for the firemen with the funds. It was talked about again if Pacific Ag had offered any help in paying the expenses for the hay stack fire. It is felt Pacific Ag’s insurance should help out with expenses. Pam Bensel requested an executive session. Stanley McGill came in to check if the Commissioners are going to pay to have a gas line in the Museum fixed. They assured him they were. Sheriff Ted Heaton checked in. He had nothing. He said he had 21 prisoners for awhile. They are thinning
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Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them. But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His [a] life a ransom for many.” Mark 10: 42-45 NIV
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
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.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 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!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
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 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
out now. Neal Gillespie and Alisha Owens came in. Neal was talking about the renewal coming up for the Neighborhood Revitalization program. They also talked about every-
thing expected of Alisha after Neal retires. Commissioners said the decision is actually up to the Board of the Economic Development, not them. It was suggested they visit with their board and
Stevens County Library is all decked out for the Christmas season! The staff invites you to stop by and check out their beautiful decora-
come back in to the next Commissioner meeting. Neal then requested an executive session. Commissioners planned to adjourn following the executive session.
tions, as well as a few books or movies. Make sure to grab a brochure to learn about all the services the SCL offers the community!
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PUBLIC OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS passed. The board approved the cereal malt beverage licenses for calendar year 2017 be approved for Toot’n Totum #124 at 520 East Eleventh Street for sale in original and unopened containers and not for consumption on the premises and for Don Juan Bar at 608 S. Monroe Street for consumption on the premises. The councilmen accepted the resignation of Coltlyn Hale as lineman, effective November 14, 2016. Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden asked for the minutes to show Mr. Hale provided no notice to the city. City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks presented the group's 2017 Blue Cross and Blue Shield renewal. Rates are going to decrease by .56% for single employees and for employee/spouse, by 1.25% for employee/children, and by 1.0% for employee/dependents. The councilmen accepted the renewal rates. In favor of the motion: Councilmen Crawford, Teeter and Thomas. Abstained: Councilman Banker. In order to retain its grandfathered status from the Affordable Care Act, the
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city cannot decrease the percent of the premiums paid by the city for the members of the group by more than five percentage points from the 2010 amounts paid by the city. “Section 1-619A of the Code of City of Hugoton, Kansas” sets an annual cap of $100,000.00 the city will contribute towards retired employees‘ and eligible spouses’ health insurance premiums. According to “Section 1-619A of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas”, the amounts necessary to be paid by the 2017 non-employee participants in the group wll exceed the five percent limitation. Motion was passed that in accordance with the review portion of “Section 1-619A(e) of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas”, the city will increase its share of the participation costs for 2017 by an additional $12,127.40 for the retirees and eligible spouses, so the city can retain grandfathered status. In favor of the motion: Crawford, Teeter and Thomas. Abstained: Banker. Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke notified the city council of problems with water well #8. The well’s pumping rate has declined significantly and the engine has been overheating. The Cat engine needs to be overhauled. Nordyke is debating replacing the gas engine with
an electric engine, so the well can be used year round and can have automatic controls placed on it. Past thinking was to have one water well not dependent on electricity, so if a devastating storm took out the electric system, the city would still have one water well operable. The down side of that thinking is the gas engine has to be winterized and is only operated manually in the warmer months. Before a decision is made on the engine, Nordyke will have the pump pulled and a camera inserted into the well to see what is going on. The council voted to grant permission to Gary Rowden to offer $19.00 per hour to the lineman applicant from the Northwest Lineman College in Denton, Tx. The cleanup deadlne, for the Andy and Mary Farmer property at 516 W. Ninth has passed. Mary Farmer was present to find out what else the city wants removed. The city inspector will meet with the Farmers in an effort to complete the process without the city crew’s intervention. Claims against the city were presented and audited. Appropriation Ordinances No. 2067 and 2068 were passed. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be December 27, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.
Fire Department Continued from page 1 partments submitted applications totaling $814,336. Departments who applied but were either denied or only received partial funding of their request will be receiving letters of explanation. The OSFM has requested bid proposals from vendors of washer/extractor machines and will use funds from the grant program to cover the costs of the machines, installation and detergent. Volunteer and part-time fire departments face recruitment and retention challenges because they do not have the funding to provide safety equipment. Without new equipment provided by the recruiting fire department, potential volunteers are faced with not only donating their time but also providing their own safety gear, sharing gear with others, or doing without. Safety gear which can be purchased through this grant program based on a proven and demonstrated need includes bunker gear, fire helmets, fire boots, and new masks for Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units for both current and new department members. It is vital to the health of firefighters to properly clean bunker gear following a fire to prevent the transfer of carcinogens, particulates and biohazards to firefighters, and those they serve. Further, as more and more particles attach to protective gear and chemicals remain on clothing, that gear gradually loses its effectivenessputting firefighters at increased risk. As the goal for the KFRSG grant program is firefighter recruitment, providing funding for the start of Explorer programs offers a great way for local fire departments to give the youth of their area an opportunity to explore both career and voluntary opportunities in the fire service. Volunteer and part-time fire departments will be able to apply for funding to cover the initiation fees for the Explorer program or the National Volunteer Fire Council National Junior Firefighter Program, plus a $100 start-up fund.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER try music. Please bring a potluck. Also that day is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Canasta and Pitch players meet at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck to this as well. The New Year’s Eve dance is from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Join us to ring in the New Year. Please bring a potluck. Wednesday December 14,
These six high school students auditioned at the first of November and were selected to perform in the SWKMEA honor choir in Dodge City December 3. Pictured left to right are Vivian Titus, Frances Gaskill, Cody Mills, Sydney Beesley, Sesthleng Garcia and Rebecca Johnson. If you would like to hear all the beautiful work these students, along with the rest of the high school choir and show choir have prepared, they would love to invite you to join them for their Christmas concert December 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Photo courtesy of Renee Beesley.
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2016, Hugoton Senior Center is providing an opportunity for you to ride the van around Hugoton and see the Christmas lights. We will be departing from the south side of the senior center at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to see the Christmas lights in Liberal, we are planning a trip there the next day, Thursday, December 15, 2016. We will depart at 5:30 p.m., eat supper in Liberal then go see the lights. Please call the senior center if you would like to sign up for either one of these outings. Just a reminder – those of you who are on Facebook, please “Like” our page “Hugoton Senior Activity Center”. You’ll find the monthly menu, photos, and other posts. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City
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Hugoton wrestling opens season at Liberal
HHS wrestlers travel to Hoxie and Goodland Saturday, December 3 the Eagles split the squad and traveled to Hoxie and Goodland for varsity and JV wrestling. The JV wrestlers took three kids to Goodland for the JV tournament Goodland hosts every year. Adan Vera took fourth in the 220weight class. At 195, Rene Martin ended up second in his bracket. And the final JV wrestler Rickey Burrows won his bracket in the 138-weight class. The Varsity traveled to Hoxie for the first time and again saw mixed results. With the team still very young it saw the few veteran
Tuesday, Hugoton wrestlers traveled to Liberal for their season opener. The Eagles brought 11 wrestlers for the varsity dual and a couple JV matches. The Eagles started the event with the JV wrestlers winning and then losing to their counterparts from Liberal. After JV, the main event started. The Eagles, with limited wrestlers, had already given up several weight classes to a full Liberal squad who had around 30 plus kids on the roster. The goal for the Eagles was to show improvement from last year’s loss to Liberal. The Eagles started off with getting a much-needed victory for the night to get the team fired up. Christian Pearson at 113 pinned his foe in the first period. The rest of the night was
wrestlers as its only placers at the tournament. Pedro Ordonez won the 145-weight class dispatching each of his opponents with falls in 1 minute 41 seconds, another in 29 seconds, and the final one in 1 minute 26 seconds. Brian Flores split his two matches and came out with second place. Landon Hickey started his day with a loss to Logan Gugelmeyer, but wound up winning out the rest of his side of the bracket and finishing third in the 285 weight class. Up next for the Eagle wrestlers is a meet in Ulysses Friday and Saturday.
up and down for many of the wrestlers. The Eagles got their next win in a hard fought battle at 138 with Zayden Littell outlasting Alex Chim. In the next match, Pedro Ordonez bumped up a weight class to face Carlos Mora. The match was not disappointing and went the full three rounds with Pedro emerging victorious for the Eagles. The Eagles then saw the last team win at 220-pound weigh class with back and forth match between Brian Flores and Edgar Bautista. Flores eventually got the pin. Even though the Eagles lost the dual 54 to 18, it is not hard to say that the Eagles showed much improvement from last season’s dual versus Liberal!
Pedro Ordonez wins the 145 pound weight bracket at Hoxie by winning his three matches in just over three minutes - total!
Pedro Ordonez tries for the pin during competition at Liberal. Pedro ended up with a victory for the Eagles at the tough meet.
HHS wrestler Landon Hickey, at left, grapples his way to third place at the Hoxie meet. After an initial loss, Hickey managed a third place by winning the entire side of his bracket.
At Hoxie, veteran wrestler Brian Flores split two matches and ended up with second place. HHS wrestlers will travel to Ulysses this weekend.
Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles! Thursday, December 8 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 9 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m. HHS Wrestling JV at Ulysses 4:00 p.m. HHS Wrestling Varsity at Ulysses 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m. HHS Wrestling JV at Ulysses 9:00 a.m. HHS Wrestling Varsity at Ulysses 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Dodge City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Dodge City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys JV at Dodge City 5:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Dodge City 6:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Dodge City 7:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV at Dodge City 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 16 HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Goodland at Home 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Goodland at Home 4:45
p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Goodland at Home 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Goodland at Home 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Goodland at Home 8:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Goodland at Home 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17 HHS Wrestling JV at Holly 9:30 p.m. HHS Wrestling Varsity at Goodland 10:00 p.m. Monday, January 3 HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Garden City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Garden City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys JV Team at Garden City 5:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV Team at Garden City 7:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity Team at Garden City 6:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity Team at Garden City 7:30 p.m.
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Adan Vera menacingly stares down his Liberal opponent during the opening match of the HHS wrestling season.
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Brian Flores looks for an opening in the contest against Liberal. Brian wins his match in the 220 pound weight class.
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Middle School wrestling season ends at League in Goodland
HMS wrestlers include Cutter Hawks, Abraham Garcia, Riggs Martin, Sway Evans and Gerardo Rubio.
Middle school wrestling wrapped up their season Monday night in Goodland for League. Hugoton sent three wrestlers Gerardo Rubio, Abraham Garcia and Riggs Martin. Riggs went un-
defeated in the 138-weight class and took first. Abraham won two of his three matches but wound up third after tiebreaker criteria. Gerardo won one of his matches and came out fourth.
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Riggs Martin fights to pin his opponent during League action at Goodland. Riggs was undefeated! Abraham Garcia works to subdue his opponent during the League match at Goodland.
Molly McClure dribbles down the court during a home game against Holcomb Monday. Gerardo Rubio is ready to begin the match against his opponent at Goodland’s League match this past Monday.
Ivonne Chavez jumps to block a shot from a Holcomb player during the Lady Eagles’ final game.
HMS finishes its season at home
Yaritza DelaRosa maneuvers to keep the basketball away from the Lady Longhorn player at the HMS girls’ last game Monday.
Emmi Lott concentrates as she takes a shot during the HMS Lady Eagles’ game against Holcomb at home earlier this week.
Middle school girls’ basketball team finished up their season Monday night against Holcomb. The eighth grade A team won their game 35 to 21. Eighth grade B team won 28 to 10. Both seventh grade teams fell to Holcomb. Seventh A lost 24 to 8 and seventh grade B team lost 6 to 2. Good season Ladies!
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Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces 2017 Girls Basketball Sign-Ups Monday, December 12 - Friday December 16 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Girls Baskeball 5/6 Grade Girls Basketball Fee is $20.00 if registered before deadline $25.00 if registered after Saturday, December 17
Jessica Martinez scrambles for the ball at Ulysses last week. Both eighth grade teams won, as well as the seventh grade B.
Judith Avila lines up for a free throw during the away game at Kepley Middle School. The HMS girls ended their season this past Monday at home.
The girls’ middle school basketball traveled to Ulysses Thursday and Holcomb Saturday. In Ulysses the teams scored three victories over their opponents. Eighth grade A team won 36 to 20, eighth grade B team won 42 to 18, and seventh grade B team won 12 to 6. In Holcomb the girls again faced off in match ups against Colby and Goodland. Against Colby the girls were only able to notch one victory with eighth grade B team winning 37 to 13. The Eagles fared better against the Goodland Squad and got three wins with eighth grade A winning 47 to 15, eighth grade B 36 to 21, and seventh grade A 30 to 12.
Hugoton Middle School’s McKenna Hamlin flies down the court at the game against Ulysses’ Kepley Middle School last week.
Participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison.
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Online concealed carry courses not valid for Kansas licensing Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt alerted Kansans that online concealed carry courses do not satisfy the legal requirements to obtain a concealed carry li-
cense in Kansas. Schmidt’s office has recently become aware of advertising offering online concealed carry courses that appear to be marketed to Kansans. However, in order to qualify for a Kansas concealed carry license, Kansans
must complete a training program as outlined by Kansas law. While Kansas law currently allows for a broader recognition of prior training courses from other jurisdictions to be recognized, all training classes must meet certain minimum criteria, which include, among other minimum requirements, a live-fire demonstration of handgun proficiency. The attorney general’s office is unaware of any online courses that meet this “equal to or greater than” criteria established by Kansas law. A full list of instructors who are certified to provide training in Kansas is available on the attorney general’s website at www.ag.ks.gov. Anyone with questions about the training requirements to obtain a concealed carry license may contact the attorney general’s Concealed Carry Licensing Unit at 785291-3765.
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This barber shop is located on the west side of Main Street in the 500 block. At the front chair is “Fuzz” Dinwoodie and at the back chair is Shorty Higgins. The man seated in the front chair is unknown. Bill Higgins, wearing the cap, is Shorty’s son and Freddy Cowser, by the stove, now lives in Rolla. The calendar reflectThursday, November 22, 2001 The First Church of God celebrated 75 years in the community November 17, 2001. The Church of God first met in the upstairs of the W.J. Davis General Merchandise Store in the 600 block of Main Street. The congregation has been meeting at the present 801 West City Limits location for the past twelve years. Thursday, November 23, 1961 Mrs. Quintin Martin and five children were not injured when their 1961 Chrysler rolled into the ditch about one mile northeast of Hugo-
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ing in the mirror is January 1927. Ladies’ hair styles are on the back wall. One of the first motor clippers is by the light bulbs. All barbers used the same clippers which rolled on a steel cable. The cutter head on the clippers worked similar to a dentist drill. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”.
ton on U.S. 56 at about 5:30 p.m. last week. They were enroute home when snow on the highway and a gust of wind caused the car to skid; it rolled over into a deep ditch landing on its top. Mrs. Martin stated they were able to unscramble in the car and open one door so they could crawl out. The children went back into the car because of the blizzard conditions while Mrs. Martin stood beside the highway to flag an approaching motorist. She was getting chilled before Wilda Haggard stopped to give the family a ride. The car was badly damaged. The children included Roland, age nine; Elaine, age eight; Douglas, age five; Jim, age four and Tom, age one. Thursday, November 29, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ausbun, their 13 month old Ronnie, Darrell Dwyer and Carlos Perry were involved in an accident resulting from ice on the Cimarron River bridge between Satanta and Moscow. The group was returning from a Church of God Youth Convention in Wichita. Mrs. Ausbun attempted to slow down when she saw another vehicle approaching on the other side of the icy bridge. Her car went out of control and spun from side to side, coming to a stop after ramming into a railing. The car was totaled. The passengers were treated at the Stevens County Hospital and released. Thursday, November 29, 1946 A fire broke out in the grease trap of the Hugoton Auto Co. garage Wednesday morning. Earl Bigbee, foreman, got the hair on his head singed when the flames came up from under the car which was over the pit at the time. Fire extinguishers in the room were used to put out the fire. The fire wagon arrived to help. It was driven by Howard Gracey and Herchel Olmstead was riding on the back. Friday, November 6, 1931 This is a continued report of when Hugoton City Mar-
shall C.H. Newman was shot and killed by Fred McBee. Marshall Newman died in Epworth Hospital at Liberal. The cook at the Ideal Cafe testified for the state that McBee, in company with Ross Robinson, came into the cafe and started a roughhouse, cursing him and calling him names. The cook also testified that Newman came along and he went with him to the vacant lot near the alley where Newman arrested McBee; that McBee attempted to resist arrest and took a poke at the marshal. The marshal then hit the defendant with his revolver; McBee then knocked Newman down, wrenched his gun out of his hand and fired two shots at the marshal. This witness had evidently seen enough of the battle for he hurriedly left the scene and beat it for the cafe. Witness after witness for the state testified substantially the same state of facts, differing only in immaterial details. One of those who substantiate the testimony as detailed above in a very impressive way was young Gentzler who works in the Lightcap Oil Station near the place of the shooting. Gentzler stated that he was standing near the small concrete block building on Main Street and saw the marshal make the arrest. He saw McBee resist and pull away and swing on the marshal. He saw the first two shots and then ran around the building between the concrete building and the oil station and to the rear of the building. He arrived there before the third and fatal shot was fired. He saw the marshal fall and at once went to him. The evidence of this witness was important in that it showed McBee had plenty of time to premeditate the killing. To be continued next week. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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States successfully challenge many federal power grabs By Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Just before Thanksgiving, a federal judge in Texas blocked a U.S. Department of Labor regulation imposing new overtime mandates for executive and professional employees while states, including Kansas, challenge its legality. The judge concluded the states probably are correct that the new regulation is illegal. This marks at least the seventh major federal regulation blocked by court order because Kansas and other states persuaded federal courts that a federal agency exceeded its authority under the law. In lawtalk, we call these unauthorized agency actions ultra vires. In plain English, we call them “power grabs.” Never before in American history have states successfully challenged so many federal power grabs. Then again, never before have federal regulators been so willing to bypass the people’s elected representatives in Congress and ignore the law to get what they want. Our work challenging these power grabs led some to call state attorneys general the “last line of defense” against unlawful federal executive actions. The scope of the ends-justifies-the-means mentality in the federal bureaucracy has been breathtaking. In addition to the overtime rule, coalitions of states including Kansas currently have four other illegal federal regulations on hold by court order: • Waters of the United States (WOTUS): This sweeping attempt to regulate private property use under the guise of water protection is blocked by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. • ‘Clean Power Plan’: This brazen agency effort to rewrite the nation’s energy policy by imposing ‘cap-and-trade’ even after Congress rejected it – while ignoring the harm to lowincome consumers – is blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court. • Immigration ‘executive action’: This unprecedented executive branch move to
unilaterally rewrite the nation’s immigration laws is blocked by a federal court in Texas with assent from the U.S. Supreme Court. • Phone charges: A little-noticed regulation requiring state taxpayers to subsidize inmate phone calls is blocked by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Kansas also helped persuade the U.S. Supreme Court that the EPA must follow Congress’s command to meaningfully consider the cost of regulations and a federal district court that the lesser prairie chicken should not be listed as threatened or endangered. We currently have half a dozen other challenges pending. In court, the federal government is a tough foe, and we’ve lost a few. Our losses – such as challenging the Dodd-Frank financial services law or the individual mandate in Obamacare – usually came when we took on an act of Congress rather than an action of a federal agency. But even then we occasionally prevailed, as when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Obamacare’s mandated Medicaid expansion unconsti-
tutional. When unelected federal bureaucrats act outside the authority granted to them by the people’s elected representatives in Congress, and thereby intrude on the authority of state governments and the people, we ask: By what authority is the federal agency acting? Government is not by the consent of the governed when the people’s elected representatives at all levels are shut out of the decision-making processes of the vast regulatory state. President Obama once pledged to bypass Congress with a “pen and a phone.” I hope our new president’s approach to federal regulatory power will be more restrained and respectful of the states, the legislative branch and the rule of law. Congress also should reassert its constitutional authority to rein-in federal agencies – regardless of which political party holds the White House. We will remain vigilant. But at least the “last line of defense” held long enough for the people to have their say at the ballot box. They said, “Enough!” That is how our system of representative self-government is supposed to work.
Mrs. Howie’s third grade class is busy decorating the Christmas tree at the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department. The class decorates the tree with hand-made ornaments created each year. Beside the Christmas tree is a list of the students involved.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth This history of Stevens County was written by Robert O. James, taken from issues of the Hugoton Herald and Hermes and magazines and a personal knowledge of same from five years residence during the early part of the settling of Stevens County in the State of Kansas. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill. One day the stagecoach was filled going from Hugoton to Hartland. Grant and Lieu Humphrey’s mother and myself and family were in it. The driver was an old mountain driver and had been boozing up before starting, therefore was driving in full speed and changing teams at each stopping place. At the sunken wells, he stopped and went into a supposed blacksmith shop, but we could see him drinking. The four horse team started up with all of us fastened up in that coach, but I burst the door and
was about to the lines, when he came running just in time to catch on and get the lines. The team was going fast by then. Mrs. Humphrey reported him at headquarters at Hartland, but they said they had informed him at Hugoton he was discharged, which was one reason why he was driving so fast, we thought. Richfield, the county seat of Morton County rather seemed to lean toward Woodsdale rather than toward Hugoton So 12 or 14 vehicle loads of us left one bright Saturday afternoon to pay Richfield folks a visit and convince them we were their friends and would work with them for the good of the two county seats. As we went down a slope overlooking the town, they said yonder comes a funeral procession. Just then, someone proposed a race as to who could get in the town first; Away we all went in
a high speed, then they said, “No, it is not a funeral outfit.” We soon struck a rough place in the prairie, and as my buggy had coiled springs under the bed, Mrs. James and I led the van into town. The whole town was out with their brass band to see us and to know our purpose. They soon caught on and commenced to fix for our entertainment, music by their band, a fine palatable supper, a dance and cards at night. Next would we divide to go to the hotel to sleep. We thanked them for their courtesy. They replied, “God bless all of you for coming to pay us such a good visit and we will try to reciprocate.” From that day on, Richfield and Hugoton hung together through everything. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.97 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.18 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 3.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 14.1 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices December 5 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.84 per gallon in 2015, $2.52 per gallon in 2014, $2.97 per gallon in 2013, $3.21 per gallon in 2012 and $3.10 per gallon in 2011. Hugoton Gas Prices Tuesday, December 6 Thrifty King - $2.07 Toot n Totum - $1.93 Kangaroo Express - $1.93
Brown-Dupree - $2.12 Eagle’s Landing - $2.07 “If I had a nickel for every time OPEC said it was going to cut oil production, I could probably buy everyone free gas on Christmas,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “While OPEC signaled at its meeting in Vienna that it would cut crude oil production, it also created a committee to monitor the reduced production quotas- addressing the issue of cheatingan issue that has been pervasive for the organization. For now, oil markets have bid up oil prices in a fury believing the agreement, which comes into force in January, is exactly what's needed to balance supply and demand. I, however, believe this rally represents a balloon that's filled with too much air and risks a correction (popping the balloon) that may be seen in due time."
"But as I wait for the balloon to burst, the rally in oil prices will lead to higher gasoline prices in much of the country over the next couple of weeks as prices catch up to the feverish rise in oil prices. From the east to the west, average prices could rise five to 15 cents a gallon in the week ahead, so motorists should plan accordingly and expect in nearly all communities. OPEC seems to be taking the role of the Grinch this holiday season: the era of low oil prices may be over for now," DeHaan said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.
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Winter weather is coming, so be prepared It’s a message that most people have heard before, but it’s one that bears repeating: The time to prepare for severe winter weather is now. “The current forecast is for bitter temperatures and wind chills with various amounts of snowfall across the state,” said Angee Morgan, deputy director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. “If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to check your home and car emergency kits and replenish any outdated supplies.” Emergency kits should include a minimum three-day supply of water (one gallon per day per person), nonperishable high-energy foods,
extra blankets, flashlights and extra batteries, a safe alternate heat source, extra medications and other essentials. Pet owners are reminded to see to the needs of their pets, particularly if kept outdoors. When making your home emergency kit, make one for your pets, as well, with the same three-day supply of food and water, and other essentials. Ensure that your pet has a warm, dry shelter with straw or other bedding material, and access to food and water that is not covered by snow or ice. If you do not have a heated water dish, make sure to replace the water at least daily when
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 8, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Eleanor S. Walker, deceased, CASE NO. 16-PR-38 NOTICE OF CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YYou are hereby notified that on November 23, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Troy Martin, an heir of Eleanor S. Walker, deceased.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
temperatures drop below freezing. During particularly severe conditions, bring the pet indoors to a garage, mud room or other warm area. Road travel is discouraged during extreme storm situations; however, if you must travel, you should take extra precautions to keep yourself and your family safe. Keep at least a half a tank of gas in your car at all times in case you get stranded or stuck in traffic. Arrange your travel plans so you can leave well ahead of bad weather and keep an emergency kit in your car. Recommended items to include in your vehicle: • Water • Snack food • Shovel • Windshield scraper and small broom • Flashlight • Battery powered radio • Extra batteries • Matches • Extra hats, socks and mittens • First aid kit with pocket
knife Necessary medications Blanket(s) Tow chain or rope Road salt and sand Booster cables Emergency flares Fluorescent distress flag Information on winter driving tips is available from the Kansas Highway Patrol at http://www.kansashighway patrol.org/259/Winter-Dri ving-Tips. You can also follow the Kansas Highway Patrol on Facebook and Twitter at www.kansashighwaypatrol.or g. If you must travel, get the latest road information from the Kansas Department of Transportation by calling 51-1 or visiting the Kandrive website at kandrive.org. To find information on road conditions when not in the state, call 1-866-511-5368. For a complete list of items for a home or car emergency kit and for other helpful preparedness information, go to www.ksready.gov. • • • • • • •
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE INTEREST OF: ISAIAH MARTINEZ female Year of Birth 2006 A male Case No. 15 JC 16 IN THE INTEREST OF: DOMINIC MARTINEZ Year of Birth 2007 A male female Case No. 15 JC 17 NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 TO: Martin L. Martinez, and or his family members, the paternal grandparents of I.M and D.M., and all other persons who are or may be concerned You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 4th day of January, 2017, at 1:00 a.m. p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to appear before this Court on the
Santa had lots of little helpers, including elves and even a mobile Christmas tree!
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Another lucky kiddo tells Santa the most wanted item on her list Saturday during Santa’s visit to the Senior Center, courtesy of the Santa Committee.
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Mrs. Claus and Santa greet children at the Senior Center.
date and time shown, or to file your written response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights. An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the children: James A. Kuharic, Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic, P.O. Box 39, Hugoton, Kansas 67951, Phone (620) 5448547. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Adam T. Carey, Graybill, Witcher & Carey, L.L.P.., P.O. Box 898, Elkhart, Kansas 67950, Phone (620) 697-4514 and an Attorney for Diana McBride; Barbara Nash, Brooks & Olson, 400 North Washington, Liberal, Kansas 67901, Phone (620) 6248494, Date and time of hearing: January 4, 2017 at 1:00 a.m. p.m. Place of hearing: Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th., Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Paul F. Kitzke, SC#22050 Stevens County Attorney P.O. Box 909 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-2103
Senator Moran, Colleagues Call for Halt to New Obama Administration Regulations Santa takes pictures with all the little boys and girls - even the fuzzy ones like Fritzie here!
Children of all ages are so excited to meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes Saturday at Flatlanders.
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joined 22 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama requesting his administration stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations in the final weeks of his presidency. Sen. Moran and his colleagues stressed to the president that, on Election Day, the American people made it clear that they seek relief from excessive regulation. The letter reads in full as follows: Dear Mr. President: We write to request your Administration cease issuing new, non-emergency rules and regulations given the recent election results of November 8. In a clear and direct repudiation of consistent regulatory overreach by federal agencies, the American people have, for the first time since 2007, handed control of both the executive and legislative branches of government to the same majority. It is our job now to determine the right balance between regulation and free market principles and make sure that our federal government no longer stands between Americans and financial
success. Whether it is the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule unfairly burdening our farmers and ranchers, the anti-coal rules eliminating thousands of jobs and driving up household energy costs, or the Dodd-Frank rules denying our small businesses access to capital, federal agencies continue to produce reams of new regulations that hurt our job creators and cripple our economy. But this flawed approach to governance has been rejected by the people. Today, we have the opportunity to return to commonsense principles of regulation and curb unnecessary government interference in the private sector. In doing so, we will grow the economy, create jobs, and, above all, help the people who have been overlooked the past eight years. To this end, we respectfully request you honor the will of the American people and refrain from working on or issuing any new, non-emergency regulations while carrying out your remaining term in office. Submitted by the office of Senator Jerry Moran.
State Agencies announce opening of Scholarship Essay Contest Kansas high school seniors have the opportunity to win one of nine scholarships, with the grand prize amount totaling $2500, to help cover the cost of tuition at a Kansas school of higher education by entering the Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Contest. The contest is jointly sponsored by the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC) and the Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC). Scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $2500, $2000, $1500, $1000, $500, and up to four $250 honorable mention awards to eligible seniors. Students who choose to participate in the competition will be asked to write a twopart essay. The first section requires the students to pick one of three financial challenges and write a one to two page essay incorporating lessons they have learned about personal finance and money management. Then, in a three to six page essay, students are to provide an analysis showing how they will apply what they have learned
to their life as they prepare for higher education. To be eligible, students must be a Kansas public, private, or home-schooled high school senior planning to attend a Kansas technical school, college or university. They also must have enrolled in and completed at least one KSC or OSBC sponsored program (EverFi Financial Literacy, The Stock Market Game, Personal Finance Challenge, or Life$marts) during their high school career. Successful completion of a sponsored course by April 20 is required. "I'm looking forward to reading this year's essay entries from our Kansas graduating seniors," said Securities Commissioner Josh Ney. “This scholarship opportunity gives our students and our state a chance to showcase the stories of prudent financial planning that have underpinned our family and community successes over the years. I encourage all Kansas seniors who are planning on attending a Kansas post-secondary institution-whether technical college or a
four-year institution--to enter." “Not only do the students who participate in this contest complete a financial literacy program to be eligible, but the scholarship process is designed to encourage them to explore the financial realities they will soon face,” said Jennifer Cook, Deputy Commissioner of the Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division for the OSBC. “We have enjoyed hearing their stories and knowing that these financial literacy programs have helped prepared them for their future.” Teachers, parents, or students may contact the KSC to sign up today for one of the free prerequisite programs by calling 913-652-9164 to speak with Shannon Stone, the Director of Investor Education for the KSC. Essays will be accepted from December 5, 2016 through April 3, 2017. To learn more about participating in the contest, visit ksc.ks.gov/scholarship, www.osbckansas.org, or send an email to Shannon.Stone@ks.gov.
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At the October meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club, members elected new junior officers. Included are, back left to right, Claudia Clark, Lainey Cox, Thomas Willis and Ella Beesley. In front left to right are Hannah Cox, Jayden Burrows and Faith Beesley. Photo courtesy of Kynna Crawford.
President Sydney Beesley, called the October meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys to order October 24, 2016. Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite Halloween candy?” and there was a quorum present. Flag Salute and 4-H pledge was led by Hannah Cox and Katelynn Willis. Shelly Cox gave the leaders’ report and Megan Newlon gave the council report. There was no unfinished or old business. Under new business members elected new 4-H officers. The results of elections stand as follows: President - Rebecca Johnson Jr. President - Faith Beesley Vice President - Megan Newlon Jr. Vice President - Ella Beesely Secretary - Claire Clark Jr. Secretary - Thomas Willis Reporter - Kynna Crawford Jr. Reporter - Lainey Cox Treasurer - Sydney Beesley
Jr. Treasurer - Hannah Cox Parliamentarian - Ashlyn Schechter Jr. Parliamentarian - Jayden Burrows Historian- Allison Goode Jr. Historian - Claudia Clark Jr. Leader Representatives Carson Schechter and Amaya Johnson Council Representatives Zachary Willis and Audrey Gilmore Rebecca Johnson led the club in singing different 4-H camp songs. There were no project talks or recreation scheduled. Jayden Burrows and Amaya Johnson led the club in saying the motto. Carson Gilmore moved the club adjourn the meeting and Sydney Beesely seconded it. Host and clean up families were Willises and Newlons. Submitted by Cloverleaf Cowboys Reporter Kynna Crawford.
KLA policy addresses issues affecting livestock production Policy focused on property taxes, market reporting, animal health priorities and other key issues was approved by members of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) during the group’s annual business meeting December 2 in Wichita. Ranchers, feeders and dairymen provided input during regional roundtable meetings in the fall and committee and council meetings at the convention, with final approval coming from the general membership. “The formation of KLA policy is a grassroots effort open to the entire membership,” said KLA President David Clawson, a farmer and rancher from Englewood. “While we all may not completely agree on every position, we realize working together allows KLA to present a strong, unified voice in representing our business interests.” KLA members voted to retain policy supporting the appropriate implementation of
use-value appraisal for property tax purposes. The resolution suggests legislative attempts to modify the usevalue system would be detrimental to agriculture. The membership recognized changing cattle marketing practices have made price reporting a challenge. With USDA soliciting industry input on potential changes to mandatory price reporting, new KLA policy supports a transparent system that will allow the livestock industry to better understand the price paid for cattle. Another resolution addressing cattle marketing suggests additional research and industry agreement is needed before wholesale changes, specifically moving to cash settlement, are made to the CME Live Cattle futures contract. Members support physical delivery, including feedyards as delivery points, as the preferred settlement mechanism. The membership approved policy that supports requiring
cattle persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) to be permanently identified before a change of ownership occurs, unless the animals will be quarantined until shipment direct to harvest. BVD is a virus that causes lower pregnancy rates, abortions and higher calf mortality, all of which negatively affect efficiency. KLA members chose to support legislative approval of a new state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Policy was approved supporting current state laws prohibiting local governments from enacting regulations that would limit ag land use or the construction and maintenance of ag buildings outside city limits. The resolution supports legislative, judicial and administrative initiatives to compensate private property owners forced to defend their right to use ag land and buildings due to local planning and zoning resolutions and ordinances
Judy Parsons has successful show season in 2016
Judy Parsons and her paint gelding Pistol Packin Picasso has a successful year in 2016.
Judy Parsons stands next to her winning prize, a Yeti cooler. The prize is for winning All Breed High Point open and Amateur awards with her quarter horse mare Africa.
Judy Parsons and her Paint gelding, Pistol Packin Picasso, aka Oscar, had a very successful show season in 2016. Last month Parsons earned Reserve High Point Amateur All Breed honors as well as four Reserve Champion Class medallions and a fourth place medallion at the Ranch Horse Congress hosted by the Pinto Horse Association of America in Tulsa, Ok. She was also a Hula Hoop Challenge winner for her division as well as being the Ranch Horse Congress Exhibitor of the Day November 6, 2016. Parsons also earned High Point Open Horse and High Point Novice Amateur awards for the 2016 show season with the Kansas Paint Horse Association. She received an embroidered chair, custom conchos and a check. Last weekend, Parsons traveled to New Mexico for the 2016 New Mexico Paint Horse Club show season awards. She earned Paint High Point Open Horse, Amateur and Novice Amateur awards with Pistol Packin Picasso. She received an engraved wooden directors chair. Parsons also earned All Breed High Point Open and Amateur awards with her Quarter Horse mare, Loksa King Looker, aka Africa. She received a Yeti cooler. Parsons also received a cash prize for a random drawing for the Amateur Ranch Horse division. Brad Weller of Garden City coaches Judy Parsons and trains Pistol Packin Picasso and Loksa King Looker.
that violate state statutes. Members voted in favor of a resolution supporting changes to the state’s 2015 water conservation area law. The recommended changes would allow additional flexibility by authorizing management plans that give water right holders the ability to exceed their annual authorized quantity, provided the water use does not exceed the total annual authorized aggregate quantity and rates of all water rights participating in the plan. Language in the resolution also suggests changes to current law should ensure any management plan avoids impairment of senior water rights. A KLA resolution on motor vehicle regulations supports raising the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) limit to 90,000 lbs. for trucks operating in Kansas. This is based on a 2015 Kansas Department of Transportation feasibility study that showed increasing maximum GVW up to 92,000 lbs. on six or more axles would not have a detrimental effect on public roads. Increasing the limit would make Kansas more compatible with the regulations of neighboring states. Policy on deer hunting permits was approved by KLA members. They support amending state law to allow landowners and tenants to acquire a deer tag or permit that could be transferred to a resident or nonresident for use on their respective property. Members oppose the fee title acquisition of grazing lands by the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies as a means of preserving the lesser prairie chicken population in Kansas. KLA members approved 56 resolutions for 2017. Other issues addressed in KLA policy range from animal care to agricultural burning to livestock identification.
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Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club elects their senior officers at the October meeting. In the back row left to right are Amya Johnson, Kynna Crawford, Sydney Beesley, Megan Newlon and Claire Clark. In the front row left to right are Allison Goode, Carson Schechter, Zachary Willis and Carson Gilmore. Not pictured are Rebecca Johnson and Audrey Gilmore. Photo courtesy of Kynna Crawford.
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Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Friday, December 9 High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Saturday, December 10 High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Monday, December 12 Annual pancake supper at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds for Santa Candy at Christmas Program Tuesday, December 13 Junior/Senior High Music Program 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 15 Junior/Senior Basketball at Deerfield. Monday, December 19 Grade School Christmas Program 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 End of First Semester Wednesday, December 21 Teacher Inservice--No School December 22 - January 3 No School Christmas Break
Josie James competes in gymnastics at NAWGJ Kansas Judges Cup Josie James, daughter of Michael and Amy James, competed in the gymnastic NAWGJ Kansas Judges Cup Saturday in Overland Park. At this meet she qualified along with five other girls to represent the state of Kansas at the National Judges Cup to take place in Virginia Beach, Va. the first weekend in January.
Christmas Cantata will be December 18 The Moscow United Methodist Church will present their annual Christmas Cantata Sunday evening, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy "Bethlehem’s Child". There will also be a covered dish supper with wrapped dessert at 6:00 p.m.
In conjunction with the Baptist and Methodist churches, the Moscow Grade School had a drive to raise money for water for Hurricane Matthew victims in South Carolina. Any class raising enough to buy a half pallet of water
($70.50) or more earned ten minutes of extra recess. Pictured here is the first grade class who raised $151.67!!! Overall, the grade school raised $431.15, enough to buy a little more than three pallets of water.
Moscow Grade School’s third grade class raised $78.19 to go toward purchasing pallets
of bottled water for Hurricane Matthew victims in South Carolina.
Judy Hickert hosts Duplicate Bridge Club at Senior Center Christmas Socks are filled for Southwest Kansas Foster children Thursday morning. One hundred socks will be distributed to needy children.
Judy Hickert hosted the Thursday Duplicate Bridge Club at the Hugoton Senior Center, December 1. Midge Greenwood had the low score for the afternoon play, and Judy Hickert held the high score. Betty Willis will be the next hostess.
Church members fill Christmas Socks for foster children Several members of the Moscow Baptist and Methodist Churches met Thursday morning to fill Christmas Socks for the Southwest Kansas Foster Children. One hundred socks were filled to be given out at the area Christmas Party in Garden City Saturday, December 5 for all of the Foster Children and their families.
Socks were filled for little and big boys and little and big girls. Each sock also had a bag of candy. Hopefully the project will help make their Christmases a little brighter. Those helping were Alice Gregory, Patti Lahey, Sean Schraeder, Rhea Horyna and Sevelan Brollier. The Baptist team kids made beaded candy canes for the socks.
Members of the Moscow Baptist and Methodist Churches fill Christmas Socks for the Southwest Kansas Foster children. One hundred socks will be given out at a Christmas party in Garden City.
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and get acquainted. Their son Tyler is in the Army and stationed in Iraq. He was a graduate of West Point and works as an aid to a general. They also have a daughter and grandson in Colorado Springs, Co. and a daughter in Liberal.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Rolla Pirate High School boys’ team, standing left to right are Raegan Hinds, Oscar Silva, Marcos Cortez, Alex Hernandez, Jonathan Cruz, Daniel Weatherly, Carson Milburn, Aaron
Apelu, William Brown, Eduardo “Jeffrey” Quezada, Corny Loewen and Ty Dixon. Kneeling is Luis Martinez. Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.
Rolla Showcase Basketball Tournament will include Junior High and High School athletes
December always brings the wonderful Rolla Showcase Basketball Tournament and this year is no exception. This year, however, a change was in order. This time both junior high and high school will be playing in the tournament. The tournament begins Thursday, December 8 and runs through Saturday, December 10. Tournament brackets can be located on USD 217’s Web site or Facebook pages. The Class of 2017 will be serving the following meals on
the tournament days: *Thursday, December 8: Brisket, Cheesy potatoes, baked beans, dessert, water or tea *Friday, December 9: Chili, cheese sticks, celery, carrots,
cinnamon roll, dessert, water or tea *Saturday, December 10: Baked potato bar with fixings, dessert, water or tea. The Class of 2018 will be hosting their dessert auction
at the same time, with winners drawn at various times during the tournament. Come out and support your local Rolla Pirates as they take on the other teams in the tournament!
The Rolla Pirate High School boys’ basketball team is sporting new warm up shirts, from an idea found by Melody Ellis and produced by the Applied Business Devel-
opment class in Ulysses High School, taught by former Rolla Pirate, Tami Boekhaus. Skreened printed the t-shirts. Great job, UHS and Mrs. Boekhaus for being willing to
work with another school to create such a “wicked” looking shirt, imagined by a proud Pirate mom and coach’s wife!
Thursday, December 8 Junior High/ High School Basketball Rolla Showcase Games Begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 9 Junior High/ High School Basketball Rolla Showcase Games Begin at 3:30 p.m. No School Saturday, December 10 Junior High/ High School Basketball Rolla Showcase Games Begin at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 11 Mrs. Kelling's Piano Recital at Rolla UMC at 4:00 p.m. Monday, December12 High School Scholars Bowl at SWH at 4:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 High School Basketball (V
only) at Keyes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15 K-12 Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 16 Santa Day at 12:30 p.m. End of First Semester  School in Session December 19-30 NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK December 24-28 KSHSAA NON-PRACTICE DAYS Sunday, December 25 Christmas Saturday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day
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Sherry Kelling’s piano Rolla history from David Stout Without a doubt, the date of July 4, 1776, is indelibly impressed on our American psyche, but I wonder if the more recent date of December 7, 1941, is equally impressed on our minds. Rather than being 240 years ago, December 7, 1941, was only 75 years ago. For those who aren’t aware of the significance of this date, please allow me to add a few more words to see if they shake anything loose: “...December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy...” Anything yet? If not, then how about the full quote? “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These words were the opening words of President Roosevelt’s special address to a joint session of Congress. Please follow along with another four paragraphs of President Roosevelt’s words:
“The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. “Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack. “It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. “The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.” I don’t know if any other families in Rolla had relatives living in Honolulu at the time, but my family certainly did. My grandmother’s brother and sister were both living there, as well as my cousins. I didn’t include something my Aunt Donna wrote earlier, but I’ll mention it now. She wrote, “[In 1931] I was born in the Santa Fe house in Rolla in my parents’ bed and lived in that house until I was seven. On the day I was born, my mother’s brother Carl, left for Honolulu.” At the time of the Japanese attack, her Uncle Carl had been living in Hawaii for ten years, working for the Honolulu police department as a police captain. His sister, Donna’s Aunt Cleo, had married a US serviceman the year before, and although a civilian herself, she worked as a registered nurse (RN) in a military hospital near Pearl Harbor. She was on-duty at the time of the attack. Later, she told us in our family that the bombs were striking quite close to the hospital. Having no experience with being bombed and not knowing what else to do, she grabbed a couple of pillows, held them to each side of her head, then huddled in a doorway until the bombing stopped. Luckily, her husband was not one of the 2,403 Americans killed or 1,178 others wounded at Pearl Harbor that day. I believe it’s important for those of us who grew up in Rolla to remember events throughout the world - events even thousands of miles away from Rolla - can have a personal impact on people living in Rolla, a place many of us have preferred to believe has always been insulated from the unpleasantries going on in the rest of the world.
students Christmas recital will be Sunday Music will fill the air Sunday, December 11, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Rolla UMC as the piano students of Mrs. Sherry Kelling gather to perform their Christmas recital. Come and listen as the students from beginners to the most advanced showcase their perfectly honed piano playing skills. It is sure to be a great time!
Scholar’s Bowl travels to Washburn University for competition The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team traveled to Washburn University in Topeka Saturday, December 3 to compete once again in the Quest competition. Washburn freshman, Chandler Burrows, who made quite a name for himself during his high school years at Rolla, helped with the execution of the event. Rolla’s team is in a rebuilding year, having lost two seniors last year, and did not break into the TV rounds this time. They have next year to look forward to trying again. Henry Wiebe, Paige Claassen, Allyson Norton, Hope Halstead, Deserae Schwindt (all juniors), along with coach Becky Sohm, were the team for this year. They also toured the Kansas State Capitol Dome and attended the Holiday Happenings event at Old Prairie Town in Topeka. Good luck with the rest of your season, Pirates! Everyone is rooting for you!
Reagan Hinds and Brookelynne Hinds display the plaques they received after participating in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Choir this past weekend. The two performed at the Honor Choir Festival in Dodge City. Congratulations songbirds!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 24, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH J. LEWIS, DECEASED Case No. 16-PR-37 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Mark Alan Lewis, Personal Representative of the estate of Elizabeth J. Lewis, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of Elizabeth J. Lewis, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the Will be construed; and that all real estate described in the Petition and all
other property owned by the decedent in Kansas be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 16, 2016, at 10:30 o'clock a.m., of said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, 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 the Petition.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of HAZEL R. MILLER, Deceased. Case No. 2016-PR-000036
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NOTICE OF HEARING /s/Becky L. Kobler, Petitioner THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 15, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Becky L. Kobler, heir, devisee and legatee of Hazel R. Miller, deceased, praying for Informal
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--------------FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Explorer, V6, 4 wheel drive, nice interior, stereo with multi disc cd player asking $3000 call days 428-1406, evenings 544-4539. (tfc45) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Dodge Caravan. Excellent condition. 620-598-2232 or 918-440-6199. (tfc47)
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Small barn at 208 W . 2nd. Wired & gas meter. $7500 OBO. Call 620544-9200. (5c48)
December 8, 2016
FOR SALE: GE electric kitchen range, ceramic top. $100.00. 620-598-2232. (tfc47) --------------FOR SALE: Fifth cutting small square alfalfa bales. $8/bale. Call 620-544-4779.
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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------------FOR SALE: Dazon 2 seat gokart with 3-point safety harnesses. Call 620-544-6477. (tfc49)
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120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212
425 S. Main St. - $60,000 Great downtown Main Street location easily accessible from either Main Street or Northwest Avenue. This shop with 2 overhead doors is perfect for small vehicle repair, small equipment repair or retail pickup/delivery. 3/4 bath on site. 5 HP 150 Gal air compressor and 15,000 lb. lift included as well as parts counter, desk, bolt bins, and work benches. Overhead doors are 9' X 9' and 9 1/2' X 11 1/2' (H). Covered exterior storage area with gate for security.
402 West 11th - Commercial Office Build614 S Harrison - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 ing, 1997 sq ft, currently has reception, ofbath, updated kitchen & baths, att garage, fice, 3 exam rooms, 3 baths. Lots of fence, sprinkler. Nice property! Call to see it potential! Call today to view this property. today!!
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom house. Fridge and stove included. And 2 bedroom apartment, one car attached garage, central H/A, washer, dryer, Fridge and stove, Call 620-544-1714.
--------------FOR RENT: Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath country home. No pets, no smokers. Call 620-655-5918.
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available
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(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
FOR RENT
2 bedroom trailer, uptown Partially furnished. Recently remodeled inside and out. Now Available.
Office Space, uptown Could be used for office or small retail store.
2.5 bedroom house Carport, fence, small shed. All remodeled, inside & out.
Call 544-8202 or 428-5033 (13c40)
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620-492-6608 Office tfc16 Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
Sunflower Plaza This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this property!
408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part 519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000 style home-Great Location!! Open concept, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!! CED
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1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!
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310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call today to see this home.
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910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers
Commercial Listing - 113 W. 6th Hugoton Kansas at the corner of Sixth & Jackson. Asking $269,800.
Land Listing - 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts, For more information, contact
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REDUC 1403 S Jefferson - Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2.5 b, fpl, formal living/dining, built in appliances, att garage, 24x36 met bldg w/heated floor, full bath, cov patio. Much, much more!!
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSE 1209 S Madison Sunday, December 11, 2016 1 pm to 3 pm
AL-Anon Family Group
“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”
WANTED
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
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Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com
one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.
1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
Locally Owned, Your Real Estate Expert
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705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grge, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
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913 S Jackson - Sweet! Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, floor furnace, window air, det garage, appliances. Call to set your show- 218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch ing! style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
1209 S Madison- Nice Ranch style home, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, shed. Call today to see this nice property!
2340 Road 20, Moscow, KS- Beautiful Ranch Style Home, 4 bed/2.5 b, 2 fpl, kit appliances, 2 nice metal bldgs, acreage. Nice property! Call today!!
2 Senior Apartments Available & 1 Handicap Accessible Available
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300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen 1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, intoday!! cludes adjacent lot. Nice Location!
Karen Yoder
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
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Special Delivery: Our best wishes for a Merry Christmas! North, south, east and west, We’re sending out our very best to all of those who have filled our year with the memories we now hold dear.
Friends and neighbors like you are what make this community so special. Thanks for your trust in us. We greatly appreciate your readership, and we hope this holiday delivers everything on your wish list.
The
Hugoton
Hermes
Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907 or visit our Web site at www.highplainsre.com
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ACCEPTING BIDS Sealed Bids Stevens County Hospital/Pioneer Manor will be accepting Sealed Bids for the renovation of four resident rooms in the existing Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton, Kansas into three independent living apartments. All bids must be submitted by December 29, 2016. Please mail bids to attention:
Linda Stalcup at Stevens County Hospital PO Box 10 Hugoton, KS 67951. For more information contact Linda Stalcup at 620-544-6177 or 620-544-6178. No bids will be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on December 29, 2016.
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517 Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com
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Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24
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600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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522 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-4321 • hugotonhermes.com Thanks for Reading The Hugoton Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas.
The Hugoton Hermes
December 8, 2016
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BF Inspirations Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local
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Hoskinson Water Well
Kramer Seed Farms
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Hugoton Rotary Club
“Your Complete Domestic Well Service”
Hugoton Sports Boosters dba Ulysses Feedyard
Riley Chevrolet Buick
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Law e k z t i K & e t a T Office LLC
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Chris Heger Seed Jeff Ramsey
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