Stevens County Healthcare’s
The 3 rd Annual
Toy Drive!! is ending soon.
Be sure to drop off a new toy by December 15. Boxes are located at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Dollar General and Flatlanders.
Volume 128, Number 50
Thursday, December 10, 2015
16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Post office announces mailing deadlines for Christmas
Hugoton’s Main Street nativity scene is back up this year, thanks to the efforts of the Stevens
County Ministerial Association. Make sure to look for it in Smith Pioneer Park!
Hugoton’s Abengoa shuts its doors, lays off 50+ A few weeks past its first anniversary, Abengoa Bioenergy’s Hugoton plant has shut down, resulting in dozens of layoffs for local workers. The plant was hailed as the first of its kind - a
commercial-sized biofuel plant designed to produce cellulosic ethanol. Approximately 65 local full-time jobs were predicted, and the company required over 1000 workers during the plant’s construction.
Don’t forget HHS’s annual Blue and Red Classic basketball tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Lady Eagles will face the Hooker Bulldogs Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Gym, while the Eagles will take the West Gym court at 8:15 p.m. Thursday evening against Hooker.
Rumors circulated in late November that the plant had idled, but it could possibly be reopened in the spring. Unfortunately, the rumor mill was Abengoa’s incorrect. parent company filed for preliminary creditor protection around the same time, and now approximately 50 local residents are out of work. Stevens County Economic Development ExecContinued to page 3
Encouraging customers to mail early this holiday season, the Hugoton Post Office has released suggested mail-by dates to ensure holiday cards and packages reach their destinations in time. Holiday cards and packages destined for military addresses in Iraq/Afghanistan/Middle East should have been in the mail no later than December 3. The mail-by date for all other military addresses is December 10. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the USPS offers a $2 discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes. For international destinations, mail-by dates range from December 1 to December 11 depending on the destination, with Global Express Guaranteed service available through December 19 for most countries. Suggested mail-by dates for cards and packages destined for addresses are: U.S. December 15 for Standard Post; December 19 for First-Class Mail, December 21 for Priority Mail, and December 23 for
Priority Mail Express. The Postal Service expects to deliver more than 15 billion cards, letters and packages this holiday season, including nearly 600 million packages – a 10.5 percent increase compared to 2014. Virtually all larger post offices in the state are delivering packages seven days a week through Christmas, and some smaller Post Offices as well where package volumes merit. “Customers can count on the Postal Service and our more than 600,000 dedicated employees to deliver their holiday gifts, cards and letters on-time this holiday season,” said Postmaster Tracy Archuleta, who reminds customers they likely have a 24/7 Post Office inside their home or business. They are encouraged to skip the trip to the Post Office and ship their packages from the comfort of their home at usps.com. In time for the holidays, the Postal Service will offer real-time delivery notifications - meaning customers who sign up for alerts at myusps.com will receive
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C i n d y Wo o d named Friend of 4-H for 2015 Cindy Wood of Hugoton was selected by the Stevens County 4-H Council to receive the 2015 Friend of 4-H Award. Cindy has been the 4-H Concession Stand Manager for the past seven years, and does an excellent job working with 4-H'ers and their parents during the Stevens County Fair. The Council appreciates everything Cindy does to help out. Cindy was planning to attend the annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, but then needed to decline the invitation, so she was presented this plaque of appreciation at the Extension Office.
County commissioners discuss possible county extension districting The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 7 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson, present. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda for the meeting this week was very light. It included only Bills at 8:30; Ted Heaton and Rodney Kelling at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; and Warren Willis at 10:00.
The Commissioners were finishing talking with Vanessa Willis when this reporter arrived. They were talking about money issues. They also asked Vanessa to look into how they would go about raising the cost of delinquent tax penalties. Vanessa was to look this up along with some other information for the Commissioners. Motion was made to pay the bills. Then the Commissioners moved into executive session with Ted Heaton. Tony Martin talked about a bad intersection where a wreck had recently taken place. Much discussion followed about yield signs versus stop
signs. After a lengthy debate, it was moved and passed to have a resolution written up and place stop signs at the intersection of Road L and Road 14. It was decided to change the speed limit from 45 mph back to 65 on the paved road by Abengoa. Tony updated the Commissioners about the KDOT-KDI highway project. They (the road construction company) are way past their completion date and are having to pay fines. Warren Willis and Walter Beesley came in to talk about right-of-ways for building a pipeline for irrigation gas since some farmers have received notices of being shut off
City council meets Monday, December 7 The Hugoton City Council met December 7, 2015 at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack Rowden, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden and councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Frankie Thomas, Jason Teeter and Dan Corpening. Also present at the meeting, Chief of Police Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. The council approved the minutes of the previous two meetings. They also approved the November municipal judge’s report. City Inspector Joshua Grubbs reported the St. Helen Catholic Church was adding onto their building and was starting
to work on the foundation and plumbing. Best Western Hotel is working on last minute details so they can open soon. Joshua reported he attended the Kansas Association Code Enforcement conference in November. The council approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for Whites Foodliner, Circle K - known as Presto, Nietos Cafe and Don Juan Bar. The council passed a resolution finding the General Accepting Accounting Principal financial statements are not relevant to requirements of the cash basis and budget laws of Kansas and are of no significant value to the City of Hugoton. Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance is up for the yearly renewal. Rates only increased slightly over one percent. The council voted to accept
the renewal. The council members also voted to increase the amount the city pays for the retirees’ insurance in order to maintain the grandfathered status. As a part of the Proposal for Annexation Planning Services with Evans, Bierly, Hutchison and Associates, an option was included to add the creation of an updated corporate limits description of the city. The council voted to authorize an Addendum to Existing Contract with EBH for the city corporate limits description at an amount not to exceed $3,000.00. Paul Nordyke reported two crews are working on the new water well, laying new water lines. Gary Rowden brought up his concern about the city paying 100% of the cost of expensive transformers and materials to Continued to page 3
from gas and have no electricity available. A very long detailed discussion followed about this matter. Joe D Thompson shared his 20 years of experience with a similar group. It came down to the group needs to be a NPU (non-profit utility). If they totally exhaust their ability to cross a piece of land, then they can come back in and discuss the issue with the Commissioners. Commissioners moved into another executive session with plans to adjourn immediately following. The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners, Pat, Dave and Joe, met in special session Wednesday, December 2 with members of the Stevens County Extension Board, Josh Morris, Nancy Honig and Nancy Johnson. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. At 6:00 p.m. the meeting opened with a conference call with Jim Lindquist - area director of the northeast extension district and JD McNutt the area director for the southwest and southeast extension districts. The two state directors called to answer some questions the Commissioners had for them from an earlier extension meeting the Commissioners had attended. The subject for the questions was about Stevens County Extension joining with other counties to form a district extension and the budget numbers in doing so. Nancy informed the callers that
the Commissioners had handouts in front of them Continued to page 4
Cindy Wood 2015 Friend of 4-H
HPD plans “Shop with a Cop” event The time has come for the Ninth Annual “Shop With a Cop” event! The Hugoton Police Department will be shopping for the kids at Walmart. Then volunteers will wrap the gifts. Tuesday, December 22, the police officers will spend the afternoon with the kids at Hugoton Rec’s game room playing games and eating pizza. The kids will take their gifts home from there. “Shop with a Cop” is a great way to help the less fortunate families with Christmas gifts. More
importantly, however, it is a way to create a positive experience between kids and police officers. If you are interested in helping make a difference, there are several ways to do so. You could make a donation to the “Shop with a Cop” program, voluteer to wrap gifts or you could recommend children to shop with a cop. To volunteer, or for more information, contact the Hugoton Police Department at 405 East Fourth Street, or call 620-5444959.
One of Santa’s adorable reindeer stops by the carnival at the Senior Center Saturday afternoon to get her face painted.
Santa Claus visits with someone from his “nice” list Saturday afternoon during the carnival sponsored by Hugoton’s Santa Committee.
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Obituaries Richard Dudley The death of Richard Dean Dudley is being mourned. Mr. Dudley, age 81 of Ulysses, passed from this life Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Park View Assisted Living in Ulysses.
He was born May 5, 1934 in Denver, Co., the son of Lee and Hermina Dudley. Richard grew up in Denver. He was honorably discharged from The United States Navy after serving his country for four years. He ran the Realto Theater in Denver. June 8, 1966 Richard married Norma Jean Seeley in Las Vegas, Nv. They worked side by side operating The Dash In Drive-In and The Crystal Ice Cream Parlor in Gunnison, Co. Norma and Richard moved to Ulysses in August of 1972 and purchased and operated The Movies and Ulysses Drive-In. Richard was active in promoting downtown Ulysses and helped others start numerous businesses. He had a part in raising many kids in Ulysses. He was also a member of the Dexter D.
Harbour American Legion Post #79. Richard and Norma were Grant County Citizens of the Year in 2008. Survivors include his daughters, Terri Lynn Ryles and husband Bob of Tiger, Ga., Laurie Walta and husband Danny of Caldwell and Linda Velasquez and husband Robert of Ulysses; brother Larry Dudley of Littleton, Co.; his six grandchildren, Gara Lee, Crystal Hagerman, Danna Bartley and husband Ross, Dylan Walta, Jordan Velasquez and Nicholas Velasquez; and three great grandchildren, Rhett, Quintin and Colby Lee. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Tina Rader; and siblings Lee, Doris, Maxine and Frankie. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Sam Bynum officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Friends may call Friday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association both in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Ks. 67880.
Jose Rivas Death has claimed the life of Jose Luis Rivas. Mr. Rivas, age 56, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Ulysses. The son of Faustino Rivas and the former Esperanza Garcia, he was born January 7, 1959 at Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico. June 20, 1982 he and Christina Vazquez were married at Chihuahua, Mexico. Jose was a farm laborer who loved to have his family around him. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, playing pool and shooting guns. Survivors include his wife Christina Rivas of Ulysses; four sons, Jose Rivas and wife Myra of Ulysses, Charlie Rivas and Ivon of Elpeso, Tx., Miguel Rivas of Ulysses and Dimitry Rivas of Ulysses; daughter Clarybeth Rivas and husband David Garza of Ulysses; his mother Esperanza Garcia Rivas of Mexico; three brothers, Arturo Rivas and wife Maria of Ulysses, Faustino Rivas and wife Rosie of Ulysses and Fernando Rivas and wife Alma of Mexico; his sister Cecilia Rivas of Mexico; four grandchildren Michelle Rivas, Isailh Garza, Aaliah Garza and Myles Garza; and many other relatives and friends. Jose was preceded in death by his father and sister Maricela Meraz.
Thanh Cong Dao
Neil Hibbert
Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, December 9 at Grant County Funeral Home in Ulysses. Burial followed at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Grant County Funeral Home of Ulysses. Memorials have been established for the family. Memorials may be mailed to Grant County Funeral Home, 218 S. Main, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.
Friday, December 4, 2015, Neil J. Hibbert, age 90, passed from this life at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.
Born November 7, 1925 in Blackwell, Ok., he was the son of Floyd Raymond Hibbert and the former Esther Carmichael. Neil graduated from Braman High School in Braman, Ok. in 1943. He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1950 with a degree in Agriculture. He was an FFA teacher at Carrier, Ok. for five years. He had been a resident of Liberal since 1959. Neil was employed as the manager of Aetna Mobile Homes in Liberal for 26 years and later was co-owner of Hibbert Mobile Home Transport with his wife Jody. Mr. Hibbert was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #1947 Liberal, Vice President of Southwest Kansas Elks, Past Worthy Patron Eastern Star #104, Past Master Trustee for 23 years, Past Rainbow Dad, Past High Priest Liberal Chapter #65, Presently Grand Master of the 3rd Vail, District Deputy of Grand Royal Arch Masons of Kansas, Grand Representative of Florida near Kansas, Order of High Priest Hood, Past Illustrious Master of Liberal Council #5 of the Council Order of Silver Trowel, Grand Steward of the Grand Council Cryptic
Aaron Arellano Word has been received of the death of Aaron R. Arellano. Mr. Arellano, age 50, passed from this life Friday, December 4, 2015 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita.
He was born March 27, 1965 at Hale Center, Tx., the son of Eliseo Arellano and the former Patricia Ramos. Aaron enjoyed bowling, swimming, dancing, music,
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at looking television, pictures and was friendly with people - especially children. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of Liberal. He is survived by five brothers, Herbert Arellano of Liberal, John Arellano of Garland, Tx., Eliseo Arellano Mo., Centralia, of Jr. of Arellano Armando Alamogordo, N.M., Gustavo Arellano of Borger, Tx. and Alfred Arellano of Amarillo, Tx.; and his six sisters, Nieves Gerhart of Crowell, Tx., Anita Segura of Union City, Ca., Felicitas Baldivia of Joliet, Il., Theresa Garza of Kismet, Maria Hall of Wichita and Patricia Adame of Kismet. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister. Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, December 8 at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. James P. Dieker officiating. Burial followed at Liberal City Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to the family through Aaron's tribute Web page at through www.millermortu ary.net.
Masons of Kansas, Past Commander Liberal Commandery of Knights Templar #55, Warden-Past Commander’s Association, K.Y.C.H York Rite, 33° Scottish right, Midian Shrine for 60 years, Great Plains Council #300 Allied Masonic Degrees, Sword of Bunker Hill, Past President of Southwest Shrine, Scottish Rite Past Master, Red Cross of Constantine & Sovereign, Member of Fargo Masonic Lodge #300 for 60 years, Master of Fargo Lodge in 1977, Treasurer for 35 years and Secretary for 20 years. He was District Deputy Grand Master from March 16, 2005 to March 15, 2006. He was Assistant Grand Tyler from March 16, 2003 to March 15, 2004. February 17, 1979 he received his 25 Year Service Award, March 17, 2001 he received the Outstanding Mason Award, March 16, 2002 he received the Master Builder Award Bronze, February 17, 2004 he received his 50 Year Service Award and February 16, 2014 he received his 60 Year Service Award. December 15, 1951, he married Jody B. Walker at Guthrie, Ok. She survives. He met Jody as he had served in the Army with her father. Other survivors include two sons, John A. Hibbert of Tulsa, Ok. and Joe R. Hibbert and wife Shelly of Cimarron; his daughter Gay L. Andrade of Salina; nine grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Nick, Katy and Chris Hibbert, Candice Behrns, Neil Andrade, Marcus Andrade and Lucy Murzyn; and 21 great grandchildren. Mr. Hibbert was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mildred Hibbert; and stepmother Thelma Hibbert. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday December 11 at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial will be in the Liberal Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday with the family present to greet friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Masonic Fargo Lodge #300 in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
The death of Thanh Cong Dao of Liberal has been learned. Mr Dao, age 60, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
Born March 11, 1955 in My Tho, Viet Nam, he was the son of Van The and Thi Ba (Dao) Nguyen. Thanh served in the South Viet Nam Air Force as a copilot. He arrived in the United States in 1977 and obtained his United States Citizenship in 1980. After arriving in the United States, he obtained his high school GED and in May 1982 he graduated from the Liberal Area Vocational Technical School’s Carpentry Program. Thanh graduated from Seward County Community College in July 1992 with a degree of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. He graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement
Training Center in 1992 and was employed as a Police Officer for the City of Liberal from March 1992 to November 1995. Thanh also volunteered translating for refugees at the Seward County Community College. A co-owner of Dao Laundry, Thanh also owned and operated several rental properties in Liberal. Mr. Dao was a member of the Elks Lodge #1947 of Liberal. He enjoyed animals, fishing, farming, dancing, singing and playing the guitar. He also enjoyed helping people in need. April 1, 1974, he married Nuong Ly in Can Tho, Viet Nam. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charlie Dao of Dallas, Tx. and Christopher Dao of Liberal; two daughters, Courtney Dao of Liberal and Connie Nguyen and husband Minh of Houston, Tx.; and his seven grandchildren, Alex Chim, Ayden Chim, Austin Chim, Avery Chim, Briahna Nguyen, Andrew Nguyen and Camryn Nguyen. Thanh was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services took place Monday, December 7 in Liberal Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Jose Vega Liberal resident Jose D. Vega, age 71, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
He was born July 1, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Pedro and Maria (del Refugio Quezada) Vega. Jose had been a resident of Liberal since 1993. He worked in the oil fields as a derrick hand. Mr. Vega was a member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana Church in Liberal. December 26, 1973, he married Gloria Gonzales in Hugoton. She survives. Other survivors include his son Jose Vega and wife Janeth of Liberal; four daughters, Sylvia Romo and husband Carlos of Green Forest, Ar., Victoria Landavazo and husband Leonardo of Luther, Ok.,
Gloria Gandara and husband Alonso of Liberal and Monica Vega of St. Marys, Md.; his two brothers, Manuel Vega and Jesus Manuel Vega both of Mexico; four sisters, Aida Vega of Liberal, Velia Vega of Houston, Tx., Maria Vega and husband Cecilio of El Paso, Tx. and Celia Vega of Mexico; and his 13 grandchildren, Alejandro Romo, Eric Romo, Irvin Landavazo, Isaac Landavazo, Gaby Landavazo, Karen Landavazo, Yahir Landavazo, Jaziel Landavazo, Axel Landavazo, Valeria Gandara, Sofia Gandara, Dianiley Vega and Jose Vega III. Jose was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ruben Vega; and sister Bertha Vega. Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, December 10 at the Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana Church with Pastor Bernabe Aguilar presiding. Burial followed in the Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Jose Vega Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Overend “Cookie” Cook Friends and family will gather Thursday to remember and honor Overend Otis “Cookie” Cook who passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Moore County Hospital in Dumas, Tx. He was 94. Born December 9, 1920 in Grand Cane, La., he was the son of Clyde Cook and the former Fannie Belle Pharis. In 1946, after serving in the Army Air Force during World War II from October 8, 1940 to October 14, 1945, he moved to Liberal. He served a two year tour in India. In 2010, he moved to Dumas to reside with his daughter Susan Hudson. Mr. Cook worked for the City of Liberal for 25 years, serving as a Police Officer for 15 years and in the Sanitation Department for ten years. He was a member of the Kansas Peace Officers Association and
the VFW. July 9, 1948, he married Jessie Beck in Overton, Tx. She preceded him in death January 13, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother Norman Cook; two sisters, Jo Bewley and Elsie Moffett; and grandson Troy Strange. Survivors include his son
Richard Cook of Overton, Tx.; three daughters, Jody Thomas and husband Clifford of Liberal, Susan Hudson and husband Phill of Dumas and Nancy Cypret and husband Mike of Liberal; his brother Danny Cook of New London, Tx.; two sisters Berta Smires of New London and Shirley Gibbs of Overton; his ten grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10 at Restlawn Cemetery with grandson Cameron Strange presiding. Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #80. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Memorial Hospice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 5442020
Kristen Howie’s third grade class walked to the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center to decorate the Sheriff’s Department’s Christmas tree last Friday. Kristen said it had been a
tradition for her class in Valley Center, and she felt it would be great to start the tradition in Hugoton.
Monday, November 30, 2015 • Citizen Assist, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic, 1200 Block Commercial, One Subject Left, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 600 Block East Elventh, Dogs Impounded, Officer Hagman Tuesday, December 1, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, 600 Block South Jackson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Music Complaint, 900 Block South Polk, Talk to Subject, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, December 2, 2015 • Motorist Assist, 400 Block West Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block East Fifth, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie Thursday, December 3, 2015 • Vehicle Fire, 600 Block East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer
Crane • Motorist Assist, Sixth and Adams, Public Service, Officer Crane • Puppy at Large, 800 Block of Madison/Jefferson, Puppy Impounded, Officer Crane Friday, December 4, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block West Eighth, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block East Elventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 1000 Block South Washington, Officer Hagman • Loud Music, Ninth and Adams, Spoke to Subject, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Subject, Madison and Tenth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Saturday, December 5, 2015 • Dogs at Large, 900 Block South Lincoln, Unable to Locate, Sergeant
Johnson • Dog at Large, 100 Block East First, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Hit and Run, 900 Block South Madison, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, December 6, 2015 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of Jefferson, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Until December 15 - Stevens County Healthcare’s Third Annual Toy Drive. New toys may be dropped off at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, Dollar General and
Abengoa Continued from page 1 utive Director Neal Gillespie stated all displaced workers from the Abengoa plant are eligible for training from the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Rapid Response office. You are encouraged to call 785-230-8158 or email sthompson@kansascommerce. com. You can also find out more about the Rapid Response office at kansas commerce.com/index.aspx?NI D=266. Mr. Gillespie went on to say the plant may still be usable in the future, whether for Abengoa or another ethanol company, as “...there’s a lot of value in that plant out there.”
Flatlanders. All toys will go to children in and around Stevens County. If you know of a child who needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620544-6162. Until December 18 - Christmas Coloring Contest, sponsored by Ghumm’s Auto Center, open to children ages three to 11. Cut the picture out of page 8B of this week’s Hermes, or stop by Ghumm’s at 531 S. Jackson in Hugoton. Pictures are due by December 18. December 10 - Stevens County Library will host their annual Recipe Swap beginning at 11:30 a.m. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. with coffee and fellowship. There will be no speaker; officers will conduct praise and worship. December 10-12 - Hugoton High School Blue and Red Classic basketball tournament. December 12 - Mistletoe Market in the Fair
City Council one more year. Courtney Leslie informed the council the Hugoton Police Department applied for and received $3,000 from the Parsons Fund to purchase two tasers. They hope to have them in operation by the end of January. She also stated the ninth year of the Shop with a Cop program will be December 22 during the afternoon at the HRC’s game room. A special meeting is planned for the city council December 15, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the proposed KDI addition. After going into an executive session, the meeting adjourned.
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will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugoton Middle School Library. - Ladies’ Night at Flatlanders Farm & Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a fashion show, wine, refreshments and giveaways! Call 620-544-8500 for more information. December 15 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon. - Hugoton High School/ Middle School Choir concert starting at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. December 17 - Hugoton High School/ Middle School Band concert starting at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. December 18- January 4 - Winter Break for USD 210 students. December 21 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.
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Continued from page 1 serve large power customers. After discussion trying to find a line of demarcation on the size of service for the city to set, for what the city would pay and for when the customer would be required to pay, it was decided to consider requests on caseby-case basis. The council voted to require the Stevens County Hospital to pay for the transformer and materials for its upcoming project for new heating and air conditioning. The agreement with KDI concerning waste water terminates December 31. The council voted to extend the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Agreement contract for
Office Building at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eat, Shop and Be Merry! - Santa will make an appearance at Yardmaster, Third and Main in Hugoton, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Kids will get a free picture with Santa, and the first 100 get a free goody bag! December 13 - AJ Madsen and friends will host an afternoon of music in the Hugoton High School Auditorium, beginning at 3:00 p.m. AJ has been chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and all proceeds will go toward his trip in February. December 14-19 - Hugoton Recreation will host third through sixth grade girls’ basketball signups from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. December 14 - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. - USD 210 Board of Education
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The 2015 Winter Carnival was a huge success with over 100 of Hugoton’s smallest citizens coming to the Senior Center to see Santa and play lots of games and win lots of prizes. They also ate lots of candy and yes, I had my share. Check out the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page for all the pictures. Most of us have very similar Christmas traditions such as the Christmas Tree, Stockings, Caroling and Nativity Scenes. But did you know there are lots of places all over the world with some “weird” holiday stuff going on? For example during Christmas Day in South Africa they serve up and eat fried caterpillars. Yum... There is no cleaning in Norway for Christmas Eve. All the brooms are hidden away carefully because they believe that is the night witches steal the brooms and beat them with them. I like the not cleaning part though. In Japan, residents eat at KFC on Christmas Eve thanks to an aggressive advertising campaign by the chicken place in 1974. Whatever they said has most of the country eating there ever since. They must have had a great advertising company! Greenland’s Christmas dinner is called Mattak and consists of raw whale skin served with blubber. They eat this with Kiviak which sounds really good - it’s made from dead birds stuffed into seal skin and left to ferment for seven months. In Iceland, the Yule Cat wanders the hills outside of town and if residents don’t have new clothes by Christmas he will devour them. In Italy, they have a much friendlier vis-
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itor when the Christmas witch, Befana, delivers sweets and toys January 5. In Guatemala, each household sweeps out their house on Christmas Eve and makes a pile of dirt. The dirt is then accumulated and a figure - representing the devil - is put on top and is burned to rid the town and houses of him. Hey, whatever it takes! In the Czech Republic unmarried women stand at the door and throw a shoe over their shoulder. If the shoe is pointing towards the door when it lands they will be married within the year. Better not stand behind her! I do apologize for the next entries but this is a story about weird traditions and this is the weirdest thing I have ever heard about Christmas. In Catalonia - which is in Spain - residents always include a figure of a defecating man in their nativity scenes right there by Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and the Angel. They also have the Tio de Nadal which means the “pooping log” which is decorated with a blanket and a face and thrown half way into the fire on Christmas Eve and beaten with sticks. These people are obsessed with something but everyone has their thing I guess. Whatever your holiday traditions are - enjoy them! Enjoy your family and friends as long as you can. This is a lesson I learned 18 years ago and it was driven home. Put away bitterness and forgive each other; it’s not that hard if you try. And remember with all the fun and shopping and whatnot, we are celebrating Jesus’ birthday and what it all means. Peace on earth may not happen but peace can be found in Him.
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Participants will enjoy an afternoon of fun & games with HPD officers at the Hugoton Rec game room
If you would like to make a donation or recommend a child in need, please contact the
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You can also drop off donations at the Hugoton Police Department 405 E. Fourth Street in Hugoton
AJ & FRIENDS
FUNDRAISING EVENT An afternoon of Voice & Piano
December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Hugoton High School Auditorium AJ has been selected to sing at Carnegie Hall in February !!! Please help him get there!!!
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“Notes From Nancy”
Cards of encouragement needed Jot down a quick note of encouragement on a pretty card and send it on to Elwanda Irwin!
You can mail your card to: Elwanda Irwin 108 Oakwood Court Weatherford, Tx. 76088
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Care Givers and Stress The holidays are stressful for a number of people. For parttime or full-time caregivers, it can be even more difficult. On top of the normal stress that accompanies caregiving, they may have to deal with holiday shopping, preparations, family visiting, etc. That might also include out of town families offering advice and suggestions on how you should be giving care differently! During the busy holiday season consider asking others for help with holiday chores, or even the daily caregiving tasks. Don't put extra stress on yourself to have the "perfect" holidays; it's okay to be "good-enough". A good-enough caregiver strives to give the best care he or she can give, without sacrificing his or
her own physical or mental health in the process. A caregiver who is worn out and exhausted isn't going to be as good at giving care. Realize that trying to be perfect every day and in everything will lead to "burnout". Even through the busyness of this season, try to take a little time for yourself to relax, listen to some Christmas music, watch a holiday show on TV and just take a little down time. Learning to care for oneself is one of the most difficult parts of caregiving. This is one of the primary areas addressed in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) Program to be hosted beginning in January at the Stevens County Extension Office. These six weekly classes help caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their own needs to family members and healthcare or service providers; communicate more effectively in challenging situations; recognize the
messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings; and make tough caregiving decisions. Research and Outcomes Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers, as well as increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. They often feel they have no control over events, and that feeling of powerlessness has a significant negative impact on caregivers' physical and emotional health. In the years since the program began, a great deal of research, evaluation and revision has been done to ensure its continued value and success. The six-week PTC class has been shown to have a positive impact on caregiver health for a diverse group of caregivers, including rural, ethnic minorities, adult children of aging parents, wellspouses/partners, caregivers at differing stages in their caregiving roles, living situations, and
financial and educational backgrounds. Data from class participant evaluations indicates the PTC program improves: • Self-Care Behaviors: (increased exercise, use of relaxation technique and medical check ups) • Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression) • Self-efficacy (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands) • Use of Community Resources: (increased awareness and utilization of social services) The classes will be Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m at the Stevens County Extension Office. There will be a fee for the class, and the caregivers guidebook can be purchased. The class begins January 7 and continues through February 11, 2016. Class size is limited. Please enroll by calling the Stevens County Extension Office at 544-4359 by December 28.
Dr. Alex Neira is still in business! Office Hours: Mary Beth Crawford is Heritage Christian Academy's Student of the Month. Mary Beth is a fifth grader and is the daughter of Shannon and Diana Crawford. Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon 1:30 - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
402 W. Eleventh - Hugoton
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
428-1135
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
December 20 Trinity Baptist
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
dressed or picked out costumes from Flatlanders’ pet selection so they could get their pets’ (any pets) pictures taken with Santa and its people family members.
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Santa Claus and one of his elves wait patiently for customers and their pets to come out to Flatlanders’ Pet Portrait Day Saturday. Customers brought out their pets already
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
to look over. The Commissioners were informed there are 16 districts formed across the state with 45 counties participating already. These districts started forming 20 years ago. How the districting works is that after those involved agree, a resolution has been passed and a time of protest has been served, County Commissioners will appoint four members from each county the first year. Later these four will be elected by taxpayers in a general election during November of odd years.
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Two members will serve twoyear terms and two members will serve four-year terms in the beginning. The budget will be determined by the assessed value from each county. The Commissioners had a chart in front of them with the budget numbers. The numbers were further discussed and explained in more detail with the Commissioners. The question was asked about how many agents would be required. This will be a question for the members after the district is formed. There can also be a 4-H program assistant. These details can be changed later. After asking, the Commissioners were informed that so far every county has kept their own office space provided by the County Commissioners, if that’s the way it had been done in the past. The Commissioners gave the directors the new Stevens County valuation numbers so they could plug them in. The directors were informed both Morton and Stevens County have lost around 25% of their valuation this year. The same thing may happen next year. Commissioners were con-
cerned about commingling funds with other counties. The Commissioners discussed many more details with the extension officials from 4-H funds to other control issues. They were assured any local 4-H money would stay with the local 4-H. Some positives would be varying programs each county can bring to the table. For example - Morton County has a person who writes grants and has a cooking program and Stevens County has Agent Josh who teaches shooting. These were just a few of the positives brought up. If another county wants to join later, they have to go through the same process as the orignal counties. Commissioners said their main concerns were to watch out for taxpayer money and keep a strong 4-H and Extension program. They agreed it looks like it’s working from the map of all the other joined districts. Commissioners were assured the district can be dissolved if it is not working out right. Nancy Johnson urged the commissioners to visit with other commissioners whose extension programs have formed districts. The matter was tabled for now.
Hugoton Municipal Court NOVEMBER 2015 Flores, Crystal, Dog at Large $160.00; 100 Days in Jail, Suspended; Must Rehome Dog Flores, Crystal, Untagged Dog $50.00 Dadilla-Delacruz, David, Expired Registration $110.00 Holt, Chuck, Battery $260.00 Buse, Tyson Paul, Improper Parking $105.00 Buse, Tyson Paul, Driving Over Curb $45.00 Marquez-Anaya, Jose Sr., Possession of Marijuana $260.00 30 Days in Jail, Suspended 6 Months Probation
Flores-Garcia, Ana R., No Driver’s License $160.00 2 Days in Jail, Suspended Saucedo, Jaime, Dogs at Large (2) $260.00 McDaniels, Sara E., DUI-Second Offense $1,785.00 Serve 5 Days in Jail; 85 Days Suspended One Year Supervised Probation Tarin, Zulema; Dog at large $110.00 Tarin, Zulema; Untagged Dog $25.00 Bowers, Terisa, Battery $260.00 10 Days in Jail, Suspended One Year Unsupervised Probation
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High Plains Heritage Foundation supports various charitable needs This is the fourteenth year Hugoton Rotary Club has handed out dictionaries like those shown above to each student in the third grade classes.
Hugoton Rotary members wait to begin handing out dictionaries to the third graders. Left to right are Adrian Howie, Paul Nordyke, Derick Reinerio, Brent Inkelaar, June Trentham, Glen McQueen, Scott Schechter and Brad Neihues.
The third graders of Hugoton Elementary School excitedly look over the new dictionaries
The High Plains Heritage Foundation is again this year making grants in an effort to support the various charitable needs and opportunities in the region. Grants of up to $500 each will be made based on the applications received and for the purpose or cause supported. The High Plains Heritage Foundation (HPHF) is a community foundation serving southwest Kansas and the Panhandle region. HPHF is a tax-exempt, publicly supported institution with a longterm goal of building and administering permanent funds to carry out charitable interests for the benefit of the area residents. “A community foundation is created by and for the people in local areas. It exists to help people and businesses plan and carry out their char-
they were just given by the Hugoton Rotary Club.
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itable giving easily and effectively,” said John Smith, chairman of the HPHF. Smith added, “The Heritage foundation administers over a dozen scholarships awards annually and has facilitated many thousands of dollars going to other charitable activities and programs benefiting our area residents.” The Heritage foundation administers not only funds created by donors to aid in their own directed charitable giving, but also administers funds for making grants to address area needs and causes. “It is this second goal that is the basis of the annual year-end grant program. It is
the earnings from the endowed funds and from GivingTuesday donations that provide the funds for the yearend grants,” said Smith. In the past HPHF has assisted in such programs as Crossroads Center, park playground equipment, Bright Futures, speech therapy equipment, and Communities in Schools. No specific form is necessary for making the grant application. The application must only be in writing, for a non-profit purpose, and less than 300 words (one page) describing the problem, need, use, benefit or purpose to be addressed with the funds requested. The
application shall be signed by the applicant or nominator and provide contact or followup information. All applications must be submitted with post mark or delivery by Saturday, December 12, 2015. The application should be submitted to the HPH Foundation, PO Box 1278, Liberal, Ks 67905-1278. Applications may also be sent to hphf@ liberal.net. Review of applications and final selection in both number and amount will be by the HPHF board of directors. Selection and distributions will be made before Christmas.
NEWS FROM
STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Thanks to everyone who came out and played Dirty Bingo last Saturday evening! It was well attended and a fun activity! Saturday, December 12, 2015, is our monthly dance. Live country music by Cottonwood from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck. Also December 12, Sew All Day begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Canasta players have a potluck at 6:00 p.m. with cards afterwards. Make plans now to attend our New Year’s Eve dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Bob Walter will be providing the live country music. There will be door prize drawings all evening. Please bring a potluck! If you have questions about Medicare, please call the Medicare Hotline 1-800-7429531 in Dodge City. Kansas Department of Children and Families Service sponsors a LIEAP program which helps qualifying house-
holds pay winter heating bills. Please call the toll free phone number 1-866-445-4327 to receive information about low income energy assistance. Senator Pat Roberts office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-225-8240.
Menu Dec. 10................Ham & Beans Dec. 11.........................Bierocks Dec. 14 ...........................Chili & ....................Cinnamon Rolls Dec. 15..........Baked Potato Bar Dec. 16...........................Brisket Dec. 17................................Fish Activities Thursday, December 10 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, December 11 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Sew All Day ...............8:30 a.m. Dance .....7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday, December 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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The reigning State championship team from 2015 demolished the Syracuse Bulldogs Friday, December 4. Hugoton started off the game slow and then as it went on the Lady Eagles really got on a roll! The defense was key for Hugoton as they held Syracuse to 17 points for the entire game. The first quarter of play showed the strength of the Eagle defense as they outscored the Bulldogs 12-5. The scoring for Hugoton continued in the second period as they scored 20 more points compared to ten for Syracuse. The score going into the half was the Eagles with 32 points and the Bulldogs with 13 points. The half time break must have energized the Eagles as they came out with more defensive pressure on Syracuse. Hugoton had a total of 52 points to Syracuse who had only 15 points as the game went to the end of the third
quarter. The Eagles finished the game with a victory of 54 - 17 over Syracuse. Coach Gillen said, "I was happy with our effort. I thought our defense did a good job of never letting them get comfortable. We had good pace on offense. Our spacing was not always great, but I thought for the most part we took good shots. We did not have a great three point shooting night, however we made up for it by having a good offensive rebounding night. The bench came in and did a good job. This is a young team, and the first time for this group of girls to play together. We need to continue to practice hard and get better." Of Hugoton’s 54 points, Dallie Hoskinson and Melissa Fabela tied for the highscorer honor with 12 apiece. Katy Heger and Amy Scott were close behind with 11 each. Johanna Rawlins con-
tributed three, and Laney Hoskinson and Brooklynn Harper each earned one for the Eagles. The Lady Eagles shot 50 percent from the field and 61 percent from the free throw line. The ladies also made three three-pointers. Hugoton will next play
Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue and Red Classic in Hugoton. The tournament goes through Saturday night. Be sure to join the rowdy crowd all weekend at HHS to cheer on the Eagles and the Lady Eagles!
Nonstop defense was key for the Eagles against the Bulldogs.
Edwin Peña challenges his opponent during the home match against Liberal. Dallie Hoskinson concentrates on her free throw.
Syracuse tries unsuccessfully to stop Katy Heger from making another Eagle layup, while Brooklynn Harper watches for the rebound.
Eagles huddle together with Coach CJ Korf right before the game starts at Syracuse.
Brooklynn Harper pours on the pressure while the Bulldogs attempt an inbound play.
Sports Schedule Thursday, December 10 - Basketball: Seventh and Eighth grade girls’ B at Guymon, 4:00 p.m. - Basketball: Seventh and Eight grade girls’ A at Guymon, 5:00 p.m. - Basketball: High School Blue and Red Classic Friday, December 11 - Basketball: High School Blue and Red Classic. - High School V/JV Wrestling at Ulysses, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12 - Basketball: High School Blue and Red Classic. - High School V/JV Wrestling
at Ulysses, 9:00 a.m. - High School Girls/Boys C Team Basketball at Dodge City at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 18 - High School JV Boys/Girls at Scott City at 4:45 p.m. - High School Varsity Girls/Boys C at Scott City at 6:30 p.m. - High School Varsity Boys/Girls C at Scott City at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19 - High School JV Wrestling at Holly, Co. at 9:00 a.m. - High School V Wrestling at Goodland at 10:00 a.m.
Melissa Fabela lays up the ball during the game against Syracuse last Friday. Melissa ended up with 12 points for the night.
A tough Eagle defense puts overwhelming pressure on the Bulldogs’ offense.
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Katy Heger directs the offensive play as the Lady Eagles took on the Bulldogs at Syracuse.
Sports
by Gregg Tanner
The Junior Varsity Eagles defeated Syracuse Friday, December 4. The game was close during the first half and Hugoton pulled away during the final two quarters of play. The Eagles had a very close game during the first half of play. After the first quarter, Hugoton had a narrow three point lead over Syracuse, with the score being 10-7. Then, the second quarter had the teams even closer as the Eagles led the Bulldogs going into the half by a score of 22 -20. The speech at half must have fueled the Eagles’ defense. Syracuse only scored two points during the entire third quarter. The Eagles’ offense was productive as they
scored 13 points during the third period of play. As the game went into the final quarter of play, Hugoton increased their point total, sinking 15 points in the fourth quarter. Hugoton won the game over Syracuse by the final score of 50-31. Of Hugoton’s 50 points, Paden Cornelsen contributed over half, totaling 26. Carlos Montiel earned ten, while Erik Duarte scored four. Valentino Degollado, Mitchell Hamlin, Carlos Tinoco, Jeff Persinger and Isai Cabezas had two points each. The next game for the Junior Varsity Eagles will be Friday, December 18 at 4:45 p.m. at Scott City High School.
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Eagles triumph over Syracuse The Varsity Eagles traveled to Syracuse Friday, December 4 and came away with a win. The Eagles jumped ahead of the Bulldogs and held them off for the win. Tony Kinser used his height to rebound and put up two points. Then, Manuel Mendez took advantage of his speed to break away from the defenders to score a layup for the Eagles. The defense for Hugoton held Syracuse to only five points in the first quarter. After one period of play. Hugoton was cruising over Syracuse by a score of 23-8. Parker Titus led all of the Eagles with 17 points for the game. The leader in rebounds for the Eagles with 12 was Zack Leininger. The second quarter saw a three pointer by Leininger. Hugoton extended its 15 point lead to a 20 point lead by half time. The Eagles were cruising after the first two quarters of play. Hugoton enjoyed a 41-21 lead over Syracuse at the break. Hugoton started the third quarter enjoying a nice 20 point lead. The Bulldogs would take small bites into the scoreboard getting as close as 17 points. The Eagles would push back and not allow them to get too close to their score. At the end of three quarters, Syracuse had only moved one point closer with the score now being a 19 point advantage for the Eagles. It was a good thing that the Eagles had a big lead going into the final quarter of play. The Bulldogs were tenacious and did not give up on the game. Syracuse outscored Hugoton by a 17 to 11 point production during the fourth quarter. However, the Eagles had a big enough lead to fend off Syracuse. The
score at the buzzer was Hugoton 64 to Syracuse who had 51. The Eagles had won the game. Coach C.J. Korf said, "I was really happy with the energy and enthusiasm that we started the game with. We played really well in the first quarter and the first few minutes of the second, but once we got the big lead we kind of let up. In the second half we did not play at the same level and allowed Syracuse to narrow the gap. We have to learn to play consistently for all 32 minutes. It was great to get the win, but there is definitely a lot of things we need to work on and improve on going forward." Parker Titus was the high
scorer with 17 points, followed closely by Wade Heger and Zack Leininger with 13 apiece, while Tony Kinser sunk 12 points. Also contributing to Hugoton’s 64 points were Colby Korf with five and Garrett Hamlin and Manuel Mendez with two each. Hugoton shot 45 percent from the field, seeing 20 of their 44 two point attempts through the net, and 46 percent of their three pointers. Team members made six of 11 free throws for 55 percent. The next game will be in Hugoton Thursday, December 10 at 8:15. It is their first game for the 3 day Blue and Red Classic Tournament that goes through Saturday.
Parker Titus lays in two points for the varsity Eagles during the game against Syracuse
Friday night. The Eagles were victorious over Syracuse, ending the night 64-51.
Zack Leininger with his free throw attempt. Zack was a high scorer for the game, contributing 13 points to the Eagles’ 64 total
HHS varsity Eagle Manuel Mendez completes a layup for his two points during the game against Syracuse.
Garrett Hamlin goes up for his jump shot. Garrett tallied two points for the Eagles during the game against the Bulldogs Friday, December 4.
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The Hugoton Varsity wrestling team hosted a tough Liberal Tuesday, December 1. The visitors from Liberal were too much for Hugoton and dominated the match. Posting wins for the Hugoton team were Nathan Leininger, David Cruz and Brian Flores with two wins for the JV team. Also participating at the tournament were Luis Guerrero, Jorge Tinoco, Alfredo Luna, Dante
Duran, Jalen Rosales, Romano Burger, Landen Hickey, Zayden Littell, Pedro Ordonez and Edwin Peña. Rickey Burrows, Homero Villa and Marcos Baeza did not wrestle. The next match for the Junior Varsity will be Saturday, December 19 at Holly High School at 9:00 a.m. The Varsity will have their next match Saturday, December 19 at Goodland High School at 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 19 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Girls’ Baskeball 5/6 Grade Girls’ Basketball Fee is $15.00 if registered before deadline $20.00 if registered after Saturday, December 19
Luis Guerrero fights hard against his opponent at the match with Liberal Tuesday.
Alfredo Luna fiercely faces his opponent at the HHS wrestling match Tuesday.
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Anna Wold will graduate from ESU
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Kay Shurtleff, along with a group of Hugoton high school girls, stand ready to greet the children at the Chamber Christmas Carnival. There was a crowd of 132 kids attending the carnival.
A cute little Rudolph attending the Christmas Carnival.
Hats off to the more than 500 candidates for December graduation at Emporia State University. Anna Ingeleiv Wold of Hugoton will graduate Saturday, December 12 with a Master of Science degree in Mathematics. Undergraduates will receive their degrees during baccalaureate ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue in Emporia At 2:00 p.m., graduate students will be hooded at Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall on the Emporia State campus. Kansas Regent Zoe Newton of Sedan will give remarks during both ceremonies. Dr. James Persinger, psychology professor and 2015 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor will address the undergraduates. For those unable to at-
tend, both ceremonies will be streamed on the Internet live. The link for the live stream as
well as other information can be found online at www.em poria.edu/commencement.
Young ‘reindeer’ color their Christmas pictures at the Christmas Carnival at the Stevens County Activity Center Saturday afternoon while waiting for their turn to see Santa.
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Marshal offers fire safety tips for holidays As the holidays approach, Kansans are becoming increasingly excited about adorning their homes with Christmas trees, Menorahs, ornaments and garlands. Holiday decorations, as beautiful as they are, can also be a home fire hazard. The Office of the State Fire Marshal wants to help Kansans have a truly Happy Holiday season by offering tips to reduce the chance for home fires which would spoil this wonderful time of year. Christmas Trees National estimates of reported home structure fires derived from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and NFPA’s annual Fire Department Experience Survey show that in the years 2009 through 2013, Christmas trees were the item first ignited in an estimated average of 210 reported home structure fires per year, resulting in an annual average of seven civilian fire deaths, 19 civilian fire injuries, and $17.5 million in direct property damage. • Look for flame-resistant artificial trees. Keep the tree at least three feet away from heat sources. • Ensure your natural tree is kept fresh in water throughout its recommended two-week life. Watch a video demonstrating how quickly a dried-out Christmas tree will burn compared to a well-watered tree at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=RNjO3wZDVlA. Candles December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December, 11% of home
candle fires began with decorations compared to four percent the rest of the year. • Never leave a burning candle unattended. • Make sure candles are in stable bases and have plenty of space around them. Place them where they cannot be easily knocked down or turned over. • Flashlights or batterypowered lamps should be used during a power outage (not candles). Be sure to keep fresh batteries on hand. Holiday Lights • Inspect holiday lights before using for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, or broken sockets. • Only use lights that have been tested and labeled by a recognized testing laboratory. • Avoid overloading - do not link more than three strands. • Unplug decorative lights when leaving the home. Cooking Cooking is, and has long been, the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries, and according to the records collected from reporting fire departments in Kansas, home cooking fires increase significantly around the times of major holidays such as Christmas. • Always stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. Have a lid handy to slide over a skillet or pot that has caught on fire. • Keep things that can catch fire such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels and curtains away from the cooking area.
Heating and Fireplaces During the holidays, a nice roaring fire in the fireplace can add to the season’s ambience, but can also increase the chances of a home fire. The use of portable space heaters also increases significantly during the colder months, which is also a major cause of home fires. Half (50%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February. • Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. • Remember to turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. Smoke Alarms • Working smoke alarms should be a priority at any time of the year. • Test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they are functioning properly and replace outdated smoke alarms with units featuring ten-year sealed lithium batteries. For more fire safety tips, visit the Web site for the Office of the State Fire Marshal at http://firemarshal.ks.gov. Submitted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, December 16, 2010 Abengoa began the dirt work as one of the first steps for construction of the new proposed biomass ethanol plant. They hope to begin construction of the new plant this spring. Thursday, December 21, 2000 Tom Hicks received the Hugoton Recreation Commission Distinguished Volunteer Award during the varsity boys’ half-time break. Hicks coached Little League baseball for 19 years from 1974 to 1992, coached the All-Star baseball team for nine years and coached Hugoton Recreation Commission basketball from 1987 to 1994. Thursday,December 19, 1985 Jamie Morris, eight year old daughter of Greg and Sherry Morris, won the doll house the Pollyanna Club sponsored as a money raising activity for the scholarship fund. Roger Lynch built the doll house and donated it to the club. Members of the Pollyannas decorated and furnished the three foot tall doll house. Thursday, December 18, 1975 Sheriff O.D. Littrell announced the appointment of a new deputy, Russ E. DeWitt, who began his duties December 17, 1975. Russ came to Hugoton from Delta, Co., where he had been employed for five years by the Delta Police Department. Jim Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reynolds, has been picked to play in the Shrine Bowl All-Star football game at Wichita State University. The Shriners from Liberal are sponsoring Jim.
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If you know of a child who needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620-544-6162. Thank you and God Bless!! Boxes are located at
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Charles E. Dudley built this 24 room hotel in 1920 to help improve “new Moscow.” The hotel stood several years after his death in 1940. Thursday, December 16, 1965 Gary Hendershot has been hired to teach a class of biology, chemistry and seventh grade science at the Hugoton schools. Gary is a native of
Charley came to Stevens County from Missouri as a young man in 1885. Taken from the History of Stevens County and Its People.
Burdett. Friday, December 22, 1950 Eugene Renfro recently left for Denver, Co., where he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He is now stationed at San Antonio, Tx.
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.
Climate change governs a crop pest, even when populations are far-flung As delegates from 195 nations meet in Paris to debate mankind’s response to global climate change, scientists from the University of Kansas and Rothamsted Research in England issued a study Monday of a major crop pest underlining how “climate is changing in more ways than just warming”. Their paper, appearing in Nature Climate Change, shows how large-scale climatic changes drive a coordinated rise and fall of numbers of aphids across Great Britain, even when individual aphid populations in that nation are separated by great distance. The researchers studied a phenomenon called “spatial synchrony,” revealing how changing climate can affect ecological populations through increases in average temperature and changes in how climatic fluctuations in different areas relate to each other. “If you care about crops, you have a reason to care about how climate change affects crop pests like aphids,” said Daniel Reuman, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at KU and senior scientist with the Kansas Biological Survey, who co-authored the paper. “If you eat, you have a reason to care about crops,” he said. The scientists looked at decades’ worth of population surveys of 20 aphid species carried out with suction traps throughout Britain. In the data, they searched out triggers for shifts in spatial synchrony among aphid numbers over multiple timescales - triggers that, until now, have been hard for researchers to determine. “There are a lot of possible causes. With so much complexity it can be hard to work out what’s driving things,” Reuman said. “It’s like a baseball team that might be great for a decade, but with good years and bad years within that decade - then they might be terrible for a decade. There are long-term changes and shorter-term fluctuations. We needed to separate these timescales from each other to understand that the causes of overall changes were linked to climate.” Using “wavelets” - a statistical technique for dissecting variations by time and timescale the researchers found the key influence on aphid flight timings are winter temperatures, even though aphids first fly in springtime. “For most aphid species, winter temperatures were the main things that drove synchrony of when they first fly in spring or summer,” Reuman said. “That was interesting because winter temperatures are months apart from when they fly. Temperatures in January affect when they fly in May and June. April and May temperatures had much less impact on
when they fly than these winter temperatures. The coldest times of year affect when they’re flying. If it gets colder, they fly later.” The researchers linked their results to the North Atlantic Oscillation. The NAO is a largescale climatic oscillation, like El Niño in that respect, but mostly over Europe and the North Atlantic. “These oscillations affect many species and also human industries like fishing,” Reuman said. The timing and population size of aphids have a major effect on a number of important commercial crops, according to the KU researcher. “Aphids aren’t just a pest in Britain - they’re a pest worldwide,” Reuman said. “A pest aphid makes its living sucking sap out of the crops. When they get to high levels, they can suck enough to stunt plant growth, and they spread plant viruses. Cowpea aphids, also called black aphids, affect alfalfa in Kansas. The wheat aphid, also known as the Greenbug, has
been a serious wheat pest in Kansas for more than 100 years and attacks other crops.” Beyond aphids, Reuman said the team’s findings would deepen understanding of how climate influences spatial synchrony in many different species of animals and could have implications for public health and commercial endeavors. “Synchrony can be seen in all sorts of species and in human disease epidemics,” he said. “There’s good reason to believe that similar phenomena to what we observed in aphids may occur in other species. We should look to El Niño for similar effects, as a next step.” Reuman’s collaborators on the research were Lawrence W. Sheppard at KU and James R. Bell and Richard Harrington at Rothamsted Research. The UK Natural Environment Research Council, National Science Foundation and KU supported this work. Submitted by the University of Kansas News Service. 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
LIBRARY CLOSING A REMINDER: The library will close from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015 so our staff may attend the Recipe Swap. HOLIDAY CLOSING The library will be closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 24 – 27. No materials are due during this time, but the book drop will be checked several times if you wish to return items. Have a wonderful Christmas holiday, and we’ll see you Monday, December 28! RECIPE SWAP The Recipe Swap will be December 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those who entered a recipe by the deadline
will be admitted free of charge. If you didn’t enter a recipe before the deadline, you may attend for $25.00. (The fee entitles you to the meal, a cookbook, and giveaways.) The library will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to allow our staff to attend. KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM “Fetch a Good Book”, the kids’ winter reading program is now underway, and will run until January 30, 2016. Find the instructions for the program on Facebook! CIRCLE TIME Circle time will take a break until January. Stay tuned!
Kyle has experienced 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow! Way to go Kyle!
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MOSCOW NEWS BY JUDY HICKERT
Douglas and Lorrie Nicodemus 1965
Douglas and Lorrie Nicodemus 2015
Nicodemus couple celebrates 50 years of marriage Douglas and Lorrie Nicodemus of Moscow were honored guests at a fiftieth anniversary celebration in their honor given by their children November 28 at the Clarion Inn in Garden City. The couple were married at Aurora, Co. November 20, 1965, while Doug was serving in the Army. Attending the celebration were their sons Dale and Lu Nicodemus and grandsons, Gordon and wife Sharanda, Dane, Joel and Raymond all of Garden City; daughter Jodi and Tiny Rosalez and daughters Heather, Ashlyn and Aerrianna of Guymon and Delcina and Adrian from Liberal; and son Troy and Lana Chenoweth and family Brett, Jolie, Aidan and Jurni from Thermopolis, Wy., Sherri Sintas and son Coleman and fiancé Leslie and son Tannor from Guymon. Special guests attending were Lorrie's 91 year old mother Shirley Snyder from Evans, Co. and Aunt Marylou
Burke from Hubbard, Or. Also attending were Lorri's two sisters, Terry Valdez from Henderson, Co. and Valarie Bosanko from Greeley, Co.; Doug's cousin Warren Nicodemus and wife Bernie from Cheyenne, Wy.; Gordon Karney and wife Tre from Hemingford, Ne.; and Race Chenoweth and wife Janet of Springfield, Co. Lorrie and Doug were surprised with the gathering of so many family and friends, as they were just expecting their children. The evening included a wonderful catered meal and a wedding cake topped with a cowboy groom and bride on a horse. Everyone had a wonderful time visiting and most spent the night at the Clarion, then gathered for breakfast together before heading home. Lorrie and Doug have 13 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
Thursday, December 10 High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Friday, December 11 High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Saturday, December 12 High School Basketball tournament at Rolla Sunday, December 13 - Caroling and tree lighting party at Moscow Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. Come welcome in the Christmas Season. There will be cider and hot chocolate. Tuesday, December 15 Junior/Senior High Music
Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 Senior Citizens Christmas Party 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17 Junior/High School Basketball here vs Deerfield Friday, December 18 End of Semester - Grade School Music program December 21-January 1 Christmas Break - No School Monday, January 4 No School - Teacher Inservice Tuesday, January 5 Second semester begins
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 26, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lois M. Sullivan, deceased, CASE NO.13-PR-28 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Loren K. Sullivan, Executor of the Estate of Lois M. Sullivan, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; the Waiver of Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the estate assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorney’s fees and expenses are
reasonable, should be allowed and ordered paid; the Court costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; and upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Lois M. Sullivan, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 18, 2015 at 1:30 P.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Loren K. Sullivan, Executor James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Executor
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Kelsi Mueller drives down the court in the first basketball game of the season. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
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Lady Wildcats lose season opener to Ingalls The Moscow High School girls basketball team took on the Ingalls girls at Moscow last Friday, December 4. After four quarters of play the Ingalls team emerged the winners with a score of 3562. The top scorer for Moscow was Kelsi Mueller with 20 points. Mueller scored five points in the first quarter along with Madilyn Lahey and Adriana Salcedo scoring two points each for a first quarter score of 9-19. Ingalls scored 21 points in the second quarter while holding Moscow to only eight. Mueller, Briannah Davidson and Brittney Stuckey scored two points each in the second quarter. Morgan Robson shot two free throws. At the start of the third quarter, Ingalls was in the lead with 40 points while holding Moscow to only 17. Mueller scored seven points in the quarter and Monica Gonzalez scored a threepoint basket. Moscow picked up the pace in the quarter to outscore the visiting team by one point, ending the quarter 27 to 49. In the fourth quarter Moscow only added eight points to the score while Ingalls added 13, ending the game with the win. Mueller scored six points in the final quarter and Robson scored two. Total scores for the players were Mueller with 20, followed by Robson with four, Gonzalez with three. Davidson, Stuckey, Lahey and Salcedo scored two points each.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Thursday, December 10 - Rolla Basketball Showcase games begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 11 - Rolla Basketball Showcase games begin at 3:30 p.m. - ARGH Saturday, December 12 - Rolla Basketball Showcase games begin at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13 - Mrs. Kelling’s Piano Recital at Rolla United Methodist Church Tuesday, December 15 - Junior High Pep Rally at 3:15 p.m. - Junior High Basketball vs Tyrone at 4:30 p.m.
- Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17 - First-Twelfth Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 18 - Santa Day at 12:30 p.m. - Staff Christmas Party at Feterita at 6:00 p.m. - End of First Semester Saturday, December 19 - Brush Therapy Event at 6:30 p.m. December 21-January 1 - No School Winter Break Friday, December 25 - Christmas January 1 - New Years Day
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Mary Frances Chambers and James Light on their wedding day, December 7, 1947. Photo courtesy of Karen Light.
Mary Frances and James Light on their sixty-eighth wedding anniversary. Photo courtesy of Marcus Light.
Lights celebrate 68 years of marriage A marriage lasting 68 years is a rarity in this day and age. But James and Mary Frances Chambers Light are rare, in more ways than one. They both attended school in Rolla but were not close, as Mary Frances was only a freshman when James was a senior. All that changed when James returned from the war and Mary Frances returned from a business college in Denver. December 7, 1947, this lovely couple was wed. Life has not always been easy for the children of pioneers but perseverance and a strong faith in the Lord has kept their focus on the important things in life. Five boys and one lovely girl were born to this union.
Their family has naturally grown to include thirty-seven people total. Their sons and their wives are Ronnie and Sharon Light of Yukon, Ok., Courtney and Karen Light of Rolla, Marcus and Beverly Light of Rolla, Kevin and Jackye Light of Hugoton and Nolan Light of Bethany, Ok. Their daughter Megan and her husband Michael Tucker live in Wichita. The family also includes 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mary Frances, or Pete, as she is affectionately called by those who know her, stated that Rolla is a good place to live and raise children. Faith in God is the glue that keeps things together.
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Emma Schnable holds her new baby sister Averie Grace Schnable. Photo courtesy of Anne Schnable.
Averie Grace joins Schnable family Emma Schnable has the best news ever to share with everyone! She is a big sister, as of Friday, December 4, 2015. Averie Grace Schnable was born at 7:42 am. Averie weighed nine pounds, eight ounces and was 20 inches long. Parents are Jon and Anne
Schnable of Manter. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Mary Behan of Rolla, paternal grandparents Gardell and Kelly Schnable of Rolla, great grandmother Nancy Smith of Ulysses and great grandfather Bill Hoffeditz of Hoxie. Welcome to the world Averie Grace!
Pick a player for Rolla Hope Rolla Hope will be playing pick a player at all the home high school basketball games this season. Starting December 12 you pick your player before the game starts and donate one dollar for
every point your player makes to Rolla Hope at the end of the game. They will have a table set up in front of the new gym. Come out and support our teams and Rolla Hope!
The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team traveled to Topeka Friday and Saturday to compete in the QUEST competition at Washburn University. Randy Bane and Becky Sohm have much to be proud of, as once again, the mighty Pirates took first place in the 1A Schools division, scoring 1700 points. They will continue on and compete again in January for the television rounds. Congratulations to the team and their coaches!
Get your name tag from Rolla Hope angel tree now The Rolla Hope angel tree is located in the Rolla High School office. The tree has tags that you can choose to help a child or a family in need this Christmas. Stop by and pick your Angel from the tree or call Arleen Clinesmith for more information.
Scholars’ Bowl team competes and wins first place at the QUEST competition at Washburn University. Pictured are back row left to right Garry Norton, Henry Wiebe, Coach Randy
Bane and Chandler Burrows. In front are Coach Becky Sohm, Allyson Norton and Paige Claassen. Photo courtesy of Stacy and Shelli Burrows.
John and Shelley Barrett with daughter Kaleigh enjoyed the Garth Brooks concert in Wichita over the weekend. Shelley said they have waited 18 years for this! John certainly looks excited! Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett. Send Your Santa Letters to: Santa Claus c/o The Hugoton Hermes 522 S. Main, Hugoton, KS 67951 or bring them by the office! You can also email them to hermesma@pld.com or send a message to The Hermes’ Facebook at facebook.com/ thehugotonhermes.
WSU basketball star Ron Baker poses with fan Dorothy Milburn during a reception. Photo courtesy of Todd Steele.
Dorothy Milburn gets a picture with Ron Baker Dorothy Milburn had her picture taken with Ron Baker at a reception in Scott City a couple years ago. Her quote “If I had to have my picture taken with any celebrity, I couldn't ask for a better example". Ron Baker, a senior, is a starter on the WSU
Basketball team. He's an All-American young man and a prime example of a role model for young people. Dorothy says she had to knock all the “teeny-boppers” out of the way to get this photo with Ron.
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Brooke Hinds participates Look who’s new in District Honor Choir Milburns welcome first great grandson John and Linda Milburn of Rolla are proud to announce the birth of their first great grandson, Hunter Lee Rodriguez. Hunter was born Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 3:55 p.m. to Sommar Rodriguez at Garden City. He weighed five pounds, ten ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Lana and Benny Rodriguez of Ulysses. Maternal great grandparents are Sally and the late Benny Rodriguez of Ulysses. Maternal great great grandmother is Laverna Hobbs of Elkhart. Hunter will be loved by many aunts, un-
Saturday, December 5 was the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association (SWKMEA) District Honor Choir and Band concert in Dodge City. Freshman Brooke Hinds traveled with her choir director, Sam Eiland, to participate in the all day event.
Santa Day is fast approaching Hunter Lee Rodriguez Photo courtesy of Sommar Rodriguez. cles and cousins, too. Congratulations to all!
The Jarvis family band performs for the family at Dermot School at the Thanksgiving Day get-
Santa Day is right around the corner and with budgets being tighter and tighter, the Santa Day budget has also taken a hit. If you enjoyed the festivities and wish to see the unique tradition continue, please consider donating.
Donations can be mailed to Rolla Santa Day, PO Box 167, Rolla, Ks. 67954. Your support of this very special day is greatly appreciated.
Brooke Hinds and Sam Eiland Photo courtesy of Alesia Hinds
Rolla Roller Rink is once again open
together last week. Photo courtesy of Linsay Jarvis.
Jarvis family celebrates Thanksgiving at Dermot School Each year the children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of Keith Jarvis come from all over the country to be together as a family for Thanksgiving. Keith and the late Beulah Jarvis have four children, five grandchildren plus spouses, and 18 great grandchildren. The family totals 33 plus a few other relatives who come to the farm for the Thanksgiving event. Keith and Beulah established a home of love and faith when their family began; gathering together for the Thanksgiving holiday has been a tradition for decades. Everyone wants to come home to the Jarvis farm! This year we are all wondering how we were going to fit all 33 of us in Keith's three bedroom farmhouse, let alone entertain so many kids in freezing weather. Our aunt
The choir and band members practice all day and then have a concert for the public in the afternoon. Brooke stated the day was long but lots of fun. Brooke is the daughter of Christopher and Alesia Hinds of Hugoton. Congratulations Brooke!
Lana Jarvis suggested maybe we go to a school and have the Thanksgiving dinner there. Sure enough, she contacted Karick and Phoebe Brummett, caretakers, and we were signed up at the Dermot School. The families all loaded up in their vehicles with our Thanksgiving meal and drove on the icy roads to the school. Upon entering the double doors we instantly fell in love with the darling schoolhouse. It was perfect! We were captivated by its history, authenticity, size and home-town feel. It almost seemed magical as if the school had been preserved since it was in use, with vintage school books still on the shelves. We moved right in, with crafts in the gym, our family band on the stage, Thanksgiving cooking in the kitchen,
The Jarvis family celebrates Thanksgiving with lots of good food and visiting. Photo courtesy of Linsay Jarvis.
and family games and toys in the classroom. We enjoyed a wonderful day and meal, with much love and laughter. We had such a good time we decided to come back the next day and repeat the fun. When it was time to go, we all felt sad and wanted to hang around longer. Until next time Dermot School, thanks for being our gathering spot and the answer to our prayers! Written by Linsay Jarvis, granddaughter-in-law to Keith Jarvis.
Skaters of all ages enjoy the Rolla Roller Rink. Come out and refresh your skills! Photo The Rolla Roller Rink will once again be open, under new management. The Rink, operated by the Rolla Recreation Commission, will have Lori Sheedy and Mandy Key managing the day to day activities. The Rink will be open Thursdays from 6:00 until 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. It will not be open if there are home basketball games. It is also available for rent for parties. Please contact Lori 620-453-2505 or Mandy at 918-805-9367 for
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Moran issues statement about Senate’s attempt to repeal ACA U.S. Senator Jerry Moran released the following statement after the Senate passed the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act (H.R.3762) to repeal Obamacare: “It has been more than five years since Obamacare was rammed through Congress on a purely partisan basis in the face of significant public opposition. After all this time, most Americans still oppose this unprecedented expansion of federal government intrusion into health care decisions for families and job creators. “This 2,700 page law has burdened millions of Americans with a litany of broken promises, higher taxes and costs, reduced health care choices, and new regulations that have stifled the economy. Individuals, families and employers continue to face increasing health insurance costs, new taxes overseen by a politically-biased IRS, burdensome mandates, and great uncertainty because of this flawed law. By repealing Obamacare, we can replace it with step-by-step improvements to enable individuals to purchase affordable health coverage that meets their unique needs and lower overall costs.” Background • Senator Moran was the first Member of Congress to call to re-
peal Obamacare in January 2011. • Obamacare will raise taxes by more than $1 trillion over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. For Kansans, additional taxes from Obamacare will be more than $949 million over the next 10 years. • Health insurance premiums under Obamacare have increased between 2015 and 2016. • President Obama promised that Obamacare would bring down premiums by $2,500 per year for the typical family. However, a November 2015 Gallup poll shows nearly one in three Americans delay receiving health care for themselves and their families because of cost. • For 2016, the premium increase for benchmark silver plans on the Obamacare federal exchange is 7.5 percent – more than triple last year’s increase. By comparison, this cost increase is far more than the pay raises most Americans received as average hourly earnings have risen by just over two percent over the past year. • In Kansas, premiums for benchmark silver plans on HealthCare.gov rose by more than 16 percent compared to the previous year. Submitted by the office of Senator Jerry Moran.
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CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare Full-time Maintenance Worker to join our team. This position performs a variety of general, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, painting, plumbing and preventative maintenance work; as well as inspections, servicing, and overhauling of equipment and/or facilities of the Hospital. Successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, good interpersonal/communication skills, and have the ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
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The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Leader is responsible for providing support to the Safety Manager for both ethanol plants for Conestoga in regards to facility operations and maintenance to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and environmental laws. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the process of obtaining and keeping current applicable permits. The EH&S Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of all environmental, health, and safety training programs and conducting training of these programs. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; 1 to 3 years of related work experience; proven work experience with Microsoft Offices products including Excel, Word and Outlook; ability to keep accurate records; basic understanding of environmental regulations; ability to manage and direct projects independently; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees in a training environment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous work experience in an EH&S position.
OPERATOR - CONESTOGA ENERGY PARTNERS-ARKALON ETHANOL The Plant Operator is responsible for collecting and analyzing samples throughout the Ethanol Process in- cluding the areas of Milling, Cook, Fermentation, Evaporation, Distillation/Dehydration, Centrifuges/Dryers and Water Treatment. The Plant Operator will report to the Board Operator and the Lead Operator any analyses that are not in operating specification so changes to the process can be made. The Plant Operator will be trained to handle and mix various chemicals that are added to the process. The Plant Operator will also learn the process flows throughout the plant and will assist other team member in trouble shooting of the plant process. The Plant Operator will also be trained to operate the plant from the Distributive Con- trol System. The Plant Operator will be part of a four team member crew. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred; previous related plant work experience preferred; ability to work successfully in a team environment; ability to follow direction and Standard Operating Procedures in a safe manner; ability to speak, read, write and comprehend basic English. Preferred Qualifications: six months experience in similar position within an ethanol plant
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Please send resume to Conestoga Energy Partners, Attn: Monica Turrentine, HR Coordinator, 1701 Kansas Ste. 101, Liberal, KS 67901 or email to monica.turrentine@conestogaenergy.com. A complete position description is available upon request. Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer
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You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Charles A. Brown, an heir, devisee and legatee of K. Eleine P. Barker, deceased, requesting that: the foreign Will of K. Eleine P. Barker, deceased, dated September 20th, 2008, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the Estate is necessary; the will be construed, and the following owned by the decedent, situated in Stevens County, Kansas: 1. Mineral interest located in Section
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Two (2), Township Thirty-five (35), Range Thirty-five (35). 2. Mineral interest located in Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-five (35), Range Thirty-five (35). be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 7th, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in the city of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Charles A. Brown Petitioner Jessica E. Akers, SC#24336 AKERS LAW FIRM, P.A. 123 N. Glenn P.O. Box 708 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-3088 FAX (620) 356-3098 Attorney for Petitioner
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Case No. 15PR46 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Ray F. Lambert, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Shirley L. Lambert, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Shirley L. Lambert, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, Warren County, North Carolina, on November 12, 2014. The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding. The petitioner prays the Court for
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an order admitting proceedings had in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division on November 12, 2014, Warren County, North Carolina, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Shirley L. Lambert, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 29th day of December, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Ray F. Lambert Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner
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