Ron Rindel’s Christmas Village
Volume 126, Number 51
Thursday, December 19, 2013
26 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Don’t be alone Christmas Day
Wow! And the 2013 girls’ Blue and Red Champions are...HHS’s very own Lady Eagles! The young women’s basketball program experienced some awesome performances at the an-
nual tournament hosted by Hugoton this past weekend. Congratulations are certainly in order for the talented awesome team! See story on page 7.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries will host a Christmas dinner for the community Wednesday, December 25 at 12:00 noon. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join! You may RSVP by calling 620-544-2509 or 620544-2101 by Sunday, December 22. Deliveries will be available for those unable to get out, such as shut-ins and handicapped. Don’t be alone Christmas Day! Enjoy some delicious food and quality fellowship this holiday.
Airport Board considers bids for Area churches announce services Several churches in the West for special services SatKDOT apron/ramp replacement area have scheduled special urday, December 21 at 7:00 The Board of the Hugoton Airport met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Hugoton Airport meeting room. Attending the meeting were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Kirkham Michael’s Curtis Houser, Secretary Risa Norton, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Robert Davis, Kim Harper and Jeff Crawford. Board members Dax Gaskill and Dell Cullison were absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Curtis Houser of Kirkham Michael reported they had three bids offered for the KDOT apron/ramp replacement. Sporer Land Development of Oakley turned in a bid of $911,770.50; Smokey Hill turned in a bid of $978,122.80; and Bryant and Bryant turned in a bid of $1,218,229.50. Sporer had the low bid which was only 2% over the engineering estimate. The board passed a motion to accept the lowest bid contingent that the bonds are good. A full time inspector will be present for this project. The project will be completed in 53 working days. There will be a preconstruction meeting before the project begins. Eric Johnson of Kirkham Michael put through a conference call with the airport board. He commented Sporer is a good contracter and will do a good job. He informed the board there will be a year-end report to be submitted to FAA. Boardmember Jeff Crawford stated, “This will be a great addition to the airport.”
Manager Gary Porter reported to the board he pushed snow off the runway four times this past month. He also stated there was trouble with the fuel dispenser. He installed a new card reader. Porter also ordered a new solenoid which hopefully will fix the problem. The manager contacted IES Industrial out of Holdredge, Ne. about the lights. They sent an agent down to adjust the REIL and papi lights. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be January 8, 2014.
services for the Christmas holiday. Following is a list of information The Hermes was able to gather at press time. Hugoton’s Assembly of God will host a Candlelight Service December 24 at 6:00 p.m. They will have no services Wednesday evening. First Christian Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m. and no services Wednesday night. Sovereign Redeemer will host a Candlelight Service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 24. There will be no services Christmas day. Lighthouse Fellowship will host Jay West and Jason
p.m. and Sunday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. and later that day at 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor. St. Helen Catholic Church will have services Tuesday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m. and Christmas Day at 11:00 a.m. Hugoton United Methodist Church will meet at 7:00 p.m. for a Christmas Eve service Tuesday evening. Moscow UMC will meet for a Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening with no services Wednesday night. You are invited to worship at the church of your choice during this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
Spikes graduates 70 years after leaving KU Sixty-six students were recognized for earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas School of Engineering at the school’s 2013 fall recognition ceremony Saturday, December 14, at Murphy Hall. A sixty-seventh degree was formally awarded to a student who first arrived on campus more than 70 years ago. Warren Spikes enrolled at KU in the summer of 1942 and worked toward a degree in petroleum engineering until the U.S. Army drafted him in 1945, just a few credits shy of earning his diploma. The Army then sent Spikes to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., for six months to study civil engineering. Despite the extra education, Spikes never transferred the college credits back to KU. Earlier this fall, Warren’s son Kirk researched his father’s case for receiving his degree from KU, keeping his efforts a secret from his dad. Kirk obtained his father’s records from Rutgers and asked
KU to review all the information to see if he’d completed the requirements to earn a degree. Officials in KU’s Registrar’s Office and Engineering Dean’s Office reviewed the transcripts
and determined Spikes is eligible for a degree based on the KU curriculum in 1945. Warren’s family and friends surprised him with Continued to page 5
Warren Spikes proudly displays his diploma earned over 70 years ago at the University of Kansas. Warren’s college career was somewhat disrupted by his military obligations.
Stevens County Sheriff’s Department, represented by Undersheriff T.J. Steers and Sheriff Ted Heaton, has been busy during the past few months with arrests and accidents.
County Sheriff’s Department reports accidents and arrests Sheriff Heaton reports the following arrests have been made in Stevens County: August 30, 2013, Rogelio Hernandez, age 52 of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas was arrested and posted bond in regard to charges of two counts of battery and two counts of lewd and lacscivious. Charges have been filed with the Stevens County Attorney. September 25, 2013, Kenneth Harris, age 42, of Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas was arrested by the Stevens County Sheriffs Department on charges of rape, kidnapping, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, aggravated assault, aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, abuse of a child and aggravated endangerment of a child. The case has been turned over to the State of Kansas for court procedures. He is currently being held on a $750,000.00 bond. November 21, 2013, Stevens County Sheriff’s Department investigated the theft of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, owned by Shane Blackwood of Liberal, Kansas. The vehicle was stolen from a residence in Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas. The vehicle was found wrecked. Sheriff Ted Heaton picked up the driver of said vehicle and transported the individual to the Stevens County Hospital due to injuries. Charges have been filed with the State of Kansas. Sheriff Heaton reports the following accidents occurred in Stevens County: Friday, October 11, 2013, a juvenile was driving a 2003 Ford F-150 south on pond road when the driver lost control of the vehicle and went into the east ditch. The driver then overcorrected and went back onto the asphalt where they overcorrected again and went back into the east ditch. At this point, the vehicle turned 180 degrees and went back onto the asphalt while still traveling south. The vehicle went across the road and rolled Continued to page 3
A happy shopper beams while being assisted by Officer Ed Stevenson during the “Shop with a Cop” event Saturday.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT
Never stop believing in Santa Dear Editor, Now you know, never to stop believing is Santa. It happened in Alco in Hugoton. A nice guy came to my rescue. I’d run out of personal checks, and only had ones from the bank with
Judy Cantrell my account number on them. Alco wouldn’t take it. I’d already checked out, and this man (W.T.) came to my rescue and paid my bill! All
he said, after I offered to go get another check for him, was, have a very merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas W.T. and Thanks!!! Judy Cantrell
Operation Christmas Child is a success Dear Editor, I’m writing to thank Hugoton residents for their generosity in helping thousands of suffering children worldwide this Christmas. Through their efforts, we were able to collect 1126 shoeboxes - filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items - for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. These simple giftfilled shoeboxes communicate to needy children that
Denise Woods they are loved and not forgotten. Although drop-off locations in the area are closed until November 2014, shoebox gifts can be packed any time. Gifts are received yearround at Samaritan’s Purse (801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C., 28607) or using the project’s online tool, where donors can virtually build a box. To get involved, visit
samaritanspurse.org or call 620-253-2285 Thanks again to everyone who participated in this project. A simple gift, packed with love, can communicate hope and transform the lives of children worldwide. Sincerely, Denise Woods Relay Center Coordinator Ulysses, Kansas Operation Christmas Child
Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, December 9, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, December 10, 2013 • Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, December 11, 2013 • Dogs at Large, 300 Block of East Fourth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, Fairgrounds, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, First and Lincoln, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Thursday, December 12, 2013 • Unresponsive Subject, 200 Block of South Main, Spoke with Subject, Officer Hagman Saturday, December 14, 2013 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Welfare Check, 600 Block of South Monroe, All Okay, Officer Crane Sunday, December 15, 2013 • Loud Music, 400 Block of East Fourth, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Crane • Hit & Run, 600 Block of South Monroe, Investigated, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson
Concerns from neighboring Commissioner Rice Dear Editor As a farmer or rancher have you Seward County Commissioner Jim ever stopped to think what would happen IF you were suddenly rerently, you have no or very little say in your stricted from the use of your property? future. Remember what happened to proWhat would happen if that restriction was ducers in California and the end result of placed upon you at the prime time of plantthat little minnow being listed as endaning or prime grazing? What if your access gered? to a property was denied because use of the Hopefully there is a brighter side to this access MIGHT disturb or endanger the story. You do have a local group working habitat of a wildlife species? on your behalf. Land owners, tenants, royWhat would be the effect on your county alty producers, energy companies and anytax base as a result of reduced productivity one who has an interest or investment in of farm and ranch land or perhaps a reducproduction of any kind from the land tion in mineral production due to manshould be interested in joining in this local dated restrictions? What if it became group. impossible to construct transmission lines The newly formed Kansas Natural Reor electric production facilities, pipelines or sources Coalition, KNRC, is a group of a new pasture fence and stock tanks? western Kansas counties and county comThis is not a far out possibility as I see missioners that have been working to reit; we could all be forced into a managesolve the LPC listing by the United States ment plan that has nothing to do with effiFish and Wildlife Service, USFWS. To date, ciency or production. The pending listing of thirty-two counties in western Kansas have the Lesser Prairie Chicken on the endanjoined forces. A small committee selected gered species list is something all landownfrom those member counties has done an ers, mineral producers, electric companies, inordinate amount of research, produced tenants, property owners and tax payers documents and hand delivered those docshould be very concerned about, especially uments to proper USFWS authorities in if you have property in or along a desigWashington D.C. The documents not only nated LPC area. As I see it, production point out the law, but detail the steps recould be prohibited for a portion of, or perquired by law, prior to making any deterhaps for the entire year. As it stands cur-
Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the
Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, beginning September 11 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426. Temporary changes for Stevens County Library - Stevens County Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays. Available Now - Kids! Send your letters to Santa to The Hugoton Hermes, 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. We’ll make ab-
Jim Rice Seward County Commissioner 11232 RD. K Liberal, KS 67901
solutely sure the jolly fellow receives them in time to get you the perfect Christmas surprise! - Heritage Christian Academy invites you to participate in the Christmas Matching Funds Grant. Contributions from now until January 15, 2014 will be matched 100% up to $40,000. Contributions may be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit at 505 E. First Street in Hugoton. - Stauth Memorial Museum, 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma, will host a traveling exhibit of World War I posters. The exhibit will be available until January 19, 2014. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. They will be closed December 2325 for Christmas and December 30-January 1 for New Years. Admission is free.
Home Country Herb tried on the Santa suit this morning. Couldn’t button the middle button on the jacket, but fortunately the pants had a drawstring that made allowances for yet another year of good living and fine food. To fix the unclosed button situation, Herb thought this Christmas Eve he’d wear this red vest he has under the jacket, and maybe the kids won’t notice. They always seemed to pay more attention to his face, anyway, during these annual pilgrimages to that spot on the highway in front of the conven-
mination on the listing of the LPC by USFWS. After reviewing a small porRice tion of those documents, I have a feeling this is the first time USFWS has ever seen anything like this and is not quite sure how to proceed at the moment, perhaps not. Let’s just say KNRC is holding their feet to the fire!! As government rules and regulations continue to intrude our rural way of life, our liberty and our freedoms, I can see a real need for KNRC, not only today on the LPC issue but in coming days and years on many issues involving our land and our ability to continue production from that land. When you control the land you control the people!! KNRC needs your support and help to continue the efforts. Contact KNRC President, Ken Klemm: KNRC.counties@ gmail.com or your local county commissioner. Ask if they are a member of KNRC and if not, ask them why not? Ask how you can help. I believe KNRC is a great investment in our future and that of future generations.
Call 620-846-2527 to set up a group tour. December 19 - Early deadline at 5:00 p.m. for the December 26 issue of The Hermes. December 20 - Santa Day at Rolla schools. - Praise and Worship at Memorial Hall with free supper at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Bradford will speak. - Learn the “West Coast Swing” and the “Nightclub Two-Step” at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the SW002, the student union basement at SCCC/ATS. No partner is needed to learn the basics. December 20-January 5 - Christmas Break for USD #210 students. December 22 - Moscow United Methodist Church and Moscow Baptist Church will meet at the UMC at 5:30 p.m. to go caroling. Please bring finger foods.
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ience store. Each Christmas Eve now for how many years? Well, I guess Cindy was maybe six when she first became Dad’s head elf and wore the green outfit. And now? Cindy will be there again, of course, even though she has some elves of her own now. Will she be 30 this spring? Whaddya know… Cindy could’ve passed this job along to others, but she always insists. Says it’s a “daddy/daughter thing.” Herb’s awfully glad about that, too. Looking at himself in the mirror now with the beard and cap, he thought he
knew at least part of why actors get hooked on their profession. For a time, one small time each year, Herb gets to be someone else. He gets to play someone loved by everyone, someone who does only good things for others all year. He wouldn’t miss out on this couple of hours in his year. He gets to be part of something special, something based in love, something … magic in the eyes of children. And that’s worth a Ho! Ho! Ho! in anyone’s book.
Obituaries Kenneth Keith Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Kenneth H. Keith. Mr. Keith passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Pioneer Manor of Hugoton. He was 91. The son of Jesse Keith and the former Robbie Marquis, he was born July 6, 1922 in West Texas, Tx. December 24, 1940, Kenneth and Lora Persinger were united in marriage in Hugoton. Mr. Keith is survived by his wife Lora Keith; two sons, Galen Keith and wife Kaye and Jan Keith and wife Kathy all of Hugoton; daughter Pam Fulton and husband Gary of Goddard; his sister Lou Anne Groth of Garden City; six grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; six step
great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Those preceding Kenneth in death were his parents; son Gideon Keith; granddaughter Cheryl Martin; and sister Estelle Gregg. Services were attended Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2013 at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Heath Kelley presiding. Burial followed in the Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established for Masonic Lodge or St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Jonathon Rusch A tragic occurrence has taken the life of Jonathon Dwayne Rusch, age 19, of Rolla. Jonathon passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Rolla. He was born March 11, 1994 in Johnson, the son of Jon Wayne Rusch and the former Penny L. Campbell. Jonathon grew up in Rolla and graduated as valedictorian with the class of 2012. While in high school, he played football and basketball and later attended Seward County Community College. Survivors include his parents, Jon Rusch of Rolla and Penny Rusch of Rolla; three
brothers, Devon Rusch of Texas, Brandon Lee Rusch of Lawrence and Jaron Rusch of Rolla; his grandparents, Bud and Linda Rusch of Woodward, Ok. and Karen Campbell of Rolla; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were attended Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2013 at the Rolla High School with Pastor Mary Courtney officiating. Cremation followed the service. The family requests memorials be given to the Rolla Hope Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Clyde Hagman Longtime Hugoton resident Clyde Jerome Hagman, 83, of Hugoton, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. Clyde was born April 20, 1930 in Claudel, the son of James A. and Viola P. Wiehl Hagman. He moved to Hugoton in 1954 and had been an inde-
December 23-January 6 - Christmas Break for USD #217 students. December 25 - Merry Christmas! - Stepping Stone Shelter will serve their annual Christmas dinner at 1:00 p.m. at 1015 N. Washington in Liberal. Anyone without a place to go is invited to join them! For more information, call 620626-6024. December 26 - Early deadline of 5:00 p.m. for the January 2, 2014 edition of The Hermes.
Elrie Kinser Word has been received of the death of Elrie Kinser. Mr. Kinser, 101 years old and long time Stevens County farmer in the Bethel Community, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2013. He will be missed by his family and friends, but what an example he lived. We are praying for his four boys and their families as they plan a service to celebrate his life.
pendent businessman there, owning and operating several businesses, most notably Hagman Super Service, Hagman Motor Lodge and Hagman Small Engine Service. Clyde was also heavily involved in the community and public service. He was a charter member of Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, the Chamber of Commerce serving as president during the 1961 Kansas Centennial Celebration, Stevens County volunteer fire department, Stevens County Ambulance, Hugoton City Council, Lions Club and Mid America Tractor and Engine Show. He was also featured in Skelly Oil Companies business magazine, showcasing his interest in antique farm equipment and appreciation of Yankee ingenuity and engineering. Mr. Hagman is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters; daughter Sherry L. Greenway; a grandson, Anthony Craig Greenway; and a great grandson, Kovi Barrickman. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy of the home; sons, Fred, Kent, Robin and Kelly and his wife Kim; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Hugoton Cemetery with Rev. Natalie Bryant officiating. Visitation will be at the cemetery Thursday from 12:00 noon to the time of services directed by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Ok. Condolences may be left at www.robertsbrothersfuneral home.com.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
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Bethany Haar earns master of science degree Bethany Haar of Hugoton, was a candidate for a graduate degree during commencement ceremonies Saturday, December 14 in Albert Taylor Hall inside Plumb Hall at Emporia State University. Shane Bangerter, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, spoke. More than 200 students were candidates for graduate degrees during the hooding ceremony Haar earned a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction. View on the web at http://meritpages.com/achie vements/Bethany-Haar-candidate-for-graduate-degreefrom-Emporia-State-University /7541659.
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Call 544-2509 or 544-2101 The Stevens County church’s lifelike Nativity Scene is again displayed in the Smith Pioneer Park on Main Street for spectators driving by
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Continued from page 1 into the west ditch where it came to a rest. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Shuck investigated the accident. Wednesday, October 23, 2013, Ying Lin, age 28, of Hugoton, Kansas was traveling southbound on County Road 15 in a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, when the vehicle began to swerve to the right. The driver attempted to correct and the vehicle spun 180 degrees clockwise before leaving the road and striking the dirt bank on the south side of the curve. The vehicle then rolled onto the driver’s side and then rolled back onto its wheels. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Schooley investigated the accident. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Stephanie Smith, age 49, of Hugoton, Kansas was backing away from a business in her 2009 Chevrolet Silverado when she struck a stationary trailer parked on the property. There were no injuries and both vehicles sustained minor damages. Undersheriff Steers and Sheriff Heaton investigated the accident. Sunday, October 13, 2013, Javier Morena, age 46 of Hugoton, Kansas was traveling southbound on Highway 56 in a John Deere Tractor pulling a 1992 GMC pickup behind him when Randy Bane, age 65 of Rolla, Kansas, who was also traveling southbound in his 1998 GMC pickup, struck the tractor/pickup from the rear. There were no emergency or flashing lights in use during hours of darkness on the 1992 GMC pickup. There were minor injuries and major damage sustained to all vehicles involved. Deputy Goetzinger investigated the accident. Sunday, November 3,
2013, Brian Flynn, age 27 of Blue Springs, Missouri was traveling northbound on Highway 25 in a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, when the vehicle went off the road on the right shoulder. The driver then overcorrected, slid across the road and into the left ditch rolling over onto its top. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Lines investigated the accident. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Michael Deramer, age 37 of Colorado Springs, Colorado was traveling southbound on County Road 20 in a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe when he fell asleep, crossed the centerline and rolled the vehicle into the east ditch. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Shuck investigated the accident. Thursday, November 14, 2013, Jerry Southern, age 51, of Council Hill, Oklahoma was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 2012 Ford pickup, when a deer came out of the ditch and the vehicle struck it. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Beltz investigated the accident. Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Abelardo Miranda, age 41 of Liberal, Kansas was stopped at a stop sign on County Road D in a 2013 Chevrolet pickup when Eduardo Berumen, age 57, of Liberal, Kansas struck him from behind in his 2008 Kenworth. There were major injuries and both vehicles sustained major damage. Deputy Beltz investigated the accident. Thursday, November 21, 2013, a juvenile was traveling northeast on Highway 56 in a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, when the driver lost control causing the vehicle to go into the north ditch and roll. There were minor injuries
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and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Lines investigated the accident. Friday, November 22, 2013, Debra Davis, age 54, of Hugoton, Kansas was traveling southbound on County Road 20 in a 2004 Ford pickup when she lost control due to icy road conditions and slid off the roadway backwards and sideways. The vehicle struck a power pole on the west side of the road with the driver’s side of the vehicle. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Undersheriff Steers investigated the accident. Saturday, November 23, 2013, Edgar Delesus Medina, age 32, of Moses Lake, Washington was traveling northbound on County Road 13 when the vehicle lost control due to icy road conditions, slid into the west ditch and rolled onto its side. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Beltz investigated the accident. Sunday, November 24, 2013, Austin Charles, age 18, of Keyes, Oklahoma was traveling westbound on County Road D in a Pontiac G6 when a coyote came out from the ditch and the vehicle struck it. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained minor damage. Deputy Beltz investigated the accident. Thursday, November 28, 2013, Sandra Campbell, age 66, of Hugoton, Kansas was traveling eastbound on Highway 56 in a 2006 GMC when a deer came out of the ditch and the vehicle struck it. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained minor damage. Deputy Beltz investigated the accident. Friday, December 13, 2013, three juveniles were traveling southwest through a grassy field in a 2003 Jeep Wrangler, when the driver attempted to turn the vehicle at
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Saturday, December 21 - 7 p.m. Sunday, December 22 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday, December 22 at Pioneer Manor - 3:00 p.m.
On this holy occasion, we’d like to join you and yours in giving thanks for the many blessings we share including friendship.
Merry Christmas.
excessive speed. The vehicle overturned, rolling 3/4 times, ending up on the driver’s side. There were no injuries and the vehicle sustained major damage. Deputy Schooley investigated the accident. Sheriff Heaton reports Undersheriff Steers is healing nicely from his bite wound. Sheriff Heaton commented, “In reference to the many complaints about stop sign running near the Abengoa Plant west of town, numerous tickets have been written and will continue to be written.”
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Lynetta Willis was born in Garden City and grew up on a farm north of Hugoton. Her parents’ names are Warren G. and Betty Willis and she has one brother Mike. When she lived on the farm, it was her job to take care of the chickens. She had to feed them and gather the eggs. There were also pigs and cows on the farm. One time Lynetta went with Mike to bring the milk cows in. She got hold of the tail of one of the cows and the cow began running. For some reason Lynetta didn’t let go of the tail, and the cow dragged her clear across the pasture. Lynetta loves cats and remembers having four at one time. Their names were Badger, Princess, Scatty and Whiskers. She doesn’t have cats now but Mike found four little kittens and brought them to show her at Pioneer Manor. The kittens were about three weeks old. As she cuddled them, they would lie on their backs and go to sleep in her arms. She used to enjoy helping her mother cook and remembers making brownies from scratch. She made a batch of brownies one time for some men who were adding a front room to her family’s house. Lynetta also likes to play dominoes, especially Texas Train. Her mom comes and plays dominoes with her Tuesdays and Fridays. Her favorite holiday is Christmas because she likes to see the expression the little kids have on their faces when they open their presents. She also likes Easter because she likes watching the kids look for Easter eggs. Lynetta loves horses and said her brother’s
hired man had a horse and a little colt. After she saw the little colt, she decided she had to have a horse. Her mother bought her a big stuffed toy horse that stands in Lynetta’s room. He’s not just any stuffed horse. He whinnies, eats carrots, and wags his tail. She named him Butterscotch. “He’s quite a horsey!” She has many stuffed toys and dolls in her room. She misses living at home with her mother, but they get to see each other about every day. Lynetta thinks Pioneer Manor is a pretty nice place and enjoys the people who work there and the other residents.
Lynetta Willis loves horses and has a toy horse named Butterscotch.
Beta Sigma offers scholarship to qualifying women The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional women's educational group, is offering a scholarship to a current college junior or senior woman majoring in the
field of education. The recipient must be a resident of Morton or Stevens County. The application must be returned to a Delta Kappa Gamma member on or before February 15, 2014. Application information is
available from Teresa Smith at Elkhart High School and Annette Sosa at Hugoton High School. The scholarship recipient will be asked to attend the April meeting to receive the scholarship.
Christmas Day has become a big day in the movie business. Many studios now release big-budget films for December 25, and audiences have recently flocked to the theaters to see some of their favorite stars in films opening Christmas Day or shortly before. According to Box Office Mojo, an online movie publication and box office reporting service, no film has fared better on Christmas Day than "Sherlock Holmes," which premiered December 25, 2009, earning just under $25 million in its initial day onscreen. "Avatar," the 2009 James Cameron film that would go on to gross $760 million in domestic receipts alone, holds the distinction of earning the second most money Christmas Day, when it earned a little more than $23 million despite having already been out in the theaters one full week. The 2004 Ben Stiller film "Meet the Fockers" opened three days before Christmas but still managed to earn $19.5 million Christmas Day. A pair of 2012 films, the latest big screen adaptation of "Les Miserables" - $18 million - and Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" - $15 million round out the top five highest grossing films on Christmas Day. Numerous films are slated to open December 25, 2013, including Stiller's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit," starring Chris Pine and Kevin Costner. From Metro Editorial Services.
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
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FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 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.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
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.
Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 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 Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 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
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 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.
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 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
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.
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
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
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.
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December 22 Lighthouse Fellowship December 29 Church of God
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 Sandy Ferguson, 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.
Hugoton has some beautiful homes lit up for the enjoyment of the local residents. Jan and
Claudia Kilbourne’s house is one of the homes shining in radiant colorful splendor.
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American Legion and Auxiliary hosts December dinner The American Legion and Auxiliary had their December covered-dish dinner at the Vets Hall. As always, the tables were very attractive with their Christmas decorations. There was small attendance due to the extreme cold weather. Food was plentiful and very tasty as always. Dr. Neira led the Pledge of Allegiance and Pat Robinson the prayer. During the dinner Pat played Christmas music which was enjoyed by all. There were enough door prizes so every person attending received one. There was a discussion about making contributions to local organizations. It was decided to donate to Project
Hope, Salvation Army and Pheasant Heaven Charities. This was the last meeting
of the Legion and Auxiliary since they have been turned over to Liberal after the first
of the year. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and visiting.
No matter how you say it, we hope that your holiday is perfect in every way. Bright Christmas decorations and lights add sparkle to the wintry nights. Festive decora-
tions can be seen all around Hugoton. Take a night drive and admire the beautiful lights.
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the news he’s now an official KU graduate at a party for his ninetieth birthday over the Thanksgiving holiday in his hometown of Hugoton, located in southwestern Kansas. He turned 90 December 4. “At first I thought they were pulling a big joke on me. I was really surprised. I had no idea this was coming, but it’s cer-
tainly an honor,” Spikes said. In addition to pursuing his degree in petroleum engineering during his time on campus in the 1940s, Spikes loved to play basketball. He starred on his high school team and at Garden City Junior College, and when he arrived at KU, he drew the attention of the basketball coaching staff.
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“We were playing intramurals in Robinson Gym, and I was playing pretty well. I was a good passer,” Spikes said. “I heard that somebody went and asked Phog Allen to come and take a look. I was told he watched for a couple of minutes and decided I wasn’t tall enough or fast enough, so that was that. But I still love basketball, and I watch KU every chance I get.” After his time at Rutgers, the Army sent Spikes west to begin training for an invasion of Japan. His unit stopped in Hawaii for final preparations for their attack, and the day before they were due to set sail, the Japanese surrendered. Spikes spent a year in Japan as part of the Allied Forces occupation of the island nation following the official end of World War II. At the end of his military service, he returned to south-
west Kansas. He had a long, successful and diverse career in fields ranging from farming, ranching and other agricultural businesses to oil and gas ventures. He’s also a trained pilot. “When I came home, I knew I could go back and finish in one semester, but I was just too busy to come back and finish it up. It’s something I kind of regretted over the years, so to have this now is an honor,” Spikes said. The degree awarded to Spikes strengthens the family’s ties to KU, now spanning three generations of graduates. The diploma is now proudly displayed in his home. “It’s right there on the wall next to pictures of my grandkids and great grandkids,” Spikes said. Submitted by the University of Kansas.
Look who’s new Brayden welcomed by Leeper family The Leeper family is proud to announce the birth of Brayden Trey Leeper. Brayden was born to Seth and Keshia Leeper Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:03 p.m. at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Brayden weighed three pounds and nine ounces. He measured 16 and a half inches long. He is welcomed home by his very proud and excited big sister Erynn Cantrell. Brayden’s grandparents are Brian Clinesmith of Oklahoma, Trish Parsons of Guymon, Ok. and the late Serena Garmon and Mike Garmon. Great grandparents are Charlotte Clinesmith of Leedy, Ok. and Marvin and Sharon Leeper of Hugoton. Also welcoming little Brayden are his Aunt Chasity Parsons, Uncle Kaleb Garmon, Uncle Jacob Clinesmith and a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins.
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He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. (1 John 5:12) Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve. (Joshua 24:15)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Have a blessed New Year! With each passing year I become even more amazed at the love of Almighty God. To think the Sovereign Creator would wrap Himself in human flesh that He had formed from the dirt of His own earth. He came to offer the only perfect atoning sacrifice for sin. He did this to pardon the souls of mankind. To be pardoned in His sight is the joy of men’s hearts. Praise His Holy Name.
Brayden Trey Leeper
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Logan Frederick trys to go around the Guymon player during varsity action at the Blue and Red Classic Tournament last week.
The Hugoton Eagles hosted the Blue and Red Classic Tournament this past week with some nail biting moments and some surprise last minute scores. Hugoton played Guymon in the first game played Thursday. A last second score by Ross Davis took the Eagles into the winners’ bracket. Game two for the Eagles was against Lakin Friday. The game went well for the Eagles, and the Hugoton team moved into the final game for the championship. The final game for the championship was played Saturday and was for the first and second place titles. Hugoton met Ulysses on the court and the battle that ensued ended in a first place trophy for the Tigers, leaving the Eagles to take the second place honor. Game one against Guymon started with Guymon getting the first two points coming from two free throws. Hugoton fell behind in the quarter and trailed by nine going into the second quarter. The Eagles did a better job of scoring in the second adding 14 points before the half time break. Parker Titus started the Eagles out with a three point shot early in the quarter. By half time the Hugoton team still trailed the visiting boys, 22 to 36. Kellen Watkins threw the ball in to Yates Sutton to start the second half and it was Watkins scoring the first points for the Eagles. Both teams battled through the quarter, and at the end of the third it was Guymon up by four. Hugoton had struggled up until the fourth quarter and it was in this quarter the Eagles finally matched the Guymon team point for point. Less than two minutes had gone by when Titus scored another three-point field goal tying up the game. Guymon gradually pulled ahead and was leading by four with 5:23 remaining in the game. Titus scored another three-point basket followed by a two-point shot by Watkins to push the Eagles up by one. Hugoton kept the lead until a three-point basket by Guymon put them ahead by one. Only a few seconds remained in the game when Logan Frederick
made a hard drive and attempted to add two points. His shot missed its mark and the ball fell off to the side. With little time left, Ross Davis got the rebound and scored the winning basket as the buzzer sounded. Hugoton moved to the winners’ bracket with a final score of 70 to 69. Game two for the Eagles was Friday against Lakin. Hugoton found the visiting Broncs not as aggressive as the previous team and was able to jump to a 14 to 8 lead going into the second quarter. Lakin came out stronger in the second quarter. The Broncs scored a three-point shot quickly and narrowed the gap. With three seconds left in the first half, Lakin took the lead after scoring a three-point basket. Lakin gradually took the lead away from Hugoton and ended the first half leading, 19 to 23. It is amazing what a little pep talk will do during the half time break! Hugoton came back out and in thirty seconds had regained the lead. Ross Davis pushed the team up by two followed by another twopoint basket by Jeison Rodriguez. By the end of the third quarter, Hugoton had jumped to a 13-point lead. The Eagles allowed Lakin to add 13 points during the final quarter while advancing their lead by 14 points. At the end of the second game of the tournament Hugoton had added another win, 52 to 38. Game three was played Saturday against Ulysses. Hugoton jumped ahead quickly in the first quarter with a 15 to 8 score going into the second quarter. Hugoton lost the lead only once in the second quarter with 26 seconds remaining in the half. Rodriguez was able to put the team back in the lead with a two point basket and a free throw. The half ended with the Eagles ahead 26 to 24. The close game continued in the third quarter with the score bouncing back and forth. Ulysses moved ahead by one point halfway through the quarter. Hugoton regained the lead shortly with a two-point basket Manuel Mendez. With 17 seconds left in the game the
Jeison Rodriguez tries to make it down court with a Guymon Tiger trying to block him. game was tied. It looked like this game could go into overtime. Time ticked down and with two seconds left, Ulysses scored a three point field goal to take the lead by three. Some confusion at the buzzer gave the Eagles a second chance to tie the game. Two seconds were put on the clock and the ball was quickly passed down court to Titus. He attempted a long three-point basket but failed to get it through the hoop. Ulysses took the championship with a final score of 58 to 61. This was a disappointing loss for the Eagles. They had fought their way toward the number one place with lots of heart only to lose by one shot
by Ulysses. The Hugoton boys should hold their heads high after these three games because sometimes a final shot in basketball can come at the last second for the win. . .or the loss. During the three games of the tournament the Eagles each scored points. The collective points are listed for each player. #1 Parker Titus = 28, #4 Logan Frederick = 35, #5 Yates Sutton = 7, #11 - Manuel Mendez = 4, #12 - Wade Heger = 7, #23 - Ross Davis = 15, #24 - Jeison Rodriguez = 36, #25 Kellen Watkins = 23, #33 Reed Davis = 16 and #35 - Alex Duarte = 5.
Reid Davis is up for two at the Blue and Red Classic Tournament last week. The Eagles were second place finishers.
Sports Schedule Thursday, December 19 Middle School Wrestling Tournament (ARMS League) at Home @ 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 20 High School Basketball vs. Colby at Home: -Boys JV @ 4:45 p.m. -Girls JV @ 4:45 p.m. -Girls V @ 6:30 p.m.
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Ross Davis trys for the jump at the beginning of the game against Lakin last week.
HHS Blue and Red Tourney contest winners announced The 2013 Girls’ Free Throw Champions were Gruver, Tx. with 79 percent. The 2013 Boys’ Free Throw Champions were Perryton, Tx. with 78 percent. The 2013 Blue and Red Classic Girls’ Third Place winner was Gruver, Tx.; Runner-up was Hooker, Ok. and the 2013 Blue and Red Classic Girls’ Champion was Hugoton. The 2013 Blue and Red Classic Boys’ Third Place winner was Perryton, Tx.; Runner-up was Hugoton and Champion was Ulysses. The 2013 Girls’ All Tournament Team was made up of Reagan Haynes and Hadlee Spivey of Gruver; Sydney Hein and Denesse Longoria of Guy-
mon; Mariana Cervantes of Hooker; Nayelly LaPoint of SWH; Carolina Gallegos of Ulysses; and Amy Scott and Estefani Armendariz of Hugoton. Kyra Cathcart of Hooker won Most Valuable Player. The 2013 Boys’ All Tournament Team was made up of Carson Williams and Beau Blankenship of Gruver; Carter Nash of Guymon; Keeton Willeford and Jordan Plank of Perryton; Nate Johnsrud of SWH; Nathan Medina of Ulysses; Jeison Rodriguez of Hugoton and Ryder Yakel of Lakin. Tregg Rodriguez of Ulysses was named Most Valuable Player.
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Lady Eagles claim title of Blue and Red Champions Hugoton hosted the Blue and Red Classic Tournament this past week with some ups and downs for many teams. The Lady Eagles started the tournament with a big win over Guymon taking them to the winners’ bracket. Game two against Gruver also ended in a close win moving the home team to the playoff for the championship. The Lady Eagles met a tough Hooker Lady Bulldog team in the final game Saturday night. The two teams fought a well played game but in the end the Hugoton girls took the win and the first place championship. The tournament began for the Lady Eagles Thursday night with a fast paced game against the Guymon Lady Tigers. Hugoton opened the game with a three point attempt by Riley Sosa. As the game continued the Lady Eagles had an eight point lead by half time. Guymon opened the second half by bringing the ball in. After a quick steal by Estefani Armendariz and a race down court, the Lady Eagles scored a two point lay up by Armendariz. The third quarter ended with Hugoton up 45 to 34. It was the final quarter when the Hugoton girls roared past the Guymon to take the win, 69 to 44. Hugoton opened the second game of the tournament Friday night against Gruver. After the jump by Ana Pena and Gruver’s Hadlee Spivey the Lady Eagles ended the first quarter leading by two.
The battle continued in the second quarter where Hugoton continued to lead the visiting Lady Greyhounds. As the second quarter wound down, Amy Scott added one last point, giving the home team a 25 to 18 lead. Gruver brought the ball in to start the third quarter but once again it was the Lady Eagles scoring first. Melissa Fabela gave the Lady Eagles a 12 point lead near the end of the quarter with a well placed three-point field goal. By the end of the third quarter Hugoton was ahead, 36 to 25. The final quarter was important to both teams and the Lady Greyhounds did their best to narrow the gap. Gruver started scoring and with one and a half minutes left, the Lady Greyhounds were within six points of the Lady Eagles. Hugoton was limited to free throws and by the end of the game Hugoton was victorious, 48 to 42. Game three was against Hooker and decided the championship. Hugoton started the quarter by getting the jump and a quick two points by Taylor Fiss. The quarter was very close with both teams answering each other’s baskets. Sosa moved her team ahead with a threepoint basket early. By the end of the first quarter, Hugoton had a one point lead. The second quarter went a little better for Hugoton extending their lead by five by half time. The first half of the third quarter was led by the Lady
Eagles. With a nine-point lead with 4:53 left in the third quarter, the visiting Hooker girls began to add more points to their side of the scoreboard. It was the final 44 seconds of the quarter that had the fans on their feet. Hooker had tied the game up with a three-point shot followed by a free throw. Time ticked down and with only seconds to play, Katy Heger scored a basket giving the home team a two-point lead. The last quarter of the championship game had the Lady Eagles running faster and shooting more. Halfway through the quarter Heger fouled out taking one of Hugoton’s shooters out of the game. Both teams continued to battle fighting for the first place win. Forty-five seconds remained in the game and Hugoton was up by five. Hooker went in and scored a two-point basket from under the basket but was fouled by Fabela. That was her fifth foul and she was forced to leave the game. When the final buzzer sounded Hugoton had won the championship, 62 to 57. Everyone on the varsity scored points in the tournament. The following is a total of the three games for each player.
May your joy know no bounds as we welcome this magical time of year. We know our hearts are light as we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Lady Eagle Melissa Fabela works to get around a Bulldog Saturday night. Fabela scored 30 points over the course of the tournament.
Taylor Fiss looks to pass during the Blue and Red Tournament this past weekend. The Lady Eagles emerged victorious, thanks to impressive efforts by the entire varsity team.
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HUGOTON RECREATION COMMISSION Announces 2014 Girls’ Basketball Sign-Ups
December 16 - December 20 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 21 9 a.m. - Noon Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Girls’ Basketball 5/6 Grade Girls’ Basketball Fee is $15.00 if registered before deadline. $20 if registered after Monday, December 23. This upcoming school years grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison.
Seventh grade ladies battle Garden City’s Horace Good The seventh grade Lady Eagles struggled December 9 against Horace Good. Both A and B teams could not hit their shots, allowing the opposing teams to take the wins. The A-team worked hard against Horace Good but failed to hold them from their baskets. “We struggled as a team to rebound the basketball which led to several chance points,” said Coach Jill Nech. Hugoton only scored one point in the first quarter and missed seven free throws. These unusually high misses led to a 23 to 43 loss for the Lady Eagles. “When we score more in the first quarter and shoot better from the free throw line it is a much closer game,” added Nech. Five players scored for the Lady Eagles during the game, Jayla Stump led the team with seven points, followed by six apiece from Rebecca Johnson and Sesthleng Garcia. Etni Guzman and Casle Heger each added two for a
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final count of 23. The B-team also struggled to hit their shots and allowed the Horce Good team to score more often. “We struggled as a team to rebound the basketball, which gave the other team several second chance opportunities. We have one game left before our tournament so we will work on rebounding the next couple of days,” added Nich. The team ended the game with a loss, 13 to 37. Magali Chavez scored ten points along with two from Abby Heger and one from Claire Clark.
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Wrestlers face tough opponents at Rocky Ford Duals This was the first time Hugoton had attended the Rocky Ford Duals, so the Eagles had no idea what to expect. Southeast Colorado is very tough especially in the lower weights. “Our dual record was not great - 1 and 3 - but we were able to pull out the last one against Sierra High School from Colorado Springs,” said Coach Brett Mahan. Noel Camacho was thewarrior of the week. He had a tough loss in the dual against Liberal Thursday, December 5, but really showed up at Rocky Ford Saturday, December 7. He went 4 and 0 with three falls. He was very physical and totally dominated in all three of his wins (he took one forfeit). Among the 3 and 1 guys were a few surprises. Israel Montoya had a pretty tough pull to make 106 and took a couple of forfeits at the duals, his loss to the Rocky Ford kid was a very tough, hard fought
battle. Edgar Villa at 138 is currently 4 and 1; he looked really good on top with his legs which is a technique he is getting very good at. Austin Harper and Nick Evans were both the beneficiaries of a few forfeits, but neither got a fall on the day. Evans ran his record to 4 and 1 overall. Pedro Ordonez suffered his first loss of the season to Baca County’s three time State runner-up. Although he was down 5 to 0 early he battled back and scored a couple of takedowns before finally losing 9 to 4. Hugoton’s 195 pounder Bradley Campbell started off his day disappointingly but rallied back to finish 2 and 2 on the day, Bradley is currently ranked #3 in Kansas class 4A. “All of our varsity wrestlers won at least one match at Rocky Ford. They include Reed Rome, Danny Tapia, Zane Littell, David Tapia Genesis Martinez and Kole
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Kahl,” concluded coach Mahan. Placers for Hugoton were undefeated Noel Camacho at 182 pounds. Three and 1 wrestlers were Israel Montoya at 106, Pedro Ordonez at 126, Edgar Villa at 138, Austin Harper at 220 and Nick Evans HWT. Results are as follows: Hugoton vs. Pueblo East, Co. Israel Montoya won by forfeit at 106 pounds - open. Reed Rome at 126 pounds lost by fall :56 to Antonio Trujillo. At 120 pounds Danny Tapia lost by tech fall 0-17 2:00 to Aaron Carrere. At 126 pounds Pedro Ordonez won by decision 7 - 3 against Trent Fair. Zane Littell at 132 pounds lost by fall 4:31 to Tyler Swope. At 138 pounds Edgar Villa won by major decision 11 - 3 against Johnny Archuletta. David Tapia at 145 pounds lost by fall 4:4 to Elijah Benavidez. At 152 pounds Genesis Martinez won by forfeit open. At 170 pounds Kole Kahl lost by fall :18 to Anthony Silva. At 182 pounds Noel Camacho won by fall 1:10 against Damien Griffin. At 195 pouds Bradley Campbell lost by fall 1:42 to Michael Benevidez. At 220 pounds Austin Harper won by fall 1:37 against Zach Casaus. HWT Nick Evans lost by fall 1:22 to Jacob Robles. Dual Score was Hugoton 31 and Pueblo East 47. Hugoton vs. Rocky Ford, Co. Israel Montoya lost by fall 5:11 to Jacob Rodriguez. Reed Rome lost by fall 5:38 to Joe Barala. Danny Tapia lost by fall 1:22 to Jeremy Foster. Pedro Ordonez won by decision 6 - 2 against Micheal Estrada. Zane Littell lost by decision 1 - 8 to Devon Bletson. Edgar Villa won by decision 7 - 5 against River DeHerrera. David Tapia lost by decision 1 - 6 to Daimean Fletcher. Genesis Martinez lost by fall 1:30 to Carlos Magdalenos. Kole Kahl lost by fall :34 to Daniel Bustamante. Noel Camacho won by fall
4:59 against Ricky Preciado. Bradley Campbell won by decision 6 - 5 against Nate Finnell. Austin Harper won by forfeit open. HWT Nick Evans won by forfeit open. Dual Score Hugoton 27 Rocky Ford 42. Hugoton vs. Baca County, Co. Israel Montoya won by forfeit open. Reed Rome won by forfeit open. Danny Tapia won by forfeit open. Pedro Ordonez lost by decision 4 - 9 to Stetson Loader. Zane Littell lost by major decision 4 - 12 to Austin Batterton. Edgar Villa lost by fall 2:56 to J.D. Chenowith. David Tapia lost by fall 2:28 to Dax Doyle. Genesis Martinez lost by tech fall 0-15 4:30 to Luke Loflin. Kole Kahl won by forfeit open. Noel Camacho won by forfeit open. Bradley Campbell lost by fall :35 to Johnny Loflin. Austin Harper lost by fall :14 to Dalton Westphall. Nick Evans won by forfeit open. Dual Score Hugoton 36 Baca County 42. Hugoton vs. Sierra (Colorado Springs) Israel Montoya won by fall :21 against Isaiah Medina. Reed Romewon by fall 1:58 to Jeremiah Fair. Danny Tapia won by fall 1:08 against Jacob High. Pedro Ordonez won by fall :48 against Emileo Ochoa. Zane Littell won by fall 1:32 against Brandon Ferguson. Edgar Villa won by fall 1:29 against Robert Fling. David Tapia won by forfeit open. Genesis Martine won by forfeit open. Kole Kahl won by fall :48 against Brennan Norris. Noel Camacho won by fall 1:21 against Juriel Espero. Bradley Campbell won by fall :35 against Payton Hickerson. Austin Harper won by fall :57 against Michael Qunitana. Nick Evans won by fall 1:11 against Randy Scott. Dual Score Hugoton 78 Sierra 6.
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The JV wrestling team traveled to Goodland Saturday, December 7. Alfredo Luna was the champion at the tournament. Other placers at the meet were second place winners Jack Stalcup and Romano Burger. Third place finisher was Landan Hickey, fourth place Alex Rosas and fifth place Josh Kirby.
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Hugoton High School wrestler Danny Tapia faces an adversary at the recent wrestling tournament.
HHS emerges with fourth at Ulysses tournament The Hugoton wrestling team traveled to Ulysses for a two day tournament December 13 and 14. After the two days of wrestling Hugoton placed fourth. Placers for Hugoton second - Israel Montoya, Pedro Ordonez and Noel Camacho, third - Reed Rome and Bradley Campbell and fourth - Danny Tapia and Nick Evans. Warrior of the Week was Reed Rome sophomore. “We wrestled very well this weekend. To be honest I was pleasantly surprised with how we finished. We placed seven on the varsity side. And of those five are sophomores and one freshman. Our lone upper classman to place at Ulysses was Bradley Campbell senior at 195,” said Coach Brett Mahan. Bradley looked pretty good all weekend, going 3 and 1. His only loss came at the hands of Johny Loflin from Baca County, Co. Loflin had pinned him last week at the Rocky Ford duals. Bradley wrestled him better, losing only a decision 4 to 2. Campbell's third place match came against Diego Maravilla from Ulysses. “Bradley is currently ranked third in Kansas 4A and Maravilla is ranked fourth and the match played out pretty much like I thought it would with Campbell winnning a 5 to 4 decision” said Coach Mahan. Hugoton had no champions last weekend but did have three runners-up. Israel Montoya wrestled great in his semi-final match but got caught in his finals match against the Boys Ranch kid. “He is pulling down from about 113 to make his weight at 106. Which is nice because last year he was a ‘small’ 106 pounder who ended up a match away from qualifying. This season he is a ‘normal’ sized 106 pounder so we expect great things from him this year,” commented coach Mahan. Pedro Ordonez also made the finals, where he took on Stetson Loader from Baca County. Loader is a three time State placer in Colorado, and last week the freshman Ordonez gave him all he wanted. Unfortunately Pedro got pinned by Loader Saturday, but Pedro is a freshman whose only two losses are to a three time State placer. Noel Camacho was in a round robin bracket, where he went 2 and 1, claiming second place. He is wrestling very well; especially for a sophomore. His current record is 6 and 2. Reed Rome had an outstanding weekend. The sophomore 113 pounder is Hugoton’s Warrior of the Week going 3 and 1, taking third. His only loss came at the hands of senior Andy Davis of Sublette. “Rome looked great on top. He is an exceptionally tall 113 pounder and that height can really benefit an athlete on top. Reed is really learning how to use his length to turn people.” said Coach Mahan. Danny Tapia may have pulled the upset of the tournament when he threw and pinned Wichita County's Dylon Niswonger. That win put Danny in the consolation finals where he was able to win his first varsity of his career. Nick Evans finished fourth as well at Heavyweight. Mahan commented, “This was a tougher bracket at HWT than I have seen in a while at this tournament.” Evans had returning State qualifier Zach
Crick from Cimarron in the conslation finals. Edgar Villa, Kole Kahl, Genesis Martinez and Austin Harper, each won matches and scored points for the varsity this weekend. Zane Littell also wrestled Friday but was sick Saturday and was unable to get on the mat. On the JV side Jack Stalcup was second at 126. Romano Burger was fourth at 182. Landan Hickey was second at 195 and Alfredo Luna was third at the same weight. Josh Kirby went 1 and 2 on the weekend as well. Israel Montoya second place won by fall 3:17 against Luis Guereca of Liberal; lost by fall 1:12 to Edwin Garcia of Boys Ranch, Tx. Reed Rome third won by fall 1:55 against Payton Daves of Elkhart; lost by fall 1:14 to Andy Davis of Sublette; won by decision 7 - 2 against Jaymn Kelly of Boys Ranch, Tx.; won by decision 9 - 3 against Colton Flores of Holcomb. Danny Tapia fourth place lost by decision 4-9 to Austin Batterson of Baca County, Co.; won by fall :39 against Aiden Baxley of Lakin; lost by decision 6-9 to Wyatt Brown of Sublette. Pedro Ordonez second place won by decision 7 - 2 against Luis Mendoza of Ulysses; won by fall 3:07 against Sreven Medoza of Boys Ranch, Tx.; lost by fall 1:11 to Stetson Loader of Baca County, Co. Zane Littell lost by decision 0 - 3 to Blake Howerton of North Kansas City, Mo. Edgar Villa won by major decision 14 - 0 against Johnathan Prieto of Holcomb; lost by fall 1:2 to Ryan Nordyke of Holly, Co. Genesis Martinez lost by major decision 1 - 12 to Zeke Castillo of Wichita County; won by fall 2:30 against Carlos Sanchez of North Kansas City, Mo.; lost by fall 4:26 to Andrew Finch of Boys Ranch, Tx. Kole Kahl won by fall 1:02 against Michael Baxley of Lakin; lost by fall :24 to Omar Garcia of Cimarron. Noel Camacho second place won by fall 5:50 against Justin Tate of Lakin; lost by fall 5:36 to Brice Mason of Wichita County; won by decision 8 - 3 against Orion Lewis of Boys Ranch, Tx. Bradley Campbell third place won by fall 1:27 against Akam Hamaamin of North Kansas City, Mo.; lost by decision 2 - 4 to Johnny Loflin of Baca County, Co.; won by fall 2:38 against Jared Burrows of Lakin; won by decision 5 - 4 against Diego Maravilla of Ulysses. Austin Harper won by fall 3:45 against Jacob Koehn of Lakin; lost by fall :35 to Max Flores of Boys Ranch, Tx.; lost by fall 1:18 to Dalton Westphal of Baca County, Co. Nick Evans fourth place lost by fall 1:24 to Ian Rudzik of Ulysses; won by decision 4 - 2 against Anthony Acevedo of Boys Ranch, Tx.; lost by fall :36 to Zach Crick of Cimarron. 1 Boys Ranch 173.00 2 Ulysses 131.00 3 Baca County 126.00 4 Hugoton 109.00 5 Wichita County 108.00 6 North Kansas City 92.00 7 Holly 91.00 8 Cimarron 82.00 9 Sublette 28.00 10 Lakin 23.00 11 Holcomb 20.00 12 Elkhart 10.00 13 Tribune 4.00 13 Liberal 4.00
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Heritage Christian Academy third graders look pretty happy with their new dictionaries. The Hugoton Rotary Club donated dictionaries to
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Christmas songs were in the air at the Pioneer Manor Sunday, December 15. Piano students of Sherry Kelling entertained the residents. All of the students did a wonderful job on the beautiful grand piano at the Manor. Genesis Landa started the afternoon off with a festive “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. Ava Vertrees played “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” was perfomed by Jaxon Teeter. Next was “Sing We Now of Christmas” by Ella Martin. Then Grant Niehues dazzled the audience with “Up on the Housetop”. Bringing in a reverent mood was Gabriella Lopez with “What Child Is This?” Carly Martin, State National Guild member, did “Carol of the Bells” which brought a hush over the crowd, along with a few tears. “The First Noel” was then performed by Jordyn Snook followed by “Away in a Manger” from Lakota Persing. Tala Eckert played “Deck the Halls”. “Angels from the Realms of Glory” was performed by Calyssa Seger. She
was followed by Megan Newlon, a District National Guild member, with “Angels We Have Heard on High”. MaKynzie Esarey had everyone singing along with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and then all toe-tapped to “Frosty the Snowman” by Aubry Snook. Casle Heger ushered in the second group of students performing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”. She was followed by Jayce Heger who had everyone smiling with her “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”. Isabel Hagman played “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”. Then Erynn Cantrell had the audience jingling with “Jingle Bells”. Emmett Gaskill did a majestic job with “We Three Kings”. Next was Jewels Kraisinger performing “Silent Night”. Ella Beesley did a wonderful job with “Joy to the World.” Brady Heger brought in
a little classical music with “Joyous Baroque”. Britta Beesley, district National Guild member, softened the mood with a beautiful arrangement of “Away in a Manger”. Katie Loewen had everyone wanting to clap along with “Go Tell It on the Mountain”. Frances Gaskill, District National Guild member, had the audience envisioning the Polar Express movie with her performance of “Believe”. MeKenzie Hagman did an amazing job with “Still Still Still”. Rounding off the concert was a medley of “The First Noel” and “Angels We Have Heard on High” masterfully done by A.J. Madsen, District National Guild member. The students were successful at bringing a little Christmas spirit through music to the residents of the Pioneer Manor. Submitted by Sherry Kelling.
Merry Christmas May the coming year bring peace, joy and enlightenment to you and those you cherish. For all the joy you’ve brought us, we will always be grateful.
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Shila Moore ~ This Saturday evening we’ll be going to Elkhart to experience the Journey to Bethlehem at the Civic Center. Visitors will participate in the journey that Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem. There will be a sign up sheet at the Senior Center or you can call 544-2283 if you would like to go. The van will be leaving at 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 20, Madlin Sullivan will play Christmas songs during the lunch hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 23 at 12:30 p.m. Sara Lee Anderson’s family will be hosting Christmas Bingo. The Senior Center will be closed December 24-25. We had a fun time at the dance last Saturday evening. Our next dance is New Year’s Eve with music provided by Craig Stevens. There will be lots of door prizes, so come and join the fun! December is coming to an end and Barbara’s last day as director of the Senior Center is December 31. There will be a reception for her Sunday, January 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please come by and wish her well! Menu Dec. 19......................BBQ Pork Dec. 20...............................Chili Dec. 23 .....Chicken Fried Steak Dec. 24................Center Closed Dec. 25................Center Closed Dec. 26...................Beef Burrito
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May your heart be full of song and your home echo with the sounds of laughter as we give thanks to our Lord for the miracle of Christmas.
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Due to Christmas and New Years being on Wednesdays this year, The Hugoton Hermes will print and distribute The Hermes Monday, December 23 for the December 26 paper and December 30 for the January 2 paper.
All copy for ads and stories needs to be in the office Thursday, December 19 for the December 26 newspaper and December 27 for the January 2 newspaper.
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Choices, choices! Police Officer Cassie Hagman shepherds a couple of girls down the aisles as they select gifts for their family at Hugoton’s Alco Saturday.
Letters to Santa Dear Santa, My name is Reaghann and I am three years old. I’ve been good this year. Could you please bring me a Princess Sophia Barbie doll and a doll house? I will leave you a snack of donuts and chocolate milk. Love, Reaghann Maravilla lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Brinlee and I am 2 years old. My mama says I have not been good enough, but I think I have been for being just 2. I would like a present and inside it, a Princess Barbie and a castle. I want to leave you my pink pony cus you like them and a sucker. Love, Brinlee Austin lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Aislee and I am five years old. I’ve been pretty good this year! I would like a pink Nintendo DS and a rainbow pony. I will have my mommy bake you some cookies and milk to drink. Love, Aislee Austin lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Caiden and I am two years old. I have been a bit ornery this year, but I AM only two! I will be happy with anything you bring. A few ideas include a ball, trucks, cars, trains and anything super hero! Love, Caiden Oder lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Kyron and I am 3 years old. I have been good most of the time. I would like an Iron Man toy and lego land toys too! I will leave you a cupcake and chocolate milk. Love, Kyron Hackley lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Megann and I
am 4 years old. I can’t remember if I have been good or not, but I am being good today! I would like you to bring me fast Hot Wheel cars in the colors purple, pink, yellow, white, red, blue, silver and green. I will leave you some cookies and milk, and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Megann Stewart lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Cooper and I am 4 years old. I have been a very good boy! I would like big boots and a Dinosaur toy. Be looking for chocolate milk and a gingerbread cookie! Love, Cooper Nix lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like an Ipad because they have games and other things. I will leave you cookies, milk and carrots. Your friend, Victor lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas I want a Transformer toy because it is fun to play with. I will leave cookies, milk and carrots for you and the reindeer. Your Friend, Pablo lelelelel Dear Santa, I have waited a long time for Christmas. I made a Gingerbread House for you and your Reindeer. For Christmas I would like an Acoustic Guitar. Could I hold my Elf on the Shelf on the 23rd because I will be in Johnson on the 24th? Could you please bring my presents to Johnson? Your Friend, Danica lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Emmett Gaskill. For Christmas I want a Kawasaki 2-Stroke Racing 65cc. I will leave you cookies, milk and carrots.
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Your Friend, Emmett lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Isaac Martin. I am in 2nd grade with 1 B. I work really hard for my Mom and Dad. So for Christmas I would like a 65cc Racing Dirt Bike. I will leave cookies and carrots. Your Friend, Isaac lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas I would really like to see you. I think you are really cool. I would like you to bring me a Razor Scooter and a soft futon. I am going to leave you some cookies and milk. I will leave it under the tree. Your Friend, Yacquilin lelelelel Dear Santa, I cannot wait for Christmas. I really hope I get new books. I will leave you cookies and milk for you and your reindeer. I hope I get a Monster High Doll. I want
the Monster High Venus. Your Friend, Kaylee lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas can you please get me some Micro Drifters with a race track. I would also like Magic Tree House books. I am staying home and I have been a good boy. Your Friend, Griffin lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas I will be in Kentucky with my Grandparents. I want a real guitar and a ukulele because I think I have been good. My brothers have been good too. I hope you can do it. Your Friend, Whitley lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a Wii game with Wii Sport. I would also like an Xbox one, and a blue Camaro car to play with. Your Friend, Javier lelelelel
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Deck the Halls With the Hugoton Hermes lelelelel Dear Santa, I am 7 years old and I am a girl. I have 2 Elves on the shelves. I didn’t mean to but was not paying attention and I accidentally touched them. Please give them their magic back. I would like a bunch of hot glue sticks and a trip to Denver. I also want a new bike. Am I on the nice list or the naughty list? I hope you can do it. Your Friend, Raeleigh lelelelel Dear Santa, Can you come to my house for Christmas? My brother and I have been good. Can you get me a playhouse that has three doors? My family has moved the tree by the window. Can you bring me an Elf on a Shelf please? Your Friend, Ava lelelelel Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a toy car and an Ipad. I will give you cookies. Your Friend, Huziel
lelelelel Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like an Ipad because I could play my own games. I also want a house for my Barbie Dolls. I will leave some milk and cookies for you on the table. Your Friend, Samantha lelelelel Dear Santa, This year for Christmas please bring me a Wii. I really want it really bad. Can you please bring me a n Iphone. And one more thing, can you bring my Elf on a Shelf a new hat? I will leave a glass of milk and cookies for you. I will leave ten carrots for the reindeer. Your Friend, Tab lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas can you bring me an Iphone, a tablet and a new blue truck? I really want them to play on them. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave carrots for the reindeer. Your Friend, Jasmin
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lelelelel Dear Santa, This Christmas I want a puppy. I want a computer. I will leave you cookies. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer. Your Friend, Bianca lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a Harley-Davidson necklace for Christmas. I also would like to have Just Dance 2014 and a camera. Also a new easy bake oven because mine is worn out. I also want a big checker board with big checkers. Love, Makenna lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Kylynn and I am 2 years old. I have been a good girl this year. Can you bring me a Princess Sophia doll and bottles, carrier and stroller to go with her? I will leave you chocolate stuff for a snack. Love, Kylynn Hackley lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Luci. I’m 8 years old. I want a phone to go with the phone case I asked for so I can call people. Your friend, Luci Cowser lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Shawnee, and I am 10 years old. I have tried to be good. I want a camera and horse and a puppy and a kitten. I will leave you cold milk and warm cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Shawnee Cowser lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Paitan and I am 3 years old. I have been good sometimes. I want princess stuff. I will leave you cookies and milk.
Love, Paitan Schobert lelelelel Dear Santa, My name is Tristan and I am 5 years old. I have been kinda good. I would love to have an iPad and a computer, and yes, I can work them! I will put out some cookies and hot cocoa. Love, Tristan Schobert lelelelel Dear Santa, I’m so excited for you to come this year! What I would really like this year is Hot Wheels, a big train, a new pair of slippers maybe with Lightning McQueen on them and anything to do with Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Also, if you could, my dad really really wants some Duck Dynasty pajamas just like mine. Thank you so much. Lane lelelelel Dear Santa, I want for Christmas crayons, pencils. I have been a really good boy this year. Love Aiden Evans age 2 lelelelel Dear Santa, I love you. Sorry I have been naughty. I will try to be a good boy. Please don’t bring me cannonballs. I would like a train and a garbage truck. Bring mommy 2 furnitures, daddy a new pickup, GaGa a little garbage and Grandma truck candy. Love, Colter lelelelel
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MOSCOW NEWS by Sara Cross
Buddy Day is enjoyed by Moscow youngsters By Kent Knoll Moscow Recreation and Moscow Booster Club hosted Buddy Day December 7, 2013 at the Moscow High School Gym. Moscow Grade
School kids of all ages were able to work out with the Moscow Wildcat men’s and women’s high school basketball teams. They learned fundamentals of the game by
going through dribbling, free throw and defensive drills. There were about 22 who attended. T-shirts were given out to all who attended to help show spirit for the Wildcat teams. At the end of the session, the men’s and women’s teams competed in a three-point contest to the delight of the grade schoolers in attendance. They also enjoyed eating cookies from the fantastic lunchroom ladies and drinking Gatorade at the end of the day.
Kids of all ages enjoy the Buddy Day and learning more about the complex sport of basketball
Buddies were made all around - and will be remembered forever, thanks to Sharpies - at Buddy Day December 7.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS Coach takes a question from an inquiring player Saturday, December 7 during Moscow’s Buddy Day.
Christ is Born Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Cor. 9:15
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A NOVEL (BUT GOOD) IDEA FOR A HOLIDAY GIFT Do you have family members or friends on your gift list this holiday season? And are you once again wondering what to give them? Well, you might think about giving them something to help them for years to come - assistance in creating their own My Social Security account. It’s imaginative, practical and potentially very valuable. Here’s why. For many people, there is no gift as precious as time. And when they weigh the value of time spent waiting in line in a government office, or time spent with friends and family against quickly conducting Social Security business online, they will be grateful indeed. And the gift of helping them apply for a my Social Security account has all the variety of a holiday candy sampler. After creating a my Social Security account at www.socialsecu rity.gov, a person can: • get an instant, personalized
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estimate of future Social Security benefits; • apply for retirement, disability, spouse’s, and Medicare benefits; • check the status of a benefit application; • change address and phone number, if receiving monthly Social Security benefits; • sign-up for direct deposit of Social Security benefits; • use our benefit planners to help better understand Social Security options when planning for a financial future; • request a replacement Medicare card; and • apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Wow! That’s a pretty impressive package for the holiday gift-giving list. So be creative. Visit www.socialsecu rity.gov and share the gift of potential time-saved with a relative or friend.
Dress chic as well as warm Winter weather can be quite brutal if a person is outdoors without protection from the elements. Although hats, scarves and gloves are vital to keeping the body warm, some people eschew these winter garments in the name of fashion, but they don't have to. Fall/Winter 2013 hat trends are quite varied, and these garments can keep a person warm through the long winter while adding a chic vibe to any ensemble. One of the preeminent styles for hats this season is fur. Fur hats (whether real fur or faux) can be luxurious and elegant, easily becoming a focal point. Another trend that comes in all shapes and sizes is the knit hat and scarf combination. The knit can be a tight weave or a bulky, crochet-type pattern. Paired with a matching scarf that will dress up a coat and keep your neck warm, knits are the ideal winter accessory and harken back to days of youth. Those looking for something with a little panache can consider the French-inspired beret. Not necessarily as effective as a knit cap at keeping the head warm, berets add style to any look and are customarily worn tilted to one side. Similar to berets, but offering more coverage, lady-like caps are also in high demand this season. From Metro Editorial Services.
at the Moscow High School gym Saturday. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Bounce passes are an integral part of any basketball player’s skill set, as kids learned during Buddy Day.
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MOSCOW NEWS by Sara Cross
Moscow Wildcats scratch Rolla Pirates in both games Tuesday, December 10 the Moscow Wildcats hosted the Rolla Pirates. The night started with the Junior High Girls’ A game. The Pirates came out and led from the start of the game. At the end of the first half, the score was 20 to 5. Moscow struggled offensively the first half. After halftime the Cats found a little rhythm and played a good second half with the score ending
Moscow Elementary students placed in the Stevens County Conservation District's Annual Poster Contest. Left to right, front row are Jacie James, Kate Gonzalez, David Lahey and
Hugoton’s Rotary Club members donated dictionaries to every third grade student in the area. Moscow Grade School’s third grade class
Thursday, December 19 The high school Christmas party will be eighth hour Junior High and High School Basketball at Home beginning @ 3:30 p.m. – Junior High A-Team girls, Junior High A-Team Boys, High School Varsity Girls, High School Varsity Boys in New
37 to 18. Scoring in the game for the Lady Wildcats were as follows: Morgan Fleming – six, Monica Gonzalez – four, Adriana Salcedo – four, Brittney Stuckey – two, and Grayson Christensen and Corrissa Osborn – one each. The second game of the night was the Junior High B game. The Lady Wildcats led from the tip scoring on their first two possessions of the
night. Moscow played great defense and caused 27 turnovers. The score at half was eight to six. After failing to score in the third quarter, Moscow had a big fourth quarter and won the game 16 to 13. Scoring in the game were as follows: Gisselle Martinez – eight, Christina Cantu – four, and Kaitlyn McIntire and Stacey Enns – two each.
Alexis Davidson. Back row are Lizett Gonzalez, Elizabeth Erives, Audri Cross, Adan Granillo and Athziry Marquez.
Both Lady Wildcats and Lady Pirates fight to catch the rebound during an exciting game Sat-
urday evening. The Lady Wildcats ended up with the win!
Moscow’s Lady Wildcats face a tough opponent while playing the Pirates Saturday night.
Fortunately, the girls emerged victorious.
was very excited to learn they were the recipients of such useful gifts.
Gym. – Junior High B-Team Boys, Junior High B-Team Girls, High School JV Boys in Old Gym. Friday, December 20 End of second quarter and first semester. Grade School Christmas Program @ 7:00 p.m. Bring the kids out and meet Santa.
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Wildcats defeat Elkhart and Rolla Congratulations to the high school girls’ basketball team for their victory over Elkhart Friday night and for beating Rolla Saturday night! Also, congratulations to the high school boys’ basketball team for their victory over Rolla Saturday!
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ROLLA NEWS By Phoebe Brummett
Thursday, December 19 School Christmas Concert @ 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 20 Santa Day - Dismiss School @ 12:15 p.m. Choir @ 12:30 p.m. December 22-26 KSHSAA No Practice Days December 23-January 7 Christmas Break - No
School Tuesday, January 14 Junior High Girls’ Basketball (V) at Balko @ 4:00 p.m. Junior High Boys Basketball (V) at Balko @ 5:00 p.m. High School Girls Basketball (V) at Balko @ 6:30 p.m. High School Boys Basketball (V) at Balko @ 8:00 p.m.
Christmas break is December 23-January 7 Rolla School will be in regular session for half a day Friday, December 20. Please don’t forget to come to school that day! Christmas vacation will be from December 23 until January 7. There
will be no practices from December 22 until December 27. Check with your coaches for your practice schedule for the Christmas Break. Enjoy the days off!
Acomes s another holiday marching in, we’d like to give thanks to you and your kin! With best wishes from all of us for a truly spectacular holiday.
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Sorority lists winners of Half and Half The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma would like to recognize everyone who participated in their Half and Half Jar Fundraiser at the Rolla Basketball Tournament Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13. Delaine Boaldin won $105.00 of the $210.00 Thursday evening, and Missy McKinley won $75.00 of the $150.00 Friday evening. Congratulations, ladies! Beta Sigma also appreciates the Rolla administration for allowing them to host this fundraiser. The Beta Sigma portion will be applied to the Scholarship Fund. The Beta Sigma members are women teachers from Elkhart, Rolla and Hugoton. Two scholarships are given in April: one to a Morton County recipient and one to a Stevens County recipient. These are awarded to female college students who are juniors or seniors and majoring in Education. Submitted by Sue Meek.
Choir students are showcased At the Rolla Pirate Showcase this past weekend, Mr. Sam Eiland also showcased some of his choir students. Thursday evening, senior Jessica Johns, junior Katie Murray and sophomores Kyri Brummett and Sarah Easterwood sang the National Anthem before the beginning of the 6:30 p.m. games. Friday night, Kyri Brummett sang the National Anthem as a solo and then Saturday night, Sarah Easterwood was the soloist. All the singers sounded great and it is so nice to hear the voices perform.
Rolla’s third graders are very proud they received dictionaries from Hugoton’s Rotary
Club recently. The kids were very happy with the gifts!
Basketball tourney is loads of fun The sounds of basketballs and cheers filled the air during Rolla’s basketball tournament, the Pirate Showcase, from December 12 through 14. The tournament featured teams from Beaver, Elkhart, Greeley County, Moscow, Rolla, South Baca, Stanton County and Syracuse. Each town brought both their girls’ and boys’ teams. The three-day event takes the effort of many school personnel and many community members to make it a success, from the scorekeepers and gatekeepers to the janitors and concession workers. Both Rolla teams fought a good fight but just came up short. Overall tournament winners were both teams from Beaver. South Baca girls were second and Elkhart boys were second. Great job everyone, and thanks to those who attended and cheered the teams on!
Christmas concert is December 19 If you enjoy the musical sounds of Christmas, then you should plan to attend the all school Christmas concert Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Christmas songs will be played all evening, to entertain the crowd! Please join us! Mr. Sam Eiland will direct and he asks for students to sit with their parents after their portion of the show is complete. It is sure to be a show to enjoy!
Santa Day is December 20 Santa Claus is coming to town! He will be at the annual Rolla Santa Day Friday, December 20, sometime after lunch. Santa Day begins at 12:30 p.m. with all kinds of activities for young and old alike. Everyone enjoys the donuts and pop provided by the Rolla Recreation Commission while the Rolla high school choir sings. Santa will visit with the children and silver dollars are handed out to the senior citizens. Come by and have a donut and chat with your old friends during Santa Day, Friday, December 20.
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Scholars Bowl members, from the top down, are Chandler Huddleston, Mary Courtney, Garry Norton, Mica Ratzlaff, Kris Hall, Chandler Burrows and Artemio Villa.
Scholars Bowl team competes in Topeka The Rolla High School scholars’ bowl team participated in the Quest competition in Topeka December 7. Rolla won first place in the 1A division and placed fifth overall, meaning they will once again compete in the TV rounds in 2014. Players were
Chandler Huddleston, junior, Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton, sophomores, Artemio Villa, freshman, with Mica Ratzlaff, freshman observing. Coaching this awesome team are Mary Courtney and Kris Hall. Congratulations to the team!
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Brownback supports all-day Kindergarten
Two angels grace the front of this brightly illuminated home in Hugoton. Colored lights run
the length of the roof and all along the sidewalk.
Governor Brownback announced his intention to support a State Board of Education proposal to fund all - day Kindergarten in Kansas. “This is a strategic investment in helping our children be better prepared for success in school,” said Governor Brownback. “Numerous studies show that all-day Kindergarten results in students who are more involved, productive and ready to read at appropriate grade levels.” This will be an additional investment of $16 million to support education in Kansas. The program will help Kansas children improve reading skills at the fourth grade level. Recent meetings between the Governor, his staff and the education community resulted in the decision to move forward with the Board of Education’s proposal. “I am extremely pleased with Governor Brownback’s
announcement to recommend funding for all-day Kindergarten for Kansas children,” said Diane DeBacker, Education Commissioner. “This increased funding to Kansas schools will give much-needed relief to those districts already funding allday Kindergarten but, most importantly, give all of our youngest students the opportunity to attend school. Investment in early learning for
our children will reap tremendous benefits in the years to come.” Several school districts throughout the state already offer all-day Kindergarten. In some districts, costs are paid by fees charged to parents. This initiative will pay districts with all-day Kindergarten for the work they are already doing and allow other districts to reduce fees to parents.
VFW and Auxiliary host conference A multi-colored and twinkling display greets passersby in Hugoton. The lights sparkle in all
kinds of interesting patterns.
Contributing to retirement plans saves on taxes The Internal Revenue Service wants you to know saving for your retirement can make you eligible for a tax credit that can reduce the tax you owe. If you contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or to an IRA, you may be eligible for the Saver’s Credit, formally known as the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit. In tax-year 2011, the most recent year for which complete figures are available, saver’s credits worth more than $12 million
were claimed on nearly 72,000 individual income tax returns in Kansas. “Eligible workers still have time to make qualifying retirement contributions and get the saver’s credit on their 2013 tax return,” said IRS spokesman Michael Devine. The credit can be worth up to $2,000 for married couples filing a joint return or $1,000 for single taxpayers. The saver’s credit can be claimed by married couples filing jointly with incomes up to $59,000; Heads of Household
At the most joyous time of the year, We'd like to publish our best wishes here Along with our thanks and gratitude, too
with incomes up to $44,250; and married individuals filing separately and singles with incomes up to $29,500. Depending on your income, you may be eligible for other tax benefits if you contribute to a retirement plan. For example, you may be able to deduct all or part of your contributions to a traditional IRA. For more information on the Saver’s Credit, see IRS Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements. Also see IRS Publication 4703, Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, and IRS News Release: 2013-93, Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement at IRS.gov.
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The Department of Kansas Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary will host their State Mid-Winter Conference and Council of Administration meeting in Topeka, Kansas, January 1012, 2014 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. Lead by State Commander Lynn W. Rolf III of Leavenworth and State Auxiliary President Ethel Maske of Wichita, State Officers and members from throughout Kansas will meet at the Holiday Manor to discuss and update their many Veterans Service, Patriotic, Community Service and Youth Activities Programs. Representing the National organizations will be VFW Assistant Adjutant General Operations Jerry Newberry from Kansas City, Missouri and Ladies Auxiliary 13th District Council Member Alice Graham of Topeka. VFW Committee meetings and Ladies Auxiliary Council meeting will start Friday evening. VFW Council of Administration and Ladies Auxiliary Conference meetings will start at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. The annual Voice of Democracy banquet follows at 6:30 p.m. and is the highlight of the weekend meeting. National VFW Representative Jerry Newberry, will be the featured speaker and the winner of the State Voice of Democracy contest will be announced. Sunday at 8:00 a.m., the Kansas Past Commanders Club will meet. Submitted by Department of Kansas Veterans of Foreign Wars.
...Oh what fun it is for us to wish all of you a happy holiday! With warm wishes & heartfelt thanks to everyone from all of us at Christmas.
Wishing you and yours every happiness during this festive season. We appreciate your trust in us and thank you for your kind support.
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Here’s hoping your Christmas is a resounding success. For your friendship and support, we are deeply grateful.
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Please Adopt Me
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Meet Philip and Rhiannon, two great kids who want a family who will adopt them together. Big brother Philip is very creative and has a big imagination. He loves to watch television and movies, with WWE wrestling being one of his favorite shows. In school Philip likes singing in his vocal class and doing algebra in his math class the most. Little sister Rhiannon reports she is good at making her bed and helping others. She is a very sweet and loving child who works hard at anything she does. Rhiannon likes to play outside, enjoys playing with dogs and with her dolls as well. Rhiannon will need a family who will offer support and guidance. Both Philip and Rhiannon need a strong family who is patient and understanding and is able to provide them with the structure and love they need. It is also important to them to remain in contact with their other siblings and grandparent. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH5923 and CH-5924.
This house in the southeast part of Hugoton glistens and gleams in the clear night to bring
joy to all who happen by. The Christmas season is brightened by all these beautiful homes.
Make sure you get bundled up and drive around Hugoton to see even more marvelous
displays before Christmas comes and all the gorgeous displays are dismantled.
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With Tidings Of Comfort & Joy
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To our neighbors, customers, associates and friends, we offer our warm wishes for the very coolest holiday season, ever!
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Scott, age 13
As the Christmas season grows near, we’d like to thank all of you for your friendship and support.
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Scott is an inquisitive young man with a great smile! He likes to ask a lot of questions and learn about new things. Scott also likes to learn about history and enjoys collecting coins from the past. He is doing well in school and says social studies is his favorite subject! Scott is very easy to get along with and has many friends. He states he would like to help others by becoming a therapist when he gets older. Scott wants a family who will treasure him and give him lots of love and support. He desires a Christian family who will allow him to participate in church activities. Scott would love to live out in the country and have many animals! To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-4575430. Scott’s case number is CH-5971.
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People in 30’s carry largest debt burdens
Shoppers gather at the Holiday Open House at the Stevens County Fairgrounds Saturday to find that certain gift for that special someone on their shopping list.
The Holiday Open House Saturday brings out lots of busy Christmas shoppers in anticipation of finding the perfect gift.
According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, thirty-somethings carry the largest debt burdens of any age decade. According to the triennial survey, 53 percent of households headed by thirty-somethings fail to pay off their credit cards in full each month. In addition, the median balance carried on those cards is $3,000. Compared with other age groups, thirtysomethings have significant problems with debt, as the survey found nine percent of people in their 30s are more likely to be 60 days late on a bill than those in their 20s. In addition, people in their 30s are nearly twice as likely to carry credit card debt of $10,000 or more than people in their 20s. Such figures suggest the notion men and women become more financially savvy as they enter their 30s is largely mistaken. However, many men and women tend to purchase their first homes in their 30s and have children for the first time in their 30s, both of which can stretch budgets and force men and women to rely too heavily on credit cards. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Just as it did on that first Christmas night, may the light of His love inspire and guide you throughout this holy season and beyond. For your belief in us, we feel truly blessed and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
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WICHway, the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation System on Wichita’s highways, has a new interactive Web site to function on all types of computers - plus it is useable on Smartphones in much the same way as a phone app! “With a growing percentage of Internet activity taking place on Smartphones, we thought it was important to adjust our information sharing to accommodate that platform,” said Secretary of Transportation Mike King. “We want to share the data we gather from Wichita’s highways and allow drivers to make informed decisions about their travels. Of course, we want people to access this information before they get in their vehicles.” The Web site, www.WICH way.org, shares information from 38 cameras, 43 traffic sensors and 21 electronic message signs on Wichita’s most traveled highways – U.S. 54, I-135 and K-96.
terials, such as wreathes, trees or paper decorations. Never nail or tack lighting strings to a wall, as this may damage insulation and create a shock or fire hazard. Use insulated fasteners rather than metal nails or tacks that could damage wiring to hold light strings in place. Cozy up -- Keep warm by the fireplace but be sure your gas appliances are in good working order. If the pilot light or flame goes out, turn the gas off and wait five minutes or longer (see the manufacturer's instructions) before attempting to relight. Be alert for unusual odors or flames when your gas fireplace is on, often indicating that the fireplace is not operating properly. In such cases, contact your dealer or licensed technician for servicing. Overload on food, not watts -- Don't overload extension cords. Use heavy duty extension cords for high wattage decorations and large electronically-animated displays. For extreme decorators, make sure your house is capable of handling the electrical load of multiple lights and decor. If in doubt, contact a licensed professional to inspect your electrical system. From Metro Editorial Services.
The information nerve center for WICHway is co-located with Sedgwick County 911 operators in their emergency communication center. KDOT contracts with Sedgwick County to provide a 911 operator at the WICHway console, monitoring cameras and posting messages, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wichita’s peak traffic times. Partners in the project include KDOT, Sedgwick County, City of Wichita, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Turnpike Authority, Federal Highway Administration and Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Joyous Noel! With best wishes and thanks for your continued patronage. Katie Araiza & Kurston Ghumm
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Smartphone users can access the Web site using a search engine or their Web browser. They can bookmark the page to their home screen where it becomes a shortcut to the Web site then functions like a phone app. A short video illustrating this process is available at http://youtu.be/XDkyqL hOMSE. Bringing an intelligent transportation system to Wichita’s highways began with a deployment plan completed in 1999. A test project was initiated in 2009 and the first full deployment of roadside cameras, traffic sensors and message signs was completed in 2011.
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WICHway shares data from Wichita highways
Safety tips concerning holiday decorations Everyone has at least one -- the house on the street that lights up in splendor around the holiday season. Decorations are in abundance both indoors and out, and just seeing the house brings on a smile. But as beautiful as it might be, that home may also be a safety risk if the decorator hasn't followed precautions. Creativity is key but not at the cost of safety -- Let your inner designer shine, but be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions when arranging electrical items, such as lights and electronic decorations. Be sure to turn off the electricity to the supply outlet before working with outdoor wiring, and never run an electrical cord through a doorway or under a carpet indoors. Fakes are no laughing matter -- Your next door neighbor dressed up as Santa is funny. Counterfeit decorations are not so funny. Look for the mark from an accredited certification organization on animated displays, light strings and extension cords. Ensure decorations are marked and certified for outdoor use and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Keep the mood light but not fiery -- Choose flame-resistant decorations and don't place open flames or candles near flammable ma-
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And warm wishes to our many best friends at this joyous time of year. Have a happy holiday!
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With tidings of comfort and joy to you and your kin during this holy season.
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United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® finds Kansas ranks 27th in U.S.
Season’s Greetings Although everyone here is going full-steam to get ready for the best holiday season ever, we’d like to stop and express our gratitude to each and every one of you.
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Thinking Of You At Christmas It fills us with much joy it’s true, To recall the time we’ve spent with you – So as we send our gratitude your way, We wish you a happy holiday!
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• Other Midwest states ranked: Missouri - 39, Iowa 18, Nebraska - 11, Colorado 8 and Illinois - 30. • Nationwide, Americans made improvements in a majority of health measures • Improvements span key behavioral measures including smoking and physical inactivity • Serious challenges remain; maintaining momentum is key Americans are making considerable progress in their overall health, according to United Health Foundation’s 2013 America’s Health Rankings®: A Call to Action for Individuals & Their Communities. Nationwide, Americans improved in a majority of the measures captured by the Rankings. The most notable gains came in key behavioral measures, including smoking, physical activity and obesity. Kansas’s Overall Health According to the Twenty-fourth Edition of America’s Health Rankings®, Kansas ranks twenty-seventh this year when compared with other states. The 2013 report illustrates Kansas has its share of strengths and challenges. Kansas’s Strengths Low rate of drug deaths High rate of high school graduation Few poor mental & poor physical health days per month Kansas’s Challenges High prevalence of obesity Low per capita public health funding Low immunization coverage among children & adolescents The United Health Foundation provides a variety of tools to help communities and individuals make healthy choices, including customizable reports, enhanced social media and other innovative online resources on its Web site, www.americashealth rankings.org. “United Health Foundation’s annual America’s Health Rankings® provides an invaluable look at the challenges and opportunities facing Kansas and how the picture of health in our state compares with those of our region and our nation,” said Tony Sun, M.D., market medical UnitedHealthcare director, Heartland States. “This report is an important tool for designing meaningful programs to address our biggest challenges and to help us measure the progress we’ve made in our efforts to date.” 50-State Snapshot: Midwest States; Hawaii the Healthiest with Top Five Neighboring Midwest states ranked across the board with Missouri - 39, Iowa - 18, Nebraska - 11, Colorado - 8 and Illinois - 30. Hawaii has taken the title of healthiest state. Vermont, last year’s reported top state, is
ranked second this year and has ranked among the top five states for the last decade. The other top five healthiest states are Minnesota - 3, Massachusetts - 4 and New Hampshire - 5. To see the Rankings in full, please visit: www.americas healthrankings.org. Nationwide: Despite Progress, Significant Challenges Remain Nationwide, notable gains in key behavioral measures included smoking, which dropped from 21.2 percent of the adult population to 19.6 percent. Seventeen states had significant drops in smoking, with the largest seen in Nevada, Maryland, Oklahoma, Kansas and Vermont. Physical inactivity dropped from 26.2 percent of the adult population to 22.9 percent, and America’s obesity rate remained approximately the same as re-
“We should certainly celebrate these gains. They encourage us to continue to identify and effectively implement best practices that will continue progress in these areas and in addressing diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health conditions that compromise Americans’ health and vitality.” Nationwide: United Health Foundation Calls for Sustained Momentum “United Health Foundation is committed to continuing to identify ways to improve health in states in measurable, meaningful ways,” said Rhonda Randall, D.O., senior adviser to United Health Foundation and chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare Retiree Solutions. “I hope we soon see the day when we are cheering year-over-year improvements in obesity, given its profound impact on our country, and I look forward to seeing our
ported in 2012; 27.6 percent of the adult population in 2013 compared with 27.8 percent in 2012. This marks the first time since 1998 obesity rates have not worsened. When it comes to improving the nation’s health, there is still much to be done. Obesity has leveled off; however, it must remain a top priority. With the current rate of physical inactivity and the diabetes rate at 9.7 percent, there is still considerable room for improvement in these key health measures. The drop in smoking rates is encouraging, but the report shows nearly one in five adults still smoke. “I am encouraged by the progress we’ve made this year and hope that the leveling off we see in America’s obesity rate is a sign of further improvement to come,” said Reed Tuckson, M.D., external senior medical adviser to United Health Foundation.
nation’s percentage of smokers continue to decline.” The America’s Health Rankings® report and its tools – including analysis not only of state populations but also sub-populations within states – are designed to identify health opportunities in communities as well as multi-stakeholder, multidisciplinary approaches to address those opportunities. Through its programs and grants, United Health Foundation shines a spotlight on the health of America while promoting evidence-based solutions. As part of this commitment, United Health Foundation has partnered with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and with the National Business Coalition on Health to create learning laboratories that identify and promote best practices and innovations in public health. To learn more about America’s Health Rankings – and to get information on how to help improve community health – visit www.americashealthrankings.org. About United Health
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To realize Jesus came to save us Merry Christmas May your joy know no bounds as we welcome this magical time of year. We know our hearts are light as we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for the opportunity and privilege to serve you
Wolters Construction
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Before you go dashing through the snow, we’d like to take a moment to let you know how much we value and appreciate your business. Thanks, friends!
Riley Chevrolet Buick We will be closed Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, December 25 and will reopen Thursday, December 26
We thank you for your valued business, and wish you and your loved ones a bounty of glad tidings this holiday season.
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Frosty the Snowman seems to be inviting you in to this Christmas wonderland bedazzled with all the glittering lights and an enticing - and constantly snowbound - giant snowglobe.
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Edwin, Isaac, Valentina and Valencia, ages ten, eight, six and five Siblings Edwin, Isaac, Valentina and Valencia need a two-parent home that has enough love for all four of them. Edwin, the oldest brother, is very creative and likes working with his hands. He likes playing with action figures and loves anything to do with Star Wars. Isaac is a smart and outgoing young man. He enjoys playing with his toys and building things out of Legos. Isaac also likes to playing video games, riding his bike and playing outside. Valentina is smart and outgoing, just like her older brother. She enjoys playing dress up and playing with
her dolls. Valentina also likes to sing, dance and help in the kitchen. Valentina is proud she is able to help prepare meals, complete her chores and make her bed. Valencia, the youngest sister, is a very loving child who likes to have fun. She likes to play with her Barbies and her dolls. These siblings need a loving forever home that is patient and understanding. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH5941, CH-5942, CH-5943 and CH-5944.
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU! As the holidays approach, don’t forget Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas … Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop Stevens County First! As a follow-up to the Chamber Page in the November 28 Hermes, I thought I would share an idea I had to take my own “Buy Local” Christmas shopping advice to heart. I bought items locally and put them into five gift baskets. I found some fun items at ALCO, bought a couple of bottles of Kansas wine at Twisted H Liquor, and combined these with some Kansas made food items and other fun snacks and candy at White’s Foodliner. If you want to see my baskets, I have posted them on the “Get Hugoton!” Facebook page. The girls in the produce department of White’s do a great job of creating gift baskets. Just give them a call for details of what they can do if you are looking for a practical, fun gift for someone.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Now through December 20, Stevens County Healthcare presents: The First Annual Toy Drive!! Bring a new toy and drop it off at any of the toy drive location boxes — Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, White’s Foodliner, ALCO or Dollar General. All of the toys will be distributed to children in and around Stevens County. All toys must be new. Please help out a child who may not receive a gift this year. Also, if you know of a child who needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620544-6162. Thank you and God Bless! In addition to the above locations, anyone who would like to drop their toy donations off at the Chamber of Commerce office is welcome to do so. I will see they get to the Hospital by December 20. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and Stevens County Economic Development Web site www.stevenscoun tyks.com is a great place to view a calendar of events with all of these activities which are happening in the county and to get more details about Chamber and Economic Development programs. Be sure to check it out. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages “Get Hugoton!” and “Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce”. Give us a “like” on Facebook. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Wishing you all the trimmings of a simply splendid holiday season.
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May you and your loved ones enjoy a season of hope, love and joy,
...To all the best people we know, our customers!
and may we all join together in praying
Everyone here is getting ready to celebrate another great year, and we owe it all to you! Happy Holidays!
for peace on earth this Christmas.
Barb’s Den
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“Have a very Merry Christmas” he seems to be saying!! This jolly snowman decked out in Christmas attire invites you to take a drive around town to enjoy all the lights and decorations.
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As we celebrate this special season, our hearts are warmed by memories of the many good folks we’ve had the privilege to serve. Thanks!
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Christmas party raises money for library project
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The Colonel John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted the Cimarron River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in their Second Annual Joint Christmas Party December 14 at the Seward County Community College Cafeteria. A buffet style meal, including prime rib and ginger chicken, salad, veggies and two desserts, was provided by Great Western Dining under
the supervision of Jerry Odle, Jr. They did a great job! Music was provided by Magda Silva and Becky Robison. Their finale, “The Twelve Days After Christmas”, was enjoyed by all! Mr. and Mrs. Santa led a ‘Dirty Santa’ gift exchange as a fund raiser and $131 was raised for the CJS/SAR Library Project. A good time was had by all!
Left to Right, Magda Silva and Becky Robison provide the music entertainment for the Christmas party Saturday.
Here’s hoping joy tops it all this holiday season! For all the joy you’ve given us this year, we are sincerely grateful, and look forward to seeing you again in 2014.
Hugoton Metal Recycling 2 miles north on K-25 544-2270
George McNitt, Ginny McNitt - Secretary CRV/DAR, Lola Caraway - Treasurer, CRV/DAR as Mrs. Santa, and Robert Caraway - Secretary, CJS/SAR as Santa at the Cimarron River Valley Chapter Christmas party.
Hallelujah... He Is Born!
Spectacular Christmas trees peek out of windows all over town.
Pets need superfoods also We’d like to offer you our gratitude and best wishes as together we celebrate the miracle that is Christmas, and hope that you and your family enjoy a truly blessed year.
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker • Residential & Commercial Specialist Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land • Residential & Commercial Specialist Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Animal Health Center Gary Baughman DVM & Staff 1457 Veterinary Road Hugoton 544-7848
We've all heard about super foods that we should be adding to our diet because of their antioxidant and nutrient-rich properties, but did you know there are similar foods for our pets too? Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean, offers her list of five ingredients to consider for your pet's diet. Some can be found in premium quality recipes for cats and dogs, like NOW FRESH, which is available at pet specialty stores. • Pumpkin - We know that pumpkins are great for carving and delicious in pies, but pumpkin also is a source of fiber for pets that is high in vitamin A and beta-carotene. • Cranberries - For many of the same reasons that they are good for humans, cranberries also are good for our pets. They are high in antioxidants and also are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese, which aids in pet urinary tract health. • Papaya - This delicious and exotic tropical fruit is rich in vitamin B, which aids
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in cell metabolism, and contains papain, an enzyme that can help in a pet's digestion. • Chickpeas - Many of us enjoy chickpeas in salads, hummus and falafel balls. They also are good for our pets because they are rich in probiotics, which stimulate the activity of bacteria in the digestive system and aid healthy digestion. • Cottage cheese - This versatile food is a good source of riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus and selenium for our pets. Cottage cheese contains only small amounts of lactose, so a very small amount would not be an issue for intolerant dogs. From Metro Editorial Services.
Wishing you a bounty of glad tidings and all the joy your heart can hold. It's been a pleasure serving you this past year.
“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”
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Ontario, Canada h ig h w ay is busiest road in North America According to a report from the Federal Highway Administration titled "Long-Life Concrete Pavements in Europe and Canada," a portion of Ontario Highway 401 is the busiest road in North America, with average daily traffic of more than 425,000 vehicles. I-405 in Los Angeles, Calif., is the busiest American freeway, with around 380,000 vehicles traveling daily on it, closely followed by I-75, which runs through Atlanta, Ga. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Wishing you and your family a simply delightful holiday season. We know it’s been a real delight serving you this year.
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MAY YOUR DREAMS BE MERRY & BRIGHT To our friends, neighbors, associates, and folks we’ve yet to meet, we’d like to extend our sincere best wishes for a holiday that’s as beautiful as you are, and hope that all your dreams come true during this magical time of year. We thank you for your valued patronage, and hope you’ll visit us again, soon.
As you are cruising around looking at all the beautiful Christmas decorations, check out this
twinkling work of art on Jefferson Street.
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Emily has experienced 1,400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Emily!
Care of personal and financial documents Certain personal and financial documents need to be kept for security and other purposes, while some documents can be discarded immediately. Documents that
must be kept often include sensitive information, which means they shouldn't be stored haphazardly. Options for maintaining important records continue to evolve,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We thank you for choosing us and wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!
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To Our Valued Customers, Neighbors and Friends Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season filled with good times, good friends and good memories. We thank you for your support this past year. You’ve delivered us nothing but kindness, and we hope we’ve done the same for you. Karen Yoder
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but caution still must reign supreme when storing potentially sensitive documents. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that nearly ten million people have their identities stolen each year. Identity theft occurs when criminals use another person's personal information, such as his or her name, credit card numbers or social security number, without permission. Sensitive information can be lifted from personal effects stored in a person's home or from items delivered to a mailbox. Here are some ways to keep information private and out of the hands of potential thieves. • Sort your documents. When sorting documents, which should be done regularly, determine which include sensitive information and move them aside. Bills and other papers that do not reveal much may be stored in a regular filing system, but documents that contain sensitive information should be kept in more secure locations. • Invest in a durable, fireproof safe. Store sensitive documents, including social security cards, marriage certificates, birth certificates, travel documents, life insurance policies, and mortgage paperwork, in a durable, fireproof safe. If you prefer to keep these items offpremises, keep them under lock and key in a bank safety deposit box. • Organize your documents and maintain that organization. Be sure to carefully label all boxes or cabinets in which important documents are stored. Create a filing system that works for your needs. You may want to organize the papers by date, type of document or your own coding method. Think about crossreferencing your tangible files with a master list so you'll know the exact location of certain documents when you need them. • Consider digital storage. Various programs that work with a scanner or camera can now capture images of important paperwork and then convert these images into digital files that can be tagged and categorized. The information is then stored digitally on a computer and can be retrieved with a few clicks of the
mouse. Computers used to store personal information should be password-protected. Never share potentially sensitive documents via email or through nonencrypted communication methods. Otherwise you risk information being stolen by hackers. When documents are stored digitally, make sure you keep backup versions. These can be kept on external hard drives or uploaded to secure servers. Should anything happen to your computer, you will have the backup version of your important files. • Shred documents when the time comes. Every file does not have to be kept forever. When discarding documents, put them through a paper shredder before recycling or putting them in the trash. How long to store certain documents • Bank statements - One year, unless needed to support tax filings • Birth certificates - Forever • Contracts - Until updated • Credit card records - Until paid, unless needed to support tax filings • Education documents Forever • Home records - As long as you own the property • Investment certificates Until sold or cashed in • Life insurance records Forever • Military service records Forever • Tax records - Seven years from filing date • Vehicle titles - Until the vehicle is sold • Will - Until the will is updated
We’re displaying our holiday best to wish the best bunch of folks we know the very best holiday season, ever! Thanks for your business this past year and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Happy Holidays!
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May He keep you and your loved ones in His good graces, bringing hope and enlightenment your way during this holy season. And may the feeling continue to shine on in your heart all year through. Merry Christmas, Everyone!
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With exceeding great joy, we wish you and yours a truly miraculous Christmas.
Wishing you a blessed and noteworthy season.
May the coming season deliver lots of happiness and good fortune to your doorstep. We really appreciate your visits and hope you'll stop by again next year.
Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum
We know we are blessed to know people like you!
Thank you for being such wonderful friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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EcoDevo convenes for December meeting The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Senior Center craft room. Present at the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie, secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and boardmembers Steve Rome, Dan Corpening, Jack Rowden, Bryne Sullins, Josh Morris, Mark Crawford and Doug Martin. Board members Jan Leonard and Jody Wacker were absent. The board voted to approve the minutes and to pay the monthly bills. The treasurer reported the checking account balance to be $1,093.56. The total Special Projects balance is $48,484.94 in which $7,699.17 is the Housing Incentive balance. The board voted to transfer $2,000 from the Special Projects to the checking account to pay bills. Gillespie reported the city clerk of Hugoton brought over the $10,000 semi-annual distribution. The board voted to deposit this amount into the Special Projects account. Neal stated three board member terms are expiring. They are Steve Rome, Doug Martin and Bryne Sullins. Rome and Martin commented they would accept a new term. However, Bryne remarked he is getting too busy and he does not want to renew his term. Rome and Martin will need to talk to the Stevens County Commissioners about their renewals.
The board passed the motion to pay $40 per month for the director’s cell phone. This is about half of his cost. The cell phone is his combination personal phone and business phone. Neal reported the Moderate Income Housing grant agreement was put before the Hugoton City Council at their monthly meeting. They approved the agreement subject to changes made by City Attorney Wayne Tate. Gillespie reported Kansas Dairy Ingredients will be getting their Industrial Revenue Bonds approved by the county commissioners which are needed for a ten-year tax abatement. Neal commented the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan has to be approved by the Attorney General. The director stated the KDOT Economic Development Grant was approved. This is the $1,085,000 funding for the road improvement in front of KDI. KDOT will be at the Stevens County Commissioners January 6, 2014 meeting. It will be an asphalt three lane highway from Kennedy Street to Cemetery Road. The EcoDevo Board speculated the possibility of truck bypasses near Hugoton. A water meeting is planned for Tuesday, January 8, 2014 at Ulysses. Everyone who is involved with water usage is invited. Neal reported Abengoa is working to get the biomass gen-
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erator on line by the end of the year. Some of their grants are contingent on meeting this deadline. He also stated there is a lot of interest in the Rural Opportunity Zone, a program designed to bring new people to rural communities by offering financial incentives to new fulltime residents. It offers Student Loan Repayment for up to $3,000 per year for five years in Stevens County if the application is approved. The Elected Officials Meeting was considered a great success. After some discussion, the board thought having another follow-up meeting in six months would be advisable. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be January 14, 2014.
A trio of snowmen brighten up this house on Jefferson, where the very considerate owners
have left a ladder for Santa to safely descend from the rooftop.
USD 210 discusses several issues during regular meeting The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met December 16, 2013 for a regular Board of Education Meeting. Stephanie Heger, President of the Hugoton School District Board of Education, called the meeting to order. Present at the meeting were Paula Rowden, Todd Gayer, Matt Mills, Stephanie Heger and Don Beesley. Also present were Tiffany Boxum, Mark Newton, Gregg Errebo, Elise Heger, Mark Crawford, Davonna Daharsh and Kay McDaniels. Martin Daharsh and Barry Hittle were absent. The agenda was approved. The board accepted the resignations of Donna Reed, Hugoton Elementary School secretary, effective December 14, 2013; Travis Kraft, Hugoton Middle School Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach; and Ivan Guel, Hugoton Middle School Boys’ Basketball Assistant coach. The board accepted the new hires of Dessie West, Pre K Teacher Aide (replaces Tamara Baehler); Lupe Camacho, Hugoton Elementary School Secretary (replaces Donna Reed); and Chad Hamlin, Middle School Boys BB Coach (replaces Ivan Guel-Castro). Mary Gonzales moved into Donna Reed’s bookkeeper position in the Hugoton Elementary School office and Sonia Macias moved into Mary Gonzales’ position of secretary and Elementary School Migrant coordinator. Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development reported about the State Board of Education meeting. The State Board
voted on the new assessments to measure the Common Core aligned Kansas College and Career Ready standards and what this means for USD 210. Superintendent Mark Crawford gave his report to the board. Mark, Davonna Daharsh, Elise Heger and Melisa Norton will be going to Dodge City to attend a presentation about a new program the governor is providing money for. It is a grant opportunity they hope to award 40 elementary schools with what he believes could be up to $100,000 for after school and summer reading programs. This grant could work along side the Twenty-First Century Grant which is the district’s Extend Learning Day program. Mrs. Boxum, Primary School Principal talked about how the kids are excited about Christmas. The kids will start reading and math testing when school resumes in January. The first week back to school in January will also be school safety week. They will start with Monday - review of bicycle and bus safety, Tuesday - fire drill, Wednesday - lockdown drill, Thursday - personal safety drill and end Friday with a tornado drill. Mark Newton, Intermediinate School Principal, formed the board MAP testing will conclude Thursday. The students are also excited for the winter break to begin and for Christmas. Gregg Errebo, High School Principal talked about the Blue and Red Classic Basketball Tournament and how
well it went. He also said the band and choir concerts were really good. The high school had an Eagle lockdown and all went well. Student Council will have several activities this week. Finals are Wednesday and Thursday and make up exams will be January 6. KASB Annual Convention was attended by Don Beesley, Paula Rowden and Matt Mills. Each gave a summary of the speakers at the convention. Innovative School District designation was discussed. Draft changes to Kansas Teacher of the Year nomination were discussed. There is interest in consideration of this award moving to one nominee each year rotating from elementary to secondary. Mark is going to take this idea to the Superintendent’s Council and get teacher input. Draft chain of command communication tool was talked about. Would this document help bring more awareness of the BOE Policy and goal to solve problems at the lowest level? The motion to approve HES door parts as surplus was passed. “Effective Instruction” rubric was approved. Elise and Mark met with every school staff except the HLA to get input. This rubric simply better defines what in general should be occurring all across the district. This rubric was originally approved last year in December. It is simply a descriptive guide listing common, high quality instructional practices the district should see in
most every classroom related to the West Ed and Common Core work. This rubric is simply a guide, a “standard to shoot for”. The board approved as surplus old HHS football jerseys. The motion to accept a gift of $500 from New Millennium Ag LLC to be used for an elementary school field trip was approved. This check is to help fund the second grade field trip to Boot Hill. The board approved the motion to accept the low bid for chemical removal for outdated chemicals in HHS Chemistry classroom. Lance Custer did the research about the cheapest way to dispose of these old chemicals which are potentially very dangerous. Unfortunately, there is no inexpensive way to dispose of them. The board approved the Central Office Administration to further examine the district testing program (BOE Policy Handbook – II) and all state required tests, including the English language proficiency test, KELPA to determine possible avenues to maximize student learning in light of our Innovative School District designation. Recommend approval. Now that it appears USD 210 will be approved for the Innovative District designation, this could free the district up from additional state laws including testing. This motion is simply for the board to know and approve for Elise and Mark to study these possibilities further and report back to the board. The meeting adjourned.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, December 18, 2008 November 2, 2008, Wayne Tate of Hugoton completed the New York City marathon in a time of four hours, nineteen minutes. The annual race is 26.2 miles long. Mike and Kathy (Williamson) Willis celebrate their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary December 16, 2008. They were married at Rolla. Thursday, December 25, 2003 A new city building has been purchased for $148,750 by the city of Hugoton. The former Southwest Bank building at 631 S. Main was purchased from First National Bank. Thursday, December 23, 1993 Denise Heaton, Hugoton High School senior, was named the recepient of the Horatio Alger Scholarship Award at a special high school assembly. The scholarship award is in the amount of $5,000 to be used at the college of Denise’s choice. Denise is the daughter of Ted and Judy Heaton. Stuart Sutton has completed requirements for his degree during the 1993 fall session. He earned a Master of Science degree. Thursday, December 22, 1983
The Hugoton Board of Education voted to request plans for the demolition of the red brick two-story elementary building. This area will be used a playground space. Greg Bond submitted the winning entry in the first annual “Longest Pheasant Feather” contest conducted by the Sandhills Sportsman’s Club. The winning feather measured 24 1/2 inches. Thursday, December 27, 1973 Damage in the amount of $650 occurred when a 1971 Buick driven by Laura Gillespie came into contact with a 1972 Chevrolet driven by Margaret Cooper Monday. The accident occurred on Main Street. There were no injuries reported. Thursday, December 26, 1963 The movie offered at the Rusada Theatre is “A Gathering of Eagles” starring Rock Hudson, Rod Taylor and Barry Sullivan. Friday, December 21, 1923 Albert Mantzke and family spent Saturday evening at the Samuel Young’s residence, listening to the new radio. 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 5, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WILLIAMS, deceased. Case No. 13-PR-1 NOTICE OF HEARING The State of Kansas to All Persons Concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in this Court by Grant C. Shellenberger, Administrator of the Estate of Delores Williams, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled
to it pursuant to the laws of intestate succession; fees and expenses be allowed; costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; the Administrator be discharged and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 30, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. in the District Court of 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. /s/Grant C. Shellenberger Grant C. Shellenberger, SC# 17184 500 North Kansas Avenue Liberal, Kansas 67901 620-624-5599 620-624-5525 (fax)
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 5, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL COURT DEPARTMENT GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. BETTY L. PARKS AKA BETTY PARKS; THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS AND ASSIGNS OF RICHARD E. PARKS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and JOHN DOE/JANE DOE,
Mortgage Company, praying for foreclosure of certain real property legally described as follows: THE SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, IN AND TO THE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED FEET (S100`) OF THE WEST ONE HUNDRED FEET (W100), OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK NINETY-TWO (92), CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; AND A UTILITIES RIGHT OF WAY OVER AND ACROSS THE EAST 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 92, ("PROPERTY") and for an in rem judgment against Defendant Betty L. Parks and any other interested parties and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition for Foreclosure on or before January 16, 2014 at Stevens County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff.
Defendants. Case No. 13 CV 22 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and all other persons who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas by Generation
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C. Beverly M. Weber KS #20570 Dustin J. Stiles KS #25152 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Consumers need good credit history Many consumers are aware of the importance of having a good credit history. A strong credit history means consumers have a high credit score, which can help them secure home and auto loans with reasonable interest rates. But while consumers may know the significance of a good credit score, they might not know about the credit score itself. The following are a few things even consumers with strong credit histories may not know about that threedigit figure that can have such a substantial impact on their lives. • You have multiple credit scores. The success of Web sites offering free credit scores, and those sites' popular television ad campaigns, opened many consumers' eyes to the reality that they have multiple credit scores. That's because each of the three credit bureaus has its own way of determining an individual's credit score. Experian, Equifax and TransUnion each has their own proprietary scoring model. As a result, consumers typically have three credit scores. Though these scores are often within a few points of one another, that's not always the case. Adults planning to apply for loans should find out all three of their scores before beginning the loan application process. If one score is considerably lower than the other two, examine each of the three reports thoroughly to
determine if there are any discrepancies. Even credit reporting agencies make errors, but those mistakes can prove quite costly to less careful consumers. • Your score is constantly changing. Just because you have a great credit score today does not mean that score will be just as stellar tomorrow. That's because credit scores are constantly in flux. When determining your credit score, credit bureaus consider a host of factors, including what's known as a credit-utilization ratio. This compares the amount of debt an individual is carrying to his or her total available credit. If your credit score last month was excellent but you have spent much of the past month piling up charges, then that score has probably lowered, even if you haven't missed a payment. A low credit-utilization ratio is ideal, so piling up charges will hurt your score unless you are immediately paying those charges off. Carrying balances and/or missing payments can quickly turn a great score into one that raises a red flag with prospective lenders. • Credit scores sometimes benefit from debt. Many consumers are aware there's such a thing as good debt and bad debt. Credit card debt is typically considered bad debt, as credit cards often charge much higher interest rates than lending institutions that give consumers chances to build
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 19, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PLAINTIFF V. SOUTHWEST BANK, N.A., ET AL. DEFENDANTS CASE NO. 12C33 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE STATE OF KANSAS TO: Southwest Bank, N.A., et al. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the above entitled action, I will, on the 20th day of January, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on said day, at the Stevens County Commissioners Meeting Room in the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 East 6th Street, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, all of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: Property Description and Persons Having an Interest Therein Total Due as of January 20, 2014 a. Lot One (1), Block Five (5), Townsite of Meadows a/k/a Feterita, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 96.73 b. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Four (4) in Block One (1) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $14,420.26 c. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,164.68 d. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Two (2) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $12,550.34 e. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Three (3) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 13,921.60 f. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Four (4) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,120.73 g. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Five (5) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,116.27 h. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton,
Stevens County, Kansas. $13,116.26 i. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block Eighty-five (85), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 9,212.97 j. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot Four (4), in block Ninety-one (91), according to the duly filed and recorded replat of Block 91, City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 8,785.32 k. Surface and surface rights only in and to: North Half (N/2) of Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirtythree (33) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the 6th p.m., Stevens County, Kansas. $ 3,453.53 l. Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Block Fifty-nine (59), in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 3,317.95 m. The surface and surface rights only, including all water rights, in and to the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Thirty-two (32) South, Range Thirty-six (36) West of the 6th p.m. less a ten (10) acre tract more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of the SW/4 32-32-36, thence east on the south line of the quarter a distance of 40 rods, thence north a distance of 40 rods,thence west 40 rods to the west line of the quarter, thence south on the west line of the quarter a distance of 40 rods, to the place of beginning. Excepting and Reserving unto the grantor, a fifty foot (50’) right of way easement for the installation, replacement and operation of a domestic gas tap pipeline running from the Mobil Jordan #1 well, across the tract conveyed herein to the principal dwelling located on the ten (10) acre tract reserved herein. $ 1,203.25 n. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot One (1) Block Five (5), of the Hugoton Second Industrial Subdivision to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the recorded plat thereof. $ 6,388.20 o. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot Sixteen (16), Block Twenty-two (22), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 766.29 The above described real estate is taken as property of the respective defendants designated herein as the owners thereof and is to be sold without appraisement and without right of redemption to satisfy said Order of Sale and the respective liens thereon. Witness my hand at Hugoton, Kansas this _____ day of December, 2013. Ted Heaton, Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.A. Robert E. Johnson, II P.O. Box 866 Iola, Kansas 66749 (620) 365-3778 Attorney for Stevens County, Kansas
good debt. Installment loans, which include mortgages and auto loans, give consumers the opportunity to demonstrate they can make steady payments over a prolonged period of time, and each timely payment can boost a consumer's
credit score. However, men and women should be aware that missing installment loan payments can have a very detrimental impact on their credit scores. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Contributions to Heritage Christian Academy from now until January 15, 2014 will be matched 100% up to $40, 0 00. HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. “I would claim that Christian schooling is not about running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where the light has been all but snuffed out.” Ken Smitherman, President, Association of Christian School International
Christian Leadership Our goal is to create success-bound Christian leaders who follow God and influence society with a Christian worldview, character and integrity. Students will be culturally relevant without compromising Biblical truth and expand God’s kingdom by being bold, fearless leaders and witnesses of Christ. Our students will learn to share and defend their faith with others. Superior Academics Our school will provide academic excellence, training in critical thinking, and good study habits. Our students will be fully prepared for their next educational level. A Scriptural Worldview Our students will be taught God is our sole provider and He created our universe. They will view God as the source of all academic subjects. A Personal & Sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ Our students will be taught the necessity of being born again in the Spirit of God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Students will be taught that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study, Christian fellowship and prayer. We will lead our students to become Disciples of Christ and seek His purpose and truth for their lives. Every student will be encouraged to embrace the Bible as the source of absolute truth and to maintain a biblical worldview rather than a humanistic worldview.
Contributions may be sent to: Heritage Christian Academy PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Or come by and visit us at 505 E 1st Street, Hugoton, KS!
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.
1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED
HELP WANTED: Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a qualified individual to drive a Feed Truck/Hay Truck. This job requires basic math skills. Duties include delivery of feed/hay from Mill to Cattle. As well as daily maintenance & up keep of equipment. We will train the right person. No CDL required, but must have valid Driver’s License. Competitive pay, affordable insurance & great benefits. Please apply in person
Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E. Rd 21 Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-1750 (2c50)
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Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
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Secretarial Position Available Rolla area business is looking to fill a secretarial position immediately. Must have some computer skills and some accounting required. Benefits include BCBS with dental, retirement benefits and all major holidays paid. Will train the right person. Salary based on experience. Send resume to: PO Box 66 Rolla, Ks. 67954 2c51)
Now Hiring at Caring Connections DayCare Center & Preschool We are looking for individuals of all ages to come and snuggle on babies, play with toddlers and enjoy hanging out with older kids! There is also a “kitchen staff” position available!
Full-time and Part-time positions to fill Requirements: must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to pass a background check and enjoy children! For an application, email caringconnectionsllc@gmail.com
or call 620-544-2050 OR attend an informational meeting Friday, December 6 at 2:00 pm or Monday, December 9 at 6:00 pm at Caring Connections DayCare Center, 516 NE Avenue in Hugoton (3c49) (inside Trinity Baptist Church)
NURSES Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor These positions are for all shifts. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs/LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital, 1006 S. Jackson or call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information.
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is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customer-service oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plant knowledge helpful. Apply at Yardmaster 225 S. Main in Hugoton (2c51) CIRCULATION CLERK The Stevens County Library is seeking a Full-Time Circulation Clerk for the evening and weekend schedule. High school diploma or equivalent required. Library and/or public service experience preferred. Must have strong customer service, computer, oral and written communication skills. Benefits include retirement and health insurance. Salary commensurate with skills and education.
Applications and a full job description are available at the library. (tfc47)
CITY OF MOSCOW Applications are now being accepted for the City Clerk position for the City of Moscow. This position is responsible for maintaining city record, preparing and maintaining minutes, ordinances and resolutions. You must be able to respond to citizen concerns and complaints, and you should possess excellent communication and organizational skills. We require the applicant to have basic accounting skills, as well as knowledge of computer software programs such as Word and Excel. This is a full time position Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your application by calling 620-598-2234. Please leave a message and we will reply to you as soon as possible. (2c50)
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Now Hiring: Two very high quality, detail oriented, automotive paint and body technicians and One experienced manager for our auto body shop. Also, One car salesman for our dealership. (Call for job duties & qualifications) Job Qualifications Include: High School Diploma, Vocational / Technical School Graduate or equivalent Must be punctual and organized Must be able to manage workloads as they increase and meet deadlines for optimal customer service Job Duties Include: Automotive damage analysis Paint matching and correction High quality paint work High quality body repairs and metal work We offer benefits and a VERY competitive pay plan!! – Please call for details! We are accepting applications in person at our office All interviews will be by appointment
Located: 531 S. Jackson, Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone: 620-544-7800 Fax: 620-544-7816
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Current Openings at Stevens County Hospital, Medical Clinic and Pioneer Manor Nursing Home • Stevens County Medical Clinic is currently taking applications for a Full-time Receptionist. This position is Monday through Friday 8:005:00 and every third Saturday 9:00-Noon. The successful candidate must have good communication and time management skills. Bilingual preferred, though not required. No clinic experience necessary, training will be provided. We offer an outstanding benefits package and competitive wages. • Stevens County Hospital is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. • Stevens County Hospital is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas license, be a registered ARRT, and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-rays and CT exams without supervision. If you are interested please contact Diane Porter in Human Resources at 620-544-6141 or send your resume to 1006 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. • Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to work at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than 20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours.
Please contact Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings. Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic. Resumes may be emailed to dporter@svcohosp-pm.org (eot47)
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The Garden City Co-op, Inc. is looking for a full time Elevator manager position in the Ulysses area. Grain handling experience preferred. Training will be provided for this position including a variety of responsibilities. 2322 Road 7 Ranch Style, 4 bed/2 bath, fpl, cover patio, fence, WIC, outbuildings, 10+/- acres. Much, much more!! Call to see this property!!
Competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Please submit resume or apply at Garden City Co-op, Inc., 501 S Colorado, Ulysses, Kansas. (6c50)
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--------------FOR SALE: 1993 1/2 Chevy pickup. Excellent condition. $2200. 26’ Road Ranger travel trailer. Great shape. $2200 OBO. Call 620-453-0780. (4p49) --------------FOR SALE: 1978 Chevy pickup & 1964 GMC pickup. Call 620544-7763. (3c50) ---------------
FOR SALE: Livestock equipment: posts, wire, tanks, round bale feeder, truck & trailer, calf cradle, cattle chute, bail mailer. Larry Raney - 620-544-1814.(tfc51) --------------FOR SALE: 1962 Chevy Bel Air, 2 door post, new interior, runs good. 809 S. Van Buren St. 620(1p51) 544-9051. ---------------
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More
UNDER 531 S Main Street- Commercial Property Porter Building - 5,886 sf, retail & office space, central H/A. Prime Location! Call to view this property.
The Garden City Co-op, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
FOR SALE: White twin sleigh bed from Ashley Furniture. Mattress and box springs from Denver Mattress included. Like brand new. $450. 620-544-2871.
848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.
715 S Adams- 2 bed/2 bath, fpl, 2 living areas, WIC Mst Bed, lots of storage, det garage.
1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!
Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
603 S. Jefferson St. - Call William Hockett at Landmark Real Estate Center at (620)624-1212. New conditioned Home is move in ready. Only 2 doors from school!
(620) 624-1212 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
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1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
Big ~ Bold ~ Beautiful! 1410 S. Main
813 S Washington Frame, 4 bed/2 bath, finished basement, nice kitchen w/appliances, att garage, fence. Much more!! Call for your showing!!
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210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bd, 3 ba, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
3816 total sq. ft., Basement, Fireplace, 3 Car Garage, Extra Lot, Enclosed Hot Tub Room Prestigious Location - Commercial Building
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508 S. Van Buren
3 bedroom/2 bath Completely updated home 1900 sq ft living area, plus att. 865 sq ft 2 car garage Fenced yard, nice neighborhood Sprinkler system, covered patio Large lots provide extra parking Move In Ready
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104 Sid Avenue Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!
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WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12) --------------WANTED: Elegant Exchange by LCL is wanting gently used Prom and Pageant dresses to sell on consignment. Located in Hugoton. For details email leneve@elegantexchangebylcl.com. Or Facebook at “Elegant Exchange by LCL.” You can also call Lisa LeNeve at (4eot49) 620-541-1029. ---------------
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
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Project Hope
7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Mondays Assembly of God, 138 S. Main
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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AL-Anon Family Group Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE: Come eat Christmas dinner with us December 25 at 12:00 noon. RSVP 544-2509 or 544-2101. (1c51) ---------------
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 12, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH D. KRAMER, DECEASED Case No. 13PR38 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Rita Goodling, to determine the heirs at law of Kenneth D. Kramer, and praying for the determination of descent of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding,
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and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, if any, owned by the decedent within the State of Kansas at the time of his death. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 7th day of January, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Rita Goodling, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
The family of George Burrows, Jr. would like to express our thankfulness to everyone. It is so helpful to have such caring family and friends during this difficult time. Your love and prayers have given us strength to deal with the loss of a wonderful and loving man. Jewell Burrows Shirlene Hagler and family Dennis G. Burrows family Kenneth & Michael Burrows and family Lori & David Rome and family
THANK YOU We would like to say “Thank You” with humble hearts at the outpouring of kindness and compassion expressed to us during the loss of our wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Norma Maxwell. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers, kind words, cards, phone calls, food, flowers and visits. We would also like to express our appreciation to Dr. Sam, Dr. Farhoud, the staff of the Stevens County Hospital, the EMTs and members of the Lifeteam transport. May God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. Glenn Maxwell Randall Maxwell & Family Karen and Fred Cress & Family James Maxwell Malissa Denton & Family
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Ag Wise
Vilsack announces grant Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack December 6 announced the Kansas Department of Agriculture will receive a grant of $100,000 to implement a local food and agriculture education program. The award was one of 71 projects spanning 42 states supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to connect school cafeterias with local farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School program. Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman recognized the significance of the grant to Kansas agriculture education programs. “Teaching children about where their food comes from and how it is produced is a challenging, yet exciting opportunity,” Rodman said. “These funds will allow us to continue to pursue our agriculture education programs and enhance our efforts moving forward. We are eager to help connect the next generation of food producers in our agriculture education programs and engage them in the challenge of providing healthy local food to our schools.” The Kansas Department of Agriculture will select eight school districts with existing agriculture education programs to help develop food procurement pathways to increase the amount of local food served through school meal programs. Each of the selected schools will receive a sub-grant of $12,500 to establish or expand upon a school garden program or other food production system. It will result in a minimum of two locally produced food items being served in the school cafeteria
per month. The grants will also require the creation of a farm to school educational kit for K-12 students and the schools to host one community Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training workshop, a requirement to provide food to schools must be GAP certified. Preference will be given to schools with a significant rate of free and reduced lunch recipients. Agricultural education programs in elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools continue to be a vital link to agriculture, the state’s largest industry. It is important to continue to educate Kansans of all ages about the importance of agriculture to Kansas, raise awareness of modern food production processes as well as provide innovative agriculture education and experiential learning opportunities. USDA recently released the results of the first-ever Farm to School Census, which showed that in the 2011-2012 school year, school districts purchased and served over $350 million in local food, with more than half of participating schools planning to purchase more local foods in the future. Information on the Kansas data can be found at http://www.fns.usda.gov/farm toschool/census/#/state/ks. For more information on the national Farm to School program, please visit www.fns.usda.gov/farm toschool. For information on the program in Kansas, visit www.agriculture.ks.gov or contact Beth Riffel at 785.307.4966 or email MEDIA@kda.ks.gov.
Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359
Brooke Hinds, Kole Kahl and Channing Dillinger play the snowman game during Wranglers 4-H club recreation. Channing was the snowman and the other two club members had to wrap her up.
Wranglers meet for Christmas party The Wranglers 4-H Club gathered together Sunday, December 1 for the yearly club Christmas party. The Christmas committee put together a wonderful and fun evening of games, food and fun. The party started out with all members enjoying a pot luck meal provided by all club members and their families. The Wranglers club supplied the meat for the meal. This included ham cooked by Mrs. Alesia Hinds, and brisket brought by Mrs. Erin Kraisinger. After everyone was full of all the good food, the members started in with Christmas themed games. The first was a penguin balloon race. The Dillinger family explained the game and it began. The next game was explained by the Persing family. It was a team relay race. the object of the race was to wrap up your "snowman" with toilet paper. the first team to assemble their snowman
wins. The last and final game was a game where you had to get the pom pom ball to stick on your nose. The club members participated in all the games and had a great time. After games the cdlub all sat in a circle for the gift exchange. Everyone was asked to bring a $10 gift card to the store of their choice. Mrs Alesia Hinds read a Christmas story while members exchanged gifts to their left and right. Members, friends, family, and guests then drew names for the homemade cookie mix jars put on tables. These gift jars were made by the Christmas party committee. For a Christmas community service, members brought extra goodies to deliver to various buisnesses around town. After everything was cleaned up, everyone headed home. The party was fun for all! Submitted by Wranglers 4-H Club Reporter Raegan Hinds.
Workshop on Planning For Long-Term Drought Southern Plains farmers and ranchers can register now for a one-day workshop January 9 in Garden City to discuss planning for long-term and extreme drought in their operations. The workshop will be at the 4-H building on the county fairgrounds. Registration and coffee begin at 8 a.m. It is a joint effort by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Finney County Research and Extension Office, and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This workshop brings together a dynamic group of producers and specialists who have experienced the recent drought of the Southern Plains and have ideas for how to weather such droughts in the future, according to Chad McNutt with the NOAA-NIDIS Program Office. Crop farmers and ranchers will come away with new information and resources to help them plan and adapt. The workshop will feature morning sessions on climate forecasts and the longterm outlook for drought. Separate afternoon tracks will target the specific needs of ranchers and irrigated-crop producers who are dealing with long-term choices associated with declining aquifer levels. Speakers will include range,
climate and irrigation specialists such as Joel Brown, New Mexico USDA-NRCS rangeland ecologist; Gary McManus, associate state climatologist with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey; Klaus Wolter, research associate with NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in Boulder, Colo.; and Freddie Lamm, irrigation engineer at the Northwest Research-Extension Center in Colby. The workshop will also feature ranch and crop producers with real-world experience planning for and adapting to low-water situations, from Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico and other states. Additional speakers are being confirmed and will be announced online at http://drought.unl.edu/ranchplan. The workshop is open to the public and the only charge is an small at-the-door fee for a brisket or pulled pork lunch. Space is limited and participants are asked to pre-register by January 3 at http://go.unl.edu/68tg. For more information or to pre-register, please contact the National Drought Mitigation Center at ranchplan@unl.edu or 402-472-6776. For more information please contact Tonya Haigh at the National Drought Mitigation Center, 402-472-6781, thaigh2@ unl.edu.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger.” Luke 2:7 May you keep the spirit of Christmas in your heart all year round. We are thankful for your continued support and look forward to serving you in the new year.
Merry Christmas!
We’re making a list of all the people we’d like to send a big thanks to this year and your name is on it! With best wishes for a very joyous and merry season from all of us to all of you.
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Wranglers 4-H members line up for the delicious food at the potluck meal all the families provided.
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This holiday season, we’d like to acknowledge all the folks who’ve been so good to us this year, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. For your generous support, we are deeply grateful.
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Your goodwill has made doing our job a real pleasure.
Merry Christmas and many thanks to all our good friends.
As we watch the holiday season unfold, We recall the greatest story ever told; And join our friends in adulation Marked by joy and celebration As we honor our Savior’s birth, We send this prayer for peace on earth And pray that every one of you Receive His many blessings, too!
With heartfelt thanks for your valued business this past year.
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