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22 pages, Volume 131, Number 50
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Hermes Thursday, December 20, 2018
Christmas Story
Luke 2:1-20 NASB
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
Area businesses announce holiday hours Believe it or not Christmas is next week! With the big day falling on a Tuesday, many businesses will be adopting special hours to allow their employees time with their loved ones. Hugoton, Moscow and Rolla will all be pretty quiet, as the only places open for business will be Circle K and Toot N Totum. Both will keep their regular hours throughout the holiday. For those looking for a quick bite during your holiday preparations, look no further than Hugoton's local restaurants! McDonald's will be open Christmas Eve until 8:00
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p.m. and will reopen Wednesday, December 26 with regular hours. Pizza Hut plans to close at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening and remain closed through Christmas Day. Subway will be open until 2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and will re-open Wednesday with regular hours. Be sure to stop by Daylight Donuts Sunday, because they’ll be closed Christmas Eve until after the first of the year. Acosta’s & Nieto's announced they’ll close at 2:00 p.m. Monday afternoon and will remain closed until December 26. Los Agaves plans to close at 8:00 p.m. Monday
evening and will remain closed through Christmas Day. China will also be closed Christmas Day, and will reopen in 2019. Antlers in Moscow will be Tuesday and closed Wednesday next week. Eagles Landing will close its doors Saturday evening and will reopen Thursday, Friday and Saturday with regular hours. Rolla Corner Stop will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed Tuesday. Slim Pickins in Moscow said they’ll be open regular hours Christmas Eve, but will be closed December 25 and 26.
Equity Bank announced they will close their doors Monday at 12:00 noon. They’ll reopen Wednesday with regular hours. Citizens State Bank plans to close at 1:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and will also reopen December 26. Truly last - minute Christmas shoppers will appreciate Yardmaster staying open Christmas Eve until 1:00 p.m. Flatlanders will also be open Christmas Eve until 5:00 p.m. if you still haven't found the perfect gift. Dollar General will be open December 24 from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will reopen Wednesday See HOURS, page 4
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This Christmas season, many church families in the community will be offering special services in remembrance of the very special nature of the holiday season. You and your loved ones are invited to worship at the church of your choice this holiday season. A listing of all area churches can be found on page 4 of this week’s Hermes. River of Life Church at 424 S. Jackson invites you to celebrate Jesus with them Sunday morning, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to the Lone Star Friends Church for a Christmas Eve candlelight service Monday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. The church is located nine miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51. Hugoton Baptist invites you to attend a Candlelight Service at 5:00 p.m. at their church Monday, December 24. First Christian Church at 600 South Van Buren in Hugoton will have Christmas Eve services Monday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. Join them in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The United Methodist churches of Hugoton and Rolla will have Christmas Eve services Monday, December 24. Rolla UMC, located at 600 Monroe in Rolla, will have services at
5:00 p.m. and Hugoton UMC, at 828 S. Main in Hugoton, will have services at 7:00 p.m. Bethel Friends Church, located at 1040 S. Jefferson in Hugoton, will be hosting their Christmas Eve service Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. You and your family are warmly invited to attend and worship with the congregation. The public is invited to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the First Church of God, 801 West City Limits in Hugoton. The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 24. Participants will share in a time of singing, scripture reading, communion and candle lighting to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, “The Light of the World”. The service will last about 40 minutes. Please bring your family and join them for this special service Christmas Eve. St. Helen Catholic Church will present their Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 p.m. December 24, and will host a Christmas Day Service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Both services will be bilingual. You are invited to attend the service at 1011 S. Jefferson in Hugoton. Please enjoy a blessed holiday with your family and friends.
Commissioners make decision for new county appraiser The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 17 with all members, Joe D. Thompson, Pat Hall and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Commissioners had a busy schedule for the last meeting of the year: Bills - 8:30 a.m.; Gilmore Solutions - 9:00 a.m.; Tony Martin - 9:30 a.m.; Bobby Bonner - 10:00 a.m.; Angela Eichman from McCully & Associates 10:30 a.m. Commissioners were visiting with Vanessa Willis when this reporter arrived. Minutes and bills
were gone over. Motion was made and passed to accept the bills and pay them. Amy Jo discussed some details about the present Nextech system currently in place for the courthouse computers. They then talked about the Gilmore plan the Commissioners would soon be hearing about. Brendan from Gilmore Solutions came in to present the details for their IT services. He handed out printed information to the Commissioners. He said they already service two counties and nine cities. Commissioners said they will go over the details of each company and try to get back to him in the next 30 days. Tony Martin gave his report for Road and
Bridge. He reported they have a tractor down for repairs and a truck down as well. He said the truck is a 2000-2003 model with approximately 400,000 miles. Tony also had the Stevens County Fair report. Their board members are Tia Bell, Rodney Boese, Gayle Claggett, Jana Crump, Shelly Eslinger, Kyle Hittle, Courtney Leslie, Tony Martin, Les McNally, David Rome, Macayla Rome, Kenny Sullivan and Melissa Sullivan. Newly elected officers for 2019 are President Tony Martin, Vice-President David Rome and Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Sullivan. Sheriff Ted Heaton and School Resource Officer Adam Mauk reported for
the Law Enforcement Center. Ted told the Commissioners cameras in vehicles could possibly be a future need. Bobby Bonner from Cimarron Basin Community Corrections was next on the agenda. He had some papers needing to be signed differently than they were before, according to the Attorney Gen-
eral. It was an inter-local agreement that had to be signed jointly on one single paper instead of different sheets for each entity. Paul was reminded to send out letters to the land tenants. Angela Eichman came in. She handed out very detailed information to each Commissioner. They discussed a lot of details
Bobbi and Harry Ferguson ensure their home is a destination for all the area families’ Christmas light tours. If you tune your radio to 104.7 FM
INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Santa Letters .......................................5-7 Sports......................................................1B Farm.........................................................4B
Moscow .................................................5B Rolla .........................................................6B Looking Back.......................................3C Classifieds ....................................4C-5C
concerning if their company is hired. She would be coming in and working in the courthouse office like Landmark did. The three Stevens County Appraiser employees were asked to come in to express their views of the two choices of appraisers and company. After the ladies left, See COUNTY page 3
you can hear Christmas carols and even listen to and watch Santa in the window as he delivers presents.
OBITUARIES INSIDE Larry Hull, Sr Peggy Quinones Thomas Warren
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Larry Hull Former Morton County resident Larry Don Hull, Sr. passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 78 years of age. He was born February 15, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Ok. to George and Fairy Hull. Larry attended Rolla Schools graduating in 1958. He was a member of the Rolla Pirate Basketball Team that won State in 1958. June 2, 1962, Larry and Rose Marie Williamson were married at the Methodist Church in Ripley, Ok. Mr. Hull received his Bachelors of Science degree from Oklahoma City University and his Masters Degree at Oklahoma State University. He taught school in the Oklahoma City Public School system from 1962 until 1974, then at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, Ok. This is where he earned Teacher of the Year in 1983 and where he eventually retired in 1992. In 2010 he received the NRCS Outstanding Cooperator of the Year.
Larry enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, sports, ranching and riding the lawn mower in the pasture. Mr. Hull was a member of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. Larry was preceded in death by his son Larry Don Hull, Jr, August 14, 2017; his parents George and Fairy; sister Pearl Hunter; and brothers Lloyd Hull and George Hull, Jr. Survivors include his wife Rose; daughter Kim Powell and husband Andy; Kim and Andy’s children, Taylor (Powell) Roberts and husband Nathan; Jordyn and Jayci Powell; daughter-inlaw Charli Hull and children, Gus, Franki and Jessi Hull; his sisters, Joy Rankin, Peggy Hoskinson and Alicia Wray; brothers, Charles, Robin and Philip Hull; and his many friends, nieces, nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private celebration of life.
OBITUARIES Peggy Quinones Word has been received of the death of Peggy Sue Quinones. Mrs. Quinones, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Born March 27, 1963, she was the daughter of William Chestnut and Beverly Barber. Peggy graduated from Mead High School in 1981. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Peggy worked as a department manager at Wal Mart. Survivors include her mother Beverly Barber of Fowler; daughter Erica Tomas and her husband Juan of Liberal; son Michal Rivera and wife Meagan of Decatur, Tx.; sister Billie Jean Smith of Kansas; two brothers, David Chestnut of Texas and Charlie Carr of Kansas; and her seven grandchildren, Jesus Torres, Trinitey Rivera, Juan Tomas, Miguel Tomas, Canyon Rivera, Micaela Tomas and Owen Rivera.
Peggy was preceded in death by her father; Grandma and Grandpa Parker; Grandma and Grandpa Goodale; and her step father J.W. Barber. Memorial services were attended Saturday afternoon, December 15 at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Memorial contributions may be sent to the funeral home to help with Peggy’s final expenses in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360. NEEDLES & FRIENDS QUILT GUILD meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Andrew Episcopal Church,
located at Sixth and Sherman Avenue in Liberal, at 7:00 p.m. Area quilters are invited to come for an informative and entertaining evening. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. December 2018 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway at the Stevens County Library December 20 - Deadline for December 27 issue of The Hermes - 12 Noon. December 21 - Pajama Party Christmas Sale @Yardmaster from 6am to 10am. December 24-25 - Library will be closed - Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! December 26 - The Hermes will be mailed out and available in stores
and Hermes Office. December 27 - Deadline for January 6 issue of The Hermes - 12 Noon. December 31 - Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed 2019 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! January 1 - Library will be closed
- Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed January 2 - The Hermes will be mailed out and available in stores and Hermes Office. January 8 - Blood Drive at St. Helen Catholic Church, 1011 S. Jefferson in Hugoton, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, December 10, 2018 • Pickup Abandon Bike, 100 Block of West Seventh, Took To Police Department, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 1000 Block of South Coulter, Officer McCann Tuesday, December 11, 2018 • Report of Smoke, 200 Block of South Washington, Spill in the Oven, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 1000 Block of South Coulter, Officer McCann Wednesday, December 12, 2018 • Possible Fight, 1000 Block of South Main, Trespass Served, MPO Crane • Non Injury Accident, 1700 Block of South Main, Took Report, MPO Crane • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Thursday, December 13, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Northwest Avenue, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Report of Theft, 700 Block of South Harrison, Spoke with subject,
MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Van Buren, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of Trindle, Returned to owner, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 405 East Fourth, Returned to owner, ACO Smith • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Friday, December 14, 2018 • Non Injury Accident, 500 Block of East Eleventh, Handled Privately, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, December 15, 2018 • Non Injury Accident, 600 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Corporal Fedelin Sunday, December 16, 2018 • Medical Assist, 1700 Block of South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 700 Block of South Harrison, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 500 Block of French, Officer McCann
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Thomas Warren Thomas Vernon Warren was born September 18, 1962 in Reseda, Ca. to William and Betty Watkins Warren. In 1970, the Warren’s moved to Las Animas, Co. where Tom was raised and graduated from Las Animas High School. Beginning at a very early age, Tom had a love of hunting and fishing, probably instilled into him by his dad. Hunting and fishing would be a lifelong passion for Tom. In the fall of 1983, while Tom was riding bulls at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds in Eads, a particular young lady, Patti Frazee caught his eye. Tom and Patti were married July 5, 1985, and now Tom had another family. He had married a Frazee and with Patti came a devoted, loyal and loving extended family. Tom always said that Patti was the best thing that ever happened to him. Tom quickly became the uncle that everyone wanted to hunt and fish with because he was good at it and a lot of fun to be around. Tom and Patti made their home in Rolla where Tom quickly acquired the reputation of a hard working, loyal hand. He could do anything from working cattle, mechanicing, welding, wiring, operating machinery, feeding cattle, literally everything. Tom helped many, many friends and farmers, but loved none of them more than Keith Jarvis. Every fall, Tom looked forward to his hunting deer, antelope, pheasants, coyotes, and anything that had a season for it. He loved his Elk hunting trips to Colorado, planned properly for them, and was generally successful. Tom hunted hard. In the summertime, he loved to fish. He and Patti would spend weekends at different lakes and reservoirs camping and fishing. Tom caught a lot of fish! He loved the outdoors, loved the camping, loved the outdoor cooking, loved the boating, he loved everything about it. But mostly he loved being with his Patti. He always made it fun. Tom was the first one on the lake, always! While others were thinking about catching fish, Tom was reeling them in. Tom’s enthusiasm for life earned him the nickname of “Tornado Tom” Tom loved to cowboy. He
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
The Christmas spirit is not what you drink Many, many traditions exemplify Christmas – a decorated tree, colored lights, gift giving, parties and turkey or ham dinners. Most of these traditions are recent additions. The greatest gift associated with Christmas is the one of caring for one another. This gift is also the ultimate Christmas story – God’s love for man. A tradition that continues in our family is going to church and Midnight mass. In the small, northwestern Kansas community where I grew up, church was the spiritual and social center for life among rural farm people. As a youngster, I remember mother dressing us in our Sunday best and then bundling us up for the walk to St. Martin of Tours. Magic dwelled inside our church during Christmas. On the right side, miniature statues of cattle and sheep surrounded Mary, Joseph and the Christ child. On the altar, candles flickered as their dark, tongued-shaped shadows danced on the sacristy wall. Christmas carols streamed out of the choir loft as organist Lilly Kingston offered her gift to the newborn babe. I enjoyed every minute of the service, but it was pure torture to stay around and visit in front of the church afterwards. While we attended church services, Santa dropped by our home. I couldn’t wait to run home and rip open packages. Like every other youngster, I counted the days. It seemed like Christmas would never arrive. As a young child, I don’t remember seeing Santa until I was four. That’s about the time the jolly, old fat man dropped down our chimney with gifts galore.
While Santa was a big part of Christmas in our family, the Christ child was of course more important. My family did a good job balancing the two. My parents grew up during the Great Depression. Anything that cost money was rare at Christmas. Gifts for mom and dad consisted of useful things like clothing and maybe one toy for each child – if crops and harvest had been bountiful. Ice cream and fresh oranges were always a special treat reserved for the celebration of the Christ child. We were more fortunate in the gift department. Santa always came to our door toting a bulging burlap bag filled with toys. You see, the Schlageck children were very good little girls and boys – at least that’s the way we pictured ourselves, especially before Christmas. Probably my favorite gift was a “wind-up” toy train. I played for hours with that wonderful gift. If this wasn’t heaven, it was the next best thing. Until the mid-60s our family always celebrated Christmas with a real tree. Then plastic, artificial trees dominated the market. Unfortunately, we erected one too. Mom decorated our house with brilliant red poinsettias. While she was decorating, she would tell us the legend of how the poor Mexican boy prayed to Christ for a gift he could give. As he arose from his knees a poinsettia plant grew at his feet. The boy broke off the branches and took the beautiful poinsettia to the altar. Our dining room table was a celebration of food during the holiday season. Christmas dinner consisted of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy,
cranberries, fresh-baked crescent rolls, green peas and a relish dish. For dessert, pumpkin pie and freshly whipped cream was the fare that completed the feast. That was our favorite, and my mother made the best. Mom also made chocolate fudge with walnuts. I ate too many walnuts as a five-year-old, so I picked out the walnuts and ate only the fudge. Homemade peanut brittle was another specialty my mother made for us during Christmas. As a youngster I had plenty to be thankful for during the holiday season. A wonderfully decorated home, the smell of baking turkey and the anticipation of Christmas are memories I will cherish forever. This Christmas, like so many folks, we will celebrate Christmas with our family and friends. We celebrate Christmas in our home with traditions of our own. Christmas is truly for children and those who love them. The joy we see in the eyes of a child will remain always in our hearts. Remember during this holiday season that joy springs from the heart of anyone dedicated to caring and helping others. The Christmas spirit dwells inside each of us. This holiday season, say a prayer of peace for all, and worship the Christ child like many have for more than 2,000 years. Merry Christmas. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
tended to his livestock, and always saw to it that they were well taken care of. The sport of Rodeo was in his blood. Tom was still riding bulls into his 40’s. It has been said that to have a friend, you have to be a friend, and it could be said that you couldn’t have a better friend than Tom Warren. Tom would help anyone with anything, and sometimes his unconditional friendship even got him into trouble. If you had Tom Warren for a friend, you had no worries and need not ever question his loyalty. Mr. Warren had many loves and many passions, but his one true love and passion was his Patti. Tom was her protector, her provider, her partner and her best friend. No matter how tough it got, Tom was always there to provide everything she and their family needed and wanted. Tom always loved his family, and when Colton was born, both Tom and Patti knew that their lives would never be the same. When Tom was told that Colton might never walk, he took the task of building little parallel bars and teaching little “Buckwheat” to walk. To this day, Colton wants to be just like his dad. No matter the circumstances, Tom was always a husband to Patti, a father to Justin, Chelsea and Colton, a grandfather to Mia and Aiden, a brother to Kris, a son to Bill and Betty, a sonin-law to Merle, a brotherin-law to many, and an uncle to even more, FIRST. Everyone knew that if you messed with his Patti or his family and friends, you were going to have to deal with him. Tom Warren was a man in every sense of the word. His death has shocked and broken the hearts of everyone that loved and knew him. He lived his life at full speed, but watching him love and adore his grandchildren was perhaps the most heartwarming experience anyone who knew him could have had. With his grandson Aiden, Tom had found a new hunting partner and fishing buddy. Just as most of Tom’s life was unexpected, so too was his death. Thomas Vernon Warren passed from this life Sunday morning, December 9, 2018. To his family and friends, this may never seem real - until Tom is no longer with them to have fish fries, outdoor cookouts, birthday parties, hunting trips, telling his wild stories of his adventures, showing off his “cute little wiggle” or simply coming home to tell his Patti, “I Love You”. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Betty Warren. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Patti; his children, Justin, Chelsea and Colton; grandchildren, Mia and Aiden; his sister Kris Wilson and husband Steven; and his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, December 17 at the Rolla United Methodist Church in Rolla. Burial followed Tuesday, December 18 at the Eads Cemetery.
LOCAL KDWPT to remove fees to access two major trails
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Beginning January 1, 2019, visitors at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park and Flint Hills Trail State Park will no longer be required to purchase trail access permits. The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission repealed the regulation that requires trail access permits at the Commission’s November 15, 2018 public meeting in Russell in an effort to inspire greater use of the two trails. “We hope this serves as a great incentive for state park visitors and trail enthusiasts to visit these two truly unique trails,” said Kansas State Parks director Linda Lanterman. “Our state parks have some really phenomenal trails, and I think people are going to be especially surprised by these two in particular.” More than 50 miles long, Prairie Spirit Trail State Park is
a linear park spanning three counties from Ottawa to Iola. Prairie Spirit Trail users can stop and enjoy the local hospitality of ten rural communities and eight pocket-parks along its path. The Flint Hills Trail State Park is the longest trail in Kansas and the seventh-
longest rail-trail in America, stretching 117 miles. The trail runs east to west, from Osawatomie to Herington, passing through the communities of Rantoul, Ottawa, Pomona, Vassar, Osage City, Miller, Admire, Allen, Bushong and Council Grove along the way. Flint Hills Trail users may be
interested to know the path follows the general route of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, and forms a component of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail. For more information about Kansas state park trails, visit ksoutdoors.com/Out door-Activities.
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We hope you have a great holiday! Thanks for making this community such an inviting place to do business! We really appreciate your patronage.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are surrounded by all the hard working elves Saturday, December 15 at Breakfast with Santa. It was the second annual Santa’s Pancake and Pajama Party at the
Hugoton High School Cafeteria. The party included a photo booth and an arts and crafts area for the kids. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Stevens County Economic Development approves Small Business grant The Stevens County Economic Development board met at noon in the craft room of the Senior Center December 11, 2018. Present at the meeting were board members Neal Gillespie, Judy Parsons, Jack Rowden, Curtis Crawford and
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Doug Martin. Also present were EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard, Secretary Alisha Owens and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Jonathon Pearcy, Walt Beesley, Ron Honig and Adrian Howie were absent. President Judy Parsons
Santa stopped by Flatlanders Farm and Home over the weekend, much to the delight of area kiddos! Photo courtesy of Loretta Woodworth.
called the meeting to order. The board approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported a checking account balance of $1,234.46 and the Special Projects balance to be $25,604.00. The motion was passed to transfer $4,700.00 from Special Projects to checking to pay bills. The board discussed the Errors and Omission Policy coverage for the EcoDevo and the Director. They knew this insurance was required, but hoped they could be added to the county insurance since the county appoints the majority of the EcoDevo board members. Director Jan Leonard reported he attended the City Council meeting, asking for funds for the proposed grant request for Small Businesses. The City agreed to provide the funds for the matching grant. Since they had the funds, the EcoDevo board approved the motion to give Stumpy’s Restaurant the matching grant for $2,500.00. The Tourism Board approved a motion to distribute the Stevens County Brochures throughout the
state of Kansas. Leonard informed the board the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is planning to put up an exhibit featuring Buddy Heaton sometime after the first of the year. He stated the paperwork is still being prepared for listing the former Bundy building and the former Jewell’s Cafe as historical sites. Jan reported he went to the wKREDA conference in Harper last week. It was very interesting. Alisha reminded the board the SouthWest Kansas Night Out in Topeka sponsored by Southwest Kansas Chamber of Commerce will be January 28, 2019 in Topeka. Jan and Alisha plan to attend the event. Regarding the Stevens County Update, Judy Parsons will be Alisha’s guest. They will talk about the National Western Horse Roundup taking place January 9-13, 2019. Board member Curtis Crawford reported the Moscow sewer project is finished. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be January 8, 2019.
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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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Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of each company. They talked about the education required for the two appraisers Landmark is requesting the four counties share the cost of. There is no guarantee these two appraisers will want to stay in this area after getting their tuition paid. Also they would be under the control of four different counties - if each county decides to go with this plan. If there comes a problem, logistics for the four counties to get together and make decisions haven’t been set. Also Landmark Tom and Terry, the ones with
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experience - will not be around later. McCully and Associates are trained and experienced in the southwest Kansas area where Angela already lives and works, and has for many years. Angela & McCully have not ever needed different contracts for oil and gas than for real estate. McCully has been in this business since 1984. Motion was made and passed to go with McCully and Associates after checking out the existing contract with Cindy Wellbrock.
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‘Tis the Season
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May the love and light of this special time fill you with enough peace, joy and contentment to last the whole year through. Your trust and support fill me with gratitude, I look forward to continuing to serve you in 2018. Merry Christmas, friends!
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El Rinconsito Del Sabor at 633 S. Main Street, celebrate their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting. They are joined in the celebration with Hugoton Chamber members. They will be open
every afternoon and evening except Wednesdays. They serve fresh fruit dishes, specialty drinks, ice cream and other favorite foods.
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May your holiday come alive with beautiful moments and memories. We really appreciate your making this past year a truly memorable one for us. Merry Christmas!
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day with regular hours. Looking for the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table? Stop by Creative Specialties Monday morning as they'll be closed at noon that day and will reopen Wednesday. Janet's Bridal will be closed Monday and Tuesday so make sure to drop by this Saturday! Carter’s Country Superstore will close at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and will reopen Wednesday with regular hours. Ensure your vehicle is in tip-top shape before 2019 rolls around by visiting NAPA or CarQuest Christmas Eve, Both stores will reopen Wednesday. Staring down a Christmas Break DIY project list? Hi-Plains Lumber will be open until noon Monday, and will reopen Wednesday. Maybe you're suffering
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. - Galatians 4:4-5 NASB
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t is easy to overlook the fact that Jesus’s birth was the culmination of a series of crises. Mary, who was betrothed to Joseph, found herself “with child.” Surely this was a crisis for Mary and Joseph. Joseph considered “divorcing her quietly,” but was advised by an angel in a dream not to do this. Mary and Joseph then travelled to Bethlehem to fulfill the requirements for the Roman census, and were forced to take refuge in a stable because there was no room in the inn. Mary virtually gave birth to Jesus in a cowshed. While it is tempting to think of Christmas as a joyous celebration, we do well to remember that it has its roots in a series of crises, not the least of which is the existential crisis faced by mankind in general. That is, humanity needs a savior. We simply cannot redeem ourselves, no matter how hard we might try, and thus God in his love and compassion for his creatures sent his son to save us. The darker side of Christmas should remind us that many people struggle at this time of year. People who are lonely or who have lost a loved one during the previous year may find this time of year difficult. People struggling with alcohol or drug addictions may be unduly tempted at this time of year because of all the merry-making, and some people tend to become depressed because of the shorter daylight hours. Whatever the case may be, we all do well to recall that the first Christmas was a series of difficult events with a very happy ending. Reach out to someone who may be struggling with the holidays, and don’t despair; you’ll make it through the holidays! Christopher Simon AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First - 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren - 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
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MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m. 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
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a.m. to 5:00 p.m. December 26-28. Share the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum with your holiday guests by visiting the Museum Monday until 4:00 p.m. They plan to be closed December 25 but will reopen with regular hours December 26. You can also get over to Hugoton's Senior Center for some fun games, good food and great company. The Center will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you’re hosting a holiday get-together, visit Twisted H Liquor by Monday evening to ensure you have plenty of libations for your adult guests. Barb’s Den will also be open Christmas Eve, but they’ll be closed Christmas Day. If you have any official business to take care of, make sure to stop by offices Monday morning, as the City of Moscow will close at 12:00 noon and the City of Hugoton will close at 4:00 p.m. Be sure to visit the Stevens County Courthouse Friday, because they will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Postmistress Tracy Archuleta announced
the Hugoton Post Office will close their window at 12:00 noon Christmas Eve, but will observe regular collections that day. They’ll reopen December 26 with regular hours. The Hermes’ office will be closed Monday and Tuesday in celebration. Early deadline for the January 3, 2019 issue of The Hermes will be Thursday, December 27 at 12:00 noon. Hopefully you stay well throughout this holiday season, but if you're feeling under the weather, the Stevens County Medical Clinic will be glad to see you Christmas Eve until noon, or Wednesday. Make sure to fill your prescriptions before Christmas Eve, as Hugoton Drug will be closing at 2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve, and Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will be closing at 3:00 p.m. Monday. They will both reopen Wednesday with regular hours. The Stevens County Health Department will close at 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 and will reopen Wednesday, December 26. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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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from a little cabin fever? You could get an early start on your New Year's resolution by visiting the Stevens County Fitness Center before the holiday. They plan to be closed Monday and Tuesday, but members can get in at any time with their keyfob! If you're more of a bookworm, be sure to stop by the Stevens County Library to load up on reading material, movies and games this Saturday. The SCL will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They’ll reopen Wednesday with regular hours. If the kids need something to do over Christmas Break, the Hugoton Rec announced they’ll be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, then from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The HRC will be closed Monday and Tues-
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Steven and Robynn Rome decorate their Milton and Eileen Gillespie have lots of Wayne and Jo Harrison have several home for the Delta Lambda chapter of Christmas decorations for the visitors Christmas trees displayed during the Parade of Homes December 9. December 9 during the Parade of Homes. Beta Sigma Phi Parade of Homes.
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Ed and Alicia Stevenson’s Christmas displays for the annual Parade of Homes are definitely worth seeing. Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi organizes the event every year.
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, December 18 Brown Dupree - $2.16 Eagles Landing - $2.06 Kangaroo Express -$2.11 Carter’s - $2.49 Toot N Totum - $2.11 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.07 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.36 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices December 17 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.24 per gallon in 2017, $2.04 per gallon in 2016, $1.78 per gallon in 2015, $2.31 per gallon in 2014 and $2.94 per gallon in 2013. Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 16.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago and are 29.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has dropped 26.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. "For the tenth straight
week, gas prices have been in a state of decline, falling to the lowest level since prior to Hurricane Harvey in 2017 to the mid $2.30s with now 31 states with at least one gas station selling gasoline under $2 per gallon, saving motorists hundreds of millions of dollars versus prices just two months ago," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Oil prices have been slow to react to a cut in oil production from OPEC, instead focusing on economic concerns and trade tensions with China. Thus far, it seems that it "may take a village" to help oil prices recover, help that would include robust demand from the U.S., which seems to be anything but the case. For now, prices will remain seasonally challenged, tied to the fact or expected fate of the economy moving forward." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.
Ron and Nancy Honig’s Christmas decorations are viewed by local residents during the Parade of Homes. There were 75 residents visiting the beautifully decorated homes.
The Christmas spirit is alive during Parade of Homes Hugoton was alive with the Christmas spirit Sunday afternoon, December 9 as some 75 residents visited the beautifully decorated homes of Milton and Eileen Gillespie, Wayne and Jo Harrison, Ron and Nancy Honig, Steve and Robynn
Rome and Ed and Alicia Stevenson. Preceptor Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi expressed their appreciation to all those who opened their homes and those who attended. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all!
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rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Santa I’m Hi Samantha how are you . . . Good great. I love Christmas because you get to spend time with your family. Santa can I have pomsies and in “s’’ necklace. .How is Rudolf and the other raindeer I hope there all great. Santa thank you for all the joy you gave us. Love; Samantha
rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I am lupita. haysanta I love christmas is to open preses an i want for chrismas is a ipone 8 plus. Hay Santa i hop you have a good chrismas hay santa thanks for the presents. merry christmas, Lupita rxekrxekr
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Dear Santa, Hi I am ivan r tinoco. I love Christis becues we get to be with your frands. Can you get me a xbox 360 all the games. Do you have fun diving presen. you are the best. Love ivan r tinoco rxekrxekr Dear Stanta, Hi Santa. How are you Santa? I love Christmas it fun playing outside. I will like a hvorbord and a dog and a cat and a sled. How many reindeer do you have? I’m In the note list or on the nice list. Love, Manuel rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi my name is Eli.I love Christmas becuse it is Jesus brithday. Santa I want a Iphone5. Do you have a pony. Thank you Santa love you and merry christmas. Love, Eli rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi my name is Jordan. I love Christmas becuse you give kids present. For Christmas I would like a huvrbord. Am I on the good list or bad list. Thank you For delivering presents to the kids merry Christmas love Jordan rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Good evening Santa my name is Brinlee and I’m 7 years old. I love Christmas beaucuse I love my family. Santa for christmas I would love to have an lol bigger surprise and squishiest sqishies. Santa do you have a pony and is his/her name snowball. Thank you Santa for the gifts last year it’s amazing Your friend Brinlee rxekrxekr Dear SANTA, How is the north I love Christmas because family, god and presint. Santa can I have a sparkly silver or gold hover board am I on the good or bad list thank you for the presents merry Christmas. Love, Abigale rxekrxekr
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As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we give thanks for the many blessings and good fortune he has bestowed upon us.
May the spirit of the season fill your heart and home with love. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a year filled with peace, prosperity, good health and good fortune.
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Dear Santa, Hi Santa me name is Anderson. I love Christmas because is fun. Could I. Please have a toy? Santa how many elue and reindeer thanks for my present from last year. Love, Anderson P.s. meary chrlst mas Santa rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Javier.I love christmas beacuse presents, snow, snowball fights, snowmen, carols. santa can I have a black panther bed, blanket, toy, bedcover. is there 1B elves at the North Pole?!?!?!?! Santa your the best!!! Love, Javier rxekrxekr Dear Santa, hi Santa how are you. I love christmas because I love to sing christmas songs. Can I have a science kit for kids and l.o.l surprise eye spy. How is rudolf. Thank you so much for everything you have done. Merry Christmas, Love, Katelynn rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi Stanta how are you doing? I love Christmas because that when Jeuse was born and we get peresent. Can I pleas have a doll and a horse? How are your elf doing ? Thank for giving us gifts .Have a great day Santa. Love kelsey rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi Sant I love Christmas becus you give me presets I wont a iPhone 6 sx How are you Thank you for the presets mery crimsis. Jimmy rxekrxekr SANTA, HI! IAM JAMES. I like christmas because of Gods birthday I would like a toy shark kit. Do you have 8 raindeer that you get my present to my house James rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hello Santa my name is Alexis. Crismas is my favirote becaucase I like giving presents to kids. I would love a hover board for crismas.Do you like pie?Thank you Santa I love crismas!!! Love’ Alexis rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi Santa. Christmas is fun. present are my fraverit your my fraverit. I would like a game room a ps4 a gold ipad iPod and gold. Do you have a reindeer named rudolf Love azael. I’m a elf rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are you and your elfs? My favorite part of Christmas is celebrateing it and getting presents and beying with my family. I would like a little live bird and a sled. Santa am I on the nice or bad list and is it cold in the North Pole? Thank you for giving me presents and thank you for eveything you have down for us. Merry Christmas love Aaliyah rxekrxekr
Dear Santa, My name is Aless. I am in second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been nice. So, I want to know if I am on the nice list or not? My brother is mean he does not listen to our mom. I want an Xbox with $100 gift card. Also, some drums. Love, Aless Love you Santa ! rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Aymar. I am in second grade. I live in Hugoton, Kansas. I am 8 years old. I wish for a Lol doll, a puppy and a drone. How is Rudolph, the Rednosed reindeer and Mrs. Claus? I will leave milk, cookies and carrots. Love, Aymar rxekrxekr
Dear St. Nick, My name is Bently. I am in second grade. I’ve been trying to be on the nice list. Please forgive me. For Christmas I would like a $100 PS4 gift card. Also, I would like a Nintendo switch. That’s all I want because I already wrote a list. Love, Your Favorite Kid Bently rxekrxekr Dear Santa Claus, My name is Bryanna. I am in second grade. I live in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying… to be good at school. I want to know I am on the nice list? How is Mrs. Claus doing? I don’t have a chimney. I will leave some milk and cookies and I will give carrots to Rudolph. All I want for Christmas is a bike. Love, Bryanna rxekrxekr
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Lone Star Friends Church’s Christian Life Club students present “Christmas Express” for the enjoyment of their audience this past Saturday. Photo courtesy of Kristina Brown.
Cast of the “Christmas Express” includes top row, left to right, Jennifer Reever, Gianna Vos, Storm Heger, Marquis Brown and Corbin Nix. In the front row are Bella Newmon, Nikayla Vos, Scarlett and Ella Carr. Photo courtesy of Barbara Damron.
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Lone Star Friends Church CLC classes present a fun musical Children and young people attend CLC (Christian Life Club) classes Wednesday evenings at Lone Star Friends Church, directed by Wilma Hearon. They rehearsed for weeks, and presented the fun musical, “Christmas Express” Saturday evening, December 15, 2018. Directors Brittny Carr
and Shawnna Shuck, as well as members of the congregation, transformed the platform, sanctuary and fellowship hall into a wintry wonderland, with a train carrying passengers in the Joy Car. In the play, businessman Theodore Higginsworth III encountered a group of chil-
dren riding the train to a Christmas pageant, along with a waitress from Ted’s Diner, whom he’d never met. Together they learned the meaning of Christmas, through music, a manger scene, and some surprises. Guests afterward were invited to gather in the fellowship hall for refreshments -
cookies, hot cider and cocoa, and a Birthday Cake for Jesus. Everyone is invited to the next event at Lone Star - a Christmas Eve candlelight service Monday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. The church is located nine miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51.
Dear St. Nick, My name is DeMarcus. I am 8 years old and in 2nd grade. I live in Hugoton, Kansas. I’ve been trying to be good a little bit. I cleaned the basement with my Nan and sister’s help yesterday. For Christmas, I would like a Stikbot and a hockey stick and puck. I would also like a punching bag that hangs from the ceiling, please. I will be leaving cookies for you. Thank you. Love, Marcus rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Giovanni. I am in second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying to be nice but sometimes I don’t do it. But, from now on I will be better. My brothers are trying their best too. Santa Claus I will leave you and the reindeers some milk, cookies, and carrots. Santa Claus can you please put a picture of the reindeer that ate my carrots next to the plate. I wish for a PlayStation 4 and a drone please. I want them because I broke my wrists in first grade and that was a bad thing, now I need a good thing or else it's not going to be fair. Love, Giovanni
rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Jaylen. I am in second grade in Hugoton Kansas. I have been trying to be good this year. For Christmas I want legos and a toy monster truck. Love, Jaylen rxekrxekr Dear Santa Claus My name is Jayston. I am 8 years old. I am in the second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying to be good this year. How are the reindeer and Mrs. Claus? Is it cold at the North Pole? I am not going to stay at my home for Christmas. I am going to stay at my sister’s in KC. My sisters have not always been nice to me but I forgive them. Please add them to your nice list. I might bring some milk and cookies,and carrots for the reindeer. I would like an Iron Man fidget spinner please that’s only gift I want. Love, Jayston
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kaylee. I am in second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying to be on the nice list. The only person I have been mean to is my sister Mykenna. I ask her please can you get out of my room and she just stands there and I get mad. Can you leave me a picture of Rudolph? I want a real puppy and a Pogo stick for Christmas this year. Love, Kaylee rxekrxekr Dear Santa My name is Marlene. I am a second grader in Hugoton Kansas. Santa, how are Rudolph and Mrs Claus? For Christmas I want a mall doll and a big LoL doll. I am not sure if I am going to stay in my house but I am going to leave you cookies,milk and carrots. Love, Marlene rxekrxekr Dear Santa , Hi Santa Claus my name is Misael. I am 7 year old. I am in second grade in Hugoton Kansas. I have been good all year. I don’t have a chimmy. I will leave milk, cookie and carrots. How is Rudolph the rednosed Reindeer? For Christmas I want a playstation 4 xbox 360 and Please can i have a drone. Please forgive me for being naughty. I been pretty good lately this year 2018. I hope I’m on the nice list not the bad list. Please give my sister a big old box of rocks. Love, Misael rxekrxekr Dear Santa Claus My name is Patricia. I am in the second grade in Hugoton Kansas. I have been trying to be nice to my brother and sister. How is Jack and the reindeers? We will leave milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeers. I want a bike, puppy and a hatchimal. Love, Patricia rxekrxekr Dear Santa Claus, My name is Rowan. I live in Hugoton, Kansas. For Christmas I would like a playstation 4, a phone and a computer. If you don’t see my name on the nice list, know that I am trying to be. Also, what kind of cookies would you like? We can make chocolate chip or sugar cookies with frosting. Which would you like? Comment below. Love, Rowan rxekrxekr
Dear Santa My name is payson.I am in the second grade. I have been trying to be good. How is rodolph. Are your elves working. Am I on the nice or naughty list? Can I have a different wheel for my bike so I can ride it? How is mrs.claus how old is she is she 25 or 26 tell me how old she is and you are when you come by my house. By the way how do you get all around world in one night? How long does it take your elves to make all the toys for the whole world? Does your reindeer get tired? I will put out milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer Santa can you give my brother a big box of rocks. Love Payson rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Rylea. I am in second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying to be good this year. Am I on the nice list? Can I please get a Sally doll and an American girl doll set? I also would like the Nightmare before Christmas Doll set. Love, Rylea rxekrxekr Dear St.Nick My name is Tukker. I am in second grade in Hugoton, Kansas. I have been trying to be good this year. Can I have a second chance please? Sometimes my sister makes me so mad. How is Rudolph? Can you leave a picture of Rudolph please? Can I please have sick bricks lego set, a journal that is blue with a strap, and a BB-8 lego set? Love, Tukker rxekrxekr
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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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Dear Santa, I would love a spy kit, and a magic kit. I have been very helpful this year. Aiden McDaniels rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I been good this year. What I want for Christmas, I want a big LOL surprise and a new baby puppy. I am so so sorry I have been a little bad. I promise I will be good and I want a bean bag for Christmas. And a new elf toy and a slime kit. I will be a good girl. Love, Emma Martinez rxekrxekr Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a toy dragon and an elf. I want a new bike and a bracelet. I am bad. I am sorry. I will get better. I want a remote control mustang. Love, Elijah Schrock P.S. I will on Highway 51 rxekrxekr Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is one of your elves. I would love a boy elf. I have been good and if you are with it, give my brother what he wanted, a Nintendo switch. Can I name you elf if it is a girl? Love, Estrella Callajea rxekrxekr
Wishing you all the little things - and the big things too that make this season so special!
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Dear Santa, All these years I have been a little naughty and I am sorry but I still have been good. I will leave you a present. Next year can I please have a elf? I will be better for my parents. I really wish that I could have a horse. I promise I will take good care of it. For Christmas can I have a big teddy bear to feel better? Love, Kenzi Pike rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I don’t know if I have been good or bad but I want a spy suit, a puppy, a little dog house and headphones. Love, Rylee Hagman rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I have been nice this year. I want a drone that has a camera. I would like a chameleon. They can change rainbow colors and are cool! Love, Jayven Baeza rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I have been kind of bad and kind of good. I want a robot for Christmas. I want to be a creator to build cameras so my little sister won’t come in my room. I am going to put a camera in every room. Love, Jonathan Ornelas rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I have been nice this year. I want a pogo stick, zoomer pup, ipad, big bean bag, big ball, shark tooth necklace, a China wubble bubble to go inside and a cotton candy maker. Love, Axcel Padron rxekrxekr Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is LOL dolls and clothes for the LOL dolls. I would also like clothes for me too. I have been good Santa. Love, Jaycee Burrows rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a slide. I want a cotton candy maker and a popcorn popper for Christmas. Love, Miles Mueller rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I have been nice this year. So can I please have a LOL doll bigger surprise? Can I also have a tablet? A bracelet maker and a pogo stick please. Love, Cassandra Villa rxekrxekr
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Cub Scout Troop 187 visits the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department last week.
Deputy Chris Beltz talks about his K-9 partner Kleio to the Cub Scout Troop 187 when the group visits the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department.
These Cub Scouts show off the badges they received while visiting the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department. Pictured from the left are in front David Demers, Kyle Lamatsch, Quintin Martin, Ben Martin and Max Anderson. In back are Bronson Kolb, Drake Harris, Caiden Oder and Aiden McDaniels.
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” ~ Luke 2:10-12
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HHS boys start cold, end hot against visiting Scott City Beavers The Hugoton Eagles faced a tough Scott City team Friday night at home. HHS started sluggishly but ramped up production toward the end of the game to ensure a 66-55 victory by the final buzzer. Starting the game for HHS were Damian Lewis, Jagger Hertel, Aaron Camacho, Carlos Montiel and Michael Mirabal. Scott City drew first blood, scoring on a two point shot with 6:20 left in the first quarter. Hugoton’s Fernando Luna answered with a twopointer of his own two minutes later. The Eagles ended the first quarter down by five
after missing three of their five free throw attempts. Hugoton started off the second quarter with the ball, but Scott City was first to score. Damian Lewis answered with the Eagles’ first points of the second quarter by draining a threepointer to bring the Eagles within five again, 12-17. Mighty offensive efforts brought the Eagles to a tie with the Beavers at 25-25 with two minutes left in the half. HHS went to the locker room trailing by four 27-31. Eagles were first to score in the second half, with a quick bucket from Carlos
Montiel for two and then another from Michael Mirabal. With 6:36 left in the third, the Eagles poured on the steam to break the tie, and finally took the lead thanks to another twopointer from Jagger Hertel. Baskets from Montiel, Luna and Ivan Valles stretched Hugoton’s lead to eight points - 39-31 - before Scott City finally responded with a pair of free throws at 2:30 in the third. The Beavers started the long slog toward a lead switch, but HHS was ready, answering with buckets from Sawyer Harper and Montiel to maintain their lead into the final quarter. Hugoton continued the hard work into the fourth quarter, scoring three times before Scott City finally replied with a three-pointer. The Eagles continued ramping up production, scoring another 23 points in the final
HHS wrestlers earn medals at Goodland
Hugoton and Scott City players gather under the basket and hope for the rebound during Friday’s exciting game. The Eagles came away with the win, 66-55. This marked the final game of 2018 for the HHS varsity boys.
quarter, with twelve of those points in the final three minutes of the game. Scott City simply couldn’t keep up with the Eagles’ offensive efforts and Hugoton emerged victorious, 66-55. The Eagles were slow to start up, shooting a meager 30 percent in the first quarter. However, by the second half, they had warmed up to
a 62% showing from the free throw line, and a very respectable 74% from the field. High scorers were Carlos Montiel with 26 points, followed by Michael Mirabal with 11 and Jagger Hertel with nine. As a team, the Eagles recorded 25 total rebounds, with Montiel grabbing nine and Damian Lewis tallying five.
Michael Mirabal looks for an open passer as the Eagle players run their offense at the game Friday night. Ivan Valles #5 runs along the baseline while #12 Haden Daharsh sets a pick.
Hugoton High School’s varsity wrestling team traveled to Goodland Saturday, December 15 for a tournament. Hugoton’s medalists included David Cruz with a third place in the 220 pound class. Fourth place medals were earned by Isaac Marioni in the 113-pound division, by Michael Mendoza in 152 pound class and by Abraham Garcia in the 182 pound division. The wrestlers will travel to Larned for their next tournament Thursday, January 3. Competition starts at 4:00 p.m.
HHS’s #23 Jayce Korf and #10 Sawyer Harper keep their eyes peeled for a scoring opportunity.
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Hugoton also played Dodge City Tuesday, December 11. The varsity boys lost 77-100, while JV lost 56-68. The boys’ C team also suffered a loss 37-80. The Eagles will next play the Goodland Cowboys at home January 4. JV will take the court at 4:45 p.m., C team at 6:30 p.m. and varsity will play at 8:00 p.m.
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Ladies struggle with turnovers, free throws The Lady Eagles played Dodge City Tuesday, December 11. The varsity girls lost a nailbiter of 46-50, while JV lost 12-64. The girls’ C team also suffered a loss 17-41. Hugoton hosted Scott City last Friday night. The game was the second in a week that poor free throw shooting and turnovers cost the Lady Eagles the game. The Lady Eagles went to the free throw line 22 times, but only made seven points, while Scott City shot 70 percent from the line. Hugoton had 34 turnovers, with Scott City turning several of those into baskets. They scored 16 points from possessions directly after an HHS turnover. Scott City recorded only 19 turnovers throughout four quarters. HHS players pledged to work on making improve-
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Breckyn Haar fights through the Scott City defenders for a two-point shot Friday night at home.
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles line up to rebound after Scott City’s free throws Friday night. The Lady ments to the items they can control over Christmas break. Assistant Coach Jeff Ramsey vowed, “We will get better.” Jordyn Beard dominated the paint against Scott City by corralling 11 offensive and ten defensive rebounds as well as blocking five shots. Her 21 rebounds broke the previous school record of 20 jointly held by Tami Cornelsen and Nicole Kinser. The team rebound total was 49 so that also broke the previous single-game record of 46. Jordyn also scored 19 points and is averaging a double/double this season (after five games): 13.2 points per game and 12.8 rebounds per game, not to mention an average of 4.8 blocks a game. Rebecca Johnson scored seven points as did McKenna Hamlin with Molly McClure contributing five points. The Lady Eagle defense held Scott City to a dismal 21% shooting percentage for two-point field goals and a measly nine percent for
Eagles ended a hard fought night with a loss 40-42.
three-pointers. The majority of the time teams will win games with stats like these. However, Hugoton’s inability to make free throws and cut down on turnovers cost the team a win. Coaches reported future practice sessions will involve putting the players in highly stressful and uncomfortable situations so they can learn to make good and quick decisions to help cut down the number of turnovers, giving the Lady Eagles more scoring opportunities. The coaches also pledged to emphasize aggressive defense - without fouling, as the girls want to avoid send-
ing the other team to the free throw line 30 times in a game. The Eagles plan to focus on free throws and techniques as well as the mental aspect of shooting and making - free throws. HHS’ girls’ team is 2-3 and will have to open the 2019 season with two home games: January 4 versus Goodland and January 8 versus Holcomb in an attempt to get their record back above .500. Please make plans to cheer on the Lady Eagles during their return to the HHS home court in a few weeks!
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In front left to right are Kay McDaniels, Marie Austin and Toni Hamlin. In back are RoGlenda Coulter, Ruthie Winget, Loretta Woodworth and Krissann Roland. Not pictured is Phoebe Brummett.
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Merry Christmas
Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
A Giving Time of the Year When we think of Christmas sights and sounds the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers may be one of those that comes to mind. Like the bell ringers there are groups and organizations that count on donations at the end of the year to help cover expenses and prepare them for the following years activities. You may not realize it, but the 4-H program in Stevens County is like many other non-profits, and the majority of activities and programs we do are paid for with the generous contributions from our community supporters. Each year we have a couple of major fundraisers that help support the 4-H program. These include the concession stand at the fair, at which each 4-H’er and the parents work. We also hold the 4-H bake sale of products brought to the fair by 4H’ers and those participating in the open class division. These two activities bring in the majority of the funds raised each year. We also have some generous supporters who simply send us a check each year to help with our programs. And then each year we have families whose loved ones have
passed away, who suggest donations to 4-H in their memory. These general funds donated to the 4-H Council are used for a wide variety of things. Two years ago Kansas 4-H began charging $15 per 4-H’er to join, so in Stevens County we pick up the cost for that fee. We provide scholarships to every graduating 4-H’er who has been in 4-H at least three years. The amount they receive is based on their involvement and years of participation. This year we expect 14 seniors to apply for those scholarships. We pay for each 4-H’er to get half of the cost paid for a county, state or national event. This past year 4-H’ers chose summer County Camps, 4-H Discovery Days in Manhattan, the State Geology Trip, Citizenship Washington Focus trip to D.C., and National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga. For many of our youth these camps and trips would not be affordable without the additional funds. The 4-H Council also provides the three Achievement
Beautiful candy canes frame this house which can be seen on the 1500 block of South Monroe.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 If you haven’t gotten all your Christmas shopping done, you had better hurry! Christmas is next week! I hope you all have your last-minute gifts on hand, or at least have an idea what you are going shopping for. Remember the New Years Eve Dance at the Senior Center. Bob Walter is going to play. Please come and join us, we always have a fun time when Bob comes and plays for us. If dancing is not your thing, they will be playing cards in the dining room. Please bring a snack and come join us for a fun New Year’s Eve!! Menu Dec. 20.................Pork Chop Dec. 21..................Meat Loaf
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Trips for the top six 4-H’ers in their 4-H record book work. These are one to three day trips depending on their age. During these trips we try to expose the youth to new cultures, take them to museums or plays, and enjoy fun activities that will help broaden their horizons and made them more wellrounded youth. The monies from 4-H council also pay for more mundane things such as paper, copier costs and stamps for letters, reminder cards, etc. related to 4-H work. It pays for the fees for background checks of volunteers, and for their costs to chaperone our youth at various area and state events. Council may provide for a new projector for 4-H’ers to use at County 4-H Club Days, or pay for pizza for 4-H Officer Training. To make sure we are using our money wisely the majority of purchases are voted on and approved by our 4-H Council, which consists of three youth and the club leaders from each of the five 4-H Clubs in Stevens County. We also have our books audited each year by our sixmember 4-H Extension Council Program Development Committee, to make sure everything balances and receipts are on file for all purchases. We want those who donate to 4-H to know we work hard to be responsible for and make the best use of the monies donated each year. We also have another exciting way to donate that provides an ongoing legacy for leadership in Stevens County 4-H. In August of 2009, Catherine Ellsaesser created the Frank and Catherine Ellsaesser 4-H Endowment Fund. Their gift of $25,000 was given to the Kansas 4-H Foundation to invest and manage. Each year the interest from the funds are given to Stevens
County 4-H to be used for youth to attend leadership training events. The applicants for these funds must be at least junior leadership age to apply. This Endowment fund can be added to at any time, and again, it is a great way to continue providing support to Stevens County 4-H’ers long into the future. As we look to District our Extension Units of Stevens, Seward and Haskell Counties we want our supporters to know that all funds donated to Stevens County 4-H Council will remain with those 4-H’ers who are Stevens County 4-H members. Our funds will not be combined with, or used, for other counties’ 4-H programs. We truly appreciate the exceptional support we receive all year for our county 4-H programs. We know other agents and volunteers are jealous of all we are able to do and provide because of our funding. So as we end the year, on behalf of the Extension Staff, the 4-H volunteers and each of our 4-H’ers, we would like to thank you for making this another outstanding year in Stevens County 4-H, and we look forward to another year of teaching life skills and inspiring our 4-H Kids to do amazing things. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
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.
Tanner Rindels, Agent 515 South Main Street Hugoton, Kansas (620) 544-4266
Faith The Season’s Greatest Gift!
O Come Let Us Adore Him To see the rest of this beautiful display, just stop by the Hugoton Senior Center at 624 S. Main this month. The set depicts the village of Bethlehem and spans nearly ten feet long. It was donated to the Senior Center years ago, and the staff and lunch guests enjoy examining the tiny buildings.
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May your holiday recall the great joy of that first Christmas in Bethlehem.
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At the Birth of Our Savior As we recall the Miracle that took place so long ago, we give thanks to the Lord for the many blessing we enjoy, incuding the gift of your friendship, Merry Christmas!
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Heartland 4-H Club met for their November meeting the 27 of November. Rolanda Gerber, Lalani Gerber, Carter McClure, and Nicholas Bryan started the meeting off the flag salute and 4-H pledge. Roll call was then answered by “What is your favorite Christmas song”. Secretary Toby McClure announced to the president a quorum was present. Toby then gave minutes of the previous meeting followed by Jayce Heger with the treasurer’s report and Emma McClure who gave the counsel report. Reporter Victoria Bryan announced last month’s meetings had been published in the paper and Parliamentarian Katie Gooch told the club what she had learned at leader training. The Christmas Committee brought ideas to the club to vote for what they would like to do during the Christmas party. The club decided they would meet at 4-H Building for the meeting and for each family to bring a soup or a side dish. During her leader’s report
Michelle told the group the Senior Adult prom would be January 12. She also stated the Gas Capital Livestock show would need volunteers Monday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. Michell told the club she and Lalane McClure had seven routes for the Heartland 4-H Flag Project and that club families needed to choose a group for what four flag holidays they would want to put the flag out. The Heartland 4-H Club was then recognized by the Kiwanis for helping them put out the flags and taking over the project. Under New Business the club opted to have the Christmas party Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Part of the Christmas party would be a community service project of putting together gift bags for foster children when they are placed in a foster home. Club families will donate, items such as toothpaste, combs, deodorant, toothbrushes etc. to create the bags to be donated to St Franchise children’s society.
Lindy McClure presents the best calf milk replacement
by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Soybean School to be in Hugoton January 24 Hugoton will be one of the host sites for Kansas State University’s Soybean Schools taking place throughout the state this winter. The Soybean School in Hugoton will be Thursday, January 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building (1130 S. Trindle) on the fairgrounds. Topics will include considerations for growing soybeans in the western counties, weed control options, insect and disease control as well as soil fertility. Speakers and exact topics will be announced as all details are finalized. There is no cost to attend,
however participants are asked to preregister one week prior to the school if they plan to attend. Online registration is available at http://bit.ly/KSUSoybean or by calling the Stevens County Extension office at 620-544-4359. Lunch will be provided courtesy of the Kansas Soybean Commission. Another Opportunity to Attend Another soybean school will be later the same day in Scott City from 3:00 p.m. to
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Lindy McClure gave the program; she presented her science fair project. Lindy tested several brands of calf milk and proved which one was the best and the most cost effective. She proved ADM produces the best and most cost-effective milk replacement for calves. The meeting then moved to recreation which was chain tag. The Heartland 4-H Club was adjourned and the next meeting will be the Christmas party December 18. Respectively submitted by Victoria Bryan, Heartland 4H Club Reporter.
Loans Available to Producers Waiting for Cotton to be Ginned USDA Seed Cotton Recourse Loans Available through March 31, 2019 Loans are available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide interim financing to cotton producers while waiting for their cotton to be ginned. Stevens County producers can apply for FSA’s seed cotton recourse loans from the beginning of harvest through March 31, 2019. “In some regions, this year’s adverse weather has resulted in delays in cotton harvest and ginning,” said FSA County Executive Director Marla Hammer. “Seed cotton loans provide interim financing from the time cotton is harvested until the cotton is ginned.” Recourse loans must be
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repaid by May 31, 2019, either by cash repayment by the producer, or with proceeds from a ginned cotton loan. The loan rate is the base loan rate for upland cotton, which is $0.52 per pound, and $0.7977 per pound for extra-long staple cotton. Repaying Recourse Loan with Proceeds FSA staff will provide written or e-mail notification to every cooperative marketing association or loan servicing agent used by the producer to ensure that the proceeds from a ginned cotton loan are used to repay any seed cotton loan obligation. If after ginning, the lint from seed cotton loan collateral is placed under loan or loan deficiency payment from a cooperative marketing association or loan servicing agent, the proceeds will be applied to the seed cotton recourse loan as a repayment. To apply for a recourse loan or get more information, contact the FSA staff at your local USDA service center. Find your nearest service center at farmers.gov.
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7:00 p.m. at the William Carpenter 4-H Building, 608 N. Fairground Rd. KSU Calving School set for Montezuma January 16 The Hy-Plains Education & Research Center at the HyPlains feed yard, 7505 U.S. Highway 56, (located five miles west of Montezuma) will be the location of a KSU Calving School Wednesday, January 16, 2019. The meeting will begin with supper at 6:00 p.m. with the program to follow at 6:30 p.m. Presenters will include Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension Beef Veterinarian speaking on the topic of increasing the number of live calves born when assistance is
needed. Dr. Tarpoff will use a life-sized replica cow to demonstrate tips on how and when to intervene when calving problems occur in both cows and first-calf heifers. Dr. Justin Waggoner, KSU Beef Systems Specialist, will speak on fitting your beef cow supplementation program to your herd. Dr. Jodi Pitts, Santa Fe Trail Vet Clinic, will address the topic of proper administering and handling of vaccinations and medications. Those wishing to attend are asked to preregister by January 16 by calling 620855-3821 or emailing kste fan@ksu.edu.
The 2018 Farm Bill passes Congress National Sorghum Producers Board of Directors Chairman Dan Atkisson, a sorghum farmer from Stockton, Kansas, made the following statement in response to Congress passing the 2018 Farm Bill Wednesday: "National Sorghum Producers thanks the Senate and House for passing the 2018 Farm Bill. The bill provides certainty and stability as producers across the country try to balance uncontrollable variables. We commend leadership for producing a solid bill under the current circumstances.
“The new bill provides several helpful provisions for sorghum producers, including conservation language on resource conserving crop rotations. We also appreciate the yield update opportunity and the loan rate increase. “As this roller coaster year comes to a close, we see this as a win for sorghum producers. We appreciate the 115th Congress for holding true to their promise in delivering a farm bill this year and we hope to see the new legislation move across the President's desk quickly.” Submitted by National Sorghum Producers.
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Teams battle tough competition
Rotary Club members deliver dictionaries to the Moscow third grade class December 14.
Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
In Moscow, residents are blessed to be able to share their passion of reading. Every Tuesday and Thursday, two different groups of junior high students get to share their reading passion with the preschool students. What a great joy
it is to show young children the importance of reading at any age! Above and below, junior high students stand with the preschool students. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.
Junior high and high school traveled to Tyrone Tuesday, December 11 and to Deerfield Wednesday, December 12. Tuesday against Tyrone the high school boys lost 3262. Axel Granillo was the high scorer with 11 points. Gerardo Garcia was close behind with eight points. Justyn Allen added five points while Trenton Davidson and Austin Snyder each scored three points. Ryan Penrod contributed two points. The junior high boys lost versus Tyrone 14-44 with Jesus Granados scoring eight points. Jeremy Sutherland, Aidan Cullison and Zayden Dorsey each scored two points. The high school girls lost to Tyrone 46-65. Yamilet Rojo was high scorer with 18 points, followed closely by Stacey Enns and Paola Gomez with 12 points each. Morgan Lahey scored four points to round out the night. The high school boys team battled Deerfield and lost 50-64. Austin Snyder and Justyn Allen had 14 points apiece. Isaac Clift scored eight points followed by Axel Granillo with seven, Gerardo Garcia with five and Clemente Rojo with two.
Morgan Lahey and Jessie James defend the basket. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Giselle Paredes and Yamile Flores defense. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knolls.
Community Calendar Thursday, December 20 Half Day Teacher Inservice, NO SCHOOL for students December 21 – January 2 NO SCHOOL Thursday, January 3 School Resumes at 8:00 a.m.
Buddy Day is huge success
Justyn Allen in front defends, Trenton Davidson behind. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knolls.
The Rec hosted a buddy day Friday after school. They invited students Kindergarten through fifth to come practice and learn some drills with the boys’ and girls’ high school teams. The Rec also hosted a Self Defense class Saturday at the high school gym. The Moscow Rec hosts a Buddy Day Friday after school. Kindergarten through fifth grade stop to take a group picture. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
At Buddy Day, students practice drills with high school students.. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Hallelujah... He Is Born!
The students pictured above were honored for the All Academic team at the Cimmarron Tournament. Congratulations to Clemente Rojo and Axel Granillo.
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Jesus Granados looks to shoot while Zayden Dorsey is ready behind him. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
A Round of
Thanks 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.
We’re so grateful to be a part of this close-knit community. Thank you for your kindness, friendship and support.
Merry Christmas!
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Amidst all the fun and excitement of the holiday season, let’s not forget the true meaning of Christmas: the wondrous birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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At this special time of year, we’re especially thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. Having the support of loyal customers like you is something for which we’re truly grateful. Please accept our best wishes for a wonderful holiday season.
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The Hugoton Rotary Club presents Rolla’s third grade students with their very own dictionaries Wednesday, December 10. Students pictured with Rotary Club members left to right are Alex
Fierro, Alexa Kaiser, Elijah Alberty, Omar Cortez, Tyson Apelu and Natalie Villegas. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
Rolla’s junior high girls play against the Felt Bulldogs in the Pirate Arena Friday, December 14. The Pirates worked out a win with a final score of 28-17. On the court are Carissa Sohm,
#10, Emmalee Reza #1, Elena Reza, top of the key, Gabby Bolin #2 and Andrea Reza fighting for possession of the ball. Ref Troy Cooper blows the whistle. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
Annual Christmas concert will be Thursday Thursday, December 20 will be the annual Christmas concert. It will be the first concert under the direction of Mark Compaan. The elementary choir will perform first, followed by fifth grade band, then junior high band
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The Lady Pirates battle the Felt Bulldogs Friday, December 14. The Lady Pirates were not able to pull off a win but played tough the whole night. The final score was 18-21. On the
court for the Pirates in this photo are Melanie Norton, Aspen Sohm, Magaly Cortez and Jamie Sheedy. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
The Rolla Pirates clash with the Felt Bulldogs. The Pirates were defeated with a final score of 60-69. Players on the court are Corny Loewen
#23, Ethan Garcia, left of key, Javier Torres #32, Jonathan Cruz #10 and Castor Hernandez #15. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
and choir, ending up with high school band and choir. It’s sure to be a great night, so come to the new gym Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. for some great music. See you there!
O Night Divine May the warm light of our Savior’s love illuminate your path at the holidays and all year.
Rolla junior high boys took on the Felt Bulldogs Friday, December 14, The Pirates worked the ball in and took it to the goal, for a final score of 28-25. Matthew Garcia, Xander Sanchez, Austin Apelu, Kenneth Fosdick and Thomas Brown are pictured on the court. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
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Thank you for brightening our year with your visits. Your kind support means so much to us, and we wish you all theblessings this special season holds.
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Mark Compaan stands with Audra Langley, High School Honor Band member. Audra traveled to Dodge City December 1 to play with the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Honor Band members. Congratulations, Audra! Rolla is so proud of you! Photo courtesy of James Langley.
CELEBRATE JESUS Merry
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Sunday, December 23 – 10:30 a.m. God has manifested Himself in many salvations, deliverances and healings there. Come and let God flow over you.
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Community Calendar Thursday, December 20 Christmas Concert (PreKindergarten to twelfth in the new gym) 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 School Dismissed 12:15 p.m. Santa Day Begins at 12:30 p.m. Staff Potluck Breakfast in the Elementary workroom. Bring a covered dish, Secret Santa's will be revealed 7:15 a.m. End of 1st Semester December 23-31 Christmas Break - No School KSHSSAA Non-Practice Days 
Thursday, December 20 B. Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, Pineapple Chunks, Juice L. Baked Ham, W.W. Roll and Honey, AuGratin Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Green Beans, Grapes, Cheesecake Friday, December 21 B. Cereal, Breakfast Bar, Trop. Fruit, Juice
Christmas Eve Candlelight services will be Monday The Rolla United Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve Candlelight services Monday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. Please plan to join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ by candlelight.
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KDHE awards funds to county health departments Kansas Children’s Service League is searching for Childcare Providers willing to collaborate with Kansas Early Head Start. The area targets the following counties: Stevens, Grant, Gray, Finney, Haskell, Kearny, Scott, Seward, Stanton and Wichita. They offer financial incentives for reduced ratios, which in turn promotes higher quality services. KCSL also provides assistance with obtaining and maintaining licensing, as well as help with the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation. Providers must be over the age of 18, willing to accept DCF subsidies and focus on children from birth to 36 months. KCSL is located at 50 Village Plaza in Liberal and at 705 Ballinger in Garden City. If you’re interested in becoming a childcare provider for KCSL, please contact Teresa Robertson, the Kansas Early Head Start Partnership Coordinator at 620-624-9220 or Tabitha Southern, Assistant Director
of Home Base Services at 620-276-3232. Coordinators will provide semi-monthly consults and ongoing support services to providers serving Kansas Early Head Start children from birth to 36 months. Kansas Children’s Service League’s mission is to protect and promot the wellbeing of children. They offer a variety of programs throughout the state, including Head Start, Early Head Start, Healthy Families and Childcare Partnerships. KCSL is dedicated to providing services that keep children safe, families strong and communities involved.
Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406 Treasurer, David Eckert presents two checks to USA dba Project Hope, a local food bank in Stevens County. The first for $1,000.00 for their holiday food baskets and the second for $100.00 in memory of past master John Duncan. Receiving the checks were Project Hope Board of Directors mem-
bers. Right to left are Project Hope Treasurer Davonna Daharsh, David Eckert, Project Hope President Debbie Nordling, Dorothy Mueller, Larry Allen, Adena Towner, Kendrea Hall and Project Hope Vice President Dwain Towner. Photo courtesy of Hugoton Masonic Lodge.
...To all the best people we know, our customers! Everyone here is getting ready to celebrate another great year, and we owe it all to you! Happy Holidays!
Barb’s Den Barbara and Dennis Campbell
Hugoton Masonic Lodge Treasurer David Eckert presents a $250 donation to the Hugoton Police Department Chief Courtney Leslie to benefit the Shop with a Cop program, which took place this past Sunday. Photo courtesy of Hugoton Masonic Lodge.
SWMC board approves 3D mammography
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Spirit! May your spirits be refreshed and your faith renewed, as together we celebrate the miracle of Christmas.
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Patients will soon have access to enhanced breast imaging services closer to home with the approved purchase of a 3D mammography unit at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. The SWMC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the new 3D unit, which will replace the current 2D digital mammography system installed in 2008. The 3D mammography unit uses digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), which has become the standard of care for the detection of early breast cancer in patients. Southwest Medical Center’s Diagnostic Imaging Director, Kelly Denton, explains this new technology can enhance the quality of diagnostic services provided for patients. “This 3D mammography system provides more accurate cancer detection with fewer patient recalls for additional testing. This is extremely important,” Denton explained. “Better sensitivity translates into earlier detection and more lives saved. Lower recall rates also decrease the anxiety our patients may have experienced while awaiting further testing for an accurate diagno-
sis.” Additionally, this 3D mammography unit enables physicians to take a core biopsy if a suspicious lesion is found. The new unit can visually guide physicians in performing a stereotactic biopsy to remove tissue samples for testing, which is less invasive than surgical biopsies. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and private insurance companies must cover 3D mammography services for beneficiaries under their plans beginning January 2019. Southwest Medical Center plans to install this system and launch 3D mammography services during the first quarter of 2019. Submitted by Southwest Medical Center.
MW Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Kansas 2018 Essay Contest winners are Josselyne Jurado of Hugoton, with the first place prize of $100 and Rafael Axel Granillo of Moscow, who won the second place prize of $75. Worshipful Master Beryl Scranton presents the winners with their prizes. Both Josselyne and Axel won at their respective high schools. Their entries have been entered into the Grand Lodge of Kansas contest, where they could win up to $6000 in scholarship money. Photo courtesy of Hugoton Masonic Lodge.
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Faith & Gratitude To all the good friends for whom we so care, we give thanks for you in our Christmas prayers. With gratitude in our hearts, we wish you and yours a blessed and merry Christmas.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY Stop by the library to register your favorite Stevens County, KS teacher in the School Supply Booster Pack drawing! Eligible teachers must be employed in Stevens County. HOLIDAY CLOSING We will be closed December 24-25, 2018 and January 1, 2019. Our bookdrop and website will remain available during this time. Merry Christmas! DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE LIBRARY Every February, the Stevens County Library hosts an exhibit featuring local artwork. If you paint, sketch, collage, quill…the possibilities are ENDLESS!...enter your creations in the Local Artists’ Exhibit. Registration opens January 2 and is open
to artists of all ages. PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS? Mango Languages is an online language learning program that is provided to you for FREE by the State Library of Kansas. Stop by the library to get set up with a Kansas eCard to start learning one of 71 languages for free! If you already hold a Kansas eCard, visit https://kslib.info/221/O nline-Databases for links to Mango Languages and more great freebies offered by the State Library of Kansas. WINTER ADULT READING PROGRAM Winter will here before you know it!! Adult Winter Reading Program is coming, with reading beginning January 2. Prepare to Warm up with a Good Book and enter your reading books for a chance to win prizes!
Esteban has accepted the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. You'll do great Esteban! Help your baby or toddler be ready to read. Stop by the library to pick up a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading log to start tracking your child's progress.
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Students can get into trouble with credit card debt if they don’t take time to think about what they’re doing, according to KHEAA. One quick way to get into trouble is to carry a high balance and pay only the minimum payment each month. If you have a $1,500 balance, your minimum payment might be $30 a month, since many credit card companies set the minimum payment at two percent of the balance. Let’s say your card carries a 22 percent interest rate. If you only pay $30 a month and don’t charge anything else until you pay off the entire balance, it will take you more than 11 years to pay your balance down to zero - and you’ll pay $2,600 in interest. It’s worse, of course, if you pay the $30 and turn around and charge another $30. That circle is especially bad for students. Many college officials say more students drop out because they have to go to work to pay off
their credit cards than because they flunk out. Before using your credit card, ask yourself if you really need what you’re buying and if you can afford it. And if you can’t pay off the entire balance, pay as much as you can, not just the minimum. KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com. In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit advantageeducation loan.com.
Midge Greenwood hosts Bridge Club Thursday 627 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 Seaman 544-2949 CROP CONSULTING LLC
Midge Greenwood served as the hostess for Hugoton’s Bridge Club last Thursday, December 13. She served a scrumptious warm apple crisp, deliciously complemented by ice cream and other trimmings.
We wish to express our appreciation to all our loyal customers for your support and patronage. With gratitude, we wish you and yours a most wonderful
Merry Christmas.
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Midge also ended up with high score for the day’s game. Dave Eckert recorded a second place finish, and Betty Willis and Donita Graham tied for third. If you’d like to join the Bridge Club, give Dorothy Hagman a call at 620-5442945. They meet every Thursday afternoon at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main.
Violet has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Violet!
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Stay alive with a sober ride
Beautiful Christmas lights decorate the houses along the 600 block of East Seventeenth Street
in Hugoton. Be sure to take some time to drive around during the evenings to see all the lights!
You better watch out: insurance tips for the holidays The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but many serious household accidents occur in December. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, holiday decoration-related accidents sent nearly 13,000 people to emergency rooms last year. “While the holidays are a time for cheer and goodwill, an accident can quickly spoil the spirit,” said Alex Greig, Director of Retail Insurance Sales with AAA Kansas. “Being aware of your insurance coverage can offer peace of mind and a measure of reassurance at the holidays.” Here are some of the typical – and not so typical – situations your insurance policy might cover: • O’ Christmas tree: You thought you tied it down se-
curely, but a glance in the rearview mirror reveals your Douglas fir atop the hood of a following vehicle. Damage to the other vehicle may be covered by your automobile policy. • Up on the rooftop: Festive lighting is one of the most important parts of the holidays. However, traversing wet roofs and icy stepladders can be dangerous. Should a guest slip and fall while helping hang the holiday lights, your insurance policy may cover associated medical bills, and may provide defense against a lawsuit. • Lighting the menorah: Nine candles burning atop the mantel is an inspirational sight, but poses a fire hazard. Costs to repair burned walls or damaged flooring may be covered. Check your renters or home-
Let Heaven and Nature Sing ! May the pure joy of Christmastime flourish all around you and in your heart this season. Thanks for being a bright spot in our year. We wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2018.
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owners policy to be sure. • Festive feasting: Whether celebrating Kwanza’s Karamu feast or carving into the Christmas ham, seasonal socializing during the dinner hour creates a serious choking risk. Your current policy may offer coverage for a guest’s medical care and your legal fees. • Candy cane pain: Should a visitor chip a tooth on a candy cane or a peanut brittle snowman, dental repairs may be covered. • Santa’s four-wheeled sleigh: While you’re battling it out inside the mall, your car is at the mercy of careless drivers, runaway shopping carts and the elements. Broken taillights, door dings and hail damage may be covered by your auto policy. • Down through the chimney: The chimney may be famous for gift delivery, but unlocked doors and windows are often to blame for unwanted gift removal. While theft is a covered loss, it’s a good idea to maintain an up-to-date inventory of existing and new purchases to ensure all your possessions are safely documented. • Ice follies: Winter wonderlands are great for songs, but terrible for sidewalks. If guests or other invitees slip and fall on your property, protection for medical payments and legal fees may be covered. • Eat, drink and be responsibly merry: Most states have social host liability laws, which may hold you responsible for accidents or injuries caused by your inebriated guests. Be sure to monitor your guests’ alcohol intake and designate drivers. • Runaway reindeer: Crowded roadways and inclement weather can make it difficult to see and avoid animals that dart across the road. Animal collisions can cause significant vehicle damage, but the associated repair costs are usually covered with comprehensive coverage. The holidays offer a reminder to cherish and protect what is most important. To find out more about auto, homeowners or renters insurance, contact your local AAA Kansas insurance agent, call 866-AAA-4YOU or visit www.aaa.com/insurance.
The holiday season is a time for friends, family and co-workers to come together in celebration. And celebrations often include alcohol or other substances that can impair driving. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Region 7 is reminding drivers driving while high or drunk is a deadly combination. When the celebrations end, make the lifesaving choice to not drive impaired or secure a sober driver. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are dedicated to highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and getting those under the influence off the roads this holiday season. Drunk-driving crashes claimed 651 lives in these states in 2017 and nearly one in four weekend drivers tested positive for at least one drug that could impair their driving. The Region 7 States will show zero tolerance for drunk and drugged driving during this holiday season’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization. “We recognize that the holiday season brings an increase in alcohol consumption and drug use,” said NHTSA Region 7 Administrator, Susan DeCourcy. “People under the influence of drugs or alcohol have no place on our roads. If you think driving while high won’t affect you, you are wrong. It’s a deadly combi-
nation. Don’t put yourself, or anyone else, in harm’s way this holiday season.” There are many resources available to get home safely. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Use public transportation or a rideshare service. Download the NHTSA SaferRide mobile app, which connects those in need of a sober ride with a taxi or friend to pick them up. Law enforcement partners will make zero exceptions for drunk or drugged driving this holiday season. Drive sober or get pulled over. If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact your local law enforcement agency. Let’s help make sure everyone has a happy, healthy holiday season. For
more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/d rive-sober. Submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7.
Friends. Family. Festivity. May your holiday contain all the makings of a joyous season. Thank you for making this past year a bright one for us.
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May the Light of Jesus’ Love
fill your heart with peace
at Christmas
and Always
Your kindness brings us so much joy at Christmas and all year.
THANKS for all the ways you inspire us!
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Wishing you good spirits and much cheer during this festive time of year. Thanks for dropping in!
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
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McPherson College, a four-year private liberal arts college located in central Kansas, recognizes its high-
est academic achievers in its fall 2018 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. Students from Hugoton were
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re so grateful to be celebrating it with all of you. Thanks for everything you do to make us feel welcome here.
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This Manor resident has spent considerable time with an empty, nagging pain that maybe has no cure but time. It is an awful sense of being alone. Others have felt it, longed for it to go away, knowing all the time that it won’t. It may become dull and not be quite so painful, but it doesn’t go away. It pops up sometimes when you are having fun and a memory occurs. Maybe it is something someone says, a car that drives by, anything that triggers that recollection. The pain is the loss of a mate. This resident finds it comforting to talk with others who are in the same situation. To know others have the same pain: a hollow, empty longing for a hand to hold; a touch; or a smile; a kind word; never to be heard again because that mate has passed, no longer to share those tender moments inspired by love. Time may be only hours, or days, even months, or years, since death separated two lives forever. It really
doesn’t matter, the loss remains. It isn’t going away, so “deal with it” we tell ourselves. Okay, how? Everyone must find their way. Death ends a life, not the love of many years; the stability of that time together is not replaceable. Sometimes grief can take over the body making loneliness a consuming enemy. It can take away one’s sense of reason. Some suffer mild to deep depression, some lose interest in activities long enjoyed with a mate, some are overcome with sadness, others face problems not always identified. In some instances the death of a mate forces the other to leave their home of many years to reside in a care home. This creates another cavity in the previous happy life. Now the pain is doubled. A mate, a home, both so dear for so long. How can one survive? There are no answers to fit every situation. There can be consolation in knowing you are not alone in this sea of change. Two suggestions: (one al-
luded to above) Share with others who suffer with this same unwanted pain. The other to call upon the Lord. He waits for us to bring our burden to Him. The Manor recognizes this unwanted state that touches the life of numerous residents. Time is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. for a Resident Support Group to meet in the Chapel the second Monday of each month.
The next meeting will be January 14, 2019! There will be a reminder in the Manor Banner column and the activities calendar as well as a reminder note in each household. The other suggestion to call on the Lord is a personal decision which each person must choose if desired. Talking won’t take away the pain, but it can be very comforting.
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Thursday, January 5, 1989 Kenneth Tarrant of Rolla was a winner of the Lotto America game to the tune of $3,541 last weekend. Kenneth and his son took a ticket to the Corner Stop in Rolla. When it was checked, he found he had matched enough numbers in the series to win. The family is thinking of taking a trip with the money they won. Thursday, January 2,1969 Larry and Donna Perry, Shirlene Burrows and Dewayne Hull left Monday for Red River, N.M. to ski. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Furr and Teresa, Darrel and Phillip Higgins were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Syl Olinger. Mr. and Mrs. Don Olinger, Chad and Dawnel were visitors. Friday, January 7, 1949 Water filled the basement and furnace room at the Hugoton Rural High School to a 15-18 inch level. The water was discovered early Wednesday when the custodian, Otis Williams, came on duty. The Halliburton pump truck was brought into service to pump the water out. Mr. Williams stated one valve to the boiler was open and the water continued to run out when the boiler became full. Fire in the furnace went out when the water covered the gas valve. School was dismissed Wednesday. Friday, January 6, 1939 Two new county officers will be sworn in this week. W.C. Grandstaff will be commisioner of the first district, taking the place of A.J.
FIRST FOR 1959 - Mike Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shelton, was the first baby to be born in 1959 in the Stevens County Hospital January 3, at 12:37 a.m., and qualifies for the many gifts as advertised in The Hermes last week. The above photo was made Monday morning, and the young man did not make a whimper, a sleepy-time baby. From the January 8, 1959 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. Schnook. Roy H. Bennett will be sworn in as Sheriff, taking the place of Earl Kerns. Kerns plans to move to northern Missouri. Friday, January 4, 1889 It was so warm the day before Christmas many folks were seen going barefoot. Watermelons graced the tables at several Christmas feasts in Stevens County. Last Tuesday, the eclipse of the sun attracted considerable attention. The eclipse was almost total here.
This is a picture of the old Liberty Union School in District 49. It is currently located in Hugoton at 908 Madison Street. Dixie Willis is currently residing in this former school house. This picture along with many others can be seen at the museum. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Dear Santa, We here at the Mid-America Air Museum in Liberal want to wish you and Mrs. Claus a very Merry Christmas. This year, instead of leaving out milk and cookies for you we thought we would see if we could offer some assistance or share our real-life size toys with you! We have 105 aircraft on display that, with the help of some elfin magic, could serve you well if you have any problems with your sleigh Christmas Eve or if your reindeer get tired and need a rest. You could fly your sleigh into our airport and park inside our nice warm and cozy hangar. We are sure some of our farmer friends could even find some hay for your reindeer. Don’t worry about anyone sneaking up on you while you’re here; we don’t have guard dogs, but we do have something more suited to an Air Museum - two guard owls on duty who would keep a sharp lookout for you all night long. In case you decide to try out some of our planes I am sure you could find just the right ones. We have WWII Mitchell Bomber perfect for making aerial deliveries and with our WWII Norton Bombsight we have here, you would be able to drop the packages right down the chimneys! We also have a WWII Gumman Avenger torpedo bomber in case you’d prefer a plan painted dark blue. If you need to make some deliveries to aircraft carriers or even submarines, we have an S-2 Tracker that can locate the submarines and make deliveries to aircraft carriers. If you prefer a less conspicuous airplane we have several to choose from. You could ride in style with our elegant Beach Stagger Wing bi-plane or ride in a WWII Beach C-45 Expediter (or as we call it, the Twin Beach) VIP Transport. If low and slow is more to your liking, try our bright yellow Piper Cub. In case
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Memories from yesteryear Irwin McNeff Have Tent, Will Travel The above title was the advertising slogan of carpenter Irwin McNeff when he and his wife, Elizabeth, and their ten children came to Stevens County in 1907. They moved onto the property that later became the property of the Curry family. A carpenter by trade, he worked on many houses of the then young town of Hugoton. His shop was a covered wagon, and he traveled with tent and tools to wherever a building needed his skills. Some of the buildings on which he worked still stand in Hugoton today. He and his wife later homesteaded in Morton County. Rosie McNeff was born in a covered wagon in Oklahoma and was the daughter of Irwin McNeff. She went to her first year of school in Hugoton and later attended the old Dermot School. Thornton Sullivan volunteered for service in World War I, packed his bag and met the train, but he was met with the message that the war was over. The armistice had been signed. He returned home. Rosie was married to Thornton Sullivan in Richfield, April 16, 1919, and the couple homesteaded in Morton County the same year.
you don’t want to stop and refuel very often we have a world-record-setting Piper Commanche that can fly over 7600 miles nonstop. We can even help you out with planes and helicopters to provide you with air cover in case you encounter any nasty Grinches. We have everything from a WWI reproduction of the British Royal Scout SE5 fighter or a scale reproduction P-51 Mustang from WWII to several real fighter planes including a very rare F-4U Corsair night fighter equipped with radar, a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, an F-86 Sabre Jet, an A-4 Skyhaw, an A-7 Corsair II, an F-8 Crusader, the McDonald Douglas F-4 Phantom, a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (the first jet to break Mach 2) and of course the amazing F-14 Tomcat, or as many visitors call it, the “Top Gun Fighter”. For protection while you are on rooftops we have a Cobra Attack Helicopter, and just in case the Grinch has somehow acquired Surface to Air Missiles we have the REpublic F-105 Thunderchief - better known as the “Thud”, used for Wild Weasel Missions to locate and take out SAM sites. We can also help you out in case Rudolf has a cold and his nose isn’t so bright. You can mount our airport beacon on the front of your sleigh! If you get cold, we’ll loan you a WWII Sheepskin Flight suit and boots to keep you warn, and of course, if you happen to run short on gifts at the last minute, we have a really nice gift shop to help you out! Sincerely, The Staff at the Mid-America Air Museum The Mid-America Air Museum is located at 2000 W. Second in Liberal. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Rosie McNeff Sullivan and Thornton Sullivan were blessed with six children still living in Morton and Stevens counties. When Mr. Sullivan died in 1952, Rosie Sullivan again decided to return to Hugoton in 1954. She supplemented her income with babysitting services for many years. “She was a grand babysitter,” said one of her charges, who came to love her as many of the young Hugotonites did. She kept the nursery for the Christian Church in Hugoton for seven years. She was the co-author of “Being Born in a Covered Wagon”. DOCTORS THROUGH THE YEARS Dr. B.H. Day Dr. Day was a young physician from Grenola, when he located inHugoton. He was single and had been practicing for four years. His office was in the Hamby Hotel. In 1917, he was called
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for duty in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant in the medical secion. After he was discharged from the service, he set up practice in Liberal. Dr. G.R. McCreery Dr. Guy R. McCreery came to Kansas in 1900 and received his M.D. at Kansas University. In 1904, he and his brother Clyde purchased a drug store in Netawake, Kansas. Clyde was a pharmacist and Dr. McCreery practiced in the area. He met his wife, Mary E. Dye, on a farm near Whiting. After leaving the service in World War I, they moved to Hugoton where he practiced until his death. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I. He and his wife, Mary, were respected and loved by the people of Stevens County. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.
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Senators Moran and Smith introduce the Cancer Drug Parity Act U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Tina Smith recently introduced the Cancer Drug Parity Act to make certain oral cancer drugs are covered in the same way as traditional (IV) chemotherapy to bring down costs for Americans battling cancer. The Cancer Drug Parity Act, which is cosponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), is needed to make certain the way health care covers cancer treatment catches up to the advances in oral cancer medications. Currently, over 40 states – including Kansas – have passed “oral parity” laws that stop insurers from charging more for prescribed oral cancer medicine than IV chemotherapy. The Cancer Drug Parity Act would build on this work by expanding these protections at the federal level. “Individuals suffering from cancer deserve the best treatment options available through their insurance,” said Sen. Moran. “As the number of oral cancer drugs increase each year, patients ought to be able to immediately benefit from these medical advancements. This sensible legislation would keep health
insurance on pace with the latest cancer treatments, build on laws already implemented in 43 states and expand cancer coverage for oral drugs for 100 million individuals covered through group and individual health plans. I am a strong supporter of medical research to find new treatments, therapies and cures, and I am working to make certain these exciting new treatments can reach cancer patients and ultimately save lives.” The Cancer Drug Parity Act is supported by more than 30 organizations, including The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “Many patients face obstacles when accessing oral chemotherapy drugs,” said Director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center and President of the Association of American Cancer Institutes Dr. Roy Jensen, which represents 98 academic cancer centers across North America. “At a time when developments in cancer care are advancing rapidly, it is essential for cancer centers like ours to provide patients with access to the best treatment. For some patients, there are no viable alternatives to oral chemotherapy drugs, which
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often come with high out-ofpocket costs. Oral chemotherapy is a priority for KU Cancer Center and for AACI, and we are delighted that Senators Moran and Smith are introducing this much-needed legislation.” “Science is dramatically changing the way cancer is treated. Even with these breakthroughs, too many cancer patients can’t access their treatments because insurance rules have not kept pace with innovation,” said President and CEO of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D. “The Cancer Drug Parity Act will eliminate the financial barriers that stand between many cancer patients and the break-
through treatments that could save their lives. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society applauds Senator Smith and Senator Moran for their leadership on behalf of cancer patients and stands ready to work with Congress to move this important bill forward.” The Cancer Drug Parity Act would: • Prevent insurers from covering oral and self-administered medicines at different cost-sharing rates than IV chemotherapy; • Not mandate that healthcare plans provide chemotherapy coverage, but rather only apply to plans already covering chemotherapy.
KDHE posts Kansas Vital Statistics Report may suggest Kansas is facing demographic changes The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has posted the Kansas Annual Summary of Vital Statistics, 2017 online at http://www.kdheks.gov/phi/ as/2017/AnnualSummary_2 017.pdf. The annual report may suggest Kansas is facing demographic changes. “The Annual Summary of Vital Statistics summarizes key demographic and health information gathered from vital event records registered in 2017,” said Lou Saadi, State Registrar and Director Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics. “Since the data collected represents the entire population of the State, it serves as an excellent source for policy makers, program managers and the public to assess and study the health of Kansans.” The report documents: population • slowing growth and an aging population • continuing declines in the number and rate of births • total fertility rates below the replacement rate • decreases in the rate of natural increase, • decreases in marriage rates • decreases in teen pregnancy Other trends being noted for 2017 included: • homicides in the state increased by 21 percent • suicides increased by 6.3 percent • unintentional injuries increased by 7.2 percent Kansas’s total population as of July 1, 2017 was estimated at 2,913,123, an increase of 5,834 (0.2%) from the estimate of Kansas’s total population as of July 1, 2016 (2,907,289) released in 2017. The median age of Kansans in 2017 was 36.6 years, a 4.0 percent increase from the median age of 35.2 in 1998. The median ages for men and women were 35.4 and 37.9, respectively. There were 36,464 live births to Kansas resident mothers in 2017. The most recent year with fewer live births was 1976, when there were 35,278 live births. The birth rate in 2017 was 12.5 births per 1,000 population, the lowest rate since Kansas began statewide recording of vital events in 1912. The 2017 birth rate of 12.5 births per 1,000 population is the lowest birth rate on record. The rate is part of a birth rate decrease that began in 2008. One element of the decline in childbearing in recent years is due to factors generally considered desirable: teen pregnancy rates have declined from 32.4 pregnancies per 1,000 young women in the ten to 19 agegroup in 1998 to 12.7 per 1,000 in 2017. In 2017, the state’s rate of natural increase was 3.3 per-
sons per 1,000 population, a decrease of 19.5 percent from 4.1 per 1,000 population in 2016, and the lowest rate of natural increase in the past twenty years. The rate of natural increase is the birth rate minus the death rate. A negative value for rate of natural increase would mean the insufficient births are occurring to replace the number of people dying in the state. Over the past 20 years (1998-2017), the rate of natural increase has fluctuated between a maximum of 6.3 persons per 1,000 population (2007) and a minimum of 3.3 persons per 1,000 population (2017). The Kansas total fertility rate (TFR) in 2017 was 2,053 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age. The Kansas TFR has been below the replacement rate of 2,100 for each of the last five years. Total fertility rate is the number of children who would be born per 1,000 women if women were to pass through the childbearing years bearing children according to the current distribution of agespecific fertility rates. Deaths in Kansas, 26,725, represented a 2.3% increase from the 26,129 deaths in 2016. Increases in 2017 over 2016 were noted for selected causes: • Suicide, 512 in 2016 to 544 in 2017, up 6.3 percent; • Homicide, 148 in 2016 to 179 in 2017, up 21.0 percent; • Unintentional Injury, 1,468 in 2016 to 1,573 in 2017, up 7.2 percent. Heart disease with 5,636 deaths was the leading cause of death in 2017, followed by cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintentional injuries, and stroke. In 2017, 17,274 marriages occurred in Kansas, a decrease of 3.8 percent from the 2016 total of 17,948 marriages. The Kansas marriage rate in 2017 was 5.9 marriages per 1,000 population. This rate was 4.8 percent lower than the 6.2 marriages per 1,000 population recorded in 2016, and was the lowest rate recorded for the state of Kansas in the last twenty years (1998–2017). For the entire period, Kansas marriage rates have been lower than U.S. marriage rates. The annual summary does not attempt to determine causes for these trends, as it is a summary of events recorded by the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics. Factors impacting the state’s demography cannot be discerned from vital event records. Kansas Information for Communities is a query tool the public can use to look at specific birth and death outcomes and prepare statistics. The Web location is http://kic.kdheks.gov/. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 20, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Jose Homer Garza, Jr. and Rebecca L. Garza, et al. Defendants. Case No. 18CV24 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on January 15, 2019, at 10:00 AM, the following
real estate: LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16), BLOCK ONE (1) , MOORHEAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, commonly known as 130 N Jackson Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Ted E Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620-544-2232.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 6, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATEOF EDWARD EUGENE HEILMAN, DECEASED Case No. 17PR000002 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (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 Lynnette Hageman, administrator of the estate of Edward Eugene Heilman, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of her acts, pro-
ceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all Kansas property owned by the decedent at the time of his death which is remaining in the estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 28th day of December 2018, at 10:00 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. Lynnette Hageman, Administrator-Petitioner
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Ronnie Lee Rich, deceased, CASE NO. 18-PR-16 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Robert Allen Rich, duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Ronnie Lee Rich, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the laws of intestate succession be applied and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for Administrator’s compensation and expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses are rea-
sonable, should be allowed and ordered be paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Administrator of the Estate of Ronnie Lee Rich, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before January 8, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. ROBERT ALLEN RICH, Administrator BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Administrator
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515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.
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1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!! Call today to see this cozy cottage!!
1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.
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1209 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bd/2 b, att garage, fenced yard, appliances, storage shed, corner location!
308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
107 N Jackson- Lot for sale! Great location and neighborhood! Call Karen today for more details!! 1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio. Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!! 1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
SOLD 1012 S Trindle - Nice ranch style, Nice location, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, updated baths, thermalpane windows, cen H/A, fenced yard, 12 x 24 storage bldg, patio. Call today to see!!!
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
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AL-Anon Family Group
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!
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NEW LISTING - 130 S. Monroe $75,000 Home is 3 houses just north of the tennis & basketball courts and a block and a half from the park. It is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. The home has new carpet from October 2018 in three of the rooms.
1107 S Trindle - Morton Building 54 width x 72 length, insulated, finished office with H/A, bath, 14 ft side walls. Two (2) overhead doors, walk in door, 14 x 54 apron. Built 2011. Call to see this nice property.
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505 W. Tenth Street - $58,500 This is a cute ranch home - great for someone who doesn’t like taking care of a big yard. The garage is a perfect size to keep your car and still be able to work in it.
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1610 West 10th Street - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Located in the Stevens County Industrial Addition, 40 x 80 metal building on 3.57 acres, formerly Sovereign Redeemer Church. Call me today to see this nice property.
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450 sq. ft. Corner Office @1026 S. Main
516 S Main- Commercial office building, reception, offices, conference room, basement, 5102 sf. Call today to view this nice property.
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6C | Thursday, December 20, 2018 | The Hugoton Hermes
Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas
Citizens State Bank directors, officers and employees are seated left to right: Jackie Lewis, Judy Heaton, Adriana Alfaro, Maria Tinoco , Jamie Anderson and Hope Leal. Second row: Cass Young, Val Ruvalcaba, Brea Turpin, Stachia Nordyke, Teresa James, Gail Crane, Abby Marioni and Aren McBride. Third row: Betty Peterson, Janett Peinado, Robin Sullivan, Alexandra Cerecero, Lisa Bennett, Michelle Slaughter and Janine Beltz. Back row: Greg Bond, Stetson Honig, Billy Woodworth, Lewis Wheeler and Jack Rowden. Not pictured are Craig Young, Milton Gillespie, Kim Harper, Anita Gill, Alma Hernandez, Karen Yoder and Kay Young.
May the spirit of the season fill your heart and your home, and may you and your family enjoy the warmth of an old-fashioned Christmas. We appreciate your being such good neighbors all year long, and we look forward to your continued friendship and support.
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