December 21, 2017

The

Hugoton

Hermes Thursday, December 21, 2017

24 pages, Volume 130, Number 51

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Stevens County’s Award-Winning Newspaper

Commissioners make money decisions - no to COLA - yes to family insurance

Hugoton High School FFA member Emma McClure places second at the Southwest District Discussion Meet, qualifying her for State contest in May 2018. Way to go Emma! Congratulations!

Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 18, 2017 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, with Amy Rich sitting in for Amy Jo for a short time, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

When this reporter arrived Commissioners and Amy were discussing some payroll issues.

Tony Martin checked in for Road and Bridge. They

are doing end of year things and graveling some roads.

Two employees from Road and Bridge and three from the Sheriff’s Department came in at request from the Commissioners to be recognized for their years of service to Stevens County.

Jeff Cox has worked with Road and Bridge for 20 years and Larry Hickey has put in 25 years which is actually soon to be 26 years in a few months.

Larry was awarded a beautiful watch and congratulated.

Sheldon Shuck, Tammy

Kiley and Mayra Mendoza each received recognition for ten years of service at the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center.

Joe D Thompson spoke for the Commissioners offering their appreciation and congratulations to these five people for their service and dedication.

Sheriff Heaton stayed for the taking of the only bid received for his department’s pickup.

Motion was made and passed to accept the bid turned in from Ghumm’s Auto. Ted asked if he should have some other process if another bid is

Businesses announce special hours for Christmas holiday Christmas is next week - and with it come welldeserved days off for many. As a result, a few businesses have announced special hours.

Both Citizens State Bank and First National Bank will be closed Christmas Day and will reopen Tuesday with regular hours. Citizens State will also close at 3:00 p.m.

December 29. City offices at both Hugoton and Moscow, as well as the Stevens County Courthouse, will be closed Monday. Moscow’s City Office will also be closed Tuesday. The Treasurer’s Office will also be closed to the public Friday, December 29.

Stevens County Med-

ical Clinic will have Saturday clinic December 23, but will be closed Christmas Day. The Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will also be open Saturday and closed Monday.

Hugoton Drug announced they’ll be closed Saturday and Monday, so make sure to stop by and refill any prescriptions - and check out their awesome gift selection this week!

Speaking of gifts - make sure to stop by Yardmaster

by Saturday to pick up any last-minute items. Their store will be closed from Sunday through Tuesday.

They’ll reopen again Wednesday morning. You can also finish up your See CLOSINGS, page 5

Stevens County Commissioners Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman, along with County Clerk Amy Jo Thompson and County

Counselor Paul Kitzke, discuss several county issues at Monday’s meeting.

needed in the future.

Commissioners stated they hoped next time the other local dealer will start figuring bids also so there will be at least two bids for the Commissioners to consider.

Ted told of an abnormal number of theft reports around the county. Two of the people responsible were caught in Prescott, Az. Ted also told of the new 911 system going into service this week. When asked about it, Ted said they do have a few glitches when the caller is on the east or west edge of the county. It sometimes throws the call to Seward County or Morton County.

When this happens the call is immediately forwarded to Stevens County.

This could take all of a minute at the most. Usually though, the 911 system can tell the exact location of the phone making the call.

Commissioners talked about courthouse furnace issues and 911 issues with Susan Schulte.

Cost of Living See COMMISSIONERS, page 5

Worshippers invited to local churches for Christmas services

Tis the season for many local churches to host special services recognizing the “reason for the season”.

Sovereign Redeemer Church will host Candlelight Services Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m. To get to Sovereign Redeemer, go two miles west of Hugoton on Highway 51 to Road 10. Turn right, then immediately turn right again onto the frontage road.

Travel back east approximately one quarter mile. The Church will be in the white building with the red trim, the Sovereign Redeemer Church sign, and the big iron cross out front.

Assembly of God will host a Christmas Eve service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 24. There will be no Sunday School. The Assembly is located at Second and Main.

Bethel Friends will host a special Nativity during their regular services Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Bethel Friends’ Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.

Bethel Friends is located at Eleventh and Jefferson.

River of Life will host Christmas Eve services Sunday

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morning at 10:30 a.m. at their building at 424 S. Jackson.

United Methodist Church will offer two Christmas services Sunday, December 24 at 11:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. as a time to reflect, remember and find hope. The Hugoton UMC is located at 828 S. Main. Rolla Methodist Church will also have two services at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Hugoton Baptist Church at Eighth and Main.

Hugoton’s First Christian Church will host Christmas Eve services at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening.

St. Helen Catholic Church will host a Christmas Eve Mass Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Mass is planned for Monday, December 25 at 11:00 a.m. in English.

St. Helen is located at 1011 S. Jefferson.

As always, you are invited to worship at the church of your choice. Please see the church directory on page 4 for further information about area congregations.

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.

Where in the World is The Hermes?? Velda Tackett’s girls and granddaughter recently whisked her away on a wonderful vacation to Oregon. This is where she sits with her Hermes, on a beach near Eugene, Or. Yay Velda! Glad you got to go have fun and thanks for taking a few minutes for The Hermes.

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Sports ..............................................1B-3B Moscow .........................................4B-5B Rolla .................................................6B-7B

Looking Back.......................................2C Santa Letters........................................4C Classifieds ....................................6C-7C

OBITUARIES INSIDE

Joyce Hibler Clark Littell Greg Wellbrock

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Greg Wellbrock Stevens County Appraiser Greg Wellbrock, age 51 of Ulysses, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

Born February 1, 1966 in Hays, he was the son of Louis Wellbrock Jr. and the former Maxine Goble.

Greg grew up in Hays and Emporia, then moved back to Hays and graduated from Hays High School in 1984.

He continued his education at Northwest Kansas VoTech School.

February 6, 1991 Greg married Cindy Munk in Hoxie.

Greg worked for CLT and then Landmark Appraisal in Ulysses since 1992. He was the County Appraiser for Grant, Haskell, Morton, Stanton and Stevens counties.

Mr. Wellbrock loved life.

He enjoyed playing golf, going camping and hiking, driving Jeeps, making model airplanes and listening to vinyl records.

He is survived by his wife Cindy of the home; sons, Brent Wellbrock of Hays and Aaron Wellbrock of Holcomb; his mother Maxine Wellbrock of Hays; brothers, Mark Wellbrock and wife Linda of Jetmore and John Wellbrock and wife Heather of Hays; his sister Susan Drake and husband Robert of Osage City; mother-in-law Mary Alice Munk of Hoxie;

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his granddaughters, Daylee, Parker and Iliana on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Greg is preceded in death by his father Louis Wellbrock, Jr.; father-in-law Lester Munk; grandparents, Harold and Gladys Goble and Louis and Louise Wellbrock.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, December 16 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger officiating.

Graveside service followed Saturday afternoon at Fort Hays Memorial Garden Cemetery with Pastor Ken Ediger officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneral homes.com.

Former Morton County resident Clark Littell, age 82, passed from this life Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, Tx. Born October 5, 1935 on the farm near Rolla, Clark was the son of Hardin Littell and the former Lorean Veatch.

Clark grew up in Morton County. He was a farmer, welder, and business owner of an inspection company.

Clark traveled with his job and had the opportunity to live in many places including Rolla, Hugoton and moving to Amarillo in 1978.

Clark loved to interact with children of all ages. He also enjoyed skydiving, flying airplanes, watching sports, the KU Jayhawks, and was a practical joker.

Mr. Littell was a member of the Rolla Jaycees, Lion’s Club, Shriners, and earned his 50-year pin with Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406.

June 5, 1978, Clark married Lavonn Dyer Griffin in Ft. Collins, Co. She survives.

Other survivors include his children, Steve Littell and wife Marcia of Baldwin, Cheryl Littell-Seiwald and husband Rick of Perry, Jeff Griffin and wife Denise of Rolla, Mo. and Rodney Griffin and wife Diana of Amarillo; grandchildren, Raquelle Ivery, Logan Littell and wife Amber, Erica Seiwald, Gretchen Hayes, Kelsey Seiwald, Rodney Griffin, Jr., Emily Griffin,

Insight

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.

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

The gift of memory If I could request but one gift during the holiday season, I’d ask for a book.

Books abound with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.

They provide hours of adventure and entertainment rarely found anywhere else in today’s culture.

A couple books I would ask for on any wish list include, Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese and Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.

Cutting for Stone is about Marion and Shiva Stone who are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa. Orphaned by their mother’s death in childbirth and their father’s disappearance and bound together by a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. This novel is an unforgettable journey into one man’s remarkable life, and an epic story about the power, intimacy and curious beauty of the work of healing others.

Pillars of the Earth is set in 12th-century England and the story line revolves around the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The ambitions of three men merge, conflict and collide throughout 40 years of social and political

upheaval as internal church politics affect the progress of the cathedral and the fortunes of the advocates.

Another book I once read, and pick up to review from time to time, is Howard Thurman’s, The Mood of Christmas. The message in Thurman’s book revolves around a gift he says everyone should enjoy and use in the best way. This gift is memory.

Thurman defines memory as, “one of God’s great gifts to the human spirit without which neither life nor experience could have any meaning.”

What Thurman urges in his book is to use your memory now, today and often. Think what a priceless gift it is.

What if you had no memory?

Every second, minute and hour of every day would have to begin for the first time.

Learning would be impossible, and education would be meaningless.

Instead, humans have the power to store vast amounts of information and experiences throughout their lives.

All we must do is think about it and we can recall these thoughts and experiences on demand with the use of our memory.

Some people store only unpleasant memories. Every

Death has claimed the life of Joyce Ann Hibler. Mrs. Hibler, age 75, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Tx. She was born July 31, 1942 in El Dorado, the daughter of Paul Burnham and the former Deloris Rogers.

August 3, 1973 she married Lawrence “Bud” Hibler at Liberal.

Joyce earned her GED in 1983. She had resided in El Dorado, Tyrone, Ok. and was a resident of Liberal for more than 50 years. Joyce had been a resident of Amarillo, Tx. for the past seven years.

Mrs. Hibler worked at Beech Aircraft as a riveter and inspector, the Seward County Health Department as a Healthy Start Coordinator, served as a Seward County Commissioner and with USD 480 at Garfield and McKinley Elementary Schools as a teaching assistant.

Joyce was a member of Needles and Friends Quilt Guild, First Baptist Church, Bell Avenue Baptist Church of Amarillo and countless bowling leagues in Liberal.

Survivors include her husband Lawrence “Bud” Hibler of Amarillo; five daughters, Leslie Cairns and husband Steve of Pueblo West, Co., Barbara Washington and husband George of Wichita, Karla Jo and Santos Fuentes of Amarillo, Tammy Kerr and husband Bryan of Amarillo, Kelli Lucas and husband John of Norwood, Mo.; three sons, Jim Hibler and wife Linda of Grain Valley, Mo.,

Larry Hibler of Oklahoma City, Ok., Mark Hibler and wife Rebecca of Houston, Tx.; her brother Roger Burnham and wife Janet of Virginia Beach, Va.; sister Gwen Williamson and husband Dan of Burlington; her 27 grandchildren; and numerous great grand children.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard and Bill Hibler; her brother Stevie Burnham, sister Janice Boger; and grandson Will Lovelace.

Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, December 14 at the First Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Danny Logan of Bell Avenue Baptist Church of Amarillo presiding assisted by Pastor Carl of Celebration Nance Church of Dodge City. Burial followed in the Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bell Avenue Baptist Church of Amarillo in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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Thank you Thank to the United Richard & Sally Claggett you for Methodist giving such a Carolers that wonderful Christmas gift to Church stopped by our home. Your us and our community. sweet voices and kind smiles Merry Christmas, warmed our hearts and Richard and Sally Claggett made our evening very special.

Collin Griffin, Kira Griffin, Jackson Griffin, Joe Griffin, Luke Griffin and Lenna Griffin; great grandchildren, Brynlee Littell, Shelby, Lyle and Samantha Seiwald, Holden, Graham and Rhett Hayes and Kinsley Seiwald; his brothers, Darrell Littell and wife Annette of Florida and Don Littell and wife Barbara of Overland Park; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Clark was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gene Littell and wife Mae; and granddaughter Morgan Jeanne Sullivan.

Graveside services were attended Monday afternoon, December 18 at the Rolla Cemetery with Pastor Eric Mason officiating.

Masonic rites were by the Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406. Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

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slight is filed away. When a later encounter is made with the person responsible for the offense, the individual is chastised again, either mentally or verbally.

After a period, the memory storehouse is full of unpleasant thoughts. The mind is filled with suspicion, resentment and hate.

For others, only pleasant thoughts are stored for safekeeping. Such thoughts can be summoned at a moment’s notice. They restore faith and re-establish confidence in life at difficult and trying times.

Remember with the coming of the New Year, look to the future with hope – the confident expectation of good. Use the gift of memory to your benefit. Enjoy past experiences and remember life is what you make of it.

Make it good.

And as for reading or giving a book this holiday season, there are plenty of other wonderful books waiting to be read. So, go on-line, visit your favorite book store or swap books with a fellow reader. Just remember, this is the perfect time of year to read a book.

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.

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 620-272-2360.

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 20 - Sovereign Redeemer Church will host a Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m.

December 21 - Winter begins!

- Deadline for the Hermes' December 28 issue is at 12:00 noon. Send news and ads to hermesma@pld.com or hermes10@pld.com and obituaries to hermesro @pld.com. Issue will be distributed as usual Wednesday, December 27.

December 23 - Pajama Party at Yardmaster from 6:00 to 10:00 am. Discounts will progress throughout the morning, so come early for the best selection starting with 60% off at 6:00 a.m., 50% off starting at 7:00 a.m. and so on!

December 24 - Assembly of God will host a Christmas Eve service at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 24. There will be no Sunday school.

- Bethel Friends will host a special Nativity during their regular services Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Bethel Friends’ Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.

- River of Life will host Christmas services at 10:30

a.m. at 424 S. Jackson.

- Rolla United Methodist Church will conduct Christmas services at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Hugoton United Methodist Church invites the community to their Christmas services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 828 S. Main.

- My Father’s House will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be Christmas Eve Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Hugoton Baptist Church.

- Hugoton’s First Christian Church will host Christmas Eve services at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday evening.

- St. Helen Catholic Church will host a Christmas Eve Mass Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

December 25-26 - The Hermes office will be closed for Christmas.

- Library is closed for Christmas December 25 - Merry Christmas!

- St. Helen Catholic Church will have Christmas Mass at 11:00 a.m. in English.

December 28 - Retirement Reception for

Gary Hinds at Cimarron Valley from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

December 29 - Deadline for the January 4, 2018 issue is at 12:00 noon.

Send news and ads to hermesma@pld.com or hermes10@pld.com and obituaries to hermesro@pld.com. Issue will be distributed as usual Wednesday, January 3.

January 1, 2018 - Happy New Year!

- The Hermes office will be closed for New Year’s.

- Library is closed for New Year's Day - There will be no Commissioners’ meeting until January 2.

January 8 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

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

January 12 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

February 9 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

February 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

February 14 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity December 4 through December 10.

Fire Department Monday, December 4, 6:53 pm – dispatched to 1035 S Van Buren for a fire alarm activated Thursday, December 7, 4:32 pm – called to Highway 56 and Road 8 for a motor vehicle accident Thursday, December 7, 10:56 pm – sent out to 1043 Road P for a fire alarm activated.

Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, four transfers, two Life Flights and one motor vehicle accident.

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DAR members discuss America’s third president

Hugoton High School’s FFA chapter donates a huge shipment of fruit to Project Hope. The

fresh fruit will be enjoyed at many Stevens County families’ Christmas dinner tables.

The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Adobe Museum in Ulysses Saturday December 2.

The chapter expressed their appreciation to the museum staff for the use of the meeting room.

Mary Lou Pickler was presented with a certificate and pin honoring her more than 70 years as a DAR member.

Her mother was a member of DAR and she and her daughter Susan Alexander are both members of Byrd Prewitt.

Noreen Walker presented Mary Lou with a corsage.

After the presentation, Warren Baldwin gave a program titled, "Thomas Jefferson: The Views and Philosophy of America's Third President." The program was

very interesting, informative, and sparked quite a discussion.

After a short business session the meeting was adjourned.

Teeter and Heaton obtain grants for USD 210 and USD 217 Recognizing that school is where children spend most of their daily lives – making it an ideal place to encourage healthy habits – the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation is sending $148,757.65 in Healthy Habits for Life grants to schools in 65 Kansas counties. The 154 separate grants will help school nurses, teachers and administrators fund programs or activities in 2018 aimed at helping thousands of children reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity or learn healthy eating habits.

"Healthy Habits for Life was the first major grant program developed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation and, 12

years later, it still fills an existing need in helping curb childhood obesity rates in Kansas," said Marlou Wegener, chief operating officer of the BCBSKS Foundation. "The Foundation's board of directors remains committed to funding atschool health programs that a teacher or staff member might not otherwise be able to deliver due to tight budgets.

"It is our nurses, teachers and administrators who are on the front line of our collective efforts to slow the childhood obesity epidemic in Kansas. It is through the dedication of Jacque Teeter, KRR program coordinator at Hugoton Elementary School and Cammie Heaton, school nurse at Rolla Elementary

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School that we have hope that this generation of students at Hugoton and Rolla will learn more than reading, writing and arithmetic; we have hope they also will learn the life-long healthy habits that will lead them to healthy adulthood and brighter futures."

The BCBSKS Foundation has now distributed 1,391 Healthy Habits for Life grants totaling $1,316,341.56 during 12 giving cycles. The most recent grants will be used during 2018 for a vari-

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EcoDevo Board hears about Stevens County Foundation The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, December 12 at the craft room of the Senior Center. Present at the meeting were board members Neal Gillespie, Adrian Howie, Jack Rowden, Jan Leonard, Jonathan Pearcy, Judy Parsons and Curtis Crawford. Also attending were Secretary Alisha Owens, Tom Hicks and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Doug Martin and Josh Morris were absent.

The board voted to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Members learned the balance of the checking account was $1,262.80 and the balance of the Special Projects was $45,468.58. The board voted to transfer $1,500 from the Special Projects to the checking account to pay bills.

Tom Hicks stopped by to explain about the Stevens County Foundation. He stated the County Commissioners had the foresight to establish an endowment by which funds could be accumulated to provide for the continuation of programs and services the citizens of Stevens County have historically enjoyed due to the county’s high valuation from oil and natural gas. The Commissioners knew the time could come when the oil and gas valuations would no longer be a huge majority of the county’s tax base. The Commissioners funded the Stevens County Foundation with a small mill levy from 2003-2013. The funds have been accumulating interest, although at low interest rates.

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bers are Greg Bond, John Brower, Tom Hicks, Patty Lahey, Wayne Tate and Warren Willis (newly appointed), and there is a vacancy on the board. The Foundation meets the last Tuesday in January of each year. When asked if the Foundation could help with the salary for an EcoDevo director, Tom stated they could not help as Stevens County should pay this. The Foundation will not fund city services, county positions or school services.

They will fund the “extras”.

The board then put the topic of part-time EcoDevo Director under discussion.

They voted to advertise the position in The Hugoton Hermes for two weeks. The applications will have to be in the Chamber office by January 5, 2018.

The board meeting adjourned.

Their next meeting will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

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hristianity is a religion of paradoxes, and one of the most paradoxical elements of Christianity is the incarnation, the idea that God became man, being born as a helpless child in the humblest of circumstances. Nativity scenes memorialize this event, showing a baby lying in a manger, which is nothing more than a feeding trough for domesticated animals. But Jesus’s birth is only the first of many paradoxes. At the other end of Jesus’s life is the paradox of the almighty God letting himself be taunted and tortured, and ultimately letting himself die an ignominious death by hanging on a cross. We do well to remember that Christianity turns many virtues on their head. Strength, pride and wisdom are replaced by weakness, humility and a kind of naivete or simple-mindedness. At this time of year when we celebrate Christ’s birth with lavish spending and gift-giving, we do well to remember that material things are golden fetters and that poverty makes us free to live a simpler, more spiritual life. The Son of God was born in a manger, and as He himself told a potential follower, he still had nowhere to lay his head. Jesus appears to be telling this man to count the cost of becoming his follower. Christmas might make us think that Christianity is nothing but sweetness and light when in fact it’s incredibly difficult to be a good Christian.

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

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

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

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH

MY FATHER’S HOUSE

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH

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

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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graders David Escalera and Marissa Mendoza.

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Free concerts at FHSU

Admission to all 2017-2018 concerts will be free

By Cathy Drabkin HSO Publicity Coordinator The FHSU Hays Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 season will feature music of American and English composers over the course of seven concerts.

The performances range from combined symphonychoir masterworks to intimate chamber concerts, from jazzy musical valentines to a children’s Halloween drama, from the countryside of England to the broad expanse of America’s heartland. A melting pot of musical styles, ensembles, musicians, and tributes to homeland will be presented.

All performances will be in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the FHSU campus.

The rest of this season’s concerts: • Cottonwood Festival Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27. This string chamber music festival will feature FHSU and guest artists performing works of Elgar and Schoenberg. Artists include Véronique Mathieu, violin; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin; Rodolf Haken, viola; Sadikov, viola and conductor; Sunnat Ibrahim, cello; Cline, cello; and Ravitskaya, piano. A preconcert talk offered by Cline and Sadikov will start at 7:00 p.m. This concert and the Cottonwood Festival are sponsored by a generous donation from Claire Matthews. The post-concert reception is sponsored by

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Hugoton Middle School November Students of the Month are eighth graders Cade Mecklenburg and Heidi Bogan and seventh

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

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• Valentine’s Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10.

FHSU’s Brad Dawson, flugelhorn soloist and conductor, and Sadikov, conductor, present romantic music of Edward Elgar, Duke Ellington, Percy Grainger and Frank Mantooth. The preconcert talk will be presented at 7:00 p.m., and the post-concert reception is sponsored by Insurance Planning.

• Grand Finale Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

The FHSU Choirs and the Smoky Hill Chorale take the stage with the Hays Symphony in a performance of the Carmina Burana, with

will donations are welcome.

Free tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before the concert start, or in advance by contacting hayssymphony@fhsu.edu.

Hays Symphony season brochures with additional details about each concert may be requested by contacting hayssymphony@ fhsu.edu. In addition, the symphony maintains a Facebook page which features additional information about the music, soloists and special events associated with each concert.

For additional information, contact FHSU Department of Music and Theatre, 785-628-4533.

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Crull will present a pre-concert talk at 7:00 p.m. This concert is sponsored by a generous grant from Dr. Michael Meade. The post-reception is sponsored by Downtown Hays Development Corporation, and a President’s Donors Party (by invitation) is sponsored by Chartwells.

Like last season, the symphony will continue offering all its concerts free of charge to the public, though free-

Merry Christmas To our dear friends go our very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. May your Christmas be filled with the warmth of friends, family, peace, goodwill and contentment.

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Commissioners

From page 1 Allowance (COLA) was discussed. A 3% raise is budgeted for. Commissioners agreed if health insurance wasn’t so high they might consider it; and also agreed if they did the raise, they would exclude their own salaries.

The airport has a big project in the works. It is by grant but the Commissioners, Amy’s office and Vanessa’s office all need to be aware of these things for when KDOT contacts them. Commissioners agreed it would be nice if each county entity would check in with them each month even if just by email or letter. The Health Department recently had a big loss due to equipment failure. It was decided they need to have an alarm or monitor of some kind in case this ever happens again. Insurance was able to take care of this loss but this instance presented another reason each entity’s department head should check in monthly with the Commissioners.

A burn ban was discussed.

Motion was made and passed to run a resolution for a burn

ban for Stevens County.

COLA came back up for discussion since Amy said it had to be decided. It was discussed that a lot of places only pay employee health insurance - but Stevens County pays for the whole family. This benefit is worth a lot - in some cases even more than an employee’s wages. Commissioners feel this is more important than a COLA raise so it was decided to not do a COLA this year.

Minutes were read and accepted.

An employee matter came up and the Commissioners went into executive session with Amy with the intent to adjourn following.

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, December 21, 2017 |

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we rejoice in the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. His precious gifts and the goodwill of our friends and customers here in the community fill us with gratitude during this holy season.

Thank you for your kind support all year, and please accept our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful Christmas.

Peace and joy to you and yours!

Two Road and Bridge employees are awarded for their many years of service. From left to right, Tony Martin poses with his employees, 20-year employee Jeff Cox and 25-year employee Larry Hickey! Chairman Joe Thompson presented the awards.

Thanks guys, for your years of service to Stevens County residents.

Mike Willis Farms 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.

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Larry Hickey shows off the watch he received from Stevens County. Lookin’ good Larry - congratulations!!

Sheriff Ted Heaton, to the left, helps Commissioner Joe Thompson at right, present Law Enforcement employees with their awards for ten years of service each. From left to right

in front are Tammy Kiley, Mayra Mendoza and Sheldon Shuck. Congratulations! You are appreciated!

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Dr. Alex Neira is still in business!

From page 1 shopping at Flatlanders until Christmas Eve, when they’ll be open from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Dollar General will be open late this weekend: from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m both Friday and Saturday, and Christmas Eve from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hi-Plains Lumber will be closed Saturday and reopen Tuesday morning with regular hours, so make sure to stock up for any DIY projects!

Feel like you might need to work off some of that Christmas dinner? You can still stop by the Fitness Center anytime if you’re a member. If not, please note the Center will be closed Christmas Day. If you’d rather work out your brain make sure to check out plenty of books from the Stevens County Library, as they plan to close Monday and Tuesday!

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an early deadline for the New Year’s paper at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 21. Both Hugoton and Moscow Senior Centers will be closed Monday for Christmas Day. Check your grocery list twice, as Thrifty King will close early at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and remain closed until Tuesday morning. Both Thrifty King Liquor and Twisted H Liquor will have regular hours Saturday and will be closed Monday only.

Toot N Totum will be closing at 10:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Christmas morning. Eagles Landing will be closed December 25.

Rolla’s Corner Stop will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday and will be closed for Christmas. The Store in Moscow will be closed Monday only. Circle K will remain open regular hours throughout the holiday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. weeknights and from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Friday and Saturday.

Wishing you a Christmas that’s as special as you are!

Merry Christmas!

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We’d like to wish all of our special friends, neighbors, customers and associates here a blessed and beautiful Christmas.

May the birth of our Savior be at the heart of your celebrations all season.

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Museum Update

Happy H oli days Bartlett Grain Company L.P. Moscow 598-2144

Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley, taken from “The Peoples Home Recipe Book” published in 1915.

Recipes for Pies Mince Meat Cook 5 or 6 pounds of beef until tender (let boil until nearly dry), chop very fine; at the same time mince 3 pounds beef suet, 4 pounds currants, 4 pounds raisins, 1 pound citron. Chop fine 4 quarts good tart cooking apples; put all in a large pan together; add 2 ounces of cinnamon, 1 ounce ginger, 1 ounce cloves, 4 nutmegs, the grated rind and juice of 2 lemons, 1 tablespoonful salt, 1 teaspoonful pepper, and 2 pounds sugar; put in a kettle 1 quart boiled cider or 1 quart grape juice, 1 quart of molasses, a lump of butter; let it come to boiling point and pour over contents in pan; mix thoroughly and pack in jars.

Mock Mincemeat Pie 2/3 cup of vinegar, 1 cup of molasses, 2/3 cup of

water, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of chopped raisins, 1 teaspoonful of cloves, 1 teaspoonful of cinnamon, butter size of an egg, nutmeg; cook a few minutes, stirring well. This is enough for 3 pies.

Vinegar Pie 1 cup water, 1 cup of sugar, piece of butter size of an egg, 1/2 cup of flour, 3 tablespoonfuls of vinegar, pinch of salt, a little nutmeg; stir all together and boil; when it becomes thick, pour it into a crust which should be previously baked.

Squash Pie 1 large cup of steamed and strained squash, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoonful of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoonful of salt, 1/4 teaspoonful of lemon extract, 1/4 teaspoonful of ginger, 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs; bake in one crust.

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.

Chamber Chatter

By Alisha Owens, Executive Director of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Coimmerce

Faith The Season’s Greatest Gift!

O Come Let Us Adore Him May your holiday recall the great joy of that first Christmas in Bethlehem.

Merry Christmas Ruthie Winget

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce wants to wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

There is still time to #SHOPSMALL and get entered in the “Shop Small Chamber Bucks” drawings that will take place the second week in January! We will be drawing three lucky winners to receive Chamber Bucks to be spent at any Stevens County business, and you can enter for a chance just for spending your money local. Shop at ten different local businesses between No25 and vember December 31, spend at least $10, keep your receipts and turn them in at the Chamber office for your entry. Passports and more details are available at the Chamber office.

Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update on the first Thursday of EVERY month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber TODAY! The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2018, and you definitely don’t want

CELEBRATE JESUS Merry Christmas

River of Life invites you to join them

Sunday, December 24 – 10:30 a.m.

to miss it! Entertainment will be provided by the Depot Theater out of Dodge City, catering provided by Leslee Hoggatt and Nancy Honig, and we will need your help in honoring our Distinguished Service Award recipients!

Stop by the Chamber office today and pick up a nomination form, or log on to stevens countyks.com to access the online form TODAY! Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is an event you would like to see featured on our Web site, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible.

Need a last minute gift?

Remember: Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Teachers, Employee Bonuses . . . Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong.

Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at any Stevens County business. A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County, we are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check that you can put in your daily deposit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office. We will help you make sure it is authentic.

When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community.

Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to give special recognition to our GOLD MEMBERS, Ghumm’s Auto, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as ALL our Chamber Members.

It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”.

New specialist at Division of Vehicles will investigate fraud Kansas Division of Vehicles Director David Harper announced Tuesday the appointment of a new specialist to investigate reports of vehicle title and driver’s license fraud.

Mark Schemm will serve as Vehicle Fraud and Prevention Specialist in the Division of Vehicles. His responsibilities include investigating internal and external fraudulent activity involving motor vehicle and driver license records and documents, assisting identity theft victims, and training authorized personnel and law enforcement agencies to recognize fake documents.

“This role is designed to uphold integrity, responsibility, and accountability for documents we issue in the Division of Vehicles, including driver, identity and motor vehicle credentials,” Director Harper said. “Mark’s experience makes him a perfect fit for the job.”

Schemm is a former Kansas State Trooper and Smith County Treasurer.

Prior to this appointment, he

served as Vehicle Services Title and Registration Manager in the Division of Vehicles.

As Vehicle Fraud and Prevention Specialist he will exdocuments for amine authenticity, and provide evidence to support criminal prosecutions or administrative sanctions. The new unit will also support state government operations and procedures within the Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles and partner with local, state, tribal and federal agencies in the detection and prevention of criminal activity nationwide.

“The goal is to be a trusted partner in fraud investigation and prevention so that Kansas documents continue to be recognized locally and nationally as secure and reliable,” Director Harper said.

To report fraudulent activity or to schedule a fraud prevention presentation, call Mark at (785) 296-3054 or email Mark.Schemm@ ks.gov.

Acosta’s & Nieto’s Cafe Under New Ownership Beginning First Week of January

Great Service!

Same Great Flavors with Expanded Menu!

Evening Deliveries!!!!!

New Owners Acosta Family 110 West 4th • Hugoton, KS 620-544-4004

Waitresses Are Needed Call Lupe at 620-453-1775

O Night Divine May the warm light of our Savior’s love illuminate your path at the holidays and all year.

Thank you for brightening our year with your visits.

Your kind support means so much to us, and we wish you all the blessings this special season holds.

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The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, December 21, 2017 |

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Kaitlyn Leininger performs in “Messiah, Prince of Peace”

The HHS Show Choir members pose proudly with their trophy they received for performing at Branson over the weekend. From left to right in front, Vivian Titus, Claire Clark, Marlyn Heger, Terron Stegman, Sydney Beesley, Francis Gaskill

and Rebecca Johnson; back, Renee Beesley, Cody Mills, Jaxon Teeter, Samuel Fabela, Gavin Heger, Britta Beesley and Sesthleng Garcia.

Great job kids, representing Hugoton!! We’re so proud of you all.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, December 19 Brown Dupree - $2.37 Eagles Landing - $2.34 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.32 Thrifty King - $2.39 Toot N Totum - $2.32 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.24

per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.41 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in

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gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 19.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 13.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 12.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 17.3 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices December 18 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.05 per gallon in 2016, $1.77 per gallon in 2015, $2.27 per gallon in 2014, $2.94 per gallon in 2013 and $3.08 per gallon in 2012.

"As we approach Christmas, average gas prices in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest point in 110 days, just as Hurricane Harvey began causing prices to spike, not exactly the Christmas gift some hoped for, but it's about time nonetheless," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "As long as demand for gasoline continues to weaken, gasoline inventories will continue growing and it'll be the gift that keeps on giving. In addition, the gap between prices today and a year ago is also at its narrowest in months, highlighting that prices are moving in the right direction for many. As we look towards our annual Fuel Outlook being released just after the New Year, there are some bright spots along with some concerns that lay ahead for 2018."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.

Wheaton College student Kaitlyn Leininger recently performed in "Messiah, Prince of Peace," the 2017 Christmas Festival presented by the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.

Leininger, of Hugoton, sang alto II with Women's Chorale.

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music provides students with comprehensive instruction that cultivates creativity, proficiency, and achievement in a Christ - centered environment. For more information, please visit wheaton.edu/ conservatory. The 2016 Wheaton College Christmas Festival, "Love Divine," will be broadcast on many public television stations around the country during December. Learn more at wheaton.edu/christmas.

Wheaton College in Wheaton, Il. is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of

Square dance lessons offered Turpin area square dancers will be starting square dance lessons, Tuesday January 9. Lessons will be at the Hutton Square Dance Garage, eight miles north of Turpin or four miles south of Liberal.

Robert Hutton will be the caller. The lessons will start at 7:30 p.m. and last till about 9:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Square dancing is open to all ages. It is a truly fun way to exercise both mind and body. Square dancing is a family friendly activity.

Square dancing is party time every time you do it.

Square dancing brings people together for fun and fellowship – even when learning how. The fun starts on the very first night. You meet new people and make new friends In square dancing, the learning is almost as much fun as the you will have after you become an experienced dancer. Whether you’re brand new to square dancing, or you danced years ago and just need a refresher to get back into it, you will be dancing to the music from the very first night. We guarantee that you will not be embarrassed in any way as you learn!

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KBI accepts entries for 2018 Missing Children’s Day Posters from fifth graders The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is accepting entries for the 2018 Missing Children’s Day poster contest, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Monday.

All Kansas fifth grade students, from public, private, or home schools, are invited to create and submit artwork that represents the contest theme “Bring Our Missing Children Home.” The artwork must be original, hand-

crafted, 8 ½ x 14 inches in size, and contain the words “Bring Our Missing Children Home.”

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day. The annual national poster contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention creates an opportunity for schools, law enforcement and child

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Good Monday Morning!

Burr it’s cold out there.

We had a fun time at our annual “Dirty Bingo”, soup supper. Everyone went home with at least one prize and the soups were very, very good.

Our Christmas dinner was this last Wednesday. Turkey, dressing and all the goodies.

There were over 100 guests!

What a great number.

The regular activities are going on as usual, line dance, exercise, painting and crafting, bridge and Bingo.

The New Years Eve Dance will be at Guymon Senior Center December 31. So help bring in the New Year at Guymon. Soon it will be 2018. We are hoping for another great year. Have a good week.

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advocates to discuss the issue of missing and/or exploited children with youth, parents and guardians and to promote child safety.

“This contest creates awareness for the children who are missing, while also providing parents and teachers an opportunity to talk to kids about what to do if they’re approached by strangers,” Schmidt said.

KBI Director Kirk Thompson added, “We’d like fifth graders to enter artwork to help us recognize missing Kansas kids, but ask that parents to take time to visit with their children about safety measures regardless of the child’s age.”

The statewide winner will have the opportunity to visit the Kansas Capitol and meet the governor and the attorney general. The winner’s

poster will also represent Kansas in the national contest. The national poster contest winner, along with his or her parents and teacher, will be awarded a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony in May 2018.

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by January 31, 2018. Complete contest rules and application forms are available at http://bit.ly/2g0efCH. Kansas has been participating in the annual “Bring Our Missing Children Home” poster contest since 2008.

The 2017 state contest winner was 11-year-old Kamryn Tuttle of Lansing, who attends the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe. Kamryn’s winning poster can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2Ajf5na.

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Eagles lose to Goodland by one Last week was a tough week for the Varsity Eagles, as they went 0 and 2, losing to Dodge City Tuesday and then a three-point dagger loss to Goodland Friday. The boys played competitively in both games as they continue their growth.

Tuesday the Eagles took Dodge City to overtime but came up short. For the first three quarters of the game the Eagles held the lead.

Dodge tied it early in the fourth and then the game went back and forth till the end of regulation when Carlos Montiel got fouled with Dodge up by one. Montiel sunk one of two free throws and sent the game to overtime. The Eagles kept it close but ultimately never caught the Red Demons, falling 75 to 78. The Eagles’ leading scorer was senior leader Mitchell Hamlin who put up a whopping 28 points for the Eagles. Montiel added 15 to go along with 14 rebounds giving him a double double.

Friday the Eagles had to trek all the way to Goodland to face against GWAC foe Goodland Cowboys. This was a game where the team with last procession would - and did - win the game. Both teams finished the first quarter tied at 13. The second quarter belonged to Goodland, who outscored the Eagles 16 to 11. The Eagles came out of the half and took the third quarter setting up a battle in the fourth quarter.

The Eagles at one point trailed Goodland 44 to 50, only to battle back and take a two-point lead with 14 second remaining. Unfortunately for the Eagles that was too much time for the Cowboys to work with as Dawson Raymer sunk the Eagles with

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A Dodge City player blocks the shot of Mitchell Hamlin in the air. Hamlin racked up 28 points a 3 with three seconds on the clock. The Eagles fell 52-53.

Damian Lewis, who had a season-high 17 points for the Eagles, led scoring. He was

in the battle against the Red Demons last Tuesday. The Eagles lost the contest by three points.

the only Eagle to score in the double digits. Montiel had 11 rebounds and added nine points to help the team. The

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Hugoton Eagles continue season success in Goodland The Hugoton Eagles wrestling team continued their season success in Goodland this weekend as they competed at the Goodland Holiday Classic tournament. The Eagles took both their JV and varsity squads to the competition with 12 teams competing. For most of the night, the Eagles bounced around in the top three places for team points.

By the end the Eagles finished third as a team for the second consecutive week.

The Eagles fell three points shy of second place and 36 points out of first, a position the Eagles held for the first two rounds.

As for individuals’ placements the Eagles again had seven of their 15 wrestlers medal at the tournament.

They also had a couple more

place fifth just shy of medaling. Nathan Leininger gave the Eagles their first medal as he competed in the 113pound class and went 3 and 2 on the day. The Eagles’ next wrestler to medal was Weston Maravilla who had one of the tournament’s toughest classes. Before the tournament, it was already a given that someone from this weight class could easily come out of the tournament with the lower class wrestler of the tournament. Weston, who was finally healthy enough to get back at varsity, came out with a bang as he pinned all three of his first opponents with two of them within 20 seconds. The surprise was sticking Lakin’s Johney Perez, who was a preseason ranked wrestler, in 20 seconds. Weston’s only loss

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was to long-time rival Wyatt McElroy, against whom Weston has had success in the past. Weston finished third after going 4 and 1 on the day.

The Eagles’ next medalist was senior Bradan Slemp who rolled into the finals pinning three of his first four matches. He fell to Colby’s Sean Rall. The Mendoza brothers continued their streak of placing in in the top four as both Michael and Manny went 4-1 on the day.

Michael took second in 160pound bracket and Manny took fourth. The Eagles’ only remaining unbeaten wrestler Marcos Baeza continued to put his name up for ranking consideration as he again swept his bracket impressively. Marcos wound up bringing home another piece of outstanding wrestler hardware. Baeza got some work in this week, as two of his five matches went into the second round. David

Cruz was the team’s last medalist as he slipped a little from last week, losing once to WaKenney-Trego County’s Parker Opat. David took fourth and received an award for the tournament’s fastest pin with an earlier round win of eight seconds.

“I knew going in that this tournament was going to be tough. We had many schools in our league there and many tough northwest Kansas schools there. I was not expecting a top three finish like we had. It is not easy getting up at 4:30 in the morning, weighing in (under weight), riding on a three and a half hour bus ride, and then wrestle all day. Everyone wrestled great, we got better, and we competed as a team. As a coach that is all I can ask for. We also came home with another Outstanding Wrestler Award with Marcos Baeza and The Fastest Pin Award by David Cruz,” said Coach Addison.

Luis Guerrero works to bring his opponent down to the mat at the tournament in Goodland.

Dante Duran manuevers his opponent on the mat trying to pin him.

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Nathan Leininger goes 3 and 2 on the day at the Goodland Holiday Classic tournament. Leininger gave the Eagles their first medal of the day. The boys ended up with a top-three finish at Goodland’s tourney.

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Manny Mendoza goes 4 and 1 on the day at the Goodland Holiday Classic tournament. Mendoza places fourth at the meet.

Good Luck on Your Winter Sports Monday, January 8 Tuesday, January 2 HHS Basketball Girls C Team & Boys C HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Team vs. TBA at Home, 3:00 p.m.

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HHS Basketball 6:00pm Moscow at Home, 4:00 Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Boys (Away) and Girls JV vatFriday, January 5Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17)Ulysses, 7:00pm:00pm vs. vs.Liberal4:45 (Away)p.m.

4:00pm HHS Wrestling Varsity Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) at Lakin, HHS Basketball Girls Varsity and Boys C 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Team at Ulysses, 6:30 p.m.

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4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) JV & Boys JV HHS Basketball Boys Varsity and Girls C 6:00pm HHS Basketball Girls Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Team at Ulysses, vs. Colby High School atBaseball: Home, 4:45pm 6:00pm Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 8:00 p.m.

6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away)January 11 Thursday, HHS Basketball Girls Varsity & Boys C 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Team vs. Colby High School at Home, HHS Basketball Girls and Boys C Team 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 6:30 p.m.

TBA (Away) at Home 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.vs. vs.Liberal 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Basketball Boys Varsity & Girls C HMS Basketball Boys 7a and 8a vs.

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Ladies struggle against Dodge then triumph over Goodland The Lady Eagles split their week before holiday break kicks off, with a tough loss to Dodge City and a muchneeded win against Goodland. The Lady Eagles still struggled to put in the right pieces to take up the hole of injured senior guard Dallie Hoskinson, but showed more competiveness for the week than their finish to the Blue and Red Classic. The team’s offense still was not where it was at this point last year, which was expected with the changes from a season ago.

The Lady Eagles led the game after the first quarter but a 19-9 second quarter run by Dodge gave the Lady Red Demons a 27-18 lead at the half. The Lady Eagles battled back and even had a chance to win the game as they led with around 18 seconds left in the game after Jordyn Beard made an open basket underneath. Dodge then took the lead after sinking two free throws after a foul from JoHanna Rawlins ultimately sealing the Lady Eagles fate. Hugoton got a chance but could never get a clean look. Laney Hoskinson led the Lady Eagles with 13 points and seven steals.

Coach Adigun said after the tough loss, “We didn’t come out to start the game with intensity, aggression and passion. We can’t wait until the second half of

games to turn it on. Eight missed free throws in a onepoint loss is unacceptable and lack of rebounding again contributed to this loss.

These deficiencies will be addressed over the Christmas break practices and there will be improvements in these areas when our games start in January.”

Friday, the Lady Eagles got things back on track as they faced off against GWAC opponent Goodland. The Lady Eagles slugged it out for three quarters before they put the game away. The Lady Eagles held Goodland to only three fourth-quarter points and went on to win 45 to 38. L. Hoskinson again led the team in scoring with 12 points, followed by JoHanna Rawlins who had a doubledouble with 11 points and ten rebounds.

"The girls played hard and were rewarded with a win.

The Lady Eagles are now 392 in GWAC League games since the start of the 20132014 season with both losses occurring in that same season. It was also the fifteenth straight win over Goodland (last loss December 2011).

The defense held Goodland to three fourth-quarter points. The team needs to start games with the same level of intensity they displayed in the fourth quarter; we’ll work on this over the Christmas break."

Wishing you good spirits and much cheer during this festive time of year.

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JoHanna Rawlins drives down court trying to evade the Dodge City player.

The Hugoton Wrestling Club started a wrestling camp December 4 and will end January 11 at the Hugoton Recreation Center.

There are 44 boys and girls who have signed up.

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Gratitude &Joy at Christmas

As we herald in the start of another holiday season, we’d like to spread a message of peace and goodwill to all of you. For your continued friendship we are humbly grateful.

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Laney Hoskinson breaks away from the Dodge City defense for a quick layup Tuesday night.

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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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MOSCOW

Senior class hosts senior citizen Christmas party

Wednesday, December 13 the senior class of 2018 hosted a senior citizen Christmas party for the citizens of Moscow. The kids served snacks and played several games with their guests. As the late great Mr. Wayne Comer would say, "A Good Time Was Had By All".

Cale Enns and Ashley Kennedy work on a project together.

Eighth grade class hosts a festive STEM party

The Seniors hosting the event are back row left to right Brian Drives, Jaylen Mendez, Javi Marquez, Jalen Shaddix and Gaby Granillo. In the middle are Madison Hall, Adriana Salcedo,

Morgan Robson, Tina Cantu and Molleigh McCormack. In front are Alexis Hastey, Caitlyn McIntire and Brittney Stuckey. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Moscow eighth grade class hosted local fifth graders, Monday, December 18 for a festive STEM party. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is a national and statewide focus designed to excite and to prepare students in fields of science and technology in order to develop global competitiveness.

STEM activities generally involve creating models, problem solving, and experimentation.

The teams engineered two science models representing a solid particle and an atom.

Colored candy chocolates, a periodic chart, paper, and marker were used to create a

specific atom of an element listed on the chart. The problem-solving came in when the students had to sort and count the candies and find an element whose number of protons, neutrons and electrons would match their candy allotment. Then they placed the candies on the paper in the proper locations.

The protons and neutrons were to be located inside the centralized nucleus and the electrons should have been placed in orbits around the nucleus. The next model rep-

resented organized particles found in a solid. Most students chose a cube design made of 27 marshmallows connected by toothpicks.

Some of the aspiring scientists “branched out” and tried a more advanced design. The experimenting proved positive after some minor modifications!

The combination of two grade levels, science concepts, sweets, and a little remixed holiday music created a fun learning environment.

Jesse Persinger and Tristen Enns get instruction on their work.

Several ladies participate in the photo booth. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Jalen Shaddix, Lynne Fink and Kage Allen enjoy the photo booth area. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Pictured are some of the models of atoms the kids worked on.

May your Faith be renewed and your spirits lifted,

Lorene and Jim Bell take a fun picture. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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K N A TH YOU High Plains Music Fest wants to thank all of the staff, workers, helpers and all who came and enjoyed the music and helped support the event.

Tuesday, January 9 High School Basketball vs.

Syracuse Thursday, January 11 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Hugoton, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 12 High School Basketball at Johnson Monday, January 15 Junior High/High School Basketball at Rolla, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 16 High School Basketball vs.

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Happy Holidays Thanks

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We sure do appreciate your friendship and support!

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May your spirits be refreshed and your faith renewed, as together we celebrate the miracle of Christmas.

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Moscow hosts Tyrone Bobcats and Deerfield Spartans This past week the boys basketball team hosted the Tyrone Bobcats and the Deerfield Spartans as well.

The boys played Tyrone Tuesday, December 12 and lost 39-48. Contributing Wildcats were Axel Granillo with the game-high 14 points, Kage Allen with nine points, JJ Gonzalez with eight, Javi Marquez with four points and Trenton Davidson and Jaylen Mendez with two points each.

Thursday, December 13 the boys played both a JV and a varsity game against Deerfield. The JV boys played in the old Ida Shriver gymnasium and defeated the Spartans 43-32. Gerardo Garcia had a game-high of 15 points. Adan Granillo had nine points.

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Spartans came to town. The Moscow Wildcats defeated the Spartans relatively easily 56-26. Several Wildcats contributed with Monica Gonzalez being the high scorer with 13 points. Morgan Robson was close behind with ten. Brittney Stuckey and Adriana Salcedo both contributed nine points. Yamilet Rojo had seven points.

Giselle Martinez had six points, and Morgan Lahey had two points. The Lady Wildcats’ next ball game will be January 4 at home hosting Hardesty.

JV girls will battle Elkhart at home starting at 7:15 p.m.

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Simply Brilliant

Kennedy had eight points.

JD Robson had five points.

Isaac Clift had four points and Alikx Briggs had two points in the win.

The varsity boys went on to play in the new Wayne Comer Gymnasium and beat the Spartans handily 68-43. Axel Granillo had the high score with 25 points.

Jaylen Mendez had 13 points. Javi Marquez had 12 points. Justyn Allen had five points. Gaby Granillo and Trenton Davidson both had four points. Adan Granillo and Jalen Shaddix each had two points and JD Robson had one point. The boys’ next game will be January 4 at home against Hardesty. JV boys will play at home against Elkhart. Play starts at 5:00 p.m.

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Lady Wildcats lose one, win one This past week the high school girls’ basketball team played both Tyrone and Deerfield. Both were competitions in which the Moscow Lady Wildcats had the home court advantage.

Tuesday, December 12 the Wildcats hosted the Bobcats from Tyrone and lost 35-61.

In the game, Adriana Salcedo had 11 points. Yamilet Rojo had six points, while Tina Cantu poured in five.

Morgan Lahey had four points, and Morgan Robson tallied three. Giselle Martinez, Brittney Stuckey, and Monica Gonzalez earned two points each.

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Blaze Johnson drives against Deerfield. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

MJH plays Tyrone and Deerfield Junior high boys’ basketball played Tyrone Tuesday, December 12 and lost 15-51.

Audric Roland was the game’s high scorer with six points. Blaze Johnson had five points. Jose Moran and Jesus Granados each scored two. Thursday, the boys played and defeated Deerfield narrowly, with a nailbit-

ing ending score of 29-28.

Aiden Miramontes boasted 12 points. Jose Moran had seven points, while Blaze Johnson recorded six and Jesse Persinger and Audric Roland each had two points.

The boys’ next game is January 4 at home versus Hugoton.

Merry Christmas

Our Best Wishes In the spirit of the holiday, it’s only fitting that we say how truly grateful we are to be a part of this fine community.

Your support this year has given us much cause for celebration, and we thank you.

We hope your holiday is simply spectacular!

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Aiden Miramontes looks to pass. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Audric Roland shoots a free throw against Deerfield.

Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

MJH girls defeat Deerfield Spartans

Yamile Flores looks for the rebound against Tyrone. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Joyful & Triumphant

Both junior high basketball teams hosted the Bobcats and the Spartans last week.

Both teams played the Bobcats Tuesday, December 12. The girls lost to Tyrone 29-21. Lizette Gonzalez contributed 14 points. Jolee Hoffine, Yamile Flores and Cambria Phillips each had two points apiece and Athziry Marquez had one point. Thursday, December 13, the girls played Deerfield and both A girls and B girls defeated the Spartans. The B girls won 7-6 with Jayden James, Kate Gonzalez and Martinez each giving two points and Sarai Barboza scoring one point. The A girls won 23-4. Athziry Marquez had eight points.

Lizette Gonzalez had five

points. Jolee Hoffine and Cambria Phillips each had four points and Jacie James had twp points. The girls next game will be January 5 at Yarbrough.

...And Good Will To Our Neighbors And Friends At Christmas To all our friends both far and near, We wish a very bright Christmas and a happy New Year.

For one thing that we know is true, Is it wouldn’t be merry without all of you!

Lizett Gonzalez shoots a freethrow. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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From our family to yours, go our warmest wishes for a blessed and happy holiday. We hope it’s filled with friends, family, joy, laughter and every little thing that makes the Christmas season special.

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

May the miracle of his birth fill your heart with light at Christmas time and all year. Rejoice!

Elizabeth Erives drives in against Tyrone. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Both Rolla Pirates and Lady Pirates defeat Yarbrough Lobos

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Rolla’s basketball teams, both junior high and high school, played at Rolla Tues-

day, December 12. Their opponents were the Yarbrough Lobos. The junior high teams

competed first. The young junior high Lady Pirates were defeated by the Lobos, with a

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score of Rolla 8, Yarbrough 42. The young junior high Pirates were also defeated, with a final score of Rolla 29, Yarbrough 35.

The high school teams were next. The Lady Pirates were determined to not take this sitting down and came out fighting, toppling the Lady Lobos with a final score of Rolla 37, Yarbrough 32.

The Pirates came out fighting as well, and narrowly defeated the Lobos by a score of Rolla 50, Yarbrough 47. Congratulations to the high school teams and good luck to the all the teams for the rest of the season.

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Monday, December 11 the Rolla High School basketball teams traveled to Fowler to take on the Goldbugs. The Lady Pirates arrived ready to play and beat the Goldbugs 41-34.

The Pirates then took their turn. Though they fought hard, they were unable to come away with the win, with a final score of 38-44.

Keep working hard!

The junior high boys’ team huddle with coaches Gardell Schnable and Kelly Schnable. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

The Rolla All School Christmas program will be Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the old gym.

Lots of Christmas songs will be sung and played by the band. The music will delight everyone, young and old.

Come and see what the kids have been practicing for these past few months. You won’t regret it!

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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Aspen Sohm wins Kansas State Traci Taylor is dedicated to helping her students qualify for the National MOS contest. For the past two years, Rolla has been honored to send several students to the National competition in Orlando, Fl. Usually, this qualification takes most of the year to achieve. This year, Mrs. Taylor is already well on her way to having several students try to qualify to attend again. Already sixteen of her eighteen freshmen students have become certified in MS Word and Saturday night, Mrs. Taylor was notified freshman Aspen Sohm is the Kansas State winner in the fall qualifier for MS Word. She will travel with her teacher to Atlanta, Ga. in June to compete nationally.

By Phoebe Brummett As another holiday season comes swirling in, we’d like to extend our very best wishes for a blessed and happy Christmas. May all of your dreams and wishes come true!

Last year, Rolla children enjoy the 2016 hay scramble during Santa Day.

Friday is Santa Day

Aspen Sohm Photo courtesy of Ronda Langley of Sophie’s Images.

Congratulations to Aspen, daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm, and Mrs. Taylor! Rolla is so proud of you!

Learn about the ocean Have you ever needed more information on the Ocean? Mrs. Hall’s elementary science classes have gathered lots of interesting information to share with you regarding the ocean.

Each student was given an animal to recreate as life sized as possible. The student then had to research all the information about his/her animal.

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Tours will be available for the public Wednesday, December 20 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and again Thursday, December 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Come for the tour Thursday evening before the Christmas program and stay for the beautiful music. See you there!

Rolla’s favorite Christmas tradition will take place Friday, December 22. Santa Day will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the hay scramble, barrel train rides, and a jump house. Mr. Sam Eiland will entertain the crowd with a music medley beginning at 12:45 p.m. The senior citizen

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coins will be handed out beginning at 1:00 p.m., just as Santa arrives for the kiddos.

The sharing of gifts and drawings will begin at 1:30 p.m. Refresh yourselves with a doughnuts and a drink, courtesy of Rolla Recreation and the Rolla junior class.

See you there!

Community Calendar Thursday, December 21 Elementary Christmas Parties Kindergarten through twelfth grade Christmas concert Friday, December 22 End of First Semester School Dismissed at 12:15 p.m.

Santa Day in Old Gym at 12:30 p.m.

School in Session

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Saturday, December 23 KSHSAA Non-Practice Day Monday, December 25 Christmas Day No School - Christmas Break KSHSAA Non-Practice Days December 26-31 No School-Christmas Break Non-Practice KSHSAA Days

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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Our country accent and ways of talkin’ Rolla History from David Stout In last week’s article, I pointed out how Truman Capote in his book “In Cold Blood” captured our southwest Kansas country accent with his printed words. This week I would like to celebrate our heritage with a brief listing of some examples, starting from the first moment when I realized I spoke with a country accent.

I actually told this story in last week’s column when Jimmy Littell pointed out to me that “b-e-a-n-s” spelled “beans, not bein’s,” but this wasn’t the only time he pointed out my accent. On another occasion I gave him a call, wondering if he’d had supper yet, asking him, “D’jeet yet?” He snickered, and said “No,” but when I proposed, “Squeet,” his snickers turned into guffaws.

Eventually, the University of Kansas taught me how to talk like a KU snob, but if’n I’m back home for jist’ a cuppla’ weeks, it don’t take long buh‘fore me to start talkin’ like I never left.

So here are some of the Rolla gems I picked up during my years of growing up in Rolla, along with their definitions.

“Dja’ cut your foot?” – I learned this from my Aunt Sis who explained while walking around farm animals it’s fairly common to accidentally “step in some-

thing” with the resultant odd way of walking while trying to wipe “something” off in the grass by sliding your shoe or boot across the grass (or weeds). But rather than asking a funny-walkin’ person if they’d stepped in something, Aunt Sis would ask, “Dja’ cut your foot?”

“I swan.” – An expression my Grandpa Stout used, meaning, “Well, I swear,” “I’ll be darned,” or “Really?!”

“Larapin.” – Mom frequently said “larapin”. It was an adjective she used to describe vittles, meaning “delicious”. Also spelled larruping.

“Pert’ near’t” – “almost;” “purdy darn close;” “about;” “approximately;” “there ‘bouts.” Pert’ near’t everyone said this.

“Poon Tang” – When I first heard this one, I thought it was a Korean name. Coral Edleman introduced me to it with a comedienne’s recording in the 1950s, Rusty Warren, who defined the term this way: "I just love The Old South – Blackeyed peas, mint juleps, magnolia blossoms, poontang... You never heard of poontang? It’s an old Southern expression meaning ‘to entertain a friend.’”

“Snowing down south” – “Your slip is showing.” I believe Randy Bane provided me with this definition.

“Think it’s gonna’ rain?” –

“Hello.” “Howdy.” “How yuh’ been doin’?” My daddy’s typical greeting to fellow farmers.

“Want me to tan your britches?” – No, it didn’t mean, “Would you like me to turn your blue jeans into khaki pants?” it meant, “You want a whuppin? ‘Cause you’re gonna’ get one if you don’t straighten up and start behavin’.”

“Wacha’ know?” – Cousin Merlin’s favorite way of saying “Hello,” “Howdy,” or “How yuh’ been doin’?”

Cousin Don Stout had a unique way of expressing the ordinary things in life we all do. For example, when he once wanted to spit his wad of chewin’ gum out the window of his pickup, he said, “I think I’ll just lay my gum down here.”

When we moved into our new home in 1955, Don helped Dad move the heavy things in, things like the refrigerator. They had looped a rope under the base of it, and Dad was pulling it through the door when he instructed Don on the opposite side, “You push, I’ll pull” whereupon Don said, “It’s kinda’ hard to push with a rope.” At Uncle Al’s funeral church dinner in February 1981, we were going through the serving line and Don said to me, “I need to watch my weight. The only thing that

fits anymore is my handkerchief – and even that seems to be smaller than what it used to be.”

Another time, wanting to talk to Uncle Elver, my mom called their home, but Don answered the phone, explaining to Mom Uncle Elver was outside “washing the grass and trees.” Later in life, after dating Elaine Clinesmith for awhile, they had been seriously talking about getting married, but Elaine said she was beginning to get cold feet. Don asked her, “Well, do you want me to buy you an engagement ring or a nice pair of warm socks?”

So, like Don Stout, let us celebrate our creative and unique ways of expressing ourselves.

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A Christmas Wish

for Our Cherished Friends Blankets of snow coating the ground, peace, joy and laughter all around.

May it find you surrounded by family and friends, a picture-perfect holiday from beginning to end.

Merry Christmas To All & To All a Great Year!

“There is no place like home for the Holidays” Christmas carols and festive songs help make the holidays complete by setting the mood for the festivities to come. Songs resonate differently with people during the holiday season. For example, some celebrants find certain holiday tunes or lyrics especially poignant. Those who might be missing home or planning on visiting friends and relatives who live far away during the holiday season often find the words to “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” are an accurate portrayal of the sentiments of holiday traveling. Composed by Robert Allen, with lyrics by Al Stillman, “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” was published in 1954. The best-known recordings of the song are by Perry Como,

who recorded it twice - once in 1954 and then again in 1959 with a different musical arrangement. The first version reached #8 on the Billboard magazine chart in the United States. The Carpenters recorded another popu-

lar version of the song for their 1984 album, “An OldFashioned Christmas.” Nora Jones and Cyndi Lauper also recorded a duet version of the song in 2011.

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men —Luke 2:14 With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family all the blessings of this holy season.

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Kansas Pipeline Association offers CoRE pipeline training

Christmas lights welcome the season on Van Buren Street. The bright lights bring merry spirits for the holidays.

Season’s Greetings Although everyone here is going full-steam to get ready for the best holiday season ever, we’d like to stop and express our gratitude to each and every one of you.

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Quality first responder training is essential in establishing the communiation network needed to effectively manage an emergency situation.

Kansas Pipeline Association is offering an interactive Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE) pipeline training in Hugoton Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall. It is a program designed by first responders to help advance emergency response and public safety.

This complimentary training

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WITH OUR GRATITUDE AT THE HOLIDAYS

From All Of Us!

• Learn and understand each other’s responsibilities so everyone is prepared to work a coordinated response in the event of an emergency.

• Identify the product release and necessary response.

• Necessary notifications in the event of a leak or release.

• Location of valves and what to do with them • Obtain operator contact information for the area • Discuss local pipeline sizes, locations, products and operator pressures in

the area.

• Availability of Emergency Reponse Plans Register online and learn more about your local meeting sponsors at kpa-awareness.com. A complimentary meal will also be served before the program begins. Run time is approximately 30 minutes for the meal and 90 minutes for the program.

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KDWPT now offers auto-renew licenses

Thanks for the business!

We’re filled with joy this holiday season, And your kind patronage is the reason— For one thing that we know is true, Is we owe our success to each one of you!

is brought to you by your local pipeline and gas distribution companies.

CoRE is a discussionbased program charged with energy. During the CoRE program participants work through a table-top exercise with local pipeline operators and gas distribution companies to pre-plan an emergency response.

CoRE Interactive Program for First Responders Work a simulated product release with your local pipeline operators

Take care of those who take care of you, right? Well, staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) are doing their best to ensure hunters, anglers, and other license buyers are taken care of in a big way in 2018 and for many years to come. For the first time, Kansas licenses buyers will soon have the ability to auto-renew some of their favorite annual licenses and permits. And, many of those will be valid (beginning January 1, 2018) for 365 days from date of purchase.

Previously, Kansas’ outdoor licenses and permits were set to expire December 31 of each calendar year, regardless of purchase date.

But that’s about to change.

Kansas license buyers will soon be able to enjoy more season for their money, with-

out any additional cost.

Both the auto-renew option and 365-day licenses were available beginning December 15, 2017. While these new features are implemented, 2018 licenses and permits purchased between December 15 and December 31, 2017 will not be valid until January 1, 2018. Once valid, the item purchased, if eligible, will then be valid for 365 days.

For a complete list of licenses and permits that will be valid for 365 days, visit ksoutdoors.com/LicensePermits/365-Day-Licenses.

For instructions on how to enroll in auto-renew, visit ksoutdoors.com/LicensePermits/Auto-Renew.

“Never Miss A Memory” afield with KDWPT’s new auto-renew and 365-day license options.

With Our Thanks for Your Patronage

Here’s hoping your holiday season is packed with good times, good friends and happy surprises.

We wish you all the best at Christmastime and all year.

Happy Holidays From Our Entire Team!

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A total of 18 “First Day Hikes” will be hosted January 1 around the state at select Kansas State Parks.

First Day Hikes will be at Kansas State Parks January 1

...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!

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You don’t have to feel guilty about the sweets and treats you indulged in over the holidays, because staff at Kansas State Parks have a fun way for you to get “back on track” with the New Year.

A total of 18 “First Day Hikes” will be hosted around the state January 1 at select Kansas state parks where park staff will be excited and ready to make your start to the New Year a fun and healthy one!

First Day Hike events, most of which are led by a guide, will take you on a scenic route through some of the most wild and unique landscapes the state has to offer. Select hikes may also

include educational programs and refreshments, so bring the kids for family fun.

Hikers should wear warm clothing and good trail footwear and bring water, a camera and binoculars. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. Don’t forget your favorite animal identification guides, too, as you’re sure to spot a neat bird or other wildlife.

To find details on a First Day Hike near you, visit k s o u t d o o r s. c o m / St a t e Parks/Special-Events/FirstDay-Hikes.

After you’ve finished your trek, be sure to share your photos with staff and fellow hikers by using the hashtags #FirstDayHikes and #MyKSStatePark.

A state park daily vehicle permit ($5.00) is required to enter select parks.

May the sights, sounds and spirit of the season fill your heart and soul with glee this Christmas!

Deck The Halls!

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With appreciation for all your support this holiday season.

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We’re sending this note to let you know, That there’s no place we want to go...

For there’s no place we’d rather be, Than right here in this community!

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Year-end travel for 2017 by the numbers A record number of travelers will be setting off for holiday visits and vacations this year, with peak travel time coinciding with the first day of winter, and the ever-present possibility of winter weather impacting travel.

“The vast majority of this year’s holiday journeys will be road trips on our state’s and nation’s highways, so we’re reminding people to make sure both their cars and their cards – AAA membership cards – are ready,” said Shawn Steward, AAA Kansas spokesman.

"Some simple yet important car maintenance, especially with batteries and tires, can prevent you from being stranded during your holiday road trip. But if a breakdown happens, our AAA roadside service will be available to help."

AAA Kansas provides this snapshot – by the numbers -of some of AAA’s key travel forecast projections, latest gas prices, car maintenance tips and road trip recommendations for the year-end 2017 holiday travel period: TRAVEL FORECAST 107.3 million – The record number of Americans nationwide who will journey away from home this holiday season, a 3.1 percent increase over last year.

8.7 million – Number of people in the West North Central Region (in which Kansas is included, along with Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota) who will take yearend holiday week trips, a 2.8 percent increase over 2016 and the largest number of travelers on record for this holiday period.

2,400 – Number of motorists that AAA Kansas Roadside Assistance expects to rescue during the year-end 2017 travel period from December 23 through January 1,

2018.

901,600 – Number of motorists nationwide that AAA expects to rescue with roadside assistance this Thanksgiving weekend, with the primary reasons being battery-related issues, flat tires and lockouts.

90 – Percent of all travelers nationally – 97.4 million – who are planning a driving road trip, an increase of three percent over last year.

20 & 21 – December dates when drivers can expect the greatest amount of traffic suggestion, especially in larger metro areas and between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and, when commuters leave work early and mix with holiday travelers.

6.4 million – Number of travelers nationwide who will fly to their holiday destination.

With a 4.1 percent increase over last year, air travel is the mode of travel that will see the largest growth this year. $165 – Average price for a round-trip flight for the top 40 domestic routes According to AAA’s Leisure Travel Index -the lowest average in five years and a 20 percent fare drop from the 2016 holiday travel period.

5 – Top 5 destinations for the year-end 2017 holidays, according to AAA.com bookings: Orlando, Florida; Anaheim, California; Cancun, Mexico; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Kahului (Maui), Hawaii.

11 – Percent increase in daily car rental price from this time in 2016. Travelers can expect to spend $74/day, the highest rate for the year-end travel period since 2013.

GAS PRICES 2014 – Last year that drivers faced December gas prices as high as this year. $2.43 – National gas price average as of December 18, 2017, 12 cents less than one month ago and 19 cents more than a year ago. $2.25 – Average Kansas

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price for a gallon of gas as of December 18, 2017.

8 – Kansas’ rank of states with the largest gas price decline in the past month.

Kansas’ average per-gallon price has fallen 16 cents in the past month. $2.06 – December 18, 2016 gas price in Kansas.

11 – Kansas’ rank of states with the lowest gas prices in America as of December 18, 2017. $2.52 – Average gas price in Marysville, Kan. (Marshall County), the highest in the state as of December 17, 2017.

67035 – ZIP code of Cunningham, Kan. (Kingman County), which boasts Kansas’ lowest average gas price this week at $2.10/gallon.

AAA WINTER WEATHER VEHICLE PREPARATIONS Batteries • AAA Kansas says the average car battery lasts three to five years.

• Even at 32 degrees, a battery is 35 percent weaker.

• At zero degrees, a car’s battery loses about 60 percent of its strength, yet the engine needs about twice as much power to start.

• A battery’s life can be drained faster if devices are plugged into cars (cell phone chargers, upgraded audio and GPS devices) Tires • AAA Kansas also recommends checking tire pressure since tires need more air when it is cold.

• Proper cold weather tire pressure can be found in the vehicle manual or on a sticker inside the driver’s door, not on the tire itself.

Winter Vehicle Emergency Kit Motorists are advised to pack a winter emergency kit now to stow in the trunk of their vehicle to have immediately available should the need arise. More than 40 percent of

celebrating Christmas this joyous season.

motorists do not carry an emergency kit in their vehicle, cautions AAA Kansas.

• Emergency kit items to include – de-icer, shovel, ice scraper, sand or kitty litter (for traction) • Pack a blanket, extra gloves and hat, heavy coat – if you’re stuck on the road for an extended period of time you’ll need to stay warm, especially if your vehicle is not running • Pack snacks, beverages, etc. – Also remember extra provisions if your pet is traveling with you • Charge your cell phone – have a backup power source for the car in case you’re stuck for a while • Make sure your windshield wipers and lights (headlights, taillights, turn signals) are working properly – make sure you can see and can be seen • Keep a FULL tank of gas AAA ROAD TRIP TIPS 1. With busier roads during the holiday season, obey posted speed limits and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

2. Have everyone in your vehicle buckle their seat belts 3. Avoid distractions while driving. Don’t use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel. If needed, let a passenger respond to a message or look something up on your phone.

4. For help in planning your road trip, for discounts with many travel partners such as hotels and Hertz rental cars, and for the peace-of-mind provided by AAA emergency roadside assistance should a breakdown occur, making sure your membership is active or joining AAA is important and as simple as going to www.AAA.com.

5. Find daily gas price updates for every state in America and key metro areas using AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report at GasPrices.AAA.com or via the AAA mobile app.

6. Never drink and drive, and remember, buzzed driving is drunk driving. Plan ahead and have a designated driver or organize a ride if you’ll be consuming alcohol.

7. Pack your patience, have a safe trip and enjoy the holidays.

AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to 58 million members nationwide and more than 342,000 members in Kansas. For more information, visit www.AAA.com.

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‘Tis the Season

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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Wishing you peace, joy, friendship and all the wonder that makes the holiday season so very special.

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

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Santa is waving at all the people passing by on West B Street, wishing all a Merry Christmas and a good night.

Hoping you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

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Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces 2018 Girls Basketball Sign-Ups Monday, December 11 - Friday December 15 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Girls Baskeball 5/6 Grade Girls Basketball Cost is $15.00 per player $20.00 late fee Register at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison Coaches are Needed!

Practices and games begin in January

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LOOKING BACK

History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

Wishing you a bounty of glad tidings and all the joy your heart can hold. It's been a pleasure serving you this past year.

1012 S. Main 544-4388 Brad, Kim, Deleta

Jordan Air Inc.

Serving Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle for over 44 years.

Thursday, December 25, 1997 Steve Kinser returned from the 1997 American Royal in Kansas City earlier this fall with a number of ribbons from his Belgian Blue cattle. Among other awards, he received Heifer Calf Champion as well as Belgian Blue Reserve Champion Heifer of the American Royal.

December 17, 1987 Lyle Sturdy has been selected to be inducted into the Wichita State University Hall of Fame. His 1938 track record for the 220 yard dash at 21.0 still stands after 49 years.

Thursday, December 22, 1977 Farmers turned out en masse for the December 14 beginning of the American Agriculture Strike movement’s demonstration in downtown Hugoton. The parade of vehicles scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. began its trip down Main Street about a half hour late.

About 130 vehicles, including trucks, tractors and combines drove down Main Street and stopped in the downtown area for about one hour. Some speeches were made while the farm implements blocked one side of the thoroughfare.

Children who had been dismissed for a work day for teachers joined business

Memories from yesteryear Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Kimzey 1846-1896 First Golden Wedding Celebrated in Stevens County

We Appreciate Our Farmers!

Call

TERRY at 544-4361

1-800-264-4361 or Elkhart - 697-2657

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Merry Christmas May the coming year bring peace, joy and enlightenment to you and those you cherish.

For all the joy you’ve brought us, we will always be grateful.

Tanner Rindels, Agent 515 South Main Street Hugoton, Kansas (620) 544-4266

At the Birth of Our Savior

people who had closed businesses, office workers and housewives on the sidewalks and curbs along with some farmers who were not driving tractors. Everyone craned to catch a first glimpse of the tractors as they started down Main and then looked up at the very low flying planes that flew over the cavalcade of tractors and trucks a number of times. Some of the planes released streamers that floated down over the crowd.

Jim Kramer and his alternate, Bill Wilkerson of Johnson are planning to meet with Governor Bennett in preparation for expected federal level meetings later.

Thursday, December 21, 1972 Frank and Ruby Rickman and their two sons arrived in Hugoton January 1, 1967 after purchasing Sniders Furniture Store. One year later, they added the Eagle Electronics and relocated into the former Floyd’s Hardware.

Rickman’s Furniture is the honored Business of the Week.

Friday, December 31, 1937 According to Stevens County Sheriff Earl Kerns, the county jail is now empty for the first time in many months. The last prisoner was turned loose last week.

At one time, recently, there were as many as thirteen in the jail at one time.

The first golden wedding anniversary celebrated honored Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Kimzey in 1896. This article is reprinted from the Hugoton Hermes in 1896.

Mr. and Mrs.Kimzey were united in marriage in Illinois fifty years ago Thursday, December 17, 1896. They are among the earliest settlers of Stevens County and have shared the reverses as well as the excitement of the early frontier life. They have during this time lived a consistent Christian life; Brother Kimzey being an elder of the Presbyterian Church of Hugoton.

Mr. Kimzey has persistently refused to accept numerous offers of county office, esteeming the pleasure of his home life above public life.

The citizens planned a day of happiness for their golden wedding anniversary, and Stevens County people do nothing by halves. It was, to say the least, a grand success.

Dinner was served at the courthouse. The people came to the number of one hundred and fifty. There were provisions for all and to spare. The public school of

Hugoton, with several country schools, adjourned for the day.

The Kimzeys received many gifts, including towels, cushions, silver spoons, gold spoons, pipe and tobacco, tablecloths, clothing and money.

The ladies of the county had contributed to the making of a nice new carpet for the honored couple. The men of the county presented them with a couple of elegant rockers, also four dollars and fifty cents in cash.

The ladies gave us a true example of shrewdness by the manner in which they prepared the carpet. The rags were principally sewed in Mrs. Kimzey’s own house, yet these ladies, who sometimes have hard work to keep a secret, were successful in getting the balls away from the house and woven without the knowledge of the victim of surprise.

No amount of praise can be wasted on the quantity, quality, variety and preparation of the dinner.

This is the first golden wedding to occur in Stevens County. During the day, an old settlers association was organized.

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

TIRE CENTER

North, south, east or west...

We’re sending you our very best.

We truly value your business and support and renew our commitment to serving you well in the year ahead.

From the Staff at

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Let Faith

Be Your Guide 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.

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Old Santa and his helper, Vic Veroda, president of the Hugoton Lions Club and with the assistance of members of the club, held a field day last Saturday as they entertained children of the community. Rides and treats were furnished to a large number of children as they crowded the parking lot west of the Ideal grocery store. Papa and Mama were not available for us to identify the children here receiving treats. Taken from the December 26, 1957 issue of the Hugoton Hermes.

Hallelujah... He Is Born!

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!

BULTMAN

Both by numbers of vehicles and the signs they display, farmers are making their plight known to the public. Nearly 130 vehicles participated in the December 14 demonstration in Hugoton.

Photo taken from the December 22, 1977 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker • Residential & Commercial Specialist Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Agricultural Land • Residential & Commercial Specialist “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

May the love and compassion of our Savior fill your heart with peace and contentment.

We wish you a blessed Christmas.

600 E. 11th Hugoton 544-8686

NEWS

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Hays Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-2018 concert season announced Admission to all 2017-2018 concerts will be free

By Cathy Drabkin HSO Publicity Coordinator The FHSU Hays Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 season will feature music of American and English composers over the course of seven concerts.

The performances range from combined symphonychoir masterworks to intimate chamber concerts, from jazzy musical valentines to a children’s Halloween drama, from the countryside of England to the broad expanse of America’s heartland. A melting pot of musical styles, ensembles, musicians, and tributes to homeland will be presented.

All performances will be in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the FHSU

Happy

Holidays

campus.

The rest of this season’s concerts: • Cottonwood Festival Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27. This string chamber music festival will feature FHSU and guest artists performing works of Elgar and Schoenberg. Artists include Véronique Mathieu, violin; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin; Rodolf Haken, viola; Sadikov, viola and conductor; Sunnat Ibrahim, cello; Cline, cello; and Ravitskaya, piano. A preconcert talk offered by Cline and Sadikov will start at 7:00 p.m. This concert and the Cottonwood Festival are sponsored by a generous donation from Claire Matthews. The post-concert reception is sponsored by Cathy’s Breads.

• Valentine’s Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10.

FHSU’s Brad Dawson, flugel-

horn soloist and conductor, and Sadikov, conductor, present romantic music of Edward Elgar, Duke Ellington, Percy Grainger and Frank Mantooth. The preconcert talk will be presented at 7:00 p.m., and the post-concert reception is sponsored by Insurance Planning.

• Grand Finale Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

The FHSU Choirs and the Smoky Hill Chorale take the stage with the Hays Symphony in a performance of the Carmina Burana, with Dr. Terry Crull conducting.

Crull will present a pre-concert talk at 7:00 p.m. This concert is sponsored by a generous grant from Dr. Michael Meade. The post-reception is sponsored by Downtown Hays Development Corporation, and a President’s Donors Party (by

invitation) is sponsored by Chartwells.

Like last season, the symphony will continue offering all its concerts free of charge to the public, though freewill donations are welcome.

Free tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before the concert start, or in advance by contacting hayssymphony@fhsu.edu.

Hays Symphony season brochures with additional details about each concert may be requested by contacting hayssymphony@ fhsu.edu. In addition, the symphony maintains a Facebook page which features additional information about the music, soloists and special events associated with each concert.

For additional information, contact FHSU Department of Music and Theatre, 785-628-4533.

A Round of

Thanks We’re so grateful to be a part of this close-knit community.

Thank you for your kindness, friendship and support.

Wishing all of our friends much peace, harmony and joy at this inspirational season.

We know you’ve been an inspiration to us, and we thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas!

Heater’s Sprinklers LLC Austin Heaton, Owner

Horses race across the yard at this home in Hugoton. The lights brighten up the night skies with their splendar.

Anita’s Hair Salon 112 E. Sixth Ste. B Hugoton

620-544-2252 Anita Sutton Owner/Operator

Frosty, the snowman wishes all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas customs from Holland In Holland, children believe that St. Nicholas in his red Bishop’s robe, riding his beautiful white horse will visit them and hear how they have behaved that year. If they were good he comes down the chimney leaving gifts in their wooden shoes or in their stockings. Children leave apples, carrots and hay in their shoes for the Bishop’s horse.

Each year the chimneysweep comes to clean out the chimneys and thus make it easier for “Sinter Klass” to get down the chimney.

While St. Nicholas has become a legend (like our own Santa Claus), he is actually a composite figure of two Christian bishops who lived during the fourth and fifth centuries. Their image of kindness and generosity over these hundred of years makes them the perfect image of the “gift-giver”.

At the end of November, St. Nicholas is anxiously awaited by everyone, young

...Oh what fun it is for us to wish all of you a happy holiday!

With warm wishes & heartfelt thanks to everyone from all of us at Christmas.

BULTMAN, INC. HUGOTON ELKHART

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.

We hope the spirit of the season fills your heart and home with a happiness that lasts all year.

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and old. A parade is held on the last Saturday of November welcoming St. Nicholas, who arrives by steamer on his white horse.

All over Holland parties and celebrations go on, and on St. Nicholas Eve, December 5, family and guests gather around the dining room table to receive their “surprises” (gifts disguised in odd-shaped boxes or unusual wrappings).

Christmas is celebrated with serenity and good will.

The family goes to church services to celebrate the coming of the Christ Child and then later returns home to a large, festive dinner.

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We thank you for your support this past year.

You’ve delivered us nothing but kindness, and we hope we’ve done the same for you.

Karen Yoder

Insurance Company Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • 620-544-4314 • Hugoton, Ks.

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Don Beesley, Agent

Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider

May you and your loved ones enjoy a season of hope, love and joy, and may we all join together in praying for peace on earth this Christmas.

You’re on Ou:r W ish List

Merrys!

rxekrxekr Dear Santa, My name is Holly Smith. I am 7 years old and I would love for Christmas is a Hatchimal surprise twin pea cat, large elsa doll, kid phone and a fur real puppy and for my Family to have a great Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Holly Smith rxekrxekr To Santa Clas From Lilly Martin jojo Bows Gold hoverbord with lights jojo Doll iPhone 6s socks underware money jo jo book Jim bag for gymnastics homeseat beam Clairs gift card justic gift card home mat for gym New covers fuzzy blanket jojo siwa pjs colthes rxekrxekr to Santa From Zoe Age 9 1. Mr. Gibels 2. barbe’s 3. littsisster 4. Candy 5. Pikels 6. crans 7. Paper 8. stuft anemus 9. Mr. gibels rxekrxekr

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Nintendo Switch, Video games, Lego’s and my Granny (my mom’s mom) to get better. I want a Vlog camera, too.

Love, Tallon Grubbs rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a reel dog, that’s all.

Love, Raymond Lamatsch rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a GSW MVP ring. Steph Curry MVP. Shoe size 3Y. A gift from Jesus and God. Air Jordan’s gold.

Steph at my house.

Cowboy’s jacket Zeke Jacket NFL. Lamborghini. Dallas Cowboy’s socks. KU Jacket. GSW backpack, GSW shorts.

Love, Ryder Reza

rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want for Christmas is Heelys and a Iphon X and a camera. I also want a puppet.

Love, Tony Diaz rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a American doll, polaroid camera, Karaoke machine, Descendants Two, Ipad and a yo-yo.

Love, Liliana Luna rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a American Doll, a dog and pup.

Love, Annabelle Flores rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Nerf guns, a poloroid camera and a purse. A Karaoke machine, and Descendents tTwo. Love, Jetta Giudicy

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As we check our list of good folks we want to thank this year, friends and customers like you are at the top of it! Thanks for all you’ve done to make our year merry, bright and successful. We wouldn’t be where we are without your support, and we’re very grateful.

Serving You At 612 East 11th Hugoton

This house by the Elementary School is always decked out for the Christmas holiday - and this year is no different! Beautiful twinkling lights

adorn every window and outline the roof, while brightly lit snowmen and glittery trees complete the picture-perfect decoration.

rxekrxekr Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I want a polaroid camera and a Karaoke machine.

Love, Laylah Gomez rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie dream house, Princess Barbie doll, more Neon crayons, and PJ masks headquarters.

Love, Caitlyn Johnson rxekrxekr Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a nerf machine gun and Lego train and Hoverboard.

Love, Preston Swinney rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a Xbox One X and Xbox One S. 9 Nerf guns and a Iphone S. Love, Brystyn Heger rxekrxekr Dear Santa, Can I please give me Jakplus Christmas march and XBox 1, Lxbox Live with 4 controllers.

Love, Hayden Brent rxekrxekr Dear Santa, I want a Xbox S and a IPhone X, computer, a nerf gun, and all call of duty games.

From, Daimian rxekrxekr Dear Santa, For Christmas I want an Ipad and Suite of the Mexico goalie Guillermo Ochoa.

Love, Gustavo rxekrxekr Dear Santa Ive been very good this ayear and what I would like is a puppu...a big puppy..it had better be stuffed (from my mom) Aiden age 6 rxekrxekr Dear Santa This Christmas, I am 9 years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a smart watch and a kitten or a puppy and I promise to leave out milk and cookies for you!

Merry Christmas, Santa Love, Aislee Austin PS. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Clase for me! rxekrxekr Dear Santa, This Chrismtas I am 6 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is 3 story doll house and a smat watch and I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you!

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Brinlee PS Please say “Hi” to the elves for me!

NEWS

If you like Christmas lights be sure to stop by the 800 block of South Madison. The lights are

spectacular. Tune into 104.7 and listen to the music - and Santa! - while watching the lights.

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did you know?

The winter solstice is considered the shortest day of the year. The solstice is when the sun’s path has reached its southernmost point, producing the fewest available hours of daylight all year long. The winter solstice marks the first day of winter.

Also on this day, the sun is directly overhead at high noon on the latitudinal point called the Tropic of Capri-

corn. “The Farmer’s Almanac” says that some historians surmise Stonehenge was built to correspond with the use of solstices and other

solar and lunar events. In 2017, the winter solstice arrives December 21 at 11:28 a.m. EST in the northern hemisphere.

Social Security

By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City SOCIAL SECURITY’S GIFT TO CHILDREN IS SECURITY During the holiday season, most of us, regardless of religion or beliefs, focus on the children we love. Caring for children is one of the best ways to safeguard the future.

And we at Social Security know a thing or two about helping children.

The application for a Social Security number and card is sometimes overlooked in the paperwork that parents fill out in preparation for a child’s birth. Typically, the hospital will ask new mothers if they want to apply for a Social Security number for their newborn as part of the birth registration process. This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. The Social Security card typically arrives about a week to ten days after that little bundle of joy! You can learn about Social Security numbers for children by reading our publication, Social Security Numbers for Children, available at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs.

A child needs a Social Security number if he or she is going to have a bank account, if a relative is buying savings

bonds for the child, if the child will have medical coverage, or if the child will receive government services. You’ll also need a Social Security number for a child to claim him or her on your tax returns.

If you wait to apply, you will have to visit a Social Security office and you’ll need to: o Complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5); o Show us original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, age, and identity; and o Show us documents proving your identity.

A child age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number must appear in person for the interview, even though a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child’s behalf.

Children with disabilities are among our most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI: o The child must have a physical or mental condition,

or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations.”

This means that the condition(s) must severely limit your child’s activities; o The child’s condition(s) must be severe, last for at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death; and o The child must not be working and earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity limit ($1,180 a month in 2018).

If your child’s condition(s) does not result in “marked and severe limitations,” or does not result in those limitations last-

ing for at least 12 months, your child will not qualify for SSI. Family resources are also considered. If the parents of the child or children have more resources than are allowed, then the child or children will not qualify for SSI. You can read more about children’s benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-0510026.pdf.

Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/people/kids to learn more about all we do to care for children. Social Security is with you and your children through your life’s journey, securing today and tomorrow.

This cheerful snowman glows with glee at the prospect of having a Merry Christmas. He can be seen on Van Buren Street.

Celebrating

the Reason for the Season As we revel in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season, we are moved to remember the greatest gift of all: the birth of our Savior. His eternal love for us brings peace and contentment to our hearts at this holy time and all year.

Merry Christmas and Blessings to You and Yours!

Pat’s Plumbing Licensed & Insured 620-544-3056 620-544-4017

Seated left to right are RoGlenda Coulter, Ruthie Winget, Judy Hickert and Kay McDaniels.

Standing in back are Toni Hamlin, Chantel McClure, Linda Sullivan, Marie Austin and Mary Danner. Not pictured is Rolla correspondent Phoebe Brummett.

The

Anything is possible during this magical season, just as everything is possible with the help of friends and neighbors like you!

For helping our dreams take wing, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Hugoton

Hermes

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!

Animal Health Center Gary Baughman DVM & Staff 1457 Veterinary Road Hugoton 544-7848

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KHP releases results from November special enforcements Throughout the month of November, the Kansas Highway Patrol worked numerous special enforcements related to traffic safety issues, including speeding, seat belts, and DUI patrols.

These enforcements were in addition to the work Patrol personnel conduct on a regular basis on Kansas’ roads.

“Last year, I asked KHP commanders to add an additional component to our enforcement efforts.

Specifically, they were asked to identify known areas where aggressive enforcement efforts may prove beneficial,” said KHP Superintendent, Colonel Mark Bruce.

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100 psi and a maximum injection rate of 500 bbls per day.

BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION

Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the granting of the application may cause waste violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.

TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased Minerals Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned.

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Merit Energy Company LLC, has filed an application to commence the injection of saltwater into the Lower Morrow formation at the Cavner A-6, located in the SW-SW-NW/4 Sec 33 T31S-T38W Stevens County, Kansas, with a maximum operating pressure of

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAXINE E. MOSER, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 47 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on December 11, 2017, by Byron Reid, Successor Personal Representative, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other

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All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

Merit Energy Company Katherine McClurkan 13727 Noel Road Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75240 (972) 628-1660

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED Truck Driver

w/ current CDL license.

Benefits include 401(k) health insurance & vacation.

Please inquire at 428-5363/544-8889 Premier Alfalfa, Inc.(2c20)

property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Maxine E. Moser within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on May 17, 2014.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of January, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in 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.

Byron Reid, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

HELP WANTED: Waitresses needed at Acosta’s and Nieto’s Cafe. Both lunch and evening shifts available. Call Lupe at 620-544-1775. (tfc47) --------------HELP WANTED: Home Health Aide with experience. References required.

Call 544-4180 to set up interview.

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HELP WANTED

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CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICE

RE:Merit Energy Company LLC- Application for a permit to authorize the disposal saltwater into the Cavner A-6 located in Stevens County, Kansas.

The special enforcement results are at right.

For a list of all of the special enforcements which have already occurred this year, and those through December, please visit: http://www.kansashighway patrol.org/DocumentCen ter/Home/View/701.

DUI Arrests DUI-Drugs Warrant Arrests Felony-drug Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safetybelt Citations - Adult Safetybelt Citations- Teen (14-17 yrs) Child Restraint Citations (0-13 yrs) Total Public Contacts

Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)

Heat Waves Hot Oil Service

(2c50)

has an opening for a

Hot Oil Operator Must have Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement, clean MVR and be able to pass a drug test.

For more information or to obtain an application, please call 620-272-7307.

HELP WANTED MULTIPLE POSITIONS JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is looking for hard working and dependable individuals to work in our well maintained facilities.

Grant County Feeders has positions available in the

Feed Mill & Cattle Department We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and a “Safety First” culture. Come join the team at JBS Grant County Feeders.

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OTR DRIVERS WANTED Full time Class A CDL with N endorsement.

2 years min. experience and clean MVR

For questions, please call 620-544-2900.

Pick up application at 1525 W. 10th St. in Hugoton.

CATTLE DOCTOR Ulysses Feedyard is hiring for the position of Cattle Doctor. Extensive cattle experience necessary. Must have two references available when applying. Job duties include evaluation of sick/lame animals, administering correct antibiotics for illness, record keeping of all treatments and movements of animals, management of hospital pens for animal well being.

Apply in person at Ulysses Feedyard, located 9 miles south of Ulysses on Highway 25

or call 620-356-1750 and ask for Logan.(2c50)

PART TIME ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION Stevens County Economic Development is looking to hire a Director. Position is a part-time, salaried position with no county benefits. General expectation is 20 hours of work per week, but flexibility will be needed for large projects that will require more time in a given week. Applicant will be responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing economic development activities for Stevens County that will promote economic growth, including attracting quality employment opportunities, revitalizing downtown areas, and improving housing options.

Please send resumes to ecodevo@pld.com or drop off at 630 S. Main Street in Hugoton by Jan 5, 2018.

Go to stevenscountyks.com for further details, or call Alisha Owens at 620-544-4440.

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YOUR NEW CAREER

Please call 620-356-4466 for more information. You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd 17, Ulysses, Ks. between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or apply anytime on the following Web site: wwww.fiveriverscattle.com/careers.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 7, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Jo A Thompson, Plaintiff And Oklahoma Department of Revenue, Estate of Brett Bridwell, a/k/a Brett E Bridwell, Kansas Department of Revenue and all Unknown Persons who may lay claim and interest to the 2003 Ford Focus with Vehicle Identification Number 1FAFP34N25W134032 Defendants AFFIDAVIT TO OBTAIN SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, ss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk,

located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

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

CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED

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NOW HIRING HUGOTON KANSAS LOCATION

1550 W. 10th Street Hugoton, Ks. 67951 • 620-604-0643 Fronk Oil is now accepting applications for a full-time Bobtail Driver/ Propane Technician. CDL and Hazmat are required.

Come by the office and pick up an application or email resume to: julie@fronkoil.com.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

120 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Español - 356-5808

TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED

For a very progressive, family-oriented company.

Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night.

Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off.

Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com

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NOW HIRING

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Where is it written that FUN and WORK can’t be one and the same?

Not in our playbook, that’s for sure.

At SONIC, we encourage and attract wildly creative people. Bold, unique personalities whose passion for what they do shows in the food, the experience and the culture of America’s most loved restaurant brand.

Check us out at SonicDriveIn.com/Jobs.

And if you like what you see, you’ll fit right in so apply online and Come WORK YOUR SPIRIT at SONIC!

402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!

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!!

119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.

FOR SALE: House at 110 NW Avenue, 1978 Ford Mustang LX Cont., 1954 Mercury SV, 1949 Chevy pickup no title, Cushman pickup with dwarf car engine. 54408921. LAST CHANCE! (1p51) --------------FOR SALE: 1000 gallon tank on a gooseneck trailer. 1995 24-foot aluminum stock trailer. 20 foot car trailer. Call 620-544-1710. (2p51) --------------FOR SALE: 1-398 Cat. NG motor in good running condition $45,000; 1-3306T Cat. diesel motor-275 HP-2544 hrs $16,000; 28-11.2 x 38"Zimmatic rims w/tires (fair condition) $150/each. Call 785-4430614.

(4c49) ------------HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath.

Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) --------------FOR SALE: Bulls for sale. Red Angus and Black Angus 18-24 months old. 620-272-1775.

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house. Refrigerator, stove, partially furnished. Call 620544-1714.

(4c49) --------------FOR RENT: Mobile home at 818 S. Washington. 2 bed/2 full baths. Large living room & kitchen. Central heat/air.

Very nice & clean. Water paid. All furnished with washer/dryer. No Pets - No Smoking. 620-453-0551.

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. Private lot. No pets, no smoking. References required. 620-5442892. (tfc39) --------------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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F OR RENT

Early Deadline!!!

Friday 12:00 Noon.

809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage.

Call today to see this home!

SOLD 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - PRICE REDUCED! Ranch style 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, att garage, fence cen H/A, nice Master bed with tray ceiling, WIC, garden tub and separate shower. New stainless steel appliances. Huge price reduction! $185,000.

Call today to see this lovely home.

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office tfc16 (tfc29)

small shed. References required.

Commercial Building - could be used as Retail or Business Office.

Call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

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UCE D!!

REDUCED!!! 2046 Road Y- Moscow $126,000 $113,400 $100,800 $86,000 609 S. Van Buren St. A quiet place in the country, but with city $95,000 water and a blacktop road. HUD Case #181Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of 229087 is being sold AS-IS. Attached 30 X storage and ready for a big family with its 5 50 garage/shop with two overhead doors.

Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot with 2 car garage.

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

SOLD

REDUC

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

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1016 S Trindle- Motivated Seller! Will consider different options! Ranch style 3 bed/1 bath, large kitchen with appliances, oversized single garage, cov patio, fence. Very nice property! Call Karen today to see this property!

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

Your Christmas

Bonus

from Sellers to Buyers!

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

415 W. Fourth 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

214 Van Buren

500 E. Third

218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!

300 W. A Street 600 E. Fourth

SOLD

Call 544-2933 TODAY to learn more EILEEN’S REAL ESTATE Eileen Gregg about these incredible properties!

Broker

420 S Washington - Nice Price Reduction! $229,000!! Nice Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, commercial grade appliances and large island! Call today to see this nice property!!

1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home.

Call Karen today to see this property.

SOLD

FOR SALE BY OWNER HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom/2 bath on HUGE LOT

ED REDUC 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

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

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

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

Call today!!

Living Room & Family Room + More!

Call

201 McLeod

598-2232

in Moscow

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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

507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler.

Lots to see! Call Karen today!

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)

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

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

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property”

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

3 Bedroom House - fenced yard, carport,

307 S Jackson- Bungalow, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, bsmt, patio, fence, det garage, carport. Lots more! Call Karen today to see this nice property!!

PRIC E

106 McLeod-Moscow

FOR SALE

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)

SOLD

SOLD

Area Supervisor Mike Harris 405-416-4516

Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

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!

Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder - 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Karen Yoder

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 14, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mina Jayne Littrell, deceased, CASE NO. 17-PR-28 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Tina Marie Crawford, duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Mina Jayne Littrell, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the waivers of an accounting be approved; 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 reasonable, 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 Mina Jayne Littrell, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before January 11, 2018, at 10:30 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.

TINA MARIE CRAWFORD, Administrator BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Administrator

620-544-1517

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

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y r r e M tmas s i r h C

Citizens State Bank directors, officers and employees are seated left to right: Jack Rowden, Cass Young, Craig Young, Milton Gillespie and Lewis Wheeler. Standing second row are Robin Sullivan, Jamie Anderson, Judy Heaton, Kay Young, Teresa James, Jackie Lewis, Adriana Alfaro, Maria Tinoco, Gail Crane, Alexandra Cerecero, Michelle Slaughter, Malissa Hicks and Anita Gill.

In the back row are Betty Peterson, Hope Leal, Brea Turpin, Kathy Nix, David Nix, Val Ruvalcaba, Aren McBride, Janine Beltz, Stachia Nordyke, Billy Woodworth, Stetson Honig and Lisa Bennett. Not pictured are Greg Bond, Kim Harper, Alma Hernandez, Karen Yoder and Janett Peinado.

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.

P.O. Box 728, 601 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951

(620) 544-4331 www.csbks.com

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