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s a m hrist Volume 128, Number 52 Thursday, December 24, 2015 16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Stevens County Sheriff’s Department executes search warrant December 17 Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton reports that Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2015, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 1040 S Polk, located in Hugoton.

Tanya Gonzales, age 32, and Michael Byrd, age 32, were arrested for: possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school; possession of more than 100 grams of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school; felony possession of a firearm; felony

possession of stolen property; and felony possession of paraphernalia.

Charges will be filed by Stevens County Attorney Paul Kitzke.

Sheriff Ted Heaton

Commissioners discuss hospital project and new 911 system The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 21 with Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Pat Hall was absent. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights.

The agenda for the meeting this week was a short one. It included bills at 8:30; Judy Parsons at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; open bids for hospital project with Jack Rowden and Gary Gold at 10:00;

Make sure to take note of special business hours The year is quickly drawing to a close, and New Year's celebrations may alter the hours of your favorite local businesses.

McDonald’s will be closing at 8:00 p.m. for New Year’s Eve and will be open with regular business hours New Year’s Day. Subway will be open 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday. Sonic will close early, at 7:00 p.m., for New Year’s Eve but will have regular hours New Year’s Day. Pizza Hut and China will have regular hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Steakhouse will be closed both Thursday and Friday, however, Dominoes will be open both days with regular hours of 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Ranchito Tex Mex will be

closed Thursday but open Friday. LB’s will be open Thursday, December 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with a performance

by Broken Bar V to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Barb’s Den will have regular business hours for both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve Barb’s will host a DJ from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Looking to start the new year with a good breakfast? Head over to Donut X-Press. They will be serving donuts and breakfast only on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. They will be closed Saturday, January 2, but will reopen Monday January 4.

Do you have any plans to head out of town for the holidays? Toot ‘N Totum and Presto will both remain open with their reg-

ular business hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Store in Moscow will be open with regular hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Rolla Corner Stop will be open December 31 but will be closed January 1. If you are staying in town and need any last minute items for that perfect holiday dinner, don’t worry!

Both White’s Foodliner and Thrifty King will be open throughout the holiday with regular business hours.

Country Garden, Creative Specialties, Yardmaster, Hugoton Hermes, Janet’s Bridal and United Wireless will all be closed Friday, January 1, 2016.

Country Garden will close Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Creative Specialties, Yardmaster and United WireContinued to page 4

and Ted Heaton, Susan Schulte and representatives from Kansas 911 Coordinating Council at 10:30.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were finishing up talking with Rodney Kelling as he was checking in for the EMS/Fire Departments.

Judy Parsons came in to talk about her term expiring for the Economic Development Board. She said she would like to stay on. Motion was made and passed to reappoint her.

Commissioners commented Jan Leonard’s term is also expiring.

Motion was made and passed to reappoint Jan. Minutes were read over and a correction was made. Motion was made and passed to accept the minutes with the correction.

Tony Martin talked

about the KDI/KDOT project not being done. He said the county has received a small reimburse-

ment payment from KDOT. He said they (KDOT) are done working Continued to page 3

Two sentenced to Kansas DOC December 15, 2015 District Judge Clinton B. Peterson sentenced two men to the Department of Corrections. In both cases Paul F. Kitzke, Stevens County Attorney, represented the State of Kansas.

Lance Parker was represented by Gregory Swanson of Liberal.

Parker was found guilty by a jury August 18, 2015 of Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement.

Parker’s attorney filed a motion for a dispositional and durational departure.

Mr. Kitzke objected to the motion and asked that Mr. Parker be sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

Judge Peterson considered the motion and denied it, sending Parker to the Department of Corrections for a 79 month sentence.

Homero Baeza pled guilty to three counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and, pursuant to the agreement between the parties, was sentenced to twenty months in the Department of Corrections. Mr. Baeza was represented by Peter Antosh of Dodge City.

Conservation District names poster winners Stevens County Conservation District’s 2015 Poster Contest Winners have been announced. The Stevens County Conservation District would like to thank all the students and teachers for their participation. Over 300 posters were submitted. Twentystudents placed four locally, one, Alexis Jays, went on to place second at the state contest.

Special appreciation goes out to Hugoton Middle School teachers, Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Mecklenburg; Hugoton Elementary School teachers, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Denton, Mrs. Goode, Mrs. Stump and Mrs. Frederick; Heritage Christian Acad-

emy teachers, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Martin and Moscow Elementary teachers, Mrs. Dobie, Mrs.

Ricks, Mrs. Leal and Mrs. Wester.

The rest of the winners can be seen on page 3.

State second place winner Alexis Jays is shown with teacher Mrs. Bobbi Ferguson and Sherri Martin.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Luke, Chapter 2, Verses 1-14

The Greatest Gift Of All

The Hugoton Hermes

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Obituaries Diana Gill-Wisdom Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Diana GillWisdom. Diana passed from this life Friday morning, December 18, 2015 at her residence in Hugoton. She was 76.

The daughter of JW Cooper and the former Beatrice Alder, she was born May 29, 1939 at Coldwater.

April 22, 1956, Diana and Robert Gill Sr. were united in marriage at Ulysses. He preceded her in death November 9, 2000.

May 31, 2012, Diana and Jack Wisdom were married at Laverne, Ok. Diana was a member of the Church of Christ in Hugoton and was the vice president of the Kiwanis. She

worked at the EMS for about 36 years and drove a school bus for 31 years.

Survivors include her husband Jack Wisdom of Hugoton; her four sons, Robert Gill Jr. and wife Glenda of Aguilar, Co., Greg Gill and wife Anita of Hugoton, Steven Gill and wife Kay of Marshfield, Mo. and Galen Gill and wife Sonia of Schertz, Tx.; daughter Karen Goode and husband Allen of Heber Springs, Ar.; four brothers, Marvin Odell and wife Mary of Snow, Ok, Melvin Odell of Coldwater, Lloyd Odell of Wilmore and Loren Odell of Liberal; sister Carolyn Hardy of Stratton, Ne.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, December 21 at the Church of Christ in Hugoton with Minister Lee Rottman presiding. Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for Church of Christ. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951.

Martha Kitch Mouners gathered to remember Martha Jane Kitch of Liberal who went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, December 18, 2015.

She was 89.

Born November 13, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Ok., she was the daughter of Bill Martin and the former Condelia Steele.

As a young lady she worked in the dietary department in St. Anthony Catholic Hospital in Oklahoma City.

She loved to sew and crochet all of her life, giving items to many friends.

August 21, 1952 she married Lloyd H. Kitch in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death February 14, 1998.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Bill Martin, Bob Martin and James Martin; and sister Beth Jemmott.

Mrs. Kitch was a member of Faith Tabernacle.

Martha is survived by her daughter Janie Pierce and husband Robert of Liberal; sister-in-law Elaine Martin of Pacific, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and her many friends and church family.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, December 23 at Faith Tabernacle with Pastors Rex Petty and Darren Metcalf presiding.

A private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and plants the family suggests memorials to the Liberal Good Samaritan Center, Seward County Relay for Life, or Faith Tabernacle.

Jesus Hernandez-Meza Friends and family gathered last week to lay Jesus Hernandez-Meza to rest. Mr. Hernandez-Meza passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Rolla. He was 72.

The son of Alfredo Hernandez-Jurado Hernandez and the former Jovita Meza Gutierres, he was born March 1, 1943 at Querendoro Michoacan, Mexico.

He and Femelicia Garcia Alvarado were married.

Survivors include his wife Femelicia Garcia Alvarado of Honduras; three sons, Jesus Henandez-Serrto and his wife of Rolla, Rucel Alejandro Hernandez-Zunigna of Mexico and Rusbell Hernandez Zuniga of Mexico; his two daughters, Claudia Yadira Hernandez-Serrato of Mexico and Jouita Herendira Herenandez-Serrto of Mexico; three brothers, Saloman Hernandez-Meza of Liberal, Alfredo Hernandez-Meza of Mexico and Arturo Hernandez-Meza of Mexico; his four sisters, Sandra HernandezMeza, Audelia HernandezMeza, Elvia Hernandez-Meza and Laura Hernandez-Meza all of Mexico; his 17 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

Jesus was preceded in death by his parents; grandchild Polluck Deigo Hernandez; two brothers, Florian and Filemon; and sister Guadalupe.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, December 16 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Burial followed in Rolla Cemetery.

Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of services.

William “Tom” Shook Word has been received of the death of William C. “Tom” Shook. Mr. Shook passed from this life Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was 92.

Born April 29, 1923 in Carmi, Il., he was the son of Clifford O. Shook and the former Ruth Beck.

Tom graduated in 1941 from Great Bend High School. He attended and graduated from Fort Hays State in 1949 with a degree in Business Administration.

For 27 years he was employed with O’Neill Tank Company holding various management positions. He and his wife Mary formed TAMCO Services in Liberal and continued the company for 13 years before retiring.

Mr. Shook was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eagles, Elks and American Legion, VFW, Mutual Investment Club and for many years served as a trustee at Fort Hays State.

He also was a member of the Liberal Intellectual Center.

Tom served in World War II from 1943 to 1946 in the Army Air Corp. He then went

into the Air Force Reserves serving from 1946 to 1958.

July 3, 1949 he married Mary Louise Brack in Otis.

She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Randall C. “Randy” Shook and Laurie L. Lindeman of Argyle, Tx. and Rick A. Shook of Fort Worth, Tx.; his sister Ruth Marie Hoard of Tucson, Az.; and his grandchild Jessica A. Lindeman – Shook.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother Winston O. Shook; and sister Harriet Logsdon.

Memorial services were attended Saturday afternoon at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Military honors were presented by the American Legion Post 80.

Cremation has taken place.

Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be sent to SCCC/ATS Foundation to be used for the Nursing Program in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Norman Bloom Death has claimed the life of Norman Lee Bloom. Mr. Bloom passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal. He was 90.

Norman was born October 3, 1925 at Liberal, the son of Lewis Bloom and the former Mildred Headrick. He was a 1943 graduate of Liberal High School and served in World War II from 1944 to 1946 as a Chief Petty officer in the Navy.

September 8, 1946, he married Geraldyne “Jeri” Langhofer at Kismet.

Norman resided in Kit Carson County, Co. from 1949 to 2012. In 1962, he began living in Kismet, returning to farm in Colorado during the summer.

Mr. Bloom was a third generation farmer who loved the land and was very innovative. The Bloom Family Farm was awarded the Farm Bureau Century Farm Award in 2007. While in Colorado, he served on the Seibert School Board, the Flagler Coop Board and helped build the Sunnydale Church. He also helped bring the first phone service to that area.

Wherever Norman was, he was very community minded.

He was a member of the Kismet United Methodist

Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and as a Deacon.

He was a charter member of the Kismet Lions Club and was a Past President, member of First National Bank Prestige Club, Mutual Investment Club and a an active member of the Supper Club for 69 years.

Survivors include his wife Jeri; two sons, Fred Lee Bloom and wife Kathy of Liberal and Thomas Lynn Bloom and wife Ashley of Denver, Co.; daughter, Sandra Lou Dalke and husband Bill of Norman, Ok.; his brother Lewis Theil Bloom and wife Olive of Wichita; seven grand children, DeAnna Dalke, Michael Dalke, Raygan Caballero and husband Alfonso “Cabby”, Wil Bloom, Kyle Bloom, Allyson Bloom and Lundra Bloom; and four great grandchildren, Kaden, Kambri, Khloe and Kruz Caballero.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, December 22 at Kismet United Methodist Church with Pastor Larry Myers presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kismet United Methodist Church or Kismet Lions Club in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Myrdis Gordon The death of Myrdis L. Gordon of Liberal has been learned. Mrs. Gordon passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at her home. She was 93.

Born December 24, 1921 at Boyd, Ok., she was the daughter of John Gabler and the former Blanche Wilkerson. She graduated high school in 1941 from Turpin, Ok. In 1942 she married Otto Gordon at Liberal. He preceded her in death May 31, 1964. She then married James Hargrave in 1965; he also preceded her in death

February 5, 1967. Myrdis was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Avel Gabler, Euriod Gabler, Addley Gabler and Mervin Gabler; sister Wanda Lavender; and nephew Malcom Lavender.

Myrdis worked as a Clerical Clerk for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline before retiring in 1982. She was a member of Progressive Grange, Business Professional Women, FNB Prestige Club and Liberal Senior Citizens Center. She was also a member of the South Church of God in Liberal.

Survivors include her two sons, David Gordon of Liberal and Harry Gordon of Hampton, Ia.; daughter Jenna L Braswell of Colville, Wa.; her ten grandchildren; and numerous great and greatgreat grandchildren.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, December 21, 2015 at Miller Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. Burial followed at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Liberal Senior Citizens Center.

Rebecca “Reba” Thompson Former Hugoton resident Rebecca Talitha “Reba” Thompson passed from this life Thursday, December 10, 2015 at home in Phoenix, Az. She had lived in Phoenix since December 2012. She passed away after several months of steadily declining physical health. She was 95.

Reba was born in Hooker, Ok. December 20, 1919 but her family soon moved to Fowler. She was the only daughter of James Worth and Emma Mathilda Eaton.

She had eight brothers. Reba graduated from Fowler High School and attended Dodge City Junior College where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught first through eighth grades in a one room country school in Ford County.

In 1940 Reba met Glenn Daniel “Dannie” Thompson.

They were married May 30, 1941. Reba traveled with Dannie to several stateside military bases between the years of 1943 and 1945.

Dannie served as a “meat cutter” for the United States Army Air Corp.

After military discharge in 1945, Reba, Dannie and their two children established residence in Hugoton. They owned and operated Thompson IGA Grocery for 40 years in Hugoton. Reba raised four children, was a lifelong supporter of the Hugoton Eagles, and was actively engaged at First Christian Church.

In December 2012, Reba sold her home of 60 years in Hugoton and moved to Phoenix to be closer to two of her children.

Mrs. Thompson was a retired teacher, as well as a mother, grandmother and

great grandmother who treasured her large family collectively and individually.

She loved serving in her church in whatever capacity she was needed, and experienced great satisfaction when hosting family and friends in her Hugoton home. Her guests were always made to feel special. Reba enjoyed flower gardening, playing the piano “by ear”, a competitive game of dominoes, and corresponding with friends and family. She never turned down an invitation to watch a John Wayne or Tom Selleck movie.

Reba is preceded in death by her husband Dannie Thompson; her parents; all eight of her siblings; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Survivors include her four children and their spouses: Dr. Ray and Dana Kenoyer of Colorado Springs, Co., Rodger and Connie Thompson of Wichita, Dr. Don and Sue Wilson of Phoenix and David and Kathy Thompson of Peoria, Az.; ten grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

December 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Reba’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service for immediate and extended family at the Hugoton Cemetery with Rodger Thompson, her son, presiding. The family will have lunch together at First Christian Church in Hugoton at noon.

Reba’s family invites the community of their friends and Reba’s to join them at First Christian Church Tuesday, December 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Reba’s life and share memories. Dessert and beverages will be served.

The family requests no flowers, please. Memorial gifts may be made to: First Christian Church Women’s Funeral Ministry, 600 South Van Buren, Hugoton, Ks. 67951, 620-544-2715. Reba was a long time active member of this women’s ministry that provides meals for grieving families.

Freda Isaacs Liberal resident Freda Isaacs passed from this life Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence in Liberal.

She was 98.

Born April 18, 1917 in Beaver County, Ok., Freda was the daughter of Henry A. Wedel and the former Maggie Wiens. She had been a resident of Beaver County for most of her life.

In 1936, she graduated from Greenough High School where she played basketball.

She worked as a homemaker and helped her husband with the farm, driving trucks and doing what needed to be done.

Freda also worked at the Et Cetera Shop in Liberal for many years. She served on the board of directors and was also a manager.

April 25, 1932, she was baptized and was a member of the Turpin Mennonite Church.

June 19, 1938, Freda and Ernest R. Isaacs were married. He preceded her in death November 15, 1999.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; two sisters; a sonin-law; and a grandson-inlaw.

Survivors include her two sons, Alfred “Al” Isaacs and wife Lorene of Newton and Richard Isaacs and wife Rhonda of Turpin, Ok.; two daughters, Phyllis Kliewer and husband Herald of Dinuba, Ca. and Julia Isaac of Spring Hill; her sister Ann

Wicher of Buhler; nine grandchildren, Nathan Kliewer of Dinuba, Shaila Brandon and husband Scott of Kingsburg, Ca., Donnavon Isaac and wife Linda of Olathe, LeAnn Rogers and husband Fred of Olathe, Mike Isaacs and wife Lauri of Hesston, Mark Isaacs of Andover, Lisa Batt and husband Donovan of Turpin, Russell Isaacs and wife Alice of Turpin and Lori Mahon and husband Heath of Nashville, Tn.; and 16 great grandchildren, Cody Kliewer, Carson Lucas Brandon, Canon Brandon, Cambria Brandon, Jackson Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Kennedy Rogers, Alex Isaacs, Aaron Isaacs, Alyssa Isaacs, Andrew Isaacs, Ashlyn Isaacs, Dawson Batt, Samantha Batt, Drew Batt and Nolan Mahon.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, December 19 at the Turpin Mennonite Church with Pastor Terry Rediger presiding. Burial followed at Turpin Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Et Cetera Shop or Mennonite Disaster Relief in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

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2015 Stevens County Conservation District Poster Contest winners

Hugoton Elementary second graders are, first place Fermin Sanchez, second place Haley Uruidi, and third place Rebecca Jays.

Heritage Christian Academy winners are left to right, front row, first grade first place Lindy McClure and second place Zoe Martin. In the middle row are fourth grade first place John Shelton and third place Carter McClure; sixth grade second place Heidi Bogan and first place

Hugoton Middle School seventh grade winners are, first place Rolanda Gerber, second place Judith Juarez, and third place Riggs Martin.

Mary Beth Crawford; third grade third place Judith Fehr. In back are fifth grade second place Jay McClure; fourth grade second place Katya Wolters; fifth grade third place Agatha Fehr; sixth grade first place Lisa Fehr and third place Kyra Shelton.

Moscow Elementary third grader Angel Martinez is the first place winner. She is pictured with third grade teacher Amy Ricks.

Hugoton Middle School eighth grade winners are first place Alexis Jays, second place Faith Degollado, and third place Toby McClure.

First grader Aneta Morris is the third place winner. She is pictured with her parents Josh and Keri Morris and Sherri Martin. Josh Morris is the Stevens County Extension Agent.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City.

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 fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

Until January 15, 2016 - Heritage Christian Academy’s annual Matching Funds Grant. Funds donated will be matched 100% up to $30,000.

Contributions can be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit the school at 505 E. First in Hugoton.

December 18-January 4 - Winter Break for USD 210 students.

December 24 - Assembly of God, 138 S.

Commissioners on the project till after the first of the year. A wreck took place at the location recently.

His department had to clean up the mess for KDOT. Tony asked if the resolution was complete for the stop sign to be placed. Motion was made and passed to accept the resolution to put up the stop sign.

Commissioners continued to talk about a few other miscellaneous items with Tony.

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with a DJ. - Antlers Bar & Grill will be having the 12 Gauge Band from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with drink specials and champagne at midnight.

January 1, 2016 - Happy New Year!

January 5 - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria.

January 7 - Southwest Kansas Chapter of Sons of Thunder will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a meal, with a meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses. The meal will be in the South Room, with the event in the Commercial Room. Larry Borthwick of the Patterson Avenue Church of God will speak. Call Monty at 620-3539507 or visit www.SonsOf ThunderSWKS.com for more information.

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Commissioners discussed pay periods with Theresa Dasenbrock, county auditor, by phone conference. After a lengthy discussion, motion was made and passed to change all county pay periods to be the same - every two weeks, and to make any necessary adjustments.

The Commissioners discussed the hospital project before the bids were brought in.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, December 14, 2015 • Domestic, 400 Block South Adams, Civil Issue, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, December 15, 2015 • Runaway, Subject was Located, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, 200 Block West Eleventh, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 West Fourth, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, December 16, 2015 • Dog at Large, 700 Block South Washington, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Dog Returned to Owner, 1600 Block South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, West City Limits, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block South Coulter, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, December 17, 2015 • Unwanted Subject, 500 Block Northwest Avenue, Subject Gone Prior to Arrival, Officer Crane • Welfare Check, 900 Block South

Main, will have their candlelight service, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

- Bethel Friend Church, 1040 S. Jefferson, will host Christmas Eve candlelight services at 6:00 p.m.

- Hugoton’s Church of God, 801 West City Limits, will host a candlelight service at 6:30 p.m.

- Moscow Baptist, 2035 Road Y in Moscow, will host candlelight services at 7:00 p.m.

December 25 - Merry Christmas!

December 31 - LB’s Bar & Grill will be having a New Year’s Eve party with Broken Bar V from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

- Stevens County Activity Center will host a New Year’s Eve dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. There will be free admission and door prizes. Those attending are advised to bring a potluck. Live country music is provided by Bob Walter.

- Barb’s Den will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party from

Madison, Subject Okay, Officer Crane • Hit and Run, 500 Block South Madison, Took Report, Officer Crane Friday, December 18, 2015 • Dog at Large, 700 Block South Van Buren, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Non-Injury Accident, Cemetery Road, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson and Officer Hagman Saturday, December 19, 2015 • Dog at Large, 100 Block West B, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 200 Block Jefferson, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, December 20, 2015 • Medical Assist, 600 Block Jessica Lane, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vandalism, 500 Block East Seventh, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 800 Block South Madison, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 100 Block East Eighth, Public Service, Officer Crane

Jack Rowden from Citizens State Bank and Gary Gold from First National Bank, each brought in their bids for the Stevens County Hospital project. After discussing all the details about early payments, interest rates and et cetera, motion was made and passed to accept the bid from CSB, as they offered the lowest interest rates.

Ted Heaton reported for the Law Enforcement Center.

He said they are housing 21 prisoners at this time.

Ted Heaton, Susan Schulte, Scott Ekberg and

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity December 14 through December 20.

Fire Department December 18, 12:05 pm – dispatched to 406 S Van Buren for a smoke alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm.

Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, two transfers and one Life Flight.

Phill Ryan came in to discuss a new 911 system they are offering. This new system would work well with the new technology like texting, video, email - etc. Emergency calls from wireless devices now hit the closest towers taking emergency workers to that location instead of where the call is actually coming from.

The present system is from 1940’s technology, according to Scott and Phill. The two men explained both yearly and monthly costs. Many details were gone over, some of which included that mapping would be more up-to-date. In some places in Stevens County, the 911 calls go out of county. This would not happen with the new system.

At this time any updates come from the phone company and have to be put in the 911 system manually.

This would be automatic with the new system. Ted says he thinks other departments would need to help pay for this - not just his department. The sheriff also said he would like to talk to other counties that already have the system up and working.

Scott and Phill shared which other counties are using the system. The matter was tabled for now.

Meeting adjourned until next year! Merry Christmas!!

Theme for 2015 Conservation District Poster Contest

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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have not moved in the past week, averaging $1.77 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 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.99 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.71 per gallon, up 12.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.59 per gallon; Lincoln - $2.10 per gallon, down 1.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.11

per gallon; Topeka - $1.78 per gallon, down 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $1.81 per gallon.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 38.3 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 14.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 8.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 39.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“With the national average price of gas slipping below $2 Saturday, the holiday season continues to reward most

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consumers at the pump, but the Grinch turned up in California replacing price declines with price spikes," said Gregg Laskoski, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. "California's hikes tie directly to issues at two refineries with combined capacity exceeding 400,000 barrels per day. Consequently, California's average price has climbed by eight cents per gallon while the rest of the country for the most part sees declines," Laskoski said.

For a complete listing of current averages and other fuel price data, visit http://media.gasbuddy.com.

For fuel news and alerts, follow @GasBuddyNews on Twitter.

“Hark! The [Kindergarten] Angels Sing!”

Several of Hugoton’s youngest carolers visit

Main Street businesses Thursday afternoon to share their Christmas spirit.

December Students of the Month are seventh graders Jadon Teeter and Rolanda Gerber and

eighth graders Terron Stegman and Maggie Cabrera. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

Carlos Reza The reason we relay is for our Dad, Carlos Reza. Almost six years ago our world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. Some of the treatments he has been on and have so graciously kept him here with us have been funded by organizations like Relay For Life. If you need a New Years resolution join a Relay For Life team and help people have the opportunity to spend more holidays with their families.

We are honored to have our Team Carlos team every year to honor and support our Dad for everything he has been through.

Happy Holidays, Kamry and Ryder Reza

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

Assembly of God to host services for Christmas Eve Hugoton’s Assembly of God Church, located at 138 S. Main, will be having their Candlelight Services this Thursday, December 24.

Community members are invited to the church from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a time of remembrance and celebration.

You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

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

428-1135

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

December 27 Sovereign Redeemer Church

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Closings Continued from page 1 less will have regular business hours for New Year’s Eve. Creative Specialties will open for any funerals taking place over the holidays. The Hugoton Hermes will be closing at noon Thursday. Project Hope will be closed Thursday, December 31. The Hugoton Recreation Center will be open until 2:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. They will be closed New Year’s Day. Make sure you fill your prescriptions before the new year! All the pharmacies will be closed Friday, January 1.

Stevens County Pharmacy in Hugoton, and El Kan Pharmacy in Liberal will be closing at 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Hugoton Drug will have regular business hours New Year’s Eve. Stevens County Medical Clinic will be open Thursday, December 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will not be a Saturday Clinic January 2, 2016.

Don’t forget about your four-legged family members either. The Animal Health Center will be closing at noon Thursday, December 31 and will be closed all day Friday, January 1. They will reopen Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The Hugoton Hermes (USPS 253-820) 522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321 Owner/Operator Faith Publishing LLC RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/ Classifieds/Obituaries Kay McDaniels, Advertising/ Circulation/Layout Ruthie Winget, Composition/Layout/Advertising

Rebecca Garza, Asst. Composition Marie Austin, Asst. Composition Gregg Tanner, Sports Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Louressa Gill, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Judy Hickert, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Obituaries email: hermesro@pld.com Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch.

Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion Page 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.

First National Bank will not be closing early New Year’s Eve but will be closed New Year’s Day. Citizens State Bank will be closing at 1:00 p.m. Thursday and will reopen with regular business hours Monday, January 4, 2016. The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce will be closed New Year’s Day. The City of Hugoton will be closing at 1:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve. The City of Moscow will be open all day New Year’s Eve. Both offices will be closed all day Friday, January 1. The Landfill will be closed Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2.

Pyramid Agency will close at noon Thursday, December 31 and remain closed until Monday, January 4. The Hugoton Senior Center will close at 9:00 p.m. December 31 and will be closed all day Friday, January 1.

Ag First and Farm Bureau - Jeff Ramsey will be closed all day Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1.

State Farm, Farm Bureau Tanner Rindels and Musgrove Insurance will all be closing at noon New Year’s Eve and will be closed all day New Year’s Day. Looking for a good movie for the new year? Stop by Showplace Video Thursday, December 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Dollar General is closing early New Year’s Eve. They will be closing at 8:00 p.m. but will be open regular business hours New Year’s Day. Flatlanders will have regular business hours Thursday and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 1. Stevens County Library will be closed New Year’s Day. Hi-Plains Lumber will be closing at noon New Year’s Eve and will reopen

Saturday, January 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. American Implement will close at noon Thursday and will remain closed Friday. Lin Goode will be closed New Year’s Day. Bultman, Inc. will be open regular hours Thursday, December 24 and will not be open again until Monday, January 4.

Bultman Tire will be closing at noon New Year’s Eve and will remain closed Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2. Southwest Kansas Sales will close at 4:00 p.m. December 31 and will be closed all day January 1. Riley’s, Ghumm’s Collision, Ghumm’s Auto Center, NAPA and Uptown Auto will all be open Thursday, December 31 and will be closed Friday, January 1.

TC’s Machine Shop would like to mention that the store hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to noon until further notice.

TC’s will be closed New Year’s Day. Mick’s C&A Auto will be closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. If you’re needing some extra “bubbly” to help ring in the new year, stop by Thrifty King Liquor. They will be open Thursday until 9:00 p.m. and will be closed Friday.

RJ’s Hair Studio will be closing at 1:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve and remain closed New Year’s Day. Tan’alon will close at 6:00 p.m. Thursday and will be closed Friday.

Buffie’s Place will be closed Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2.

Charlotte’s Web is closing at 3:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will remain closed for New Year’s Day. La Rouge will close at 2:00 p.m. Thursday and remain closed Friday.

Stacie’s Barber Shop will be closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

New Year’s Eve Dance Stevens County Activity Center 624 S Main • Hugoton

Thursday, December 31 8 p.m. - Midnight

Open to all ages. Door Prizes will be given away throughout the evening.

Join us to ring in the New Year in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.

Free Admission Sponsored by Hansen-Mueller Please bring a potluck

Live Country Music

by Bob Walter

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, December 24, 2015

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The Hugoton Rotary Club donates dictionaries to third grade students at Heritage Christian Academy, Moscow Elementary School and Rolla Elementary School. Rotary members pictured with the students from top left are Brad Niehues, bottom right Niehues and Charlie Field and bottom picture Gary Gold and Charlie Field. Students from Heritage Christian Academy at right enjoy the opportunity to look over the new dictionaries.

Kansas Department of Ag lifts ban on poultry exhibitions The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced December 4, 2015, it will be lifting the ban placed on poultry exhibitions and other events where birds are gathered or co-mingled.

The order, signed by Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey June 9, 2015, was implemented in an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza (HPAI) and

protect poultry health in Kansas. Kansas experienced a positive case of HPAI in Leavenworth County in 2015.

Secretary McClaskey, in consultation with Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown, lifted the ban as a result of no new cases of HPAI in Kansas since March 2015.

While the ban is lifted, Dr. Brown continues to encourage all poultry owners to monitor their flocks and

maintain good biosecurity practices. For additional information about HPAI and the response efforts in Kansas, visit http://agricul ture.ks.gov/divisions-pro grams/division-of-animalhealth/animal-disease-con trol-and-traceability/avianinfluenza.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Safety tips for driving during the holidays With the Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Turnpike Authority, and the Kansas Department of Transportation are urging motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season.

More people will be traveling, impaired drivers could be encountered, and winter weather is always a threat this time of year.

KDOT maintains KanDrive, a travel information portal, which can be accessed at: www.KanDrive.org. This can be used to look at the Kansas highways before you ever leave home. While it is not specifically a smart phone app, it does have the ability to work on most smart phone browsers and can be book marked to your home screen for easy access. Drivers can also call 5-11 from any phone in the state

of

(or call 866-511-5368 out of state) for road conditions, closures, work zones, and weather information. The agencies urge motorists to check the road conditions and plan their route before they leave, and to notify family members of your route.

The Patrol and Kansas Turnpike urge motorists to call them if they need assistance on a Kansas highway, or if they see a suspected impaired driver. The Patrol can be reached at *47(*HP), and the Kansas Turnpike can be reached at *582 (*KTA). The Patrol’s Motorist Assist units will be working in the busy areas of the state, as will the Kansas Turnpike’s State Farm Safety Assist program. Travelers using the Kansas Turnpike are also reminded that they can save on tolls by using a KTAG or a PIKEPASS.

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Over the Christmas holiday last year (Reporting period was from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2014, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014.) there were 393 crashes in the state, which killed three people. None of the fatality crashes were alcoholrelated. There were 106 people injured in the crashes.

Motorists can contribute to a safer traveling experience by using the following tips: • Prepare your vehicle for winter travel by replacing your wiper blades, ensuring your tires have good tread, and checking your vehicle’s fluids, exhaust system, and other mechanical equipment.

• Always wear your seat belt, and properly secure children in the appropriate safety seats.

• If you’re involved in a noninjury crash that involves nonhazardous materials, move your vehicle out of the lane of traffic to protect yourself as well as other motorists.

• Always make sure you designate a sober driver for a safe ride home from your holiday festivities. Law enforcement will be out working, and they remind you that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”

The KTA, Patrol, and KDOT would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season, and we hope you are able to enjoy time spent with loved ones.

Submitted by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Merry Christmas from all of us at the Senior Center!

Please note we will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Make plans now to attend our New Year’s Eve dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight and ring in the New Year with us! There will be no admission fee as HansenMueller is sponsoring. Bob Walter will be providing the live country music. There will be door prize drawings all evening. Please bring a potluck.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases,

Medicare, passports and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620227-2244.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Dec. 24 ...Chicken Cordon Bleu Dec. 25................Center Closed

Dec. 28.........................Goulash Dec. 29..Sweet & Sour Chicken Dec. 30 .....Chicken Fried Steak Dec. 31..............Beef & Noodles Activities Thursday, December 24 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

Friday, December 25 Center Closed Saturday, December 26 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.

Monday, December 28 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Paint...........................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 31 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

No Plans for New Year’s Eve?

We’ve Got You Covered!

You’re invited to ring in the New Year at the area’s premier place to party.

Barb’s Den

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 31

Barb’s will have a DJ ($5 cover charge) 109 East 6th Street

Christmas Around the World It’s Christmas! Most of us are busy with last minute preparations or those holiday traditions we hold dear. We are so focused on celebrating the holidays in the “normal” way that we can’t imagine anyone celebrating it any other way. However, other countries have their own traditions and days for celebrating the holidays that are very different from ours.

For instance in Egypt, Christmas is celebrated January 7. The churches are decorated, gifts given to the

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poor, a midnight church service is held and the family goes home to eat. Children receive new clothes and gifts.

In England, Father Christmas is depicted wearing long robes with springs of holly in his long white hair. Letters are sent to him by children who want to make sure he has their order right. These letters are not mailed though; they are thrown into the fireplace. If they go up the chimney, the wish will be granted; if not, one’s wish goes ungranted.

Iraqi Christian families gather together and one of the children reads the Christmas story. Afterwards a bonfire of thorn bushes is lit and everyone sings. If the thorns burn to ashes, good luck will be granted for the coming year. When the fire dies, each person jumps over the ashes three times and makes a wish. Christmas Day, another bonfire is lit. Very similar customs also take place in Syria.

The lucky children of Poland receive presents

twice. On St. Nicholas’ Day, the good saint himself brings presents. On Christmas Day it is the Star Man. The Star of Bethlehem is the most popular image in the Polish Christmas. It is the first star of Christmas Eve, which marks the end of the Advent fast and ushers in the time of feasting. Though Christmas in Poland is officially known as Bozz Narodzenie, it is most often referred to as Gwiazdka, which means “little star”. Once the star appears, a special rice wafer blessed by the parish priest is broken into pieces and shared by all. Finally the meals can be eaten. After supper the Star Man arrives, attended by the Star Boys.

They are dressed fantastically, as Wise Men or animals or other figures from the nativity. The Star Man examines the children in their catechism and rewards them with small presents if they do well, even if they need a bit of coaching. The Star Boys sing carols and are given a treat for their help. After the fun,

all go to the Midnight Mass of the Shepherd.

These are only a few of the many traditions observed around the world at this time of year. This year, why don’t you and your family take some time to learn of other customs, and talk about where your own family traditions began. This is a great time to teach children about family members who are now gone and to help them develop a sense of family and belonging. If you are a new couple just starting out, it is an opportunity to blend together the traditions you each bring, and to create new traditions of your own. If your extended family lives far away, this is an excellent time to write down special memories or meanings that the holidays hold for you, and to pass them on to members of your family.

Each of you will have different experiences this holiday seasons; I wish for each of you that it may be a happy and joyous one.

Season’s Greetings!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, December 24, 2015

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GOOD LUCK ON YOUR WINTER SPORTS

The undefeated Hugoton Eagles traveled to the home of a Scott City basketball team that is very tough and came away with an impressive victory. Hugoton used their defense and won by the score of 47 - 43. The Eagles are the number 1 ranked team in Kansas Division 4A II as of December 21.

Hugoton and Scott City played a highly contested game Friday, December 18.

The first quarter had Scott City pulling ahead of the visiting Eagles by five points.

The score at the end of one period was Hugoton with 9 points, while Scott City had the lead with 14 points.

The second quarter had the teams in a defensive battle. Hugoton's defense racheted it up and held Scott City to only eight points for the second period. Meanwhile, Hugoton knocked down 11 points during the same time. This had the score going into half with Hugoton only two points away from Scott City. The tally at the end of two periods was Hugoton with 20 points and Scott City with 22 points.

Manuel Mendez started off the third quarter with a monumental three-pointer that launched Hugoton ahead of Scott City at the seven minute mark. This

The Eagles’ tough defense proves crucial to their 47-43 win over the Beavers.

Colby Korf takes a jump shot against Scott City.

changed the lead to 23 - 22 in favor of the Eagles. Zack Leininger joined in on the scoring barrage and hit two field goals to extend the Eagles' lead to 27 - 22. Then, Scott City came back with a fury and went on a run to surpass Hugoton's score.

They led the Eagles at the end of three quarters by seven points.

Hugoton had to rely on their defense if they wanted to pull out a last minute win on the home court of Scott City. Leininger went to the bucket and was fouled. He made the bucket and then completed the three pointer from the free throw line. This play seemed to energize the team as they started their comeback. The Eagles had pulled once again to within two points of Scott City.

Tony Kinser chipped in a two point field goal to tie the game at 38 points. A steal by Colby Korf at the 1:45 mark in the fourth quarter kept Scott City away from their basket. Mendez followed this with a clutch three-pointer to push Hugoton's lead to 44 39.

Parker Titus showed his nerves of steel by sinking two free throws with 28 seconds left in the game. Next, Tony Kinser blocked a shot to help the defense. Then, Korf added a free throw with nine-tenths of a second left on the clock.

Hugoton beat Scott City by the score of 47 - 43. They held their opponent to only five points in the final quarter of the game. The fans that traveled to watch their Eagles saw that this team never gives up.

Leininger led the Eagles with 13 points, and Mendez had 12 points for his team.

Titus and Wade Heger had

Manuel Mendez looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during action against the Beavers last week.

During Friday night’s game at Scott City, Parker Titus waits for the pass from Tony Kinser. seven and six points, respectively. Korf added five points, while Kinser chipped in four points. The Eagles two point field goal percentage was 57% and their three point field goal percentage was 76%.

Coach Korf said, "I was very proud of the heart and toughness that the team showed down the stretch.

Scott City has a great program and another strong team this year. They have a great tradition and know how to win. Being able to go to their place and get a win is huge for our team and our program. We really turned up

the intensity in the fourth quarter and held them to only five points, allowing us to come back from a nine point deficit. I don't think that's something you can really teach, it has to come from within the players and they have to dig deep and decide that they are going to get the job done and are not going to accept losing. Hopefully this win is something we can build on when we come back from break."

The next game for Hugoton will be at home January 8 at 8:00 p.m. The Eagles will be hosting Goodland.

Lady Eagles win big over Scott City Wade Heger prepares to drive through the defense.

Lady Eagle Amy Scott attempts to wrestle the basketball away from a Scott City player Friday evening...

...and Amy comes up victorious, claiming the ball for the Eagles! The ladies of HHS claimed a resounding victory against Scott City, with a 63-27 win.

The number 1 ranked team in the state, the Hugoton Varsity Lady Eagles, won big over Scott City and then went home after their Friday, December 18 game. The Eagles won by the score of 63 27.

The Eagles took off quickly and had a lead of 8 - 0 within 2:39 of the start of the game.

Hugoton poured on the offense and stymied Scott City's offense to hold them to only three points for the first quarter. The score at the end of one quarter was 22 - 3 in favor of the Lady Eagles.

Scoring for the Eagles continued as Hugoton increased their point output by more than doubling their first quarter production. At the end of the first half, Hugoton had increased the lead to 47 -12 over Scott City. The Lady Eagles were clearly focused on both the offensive and defensive sides of the basketball court Friday night.

The second half had Hugoton outplaying Scott City in rebounding, running their offense and stealing the basketball. This combination kept the Lady Eagles in complete control over Scott City.

Mercifully, the Eagles even went to a slowdown and ran some clock off of the scoreboard. Otherwise, the score would have been even more lopsided in the game. At the end of three periods, the score stood at 58 - 20.

The undefeated Lady Eagles notched another victory to their season. The final score ended up being 63 - 27.

The leading scorers for Hugoton was Amy Scott and Katy Heger with 19 and 13 points, respectively. Dallie Hoskinson had nine points, while Laney Hoskinson had eight points. JoHanna Rawlins added four points to the Eagles score. Sarah Johnson and Caitlyn Lewis each had three points a piece. Brooklyn Harper and Rebecca Johnson contributed two points each to the Lady Eagles' total.

Coach Gillen said, "The message at halftime was to stay sharp for two more quarters. We were happy with how the girls played and thought it was a good way to go into the break."

The next game for Hugoton will be Friday, January 8 at 6:30 pm. It will be at Hugoton High School.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Brandon Werth, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY

By Richard Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City Familiar carols are a part of the season. This song is so popular that holiday revelers clamored for it again. It’s “The Twelve Sites of Social Security,” inspired by the popular traditional holiday song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” — a holiday favorite since 1780.

For the first site of Social Security, we give to you: our home page, www.socialsecu rity.gov. It’s the place to go for all things Social Security.

Everything you could want — from online services and benefit screening tools to publications and frequently asked questions — you can find easily on this site.

For the second site of Social Security, we give to you: answers to all of your Social Security related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page at www.socialse curity.gov/faq.

For the third site of Social Security, we give to you: an easy way to learn how to replace your Social Security card at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber.

For the fourth site of So-

Santa Dog and Santa Claus celebrate the Christmas

cial Security, we give to you: an online application for retirement benefits that you can complete and submit in as little as 15 minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/ap plytoretire.

For the fifth site of Social Security, we give to you: five estimates of your future Social Security benefits! Or as many estimates as you would like using different scenarios.

Get instant, personalized estimates of your future benefits at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator.

For the sixth site of Social Security, we give to you: a convenient way to apply for disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability.

For the seventh site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for Medicare that you can complete in as little as 10 minutes, at www.socialsecurity. gov/medicareonly.

For the eighth site of Social Security, we give to you: Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

You can learn more and apply online at www.socialse curity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

For the ninth site of Social Security, we give to you: our convenient publication li-

season and can be seen at Madison and Fifteenth Streets

brary with online booklets and pamphlets on numerous subjects, at www.socialsecu rity.gov/pubs.

For the tenth site of Social Security, we give to you: services for people who are currently receiving benefits, such as the ability to replace your Medicare card, get or change a password, request a proof of income letter, or check your Social Security information or benefits. You can do these and other things at www.socialsecurity. gov/pgm/getserviceschange.htm.

For the eleventh site of Social Security, we give to you: a way to get your Social Security forms online, at www.socialsecurity.gov/forms.

On the twelfth site of Social Security (and we saved the best for last): open your own personal my Social Security account, which will enable you to verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain benefit verification letters, update your Social Security information, and more at www.socialsecu rity.gov/myaccount.

And a partridge in a pear tree. Find it all (except the partridge and pear tree) at www.socialsecurity.gov.

in Hugoton. Get out and enjoy all the beautiful holiday lights and decorations around town this holiday season!

The UMYF from the Hugoton United Methodist Church with Tiffany Boxum organizes the live nativity each year and the youth group is proud to be a part of this annual event. From left to right are Andrew Stevenson, Austin Nordyke, Caleb Gayer, Jose Salas, Wade Heger, Katy Heger, Marlyn Heger, Hunter Kerbow and Nick Evans. Lane Stand, at right, is petting the "camel”. Lane is the son of Joe and Kelly Stand.

KDA seeks participants for Beef Genetics Trade Mission The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals to participate in a beef genetics trade mission to Costa Rica February 22-26, 2016. In an effort to increase market opportunities for U.S. and Kansas beef genetics, this provides an opportunity for Kansas purebred beef cattle producers and allied industry to continue developing relationships with livestock producers in Costa Rica.

KDA strives to encourage and enhance economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy by exploring and expanding both domestic and international marketing opportunities.

Attendees will participate in a field day showcasing calves sired by U.S. Red Angus and Charolais bulls crossed with local Costa Rican Brahman dams in an effort to demonstrate the advantages of heterosis in a tropical climate. Initial data from this project supports the use of U.S. genetics. Additional opportunities to engage with potential buyers of beef semen and embryos will be arranged as part of the mission.

Kansas ranchers and related agribusinesses specializing in producing germplasm qualified for export are invited to participate.

This trade mission is funded

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Hopefully by the time you read this most of you will have your Christmas shopping wrapped up. But just in case the perfect gift for Aunt Sophie or the babysitter was hard to find, here are some last minute suggestions.

In searching the internet for some unusual gift ideas I have compiled a list of the strangest gifts I could find for your shopping enjoyment.

It seems everyone loves bacon these days. I found bacon soap, bacon toothpaste, bacon cologne for men and women and bacon flavored gum, candy and marshmallows as well as mints. Speaking of candy, it can be purchased in such flavors as BBQ, pickles, draft beer and pancake and syrup and of course chocolate covered Brussel sprouts. Yum. For Grandpa and Grandma or the other seniors on your list check out the assortment of gifts geared for the older folks. Books such as “All My Friends Are Dead”, “Where Did I Put My Everything” and “Yes, You are Old” are a few large print reading choices. I also found inflatable toupees, emergency underpants and ice cubes shaped like dentures.

What about the much younger set? I found the always popular Dog Poop Shaped Building Blocks. Yes, that’s what they are called!

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guessed it, bacon flavored pacifiers and bacon shaped teething rings. For the tweens there is always Fart in a Can, Finger Tentacles or something called a Puff Cigarette that somehow appears to have smoke so they can “fool all their friends into thinking they are smoking real cigarettes.”

Brilliant.

Teenagers will love the googly eye squishable E Coli virus, Flu Virus and Mono Virus keychains I am sure.

Wouldn’t you? Books I found listed under Teen were “I Should Be a Better Person, but I Am Not”, “I Should Care, But I Don’t” and “What If I Am Really a Werewolf?”

What happened to good old Harry Potter?!

I thought about ordering an exploding golf ball set for the golfers on my list. They explode on contact but I didn’t know how big an explosion it would be. The Edgar Allan Poe action figure looked promising as well as the Crazy Cat Lady play set complete with a crazy cat lady, several cats and plastic cat poop. I think I have met her before I am glad to see Bigfoot is still popular, he’s all over the internet. There are Bigfoot bandages, Bigfoot games, Bigfoot pocket notebooks, Bigfoot sighting guides, Bigfoot Pez candy, Bigfoot air freshener and windup Bigfoot toys to name a few.

Oh look, I found the Bacon lip balm. Perfect. Have a Merry Christmas, Stevens County, from the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce!

to CRP sign-up workshops A general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is open from December 1, 2015 - February 26, 2016 at Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices across the state and landowners are encouraged to attend a nearby workshop for details.

Whether you have existing crop ground, expiring CRP, or expired CRP that is still in grass, FSA and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff want to work with you. New contracts will range from 10 and 15 years in length and will begin October 1, 2016.

Representatives from the

U.S. Department of Agriculture, alongside state and county conservation partners, will be present at each workshop to deliver up-todate information on the program.

For a complete list of workshops, visit the Kansas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Web site, www.kansaspfqf.org.

Landowners who have already made an appointment with an FSA office are still welcome to attend a workshop.

Submitted by the Kanssa Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

in part by the United States Livestock Genetic Export, Inc. Selected participants will be eligible for travel stipends for airfare depending upon number of applicants and fund availability. Participants will be responsible for the cost of hotels, meals and other incidental expenses.

Individuals interested in participating should complete the application forms available on the KDA website at http://agri

culture.ks.gov/divisions-pro grams/agricultural-marketingadvocacy-and-outreachteam/business-development.

The application deadline is Monday, January 4, 2016.

For more information please contact KDA Agribusiness Development Coordinator Billy Brown at billy.brown@ kda.ks.gov or 785-5646752785-564-6752.

Submitted the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

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Hugoton Elementary School and ECDC together collected $880 for Project Hope. Teachers at the school had jars out ready for students.

Students would bring in coins and put them in which ever teacher’s jar they wanted to. Mrs. Chelsea Trujillo’s jar received the most coins,

and she “won” a pie in the face. The student throwing the pie had his name drawn by Mrs. Trujillo herself. Pictured above receiving the check are Davonna Daharsh, Yvonne Pierce and Mae Ray.

Letters to Santa lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a new bike and a big Barbie with a big horse and a big gyspy horse. would you please bring my two brothers Cory a nature book. and Justin a pair of boots. is your elfs busy?

Love, Hannah Mccarry

lelelelel Mrs. Traci Goode’s Second Grade Class Dear Santa, I have been good this year. My baby brother has also been good. All I want for Christmas is two things, it is Star wars the video game and Star Wars big lego set.

Thank you.

Love, Aiden Conner

lelelelel Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I want a real baby cat, I-phone, I-pad, a real house, a doll house, 4wheeler, and a new little car please.

Love, Jocelyn Paige Shuck

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Dear Santa, I love Christmas. I hope you like my cookies. My sister is being nice to me. I want for Christmas is a Ipad.

Love, Vaelynn

lelelelel Dear Santa, I been a good girl all year.

And I want a MP3 player a real one. I'm going to give you milk and cookies.

Love, Ali

lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike a real one please. I would like a remote control monster truck and a remote control train.

Love, Skeeter

lelelelel Dear Santa, I will give you cookies and milk santa. Can I have a game called Pac-man and the Ghostly Adventures for PS3.

Love, Issiah

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Dear Santa, I would like a fast RC car, and a bmx bike and a phone and a 170 4 wheeler.

Love, Jonathan

Dear Santa, I was good all year. I want a bowling set for Christmas and a real car for my mom. I also like play money for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk at my table.

Love, Alexis

lelelelel Dear Santa, I will like a big bike. I will like a big pool. I will like a doll.

I will like a dollhouse. I will like a doll santa. I will give you some cookies.

Love, Emily

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lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a I-pod with a pink cover and with a pink penguin. I want a fake baby. I hope you like my Christmas tree. I want a new bike I am good Santa. I want a baby fake crib.

Love, Iris

lelelelel Dear Santa, I been a good boy this year Santa Clause. I want a I-pad and I-pod and a phone and a 4 wheeler. I want a new sleeping bag, go cart, and a sled. I am going to give you milk and cookies and some carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Dominic

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Staff at the Hugoton Elementary School end the pie in the face program with the release of the students after singing a special Christmas song. The students were released a little early as a special gift from Principal Lyder and Principal Boxum for the holidays Thursday, December 17.

Dear Santa, I have been good if you come to my grandmas house I will give you milk and cookies. Can I have a game for my X-box and a remote plane and remote car?

Thank you Santa you are good.

Love, Josue

lelelelel Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like 2 skateboards that glow in the dark. Paw Patrol skateboard one without handles and one with handles.

Love, Aiden

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Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a bike that is not big or small. And I would like a real binocular.

I have been good all this year. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Love, Frida

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down faster than locking your keys in the car” says AAA spokesperson Jennifer Haugh, “and we always see a spike in calls for lockouts over the holiday.”

Last year, over the yearend holiday travel period, AAA Allied Group’s emergency roadside service in Kansas responded to 432 lockout calls.

Even though weather is not expected to be a factor over the next week or so, with a record number of people on the roads, AAA is expecting

higher than average call volumes for other emergencies.

Last year, over the holiday, AAA in the Kansas region responded to over 300 calls for flat tires – many of which required tows because, as AAA research has revealed, the tire inflator kits that have replaced spare tires only work in limited circumstances.

AAA also responded to almost 50 calls from drivers who had run out of gas.

“Most of our roadside assistance calls are preventable. We want everyone to

have a happy and safe holiday, without unnecessary inconveniences and expenses,” Haugh says.

So, despite the unseasonably warm weather, AAA is encouraging folks to make sure their cars are road-ready before heading off to the mall or on holiday.

And to make sure their AAA membership is up to date, so they’ll be prepared and protected should they run in to trouble along the way.

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Colorful Christmas lights can be seen all over the City of Hugoton.

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City Council meets with Kansas Dairy Ingredients The city council met in adjourned session for the meeting of December 7, 2015 with the following present: Mayor Jack E. Rowden; Councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter and Frankie Thomas. Absent: Councilman Dan Corpening.

Others present were City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks,

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Kansas State University veterinarian says winter preparation is important for pets, too While you are busy prepping your house and car for winter, a Kansas State University veterinarian says don't forget about the pets, too.

"As temperatures start to drop, it's important to help pets transition into winter," said Susan Nelson, clinical associate professor of clinical sciences at the university's Veterinary Health Center.

One of the most important things to remember if you have outdoor pets is that they have adequate shelter, water and extra food, Nelson said. Appropriate shelter can be housing that is big enough for your pet to move around in, but not so big that it is going to lose heat.

Shelters also should face toward the south or west and have a thick blanket or tarp to block the wind.

"Use clean straw or cedar shavings in shelters instead of towels and blankets to give animals something to nestle in, which helps to insulate them from the cold," Nelson said.

"Towels and blankets get trampled down, making them ineffective at conserving heat."

Outdoor pets also will need a reliable water supply. Nelson said switch the metal water bowl for a plastic or heated one so your pet's tongue doesn't get stuck to a frozen bowl.

"Make sure you are going out frequently to change the water," Nelson said. "Animals can dehydrate just as quickly in the winter as they can in the

summer if they don't have access to fresh water."

Along with plenty of water, animals will need to consume extra food.

"The extra calories will help your pet keep itself warm," Nelson said.

If your indoor pet will be spending time outdoors or going on walks, consider investing in a coat — especially for shorthaired dogs — and snow boots.

"The boots will not only protect a dog's feet from sharp pieces of ice, but they also protect its feet from ice melt," Nelson said. "Ice melt is very irritating to dogs' feet. If your dog ingests ice melt from licking its paws, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea." To avoid this, simply wipe down their feet and underside with a wet towel after a walk.

To avoid accidental poisonings during the winter, don't let your pet drink from street puddles, as they could contain antifreeze. According to Nelson, even a small amount of antifreeze can be deadly to pets, so she suggests using "petfriendly" antifreeze.

Another common source of poisoning is rat poison.

"Rat poisons are more common in households this time of year because rats move indoors," Nelson said. "Consider using traps instead, as some dogs like the flavor of the rat poison and might be tempted to eat it. Cats more commonly get

secondary poisoning from eating dead rats that have ingested the poison."

Nelson offers these tips for your pet's safety when temperatures dip below freezing: • As a general rule, if it's below freezing, don't leave your pet outside any longer than you would be yourself. "We often see increased cases of frostbite on pets' noses, ears and pads of their feet if they are left outside too long," Nelson said.

• Very young and very old animals cannot regulate their body temperature as easily as a mature, healthy animal, which makes it easier for them to develop hypothermia.

• Never leave your pets unattended in a vehicle during the winter months, as it can be just as deadly as the summer. "An enclosed vehicle can be similar to a freezer, and temperatures can drop very low," Nelson said.

• Outdoor cats often use heat from car engines to stay warm.

Honk your horn or bang on the hood of your vehicle before leaving in the mornings to scare them away.

Additionally, it is just as important to have an emergency bag ready for your pet in case of power outages or ice storms.

Emergency bags should contain a few days' worth of food, water and medication for your pet.

For more information, contact the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.

Black Hills Energy is pleased to sponsor dance Have you seen folks do the jitterbug and swing-dance lately? They’re a throwback, but still popular with many folks and always fun to see.

For the second year in a row, Black Hills Energy was pleased to help sponsor the Stevens County Senior Center’s dance in Hugoton last month November 14.

Stevens County Senior Center director Shila Moore said, “We appreciate the generosity of Black Hills Energy because your sponsorship of the dance encourages seniors to stay active and enjoy each other’s company. Thank you, Black Hills Energy, for what you do for seniors. The dance

was well attended and everyone had a fun time!”

It’s Black Hills Energy’s pleasure to support the sen-

ior center’s efforts. When you dance with Stevens County seniors, you really are “Dancing with the Stars”!

Dancers stop and rest after enjoying the music out on the dance floor Saturday evening.

These youngsters take a break from their dancing for a photo.

A large crowd turns out in expectation of a fun evening for the Stevens County Senior Center’s dance.

Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Pete Earles, Neal Gillespie, Matt Green and Tron Stegman.

Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided.

The motion was approved that the meeting go into executive session in regard to

confidential data relating to the financial affairs of Kansas Dairy Ingredients.

Mayor Rowden called the meeting into executive session at 5:15 p.m.

The meeting reconvened in open session at 6:25 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be December 28, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.

Regional year-end holiday travel to reach all-time high AAA projects nearly 8.1 million people from Kansas and the seven other West North Central region states* will journey at least 50 miles from home for the year-end holiday period, an alltime high and increase from the nearly 7.9 million people who traveled last year during the year’s largest and longest travel holiday.

The region will also have the highest share of population traveling of any region in the country, 37.9 percent. The U.S. average share of population traveling is over 31 percent. The 12 day travel period is defined as Wednesday, December 23 through Sunday, January 3.

This year’s is one day shorter than last year, though, and still marks the highest travel volume ever for the region.

The West North Central Region is also the second highest of any region for travel by auto.

Nearly 93 percent of all travel for the region is by auto. The national average is under 91 percent.

The Impact of Gas Prices in Kansas “Increasing consumer confidence should drive travel volume higher this year, coupled with the lowest gas prices in Kansas since 2008, second lowest since 2004, is giving people more to spend,” said AAA Vice President of Public Affairs, Jim Hanni. Nationally, drivers are saving more than $400 million each day compared to the high prices paid last year. The Kansas peak price for gasoline in 2015 was paid July 21, at $2.67 per gallon. Prices have dropped nearly $1 since then, about 32 percent. The last time gas prices in Kansas, on average, were this low, was in 2004.

“Besides visiting families and friends, the most popular holiday destinations among Kansas residents, by far, is Branson holiday lights and shows. Also popular is Disney World and Disneyland, followed by Arizona”, noted Hanni, reporting feedback from local AAA Kansas offices.

Highlights from AAA’s YearEnd Holiday Travel Forecast: • Over 38 percent of this region’s population opt to travel.

While 90.8 percent of U.S. yearend holiday travel will be made by automobile, 93 percent of this regions’ travel will be by auto.

• Regional holiday air travel is expected to hold steady around 3.8% of all travel.

• Average discounted roundtrip airfares are six percent lower than one year ago, influenced by the availability of rates from budget carriers in several top markets and lower fuel costs.

• Diamond lodging up; four percent for two-diamond properties, 11 percent for three-diamonds.

• The holiday travel period is one day shorter than last year, 12 days instead of 13.

AAA’s projections are based on economic forecasting and research by IHS Global Insight.

The complete forecast can be found at http://www.newsroom.aaa.com/.

AAA Road Travel Preparation Reminders During last year’s year-end holiday period, AAA Allied Group responded to nearly 2,800 requests of all kinds of road service, 24/7 and on holidays, all across its Kansas ter-

ritory. Besides towing, which made up 41 percent of all types of calls for service, problems with batteries (26 percent), frozen locks or keys locked in cars (15 percent), and tire service (11 percent) were the top causes of road service breakdowns. AAA offers these travel tips if traveling by car: • Make sure your car is running properly. Check battery, tire pressure and tread depth and fluids.

• Carry an Emergency Kit • Beat the Rush - Try to travel a day before other people start traveling or try leaving on the holiday itself since most people won't be traveling on that day.

• Secure Safe Lodging - If at all possible book your room in advance.

• Take Bathroom Breaks Take breaks every hour and a half if you are driving.

• Pull off the Road if You Feel Tired - Please don't try to drive when your eyes are shutting • Take a Map - You could stop for directions but what if you are in the middle of nowhere?

• Travel Comfortably - Wear clothes that are comfortable and loose.

• Restrain yourself and your passengers properly in seat belts and car safety seats.

• Keep your speed down. Give yourself plenty of time and distance to react to traffic around

you.

If traveling by air: • Make sure that all travel arrangements have been secured and confirmed.

• Tell people where you are going - If you are flying alone tell at least one other person where you are going; check in once you arrive at your destination and once you’re home.

• Travel Light - Not only will it be a hassle to carry but it would be devastating to you if the luggage got lost or stolen.

• Pack Important Items in Carry-on Bags • Secure Safe Lodging - If at all possible book your room in advance.

• Send Presents ahead and send presents back home • Check Flying Restrictions Check with the airport for restrictions they have on what items are allowed or not.

• Report to Airports Early Most likely there will be many people traveling around the same time as you for the holidays so arrive at the airport early.

• Travel Comfortably - Wear clothes that are comfortable and loose. *Besides Kansas, the West North Central Region includes Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas.

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Rolla High School choir members sang Christmas songs before the arrival of Santa. Top, left to right, are Kyri Brummett, Brianna Smith, Brooke Hinds, Miesha Gonzalez, Joseph Mendez, Sarah Easterwood, Deserae Schwindt and Preston Burrows. Bottom are Ellie Easterwood, Alexis Garcia and director Sam Eiland.

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Students perform classical Christmas music program The air was filled with music at the Rolla High School old gym Thursday, December 17. Mr. Sam Eiland gathered his music students, first grade through twelfth grade, and performed a classical Christmas music program.

The fifth grade band performed first, showcasing their newly developed band skills.

They entertained the audience with A Mozart Melody, Ode to Joy, A Variation On A Famous Melody, and Jingle Bells.

The elementary choir was up next and they performed It’s Almost Time for Christmas, Just a Tiny Baby, Children, Go Where I Send Thee, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The junior high band

showed how much a band can improve in just a few years by playing Merry Christmas Bells, Christmas Lullaby and Holiday for Flute.

The junior high choir, consisting of all girls, sang Shepherds, Go Tell!, “Simple Gifts” for Christmas, and Christmas comes Gain in About Three Minutes.

The high school choir, with Mr. Eiland performing with the students sang A Christmas Madrigal. Then senior Kyri Brummett began Do You Hear What I Hear? as the rest of the choir joined for the final verses. Sherry Kelling, Rolla’s fabulous accompanist, played What Child is This? as the choir sang. The final song for the choir included Mr. Eiland accompa-

Junior High choir members are top, left to right, Chloe Burnett, Abby Easterwood, Alexandra Hart and Melanie Norton. In front are Jamie Sheedy, Audra Langley, McKenzie Hinds, Aspen Sohm and Santana Key. nying the choir on his guitar to Mary, Did You Know?

The final act of the evening was the high school band, which just continued to show the progression of years of practice in band.

They

played Snow Day, Christmas Celebration, Carol of the Bells, Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, and Silent Night and All That Jazz! It was a fantastic night of wonderful music, enjoyed by all who attended.

Santa arrives in Rolla for Santa Day by lawn mower tractor/train

The Hay Scramble for money is always a hit, especially with high school students.

Santa Day for Rolla has once again come and gone and every year it seems to improve. This year, instead of fire truck rides, there was a lawn mower tractor/train, driven by Will Fitzgerald.

Santa arrived in complete Rolla fashion, and posed for

Santa poses with Samantha Dunn, Alivia Bolin, Elsie Gonzales, Valeria Ochoa, Brianne Torres and Amiley Lewis.

pictures with the kids before listening to their wishes.

This year, as Superintendent Mrs. Kimberley Mauk handed gifts to the children, they posed as classes with Santa before he left for his next ride, complete with his very own turkey.

The All Around 4-H Club had a bake sale to raise money for 4-H camp. First National Bank had a booth where students and adults could guess the number of coins in a jar for a chance to win the jar for the students and cash for the adults.

The Rolla Lions’ Club had their annual drawing for a $300 gift card. There were numerous other drawings held and everyone in attendance was able to take home either a turkey or a pork roast, courtesy of Seaboard Farms. Children of all ages enjoyed the day and the beginning of the Christmas vacation. Merry Christmas to all!

Rolla Junior Class members Teagan Simmons, Aileen Cruz and Ashly Hart serve drinks and donuts, donated by the Rolla Recreation Commission, to those who attend Santa Day.

Santa’s helper, Will Fitzgerald, drives the train full of kids.

Mrs. Taylor teaches Hour of Code to Rolla students Double T’s “minions” are out in full force, as evidenced by a dare, issued by Kim Denton to Terry Hull, to wear his pj’s to work. Terry, who is always ready to make someone laugh, obliged. Kim provided this funny photo and it will remind everyone to not take life too seriously.

Computer Education Week was December 7-13. This year Mrs. Traci Taylor decided to participate in educating all students kindergarten through twelfth grades on an Hour of Code.

The Hour of Code is a onehour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show

anybody can learn the basics.

Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any twenty-first century career path.

Mrs. Taylor’s goal was to

have as many Rolla students as possible complete the course. She, along with her high school computer students, helped third grade through twelfth grade students earn their certificates.

It was a great accomplishment for Rolla’s small school.

Congratulations, Mrs. Taylor and students!

Garry Norton, senior, inspects his bounty after the hay scramble.

Deserae Schwindt, sophomore, is the winner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest at the Reindeer Games. Dezi won an iTunes gift card.

Congratulations!

Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.

Seventh grade students are shown with their Hour of Code certificates.

Thank You

Seniors display their Hour of Code certificates for Computer Education week.

Rolla Santa Day Donations 2015 Thanks to all who made this day special for all of the young and old… and inbetween… in our community.

Jordan Air - Terry Jordan Archuleta's Catering Service Leland Lehnert Joe & Cheyrl Archuleta Courtney & Karen Light Adams Pro Ext/Cactus Roofing James & Mary Frances Light Steve & Danita Adams John & Linda Milburn John & Shelley Barrett Charles & Rosalie Milburn Troy & Tammi Bolin Hestor Millemon Stacy & Shelli Burrows Morton Co Farm Bureau-Julie Parker Richard & Betty Bushey Jim, Suzanne & Katie Murray Citizens State Bank of Hugoton Musgrove Insurance City of Rolla Pioneer Electric Rusty & Arleen Clinesmith Randy & Gonza Randle Colorado East Bank Ron & Temple Reed Custom Cutting - Janice Hollis Rolla Corner Stop Ron & Pat DeGramo Rolla Lions Club Elkhart Coop Rolla Recreation Commission Easterwood Farms, Liz, Bob, Toni Rolla USD 217 Sam & Retta Eiland Rolla Volunteer Fire Department First National Bank -Elkhart & Rolla Gardell & Kelly Schnable Darl & Pat Floyd Seaboard Foods Kurt & Kris Hall Senior Citizens Transportation Hancock Electric Brian Shores Lila Hays Silhouette Beauty Salon - Wilene Burrows Helen Higgins Memorial Skyland Grain Steve & Edra Hill Merlin & Betty Stout Richard & Peggy Hoskinson White's Foodliner Jerold & Bonnie Hubbard Mike Willis Seed Sales Kevin Day Chris Garcia Carroll Kallenbach Charles Hull Jamie Mason Link Farms Troy & Shirleyt Cooper Tim Mangels Terry & Teresa Hull

Third and fourth grade students display their Hour of Code certificates.

December 21-January 1 - No School Winter Break Friday, December 25 - Christmas January 1 - New Years Day January 5 - School Resumes January 6 - Migrant Meeting at District Office 6:00 p.m.

January 8 - High School Basketball at Fowler 4:00 p.m.

- High School Scholars’ Bowl leaves for Wichita

- School in Session January 9 - High School Scholars’ Bowl at Bishop Carroll 9:00 a.m.

January 11 - Junior High Basketball vs South Baca 4:30 p.m.

- Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

January 12 - Junior High/High School Basketball at Balko. Junior High at 4:00 p.m. and High School at 6:30 p.m.

Sophomore, junior and seniors show off their certificates.

Freshmen students are pictured with their Hour of Code certificates.

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Thursday, December 24 , 2015

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The Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club members collect candy after breaking open a piñata.

EVERYBODY IS IN THE ACT - Everyone participated to make Santa Claus Day in Hugoton a big success as can be seen from this crowd waiting in line for their chat with Santa and treats. This view is looking west towards Porter Drug and Duck-

walls from the Santa Claus pen by the south side of the Bigbee Motor Co. Some estimated the number of people as 3,000 or more. From the December 22, 1950 issue of The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.

History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, December 29, 2005 Construction is near completion at the new Heritage Christian Academy building going up on east First Street.

Thursday, December 28, 2000 Jana Morris Loibl, ARNP, is joining the Stevens County Hospital medical staff. Jana will start seeing patients January 2, 2001.

Thursday, December 27, 1990 The Hugoton High School Drill Team has left for Dallas, Texas, where they are scheduled to perform in the Cotton Bowl Parade and Mobil Cot-

ton Bowl Classic Halftime Extravaganza New Years Day. Students who will be performing include Denise Heaton, Valerie Michaelis, Sharon Slate, Lisa Piland, Isela Armendarez, Brandy Rowden, Amy Thompson, Tiffany Schobert, Amber Megert, Audra Megert and Renee Martin.

Thursday, December 25, 1975 Hugoton High School Debate Squad returned with a First Place trophy from the High Plains League Tournament and are on their way to Regionals. The squad consists of Sue Vogelgesang,

Linda Rome, Jackie Rapatine and Brian Davis. The coach is Carol Swinney.

Thursday, December 29, 1960 Jim Tate announced he has leased the former Dinner Bell Cafe. Jim formerly operated a cafe in Amarillo, Texas, and was employed in another one at Dumas, Texas.

Since coming to Hugoton, he has been a car salesman.

Thursday, December 29, 1955 A blowout of a front tire was blamed for an automobile wreck that injured two youths.

Terry Schmitt,

driver, incurred a fracture of his right leg. Airman Carlis Perry, a passenger, was transported to Amarillo in an Air Force Ambulance suffering from a concussion and a shattered bone in his right elbow.

Friday, December 29, 1945 The new Santa Fe Trail Council of Boy Scouts officially was chartered in Garden City. A.E. Kramer was elected Council President.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m.

1 - 4 p.m.

The advertisement on the right was run in the September 7, 1928 Hugoton Hermes newspaper. It is interesting to see the difference in prices from then and now. This ad is displayed in the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.

Bring your holiday com-

pany by to enjoy seeing all the exhibits at the museum.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is also open Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The beautiful sleigh and reindeer can be seen on the corner of Madison and Eleventh Street.

This ad was in the September 7, 1928 issue of The Hugoton Hermes newspaper. It is part of a display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Prices are sure different today!

Tips offered to avoid the dreaded “Christmas Tree Syndrome” (sources: American Christmas Tree Association and Prevention) For live trees: • Live trees naturally carry microscopic mold spores that can trigger allergy symptoms.

Allergic reactions can happen instantly or within the first two weeks of putting up a live tree • Tree sap contains terpene and other substances that

can irritate skin and mucous membranes • Wear gloves and long sleeves when bringing the tree indoors to avoid sap touching your skin • Spray off the tree and its branches with water before bringing it into your house to help remove some of the pollen and mold (before this, you can also give it a good shake or a blast with a leaf blower) • S i t the tree stump in a bucket of water and let it dry outside for a few days to prevent mold from growing • Families with severe allergies should avoid purchasing a live tree • However, if they just can’t resist this holiday tradition, families

should only have the live tree in their home for no more than seven days For artificial trees: • Store them properly – wrap the tree securely, store in a cool and dry place, and avoid storing in places that accumulate dust and dirt • Wipe down the tree before putting it up in your home • Wipe down your ornaments too • Some of the materials used to make artificial trees can cause sinus irritation • Go easy on the spray snow to frost your windows - any aerosolized chemical can cause irritant reactions in the eyes, nose or lungs (sources: American Christmas Tree Association and Prevention) Tips to Avoid a “Danger Tree”: Each holiday, around 230 home fires start with Christmas trees. These fires cause an average of six deaths, 22 injuries and $18.3 million in

direct property damage.

• Make sure live trees are fresh (deep green, not brown); trunk should be sticky and wet with resin • Make sure a large number of needles don’t come loose when you tap the tree trunk on the ground • Artificial trees should have a “fire resistant” label • Keep all trees away from heat sources like fireplaces and candles • Use lights tested for safety by nationally recognized testing labs • Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. It could cause a flash fire Submitted by Physicians at American Family Care.

The Cloverleaf Cowboys open presents at their Christmas party.

Cloverleaf Cowboys vote to have a choir for Stevens County Club Days The Cloverleaf Cowboys December meeting was called to order by President Sarah Johnson. The December meeting was their Christmas party and they had a potluck dinner. Ella Beesley, Zachary Willis and Thomas Willis led the club in the flag salute and 4-H pledge. Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite Christmas song?” and there was a quorum present.

Lainey Cox read a devotion and Faith and Sydney Beesley led the Club in singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Lacey Brecheisen gave the treasurer’s report and Amanda Willis gave the leader’s report. There was no old business but under new

business, Sydney Beesley moved they have a club choir for Stevens County Club Days. Claudia Clark seconded the motion and the motion passed. Faith Beesley made the motion for the group have a club skit for County Club Days and Rebecca Johnson seconded it.

For recreation, they had their Christmas gift exchange, and they broke open a piñata. Claudia Clark led the 4-H motto and Vice President, Sydney Beesley read next month’s agenda. Audrey Gilmore moved to adjourn the meeting and Megan Newlon seconded it.

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

MOSCOW NEWS

BY JUDY HICKERT

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Moscow Elementary School

Christmas Program Friday, December 18

Fifth grade boys as Santa and his Elves Kindergarten girls as Eskimos Kindergarten boys as Polar Bears

The finale begins with the second through fifth grade classes on stage with the second grade girls dressed as Presents in front.

Fifth grade girls as Snow Maidens and Narrators First grade girls as Skaters

Fourth grade girls as Angels Second and third grade boys as Snowmen Fourth grade boys as Reindeer

First grade boys as Penguins Third grade girls as Snowflakes

Hang up the stockings. Put up the tree.

Gail Dale, Jas Dale and Angie Lahey did a magnificent job decorating the stage!

December 21--January 1 Christmas BreakNo School Monday, January 4 Teacher Inservice-

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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Judy Hickert spent several days in Norman, Ok. visiting daughter, Cindy Barnes and family. Saturday afternoon, December 19, granddaughter Krista Barnes received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree in Elementary Education. The family all attended the commencement program at the University of Oklahoma Campus in Norman.

Krista graduated with distinction. She has taken a position as Kindergarten teacher at a school in Norman, and has already started teaching. The family helped Krista celebrate her birthday and also had early Christmas together.

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Moscow UMC hears Christmas Cantata

Moscow United Methodist Church presents the annual Cantata Sunday December 20 by the

church’s Chancel Choir. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Sunday morning the Children's Choir presents a bell and choral Christmas program at the

Moscow United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Students earn pizza party with food drive In the month of December the Junior High and High School staff and students had a canned food drive. The sixth grade class and the staff

Sunday morning, December 20 at the Moscow United Methodist Church children presented a bell and coral Christmas program. They performed "Go Tell it on the Mountain" and "Jesus Christ" with the direction of Patti Lahey and pianist Zo Roland. Candle lighters were Issac Clift and Nolan Megenity.

The children's program was followed by the annual Christmas Cantata presented by the Church's Chancel Choir. "Behold the Stars" was performed by the choir with soloist Mike McCrary and narrators Mike Anton, Patty Lahey and Pastor Tim McCrary.

A church dinner followed the morning worship service.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

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MOSCOW NEWS

BY JUDY HICKERT

Lady Wildcats trounce Deerfield 41-9 Moscow took on Deerfield at Moscow Thursday, December 17 with a resounding win of 41-9.

Moscow racked up 16 points in the first quarter while keeping Deerfield scoreless.

Kelsi Mueller scored two three-point shots in the first quarter while Morgan Robson and Madilyn Lahey added two points each and Briannah Davidson added two two-pointers and two free throws.

Moscow continued to keep Deerfield from scoring points but the team did manage to add three points in the second quarter. Moscow added ten more points to the scoreboard from Mueller, Davidson and Cristina Cantu.

The third quarter saw Moscow adding only eight more points to the board but still keeping Deerfield to

three additional points. At the end of the third quarter Moscow was 34 and Deerfield was 6. Robson added three points to the board. Davidson and Lahey added two points each and Adriana Salcedo added a free throw.

Moscow was on a roll with keeping Deerfield scoring three points in the last three quarters. Moscow added seven more points to bring their total to 41. Mueller and Robson each scored three points in the fourth quarter and Salcedo added two more points.

Davidson was the top scorer in the game with 14 points followed closely by Mueller with 11. Robson scored seven points followed

by Lahey with four, Saucedo with three and Cantu with two.

Moscow Junior High basketball player Reed Brazeal brings the ball down the court. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Briannah Davidson plays tough defense during a basketball game against Deerfield. The girls defeat Deerfield 41-9. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

brought 104 cans and earned a pizza party to celebrate their winnings. The cans were taken to Project Hope to benefit our community.

Kage Allen drives the ball down the lane during high school action against Deerfield. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

December 16, the senior class hosts the senior citizens Christmas party. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

MHS seniors host party for Senior Citizens The Moscow High School Senior Class hosted the annual Senior Citizens Christmas party in the commons area of the High School, Wednesday afternoon, December 16. Twenty area Senior Citizens attended and really enjoyed playing Christ-

mas Bingo, visiting and just having fun with the kids. The class served cupcakes, fudge, meat and cheese and chips and punch. The class and sponsor, Mrs. Tina Mueller made the afternoon get together a super fun event.

Moscow Senior Citizens enjoy Christmas party

Paola Gomez handles the ball during junior high action against Deerfield. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Moscow High School is not short on spirit! JD Robson serves as the mascot, while cheerleaders Alexis Fisher, Yari Maldonado, Makayla Persinger, Molleigh Lowery, Gina Olivas and Rubi Valdez cheer for the team. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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Get in the Christmas bird count spirit

Get your Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License before the end of the year.

It’s your last chance to buy a lifetime license before fees increase As 2015 winds to a close, there are several important things Kansas hunters and anglers need to know: 2015 licenses expire December 31.

All 2016 licenses went on sale December 15, and if you purchase a 2016 license before January 1, it is valid through the rest of 2015 and all of 2016. You should also know that fees will increase for 2016.

However, new license options provide significant savings.

Remember, too, that lifetime licenses can be purchased through December 31, 2015 at the current price – $440. The new fee will be $500 for a lifetime fishing, hunting or furharvesting license, beginning January 1, 2016. A combination fishing/hunting combination license will cost $960.

The new fee for an annual fishing or hunting license will

be $25. However, if you purchase an annual combination hunting/fishing license before February 1, the price is $40.

After February 1, an annual combination hunting/ fishing license will cost $45.

Another way to save is to purchase the 5-year hunting and fishing licenses. A five-year hunting or fishing license is $100, a $25 savings over purchasing the license every year.

And a 5-year hunt/fish combination license is $180, a $70 savings over purchasing each license individually every year.

Hunting and fishing licenses make great stocking stuffers and a lifetime license is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

You will find the application for a lifetime hunting, fishing or furharvesting license and see all new fees for 2016 at www.ksoutdoors.com.

Solution to December 17, 2015, puzzle

It is the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you enjoy birdwatching.

Christmas Bird Count traditions provide a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about birds and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded birders. And the best part: it’s free.

Birders of all skill levels are welcome to the events, where groups will spend time canvassing established circular census areas, recording species and numbers of birds observed.

Information recorded at events is entered into regional and national databases and can show population and migration trends.

Some Christmas Bird Counts

have been conducted for more than 100 years, and more than 2,000 events are conducted across the U.S. each year, so databases are extensive. There are usually more than 50 events conducted in Kansas each winter between December 13 and January 9.

To learn more about Kansas Christmas Bird Count locations, go to the Kansas Ornithological Society’s (KOS) website, www.ksbirds.org. You’ll find a list of events scheduled to date, along with locations and contact information. To learn more about Audubon-sponsored events go to www.audubon.org.

Enjoy bird watching. Christmas Bird Count traditions provide a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about birds and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded birders.

All you need to participate is clothing appropriate for traipsing outdoors on a midwinter day, a pair of binoculars, and a good field guide.

Spotting scopes are handy if large wetlands or reservoirs

are included in the census area. Add in a little adventurous spirit and some good friends and you have the recipe for a great day in the Kansas outdoors.

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

The Hugoton Hermes

for sale for sale: 1995 ford f-150 2WD. 179,000 miles. $1500. call 598-2698. (3c51) ---------------

for sale: beautiful neW 20 inch John Deere bicycle. call 620-510-2514 Moscow. (tfc43)

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real esTaTe

for sale: 2006 Dodge caravan. Excellent condition. $3750.00. call 620598-2232. (tfc49) --------------fireWooD for sale

1103 S. Jefferson St. - $75,000 - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.

ED REDUC

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

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

(620) 624-1212

Delivery & stacking available

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc) Don’t let Jack frost nip at yoUr nose!

fireWooD $70/rick Delivery for sale & Stacking Available

625 Road N - Solar Home - 3 bed/2.5 b, fin bsmt, bonus room, att garage. 1.4 acres +/-. Call today to view this unique home!!

SOLD

(Hugoton & Moscow)

807 S Jefferson- Investors!!! 2 bed/2 bath, detached garage. Call today for details!!

call 620-453-1139 for sale by oWner

600 Washington Place - New Construction! Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, cen H/A. Call today for details!!!

3 bedroom/2 bath

to schedule your showing

1 car detached garage COMPLETELY redone in 2008 neW Plumbing, Electrical, Windows, Heating & Air, Complete Basement

2232.

(tfc)

--------------for renT: 2 bedroom, partially furnished uptown trailer.

Available after January 1. call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5933.

(5c50)

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS Two 1-bedroom apts (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office 620-351-1305 Mgr Carmen Bontrager

1012 S Lincoln - Reduced Price! Investment property! Call today for details!

SOLD

1201 S Adams - Great location! Ranch Style, 3 bd/2 b, new kitchen and bath remodels, appliances, cen H/A, fence, corner lot. Call today to see this nice home!!

(4p48)

D SOL

for renT for renT: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. call 544-

415 S. Main - Ranch 2 bed/2bath, cen H/A, fenced yard, carport. Call today to see this nice home!!

905 S Jefferson St- 4 bed/3 b, bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, fence, fpl (2). Call today to see this home!

703 Van buren

call 620-453-0433

510 West 8th Street - Nice and Neat!!

Move in ready! Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, att garage, fpl, appliances, fence, workshop. Call Karen today!!

Mobile HoMe for renT: 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, All furnished, washer and dryer, central heat and air, water paid.

Very nice and clean. No Pets.

Non-smoking home or property looking for a single male. 620453-0551.

(2p52) ---------------

Holiday Special

Beautiful 3 bdrm/2 ba apartments 1032 sq. ft. only $519.

808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!

SOLD 520 Road 13- Ranch style, modular home, 3 bdrm/2 b, fpl, appliances, finished part bsmt, covered deck, det garage, barn, hay shed, lean to, lvstk pens, loading chute, and much more...10 acres more or less. Call today to see this property

ED REDUC 1003 S. Adams - Beautiful 1/2 story, 5 bed/3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/ workshop, storage shed, fenced yard, appliances and much, much more!! Call for details!

PR

DUCED ICE RE

705 E Fourth Avenue - Nice & Neat!

Ranch-style, 3 bed/2 bath, finished basement, att garage, fence, cen H/A, appliances. Call today!!

1112 S Monroe - Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/3 b, att garage, cen H/A, shed, sprinkler. Call for details!!

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

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

(tfc47)

Karen Yoder

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

(tfc16)

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 17, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Robert J. Suddeth, Plaintiff and Kansas Department of Revenue, State of Ohio, State of California, the Estate of Glenn Nelson, a/k/a Glenn Paul Nelson and all Unknown Persons who may lay claim and interest to a 2005 Buick LeSabre Custom with Vehicle Identification Number 1G4HP52K15U151810 Defendants Case No. 15-CV-37 NOTICE OF SUIT Pursuant to Chapter 60 of Kansas Statutes Annotated

and all other concerned persons: You are notified that at Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by Robert J. Suddeth, Plaintiff, praying that title to property stated in the Petition be awarded to the Plaintiff and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before January 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered upon the Petition.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of K. ELEINE P. BARKER a/k/a KATHERINE ELEINE PIERCE BARKER, Deceased.

Case No. 15 PR 47 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Charles A. Brown, an heir, devisee and legatee of K. Eleine P. Barker, deceased, requesting that: the foreign Will of K. Eleine P. Barker, deceased, dated September 20th, 2008, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the Estate is necessary; the will be construed, and the following owned by the decedent, situated in Stevens County, Kansas: 1. Mineral interest located in Section

DirecTory NEW Casa Storage 1600 Industrial Rd

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

Coleman J. Younger, #27003 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

12x25, 10x15, 5x10 UNITS FOR RENT $1 for first month w/ 1 yr contract

Call 620-290-64534c50

in sTock *carpet *Tile *laminate *Vinyl

(tfc)

(tfc46)

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

Charles A. Brown Petitioner Jessica E. Akers, SC#24336 AKERS LAW FIRM, P.A. 123 N. Glenn P.O. Box 708 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-3088 FAX (620) 356-3098 Attorney for Petitioner

for your free estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc11)

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 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

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

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

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

HoUse for sale 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car detached garage, and much more. $98,000

call to schedule your showing today

Julie West 620-453-1234

(tfc40)

WanTeD WanT To PUrcHase: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. send details to P.o. box 13557, Denver, co. 80201.

(150p45-15)

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2. Mineral interest located in Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-five (35), Range Thirty-five (35).

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 7th, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in the city of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

DesiGn & insTallaTion call lawn Pro ToDay

1182 road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

600 E. 11th

(tfc50)

1024 s. Harrison

Two (2), Township Thirty-five (35), Range Thirty-five (35).

be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will.

call 620-544-2892

(620)428-6518

ROBERT J. SUDDETH, Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 10, 2015) 3t

bUsiness & Professional

TO:State of Ohio State of California Estate of Glenn Nelson, a/k/a Glenn P. Nelson, deceased

Will take care of your loved one.

sUPPorT GroUPs

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

910 s. coulter, Hugoton, ks.

620-544-7605

careTaker aVailable Underground sprinkler system

SOLD

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”

Limited time offer Kitchen Appliances, Washer/Dryer Connections, Private Patio, Playground, Picnic Area, Pet Friendly

serVices offereD

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Only $30.00 local

Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

(Hugoton, Moscow, Rolla, Ulysses, Johnson, Liberal, Elkhart, Richfield)

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515 Northeast Avenue Hugoton, KS 620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español

The Hermes office will

close Thursday, December 24 at 12:00 noon.

We will reopen Monday, December 28.

Merry Christmas!

$35.00 all other addresses

The Hugoton Hermes

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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.

Citizens State Bank directors, officers and employees are seated left to right: Hope Leal, Adriana Alfaro, Stachia Nordyke, Gail Crane and Valeria Ruvalcaba. Standing second row are Alma Hernandez, Janett Peinado, Breanna Turpin, Jamie Anderson, Maria Tinoco, Teresa James, Judy Heaton and Malissa Hicks. In the third row are Robin Sullivan, Kathy Nix, Lisa Bennett, Michelle Slaughter, Anita Gill, Betty Peterson, Billy Woodworth, Janine Beltz and David Nix. In back are Heber Jimenez, Craig Young, Greg Bond, Jack Rowden, Cass Young, Kim Harper, Milton Gillespie and Lewis Wheeler. Not pictured are Jackie Lewis, Karen Yoder, Kay Young and Haley Sosa.

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

(620) 544-4331 www.csbks.com

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