January 3, 2019

The

Hugoton

Hermes Thursday, January 3, 2019

10 pages, Volume 132, Number 1

City council members conduct their final meeting of 2018 Wednesday, December 26. Left to right are councilmen Dean Banker and

Frankie Thomas, City Clerk Carrie Baeza, Mayor Jack Rowden and councilmen Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter.

City approves 2.2% COLA raise for 2019 The Hugoton City Council met for their year end meeting Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter.

Also present were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

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presided.

City Clerk Carrie Baeza explained the proposed amendments for the 2018 budget. After some discussion, the council voted to approve the amended budget.

The 2018 amended budget can be seen on page 6 of this week’s issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

The council approved the motion for uncollectible utility accounts to be charged off with every effort made to collect the accounts.

The City Clerk reported to the council during the year of 2018, the city share

of the 1.5% sales tax turned over to the county as per the interlocal agreement - is $230,499.24.

The council did their annual wage and salary review. After going into executive session, the council approved a Cost of Living Allowance of 2.2% for 2019 for city employees.

The council also approved a Cereal Malt License renewal for the Best Western Plus Stevens County Inn. The meeting adjourned.

Their next meeting will be January 7, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.

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Driving conditions throughout Thursday morning were extremely hazardous, with snow-

packed roads combined with low visibility due to continuing snow and high winds.

Snow piles - some with summits taller than ten feet - are spotted all over town as City, County

and State crews work overtime to ensure safe travel for local residents.

The area is blanketed in snow Thursday, December 27. Southwest Kansas’ “White Christmas” came late! Morton County closed all highways during the day, while crews

attempted to clean the roads. The snowdrifts were beautiful but not conducive to travel.

Photo courtesy of Phoebe Brummett.

KHP releases Christmas report The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 25.

The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal crash in Kingman County over the weekend. It was not alcoholrelated. KHP Crash logs can be found here: https://www.kansas.gov/kh p-crashlogs/search/index.

Information in the table is compared to data from both 2016 and 2017.

Enforcement Data DUI Arrests Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safety Belt - Adult Citations Safety Belt - Adult Warnings Safety Belt - Teen Citations Safety Belt - Teen Warnings Child Restraint - Citations Motorist Assists

Crash Data Fatal DUI Related Crashes DUI Related Fatalities Non-DUI Related Fatal Crashes Non-DUI Related Fatalities

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11 627 599 48 10 1 0 10 690

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KDWPT to conduct five-year review endangered and threatened species at upcoming meetings Every five years, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff review the state Endangered, Threatened and Species-inneed-of-conser vation (SINC) lists. These lists were authorized by the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1975 and are in KDWPT Regulations 11515-1 and 115-15-2.

The review process begins with a request for petitions to change listings, which was initiated last February. A seven-member Threatened and Endangered Species Task Committee, made up of members representing

various disciplines, including staff from state and federal agencies and state universities, then determines if petitions merit full reviews.

For the current fiveyear review, three petitions with supporting evidence were submitted that the Task Committee determined warrant a full review. The committee will review a petition to move the Arkansas darter from the Threatened list to the SINC List; a petition to move the cylindrical papershell mussel from the SINC list to the Endangered Species List; and a petition to remove the Wabash pigtoe mussel

from the SINC list.

The full review process must also include informational meetings and consultation with a panel of experts who complete a numerical evaluation and provide input regarding any information overlooked in the petition. A final recommendation will be provided to the KDWPT Secretary and Commission based on scientific merit. After a 90day public comment period, the Commission will vote on listing changes at a Public Hearing.

Informational meetings are scheduled for: • Topeka –Wednesday,

January 16, 2019, 2:00 p.m., KDWPT Region 2 Office, Basement Conference Room, 300 SW Wannamaker Road • Pittsburg –Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 3:00 p.m., Pittsburg State University, Overman Student Center, Governor’s Room, 302 E Cleveland Ave. • Hays –Thursday, January 24, 2019, 3:00 p.m., Fort Hays State University, Sternberg Museum, 3000 Sternberg Dr. • Pratt –Friday, January 25, 2019, 11:00 a.m., KDWPT Operations Office, Basement Conference Room, 512 SE 25th Ave. The Arkansas darter

(Etheostoma cragini) is a small bottom-dwelling fish that inhabits clear spring-fed streams with aquatic vegetation where it feeds mostly on aquatic insects. The petition states that it is one of the more common fish species where it occurs and it is resilient to drought and poor water quality.

Although it has disappeared from some watersheds due to lack of water, it has been documented for the first time in two other watersheds and its numbers are stable. The majority of the Arkansas darter’s range is in southcentral Kansas. The number of sites where it has

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been found has increased more than tenfold since it was first listed as Threatened in 1978.

The cylindrical papershell (Anodontoides ferussacianus) is a relatively short-lived (10 years) freshwater mussel that was formerly documented in most rivers of northern Kansas. Currently, it is found in limited reaches of the Smoky Hill and Saline rivers. Currently on the SINC list, it is petitioned to be moved to the state Endangered List, the most imperiled category.

Mussel larvae (glochidia) require attachment to a fish host to See KDWPT, page 10

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

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

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

MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden.

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

NEEDLES & FRIENDS QUILT GUILD meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, located at Sixth and Sherman Avenue in Liberal, at 7:00 p.m. Area quilters are invited to come for an informative and entertaining evening.

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents.

Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

2019 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

January 1 - Library will be closed - Hugoton Hermes Office will be closed January 2 - Adult Winter Reading Program at the Stevens County Library - Art Exhibit Registration begins at the Stevens County

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, December 17, 2018 • Stolen Vehicle, 500 Block of West French, Took Report, Detective Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 700 Block of East Third, Public Service, MPO Crane • Non Injury Accident, Fourth and Monroe, Took Report, MPO Crane Wednesday, December 19, 2018 • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of Northwest Avenue, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 300 Block of West Eighth, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith Thursday, December 20, 2018 • Vehicle Left on property, 900 East Eleventh, Contacted Owner, Sergeant Johnson • Semi Unlocked, 500 West Fourth,

Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 800 Block of South Adams, Unable to Located, Officer McCann Friday, December 21, 2018 • Report of sign hit, 600 East Eleventh, Took Report, MPO Crane Saturday, December 22, 2018 • Report of Suspicious Activity, 600 east Fifth, Everything was okay, MPO Crane • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Sunday, December 23, 2018 • Medical Assist, 800 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, MPO Crane • Medical Assist, 100 Block of West Seventh, Public Service, Corporal Fedelin • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin

Library - The Hermes will be mailed out and available in stores and Hermes Office.

January 3 - Classes at USD 210 - Hugoton Schools will resume this morning.

- USD 209 - Moscow Schools will resume this morning.

January 7 - USD 217 - Rolla Schools will resume this morning.

- Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of the City Office.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Stevens County Hospital.

January 14 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office.

January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Adrian Ordonez-Soto A tragic accident has taken the life of Adrian Ordonez-Soto. Mr. OrdonezSoto, 30, passed away Friday evening December 21, 2018 near Moscow.

Born March 3, 1988 in Chihuahua, Mexico, Adrian was the son of Roberto Ordonez-Dominquez and Evira Ordonez.

July 7, 2011 Adrian and Brenda Najera were married in Hugoton.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Ordonez of Hugoton; mother and father Roberto Ordonez-Dominquez and Evira Ordonez of Hugoton; two brothers, Ramon Ordonez and wife Alacia of Mexico and Amunico Ordonez and wife Leticia of Hugoton; sister Edyth Maravilla and husband Louise; and his many other relatives and friends.

Rosary Service was observed Thursday evening, December 27 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Mass Service was attended Friday morning, December 28 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

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In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself: that where I am, there ye may be also.

John 14:2, 3

Insight Some people have the mistaken idea that farmers and ranchers are harming our environment. You hear it everywhere: at the coffee shop, church, public forums, even in the grocery store where people buy the food farmers and ranchers produce for us to eat.

Children arrive home from school and tell parents about harmful practices farmers are using on the land. It’s easy to understand why folks think the way they do about today’s agriculture.

Few businesses are as open to public scrutiny as a farm or ranch in the United States today. While farming and ranching practices occur in the open where anyone can see, the only picture many have of agriculture is what they read in newspapers or see on television. Even fewer people have set foot on a modern farm.

The fondest wish of most farmers and ranchers is to pass their land on to their children. They work years to leave a legacy of good land stewardship.

Most farmers learned about conservation and respect for the land from their parents.

Today’s farmers and ranchers are doing their part to protect and improve the environment. They use agricultural practices including early planting, pest control, good soil fertility, conservation tillage and many other innovations that help grow more food while protecting the environment.

Farmers adjust practices to meet individual cropping conditions. Such practices can vary from farm to farm – even from field to field.

As in any other business, farmers and ranchers must manage their operations on a timely basis and use all the technology available to improve

January 22 - Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Commodities will be distributed at the former VFW building by Peace House ministries from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

January 29 - Kansas will celebrate its 158th year as a state.

February 2019 - Art Exhibit at the Stevens County Library February 4 - Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

February 18 - 20 - Farm & Industrial Equipment Auction at Garden City.

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Serious stewardship quality and productivity. If they don’t, they will not be able to stay in business for long.

Today’s farmer has cut chemical usage by approximately 40 percent in many cases during the last couple of decades. Many no longer apply chemicals before planting. Instead, as the crop matures, farmers gauge potential weed pressure and apply herbicides only if needed.

Throughout the growing season, farmers do their best to provide nutritious food. From planting through harvest, they battle weather, weeds, insects and disease. Efficiency is their best defense against change including unstable world markets, political barriers and fringe groups who may attack their farming methods yet know little about this vital profession.

Ted and Lisa Guetterman own and operate a 1,100-acre row crop farm in Miami and Johnson counties. Ted represents the fourth-generation to farm and care for the land in far eastern Kansas. He and Lisa have four sons. One has returned to the farm, and the others continue to learn about the farm and conservation as they grow.

The family’s farm includes amylose and waxy corn, soybeans and soft winter wheat. Ted also feeds approximately 400 head of steers each year.

Throughout the past 35 years Ted’s family integrated new practices, converting to drills, planters and sprayers equipped with GPS to become more efficient and 100 percent no-till.

Ted and Lisa identified soil erosion as a major concern in all their fields so the family-built miles of terraces and waterways. Ted also assists his landlords and other farmers in the

From the Kansas Insurance Department Kansas auto insurance rates remain among lowest in U.S. A national report says Kansas auto insurance premiums are among the 14 lowest in the United States.

Information from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) shows Kansans spent an average of $713.50 per vehicle for insurance in 2016, the last available reporting period.

That number is thirteenthlowest among the states, according to the NAIC. The ranking assumes all insured vehicles carry liability coverage but not necessarily collision or comprehensive coverage. Consumers in Kansas aren’t required to carry collision and comprehensive, but coverage may be required by a lending institutions that carries the vehicle’s loan agreement.

The average cost of a policy in Kansas that contains all three types of cover-

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau construction of similar conservation practices.

Cropland isn’t the only focus for conservation for the Guettermans.

Their livestock pens are designed so all runoff is directed to the grass filtering strips. The use of cover crops on the farm improves soil health, water infiltration and reduces erosion, all while providing feed for the cattle to graze.

The couple is passionate about taking part in programs that will benefit the land. They have enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Carbon Sequestering and the Conservation Stewardship Program.

The Guettermans were honored as the Natural Resources award winners at the recent Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting.

Yes, farmers and ranchers like the Guettermans and their counterparts across Kansas must live in the environment they create. They can and will do more to improve their environment.

They can continue to rely less on herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers.

Agricultural producers can also conserve more water, plug abandoned wells, monitor grassland grazing and continue to implement environmentally sound techniques that will ensure preservation of the land.

In the meantime, farmers and ranchers will continue to take their stewardship seriously. They’ve devoted their lives to safeguarding their farms and families, while providing us with the safest food in the world.

John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

age is $882.88, according to the latest NAIC figures, which ranks the state as fourteenthleast expenKen Selzer sive in the Kansas Insurance nation in that Commissioner category.

“The rankings show that Kansas has a healthy, competitive climate for vehicle insurance buyers, despite all the weather claims that we have seen over the past years,” said Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. “With more than 700 companies licensed to sell auto insurance statewide, the competitive rates are certainly good news for Kansas consumers.”

Factors affecting state-tostate differences in average expenditures and premiums include underwriting and

loss adjustment expense; types of coverages purchased; driving locations; accident rates; traffic density; vehicle theft rates; auto repair costs; population density; medical and legal costs; per capita disposable income; liability insurance requirements; and auto laws, such as those concerning seat belts and speed limits.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at or at ksinsurance.org fb.com/kansasinsurance department.

Home Country

by Slim Randles It was strange, Doc thought.

All these years. All these people.

It still hurts.

Old Tom had died around midnight, and Doc didn’t get more than an hour’s sleep since then. Just before he went, Tom reached out and gripped Doc’s hand and thanked him for everything. He was smiling when he went.

Somehow that made it worse for Doc than just having death bring a pleasant new start for someone in pain and agony. Doc hadn’t been able to patch him up this time.

When someone Tom’s age has his organs shut down, there just isn’t much a doctor can do but make him comfortable and say goodbye.

The percolator finished, and Doc knew he should go get a cup and start the day, but something made him leave the coffee behind and walk into the back yard.

He would come out here later, too, he knew. He wasn’t in the mood for coffee with the boys at the Mule Barn today. This will be a day where Doc, quietly and alone, will raise his coffee cup to Tom. And after 9:30, he’ll be able to hear the little girls screaming happily on the playground at the school, three blocks away. Yes, he thinks that’s the way to start this day, listening to the happiness of children and watching the life around him. And sipping coffee in the back yard. Just Doc and Old Tom. --------Brought to you by Home Country (the book) available from www.riograndebooks.com.

Thursday’s snowstorm provided a welcome bit of moisture, as well as countless tranquil scenes like this one around the area.

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Governor Colyer proclaims January Human Traffficking Awareness Month Governor Jeff Colyer proclaimed January to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Kansas.

In a ceremonial signing in the governor’s office, Lieutenant Governor Tracey Mann was joined by Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Secretary of Corrections Joe Norwood.

Representatives from the Kansas Department of Labor, or KDOL, and the Department of Children and Families, or DCF, also were in attendance.

Human trafficking is one of the largest and fastest-growing criminal industries in the world. It is based on recruiting, harboring and transporting people for the purpose of exploitation. Both sex trafficking and labor trafficking occur in Kansas and both adults and children are victims. Kansas’ location and interstate system make it a major transportation area for victims of human trafficking.

“As part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, we need to address what drives the demand for trafficking victims – the money spent by those who buy sex,” Schmidt said.

“Focusing on discouraging the demand for commercial sex acts is our current priority. Our goal is to foster a culture in Kansas in which the buying and selling of human beings

Lt. Gov. Tracey Mann is joined by Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Secretary of Corrections Joe Norwood for the ceremonial signing of the proclamation. Representatives from the for another’s sexual gratification is not acceptable.”

Schmidt said the public can assist by reporting suspicious activity to the national hotline at 888-3737-888 or to local law enforcement in an emergency situation.

“The watchful eyes of Kansas citizens can help protect those who are vulnerable from this crime against human dignity,” he said.

In July, Schmidt and representatives from more than 60 organizations partnering across the state launched the

Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) also were in attendance for the signing.

Demand an End initiative, which targets the buyers of commercial sex who create the demand for sex trafficking. Demand an End is a sex trafficking-specific public awareness campaign driven by a demand-focused approach and designed to complement and build upon legislative initiatives to deter buyers and reduce the demand for commercial sex.

To sign the petition to Demand an End to sex buying, visit DemandAnEnd.KS.gov. A list of partnering organizations

can also be found at the link provided.

The governor along with the attorney general’s office, DCF, KDHE, KDOC and KDOL are working together to educate Kansans about the presence of human trafficking, what to look for and how to report suspected human trafficking. Educational information is provided on the agencies’ Web sites.

For more information about human trafficking, go to http://ag.ks.gov/human-trafficking .

Kansas Geological Survey crew to measure groundwater levels

A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, will be in western Kansas measuring groundwater levels the first week of January. Most of the measured wells are drilled into the High Plains aquifer, a vital source of irrigation, industrial and municipal water in the region.

“We get landowners’ permission to access the wells, which we measure annually to monitor the health of the aquifer,” said Brett Wedel, manager of the KGS’s water-leveldata acquisition. “Most have been measured for years, even decades.”

The High Plains aquifer is a massive network of underground water-bearing rocks.

The extensive Ogallala aquifer, which underlies parts of eight states, makes up a large portion of the High Plains aquifer. Two

other units in the state are the Great Bend Prairie aquifer in west-central Kansas and the Equus Beds aquifer north and west of Wichita. About 10 percent of the measured wells tap deeper aquifers or shallower alluvial aquifers along creeks and rivers rather than the High Plains aquifer.

Weather permitting, the KGS crew will be working near Colby and Atwood January 2, Goodland and St. Francis January 3, Tribune, Syracuse and Ulysses January 4, Elkhart and Liberal January 5, and Meade and Dodge City January 6.

Groundwater levels in much of western Kansas have dropped as pumping increased over the past 70 years. Declines in some areas, particularly southwest Kansas, accelerated in the early 2000s when prolonged drought conditions led to increased pumping.

In 2018, precipitation over the Kansas portion of the High Plains aquifer was low in the early months, but by summer much of the region was receiving favorable rains.

“When we measure in January, we’re expecting to find decline rates in the aquifer that are, by and large, less than we've typically measured over the years,” said Brownie Wilson, KGS water-data manager.

“There are a few counties in northwest Kansas where that may not hold true because they missed out on some of those summer precipitation events.”

The monitoring project is coordinated with the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources (DWR). Of the more than 1,400 wells monitored in 48 counties, the KGS will measure 581, and crews from DWR’s field offices in Garden City, Stafford and

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Adult Winter Reading Adult Winter Reading will begin January 2! Every book you read will be entered into a weekly drawing. We will draw for the first prize January 5th. All adults are welcome to participate and any type of book media is allowed, for example: ebook, audio, paper book, etc. Ask at the front desk if you have any questions.

Annual Local Artist Exhibit Registration is now being accepted for the February Art Exhibit. You can pick up a form at the library or register online at www.steven scountylibrary.com. Many forms of art will be accepted including, but not limited to, oils, pastels, pottery, pencil, etc. Contact the Library for any questions at 620-544-

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Stockton will measure 840.

New wells are added to the program as older wells become inaccessible or to fill in spatial gaps in the monitoring network.

Most of the wells are within the boundaries of the state’s five Groundwater Management Districts, which are organized and governed by area landowners and water users to address local water-resource issues.

Groundwater levels are measured in December, January and February to avoid short-term declines caused by widespread pumping during the growing season.

Historical annual measurements for each well are available at the KGS's website.

Results of measurements made in January 2019 will be added in late February.

The Coffee House Philosopher

By Randy Kilbourne

The German Afrika Corps in Alva, Ok. Part 1 In the fall semester of 1944 at Northwestern State College in Alva, Ok., an eighteen year old coed named Phyllis Stout was surprised to see long lines of German prisoners of war marching past Shockley Hall (now Vinson Hall) on the east side of the NWOSU campus.

The POWs, composed of captured Afrika Corps soldiers, had been off-loaded from railroad cars on the north side of Alva. From the railroad, they were being moved on foot down Seventh Street, turning east on Highway 64 to the junction of Highway 281, then south to the POW camp a few blocks southwest of the city. So just about everyone in the city was getting an eyeful.

Phyllis was surprised (and more than a little bit shocked) to see the hundreds of hardened Axis desert soldiers, formerly commanded by General

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Erwin Rommel, marching just a few feet from her vantage point of just inside the women’s dormitory. At first the military prisoners walked in a fairly relaxed fashion, but suddenly one of the German officers barked out an order, and the entire group of soldiers snapped into a silent rigid military marching cadence. It made the strange experience even more surreal with only the rhythmic sound of hundreds of German jack boots resounding off the pavement as the soldiers marched in unison Phyllis Stout later married her husband of many years, Bill Brunstetter, and became the administrative secretary to the vice-President for Academic Affairs at NWOSU. For decades, Phyllis was the person on campus who likely knew if something important was brewing, and probably had practical solutions to most problems (or at least reasoned opinions about them.)

This was true whether the issue involved

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an academic or personal matter – or a distant historic German invasion of sorts.

In late 1942 and most of 1943, eight POW compounds were constructed in Oklahoma, which would eventually house up to 20,000 POWs. Most of the compounds were designed to confine roughly a thousand men, but the camp at Alva was intended to house up to 6,500 soldiers. Various numbers have been given for the number of POWs actually confined there, but probably a figure of 4,500 was closer to the peak number (although a recent TV documentary put the figure at 6,100.)

While the majority of POW camps consisted of one compound, the Alva camp had a total of five. It was a maximum security complex designed for hardened Nazis and Nazi sympathizers, and deservedly acquired the label of “Nazilager” or Nazi camp. In other camps, the German POWs referred to it as “Devil’s Island” or “the Alcatraz of POW camps.”

During World War II, a rough total of eighty escapes were attempted from the Oklahoma camps. One of the more interesting examples involved an inmate who made his way to Texas before being recaptured. He was bent over an outside well getting a drink when he was shot in his backside by a 72

year old grandmother who was armed with her trusty shotgun.

She was later mortified to find out he was a POW, and not the local troublesome banker she thought he was.

The POWs had strict codes of conduct, and enforcement of them could be harsh, which sometimes involved the killing of another inmate.

American authorities did their best to maintain secure installations, and penalties for violation of some rules included execution.

My first experience with a German POW from the Alva camp occurred when I took an advanced German language course at Fort Hays (Kansas) State College (now a university) in 1964. The course was taught by one of Alva’s former POWs. I can still remember him all too often saying, “Herr Kilbourne, you must pay more attention to proper word order in a sentence.”

Later on I gained some satisfaction at being able to relate the same message when I was the one teaching German classes at Northwestern. An Alva resident who had previously been a German war bride, named Marlisse Weber, helped me prepare conversational dialogues on tapes for the classes.

(To be continued)

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However, if you do not agree with our decision, you can ask us to take another look by filing an appeal.

Generally, there are four appeal levels: 1) Reconsideration, 2) Hearing, 3) Appeals Review, and Council 4) Federal Court Review. At the Reconsideration level, someone who did not make the first decision on your claim will conduct a review and accept any additional evidence. Please note, in some states, appeals may proceed directly to the next step – the hearing.

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

Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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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 - 6:00 p.m.

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

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

The Hugoton Hermes • 522 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-4321 Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

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522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321 Owner/Operator Faith Publishing LLC RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/ Obituaries/Layout Kay McDaniels, Advertising/ Circulation/Layout Ruthie Winget, Composition/Layout/Advertising Marie Austin, Composition/Classifieds Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Krisann Roland, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Newscopy email: hermesma@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 $24.96 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 $5.50 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.75 per column inch, Classified $5.50 per column inch.

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Wednesday’s rain and Thursday’s snow mix together to produce a beautiful tree decorated for the holidays. The snow and icicles together are a sight to behold. Photo by Reece McDaniels.

My HOPE will meet January 8 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 hospice chaplains Lynn White and Gerry Dupuis will co-facilitate “My HOPE”, a support group for adults who are grieving death of a loved one.

The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh St., Garden City from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

The goal of this support group is to help participants experience hope and healing in their life losses and be able to move into new meaning and purpose for their lives.

The sessions are open to the public and each participant is welcome to come and go as they like. If

participants choose, they may bring their lunch with them.

These sessions are not therapy and they are not a replacement for individual and professional counseling for deep grief, but they are opportunities to share your story and learn from the stories of others.

Reverend Gerry Dupuis is a graduate of the Center for Loss and Life Transition with a certification in Death and Grief Studies and is certified in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counselling. Reverend Lynn White has 22 years in Pastoral Ministry and over ten years of experience in Hospice Chaplaincy and Bereavement Support.

Brad Musgrove earns Allstate grant for Pheasant Heaven Charities Local independent agency owner Brad Musgrove with Musgrove Insurance Services, Inc. secured a $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® Grant to benefit Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. The grant will support Pheasant Heaven Charities’ mission to provide financial assistance to residents of the southwest Kansas and Oklahoma panhandle area.

Specifically, the organization assists individuals with catastrophic medical needs and other organizations throughout the region. Pheasant Heaven also provides scholarships to students looking to further their education.

Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. received the grant for Musgrove’s volunteerism, including his service as cochair of their annual Ringneck Open golf tournament fundraiser and his work as secretary/treasurer on their board of directors.

“I care deeply for my local community and am proud to dedicate my time to volunteer with Pheasant Heaven Charities,” said Musgrove.

“This support from The Allstate Foundation will continue to help Pheasant Heaven Charities make our community a stronger, safer place.”

This nonprofit is one of thousands of organizations this year to receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands

Grants secured by independent agency owners, Allstate agency owners and personal financial representatives on behalf of the nonprofits where they volunteer.

The Helping Hands Grants are one example of The Allstate Foundation’s legacy of service and giving: • Since The Allstate Foundation was founded in 1952, it has contributed over $449 million to support community nonprofits.

• In 2017, The Allstate Foundation contributed more than $33 million to support local communities.

To learn more about The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grants, visit Allstate Foundation.org and follow along on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

Helping Hands Grants are an initiative of The Allstate Foundation, an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation.

The Allstate Foundation works to create more prosperous communities where people are empowered to fulfill their hopes and dreams by inspiring the next generation of leaders, breaking the cycle of domestic violence, closing the nonprofit leadership gap and honoring Allstate volunteers. More information is available at Allstate Foundation.org.

Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas

By Phoebe Brummett

NEWS

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, January 3, 2019 |

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Rolla’s 2018 Santa Day does not disappoint

Santa’s awesome ride, courtesy of Adria and Jeremy Kaiser.

Trina Fosdick, Kenneth Fosdick and Monte Fosdick sell their cookie mix jars during Santa Day.

Another Santa Day is in the books, following the activities of December 21.

The barrel train ran for as long as the gas held out, while children scrambled in the hay for coins and waited for Santa to arrive. Junior High and High School choirs, joined by a couple of USD 217 staff members, entertained the crowd with carols and familiar Christmas songs. The Class of 2020 served donuts, lemonade and coffee, courtesy of Rolla Recreation.

Santa’s arrival, in Jeremy and Adria Kaiser’s restored 1966 Chevy Impala, brought lots of ooohs and ahhhs.

Santa was a right jolly ole elf and everyone laughed when they saw him, in spite of themselves. The line was long but he went right to work, posing for photos with candy canes for each child.

Each Rolla Elementary child

received a gift, specifically chosen from their own little letter to Santa. Older students received movie passes with $5 for snacks. Each senior citizen present received either a silver dollar or a Susan B. Anthony dollar for their contribution to Rolla’s small community.

Drawings from various venders also took place before the final turkey/ ham/pork roast giveaway.

Each family in attendance received some sort of meat for their Christmas dinner.

New community members are always astonished by this annual tradition, begun in the 1960s by Neill Hays.

Another one of Rolla’s hidden treasures; it was a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the last week of school.

Great job, Rolla staff and community for keeping a well loved tradition alive!

Becky Sohm and Jason LaRue host the Rolla Booster Club booth. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Santa is already busy with Isaac Moreno telling him his very long list of Christmas wishes!

Harvey Taylor, Aaron Gibler, Megan Gibler, Traci Taylor and Sarah Taylor stand with the New York City skyline in the background. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor’s Facebook page.

Local choir members perform in NYC Thanksgiving travel is a given in this day and age but for some Rolla residents, it included an unprecedented trip to New York City to perform in a prestigious performance. According to the New York Concert Review Inc, “In the midst of all this hoopla, Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presented their signature event and most anticipated concert of the year, ‘Messiah…Refreshed!’

– DCINY’s blockbuster performance of George Frideric Handel’s ‘Messiah’. This was DCINY’s eighth anniversary performance of this magnificent work. For full disclosure: This listener reviewed the second (2012) and fifth anniversaries (2015) of ‘Messiah…Refreshed!’. The quick answer is that the 2018 version exceeded both.”

Harvey and Traci Taylor, Megan and Aaron Gibler, Claudia Winters and Morgan Taylor were among those who traveled to perform in this auspicious event. The Guymon First Baptist Church choir was invited to sing, along with eighteen other choruses in this event.

It was the chance of a lifetime for these choir members.

For more information, corner any of the members and get the full scoop! Rolla is proud of all of you! For a complete review by Jeffrey Williams, see nyconcert review.com/reviews/distin guished-concerts-inter national-new-york-presentsm e s s i a h re f re s h e d - i n - re view/?fbclid=IwAR0HHfzkCWdszCVgSR9AGAqzs2LTj h B Yu l f D o u f 7 F Y W- - 0 a k I wwQRSvKD0.

Hope Toole, Melody Ellis and Destinee Toole display their Paparazzi jewelry.

What’s for

LUNCH? USD #217 Menu

Monday, January 7 B. Mini Waffles with Syrup, Pineapple, Juice L. Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, WW Roll, Peaches Tuesday, January 8 B. Star Spangled Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Tropical Fruit, Juice L. Chicken Fryz, WW Roll & Jelly, Baked Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cantaloupe Wednesday, January 9 B. WW Bagel w/Toppings, Strawberries, Juice L. Frito Pie, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber Slices, Seasoned Peas, Banana

Elementary students carol at Ron and Temple Reed’s home before their skating party. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Rolla carolers entertain via Hay Ride Rolla elementary had a fun morning before the Santa Day festivities began.

They gathered in the hallway for the morning announcements then caroled with Mr. Compaan in preparation for their “hay” ride around Rolla. Ornaments were made, then a quick recess to eliminate the “wiggles” all occurred before the hay ride.

Jeremy Kaiser arrived with a trailer and loaded all the preschool through fifth grade students and their teachers and aides. The entourage traveled around Rolla for a little while, singing carols at the top of their lungs. Becky Sohm became the unofficial director to help keep the students in somewhat of a rhythm.

The morning ended with

So many choices for so many! Hugoton Daylight Donuts and Rolla Recreation put on quite a spread for the Santa Day crowd.

Alexandra Hart, Corny Loewen, Paula Bustos, Borrell and Madison Carter smile for Adria Dunn as she looks for the perfect donut.

a stop at the Rolla Skating Rink. The Rolla Recreation Commission donated the use of the rink for a fun time for the elementary students.

The children were then transported safely back to school in time for lunch and Santa Day festivities.

Community Calendar Monday, January 7 School resumes JH BBall at South Baca, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8 JH BBall vs Balko, 4:00 p.m.

HS BBall vs Balko, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 9 Rolla Rec Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

William Brown was the engineer of the barrel train this year.

Kids were lined up, waiting their turn. Train courtesy of Ted Heaton.

The All Around 4- H Club offer their annual bake sale.

Aspen Sohm, Melanie Norton, Audra Langley, Javier Torres, Mark Compaan, Emmalee Reza, Abby Garcia, Dakota Compaan, Jacob Henriksen, Jaxen Mauk, Thomas Brown, Melody Lundy and Kylie Brummett entertain the crowd with carols as Rachel Dunn accompanies with the piano on stage.

The infamous Hay Scramble, with Rusty Clinesmith at the helm.

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By Krisann Roland

MOSCOW

Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas

Community Calendar Thursday, January 3 School Resumes at 8:00 a.m.

Second Semester Begins HS Career Day (NO High School Basketball at Hardesty) Friday, January 4 Junior High/High School Basketball vs. Yarbrough, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8 High School Basketball at Syracuse, 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, January 10 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Hugoton, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 11 High School Basketball vs.

Stanton County Monday, January 14 JH/HS Basketball vs.

Rolla, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 15

High School Basketball at Balko Thursday, January 17 Junior High Basketball at Walsh, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 19 Fifth/sixth grade District Choir Tuesday, January 22 High School Basketball vs.

Deerfield Friday, January 25 High School Basketball at Elkhart Monday, January 28 Junior High Scholars’ Bowl at Deerfield, 4:15 p.m.

Project Prom Hat Day Tuesday, January 29 High School Girls’ Basketball at Hardesty, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 31 HS Regional Scholars’ Bowl at Satanta, 4:00 p.m.

Gerardo Garcia blocks the throw during a recent varsity game.

Morgan Lahey and Yamilet Rojo guard against the opposing team during a varsity game.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 3, 2019) 1t IN HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS RICHARD LEADBETTER TENANT

furnishings, knick-knacks, cookware, dishware and any other items remaining in the abandoned property. The sale or disposal of items shall occur on or about January 19, 2019. The property in question may be redeemed upon payment of reasonable expenses prior to the sale date.

James Olinger Landlord

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL OR DISPOSE You are hereby notified that the property abandoned at 615 S. Jackson, Trailer No. 3, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 shall be sold or disposed of. This property shall include but not be limited to tools, clothing, toys, beds, mattresses,

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Landlord

Alikx Briggs looks for a team mate during a recent junior varsity game.

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Clemente Rojo prepares to throw the ball to a fellow teammate during the recent junior varsity game.

Karen Yoder Take the right steps to make sure that you and your family are protected.

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Insurance Company Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • Citizens State Bank Annex • Hugoton, KS

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Trenton Davidson blocks the throw during the varsity game.

What’s for LUNCH? USD #209 Menu

Thursday, January 3 Walking Tacos, Corn, Strawberries Friday, January 4 Chicken Sandwich, Tater Tots, Carrots, Oranges Monday, January 7 Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Fruit Cocktail, Egg Roll Tuesday, January 8 Goulash, Green Beans, Pears, Garlic Toast Wednesday, January 9 Sloppy Joes, Applesauce, Sweet Potato Fries, Cookie Thursday, January 10 Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Black Eyed Peas, Whole Wheat Bread Friday, January 11 Chili, Cinnamon Rolls, Peach Monday, January 14 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Breadstick Tuesday, January 15 Hot Dogs W/Chili, Normandy Blend, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, January 16 Chicken Wraps, Fresh Oranges, Fresh Carrots Thursday, January 17 Chili Pie, Corn, Pineapple Monday, January 21 Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Peaches Tuesday, January 22 Lasagna, California Blend, Pears, Garlic Knots Wednesday, January 23 Pizza, Broccoli, Oranges Thursday, January 24 Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Sauce, Carrot Stick Friday, January 25 Burritos Red/Green Chili, Strawberries, Beans Monday, January 28 Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy,

Corn, Peaches, Biscuit Tuesday, January 29 Mac & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Beets, Pineapple, Slice of Bread Wednesday, January 30 Hamburgers, French Fries, Oranges, Celery Sticks Thursday, January 31 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Hot Rolls, Fruit Cocktail

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 3, 2019)

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Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas

LOOKING BACK

History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, January 13, 1994 Dave Burrows and his family visited with Dave’s cousin, Billy (Burrows) Drago, who is a star in Hollywood.

Thursday, January 1, 1959 The Fish and Game Commission has received several complaints of beaver damage and has made open season on them through January 31. The last open season for beavers was in 1955.

Friday, January 14, 1949 The Hermes printing plant and building on East Sixth Street was damaged considerable in a triple blast believed to be caused by a gas leak last Friday. The

three blasts were all under the floor and it is believed by many this feature alone saved the three men who were working from being blown to bits. The 12 to 15 thousand pounds of weight of the printing press helped to hold it down. Peoples Natural Gas has now put a chemical in the gas mains that will cause a strong odor where there appears a gas leak hoping to prevent anyone else from suffering from a gas explosion.

Friday, January 14, 1949 The county commissioners are keenly interested in starting the construction of a new courthouse for Stevens County. The old one is getting to be such a hazard

Danny Skinner stands beside the tractor he will be driving in the tractorcade to Washington beginning January 15. Their route will be basically I -70 and they plan to cover 100 miles

and the cement vaults on the north side that are used to place county records in for safekeeping are no longer safe as they are crumbling.

Friday, January 13, 1933 The new whistle has been installed at the city light plant and was sounded for the first time at 6:00 p.m.

Monday night. It will take the place of the former whistle will also be used for the current whistle. It is much stronger than the old one and can be heard much further.

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.

each day. They expect to arrive in 18 days, allowing two days for rest. His sign expresses the problem very clearly. Taken from the January 11, 1979 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Museum Update

Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this copy of a letter written from Camp Tim M. Cantry to the Kansas Governor in 1888. The Kansas Governor had called in the militia to resore law and order in Stevens County during the County Seat War. A copy of this letter can be seen at the museum.

August 11, 1888 Wichita, Kansas To His Excellency John A. Martin, Governor of the State of Kansas: Sir, In obedience to special order No. 60, issued from Adjutant General’s office, August 8, 1888, I have this day relieved from further active service four companies of my command, and the following field officers: Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Ricksecker and Major John T. Showalter, and Captain John A. Wallace of my staff and ordered them to report to the Adjutant General for transportation to their respective stations.

I have the honor further to report that I have under the most disadvantagous cir-

cumstances, labored for the public weal. Talks have been held with individuals and groups of the citizens in relation to their present calamity, and my earnest endeavors have been for allaying the morbid and feverish state of excitement which prevails. The proclamation was promulgated and the Mayor of Hugoton supplemented that with one of his own, appealing to the citizens to turn over their arms, but up to this time, few have complied with the requests.

Two companies of this command were sent to Woodsdale on the 7th under command of Lieutenant Colonel Ricksecker and the same system of thorough search was instituted there as prevailed here, and with better success, some 38 pieces, all told, having been secured by Col. Ricksecker.

I believe 100 Winchester rifles are in the hands of the people of this county. We have in our possession at this time only twelve. Probably, by virtue of a verbal agreement between Adju-

The The Manor Banner waves today for the housekeepers.

There are nine ladies who keep our rooms sparkley clean. They work in teams of two cleaning our rooms every day, keeping the trash emptied and paper products available as well as dusting all our knick-knacks. They help out at lunchtime to get folks served and help get residents to the beauty shop, therapy, or sometimes back to their room. When there are activities happening in the Coffee Shop they again help take residents to attend.

tant General Campbell and the leaders who returned from Topeka last night, others - I trust all - will be turned over today. Up to this time, 78 pieces - firearms of all descriptions - have been turned over or seized by this command.

I shall endeavor to have Sheriff Cann get his office in systematic working order and insist on his organizing his force of deputies at once and trying to master the situation.

I shall reduce the force as rapidly as consistant with the welfare of the State, and hope to get away in a few days.

I have the honor to be your obedient servant, Murray Meyers Brigadier General Commanding Officer Kansas Militia The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

need fixed. They do yard work, keep care of the court yards, other maintenance chores and are always cheerful when asked to help.

Everyone wishes they were not required to test the fire alarm! The Banner waves for the Housekeepers and the Maintenance Men who are all so very helpful to keep Pioneer Manor attractive, inside and out. You are all appreciated by residents and other staff.

These folks all do more than has been credited to them and there are still more

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My! What a beautiful snow and rain are received. I’m sure not everyone sees it as beautiful, but we are thankful for the wonderful moisture.

We were closed December 24 and 25 then the storm day came and we were closed again December 27.

That’s not all, we will be closed again January 1, 2019.

Have a happy and healthy New Year.

Our regular New Year’s Eve dance is Monday, January 31.

Looking for a big crowd and lots of fun.

Saturday, January 12 we will have our regular monthly dance. The 4-H Junior Leadership Club will be

sponsoring this dance and bingo. We always have a great time. We are so fortunate to have the young people in our community that take part in the activities offered them and that they will share part of their busy lives with our elder citizens.

Thanks kids.

Start your New Year off by coming in and having lunch with us and take part in the activities here. Happy 2019.

Menu Jan. 3......................Spaghetti Jan. 4 .....Chicken & Noodles Jan. 7 .....................Ham Loaf Jan. 8 ..........Pepperoni Pizza ...........................on a Bun Jan. 9 ...............Birthday Day ....Chicken Fried Chicken

Dr. William Elwood Bundy Dr. W.E. Bundy came from Jewell County and set up practice in Hugoton. Besides being a physician and surgeon, he was a registered pharmacist under the laws of Kansas. His office was in the Hugoton Hotel. He practiced in Hugoton for almost twenty years and was well known over the area for his work with cancer patients.

He was a volunteer of the medical service corps in 1918. Dr. Bundy was married to Elmira Cook Bundy, and their children were Clyde E., Truella, Georgia and Cora.

Nora (McAdoo) Massey writes: “My father and mother, I.N. McAdoo, moved from Barber County to Stevens County in 1909. My father had a sore on his cheek which had failed to heal. It had been diagnosed as cancer at a Wichita Hospital, and after moving to Hugoton, he decided to take treatments from Dr. Bundy. I do remember the treatment was applied directly to the affected area, and it was very painful. After some time, a mass about the size of a quarter came out of Papa’s cheek, leaving a deep hole which filled in and healed.

During the treatment, some small yellow line radiated from the sore down into Papa’s neck and one across the bridge of his nose. A small lump came out at the inner corner of his eye socket and that soon healed.

Dr. Bundy said the lines were the roots from the cancer, which the medicine was following. My father passed away in 1944 without a recurrence of the cancer. I knew several people Dr. Bundy treated for cancer successfully.”

Many cancers he had removed were on display in his office. He tested the cure for over twenty-five years.

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

before we get that final number. You have to wait another week because there are about ten to twelve folks who have more individual jobs.

This will be a short column, there is an endless list of things that have been omitted from every work group because there would not be room to include everything.

Jan. 10...................Beef Patty Activities Thursday, January 3 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Friday, January 4 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bingo....................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 5 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 7 Exercise..................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8 Board Meeting.......9:30 a.m.

Exercise..................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 9 Exercise.................10:30 a.m.

Paint.....................12:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 10 Exercise.................10:30 a.m.

Bridge.....................12:30 p.m.

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After lunch most residents are taken to their rooms and when the dining room has cleared, they clean chairs and floors. These wonderful ladies even do windows!

Often they are seen in the hallways or Main Street helping a guest find the household they want to visit.

There is one more group to recognize, the maintenance staff. There are four men who do all the “fix-it” jobs, hang our pictures, they change light bulbs, put closet doors back on the track and most anything we

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Rolla Santa Day Donations 2018 Thanks to all who made this day special for all of the young and old… and inbetween… in our community.

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by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Portable Windbreak Fences The use of portable windbreak shelters for livestock is an old idea but still has many benefits, especially in our western Kansas region where cattle are grazed on open wheat fields and circles of stalks.

Reducing the wind chill effect on cattle, whether growers or cow-calf units, has economic benefits if weather conditions get severe enough. We may think of wind chill being a much greater threat in the northern states and Canada, but cold, windy conditions can take a toll on cattle anywhere cold conditions exist and the cattle have not grown winter hair - such as early in the winter season.

When cattle start to get cold, it takes about one percent more feed for every degree (Fahrenheit) of cold, according to retired Colorado State University physiologist David Ames. With a winter hair coat, cows don’t start to get cold as quickly

unless they are wet. With summer hair, or when they are wet, cattle start to get cold (or reach critical temperature) at about 50 degrees. As the cattle grow more hair for winter, and it is dry hair, that critical temperature can drop below 20 degrees, according to Ames.

Ames says a March day with wet conditions and wind, at 32 degrees, can be more stressful on cows than zero degrees on a sunny winter day.

Benefits of Portable Windbreaks A number of benefits can be derived by the use of portable shelters. A few are listed below: • Reduction in energy requirements during cold weather and potential lower feed costs during cold periods.

• Higher calf survival rates if

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calving in cold weather.

• Placement and movement of portable shelters can be used to guide grazing around a field and provide a more uniform utilization of the resources.

• Reduction in compaction in watering areas by pulling cattle further into the field for greater lengths of time.

• Portable windbreak fences can double as sorting fences.

• Portable windbreak fences can be stacked out of the way during warm weather months.

• Portable units can be made from a number of materials including scrap materials.

• The addition of wheels allows the units to be transported greater distances.

Windbreak Porosity is Important Engineers and researchers recommend a porosity (percent gap) in the shelter of 25 to 33 percent. By allowing some air to move through the fence, the area of protection is actually extended because swirling winds and down drafts are greatly reduced. Tests prove wind will pass over a solid fence and quickly swirl down behind it, limiting the area of

wind protection.

By allowing some air to pass through the shelter, this down drafting is buffered by the air moving through.

Thus, the overall wind speed behind a porous fence is greatly reduced and reduced over a larger area. At a porosity of 25 to 33 percent the length of the protected area will extend eight to ten times the height of the fence.

Six-inch-wide boards spaced two inches apart would be an example of 25 percent porosity. Six-inchboards spaced three inches apart would equal approximately 33 percent porosity.

Informational Packets Available Packets of information about the benefits and construction of portable windbreaks are available in the Stevens County Extension office. The packet contains photographs of a number of examples of portable windbreaks that may be built from new materials or scrap items. Also enclosed are two sets of plans for constructing portable windbreaks on the farm. Examples of commercially available portable units are included as well, however no endorsement of these products is intended.

Winter Water Technology Expo is at Dodge Farmers and ranchers in southwest and south central Kansas who are eager to learn more about improving water management through technology, soil moisture monitoring, crop selection and other tools are invited to attend the Winter Water Technology Expo January 8 in Dodge City. The Expo will be at the Boot Hill Conference Center at 4100 W Comanche Street in Dodge City from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will feature a wide variety of companies and organizations focused on water technology issues and opportunities.

Attendees will be eligible for many great door prizes, including soil moisture probes, 2019 crop season consultation and the grand prize of five circles of corn with growers’ option for silage or grain corn seed from Sterling Seed. Heavy

hors d’oeuvres and Boot Hill Distillery beverages will be provided throughout the evening. The Winter Water Technology Expo is free and open to the public, but participants are encouraged to RSVP at wwtexpo.wixsite. com/2019 to assist in having adequate refreshments.

The Winter Water Technology Expo is brought to you by local volunteers with a strong interest in the area’s water resources, with help from the Kansas Water Office, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources and several generous sponsors. For more information, go to https://www.kwo. ks.gov/projects/water-technology-farms or email: Alex andra.Geisler@kwo.ks.gov.

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terested in the Estate will govern themselves accordingly.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE C. PERSINGER, DECEASED Case No. 18PR41 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 20th day of December, 2018, James G. Persinger, was appointed as Executor of the Estate of Marjorie C. Persinger, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and Letters Testamentary were issued to him December 20, 2018, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties in-

Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas

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

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

1) Classified ad rate is $ .25 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $4.00. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.50 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Somebody to help clean up rental trailer houses. Call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033.

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Benefits Include: Health Insurance, KPERS. Salary is negotiable and based upon experience. Acquiring certifications in water and wastewater will be a requirement for this positon.

Resumes can be mailed to: PO Box 125, Rolla, KS 67954 or you may pick up an application at City Hall.

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

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

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

For a very progressive, family-oriented company.

Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 3, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Donice M. Medina, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 18CV33 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on Janu-

ary 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lots Ten (10), Eleven (11), and Twelve (12), Block Eighty-eight (88) in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 910 S Harrison St, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Ted E Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Blair T. Gisi (KS #24096) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (213840)

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 50’x70’ building for sale on 2 acres at Moscow Airport. Contact Mardee at 620-388-2471.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Jose Homer Garza, Jr. and Rebecca L. Garza, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 18CV24 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on January 15, 2019, at 10:00 AM, the following

real estate: LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16), BLOCK ONE (1) , MOORHEAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, commonly known as 130 N Jackson Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Ted E Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 27, 2018) 3t Answer Date:

February 6, 2019

Michael R. Andrusak, SC#25924 ADAMS JONES LAW FIRM, P.A. 1635 N. Waterfront Parkway, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67206-6623 Phone: (316) 265-8591 / Fax: (316) 265-9719 Email: mandrusak@adamsjones.com IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Case No. 18-CV-44 GRANT COUNTY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE ALFREDO SANCHEZ NUNEZ, ELITANIA SANCHEZ, a/k/a ELITANIA VALENCIA-RANGEL, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of such of the defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators, and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, and all other persons who are or may be concerned, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: Jose Alfredo Sanchez Nunez: District of Kansas, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of such of the defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown conservators, guardians and trustees of such of

the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, and all other persons who are or may be concerned You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, 26th Judicial District, by Grant County Bank, praying for in rem judgment against the defendants Jose Alfredo Sanchez Nunez and Elitania Sanchez, a/k/a Elitania Valencia-Rangel, jointly and severally, in the sum of $58,937.05, plus interest thereon at the rate of 3.81% percent per annum from and after July 1, 2018, the date to which interest was last paid, together with expenses of title evidence in the amount of $250.00, and the costs of suit, and a further judgment of foreclosure of mortgage on the following described property situated in Stevens County, Kansas, towit: The North Thirty (30) feet of Lot Eleven (11) and the South Forty-five (45) feet of Lot Twelve (12), in Block Two (2), Moorhead Addition to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof. and adjudging plaintiff to have a first lien upon said real estate by virtue of said mortgage, and ordering said property sold, without appraisement, and the proceeds thereof applied to payment of taxes, for costs, and plaintiff's judgment; and a decree of quieting and confirming the title of purchaser of said property at Sheriff's sale and forever barring and foreclosing you, and each of you, from all right, title, estate, interest or equity of redemption in and to said premises, or any part thereof, and such other and further relief as may be equitable and proper; and you are hereby required to plead to said petition on or before the 6th day of February, 2019 in said court, in Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

Grant County Bank, Plaintiff Michael R. Andrusak, KSC#25924 ADAMS JONES LAW FIRM, P.A. 1635 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67206-6623 (316) 265-8591 Attorney for Plaintiff THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

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516 S Main- Commercial office building, reception, offices, conference room, basement, 5102 sf. Call today to view this nice property.

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KWPT Commission approves trail fee, fishing regulations, turkey seasons

The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission conducted a Public Hearing to hear proposed regulations during the evening session of its meeting in Wichita December 13, 2018. Commissioners heard Secretary’s Orders setting Free Fishing Days, June 1 and 2, 2019, as well as dates proposed for Free Park Entrance Days. All Kansas state parks will be open to free entrance (camping fees still apply) May 4, 2019.

Additional free park entrance days were also set and are available at individual state park’s pages at ksoutdoors.com.

The commission approved the addition of a $50 Backcountry Access Pass for Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, the newest state park, located in Logan County. When the park opens next year, visitors will only need a $5 daily vehicle entrance permit or annual vehicle entrance permit to enjoy the overlook trails.

However, to ensure the fragile Niobrara chalk forma-

tions are not degraded, access to the interior of the 330-acre park will be limited.

The $50 Backcountry Access Pass will allow visitors to participate in a guided tour into the heart of the park. Only hikers age 16 and older will be required to purchase the pass for guided hikes.

Commissioners approved fishing regulation amendments, including prohibiting the take of channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish with bowfishing equipment in streams and rivers.

Catfish can still be taken with bowfishing equipment in lakes and reservoirs without a length limit for any species.

A regulation limiting the amount of paddlefish eggs that may be possessed was approved to help prevent the poaching of paddlefish for their eggs. The regulation also prohibits transporting a paddlefish carcass out of the state without first removing the entrails.

Two Type 1 Trout Waters were added to the list of waters to be stocked with

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rainbow trout during the November 1 - April 15 trout season: Coffeyville LeClere Lake and Eisenhower State Park Pond.

Various fishing length and creel limits were approved, including a 35-inch minimum length limit for blue catfish at Kanopolis Reservoir, a ten-inch minimum length limit on crappie at Glen Elder Reservoir, and a ten-inch minimum length limit and 20-fish daily creel limit at Lovewell Reservoir.

Anglers can view a complete listing of length and creel limits for all public waters in the 2019 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, available in January.

The current structure for the fall turkey season was maintained, establishing the 2019 dates: October 1-

Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism Commission members met in Wichita December 13 to

finalize hunting season dates for the coming year, in addition to other matters.

December 3, 2019 and December 16, 2019-January 31, 2020 and is open in Turkey Management Units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. The bag limit is one turkey per fall turkey permit. See complete fall turkey regulations, as well as a management unit map, at

ksoutdoors.com.

The current structure for the spring turkey season was maintained, establishing the 2020 seasons: Youth and hunters with disabilities – April 1-14, 2020; archery – April 6-14, 2020; and regular season – April 15-May 31,

2020. Bag limit is one turkey per permit and one turkey per second turkey game tag.

The next KWPT Commission meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2019 in the Foley Meeting Room at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

tion has increased significantly in the Verdigris River since the early 1990s. It is

also considered common in other southeast Kansas rivers. It is apparently not

limited by fish host availability because it uses shiners and minnows.

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metamorphose to the juvenile stage before dropping off. While the cylindrical papershell can use several fish species as hosts for its glochidia, the petition cites loss of flowing-water habitat and climate change as factors in the decline of this mussel.

The Wabash pigtoe (Fusconaia flava) is a heavyshelled freshwater mussel found in the rivers of eastern Kansas. This mussel was petitioned for removal from the SINC list due to evidence of a healthy population in Kansas. At some locations, it is the most numerous mussel present and the popula-

The Arkansas darter will be a focus of review for KDWPT staff. The current petition asks to

move the darter from the “Threatened” list to the “Species-in-need-of-conservation” list.

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Explaining WEP and GPO Dear Rusty: My wife is a retired Missouri teacher and now on Medicare. Unfortunately, due to the windfall elimination provision for teachers in our state, she cannot get Social Security.

So, she must pay for her Medicare. I’ve never quite understood this and why some states have it, and some don’t. I’m also confused as to why she can’t get my SS if something were to happen to me. Our SS office can’t explain this to us. Can you enlighten us?

Signed: Perplexed Dear Perplexed: Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), and a sister provision known as the Government Pension Offset (GPO) are probably the most misunderstood (and equally reviled) regulations of the Social Security Act. Your wife, as a retired Missouri teacher, is apparently being affected

by WEP and by GPO if she is receiving spousal benefits from your work record; GPO will also affect her survivor benefit if you should predecease her. WEP affects one’s Social Security retirement benefit and GPO affects survivor benefits and spousal benefits. Missouri is one of 27 States where either all, or some, of their employees do not participate in and do not contribute to the Social Security system and are, thus, subject

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to WEP and GPO. WEP applies if your wife had other employment outside of her teaching Rusty Gloor career where FICA taxes were withheld from her wages for enough years to entitle her to Social Security benefits. In that case, when she applied for her benefits, the WEP formula was applied and her benefit was reduced. The reduction is determined by using a different formula to compute benefits for a WEPaffected beneficiary, up to a maximum reduction for the year your wife became eligible for Social Security. The reduction is less if you have more than 20 years of “substantial earnings’” in SS-covered employment, and WEP doesn’t apply at all if you have 30 or more years of “substantial earnings” in SScovered employment. In any case, the WEP reduction to your wife’s Social Security benefit is limited to ½ of her teacher’s pension; however, because of the formula used and the maximum allowable reductions, WEP should not eliminate your wife’s own Social Security retirement benefit.

The Government Pension Offset (GPO) applies

to the benefit your wife is entitled to as your spouse and will also apply to her survivor’s benefit if you should predecease her.

The GPO reduction works differently from the WEP reduction in that GPO reduces your wife’s Social Security spousal or survivor benefit by two thirds of the amount of her teacher’s pension amount, which can eliminate any spousal or survivor’s benefit your wife might be otherwise entitled to. Since you said “she cannot get Social Security,” I suspect that a combination of WEP (affecting her own SS benefit) and GPO (affecting her spousal benefit) have reduced her Social Security benefit amount to something less than her premium for Medicare Part B ($134/month for 2018). If that is the case, your wife would have to pay her Medicare premium separately (it’s typically deducted from Social Security benefits). Both WEP and GPO have been controversial since enacted in 1983. The rationale for these rules was that Social Security benefits are intentionally weighted toward lower-earning recipients, and that giving full benefits to those who aren’t truly lower earning (because they have a pension from another source which did not con-

tribute to Social Security) isn’t right.

Thus, WEP and GPO were enacted to equalize Social Security benefits across all beneficiaries. Nevertheless, due to the unpopularity of these provisions, bills have been submitted in Congress – most recently H.R. 1205, “The Social Security Fairness Act,” which propose to eliminate both WEP and GPO. Although H.R. 1205 has more than 180 co-sponsors we have seen little progress, which would suggest the bill will not be passed any time soon. While I can’t offer you any way to ease the impact of WEP and GPO to your wife’s Social Security benefits, I hope this at least explains these two provisions more clearly than your Social Security office was able to.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our Web site (amacfoundation.org/pro grams/social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amac foundation.org.

Public hearing scheduled for hemp regulations A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations for the Industrial Hemp Research Program. The hearing will be in room 124 on the first floor of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan.

Due to the passage of SB 263 by the 2018 Kansas Legislature, KDA is proposing the promulgation of new rules and regulations relating to the creation of the Industrial

Hemp Research Program as authorized by the Alternative Crop Research Act, K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 2-3901 et seq.

K.A.R. 4-34-1 through K.A.R. 4-34-21.

The regulations can be found at the KDA Web site, agriculture.ks.gov/Propose dRegs. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing at that Web page as well.

All interested persons may attend the hearing and will be given the opportunity to express comments orally

about the adoptions of the proposed regulations during the hearing. In order to give all parties an opportunity to present their views, it may be necessary to request each participant limit any oral presentation to five minutes.

Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least five days prior to the hearing. For more information, including special accommodations or a copy of the regulations, please contact Ronda Hutton, 785564-6715.