January 17, 2019

The

Hugoton

Hermes Thursday, January 17, 2019

12 pages, Volume 132, Number 3

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Holt wins big in the Kansas Lotto Charles “Chuck” Holt of Hugoton made the long drive to Topeka this week to claim his $100,000 prize he won on the 100X The Cash instant game. Long hauls aren’t anything new to Holt, who is a truck driver, but this ride was particularly nervewracking.

“I scratched the ticket off on December 31, so I was already been nervous about waiting for the right time to come claim the prize,” said Holt. “The

whole drive here, I had the ticket in my pocket and would keep checking to make sure it was still there. I’m definitely glad to have it turned in finally!”

Holt said he waited to come claim the ticket due to work obligations. “It’s a long drive from Hugoton to here and I knew I would be passing through on my way to a job in Minnesota, so I decided to hold onto the ticket until then.”

Holt said he thought he

Hugotonite Chuck Holt shows off his winnings in the Kansas Lottery last week. Photo courtesy of Kansas Lottery.

had been pranked when he first scratched off the winning ticket.

“When I got to the matching symbol and I uncovered the prize amount, it showed ‘$100,000’. I assumed somebody was messing with me. It wasn’t until I had the clerk check the ticket and it printed out a claim form that I knew it was real.”

“I just stared at the ticket in disbelief for a minute or two before finally snapping out of it,” Holt said. “I signed the back of the ticket and put it in a safe place until I could claim it.”

Holt said he already has some ideas on what to do with the money. “I’m definitely putting some back for retirement, but we also have five kids, so there’s lots of expenses this could help with as well. It’s a real blessing for the whole family!”

The winning ticket was sold at Toot N Totum 124 at 520 East Eleventh Street.

Submitted by Kansas Lottery.

January proclaimed Radon Action Month in Kansas KDHE urges you to have your home and school tested Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) proclaimed January 2019 “Kansas Radon Action Month” to help educate Kansans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage actions to identify and address radon problems.

“Radon risk comes from prolonged exposure to elevated levels,” said KDHE Environmental Specialist Mark Ungerer.

“Mitigation is a small cost compared to the risk posed by living in a home with elevated radon and can be easily accomplished in most cases.

KDHE recommends everyone test their homes and encourage their school boards and superintendents to test their schools to have the

most complete information about their radon exposure.”

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils across Kansas.

Outdoors, radon is diluted to low concentrations, but once inside a building, radon can accumulate, exposing the occupants to elevated levels. Radon is the first leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause in smokers.

The only way to know if radon is elevated in a building is to test. KDHE encourages all Kansans to test their homes for radon to make sure they are not being exposed to elevated levels. KDHE maintains a list of certified radon professionals who can perform radon measurements.

Do-it-yourself radon test kits can also be purchased at local hardware and builder’s supply

stores, as well as from county extension offices throughout Kansas. Elevated radon levels have been found across Kansas with about one in four measurements being high (above four picoCuries per liter).

While the majority of radon exposure comes from the home, Kansans should also be aware of potential radon exposure in other places where they, or their children, may be exposed. Children have smaller lungs and a more rapid breathing rate and are thought to be more susceptible to the risks presented by exposure to elevated radon levels. Kansas law does not require that schools be tested for radon, but Kansans are encouraged to contact their school board or district superintendent to find out if their local school has been tested.

Elevated radon levels can be fixed or reduced through mitigation.

Homeowners are encouraged to contact a certified radon professional if their radon test has a result of over four pCi/l. Additional information about radon and a list of certified radon contractors is available at www.KansasRadonProgram.org or by calling the Kansas Radon Hotline at 800-693-KDHE (800-693-5343).

Giant fuel tanks are being placed for the new Casey’s General Store at the south end of Main

Street. The giant crane doing the work is impressive also.

Fuel tanks being placed at Casey’s General Store seem to be larger than most tanks of the

past. A lot of activity can be seen at the building site, day, night, rain or snow.

EcoDevo director’s report includes new businesses The Stevens County Economic Development board met at noon in the craft room of the Senior Center January 8, 2019.

Attending the meeting were board members Neal Gillespie, Judy Parsons, Jack Rowden, Curtis Crawford, Ron Honig, Doug Martin, Curtis Crawford, Walt Beesley and Jonathan Pearcy.

Also present were EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard, Secretary Alisha Owens and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Adrian Howie was absent.

President Judy Parsons called the meeting to order.

The board approved the minutes as corrected from December 11, 2018.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported a checking account balance of $1,030.14 and the Special Projects balance of $20,907.97. The motion was passed to transfer $5,000.00 from Special Projects to checking to pay bills.

The board discussed

the Errors and Omission Policy coverage for the EcoDevo board and the Director.

The board passed the motion for Jan to sign up for the most reasonable E&O coverage as soon as possible.

Jan visited with representatives from both Synata Ethanol and Verbio Diesel but they had no updates at this time.

Jan reported the restaurant formerly known as Ranchitos told Jan they hoped to be open for business in about two weeks.

Their new business is called El Galle de Oro. They have already put up their new sign.

Stumpy’s told Jan they hope to be open for business in late February or early March.

Alisha informed the board everyone is invited to “Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka” planned for January 28. Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce group from Dodge City, Garden City, Grant County, Hugoton, Liberal and Scott City will

Commodities scheduled to be distributed Tuesday Commodities will be distributed in Hugoton at the former VFW building Tuesday, January 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Peace House ministries is the sponsoring organization.

There is no charge to participate in The

Emergency Food Assistance Program or “TEFAP”. To be eligible for commodities, your household’s total monthly income must be below the threshold listed below.

For questions, call Patty Bultman at 620428-2046 or Kristin Farnum at 620-453-0933.

Household Size

Max Monthly Income

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

$1,307 $1,760 $2,213 $2,665 $3,118 $3,571 $4,024

For each additional family member, add $453/month

INDEX Obituaries.......................................2 Looking Back................................6 Moscow ..........................................7

be the sponsors.

Board member Ron Honig reported K-State Extension is offering Community Board Leadership sessions. The four sessions will be at the Extension Office during the month of February.

Director Jan stated the former Bundy building and the former Jewell’s Cafe both will likely qualify as historical sites. The Historical Society from Topeka will come out for a site inspection.

Jan reported the pharmacy school located in Lawrence has a museum, and they’re putting together an exhibit featuring Dr. Bundy.

It will be ready for viewing within perhaps six weeks.

Alisha commented since Pioneer Communication is changing to streaming television, as a community service she would demonstrate to anyone who comes into her office how simple it is to operate.

The meeting adjourned. Their next meeting will be February 12.

Sports...............................1B & 2B Classifieds......................2B & 3B Rolla ..............................................4B

OBITUARIES INSIDE Everett Bray Don Forney Brett Eisenhour Kim Muncrief Sunny Muncrief

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Kim Muncrief Former Hugoton resident Kim Ivan Muncrief, 61 of Madill, Ok., passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home in Madill.

Born February 3, 1957 in Pampa, Tx., he was the son of Richard Monroe Muncrief and Sunny Rae Pierce Muncrief.

Kim was raised in Hugoton where he graduated High School in 1975.

He received degrees in Osteopathic Medicine from OSU, Psychiatry from Griffin Memorial Hospital and was Medical Director at Northwest Oklahoma Pastoral Care Association, Inc in Enid, Ok. Mr. Muncrief did missionary work in South America, was a speaker for the SADD program and traveled all over Oklahoma. He was a member of the Enid Assembly of God Church and he enjoyed spending time with his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his niece and nephews.

Survivors include his mother Sunny Rae Muncrief of Madill; sister Richeta Tyner of Madill; his niece

Brandi Wheeler and husband Matt of Tulsa, Ok.; nephews, Dustin Watkins and wife Lindsi and Matthew Tyner and Staci, all of Madill; great nieces, Scottie Marie Wheeler, Mattie Monroe Wheeler and Anna Marie Watkins; and great nephews, Draydin Watkins, Weston Tyner and Devon Hatfield.

Kim was preceded in death by his father; brotherin-law Wesley Watkins; and many cousins and friends.

Graveside services were attended Monday, April 2, 2018 at Woodberry-Forest Cemetery of Madill.

OBITUARIES Sunny Muncrief Death has claimed the life of Sunny Rae Muncrief. Mrs. Muncrief, 82 of Madill, Ok., passed from this life Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Tx. She was born July 12, 1936 in Pampa, Tx. to the late Douglas Pierce and Esther Wiginton Pierce. Sunny was raised in Pampa where she graduated high school.

Sunny married Richard Monroe Muncrief February 2, 1955 in Pampa and he preceded her in death June 9, 2017.

In 1963 Richard and Sunny moved to Hugoton where she lived 15 years before moving to Madill where she lived the rest of her life.

Mrs. Muncrief was a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was very proud of her Choctaw heritage. She enjoyed quilting, antiquing, making picture books, going to Gorrells and working out with the Silver sneakers pro-

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

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.

January 2-March 22 - Adult Winter Reading Program at the Stevens County Library January 21 - No School for USD 210 stu-

dents - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room, located in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.

January 22 - Commodities will be distributed at the former VFW building by Peace House ministries from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

January 26 - Hugoton United Methodist Men will host their annual Ground Hog Supper from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. The menu includes sausage, hot biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut and ribs, applesauce and pie.

Free will offering.

- Dermot Community Supper 7:00 pm at the Dermot School.

January 27 - Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Championship in the HMS West Gym at 2:00 p.m.

Gym opens for practice at 1:00 p.m. Kids up to age 14 are invited to participate.

Don Forney The death of Don Forney, age 74 of Salem, Il., has been learned. Mr. Forney passed from this life Friday, January 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Il. Born September 9, 1944 in Dodge City, he was the son of Orval Forney and the former Viola Hirt.

July 9, 1966, Don married Sharon Heger in Hugoton.

Don worked for Texaco Oil Company for 33 years and finished his full-time career with Citation. He enjoyed his work and especially his co-workers. Over the years, he shared many stories of his childhood and experiences in life with his family and friends. Don and Sharon reared their two children in Salem.

Mr. Forney was an active member of the Evergreen Christian Church where he served as a deacon and trustee. He loved to fish, play bridge, and spend time visiting with people.

Don is remembered as a tender-hearted man who loved the Lord, cherished time with his family and especially his grandchildren.

He never met a stranger who wasn’t a friend in a few minutes. He also had a grateful heart and you would often hear him saying ‘Life is Good’ or ‘I am blessed’. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Survivors include his wife Sharon of Salem; daughter

January 29 - Kansas Day - the state will celebrate 158 years of statehood.

January 31 - Artesian Valley Healthcare Job Fair from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Meade District Hospital. You can also apply online at avhealthsystem.com.

gram, and driving through the Talihina Drive. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her family and being "Memaw" to her grandbabies and great grandbabies.

Mrs. Muncrief is survived by daughter Richeta Tyner of Madill; her grandchildren, Dustin Watkins and wife Lindsi of Madill, Brandi Wheeler of Tulsa, Ok. and Matthew Tyner and wife Staci of Kingston, Ok.; great grandchildren Draydin Watkins, Anna Watkins, Devon Hatfield, Weston Tyner, Mattie Wheeler and Scottie Wheeler; and her sister Jeanne Taylor of San Angelo, Tx. Sunny was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son Kim Ivan Muncrief.

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, January 7, 2019 • Vehicle Unlock, 1500 Block of South Eisenhower, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Civil Assist, 400 Block of Harrison, Public Service, Officer McCann • Non Injury Accident, Third Street, Civil, Officer McCann • Dogs at Large, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Impounded, ACO Smith • Stolen Vehicle, 500 Block of East Eleventh, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, January 8, 2019 • Citizen Assist, 900 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Officer McCann • Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer McCann • Dogs at Large, 700 Block of East Third, Impounded, ACO Smith • Dogs Adopted, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Welfare Check, 1100 Block of South Madison, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson • Subject Made a Threat, 1000 Block of South Main, Subject Left Before Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, January 9, 2019 • Funeral Escort, Sixth and Van Buren, Public Service, Corporal Fedelin, Detective Lamatsch, ACO Smith

• Theft, 200 Block of East First, Took Report, Corporal Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Corporal Fedelin • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Tenth, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith Thursday, January 10, 2019 • Delivered a Message, 400 Block of South Adams, Public Service, Corporal Fedelin • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Sixth, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith Friday, January 11, 2019 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Bicycle Safety, HES/ECDC, Chief Leslie and Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, January 13, 2019 • Civil, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Officer McCann • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Adams, Public Service, Officer McCann • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Adams, Officer McCann • Semi Stuck, Old Reinke Building, Sergeant Johnson

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Brett Eisenhour Word has been received of the death of Brett D. Eisenhour, age 57. Mr. Eisenhour passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

He was born October 9, 1961 in Garden City, the son of Vearl D. Eisenhour and the former Betty L. Beeson.

A lifetime resident of Scott City, he was the owner and operator of Ike’s Body Shop and Glass and was currently employed by Midwest Mixer Service of Scott City.

Mr. Eisenhour was of Christian faith and had been a member of the Masonic Lodge of Scott City and was a member of the NRA, Pheasants Forever, Kansas Bowhunters Association, SCHS Beaver Booster and supporter of SCHS Wrestling and the Scott City Take Down Club as well as serving as a youth coach for many activities.

September 12, 1981 he married Kathleen M. Weides in Scott City.

Survivors include his wife Katie Eisenhour of Scott City; two sons, Blake and Grace Eisenhour of Moscow and Brice and Sarah Eisenhour of Scott City; his mother Betty Eisenhour of

Everett Bray Ulysses resident Everett Bray, age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses.

He was born October 27, 1939 in Ashland, the son of Albert Alvin Bray and the former Anna Jewell Larrick.

Everett grew up in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in the Philippines.

November 22, 1965, Everett married Janice Duncan in Ashland.

Everett was the store manager for Ideal Grocery for several years; and retired as a Well Tender for Williams Natural Gas. He loved to bowl and participated in many State tournaments.

Mr. Bray was an active member of Country View Baptist Church, Western Antique Tractor Club and VFW. Everett also enjoyed helping with hayrides for children and hunting pheasant, and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

Everett is survived by his son Danny Bray of Amarillo, Tx. and brother Harold Bray and wife Marilee of

Insight Stephanie Forney of Chicago; son David Forney and wife Stacey of Bowling Green, Ky.; two grand children, Emma Grace and Stella Kate; his brother Stuart Forney and wife Susan of Fort Collins, Co.; several nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Karolyn Temeyer and husband Dan, Jackie Lewis and husband Butch and Millie Heger.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother - in - law Ronald Heger; and father- and mother-in-law Jack and Teresa Heger.

Funeral services for Donald Forney were attended Tuesday morning, January 15 at the RogersAtkins Funeral Home in Salem. Burial will be Friday, January 18 in Hugoton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to C.O.P.E. (children of Pokot Education Fund) or Evergreen Christian Church.

Self-absorbed. It’s all about me. I am the center of the universe.

All these words come to mind when I see today’s endless stream of motorists talking, Tweeting, Snapchatting and Face-booking while speeding down the boulevard. This recent phenomenon has become an epidemic and it’s spreading.

Harsh words?

Certainly, but there are also harsh consequences in lives lost, maimed and injured permanently in traffic accidents caused by those who place their own need to continually use their phone instead of focusing on the task at hand – driving safely and consciously.

The National Safety Council reports cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. Nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.

One out of every four car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving with some sort of phone in their mitts. The other holds a mascara brush, a hamburger, a liter of water or a book while they steer with their knees.

Scott City; sister Jeanette and Steve Price of Ottawa; his seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Brett was preceded in death by his father Vearl D. Eisenhour.

Funeral services were attended Friday, January 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City with Fr. George Fajardo presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Brett Eisenhour Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

The world is my oyster Nearly everyone agrees texting and driving is dangerous. Most people do it anyway. In a new survey, 98 percent of motorists who own cellphones and text regularly said they were aware of the dangers, yet three-quarters of them admitted to texting while driving, despite laws against it in some states.

Whatever happened to the conscientious and courteous driver of yesteryear?

How many motorists today continually scan the road and sidewalks in front of them for kids biking or walking down the sidewalk?

How about a watchful eye for the elderly couple out for an early morning stroll?

Or someone else walking his or her dog?

Such conduct while driving today has become the exception rather than the rule. Did I mention before that driving today is all about me getting where I need to go?

What we need on our streets and highways today are motorists with the intelligence to understand that driving a car, pickup, motorcycle, bus, van, SUV or anything you crawl behind the

Chapman.

Those preceding Mr. Bray in death were his parents and wife Janice in 2008.

Memorial services were attended Saturday morning, January 12 at Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses with Pastor James Berry and Reverend Sam Bynum officiating. Inurnment followed at Ulysses Cemetery with military rites by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

Memorial contributions may be given to Everett Bray Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau wheel and drive requires your undivided attention.

This means no phone calls, no meals, no makeup. Just drive.

There’s never a phone in my car located where I can pick it up while I’m driving. Don’t need one. Don’t want one.

My car functions the way it was intended without one. Anyway, I need to be ever vigilant looking out for all those motorists who are doing everything else in their cars but driving.

Used to be one of the last bastions of individual freedom was cruising in your car with the windows down, the radio playing your favorite song and the wind whistling through your hair.

Every so often, you’d raise your index finger to signal, “Hey” to an upcoming motorist who’d reply in kind.

Doesn’t happen much today. Still I can dream can’t I? But not behind the wheel – that’s where I drive.

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.

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David Demers is the top seller of popcorn with a total of $3,555.00 for the Cub Scouts in Hugoton. He is presented a patch and other prizes from Cub Master Felicia Moreland.

Quintin Martin puts the pie in the face of Cub Master Felicia Moreland.

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Logan Shuck is the second place seller of popcorn with a total of $2,440.00 for the Cub Scouts in Hugoton. He is presented a patch and other prizes from Cub Master Felicia Moreland.

WIC will continue through shutdown The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has received additional federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to keep the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) operational into March, during the Federal Government shutdown. KDHE received an additional $1,421,255 for food purchases and $889,645 for Nutrition Services and Administration. These funds now allow Kansas to purchase foods until March 4 and keep staff operational until March 13.

“This is good news for the WIC program in Kansas,” said David Thomason,

Director of the Nutrition and WIC Services Section in the KDHE Bureau of Family Health. “There is a great deal of uncertainty during the shutdown, so this news will help to communicate that the WIC program is secure into March. We will continue to share any other news about this program in the meantime.”

The USDA continues to monitor state WIC programs and is working to ensure that programs remain operational. States were instructed to contact the USDA prior to implementing any changes to the program that would curtail operations or in any way limit or restrict access to the program and its benefits.

624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 What a nice snow we had. Jan. 21 .....................Bierrock We can certainly use the Jan. 22 .....Chicken Fry Steak mositure!

Jan. 23 .....Oven Fry Chicken We had a wonderful Jan. 24.............Ham & Beans dance Saturday evening.

Activities Craig Stevens played lots of Thursday, January 17 good dancing music. We had Exercise.................10:30 a.m. about 82 people attending. Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Some dancing and some Friday, January 18 playing bingo and/or cards.

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

We would like to express Bingo....................12:30 p.m. our appreciation to the 4- Saturday, January 19 H’ers and their sponsors and Cards.......................6:00 p.m. parents for the dance. They Monday, January 21 had decorated beautifully, Exercise..................10:30 a.m. made lots of good food and Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. called bingo for those that Tuesday, January 22 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. don’t dance.

The 4-H’ers elected Keith Wednesday, January 23 Fleming from Arizona and Exercise.................10:30 a.m.

Linda Gilmore from Hooker Paint.....................12:30 p.m. as King and Queen this year. Thursday, January 24 Exercise.................10:30 a.m.

Menu Jan. 17 ..............Ribette Patty Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Jan. 18............................Chili

us," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "The national average briefly hit $2.22 per gallon last week, but will likely move up slightly or stabilize this week. Gas prices in the Great Lakes saw a noticeable jump last week and tend to see among the earliest trend changes in the country, which may be a harbinger of what's to come for the rest of us."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.

The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday, January 1, 2019 at the Historic Adobe Museum in Ulysses.

The chapter would like to thank the Museum staff for their hospitality.

Regent Lola Caraway, pictured in a lighter moment, chaired the meeting as they finished up reports for National for 2018 and discussed internet ac-

2009 2010 2011 2013 2015 2016

Brad Musgrove Jan Leonard Tony Martin Billy Woodworth Dwain & Adena Towner Michael Burrows

Business of the Year 2005 BCI/Alan Bultman 2006 Great Plains Gas 2007 Great Plains Gas, Jellies 2008 Aquashield Roofing 2009 Showplace Video 2010 American Implement 2011 Jet Drive In 2012 Jordan Air, Stevens County Healthcare 2013 White’s Foodliner 2014 Ghumm’s Auto Center 2015 Martin Trucking 2016 Hancock Electric 2017 Eagle RV Park New Business of the Year 2007 Mane Hair 2008 United Wireless 2009 Apple Blossoms Retail Common Grounds Service 2010 Ghumm’s Auto 2011 None* 2012 KDI Operating Company, LLC 2014 Caring Connections, LLC 2015 Hugoton Drug 2016 Best Western 2017 Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service * In 2011 there were six Welcome plaques given to new businesses – Alert Alarm Company, EOG, Hanson Mueller, Ghumm’s Auto – NAPA, LeRouge, and Stevens County Retail Pharmacy

at 2:00 p.m.

Hugoton Middle School West Gym All boys and girls ages 9 & Under and 10-14. Gym will be open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Participants should enter through the west or south gym doors.

For more entry information contact

Will Schnittker at 544-2963

Knights of Columbus

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

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff,

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

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 5. 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 stevens countylibrary.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 620-5442301.

Circle Time The new session of Circle Time begins Wednesday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Register your little one for the new session today!

Eyeglass Collection Box The Hugoton Lions Club recently placed an eyeglasses collection box in the library. Feel free to drop off old prescription glasses and sunglasses.

cess and identity theft.

The next meeting will be February 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the museum. The program will be about the history and evolution of cookbooks. The chapter got a preview at January's meeting and it promises to be interesting.

If you are interested in DAR or in cookbooks, come join us.

For information, contact Catherine at 620-510-9092 or roxanne@pld.com.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

By Alisha Owens, Executive Director of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Coimmerce 1996 Walter Young 1997 Paul Wolf 1998 Floyd Gillespie 1999 Gladys Renfro 2000 Richard Marquardt 2001 Wayne Comer 2004 Dale Sutton 2005 Victor Bansemer 2006 Dick Marquort 2007 Don & Sherri Goering 2008 Janet & Hershel Lawson 2009 Passmore Brothers 2010 Mike & Donice Medina 2011 Mike Schechter and C.W. Harper 2012 Steve Morris 2013 Lee Issac 2014 Erick Nordling and Ted Bansemer 2015 Larry Bradford 2016 Tom Romero 2017 OD Littrell and Charlotte Veatch Citizen of the Year 1987 Logusta Dutcher and Myrtle Peterson 1988 Raymond Moore 1990 Elwyn Ray 1992 Gary Gold, Erick Nordling and Jan Harris 1994 Carol Swinney 1996 Paula Rowden 1997 Tom & Charolette Carter and Johnny Lopez 1998 Floyd Gillespie 1999 June Trentham 2000 Ruthanna Ray 2001 Deryl Gulliford 2004 Donice Medina 2005 Mike Schechter 2006 Opal Hall 2007 Gary Baker and Walt Beesley 2008 Pheasant Heaven Charities

DAR meets in Ulysses

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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 15 Brown Dupree - $2.13 Eagles Landing - $2.06 Kangaroo Express -$2.06 Carter’s - $2.29 Toot N Totum - $2.06 "With oil prices back over $50 per barrel, it looks like gas prices in more areas may soon bottom out and start to tick higher. While it doesn't seem that prices will rise very far, it looks more and more like the lowest price of the year may now be behind

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Quintin Martin is the third place seller of popcorn with a total of $1,595.00 for the Cub Scouts in Hugoton. He is presented a patch and other prizes from Cub Master Felicia Moreland.

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Chamber Chatter For this week’s Chamber Chatter, I would like to include past winners of the Distinguished Service Awards from past Chamber Banquets.

Any community member is welcome to nominate deserving individuals for the awards. You can pick up a nomination form at the Chamber office, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, you can print one off the Chamber’s Web site at http://stevenscoun t y k s. c o m / 2 0 1 9 - a n n u a l awards-banquet-info/ or I can email you one. Call me at the Chamber at 620-5444305 to find out more!

The Chamber is also implementing a new category for awards this year “NonProfit/Charitable Organization”! Please start making plans to attend this year’s Chamber Banquet! We plan to host the event Saturday, April 13 at the Memorial Hall. Festivities will start at 6:00 p.m. Watch this space for more information!

Past winners of Chamber Awards include the following: Lifetime Achievement 1990 Wendell Hubbard 1991 Faith Greenway and Clyde Hagman 1992 Gladys Renfro & Maurice Renfro 1993 Jack Martin 1994 Nelson Bryant 1995 Florence Metcalf & Shirley McNinch

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vs.

Donice M. Medina, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 18CV33 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

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

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-

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Airport Board discusses projects The Hugoton Municipal Airport board met at the airport meeting room for the regularly scheduled quarterly meeting Monday, January 14, 2019. Attending the meeting were board members Matt Rome, Dax Gaskill, Erick Nordling, Josh Jorde and Airport Manager Scott Spikes.

Also present was Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

President Matt Rome called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. The financial report was also approved.

Matt noted the Experimental Aviation Association Fly-in, scheduled for January 12, was postponed due to bad weather until January 19, weather permitting.

A conference call was set up between the board and Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson. Eric informed the board the runway 2/20 project has been completed except for one area of spilt concrete along the centerline of the runway. The contractor will return when weather permits to repair this panel at no expense to the airport. The test results exceeded specifications, which included FFA and KDOT requirements.

Next Eric reviewed the pending request for the FY19 project to update the Airport Master Plan Study and Airport Layout Plan, including an Airport GIS (geospatial information system) study. The last update to the ALP was in 2008.

An ALP is critical for FAA funding to show the need for current and future projects of the

airport. This project was initially authorized at the August 2018 meeting.

The board approved the motion to complete the new Master Layout Plan of Hugoton Airport project for FAA. Eric will follow up with the FAA. Johnson commented Kirkham Michael had filed a grant application for the 13/31 crosswind runway rehabilitation including runway lighting and parallel taxiway. It is still pending. He noted HQG meets all criteria for the project. He will keep the board posted.

Airport Manager Spikes asked Eric about the hangar door project from KDOT. This would be 90% funding. Matt remarked the hangar doors were damaged during the storms last summer. Insurance was not enough to repair them. Eric stated the project to replace the hangar doors is pending.

Manager Spikes then reported there is a pending request for the AWOS to be replaced with a KDOT 90% grant. In the meantime, the current AWOS is requiring more frequent repairs. Scott will check with KDOT if it is possible to meet ‘emergency’ funding requests.

The conference call with Eric was terminated.

Manager Spikes informed the board he had removed some plexiglass and repaired them to keep the snow out. He was getting some prices to replace the plexiglass on doors.

The meeting adjourned.

The next airport meeting will be May 13, 2019.

Social Security

By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City DISAGREE WITH YOUR DISABILITY DECISION? WE WILL TAKE ANOTHER LOOK Social Security is here to help secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection for millions of people. This assistance allows people with severe disabilities and health conditions to take care of the necessities of living, such as food, shelter, and medications. It is imperative we continue to protect the integrity of the disability program for everyone by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim.

Bridge players treated to butter pecan Bundt cake This past week, Barbara Maerz hosted the Hugoton Bridge Club players at the Senior Center. She provided a delicious butter pecan Bundt cake.

Winning high was Betty Willis.

Donita Graham finished second and Trish Kleffmann came in third.

If you’d like to join the Bridge players for their weekly game, simply call Dorothy Hagman at 620544-2945. They play every Thursday after lunch at the Hugoton Senior Center.

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 Council Review, and 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.

If you disagree with the reconsideration decision, you can file another appeal and your case will go to the hearing level. You, and any witnesses you bring, may present your case in front of an administrative law judge during this stage. The judge will then make a decision based on the information. If you disagree with the hearing decision, you can ask for a review by the Social Security Appeals Council. The Appeals Council can either make a decision or return your case to the judge for further review.

If you disagree with the Appeals Council’s decision or they decide not to review your case, the last step in the appeals process is filing a lawsuit in a federal district’s court. You will be notified of our decision in every step of

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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

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

—Matthew 25:35-36 NIV

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.

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An appeal can be filed if you do not agree with the Social Security disability decision. the process and the notice will have the information needed should you decide to appeal the decision.

If you receive a denial notice, you have 60 days from that date to file an appeal.

There are several ways to obtain the proper appeal forms.

The easiest and quickest way is filing online by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html.

You will be able to submit documents electronically to associate with your appeal request. You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office to obtain the forms.

Many people wonder if they need a lawyer when filing and appealing disability benefits.

Whether you choose to appoint an attorney or authorized representative is completely up to you. However, it is not

required for you to have one in any part of the process or in conducting business with Social Security. If you decide to appoint a representative, be sure to complete the necessary documents to authorize us to speak to them on your behalf. You can also read our publication Your Right to Representation at socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN05-10075.pdf.

Social Security takes considerable pride in administering program benefits timely and accurately. The disability program is no exception. This is why we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible if you disagree with our decision. Give us a call, visit the local office, or go online at www.so cialsecurity.gov/benefits/dis ability/appeal.html so we can take another look at your claim.

Notes from Nancy

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Cold is Best This time of year we may not be a big fan of cold. But when it comes to our laundry, cold water, believe it or not, is the best bet. The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) has spent years educating the public on best practices for all areas of cleaning, and laundry education is a big part of that.

Extension Agents throughout the U.S. have relied on their research to provide the public with ways to save money and clean efficiently.

The Cold Water Saves initiative is meant to be a fun, engaging brand reinforcing the fact we all have an opportunity to do our laundry

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in a sustainable way. The correct dosage of detergent, the right size laundry load, and even the choice of water temperature can all make a difference.

For years, clothing manufacturers have provided garment care instructions regarding water temperature right on the labels of our clothes. The mission is not to get everyone to wash every item in cold water, but to let people know there is a wide variety of clothes that can and should - be washed in cold water.

About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that switches to cold water washing could eliminate about 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Many garment care labels in your clothing specify washing in cool or cold water. Your clothes can fade, shrink or bleed when washed in the wrong water temperature. The right temperature can prolong the life span of your clothes and save you money. For consumers, using the cold water setting on the machine can help maintain the fit and feel of their clothes, especially those considered delicate.

Detergent formulation has evolved to improve cleaning performance at lower temperatures. In the ten years since cold water formulations were first introduced to the market, the

chemistry responsible for cleaning clothes has evolved to ensure that regardless at what temperature a load of laundry is washed, the detergent will be effective. This is achieved by using surfactants (the ingredients responsible for removing the proteins, fats, and sugars that make up stains) active at different water temperatures in the same formulation, so there are some surfactants that are always working at any given water temperature. Cleaning action is further enhanced by the addition of polymers that help keep the removed fats and proteins in the wash water, so they can be rinsed away.

There are still times when warm or even hot water may be needed to eliminate certain stains or for sanitation, but overall, the majority of the average six or seven loads of laundry we do each week can be washed in cold water. If we all do our part we can save money, conserve energy, and can contribute to the health of our planet.

Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.

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Consumer Alert

From the Kansas Insurance Department Kansans warned against potential insurance scam

Stevens County Conservation District Manager Rachel Crane, at far left, congratulates the Hugoton Elementary School poster contest winners. Winners include, back row left to right,

Hugoton Elementary students and teachers gather in the commons area to find out the winners of the Stevens County Conservation

Tobias Grubbs, Joshua Gomez, Alexis Hamill, Brinlee Austin, Kelsey Giesbrecht and Trudy Giesbrecht. In front are Angel Franco, Annette DeLaRosa, Carter Trujillo and Alyssa Klassen.

District’s annual poster contest. Students from Kindergarten up through fourth grade were awarded a trophy.

Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, is urging Kansans to be aware of a potential auto insurance telephone scam.

According to information from insurance officials, the caller uses the following introduction: “Hi this is Abigail and I’m with the consumer insurance association and I’m calling about your car insurance payments. How are you doing today?”

The phone number that

gallon of water per person a day for at least three days - Basic toolkit: Pliers, wrench, screwdriver - Pet supplies: Food and water - Radio: Battery or hand cranked - Cat litter or sand: For better tire traction - Shovel: To dig out snow - Ice scraper: Even if you usually park in a garage, have one in the car.

- Clothes: Make sure you dress for the weather in warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold - Warmers: Pack extra for body, hands, feet - Blankets or sleeping bags: If you get stranded on a lonely road, you'll be glad to have it.

- Charged Cell Phone: Keep a spare charger in your car as well PETS AND LIVESTOCK Know the limits: Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly.

• Stay inside. Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather.

• Make some noise: A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor and feral cats, but it's deadly. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to encourage feline hitchhikers to abandon their roost under the hood.

• Check the paws: Check your dog's paws frequently for signs of cold-weather injury or damage, such as cracked paw pads or bleeding.

• Play dress-up: If your dog has a short coat or seems bothered by the cold weather, consider a sweater or dog coat.

• Wipe down: During walks, your dog's feet, legs and belly may pick up de-icers, antifreeze, or other chemicals that could be toxic. When you get back inside, wipe down (or wash) your pet's feet, legs and belly to remove these chemicals and reduce the risk that your dog will be poisoned after (s)he licks them off of his/her feet or fur. Consider using pet-safe de-icers

on your property to protect your pets and the others in your neighborhood.

• Stay home: Hot cars are a known threat to pets, but cold cars also pose significant risk to your pet's health.

You're already familiar with how a car can rapidly cool down in cold weather; it becomes like a refrigerator, and can rapidly chill your pet.

Pets that are young, old, ill, or thin are particularly susceptible to cold environments and should never be left in cold cars. Limit car travel to only that which is necessary, and don't leave your pet unattended in the vehicle.

• Prevent poisoning: Clean up any antifreeze spills quickly, as even small amounts of antifreeze can be deadly.

• Protect family: Odds are your pet will be spending more time inside during the winter, so it's a good time to make sure your house is properly pet-proofed.

• Avoid ice: When walking your dog, stay away from frozen ponds, lakes and other water. You don't know if the ice will support your dog's weight, and if your dog breaks through the ice it could be deadly.

• Provide shelter: We don't recommend keeping any pet outside for long periods of time, but if you are unable to keep your dog inside during cold weather, provide him/her with a warm, solid shelter against wind. Make sure that they have unlimited access to fresh, non-frozen water (by changing the water frequently or using a pet-safe, heated water bowl). The floor of the shelter should be off of the ground (to minimize heat loss into the ground) and the bedding should be thick, dry and changed regularly to provide a warm, dry environment. The door to the shelter should be positioned away from prevailing winds. Space heaters and heat lamps should be avoided because of the risk of burns or fire.

Heated pet mats should also be used with caution because they are still capable of causing burns.

For more information on pet care go to www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Cold-weatherpet-safety.aspx.

Road conditions are available through the Kansas De-

received, a followup notice.

Your agent might be notified, but the company is not going to call to demand payment over the phone.”

Consumers who encounter this phone situation should call the Kansas Attorney General’s Office or talk to a Kansas Insurance Department Consumer Representative by calling 800-432-2484, Commissioner Selzer said.

Local grads earn K-State honors Kansas State University has awarded nearly 4,240 students with semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2018 semester.

Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.

Local students receiving honors were Abigail Crawford and Kristan Crawford from Hugoton,

Weather service offers cold weather tips for upcoming storm With the recent spate of extreme winter weather, the the National Weather Service recommends the following tips for survival when cold weather threatens: • Stay dry. Wet clothing results in much faster heat loss from your body. Wear waterproof insulated boots.

• Stay covered.

Wear mittens or gloves, and wear a hat. At least half of your body heat is lost if your head is not covered.

• Dress layered. Trapped air between loose fitting clothing helps to insulate.

• Stay informed. Have a portable NOAA weather radio nearby to keep you up-todate with the latest forecasts and warnings. Use wind chill temperatures to guide you in dressing properly for the outdoors. On very cold days, minimize your exposure to the outdoors if possible.

PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER • Protect Your Pets, Livestock and other Property: If you have pets or farm animals, make sure they have plenty of food and water, and are not overly exposed to extreme cold. Take precautions to ensure your water pipes do not freeze. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants and crops.

• Fill up the tank: Make sure your car or vehicle has at least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so you can stay warm if you become stranded.

• Dress for the outdoors even if you don't think you'll be out much.

• Update Your Winter Car Survival Kit: Make sure your car survival kit has the following: - Jumper cables: flares or reflective triangle are great extras - Flashlights: Replace the batteries before the winter season starts and pack some extras - First Aid Kit: Also check your purse or bag for essential medications - Baby, special needs gear: If you have a baby or family member with special needs, pack diapers and any special formula or food - Food: Stock non-perishable food such as canned food and a can opener, dry cereal and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars - Water: Have at least one

shows on Caller ID is 216-8101881.

Consumers are urged to block that number and not answer Ken Selzer Kansas Insurance the call.

“It is highly Commissioner unlikely that an insurance company would call about a payment,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Normally they will send out your statement and, if payment is not

partment of Transportation.

Check conditions before travel by going to kandrive.org or on a mobile device, go to 511mm.ksdot.org. You may also call 5-1-1 from any phone.

Submitted by the National Weather Service.

Jayden Hanna from Richfield and Mica Ratzlaff from Rolla.

View a list of students who received fall 2018 semester

honors at https://www.kstate.edu/media/newsre leases/lists/fa18/fallhon ors11019.html.

Jahaziel Garcia earns Deans List mention at Wichita State Washburn University has announced its fall 2018 Dean's List honorees. To qualify for the Dean's List a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.

Dean's List honorees include Jahaziel Garcia of Hugoton.

Congratulations to all of these students, Washburn University is proud of their hard work and dedication to their education.

HHS Spirit Days January 22-25 Next Friday, January 25 will be Hugoton High School’s 2019 Winter Homecoming.

The theme is “There’s No Place Like HHS for the Holidays”.

HHS students are encouraged to celebrate by participating in Spirit Days as follows: Monday - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr Day Tuesday - Super Bowl Jersey Day

Wednesday - Christmas Ugly Sweater Day Thursday - St. Patrick’s Day Wear Green Friday - Fourth of July Wear Red, White & Blue The Eagles will face Liberal High School on the basketball court, with play starting at 4:45 p.m. The varsity girls will play at 6:30 p.m. with the varsity boys at 8:00 p.m.

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MON. - “Why I Believe in God” TUES. - “Why I Believe in the Bible” WED. - “Why I Believe in the Lord Jesus” Refreshments will follow the presentation nightly

Guest Speaker: Mr. Dan R. Owen Ph.D. Dan and his wife Cindy have been married for 45 years. Dan is one of the ministers for the Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah, Ky. He is a regular instructor in the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver, Co. Dan holds a B.A. in Bible and Languages from Oklahoma Christian, M.A. in Greek New Testament from Harding Graduate, Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois University, and he writes for Gospel Advocate Magazine regularly.

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In the Classifieds the Good Stuff Goes Fast

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History from the Hermes

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Thursday, January 26, 1989 Raymond Moore was named Hugoton Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen for the year 1988 at their banquet. In 1941, Raymond and his wife Ruth opened a Gamble Store Hardware business. Then the Army called him for a threeand-a-half year stint. Afterward he returned to Hugoton to build up the store.

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The floor is cold. The machinery is cold and slow to motion. The ink rollers on the newspaper press are really a problem this week.

They are so cold they will not take ink nor will they spread it on the type forms so we can get a good print. Tuesday we secured an electric heater and put it under the press in the locality of the rollers. We finally got them warm enough to print. So we arranged to have two runs ready to go when the rollers did get warm enough. The inconvenience is terrible and the print is not up to our standard. We still have a lot of type to put back in cases.

Oh, brother, what a mess!

Friday, January 27, 1939 Eldon Dale, a young farmer living in the east part

of the county, announced he was closing a deal to become the Standard Oil bulk dealer in Hugoton.

Friday, January 25, 1929 We understand that T.B. Porter, our popular druggest, will begin the erection of a new store building in the early spring. This building will be built on the present corner that has been the location of the Rexall Store for many years. The store building will be of the finest architectural design and up to the minute in every design.

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ning in 1957. In 1978, he sold the Gamble store and retired in a manner of speaking. He drove a school bus for five years. He served two years as Municipal Judge beginning in 1984.

Thursday, January 23, 1969 Sp4 Kenneth Leonard returned to the states following a year’s tour of duty in Vietnam. He received his separation papers at Fort Lewis, Wa. Pfc. Loyd Grubbs is now stationed in Germany.

Friday, January 28, 1949 The production of The Hermes is very much impaired since the explosion January 7. Although we are able to get our newspaper out, we still have a problem with the cold. The front windows are still out. The wind comes through the cracks.

Through the courtesy of Ora Farmer, we are permitted to give our readers a picture of the old Woodsdale school house erected in the town of Woodsdale in 1889.

This building is a frame structure, four classrooms, with a hallway between. Two rooms on each floor. It was located on a knoll in the northeast part of Woodsdale and faced the southwest. It was used for gatherings of various kinds besides being used for school purposes.

Mr. Farmer says he does not believe more than two teachers were employed in the school at one time, and he remembers the terms as being about six months in the year. Mr. Farmer attended school here.

The gathering at the time this picture was taken was Decoration Day, either 1898 or 1899. The people gathered from far and near on these Decoration Day occasions.

They would come about ten o’clock in the morning, have a forenoon program, a march to the cemetery, more than a half mile away. The

old soldiers would lead in line of march, followed by the Odd Fellows lodge members and then the citizens who would walk while others followed in buggies, wagons and on horseback. After the decoration of graves of soldiers and friends and an appropriate program, they

would all return to the schoolhouse and have a basket dinner, the dinner being spread on a long table in the schoolhouse. This picture was taken in the afternoon of the day.

The building was sold not long after this picture was taken, to Lemonier Brothers

of Liberal, who wrecked the same and sold the material to settlers. Mr. Josh Mason, who is in the picture, bought a part of the material and the house on the ranch north of Hugoton is built from it.

From the Friday, November 4, 1932 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

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In those days, there was alJ.D., Morgan, Brandy, Megan and David Robson and Jesse Nunez

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As you go on your way to visit family or friends, notice the display show cases behind the television sets.

They are quite attractive and interesting. You might also notice the bulletin boards, decorations on resident doors and seasonal table decorations. One important spot to check frequently is just across from the Director of Nursing office. There is an activities schedule for the month, a schedule for ministers who conduct Chapel services, and a notice of other upcoming events.

Manor staff attempt to make information available, but it isn’t helpful if we residents and guests fail to read it!

There is one change that everyone may not know about. That is that Resident Birthdays will be celebrated together in the Coffee Shop on a predetermined day instead of individually in the households. Staff Birthdays for the month will be celebrated along with those of the residents.

Promised a good story---Here it is: One day this last

fall several farmers were enjoying coffee time at a local convenience store when an out of state RV pulled in for fuel. The driver came inside, spoke to the men who struck up a conversation with him.

They chatted as men do and before the fellow went out he asked, “When does your casino open?” The farmers looked at each other with blank expressions, then one replied, “We don’t have a casino”. The man answered, “Oh, I saw that big building on the South edge of town and thought it was a casino”.

This resident claims that as one of the best ever Stevens County tales ever. To be true, makes it even better. A story to put snap in the banner for sure.

There is quite a lot of illness in the Manor, with several residents being hospitalized.

Please use common sense when feeling ill. Also watch out for icy spots. No one plans to fall, but anyone can. Be careful, stay warm and watch your step.

Miller loved to fish, and sometimes when we were low on meat, he would take John, Fred and Victor, after he was old enough, load some tubs and his seine in the wagon and head for the river, which was nine miles away. It was okay to seine then, and he would drag the seine with the boys’ help.

They usually stayed all night and came home the next day.

They always brought home tubs full of fish, and we kept what we could and gave the rest to the neighbors.

The best river crossing was the Towler crossing near their home. It connected Hugoton, Woodsdale and Moscow with Ulysses and on north.

The Joyces lived west and a little south of Towlers near the “Wagon Bed Springs” on the river. One story told about how the springs got its name: A man with a team of oxen and a wagon were crossing the river; the oxen and wagon went down in quicksand, but the bed stayed on top; a spring from under the sand fed up through the bed of the wagon.

I wondered how they could get clean water with two dead oxen under the bed of the wagon and what became of the man!

I was baptized in the Cimarron! The Baptist Church people from South Harmony Schoolhouse took their baptismal programs to a pond north and a little east of Jim

Parson’s house. Clara (Mrs. Fred Miller), Clyde Miller and I and several others were baptized that day. The minister’s name was Reverend Temple.

There were no freezers in those days, but in the fall, after it was cold enough to keep the meat, the men would set a butchering day for the hogs.

They would dig a trench large enough to make a big fire under the vat. They would fill the vat with water, and when it was hot enough they would scald the hogs in it. This would make the bristles scrape off easier. They used a large granary door to scrape them on, they then hung the hog up by the hind feet to open and clean it. The men could butcher several in one day.

When butchering a cow, there would be four men in a group. One man would furnish a cow, and each of them would take a quarter. When that was gone, another man killed a cow, and each man took a different quarter. After four times each of the men had furnished a cow. They had to wait until the weather was cold for this, too. My folks always wrapped their meat in a white sheet and then a large oilcloth and hung it in the windmill tower, and “freezer.”

To be continued next week.

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

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MOSCOW

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By Krisann Roland

Moscow schools host Yarbrough basketball teams Moscow hosted Yarbrough Friday, January 4.

Both junior high and high school teams made the trek to Moscow. The JH girls lost 16-29. Lilly Gonzalez scored 12 points. Giselle Paredes and Jaklen Sunderland each scored two points.

The junior high boys lost 35-40. Aidan Miramontes led the scoring with 15 points.

Isaac Barboza and Alberto Najera each had three points. Zayden Dorsey scored six points. Jesus Granados scored three points, and David Lahey had five points.

The high school girls lost 37-50. Yamilet Rojo had seven points. Elizabeth Erives scored four points.

Jessie James tallied ten points. Cambria Philips added two points. Morgan Lahey scored three points and Paola Gomez was top scorer with 11 points.

Moscow girls’ team members get last minute instructions from their coach during the timeThe high school boys beat Yarbrough 57-47.

Axel Granillo and Justyn Allen each added 14 points to the

out in the varsity game. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

scoreboard. Gerardo Garcia tallied seven points. Adan Granillo added five points.

Austin Snyder scored 12

points. Isaac Clift added three points and Trenton Kennedy added two points.

Justyn Allen and Adam Granillo bring the ball up the court .

Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Moscow fights tough Syracuse teams Moscow traveled to Syracuse January 8. The JV girls played a half game losing 4-22, with Elizabeth Erives and Jessie James each scoring two points.

The varsity girls lost 20-52.

Paola Gomez was top scorer with ten points, followed by Jessie James with four.

Yamilet Rojo, Stacey Enns and Morgan Lahey each added two points.

The boys’ JV lost 37-49 with Ryan Penrod and Alikx Briggs each scoring two points. Gerardo Garcia was top scorer with ten points.

Adan Granillo added eight

points to the scoreboard.

Clemente Rojo tallied four points and Trenton Kennedy also added four points. Isaac Clifft and Nolan Megenity each added two points, and Jordan Snyder scored three points.

The varsity boys lost 4245. Justyn Allen was top scorer with 15 points, followed by Axel Granillo and Austin Snyder with ten points apiece. Gerardo Garcia and Trenton Davidson each added two points and Isaac Clifft added three points.

Stanton County came to Moscow Friday, January 11.

The games were moved up in time due to weather, so Stanton County could get back on the road home before the roads iced over.

The JV girls played half a game with Moscow winning 29-23. Marisol Gomez added four points to the scoreboard. Elizabeth Erives and Jessie James each scored six points. Paola Gomez was top scorer with 13 points.

The JV boys lost 32-71.

Alikx Briggs had five points.

Isaac Clifft was top scorer with seven points followed closely by Trenton Kennedy and Gerardo Garcia with six each. Adan Granillo scored

four points. Clemente Rojo and Nolan Megenity each added one point and Jordan Snyder added two points.

The varsity girls lost 28-46.

Jessie James was top scorer with 12 points. Yamilet Rojo scored five points, followed

by Morgan Lahey and Paola Gomez with four points each. Stacey Enns scored two points and Elizabeth Erives added one point.

The varsity boys lost 31-63. Axel Granillo was the top scorer with 18 points.

Gerardo Garcia scored four points. Austin Snyder and Justyn Allen each added two points and Isaac Clifft added five points.

Stacey Enns and Elizabeth Erives are on the defensive against the visiting Stanton County Trojans. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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The Stevens County 4- H Horse Bowl team stands with Banquet Speaker Merrill

Eisenhower Atwater, grandson of President Eisenhower. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

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The Stevens County 4- H Horse Bowl team show their winning ribbons. Left to right are Judy Parsons, coach, Toby McClure, Emma

McClure, Claire Clark, Megan Newlon and Emily Headrick. Congratulations girls! Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

Stevens County 4-H Horse Bowl team represents Kansas at Nationals The Stevens County 4-H Horse Bowl team represented Kansas at the National Western 4-H Roundup Horse Classic sponsored by the National Western Stock Show January 10-13, 2019 at Denver, Co. Members of the team were Emily Headrick, Emma McClure, Toby McClure, Megan Newlon and Claire Clark. The team is coached by Judy Parsons.

The team earned the honor

of representing Kansas by winning the State 4-H Horse Bowl team last year. They spent the year studying and raising money to participate in the National Western Contest. The team competed against nine other teams from across the United States and placed fifth as a team in the contest.

The team had to play in at least three rounds and the questions answered in the best three rounds were used to

determine the high individuals for the contest. High Individual awards were earned by Emma McClure-fourth place, Toby McClure-fifth place and Emily Headrick-tenth place.

Besides competing in the contest, the youth also participated in several other National Western Roundup activities such as a banquet, pin swap, dance and the National Western Stock Show and parade. They met the banquet

speaker from Kansas, Merrill Eisenhower Atwater, grandson of President Eisenhower and CEO of People to People International. Other members who made the trip to cheer on the team were Bob Parsons, Jeff and Vicky Newlon, and Matt, Keri and Claudia Clark. The team would like to express their appreciation to everyone who helped make this trip possible. Your support is very much appreciated.

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4- H Bowl High Individuals left to right are Toby McClure-fifth place, Emma McClure-fourth place and Emily Headrick-tenth place. Photo courtesy of Judy Parsons.

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The closest location to us is in Jetmore February 19. The seminar will be from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Hodgeman County 4-H Building.

The meeting includes strategies to mitigate environmental factors impacting reproduction and will feature presentations and comments by extension educators on profit-enhancing strategies for a cow herd.

Topics to be discussed are environmental factors affecting conception rates and forage quality and availability impacts on beef cow nutrition during late gestation and prebreeding.

Each meeting will offer a question and answer session between Kansas cattle producers and Extension specialists.

To RSVP for this meeting or to get more details, contact Hodgeman County extension agent DeWayne Craghead at 620-357-8321.

Additional information is also available at KSUBeef.org.

The other locations where Winter Ranch Management meetings will be are Minneapolis February 5 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.); Rush Center February 19 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.); and McPherson February 26 (12:45 to 3:45 p.m.). Please check KSUBeef.org for more details on these meeting locations. A meal will be provided at each location.

Beekeeping Program is January 22 in Dodge City “The Basics of Beekeep-

ing” is the name of an educational program on honey production that will be Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Ford County Fairgrounds in Dodge City. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the address for the event is 901 West Park Street. A meal will be served at the beginning of the meeting.

Topics being discussed include “The Biology of Bees”, “Bee Acquisition”, “Seasonal Management of Bees” and “Bee Hive Location”.

Speakers for the meeting will be Becky and Steve Tipton from the Kansas Honey Producers Association (KHPA) and Jim Kellie, KHPA president.

Please RSVP to the Clark County Extension office at 620-635-2811 or email begibson@ksu.edu as soon as possible.

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“Interest continues to grow among Kansas farmers and want-to-be farmers for ways to diversify their farms or to find new enterprises for the growing market demand for local, fresh fruits and vegetables,” stated Mary Fund, KRC Executive Director. “This report is a modest attempt to share information among growers, and to document what growers see as the challenges and needs if specialty crop production is to move forward in Kansas.”

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SPORTS

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Eagles soar to win after slow first quarter Tuesday, January 8, the Eagles hosted the Holcomb Longhorns for an exciting game of basketball. Holcomb definitely came to play, but Hugoton put a stop to their dreams of a roadgame win when the Eagles emerged victorious at the end of four quarters 72-61.

Holcomb scored first, but Hugoton quickly answered with a three from Michael Mirabal. After that, they were off! The Longhorns held the lead throughout the first quarter, ending with 20 points to the Eagles’ 15.

Opening up the second quarter, the Longhorns again scored first. The Eagles then poured in eight unanswered points to gain the lead, 23-

22. The two teams wrestled with the lead for the next five minutes, with the HHS boys finally claiming a five-point lead as the halftime buzzer sounded, 37-32.

In the third quarter, Hugoton continued to outproduce Holcomb’s offense, scoring on eight of 15 field goals and half their threepointers. The Longhorns shot five for five from the free throw line, but it wasn’t enough for a lead change and the quarter ended with the Eagles up 57-49. Damian Lewis and Carlos Montiel were the high scorers for the quarter, scoring seven and six points, respectively.

As the Eagles prepared for the final quarter, Holcomb

scored two to open the quarter. Only down by six, the Longhorns looked to score again, but Hugoton was ready with three buckets in quick succession. The Eagles regained a healthy 12 point lead, 65-53 with just five minutes left in the game. Of the 27 points scored by both teams in the final quarter, 15 were from free throws. Sixty percent of Hugoton’s fourthquarter points came from the free throw line and definitely helped lead the Eagles to another victory on their home court, 72-61.

Offensively, the Eagles shot 48% from the field, and made only six of their 16 three-point attempts. However, they sunk over 50% of

their free throws, accounting for 18 of their 72 total points.

They grabbed seven offensive boards and 14 defensive rebounds. HHS also handled the ball well, managing to avoid every steal attempt by Holcomb and recording ten steals for the Eagles. High scorers included Carlos Montiel with 26, Sawyer Harper with 16, Michael Mirabal with 15 and Damian Lewis with ten.

The Eagles played Sterling in first round of Sterling tournament Tuesday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. with the semis and finals to be played January 17 and 18.

Carlos Tinoco races towards to ball while trying to rid himself of his opponent.

Holcomb avenges nine losses Tuesday evening Holcomb girls’ last win over Hugoton was in late February 2014 and it appeared they were highly motivated/energized to break this almost five year and nine game losing streak - which they did with their 47-42 victory. This loss put the Lady Eagles at 1-2 in League play and 3-4 overall.

Holcomb outrebounded Hugoton 42-28 and had seven players with at least four rebounds while Hugoton was led by Jordyn Beard with 18 rebounds. The rest of the team only grabbed ten altogether. The Lady Eagles also struggled from the three point line going one for 16 only three of 48 potential points - as well as from the free throw line - earning only nine of 18 potential points, both of which contributed significantly to the loss.

Beard continued her “double-double” streak with ten points to go along with her 18 rebounds. Rebecca Johnson was a perfect six for six from the field in scoring 14 points as well as grabbing four rebounds but foul trouble kept Johnson on the bench for large parts of the

McKenna Hamlin, Audra Perry and Breckyn Haar watch for the defensive rebound. first half. She eventually fouled out with about four minutes left in the game.

Hugoton was up 42-37 when Johnson fouled out and couldn’t score any more points after losing her.

The game at Colby for Friday, January 11 was cancelled due to snow and as of Tuesday has not been rescheduled yet. The Lady

Eagles played Beloit in first round of Sterling tournament Tuesday, January 15 at 4:30 p.m. with the semis and finals to be played January 17 and 18.

Carlos Montiel is up for another two points Tuesday in the varsity game against Holcomb.

Sawyer Harper is up in the air for the passed ball during the game against Holcomb Tuesday. The Eagles got the win in the tough battle.

Good Luck on your Winter Sports!

23 4:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Tuesday, January 22 Thursday, January 17 to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed Sterling HMS Boy’s Basketball at Dodge City4:00pm HHS Basketball Softball: JVVarsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs.TBD vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Invitational Comanche, 4:00 p.m.

6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, January 18 Thursday, January 24 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Sterling HMS Boy’s Basketball 6:00pm HHS Basketball Varsity Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) vs Ulysses at 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Invitational TBD Home, 4:00 p.m.

7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)25 HHS Wrestling JV at Cimarron Friday, January 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Tournament 3:00 Softball: p.m. JV vs. vs.Kismet-South HHS Western Basketball vs Liberal at 4:00pm Heights (C/JV/V) (Away) at Hays Home, 4:45 p.m.

4:00pm HHS Wrestling Varsity Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)at Garden City, Tournament, 2:30 p.m.

HHS Wrestling Varsity 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Saturday, January 9:00 a.m.

19 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Saturday, January 26 at Hays 6:00pm HHS Wrestling Varsity Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Tournament, Wrestling Varsityvs.atvs.Liberal Garden City, 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm 8:00 a.m.

Baseball: HHS JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Monday, January 21 9:00 a.m.

4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Wrestling JV at Larned HMS Boy’s Basketball vsSoftball: ScottVarsity Cityvs.atvs.Kismet-South 4:00pm Western Heights (Away) Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

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Hugoton Federation wrestlers see more than 130 grapplers compete January 12 was the first Federation Tournament Hugoton has hosted in a long time. The team was excited to host it, yet nervous to see if anyone would come - then on top of that it decided to snow! The weather actually ended up helping, as other clubs couldn’t travel to the bigger tournaments so they came to Hugoton.

The club would like to express their appreciation to everyone involved with setting up and orchestrating this tournament, Jessica Reinerio especially. She is the backbone for this club; no one really sees what she does or goes through to get all the information needed for tournaments or the sleepless nights getting everyone entered and all the necessary stuff done the day before tournaments. Please be sure to express your appreciation for all she does for this Club and for the children when you see her around town! A big shout out to Jesse Medina as well. He stepped in and understood the situation and led the way for setting up, referees, clean up, and more. The club is so blessed to have him participate and be a part of this organization.

Over 130 wrestlers competed - a great turnout! There was a late start due to the weather but the tournament went very smoothly from beginning to end. Several people from coaches to parents commented how well it was run and said they looked forward to coming back next year.

Hugoton wrestlers were 40 of the participants, as well as 40 of the placers! A lot of kids wrestled two different age groups to get some more mat time in and did very very well.

The team looked very good when you consider this was only their fourth tournament.

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Frederation team are front left to right G.Tinoco, I. Nevius, V. Kolb, C.Oder, F. Reinerio, P.Nix, B. Esarey, G.Roybal, K. Roybal, B. Colantonio, B. McMahon, D. Rojas, K. Lewis, A. Chavez and T.Hill. In the second row are U. Martinez, J. Calleja, B. Montoya, Y. Montoya, J. The young athletes still have much work to do before District, but these kids are very determined and motivated.

Learning how to deal with a loss is the biggest part of learning how to win! These wrestlers are learning you can’t go back and change the outcome of the match you just wrestled. All you can do is improve, correct the mistakes and apply it to your next match. All the coaches ask is for 100% effort.

The coaches agreed seeing all the kids be a part of something, and the smiles on their faces as they show off their hardearned medals is incredible.

Coaches wipe their tears when they have a loss, while holding back their own. Coaches feel the pain the athletes are feeling, but they dig deep and try to find encouraging words to lift their chins and spirits. Then, next thing you know they’re pinning a kid in the next match, and the smiles and excitement are back again!

Hugoton, give these kids a pat on the back and tell them what a great job they did! They are representing the community, and they’re doing a very good job.

Coreno, C. Perez, I. Alvarado, C. Nix, J. Baeza and E. Comacho. In back are Coach Shopteese, Coach McClure, J. Baeza, Coach Reinerio, V. Grubbs, G. Cruz, J. Cutshall, T. McClure, D. Tinoco, C. Nix, A. Mendoza, Coach Hill and Coach Perez. Photo courtesy of Chantel McClure.

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Ethan Holley, #54 for the Eagles, crouches as he looks for teammates to pass the ball. Fellow Eagles #3 Luis Cruz and #15 Angel Ribera call for the ball. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

HMS competes against Liberal Hugoton Middle School’s eighth grade boys faced off against Liberal Eisenhower last Monday, January 7 on the Warriors’ home court.

After four quarters, the Eagles emerged victorious 6048.

The third quarter was the best scoring for HMS, as the boys worked together to earn 19 points in eight minutes. High scorers were Ryle Riddlesperger with 18 points and Carson Bennett with 16.

Ryle drained four threepointers and Carson contributed three threepointers. Clay Mecklenberg tallied 12, Adam Mendoza scored eight and Zevin Littell recorded six for the Eagles.

Coach Nelson commented, “I was really impressed with the boys. They played really well, and they shot the ball even better.

Liberal was a tough, physically aggressive team that really drove to the basket and crashed the boards hard.”

She continued, “The key for us winning the game was that we did a better job in the second half of stopping dribble penetration and blocking out.”

Hugoton will next face Liberal Seymour Rogers Tuesday, January 15 with play starting at 4:00 p.m. The Eagles will have home court advantage. Eighth grade games will be played in the

west gym, and seventh grade games will be in the east gym.

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4B | Thursday, January 17, 2019

| The Hugoton Hermes

By Phoebe Brummett

NEWS

Homecoming Court will be crowned this Friday It’s Homecoming Week at Rolla! Friday, January 18 the Homecoming Court will be crowned during halftime of the boys’ game against Deerfield. Representing the senior class will be Senior Jourdan Riley daughter of Michael Riley, Senior Nayeli daughter of Ochoa Reginaldo and Elvia Ochoa, Senior Jonathan Cruz son of Elizabeth and Feliciano Cruz, Senior Oscar Silva son of Jesus and Irma Silva, Junior Paula Bustos (Madrid), host parents Francisco and Miranda Illoldi, Junior Eduardo Quezada son of Gloria Levario, Sophomore Mikato Shiga (Tokyo) host parents Greg and Becky Sohm, Sophomore Ethan

Dermot Community Supper Saturday, January 26

7:00 p.m.

@ the Dermot School Phoebe Brummett will be the the Hostesses this Month The next Dermot supper will be February 23 Hosted by Bonnie Hubbard Your attendance would be a blessing to all.

Questions? call: 620-544-5493, or 593-4657

Garcia son of Joel and Kim Garcia, Freshman Chaseton Wasson son of Barrett and Melinda Wasson, flower girl Ariana Compaan daughter of Tracy and Mark Compaan and crown bearer Liam Fitzgerald son of Brittany and Christopher Hinds and Will and Lacey Fitzgerald.

The wonderful meal prepared by the Class of 2020 will be hot roast beef sand-

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wich with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and dessert. The homecoming games have been graciously bought out by Heartland TriState Bank. The Booster Club will be hosting their annual silent auction during the games. Come and bid to your heart’s delight on some great products! See you there!

Morton County Spelling Bee comes to Rolla The 2019 Morton County Spelling Bee took place in Rolla Tuesday, January 15 at the Rolla High School old gym. Participants from Rolla were chosen the first week of January when school resumed after Christmas break.

Fourth grade students are Jonas Mauk, Felipe Ruelas, Olivia Reza and Eriberto Moreno – alternate. Fifth grade students are Ethan Compaan, Samantha Dunn, Geminis Hernandez and Jonathan Kaiser – alternate. Sixth grade students are Bralyn Crowl, Kylie Brummett, Jose Alvarado and Tyne ClaassenEllis-alternate.

Seventh grade participants are Gabrielle Bolin, Rylan Williams, Samantha

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Martinez and Elena Reza-alternate. Eighth grade students are Carissa Sohm, Tina Martens, Matthew Garcia and Dakota Compaan-alternate. Good luck to all the participants and results will be in next week’s Hermes.

Homecoming Court includes, left to right in back, Oscar Silva, Jonathan Cruz, Eduardo Quezada, Ethan Garcia and Chaseton Wasson.

Richfield United Methodist Church donates to EmberHope EmberHope is a nonprofit, faith-based agency providing infrastructure and support to inspire hope in thousands of at-risk youth and families each year.

Through their programs – Youthville residential and foster care, STRIVE independent living and FCS Counseling services – their employees use evidence based practices focusing on the needs of the individual so they can be the catalyst of change.

The Richfield United Methodist Church chose EmberHope to be on the receiving end of some very unique handmade gifts as well as some purchased items. Rachel Dunn and Geralynn Johns created gifts that included homemade pillowcases with pillows, sweats and socks for the Newton campus.

Rachel Dunn stands with her pillowcases and other items for the Newton EmberHope Geralynn met the organizer in Sublette to deliver these products just before

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In front are Nayeli Ochoa, Jourdan Riley, Paula Bustos and Mikato Shiga. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

Thursday, January 17 B. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Grapes, Juice L. Chicken Quesadilla, Tortilla Chips, Black Beans, Salsa, Refried Beans, Cantaloupe Friday, January 18 B. French Toast Sticks w Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Juice L. Cowboy Cavatini, WW Roll & Jelly, Seasoned Corn, Garden Salad, Orange Monday, January 21 B. Waffles w Syrup, Bananas, Juice L. Hamburger on a Bun, Dark Green Leaf Lettuce, Sweet Oven Fries, Strawberries & Bananas Tuesday, January 22 B. Cereal, Cinnamon Rolls, Pineapple, Juice L. Chili, Tortilla Chips or Crackers, Red Bell Pepper Strips, Peaches, Sliced Cucumbers, Cinnamon Roll Wednesday, January 23

B. Breakfast Pizza, Peach Slices, Juice L. Chicken Nuggets, WW Roll & Jelly, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Tossed Salad, Pears Thursday, January 24 B. Cereal, Breakfast Bar, Rosy Applesauce, Juice L. Macaroni & Cheese Meatballs, WW Bread & Jelly, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Apples Friday, January 25 No School Monday, January 28 B. W Grain Cereal, Sausage Patty, Diced Pears, Juice L. Hot Ham & Cheese on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Broccoli Florets, Fruit Cocktail, Garden Salad Tuesday, January 29 B. Biscuit & Gravy, Orange, Juice L. Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Orange, Celery Sticks, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Community Calendar Friday, January 18 HS BBall versus Deerfield, 6:30 p.m.

Coronation at Halftime of Boys’ Game Booster Club Silent Auction Dance Following Games Saturday, January 19 KMEA Choir Festival at Dodge City, 2:00 p.m.

JH Pizza & Movie Night, 6:30-10:00 p.m.

Monday, January 21 Lions Club Chili & Stew, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

JH BBall vs Yarbrough, 4:00 p.m.

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

Rolla City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22 JH Bball at Dodge City, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 24 JH BBall at Leoti, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, January 25 NO SCHOOL Saturday, January 26 Rolla Hope Member Dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday, January 28 JH Scholars Bowl at Deerfield, 4:00 p.m.

HH BBall at Fowler, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Thusday, January 31 HS Scholars Bowl Regionals at Satanta, 4:00 p.m.

organization. Photo courtesy of Geralynn Johns.

Christmas. Richfield continues to be a blessing in any way they can. Church serv-

ices are every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. if you are seeking a church family to join.

Lions Club offers soup supper Monday, January 21, Rolla will host the Yarbrough Lobos at the Pirate Arena.

Both junior high and high school teams will play. The Lions Club will be having their annual Chili and Stew

Supper in the multipurpose room from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Come out and support the Pirates and the Lions Club Monday, January 21. See you there.

Honor Choir members are announced The Southwest Kansas Middle School Honor Choir members have been chosen from Rolla. They are Abby Garcia, Emmalee Reza, Dakota Compaan, Jaxen

Mauk and Thomas Brown.

They will be performing in Dodge City at the Middle School Saturday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. Congratulations and good luck!

Did you know?

Fat has a bad reputation.

Many people hear the words “fat” or “fats” and immediately think the worst. Fats go by many names, including lipids, fatty acids, vegetable fats, animal fats, and oils.

While some fats can be harmful when consumed in excess, many fats are actually helpful to the body. Educating oneself about the different types of fats can make for a more wellrounded diet.

• Saturated fats: These are solid at room temperature and tend to come from animal products and processed foods. A large intake of saturated fats can increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

• Monounsaturated fats: This “healthy” fat may lower LDL cholesterol and keep HDL cholesterol at higher levels when saturated fats 12

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• Polyunsaturated fats: These fats also are considered good for cardiovascular health and are commonly known as the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that are found in certain seeds, fatty fish and nuts.

• Trans fats: Trans fats are synthetically manufactured by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. They are not good for a person’s health, but they have been widely used in the past because they tend to be stable and inexpensive and can improve shelf life of processed products.

It is important to distinguish between helpful and harmful fats so a body gets the healthy fuel it needs.

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