August 16, 2018

The

Hugoton

14 pages, Volume 131, Number 33

Hermes

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

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Board members meet new USD 210 teachers and consider goals and budget for 2018-19 school year Monday evening's school board meeting opened with a budget hearing. Superintendent Adrian Howie went over a few items in the budget after Mike Persinger called the meeting to order. Mr. Howie explained changes in this year's budget to those present. He said at this time they're projected to pay off the bond early, saving taxpayers up to $100,000. There were no objections and the budget hearing adjourned. A copy of the 2018 budget for USD 210 is available at Central Office.

August’s regular board meeting commenced after the budget hearing adjourned.

Mike commented about the middle and high school parking lots and thanked Mr. Howie for his fiscal responsibility, which allowed for the parking lots to be repaired.

The board recognized new staff members as in-

troduced by the building principals. Mrs. Witt introduced Jaclyn Yowell, Angela Heger, Kara DeLaurentis, Ray Kennedy, Abel Medina, Jeison Rodriguez, Nicholas O'Loughlin and Craig Wind as new high school employees. Mr. Eslinger introduced Jacy Knoth and recognized Mr. Medina again, as he'll be teaching at both the middle and high schools. Intermediate Principal Sonja Watkins introduced Erica Martinez and Ashley Knier. Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum introduced Delaini de la Cerda. New HHS employee Kathy Cooper was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Howie introduced the board members to the new teachers.

The board approved the handbooks as presented without further discussion. They then discussed the Parents As Teachers grant, and agreed to a 65

cent per dollar match by USD 210 after recommendation from Mr. Howie.

Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum said the day had been very busy for her with school starting Thursday. This year's theme is "Wild About Learning". She spoke about a book she had read over the summer and reported she hopes to use professional development days over the course of the year to implement some of the principles detailed in the book. Back to school nights for each grade level were planned throughout the week. Mrs. Boxum also reported enrollment in the pre-Kindergarten program is up but not yet maxed out.

Intermediate Principal Mrs. Sonja Watkins spoke about her excitement at being back at USD 210 as a building principal. She also spoke about the enrollment numbers and back-to-school events

Monday night’s USD 210 Board of Education meeting hosted a full house as board members

planned throughout the week. The board wished her luck in her new role.

HMS Principal Mr. Tyson Eslinger expressed appreciation for Mr. Howie's presentation at the HMS professional development day. He also said Mrs. Gaskill's morning presentation was

were introduced to many of the district’s new teachers.

inspiring and detailed a few of the items they addressed at their campus.

Mr. Eslinger said school pictures were scheduled for August 21. The first annual HMS Parent EdCamp will be later that Tuesday evening. Parents will be able to choose different sessions to attend to find

out more about their student's experience at HMS. Mr. Eslinger also talked about the iPads, which will be handed out Thursday during the first day of The middle school. school's theme for this year is "It's Showtime" and will focus on being See SCHOOL, page 3

Donations of school supplies help local students Back-to-school is a hectic time for parents, teachers and kids. Between school supplies, lunch money and classroom fees - not to mention shoes and clothing - the first day of school can end

up costing much more than anticipated for families. Faculty members often purchase needed supplies for their classrooms and even a few things for their students using money from their

Filled backpacks line the shelves before being distributed to children in Hugoton.

Madison worked double-time this summer to defeat the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

Amazing work Madison and family!

own pockets.

This year, many Hugoton businesses, organizations, churches and individuals came together to help ease the burden of obtaining supplies for students to be successful in school.

Initially, the project was meant to supply bags for only preschool through sixth grade students. After the overwhelming response of generous community members, some middle and high school students were also blessed with school supplies.

There were enough funds and supplies left over for See BACKPACKS, page 3

Where in the World is The Hermes? The newspaper accompanied the Burnett family all the way to Belize a few weeks ago! Here, Jason, Gena, Ty, Dawson and Chay are in Ambergris

Emma has crushed the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Fantastic work Emma! Enjoy Kindergarten!

Caye Island near San Pedro in Belize. Gena remarks, “It was truly amazing and I’m happy I remembered the paper!!” Photo courtesy of Gena Burnett.

Elodie and Jack have conquered the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! You've done an amazing job Elodie and Jack! Have a great year!

INDEX

OBITUARIES INSIDE

Obituaries ...........................2 Rolla ...................................2B Farm ......................................6 Classifieds ...............4B-5B Moscow...............................8

Richard “Rich” Gardner Shannon LeMaster Greenstreet Daniel Reyes-Marquez Louise White

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Daniel Reyes-Marquez Death has claimed the life of Daniel Reyes-Marquez, age 44 of Jetmore. Daniel passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Ness County Hospital.

He was born August 7, 1974 in Mexico, the son of Jesus Reyes and the former Maria Marquez.

Daniel was currently working at King Farm. He loved to work in the shop, welding and fixing things.

He also enjoyed harvest time and working on the combine. Daniel had also been working for DK Operating for the past seven years; he was a company man and loved to help in any way he could. Daniel previously worked at the Montezuma Feedyard and Ingalls Feedyard.

Survivors include his parents Jesus and Maria Reyes; sisters, Josefina Ortiz and husband Manuel Ortiz, Martha Reyes and husband Jesus Manuel Marquez and Maria Piedra and husband Roman Piedra; brother Rosendo Reyes and wife Jennifer Reyes; his children, Daniel Reyes and Juan Dariel Reyes; children whom he helped raise, April Dominguez, Carmen Herrera and her children Caiden, Jaelyn and Arielia, Alfonso Herrera, and Bernardo Herrera; grandmother Victorina Reyes; nieces and nephews, Brenda Ortiz and her children AnaKaren and Jazzlyn, Adolfo Ortiz and wife Julia and their daughter Melany, Manuel Ortiz, Samuel Ortiz, Nichole Moore and husband

Jeremy and their children Even, Braylie and Isaiah, Mark Lusano, Celene, Jr., and Saul Castillo, and Jose Manuel Diego, Marvin and Isaac Piedra; former wife, Gloria Delgado; and girlfriend Maria Corpus and her children Alyss and Amaris Ramirez.

Daniel was preceded in death by his grandfather Rosendo Reyes and brother Jesus Reyes.

Funeral services were attended at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City, Monday afternoon, August 13 with Pastor David Charles presiding. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery of Dodge City.

Memorials are suggested to the Daniel Reyes Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

OBITUARIES Shannon LeMaster Greenstreet Former Hugoton resident Shannon Kay (LeMaster) Greenstreet passed away unexpectedly May 31, 2018 at the age of 48 from heart arrhythmia in Humble, Tx. Shannon was born in Hugoton February 15, 1970 to Kenneth LeMaster and the former Betty Lou Heaton.

As a youth, Shannon attended and found Christ at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton.

Shannon attended and graduated from Hugoton High School. She graduated from Garden City Community College with an associate degree in business. She furthered her education by graduating from Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Ok. with a bachelor degree in business.

After graduation, Shannon was employed by State Farm Insurance then CPI Qualified Plan Consultants in Great Bend.

January 6, 1996 Shannon married her long time sweetheart Charles “Les’ Greenstreet at the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend. The couple resided in Great Bend until moving to Sugar Land, Tx. in 2006 then Humble, Tx. in 2008. Both are of the Houston, Tx. area.

Shannon continued her career in pension administration with Loren D. Stark, ABGB and Bank of Oklahoma.

She was currently employed with BOK Financial Asset Management as VP of Client

Put a stop to brake trouble before school starts Dear Editor, When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list. Brake Safety Awareness Month is the ideal time for drivers to stop and make sure their brakes are working properly before the new school year and colder temperatures arrive.

Motorists can put a stop to any potential brake problems by recognizing the signs and symptoms that their brake system may need maintenance or repair.

Typical warning signs include the car pulling to the left or right, noises when applying the brakes, an illuminated brake warning

Rich White Executive Director, Car Care Countil light, brake grabbing, low pedal feel, vibration, hard pedal feel and squealing.

Several factors that affect brake wear include driving habits, vehicle type, operating conditions and the quality of the brake lining material.

For routine maintenance, drivers should check their vehicle’s braking system at least once a year. A thorough inspection should include brake lining wear, brake fluid level, rotor thickness, condition of hoses and

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brake lines, brake and dash warning lights, as well as taking the car for a test drive to detect other potential brake system problems.

Drivers should never put off routine brake inspections or any needed repair, such as letting the brakes get to the “metal-tometal” point, which can be potentially dangerous and lead to a more costly repair bill.

Sincerely, Rich White Executive Director Car Care Council 7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3415 Phone: 301-654-6664

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

Develop dialogue More often than we’d like to admit we sometimes shoot ourselves in the foot when talking about the challenges we face in farming and ranching. These conversations with our friends, neighbors and family members take place at the local café, filling station, after church or Friday evening ball games.

During these visits, farmers and ranchers sometimes conclude that consumers and nonaggies don’t like them. Or, their urban acquaintances don’t listen to them or care one iota about raising crops or caring for livestock.

Most people don’t need to know much about farming today. They probably think about agriculture less than 30 seconds a year and 20 seconds of that time is based on misinformation.

Why should they?

Do farmers and ranchers wonder what a Detroit automaker does? Who he or she is? And what about their family?

While non-farm and ranch people harbor misconceptions about agriculture, believe me, they like farmers and ranchers. They admire this profession, especially if they understand farmers and ranchers provide the food their families eat.

Still, no one wants to be educated or preached to. Humans like to engage in conversations. They like give and take. Usually, if a person is knowledgeable about a profession like raising cattle, another person who doesn’t know about the livestock industry may be curious and willing to listen.

And while no one understands agriculture like farmers and ranchers, encourage and foster dialogues with those who know little about this profession. This includes people outside your comfort zone – someone you don’t usually talk to

like city cousins, foodies, medics, lawyers, etc.

Conduct such conversations on a flight to another state or country. Develop dialogue with people at a professional meeting, just about anywhere and with anyone who isn’t savvy about agriculture.

Times continue to change. Forty years ago, people expressed little interest in agriculture.

As a fledgling photo journalist in the mid1970s, I can’t remember someone asking me about agriculture at a social event. This just didn’t happen even though some knew I worked in ag journalism.

Agriculture wasn’t hip, cool or fly back then.

Today the tables have turned, and some people are quite interested in where their food comes from. They don’t hesitate to walk up to you, cocktail in hand and ask, “Tell me about antibiotics and beef production.”

Talk to them. Tell your story. Exude passion about your chosen profession.

But remember – ask them about their profession, who they are and what makes them tick. Listen.

Develop those relationships and build on those dialogues. Before you can expect someone to listen to you for one-half hour about how important international trade is to your bottom line, you must listen to them tell you about their home and garden, their chosen path in life or whatever else they choose to talk about at the time.

There is a voice that doesn’t use words – listen.

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.

Relationship Director.

Mrs. Greenstreet worked hard to achieve QPA and QKA designations recognized in the pension industry. Shannon’s impeccable character and diligent work ethics allowed her much success.

Shannon enjoyed life by exploring new experiences, traveling, shopping, fitness training and attending various sports venues.

Shannon was fully engaged in life.

Survivors include her spouse Charles “Les” Greenstreet of Humble; sister Sharron Karol of Dallas, Tx.; cousin Leann Daugherty of Edmond, Ok.; and her many nieces and cousins.

Those preceding Shannon in death were her grandmother Fay (Heaton) Hagaman; parents Kenneth and Betty Lou LeMaster, all of Hugoton; and sister Sherri Leighty of Ulysses.

Viewing and cremation services were provided by Ridgemont Mortuary in Houston. Ashes will later be returned to Hugoton.

Shannon made a positive impact. She was loved and highly respected by family, friends, neighbors and colleagues who were blessed to know her. She will be greatly missed and live on in the hearts of many.

Richard “Rich” Gardner Friends and family will gather this week to remember and honor Richard "Rich" Gardner. Rich found peace Monday, August 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with Prostate Cancer.

Richard was born April 28, 1965 in Ulysses, son of Jacquelyn Moser and Stanley Childers.

In September of 1984, Richard met Jill, the love of his life, at the Slab Inn. They shared their first dance that night to "Silver Wings" by Merle Haggard, and have been inseparable since.

Richard and Jill were married April 5, 1986 in Post Falls, Id. As a couple, they devoted their lives to their family, raising two daughters, Kayla and Kelli, and son Shane.

You could not find a harder working man than Richard. At the age of 15, he was already doing bridge construction in Wyoming.

When he moved to the Northwest in 1984, he began working as a commercial insulator. While on the job, his work ethic was noticed by the management of Western Fruit Express, WFE, and was offered a job on the spot rebuilding refrigerated railroad cars.

After several years, he was furloughed and began working in concrete for Gary Coe, a man who became an important mentor in Richard's life. He moved on to work for Dan Kelly with Interstate Evectors. He loved walking the iron. In 1992, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, BNSF, had openings for craft transfer.

Rich took this opportunity to become a conductor, then in 2005 an engineer, for BNSF. Richard truly loved his job, always talking about the amazing scenery and was thankful for the relationships he built during the many hours on the trains.

Richard had a passion for the outdoors, what he referred to as his "Northwest

Therapy." As an avid hunter and fisherman, he spent most of his free time in the mountains tracking his next elk, or preparing lures for his next trip out on the boat. He never passed up an opportunity to teach anyone who would listen about the outdoors.

He was known for his infectious smile, extended stories, and his compassionate spirit. He took great pride in his family and made sure they always knew how loved they were. Whenever Richard talked about his children and granddaughters, his face lit up with joy.

Richard is remembered fondly and was truly a blessing in many people's lives.

Richard is preceded in death by his sister Dawna.

He leaves behind his wife Jill; children Kayla, Shane and Kelli and spouse Jesse; his granddaughters, Nehemiah and Khloe; parents Jacquelyn, Stanley and wife Joann and Robert and wife Terri Lynn; his siblings, Stacy and spouse Robin, Bryce Childers, Kayce, Betty and Jim; along with his many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is for Thursday, planned August 16 at Post Falls English Funeral Chapel at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to celebrate his life afterwards at The Falls Club in Post Falls.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Hospice of North Idaho.

Louise White Former Liberal resident Louise White, 93, passed from this life Thursday August 9, 2018 in Quapaw, Ok. Born March 12, 1925 in Lakin, she was the daughter of John and Eva Moser.

April 23, 1948 she married Ralph White in Clayton, N.M. Ralph preceded her in death April 14, 1993.

Her family moved to a farm seven and a half miles southwest of Hugoton when she was about five. She attended Hugoton area schools and was a graduate of Hugoton High School Class of 1943.

Ralph and Louise started their lives in Hugoton, but moved to Liberal a few years later where they lived until Ralph’s death. Louise was a talented pianist. She often played and sang for school events while in high school until one day she realized her singing was more like caterwaulering; from that day on she only played.

Being on a budget with four children created an opportunity for Louise to learn to sew and she became a master at it.

When her daughter Cindy was in high school Louise got busy putting pattern pieces from seven different dress patterns together to create an exact replica of a dress from Seventeen Magazine Cindy adored and was able to wear for a special event. In later years, Louise became proficient in crocheting; making Afghans for all her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. White enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. In 1963, Louise was

voted second runner up for the Eta Beta Chapter Outstanding Woman of the Year Award. She also served as a Red Cross volunteer, and was elected President of the Hospital Auxiliary at South-

west Medical Center in Liberal.

Louise is survived by her son John White and wife Barbara; two daughters, Jeanne White and Cindy Watson and husband Danny; sister Edwina Reid and husband Charlie; her 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son Roy White; grandson Scott Brecheisen; three brothers, Keith, Jack and Roland Moser; and sisters-in-law, Mabel, Maxine and Dorothy Moser.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16 at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Miller Mortuary.

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, August 6, 2018 • Welfare Check, 800 Block of South Harrison, Okay, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of East Copperstone, Sergeant Johnson • DV Battery, Kidnapping, 600 Block of South Adams, Officer McCann • Suspicious Activity, Tenth and City Limits, Officer McCann Tuesday, August 7, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West French, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 100 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Trindle, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of South Monroe, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Vehicle Assist, Fifteenth and Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • Domestic, 1100 Block of South Washington, Arrested, Corporal Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Madison, Called It Off, Detective Lamatsch Thursday, August 9, 2018 • Small Children With Bike, 1000/900 Block of South Coulter, Unable to Locate, MPO Crane • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, MPO Crane Friday, August 10, 2018 • Criminal Damage to Property, Multiple Residents, Took Report, Detective Lamatsch Saturday, August 11, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Fifth, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann Sunday, August 12, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Welfare Check, 1000 Block of South Main, Officer McCann

LOCAL

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use as needed by middle and high school students. Over 100 students from the community were able to receive bags full of supplies thanks to the generous donations from local residents.

Ted and Nancy Bansemer served as the Backpack Program Chairpersons.

Churches who helped include First Christian Church, United Methodist Chruch and Assembly of God. Many individuals and businesses also helped by giving money, buying supplies or donating backpacks filled with supplies.

Thanks to the contributions of these selfless business owners, community members and churches, 107 students will have the tools they need to excel in school this coming year.

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Overloaded! These backpacks contain school supplies for this HMS seventh grader and his siblings. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Boxum.

Heath Kelley, Nancy Bansemer, Sonja Watkins, JoLynn Harrison and Ted Bansemer show off a few bags full of hard work - from figuring out

how many of each item to include and selecting the items to soliciting donations and packing the bags, this group did a great job!

From page 1 champions for students, teachers and the district.

HHS Principal Melody Witt spoke about the theme of "It's Showtime" - students should show up, show out and show what they are capable of. She talked about the working lunch hosted earlier in the day for seniors.

Mrs. Witt said she's excited about working with this year's seniors. She then said athletic practices officially started Monday, and reported the freshmen orientation, or “Fish Camp”, went very well and boasted good attendance. She informed the board there will be an allstudent lock-in Friday evening for the high school students from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.

Board member Stephanie Heger spoke about changes at the High Plains Educational Cooperative. She said several HPEC employees had written notes of thanks for their recent raises.

Superintendent Mr. Howie reminded the board and principals about the Teacher Breakfast Wednesday morning at Pigs R Us before school starts up again.

Mr. Howie also reported about the high school’s new goalposts. They won't be up for the soap scrimmage but will be installed before the first game. He also spoke about new language for administrators according to the "Tree Decision" method, detailing "leaf", "branch", "trunk" and "root" decisions.

He said FuelEducation is going well and expected teachers will hit the ground running with the program.

For the first several weeks, they plan to meet weekly to discuss challenges and opportunities.

Mr. Howie said numbers shared by Mrs. Gaskill from the Kansas Communities That Care, or KCTC, were concerning. Last year, students in sixth, eight, tenth and twelfth grades were surveyed regarding their mood, and approximately a quarter of this year’s HHS juniors said they'd felt depressed and had considered suicide.

The number of kids who admitted a suicide attempt has nearly doubled since the same students were in eighth grade. The survey also asks about relationships within their family - 97% said they felt close to their mother in eighth grade, while only 73% reported closeness in their sophomore year.

Mr. Howie also reported the state will pay for an ACT test date at each district. A free test will be available to all juniors in the state. USD 210 will likely have all juniors take the ACT at Hugoton's test date in February.

Mr. Howie updated the board about some KASB policy changes, briefly detailing

changes in language or number. Basically the board will update their policies as needed to comply with KASB's and Mr. Howie's recommendations for the upcoming school year. The items will be discussed further in September.

Todd Gayer moved the board accept the budget for 2018-2019 as published.

Board members voted to approve the budget unanimously. Members were also asked to consider a date for KASB board training. They then spoke about their goal as a board for the 2018-2019 school year. Mr. Howie asked the board to consider different aspects of education - for example: community engagement, student success, partnerships with local businesses, and more. The board's chosen priority will offer direction for Superintendent Howie to pursue.

Members decided to use the KASB board training time to set their focus goal.

The board adjourned, and the next meeting will be Monday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Office, 529 S. Main.

Deadline: Mondays 5 pm

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

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

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

MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

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

For more information call 620-272-2360.

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

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

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

August 1-31 - Annual Stevens County Library Book Sale August 16 - School starts at Hugoton!

August 18 - Hugoton High School will host an all-school lock-in for ninth through twelfth grade students from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on the high school campus.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 A big thank you to Ghumm’s Auto for sponsoring our dance Saturday evening. We had 64 people attend from seventeen towns! Cottonwood band played lively dance music.

We also had several tables of card players.

Lunch is served at the Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We would be happy to have you come join us. There are always some friends to visit with.

Menu August 16 .......................Fish August 17.......Chicken Fried ..................................Steak August 20 ............Taco Salad August 21.............Roast Beef

August 22 ..............Pork Loin August 23 ................Chicken .....................Cordon Bleu Activities Thursday, August 16 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, August 17 Exercise................10:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, August 18 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 20 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, August 21 Exercise................10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 22 Exercise................10:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 23 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

August 20 - Commissioners’ meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ room in the basement of the Courthouse.

August 21 - First Annual Parent EdCamp for parents of Hugoton High School and Middle School students, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the HMS Auditorium.

August 26 - Hugoton High School’s annual Senior Sign painting from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

September 1-30 - Stevens County Library Sign-up Month September 4 ***Deadline to register for the “Dining With Diabetes” class at the Stevens County Extension Office. There will be four Monday evening sessions September 10-October 1. Contact Nancy Honig for more information at 620544-4359.

- Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ room in the basement of the Courthouse.

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

- AirStreamers will start appearing in the Hugoton area.

September 10 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office.

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

- Stevens County Airport Board will meet at the Airport Office at 6:00 p.m.

September 11 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room.

- Stevens County Library Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.

September 12 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

- Hugoton Area Chamber of

Commerce Board will meet.

September 14 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

September 17 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ room in the basement of the Courthouse.

October 1 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ room in the basement of the Courthouse.

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

October 8 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office.

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

- 6:00 p.m. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office.

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Thank You!

Your generous donations helped more than 100 students obtain the school supplies they’ll need to succeed this year!

PEO Sonic Drive-In Rotary McDonalds Lions Club Ghumm’s Auto Center Pheasant Heaven Charities State Farm Insurance Kiwanis Ag 1st Aqua Shield Hi Plains Lumber Citizens State Bank Bob & Judy Parsons UMC Jr & Sr High Youth Thrifty King Supercenter Cimarron IrrigationValley NW Cotton Growers Milton & Eileen Gillespie Karen Rich Trent & Tammy Slocum Wayne & Jo Harrison American Implement Neal Gillespie Flatlanders Ron & Nancy Honig Hugoton Hermes Steve & Robynn Rome United Prairie Ag NurseLink Pizza Hut Members of: First Christian Church, United Methodist Church, and Assembly of God

Thank you all so much for your contributions!

NEWS

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KHP and Safe Kids Kansas offer tips for back-to-school safety Back to school is a busy time for children and families. Between school supplies, new clothes, and sports tryouts, parents may not think about certain safety issues. Safe Kids Kansas, sponsored in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Kansas Highway Patrol want to remind parents to talk to their children about how to stay safe.

As children head back to school, it’s a good time to talk about pedestrian safety. There are five teen pedestrian deaths every week in the United States, and thousands more are in-

jured. It’s just as important to talk to your teenagers about pedestrian safety as it is your younger children. While there has been a downward trend in pedestrian deaths over the past 20 years nationally, there has been a 13 percent increase among teenagers since 2013. In fact, teens now account for about half of all pedestrian deaths among children 19 and under.

“Distraction is a problem for both drivers and pedestrians," said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas. "If your student is walking or biking to school, be sure to stress the importance of putting

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electronic devices away, especially before crossing busy streets or navigating traffic in parking lots. And, adults need to follow our own advice. Give the road your full attention so you can watch for school zones and kids biking and walking to school.”

Safe Kids Kansas recommends the following tips for back to school.

1. Put devices down while crossing the street and getting onto or off the bus. One in five high school students cross the street while distracted by technology. Teach your kids to put devices down, look up, listen, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

If your kids ride a bus, teach them only to use devices while on bus, and not while waiting on, or exiting the bus.

2. Walk with your kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Tell kids to stand at least five giant steps back from the curb, to line up away from the street as the bus approaches, and to board the bus one at a time.

3. Make sure your carpool is safe. Carpooling is a great way to save time for busy families. Make sure each child in the carpool has a car seat, booster seat, or safety belt, based on individual age, weight, and height. If there isn’t, find an alternative way

Love and Belonging

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”

—Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV

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n Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need to be loved and to belong lies midway between our physiological needs and our need to self-actualize. Love and belonging are thus partly physical and partly spiritual. We are social animals, animals who are built to function best in groups and who don’t do well when cut off from others. Hormones such as oxytocin help create bonds between mothers and their children and between loving partners, which perhaps explains why it hurts so much when we are separated from our loved ones. But in addition to the physical aspects of belonging, there is something inherently spiritual about love and belonging. We are inextricably connected to others by something bigger, i.e., love and compassion. We fulfill the need for love and belonging through our friendships, through our families, and through intimacy. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often require people to move away from their friends and families for work, and although phones and computers can help us to stay connected, they can also lead to social isolation. Loneliness, social anxiety and depression are a serious problem in most modern societies, and we do well to remember that love and belonging are central to both a healthy society and to the individuals that make up society. Nurture your relationships with family, friends, and partners.

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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4. Receive a pre-participation physical exam. Before playing organized sports, make sure your child receives a pre-participation physical exam, or PPE, by a doctor. This can help rule out any potential medical conditions that may place your young athlete at risk.

5. Drink enough water. To keep kids in top shape for sports or gym class, it’s important for them to stay hydrated.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends five ounces for an 88-pound child every 20 minutes, or nine ounces for a 132-pound adolescent every 20 minutes when they are active. That equals about ten gulps of water every 20 minutes of play.

6. Check playgrounds where your children play.

Look for age-appropriate equipment, as well as hazards, such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the school.

7. Whether walking or driving, obey all traffic signals. Kids should cross the street at the corner, or crosswalk if there is one, but it’s also important for drivers to watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school.

Back to school safety is not only critical for students and their families, but for all of those who travel on our roads. KDOT and KHP remind motorists they must be alert as they share the road with kids headed back to school.

• Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

• If you see a bus ahead, slow down in preparation for its stop. It's easy to misjudge the speed at which you can overtake a bus, and they make frequent stops.

• Know it is illegal to pass a school bus stopped for loading / unloading. In Kansas, the fine for this potentially deadly violation is more than $400.

• Learn the flashing signal light system school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions. Never pass a bus when flashing lights are displayed.

- Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to

stop. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop.

• Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off.

Motorists must stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before starting to drive again.

• While stopped behind a bus, motorists should put all distractions away and give their full attention to the road, and what is going on in and around the bus.

For more safety information, visit safekidskansas.org or call 785-296-1223.

Submitted by Safe Kids Kansas and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Look who’s new Everett makes his appearance Scott Lunsford and Candice Perry of Bel Aire are excited to announce the birth of their son Everett Valon Lunsford. He was born in Wichita at Wesley Medical Center at 3:06 p.m. June 4, 2018 weighing seven pounds and .67 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.

Everett was greeted home by his fur siblings Spike and Baby Girl as well as his halfbrothers Bailey, Brady and Brayden Lunsford. Proud grandparents are Donald and Paula Perry of Hugoton and Ronnie and Linda Lunsford of Denver City, Tx.

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gram. Dining with Diabetes is a research-based program for adults with, or at risk of developing, type 2 diabetes, and their families. The class is on Mondays for four weeks from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Monday, September 10 through October 1.

Participants will learn important diabetes related medical information: how to manage blood sugar through good nutrition, the importance of physical activity, and how to prepare meals that are healthy, simple and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated and served to the participants. Each session will include a light meal. There is a small cost per person, for all four sessions. You can register at the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 East Fifth Street in Hugoton, no later than September 4. There needs to be a minimum of seven participants to hold the class, and the limit is fifteen.

If you are diabetic or prediabetic, why is it so important to have a good handle on the disease? The following information explains the seriousness of this disease.

Signs, Symptoms, and Complications of Diabetes The signs or symptoms of diabetes vary; some are more common than others. They include excessive thirst; frequent urination; excessive hunger; unexplained weight loss; fatigue; changes in vision; cuts or infections that are slow to heal; and excessive itching of the skin. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases when a person is older; physically inactive; has a family history of diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol; or is from African American, Native Alaskan, American In-

dian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, or Pacific Island American descent.

Complications of diabetes, if uncontrolled, can be life threatening. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, vision loss and amputation. They can also develop nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to infection and serious complications. The feet of people with diabetes are particularly susceptible to this, making it very important for them to check their feet regularly. Kidney disease is also a complication, so it is important to have urine, blood and blood pressure monitored, and to keep both blood sugar and blood pressure under control.

Eye problems can develop with uncontrolled diabetes, leading to glaucoma and cataracts. It is critical to have yearly eye exams to screen for these complications. The key to preventing many of the complications of diabetes is to keep blood sugar at a healthy level.

If you or a loved one struggles with diabetes, I strongly encourage you to attend this program. Previous participants have given it high marks for being a very informative, hands-on and beneficial program. Come to the Extension Office at 114 E Fifth Street in Hugoton to sign up.

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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Kids invited to participate in Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day contests

Look who’s new Perrys welcome firstborn Derick and Alicia Perry are announcing the birth of their first child. Dean William Perry was born at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Wesley Birthing Center in Wichita. He weighed seven pounds, four and a half ounces and measured 19.5 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Donald and Paula Perry of Hugoton. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Kay Gill from Marshfield, Mo.

Dean William Perry and Fred and Vicki Finney of Wichita.

Katy Heger earns spot on Washburn’s Dean’s List Washburn University has announced its spring 2018 Dean's List honorees.

Kathryn Heger, a 2018 graduate of Hugoton High School qualified for the Dean's List.

She is the daughter of Chris and Stephanie Heger.

To qualify for the Dean's List a student must be en-

rolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.

Congratulations to all of the students on the Dean's List, Washburn University is proud of their hard work and commitment to their education.

Kansas kids can win great prizes and learn about traffic safety by participating in poster and video contests as part of the annual Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day safety campaign.

Poster contest: For Kansas kids ages five to 13 - three statewide winners will each receive: • Kindle Fire Tablet and case from the Kansas Turnpike Authority; • $50 gift card from Wal

Mart; • $50 Amazon gift card from the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association of Kansas; • Movie passes from AAA Kansas.

A total of 18 regional winners in the six regions and age groups (ages five-seven, ages eight to ten and ages 11 to 13) will receive a bicycle from the KTA and a helmet from Safe Kids Kansas.

Poster entries must be post-

marked by Friday, September 21. Information and entry forms are available at https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/events/b rakesonfatalities/2017PBFDPosterContestGOOD.pdf.

Video contest: For Kansas teens in grades eighthtwelfth. Prizes include an iPad, a Go Pro and a DJI Osmo camera, and the school of the grand prize winner will receive $500 for its school, class or booster

FHSU announces scholarship winners for 2018-2019 year Local students are among the winners of general academic scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year from Fort Hays State University.

This listing includes some students who have won additional scholarships since being recognized earlier for awards presented to them at FHSU Student Recognition Programs from January through March.

Hugoton Abraham Garcia, a 2016 Hugoton High School graduate, received a $2000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant. Abraham is the son of Victor Garcia and Marina Aguirre of Hugoton. He plans to major in health and human performance.

Tiffany Garcia is a 2014

graduate of Garden City High School and daughter of Hugoton resident Ernesto Garcia. She is a Garden City Community College transfer student and received a $1000 FHSU Transfer Student Award. Tiffany plans to major in education.

Eric Perry graduated in 2018 from Hugoton high School and received a $1000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity in allied health.

Eric is the son of Sheldon and Joan Perry of Hugoton and plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging.

Richfield Carson Milburn is a 2018 Rolla High School graduate and the son of Kent and Jamie Milburn of Richfield.

Carson received a $1000

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FHSU Achievement Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. He plans to major in agriculture.

Rolla Sandra Ruelas-Aranda graduated from Rolla High School in 2018. She received

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Work incentives include: • Continued cash benefits for a time while you work; • Continued Medicare or Medicaid while you work; and • Help with education, training, and rehabilitation to start a new line of work.

Washburn University has announced its President's List honorees for the spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade

The group’s itinerary includes visits to Dodge City’s Boot Hill, the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma, the Hooker Car Show and Liberal’s Air Museum and Air Show. Their visit to the area will culminate Saturday, September 8 with the High Plains Fall Fling Craft and Vendor Show, the IBCA-

sanctioned BBQ Bash and of course the High Plains Music Fest out at Dirtona Raceway!

They love to experience that “small town” feeling, and Hugoton and Stevens County will definitely offer that! Please make them feel welcome if you run across them, and make sure to get your tickets for the Music

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Honorees include Chandler Burrows of Rolla and Edgar Villa of Hugoton.

Washburn University is proud of these students and their commitment to excellence.

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If you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits or SSI, let us know right away when you start or stop working, or if any other change occurs that could affect your benefits.

If you returned to work, but you can’t continue working because of your medical condition, your benefits can start again — you may not have to file a new application.

You can read more about the Ticket to Work program in the publication titled “Working While Disabled: How We Can Help” at www.socialsecurity.gov/pub s/EN-05-10095.pdf.

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Airstreamers plan to visit Hugoton for Music Fest If you find yourself in a sea of silver the first week of September, don’t worry - it’s just the AirStreamer guests of Lee and Sherry Reynolds of Hugoton. A group of about 15 AirStream owners will make their way north from Texas and Louisiana to attend Hugoton’s Music Fest Saturday, September 8.

a $2,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $1000 FHSU Achievement Award and a $500 FHSU Hispanic College Institute McDonald’s Scholarship. Sandra is the daughter of Felipe and Sandra Ruelas of Rolla. She plans to major in nursing.

Local students named to President’s List

By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City While it may be best known for retirement, Social Security is also here to help you get back to work if you are disabled. For millions of people, work isn’t just a source of income, it’s a vital part of who they are — it gives them purpose and pride — it’s a connection to community. If you’re getting Social Security disability benefits, we have good news for you. Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you’re interested in working. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments.

The Ticket to Work program may help you if you’d like to work. You can receive: • Free vocational rehabili-

club. Video entries must be posted by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 30. Information to submit entries is available at https://www.ksdot.org/ events/PutTheBrakesOn FatalitiesDay/default.asp.

The Kansas Department of Transportation and numerous transportation organizations in Kansas are sponsoring the contests.

More information about Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is available at ksdot.org.

Fest; it’s only a few weeks away!

Music Fest tickets are available now - at a discounted rate - at Yardmaster, Flatlanders and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office. You can also buy tickets online at highplainsmusicfest.us. There you’ll also find more information about the weekend’s events. Music Fest tickets will also be available at the gate the night of the event, but please note space is limited so to guarantee a ticket, please buy your ticket now! Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and music starts at 6:00 p.m. Featured artists include the Josh Abbott Band, Exit West, Logan Mize and Genevieve Allen.

2018 DISTRICT PARKING SPACES Reserve parking for regular season home football games!

Sale Dates: Senior Citizens- August 20, 8:00 a.m.

General Public - August 22, 8:00 a.m.

Come by High School Office, 215 West 11th to purchase.

No phone calls please.

Only one per family unit.

Cost: $30.00 and can be used at all V/JV/MS home games

Senior Citizen Passes are again available to any district patron over the age of 65. Those can be picked up at anytime in the High School office

Our first home varsity football game is 8-31-18, EAGLES vs Scott City 7:00 pm.

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Megan Newlon of the Hugoton FFA Chapter participated in the Kansas FFA District Officer’s Conference (DOC) at the Marriott Convention Center in Junction City August 11-12. Newlon serves as the Southwest District Secretary.

The theme of “Fantastic Members and How to Serve Them” encompassed the key elements of identifying the officer’s StrengthsFinder themes, building a community in their districts, understanding their reason for service, and pinpointing how their personality is used in a team setting. Just as each of these ideas is necessary in any business or organization, district officers are expected to serve with these key themes in mind as they use their strengths to impact the lives of FFA members.

Starting with an executive committee meeting, officers were able to discuss current issues facing Kansas FFA and

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Officer’s participated in workshops led by the 20182019 Kansas FFA Officers, and Elizabeth Meyer of Marion-Florence who is serving as the 2018 Kansas FFA National Officer Candidate. Leaders of the Kansas State University College of Agriculture welcomed officers at a banquet and gave words of wisdom about their year of service. As the conference drew to a close, district officers reported on the ideas that they choose to pursue before heading home to implement the skills that they learned.

Newlon will serve on a team of six FFA members from the Southwest District, who have responsibilities such as serving on the state executive meeting, planning and facilitating a district Greenhand Conference for first year members, volunteering at the State Fair, and presenting a district banquet. Other members of the

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The Southwest District Officer Team consists of back row left to right: Kailie Martin, District Treasurer of South Central; Kris Wagner, District Sentinel from Satanta; and Bailey Sipes, District Southwest team include Maddie Martin, Allison Dale and Kailie Martin of South Central, Bailey Sipes of Stanton County, and Kris Wagner of Satanta.

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Reporter of Stanton County. In front are Megan Newlon from Hugoton, Maddie Martin of South Central and Allison Dale from South Central.

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Rural Remedies

by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Battling Iron Chlorosis in Trees A number of tree species in southwest Kansas struggle to get enough iron due to our high pH soils. Even though iron may be in adequate supply in the soil, the soil pH does not allow the roots to pull the iron away from soil particles. Thus, we see certain tree’s leaves turn yellow and in more severe instances, turn white and brown.

Planting tree species tolerant to high pH is the best defense against iron chlorosis. If you already have established trees in place that display iron chlorosis symptoms, there are a few remedies that can be tried to improve the look and health of your trees.

South Central District Forester Dennis Carlson has published information on correcting iron chlorosis by providing supplemental iron to trees by foliar application, soil amendments, trunk injection, and trunk implantation. I will discuss two of these methods in this article.

Foliar Application Carlson explains if a rapid response is needed, a foliar spray with iron sulfate or iron chelate solution may be applied to the leaves when the tree is in full leave. Obviously, this treatment is limited to small or mid-sized trees that could physically be sprayed with the treatment solution. Shrubs however, could be treated easily as well.

A rate of 5 pounds iron sulfate in 100 gallons of water (2.5 ounces iron sulfate in three gallons of water) is recommended. A surfactant or detergent (one teaspoon per gallon) may be added to the solution to help the iron sulfate spread and adhere to the leaves.

Iron chelates are watersoluble forms of iron that remain in the solution once added to the tree. Follow label direction when applying chelated iron directly to foliage. Regardless of which product you use, applications should be made in the evening or during periods of cool weather.

A foliar spray produces quick results however, the improvement is temporary because the treatment will only affect leaves that are sprayed.

New growth emerging after the treatment may still be chlorotic.

Soil Treatments

Two schools of thought prevail when it comes to soil treatments for iron chlorosis. One is to amend the soil to lower the pH and allow the existing iron to be more available to the trees. The second is to provide a more readily available form of iron to the trees.

Lowering the pH is a more permanent way of correcting the problem, but it is also one of the most difficult treatments. Carlson says one procedure is to add sulfur, iron sulfur, or aluminum sulfate to the soil. Sufficient quantities are needed to acidify the soil and increase the amount of iron available to the tree. Iron sulfate can be added to bare soil under the tree canopy at a rate of one pound per inch of tree diameter.

Turf-covered soil is best treated by either having a

turf professional inject a liquid solution of iron (or sulfate similar product) into the soil with a pressure applicator or doing it yourself by placing iron sulfate in holes either drilled or punched under the tree. Holes or injection sites spaced two feet apart and six to ten inches deep can form a grid pattern under the tree and extend out a few feet beyond the canopy line.

Based on the product label, divide the recommended amount of product by the number of holes or injection sites and apply the product evenly throughout the grid.

Using Chelated Iron Chelated iron may be used as a drench (applied to the surface and watered in), but be sure to follow label directions for rates. Chelated iron generally comes in four

molecule forms: DTPA, EDDHA, EDTA, or HEDTA. K-State Horticultural Specialist Ward Upham believes the EDDHA form provides the best results when the soil pH is 7.2 or higher. However, it is usually more expensive as well. Products containing the EDDHA iron form include Sequestar 6%, Sequestrene 138, and Millers Ferriplus.

If used as a foliar treatment, any form of chelated iron should work well.

Check with your local garden product supplier for availability. Check with us at the Extension office if you need additional help locating a product.

For more details ask for Dennis Carlson’s publication “MF-718 Iron Chlorosis in Trees”, available at the Stevens County Extension office or online at the K-State Research and Extension Web site.

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Who hasn’t tripped over his own feet or knocked over a water glass on a table? No one is immune to the occasional bout of clumsiness, but some people may grow concerned if theirs are becoming more frequent.

For healthy people, bumping into a wall when misjudging a corner or dropping silverware on the floor is often a minor, isolated incident. Lack of concen-

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When is clumsiness a cause for concern?

tration or multitasking often may be to blame. In 2007, Professor Charles Swanik and a research team at the University of Delaware studied athletes to discover why some seem to be more injury-prone than others.

Researchers found clumsy athletes’ brains seemed to have “slowed processing speed,” which referred to how their brains understand new infor-

mation and respond to it.

But clumsiness also can be a sign of a bigger issue at play, namely motor problems within the brain. According to Taylor Harrison, MD, clinical instructor in the neuromuscular division of Emory University, coordination of the body is complicated and tied to both motor and sensory systems. That means the eyes, brain, nerves, cerebellum - spe-

cializing in coordination and balance - muscles, and bones must work together.

Clumsiness can result from stroke, seizure disorders, brain trauma or the presence of tumors, and other conditions.

Healthline also says clumsiness may be an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s affects the central nervous system and

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The following is a listing of the 2017 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 9, 2018. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate of 6% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 1, 2018, the County Treasurer will sell on said date the Real Estate described to the County for the amount of the taxes and legal charges due. The sale as described above is not a sale to the public; it is the legal process under which redemption period for payment of 2017 Real Estate taxes, fees and penalties begin. In the event said Real Estate taxes are not paid within the prescribed period, a foreclosure suit and Sheriff’s Sale will occur in due time.

Vanessa Willis, Stevens County Treasurer

can impair motor skills.

Alzheimer’s slowly damages and kills brain cells and may cause issues with coordination. This may be the case with other dementias as well.

Clumsiness may sometimes result from a lack of sleep or overconsumption of alcohol.

Arthritis can also lead to clumsiness when joint pain and restrictive movements make it

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challenging to get around.

Psychologists may suggest cognitive behavioral therapy or propose performing tasks with more mindfulness to reduce clumsiness. If that doesn’t work, men and women should visit their physicians, who can conduct tests to rule out certain illnesses and provide peace of mind.

Submitted by Metro Editorial.

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Local boys win at NWOJR Finals What a roller coaster of a weekend at the 2018 Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo finals!

Eli Penrod won Calf Breakaway saddle, Steer Breakaway saddle, and the All Around saddle in the 7-10 boys’ division. He also won the average buckle in Calf Breakaway. Eli will be a sixth grader at Moscow.

Luke Penrod, competing in the 6U boys’ division, won two knives in the dummy roping, second in the average and third year end. He’ll attend second grade this year at Moscow.

Reed Brazeal competed in the 15-19 year old boys’ division, winning the All Around saddle, Tie Down saddle and Steer Stopping saddle, as well as two buckles and four breast collars. Reed will be a junior at Manhattan Virtual Academy this fall.

Eli Penrod and Luke Penrod proudly show their prizes from last weekend’s NWOJR FInals!

Bridal shower planned for Deneigh A bridal shower is planned for Deneigh Sullins, bride-elect of Jamie Gerrish.

The event will be Saturday, August 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Hugoton.

Deneigh is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Reed Brazeal won All-Around and Tie Down Saddle in the 15-19 boys’ division in the Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Finals! He

is pictured with Eli and Luke Penrod.

Congratulations boys!! Photo courtesy of Kristy Brazeal’s Facebook page.

AG Schmidt instructs counties to preserve all election data Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt instructed election and legal officials in all 105 counties to preserve any and all records related in any way to the primary election Friday, August 10.

In a so-called “litigation hold” letter sent to county election officers and county legal counsel, Schmidt noted litigation related to the close gubernatorial primary election appears reasonably likely and that persons involved in the election are therefore obligated to maintain all records that could be relevant to any potential litigation. The attorney general noted at least one candidate has publicly raised the possibility of litigation so Schmidt thought it advisable to re-

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mind local officials Kansas law requires preservation of election-related materials.

“Despite the unusual circumstances of this close gubernatorial election, I know all county election officials are focused intently on performing their duties in a manner that ensures confidence in the eventual outcome of the election,” Schmidt said. “To assist with that, I am issuing this reminder of their duty to maintain all potentially relevant records. This is a common step when litigation is anticipated. I suspect local officials already would have done this as a matter of course, but as the state’s chief legal officer, and because of the obvious statewide importance of any potential litigation related to this election, I felt it prudent to provide this clear guid-

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ance in a manner that is uniform statewide so there can be no confusion or misunderstanding.”

Schmidt noted the duty to preserve records extends beyond ballots and poll books.

“No one should destroy any paper files, notes, or electronic data related in any way to the August 7 election,” he wrote. “All must be preserved. This demand applies to your county, its election officials, and staff. And it includes any platform on

which relevant electronic data might reside - for example, county servers, laptop and desktop computers, iPads, third-party servers (like Hotmail and Gmail), smartphones, text messages, surveillance tapes, etc.”

A copy of the attorney general’s letter is available at http://bit.ly/2MD5iPg. Identical letters were sent to all 105 counties.

Submitted by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

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Average gasoline prices August 13 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.20 per gallon in 2017, $2.06 per gallon in 2016, $2.47 per gallon in 2015, $3.31 per gallon in 2014 and $3.48 per gallon in 2013.

Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 43.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 2.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has dropped 3.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 50.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

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By Randy Kilbourne

“The Autograph Hound’s Handbook" Part 3 Some celebrities are very personable and approachable. One of the best at accommodating autograph hounds was “the King” of golf, Arnold Palmer. Unfortunately, he passed from this life a short while ago in 2016.

During his playing days, Palmer was famous for staying for hours after a tiring day of tournament golf, making a monumental effort to give his autograph to every fan who wanted one. He did his best to make each signature appear legible, and as close to his other signatures as possible. If you happen to see one of his (alleged) signatures that appears misshapen or hurriedly scribbled, it’s most likely not legit.

Another of golf’s real gentlemen is native Australian, Ian Baker Finch, who is now one of the game’s premier announcers.

During his playing days on the pro tour, he won 17 PGA tournaments, including one major event, The (British) Open.

Once when Patti and I were attending the Colonial tournament in Fort Worth, she tried to get an autograph from Finch just prior to his leaving the practice ground for the first tee – which is a big “No-No” for golf fans. At such times, pro golfers are trying to prepare themselves mentally after warming up, so that they can make a good start on the first hole. Fans are not supposed to seek signatures after a player enters his golf cart to head for the first tee. Any lateness of the competitor at this point could draw the ire of the tournament starter, and

penalties for a player missing his assigned tee time can include disqualification.

For once I was the marital partner who was thoroughly mortified by actions of the other. But Finch immediately must have sensed that Patti was a relative new comer to professional golf settings. He quickly said it was all right, and motioned for her to join him in the cart.

He had her sit next to him, and began to converse with her quietly. He made a point of asking if she was enjoying being at the tournament.

After a few moments of very pleasant conversation, he signed her program, and again told her that he hoped she would have a good time.

Then after bidding both of us goodbye, he headed for the first tee, leaving two awe struck fans in his wake. Over the succeeding decades, I

have tried to emulate his conduct in similar circumstances. Unfortunately in too many situations, I must say too many of my efforts fell short.

Oh, I’d better mention something else lest you get the impression that Ian Baker Finch has never done anything in the least untoward or risque’. Patti and I were following Finch in the same tournament while he played the tenth through the sixteenth holes. (I really didn’t have any choice in the matter – women are so easily impressed by good manners.) On the par three thirteenth hole, which plays over a lake, his teeball wound up near the green, but lay partially submerged in the lake.

Not wanting to get his immaculate slacks soiled with muddy water from his planned explosion shot out

(Next time, some final points on obtaining autographs.)

Sweet Gracyn Jo Faye made her very first visit to the Stevens County Library. She received her Born to Read welcome packet and picked up a reading log to get started on the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Welcome Gracyn!

Breast cancer survival rates soar thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment A breast cancer diagnosis can be a devastating blow.

Upon receiving such a diagnosis, people may begin to ask questions about treatment and the impact cancer may have on their personal lives. Many people who are diagnosed with cancer also begin to wonder about their

mortality.

An estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 63,960 new cases of non-invasive, or in situ, breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year, according to Breast cancer.org.

Early detection and updated treatment protocols have greatly increased the likelihood of survival of breast cancer patients.

Consumer Alert From the Kansas Insurance Department College student migration means answering insurance questions With Kansas college students beginning to migrate from their hometowns to colleges and universities across the state, concerns about insurance coverage should be part of their moving checklists, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

“We at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) think there are at least five concerns that parents and college-bound students should have as students move out of their homes and into college life,” Commissioner Selzer said. “These concerns are appropriate for incoming freshman as well as seasoned seniors.”

Commissioner Selzer listed the five concerns as follows.

Vehicle accidents Driving unfamiliar streets or through construction areas, college students should know what to do in case of a vehicle accident. Installing the WreckCheck mobile smartphone application, a free application from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, gives both students and parents an outline of what to do immediately following any vehicle accident. The free app also helps students create an accident report.

But before an accident occurs, parents and students should check with the family insurance agent about the current vehicle insurance policy for the vehicle the student is driving. Asking about the rates for the college's city may help students and parents decide whether to keep the student's car on the family's auto policy or place

of the water, Finch calmly took the slacks off, thus leaving him clad only in his boxer undershorts below the waist. The women fans surrounding the hole immediately began cheering the reduction in his golfing attire, while many of the men decried such partial stripartist measures as totally inappropriate in mixed company.

Finch cooly managed to make a crowd pleasing “amphibious” par on the hole. Later as he prepared to tee off on the fourteenth hole, many women fans called for him to hit his ball into the lake again. I don’t recall whether Patti also did so or not. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.

it in the s t u d e n t ’s name.

Vehicle insurance premiums M a k e sure the Ken Selzer parents’ or Kansas Insurance s t u d e n t ’s Commissioner insurance company is notified each semester if the student maintains good grades. Getting a good-student discount on the vehicle’s premium saves money. Parents and students might also consider whether carrying liability coverageonly is an option.

Rental properties Know the student’s landlord doesn’t protect personal property. A landlord’s insurance policy doesn’t cover a renter’s personal belongings.

Purchasing rental insurance is, for the most part, an affordable way to protect belongings.

Also, take photos or video of possessions, and store an inventory list in a secure location. Smartphone users can add the m y H O M E S c r. A P P. b o o k application from the NAIC. Identity theft Know the limits of identity theft insurance. With constant cybersecurity concerns, identity theft coverage is certainly a consideration. Identity theft insurance is limited, however. It can’t protect parents or students from becoming victims of identity theft, and it doesn’t cover direct financial losses. It does provide coverage for the cost of reclaiming a person’s financial identity, such as making phone calls, making copies, mailing documents,

taking time off from work without pay, and hiring an attorney.

The primary policyholder of a homeowners policy (student or parent) should check first to see if the policy includes identity theft insurance while the student is away from the family home.

If a student is renting an apartment, ask if his/her renters insurance covers identity theft, or if that could be added to the policy.

Illness, injury or accidents Realize health insurance options. Nearly all young adults up to age 26 can now stay on their parents’ health insurance plans.

At school, students should have copies of their insurance cards and know how or where to seek medical treatment.

If a student is insured through a company with a network of medical providers, check to see if he/she will be in or out of the network service area while at school. That will make a difference in how much a student would have to pay for out-of-pocket charges.

Routine dental care and eye care may not be included as part of a health insurance plan. Also, health insurance plans may not cover expenses related to periodic eye examinations, glasses or contact lenses, but most will cover medical care as a result of an eye disease or injury.

Check the exclusions on the applicable policy For more, visit the KID Web site at www.ksinsurance.org, call the KID Consumer Assistance Hotline at 800-432-2484, or use the Web site chat feature.

According to the latest statistics presented by the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation, 26,300 women and 230 men had been diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada in 2017.

The good news is breast cancer incidence rates began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades. In addition, death rates from breast cancer have been decreasingly steadily since 1989.

The National Cancer Institute says the change in age-adjusted mortality rates is an indicator of the progress being made in the fight against breast cancer.

The most recent SEER Cancer Statistics Review released in April 2018 indicates can-

cer death rates among women decreased by 1.4 percent per year between the years of 2006 and 2015. The American Cancer Society says decreasing death rates among major cancer types, including prostate, colorectal, lung, and breast cancers, are driving the overall shift in survival. The ACS says breast cancer death rates among women declined by 39 percent from 1989 to 2015. That progress is attributed to improvements in early detection and treatment protocols. For anyone doing the math, over the last 25 years or so, 322,000 lives have been saved from breast cancer.

A similar scenario has unfolded in Canada. Breast

cancer mortality rates in Canada recently decreased to 21.4 percent, down from 21.8 percent in 2011, states data from the Canadian Cancer Society. Currently, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer among Canadians is 87 percent, and the five-year net survival in the United States is 85 percent.

Increased knowledge about breast cancer, early detection through examinations and mammography and improved treatments are helping to drive up the survival rates of breast cancer.

Although this does not make diagnosis any less scary, it does offer hope to those recently diagnosed. by Metro Submitted Editorial Services.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Hansons celebrate one year of owning Corner Stop

Mike and Jessica Hanson are ready to welcome all customers at any time, but especially on their one year anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day! Photo courtesy of Jessica Hanson.

Morton County girls compete for top spotted pig! Bralyn Crowl, Cayli Crowl, Tyne Ellis and Brynlee Williams are in the ring pushing their show pigs around for the judge. Bralyn took both first and second place - with Cayli showing for her - while Brynlee placed third and Tyne fourth. Way to go girls! Congratulations!

The Rolla Corner Stop is celebrating one year under new ownership Friday, August 17 with a Customer Appreciation Day. One year ago August 1, Ron and Pat DeGarmo turned the keys of the Corner Stop over to Jessica and Mike Hanson. Jessica had been the manager of the Corner Stop for many years and was the best choice of a new owner when the time came.

The Corner Stop has been very supportive of Rolla events, helping with anything they can, to ensure this community continues to thrive. It’s the best place in town to get a cold drink after a hot day in the sun or grab a quick meal from their large and delicious menu. There is always a friendly employee ready to help with anything from giving directions to out of towners or just a quick cleanup in case of a mess.

Come out and celebrate with a free hot dog and say “We appreciate all you do for our community” to Jessica and Mike. Rolla would not be the same without them!

No School Monday, September 3 No School Labor Day Tuesday, September 4 Magazine Sales Rep. at High School (Seniors), 8:00 a.m.

High School Volleyball at Bucklin Quad, 4:00 p.m.

Round Robin Winners, Cody Coen, Shea Robertson and Rylan Williams, Intermediate Round Robin winner is Brynlee Williams, and Mia Hinojosa is Junior Round Robin winner.

Photo courtesy of Morton County Fair AssociationElkhart Facebook page.

Morton County Fair’s Style Revue is success for 4-H’ers The Morton County Fair has wrapped up for another year but the week was exciting for the exhibitors.

Monday, August 6 was the Style Revue.

The 4-H’ers in Buyman-

ship and Construction met with judges during the day to receive critiques about their purchases or construction.

That evening, everyone walked the stage in the Fashion Revue for the public.

Members from both Barbed Wire and the All Around 4-H Clubs participated and walked away with some fantastic ribbons and honors. More details will follow in another edition.

Hermes Classified Deadline!

Mondays 5:00 pm

Community Calendar Thursday, August 16 Teacher Inservice Friday, August 17 Teacher Inservice Welcome Back Staff/Family Dinner (Please bring a dessert to share) Monday, August 20 Rolla City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Teacher Inservice Tuesday, August 21 Open House PreK to 12th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Teacher Inservice Wednesday, August 22 First Day of school 7:54 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 23 Booster Club Hamburger Fry / 7:30 p.m. Parent/ Coach Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 24 School in session Saturday, August 25 High School Volleyball at Healy Tournament, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 28 High School Volleyball Quad at Guymon, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 29 Jostens Rep. at High School (Senior and Sophomores) Thursday, August 30 Junior High Volleyball vs.

Moscow, 4:30 p.m.

Junior High Football vs.

Moscow, 6:00 p.m.

Bonfire, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 31 High School Football at Weskan, 3:00 p.m.

Three from All Around 4-H Club earned top spots in Round Robin, the three to the far right.

Rylan Williams was Reserve Grand Round Robin, Brynlee Williams was Grand Champion Round Robin and Mia Hinojosa was Reserve Grand Champion Round Robin. Winners from left to right are Lauren Meairs, Alyssa Overpeck, Senior

Thursday, September 6 Junior High Volleyball, 4:30 p.m.

Junior High Football at Moscow, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 7 High School Football at Bird City, 6:00 p.m.

School in Session

All Around 4-H Club members who participated in the Fashion Revue are left to right, SaKya Milburn, Adynn Milburn, Samantha Dunn,

Brynlee Williams, Jayden Hanna, Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Williams. Not pictured is Carlie Jones. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Milburn.

Barbed Wire 4-H Club members who participated in the Fashion Revue include back row left to right, Cacee Milburn, Austin Apelu,

Dasean Lewis and Aaron Apelu. In the front row are Tyson Apelu and Amiley Lewis. Photo courtesy of Kendra Lewis.

Fair fun leaves young’uns tired Fair exhaustion is normal for the fairgoers. It is even thought to be contagious, to a certain degree! These photos were snapped of

Rolla’s club members while they were catching up on some Zzzzz’s.

Dream team wins again

AJ Link is holding up the fence, sort of, as he catches a quick 40 winks! Photo courtesy of Morton County Fair Association Elkhart Facebook page.

This concession stand is not bringing in many funds when the workers can’t even stay awake! Fair is exhausting and one must catch up on sleep wherever one can! Dasean Lewis and Carson Milburn decided the concession stand was just the place! Photo courtesy of Morton County Fair Association Elkhart Facebook.

Three-peat Farm Olympics champions are, left to right, Chris Higgins, Will Frownfelter, Nikki Clark, Jade Greene, Jamie Milburn and Clayton Thrall. Congrats! Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

It was a three-peat win for some Rolla Farm Olympics participants!

For three years running, this team of six has pushed through the obstacles in the Farm Olympics to become champs, as noted by their beautiful trophies.

Congratulations once again!

Live! On-stage performances at Rolla High School!

Rolla History from David Stout

It seems ever since the old original Rolla High School gym and its stage were built there have been a variety of

Author David Stout checked with Nancy Light to see about photos of the skit mentioned here, but she didn’t have any.

Consequently, this poor quality photo and a letter are the only two pieces of evidence documenting this particular instance of Rolla High School’s “creativity.”

live, on-stage performances.

My Aunt Donna wrote about these going on clear back in the 1930s with her father performing magical shows.

The Morton County Cornerstone of Kansas book informs us of the Negro minstrel shows going on back in those early years, something we were still doing as late as the early 1960s when we should’a known better, as evidenced by the photo I re-printed two months ago from the RHS school annual.3 I’m sorry to report eight years later I also appeared in blackface during a Negro minstrel show during my senior year of 19621963 – but it wasn’t just us kids doing this; there were several adults in the production who definitely should have known better.

But blackface Negro minstrel shows weren’t the only

insensitive, politically incorrect productions. We even had our drag performers during the 1960s, and Neil Hays was one of the most well-known. That man just loved to dress up in the tightest women’s bathing suits (but he could have taken some lessons from some professional drag queens about certain masking-tape procedures in order to be more “convincing,” shall we say). There was one occasion when David Bagwell and I performed during the same production with Coach Hays, but unlike him in a tight bathing suit, David and I played French can-can girls with layers and layers of petticoats, so no need for us to tape things into place.

Of course, politically incorrect performances weren’t the only live on-stage productions in the Rolla

High School gym. Nancy Light and I also lip-synced a comedy routine to the tune of Simon Crum’s “Cuz Yer So Sweet” in 1962. Apparently we made quite a hit, because we were then asked to perform for a fund raiser for Congressman J. Floyd Breeding in Elkhart. Having taken our act on the road, we then went for the big time by performing in an amateur talent show in Liberal, even winning third place!

Without realizing it at the time, Nancy and I were following in the footsteps of our respective aunts – Lesta Lou Light for Nancy Light and Donna Lee Anderson for me.

Like they had done, Nancy and I took our local high school skit on tour, performing in the big city of Liberal!

My Aunt Donna wrote about her generation’s experience in one of her stories4, and

here, one generation 25 years later, Nancy and I were following in the footsteps of our families (but whether they also placed third, neither Nancy nor I know).

And who was the genius who approached Coach Hays, Nancy Light and me, asking if we would take on these roles? Loren Buss from Hugoton, that’s who, a sixth grade teacher in Rolla Grade School for several years.

After we had all performed and made names for ourselves (or ruined our reputations, depending on how you looked at us), someone asked Loren how he came up with these creative ideas, and his answer has stuck with me all these years. He said, “Just think of the last person you would expect to do these outrageous things – then ask them to do it. Who would think our high school

football and basketball coach would EVER dress up in drag? Who would ever think the captain of the basketball team would join him in a dress and dance the French can-can in front of the entire Rolla community?

Who would think one of our cheerleaders, someone as attractive and popular as Nancy Light, would black out her teeth to become one of the goofiest and dumbest girls you ever saw?”

That was part of the genius of Loren Buss – he saw the beauty and the best beast within us which none of us would have ever dreamed was within ourselves.

3 A 1955 photo of students in blackface was previously published: David Stout, “A fabulously educational senior trip,” The Hugoton Hermes, Vol. 131, #24, p. 9, June

14, 2018.

4Donna Lee Anderson, quoted by David Stout, “Moving to the right side of the tracks,” The Hugoton Hermes (Hugoton, Kansas), Nov. 24, 2016, Vol. 129, #47, p. 4B

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Memories from Yesteryear

Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this picture of Orville Gracey. It appears to be taken about 1968. He seams to be working on the power plant engine at the City Power Plant. Thanks

Stanley for sharing this photo. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, August 14, 2008 Roy and Debbie Stoddard entertained some interesting visitors Friday evening.

Among their guests were Roelf and Williem from South Africa and Sasha, Dema and their father Alex from Ukraine, Russia. Nix Voss and his daughter, Jehennah, also attended from South Africa. They are in the United States to work the harvest for Richard and Susan James.

Thursday, August 20, 1998 Construction is underway of the Westfield Apartments in the Coulter Addition of Hugoton. There is no word about when it will be open for business.

Thursday, August 23, 1973 Jim Brecheisen, age 17, broke the world record in steer wrestling with a time of 6.6 at the Little Britches Rodeo in Littleton, Co. Thursday, August 15, 1968 Everett Rowden and Floyd Knox, employees for the City of Hugoton, had a close call with death last Friday when they were overcome with sewer gas. The near fatal accident occurred when the City

was unplugging a sewer line between Jefferson and Adams.

The men were working between Sixth and Seventh Street. Knox went down to get the tool used in the cleaning.

He was overcome by sewer gas, and this prompted Rowden to go down after him.

Rowden had called for City Inspector Howard Gracey who was working nearby and told him what had happened.

When Gracey arrived on the scene, Rowden was overcome by the gas also. This all happened in about ten seconds.

Gracey went for help and Wallace Cook went into the sewer after Knox and Rowden. Cook had a safety rope around him and he tied ropes around the two men. They were brought up carefully. Gracey had called for an ambulance and the men were given oxygen. They were then taken to the hospital where they both recovered satisfactorily.

Thursday, August 14, 1958 Army Private Walter J. McClure, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. McClure, Ulysses, recently arrived in Germany and is now a member of the

Commission revises meeting dates In response to Kansas House Bill (HB) No. 2280 – signed by Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. May 18, 2018 and Kansas law as of June 7, 2018 – the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will begin meeting more frequently. The Commission, which previously met six times a year, will move to a new schedule beginning with its November 15, 2018 meeting in Russell so the Commission has ample time to meet the legislation’s demands, and not adversely affect the business of the Commission, which includes approving statewide hunting and fishing seasons.

HB 2280 poses new requirements for the addition or modification to the rules and regulations of Kansas’ Executive Branch agencies, including the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), which will lengthen the period of time it takes KDWPT to complete the regulatory process.

New changes as a result of HB 2280 include, but are not limited to: • Revisions to the way economic impact statements are written • Prior approval from the Director of the Budget before the

proposed rule or regulation is submitted to the Secretary of Administration and Attorney General • An additional public hearing for proposed rules and regulations determined to have an economic impact exceeding $3 million At its August 2, 2018 meeting in Medicine Lodge, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission agreed to cancel its previously scheduled October 25, 2018 meeting to adhere to the new requirements. The Commission will resume its meetings as follows: November 15, 2018 – Russell (Exact location to be determined), 1:30 p.m.

December 13,2018 –Wichita, Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St. N, 1:30 p.m.

January 17,2019 – Lawrence (Exact location to be determined), 1:30 p.m.

February 21, 2019 – Salina (Exact location to be determined), 1:30 p.m.

March 28, 2019 – Topeka (Exact location to be determined), 1:30 p.m.

April 25, 2019 – Colby (Exact location to be determined), 1:30 p.m.

24th Infantry Division. A rifleman in Company D of the division’s 34th Infantry, McClure entered the Army last February. He completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. A 1953 graduate of Grant County High School, McClure is a 1957 graduate of Panhandle Agriculture and Mechanical College in Goodwell, Ok. Friday, August 13, 1948 Several drillers, roughnecks and their families have been working the town again, endeavoring to find livable apartments or residences.

They had been asking for information at every business house in town.

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

Loyal L. Hogan Loyal L. Hogan lived all his life in southwestern Kansas, nearly all of that in Stevens County. He was born in Huntsville, Ar., and very soon afterwards came with his parents to Stevens County. He lost his father when he was twelve years old.

In his late twenties, Loyal decided to start a ranch of his own. He filed on a homestead and built a one-room adobe house, put down a well and constructed a soapweed barn. His claim was eight and 1/2 miles north of Hugoton and the address was Woodsdale. The post office was a tiny corner in the home of the Homedews.

There was room for only one person in it, but it had the little barred window through which the mail was dispersed.

From the earliest settler’s arrival until after the turn of the century, supplies for the homesteaders and ranchers were freighted from Lakin, Garden City or Liberal.

When a serious illness

occurred, doctors were brought by relay teams that were secured from ranchers along the way. Usually, the teams were changed every seven to ten miles.

Loyal married Mable N. Miller, the daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth Miller.

After a few years, they bought a two-room frame house and connected it to the south side of the adobe for additional living space.

In this home was placed a little telephone exchange which served the community out of Hugoton. Many hours were spent helping get messages through for the people.

Prairie fires were a constant hazard to the early pioneers. Loyal lost his share to this catastrophe. Much of the sandy loam north of Hugoton was covered by tall native grasses. In some places, the grasses were so tall as to hide a horse and rider. Much of it would hide the horse and only the rider could be seen bouncing above the grass. A careless match or a bolt of lightning was all that

was needed to set off a prairie fire.

One Saturday, Mr. Worthington, a schoolteacher from the northern part of the county, was riding a borrowed horse to Hugoton. He met a friend in a buggy headed the same way.

The two men decided to visit, and the teacher was invited to ride along. Loyal’s soapweed barn was near, so Mr. Worthington tied his horse in the barn until his return.

That afternoon, a prairie fire came in on a high wind.

The soapweed barn, horse and saddle, granary and feed stored close “went up with a puff of smoke.” The wind was so strong it blew the fire out in a few miles, but the burned chaff was stacked three or four inches deep around other farm buildings just like snow, only a black, dirty mess.

Continued next week.

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

Kansas is blessed with great natural resources and Kansans are encouraged to capture the most vital of these, water. The Kansas Water Office, or KWO, is accepting water photos to be featured at the 2018 Governor’s Water Conference in November. The photos need to pertain to water or water use in Kansas. Examples include all bodies of water, irrigation and agriculture, recreation and fun, or other water infrastructure.

Worthy entries will be selected for display at the 2018 Governor’s Water Conference, scheduled for November 13-14, 2018 in Manhattan. Attendees at the conference will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite photo. The winning photo will earn feature photo at the 2019 Governor’s Water Conference. It will also, along with second and third place, be displayed in Kansas State Capitol and the Kansas Water Office during the year.

Entries can be submitted through our online portal on the KWO Web site: www.kwo.ks.gov or should be sent to kwo-info@kwo.ks.gov with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. The following formats are accepted: .jpg, .png and .gif. Participants have until October 12, 2018 to enter a maximum of five photos that follow contest guidelines.

For more information for photo categories visit the KWO Web site at kwo.ks.gov.

By submitting photos, participants grant KWO permission to freely use and share photos at the Governor’s Water Conference, on social media, Web, publications and displays.

Contest updates will be distributed through the KWO social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information visit the KWO Web site.

The Governor’s Confer-

ence on the Future of Water in Kansas is hosted by the KWO, K-State and the Kansas Water Resource Institute. Major sponsors for the event include Black and Veatch, Burns and McDonnell and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock.

Kansas Water Office sponsors photo contest

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Unique gifts for Any Occasion, Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Baby Showers, etc.

Know there is a reason.

Don’t have to be told the “Why”.

One day each of us will get the chance.

To actually take off toward the sky.

Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. n Spo

Oh, He died for you.

He also died for me.

Remember it is such a blessing that He died in agony upon that tree.

We are expected to love those around.

He leaves a message how we should live.

We are to enjoy life, but we should also be prepared to give.

Give allegiance to our dear Father.

Give allegiance to Jesus, His Son. Give allegiance to the Holy Spirit.

These encompass our Three-In-One.

The Bridge Club met Thursday, August 9 at the Senior Center. The group was hosted by Donita Graham.

Winner of the high score was Dave Eckert, while Midge Greenwood won second. Sandy Campbell came in third place.

If you’re interested in joining the Bridge Club, give Dorothy Hagman a call at 620-544-2945.

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“The Way I Feel” We will have the opportunity, to see Jesus face to face.

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Yes, He paid a terrible price.

Dying on that earthly tree.

He died and was resurrected for you and for me.

He offers FORGIVENESS No matter how small or horrific the sin.

We must turn over all our transgressions; each can win.

The prize is eternal life in HEAVEN. A perfect place we think of as above.

If we believe He really died to save us, we will live forever-sheltered by His love.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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

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to keep up with What’s Happenin’ in Stevens County!

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

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Home Health Helper Needed. Call 620-544-4180. ` (1c33) ---------------

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Sammy Jr. Fabela A/K/A Sammy J. Fabela, Elisabet Fabela N/K/A Elisabet Juarez, et al., Defendants.

Case No. 18CV4 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 18CV4, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said

County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 08/24/2018, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF THE COULTER FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: ___________________________ Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Sara Knittel, KS # 23624 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email(s): sscharenborg@km-law.com; sknittel@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

Solution to August 9, 2018 puzzle

Pick up an application at the Premier Shop or at the office, 400 NW Ave. in Hugoton.

Must have current CDL, good MVR & be able to pass drug & alcohol test

Benefits include BC/BS health insurance and 401(k) plan

call 428-5162 or 544-4545

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Successful candidate will be expected to communicate with coaches, attend local sports games and submit articles and photos with respect to The Hermes’ deadline.

Apply in person at The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

Brecheisen Hay is looking for a truck driver.

Please contact Jim at 580-651-4250 or 620-428-5657.

For a very progressive, family-oriented company.

Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night.

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

Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or

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GIN WORKERS NEEDED

Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc9)

Hermes Deadline Mondays @ 5:00 p.m.

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TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

The Hermes is searching for a Sports Writer!

HELP WANTED

email resume to walmac@pld.com

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Truck Driving Position Available

Needs to have a Class A CDL & willing to get tanker endorsement.

Health benefits, life insurance, paid holidays, bonus program.

New Wages!!!

Pick up application at office

Full-time CNAs needed at Pioneer Manor,

NextGen Services, LLC 841 Industrial Ave. Ulysses, Kansas (2c32)

HELP WANTED

ACID PUMP TRUCK OPERATOR

Needs to have Class A CDL & be able to acquire Hazmat endorsement. Benefits: Health/Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Bonus Program.

Pick up applications at office: Chaosland Services LLC 841 Industrial Ave. Ulysses, Ks. 67880

(620)356-1259

both Day & Night Shifts are available and the opportunity to work as a universal worker.

Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team.

We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com

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YOUR NEW CAREER

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

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26) (tfc23)

OTR DRIVERS WANTED

STARTS HERE

Full/Part time Class A CDL with N endorsement.

2 years min. experience and clean MVR Great starting pay, BC/BS benefits package & paid vacation

For questions, please call 620-544-2900.

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

PART-TIME PARTS HELP NEEDED This position is for an energetic person who is able to work well with people. Candidates must be able to lift heavy objects and work Monday – Saturday. This Parts Department position is a part-time job.

Applications may be picked up at 715 E. 11th and returned to Jason Teeter – Manager. (2c32)

HELP WANTED IRRIGATION SERVICE TECH NEEDED Cimarron Valley Irrigation is seeking a hard-working individual as an Irrigation Service Tech.

Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full-time CNA to work the day shift on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Current Kansas licensure is required.

This position includes a full benefits package and shift differentials for weekend shifts. Please apply at the Stevens County Hospital or online at www.stevenscountyhospital.com under the “Employment” tab.

Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511.

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

Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

This position requires a person who is in good physical condition and is able to lift heavy objects. Individuals must have good communication skills and be able to work Monday – Saturday.

Having prior knowledge of Irrigation Sprinklers is a plus, but we will train. The Service Tech position is a full-time job which qualifies the employee for Health Insurance & 401K.

Applications may be picked up at 715 E. 11th and returned to Jason Teeter – Manager.

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Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

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

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FOR SALE

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HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) ---------------

LOT FOR SALE: Kallenbach’s Fifth, Lot 3, Block 14 (100’x124’). 1405 S. Eisenhower $22,000. Call 703-7807770; if no answer, please leave a message. (tfc30) ---------------

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

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

FOR SALE

Wood-trimmed

sleeper queen couch, varied colors. In very good condition.

You haul for $

125

Call Call 620-544-8602 620-544-8602

GARAGE SALE MULTI-HOUSEHOLD GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 209 S. Washington, Lots of Household Items, Boys’/Young Men’s and Women’s Clothes, Dishes, TV, Lots of Goodies! All Proceeds Will Go Toward Vivian’s 2019 Mission Work.

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Time...Keeps On Ticking... But Our Deadline Is Always The Same! Monday at 5:00 p.m.

The Hugoton Hermes ----- 620-544-4321

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--------------FOR RENT: 2 affordable Mobile Homes for Rent. 1 2-bdrm and 1 3-bdrm. Available in June. Call 544-3069.(tfc20) ---------------

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

500 East 3rd St - Nice Ranch Style Brick, Open floor plan, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fence, sprinkler, unfinished part bsmt, att garage.

Call today to see this nice property!!

1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!!

Call today to see this cozy cottage!!

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, central heat/air, all applicances. One car garage.

Call 620-544-1714. (tfc24) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. References required. Call 620-5442892. (tfc30)

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office for rent 450 sq. ft. Corner Office @1026 S. Main

call clayton 544-6911

1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.

T 3 bedroom FOR REN

house

Fenced-in yard, carport, sm. shed Available after July 15

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

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!

518 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style on a 1.5 lots. Gorgeous oak cabinets and trim, 3 bed/2 bath, att garage, WIC, basement, fence, sprinkler, det garage and much, much more! Call to schedule your private showing!

1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio.

Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!

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AL-Anon Family Group

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

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

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

Thank You Thank you from the Pollyannas to the beautiful girls who competed in the 2018 Sorghum Queen contest, to the merchants who donated gifts & sponsored girls and to those who let us use their cars for the parade. We sincerely appreciate those who attended the event, as it allows us to give scholarships each year to graduating seniors, and the Patriot Award to those entering the military. A special thank you goes to Harry Ferguson - you are the best at sound system and helping us set up.

HERMES DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5 PM PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Stevens County, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Bayview Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff vs Sherrisa L. Meyer, et al.

Defendants Case No. 18CV25 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 Courthouse Steps of the Stevens County, Courthouse, Kansas, on August 30, 2018 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS

1101 S Monroe- Nice Ranch Style home nestled on a corner location of the Kallenbach Addition. You can enjoy the massive lot space with 30,000 sf of area. The home has 3 bed/3 bath, original wood floors, thermal pane windows, cen H/A, partial finish to the basement, lots of storage area, att garage, fenced yard, in ground sprinkler system. The list goes on! Call today to see this lovely home!

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SOLD 911 S Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, elec heat, cen air, kit appliances, carport, storage building, fence. Nice property! Call today to see this nice home!!

NEW LISTING!!!

108 E. Eighth St. - $55,000.00 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is not too far from downtown with great potential

509 Northeast Ave. - $135,000 This home is in a quiet neighborhood just across from the Christian Academy School.

It is a 3 Bedroom 1 full bath and one 3/4 bathroom Home. This is a nice home to raise a family in a quiet town and a quiet neighborhood with a great school district.

NEW LISTING!!!

414 S. Jefferson St. - $32,600.00 This 1 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 Car Garage home makes a great starter home and is being sold as is.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

ONLY, IN AND TO: THE EAST NINETYFIVE (95) FEET OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK FIFTY-TWO (52), CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Tax ID No.: 095-135-16-0-30-04-007.00-0-00, Commonly known as 615 S Harrison, Hugoton, KS 67951 (“the Property”) MS185568 to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled 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. ________________________ Stevens County Sheriff MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Brick Home

1724 sq.’ Main Floor 1392 sq.’ Basement

New Roof & Siding 1 Full Bath Upstairs + 1 Partially Renovated Bath in Basement

Partially Finished

Lot Size: 100’x140’ Att. 2-Car Garage

778 Sq.Ft. Sprinkler System

Call Citizens State Bank at 544-4331

1204 S Madison- Nice ranch style with a full finished basement. This property has a lot to offer. 3 bed/2 bath with an additional room that could be bed/office/craft room. Deck, in ground sprinkler, attached and detached garages, storage shed. All this home needs is a new family! Located in the Kallenbach addition close to schools and merchants!

Call today to see this beauty!

Ask for Jack or Kim

1403 S Jefferson- Beautiful ranch, 3 bed/3 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fpl, cov patio, 36 x 24 det garage w/heat & bath. This is truly a pleaser for the whole family. Call Karen today to view this nice property!

146 S. Jefferson 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car detached garage Countless recent improvements throughout the home -

TOO MANY to list!

308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!

Fenced yard, covered back patio with lights and ceiling fans

Call 620-544-6310 to find out more

SOLD 507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!

815 S Jackson- Beautiful, 1.5 story, home complete with Art & Crafts Style!! This is truly "One of a Kind"!! This home has been completely renovated and restored. This home features wood floors and wood work typical of the era of the home. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern updates make this a chef's dream while still keeping the integrity of the home! 5 bed/3 b, cen H/A, WIC, and too many things to mention in this ad. Call today to view this unique property! You won't be disappointed.

916 S Jackson - Cute! Cute! Cute! Ranch style, 2 bed/1 ba, large kitchen w/appliances, wood floors, updated bath fixtures, fresh paint, fenced yard, det garage, storage!

Wonderful starter! Call today to see this nice property!

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

Call today!!

ED REDUC 1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

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

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

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

107 N Jackson- Lot for sale!

Great location and neighborhood!

Call Karen today for more details!!

Parsons Lawn Care Jon Parsons

Lawn Care & Landscape Service 6 2 0 - 4 5 3- 1 9 5 8 H o m e 5 4 4- 88 9 6

estimates available on request

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!

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1501 S Madison - Motivated Seller! Beautiful home, excellent location! Bi-Level, 5 bed/3 b, two living/family rooms, bonus room over the garage, 2 fpl, nice updates. All this home needs is a family to love it!! Call today to see this beautiful home! We are motivated to SELL!!

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property” Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist

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

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

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Call Sherri May 620-453-1092 1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!

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515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.

4 bedroom + Bonus Room

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1011 S Jackson St - Located close to schools, medical & downtown merchants!

Ranch style, 3 bd/2 b, convenient kitchen w/abundant storage, cen H/A, fence. Call to schedule your showing!!

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703 S Van Buren -Nice property, convenient kitchen w/appliances, nice updates in kitchen & baths, finished bsmt, central H/A, located in nice neighborhood. Call to see this property!!

603 5th Avenue - Rolla

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable.

One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620-544-2232.

314 West Fourth - Neat as a pin!! Ranch style 2 bed/1 b, updated wood floors, kitchen appliances, carport, storage shed, fence, cen H/A. Great starter home!! Call today to see this nice property!

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$500 scholarships to two Stevens County residents continuing in the medical field. First is Abby Crawford who is participating in the professional phase of the Athletic Training Program at Kansas State University.

Second is Mark Persinger who is participating in the KU scholars in Rural Health Program for those students a physician’s pursuing degree and eventually will practice in a rural area.

The Auxiliary was unable to award the Edith Weston Memorial Scholarship for a student continuing in the

nursing field for lack of an applicant.

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USDA launches new Web site to aid producers Agricultural producers have new resources available to them to prepare for and recover from impacts of natural disasters on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Web site, farmers.gov.

The site has updated tools and information to help agricultural producers identify the right programs and make decisions for their operations.

“Agriculture is a risky business,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “At USDA, we’re here to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters. Whether you want to visit your local USDA service center or visit our new farmers.gov, we want to help you get the help you need.”

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being built for farmers, by farmers – include a farmers.gov portal for secure business transactions and a disaster assistance discovery tool. The discovery tool walks producers through five questions to help them identify personalized results of what USDA disaster assistance programs meet their needs. The farmers.gov portal is the first edition of a secure dashboard for producers to manage program applications and other USDA documents.

These resources are in addition to other currently available through Farmers.gov, including: • Our mobile-friendly Service center locator, connecting users with USDA assistance at the location nearest them, • Information about the new 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, which provides disaster payments to producers to offset losses from hurricanes and wildfires during 2017, • Routinely updated farmers.gov blog where producers can read stories about other farmers across the nation containing insight into how other producers address challenges in running successful agricultural operations,

• A soil health webpage, where producers can read about the soil health management practices offered by USDA, and • An online playbook, where people can track the latest developments of the site.

To watch a message from Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers.gov, you may visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dSlFaUvMF9s&feature=youtu.be.

“USDA’s vision for farmers.gov is to provide farmers, ranchers and foresters with online selfservice applications, educational materials, engagement opportunities and business tools,” Perdue said. “Our goal is to provide you, America’s farmers, with the best customer service, and this Web site is one of many ways we’re working to do so.”

USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency are collaborating with partners in the government and private sector to build farmers.gov. Work began in fall 2017, and the site launched in 2018.

Submitted by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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