August 20, 2015

Volume 128, Number 34

Thursday, August 20, 2015

12 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Airport Board discusses solution for hangar rent problem

Teachers from Hugoton schools enjoy the bountiful breakfast Wednesday served by Pigs R Us and sponsored by the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Gas Capital Car, Truck & Bike Show planned for this Saturday Get your motor runnin’ this Saturday, August 22, as the Gas Capital Car Club will present their Twenty-fourth Annual Gas Capital Car, Truck & Bike Show.

The Hugoton City Park will be filled with enough cars, trucks and motorcycles to satisfy any gearhead! The show will start at 8:00 a.m. and will end around 4:00 p.m.

The Gas Capital Car

Club gives out many awards during the show, including recognition for “Best of Show”, “Mayor’s Choice” - chosen by Hugoton Mayor Jack Rowden, “Club Choice”, “Best Bike”, “Longest Distance” and “Top Ten”.

Be sure to stop by the City Park Saturday morning or afternoon - or stay all day - and check out all the cool rides from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!

The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Present at the meeting were board members Jeff Crawford, Robert Davis, Dell Cullison and Josh Jorde. Also attending the meeting were manager Gary Porter, secretary Risa Meyers, Kirkham Michael’s Curtis Houser

and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Board member Dax Gaskill was absent.

The minutes of the July 7, 2015, meeting were approved.

Curtis Houser reported he read in the Hugoton Hermes newspaper that the Hugoton Airport Board is eligible to receive a KDOT grant for the runway resurfacing, sealing

and painting of stripes.

The work has already been done so this grant will reimburse the county for 75 percent of the project.

Kirkham Michael will submit the application for reimbursement of these funds.

The board approved the financial report. They also voted to pay the bills.

Chairman Robert Davis reported the budget had

been turned in to the Stevens County Commissioners. Since the county is short on money, the money is tight but it can be done.

Manager Gary Porter reported he will receive a bid from Amarillo for the unit for the island for switching over the Jet A fuel. He also got a bid to bore the line over to the island which Continued to page 3

EcoDevo hears about upcoming Craft Fair and High Plains Music Fest The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Senior Center craft room for their regular monthly meeting. Attending the meeting were board members Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Jack Rowden, Dan Corpening, Doug Martin and Judy Parsons. Also present were Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie, secretary Ruth Van Horn, and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members

Curtis Crawford and Ray Hoggatt were absent.

The minutes of the last meeting and the special meeting were approved.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the current balance of the Special Projects account to be $41,972.09 and the checking account balance to be $4,361.14. Funds still need to be taken out of the checking account for the Minnow Tank awards.

Director Gillespie reported that after reviewing

Donate blood August 20 The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. The American Red Cross will be in Hugoton August 20, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 600 South Van Buren.

Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-toschool activities ramp up.

On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed.

Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types

AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate. Plasma from type AB donors can be transfused to patients of any blood type, as can type O negative blood. Type B negative and A negative blood can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. These are the most in demand blood types and are in constant need.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Another upcoming blood donation opportunity is at Meade August 21, 2015, from 9:30 a.m.

the application of the E Community, 50% of the tax credits must be sold before submitting the application. Since Kansas has eliminated income tax for the self-employed, it will be hard to sell the tax credits. It was decided not to apply for the E Community project at this time.

Gillespie informed the board that the city council approved the Tourism requests for the following expenditures from the transient guest tax: Gas Capital Enduro Racing-

$500; Pheasant Heaven Charities-$1,000: and up to $1,000 for reimbursement for use of the Chamber secretary.

Board member Jan Leonard informed the board about the craft fair September 12 in conjunction with the High Plains Music Fest. The craft fair will be from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Gillespie reported Dodge City and Garden City are sponsoring a Rooster Roundup during Continued to page 3

Where in the World is The Hermes? It seems to be vacationing in South Dakota with Steve and Robynn Rome, as they attend the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The couple enjoyed beautiful rides in the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Devils Tower in Wyoming, and of course the rally! Although the official count is not in yet for this year, it is estimated that over one million bikers attended the rally this year, setting an alltime record. Incidentally, this attendance total is more than the entire population of South Dakota!

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Raymond has crushed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library and received his very own Clifford Dictionary! Awesome job, Raymond! We know you'll have a great year in Kindergarten!

Caitlyn has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Congratulations, Caitlyn!

Lane has conquered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Way to go, Lane! He is posing with his brand new Clifford Dictionary. Have an excellent year in Kindergarten, Lane! You'll do great!

Colter has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! He earned a Clifford Dictionary and a place on the Wall of Fame. Great job, Colter!

Have a great year in Kindergarten!

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Kansas considers ways to better serve hungry kids Dear Editor, designated location requires a John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau working vehicle and money for gas For many children summer vacation zoomed by too quickly and which aren’t always available to they’re not excited about the new ties. Children living in 35 counties low-income children in rural areas. school year that is about to begin. Oth- were not being served at all.

To address this problem, organizaFifty percent of Kansas students tions are looking to provide home-deers are looking forward to school startqualified for free or reduced-price livered meals, siimilar to what Meals ing so they have something to eat. lunches in 2014, according to the on Wheels does for senior citizens.

For a growing number of Kansas Kansas State Department of Educayoungsters, summer isn’t a carefree Another proposal could send chiltion.

Each year, more students rely dren home with meals that could last time. For them summer isn’t fun in the sun, swimming at the pool, sports, pic- upon these nutritious meals through- them until their next visit. nics and vacation. Children who rely out the school year.

Reauthorization of child nutrition Still, less than seven percent of programs in 2015 will also provide an on free or reduced-fee lunches during the school year often struggle to find Kansas children who are eligible for opportunity to feed more students, no these meals take advantage of summer matter where they live. Lawmakers in enough to eat during the summer.

Too many students do not eat regu- meal programs, according to the Food Washington will consider this reautholar meals when school is out of ses- Research and Action Center. They rank rization of child nutrition September sion. Some educators say they see a Kansas fiftieth out of 50 states in 17. real learning gap at the start of the terms of our summer meal outreach.

As chair of the ag committee, So, what is the solution? school year between students who had Kansas Senator Pat Roberts believes, It’s time to improve the way we feed “We must reauthorize these programs enough to eat during the summer these children during the summer so children across America can and break and the ones who struggled. months.

There are more effective and will have healthy meals available at To address the serious needs of efficient ways to provide students with school.” these Kansas children, the USDA, the nutrition they need. school districts, and several antiReauthorization would go a long Kansas is considering a new ap- way to help end childhood hunger in poverty groups partner to provide summer meals. But last year, about half of proach to improve the way to feed stu- Kansas and America. all the summer meal sites in the state dents when school is out. Traveling John Schlageck were located in the four largest coun- miles from home each day to eat at a

Make sure your college checklist includes insurance Many of us have watched our children head off to college. Remembering to pack everything they need is always a challenge. This is especially true when it comes to checking off “insurance” on the needs list. Although not a physical item to be included in the packing, insurance for your student is a necessary item to consider.

Our staff at the Kansas Insurance Department, as well as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), compiled the following insurance tips for both parents and college students to consider for the Fall 2015 semester.

Auto Insurance If your student is taking a car to school, check with your local agent about the current vehicle insurance policy. Ask about the rates for the college's city and state before deciding whether to keep the student's car on the family's auto policy.

Also, make sure your insurance company is notified each semester if your student maintains good grades, which might lead to a good student discount on the vehicle’s premium.

If your student is involved in an auto crash, the new WreckCheck mobile smart-

phone application from the NAIC outlines what to do immediately following the crash, taking you step by step through creating an accident report. The app is free and available in your smartphone app store.

Identity Theft With the current concern over cybersecurity, 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 your direct financial losses. It does give coverage for the cost of reclaiming a person’s financial identity such as the costs of making phone calls, making copies, mailing documents, taking time off from work without pay (lost wages) and hiring an attorney.

Parents, check first to see if your homeowners 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.

Renters Insurance Parents, check with your insurance agents to determine whether your family homeowners policies extend coverage to property taken to school. If not, consider a renters policy. Your student

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 10, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of West Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Civil Dispute, 700 Block of East Third, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, August 11, 2015 • Dogs at Large, 600 Block of East

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 10 through August 16: Fire Department Hugoton Station Monday, August 10, 1:32 p.m., 944 Road 22, kitchen cabinet fire Moscow Station No Activity Ambulance Activity Two medical runs, one transfer

Eleventh, Dogs Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1400 Block of South Madison, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman Wednesday, August 12, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Unwanted Subject, 600 Block of Copperstone, Removed Subject, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 1700 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane Thursday, August 13, 2015 • Street Sign Down, Eleventh and Jackson, Notified the City, Officer Crane • Domestic, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 1400 Block of Adams, Officer Lamatsch Friday, August 14, 2015 • Suspicious Activity, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Barking Dog, 900 Block of Van Buren, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Verbal Altercation, 100 Block of East Fourth, Verbal Warning, Officer Hagman • Noise Complaint, Eighth and Jefferson, Officer Hagman Sunday, August 16, 2015 • Dog at Large, 900 Block of Harrison, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman

should realize that a landlord’s insurance policy doesn’t cover a renter’s personal belongings. Also, make sure to take photos or video of the possessions and store an inventory list in a secure location. To print an easy-to-use home inventory checklist and get more tips about disaster preparedness, visit www.ksinsurance.org.

Smartphone users can complete an electronic property inventory by using the myHOMEScr.APP.book application from the NAIC. Finally, before packing a student’s belongings into a car or rental vehicle, make sure to talk with your insurance agent about whether the contents are insured.

Ask if your homeowners insurance policy will cover the belongings in the student's car or rental trailer before he/she gets to campus.

Health Insurance Nearly all young adults up to age 26 can now stay on their parents’ health insurance plans because of federal health reform legislation. Marital status, financial dependency, enrollment in school, or location don’t affect that provision.

At school, students should have copies of their insurance cards and know how/where to seek medical treatment . If the student is insured through 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 you or your student will have to pay for out-ofpocket charges.

Another coverage option is a student health insurance plan purchased through the college, although not all schools offer these plans. Check with your school regarding availability, coverage and benefits for this type of plan.

Dental and Eye Care Routine dental care and eye care generally are not in-

cluded as part of a health insurance plan, although many will cover non-cosmetic dental work that is medically necessary because of an accident. Some plans may include limited coverage for dental procedures, such as the removal of wisdom teeth, if performed in a hospital. Also, most health insurance plans do 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.

For more information about auto, home, life and health insurance options, as well as tips for choosing the coverage that is right for you and your family, visit our department’s Web site at www.ksinsurance.org, call our Consumer Assistance Representatives at 800-4322484, or go to our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ kansasinsurancedepartment (be sure to “Like” us there), or see our videos on YouTube.

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

Welcome Back Teachers & Students!

Ila Christina Massey Ila Christina Anderson Massey passed from this life August 14, 2015 in Valley Center. She was 82.

She was born to Owen Anderson and Lena Moore Anderson February 23, 1933.

Ila and George Massey were married April 6, 1996 at East Mountain, Tx. She is survived by her husband George Massey of

Valley Center.

Memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society. Memorials may be emailed to Paul’s Funeral Home PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Memorial service took place Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton. A full obituary will be in next week’s Hermes.

Obituaries Wendell Swinney Longtime Hugoton resident Wendell A. Swinney passed from this life Monday, August 3, 2015 at his residence. He was 77.

The son of Wesley Alvin Swinney and the former Calvin May Watkins, he was born January 17, 1938 at Hedley, Tx. He moved with his family to Hugoton in 1945 where he attended school, graduating in 1957.

Wendell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. December 23, 1972, Wendell married Carol J. Krob at Hugoton.

Wendell loved to golf, work with Little League baseball, and help at HHS football games. He was at his wife’s

side on her travels across the state and assisted her with multiple class trips to Mexico.

Survivors include his wife Carol Swinney of the home; two sons, Sheridan Alvin Swinney of Enid, Ok. and Scott Andrew Swinney and wife Anna of Pratt; three brothers, Bob Swinney of Odessa, Tx., Don Swinney and wife Connie of Elk City, Ok. and Ron Swinney and wife Melanie of Hugoton; his six grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Swinney Hall.

Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, August 6 at the Hugoton United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Davison presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for the Hugoton United Methodist Church, Project Hope, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasant Heaven Charites. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Keith Grice Friends and family gathered last week to remember and honor Keith Harvey Grice of Ulysses. Mr. Grice passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at The Legacy in Ulysses. He was 86.

The son of John Littleton Grice and Lily Rachel Neal, he was born February 10, 1929 in Baca County, Co. December 20, 1949 Keith and Dona Smith were married at Las Animas, Co. They were married for 65 years.

Mr. Grice was owner of Water Well Service and he worked in the carbon black plant for 21 years.

Keith loved his family and

enjoyed being with them. He enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and collected decanters. He loved to play his harmonica and played in a picking and singing group.

Survivors include his wife Dona Smith Grice of Springfield, Co.; three sons, Dale Grice of Fort Worth, Tx., Frosty Grice and wife Kay of Ulysses and Mark Grice of Springfield, Co.; his five grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by two brothers, JB and Dean Grice and grandson Jarred Grice.

Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, August 13 at Oasis Church in Ulysses. Burial followed at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Grant County Funeral Home of Ulysses.

A memorial has been established for The Legacy and Oasis Building Fund in Ulysses. Memorials may be mailed to Grant County Funeral Home, 218 S. Main Street, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Wayne Edward Breeding Wayne Edward Breeding of Rolla, son of Ralph and Edythe (Floyd) Breeding, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family August 14, 2015. He was 67.

He and Shelia Cantrell were married February 26, 1977, at Dodge City.

Wayne was a lifetime resident of Morton County. His passion for farming touched everyone in his life and helped shape his role in the community. He worked tirelessly to conserve area resources, serving for twelve years on the board of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District and serving as Vice-President of the Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association.

Wayne was also an ardent outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting throughout his entire life. He was a lifetime member of Bass masters and the National Rifle Association, and his dedication to wildlife conservation led to his membership in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 37 years Sheila; his

daughters Kristina Cagle and husband Matt, and Kimberly Simmons; granddaughter Mila Cagle; mother Edythe Breeding-Brown; sisters Susan Rymph and husband Bill and Jana Breeding; brother Ernie Breeding; and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Wayne was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Breeding.

Funeral services took place Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Paul’s Funeral Home in Hugoton, with Pastor Kris Humphreys.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236 Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

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Kansas Department of Agriculture Photo Contest voting is open An elevator at sunset, a grandson helping his grandfather feed cattle or a young 4-H member taking a nap

with their county fair steer; which is your favorite? Voting for the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s photo contest

EcoDevo Continued from page 1 Solving the world’s problems over coffee! Area teachers gather during the Teacher Appreciation breakfast to enjoy food, friends and fellowship Wednesday morning.

pheasant season. He thought Stevens County might like to participate in this project.

Tagged pheasant roosters will be released in certain areas.

Hunters bringing in the tagged birds will be eligible for prizes.

Economic Development Board invested $10,000 in Inner Faith Housing several years ago. The representative from IFH reported that in subsequent years, Stevens County students received

close to $90,000 in matched scholarships from this program. The program ran out of money, so no scholarships are available at this time.

Neal reported the video of the All School Reunion can now be seen on YouTube.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the Craft Room at the Hugoton Senior Center.

Red Cross

opened online Saturday, August 15. Voting will close Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

Votes collected on the department’s Facebook and Pinterest pages will determine the finalists for the contest. The top five pictures from each category will advance to the final round and will be reviewed by the Kansas State Board of Agriculture members and select Kansas legislators.

Points will be awarded to the photos as follows: Likes, one point; Comments, five points; Reposts/Re-pins – ten points.

The first place photographer in each category will receive a $100 gift card and the second place photographer will receive a $50 gift card.

Select finalists will also have

photos displayed at KDA. KDA seeks to advocate for and promote the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer and economic contributor. The KDA photo contest encourages photographers to tell agriculture’s story through pictures.

Vote for your favorite Farm Face, Picture Perfect Prairie, Agriculture at Work, Farm Animal and Youth Division entry. The department’s Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/ KansasDeptofAg and on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/ kansasdeptofag. For more information about the photo contest, please visit: www.agriculture.ks.gov/photocontest.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Continued from page 1 A delicious Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, prepared by Michelle Heger and Larry and Nelda Brady at Pigs R Us, was served to 85 teachers, staff and administrators from Hugoton USD 210, Moscow USD 209 and Heritage Christian Academy.

The event was sponsored by Pioneer Communications, Hugoton Rotary Club and Hugoton Masonic Lodge. Plaudits also go to the Hugoton Lions Club who leant a helping hand with serving and clean-up.

Drew Zwieg, HMS and HHS Woodworking instructor, and Les McNally, FFA and Ag teacher, discuss the upcoming school year at the recent Teacher Appreciation breakfast at Pigs R Us.

to 2:00 p.m., at St. John Forst Center, 500 W. Carthage.

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international human-

USD 210 Board of Education meets Monday night The Hugoton USD #210 Board of Education met for a budget hearing at 6:25 p.m.

Monday, August 17. As no patrons attended the hearing, the board discussed the proposed 2015-2016 USD 210 School District Budget.

A regular meeting followed the budget hearing. Board members present were Matt Mills, Todd Gayer, Paula Rowden, Stephanie Heger, Mike Persinger, Barry Hittle and Dettra Crawford. Also present were Traci Shields, Adrian Howie, Stuart Scott, Davonna Daharsh, Tiffany Boxum, Larry Lyder, John Girodat, Elise Heger, CJ Korf, Lance Custer and Kay McDaniels.

Some good news was reported by some of the board members. Stephanie said some of the students love the new lunch program this year, and Todd wanted to thank the Chamber for the teacher breakfast.

Superintendent Howie implemented a new Empty Chair Philosophy. The Empty Chair Philosophy is there to help keep the board focused on what is most important during the meetings. The chair represents a “student” at the school.

The board accepted the resignation of Nikki Ponce.

Adrian Howie reported the transition of computers went well at the elementary school.

The board discussed the expectations of the superintendent and how his evaluation will be done using certain guidelines. The principals will be giving written reports to the board with a different principal reporting each month. Also discussed was the Social Media Policy.

Social media is currently locked down between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presently, the third through twelfth grade students have computers. Mr. Howie will bring

some sample copies of social media policies to the next monthly meeting for discussion and review. The cooperative agreement with Moscow for wrestling was discussed.

The board felt it would benefit both schools to get some Moscow students involved in the wrestling program. The board only received one application for the Recreation Commission board member appointment. It came from Danny Ray. Board policy regarding the $10,000 limit without board approval was discussed. Mr. Howie talked with the board about raising it up to a $20,000 spending limit without board approval.

Mr. Howie informed the board the enrollment numbers were up with ten students added to the Early Childhood Development Center. This brought the total to 188 students enrolled this year at ECDC. The elementary school dropped one student and the middle school added one student. High school is up 15 students for a solid 280 students. The total in middle school is 159.

HLA is down 44 students at the present time. The adult ESL class has only 17 students this year compared to 34 last year.

Superintendent Howie also informed the board he visited every classroom the first day of school.

The board voted to replace the board policy DJFA - Purchasing Authority with updated DJFA policy of a $20,000 limit.

The motion to join a KSHSAA cooperative agreement with Moscow for wrestling for two years was approved.

The A/C repair at Hugoton Elementary from Weber Air of $10,250 was approved.

The board approved the

budget for 2015-2016 school year.

The board accepted a piano keyboard as a gift.

Danny Ray was appointed as the BOE representative for the Rec Commission.

The board voted to amend the agenda to add action item G, which was to ratify the negotiated agreement.

The board approved the motion to ratify the negotiated agreement.

The meeting was adjourned.

The USD 210 Board of Education met in a special meeting Monday, August 10.

Present at the meeting were Matt Mills, Todd Gayer, Dettra Crawford, Stephanie Heger, Barry Hittle, Mike Persinger, Paula Rowden, Adrian Howie, Traci Shields and Gary Sechrist.

The board approved the teaching position of Carlie Rooney to teach science classes at Hugoton High School.

Also approved was the hire of Gentry Slocum to coach HS Football, Andy Gillen to coach middle school football, Reese McKinney to coach HS wrestling, Courtney Schweizer to coach middle school cheerleading and Lisa Nelson to coach seventh grade volleyball.

The board approved the hire of Clara Delgado as second shift custodian at Hugoton, Raquel Juarez-Don Juan and Viridiana Martinez as classroom aides at ECDC, Linda Teel to work for food service at ECDC and Makayla Girodat as library aide for ECDC and Hugoton Elementary.

The resignations of Michael Burrows and Josefina Salcedo were accepted.

A work session to set board goals and BOE expectations followed with the meeting adjourning afterwards.

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Airport Continued from page 1 will be about 250 feet. He plans to put the 1989 Ford fuel truck up for sale to pay for this project.

Gary stated he talked to Stevens County Attorney Paul Kitzke about the problem of a tenant not paying the hangar rent. Kitzke stated he sent out a letter but did not get a response. The next step is to put a mechanic’s lien on the plane. After some discussion, the board decided to proceed with this problem at the next meeting.

Under new business, the subject of renovating the interior of the airport office was introduced. The project was tabled at this time.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Mike Ronen joins Southwest Plains Regional Service Center Southwest Plains Regional Service Center is pleased to announce Mike Ronen has returned to the educational service center team as Chief Financial Officer, a post vacated earlier this summer by Stuart Sutton’s retirement.

Ronen was CFO at SWPRSC for several years before leaving last year to take over as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in U.S.D. #490 in El Dorado.

Dr. Kelly Gillespie, Executive Director and CEO of SWPRSC, said, “We are very lucky to have Mike return to helm the business office and financial affairs for the service center. His experience and expertise will allow a nearly seamless transition to this new administrative team.

Southwest Plains is going through a significant period of growth as we fulfill our mission to serve educators in southwest Kansas and across the state; Mike’s knowledge and commitment will be invaluable as we continue to increase our services and resources.”

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Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

ChurCh of Christ 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

ChurCh of Jesus Christ of latter day saints

August 30 Lighthouse Fellowship

faith lutheran Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 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 Childrenós 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 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

lone star friends ChurCh 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

ChurCh of the naZarene

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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.

CoWboy ChurCh - hugoton Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

faith ChaPel ChurCh of god in Christ Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

riVer of life ChurCh (formerly lighthouse fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

soVereign redeemer ChurCh Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

st. helen CatholiC ChurCh 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

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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 Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

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

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

Thursday Prayer Service - 12:00-1:00 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 - 7:00 p.m.

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

mosCoW united methodist 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

SUMMER READING Our 2015 Summer Reading Programs are in the books. With the assistance of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers parents, and care providers, nearly 1,800 kids and adults attended Sumer Reading activities. Three hundred ninety-one kids were registered and read 349,961 pages. We awarded 243 McDonald’s gift certificates, 211 Snowball certificates, 196 HRC Pool Passes, and 183 awards for completing the program. The final award included a Summer Reading T-Shirt, a Pizza Hut Certificate, passes to Exploration Place, and prize books.

“Every Hero Has A Story” ran for seven and a half weeks.

The library hosted seven “Big” programs, a Movie & Hot Dog finale, seven Storytimes, eight Afternoon Activities, and eight Movies.

Fifty-two adults played “Bookopoly” or simply registered the books they completed. Prizes ranged from food certificates to personal book lights. Our generous sponsors allow us to provide this program to participants of every age in our community and the surrounding area without charge. From books to weekly programs to craft supplies, it is possible only because of the generous outpouring from the community.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE Everything is HALF OFF!!!

We still have non-fiction, children's books, audio materials, adult fiction (hardcover and paperback), houseplants, and DVDs (at the front desk)!

Get 'em while they last!

TEXTILE EXHIBIT October is the month to show off your talent with tex-

ROLLA emmanuel baPtist ChurCh 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

rolla PenteCostal holiness ChurCh Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

united methodist ChurCh rolla - riChfield 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch. Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public.

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

tiles. Whether you work in fabric, yarn, leather, paper, or anything else that could remotely be considered a textile, we would love to show it off at our annual exhibit.

Contact Eunice or Stacey for details.

CIRCLE TIME Circle time will begin the fall schedule Wednesday, September 9, at 10:30 a.m.

Registration is online or paper forms can be found at the library.

UNATTENDED CHILDREN IN THE LIBRARY

The policy for children without adult supervision has been posted online or can be found at the library. Children must be eight years of age or older to be alone in the library, and are expected to abide by the rules approved by the Board. Children who choose to violate this policy will be asked to contact their parent or care provider to pick them up outside the library. Repeated violations may result in lengthier time out.

Kyle has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing a great job, Kyle!

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Our van trip to Boot Hill Museum last Wednesday, August 12, was very enjoyable and educational. The museum has wonderfully displayed artifacts. There is also a building dedicated to Native American history. The brisket dinner was delicious and the variety show at the Long Branch Saloon was a lot of fun. Next time you’re in Dodge City, make it a point to take in the local sights. I highly recommend it!

September 11, 12 and 13, 2015, we’ll be having our next Quilt, Art and Photography Show. We’ll be setting up Thursday, September 10. So if you would like to display any of your work, please bring it to the Senior Center.

Friday, August 21, Prairie Independent Living Resources will be making a 30minute presentation concerning equipment and services for people with low vision. Please join us at approximately 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, October 15, 2015, Nancy Schmidt will be teaching an AARP Safe Driving Class for Senior Citizens.

This class will be taught at the center from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a lunch break. This class reduces your insurance $15-$25 annually. Please call the Center to sign up.

Senator Pat Roberts office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please

call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

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

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

Menu Aug. 20.....BBQ Polish Sausage Aug. 21.....................Taco Salad Aug. 24...............................Chili Aug. 25....................Tuna Salad Aug. 26 .....Chicken Fried Steak Aug. 27 ...................Beef Pot Pie Activities NOTICE: There will be no line-dancing in August.

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

Friday, August 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Prairie Independent Living Presentation...............11:45 a.m.

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

Saturday, August 22 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 24 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, August 27 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Hugoton High School’s Class of 1965 met Friday evening, July 3, 2015, to celebrate their fiftieth class reunion. Hamburgers were grilled at the Fourwinds Club House and served with good food. Everyone had fun visiting and getting reacquainted. Pictured back row left to right are Charles Mitchell, Joe Randle, Charles Herbel, Pat Reese, Jan Keith, Kenny Leonard, Bob Passmore, Tom Mann, John Peterson, Mike Schechter, Dennis

West, Craig Young, Mike Teel and Jere Garrett Coleman.

Seated are Carolyn Heger Temeyer, Cynthia Morgan Tonry, Sharon Ellsaesser Kraber, Anita Lynch Vitrerise, Cynda Fankhauser Perry, Patty Massey Kile, Ruby Arellano Watkins, Charlotte Reardon Thomas, Jane Harris Dorris, Linda Kagarice Crawford, and Phil Vaughn. In front are Bob Parsons, Frank Thomas and David Kuhl.

Rock Chalk Roadshow comes to five Kansas cities The thirteenth annual Rock Chalk Roadshow from Kansas’ flagship university will hit the road from Sunday, August 23, to Thursday, August 27, with tour events in Manhattan, Salina, Hutchinson, Garden City and Hays. It will include visits with students and families from 157 Kansas schools.

University of Kansas representatives will visit area schools to meet with counselors and students during the day about all things KU.

Evening receptions with interested students and families are planned in the five aforementioned cities. Current KU students who graduated from those area high schools and area KU alumni will be present to talk about their Jayhawk experiences and to answer questions.

Faculty and staff will also be available to speak about academic and experiential learning opportunities.

Students and their families from Hugoton High

Seventh grade students at Heritage Christian Academy will be joining traffic on the information super highway this school year. Holding the computers provided by Keating Tractor

School, Moscow High School and Rolla High School are invited.

Don’t miss the Crimson and Blue on Rock Chalk Roadshow in the following communities: Manhattan, Sunday, August 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 410 S. Third St., Manhattan Salina, Monday, August 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Salina Bicentennial Center, 800 The Midway, Salina Hutchinson, Tuesday, Au-

and Equipment are Kayle Wolters, Allen Shelton and Zachary Day. The support of Keating Tractor and Equipment is much appreciated!

SWMC introduces its new CT scanner Southwest Medical Center introduced new technology upgrades for patients this month with the installation of a new 64-slice CT scanner in the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Patients undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan at Southwest Medical Center will have higher quality images available through this new equipment, which leads to faster, more accurate diagnosis of health conditions such as stroke.

“Patients entering our department are cared for by highly skilled members of our team who have very sophisticated technology available, such as our 1.5 Tesla MRI and dual-head nuclear medicine camera,” SWMC’s Diagnostic Imaging director, Kelly Denton, explained. “The addition of this 64-slice CT scanner further enhances the quality of care we are able to provide our patients.”

CT scanners send X-rays through a patient’s body to capture images of structures and organs to detect conditions such as tumors, blockages, infections, blood vessel issues, and more. During stroke evaluation, a CT scan is one of the first tests performed on a patient to show

Southwest Medical Center in Liberal recently added a 64-slice CT scanner to their facilities. The new CT scanner is faster than their old machine and will greatly improve response time and treatment for stroke victims. possible abnormalities in the brain related to a stroke.

Faster scans available using this new CT scanner will improve the response time for stroke evaluations and treatment at Southwest Medical Center.

“Stroke readiness in our Emergency Room has been a focus of ours for many years,” SWMC Vice-President of Patient Care, Jo Harrison, BSN, explained. “With this state-ofthe-art upgraded CT scanner, we will be able to incorporate these high-quality images with our upcoming telemedicine program to consult with

neurologists across the state and determine the best plan of care for patients suffering from stroke.”

In addition to improved images and faster scan times, the new CT scanner also allows for CT angiography of lower extremities. This scanner also gives patient care teams the ability to administer lower contrast amounts to patients, which reduces their risk of renal problems.

In 2014, Southwest Medical Center performed 3,840 total CT scans in the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Submitted by SWMC.

gust 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, 1100 N Plum St., Hutchinson Garden City, Wednesday, August 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Golf Club at Southwind, 77 Grandview Drive, Garden City Hays, Thursday, August 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Smoky Hill Country Club, 3303 Hall St., Hays Submitted by the University of Kansas.

(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 20, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. FELLERS, DECEASED Case No. 14PR51 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Michael J. Owens and Joyce L. Fellers, the Co-Executors of the estate of Betty J. Fellers, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of their acts, proceedings and accounts as Co-Executors, allowance

for their attorneys' fees and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the said decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 15th day of September, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

MICHAEL J. OWENS JOYCE L. FELLERS Co-Executors and Petitioners TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for Co-Executors and Petitioners

Hermes deadline: mondays 5:00 p.m.

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The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to host our annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, August 12.

The delicious breakfast prepared by Michelle Heger and Larry and Nelda Brady at Pigs R was served to 85 teachers, staff and administrators of Hugoton USD 210, Moscow USD 209, and Heritage Christian Academy. A big thank you goes out to our breakfast sponsors: Pioneer Communications, Hugoton Rotary Club and Hugoton Masonic Lodge. We also appreciate the assistance of the Hugoton Lions Club who came to help us serve and clean up.

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the High Plains Fall Fling – a Vendor and Craft Fair to be Saturday, September 12,

“From the Land of Kansas” to host tailgate contest

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Baeza plays ball in the Kansas Babe Ruth 15 Year Old Classic Marcos Baeza was selected to play in the Kansas Babe Ruth 15 Year Old Classic.

Thirty-six players were selected from this year’s district tournaments to play an East vs. West doubleheader. Marcos was the Stevens County representative. He made a

2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Eagle RV Park, 1471 Road 13, Hugoton. This Vendor and Craft fair is being held in conjunction with the High Plains Music Fest. We are looking for vendors who would like to rent a 12 x 12 booth for this event. If you would be interested in reserving a booth space or for more information contact the Hugoton Chamber at 620544-4305 or hugotoncham ber@gmail.com. And to all of you who love to shop be sure to come visit all of the great vendors that will be set up – Kansas Flavor, Yellow Brick Stitch, Lolli & Dauts, Keches Kreations, Thirty-One, and Gayle Clagget with her fabulous homemade pies – just to name a few. We will keep you up-to-date on all things crafty as the date approaches.

great showing for the day. In the first game, he helped the West win 13-2 with two RBI singles. In the second game, he was 1-2 at the plate reaching on an infield single to help the West sweep with a score of 16-8. The classic was in Council Grove August 16.

THANK YOU B&T FARMS (Bryne Sullins) for buying my rabbit at the 2015 Stevens County Fair!

Kayleigh Flores

Hugoton Recreation Commission Women’s Town Team Volleyball $250.00 per Team League Play on Sundays

To sign up your team Call 544-4675 Also Volleyball Officials and Youth Officials Needed.

211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com

Kansas’ agricultural trademark program, From the Land of Kansas, invites tailgaters to participate in the second annual From the Land of Kansas Tailgate Contest. The contest, presented

by Manhattan Hy-Vee, will be September 5, 2015 prior to the Kansas State University vs. South Dakota football game.

Tailgate contest participants are challenged to create dishes featuring Kansas ingredients. Winners will not only be named champion, but will also receive From the Land of Kansas memorabilia and a gift card from Manhattan Hy-Vee. The overall tailgate dish winner will also be featured on a television segment of Chef Alli’s Farm Fresh Kitchen on WIBW. The deadline for registration is August 28. Tailgaters in the east or west paved lots of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium are invited to participate.

There are three categories: main dish, side dish or dessert. Contestants may enter one dish per category and may compete in no more than two of the three categories.

Judging will take place prior to kickoff and contestants will be given a scheduled

time between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. to showcase their dishes. Dishes will be evaluated using the following criteria: • Flavor and Taste – 40 points • Presentation and Appearance – 25 points • Use of Kansas Products – 20 points; five points per product • Creativity – 15 points To register a tailgate, email FromtheLandofKansas@kda. gov. Participants must include the category/categories they plan to enter and the parking spot number of their tailgate location. Entries are limited to five participants per category.

The From the Land of Kansas trademark program serves to meet the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s mission to promote the Kansas agriculture industry and support agribusinesses by expanding markets for Kansas agricultural products.

To learn more about the From the Land of Kansas program or to find Kansas products that can be incorporated into dishes, visit Fromthe LandofKansas.com/tailgate.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

After you stop at the High Plains Fall Fling come to downtown Hugoton for the Quilt, Art, & Photography Show at the Stevens County Activity Center (624 South Main Street). This Show will be Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, September 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Come out for an evening of Red Dirt County, Classic Country and Southern Rock at the Second Annual High Plains Music Fest scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Dirtona Raceway. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. Entertainers for the evening will be Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals, Eric Welford, Kinsey Sadler, and Broken Bar V. A winner will be chosen for the Team AbengoaBrahma/Relay for Life OCC Chopper that evening. For more information about the Music Fest or to purchase tickets go to www.High PlainsMusicFest.us.

The Gas Capital Enduro Racing Association had their first Enduro Insanity at Dirtona Raceway Saturday, August 1, with a great turnout of fans.

They now have plans to host a second event at Dirtona Saturday, September 26. We will keep you up-to-date with details as we get them.

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce has a GREAT opportunity for anyone who lives in and is employed in Stevens County. You can get a $25 Chamber Gift Certificate! This project which is funded by the Hugoton Tourism and Visitors Board is designed to encourage employees of Stevens County who work with the public to take advantage of a free online customer service course. Simply go to: www.KansasAtYour Service. com and take the FREE online customer service course (which is available in both English and Spanish). This will only take about two hours to complete. Print the certificate at the end of the course. Bring the certificate, along with a recent pay stub (proof of Stevens County employment), to the Chamber Office. Get a $25 Chamber Gift Certificate. Don't wait too long to take advantage of this offer! The Chamber has the funds to give 40 certificates! Complete information about this great cus-

Attention Parents & Students Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces

2015 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Mon., Aug. 17-Fri., Aug. 21 8am-5pm

Sign up for the following leagues: * Kindergarten SoccerFirst and second Grade Boys & Girls Cost $15 * Volleyball -3rd to 6th Grade Girls - Cost $15 * Football -3rd to 6th Grade Boys $20 program fee *This upcoming school year’s grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams.

NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC Offices, 211 S. Madison* www.hugotonrec.com

C oach es will be n eede d for all age s.

The 2015 State Games of America draws thousands of athletes from across the country to compete in more than 60 sports. This event took place in Omaha, Ne., July 31-August 2 where two Olympic Athletes lit the torch during opening ceremonies. Jack Stalcup repre-

sented Hugoton in the track and field division.

Jack ran the 100 and 200 sprints placing second in both events. He stands at the far right.

Kansas had the third highest number of delegates, with over 300 athletes attending. Photo courtesy of Linda Stalcup.

tomer service training opportunity is available on the Chamber Web site.

Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Bonuses…..Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses.

Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City REPLACING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD? KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Keeping your Social Security number card in a safe place is vital to protecting you against identity theft. Never keep it in your purse or wallet — this is the most common way people lose their card. No matter how hard you try to keep track of your important documents, sometimes they get lost or even stolen.

Getting a replacement Social Security number card is free, but you will have to provide the proper documents to get a new one. Being prepared will save you time at the Social Security office or card center. If you are replacing your card, you will need original or certified copies of the required documents, which include: 1. Proof of citizenship: If you have not already established your U.S. citizenship with us, we need to see proof of U.S. citizenship. We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship, like your U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport.

2. Identity: We can accept only certain documents as proof of identity.

An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information (date of birth or age), and preferably, a recent photograph. For example, as proof of identity, we must see your: • U.S. driver’s license; • State-issued non-driver identification card; or • U.S. passport.

If you do not have one of these specific documents, or you cannot get a replacement for one of them within ten days, we will ask to see other documents, including a(n): • Employee identification card; • School identification card; • Health insurance card (not Medicare card); or • U.S. military identification card.

Remember, you are limited to three replacement cards in a year or ten in your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. Also, you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship.

What’s more important than having your card is knowing your Social Security number.

This is how we identify you, tally your wages correctly, and how we eventually issue you accurate retirement benefits. You might not even need your card for identification purposes if you know and consistently use your correct number.

For more information about replacing a lost or stolen Social Security number card, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ ssnumber.

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Wedding shower for Siefried and Maxwell is attended by a nice group Patti Siefried and Randall Maxwell were guests of honor at a wedding shower Thursday evening, August 13, at the Moscow Baptist Church.

A nice group of both men and women attended this event hosted for the special couple.

Patti's mother, Joyce Grifth was a special guest. They will be married September 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Moscow

BY JUDY HICKERT

Baptist Church and everyone is invited to come share this joyous day with Patti and Randy.

Hostesses for the shower were Linda Shaddix, Shirley Mothes, Mary Lund, Deb Stoddard and Marilyn Bartel.

Darla Colontonio helped with the gift opening. Cake, tea, and coffee were served.

Thursday, August 20 - School begins in Moscow.

Leal is new first grade teacher at Moscow Grade School

877-457-5430. Angel’s case number is: CH-6033.

April Leal has been hired as the first grade teacher at Moscow Grade School. She is excited about the upcoming year and will have 13 students in her class. April attended school in Moscow and her parents are Earl and Lonna Teeter. She has taught the past six years at Ulysses in the special education pro-

gram.

April is married to Travis who works for Merit Oil at Ulysses. They have two children: four-year-old Tray, who will be in the pre-school class, and Lanie, who is nearly two years old and will attend the early childhood program. The family live on a farm on Highway 25.

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The following is a listing of the 2014 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 6, 2015. 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, 2015, 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 2014 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.

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Craig and Tia Bell and son Jacob took a very interesting trip leaving Moscow August 2. They traveled to Ottumwa, Ia. first, where they toured the Ottumwa Works factory where haying equipment is made.

The next stop was Moline, Il., to the Harvester Works.

They also visited John Deere World headquarters and the John Deere Pavillion.

They really enjoyed taking

a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River on a paddle boat.

At Waterloo, Ia., they toured the John Deere Engine Works factory and the John Deere Museum. They also toured the DesMoines Works at Ankney where cotton pickers and sprayers are manufactured.

The family returned home Saturday, August 8 after a great vaction.

Darla Colantonio has visit from grandson Kordell Kordell Colantonio visited several days in Moscow with his grandmother, Darla Colantonio. His mother, Kayla, of Wichita, came to get

him and was also a visitor until Sunday, when they went home. Kordell started first grade Monday.

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Researchers work on possible diesel replacement Researchers from Kansas, Michigan and Nebraska are modifying an oilseed for use as a potential diesel replacement.

Their work on Camelina sativa is focused on lowering its viscosity - essentially, its resistance to flowing. Plant oils typically have a high enough viscosity that they build up in engines, limiting

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But researchers may have solved the viscosity problem, said Tim Durrett, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics at Kansas State University, who is working on the project with experts from Michigan State University

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He said they are genetically engineering camelina with DNA from euonymous alatus, an ornamental shrub known as “burning bush”.

The shrub has seeds whose oil has a lower viscosity, but several states have labeled it as an invasive species, meaning it isn't something they want to encourage farmers to plant, he said.

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grows on marginal land, could be rotated with other row crops and doesn't need much water or fertilizer.

If the tests are successful, the oil could be ready to use directly from the seed as a replacement for diesel, Durrett said. Most other biofuels have to go through a refinery before anyone can use them, he said.

"We could theoretically grow the seeds with the low-

viscosity oil, press it out and use it," he said. "We're excited about giving farmers more options."

If the tests for use as a diesel replacement aren't successful, the oil still might be useful as a lubricant or in the chemical industry, Durrett said. It isn't likely to show up in passenger cars, however, he said.

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What is Dragon-Line?

By Amy Bickel Dragon-Line is a trademarked system developed by Teeter Irrigation that uses the patented PMDI (Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation) process and technology.

The T-L Co. introduced the concept about 15 years ago and patented it as PMDI, said Isaya Kisekka, irrigation engineer at K-State Research and Extension's Southwest Experiment Station.

However, he said, Teeter Irrigation has made improvements, including the use of a pressure compensating drip line.

DripNet PC tubing manufactured by Netafim is attached to the pivot and is dragged along the ground, thus the name Dragon-Line.

Teeter's system includes orange tubing that uses 1gallon-per-hour pressure compensating emitters on 6inch spacing. The emitters are fully operational at 6 PSI, are self-flushing and require 80-mesh filtration to ensure a long-lasting system.

"We are thinking it will last 15 years plus," Monty Teeter said.

Teeter said one of the concepts is it can be moved in any direction, including backward, and it won't kink or tangle.

Dragon-Line provides increased efficiency through precision irrigation by specifically delivering water and nutrients directly to the area of soil. By applying water directly to the soil – not on the plant – Dragon-Line eliminates evaporation from the canopy, leaf burn from water and mineral precipitants, plant shock from sudden temperature changes, and reduces potential for disease to the plant.

Teeter said Dragon-Line systems are adaptable to

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Durrett said that before testing can begin, possibly in the next year, enough of the modified seeds must be harvested.

Camelina was a good species to modify because it is rarely used for food, Durrett said, meaning people who are worried about genetically modified crops don't need to be concerned it will cross into the food supply. It also has the advantage that it

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both low- and high-profile crops in any row spacing and can be used on almost any pivot or lateral move irrigation systems.

Teeter recommends those with row crops plant in a circle to insure that every drop of water gets on the ground rather than the plant. It also insures that every plant gets

the exact same amount of water.

The Dragon-Line can also be combined with a conventional irrigation application package to provide germination, chemigation and fertigation.

“Our purpose at Teeter Irrigation is to make every drop of water count,” Teeter said.

“We’re depleting our aquifer at a very fast rate. All of our livelihoods depend on water, so we need to implement a plan to help conserve it.

Dragon-Line can help fulfill that need.”

Reprinted by permission from www.ksagland.com.

Cimarron National Grassland to eradicate tamarisk

By Amy Bickel The Cimarron National Grassland will begin a Tamarisk, or salt cedar, eradication project along the Cimarron River corridor in September and October.

The project will chemically treat 191 acres of Tamarisk, located north and west of the Cimarron Recreation Area. A

contractor will be applying non-toxic chemicals to the tamarisk with spray equipment.

This project is part of the ongoing process to control the amount of Tamarisk within the Cimarron River corridor. The non-native invasive species has become established and is increasing

its populations along the Cimarron River and is crowding existing plant life and preventing desirable vegetation from establishing.

For more information, call 620-697-4621 or email lan brown@fs.fed.us.

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Governor Brownback’s visits will reinforce importance of Kansas agriculture Governor Sam Brownback this week is visiting agricultural businesses, farmers and ranchers across Kansas reinforcing the importance of agriculture to the Kansas economy.

Accompanied by Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey and state FFA officers, the Governor will visit six Kansas counties Wednesday, August 19, and Thurs-

Kansas Water Authority meeting will be in Hutchinson The Kansas Water Authority will meet Thursday, August 20 at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center, 1400 North Lorraine in Hutchinson. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m.

The agenda and meeting materials are available on the Kansas Water Office (KWO) Web site, www.kwo.org or you may request copies from KWO at 900 SW Jackson Street- Suite 404, Topeka, KS 66612-1249 or call 785-2963185 or 888-526-9283 (KANWATER).

If accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please notify the KWO. As the state’s water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state.

The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation. KWO also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation.

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day, August 20, to discuss the contributions farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses make to the economy.

“Agriculture is our largest economic driver, bringing more than $63 billion into the Kansas economy,” said Governor Brownback. “Kansas farmers and ranchers feed the world while preserving our precious natural resources. These meetings are important to ensuring the continued success of Kansas agriculture for generations to come.”

The Governor hosted the quarterly meeting of his Council of Economic Advisors August 18 at the Kansas Department of Agriculture in

Manhattan. The focus of the meeting was on growing the state’s agricultural economy.

Wednesday, August 19, the Governor met with the Kansas Farm Bureau in Hugoton, followed by business meetings in Liberal and Moscow. Thursday, August 20, the Governor will participate in the Kansas Water Authority meeting in Hutchinson to discuss the state’s 50-year water vision.

The Governor will conclude the day with visits to agriculture-related businesses in Chase, Salina and Junction City.

Follow the Governor’s travel and meetings on www.facebook.com/govsam brownback.

Megan Newlon, with the help of her horse Sheik Royal Deluxe, was the all around and high point intermediate exhibitor at the Stevens County Fair. Photo used by permission from Wright Focus Photography.

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The Stevens County Sheriff’s Department provides lunch for the Hugoton Elementary School teachers and staff Wednesday, August 12 as they prepare for the first day of school Thurs-

Compiled by Ruthie Winget Carolyn Langley and Wayne Feldman brought in their nineteen pound cantaloupe to show the Hermes staff. They had grown the huge cantaloupe in their home garden this summer.

Thursday, August 22, 1985 Arlyn Hanquist was the lucky winner of the Thompson Center Cougar muzzle loader given away by the Sandhill Sportsman Club.

Don Goering received a dupli-

“Buffalo Chip”, alias Ted Heaton, scrambles as he eludes the grasp of the law during the recent fair parade. The fugitive is dangerous, so if he is seen, just call the authorities. From the August 17, 1995, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

cate model for collecting the donation for the winning ticket.

Thursday, September 4, 1980 An accident claiming the life of a young Hugoton resident occurred Tuesday at D&L Tank Service in Rolla. A tank was being moved with a forklift when a gust of wind caught the tank and toppled it onto twenty-three year old Wayne Murray, who died from the injuries he received in the incident.

Thursday, August 28, 1975 Over fifty members of Bethel Friends Church gathered at Eleventh and Jefferson to participate in a ground breaking ceremony for the new church.

Thursday, September 1, 1960 Grant E. Thompson, airman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Thompson of Hugoton, departed Norfolk, Va., August 4, aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Intrepid to join the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean.

Friday, August 23, 1935 Mrs. Mary McCreary has been appointed as postmistress of the Hugoton Post Office.

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.

Baker Arts to host MUSEUM UPDATE an adult ceramics workshop from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

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

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Boy and girl scout uniforms are displayed in the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The Wendell Hubbard family arranged this display.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum has many exhibits to display.

One of them is the Boy and Girl Scouts uniform display of years past. The Hubbards arranged this display. One uniform is the official senior Girl Scout uniform worn by LaFaughn Hubbard in January of 1950. Another uniform was worn for Boy Scouts by Dennis Hubbard in 1986.

Also displayed is the

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day, August 13. Pictured from the left are Jordan Teel, Duane Topliss, Ted Heaton, Sheldon Shuck, TJ Steers and Adam Mauk.

History From The Hermes Thursday, August 26, 2010 Construction on the Early Childhood Development Center is on schedule. It is planned to open for classes in October.

Thursday, September 1, 2005 Progress is moving swiftly at the site of the new Hugoton Alco Store under the water tower. The contractor targets the opening of Alco for before Thanksgiving.

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Campfire Girls dress uniform - now over 85 years old. Lillie Demuth was a Campfire leader for a time.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is open Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The potters wheels will be spinning once again at the Baker Arts Center for adults to experience the art of throwing on the wheel. Slab building, pinch pot and coil techniques will also be used to round out the claymaking experience. Surface decoration and textures, as well as glazing, will finish off the artwork.

Class will meet Friday, August 28 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with glazing Friday, September 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is a cost for members and nonmembers. Call 624-2810 to enroll. The Baker Arts Center is located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal.

FFA officers, from the left, are Elias Mendoza, StuCo; Bernabe Mendoza, Reporter; Kyra Kalani, Treasurer; Anna Trotter, Sentinel; Jes-

sica Harper, Secretary; Mariah Reynolds, Vice President; and Austin Nordyke, President.

Hugoton FFA places in top 7% in the nation Hugoton FFA will be receiving recognition from the National FFA for placing in the top seven percent in the nation for their National Chapter Award Application!

The National Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters successfully completing an annual Program of Activities (PoA), which includes a series of activities designed to encourage its members to grow as individuals, to work as part of a team and to serve others.

Hugoton FFA is being Recognized as a TWo Star Program, which is not the very best but is quite an accomplishment.

Only 17 FFA Chapters

FFA Officers are surprised with this certificate at the teacher luncheon provided by the FFA Wednesday at the Hugoton High School. from Kansas were allowed to apply based on their State FFA Placing. Nationwide, there are 7665 FFA Chapters and Hugoton ranks somewhere between #241 and #536. At the Kansas FFA con-

vention in May, Hugoton was recognized for placing eighth in Community Development.

The Hugoton FFA officer team - President Austin Nordyke, Vice President Mariah Reynolds, Secretary Jessica Harper, Treasurer Kyra Kalani, Reporter Bernabe Mendoza, Sentinel Anna Trotter, and Student Council Representative Elias Mendoza - prepared the National Chapter Award which summarizes the Chapters activities in Student Development, Chapter Development, and Community Development and is based on the Program of Activities designed a year ago by the Officer team.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 13.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.57 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.68 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 71.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 9.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 77.5 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"Obviously, the story about fuel prices last week was all about a massive spike in gasoline prices throughout the Midwest," said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. "Prices have risen in Great Lakes states at paces rivaling and exceeding prior records, which I would pin on an unexpected emergency shutdown of a unit at BP's Whiting, In. refinery. In addition, there have been other scheduled outages in the Midwest that may be leading to gasoline demand outpacing supply in the region, essentially causing panic on gasoline markets," DeHaan said.

"Hikes have been witnessed across many states, though the epicenter of gargantuan hikes was centered in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, where prices raced up by over 50 cents a gallon in mere days.

Also seeing spikes over 25 cents: Ohio, Wisconsin and

Kentucky, while Minnesota, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa saw prices jump over ten cents a gallon," DeHaan noted. "At this point, it does appear that most of the price shocks are behind us, though if there are any curve balls that hit the market, all bets are off.

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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland invite new members As families are thinking about their children returning to school, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is inviting K-12 girls to join the fun and register for Girl Scouts, where they can make a difference in their community as they develop leadership skills, explore the outdoors, and create lasting friendships.

Girl Scouts is not only an exciting way to engage girls yearround, it’s a place where girls truly thrive. The Girl Scout mission is building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place, and at Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, girls are developing those key qualities as they discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Whether it’s a first camping trip with her best friends or completing a service project in her hometown, members of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland discover what makes them special, and they’re encouraged to take the lead.

Troops are forming now across the state, including in Hugoton, and all K-12 girls who

sign up for Girl Scouts on kansasgirlscouts.org by September 1 will be entered into a drawing to win tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert September 21 in Kansas City! Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is also seeking volunteers over the age of 18 who want to make a difference in the life of a girl. It’s easy to join; go to kansas girlscouts.org, email info@gskh. org, or call 888-686-MINT (6468).

“I am excited about our upcoming Girl Scout year, because we have fun and rewarding experiences for every girl,” said Liz Workman, CEO of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. “In addition to the activities girls choose and the topics they pursue in their troops, we have a rich menu of activities across the council that includes everything from nature walks, photography, painting and archery to laser tag, dance, the science of weather, and even cupcake wars. Girls will find their ‘wow’ as they connect with other girls, and they’ll take action for themselves, our com-

munities, and beyond to make the world a better place!”

Girl Scouts is the largest girl-led organization in the world, and it is a significant contributor to its members’ success in and enjoyment in life. National studies from the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) show at least 75 percent of girls who are part of a girl-led program and experience the fun of “learning by doing” credit Girl Scouts as the reason they’ve become a leader in more activities with their friends and classmates, as well as in their community. They also become better at conflict resolution, problem-solving, team-building and cooperation, and are more likely to develop confidence, healthy relationships and positive life skills.

“When girls lead, the world succeeds. Girl Scouts is the largest organization in the world where girls call the shots and take charge of their own future,” said Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “A troop who loves rollercoasters might invite an engineer to

join them at their local amusement park to learn about what makes their stomach drop in real time, while another troop might be interested in what happens when you recycle a bottle, and plan a visit to their town’s recycling plant. By doing what they’re interested in and deciding how to learn more, they are developing leadership skills that aren’t offered by any other extracurricular activity.”

Hands-on learning opportunities and girl-led experiences in Girl Scouts also supplement the academic learning girls receive in school. These fun and

empowering experiences have been shown to boost girls’ social and emotional skills, which are not generally a part of a school curriculum, as well as improve academic performance. And since learning by doing is best facilitated in small environments, Girl Scouts’ 3:1 adult volunteer to girl ratio gives girls the optimal experience to tap into their interests and talents, and the chance to explore fun, new experiences in STEM, entrepreneurship, and the outdoors.

Girls can join a traditional Girl Scout troop or specialty

troops like Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Robo Troop, Cheer Troop and Golf Troop. To meet the busy lifestyle of today’s girls, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland also offers the Juliette program, where individual girl members can enjoy Girl Scouting without the commitment of joining a troop.

To learn more about Girl Scouts, go to kansas girlscouts.org or call Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland at 888686-MINT (6468).

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Kiwanis Club discusses upcoming blood drive

By Judy Hickert The Kiwanis Club met Thursday. August 13, at the Ranchito’s Tex Mex Restaurant.

Members discussed the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive which will be Thursday, August 20, at the Christian Church.

The drive will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club members will help with the drive.

Also coming up is Labor

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Day, one of the days the Club puts out flags. If you would like to have a flag put up at your residence for holidays, the Club members will do that for a small donation per year. Right now the Kiwanis Club puts up 105 flags. If you would like to be included in the flag program, contact Walter McClure or Richard Clinesmith, or any Kiwanis member. Veterans Day, Novem-

ber 11, will be the next Flag Day after Labor Day. If you would like to become a Kiwanis Club member, the Club meets the second and fourth Thursday evenings at Ranchito’s Tex Mex Restaurant.

This is a very worthwhile organization that gives many scholarships and also helps with other community projects.

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

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ADM Grain is seeking seasonal elevator help for their Hooker, Ok. location. Candidates may apply at www.adm.com or call 580-652-3761.

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You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.

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The applicant must also be able to work in a fast paced friendly atmosphere. A drug and alcohol test is required.

Stevens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Agronomy Rig Operator United Prairie Ag, LLC, is seeking a Spray Rig Operator for their Hugoton, Ks location. Applicant must possess a Class A CDL and be able to obtain a hazmat endorsement.

Applicant must also be willing to work overtime and a flexible schedule. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person. Very competitive pay, bonsuses based on acres and excellent benefits. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.

Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Avenue, Hugoton • 620-544-2017 United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

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CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare Full-time Maintenance Worker to join our team. This position performs a variety of general, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and preventative maintenance work; as well as inspections, servicing, and overhauling of equipment and/or facilities. Successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, good interpersonal/communication skills, and have the ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

Full time Night CNA to work on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a caring attitude and a commitment to working as a valuable member of our team. We are also accepting applications for PRN CNAs for all shifts.

Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly, and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team.

PRN RNs and LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hosptal. These positions are for all shifts. 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 RN or LPN to work the day shift 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.

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

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

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GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 21, 3 p.m.-???, and Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m.-???, 704 S. Madison, Lots of Items Including Clothes (Name Brand), Household Items, Tires, Miscellaneous, Etc.

504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac.

19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!

401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition.

Call for details!!

713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac.

21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!

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

TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 21, 4 p.m.-?? and Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m.-??? 511 West Ninth

515 W 10th Street - Cute! Ranch 2 bed/1 bath, appliances, carport, shed, fence, cen H/A. Call for details!!

110-114 1/2 W 3rd Street - Income property! Four plex! Nice opportunity, well maintained property! Call for details!

Underground Sprinkler System

1410 S Main Street - Located in the Kallenbachs Fifth Addition, Beautiful traditional, 3 bed/2.5 bath, WIC, Fpl (3), Safe room beautiful landscape, 3 car garage.

Much more!! Call today!!

DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc11)

300 E 10th Street - Nice and neat! 2 bed/1 bath, shed, appliances. Call for details!

DUCED ICE RE

705 E Fourth Avenue - Nice & Neat!

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

SOLD

UPCOMING AUCTION LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION: Saturday, August 22, Elkhart City Hall, 9:30 a.m. Lots of Antiques, Furniture, and Primitives. Items That Need Restoration. Toy Tractors, Cars, Trucks, Nice Glass. Auctioneer Jim Cunning(4c31) ham 620-360-0249.

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SOLD 112 S Lincoln - Move-in ready! 4 bed/3 bath, custom kitchen, detached garage, att carport, fence, cen H/A, appliances, fpl and much more! Call today!!

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

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

this week (in the Ag Building)

Thurs., 1 - 9 p.m. and ALL DAY Friday & Saturday Come See Us! (1c34)

(First come – First served)

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

Liberal Fair

This Space FOR RENT

Chance Yoder - Salesperson

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 Karen Yoder

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

620-453-0041

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

SOLD

121 N Main Street - Immaculate! Nice Ranch-style home! Custom oak kitchen cabinets/granite countertops, appliances, 3 bed/3 bath, basement, att garage, det garage, cen H/A. Much More!! Call today!!

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

LOTS FOR SALE

Equal Housing Opportunity

SMALL ESTATE SALE: Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m.-???, 520 Adams, Free Table of Goodies!

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 21, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1501 Jefferson

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

(Rental Assistance Available)

GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 21, 5-8 p.m., 906 S. Washington, Lots of Clothes and Miscellaneous Items

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

705 & 707 S Adams Street - Two Properties with income potential!! Both remodeled in 2014, appliances. Call for details!!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 21, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m. - ???, 106 S. Monroe

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

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(N 100’ OF Lot 4, Block 97)

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF STEVENS COUNTY

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

SOLD

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc) Deadline: Mondays 5 p.m.

514 S. Main St. - Main Street business location with offices on the main floor and living quarters on the 2nd floor. Living area has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, laundry, dining and living rooms.

Master bedroom is 24 X 17 1/2' with full master bath. Office area has 7 offices, reception room, 1/2 bath, and a room used as a LAB/Laundry.

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THANKS FOR READING THE HUGOTON HERMES,

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REAL ESTATE

'91 valley 1/4 miler $15,000 NE Quarter of Sec 13-33-39 Stevens Co 713-828-0142 irrigating now. (tfc29)

HOUSES FOR SALE

BY SEALED BID

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

Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 160 acres farm land for rent. Road 2 & Road N. (SW/4 of Section 14, Township 33 South, Range 39 West of the Sixth PM). Contact Terry Higgins 620-5447474.

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

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

Only $17.50/mo

Call 620-544-4321

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers

(620)428-6518

AL-Anon Family Group

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

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

THANK YOU

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1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 CASA STORAGES NEW 1600 Industrial Rd Hugoton, Ks.

THANK YOU

UNITS FOR RENT INCLUDE SIZES:

The family of Wendell Swinney would like to thank all who provided kindness and support during the passing of our husband and father. The cards, flowers, food and visits meant more than we can express. We are blessed to live in such a loving community Carol Swinney, Scott & Anna Swinney and family

$1 for first month w/ 1 yr contract

THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone who helped with our fiftieth wedding anniversary. Our family and friends enjoyed the visits and good food. We also enjoyed all of the cards from family and friends who couldn’t attend.

God Bless You All Steven and Edra Hill

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Call 620-290-6453 ! Call 620-544-4321 or e r e H Your Ad email hermesma@pld.com

for all your classified needs!

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New trend to hit southwest Kansas called “Brush Therapy”

Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Sherri Randle Sherri Randle is a new face in the fourth grade at Rolla Elementary. Mrs. Randle has lived in Stevens County for 30 years and is married to

Michael Edmondson Another new face at USD 217 is recent OPSU college graduate, Michael Edmond-

Mark Randle. He farms and provides local Farmers' Market produce. They have two grown sons, Jeffrey and Jason. She is an Arizona native and has worked in education for over 15 years in various capacities. Previously she worked as a gifted facilitator in other southwest Kansas school districts for High Plains Educational Cooperative. She likes to read for information, cook, further her professional learning, and work on DIY projects when she has time. Mrs. Randle is looking forward to a super year with the fourth graders at Rolla Elementary! son. Michael isn’t new to the community of Rolla, having graduated here in 2009. He played college football, first for Dodge City Community College and then for Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He graduated from OPSU in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology.

Michael will be working at USD 217, keeping up with our technology as the new technology coordinator and helping in the maintenance department.

We are glad you are back, Michael!

Annual Rolla Booster Club hamburger fry is August 27 Thursday, August 27, will be the annual Rolla Booster Club hamburger fry beginning at 6:30 p.m. Coaches

will meet with parents following supper. Please bring two or more dishes to share with your friends and neighbors.

High Plains Today is first LIVE show on TV 23 KDGL TV23 KDGL announces its new LIVE weekday TV show, High Plains Today. High Plains Today is the first LIVE 30 minute News and Information TV show produced in Southwest Kansas and aired in all of Southwest Kansas in decades.

High Plains Today features a brief look at local news, local weather, and local sports.

Every weekday a guest is invited to come talk about what is going on in the Southwest Kansas area.

High Plains Today airs LIVE at 12:00 noon every weekday and is rebroadcast every

weekday at 5:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 2:00 a.m.; it is also rebroadcast Saturday starting at 12:00 noon. Previous High Plains Today episodes may also be viewed on the YouTube channel, KDGLTV. TV23 KDGL is available FREE over the air from any of five UHF TV transmitters located in Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, Ulysses and Sublette. If you would like to watch TV23 KDGL on your cable TV, call your local cable operator and request TV23 KDGL. Submitted by KDGLtv.com.

Rolla Doctors Office 415 Washington St., Rolla, KS 620-593-4242

Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday

Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday

Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 13, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ETHEL D. CROMWELL, DECEASED Case No. 13 PR 14 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Thomas R. Cromwell, executor of the will and estate of Ethel D. Cromwell, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate and construction of the Will, for approval of his acts and proceedings as executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees

and devisees entitled to the estate, and distribute and assign the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 4th day of September, 2015, at 10 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Thomas R. Cromwell, Executor-Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

Standing, left to right, are Moscow Principal Tina Salmans, Becky Sohm, Elizabeth Horner, Gardell Schnable, Donna Glave, Erich Glave, Cody Ratlaff, Jim Murray and Harve Taylor.

Seated are Sherry Pinkley, Kelly Schnable, Cindy Hittle, Suzanne Murray, Traci Taylor, Rolla Superintendent Kim Mauk, Judy Heaton and Kim Clark.

USD 217 Board of Education fills several staff positions The Rolla USD 217 Board of Education met Monday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m.

Many empty supplemental and support positions were filled that night with familiar faces. Jessie Eckert, who has worked with the maintenance/ custodial staff in the past, will be the new head maintenance/transportation

director. Gardell Schnable will take on the head high school football coaching duties. Kent Milburn will continue as assistant high school football coach. Cody Ratliff will become the junior high assistant Scholars’ Bowl coach and high school assistant track. Kris Hall will be junior high head Scholars’

Bowl. Kelly Schnable will be junior high and high school cross country coach. Scott Ellis will be high school head boys’ basketball coach. TV Hagenah will be high school assistant speech.

Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors!

The newest trend to hit southwest Kansas seems to be a thing called “Brush Therapy.”

Kristie Gillespie, formerly of Hugoton, but now art teacher at Montezuma, came to Rolla Thursday, August 13, to instruct the staff on how to relax and paint. The paintings turned out wonderfully and all who attended had a great time.

Rolla Library has hour changes effective September 1 Many in the community may not realize the Morton County Library has a Rolla Branch known as the Rolla Public Library. The library has been staffed by a joint effort of Morton County and the Rolla School for many years. This year, all that will change. Valuations in Morton County have dropped dramatically causing a loss in funding. The Morton County Library budget has been cut and that will affect the Rolla Library. The Morton County employee will have the library open Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In discussion with USD 217 Board of Education, they have agreed to staff the library Tuesdays and Thursdays and keep it open for the community. This change will take effect September 1, 2015, and the library will no longer be open Fridays. The Rolla Librarians have expressed their deep appreciation to the school for helping the local library remain open to the community during these tough economic times. If you have any questions regarding library days, times and services, please call the library at 593-4328.

Travels with Marcus My journey in Israel...and getting there

by Marcus Light

Part 10 Sunday morning we were up early eating. I ate a breakfast salad made out of shredded pears and something else really good. I had bread and coffee. We were going first to the Mount of Olives. This vista was a good place to take pictures. The sun was behind us in the east and we could see the Dome of the Rock shining on the Temple Mount. After pictures were taken, we said a prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. We descended down a walled road to the Garden of Gethsemane. This could have been the same road that Jesus rode down on Palm Sunday!

I was using a cane so I wouldn’t stumble. We had to yield for cars.

We were not always on a sidewalk.

We were in the upper garden looking at the city which was starting to stand higher than we were. We went further down to the oldest part of the Garden where the church dedicated to Christ’s passion was, the Church of the Agony.

We saw 2000 years old olives trees by some estimates. “Jesus probably prayed right there,” I thought.

The church had darkened stained glass windows to portray midnight, and to commemorate darkness of night when Jesus and his disciples were there so long ago.

This was not just a Sunday School lesson or an occasional sermon. I was where Jesus had been praying and was betrayed by Judas with a kiss! We completed this part of our journey. We walked across the street, thru traffic and started

climbing the east side of the Old City, toward the Lion's Gate. We went up one street, turned left, and up another street of about 300 yards and at a 30% grade. We all got tired. Our tour guide bought several waters. One of which I drank in 30 seconds. We rested and heard a short lecture about this gate being named because lions adorned the gate. This was the Arab Quarter. Immediately after we went into the Old City we went through a doorway and saw the Church of St. Anne, the supposed mother of the Virgin Mary.

We passed by the church and saw a hole in the ground with all kinds of structures down below. This was the remnants of the Pool of Bethesda. After a prayer for healing we went inside of St. Anne church. A statue of Anne and Mary as a child were along a wall.

This Church was built in the 1100’s. We sat on the benches.

The acoustics in this church were great. We sang a familiar hymn and were blessed in the encounter.

We immediately left the Old City back through the Lion's Gate. We walked back down the hill to the bus. We traveled along the Kedran Valley. The Garden of Gethsemane, on our left merges with the Mount of Olives Cemetery. We saw the burial places of prophets and kings. We went around the south side of the Old City, and up the hill. We got out of the bus and entered the City of David which was not included within the 15th century walls of the Old City. Is-

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 13, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS I. PARSONS, DECEASED Case No. 15PR26 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on August 10, 2015, by Bridget Early, wife and one of the heirs at law of the decedent, Thomas I. Parsons, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including

mineral interests, owned by Thomas I. Parsons within the State of Kansas at the time of his death on October 20, 2011.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 4th day of September, 2015, at 10 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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

raeli Soldiers, who were learning about the historical places of Israel, were in the alley ways. There was a large church there. We were going to an upper room, not the original Upper Room of the Last Supper, but a thirteenth century room which is believed to be on the exact spot where Jesus and his disciples met on that night. The building had Islamic art in it telling us that Muslims once used this building. Again I realized that “I wasn’t in Kansas anymore”! This was a historic site, and I was there!

We went down stairs and into a room. The men were separated from the women. Men had to put yarmulkes on their heads. We were at what was believed to be the tomb of David. Desks were set up for worshippers to read the scriptures and pray. One gentleman was sitting at his desk talking on his cell phone; it didn’t seem to be a religious endeavor on his part.

We left this area and walked to the city gate known as the Zion Gate.

The gate had many bullet holes left over from the War of Independence. The gate was a right angle gate which would make getting war battlements through the gate difficult. Israeli Soldiers were standing nearby with machine guns slung over their shoulders.

This was a little bit intimidating.

We found a road and a parking lot full of cars just inside the gate. We walked into the city. This was the Jewish Quarter which in 1949 after this section was lost to the Jordanians was systematically destroyed with dynamite. In 1967 when The Israelis regained control over Jerusalem an effort to rebuild was started. The Israelis did many archeological digs in the remains of the city before rebuilding took place. While walking through the city we walked down stairs where we found an old Roman marketplace which had been unearthed.

A modern mural at the end these ruins showed how the market would have looked on any business day. We went to street level and around the corner and we came into a plaza which was near the rebuilt main Jerusalem synagogue. Which had replaced the one destroyed after the War of Independence. We were told to eat lunch. We went to a street cafe and ordered Shawarma, a chopped meat dish with French fries and lots of fresh vegetables and humus. This was too much food!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 13, 2015) 3t STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, ss: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE BARTELS, DECEASED Case No. 15PR25 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that David Bartels, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Elsie Bartels, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Elsie Bartels, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County, California. The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding.

The petitioner prays the Court for

an order admitting proceedings had in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County, California, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Elsie Bartels, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 8th day of September, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

David Bartels Petitioner

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