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HPD announces Lance Parker is convicted of three charges Lance Parker, age 40 of Hugoton, was found guilty Tuesday, August 18, 2015, after a jury trial, on three counts: aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, and battery on a law enforcement officer.

These charges were filed as a result of an incident in June 2014, when the Hugoton Police Department served a search warrant for Mr. Parker’s residence. During the ex-

ecution of the search warrant, Mr. Parker initiated a struggle when the officers were attempting to gain entrance into his residence. As a result, an officer sustained serious injuries and a second officer sustained minor injuries.

The 12-member jury deliberated approximately 22 minutes and rendered a guilty verdict on all three counts. Sentencing is scheduled for September 22, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.

Numerous awards were given out during the Gas Capital Club’s Twenty-fourth Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show Saturday, August 22, at the Hugoton City Park. In no particular order, winners included Top Ten recipients Clyde Lighty, Ron and Rick

Briggs, Mark Dunham, Tony Bruce, Barry and Tricia Ungles, Ed and Jamie Barden, Brad and Jamie Niehues, Randy Taylor, Jim Yoder and Nick Schwindt. Eighty-four entries were viewed by judges and countless local car enthusiasts.

Tracy Streeter and Monty Teeter visit with Governor Sam Brownback Wednesday afternoon about the new Dragon-LineTM watering system during his visit to Moscow. The Governor em-

phasized the importance of agriculture and water conservation during his visit. Photo courtesy of Sherri Martin.

Richard Roybal, representing the Gas Capital Car Club, hands over a Best of Show trophy to Ed Milligan for his entry of 1967 Ford Mustang.

Sheriff’s Department will co-host K9 training September 2-4 The Stevens County Sheriff’s Department and the Stanton County Sheriff’s Department are cohosting an open K9 training September 2-4, 2015. Training will include scenarios in narcotics, tracking, handler protection and dual purpose.

The training will kick off Wednesday, September 2, at 9:00 a.m. at the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department and move to the training grounds from there. September 3, the training will be in Stanton County. September 4’s location is undetermined.

K9 Team Deputies, officers and administration are encouraged to attend if possible. The Flamingo Motel will serve as host motel for

the training.

Any questions about the upcoming event should be directed to County K9 Stevens Deputy Chris Beltz at 620544-4386.

Brownback visits Hugoton and Moscow during six-county tour

Kleio is one half of Stevens County’s K9 Unit. Deputy Chris Beltz is her “partner”.

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback visited Hugoton Wednesday, August 19, for a Farm Bureau Association Legislative Update. The purpose of his visit was to reinforce the importance of agriculture to the Kansas economy.

The Hermes visits Volcano Paricutin in Mexico The Alfaro family recently returned from a trip to Mexico, where they vis-

ited Volcano Paricutin, among seeing many other beautiful sights.

Where in the World is The Hermes? It, along with the Alfaro family - Daniella, Adriana, Daniel and Luis Daniel - traveled to Mexico this summer where they visited the historic Volcano Paricutin, among other sites.

The volcano erupted in February 1943. A farmer discovered this while he was attending his corn crop. The man went and warned the village outside of Uruapan, Michoacán.

The entire area was soon covered in lava and ash.

The only building to survive was the steeple of the church seen in the photo at left; everything else was covered in lava rock. The volcano cinder cone reaches to a height of 1,391 feet today. In 1952, all volcanic activity ceased and it’s now - fortunately a dormant volcano. Volcano Paricutin holds the distinction of being the only volcano on the planet born in modern times.

Eruptions from volcanoes are common occurrences but the birth of an entirely new volcano is genuinely rare. The volcano of Paricutin now bears the honor of being listed as one of the world's seven natural wonders.

While visiting Moscow, Governor Brownback heard about DragonTM Line , an irrigation system with a potential for 20 to 50 percent water savings compared to conventional water applications. systems Dragon-LineTM also apply water directly to the soil, eliminating evaporation. One of the main focuses of Governor Brownback’s six-county tour was considering ways to extend the life of the Ogallala Aquifer, so information about Dragoncertainly LineTM was appreciated.

Accompanied by Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey and state FFA officers, the Governor visited six Kansas counties

Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, 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 also hosted the quarterly meeting of his Council of Economic Advisors August 18

Local children - and their parents - enjoy an awesome carnival to kick off the school year at

at the Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan. The focus of the meeting was 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, Brownback participated in the Kansas Water Authority meeting in Hutchinson to discuss the state’s 50-year water vision. The Governor then concluded the day with visits to agriculture-related businesses in Chase, Salina and Junction City.

Follow the Governor’s travel and meetings on https://www.facebook.com/ govsambrownback.

Hugoton’s First Christian Church last Wednesday, August 19.

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Moran’s Memo

By Senator Jerry Moran & The 27 Committee Chairman Jerry Reilly

By U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and The 27 Committee Chairman Jerry Reilly Shortly after taking office in January 2009, President Obama ordered the closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base within one year. In an attempt to fulfill a campaign promise, the administration put forth a vague proposal to move hundreds of terrorists to detention facilities located on American soil. Clarity was never provided as to how our national security would be protected, what it would cost taxpayers to construct or modify U.S. prisons, or how detainees would be prosecuted in a civilian judicial system within the United States. Nearly seven years later, those questions remain unanswered.

One of the U.S. facilities originally proposed to house Guantanamo prisoners was the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.

The Kansas Congressional delegation and community leaders came together and successfully fought to prevent Guantanamo’s hasty closure and protect Fort Leavenworth, but it has now become clear that our fight is not over.

The Pentagon quietly sent an evaluation team to Fort Leavenworth last week as part of the president’s latest push to bring 116 terrorists to American soil before he leaves office. Just as in 2009, Fort Leavenworth’s soldiers, their families, and northeast Kansans should not be forced to unfairly bear the burden and consequences that accompany detaining terror suspects in the homeland.

Perhaps the most troubling part of the president’s proposal are the numerous unknown factors that create vulnerability and insecurity.

Would detainees be treated the same as current inmates if they need specific medical attention beyond the scope of the barracks or the penitentiary? Transporting convicted felons always poses security risks, but the complexity of a terrorist escaping adds a significant threat level that must be addressed. What about the proximity to local transportation systems? Potential safeguards could include closing off citizen access to Sherman Airfield – the only public airport in Leavenworth – as well as stopping the rail

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 17 through August 23 Fire Department Hugoton Station No Activity Moscow Station No Activity Ambulance Activity Two medical runs, one Life Flight

and river barge traffic that runs through the post.

Additionally, are Kansans expected to foot the bill for the resources needed to address these unknown risks?

These actions would have significant economic consequences on the region. The nearly 14,000 military and civilian personnel, their family members who live and serve on post, and the thousands of Kansans who live in the Leavenworth community and greater Kansas City metropolitan area, deserve better than to live in the instability that this proposal carries.

What family or business would not have serious hesitations about moving to or investing in a community where terrorists are being detained? Unfortunately, this is the reality we could be facing.

Just as concerning is the impact such a move would have on Fort Leavenworth’s international reputation as the “Intellectual Center of the Army”. The Army’s Command and General Staff College is the place where the future leaders of our Armed Forces and foreign militaries are educated and vital relationships are built. The detention of terrorists would disrupt Fort Leavenworth’s primary mission as a premier military education institution and could greatly diminish our 100-year strong international military student program.

Will our allies abroad still choose to send their military students to be trained at a location housing politically sensitive detainees? This is especially troublesome if detainees were part of attacks in our students’ home countries.

Finally, the increased infrastructure needed to detain terrorists on American soil

would cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Is that the best use of our taxpayer dollars?

Together, we are committed to blocking the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Fort Leavenworth, and will encourage action in Congress to continue prohibiting the transfer of prisoners to Kansas or anywhere else in the United States. We support the Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act – S. 165 – (legislation sponsored

by Senator Moran) to prohibit the transfer of detainees to the United States, as well as prohibit their release to countries across the globe.

As Congress considers the annual national defense authorization bill, we urge legislators to continue to uphold current law, which prohibits the closure of Guantanamo Bay and the transfer of detainees. Such a critical national security decision deserves critical thought. Yet in seven years, this administration has been unable to present a cohesive, comprehensive and legally justifiable closure and relocation plan that maintains the safety and security of American citizens.

President Obama’s lastditch effort to carry out a reckless national security decision in a desperate attempt to turn failures into accomplishments is disingenuous and flawed. We are committed to making certain Fort Leavenworth is not its causality.

This opinion piece was originally published in The Leavenworth Times.

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

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

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

MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-2722519 for more information.

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

Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday

of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

Through August - LDS missionaries will mow lawns of elderly and disabled people free of charge, as long as a lawnmower is provided.

Call 620-770-9255 to set up an appointment.

Beginning in September - Assembly of God will have NEW church hours: Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Church Services - 10:45 a.m. and Wednesday nights will be Financial Peace from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Assembly of God is located at 138 S. Main in Hugoton.

August 27 - Fall Field Day at the Southwest Research-Extension Center, 4500 E. Mary in Garden City, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

- Rolla Schools will have a Booster Club porkburger fry and bonfire, starting at 6:30 p.m. Parent/Coaches’ meeting will start at 7:15 p.m. followed by a pep rally, pie auction and bonfire.

August 28 - Hugoton High School will host several scrimmage events, including cross country at 4:15 p.m., volleyball at 5:00 p.m., and football at 7:00 p.m.

- Reception for the Tenth Annual “Rendezvous with the ARTS” at the Main ARTery, 103 S. Main in downtown Ulysses, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Wednesday, August 19, 2015 • Vehicle Unlock, Alley of 900 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Neighbor Dispute, 800 Block of South Polk, Officer Hagman • RP Four Wheeler, 700 Block of East Fifth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Friday, August 21, 2015 • Violation of PFA, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Subject Arrested, Officer Crane • Fireworks, Eleventh and West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, August 22, 2015 • Dog at Large, 300 Block of South

Madison, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Criminal Threat, 300 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Crane • Harassment, 300 Block of South Monroe, Followup, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, August 23, 2015 • Theft, 1000 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch

Obituaries Ila Christine (Anderson) Massey Ila Christine Anderson was born February 23, 1933, in Moscow, to Owen and Lena Anderson. God granted Christine 82 years on this earth and she passed from this life and graduated into eternal existence August 14, 2015, at her home in Valley Center.

Christine lived her childhood and her early years in and around Hugoton. She attended all 12 grades in Hugoton schools and spent the majority of her younger years on the Anderson farmstead.

Her father named her “Sissy” and of course it became her family calling. Sissy and Wanda were invaluable assets to Lena and Owen, especially in the 40s and 50s as both helped with the farm chores and raising of the younger siblings.

The post WWII era was a difficult life on a family farm but love from Mom and Dad always provided a means of warmth and stability. The Anderson family had a wonderful heritage of togetherness and Sissy always made sure the family stayed in tune...whether they liked it or not! Mom spoke and Sissy cracked the whip. But it was gentle and always with love. All of the siblings have very fond memories of the early years with Sissy.

Sissy’s high school years were full and George Massey was a major part of the action as they became sweethearts during the final school years.

Graduation and other events came and went and created a parting of friends, including school sweethearts. As it turned out, George enlisted in the Navy after high school and Sissy moved on to Amarillo, Tx., and entered secretarial school. She worked for several years in Amarillo and in 1954, married A. B. (Bob) Townsend in Clovis, N. M. Two years later, in 1956, Bob and Sissy decided to move to Stinnett, Tx., where their daughter and only child Cynthia Kay was born in 1958.

Eventually they moved to Anchorage, Ak., in 1967 and established a cleaning and janitorial service there in 1971.

Later, jobs and business opportunities prompted the family to move once again to Phoenix, Az., in 1976. They resided in Phoenix until Bob’s death in 1993.

God orchestrates miraculous events and the 1995 Hugoton High School Alumni was such an event. It so happened that after almost 40 years of separation, a meeting of school sweethearts was soon to take place. George Massey and Christine (Anderson) Townsend were soon to be reunited. It was an exciting alumni event and the sparks of love were rekindled between school sweethearts once more.

Christine and George were eventually united in marriage “for the final time”, in 1996 at Gladewater, Tx., in the home of her brother. It was a glorious event, a celebration with many families of the bride and groom attending the Texas shotgun

wedding. (Now that’s a Massey story all in itself and you’ll have to ask George about that.)

Christine and George lived a short time in White Oak, Tx., until job opportunities offered a move to Valley Center, where George formed an aviation electronics company. Christine had the opportunity to help George with the business that has flourished and prospered there for the last 20 years.

Many events of Christine’s life have been left out of this obituary. Suffice to say, it is impossible to condense 82 years into a short life story. A most important note though, is the fact that Christine’s faith in God was well founded and her church family held her with high esteem and love. Christine and George both were baptized into Jesus Christ in 2004 at Three Angels Church in Park City. It was a wonderful experience as everyone there witnessed two new Christian believers enter into the fellowship of Jesus Christ.

“Chrissy” as George calls her, will be sorely missed in Valley Center. She was loved explicitly by all that knew her.

Her siblings say heaven has gained a loving friend and wonderful sister. She was simply the family substance that bonded everyone together. Her family all loved her unconditionally as did her husband and best friend George. George has been heard making the comment that he finally got it right these last 20 years. Well, her family thinks Chrissy finally got it right too, George!

And now God has called her home. So, your family releases you, Sissy, into the care of Jesus Christ, knowing full well they will see you and the other loved ones very soon.

August 30 - Lighthouse Fellowship will host Chapel services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

August 31 - County Corn Variety Plot Tour, three miles west of Hugoton to Road 9, then turn south for two and a half miles. The plots are on the west side of the road.

September 2 - Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m.

September 2-4 - Open K9 Training, cohosted by the Stevens County and Stanton County Sheriff’s Departments. For information, contact Stevens County K9 Deputy Chris Beltz at 620-544-4386.

September 3 - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s computer lab.

- Hugoton High School girls’ golf will host their invitational at Forewinds Golf Course starting at 3:00 p.m.

- HHS volleyball will be played in the high school gym, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

- Sons of Thunder will host their monthly meeting, starting with a meal at 6:30 p.m.

Lance Lang of Oklahoma City, Ok. will speak from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses.

Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601 for more information.

September 6 - My Father’s House will host Chapel services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

September 7 - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m.

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

at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main, at 12:00 noon.

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

- The Hugoton High School JV football team will play at home, starting at 6:00 p.m. versus Guymon.

- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at their airport.

September 9 - The Stevens County Library will host Circle Time beginning at 10:30 a.m. Registration is online at stevens countylibrary.com or paper forms can be found at the SCL. September 11 - Hugoton High School will host the first home football game of the season versus Ulysses. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

September 11-13 - Quilt, Art & Photography Show at the Stevens County Activity Center, 624 S. Main.

Friday and Saturday’s hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday’s hours will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

September 12 - Vendor and Craft Fair at Eagle RV Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

- HHS Volleyball will host their invitational in the high school gyms, starting at 9:00 a.m.

- Nancy Schmidt will teach an AARP Safe Driving Class for Senior Citizens from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Rolla.

- High Plains Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway, featuring Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals, Eric Welford, Kinsey Sadler and Broken Bar V, from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.

Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Visit h i g h p l a i n s musicfest.us for more information.

- Winner of the AbengoaBrahma/Relay for Life OCC Chopper will be selected.

September 13 - Church of Christ will host Chapel services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

September 14 - Hugoton Middle School’s football teams will play Horace Good Middle School beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the HHS field. Eighth grade play will start at 5:30 p.m.

- Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m.

September 15 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon.

- Home Products Dinner in Ulysses. The Hugoton Senior Center will be taking a van and leaving the Center at 5:20 p.m. Call the Senior Center at 544-2283 for transporation information.

Call 356-4700 for additional information about the dinner.

- HHS Sports Boosters will meet in the high school cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.

September 16 - USD 210 schools will have early release at 1:35 p.m.

September 17 - Hugoton Camera Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. The theme is “Fairs”.

September 18 - Hugoton High School will host Colby for a varsity football game. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

September 19 - Hugoton High School and Middle School cross country teams will host their invitational at Forewinds Golf Course, starting at 9:00 a.m.

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Kansas scores an “A” for small business friendliness Thumbtack has announced Kansas received an overall grade of an “A” for small business friendliness in its annual survey of business owners. The score is an improvement upon the state’s grade of a “B” in 2014, and matches the previous high grade established in 2013.

“Kansas has worked hard to ensure that our business environment is one that truly promotes small business success,” said Kansas Commerce Interim Secretary Michael Copeland. “This ranking by Thumbtack indicates that those efforts are having a positive impact on our business climate and helping small businesses thrive in our state.”

Small businesses gave Kansas an “A+” in nine out of ten subcategories, including tax code, regulations, employment and labor, and ease of starting a business.

The survey drew upon data from nearly 18,000 small business owners.

Kansas was among nine states receiving a grade of an “A.” Three states received grades of “A+.”

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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Governor Sam Brownback visits Hugoton and Moscow during a six-county tour to discuss the contributions farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses make to the economy. From

the left are Tom Lahey, Monty Teeter, K-State representative Johnathan Aguilar, Governor Brownback and Greg Foley. Photo courtesy of Sherri Martin.

Stevens County Hospital

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for September 2015

Loren Seaman gives a demonstration talk to a large crowd during the Governor Sam Brownback’s visit to the area last week. The Governor was very interested in the Dragon Line™, an

irrigation system with a potential for 20 to 50 percent water savings compared to traditional setups. Photo courtesy of Sherri Martin.

Treasurer Estes announces successful ruling in case against U.S. Treasury State Treasurer Ron Estes recently announced an initial victory in Kansas’ efforts to force the U.S. Treasury to deliver matured U.S. savings bonds to the state as unclaimed property. Judge Elaine Kaplan with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims denied the U.S. Treasury’s request to dismiss Estes v. United States, No. 13cv-01011 (Fed. Cl. filed Dec. 20, 2013.)

“This is certainly great news and a significant milestone towards our efforts to obtain the remaining bond money that rightfully belongs to the state of Kansas so that we can help return it to its original owners or their heirs,” said Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes. “We estimate that the U.S. Treasury is holding more than $17 billion worth of U.S. savings bonds that are no longer earning interest, with $150 million of this amount issued to residents of Kansas. The U.S. Treasury does not have a process to return these bonds as unclaimed property.”

The U.S. Treasury Department has already allowed Kansas to redeem more than $860,000 in matured U.S. Sav-

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ings bonds that banks delivered to the State Treasurer’s Office with the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes.

Kansas became the first state in the country to obtain ownership and proceeds for U.S. savings bonds within its possession in November of 2013.

“Some of these bonds date back to World War I, and many of the original owners or their heirs are unaware that the U.S. Treasury is still holding their money,” explained Estes.

Even though the U.S. Treasury Department has recognized the state’s rights as owners of the bonds within its possession, they denied the state treasurer’s request to redeem the remaining class of all matured U.S. savings bonds issued to owners with a last known address in Kansas.

The court’s order rejected the U.S. Treasury’s attempt to change its longstanding interpretation of its regulations establishing the procedures for redeeming U.S. Savings bonds, which would have limited all states’ ability to take title to them only if the state possesses the bonds. The U.S Treasury

Department’s records identify the owners of matured bonds, and this order will begin the process of requiring the U.S. Treasury to give access to this data so the state can identify bonds issued to Kansans.

“It’s encouraging to see all the hard work and collaboration of this initiative’s many supporters make headway,” said Estes. “I want to thank Brett Millbourn with the law firm Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan, P.C. and David Charles Frederick with Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, P.L.L. for their excellent work in the presentation of our arguments to the court and all my staff for their continued dedication to this case. It’s been a lengthy process, years in the making, but we remain committed to seeing this through to the end.”

“Eighteen states have now passed legislation allowing them to take title to and redeem matured savings bonds issued to their residents,” said Estes. “I’m proud that Kansas has been able to lead the way on this issue and that other states will be able to take advantage of our success in this case.”

Submitted by the Office of the Kansas State Treasurer.

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The Hugoton Hermes is getting ready to print the Community Guide.

If you would like to be in the Guide and have not been contacted by us give us a call at 620-544-4321 by Monday, August 31!

Adriana Alfaro and her husband Daniel take in the sights of Mexico during a recent family trip. In the background, you can see Volcano Paricutin.

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Schnittker - Roff Thea and Will Schnittker of Hugoton are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristen to Austin Roff, son of Tom and Kim Roff of Colorado Springs, Co. The couple announced their engagement December 6, 2014, at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs.

Kristen is a graduate of the University of Houston School of Nursing in May 2012 and graduated with a Master’s Degree in May 2015 from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is pursuing a career as a Nurse Practitioner. Austin graduated from the University of Colorado at Pueblo and is employed with New Home Star as a real estate broker.

The wedding will take place at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Colorado Springs September 12.

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Larry and Wilene celebrate golden anniversary The children and grandchildren of Larry and Wilene (Link) Burrows invite you to celebrate the fiftieth wedding anniversary of their parents and grandparents at a reception in honor of the couple at the Rolla United Methodist Church Saturday, September 5, 2015, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.

Lifelong residents of Rolla, the couple was married at the Rolla United Methodist Church September 3, 1965,

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and raised three children in the community: Stacy Burrows and wife Shelli of Rolla, Ryan Burrows and wife Karen of Satanta, and Brandi Hartman and husband Josh of Andover. The couple enjoys spending time with their 11 grandchildren: Chandler, Preston, Ashton, and Hunter Burrows of Rolla; Ella and Emilia Burrows of Satanta; and Anya, Allyson, Max, Macy and Lauren Hartman of Andover.

Tips to help you adjust to a healthier diet Change often requires an adjustment period. Men and women who switch jobs may need a few weeks before they feel fully comfortable in a new

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long haul than making more sudden, drastic changes. For example, suddenly cutting your daily calorie intake in half may force you into old, unhealthy habits when hunger pangs inevitably strike. But gradually reducing your caloric intake over time may make it easier for your body to adjust, decreasing the likelihood that you will relapse into bad habits.

• Explain your motivation to loved ones. Adults, especially married men and women and parents, may find adjusting to a new diet especially difficult unless their spouses and/or families are making similar adjustments. If you are the only member of your household who will be adjusting to a new diet, explain your efforts and motivation to your loved ones. Such an explanation will make them less likely to bring unhealthy foods into your home. In addition, your loved ones can prove an invaluable source of support as you make this big adjustment in your life.

• Embrace positive results, even if they are initially underwhelming. Just because you have adopted a new diet does not mean you will see immediate results. Fad diets meant to last just a few weeks may produce immediate results, but such results

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likely will not withstand the test of time, and you may even gain weight when you revert to some of your old eating habits. The right diet will produce long-lasting results, but you must allow for some time before such diets lead to significant weight loss. In the meantime, place more emphasis on how you feel than the figure showing up on your bathroom scale each morning. Upon adopting a healthier diet, you will start to notice how much better you feel than you felt when eating a diet filled with fatty, unhealthy foods. Remind yourself of this extra hop in your step as you continue on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

• Don’t give up. Your adjustment period will require some discipline, and there may be moments when you backslide into bad habits. If that happens, don’t allow it to derail all of the progress you have made since switching to a healthier diet. Just accept that you had a setback and resolve to do your best to avoid having another one.

The sooner you get back on a healthier track, the better you will feel.

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Commissioners discuss EMS needs The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with Pat Hall and Joe Thompson present Monday, August 17. Also present were Stevens County Attorney Paul Kitzke and Deputy County Clerk Amy Mason. Pat called the meeting to order. The minutes of the last two meetings and county vouchers were approved.

The deputy clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General…$53,805.94 Road & Bridge $21,362.90 Building $29,924.62 Noxious Weed $9,998.03 Diversion $1,380.01 Community Health $11,287.58 Employee’s P/R Misc W/H $64.50 County Clerk Pam Bensel phoned in that Deputy Clerk Amy Mason is to serve as acting secretary for commissioner proceedings whenever Pam is unable to, and to inform she is assigning Amy Jo Tharp in the event neither Pam nor Amy is available.

Pat asked about the health insurance rates going up in 2016. Amy presented the commissioners with a printout of the cost increase breakdown effective January 2016 and July 2016.

Ashley Pearcy was appointed to the Library Board to replace Shelley Kurt until May 2016. Megan Meile was reappointed to the Library Board until April 2016.

Rodney Kelling came in to present the information he had obtained regarding which surrounding counties have full time EMT’s and how they are paid. The commissioners discussed some potential benefits of possibly hiring a few full time EMT’s in the future and asked Rodney if he thought there were employees who might be interested in this. Rodney stated he felt more space would be needed for living quarters at the EMT training center if this transition were to be made. He said the space currently being rented by the church would need to be utilized. Joe said the loss of revenue from the church rent would need to be

considered.

Pat and Joe agreed the subject of full time EMTs needs some further thought and they might consider the possibility down the road.

Rodney asked that because it is possible for EMTs to fluctuate year to year on qualifying for health insurance through the county (due to varying work hours), is it a possibility for the county to just pay the health insurance premium for a single plan for the EMTs who qualify and if the employee opts to add spouse and/or children coverage to the plan they could be required to cover the difference in the premium amount.

Pat directed the question to Amy for clarification. She confirmed this would not be an option. Based on the law regarding the current Affordable Care Act, if an entity has a policy in place that pays the full premium for employees who choose to add spouse and/or children they have to adhere to the same policy for all employees who qualify for health insurance.

Joe brought up a suggestion made in a previous budget meeting by auditor Theresa Dasenbrock from Lewis, Hooper & Dick, that Rodney could maybe spend down the bequest fund. Rodney replied he has always considered the bequest fund to be a sort of reserved emergency source for large unexpected expenses.

Pat asked Rodney if he could estimate a date when one of the ambulances will need to be replaced and Rodney said he had already looked at a couple of demos and will let them know.

Discussion was held regarding the plans for the power cots for Hugoton and Moscow ambulances. Rodney informed the commissioners some of the nicer radios (that allow communication between other counties, etc.) may need to be replaced soon.

Rodney asked Pat if he knew of any updated information regarding the windows that are supposed to be replaced at the EMT building.

Pat said Wayne Harrison told him they have arrived but he will ask Wayne when they will

Main ARTery plans “Rendezvous with the Arts” Saturday, August 28 It’s time for the Tenth Annual Rendezvous with the ARTs at the Main ARTery, downtown Ulysses!

This year will be a little different, as the gallery will have a record number of artists (24) bringing an even larger variety of art, unique gift items, and talent. Also, the gallery has expanded and doubled its building space to include eleven new vendors with their antiques, home decor and ideas, gourmet foods, and Tiger Merchandise.

Come celebrate with us, and welcome in the beginning of the holiday season. The Main ARTery will be hosting a reception for the event August 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

There will be lots of new “unique” items for viewing, old friendships rekindled, new friendships made, and

interesting foods and refreshments to experience.

“I’m expecting many new creations from our gallery artists this year! I’ve seen a lot of growth from the ones who’ve been with us from the beginning of the gallery. And, the newer artists are going to add so many levels of interest . . .it’s an exciting time every year! The expansion of our space has also created a new level of interest from our community, and the energy it has brought to us is contagious!” commented Tracy Teeter, Owner/Artist of the Main ARTery.

Come and have a good time at the Main ARTery at 103 South Main in Ulysses.

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be installed.

Tony Martin came in to report the Road and Bridge grader had been put back together, and it was an easy fix.

He was pleased to know the rebuilt engine had everything.

Tony said the crew is trying to continue working on the two inch overlay of the roads as the weather permits, stating the rain has been a challenge. Road 26, or “Woods Road”, will need patchwork done before the overlay can be applied. He also assured the commissioners some other issues pertaining to standing water and culverts are being addressed.

Tony said he received a notice from the Kansas Highway Association regarding an emergency preparedness grant that one mobile 800 radio and two portable radios were supposed to be provided, free of charge, to the Road and Bridge Department. He thinks these will be nice assets and then gave the commissioners some paperwork to sign for the grant. It stated there is no charge to obtain the radios but loss or damage is not the provider’s responsibility.

Tony also said they are in need of a truck with a sand spreader and plow on the front. He will work up a spec sheet. The commissioners said a decision will occur at a later date, pending a question they are going to ask Phillip Willis at the landfill and further dis-

cussion.

Tony reported the Highway 51 project negotiations for widening the culvert by KDI will commence August 24, 2015. Tony, Paul, Pat, Joe and Ted Heaton agreed the speed limit should be reduced coming into Hugoton on Highway 51 near KDI and the Thrifty King grocery store. Paul suggested he send a letter to the chairman of KDOT expressing this need and inquiring of the process for getting the speed limit reduced. Paul will send the letter.

Tony asked if bids can be taken for two pickup trucks for his department. He presented the commissioners with spec sheets. The commissioners approved Tony getting bids for two pickups. Bids will be opened at the September 8, 2015, commissioner meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Ted Heaton informed the commissioners the new AC unit for the Sheriff IT room was supposed to be arriving that day. He has been using a portable one from the courthouse to keep the room at the required temperature.

The commissioners stated they feel it would be a good idea for all the department heads to have departmental meetings to discuss and exchange ideas with one another. They will discuss further at a later date the possibility of implementing this.

The meeting adjourned.

Patsy Martin does her civic duty by donating blood every time the Blood Mobile comes to Hugoton. The Kiwanis Club hosted the Blood Mobile Thursday afternoon at the First Christian Church.

Bryne Sullins waits patiently for his blood to be drawn at the Blood Mobile. He has donated close to six gallons of blood over the years.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton We are planning a short van trip to Ulysses Tuesday, September 15, for the Home Products Dinner. The van will leave from the Senior Center at 5:20 p.m. You will pay for your dinner once we arrive.

Please call the Center to sign up or for more information.

September 11, 12 and 13, 2015, we’ll be having our next Quilt, Art and Photography Show. We will be setting up Thursday, September 10.

If you would like to display any of your work, please bring it to the Senior Center September 10 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.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. The class will also be taught in Rolla Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620227-2244.

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

will give you information about 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.

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Wednesday, September 2 Exercise ..............10:30 a.m.

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Camera Club plans field trip to Garden Zoo

By Judy Hickert The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, August 20, at the Hugoton Senior Center. The theme for the month was “letters.”

Susan Willis had the first place photo with “J,” Lowell Stanley won second with “U,” and Susan Willis won third with “U.” Lowell shared some of the photographs he had entered in area fairs, with excellent results. He also entered the Pioneer Electric photo contest and won prizes for two pictures totaling $40.

The Hugoton Senior Center is planning a Quilt, Art, and photography show September 11 to 13. Members are encouraged to enter photos. The entry date is September 10.

Discussion was held about a field trip. It was decided to tour the Garden City Zoo Sunday, August 30, mainly to view the five baby lions on display. Another trip is planned for later in September.

The next meeting will be Thursday, September 17. The theme is “Fairs.”

First place - “J” by Susan Willis

Second place - “U” by Lowell Stanley

Hugoton The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the High Plains Fall Fling – a Vendor and Craft Fair Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Eagle RV Park, 1471 Road 13 in Hugoton. This Vendor and Craft fair is taking place in conjunction with the High Plains Music Fest. So, to all of you who love to shop, be sure to come visit all of the great vendors that will be set up. There will be booths with Paparazzi jewelry; Thirty-one; woodworking items; handmade chainmaille jewelry; mesh wreaths; handmade baby blankets; homemade pies; jean quilts; horseshoe art; rope art; leather goods; knitted scarves, earwarmers and boot cuffs; handmade headbands and head bows – just to name a few! We will keep you up-to-date on all things crafty as the date approaches. There is also still time to rent a booth space.

Call the Chamber office for details.

After you shop at the High Plains Fall Fling come to downtown Hugoton for the Quilt, Art, & Photography Show at the Stevens County Activity

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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 later that evening for some 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., and 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 AgengoaBrahma/Relay for Life OCC Chopper that evening. For more information about the Music Fest or to purchase tickets go to www.HighPlains MusicFest.us The Gas Capital Enduro Racing Association hosted their first Enduro Insanity at Dirtona Raceway Saturday, August 1, with a great turnout of fans. They now have plans for a second event at Dirtona Saturday, September 26. We

Governor opposes transfer of GITMO detainees

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Governor Sam Brownback last week spoke with Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work, opposing any attempt by the Obama Administration to transfer Guantanamo prisoners to Kansas.

“The idea of sending these terrorists, who hate America, to the Heartland of our nation is simply wrong,” said Governor Brownback. “My priority is the safety of our citizens and communities and I will

continue to fight against the transfer of any GITMO detainees to Kansas.”

Senator Steve Fitzgerald of Leavenworth understands the communities in and around the correctional facilities in Leavenworth would be most affected by any transfer of GITMO detainees to the state, adding his strong opposition to any transfer of detainees.

“The transfer to Leavenworth would be against the

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SUMMER READING The second order of Summer Reading t-shirts has arrived!

If you have not already picked up your final Summer Reading awards for 2015, please so do by August 31!

ANNUAL BOOK SALE This week only – a bag for $5.00!!! We will even supply the bag! 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 textiles. 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 library is not an afterschool child care service provider. Children must be eight years of age or older to be alone on library property, and they 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.

Please remind your children the pampas grass on the west side of the library is not a toy, and can cut skin if it is pulled off, played with, or used as a weapon.

wishes of the people and leaders of this community,” Fitzgerald said. “Putting these prisoners in our community would be an abdication of the President’s responsibility to defend American citizens and an invitation for such attacks in the vicinity of the prison.

Those of us elected to represent the interests of the people of Kansas must do everything in our power to ensure this does not happen.”

Governor Brownback blocked a similar plan to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees to Kansas in 2009 along with his Congressional colleagues.

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will keep you up-to-date with details they 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, 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 to 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 customer 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.

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Ron Baker, pictured in the center, is the leading scorer at Wichita State University. Chris Swan, at left, was his coach in grade school in Scott City. Ron has quaified for the USA team and is a starter. The family is looking forward to watching him play at WSU. Adisyn Swan stands on Ron’s right side.

Ashlyn Swan stands with WSU’s #31 Ron Baker at a WSU game. Also pictured are her dad Chris Swan and Natalie Swan Rust. Ashlyn’s volleyball number is 31, and her grandpa Larry Swan’s basketball number at Hugoton High School was 31. Ashlyn’s volleyball team qualified to go to the USA volleyball junior national championships in the American Division in New Orleans, La. June 25-30. Ashlyn is the granddaughter of Dana Swan.

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MOSCOW NEWS

BY JUDY HICKERT

Clases de inglés comiezan a Moscow High School Hugoton’s First Christian Church annual carnival is well attended by area students enjoying the activities. A wet sponge in the face is just what the girls need for lots of fun and laughter.

Don Beesley gives countless happy kids rides on the train during the carnival at the First Christian Church last Wednesday night.

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Wedding shower for Blake and Marie will be Sunday, August 30 at UMC

Throw the ball through the hole and down goes the child into a pool of water. The Christian Church’s annual carnival offers several activities to keep the kids entertained.

A little golf action is just what is needed to keep these boys indoors at the First Christian Church. Miniature golf is only one of the many fun activities enjoyed by area students.

Deputy Beltz will participate in The Gauntlet “The Gauntlet” is a 5K Obstacle Run taking place Saturday, September 19 in Garden City. Stevens County Sheriff’s Department K9 Deputy Chris Beltz will be running this event in Full Duty Uniform as he did June 6 at the Arkalon Assault in Liberal. Beltz will be in Body Armor, Duty belt and sidearm. He runs in uniform

to honor all deputies, K9s, MWDS and officers who have given their lives while protecting their communities. Thus far this year alone there have been 74 LEOs and 17 K9s who have been killed in the line of duty.

The Gauntlet is a twofold event for Chris, as he is also running to get donations for The Four Legged Project; this

group is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide ballistic vests to K9s with no cost to the agency. Each vest costs $1035 and a lifespan of five years, just like their human counterparts.

Stevens County Sheriff’s Department’s K9 “Kleio” has been awarded a vest by the Four Legged Project, and she has been fitted. The vest is on

order and should arrive sometime in September.

If anyone would care to make a donation to this worthy cause, they can go to the fourleggedproject.org and check out their Web site. Any donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference in a K9 and their department’s lives.

Keep track of your driver’s license status online Drivers with suspended licenses can now keep track of correspondence with the

Kansas Division of Vehicles online for free through the enhanced driver’s license sta-

State Revenue Department now offers tax exemption forms online Application forms for the 2015 Tax Amnesty Program are now available online at www.ksrevenue.org/tax amnesty.html.

The Web page also includes eligibility information and a list of frequently asked questions.

The state is offering a tax amnesty program where the state will waive penalties and interest assessed by the state for unpaid taxes if the tax debt for an approved application is paid in full between September 1 and October 15, 2015.

“This is a limited-time offer aimed at helping Kansans get out of tax debt with the state,” said Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan.

The opportunity is available to Kansas taxpayers who owe individual or business tax debt with the state ac-

crued before December 31, 2013. The amnesty does not apply to matters in appeal.

An application form, eligibility information and answers to frequently asked questions are available at www.ksrevenue.org/tax amnesty.html.

The amnesty applies to: • Income tax (individual, corporate and fiduciary) • Privilege tax • Estate tax • Withholding and estimated tax • Sales tax (state and local) • Compensating use tax (state and local) • Liquor enforcement tax • Liquor drink tax • Cigarette and tobacco products tax • Mineral severance tax Submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

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The status check feature is available on the department’s Web site, www.ksrevenue. org/DLStatusCheck, and is updated nightly Monday through Friday and show if a driver’s license is suspended, revoked, canceled or has restrictions. The feature is also on the new mobile app KS Vehicles Connect, which is available for free on the Android, iPhone and Windows platforms.

In addition to checking a driver’s license status, the customer will now be able to pull up copies of all notices that have been mailed to them from the division.

“The enhanced status check feature will now help customers keep track of all their letters and provide a backup for misplaced notices,” said Division of Vehicles Director Lisa Kaspar.

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Methodist Church September 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Blake is the son of Brian and Tina White and Marie was an exchange student ten years ago, from Germany.

The couple will be living Deshler, Ne.

Where Are They Now? MHS Class of 2015 Nearly every Moscow High 2015 graduate is attending college. Alex and Paloma Moran are students at Garden City Community College.

Kaitlyn Dobie and Maria Cencenas are attending Wichita State University. Brice Valdez and Zachery Pierson have started classes at Kansas State University. Zach Slemp

is at Ottawa and Tad Stuckey is enrolled at McCook, Nd. Tapanga Dahle is at Stevens College in Columbia, Mo. Brock Brazeal is attending lineman school at Coffeyville.

Jesse Prazma has joined the Army Reserves.

Congratulations to these motivated students and also to their teachers and parents.

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Lucas has joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Welcome, Lucas!

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

A wedding shower for Blake White and Marie is planned for Sunday, August 30, at the Moscow Methodist Church. The shower will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The couple will exchange marriage vows at the

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Farmers urged to use all weapons to defend against fungus Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD

Kansas farmers are encouraged to be especially cognizant during wheat planting season to select wheat varieties with high resistance to fungal diseases as well as to apply fungicides to seed before drilling wheat this season. Wheat flag smut was detected in Kansas earlier this summer and with potential yield and trade implications from the fungus,

prevention in the upcoming crop will be important.

“Research has shown that the use of certified seed combined with fungicide seed treatments, which are very economical, are highly effective in preventing the presence of flag smut and is an important tool in successful mitigation of the disease,” said Jeff Vogel, KDA’s Plant Protection and Weed Control

Kansas receives grant from SBA Kansas has received a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant of $296,533 from the U.S. Small Administration Business (SBA). The Kansas Departments of Agriculture and Commerce will partner to leverage the grant funding to promote exports.

“Kansas has a proud and rich tradition in agriculture and understands that the international market is the key to growth of the industry.

This grant will allow us to explore emerging markets for Kansas agricultural products,” stated Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Jackie McClaskey. “Kansas had more than $4.9 billion in agriculture exports in 2014.”

“Trade is critical to the health of the Kansas economy,” Kansas Commerce InSecretary Michael terim Copeland said. “The STEP Grant will allow us to continue to support the efforts of the great businesses in our state to grow and expand in markets across the world.”

The STEP Grant will be used to help businesses begin exporting for the first time or to grow their existing exports. The Kansas STEP team will focus on several areas to accomplish this goal.

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It will facilitate export training for small and mediumsized enterprises through seminars and courses. The team will also provide exhibition opportunities at international trade shows and support for participation in international trade missions.

In addition, the grant will provide market entry support through the U.S. Commercial Service’s expertise and programs.

The STEP program is a pilot export initiative to make matching-fund awards to states to assist small businesses in entering and succeeding in the international marketplace. The program’s objectives are to increase the number of U.S. small businesses that export and to increase the value of exports by small businesses. STEP activities are managed and provided at the local level by state government organizations. The program is managed at the national level by the SBA’s Office of International Trade.

Detailed information about how Kansas businesses may apply for funding through the STEP grant will be available soon.

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Kansas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization, recently launched a new Web site, www.kansasliving magazine.com, for digital viewing of its quarterly membership magazine, Kansas Living.

The Web site, which will be updated weekly, will highlight the latest feature articles from Kansas Living including recipes, fun activities for the family and current contests offered by Kansas Farm Bureau. Additional articles will be available.

“The site provides an opportunity to share the story of agriculture in a fun and updated way,” Meagan Cramer, marketing and communications director says. “The content will be useful for all of our audiences - urban or rural, farm or non-farm.”

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“After survey results showed our readers especially liked recipes and activities they can do in Kansas with their families, we saw the opportunity to make a change,” Cramer says. “Providing educational, useful content to our members is important to us and we are confident the change proves it.”

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sorghum and corn, to reduce the risk of the disease emergence. Continuous wheat often favors and creates ideal conditions for wheat diseases to flourish.

K-State Research and Extension’s Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management publication is an excellent source for frequently used wheat seed treatments.

KDA’s mission is to serve farmers and protect plant health in order to help ensure the continued strong contribution of agriculture to the state’s economy. It is important to use as many voluntary strategies as possible to mitigate this disease which could have international trade implications in the future.

For additional information about wheat diseases in Kansas, check www.agriculture.ks.gov/ppws and www.ksre.ksu.edu/wheat page/.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

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program manager. He noted producers and seedsmen should follow proper protocols to ensure a thorough and even application of fungicide is made to the seed to ensure a high level of product efficacy.

A wheat industry working group was assembled this summer to determine best voluntary management practices and mitigation strategies to help ensure the presence of the disease, which is considered a harmful organism by some international trading partners, does not spread or increase in 2016.

While the most effective way to break the disease cycle - which can lie dormant in the soil for as many as four or five years - is using fungicide treated seed, other recommended strategies include avoiding early planting conditions placing seed into warm moist soils, which are known to favor infection by the flag smut fungus and to consider crop rotation with non-host crops such as soybeans,

544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Assistance to Improve Farming and Ranch Operations Submitted by Stevens County Conservation District The Stevens County Conservation District offers local incentive funds to our county landowners to assist in livestock, water conservation, and water quality structural practices. The incentive funds are limited to 70% of the county-average-cost up to $5,000 per project with a landowner limitation of $10,000.

Technical assistance is available to any landowner at no charge. You do not have to be seeking or be enrolled in an assistance program to receive technical assistance from our staff. If you are interested in program cost-shared assistance, now is the time to start planning for your farm and ranch projects.

The Stevens County Conservation District is currently taking applications. The programs are to assist in conservation practices for livestock practices such as water wells, tanks, pipelines, cross-fencing and shelterbelts. Assistance is also available for farmstead windbreaks, converting flood irrigation systems to a center pivot or a subsurface drip irrigation system, and structural practices to

reduce soil eroding areas and improve air quality.

Our water quality program addresses failing on-site water waste systems and abandoned water well plugging for both domestic and irrigation water wells. The conservation office offers cost-share assistance funds to properly close a failing system and/ or to upgrade the system to meet county sanitary code.

This program will pay 70% of the county average cost up to $1,000 to plug abandoned domestic or irrigation water wells.

Projects must be approved and under a contract with the conservation office prior to any construction of a practice and completed according to the program’s technical standards and design.

Who qualifies ~ any Stevens County landowner.

How to apply ~ stop by the Stevens County Conservation District office at 607 East Eleventh Street in Hugoton. We will assist you in filling out your application.

For more information or questions? Give us a call at 5442991 extension 3.

The Stevens County Conservation District’s incentive costshare funds are provided by The State Conservation Commission through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan.

Wednesday, August 12 Stevens County Conservation District, along with Monty Teeter, Tom Lahey and Loren Seaman talked to area farmers and ranchers about a transforming pivot irrigation system called Dragon-Line™. The field demonstration was by Monty Teeter. Tom Lahey’s cotton field was the area shown.

Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

I would like to invite everyone to some field days, plot tours, and meetings coming up in our area. These events are an excellent time to provide you with options, to help improve your management decisions within your operation. Please contact me at the Extension Office if you have questions.

Monday, August 31, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a County Corn Variety Plot Tour three miles west of Hugoton to Road 9. Turn south and travel two and a half miles. The plots are on the west side of the road.

Come join us for a corn variety plot tour. If you have ever

wondered how a particular corn variety will do in Stevens County, now is a good time to find out. With 47 different varieties available, from several different companies, this would be an invaluable tool to have in your crop decision making tool box.

Thursday August 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fall Field Day at the Southwest Research-Extension Center in Garden City, at 4500 E. Mary St. There will be several Field Tours and Seminars to choose from covering the most current research being conducted in the area. CEU’s offered. There will be a free meal provided.

The tubing can be seen coming down from from the irrigation system and trailing through the rows.

You’re Invited 2015 Corn Plot Tour Governor Sam Brownback also toured fields August 19 inspecting the new irrigation system

and the important role it can play in water conservation.

John Teeter explains the importance of water conservation and how Dragon-Line™ saves water. One of Governor Brownback’s main

concern for Kansas is the preservation of the Ogallala Aquifer.

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PHCI names 2015 scholarship recipients

The Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary/Gift Shop has awarded Continuing Education Scholarships for students who are continuing study in a medical field. Pictured are scholar-

ship recipient Nataly Persinger; Hospital Auxiliary members Eileen Gillespie and Judy Persinger; and recipients Sandra Dale and Amy Davidson.

Emmy Hittle has been awarded the Edith Weston Memorial Scholarship for assistance as she pursues a career in nursing.

This scholarship is given by the family of Edith Weston to a student who has been accepted in a nursing program. Awarding of the Edith Weston Memorial Scholarship is administered by the Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary/Gift Shop. Pictured are Eileen Gillespie, Emmy Hittle and Judy Persinger.

Zane Littell has been awarded a Continuing Education Scholarship by the Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary/Gift Shop. The Scholarship is awarded to help students continue in their education in a medical field.

Twenty-one area high school seniors have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. Nineteen of these were awarded to college students, while the remaining two go to vocational students.

Also awarded were fifteen renewal $1,000 scholarships. A grand total of $36,000 will be awarded.

Receiving the college awards this year are Keyah Richardson of Elkhart; Jocelyn Avalos of Guymon, Ok.; Brianna North of Hooker, Ok.; Mariah Archeleta, Monica Bustillos, Taylor Fiss, Lauren Fox, Riley Sosa, Jacob Teeter and Kathryn Weaver, all of Hugoton; Marina Arenivas of Liberal; Carley Hockett of Moscow; Chandler Huddleston of Rolla; Nathan Johnsrud of Southwestern Heights; Anaisa Melendez of Sublette; Taryn Robinson of Turpin, Ok.; Brittany Kruse of Tyrone, Ok.; and Dristen Calderwood and Lissett Najera, both of Ulysses.

Receiving the vocational awards this year are Emmanuel Nunez of Hugoton and Trenton Gabler of Satanta.

SWMC to host Community Health Fair October 3 Southwest Medical Center has announced the 2015 Community Health Fair will take place from 7:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 3, at the Seward County Activity Center in Liberal.

This annual event features a series of lab tests, including a comprehensive metabolic profile, lipid profile, thyroid screen and a complete blood count. Prostate specific anti-

gen (PSA) testing, which is recommended for men age 40 and older to test for signs of prostate cancer, is available.

Women may have a CEA (carcinoembryogenic antigen) screen to test for certain types of cancer. An HGB A1C (glycated hemoglobin) test is also available to help monitor long-term glucose control.

For a complete list of tests and any associated fees, visit

Shelby Swan Rust graduates from K-State Cum Laude in speech pathology. She graduated May of 2015 and she will be attending WSU this fall to get her masters. She is the daughter of Natalie Swan Rust and the granddaughter of Dana Swan.

www.swmedcenter.com/inde x.php/swmc-to-host-community-health-fair/.

In addition to these tests, clinical breast exams, spirometry testing, pulse oximetry testing and blood pressure measurements will be offered free of charge at other Southwest Medical Center booths. Free screenings offered by the Lion’s Club mobile screening unit will include visual acuity/vision screens, field of vision tests, blood pressure, blood sugar, and hearing tests.

More than 50 booths focused on health and wellness will also be available to provide information about their organization, products or services. The Seward County Health Department is returning to the fair this year and will offer influenza vaccines for a special discounted price at their booth.

Whirlwind Career and Counseling Services will cover the lab testing cost for Veterans. Those Veterans interested in attending the fair may contact Kay Burtzloff at 620-629-0203 for more information. Veterans are encouraged to bring their military I.D. Several businesses, including Southern Pioneer Electric, Mead Lumber, The Community Bank, ARSI,

Dana’s grandson will lead Derby team as QB

Brady Rust

Brady Rust is the senior quarter back of Derby High School. He is leading the Panthers after falling in the 6A Sectionals to Hutchinson 3528 last year. Despite sitting out for part of the 2014 season, Brady brought a balanced approach to the Panther offense combining for 1,846 of total offensive yards and 25 touchdowns.

Rust is the only returning starting quarterback in AVCTL Division I. He was a second team league selection and all-state honorable mention in 2014. Brady is the son of Natalie Swan Rust of Derby and grandson of Dana Swan of Hugoton. Grandparents were the late Robert and Florence Fox and Richard and Esther Swan. Grandpa is Larry Swan. The family is looking forward to a great football year at Derby watching Brady.

Heifer Source and Southwest Medical Center, have contributed to this community event so far to keep these important health screenings at a low cost.

“Our Community Health Fair continues to grow each year as more local groups and sponsors come together to focus their energy on improving the overall health of our community.” Southwest Medical Center’s Marketing and Development Director, Keeley Moree, said. “Last year we welcomed visitors receiving preventative screenings who traveled from more than 30 different cities and towns in our region. These screenings have helped many people identify how to better care for themselves and each other, and that’s something we know will help make our community a better place to live.”

Admission to the fair is free for the general public. All visitors interested in having the above lab tests done at the health fair should plan to fast for at least eight hours prior to testing. Concessions will be available at the Activity Center.

For more information about attending or sponsoring the 2015 Community Health Fair, please contact Keeley Moree at 620-6296335 or Rachel Brost at 620629-6424.

Applications were accepted from high school students within a 50-mile radius of Hugoton. Over 95 applications were received, with the Pheasant Heaven Scholarship Committee making the final decision on the winners of this award. Scholarships will be awarded after the committee receives first semester grades, an enrollment schedule for second semester, and a personal update from the recipient. Winners may reapply and receive this scholarship up to four times during their educational career.

Renewal scharships were awarded to Brenden Carter, Lauren Carter and Dietz Hayes, all of Elkhart; Desirae Courkamp of Hooker, Ok.; Nick Goode, BayLee Hoskinson, Zane Littell, Haley Sosa, Mitchell Persinger and Yessenia Reyes, all of Hugoton; Michael Begley of Liberal; Kaleigh Barrett of Rolla; Hope Horinek and AnneMarie Lower, both of Sublette; and Jacob Smith of Ulysses.

Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money through various

fundraisers for the purpose of giving scholarships and helping charities and community member throughout the Southwest Kansas area. The charity is based in Hugoton, with partners from many surrounding communities. Please check out their Web site at: http://www.pheas antheavencharities.com/ to learn more about this organization.

The Board of Directors, its partners, and volunteers are very proud of these students and their accomplishments and wish the very best to them in their educational endeavors.

Submitted by the PHCI Scholarship Committee.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 27, 2015) 1t CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS NOTICE OF VOTE In adopting the 2016 budget the governing body voted to increase property taxes in an amount greater than the amount levied for the 2015 budget, adjusted by the 2014 CPI for all urban consumers. Five members voted in favor of the budget and zero members voted against the budget.

PUBLIC NOTICE (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

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.

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

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

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Rolla News Dana Kallenbach is the new second grade teacher for Rolla for 2015-2016. She graduated from Rolla High School, then attended college in both Liberal and Casper, Wy. She worked for USD 210 Hugoton for several years.

She is married to Ray Lee and has three married children and four grandchildren three boys and one girl. She is most excited about working in Rolla since she is an RHS graduate. Welcome to Rolla, Dana!!

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Doric Theatre to reopen thanks to Mitchell Theatres Almost 35 years ago, the single screen at the Doric Theatre in Elkhart went dark. In 2016, the Doric theater will come alive again with the Magic of Hollywood and live theater performances by the Morton County Community Theatre group.

Built in 1918, the Doric Theatre provided a venue for live Vaudeville performances and silent movies. Mitchell Theatres purchased the property from the theater group August 14.

"Our county has struggled a bit lately but we are going to pull through it together," stated Brian Mitchell, "so what better way to show our confidence in the future, than to reopen our local theater."

Dana Kallenbach

Enjoy pork burgers, pep rally, pie throwing and a bonfire Thursday The annual back to school picnic hosted by the booster club every year will be having a shakeup this year.

Seaboard Farms generously donated pork burgers for everyone to enjoy. The booster club asks everyone to bring two or more side dishes to share.

The annual event will be Thursday, August 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. The coaches will meet with parents beginning at 7:15 p.m. At 8:00

p.m., the high school cheerleaders will host their first pep rally on the football field.

The cheer squad and the coaches of the various teams will be the willing - or maybe unwilling - recipients of pies thrown in their faces. Anyone can buy a pie at the event to toss at their favorite cheerleader or coach for a fee.

Come out and support the teams as they kick off the year, ending with the traditional bonfire. See you there!

Elkhart’s Doric Theatre in 1937, 19 years after its construction in 1918.

Although showing movies will be the primary goal, Mitchell Theatres and the Morton County Theatre group will work together to make the venue a nice place to view live theater. Additional lighting, sound and a staging area will all be considered in the remodel process.

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

by Marcus Light

Part 11 After lunch we walked toward the Temple Mount. The Old City is not handicapped accessible. Every handrail I saw, I grabbed.

We continued down stairs and up stairs. There were big steps everywhere. We arrived southwest of the Temple Mount Plateau.

We were going to look at the wall and discuss the Roman destruction of 70 AD. There were stones piled near the wall which had been uncovered in the past but remained in place to show what had been done to this area by the Romans. We went to the south face of the wall where there was a grand staircase leading to blocked entrances to the temple compound. These gates have been closed up for centuries. All around us were mitzvahs; ceremonial baths. In Jesus’ day people had to be clean before they could go to the Temple Mount. After this, we went to the Western Wall - the most holy site of Judaism. We had to go through security before we could enter the plaza. Our tour guide told us this was a special place and we might want to join the Jewish worshippers by writing a prayer on a piece of paper, and sticking it into gaps between the blocks of the wall. The men and women were separated by a fence. Men would have to wear yarmulkes.

Garry Bryant, our leader, said, “Take 40 minutes and meet by the Israeli flag.” My son Steffan and I went to the Western Wall together. We put on our yarmulkes and approached the wall. We were going to place our prayers written on paper into the wall.

Wanting to be a good father and spiritual leader, I put my hand on Steffan’s back and said a prayer for him. We were at the wall

only 30 seconds and I sensed something was wrong. I described it as thus: “We were at the wall, my hand was upon my son’s back and I felt the Spirit of God had left Him. No! It wasn’t that the spirit of God had left him, but a bird had pooped on his hand, and Steffan was grossed out. ”Dad, do I have anything in my hair?” Steffan fearfully asked. I couldn't see anything; my vision was not that precise. Since I couldn't help him, he wanted to run to the bathroom to wash his hair. I respectfully backed away from the wall as prescribed by Jewish custom. And we left a solemn place, not fulfilled spiritually, but panicked by this crazy happening.” I had his professional camera and my cane, with no place to sit down.

I waited for him to return from washing his hair. When he came out of the bathroom our forty minutes were almost up. I told Steffan “I know now why the religious Jews wear the wide brimmed black hats; to protect themselves from the birds while at the Wailing Wall.”

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Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.

RE: Merit Energy Company LLC- Application for a permit to authorize the disposal saltwater into the Wiggains 12-2 located in Stevens County, Kansas.

TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased Minerals Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned.

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Merit Energy Company LLC, has filed an application to commence the disposal of saltwater into the Chaster formation at the Wiggains 12-2, located in the SW-SW-NE-SE Sec 12 T35S-T36W Stevens County, Kansas, with a maximum operating

All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

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Single movie screens in small towns are referred to as "Weekenders" in the movie business. They typically only operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Film companies do not provide first run product to Weekenders, but they show movies that have been released for three or four weeks. The movies will change every weekend. On weekends when the Morton County Community Group has performances, there will be no movie shown.

"As most people realize, small town theaters lose money or are lucky to break even, even when run with volunteers. The movie business has been very good to our family, so what better way to give back to our community?" stated Kenny Mitchell.

"However, this will not be your typical small-town singlescreen theater," Brian Mitchell laughed. Remodel plans include stadium seating with high back rocker seats, 7.1 digital surround sound and extra wide row spacing. Other plans may include a lounge area where patrons can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer before the movie. "We may also work with local restaurants to provide additional food options, sort of a scaled down version of an Alamo Drafthouse or Studio Movie Grill," Mitchell said. "There is not a lot of excess space but we will make the most of what is there. We have lots of ideas, so it will be fun to see which ones will ultimately work out."

The old city of Jerusalem looms behind Marcus and son Steffan.

At that moment Steffan wasn't enjoying his trip to Israel because of the birds. We were in the plaza and the young Hasidic Jewish couple we had met in Istanbul appeared on the plaza and started speaking to us. Our group assembled and each one of them were glad to see the friends we had spent time with while in Turkey. Pictures were taken and our time at the wall was over.

We left and went into a passageway and entered into a site that would take us under the city close to the wall. This area was known as the Rabbinical Tunnels. We were shown underground structures which were giant arches actually holding up the city.

We were told the western side of the city sits on these kinds of subterranean structures. The present city is not the same city Jesus walked through. The western side of the city was raised so people could enter the Temple Mount more easily and go to the Mosque and Dome of the Rock. When we walked in this underground tunnel, we saw a single block which measured 40x12x4 and weighed 500,000 pounds. We walked hundreds of yards, then came to a million gallon cistern which had green water in it.

At this point we came up into the Arab Quarter of the city and headed toward the Jaffa Gate on the west side of the Old City.

“Every avenue should have been the last one,” I thought. A lot of uphill walking was required. There were small tractors pulling freight in the avenues which passed by us. The merchants wanted to sell us goods. All I cared about was not tripping and then making my way out of the city. We were sometimes on the Via de la Rosa or the Way of Suffering. This was quite a journey.

Finally, we exited through the Jaffa Gate. Immediately we were close to a busy highway and a shopping center near the Old City walls. On the bus we drove through a modern shopping area with very expensive stores. It looked just like Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. We arrived at the hotel and readied ourselves for supper.

Beef tongue was on the menu that night. Most did not want any part of that dish. I tried it, and it was good. We called home, and then we went to bed. We had walked eight miles that day.

The magic of Hollywood and live theater will return to the Doric Theatre in 2016, 35 years after its screen went dark in 1981.

The Doric Theatre remodel will take place in conjunction with adding a ninth screen to Mitchell Theatres Sequoyah 8 in Garden City. Both projects are targeted for completion in spring or early summer of 2016.

When completed, Mitchell Theatres will own and operate 102 screens in 14 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Mitchell Theatres is currently the forty-fourth largest theater circuit in the nation, with its corporate headquarters located in Elkhart.

Submitted by Mitchell Theatres.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A LOT TO BRING TO THE TABLE! Take a day to enjoy a fun summer picnic! Whether you plan one for the whole neighborhood, or a quiet day for two, you’ll need to bring a basket full of delicious foods.

When you’re sharing various dishes with family and friends, whether you’re at home or away, you’ll be sure to make everyone happy with a variety of treats.

Social Security has a bunch of great dishes to bring to the picnic, too. Our table is ready to serve millions of Americans online, by phone, and in person in our network of field offices. It’s easy to pick the service method that’s best for you from the comfort of your home or on the go.

The quality service you expect from us is easy, secure, and convenient to access when you go online. Signing up for a my Social Security account will give you a secure and efficient way to interact with us and accomplish various tasks, including estimating your future benefits or managing your current benefits. You can sign up for your own account at www.so cialsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the more than 19 million Americans who already conduct business with us online using my Social Security.

Another way you can contact us is toll-free at 1-800772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Of course,

you can also use the field office locator at www.social security.gov/agency/contact to find your local field office, where you can speak with a Social Security employee face-to-face.

What true summer picnic is complete without ice cream? When it comes to great flavors, there’s vanilla, mint, chocolate chip, rocky road … who can choose just one? Likewise, Social Security offers all the different types of benefits you’ll need at any stage of your life.

Social Security has retirement benefits and the tools to help you plan for your retirement and apply for benefits online. But that’s not all. We also provide disability benefits to individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from working. If the disabled individual has dependent family members, they can also receive payments. There are also survivors’ benefits for widows, widowers and deceased workers’ dependent children. When you create your my Social Security account, you can view your Social Security Statement to see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits you and your family may be eligible to receive.

It’s a great day for a picnic!

Social Security is ready to fire up the grill and share our great services and benefits, and you’re invited! Visit www.socialsecurity.gov today, and we’ll save you a place.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, September 2, 2010 Hugoton military men Mike McClure, Marlin Hogie and Ty Peterson were recently honored by the Patriot Guard Deployment Unit.

Patty Lamont, a former Hugoton resident, recently received the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award. Patty is now living in the Kansas Masonic Home Towers. She received the honor due to her services to the staff and residents of KMH. Thursday, September 1, 2005 Neill “Squeak” Hays of Rolla is to be inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame in Seminole, Ok., in September. Neill graduated in 1953 and excelled in many activities during the nine years he lived in Seminole.

Thursday, September 7, 2000 Robert Terrill is the winning artist of this year’s Kansas Artist Postcard Competition. His entry, “Solitude,” was one of 26 entries chosen to make up the touring exhibition. Terrill is the new art teacher for the fourth through eighth grades in Hugoton Elementary School.

Sheryl Hayworth resigned from the Stevens County Hospital where she has been employed the past five years.

She was presented a plaque in appreciation for her years of service.

Thursday, September 5, 1985 The Montgomery Ward Store in Hugoton will close its doors in January, according to Mrs. Kay Young, owner of the catalog store. The closing is in connection with Montgomery Ward’s plan to close all the catalog stores.

Thursday, September 3, 1965 Shari Popejoy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Popejoy, was named all-over cloth-

ing champion of the 1965 Stevens County Fair. She was judged Style Revue winner and sewing Grand Champion.

Thursday, September 10, 1970 Word was received by Mrs. Barbara Furr that her son, SP/4 Terry L. Higgins, was wounded in Vietnam August 31, when he received steel fragments in his thigh from a booby trap. According to the telegram, he received medical attention and is now back in the field.

Friday, September 1, 1955

Three building permits have been issued by City Clerk Don Brubaker for new housing. Locations and estimated costs of the houses are 103 Madison - $12,000 brick veneer, 105 Madison $12,000 brick veneer and 107 Madison - $11,000 frame.

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, 522 S. Main in Hugoton.

Two meteorites can be found at the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum. Both meteorites have been confirmed as part of the same stone.

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

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

1 - 4 p.m.

A GRAND PARADE—Hugoton was treated to one of the finest parades in recent years last Saturday as organizations and merchants joined together to boost the Stevens County Fair. The above photo, taken from the roof of the Rusada theater, shows a section of the procession. In the foreground is Miss Glenda

Evans, Sorghum Queen for 1955, in her special automobile. Farther back along the parade route can be seen farm implements, one of the several high school bands, a float, antique automobiles and other units. From the September 15, 1955, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Two meteorites are displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.

The Hugoton Meteorite was found on the J.D. Lynch farm located four miles west and two miles north of Hugoton in 1935. The Perry Stone was found on the Wilmer J. Perry farm in 1952 but was not authenticated until 1982. This meteorite was found five miles west and two miles

One Man’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure!

Find yours at one of

Sons of the American Revolution welcomes new member The Colonel John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met Tuesday, August 18, at the Branding Iron Restaurant in Liberal.

The organization’s newest member, Earl Watt, was inducted into the chapter.

Later in the meeting he gave a pretty comprehensive report about the Coronado Museum's building project. This looks like something Liberal and Seward County can be proud of. It promises to be quite an asset.

David McGaughy had attended the Kansas Board of

Governors meeting in Emporia and reported back.

Ray Dee Rinehart presented a Partners in Patriotism Certificate the chapter has received form State for service to Veterans.

Karen Rinehart received a Daughters of Liberty Medal and Certificate for her work in getting ten new members for the chapter.

The officers and committees gave their various reports. One item of interest was the progress being made on establishing a Color Guard for the chapter.

Guests representing the

Daughters of the American Revolution were Patsy Boles ~ Cimarron River Valley Chapter; Lola Caraway ~ Byrd Prewitt Chapter Treasurer and State Audit Chairperson; Bonnie Raff ~ Cimarron River Valley Chapter; Karen Rinehart ~ Byrd Prewitt Chapter Registrar and Southwest Area Director; Becky Wilsey ~ Byrd Prewitt Chapter.

Also attending were Nancy Allen and Heather Watt.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 15, at the Branding Iron Restaurant in Liberal. The meal will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Submitted by Robert Caraway, Sons of the American Revolution.

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.

The Colonel John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomes their newest member, Earl Watts, at the August meeting.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 27, 2015) 1t Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit and Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality construction permit. Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kansas, LLC (ABBK) located at 16150 Main Circle Drive, Suite 200, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017, has applied for an air quality construction permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19300 to append the permit previously issued by the KDHE on May 27, 2014 for a biomass to ethanol and a biomass-to-energy production facility located in Section 18, Township 33 South, Range 37 West, Stevens County, Kansas, near Hugoton, Kansas. The proposed permit will append the May 27, 2014 permit to install a 96.6 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired temporary rental boiler to support operations of the existing 500 MMBtu/hr biomass-fired stoker boiler until a permanent 99 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired standby boiler, which is proposed to be installed through a separate modification of the May 27, 2014 permit, can be built.

Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide equivalents (CO2e), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Particulate Matter (PM), PM less than or equal to 10 microns (PM10), PM less than or equal to 2.5 microns (PM2.5), and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process.

Thomas R. Cromwell, Executor-Petitioner

Earl Watts pledges during his first Sons of the American Revolution meeting in Liberal. Earl also informed members about the Coronado Museum’s building project during the meeting.

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

north of Hugoton. It was confirmed both meteorites originally came from the same stone.

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 on Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The proposed permit is to be issued in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-350, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), which adopts the federal standards, procedures and requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 by reference. These air quality regulations apply to major stationary emission sources located in areas designated as “attainment” under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). Attainment areas are areas where the air quality meets or is better than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The PSD regulations require evaluation of emission reduction techniques to identify the best available control technology (BACT) for each regulated pollutant, including GHGs, for which the emission rate exceeds the PSD significant level. The purpose of BACT is to affect the maximum degree of reduction achievable, taking into account energy, environmental and economic impacts for each regulated pollutant under review. Evaluation of the estimated emissions for the ABBK project indicates that the emission rates of NOx, CO, SO2, VOCs, PM, PM10, PM2.5, and CO2e all exceed the significance levels. The facility conducted the required BACT analyses. This permit required a BACT review for the temporary rental natural gas-fired boiler. The KDHE has re-

viewed the BACT analyses submitted

by ABBK for the project and concurs with its findings. The BACT analysis and findings are summarized in Section IX of the Permit Summary Sheet.

An ambient impact analysis was not required. 40 CFR 52.21 (i)(3) states that the requirements for dispersion modeling shall not apply to PSD permits if emissions would impact no Class I area and no area where an applicable increment is known to be violated, and would be temporary.

The proposed rental boiler meets these criteria; therefore, dispersion modeling was not required. No increase in increment consumption will result from the temporary rental boiler operations.

The Federal Land Manager of any adversely impacted Federal Class I area has the opportunity to provide the Secretary with a demonstration that the emissions from the proposed source will have an adverse impact on air quality-related values in the Federal Class I area.

A public comment period has been established to allow citizens the opportunity to express any concerns they may have about this proposed permitting action. The public comment period is to begin on Thursday, August 27, 2015, and will end on Monday, September 28, 2015 at noon. All comments should be submitted in writing to Lynelle Ladd, Bureau of Air, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366.

Any member of the public may request to hold a public hearing to provide comments on the proposed issuance of the draft air quality construction permit. A written request to hold a public hearing should be sent to the attention of Lynelle Ladd at the address listed above or by FAX to (785) 291-3953 and must be received by noon on Monday, September 28, 2015.

A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process for the PSD permit are available for public review for a period of 30 days from the date of publication during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the KDHE Southwest District Office, 302 West McArtor Road, KS 678016014. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Lynelle Ladd, (785) 296-1719, at the KDHE central office, or Ethel Evans, 620-356-1075, at the KDHE Southwest District Office. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested.

These same materials are available, free of charge, at the KDHE Bureau of Air website, http://www.kdheks.gov/ bar/index.html Susan Mosier, MD, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment

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Special youth dove hunting opportunities abound opening weekend If you’re looking to introduce a youngster to the joys of dove hunting, opportunities for youth-only hunts will be available throughout the state this season. Listed below are three upcoming youth dove hunts that are sure to provide your kiddo with plenty of action and a memorable time afield.

HAYS- CEDAR BLUFF WILDLIFE AREA Hosted by: Smoky Hill Chapter of Pheasants Forever.

Hunt date is September 5 and registration deadline is September 1. Call to register.

The age limit is 10-17. Contact Luke Winge 785-726-1600.

A managed crop field on Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area is reserved exclusively for this youth-only event. Hunters will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the old Cedar Bluff Fish Hatchery to receive wingshooting instruction and meet their mentors.

The group will then head to the managed dove field until sunset. After legal shooting light, all participants will return for a free BBQ dinner and lessons detailing how to properly clean their doves.

Space is limited and kids

who have not hunted before will be given preference to participate.

If requested, shotguns can be provided. Shot shells in 12 and 20 gauge will be provided.

Hunters age 16 and older must have a hunting license and Harvest Information Program permit prior to hunting.

BUNKER HILL - WILSON WILDLIFE AREA Hosted by: Black Gold Pheasants Forever Chapter in Russell and Big Brothers, Big Sisters JT VonLintel Memorial Outdoor Mentoring Program.

Hunt date is September 5 (with a dinner and trapshooting instruction September 4).

Registration deadline is September 2. Call to register.

Age limit is 10-16. Contact Scott Thomasson, 785-7261600, or Vickie Cikanek, 785501-0867.

A managed crop field on the lake property will be reserved exclusively for this event, providing excellent hunting opportunities for youth hunters and their mentors, who may also hunt. Hunters will meet before sunrise on the morning of the hunt at the Wilson

Solution to August 20, 2015, puzzle

Wildlife Area shop to check-in, pair up with mentors if needed, and pick up shotgun shells. Hunters are welcome to spend as long as they choose in the field. Kids who have not hunted before will be given preference to participate.

Some shotguns will be available for kids without one, and non-toxic 12 and 20 gauge shotgun shells will be provided. Hunters age 16 must have a hunting license and Harvest Information Program permit prior to hunting.

ST. MARYS- JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER Hosted by Westar Energy Green Team with hunt date of September 5-6. Registration deadline is August 28. Call to register. Age limit is 16 and younger. Contact Barb Cornelius at 785-575-8125.

Spacious wheat and sunflower fields have been prepared to draw in doves, providing plenty of action.

Hunters will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and hunts will be scheduled as requests dictate and hunting groups can be formed. Guides will be provided for each group.

Youth hunters must bring

their own shotguns and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Hunters age 16 must have a Kansas hunting license and Harvest Information Program permit. Non-toxic shells will be provided.

Can’t make a scheduled hunt? Visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting,” “Where to Hunt,” and “KDWPT Dove Hunting Fields” to plan your own hunt at a managed field near you.

The Kansas dove hunting season is open September 1 through October 31 and November 7-15. Hunters 16 and older must possess a Kansas hunting license and Harvest Information Program permit, unless exempt.

Hunters may take up to 15 doves, mourning and whitewinged, single species or in combination. There is no limit on Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any taken in addition to the mourning and white-winged dove daily bag must have a fully-feathered wing attached while being transported.

Non-toxic shot may be required on KDWPT-managed dove fields. Visit ksout doors.com for details.

Now is the time for Hunter Education Fall hunting seasons are just around the corner. That also means school is about to start, or has already begun, holidays are on the way, and finding free time isn’t going to be easy. If signing up for a Kansas Hunter Education course is on your to-do list, now is the time to make it happen.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is currently offering Hunter Education classes throughout the state, providing a variety of class times, formats, and locations to meet nearly any schedule. To view a current list of upcoming classes, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting” and then “Hunter Education.”

Kansas law states anyone born on or after July 1, 1957, must be certified by an approved course in hunter education before they can hunt in Kansas, except that anyone 15 or younger may hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 or older. Students must be 11 or older to be certified.

Subjects covered include hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearms basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies, Kansas hunting regulations and boating safety for hunters.

Courses are offered in one of two formats: traditional and Internet-assisted. Traditional hunter education courses are ten hours long, typically in a classroom setting, and are usually held over the course of two to three days. Internet-assisted courses are designed to meet the needs of individuals with busy schedules by providing online classwork that can be done at home. After the Internet work is completed, students must attend a field day, which often includes live-fire, trailwalk and safe gun handing exercises before final testing and certification. Students must register for an Internet-assisted course before completing the online portion.

Classes fill up quickly and hunting season will be here before you know it. Invest time in a class now, so you can be ready to enjoy opening day!

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

SOLD 715 S Adams St- Corner lot location!! 2 bed/2 bath, lg master with WIC, fence, det garage, covered patio, cen H/A. Nice starter!!

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Hugoton, KS Bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2015.

If interested, contact Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC, 209 E. 6th, Hugoton, KS 67951, (620)544-4333, for information and bid specifications.

Seller: David Parsley

erties with income potential!! Both remodeled in 2014, appliances. Call for details!!

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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

GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 28, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, Assembly of God Turnaround Building --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 611 S. Harrison, Lots of Kids’ Clothes - Boys’ and Girls’, Baby Items, Men’s and Women’s Clothing and Much More --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 29, 7:00 a.m. - ???, 105 1/2 Lincoln, Lots of Baby Clothes, Some Furni-

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

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

705 & 707 S Adams Street - Two Prop-

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

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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.

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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!

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-------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1036 Polk St., Lots of Miscellaneous, Furniture, Girls’ 18 Month Clothes, Baby Boy Clothes, Adult Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry and More.

--------------YARD SALE: Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 102 S. Jefferson, Household Accessories, CD Stereo, Drill Bit Sharpener, TV, and Stuff --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, West City Limits, Turn South 3/4 Mile, Grey Stucco House, Pool Table, Electric Grill, Golf Carts, Cattling Fitting Chute, Shoes, Clothes, Christmas Decor, You Name It, We Just Might Have It! ---------------

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The City Office will be accepting bids until 3:00 pm September 9, 2015.

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

SOLD

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

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705 E Fourth Avenue - Nice & Neat!

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

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!!

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

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This Space FOR RENT Only $17.50/mo

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FOR SALE BY OWNER For Sale by Owner 501 S. Harrison - Hugoton 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 12x16 storage shed, carport, new siding, new roof. Large corner lot.

1,100 sq. ft. kitchen/laundry appliances included!

Call Ashley @620-544-9421 to set up a viewing Please leave message if no answer - will not rent to own

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DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY

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Please mail sealed bids to: The City of Moscow, PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks 67952 or drop them off at Moscow City Office, 125 Main St. in Moscow, Ks. (2c35)

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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.

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

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The mower is located at the Moscow City Shop.

For any questions, please call Moscow City Superintendent Randall Maxwell 620-453-0727

The City of Moscow has the right to refuse any and all bids.

Give m e a call!

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The City Of Moscow is accepting sealed bids for a: 1999 Grasshopper Lawnmower 721D • 60in. cutting deck • 3 Cylinder-4 cycle Liquid • 849 hrs.

Cooled Diesel (electric start) • 20.9HP 719cc Model-721D • Hydrostatic Direct Drive Serial# 490690 • 2 new big front tires Kubota Motor D722 • Grass bagger attached This mower was only used to mow the City Park.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: 1975 12’x55’ 2 bedroom/1 bath mobile home, porches included. $5000.00.

MUST BE MOVED FROM CURRENT LOCATION. Call 620-5441400 for information.

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Jeremy Kaiser presents half of the 50/50 pot to Abraham. The other half will go to Relay for Life.

Tron Stegman accepts his award from Lee Reynolds for entering his Ferrari.

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Tony Bruce of Princeton, Tx., accepts his Roger Lynch accepts the award for the Best Darlene Harper, along with her dad, Wayne DeCamp, $200 award from Jim Miller for the longest Bike from Richard Lynch for entering his give the Wayne’s World award to Steve Brooks from 2002 Yamaha.

Liberal for entering his 1954 Pontiac. distance.

Ervin Hancock accepts his prize from Jeremy Kaiser for entering the oldest car - a 1926 Ford Model T original - in Saturday’s car show.

The monster truck above belongs to Braxton Reynolds. It looks like it might present a problem getting in - or out of - the truck!

The 1970 yellow Plymouth Duster at right is shown by Jim Schultz of Guymon, Ok. The 1969 blue and white Dodge Dart Swinger is

The 1952 Ford Pickup SB shown above has a modified Mustang front and is owned by Jim Yoder of Dalhart, Tx.

owned by Mike Eidson of Guymon and the 1971 yellow and black Plymouth Duster is owned by Randy Taylor of Hooker, Ok.

Wayne Reynolds displays this beautiful 1957 Chevy Belair convertible at the car show Saturday.

Bob and Sandra Passmore enter their pink pearl Jim and Pat Davidson of Fritch, Tx., show this A 1969 Camaro Coupe, owned by Tucker Martin, 1932 Ford Roadster in the car show. Behind it is 1940 black Ford Pickup custom at Saturday’s Rod and Julie Gaskill enter this maroon and a 1932 Ford Cabriolet owned by Wayne Wulfeis shown at the car show Saturday. black 1932 Ford, winning Mayor’s Choice. car show. meyer. All owners are from Hugoton.

Ron and Rick Briggs of Ulysses are the proud Don Goering enters his red 1963 Austin Healy Daniel Alfaro of Hugoton proudly shows off his This 1965 blue Ford Mustang convertible is owners of this 1963 Cushman Truckster.

1974 Volkswagon Beetle sedan at the car show. owned by Barry and Tricia Ungles of Ulysses.

3000 MKII Roadster in the car show.

Ed Milligan of Garden City entered his 1967 Jim Livingston proudly displays his 1986 Chevy The black 1951 Ford Victoria is owned and This 1966 Mercury Park Lane two-door is shown by Eva Reynolds of Hugoton.

El Camino at the car show.

Ford Mustang Fastback in the car show. owned by Jane W. Brooks of Scott City.

Pat Christie of Springfield, Co. brings her 1998 Kenny Burrows of Hugoton shows his 1954 PlyDodge pickup to the car show. mouth Belvedere at the car show Saturday.

Hugoton’s Ervin Hancock’s 1926 Ford Model T Warren Fox is the proud owner of this 1934 yelCoupe wins the distinction of “oldest car” at the low Plymouth PE Coupe. Warren is from Plains. car show.

Darrell Livesay enters his 1934 Ford Coupe in This 1972 El Camino SS is owned by Wayne the car show. Behind it is a 1930 Chevy coupe Harrison of Hugoton. owned by Carroll Kuykendall, both of Guymon.

Janet Sutton enters her convertible in the car Zach Littell, Doug Martin and Elaine Rowden show. Pete Saltzman watches over it in the show off their motorcycles at the show Saturday. shade.