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Volume 125, Number 35

Thursday, August 30, 2012

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Car Show brings in close to a hundred entries

Stevens County Medical Foundation donates water bottles to USD 210 students and teachers.

These second graders show the bottles they are using during school hours. Tommy Romero, member of the board, stands proudly with the students. Other board members include Sherri Leonard, Karen Rich, Lorrie Nicodemus, Lynne M. Webb, Sharon Concannon, Therlene

Kindsvater, Alta Pettis and Rhonda McBride.

The school appreciates Stevens County Medical Foundation for recognizing the importance of students needing to stay hydrated by donating a water bottle to every student and teacher at USD 210. Stevens County Medical Foundation is promoting healthy habits.

Car enthusiasts came for miles around Saturday, August 25, 2012, braving threatening rain clouds and even hail to attend the Twenty-First Annual Gas Capital Car, Bike Show and Rod Run. Ninety cars showed up for the show with the club cars bringing the number of vehicles at the park to close to one hundred!

Clayton Gerrond asked all the Gas Capital club members to come forth to be honored for all their hard work they did in putting together the car show.

The Best of Show for 2012 Annual Gas Capital Car Show was awarded to Rick and Bonnie Morgan for their 1962 Chevrolet pickup.

Winners of the poker run, Clayton announced, were as follows: third place winner of $26 was Mike Riedel, second place winner of $39 was Doug

Gas Capital Car Club member Ron Martin presents the Best of Show Award to Bonnie and Rick Morgan of Eads, Co. They won the trophy with their entry of a 1962 Chevrolet pickup.

Morris, and first place winner of $65 was Kevin Thomas with a hand of three sixes.

Clayton announced the winner of the 50/50 pot of $181. Fifty percent went to Relay for Life, represented by Lisa Nelson, and the other 50% was to go to the winning name drawn

Ralph Rodgers is presented with a plaque and a going away gift to honor him for his many years of service to the Gas Capital Car Club. Left to right are Clayton Gerrond, Jackie Gardner, Ralph and Jim Miller.

from the pot. The winning name drawn was Craig Mantzke. Craig donated his winnings of $90.50 to Relay for Life.

Jackie Gardner presented a plaque to Ralph Rodgers, who is resigning from the Gas Capital Car Club. He was honored for all the years of service he has performed since the beginning of the club. He was also presented a going away present.

Clayton commented all funds raised after expenses of the car show go to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Stevens County Ministerial Alliance and Project Hope. Last year the car club gave those three organizations $1,700 total.

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USD 210 Board of Education discusses enrollment numbers Gary "Austin" Jordan became an Eagle Scout Thursday, August 23, 2012. Austin joined Boy Scouts in 2004 as a Bobcat. Austin crossed over to Boy Scouts in November 2006. He has earned 33 merit badges. Austin's Eagle Scout project was painting the inside of the First Baptist

Church fellowship hall, re-striping the parking lot, repainting the handicap stall, and painting two window frames. Austin is the son of Gary and Gracie Jordan of Okeene, Ok. He is 15 years old and a sophomore at Okeene. Gary and Gracie own Jordan Air.

Labor Day openings and closings are announced Labor Day is Monday, September 3 - and most of the area will enjoy a day off, as many businesses are closing. The last long weekend of the summer, Labor Day has been observed as a federal holiday since 1894. The day is set aside to celebrate the social and economic contributions of America’s workers.

So give yourself a pat on the back, fire up the grill and relax!

If all you need is a quick bite to eat or some ice cold drinks, you’re in luck; open businesses include McDonald’s, Sonic, Subway, Pizza Hut, Express Lane, The Pantry, SnoBall, White’s Foodliner, Alco and Dollar General in Hugoton, The Store in Moscow and Rolla Corner Stop. If you’re feeling bored, Showplace Video will also be open until 10:00 p.m.

If you’ve got a hankering for China, Ranchito, Donut X-Press or Antler’s on Monday, you’re out of luck. They will all reopen Tuesday except for China, which will remain closed until October 30.

Be sure to settle your endof-the-month business by Friday, as Citizens State Bank and First National Bank will be closed, as well as State Farm, Musgrove, Ag 1st, Farm Bureau and Pyramid Agency. City offices in Moscow and Hugoton will be closed, as well as the Stevens County Courthouse. The Hermes will be closed through the long weekend, with an early deadline of Friday, August 31 at 12:00 noon.

Hopefully you don’t need a new car or repairs on your current one over the long weekend, as Riley’s Chevrolet, Ghumm’s Auto Center, NAPA, Bultman Tire, Hugoton Tire, American Implement and Southwest Kansas Sales will also be closed.

Stock up if you’re planning a home improvement project, because Lin Goode, Bultman’s and Hi-Plains will shut their doors Saturday. If Rover’s been acting a little sick lately, book an appointment with Hugoton Veterinary Clinic or the Animal

Health Center as soon as possible, as they’ll both be closed Monday. If you’ve been feeling a tad ill yourself, make an appointment at the Stevens County Medical Clinic or refill your prescription by Saturday, because both offices will be closed Monday.

Purchase any gifts before Monday as Country Garden, Creative Specialties and Yardmaster won’t be open Monday. Twisted H Liquor also plans to be closed Monday. Hugoton’s Senior Center will be closed, as well as the Post Offices in Hugoton and Moscow. Pick up a couple extra books at the Stevens County Library Saturday, as they’ll be closed Monday. SCL will reopen Tuesday with winter hours - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

Be mindful of items on your to-do list before several businesses close their doors Friday evening and have a fun and safe final weekend of the summer!

The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, August 27, 2012 in the HMS Library. The USD 210 Board members present were Martin Daharsh, Stephanie Heger, Barry Hittle, Doug Martin, Don Beesley and Todd Gayer. Nancy Honig was absent. Also present were Principals Tiffany Boxum, Gregg Errebo, Howard Barton, and Lance Custer, Clerk of the Board Traci Shields, Superintendent Mark Crawford, Davonna Daharsh, Bill DeCamp, Jan Kilbourne, Elise Heger and Kay McDaniels. Some of the new teachers to USD 210 also attended the meeting.

Martin Daharsh asked all the new teachers to introduce themselves and tell a little about themselves.

Todd Gayer informed the board about how much he appreciated the meal at the district luncheon. It was good and he really enjoyed it.

Stephanie Heger reported the photographer taking high school pictures had said how nice the high school kids were here.

The agenda and consent agenda were approved.

Steve Shogren from George K. Bahm Company talked to the board about

refinancing of bonds and the potential savings available. He talked about interest rates and showed the board a summary of the last 30 years and how the interest is the lowest it has been during this time.

Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development talked about curriculum and student achievement goals for each building. She started the month of August off with new teacher training for four days. This training consisted of an overview of the common core standards, Marzano’s nine instructional strategies, and ideas and tips for classroom management.

A new English, Language Arts (ELA) reading series for grades first through sixth has been implemented with some special training before school began. A new committee, the District ELA council, meets once a

month. They have devised some goals to impact the areas of concern in the area of ELA. This council wants to implement a comprehensive vocabulary related to the standards for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Elise talked about MAP testing results and projected growth. The district is in the seventy-eighth percentile range at present in projected student growth, compared to other districts in the US. An attainable goal for USD 210 students is to make the eightieth percentile range which would put the district in the top 20% in projected growth in the nation.

Bill DeCamp, Director of Maintenance, discussed with the board the district HVAC and systems priority. At present there is an issue with some of the eleContinued to page 3

Firefighters from the Stevens County Fire Department collected more than $2,000 to donate to Muscular Dystrophy with their ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign. Good job, firefighters! See some of the firefighters hard at work filling the boot on page 3.

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Reader urges residents to appreciate Hugoton Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 20-26 Fire Department Hugoton Station August 24, 11:34 p.m., called to 1341 Road 11, rescue from boot pit.

Fire Department Moscow Station No Activity Ambulance Activity Two Medical and Two Life Flights.

Reminder: Stevens County is currently under a burn ban.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 20, 2012 • Vandalism, 600 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West Tenth, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Welfare Check, 600 Block of South Adams, Subject Okay, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 900 Block of South Lincoln, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 1500 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, August 21, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Theft, 500 Block of French, Took Report, Officer Crane • Dog Complaint, 200 Block of East Eighth, Spoke to Subject, Officer Crane • Motorcycle Complaint, Alley of 200 Block of Wilson, Sergeant Johnson Friday, August 24, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of Washington, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, 200 Block of South Harrison, Advised Them to Turn It Down, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, August 25, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of East Third, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 100 Block of Jackson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, August 26, 2012 • Motorcycle Complaint, 300 Block of Madison, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Harassment, Sixth and Lincoln, Unable to Locate Subject, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson

Pioneer Manor Weekly Happenings Pioneer Manor, at 1711 S. Main Street in Hugoton, hosts fun events every day of the week. Following is a schedule of events currently taking place on the facility’s “Main Street”.

Sundays 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School 3:00 p.m. - Chapel- featuring a different minister from the community each week.

Social in Coffee Shop following Chapel Mondays 10:30 a.m. - Trip to Alco Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - Bingo 3:00 p.m. - Mexican Train Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Social Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - Band and SingA-Long 2:00 p.m. - Bingo Fridays 9:00 a.m. - Coffee with the community 2:00 p.m. - Bingo Saturdays 2:00 p.m. - Bingo Community members are invited to attend any or all events! Volunteers are always needed and deeply appreciated.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Pioneer Manor at 620-544-2023.

Dear Editor, I just wanted to comment on the people who think Hugoton isn’t a nice place to live and that there are nice and helpful people who live here, and love it! I have lived here 23 years and visited my grandparents here all my younger life.

The people of Hugoton are the most caring and thoughtful people I’ve ever been around as a town.

We have many organizations that help people in need - with money or labor or counseling, with all the churches in the area and

Royce Tucker the volunteer groups.

If a person or a family has a need, the community is usually there for them, if the need is known, someone or a group will try to help out.

That is to say, help out. Not make your living for you. I feel bad when I hear that someone is abusing the elderly, by giving a sob story to elicit money from them, then saying that Hugoton doesn’t care or won’t help out.

I live on disability, because of heart problems,

and I have never asked for a handout from anyone, and I have had to make a lot of sacrifices, but I love my life here.

I have many friends, and am a member of some organizations as well as Hugoton Baptist Church.

God has given us this life to do with it what we can, and not expect others to always pay our way. To cut this short, if you don’t like your life, change it, or move somewhere that you can make it.

Royce Tucker

HRC addresses budget concerns Dear Editor, The Hugoton Recreation Board would like to take this opportunity to respond to the letter written in the August 16 edition of the Hugoton Hermes concerning the proposed Recreation Commission's budget.

First of all and most important, the concern that the Rec budget will increase over one million dollars for the next year is incorrect. The Recreation budget for the 2012/2013 fiscal year will remain in line with previous years’ expenditures and will not exceed what is necessary to maintain and operate current facilities or programs.

Furthermore the concern that the Rec Commission will spend $1,726,327.00 in the

The Hugoton Recreation Board next fiscal year is also incorrect. This number reflects the amount of money the Rec would have June 30, 2013 if we held all revenues and did not spend one cent over the next year to operate, maintain, meet payroll or enhance existing facilities or programs over that time. Obviously this would not be wise or practical.

Each year the Hugoton Recreation Commission is required to submit a budget to USD 210 and County Clerk's office. This budget summary is compiled each year by Hay Rice and Associates with oversight by the Kansas Department of Accounts and

Reports and printed in the paper. This is followed with a budget hearing (also printed in the paper) and open to the public to answer questions or concerns relating to the Recreation Commissions budget. This we believe is the proper venue for expressing questions or concerns relating to the proposed budget.

The Hugoton Recreation Commission also has an open door policy and encourages anyone with a question or concern to stop in or ask a Board member to address any issues they may have.

We hope this clears up any questions concerning the 2012/2013 Recreation Budget.

The Hugoton Recreation Board

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

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.

Enrollment began August 20 at Rolla Community Learning Center, 9:00 a.m.

Enrollment is accepted all year long. For more information, visit 204 Van Buren in Rolla or call 620-492-1788.

August 28 - October 14 - Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma will host “New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Orange Peel.” It will feature winners from the National Quilt Museum’s international contest. Twenty other Kansas quilts will also be exhibited. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620846-2527 for more information.

August 30 - Band and Sing A Long at Pioneer Manor at 10:00 a.m.

Community members are encouraged to come participate or just enjoy some great music!

August 31-September 3 - ABATE of Kansas, Inc. will host their annual Labor Day Rally. For more information, visit www.abateks.org or call 800-657-5763.

August 31 - Coffee with the Community at Pioneer Manor at 9:00 a.m.

- Early deadline for The Hugoton Hermes at 12:00 noon.

September 1 - Farmer’s Market in lot beside China restaurant on Main Street, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Bring your produce, baked goods, canned goods, etc.!

September 2 - Sunday School at Pioneer Manor at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Tim McCrary of the Moscow United Methodist Church will speak at 3:00 p.m. A social in the Coffee Shop will follow.

September 3 - Labor Day: many local businesses will be closed in observance. To find out more, read the front page article in this week’s Hermes.

September 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.

September 5 - Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin presents a Field Day, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call 620-598-2008 or 1-866-534NWCG (6924).

- Ice cream social at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main, at 3:00 p.m.

- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at the Airport Lounge at 7:00 p.m.

September 6 - Southwest Kansas Chapter of Sons of Thunder will meet at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 Patterson Avenue in Ulysses, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Men ages 12 and up are invited. For more information, call Monty at 620353-9507 or Cary at

620-353-9601. Subsequent meetings will take place the first Thursday of each month.

- Band and Sing A Long at Pioneer Manor at 10:00 a.m.

Community members are encouraged to come participate or just enjoy some great music!

September 6-8 - Seventeenth Annual S.P.I.R.I.T. Conference at Mid-America Air Museum in Liberal. State and Federal transportation updates, panel discussions, speakers and open discussions will be featured. In addition, there will be a free air show September 8.

September 7 - Coffee with the Community at Pioneer Manor at 9:00 a.m.

- Golden Senior Olympics in Guymon, Ok. Hugoton’s Pioneer Manor residents will participate.

September 7-16 - One Hundredth Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. For more information, visit www.kansasstatefair.com.

Obituaries Patricia Ann “Pat” Borthwick Patricia Ann “Pat” Borthwick, age 79, of Ulysses, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at The Legacy at Park View in Ulysses. She was 79.

She was born May 8, 1933, in Grant County, the daughter of Okel Boylan and the former Theresa Johnson.

Pat attended Rock Island Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Grant County High School. She then attended Fort Hays State University. She was a bookkeeper for Grant County Feeders. Pat enjoyed square dancing, loved sunflowers, and rivers and camping. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Pat and Fred Borthwick were wed July 3, 1982, in Ulysses.

Pat is survived by her husband Fred of the home; children: Stacey Bradley of Grand Junction, Co., Kimberly Trexler and husband Brad of Hill City, Kirby

Bradley and wife Sue of Garden City, Shelley McLeod of Longmont, Co,; stepchildren: Larry Borthwick and wife Paulette of Rye, Co., Jerry Borthwick and wife Cindy of Ulysses, Marvin Borthwick and wife RaeLyn of Ulysses, Bryan Borthwick and wife Carla of Ulysses, Nancy Borthwick of Emporia; brother John Boylan and wife Eula of Ulysses; 14 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pat’s funeral service took place Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Janet Hernandez officiating. Interment followed at the Ulysses Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Donor’s Choice or the First United Methodist Church of Ulysses in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

William “Sonny” Earl Kraber Sr. The death of Hugoton resident William “Sonny” Earl Kraber has been learned.

Sonny passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at Newton.

The son of Burnard J. Kraber and Irma All, he was born May 18, 1937, at Hugoton.

He and Zelda Kraber were married December 18, 1965 at Hugoton.

Survivors include his wife Zelda Kraber of Newton; one son, William E. Kraber Jr. of Elkhart; one daughter, Melissa A. Benavidez of Gillette, Wy.; one brother, John Kraber and wife Sharon

of Guymon,Ok.; three sisters: Alice Hill of Tyrone, Ok., Irma Hoskinman and husband Wayne of Rolla and Jean Bane and husband Gary of Wichita; six grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Buradine Cotter.

Funeral services were Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at at Graveside Richfield Cemetery in Richfield with pastor Larry Bradford.

Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Mills Lifelong Stevens County resident Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Mills passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 in Wichita. He was 82.

The son of Oliver Wayne Mills and Daisy Bryan Wilcox Delay, he was born September 1, 1929, at Hugoton.

Jerry loved his family and enjoyed fixing up old cars.

Survivors include one daughter, Tanya Anderson of Hugoton; two sons, Jeff Mills and wife Brenda, Jamie Mills and wife Stacie; and one

brother, Doug Mills, all of Hugoton; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Earl Mills, and one grandson Jeremy Anderson.

A memorial has been established for the Gas Capital Museum. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Funeral services took place Tuesday morning at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Psalm 139:1

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Internet Scam News There is a new “drive-by” virus on the Internet, and it often carries a fake message - and fine - purportedly from the FBI. “We’re getting inundated with complaints,” said Donna Gregory of the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), referring to the virus known as Reveton ransomware, which is designed to extort money from its victims.

Reveton is described as driveby malware because unlike many viruses - which activate when users open a file or attachment - this one can install itself when users simply click on a compromised Web site. Once infected, the victim’s computer immediately locks, and the monitor displays a screen stating there has been a violation of federal law.

The bogus message goes on to say the user’s Internet address was identified by the FBI or the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section as having

been associated with child pornography sites or other illegal online activity. To unlock their machines, users are required to pay a fine using a prepaid money card service.

“Some people have actually paid the so-called fine,” said the IC3’s Gregory, who oversees a team of cyber crime subject matter experts. (The IC3 was established in 2000 as a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. It gives victims an easy way to report cyber crimes and provides law enforcement and regulatory agencies with a central referral system for complaints.)

“While browsing the Internet a window popped up with no way to close it,” one Reveton victim recently wrote to the IC3.

“The window was labeled FBI and said I was in violation of one of the following: illegal use of downloaded media, under-age porn viewing, or computer-use negligence. It listed fines and

penalties for each and directed me to pay $200 via a MoneyPak order. Instructions were given on how to load the card and make the payment. The page said if the demands were not met, criminal charges would be filed and my computer would remain locked on that screen.”

The Reveton virus, used by hackers in conjunction with Citadel malware - a software delivery platform that can disseminate various kinds of computer viruses - first came to the attention of the FBI in 2011. The IC3 issued a warning on its website in May 2012. Since that time, the virus has become more widespread in the United States and internationally. Some variants of Reveton can even turn on computer webcams and display the victim’s picture on the frozen screen.

“We are getting dozens of complaints every day,” Gregory said, noting that there is no easy fix if your computer becomes in-

fected. “Unlike other viruses,” she explained, “Reveton freezes your computer and stops it in its tracks. And the average user will not be able to easily remove the malware.”

The IC3 suggests the following if you become a victim of the Reveton virus: • Do not pay any money or provide any personal information.

• Contact a computer professional to remove Reveton and Citadel from your computer.

• Be aware that even if you are able to unfreeze your computer on your own, the malware may still operate in the background.

Certain types of malware have been known to capture personal information such as user names, passwords, and credit card numbers through embedded keystroke logging programs.

• File a complaint and look for updates about the Reveton virus on the IC3 Web site.

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Chamber hears marketing tips from Curtis Crawford The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed their monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Pigs R Us. Chamber president Debbie Nordling began the meeting by announcing the many projects in which the chamber has recently been involved this year. She listed the Kansas Dairy announcement April 16, the Fourth of July celebration, the Candidate Forum July 24 and the Kansas Dairy Ingredient groundbreaking August 16.

Debbie commented with new people in town, the chamber needs new ideas to

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make them feel welcome.

She suggested putting the Hermes Community Guides out in surrounding towns.

The chamber office has extra guides available.

Debbie informed the chamber she and Kirstin Farnum had contacted the Stevens County commissioners on behalf of the chamber board to purchase an electronic sign to be put on Main Street to convey information about Hugoton events. It will be installed on the Senior Center building. The sign will cost around $11,000 to $12,000. The sign has been ordered. It will probably not be totally installed until around the end of September.

Debbie informed the chamber the Stevens County Economic Development has hired a website person to update the website. If anyone has information for the website, contact the chamber office.

She stated the chamber is working on Welcome Baskets for newcomers. If any chamber members has things to put in the Welcome Basket, contact the chamber office.

Ideas and suggestions are welcome.

The chamber president

gave calendar updates. The chamber board will meet at noon at the Senior Center for lunch September 12, 2012 from noon until 1:00 p.m.

The next chamber luncheon is scheduled for September 18. The chamber will sponsor a fundraiser October 6, 2012 featuring a Saturday Night Prime Rib dinner with a comedian speaker at the VFW building.

She also announced the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Teacher Breakfast at Pigs R Us August 22. The Farmers Market will be Saturdays throughout the months of August and September from 9:00 until noon on the lot south of China Restaurant, at 706 S. Main Street.

Stevens County Library Director Eunice Schroeder reported The Smithsonian exhibit “The Way We Work” will be on display at the library from October 27 until December 9, 2012. Volunteers are needed for the exhibit by the library.

Diane Crawford announced that Southwest Friends of the Arts are hoping to perform a comedy called “Love Thy Neighbor” the weekend before Thanksgiv-

Chamber President Debbie Nordling ing. Auditions are next Monday and Tuesday evening at 305 South Jackson.

Curtis Crawford then gave marketing tips for the chamber members: Businesses should recognize several types of marketing with the same customer. Make an offer in your advertising.

Track the results from your advertising. Don’t talk about yourself, talk about the benefits of your business to the customer.

Keep in touch with your clients. Know the lifetime value of your customer. Invest in your marketing education.

The meeting adjourned.

The next chamber luncheon is scheduled for September 18, 2012.

School Board Continued from page 1 mentary control systems. He feels the elementary school needs some updates on the control systems. Two years ago, the BOE approved updates for about a third of the building. The old system is based on telephone line type technology at present. The digital control upgrades Bill is recommending would alleviate problems he is dealing with on a weekly basis. New chillers are a priority at the HES as well, but that work is secondary. If new chillers are purchased the controls would be compatible with them.

Superintendent Crawford talked about increasing communication as one of the board goals. Mr. Newton has done a lot of work getting the district facebook page up and running.

Crawford informed the board the enrollment is down 29 students from September 20 count day last year. This year student count thus far is 1138 and last year it was 1167.

Superintendent Crawford also talked about 106.7 Bob FM radio station wanting to broadcast all of the varsity football and basketball games.

They also have plans to play the games on westernkansasnews. com. New AD, Clint Merritt is also recommending all home varsity football and basketball games to be shown with live video on Channel 12. The past four years, these broadcasts were audio only.

Primary School Principal Mrs. Boxum told the board that the immunization policy is currently in compliance. Parents of students not up on their child’s immunizations still have 60 days after registration to get shots up to date.

Her staff is currently working on getting the At-risk four year old students in the computer.

They need to be in the com-

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puter before count day September 20.

Intermediate School Principal Mr. Barton talked about the At-risk students saying every child has the ability to succeed. He talked about the participation in after school activities associated with improved skills in the children.

The intermediate school has 105 students in the English Language Learner’s (ELL) program which is 35 percent of the total population, and 15 migrant students for a total of five percent.

MS Principal Mr. Custer talked about Academic Turn

Aaround (ATA) math and ATA study skills, Reading 180, and Reading re- teach classes. The middle school has 134 students total, with 42 percent free, 18 percent reduced, 23 percent ELL students, and six percent migrant students.

High school Principal Mr. Errebo told the board the high school is in compliance with immunization. There are 300 students in high school with 56 percent receiving free or reduced. There are 15 percent ELL students and three percent migrants.

There are 39 students in cross country plus three man-

These teachers enjoy the breakfast and cinnamon rolls provided by the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce to welcome all the school personnel.

Veronica Nevarez, Michell Henne and Adrian Alfaro stop in at Pigs R Us for an early breakfast before heading to the school for preliminary work before classes start.

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Jill Skinner, Lisa LeNeve and Shannon Nordyke enjoy their complimentary breakfast provided by the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

agers; 49 boys in high school football; 44 boys in middle school football; seven girls in golf; 27 girls in high school volleyball and 41 girls in middle school volleyball Kilbourne discussed the Atrisk students, and the E2020 flexibility for students. There are approximately 75 percent ELL students at the Hugoton Learning Academy.

High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) report was given by Doug Martin. He found the members interesting and he enjoyed talking with them at the meeting.

The JV baseball field perimeter fencing and back stop were discussed.

The KASB June Policy review recommendations were discussed. There is a new law for bus drivers and coaches.

They must disclose full driving records for the last ten years.

Mark Crawford also talked about transportation routes and state rules. The school went from six bus routes to seven Monday. The extra route allows the kids to not be on the bus much more than an hour.

Lorenzo Cruz, transportation foreman, came in to discuss the school routes and what he is doing to make them run smoother.

The board approved the consideration of proposal to refund existing district general obligation bonds.

The board also approved letting of bids for a backstop and perimeter fencing on the new junior varsity baseball field.

The five year contract with Pioneer Communica-tions at $1,434.94 was tabled.

A motion was made and passed to approve as surplus five old Sharp copiers.

The board approved the letting of bids for HES controls upgrade.

The board went into executive session for two minutes.

The approval of HLA Adult ESL memorandum of understanding for the 2012-2013 school year was tabled.

The board approved Channel 12 for all home football and basketballgames for the 20122013 school year.

The meeting adjourned.

Next meeting will be September 17.

Firefighter Michael Milhon collects donations for Muscular Dystrophy in their Fill The Boot campaign.

Firefighter Rickey Burrows holds out the boot to collect donations for the Fill The Boot Campaign. They collected over $2,000 for the charity.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

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Flores enrolls in Surgical Technology The Surgical Technology program at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School in Liberal has admitted new students to the fall 2012 class in Liberal.

Incoming students for the 11month program include Jason Ediger and Theodore Winter, both of Meade; Juaquin Flores of Hugoton; Genesis Luevano of Turpin, Ok.; Lauren Miller of Garden City; and Elizabeth Medina, Kelsi Moree and Jaclyn

Ramirez all of Liberal.

The lecture portion of this program is online while the clinicals are in area health care facilities that are convenient for the student.

To find out more about the program, contact Carmen Sumner, coordinator, 620-417-1411 or carmen.sumner@sccc.edu.

Anyone interested in the 2013 program can begin taking general education courses now.

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Lynda and Carl Mac Thurow 1962

Lynda and Carl Mac Thurow June 9, 2012

Carl and Lynda Thurow celebrate fifty years

For All The ANSWERS Call Karen at 544-4314!

Carl and Lynda Thurow, formerly of Hugoton and now of Wichita, celebrated 50 years of marriage in Colorado Springs, Co. Carl and Lynda were married June 9, 1962, in San Diego, Ca. Upon retiring from farming and ranching they moved to Wichita where Carl has an equine appraisal

Insurance Agency Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • 316-544-4314 • Hugoton, Ks.

service which includes expert witness work.

They have two daughters, Tonnie Martinez and husband Dave of Junction City and Tracy Flake and husband Alex of Wichita. They have five grandchildren, Griffin, Teagan and Abby Hamblin and Riley and Carly Flake.

Make KDOT travel info resources part of your game plan for fall travels Labor Day travelers and football fans traveling to football games this fall can help themselves arrive at their destinations safely and on time for kickoff by using KanDrive and other KDOT trip planning and travel decisionmaking tools. The free services are available anytime travelers need them. www.kandrive.

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TEMPERATURE Call 844 Worship with your loved ones at Pioneer Manor September 2 Pastor Tim McCrary Moscow UMC

Citizens State Bank

September 9 Pastor Ben Coats Assembly of God

601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

September 16 Pastor Michael Taylor Light House Fellowship September 23 Barbara Williams Hillbilly Band ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

FAITH LUTHERAN ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Harry Cross, Pastor Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

HugotonUMC.com Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH

ROLLA 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Bob Sanders, Pastor EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

HOLINESS CHURCH

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

clude camera images, motion camera views, an interactive 511 map of Kansas roads, road conditions and work zones and links to helpful transportation resources, such as Kansas Turnpike information, Kansas Byways, weather information and metro traffic information.

Much of the same information can be accessed by calling 5-1-1 from anywhere in Kansas.

- Camera snapshots of the roadway are updated every few minutes from closed-circuit cameras installed along I-70 and other highways. A camera tour is provided so travelers can select and see all camera images on a specified highway.

- Motion camera links are also provided for many cameras along I-70 between Goodland and Auburn Road west of Topeka. These can be accessed by clicking on the camera icon and then clicking on the “motion camera” link (if provided on that camera) beneath the lower right corner of the camera view. Still shots will be updated every two seconds.

- Electronic sign message views show construction, accident and safety messages currently being displayed.

- Metro Traffic Management Center Web sites (Kansas City and Wichita) - Traffic Manage-

ment Centers in Kansas City (KC Scout) and Wichita (WICHway), use up-to-the minute information to provide travel speeds and camera views on select routes, posted messages on electronic signs and other helpful information for drivers. KanDrive provides links to KC Scout (www.kcscout.org and WICHway wichway.org, the new Wichita metro Web site. A new link at the top of the 511 Map page, “Metro Traffic Sites” now provides drop down links to metro traffic information for both of these sites.

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KDOT also encourages travelers to use other free traveler information services to assist them in trip planning or in staying informed as they travel: • The 511 Mobile site at http://511mm.ksdot.org provides map, camera and elec-

tronic message sign views, road conditions, work zone and event information and links to weather. The site is accessible from multiple devices, including iPhones, Droids and Windows mobile devices, Version 6.0 and higher. Any devices not compatible with the new application will be able to access text information only for road conditions and work zones.

• 511 Phone - From any phone anytime, travelers may call 5-11 from anywhere in Kansas or 1866-511-KDOT (5368) from anywhere in the U.S. to get route-specific road conditions, work zone information, including detours and closed roads, and travel-related weather information to plan their trips or for updates as they travel.

For everyone’s safety, drivers should buckle up, not drink and drive, safely secure children in safety seats and avoid distractions such as talking or texting on their cell phone.

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

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

Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public.

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

Dana Titus at right donates her hair to Locks of Love. Tan’alon owner ViLari Cox, at left, cut Dana’s hair, measured it and determined it qualifies for Locks of Love.

Stevens County Hospital

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for September 2012 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Michelle Gooch Dietician Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Dr. Brown Podiatry Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Michelle Gooch Dietician Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Dr. DeCardenas Ear, Nose & Throat

Mon. Tue. Thu. Fri. Mon. Tue. Fri. Tue. Thu. Mon. Wed.

9/3 9/4 9/6 9/7 9/10 9/13 9/14 9/18 9/20 9/24 9/26

For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-877-449-1560; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

We are proud to announce that Dr. DeCardenas from Garden City will be starting an outreach clinic here for Ear, Nose & Throat. To make an appointment please call 275-3070.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Laszlo Bodnar makes his way through Hugoton, causing neck cramps in most drivers who saw him and tried to figure out just what kind of vehicle he was piloting.

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The control panel features a car speedometer, cruise control and full-size electric mirrors!

Yamahercury cruises through Hugoton

Kathy Jays’ family helping her celebrate are: standing - Tammy Clinesmith, Brighton Clinesmith (in front of Tammy), Dick Titus (behind Tammy, Scott Sweeney, Leroy Vader, Ray Titus, Sean Titus (in front of Ray), Doug Titus, Caressa Jays (behind Doug), Breckyn Salazar (being held by Caressa), Lexi Jays (in front of Caressa), Ashton Jays (next to Lexi), Russell Jays, Becka Jays (in front of Russell), Jayden

Salazar (in front of Becka), Erica Salazar, Julienne Salazar (in front of Erica and Sterling), Sterling Light, Gavin Salazar (on Sterling’s shoulders), Robert LeNeve, Nathan and Abby LeNeve (in front of Robert), Kevin Light.

Seated are Anna Sweeney, Dana Baker, Andrew Sweeney (in front of Dana), Vaudine Titus, Kathy Jays, and Jackye Light.

Jays enjoys celebrating her life with family and friends Kathy Jays celebrated her extended life expectancy July 7, 2012. She was diagnosed with Lupus five years ago. At the same time, her doctors predicted her life would end. . .

She has since continued to serve the community in various capacities in spite of her disabilities. The photo shows some of her family who were present to help her celebrate.

May is Lupus Awareness Month.

World Lupus Day will be Friday, May 10, 2013.

Supporters are encouraged to wear purple.

Laszlo Bodnar of Elkhart drove his Yamahercury that’s a Yamaha Venture and a Mercury Sable hybrid - to town last Friday and brought some puzzled looks from other drivers and pedestrians.

His vehicle looks a bit like a car versus motorcycle smash without the dents, scrapes and bruises. He took an ‘89 Yamaha frame and attached it to a ‘92 Mercury Sable car. He left the drive works in the car, took the middle out and left the trunk for storage.

So when he cranks up the motorcycle or honks the horn, it’s a bit disconcerting to hear the sounds come from behind. It comes loaded with electric mirrors, cruise control and an antilock braking system.

surface cleaning, HVAC and air duct cleaning, and furniture, area rug and drapery cleaning. Steamatic’s mission statement is: “Steamatic is committed to making our world a safer and cleaner environment for present and future generations.” In 2012, the company celebrated 44 years of franchising.

Submitted by Steamatic of Southwest Kansas.

zlo is working on making a Lincoln out of a Model A. “I like to do things people say can’t be done,” he said with a merry glint in his eye.

Charles Harmon is showing his horseless carriage at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. The 2012 homemade carriage has a 12 1/2 HP Briggs engine.

Come help us

Rindels claims longevity award for 25 years of service Ron Rindels of Steamatic of Southwest Kansas received the 25-year longevity award during Steamatic, Inc.’s Biannual International Convention, July 18-21, in Fort Worth, Texas. The announcement was made by Bill Sims, president of Steamatic, Inc. “We are very proud of Ron and his team for their spirit to succeed and can-do attitude,” says Sims. “Because of owners like Ron, we are able to maintain Steamatic’s focus on continuous improvement of quality service.”

About Steamatic - Steamatic offers cleaning and restoration services through more than 270 franchise territories in the United States and in 25 countries around the world. Steamatic’s highly trained and certified technicians work with insurance agents and adjusters, and directly with the public.

Restoration services include fire and smoke, water mitigation, mold remediation, and contents recovery; commercial and residential services include carpet cleaning, hard

When he retired from TV repair he took up rebuilding cars. He loves redoing classic cars and turning them into things they weren’t originally designed for. Right now Las-

Richard Marquardt’s

80th Birthday!

Saturday, September 1

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Hugoton Senior Center

EXTRA! EXTRA! Jamie Niehues of Hugoton entered this 1953 MG TD at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. The black 4 cylinder car has red interior and seats only two.

Bucher earns degree from FHSU Daniel Bucher of Rolla has graduated from Fort Hays State University with a B.S. in health and human performance (health promotion and wellness).

Bucher is one of 476 undergraduate and 57 graduate students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor and graduate degrees in the summer 2012 term.

Fort Hays State University's announcement of de-

grees includes only graduates whose transcripts and records have been verified as meeting all requirements for the degrees listed. FHSU does not release the list until all the graduates have been verified, a process that takes as much as two or three weeks after the end of a semester.

On the Web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Da niel-Bucher-earns-degreefrom-Fort-Hays-State-University/4859355.

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Please submit all news and ads to The Hermes office by 12:00 noon Friday.

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Library introduces “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” The Stevens County Library would like to announce a brand new reading program for children ages birth through Preschool: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

You are your child’s first and most important teacher!

Enjoy books together while your child develops skills that will prepare him/her to lean to read independently.

Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. When you register, you will receive a reading log bookmark to record the first 100 books your child experiences.

After you and your child record 100 books on your reading log bookmark, return the bookmark to the library.

For every 100 books your child experiences, he/she will add his/her name to our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten progress chart! With the completion of every 100 books, you will receive a new reading log bookmark.

Upon reaching 1,000 books, your child will receive a certificate of completion and a small gift.

Any child that has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. There is no pressure; parent and child can work at their own pace! This program will run year-round.

Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time! To register your birthfive year-old for Circle Time, fill out a form in the library or visit http://www.stevenscountylibrary.com/youthservices/circle-time/ to register online!

For more information about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten or about Circle Time, call Stacey at 620-5442301 or email youthservices@stevenscountylibrary.c om.

**Free Daily Hugoton Delivery** Same Day Delivery Even on Saturdays Stevens County Library introduces “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” for children from birth up to age five. Any child who has not yet entered kindergarten is eligible to participate. Contact Stacey at the Library for more information.

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Blue and Red scrimmages offer a glimpse of fall Hugoton Middle School and High School football and volleyball teams gathered for the Blue and Red Scrimmage Friday, allowing for a sneak-peek at the talent to be showcased this season for the Eagles.

Volleyball took to the courts first. Middle school was followed by high school. The HHS played varsity versus junior varsity for 40 minutes, then the JV played against the freshmen for 20 minutes.

Thirty players make up the 2012 roster for Hugoton and the team is under the direction of a new head coach, Katie Szymczak. Coach Szymczak is an Ohio native and a graduate of Ohio State University. She has coached volleyball at Dodge City for four of the last five years. The teams she coached went to state three of those years, winning league twice. Coach Szymczak was named WAC Coach of the Year twice as well.

On a personal note, she stated that she loves to spend time with her husband, son and dog, and enjoys playing

and coaching sports, reading, cooking and rooting for The Buckeyes. She is joined by Melanie Gifford as the assistant coach for the volleyball team this year.

"There is a lot of potential at all levels. We have great seniors that will lead us throughout the regular season and post season," said coach Szymczak. "Tryouts went very well. We conditioned an hour every morning and played. We had a second two-hour practice after lunch and tracked skills and attributes for all players. Our goals for the season are to improve last years record, to place higher in the GWAC, to have multiple players on first team All League and to win our home tournament."

Following the volleyball scrimmage, Hugoton's football players took to the field.

"I was pleased with our effort. We are preparing extremely hard for our season opener versus Goodland," said football coach Clint Merritt. "I thought our "blue" group did a

nice job of executing both offensively and defensively.

There were some younger players who performed very well and impressed the coaching staff."

The football team suited up blue versus red; varsity versus junior varsity. The roster includes 49 players this season with four seniors. Four offensive starters return, and six defensive. With the early twoa-day practices under their belts, the Eagles have been hard at work to prepare for what lies ahead on the schedule.

"It sounds very simple, but we want to improve everyday.

If we can get better after every practice, we will come a long way throughout the season," said coach Merritt.

Hugoton Middle School football players warm up for their scrimmage Friday evening on the Eagle football field.

Sports Schedule August 30 MS football vs Liberal South Home 4:00 p.m.

Hs Girls Golf Home V/JV 3:00 p.m.

HS Cross County at Meade 4:00 p.m. HS Volleyball

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Ulysses Quad V/JV 4:00 p.m.

August 31 HS varsity football home with Goodland 7:30 p.m.

September 4 JV football at Goodland 5:00 p.m.

7th Grade Volleyball Hugoton (A) Home 4:00 p.m.

7th Grade Volleyball at Liberal West (B) 4:00 p.m.

8th Grade A at Dodge City (A) 4:00 p.m.

8th Grade B at Liberall South 4:00 p.m.

HS Girls Golf at Goodland V/JV 12:00 p.m.

HS Volleyball Cimarron Quad V/JV 4:00 p.m.

Ross Davis carries the ball on a running play during Friday's football scrimmage.

Estefani Armendariz passes the ball during Friday's Eagle volleyball scrimmage.

Megan Cornelsen sets up a play for HHS volleyball at Friday's scrimmage.

The HHS Eagle football team took to the field Friday for the annual pre-season scrimmage, showcasing their talents for the families, fans and coaches in game formation.

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Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin Moscow, KS

Grow With Us! FIELD DAY

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

“You are invited” Marcus Howe Farm – SE ¼ of 26-31-35 Stevens County – K-StateKCA Corn-Cotton Irrigated Test Plot. Located 6 ½ miles east of Moscow on Road Y. 3:15 pm Marcus Howe Farm – NW 11-31-35 Stevens County – Dryland.

Located 6 miles east of Moscow on Road Y, South 2 ½ miles on Road 26. East side of road. K-State Dryland Test Plot and Gin Test Plot.

4:00 pm Tom Lahey Farm – SE ¼ of 14-31-36 Stevens County – Irrigated.

Located 1 mile east of Moscow on Hwy 56, turn north on Road 21 for ¾ mile, west side of road. K-State Variety Test Plot and Gin Test Plot.

5:15 pm Tom Lahey Farm – NE ¼ of 14-31-36 Stevens County – Irrigated.

Located one mile east of Moscow to Road 21, 1 ¼ miles north, west side of road. Bayer Crop Science Test Plot and NexGen Experimental Test Plot.

6:15 pm *Supper at Northwest Cotton Gin: Hot Dogs, Chips, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Drinks (3.5 miles SW of Moscow, Hwy 56) *Served by Haskell and Stevens County Farm Bureau Associations 6:45 pm Question and Answer Session 2:30 pm

Stu Duncan, Extension Specialist, KSU; Lucas Hagg , Crop System Agronomist, KSU; Dr. Tom Brooks, NexGen Plant Breeder; Dick Cooper, PCCA; Several seed company representatives will be on hand to discuss: + Variety Discussion + Yield Development on Plant in Relation to Heat Units and Management + 2, 4-D and Cotton + Insect Update + Population & Stand Uniformity + Harvest Aids + Boll Maturity

-Tour of Gin FacilitiesAll interested Persons are invited to attend.

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HHS runners log miles at time trial Friday The Hugoton High School cross country team ran their pre-season time trial Friday afternoon. Many runners logged shortened run times at the event compared to last year's results.

Katie Weaver ended the time trial run with a time of 21:17. This was over a minute faster from her 2011 time trial run of 22:37.

Nancy Camacho ran a 23:53 compared to last year's 26:30 finish.

Maria Martinez was the first to cross the finish line for the Eagles on the girls side with a time of 19:46.

Aubrey Hamlin logged 20:02.

Jackie Garcia ran the time trial in 21:25, Mariana Shuck 22:13, Sadie Wood 22:32 and Courtney Ralstin 27:06.

Patrick Weaver had nearly identical times to his performance last year in the preseason. He led the boys with a time of 16:57. Jacob Martin crossed in 17:19, improving upon his 2011 finish of 18:27. Chase Hittle crossed in 17:58 (18:14 in 2011).

Edgar Villa ran faster times trial this year with a finish of 18:38 (19:41), Kole Kahl 19:15 (22:50), Takoda Eckert 20:51 (21:38), Nic Goode 21:55 (22:12), AJ

Scott 21:55 (24:36), Chance Ghumm 22:31 (23:32), and Mason Lewis 24:45 (27:51).

Additional runners that participated in this year's race included Luis Castro at 18:17, Issac Castro at 18:42, Lawson Fiss at 19:26, Matt Nash 19:45, Zack Littell 19:51, Garrett Hamlin 21:17, Victor Romo 21:25, Wade Heger 21:35, Rene Rubio 21:35, Reed 22:12, Miguel Rubio 22:52, David Kurt 23:08, Tucker Martin 23:12, Emmanuel Valles 24:40, Danny Tapia 24:54, Maverick Mills 27:17, Vicente Flores 33:53 and Matt Leneve 34:09.

Cross country time trials enable runners and coaches to evaluate times and decide what each needs to work for for better results.

Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.

Cross country runners round the track at the pre season time trials Friday. Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.

Hugoton High School cross country team run their pre-season time trials. Many runners logged shortened run times at the event com-

pared to last years’s results. Photo courtesy of Dave Eckert.

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KUBIN AERIAL

Club member Sherri Reynolds presents the Club Choice award to Ed Milligan of Garden City. His entry is a ‘68 purple Ford Mustang.

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Club Member Ron Martin presents the Wayne’s World award to Ross Rodenbeck of Colby while Darline Harper, Wayne DeCamp’s daughter, looks on. His entry is a 1950 Mercury LeadSled.

GREG & DEB KUBIN

Gas Capital Car Show Continued from page 1 The Longest Distance Traveled Award went to Gerald and Virginia Evans of Derby.

The five $100 winners were Craig Mantzke sponsored by Charlotte’s Web; Caroll Kykndoll sponsored by Jordan Air; Jim Schultz sponsored by Ghumm’s Auto Center; Len Lovato sponsored

by Charlotte’s Web; and Gerald and Virginia Evans sponsored by Jordan Air. The Mayor’s Choice selected by Mayor Jack Rowden was Kenny Snow’s 1959 Ford Sunliner.

Ed Milligan was the Gas Capital Car Club Choice with his purple ‘68 mustang.

The Wayne’s World Award is usually chosen by Wayne DeCamp, 91 years old, who was out of town. This year’s award is selected by Wayne Wulfemeyer. He picked the 1950 Mercury LeadSled entered by Ross Rodenbeck.

The Best Bike of the 2012 Car Show went to Kirby Perkins, who entered a 1947 Indian Chief motorcycle.

The Best Orphan is a vehicle that isn’t made any more.

The winner of this class was

Charles and Mabel Harmon’s 1951 Studebaker.

The Top Ten winners of the car show are as listed: • 1957 Chevrolet convertible entered by Braxton Reynolds and owned by his grandfather Wayne Reynolds. Braxton’s parents, Lee and Sherri Reynolds, are members of the car show.

• Bill Campbell with his entry of a ‘67 Chevelle.

• Bill Kreie with his entry of a 1964 Chevrolet Impala convertible.

• Warren Fox with his entry of a 1948 Dodge Powerwagon.

• Randy Klein with his 1967 Camaro.

• Nick Schwindt with his 1934 Ford.

• LeRoy Russell with his entry of a 1961 Corvette.

• Bill Bailey with his entry of a 1955 Chevrolet.

• Aaron Epp with his 1962 Corvelle - a Corvette/Chevelle mashup.

• Rick Knoll with his 1969 GTO. The car show ended with most entries ‘Draggin’ Main’ to show off their great looking vehicles.

Club member Lee Reynolds presents the Best Bike award to Kirby Perkins. His entry is a ‘47 Indian Chief motorcycle.

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Mayor’s Choice award is presented to Kenny Snow of Scott City.

Left to right are club member Jeremy Kaiser, Kenny Snow and Mayor Jack Rowden. His entry is a ‘59 Ford Sunliner.

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Public Auction Sale Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes due from

Roscoe S. Jennings Sr.

If one decides to do nothing, then nothing is what will be returned.

The property will be sold at public auction as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations.

Date of Sale: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Time of Sale: 9:00 am (registration begins at 8:30 am) Place of Sale: Stevens County Courthouse, main entrance, 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, KS 67951

Stevens County has a rich history of gas and oil production. Eighty-five years of production has provided a healthy economy, but it will not carry this county forward an additional 85 years. This is a concern Commissioner Bozone considered.

Title Offered: Only the right, title, and interest of Roscoe S. Jennings, Sr, in and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold.

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I 125’) of Lot Four (4) in Block Four (4) in the City of Hugoton, more particularly

described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Block 4, City of Hugoton, Kansas, on this point being 75’ North of the Southwest corner of Lot 4, T of Block 4, thence East parallel to the North side of Lot 4, a distance of 190’, ( thence North 75’, thence West parallel to the North side of Lot 4, a distance of 190’, thence South a distance of 75’Kansas, to the point on of beginning, Stevens County Hugot on, t hi s Kansas. o t o t he Nor t h si de Property address: t136 S.di Monroe Hugoton, 67951 st ance of KS 190’ , Parcel#135-16-0-10-04-007-00-0 Property consists of single family rental house, containing approx. 800 sq. ft. and carport.

1PrProperty oper tisybeing addr ess: Minimum Bid: $9,500.00 sold subject to delinquent real Par estate taxes.

To prepare for future generations, Commissioner Bozone worked to bring the following businesses/industries to Stevens County: • Abengoa Cellulosic Ethanol Bio-Energy Plant • Milk/Cheese Processing Plant

Property may be Inspected at: Drive-by only Prhighest o pe r tbid. y i s be i ng s o l Payment Terms: M Full payment is due upon acceptance of the Form of All payments must be by cash, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check or by Payment: a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury.

These new businesses will help to pay our taxes in the future as well as provide additional jobs for future generations.

A vote for Dave Bozone is a vote for leadership that is concerned about the needs of future generations.

For information about the sale, contact Robert Brown at 501-366-0098, or by email at Robert.Y.Brown@irs.gov or visit us at www.irsauctions.gov

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Lee Reynolds accepts the plaque for his son Bill Bailey of Perryton, Tx. accepts the award Ralph Rodgers presents an award for top ten Aaron Epp of Turpin, Ok. accepts his award for Braxton for being one of the top ten winners for top ten winner from club member Lee winner to Rick Knoll of Holcomb. His entry is a top ten winner from Cuyler Miller for his ‘62 from his wife, club member Sherri Reynolds. Reynolds. His entry is a ‘55 Chevrolet.

‘69 GTO. Corvelle.

Bill Kreie of Ulysses accepts his award for top Club member Ron Martin presents LeRoy Club member Ralph Rodgers presents Warren Nick Schwindt of Liberal receives his plaque ten winner from Cuyler Miller. His entry is a Russell of Scott City an award for top ten Fox of Plains an award for top ten winner. His from Alex Brechbuhler for being one of the top winner. His entry is a ‘61 Corvette. entry is ‘48 Dodge Powerwagon. ten winners. His entry is a ‘34 Ford.

‘64 Chevrolet convertible.

Randy Klein of Ulysses accepts his award for Bill Campbell of Liberal accepts his award from top ten winner from club member Jeremy club member Jim Miller. His entry is a ‘67 Kaiser. His entry is a ‘67 Camaro.

Chevelle.

In the picture above Ross Rodenbeck of Colby is the owner of the red 1950 Mercury 2 door shown at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. Next is Doug Morris displaying his 1940 Chevy Delux 2 door car. The beautiful yellow car shows M & M’s on the trunk lid. Just visible behind the yellow car and pictured in the inset is Lawrence Maytum’s of Guymon Ok car, a 1951 Mercury Coupe 2 door. The car has a 1967 327 chevy engine.

Bob and Sandra Passmore of Hugoton are the owners of the 1929 Ford A green and black pickup. The pickup is displayed during the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday.

Gerald Nichols of Manter shows his 1975 Chey C10 Saturday. The Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run is a great place to display this pickup with red flames.

The pink fire truck displayed at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday is from the Guardians of the Ribbon, Oklahoma Panhandle Chapter, a non-profit group dedicated to supporting women and raising awareness in the area. They support all types of cancer relief efforts and focus on women as a whole in what-

Clayton and Theresa Gerrond of Hugoton display their Corvettes at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday.

The one on the right is a 1966 Chevy Corvette convertible in Laguna Blue and the one on the left is a 1966 Black Chevy Corvette. The black is the original with one repaint job and has 38,900 miles on it.

ever type of cancer they battle. They use pink to represent the color of women and paint their fire trucks and police units pink to serve as a memorial to those who have lost their battle against the disease and as an inspiration to those still fighting. Photo courtesy of Images by Kelly Rose.

Aaron and Kay Epp of Turpin, Ok. entered their black 1962 Chevy Corvette in the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday.

Delari George of Liberal also proudly displays his 1925 Ford Model T boat tail racer at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run. The engine is Bill Shapland of Ulysses shows his 1932 Ford the original four cyclinder and the bright yellow pickup at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. color makes for an interesting display.

Kirby Perkins of Liberal owns and displays his 1947 Indian motorcycle at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. The motorcycle is black and gray and has a Chief body style.

The 1955 Ford F-100 Panel is displayed by Gerald and Virginia Evans of Derby at the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run Saturday. The Panel truck is turquoise and white.

The beautiful jewel blue 1961 Chevy Corvette Roadster is proudly shown by LeRoy Russell of Scott City. Modifiations are retro mod and the engine is LT 1.

The 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Bob motorcycle is entered in the Gas Capital Car Show and Rod Run by Rob Terrill of Hugoton. The silver motorcycle features 3D artwork for a stunning look.

Joe Muse of Guymon, Ok. shows a bronze 1953 The dark green 1969 Ford XLGT two door is Studebaker pickup during the Gas Capital Car proudly displayed Saturday at the Gas Capital Show and Rod Run Saturday. It has a louvered Car Show and Rod Run. The car is owned by hood tailgate and ghost flames.

Larry Lucas of Dalhart, Tx.

A beautiful purple 1948 Chevy Fleetline car is The beautiful 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS is disshown during the Gas Capital Car Show and played by J. P. Te Beest of Gruver, Tx. The yelRod Run Saturday by Jack and El Arnold of low car has a 396 engine.

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Betty Rosel shows her beautiful daisies in her Backyard Paradise. She commented earlier in

the year, her iris and lilies bloomed profusely.

She truly has a green thumb.

STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ We just want to make sure you all know - everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. There is a break in the prices at age 55. You don’t have to call in ahead of time to let us know you are coming, unless you are bringing a group. Then we would appreciate a call. We start serving at 11:30 a.m. Always a good, well-balanaced meal.

Come on in and enjoy.

We so appreciate the rain over the weekend! It was beautiful.

Activities Schedule Thursday, August 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, August 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Monday, September 3 Labor Day Center Closed

Tuesday, September 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, September 6 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Menu Aug. 30.......Chicken & Noodles Aug. 31 ...................Hamburger Sept. 3.......................Labor Day Center Closed Sept. 4..........................Goulash Sept. 5....................Swiss Steak Sept. 6 ................................Fish

Linda Stahlcup, Stevens County Hospital Administrator, accepts a $1,000 check from ExxonMobil’s Caleb Williams. Linda remarked they will use the money for hospital improvements.

The folks at Pioneer Manor invite you to come out and walk with them. The weather is always fine and the folks are friendly. Above is Almeta Thompson, enjoying her daily constitutional down the “avenue.” At right are Norma Maxwell, Yvonne Cox and Dorothy Hawkins. Below, walking down main street are Marie Dominquez and Yvonne Cox.

LABOR DAY The library will be closed Monday, September 3 for Labor Day. We will open Tuesday, September 4 with winter hours.

WINTER HOURS Winter hours at the library begin Tuesday, September 4.

Winter hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is closed Sunday.

SUMMER READING AWARDS This week is your FINAL opportunity to pick up your summer reading awards at the library! All awards WILL expire August 31. This includes Tshirt certificates!

BOOK SALE GOING SOON!!!

Remaining materials at the book sale are now half price!

Prices for materials are hardcover fiction and all nonfiction $1.00; soft cover fiction $.50.

(A full price list is available at the sale.) We still have a wide selection of materials.Hurry!

The book sale will be GONE after Friday, September 7!!!

ARTIST EXHIBIT This year the Local Artists’ Exhibition will begin September 17. If you or an artist you know is interested in showing works at the library, come in to pick up a form or go to our website at stevenscountylibrary.com and find an online version.

CIRCLE TIME The first session of Circle Time will be Wednesday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. Register your child online at http://www.stevenscountyli brary.com/youth-services/circ le-time/ or at the library. Contact Stacey for additional details.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN You are your child’s first and most important teacher!

Enjoy books together while your child develops skills that will prepare him/her to learn to read independently.

Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Any child that has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the

books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time! Register your child at the library or contact Stacey for additional details.

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The first “TWWW” docent meeting will be Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering during the Smithsonian Exhibit, please contact Eunice at the library.

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ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

September 6 Junior High football with Tyrone, Ok. 6:00 p.m.

September 7: High School football at Deerfield, 7:00 p.m.

September 8 High School Cross Country at South Gray; Junior High Volleyball Tournament

at Ulysses, 10:00 a.m.

September 10 Junior High volleyball and football at Deerfield, 4:30 p.m.

September 11 High School volleyball triangular at Moscow, 4:30 p.m.

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Rolla Hope plans volleyball tournament September 22, Rolla Hope will be sponsoring an adult coed volleyball tournament in Rolla. There is an sign-up fee.

Please contact Cassie Thrall at 360-0813 or Arleen Clinesmith at 544-6713. All proceeds will go to the Rolla Hope Foundation, which assists families in the community with medical expenses for life-threatening illnesses.

Volunteers needed for athletic events Rolla will be hosting football and volleyball games throughout the fall, and there are plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Keeping books, running clocks, line judging and more are some of the jobs that need to be filled. The pay is unmatched anywhere! Those who help out get into the game free and a delicious meal from the concession stand thrown in for good measure. Please call Greg Bentley at 593-4345 and be an important part of Rolla athletics this year!

First graders from Rolla Elementary School put their creative minds to work to make a sign for the Rolla Lions Club to say a big thanks for help with school supplies. Pictured left to right are Leland Lehnert, Dick Bushey, Merlin Stout, Pat Floyd, Johnny Denton, Darl Floyd, Ron

Lions receive thanks from RES first graders The Rolla Lions Club received a great big show of appreciation from the first grade class at Rolla Elementary School. A wonderful tradition continues with the club buying school supplies for the

Pinkley brings home the blue and purple quilt patterns and fabrics to design a masterpiece each year for the fair. Her quilt will advance to the State fair in Hutchinson September 716.

Rolla Community Learning Center Come Join Us! Enrollment Began Monday, August 20 CLC open from : 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday

Rolla Community Learning Center 204 Van Buren, Rolla, Kansas 67954 620-492-1788 E-mail: clc.stanton_county@swprsc.org Phone: 620-492-1788 or 620-492-1940 Alternate Address for Contacting your friendly CLC Coordinator is: Stanton County Community Learning Center 502 N. Main (south side doors under sign) Johnosn City, KS 67885 E-mail: clc.stanton_county@swprsc.org 620-492-1788

FOR SALE: GRANT COUNTY, KANSAS Royalty & Mineral interests in SE/4 17-30-36 & W/2 & SE/4 of 21-30-36 in Grant County.

Earnings: Prior 5 year average $10,915 annually Christian Unit .00781250 (40 acres) Curtis Unit .0234375 (120 acres) To be bid as a total unit Sealed written bids only w/ contact information

by Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 @ 4:00 PM CDT. Send to: Hathaway Law Office, LLP PO Box 10, 123 N. Glenn Ulysses, KS 67880 Inquiries call: 620-424-2335 Seller reserves right to refuse any & all bids.

first grade class. This is tremendously helpful for parents who often are strapped for extra funds at the beginning of the school year, but also shows the support these residents have for education

in this community.

Lana Jarvis, the first grade teacher, is thrilled with the support, knowing her class will arrive at the start of the school year with everything they need.

Kansas encouraged to be cautious when investing in oil or gas

For the second year in a row, Jessica Pinkley takes Grand Champion with her quilt at the fair.

For the second consecutive year, Jessica Pinkley has won the grand champion ribbon for her quilt. Jess, a freshman at Rolla High School, enjoys picking out

Reed, Cheryl Archuleta and James Light. Middle row: Student Aide Jada Maravilla and students Ryland Williams, Jorge Gonzalez, Tyrel Wagner, Desean Lewis, Marisela Pu, Carissa Sohm, Elena Reza, Samantha Martinez, Jennifer Guerrero, Heather Baker and River Puig.

Morgan Robson pauses during her busy schedule to give her horse some attention. Morgan has been competing in Concordia this past weekend.

Robson competes in junior rodeo Morgan Robson traveled to a rain-sodden rodeo arena in Concordia over the weekend to compete in junior rodeo action. Because of the slippery, muddy conditions, Morgan did not compete in all events Saturday. She did however, go after the goats Sunday, coming in third in the scor-

ing.

Morgan and her partner, Annie, will be looking forward to more action this fall in less saturated grounds. Southwest Kansas residents hope Morgan ropes a few of those rain clouds and brings them back the next time.

Electric generating station slated to begin construction in Grant County Mid-Kansas Electric Company LLC will build an electric generating station located 13 miles east of Ulysses in Grant County. The board of directors voted recently to name the station after Perry Rubart, a long time trustee from Ulysses-based Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc. Planning and permitting efforts are underway for the project, comprised of twelve natural gas reciprocating engines designed by Caterpillar Power Generation Systems.

Construction of the station, a nominal 110 megawatt facility, is expected to commence in early 2013 with the completion anticipated in April 2014.

Rubart Station will be the first installation of Caterpillar’s new G20CM34 generator sets. The 20-cylinder, natural gas-fueled reciprocating engine generator sets feature high availability, long life, low fuel consumption, and low maintenance requirements.

Burns & McDonnell is providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the Rubart Station project.

“The Mid-Kansas board of directors has been, and will continue to be, visionary in seeking ways to best fulfill our mission of providing reliable, affordable energy to our members and those they serve,” said Stuart Lowry, president and CEO of Mid-Kansas. “History has shown the merits of having a balanced generation portfolio, so we know Rubart Station will further enhance our current fleet of generation resources.”

The selection of Grant County for the approximately $130 million project was based on several factors: proximity to adequate transmission, a competitive natural gas supply, and the need for voltage resources to support substantial load growth and wind generation in the area.

“Our members will see multiple advantages when Rubart Station comes to fruition,” said Lowry. “Along with being incorporated into our existing generation fleet to meet our growing load, this type of generation resource has a fast start capability, allowing for quick response to market conditions and our system’s growing integration of wind energy.”

“Having this station bear my name is certainly an honor, one that I didn’t expect,” said Rubart. “It is an especially humbling honor since it came from my colleagues for whom I have utmost respect for their dedication to their members and adherence to the cooperative principles.”

Mid-Kansas Electric Company LLC is owned by five rural electric cooperatives and one wholly owned subsidiary serving in central and western Kansas counties that organized themselves for the purpose of acquiring the assets of Aquila’s Kansas Electric Network.

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a 100 percent employee-owned, full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm.

In recent years, Kansas landowners with mineral rights have enjoyed the financial benefit of oil and natural gas exploration in many counties. When the news of that success spreads within those counties and communities, many residents in the area may become interested as investors.

While the majority of oil and gas investment opportunities offered in Kansas are legitimate, there have been many fraudulent ventures in recent years perpetrated by scam artists with no connection to a legitimate oil and gas company and with no track record of successful operations. Even genuine oil and gas investments almost always bear a high degree of risk. Investors must realize the distinct possibility that they could lose their total investment even in legitimate ventures.

The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner wants Kansans to know what to look for when dealing with these types of investment opportunities, and steps you can take to protect yourself from bad investments.

Red Flag Warnings • Sales Pitches Focused on Highly Publicized News.

Scam artists read the headlines, Often, they will use a highly publicized news item, like volatile gas prices, to lure potential investors and make their “opportunity” sound more legitimate.

• “Can’t Miss” Wells. Every investment carries some degree of risk so you should be skeptical of any oil and gas investment opportunity pitched as completely safe.

• Cold Calls From Someone You Don’t Know.

Many fraudulent oil and gas offerings are conducted by unregistered persons from outside Kansas who use general solicitation and high pressure sales methods.

• Unsolicited Materials. Be especially careful if you receive unsolicited materials about an investment. Simply ignoring investment-related “junk” faxes, emails, voice mail messages, and regular mail may be your best strategy.

• Limited Opportunities.

Scam artists often try to give you the impression that the “opportunity” they are promoting is scarce, hoping you will hand over your money hastily before doing any due diligence.

• High Rates of Return.

Compare promised yields

with current returns on wellknown stock indexes. Any investment opportunity that claims you'll get substantially more could be highly risky • Tips or Secrets. A promoter may discourage you from talking about the opportunity with someone you trust, like a loved one, attorney or financial professional.

How to Protect Yourself • Always ask questions, check out the answers and investigate the company before you invest. Most oil and gas companies operating in Kansas are members of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association. KIOGA has public and educational information available on their website at www.kioga.org.

• The Kansas Corporation Commission has information on oil and gas operators in Kansas on their agency website at: http://kcc.ks.gov/ conservation/index.htm .

• Check the background of the individual soliciting you for an investment. Are they from your area?

If not, where are they located? Are they registered to sell securities? If they receive commissions and use general solicitation methods, then they should be registered with the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner.

• You can check the credentials and disciplinary history of registered securities brokers and investment advisors with the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner. However, most offerings of Kansas oil and gas companies are done privately by officers or employees who are not required to be registered if they do not receive compensation for offering and selling securities and they comply with other conditions for exemptions under the Kansas Uniform Securities Act. For more information on safe investment practices and what to look out for when thinking of investing in a company please contact the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner at 785-296-3307.

The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner regulates securities offerings and investment professionals in the securities industry, provides investor education, investigates illegal securities activities, and prosecutes securities-related crimes. For more information about the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, go to www.ksc.ks.gov or visit our Facebook page.

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rot within a week, so painting your pumpkin instead of cutting it will extend its shelf life. Many pumpkins now sold are grown for decor, not for eating. Disposing of them when they start to get soft is a good idea. The flesh can be used in the garden for compost, and the seeds can be cleaned and roasted for eating.

Winter Squash - This group is an array of vegetables with interesting shapes, colors, textures and tastes - as well as a rind that can be thumbnailtested for maturity and then painted like a pumpkin. The color range includes buff (butternut); dark green, sometimes with orange (acorn); yellow (spaghetti); green and white (cushaw and "sweet dumpling"); dark orange ("delicious"); and dark green, gray or orange (hubbard). Squashes such as the "turk´s turban" can combine almost the entire color range.

"The shape and texture range is just as varied. You can wax them for more sheen or paint them to create everything from Victorian-looking pieces to silly cartoon characters," Marr said.

Because they often have rounded bottoms, a ring-shaped "stand" (canning jar ring, shower curtain ring or the like) can be an easy solution for arranging them.

Gourds - They aren´t for eating, but gourds have been dried and used for centuries for everything from spoons to water carriers. The small ones tend to be bright and multi-colored. The large ones are more muted and are sometimes used as primitive dippers, rounded birdhouses and decorative bowls.

"They already should have been through the surface-curing process when you buy them, so their skin should be unblemished, hard and tough," Marr said. "Many will continue to dry on their own, if you first wipe them down with a rag damp-

PUBLIC NOTICE

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The following is a listing of 2011 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 10, 2012. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate 7% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 4, 2012, the County Treasurer will sell on said date the Real Estate described to the County for the amount of the taxes and legal charges due. The sale as described above is not a sale to the public. It is the legal process under which redemption period for payment of 2011 Real Estate taxes, fees and penalties begin. In the event said Real Estate taxes are not paid within the prescribed period, a foreclosure suit and Sheriff's sale will occur in due time.

Connie Gold. Stevens County Treasurer

ened in rubbing alcohol and then display them - not touching - in a warm, well-ventilated area. Turning them occasionally can help too."

If this easy-does-it approach works, the gourds will dry out completely, become lightweight, and rattle. "If they don´t, you´ll know," he said. "I´d pitch, not compost them, unless you want to grow more." Once dried, gourds can be painted, woodburned, shellacked, "smoked," cut, sanded or otherwise treated like thin wood. However, when cutting or sanding gourds, wearing a dust mask and working outdoors is advisable.

Indian Corn, Corn Shocks Both have already been dried when they go to market. Both can last a long while, particularly if protected from wet weather. Like any other dried

arrangement, both may attract insects if stored between seasons. Indian corn can´t be popped or directly cooked.

Turning it into hominy requires a process that includes lye.

Finding it another "second life" is easiest for those who own cattle. "The common-sense way to recycle shocks is a chippershredder or the trash barrel," he said.

Hay Bales - The square bales commonly sold for decoration are straw, not hay - which means they weigh a lot less. But they too, can contain viable seeds. "Leave the bales outdoors next to your compost pile over winter. You should be able to break them apart and use them for garden mulch next spring without planting too much volunteer wheat," Marr said.

Adrian J. Polansky, Kansas Farm Service Agency State Executive Director, reminds producers that they have until Tuesday, September 4, 2012, to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). The sales closing date is actually September 1, 2012, but producers have until Tuesday, September 4, 2012, to purchase coverage this year because September 1 falls on a weekend and the following Monday is a holiday.

NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to normal disasters.

"Purchasing a crop insurance policy is an easy way for producers to mitigate risk," said Polansky "The past few years

Foreign persons must report U.S. Agricultural land holdings Stevens County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Frank Sayles, reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

"Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days after the date of the transaction," said Sayles.

Foreign investors must file Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) reports with the FSA county office that maintains reports for the county where the land is located.

“Failure to file a report, filing a late report or filing an

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USDA reminds producers of sales closing date

“Notes From Nancy” Natural Fall Decoration Can Last...and Last No, I am not trying to rush into fall. In fact I am one of those people who loves the heat of summer. But go into any variety store; they all have the fall decorations out and ready to sell. Instead of purchasing plastic fall foliage, consider going natural. Fall is one of nature´s biggest shows, and with a little care, many natural items can last much longer than they typically do in home decor. Some can have a second life on the dinner table or in the garden, and some can last for years according to Chuck Marr, horticulturist at Kansas State University.

Natural decor items that are easy to find include pumpkins, squash, gourds, "hay" bales, corn shocks and colorful ears of Indian corn. Marr offers some tips for getting more out of your fall decorations.

Pumpkins - Mature ones last by far the longest. Some traditional signs of maturity, such as rind color, surface texture, etc., aren´t reliable anymore. But all of today´s mature pumpkins do have two qualities: a waxy-feeling surface and a rind so hard that pushing a thumbnail through it is nearimpossible.

Long-lasting pumpkins also seem almost too heavy for their size. They have no blemishes or soft spots. Their stems are green, but dry - not leaking any plant juice.

Pumpkins can take brief bouts of temperatures down into the 20s F and up into the 80s F. But they´ll stay fresh for up to three months if they are kept dry and cool, but not freezing. Marr says that a coating of paste wax on a pumpkin that has first been cleaned with a household disinfectant will also extend its life.

Most carved pumpkins will

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inaccurate report can result in a penalty with fines up to 25 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land,” said Sayles.

For AFIDA purposes, agricultural land is defined as any land used for farming, ranching or timber production, if the tracts total ten acres or more.

Disclosure reports are also required when there are changes in land use. For example, reports are required when land use changes from nonagricultural to agricultural or from agricultural to nonagricultural. Foreign investors must also file a report when there is a change in the status of ownership such as owner changes from foreign to non-foreign, from non-foreign to foreign or from foreign to foreign.

Data gained from these disclosures is used to prepare

an annual report to the President and Congress concerning the effect of such holdings upon family farms and rural communities in the United States.

For more information regarding AFIDA and FSA programs, contact the Stevens County FSA office at 620544-2261 or visit the USDA Web site at http://www.usda.gov.

Market Report At the Close Tuesday Brought to you by:

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .8.24 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.45 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.20 Soybeans . . . . . . . .16.22

have shown that natural disasters can severely impact an otherwise successful operation," he said.

The following crops have a NAP application closing date of Sept. 1, 2012: All Small Grains (Wheat, Barley, Rye & Triticale), Canola, Christmas Trees, Nursery crops and Turf Grass Sod. In order to meet eligibility requirements for NAP, crops must be noninsurable, commercially-produced agricultural commodity crops for which the catastrophic risk protection level of crop insurance is not available. If the Risk Management Agency (RMA) offers coverage for a crop in the county, then NAP coverage is not available for that crop.

In the event of a natural disaster, NAP covers the amount of loss greater than 50 percent of the expected production based on the approved yield and reported acreage.

Eligible producers can apply for coverage using form CCC471, Application for Coverage.

Producers must file the application and service fee by the September 1 deadline. The service fee is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties.

For more information on sales closing dates and NAP, contact the local County FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ks.

Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists

Don Beesley, Agent

Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider

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PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 30, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS FILED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59 OF THE KANSAS STATUTES ANNOTATED IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN HEGER, a/k/a BETTY J. HEGER, Deceased Case No. 12-PR-32 NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition bas been filed in this Court by Marion Wayne Heger beneficiary of Betty Jean Heger, a/k/a Betty J. Heger, deceased, requesting that the foreign will of Betty Jean Heger a/k/a Betty J. Heger, deceased, dated January 19, 2007, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the Estate is necessary; the will be construed, and the following Kansas real estate owned by the decedent, situated in Stevens County, Kansas: Mineral interests in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Four (4) West of the 6th P.M., all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND

The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Seven (7), in Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-eight (38) West of the 6th Principal Meridian, all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND

Lots Three (3) and Five (5), the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4), and the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Six (6). Township Thirtythree (33) South, Range Thirtyeight (38) West of the 6th P.M., all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND The Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-nine (39) West, all in Stevens County, Kansas. be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 24 day of September, 2012, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. in the District Court, 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.

Marion Wayne Heger, Petitioner VIGNERY & MASON, L.L.C. 214 E. 10th, P.O. Box 767 Goodland, KS 67735 Telephone: 785-890-6588 Attorneys for Petitioner

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Girls Scouts invade State Fair for hundredth birthday celebration The upcoming Kansas State Fair will mark the fair's one hundredth anniversary.

In conjunction with the fair, Girl Scouts are celebrating their hundredth anniversary in 2012, marking it the "Year of the Girl." The fair is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts to not only share their projects and accomplishments from Girl Scouting, but also share in various fair activities through volunteering, demonstrations and other celebrations.

The Girl Scout House, located next to the Lake Talbott Stage, will be the display area for Girl Scout projects and accomplishments. On each weekend of the fair, Girl Scouts from across Kansas will share various activities and demonstrations at the Girl Scout House. Another special activity girls can participate in is the Girl Scouts' State Fair Scavenger Hunt.

The scavenger hunt is a great opportunity to get a "Fair Fun

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 for

LABOR DAY All news and ads need to be in the office by Friday, August 31 for the September 6 edition.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 16, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

OF

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY G. RANDLE, DECEASED Case No. 12-PR-28 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on August 8, 2012, a Petition was filed in this Court by Mark Randle, an heir and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Larry G. Randle, deceased, dated May 9, 2001, requesting the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; Peti-

tioner be appointed as Executor, without bond; and Petitioner be granted Letters Testamentary.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Mark Randle, Petitioner BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

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Patch", which is a new and fun bracelet-style patch. Girls can pick up a scavenger hunt form at the Girl Scouts Building that details their tasks, which include visiting other exciting and educational demonstrations and features around the fairgrounds.

The hundredth birthday celebration of Girl Scouts will be "Last Chance Sunday" at the fair in Dillon Hall from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come and celebrate as they take a look back at the history of Girl Scouts, share cake and refreshments, and enjoy a special photo booth opportunity.

The event will be free and is open to the public. With features for the entire family, the Girl Scouts invites all fair-goers to come by and see us. Questions can be directed to Girl Scouts' State Fair Coordinator, Traci Taylor, at 316-684-6531.

The Hugoton Hermes will be

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

Solution to August 23, 2012 puzzle DRIVERS: Sign-on bonus!

Regional runs. Great miles, benefits, vacation, 401(k). Expanding fleet wants you!

Apply: www.heyl.com. 800973-9161.

(4p32) -------------HELP WANTED: USD 507 is accepting applications for an activity bus driver. Driving endorsements required: CDL, passenger, air-brakes and school endorsement. Make application to Superintendent of Schools, PO Box 279, Satanta, Ks. 67870. 620-6492234.

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NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: Helpers as soon as possible.

Must be able to use manual blood pressure machine and drive to doctor appointments. Also some minor personal help and household work. Call Edna 544-2229.

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GLB Meters is looking for dependable part time shop help with potential for full time. Flexible hours. Will train. Drivers License required. Ability determines starting pay.

Send contact info and previous employment to: PO Box 517, Hugoton, Ks. 67951

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The Hooker Soda Fountain and Grill in Hooker, Ok. is now accepting applications for

Waitresses, Cooks and Dishwashers.

Please come by the Earth Tech office, 102 Broadway St. in Hooker, or please call 580-652-3924 or 580-302-4770 for applications.(tfc32)

USD 210 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hugoton USD 210 USD#210 is accepting applications for a Part-Time Nursing position. Minimun requirement of LPN licensure. Application deadline is August 31. Applications are available at Central Office or on the District Web site. Please contact Holly Grubbs for more information at 544-4376.

Elementary School ESL/Bilingual teacher Aide for Elementary School. This person will be working one-on-one and with small groups of students requiring additional ESL assistance. This position will be open until filled. Applications are available at Central Office or on the District Web site.

Hugoton USD 210 is accepting applications for an Elementary School secretary. This will be a full-time position and includes a single health benefit. Starting pay is $10.00 an hour, moving to $10.25 an hour after 60 days. This position will include additional duties. Application deadline is September 7. Applications are available at Central Office or on the District Web site.

Coaching Available Middle School: MS Volleyball (1) Applicants should contact Clint Merritt at cmerritt@usd210.org.

High School: HS Volleyball (1); HS Girls’ Golf (1) Applicants should contact Clint Merritt at cmerritt@usd210.org.

USD 210 is an EOE

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DON’T FORGET! Early Deadline: Friday, August 31 12:00 noon for the September 6 paper.

The Hugoton Hermes will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day Email newscopy & ads to hermes10@pld.com Email Classified ads to hermesma@pld.com

HELP WANTED

Pearcy Irrigation is needing a center pivot service man. Some experience desired. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Apply at 510 W. Fifth or call Jonathan at 620-541-1049.

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Are you ready to see where your DRIVE can take you and enjoy providing excellent customer service?

Then we would love to have you join our fast growing team!

Position: Full-time Parts and Service Writer Skills needed: Exceptional customer service with a positive attitude; must be proficient in computer skills and knowledgeable of auto parts.

Benefits include Health and Dental care (Blue Cross/Blue Shield); paid vacation and holidays. Compensation based upon experience.

Apply in person at 531 S. Jackson in Hugoton

or call 620-544-7800

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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (tfc15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages.

(3c30) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Medical Assistant to work in our Rural Health Medical Clinic. This position is Monday through Friday and one Saturday morning every five to six weeks. Interested candidates must have completed the Medical Assistant program and be licensed to be considered for this position. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages.

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Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511

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HELP WANTED (tfc19)

MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION

is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952

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

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!

NIGHT WATCH MAN WANTED Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a Night Watchman.

Duties include unloading cattle, penning cattle, filling out paper work, check on feed bunks and feed mill. We do have benefits. Must be reliable.

For more information, please call Travis at Ulysses Feedyard, 1765 E. Rd 21, Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (2c35) 620-356-1750

PACIFIC AG SOLUTIONS Now Hiring

1105 S. Madison- 4 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, fence, att garage, basement. Call for details.

600 S. Harrison Street - CUTE!! Brick, 2 bed/1.5 b, att garage, cen H/A, and more!!

Call for details!!

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyer has opportunity to pick colors & other amenities of home. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring, and appliances.

Seasonal Harvest Operators Experience preferred but not required.

Pay DOE Contact Sid at (620) 453-1512

SOLD

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801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!

SOUTHWEST FAMILY STEAKHOUSE HUGOTON

SOLD

is now taking applications for a Hostess, Waitresses, Kitchen Help and Dishwashers.

Must be dependable, punctual and have a good work ethic.

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!

Call 544-4539 to schedule an interview(3c34)

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Velvet Ranch, Registered Black Angus Bulls, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-3841101.

(9c31) --------------FOR SALE: Kenmore Refrigerator with icemaker and water dispenser inside. Very nice, $300. Electric Wheelchair, needs batteries, $1200 negotiable. Call Phil @ 5441511.

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FOR SALE: Pinto Beans. $37 for 50 pounds. 709 S. Main.

Call 620-544-2376 or cell 620(2p35) 428-1022.

--------------FOR SALE: Window water cooler, Jayco popup camper, cable cherry picker, 2 new 6ply 13x24 tractor tires. 620335-5344 or 620-640-2036.(2p35) ---------------

208 West 1st Street - Nice split level home, 3 bed/2bath, bonus room, 2 living areas, fpl, oversized single garage, fence, appliances, and much more!! Call today for your special showing!!

600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!

522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

CAMPER FOR SALE 2003 Coleman Caravan 25 ft. pull camper

623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

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

2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

CALL 620-544-6818

GARAGE SALES FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE/BAKE SALE: Friday, August 31, 5:00 p.m. - ??? and Saturday, September 1, 9:00 a.m.

- ???, 1100 S. Jefferson, Clothes, Toys, Books, Sporting Goods, Lots and Lots of Everything, Including Tessa Dancing! Tessa Rindels qualified as an All-American by the National Dance Alliance and will be dancing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Come out and support your hometown girl!

--------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 31, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 1, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 910 S. Lincoln, Girls’ Clothes - Infant to Teenage to Adult, Lots of Boys’ Clothes, Bicycles, Lots of Toys, Household Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 1, 8:00 a.m. - ???, West City Limits - Turn South for 3/4 Mile, Corey Stucco House.

Lots of Girls’ Clothes, Many Items 25¢ Each!

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UPCOMING AUCTION LIVING ESTATE AUCTION: The Canny Team Associates of Swenson Real Estate & Auction Service Inc. 620-492-4244.

Visit www.thecannyteam.com to view pictures and flyer.

Living Estate Auction Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m. CT. Antiques, Primitives, Tools & More of Leonard & Nita Baker, 915 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks. (2c35) ---------------

ACCEPTING BIDS NOW ACCEPTING BIDS: Hugoton Airport is taking bids on a large water cooler. Condition and age unknown. Submit bids to: PO Box 130, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 by September 4, 2012.

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Chance Yoder

FOR SALE BY OWNER (tfc21)

FOR SALE BY OWNER ts Mus

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603 Madison in Rolla

PRICE REDUCED: 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.

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

Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: Space for small trailer or RV. Call James 5442129.

(3c34) --------------FOR RENT: 3 bedroom mobile home. 134 1/2 Van Buren. Call James 544-2129.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, Central Heating/Air, all appliances, 620-544-1714. (tfc33) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile home. Uptown. Call James 544-2129.

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FOR RENT

40’x80’ Lined & Insulated Metal Building with Office.

Call 544-2945

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

$12, 50 $11, 0 995

--------------FOR RENT: One apartment, one RV lot and one trailer lot. Call 620-544-6819. (1c35) -------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Moscow. Call 598-2104.

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STORAGE

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available.

For more information call Dayna Folger at 620-492-3698 (tfc40)

1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182

620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929

STORAGE AVAILABLE – Filling up fast. Storage for Boats, RV's, Campers, Trailers, Cars, Trucks, you name it. The building is clean and secure with electrical hookups. I also have space for Semi Tractor Trailer Parking on a concrete slab. In addition to this I have empty warehouse space and an Office Building with 4 offices, 2 bathrooms and a Kitchenette. Call if you are interested in renting any of these spaces. Dan at Meheen Secure Storage in Ulysses 952-3239.

if no answer, leave message (tfc48)

BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service

Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

SUPPORT GROUPS

AL-Anon Family Group Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner

CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)

Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

544-5915 or 544-7776

1030 S. Main

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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

PO Box 473 - Hugoton, Ks. 67951

O.D.’s SHOP Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton

(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

YOUR AD HERE

Only $17.50/month!!!

Call 544-4321 TODAY to find out more!!!

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31) --------------

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

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SUNFLOWER PLAZA

Very well-built, beautiful brick home.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) --------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

712 E. 5th St.

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

SOLD

Delivery & stacking available

Karen Yoder

Lots in Spikes Addition 504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th

(620) 624-1212 BUSINESS

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Sale includes new tourpack & solo seat, $5500 Text or call

330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com

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1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide

CT ONTRA

REALTOR® Associate

1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage!

Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land.

Call for details!!

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DARRIN HEWITT

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Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

620-453-0427

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.

New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

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The High School Football Team was introduced Friday night at the Ice Cream Social. The Wildcats are coached by Travis Johnson. He is assisted by Nate Meile.

MHS Lady Cats finish fourth in season opener

This year's cross country team is coached by Mr. Traub. Briana Bucher, Brice Valdez, Zachary Pierson and Alex Pierson will run their first meet at Meade Thursday.

MOSCOW NEWS

by Melissa Moore

This year's High School cheerleaders are Mandee Salcedo, Madison Owens, Yari Maldanado, Marki Anton, Sara Pinkham and

Haley White. Assistant cheer coach Cher Bohl is introducing the girls during the ice cream social. They are also coached by Velvet White.

Pam Hittle introduces the high school volleyball team. Coach Hittle is assisted by Marcie Knoll.

The Moscow High School Wildcat volleyball team traveled to Healy Saturday, August 25, for their season opening competition. The Lady Cats finished a respectable fourth in the eightteam tournament.

In pool play they lost to Sharon Springs 20-25 and 1125, then rebounded to defeat Healy handily 25-13 and 25-3.

In their final match of pool play the team had to beat Cheylin to advance to bracket play. The Lady Cats did just that with another two set victory, 2725 and 25-22.

In the semi-finals Heartland Christian beat Moscow in a hard fought three set match with the scores of 20-25, 27-25 and 2325.

Disheartened by falling short of the championship tilt, the Lady Cats lost in the third place match, 18-25 and 18-25.

Players for the team are seniors Brianna Bucher and Rebeca Cecenas. Kendra Haines is the lone junior while Maria Cecenas, Courtney Clark and Kaitlyn Dobie represent the sophomore class. First year players are Briannah Davidson and Kelsi Mueller. Pam Hittle is head coach, and she is assisted by Marcie Knoll.

Moscow Booster Club hosts social to introduce fall sports teams Friday, August 24, the Moscow Booster Club hosted an Ice Cream Social in honor of the fall sports teams. The High School Cheerleaders served ice cream and toppings to all the junior and senior high sports teams and their families.

Kristi Brazeal, booster club president, would like to encourage businesses, families and individuals to join the booster club and support the Wildcats. Be looking for upcoming meetings to discuss fundraisers. Kristi is also looking to recognize businesses who support the Wildcats with a special certificate during a sporting event.

The Junior High Cheer Squad is Keeley Roop, Brittany Stuckey, Talley White, Isela Montoya, Adriana Salcedo, Greyson Christiansen, Mag-

gie White, and Rachel Pierson. They were introduced by their coach, Stacy Roop.

The Junior High Football team was introduced by head coach Shawn Anderson. Coach Ander-

son is assisted by Kyle Hittle.

Mr. Bixler introduces the Junior High volleyball team and encourages everyone to come out

and support the Wildcats. Coach Bixler is assisted by Sherri May.

Come and Go Baby shower for Alicia Dale Burns There will be a come and go baby shower for Alicia Dale Burns Saturday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moscow Methodist Church fellowship hall. Proud grandparents are Jas and Gail Dale.

T HE S TORE 101 Cimarron Hwy 56 - Moscow - 598-2244

Welco me to

T HE STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Beginning September 1 The Store

will be serving

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST every day and Specialty Sandwiches for lunch.

Call-In Orders Welcome!

Printed menus will be available beginning Friday, August 24.

Thursday August 30 Jr. High Volleyball, 4:30 p.m. and Football 6:30 p.m. at Rolla.

Friday, August 31 High School Football at Balko, Ok. 7:30 p.m.

Monday, September 3 No School-Labor Day Tuesday, September 4 High School Volleyball at South Gray 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 8 Come and Go Baby shower for Alicia Dale Burns, Moscow Methodist Church, 10:00 a.m.

The garage of Gabriel Granillo was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. The quick efforts of the Stevens County Fire Department prevented the fire from spreading.