October 20, 2016

The

Hugoton

Hermes

Thursday, October 20, 2016 Volume 129, Number 42 16 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy

Kayleigh wins again Kayleigh Flores of Moscow has done it again!

Winners of two Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day statewide contests have been announced as part of the national safety campaign Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day. Kayleigh was one of three winners for the poster contest.

Other winners included Brooklyn Green-Lawson of Riverton and Sierra de Koning of Axtell. Each student was first selected as a

regional winner and will receive a bicycle and a helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas during presentations at their schools. A total of 824 Kansas kids ages five to 13 participated.

Green-Lawson, Flores and de Koning were then chosen as the statewide winner in their age category. They will also receive a $50 gift card from the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Associ-

ation of Kansas, movie passes from AAA Kansas and these family packages: Green-Lawson - Kansas City: Crowne Plaza Kansas City - Overland Park Hotel/ Prairiefire Flores - Wichita: Best Western Airport Inn / Exploration Place de Koning - Topeka: Capitol Plaza Hotel / Kansas Children’s Discovery Center and Topeka Zoo Students from Wichita East High School won first place. The class will receive their choice of an iPad, GoPro or Osmo Steadicam along with a $500 donation to the school.

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Sydney to sing at National Convention

Kayleigh Flores wins the statewide safety campaign poster contest “Put the Brakes on Fatalities” again. She won last year also.

Employees of Kansas Department of Transportation stop by to offer their congratulations. Standing by her prize bike is Kayleigh, holding her winning poster. Behind her, left to right are Sam Lowry, Kayleigh’s dad Raul Flores and Curtis Haehn.

Congratulations Kayleigh!

Sydney Beesley, a member of the Hugoton FFA chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight October 19-22 during the 2016 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, In. Sydney, a freshman and the daughter of Don and Renee Beesley, has been selected to perform in the National FFA Talent Competition.

Sydney will perform onstage and bring excitement and spirit to the convention and expo. She submitted an application

Both Hugoton High School’s girls’ and boys’ cross country teams claim a GWAC League championship Thursday, October 13. Hugoton’s Forewinds Golf Course was the site for

this year’s League run, and the Eagles did phenomenally! For full results, see page 7 of this week’s Hermes. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

EcoDevo discusses area businesses The Stevens County Economic Development board met Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the Craft Room at the Senior Center. Present at the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Josh Morris, Ray Hoggatt, Doug Martin, Jan Leonard, Adrian Howie, Judy Parsons and Chairman Curtis Crawford.

Board member Jack Rowden and secretary Alisha Owens were absent.

It was reported to the board members the checking account balance as of September 30 was $1,713.50 and the Special Projects balance as of September 28, 2016 was reported as $46,950.41.

The board discussed

holding a Strategic Plan for young professionals, asking them what they think about the community and what improvements could be made.

Director Gillespie informed the board Kansas Economic Development Conference is planning a web conference October 13. KU sponsors this conference every year. Anyone who would like to attend this conference may contact Neal.

Neal reported the Neighborhood Revitalization Program is up for renewal

by July of 2017. He feels that if the plan is not renewed, some big opportunities may be missed.

Some local businesses have greatly benefitted from it in years past.

The Tourism Board will

be involved in Rooster Roundup again this hunting season.

Gillespie also reported Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc., will host their annual calf fry at a different location this year. It will be at Southwest Fresh Potato, 1550 W. Tenth Street, this year.

On the negative side, Neal stated the businesses White’s Foodliner and Caring Connections have closed. Anadarko was sold with some employees transferring out of the area.

The Ulysses radio station, KULY, at 106.7, will be having the Stevens County Update at 8:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Kayleigh’s prize winning poster this year is pictured above. It’s easy to see how this talented little artist has won two years in a row! Congratulations Kayleigh - great job!! The danger of texting and driving is a very important and relevant message.

Sydney Beesley

Stevens County Economic Development Board meets October 11, 2016 at the Senion Center

October named Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas They’re creepy. They’re ugly. They’re dangerous.

And they’re coming for you!

At least in October.

During the month, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management will remind Kansans to be prepared for zombies, because if you’re prepared for that, you’re prepared for any emergency. To highlight the need for emergency preparedness, Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation marking October as “Zombie Preparedness Month” in Kansas.

Brownback signed the proclamation Friday, September 30 in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office on second floor of the

Kansas Capitol. He was joined by personnel from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and other preparedness partners.

“Tornadoes, floods and other disasters are real and I’ve seen the destruc-

tion they can cause,” said Brownback, “I encourage all Kansans to take time to make an emergency kit for your home and car and have a plan to reach family in the event of an emergency.”

During Zombie Pre-

Craft Room to discuss Strategic Planning for Young Professionals.

paredness Month, KDEM partners with other public safety agencies to provide information on emergency preparedness, including social media zombie preparedness challenges throughout the month.

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Lots of actitivites planned for this weekend This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one!

First up is the Drug Take Back Day at the Dillons parking lot, at 1417 N. Kansas in Liberal, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This is an excellent time to get rid of unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs. The DEA reminds the public they cannot accept liquids, needles or

sharps - only pills and patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The Hugoton Lions Club will host their annual Basket Bingo Saturday evening at Memorial Hall.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be chili and cinnamon rolls available, as well as lots of

great prizes! If you can’t make it to Hugoton, you might be able to get to Dermot’s monthly Community Supper at the Dermot School, starting at 7:00 p.m. Call 620-5934330 for information.

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Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? This lucky paper got to travel to the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals this past weekend, along with Hugotonite Brian Austin. Brian is flanked by top alcohol dragster driver Monroe Guest and Bob Everett.

Monroe and team qualified for the show with a pass of 5.28 seconds in the quarter-mile, topping out at 275 miles per hour!

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Reader relates more Rolla reflections Dear Editor, David Stout’s offerings about his family and the old days in Morton County always catch my interest. The last one, concerning Aunt Lizzy, was of particular interest.

The story about Aunt Lizzy brought back a lot of memories to me. The original homestead he mentioned, southwest of Rolla, was plainly visible from our home, on the northwest corner of Rolla. There was nothing between us but prairie, sagebrush and soap weeds.

There was a path where Aunt Lizzy would walk across the prairie. She would come to our home. We lived in a basement on the northwest corner of Rolla.

John L. Perkins The homesite is now under Highway 56.

Aunt Lizzy dressed in a long black dress, and walked very slowly. One day when she came to our place, Beulah Williamson was there. Beulah was the wife of Len, a brother of Rollie. Len was a well driller; he drilled the well where the big water tower is in the middle of Rolla.

Back to Aunt Lizzy and Beulah: Beulah had a high pitched voice. A screech, really. She was probably one of the last people that Aunt Lizzy ever heard talking. We kids - my sister Mary, Coy Williamson and I - would stand in amazement as Beulah would screech in Aunt

Lizzy’s ear. They enjoyed it, and we did too!

Respectfully submitted by John L. Perkins Note from the editor: John also included a short note for The Hermes’ staff, and we simply must include a portion here: “After [Aunt Lizzy] died, the old place was vacant. We kids always thought there was treasure out there under an old big dead cottonwood tree.

There wasn’t!”

Ah, to be young again! Thanks John and informal Rolla historian David Stout, for your memories! To read the latest Stout installment, turn to page 5B of this week’s Hermes.

Obituaries Elvie Quint Death has claimed the life of Elvie May Quint, age 86.

Mrs. Quint passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Homestead Estates Home Plus in Liberal.

Governor reiterates American dream attainable in Kansas Dear Editor, The promise of America is a dream.

It is not the promise of an easy life, material wealth, or even a white picket fence.

Instead, the promise is one of freedom.

It is the promise of a country where citizens are free to create their own future, free to pursue their own success, free to build their own life. Fundamental to this dream is that government remains small and limited, giving maximum freedom to the individual—because the great potential of America lies not in her government, but in her people.

As Governor of Kansas, I have worked to pass laws that recognize and respect the capacity of our citizens. Trusting that Kansans should keep more of their hardearned money, we cut taxes for everyone that paid state income tax, enabling families to keep more of their wages, investing or spending as they see fit. We also completely lifted the income tax burden for nearly 400,000 of the poorest Kansans, giving the struggling amongst us relief and allowing them an opportunity to regain their economic footing. The last piece

Governor Sam Brownback focused on job creators, bringing the small business income tax rate to zero on these job-creators that employ nearly 70% of the Kansas workforce.

The principles put into practice brought success; greater economic freedom for Kansans allowed for greater creativity and innovation. Last year alone, a record setting 17,298 new businesses opened in our state. That figure represents thousands of Kansans now serving their communities with unique faculties and talents, in addition to the individuals they hire to join them in that mission.

2015 marks the fifth consecutive record setting year for new businesses in Kansas, this despite a national decline in new start-ups. Median household income grew by 2.6 percent in Kansas last year, giving Kansans more money to spend on their families, their businesses, or whatever they choose.

With this greater economic prosperity, Kansans are now able to build a stronger, brighter future for themselves, their

community, and future generations yet to come.

A more free country with limited government and lower taxes means greater economic opportunity for more people. But most of all, the promise of America requires a belief in human potential. The capacity to dream, innovate, and prosper lies in every person. The imprint of each life bears unique talents and gifts. Economic freedom provides the space to realize that human dignity, through work, innovation, and creativity.

Every Kansan should have the ability to build their own American dream. For every person that looks different—a welder, a professor, a soldier, a businessman—but to become a reality, every dream requires hard work, passion, and dedication. In short, the American dream requires the American Spirit. We owe it to the next generation, born and unborn, to preserve a land where freedom and opportunity reign, so they too can live in a land of liberty where dreams are plentiful and spirit abounds.

Governor Sam Brownback

What’s Happenin’ Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

Every Monday - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m.

October 17-22 - Hugoton Recreation will host third-sixth grade boys’ basketball sign-ups from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Saturday. The HRC is located at 211 S. Madison. Practices and games will begin in November.

October 20 - Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will host a meeting at the Seward County Event Center, 810 Stadium Road in Liberal, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Evening session will start at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions.

October 22 - Liberal Police Department will host a Drug Take Back

event at the Dillons parking lot, 1417 N. Kansas in Liberal, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

- Lions Club will host Basket Bingo at Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be chili and cinnamon rolls available.

- Dermot Community Supper at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School. Dorothy and Priscilla Milburn will hostess. Call 620593-4330 for information.

October 23 - Fundraiser dinner for Tammi Eckert at the VFW Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chili, potato soup and chicken and noodles with all the fixings will be available. Free will donations are gratefully accepted.

October 23-25 - The Stevens County Ministerial Alliance welcomes guest evangelist Rob Schmutz to the First Christian Church in Hugoton for a revival starting at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

Please bring one canned good for Project Hope.

October 24-November 7 - Walk-in early voters may cast their ballots at the County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton until 12:00 noon November 7. Advance ballots for sick or disabled voters may be

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 10, 2016 • Funeral Escort, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Business Check, Public Service, Officer Fedelin • Medical Assist, 900 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Tuesday, October 11, 2016 • Fire Alarm, 300 Block of East Sixth, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, October 13, 2016 • Four Wheeler Complaint, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Lamatsch Friday, October 14, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Fire Alarm, 500 Block of Jayhawk, False Alarm, Officer Crane

• Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block of Jackson, Officer Crane • Drag Racing Complaint, South of Seventeenth Street on Main, Officer Crane • Throwing Eggs, Fairgrounds, Unable to Locate Subjects, Officer Lamatsch • Fire Alarm, 1000 Block of East Eleventh, Burnt Food, Officer Crane • Puppy at Large, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Puppy Impounded, Officer Crane Saturday, October 15, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Delivered Message from Outside Agency, 200 Block of South Wilson, Public Service, Officer Fedelin • Welfare Check, 600 Block of West Officer Fedelin Sunday, October 16, 2016 • Welfare Check, 300 Block of West Fifth, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane

picked up by an authorized representative by 12:00 noon November 8. Ballots must arrive back at the Clerk’s office not the polling place - by 7:00 p.m. Election Day, November 8.

October 25-26 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will host a special event at their location, 1411 W. Fifteenth, Suite 201 in Liberal. Mary K. Donigan, AuD will be in attendance. Call 620-624-5216 or 800-728-2945 to schedule your appointment today.

October 26 - National Day of the Deployed October 27 - Pioneer Communications will sponsor “Lunch and Learn” at the Rolla Senior Center, beginning at 12:00 noon to explain cable guides and programming. Lunch will be provided by Pioneer.

Call 1-800-308-7536 or visit www.pioncomm.net to find out more.

Floyd Coen Word has been received of the death of Floyd Orville Coen. Mr. Coen passed from this life Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart at the age of 91.

He was born March 11, 1925, just a few minutes before his twin brother Lloyd, a fact that he often shared with folks. They were born on the Coen homestead near Rolla in Morton County.

Floyd spent his early years along with his six brothers, and one sister acquiring a love of the sand hills of Morton County and the life it offered.

Helping his family from a young age with the duties of family life on the farm, his life was molded from those experiences, some carefree, yet some difficult times.

His family, like many during the "dustbowl days" of the 1930's, endured hardships that drove some families from the land, yet forged a toughness and resilience in others

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 3 through October 16.

Fire Department Monday, October 3, 9:00 am – called to 1104 S Jefferson for a fire alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm.

Wednesday, October 5, 12:10 pm – dispatched to Road 11 between Road N and Road P for a grass fire.

Wednesday, October 5, 11:54 pm – called out to Road V and Road 27 for a motor vehicle accident.

Friday, October 7, 6:18 pm – sent to Road D and Road 18 for a motor vehicle accident.

Saturday, October 8, 1:37 pm – dispatched to 201 E Fourteenth for a structure fire.

Saturday, October 8, 3:09 pm – called to Road A and Road 20 for a motorcycle

She was born June 14, 1930 in Grant County, the daughter of Stanley Ed Brollier and the former Thelma Grant.

Elvie graduated from Sublette High School in 1948.

She had been a resident of Liberal for the past 63 years.

A homemaker, she was also co-owner and operator of the Holiday Laundry in Liberal for 20 years.

Mrs. Quint was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Anthony of Padua Alter Society, Southwest Medical Center Auxiliary, Red Hats Society and Quilting Clubs. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an Arizona Snowbird from 1988 to 2010.

October 25, 1949, she

married Clarence C. Quint in Dodge City. He preceded her in death February 26, 2011.

Survivors include her two sons, Clarence E. Quint and wife Patricia of Lincoln, Il. and Ronald R. Quint of Victoria; two daughters, Rhonda K. Zimmerman and husband Dewain of Wendell, Id. and Maria L. Abel and husband Galen of Turpin, Ok.; brother Grant Brollier and wife Barbara of Bellevue, Ne.; sister LaVerne Sanders and husband Bill of Prescott, Az.; her 13 grandchildren, Eric, Andy and MaLain Zimmerman, Jamie Cook, Jared Wagenseller, Jason and Nathan Abel, Sara and Molly Quint, Crystal Quint, Matthew Bean, Shana Altman and Heather Bean Oyler; 24 great grand children; and two great great grandchildren Elvie was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Mass was attended Tuesday morning, October 18, 2016, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. James P. Dieker presiding. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

accident.

Sunday, October 9, 8:03 am – sent to 109 West First for a motor vehicle accident.

Tuesday, October 11, 7:29 pm – dispatched to 304 East Sixth for a fire alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm.

Thursday, October 13, 7:00 am – sent to 619 East Third for a structure fire.

Friday, October 14, 3:18 pm – called to 500 S Jayhawk for a fire alarm activated that was a false alarm.

Saturday, October 15, 10:19 am – dispatched to 1004 East Eleventh for a fire alarm activated. A pan in the kitchen overheated.

Ambulance Activity Eleven medical runs, nine transfers, three Life Flights, three motor vehicle accidents, one motorcycle accident and three football standbys.

that they would carry with them throughout their lives.

Floyd lived his life there and was never heard to complain about life in Morton County, but instead was an ambassador for this corner of his beloved state. He was heard more than once telling others .... “It may not be heaven.... but you can see it from here".

In March of 1946, Floyd married his childhood friend, Maxine Turner. Maxine was a neighbor girl from a family not unknown to the Coen's, since two of Floyd’s brothers had married two of Maxine’s sisters. Maxine was the love of his life and shared his dreams and the work involved in fulfilling them through the 59 years of their partnership. Together they made a formidable team, raising three daughters and building “Prairie Knoll Farm” which had been homesteaded by Maxine’s parents, Jesse and Ida Turner in 1908.

Floyd farmed and raised Polled Hereford Cattle, something he really enjoyed. He and Maxine were awarded the State of Kansas Master Farmer and Homemaker award in 1976 and their Prairie Knoll Farm was recognized as a Kansas Century farm in 2008 for having been in continuous operation by the same family for 100 years. Floyd’s biggest pride and joy however were his three daughters, Linda Lou, Celia Janet, and Patti Jean.

Mr. Coen loved Morton County and worked hard to provide opportunities for children through 4-H and helped to establish an FFA program at Elkhart High School. He was a strong supporter of K-State Extension Service, was a founding member of the Morton County Fair Board, an active member of Farm Bureau and the County Grazing Association.

Floyd dedicated his life to helping others. His world and scope of influence was much larger than just our corner of the state. In 1963 he was elected and served in the Kansas House of Representatives, served 24 years on the Kansas State Board of

Agriculture and 25 years on the Kansas State Fair Board.

He was president of numerous county and state organizations.

During his years of service throughout the state, Floyd received many awards and honors. Some of these include: Distinguished Jayhawker Award, Friend of County Agents Award, Master Farmer/Homemaker Award, Kansas Fairs Association Hall of Fame, Kansas Polled Hereford Hall of Fame, 2004 Pioneer Man of the Year Award, Honorary State FFA degree, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, and many others too numerous to mention.

Floyd was a man who stood firm in his convictions, was brutally honest, and worked hard to make opportunity available in the communities and across the state. A man who was at home in a crowd, he made many friends throughout the years working side by side with others to make the world a better place. He will be missed, yet has left a legacy in this small corner of Kansas that will live on through his friends and family.

Those preceding him in death were his parents Edgar Coen and the former Rena Boicourt; brothers, Verl, Marion, Richard and Lloyd; sister Rena Marie; and his wife Maxine.

Survivors include his brothers, Dale and Ralph; daughters Linda and her husband Claes Passmark, Celia Coen and Patti and her husband Robert Grieshaber; his granddaughter Brynn Grieshaber; and grandsons, Shannon Coen and Nik Passmark.

Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, October 14 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Elkhart with Reverend Terrell Giddens officiating. Burial followed at the Elkhart Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Kansas 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

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Insight

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

Kansas byway celebrates agriculture October 6 marked the dedication of the first byway to exclusively celebrate agriculture in this country. Located in far western Kansas and named the “Land and Sky” scenic byway, it follows Highway 27 through Wallace, Sherman and Cheyenne counties.

The Land and Sky scenic byway stretches 88 miles from Wallace County to Cheyenne County. This byway consists mainly of crops, livestock and pasture and showcases Kansas agriculture.

Since our state’s beginning, farming and ranching have played a major role in the Kansas economy, it’s communities, culture, heritage and people. Today, agriculture remains the state’s largest industry, economic driver and employer.

Farming and ranching accounts for approximately 20 percent of the state’s GDP and directly employs approximately 17 percent of the Kansas labor force, or nearly one in five jobs. Kansas remains a national leader in wheat, grain sorghum and beef production.

“Agriculture is an exciting, dynamic industry,” says Robin Jennison, Kansas secretary of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. Jennison helped cut the ribbon and spoke to those attending the Land and Sky dedication. His family has farmed in Lane County since 1887.

Farming and ranching is something to celebrate and be proud of in Kansas,” Jennison says. “Kansas agriculture is exciting and interesting and people who visit our great state and northwestern Kansas will have an opportunity to experience this rich and diversified culture.”

Nearly 100 people attended the events and tour during the first week of October. Wallace County hosted the first day of the dedication with a celebration and tour of the Fort Wallace Museum. That evening nearly 75 people traveled to Mount Sunflower to view the stars and identify the constellations after sunset.

In case you don’t know, Mount Sunflower is the highest point in Kansas with an elevation of 4,039 feet above sea level. Mount Sunflower is located on the Harold Family Ranch.

With no disruption from earthly light, the stars appeared like countless pinpricks in the pitch-black sky and provided a mesmerizing panorama overhead.

The next day began at Smoky Gardens south of Goodland and finished in St. Francis. At Smoky Gardens, attendees heard from Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame historians Gary and Margaret Kraisinger. A chuck wagon lunch, complete with piping hot beef and vegetable stew, warmed the visitors who braved the brisk northerly winds at the Sherman County Fairgrounds.

After lunch the tour moved to the Arikaree Breaks. This area of extremely rough terrain with its deep ravines and gullies offers a marked contrast to the plains generally associated with this area of northwestern Kansas. The tour ended with some guests touring the new motorcycle museum in downtown St. Francis.

October 5-6 provided a day chock full of events and gave visitors the opportunity to experience what the Land and Sky byway offers. More impor-

tantly, it included a panoramic patchwork of crops including corn, milo, soybeans and sunflowers decked out in brown, red and yellow.

This vibrant, ever-changing landscape serves up a different assortment of crops and colors throughout the year providing travelers a chance to see a different look throughout the seasons.

During the springtime, when the wheat crop looks like a great green carpet, visitors travelling through often ask, “why are these lawns out here with no houses or people?”

With the new byway in place, these visitors will learn the answer to this question and more about the land and crops. Travelling through western Kansas will also afford a chance to experience the culture and heritage of the people who call this country home.

Thousands of acres of rolling hills, valleys, canyons and ravines showcase this scenery. Future plans include turn-outs and interpretive signs that will further enhance the learning experience.

The people who live, work and raise their families in Wallace, Sherman and Cheyenne counties hope visitors will come see their rural lifestyle and enjoy the experience of living in farm and ranch county. Who knows, some may like it well enough to move to this region of land and sky in western Kansas.

John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.

Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

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Zombie Preparedness Continued from page 1 “The zombie approach is just a fun way to make people aware of a serious subject,” said Devan Tucking, KDEM Human Services Officer. “By coming to our events or going online to participate in our preparedness challenges, people can work toward preparing their families for disasters and emergencies.”

To take the Preparedness Challenge, go online to www.ksready.gov and click on the link for Kansas Preparedness Challenge.

Visit KDEM on Facebook to participate in special Zombie Preparedness Challenges through the month of October.

Weekend activities Continued from page 1 chili, potato soup and chicken noodle soup from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Building. Your free will donation will help Tammi and her family with gas, medical and other expenses associated with her chemo treatments for Leiomyosarcoma.

Beginning Sunday evening

at 6:30 p.m., the Stevens County Ministerial Alliance welcomes evangelist Rob Schmutz for a revival at Hugoton’s First Christian Church. He will also speak Monday and Tuesday nights - same time, same place.

Make sure to bring one canned good to benefit Project Hope.

Kayleigh Continued from page 1

Harold Nordyke calmly waits for his blood to be drawn at the blood drive at Bethel Friends Church. Harold has been giving blood for over fifteen years.

Students in Cardinal Productions at Eudora High School captured second place and Spring Hill Middle School placed third in the video contest. Each will receive one of the remaining prizes listed above. More than 160 entries from teens in 30 Kansas schools participated.

Organizations that work together on this safety campaign include the Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Turnpike Authority, Kansas Highway Patrol, AAA of Kansas, Kansas Contractors Association, Kansas Family Partnership, Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, Federal Highway Administration and the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers.

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety and reduce all traffic fatalities. For more information and a list of all the win-

Felicia Moreland is a faithful blood donor. She has donated over two gallons of blood over the years.

HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT SEPTEMBER 2016 Sanchez, Brian Ivan, Domestic Battery $463.00 30 Days Jail Suspended Must Complete DV Assessment

Chavez, Rosalinda, Fail to Remove Weeds $163.00 Plus $70.20 Restitution Chavez, Rosalinda, Unlawful Exterior Condition $50.00

Fenton, Jesse, Speeding 50/40 $108.00 Burnett, Dylan Wade, Assault $313.00 30 Days Jail Suspended 6 Months Supervised Probation Burnett, Dylan Wade, Assault $263.00 30 Days Jail Suspended 6 Months Supervised Probation Tinoco, Crystal, Dog at Large $163.00 Ruiz, Dalton, Dog at Large $138.00 Ruiz, Dalton, Untagged Dog $25.00 Batie, Brian, Disorderly Conduct $163.00 2 Days Jail Suspended Urquidi, Ismael, Careless Driving $313.00 Burnett, Eugena Marie, Speeding 56/40 $144.00 Lopez, Maria, Careless Driving $138.00

Hermes Deadline Monday 5 p.m.

ners across Kansas, go to www.ksdot.org and click on the Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day information.

EcoDevo Continued from page 1 Alisha did the update with the Hugoton football coach last Thursday.

The Chamber Luncheon is scheduled for October 18 at the Stevens County Library.

The featured speaker will explain Pioneer Communication’s Fiber Optic.

The board decided to continue paying rent to the Senior Center for the director’s office in the Chamber of Commerce building after he retires.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be November 8, 2016.

SOUP BAR FUNDRAISER (CHILI, POTATO SOUP, & CHICKEN –N– NOODLES) PLUS ALL THE FIX’INS! Please join us for a worthy cause to help Tammi & her family with gas, medical and other expenses as she undergoes chemo treatments for Leiomyosarcoma.

Stevens County, Kansas

NO RESERVE

LAND AUCTION Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Auction at Stevens County Courthouse •200 E. Sixth, Hugoton

36 Residential Lots in the

Pioneer Addition

Location & General Information - Hugoton, Kansas - 2016 Taxes and City Specials paid by Seller - 10% nonrefundable earnest money due day of sale Remainder due at closing on or before December 5, 2016 - 1/2 Title Insurance and Closing Costs paid by Seller

Sellers:

Stevens County, Kansas For more information, contact the

Stevens County Clerk • 620-544-2541

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Three southwest Kansas men charged by FBI in bomb plot Three men from southwest Kansas were charged in federal court Friday, October 14 with conspiring to detonate a bomb at an apartment complex in Garden City where Muslim immigrants from Somalia live and worship, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.

A criminal complaint unsealed Friday alleged the men conducted surveillance to size up potential targets, stockpiled firearms, ammunition and explosive components, and prepared a manifesto to be published after the bombing.

The attack, the defendants said,

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would “wake people up.”

“These charges are based on eight months of investigation by the FBI that is alleged to have taken the investigators deep into a hidden culture of hatred and violence,” Beall said. “Many Kansans may find it as startling as I do that such things could happen here.”

Charged with one count of conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction were Curtis Allen, age 49 of Liberal; Gavin Wright, age 49 also from Liberal and owner of G & H Mobile Home Center in Liberal; and Patrick Eugene Stein age 47 of Wright.

The complaint alleges that since February 2016 the FBI has been investigating the defendants’ activities planning a violent attack against Muslims in southwestern Kansas. A confidential source attended meetings of a militia group called the Kansas Security Force, providing the FBI with information about the groups’ activities.

The defendants were members of a small group they called the Crusaders. After considering possible targets including proSomali churches and public officials, the defendants decided to target an apartment complex in Garden City, where Somalis lived and maintain an apartment also serving as a mosque. They discussed obtaining four vehicles, filling them with explosives and parking them at the four corners of the apartment complex to cre-

ate a big explosion.

Wednesday, October 12, defendant Stein met with the confidential FBI source in rural Finney County to examine automatic weapons the source had brought from an FBI lab in Quantico, Va. After trying out two of the weapons, Stein took the source to see the apartment building the defendants were targeting in Garden City. Stein said he would provide ammonium nitrate for the bomb and contribute $200 to $300 for other materials.

Stein also talked with the source about defendant Allen’s arrest in a domestic violence case in Liberal the previous day, Tuesday, October 11. Stein said he was concerned Allen’s girlfriend would give Liberal police information about the defen-

dants’ plans.

If convicted, the defendants face up to life in federal prison.

Investigating agencies included the FBI, the Liberal Police Department, the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, the Ford County Sheriff’s Office, the Garden City Police Department, the Dodge City Police Department, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office, and Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Mattivi is prosecuting.

In all cases, defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The charges merely contain allegations of criminal conduct.

Submitted by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Kansas.

Women of Hugoton enjoy the Ladies Night style show offered

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Rob Schmutz will visit First Christian for revival

Please bring 1 canned good to benefit Project Hope

Overcoming Fear Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 55:22 NKJV

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here are many things to be legitimately afraid of. We live in a world which can be dangerous, and while we don’t normally prey on our neighbors, we all know that our worst enemies are often members of our own species. The Latin proverb “Homo homini lupus est” expresses this by saying that “man is a wolf to man.” Fear is certainly a useful tool for keeping us alive in a world full of both natural and manmade perils. A modicum of fear or anxiety can serve as an alarm bell that something or someone is worth avoiding. But fear and anxiety can become the things to fear and the real danger to avoid. Anxiety can cease to be the useful alarm that warns us to pay attention and become perpetual fear or fear that is so paralyzing that we can’t live a normal life.

On the other hand, in our “macho” culture, it can be almost shameful for a man to admit that he is afraid, and many men don’t even have the words to adequately express their fears or anxieties. They become paralyzed and mute in the face of their fears. We would do well to remember that it is alright to be afraid, and that it sometimes helps to communicate our fears to friends and family, or trusted advisors. And who better to trust in times of fear than God. You just might find that in the very act of voicing your fears, the fears dissolve.

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

Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSE

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

The Stevens County Ministerial Alliance will welcome Rob Schmutz to the community during a Revival at First Christian Church, 600 Van Buren in Hugoton. The event will take place October 23, 24 and 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. each night. Attendees are asked to bring one canned good to benefit Project Hope.

Originally from Abilene, Rob Schmutz is a traveling Evangelist in The Church of The Nazarene. As an Evangelist, Rob has a passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and helping people find faith, hope, healing and deliverance through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a life surrendered completely to God's Holy Spirit. As a 24-year veteran pastor, Rob also consults with pastors and congregations regarding local Church growth, renewal and revitalization possibilities, and works with Pastors, Churches and Communities in local evangelistic outreach missions and activities.

In 1989, Rob had a dramatic conversion experience in

which he was delivered from a self-destructive lifestyle of alcohol and drug abuse.

In 1991, Rob graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kansas State University, and in 1996 he completed his Seminary education with a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. In 1998 he was awarded the “Harry Denman Evangelism Award” and in 1999 was inducted into “The Order of the Flame,” an evangelistic association of the World Methodist Council. Rob has been a licensed Pastor with The Church of The Nazarene since July of 2015, and an Ordained Elder and a Registered Evangelist in the Church of the

Nazarene since July of 2016.

In his ministerial career, Rob has served rural, urban and suburban churches, and as an Evangelist has preached revivals and spoken at events and retreats in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado, Kentucky and California.

From 2011 to 2015 Rob was the pastor of the United Methodist Church at Park City, a thriving and rapidly growing New Church Start on the northeast side of Wichita. Currently, Rob and his wife Angel live with their daughters Micah, age 19 and Genesis, age 16, and sons eight-year-old Zephaniah and four-year-old Ezra in rural Reno County.

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

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Two men, formerly active in the Hugoton Gas Field, met one day at the big “bull wheel” at the base of the oil-gas field drilling derrick, setting over the Hugoton Municipal natural gas well. It is part of the exhibit at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. At left is Perry Moore, who was superintendent of operations for Benedum-Trees Oil Co., in the south part of Stevens County and to the right is Burr Cox, formerly with B-J Service Co. Cox was a stockholder in the B-J company and served as a sales representative.

Provided by Curator Stanley McGill from the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum

The discovery of gas was reported first in the summer of 1927. The Crawford No. 1 was the first location and its gas flow was the beginning of the Hugoton Gas Field. The second gas well was the Ham location, in section 3-33-38.

The well was observed closely by people of the county. Information had leaked out that orders had been given and they were followed one night, to wash down the derrick and clean up around the drilling floor. Supposedly oil was coming out of the hole as it was being drilled. If there was oil, the company officials allowed no publicity.

Perry Moore of Winfield came to Hugoton in the fall of 1929. He drove a truck loaded with chemicals that

were to be used in extinguishing a fire at the Grandy No. 1 location. The Kuhn Brothers rotary rig, the first one in Hugoton, was damaged by the fire.

Perry said the chemicals, muriatic acid and soda were placed in the rig boiler. A foam was generated and it was used to spray on the fire to put it out.

Perry was employed by Benedum-Trees Oil Co. as superintendent of their operations in southern Stevens County. He lived on the lease for many years, later the family moved into Hugoton.

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

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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?

What adorable firefighters! HCA students don firefighter hats courtesy of the Stevens County Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.

Sydney

Stevens County Firefighters may have gained some new recruits, thanks to their visit to Heritage Christian Academy last week.

Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.

Continued from page 1

Tyler Kelley, Chloe Rindels and Gavin Pearcy are loving pajama day at HCA! Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.

Mrs. Kerbow’s Kindergarten students Brinlee Austin, Bryanna Maldonado, Emma Martinez and Eva DonJuan enjoy making bread with Nancy Honig and Cathy Wolters last week. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton Middle School cheerleaders show their HMS spirit. In the back row are Brooke Topliss, Itzel Figueroa and Breckyn Haar; middle row Ella Martin, Grace Gibson and Jessica Martinez; and in front are Abbey Goode, Alysia Amado and Aracely Rivera. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

along with a recorded audition. Nearly 40 acts from throughout the country have been chosen to perform during general sessions, meal functions and receptions.

During the convention and expo, all acts will have the chance to compete in three rounds and be judged on showmanship, creativity, sound quality, clarity and stage presence. The winner will receive $4,250 and automatically be accpeted as a member of the 2017 national talent.

She will be performing to entertain the expected 65,000 FFA members through the week, plus competing to make the semifinals which are televised live on RFD-TV Thursday at 5:15 p.m. If successful she will then compete to be one of the three finalists who perform during the Friday performance 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. live on RFD-TV. The Hugoton FFA will be recognized as one of the top 400 FFA Programs in the Nation during the week of the National Convention and six FFA members Roman Lindstrom, Megan Newlon, Emma McClure, Casle Heger, Hallie Wettstein, and Henry Beesley along with Advisor Les McNally will be in attendance to participate in the convention activities and to cheer Sydney on.

National FFA Talent is sponsored by Wrangler as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 629,367 student members who belong to one of 7,757 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Ava McDaniels performs her solo during the third grade program. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Third graders Lorenzo Martinez, Gavin Salazar, Abi Yoder, Miguel Hernandez, Jacob Fabela and Alexis Gonzales show off their construction skills during their program Thursday, October 13. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Senior volleyball players are recognized Thursday, October 6 along with their parents. Left to right are seniors Brecklyn Stump, Sarai Chavez and Jaqueline Armendariz. Each girl was

escorted by her parents. Congratulations and good luck during the remainder of your senior year! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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HHS boys lose squeaker to Pratt Friday Senior night the Eagles opened district play against Pratt. From the opening kick, it was evident this was going to be a battle all night. Pratt took the opening drive 66 yards down the field with their running game. They finished the drive off with a seven-yard touchdown run

by Hunter Kaufman.

The Eagles were sluggish on their first drive and had to punt to Pratt. Pratt capitalized and drove down the field again to put the Eagles behind 14 to 0 after a one yard run by Travis Theis.

The Eagles established a running game of their own on their next possession with Pedro Ordonez and Tino Degollado. Ordonez would start with a ten yard run followed up with Degollado’s 31yard gain up the middle.

Degollado scored on a 16 yard run and cut into Pratt’s lead 14 to 7.

Pratt answered the Eagles’ score by again driving down the field and scoring in the second quarter with a seven yard run by Kaufman giving Pratt a 21 to 7 lead. Pratt stalled the Eagles’ offense and got the ball back to score Pratt’s last touchdown of the night on a three yard run by Theis.

On the Eagles’ next possession, Degollado scrambled and somehow found an open Ordonez for a 41-yard pass reception. Ordonez eventually finished off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run.

The Hugoton Eagles got one more chance before half for a score but could not capitalize and went in at the half down 28 to 14.

In the second half the Eagles made defensive adjustments that held the Pratt offense out of the end zone all of the second half. Both teams’ offenses were stopped on their opening possessions of the second half. On the Eagles second possession, the offense started to march down the field. Pratt looked to have been able to adjust and stop the drive until a pass interference allowed the Eagles to continue the drive that would eventually lead to a two-yard touchdown run by Degollado. Pratt blocked the Eagles’ extra point and the score was 28 to 20.

Both teams took turns turning the ball over on the

next two possessions. Pratt started a drive deep in Hugoton territory and would have seemed to score on a big pass reception in the end zone to only have it called back on an offensive penalty. Pratt went into the fourth quarter and fumbled the ball thanks to Eagle Romano Burger and recovered by HHS player Daniel Bustillos. The Eagles returned the favor with an interception thrown by Degollado.

After the pick it looked like it was no doubt Pratt would have a great opportunity to score. The Eagles’ defense accepted the challenge and blocked a field goal attempt.

The Eagles’ offense came

out and was plagued by penalties that seemed to kill their drive. On a fourth down with 35 yards to go, Coach Fulton pulled out a play from his bag of tricks. Degollado hit Zack Leininger for a hook and ladder play to Bustillos who took the pitch for 74 yards. The Eagles then scored on a one yard by Degollado and successfully completed a two point conversion with a pass to Leininger to tie the game at 28-all with a minute thirty nine left on the clock.

The Eagles stopped Pratt and got the ball back after the score. The Eagles played for a chance to go into overtime knowing their offense was clicking. The Eagles punted one more time to

Pratt with seconds on the clock. Pratt had good field position and looked to pass to Theis. Bustillos seemed to end the drive with a great deflection to only have a questionable call of pass interference, giving Pratt a second chance. With no time left on the clock Pratt hit a 30-yard field goal to give Pratt the win.

In the end, both teams’ offenses combined for 631 yards of total offense. The Eagles led Pratt in passing with 203 yards to 56 and trailed the ground game with 188 yards to 189.

The Eagles will travel to Kingman for the second game of district play Friday, October 12. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Alfredo Luna rushes to help fellow teammate Peter Loewen take down the Pratt ball carrier. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Senior football players Bernabe Mendoza and Elias Mendoza stand with their parents to be recognized for Senior Night Friday, October 14. Photo courtesy of Milly McClure.

Daniel Bustillos races down field for much needed yards. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Nick Gold rushes to help block Pratt. Photo courtesy of Milly McClure.

Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles!

Friday, October 21 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Kingman Saturday, October 22 HHS Cross Country Regionals, 11:00 a.m. at Sterling HHS Volleyball Sub-State, 2:00 p.m. at Lakin Monday, October 24 HHS JV football vs Ulysses, 5:00 p.m. at Home Thursday, October 27 HMS Girls’ 7A & 8A basketball vs Scott City, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls’ 7B & 8B basketball vs Scott City, 5:00 p.m. at Home Friday, October 28 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Holcomb Saturday, October 29 HHS 3A Cross Country State, 9:00 a.m. at Lawrence Rim Rock Farm HMS wrestling vs Goodland Junior High, 10:30 a.m. at Home Monday, October 31 HMS Girls’ 7B & 8B basketball vs Dodge City, 4:00 p.m. at Home

HMS Girls’ 7A & 8A basketball vs Dodge City, 5:00 p.m. at Home Thursday, November 3 HMS Girls’ 7A &8A basketball vs Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Girls’ 7B &8B basketball vs Liberal Eisenhower Middle, 5:00 p.m. at Home Friday, November 4 HHS Football, Regionals TBA Saturday, November 5 HMS wrestling tournament, 10:00 a.m. at Home November 7-11 Fall Athletic Buffer Week Friday, November 11 HHS Football, Sectionals TBA Friday, November 18 HHS Football, Sub-State TBA Saturday, November 26 HHS Football, State TBA

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The JV Eagles played Monday night against Holcomb. The Eagles found themselves in an early hole down 14 to 0. The Eagles battled back and took the lead at the half with an offensive touchdown and a defensive interception returned for a touch down to bring the score to 16 to 14.

The game held as the two defenses stopped each other’s

offenses until a fourth quarter touchdown by Holcomb that would be the deciding factor of the game.

“The boys stepped up with adversity and fought hard all night. Even though it did not come out the way we wanted I am very proud of their efforts,” said Coach McClure.

JV will next play Ulysses October 24 at home. Kickoff is at 5:00 p.m.

HHS player Zayden Littell brings down a Holcomb player during Monday night’s game. The Eagles lost 16-22. Photo courtesy of Meaghan McClure.

The junior varsity Eagles’ offensive line is ready to elude Holcomb’s defense. Photo courtesy of Meaghan McClure.

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Carter Brown carries the ball for the Eagles during JV action against Holcomb. Photo courtesy of Meaghan McClure.

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HHS cross country wins League This past Thursday Hugoton hosted the League cross country meet at the Forewinds Golf Course. It was a pretty good day for the boys and girls high school cross country teams. Both teams finished first and this marked the second year in a row that the boys and girls teams have won both team titles. “One of the goals we have every year is to be in the top two teams at League. For the boys it was the sixth

Abby Heger wins first at the home League meet Thursday.

Photo courtesy of USD 210.

League championship in the League and the girls it was their third in the last four years. It was not easy but in these small meets the team scores can be really close,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

In the girls varsity race Abby Heger was the overall individual champion. The first ever won by a female runner from Hugoton. The boys have had six individual League champions. The girls also had three other runners make All-League with Katy Heger, Cielo Garcia and Victoria Duran.

In the boys varsity race Hugoton had three boys that were All-League as Abraham Garcia, Miguel Martinez and Ethan Fox achieved that honor. “We had several boys and girls run their best times of the season. Really the conditions were pretty good. We still have had some sorting out to do with both teams but things are coming together” said Coach Rodriguez.

Hugoton’s next meet is the Class 3A Regional qualifying meet which is Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Sterling golf course with the start time at 11:00 a.m.

GWAC League Meet (Hugoton) Conditions: Mid 60’s, light winds 10-15 mphs

Brecklyn Stump takes the ball over the net, while Jayden Korf and Dallie Hoskinson anticipate a block by the other team. Photo courtesy of Kara Stump.

JoHanna Rawlins sends the volleyball through the outstretched hands of HHS’s opponent during League action Saturday, October 15. Photo courtesy of Kara Stump.

Girls Abby Heger Katy Heger Cielo Garcia Victoria Duran Rebecca Johnson Frances Gaskill Toby McClure Team Place First Boys Abraham Garcia Miguel Martinez Ethan Fox Ivan Villa Jahaziel Garcia Eric Perry Bryan Gonzalez Team Place First Girls’ JV Kenzie Hagman Luz Romo Kara Rodriguez Breckyn Hertel Hannah Coziahr Josselyne Jurado Lynnelle Bogan Boys’ JV Damian Lewis Jacob Eckert Rodrigo Sanchez Jorge Encines Luis Guerrero Hunter Dale Gavin Heger Luis Ramos

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Head cross country coach Nick Rodriguez speaks with the HHS boys’ team before they take off for their GWAC League run at Forewinds Golf Course Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Senior Katy Heger paces herself during the meet Thursday, October 13. Katy placed third.

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HMS runs well at GWAC League meet “[It was a] great day for the HMS cross country team. We had several athletes receive medals for All-League and others ran a personal best time. It was a great season and the kids were a joy to coach. I expect to see them all running next year!” said Coach Bobbi Ferguson.

Seventh grade girls (one mile) 2 Steffany Villa 4 Grace Dillinger Seventh grade boys (one mile) 5 Jamyn Wolters Eighth grade girls (two miles) 5 Molly McClure

Ladies play at League The Lady Eagles were in Ulysses for the GWAC league tournament Saturday. The Eagles went one and four on the day. They beat Goodland in the first game 25-11, 2519. Then fell to Holcomb in two 26-28, 16-25, Colby in three 27-25, 18-25, 15-25, Ulysses in two 15-25, 21-25, and Scott City in two 19-25, 9-25.

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HHS golfers Mary Weaver and Brionna Beard traveled to Buffalo Dunes Golf Course at Garden City to compete in the 3A-2A-1A State meet this past Monday, October 17.

The weather didn’t cooperate even remotely, whipping the balls every which way, but Mary and Brionna both persevered through the first nine, recording a 56 for Mary and a 59 for Brionna.

After completing 18 holes, Mary earned thirty-ninth place with a 112, while Brionna placed fifty-ninth with her final score of 122.

The HHS girls’ golf team is coached by Rex Evans.

Congratulations girls on your incredible journey to State!

Brionna Beard Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces 3rd to 6th Grade Boys Basketball Sign-Ups 3-4 Grade League 5-6 Grade League Cost is $20.00 per player - $25.00 late fee Sign up at these times:

Monday, October 17 - Friday, October 21 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 10:00 a.m.-Noon Jayden Korf stretches for the hit at the Lady Eagles’ game Saturday in Ulysses. The girls ended up one and four for the day, logging a

win against the Goodland Cowgirls in two, 2511 and 25-19. Photo courtesy of Kara Stump.

Register at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison.

Coaches are needed!

Practices and games begin in November

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Fourth grade students present “Lead the Way” project at BOE meeting

Hugoton Elementary School fourth graders, Grant Niehues, Channing Dillinger, Morgan Anderson, Ana Guzman and Jay Acosta inform the USD 210 Board of Education about the project “Lead the Way”. Lead teacher is Beth Settlemyer.

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The USD 210 Board of Eduction met Monday night for a regular monthly meeting. The board approved out of state field trips. The board also declared as surplus a large CRT television from the high school conference room (a value of $25.) and 12 iPads (about six years old) that can no longer be software updated. These were units the district subs and various people at the high school and middle school used. They were replaced with new units equaling $75. each. The board accepted the gift of $6,600 from GenYouth Foundation for the cost of additional food carts.

Hugoton Elementary School fourth graders Grant Niehues, Ana Guzman, Jay Acosta, Channing Dillinger and Morgan Anderson gave a presentation for the board.

The group talked about their project “Lead the Way”. Lead teacher for Lead the Way Beth Settlemyer, along with some of her students, showed what they learned about Energy collisions. The students made different cars and pendulums for demonstration.

Clayton Reitz and Scott Strom from 360 Energy Engineers came in to talk about the HVAC project at the elementary school. They are reaching completion on the job started in the summer.

They totaled 35,389 construction and labor hours and reported 2,370 hotel night stays by 360 and their subcontractors in Hugoton.

Over 3,000 light bulbs were replaced throughout the facility, and 70,000 square feet of new ceiling as well as 79 pieces of new equipment were installed. Dozens of pieces of existing equipment were fully refurbished up to modern operation. Also, nearly three miles of new HVAC piping were installed in the building.

Interestingly enough, the workers found old newspapers used for insulation when

the windows were removed.

The economic impact to Hugoton from 360 and contractors equaled approximately a quarter of a million dollars in lodging, food, gas and miscellaneous expenses.

A proposed District HVAC Maintenance Plan was discussed. There are three proposals submitted from 5 Star Electric, Inc., Knipp Services and P1 Group for the board to review. The bids will be decided on in November at the board meeting. The bids were to maintain and check the equipment in all of the district buildings quarterly.

Superintendent Adrian Howie talked about the USD 210 2015-2016 Assessment Data. He showed the Benchmark data and KAPS state assessments for the district.

He also discussed the use of Aimsweb, and ACT Aspire.

KAPS assessments measure students understanding of the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards at each grade.

Mr. Howie talked about the Student Growth Data that just came out. He also taked about Rate of Improvement (ROI), Aimsweb and NWEA MAP. He showed a definite growth through Aimsweb graphs in grades kindergarten through sixth.

He is looking to shift the district’s focus from Benchmark data to Student Growth, and only using one consistent reading and math curriculum

for Kindergarten through sixth grades. It would change the way teachers communicate their students’ accomplishments. The use of NWEA MAP data and Learning Continuum would increase foundational knowledge and skills, and ensure students have proper classes before taking the ACT. The administrators in each building gave their reports on the parent/ teacher conferences. Elementary school principal Tiffany Boxum had 99% attendance for the conferences. Intermediate school principal Elise Heger said 98% of parents participated in the conferences. Middle school principal Lance Custer only had about 65% attend the conferences, and high school principal Melody Witt said her attendance was less than expected. Ms. Boxum also informed the board of the Veterans Day activities she is working on for the school this year. She said she would send in a Letter to the Editor to the newspaper with the schedule of activities planned for the day.

Mr. Howie wanted to discuss the USD 210 Mission Statement. He handed out cards and had all the board members and principals write an answer to the question “When we do our best work what does it look like?” He wanted the board to come up with a mission statement related to their answer for the

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question he gave them earlier. He used board members’ responses to come up with two different statements involving cause, actions and impacts.

Mr. Howie also showed the board the Strategic Planning Process draft. He wanted some clarification on the fifth goal which was CrossCultural Competence.

The Superintendent received some bids for security cameras for some of the buildings. The board was asked to look them over. A decision by the board will be made at the next board meeting.

In action items, the board moved to increase the Superintendent's Contract to match the increase negotiated by the teachers.

The BOE accepted the resignation of Mrs. Lindsay Tuman contingent upon payment of liquidated damages.

They approved the hire of Derek Hartman as the head middle school seventh grade girls’ basketball coach and Mrs. Karie Gaskill as the assistant seventh grade girls’ basketball coach.

The Board transfered $25,000 from the Supplemental General fund to food service for low meal prices.

This allows the district to be reimbursed for free and reduced meals.

The meeting was adjourned.

enjoying “Pink-Out” day Wednesday, October 12. Judy Lynch even has pink hair!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 20, 2016) 1t NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK I, Pam Bensel, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the follow-ing persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the General Election to be held on November 8, 2016 to Wit: National Candidates US President Votes Democrat: Hillary Clinton & Tim Mike Kaine Republican: Donald Trump & Mike Pence Libertarian: Gary Johnson & Bill Weld Independent: Jill Stein & Ajamu Baraka US State Senate Democrat: Patrick Wiesner 6750 W 93rd, Ste 220, Overland Park, KS 66046 Republican: Jerry Moran PO Box 1151, Hays, KS 67601 Libertarian: Robert D Garrard 2287 N 300 Road, Edgerton, KS 66021 US House of Rep, Dist 1 Democrat: None Republican: Roger Marshall 4501 Quail Creek Dr, Great Bend, KS 67530 Libertarian: Kerry Burt 314 Robert St., Hutchinson, KS 67502 Independent: Alan LaPolice 734 Lincoln St, Clyde, KS 66938 STATE OFFICES State Senate 39th Dist Democrat: A. Zacheriah Worf 305 Prairie Lane, Holcomb, KS 67851 Republican: John Doll 2927 Cliff Place, Garden City, KS

67846 State House, 124th Dist Democrat: None Republican: J. Stephen Alford 4179 E Road 19, Ulysses, KS 67880 Dist Court Judge 26th Dist 2nd Div Democrat: None Republican: Clinton B. Peterson 415 N Washington Ave, Ste 103, Liberal 67901 Dist Mag Judge 26th Dist 5th Position Democrat: None Republican: Paula J. Sosa 200 E 6th, Hugoton, KS 67951 COUNTY OFFICES County Attorney Democrat: None Republican: Paul F. Kitzke 1600 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Clerk Democrat: None Republican: Amy Jo Tharp 200 S Van Buren, Hugoton, KS 67951 Register of Deeds Democrat: None Republican: Zilpha "Betty" Rosel PO Box 235, Hugoton, KS 67951 QUESTIONS Constitutional Amendment Question 1: Shall the following be adopted? §21.

Right of public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife. The people have the right to hunt fish and trap, including by the use of traditional methods, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that promote wildlife conservation and management and the that preserve the future of hunting and fishing.

Public hunting and fishing shall be a preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. This section shall not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass, property rights or water resources.

County Questions Shall a County Wide 1% Retailer's Sales Tax be assessed that is subject

to an interlocal agreement with the City of Hugoton starting from July 1, 2017, all pursuant to the provisions of KSA 12-187 et seq. for the purpose of property tax relief?

Pursuant to KSA 12-1680 and KSA 79-5040, shall an additional tax of .5mill, for a total levy of 1.5 mills, be levied in Stevens County against all taxable tangible property to fund service programs for the elderly?

County Treasurer Democrat: None Republican: Vanessa Willis 1535 Road 15, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Sheriff Democrat: None Republican: Ted E Heaton 500 Heaton Dr, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Commissioner Dist 2 Democrat: None Republican: Pat Hall 404 N. Wildcat Ct, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Commissioner Dist 3 Democrat: None Republican: Tron Stegman 1404 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS 67951 Township Treasurer Moscow 3 Republican: Angie Lahey 1920 Road BB, Moscow, KS 67952 Township Trustee Moscow 3 Republican: Shirley Mothes PO Box 156, Moscow, KS 67952 Supreme Court For Justice YES NO Carol A Beier, Topeka, 1 Dan Biles, Shawnee, 2 Lawton R Nuss, Topeka, 3 Maria Luckert, Topeka, 5 Caleb Stegall, Lawrence, 7 Court of Appeals for Judge YES NO Steve Leben, Fairway, 2 G Joseph Pierron Jr, Lawrence, 3 David E Bruns, Topeka 6 G Gordon Atcheson, Overland Pk,8 Karen Arnold-Burger, Overland Pk, 9 Kathryn A Gardner, Topeka, 14

Stevens County Commissioners discuss various items The The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, October 17, 2016 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and District Three Commissioner Candidate Tron Stegman.

The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were discussing various items. They talked about the corn harvested from the ground being farmed for Stevens County. Tron asked about the split. It is 75-25.

The commissioners agreed the corn should be sold. Joe got the ledger sheets from last year and this year. The county holiday schedule was presented to the Commissioners to approve. They gave their approval to keep it the same as in the past.

Motion was made and passed to appoint Martha Thompson to the vacated position of Mrs. Brollier with the Senior Citizens Board.

Sheriff Ted Heaton came in to check in for the Law Enforcement Center. All is okay.

Ted and the commissioners talked about the happenings in Liberal and Garden City.

They discussed the companies doing the maintenance to all air/heat conditioning systems for all county entities, wondering if there would be any savings if all were under the care of the same company.

Paula Rowden was on the agenda to come in at 9:00 for the bids to be opened. Paula didn’t come in. Only one bid was received and it was too low to be accepted. The bid was only $5,000 and the vehicle was determined to be worth $12,000 to $13,000.

Tony Martin representing Road and Bridge came in. He told of an employee who had an accident with one of the county pickups. There is $4,000 worth of damage. He also reported lines on the roads are being painted. Joe asked about the crosswalk in Moscow getting painted. The trees in the county right-ofway were discussed again.

Tony is going to go out and really look over the location.

Tony told of a person near Moscow wanting to give a small amount of land, located between lots, to the county.

After a very lengthy discussion, it was decided the county does not need to own this property which includes a maintained road already. It would take a lot of expense to have the property surveyed.

After printing off maps and a lot more detailed discussion, it was agreed that the county needs right-of-way only leave as is. Paul will inform the attorney representing the party the Commissioners are not interested in owning this property.

The four lane east of town was the next topic of discussion. Tony is receiving complaints about Eleventh Street where it turns into a turning lane on the east end. It was agreed by all, including the District KDOT Engineer Chuck Oldaker, that KDOT is who should be getting the

calls - not Tony. His numbers are 620-521-0497 or 620356-1531. It is felt the left turning lane should be marked earlier.

After Tony left, discussion continued about various organizations the county pays membership or support to.

Commissioners talked about the worth of some of these organizations to Stevens County.

Curtis Crawford from Economic Development was next on the agenda. He came to talk about the office Neal Gillespie is using. It will soon be vacated and the Senior Citizen board wants to know if they can rent it out. After discussion it was decided this would seriously compromise the Chamber office. If it is understood correctly - Mr. Hutton gifted the building wanting a place for the Chamber.

Commissioners agreed this is really between the Senior Center and Chamber, but they would rather not rent it out since Neal’s current office actually joins the Chamber office.

While still in the meeting, the Commissioners received a call from Neal Gillespie stating Shell Oil has put in a bid for Abengoa. More information will be issued at a later time.

Minutes were looked over and accepted with corrections.

Tron was informed of the dates he is required to go to a Commissioner education class. He reminded the commissioners he has not officially been elected yet. The class will not be until January - after the swearing in.

The open enrollment period for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage in 2017 began October 15, 2016, and runs through December 7, 2016.

“Older adults can sign up for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage for the first time during this period, and current Medicare consumers can make changes to several aspects of their coverage as well,” said Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Acting Secretary Tim Keck. “If you’re already enrolled, this is an opportunity to review your coverage and make adjustments if necessary so it better meets your needs.”

During open enrollment, those currently enrolled may: • Switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa; • Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another or from one Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to another; • And if you didn’t enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when you were first eligible, you can do so during open enrollment, although a late enrollment penalty may apply.

If you want to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan,

you must meet some basic criteria: • You must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B. • You must live in the plan’s service area.

• You cannot have EndStage Renal Disease (some exceptions apply).

If you’re already enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan and you don’t want to make changes to your coverage for 2017, you don’t need to do anything during open enrollment, assuming your current plan will still be available in 2017. If your plan is being discontinued and isn’t eligible for renewal, you will receive a non-renewal notice from your carrier prior to open enrollment. If you don’t, it means you can keep your plan without doing anything during open enrollment.

But be aware that benefits and premiums could be changing for 2017. So even if you’re confident that you want to keep your current coverage for the coming year, it’s important to understand any changes that may apply and check to make sure that your current plan is still the best available option. The

available plans and what they cover changes from one year to the next, so even if the plan you have now was the best option when you shopped last year, it’s important to verify that again before you lock yourself in for another year.

Between January 1 and February 14 each year, those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan can leave that plan and return to original Medicare. If you leave your plan, you will have until February 14 to enroll in a Part D plan that will begin the first day of the following month that you enroll.

Changes to be aware of for 2017 include: • Medicare recipients reaching the “donut hole” will benefit from better prescription drug discounts.

• Medicare Part B premiums will increase for those who didn’t see an increase in 2016 • Medicare Advantage plans continue to change For more information about these changes and other Medicare-related issues, please contact KDADS’ Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK), a free program that offers Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained, com-

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500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com READING RUN-A-ROUND November 5 at 1:00 p.m., join us at the library for an afternoon of fun and fundraising!

All proceeds go towards purchasing books, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials for our library collection!

Registration fees Adult: $30 Youth (0-12th grade): $20 Contact a library staff member for information and details.

HAND-CRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT Don’t forget to vote for your personal favorite in the exhibit this year. We will award a Viewer’s Choice Award at the end of the exhibit October 31.

RECIPE SWAP Select your recipe and enter it in the ninth Annual Recipe Swap and Luncheon. The luncheon will be Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the SCL Meeting Room. Enter your favorite recipe (your own or a "copycat") by November 30, 2016. You can bring your recipe to the library, enter them online or email them to recipes@stevenscountylibrary.com. Make your dish and bring it to the swap and receive a booklet including all the entered recipes.

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will again list the names of the Veterans from Stevens County November 10, 2016.

If you are a Veteran of a branch of the service, or you know of a friend or relative who served and was not listed last year, please contact the Registrar of Deeds at the Stevens County Courthouse, or contact The Hermes.

You can also honor your special veteran with an ad in the November 10 issue.

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A $30.00 size is also available.

All ads must be received by Noon Friday, November 4 and must be prepaid.

Photos may be picked up at our office or enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for photo to be returned.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget

The center of the Hugoton business district at Sixth and Main Street was brighter this week with the installation of new and more powerful lights last Friday. A total of eleven new mercury vapor lights at the cost of $90.00 each and bulbs at $17.00 were installed at three intersections.

The new fixtures were placed on Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets on Main. The 400-watt bulbs have an output of 20,000 foot candles.

Taken from the Thursday, October 11, 1956 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Thursday, October 24, 1991 The Duckwall-Alco stores are celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of their beginning this month. It is also the fortythird year of the Hugoton Duckwall store. The Hugoton store has had eleven store managers since 1948. They are Forrest Cooper - 1948-51; Unknown - 1951-54; Rex Roe 1954-57; Walter Klein - 195759; Dennis Smith - 1959-61; Gailen McCoy - 1961-62; Don Meredith - 1962-64; Norman Weaver - 1964-76; Jerry Commerford - 1976-78; Dean Underhill - 1978-85; and Garland Hutchinson 1985-now, with assistant manager, Judy Ford.

Veteran Duckwall salesperson was Florence Hadley.

Thursday, October 22, 1981 Five Hugoton artists have been selected to display their artwork in the Juried Art Show at the Carneray Art Center at

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Dodge City. Works by Dori Swenson, Midge High, Janet Sutton, Terry Harris and Lindagrace Stephens were chosen.

Thursday, October 14, 1971 Prairie Dusters Motorcycle Club sponsored their third race Sunday with 31 cycles entered in three classes with six riders in the minibike class and three lady powder puff riders. Riders were from our four state area.

Local riders were Dennis Moore, Dennis Harris, Terry Harris, Terry Morford, LeRoy Dick and Chad Olinger with Ted Heaton in the minibike class.

Friday, October 25, 1946 There was excitement and thrills galore last Sunday after from about 2:00 to 5:00 when Verner Hooker, Shorty Higgins and Jack Littrell killed 83 rattlesnakes with a piece of angle iron and a small pocket knife.

The snakes were found northwest of Hugoton in the pasture of the Clarence Leonard place, west of the house.

Friday, October 16, 1931 This is a continued report of when Hugoton City Marshall C.H. Newman was shot and killed by Fred McBee. Marshall Newman died in Epworth Hospital at Liberal.

About this time, City Marshall Newman was called and proceeded to place the half crazed man under arrest and started with him in custody toward the county jail.

Newman ordered him to

hand over the menu cards taken from the cafe. McBee refused to give them up and attempted to strike the marshall, who hit him over the head with the barrel of his gun and got the menu cards away from him.

McBee then hit the marshall a smashing blow in the eye and wrenched the gun from the officer’s hand and shot him in the abdomen. McBee fired another shot at the marshall which went wild. He then took a couple more shots at two men near a garage but missed them.

McBee then took a couple more shots at two men near a garage but missed them. He then ran toward the sheriff’s residence, firing two shots on the way, presumably at two school boys who he passed and said something to. He entered the sheriff’s residence, rushed through the house and again into the yard.

By this time, a large crowd of citizens had gathered and Undersheriff Kerns was called and arrived in a short time.

McBee had exhausted all the shells in his gun and Kerns placed him under arrest and locked him in the “bull-pen” of the jail.

To be continued next week.

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

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Please start planning ahead for Family Night at Hugoton Senior Center Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Black Hills Energy is sponsoring our dance that evening so admission to the dance is free. We will also have Bingo that evening.

Craig Stevens will provide the live country music and play his usual selections plus adding some fun songs for the little ones. We’re also having a dance contest. Please bring your kids, grandkids, or great-grandkids to this fun event!! Also, please bring a potluck whether you’re attending the dance or playing Bingo.

If you are interested in poetry and would like to start a poetry group, please call the senior center.

Kansas Legal Services will be at Hugoton Senior Center Friday, November 4, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

They offer free legal advice to senior citizens, but you must have an appointment. Please call the senior center if you need this service.

If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

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

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA military cases, issues, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

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

Menu Oct. 20...............Sausage Gravy Oct. 21...................Hamburgers Oct. 24 .....................Taco Salad Oct. 25 ....................Tuna Salad Oct. 26...........Smothered Steak Oct. 27...............Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, October 20 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

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

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

Saturday, October 22 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

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

Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m.

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

Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m.

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

Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m.

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

Weatherization Day is October 30 Friday, September 30, 2016 Governor Sam Brownback recognized October as Energy Awareness Month and October 30 as Weatherization Day. This year marks the 40-year anniversary for the National Weatherization Assistance Program which seeks to reduce utility bills for low-income families by increasing the efficiency of their homes.

As temperatures cool down this fall it is a good time for individuals to tackle home improvement projects and prepare their homes for the cold winter months ahead. A

thorough inspection of how homes use and lose energy can identify how individuals can make their homes more energy efficient which helps reduce energy bills and improves comfort.

For low income individuals, the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program provides a comprehensive energy audit and installs qualifying upgrades FREE of charge. For more information, please visit http://www.kshousingcorp.or g/weatherization.aspx or call 800-752-4422.

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Agriculture Workforce Survey results are complete

A lack of a skilled agricultural workforce is a top inhibitor of growth and expansion for many Kansas agriculture businesses. To help support growth in agriculture, the Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks to help the industry better understand the workforce needs among agricultural employers in the state. In an effort to link the supply of human capital to the needs of Kansas agribusiness enterprises, KDA conducted the first Kansas Agriculture Workforce Needs Assessment Survey in 2016, assisted by the Agricultural Land Use Survey Center at Kansas State University.

The survey was constructed to gather information about the agriculture industry’s current and future workforce needs and the types of skills required to support economic growth in the state. A total of 250 responses from farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses were received from across the state and region, representing almost 12,000 employees. In total, the agriculture, food and food processing sectors employ more than 234,000 Kansans, or 12.4 percent of the Kansas workforce.

“We are committed to growing agriculture in Kansas, and that depends on a reliable and thriving workforce,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey.

“We know that means developing and recruiting skilled, talented workers to fill critical roles across the Kansas agri-

culture industry.”

The survey indicated that a number of vacancies exist in the agricultural industry, including a significant number which are considered entry-level positions, requiring no advanced degree (e.g. carpenter, elevator worker).

Over half of the current job openings are in the fields of agriculture mechanics, agriculture business and animal science. Employers indicated that basic skills such as written communication and applied mathematics are lacking in applicants, along with “soft” skills such as motivation, time management and dependability and “hard” skills such as critical/analytical thinking and basic communication/writing.

The findings will be used along with action items developed at the Kansas Summit on Agricultural Growth in August to help direct KDA’s vision in serving the farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses of Kansas. By working with secondary schools and postsecondary educational institutions, the agriculture industry can develop beneficial partnerships that will help schools teach the skills and content needed by employers and will help the industry gain access to trained applicants.

To view the survey reports go to: agriculture.ks.gov/ workforce. For more information, please contact Russell Plaschka, KDA workforce development specialist, at 785564-7466 or Russell.

Plaschka@ks.gov.

Deer-vehicle crashes increase in the fall

Mating season and the quest for more secure habitat have deer on the move at this time of year, increasing the chances of vehicle collisions.

Typically, the greatest number of deer-vehicle crashes is in mid-November when the rut, or mating season, peaks. In addition to the rut, deer are also on the move in mid-fall seeking new food sources and shelter as crops are harvested and leaves fall from trees and shrubs, leaving them less secure than in their summer habitats. Summer rains have added a new wrinkle, too.

“We have just experienced a summer rainfall pattern that has produced excellent growth of deer habitat,” said Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism biologist Lloyd Fox. “Unlike the years of drought, we should expect more fawns this fall. Young animals of all species are prone to making mistakes. That includes mistakes crossing roads. Be extra careful.”

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, 9,982 (16 percent) of the 60,340 vehicle crashes reported in 2015 were deer-related (crashes in which a deer and vehicle actually collided or the presence of a deer was a contributing circumstance).

Although crashes involving deer occur throughout the year in every Kansas county, the highest number of crashes typically occur where there are the most vehicles.

Sedgwick County had 374 deer-vehicle crashes in 2015, the most of any county, while Butler County followed with 356 deer-vehicle crashes.

The Kansas Highway Patrol cautions drivers to refrain from making exaggerated maneuvers to avoid a deer in the road, lest a bad situation become even worse.

“If you are unfortunate enough to have a deer enter the highway in front of your car, it is best to hit the animal and not swerve to avoid it,” said the KHP’s Lt. Adam Winters. “Often we find more serious crashes occur when

you swerve to miss the deer, potentially losing control of your vehicle, leaving the road or veering into oncoming traffic.”

Other tips to avoid deer collisions include: • Be especially watchful at dawn and dusk when deer are particularly active.

• Watch for more than one deer, as they seldom travel alone.

• Reduce speed and be alert near wooded areas or green spaces such as parks or golf courses and near water sources such as streams or ponds.

• Deer crossing signs show where high levels of deer/vehicle crashes have occurred in the past.

• Use your bright lights to help you detect deer as far ahead as possible.

• Always wear a seat belt and use appropriate child safety seats. Even if you are waiting in your car, it is best to wear your seat belt, and have your children in car seats.

If you do hit a deer, here are some additional tips: • Slow down, pull onto the shoulder and turn on the emergency flashers.

• Don’t worry about the animal. Law enforcement will arrange to have the animal removed from the road when they arrive. Tell the dispatcher if the deer is still in the road when you’re calling for help.

• If possible, remain buckled up in your vehicle, protecting yourself in the event there is a secondary crash involving another vehicle.

• If you must be outside your vehicle, stand as far off the road as possible; make sure hazard lights are activated; don't stand between your vehicle and another vehicle; and make sure children are kept properly restrained in your vehicle.

To report a crash on Kansas highways from a cellular phone, call *47 (*HP) for a highway patrol dispatcher or *582 (*KTA) for assistance on the Kansas Turnpike. The crash can also be reported by dialing 911.

Bruce Hogle of Overland Park captures a stunning scene he calls “Evening Burn at Chase State Lake”, winning the RTK’s 2016 photo contest. Photo courtesy of Ranchland Trust of Kansas.

Crystal Socha of Augusta won the 2016 Fan Favorite category of the RTK’s photo contest. Votes were submitted on Facebook, and Crystal’s photo garnered over ten percent of the total 3000 votes. Photo courtesy of Ranchland Trust of Kansas.

Winners have been announced for the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photo contest, which concluded September 1.

Each summer from May to September, RTK invites photographers of all ages to submit photos that showcase the mission of RTK and Kansas’ ranching heritage. The mission of RTK is: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.”

Bruce Hogle of Overland Park was the grand prize winner in this year’s contest. His winning photo, titled “Evening Burn at Chase State Fishing Lake”, was taken during a prescribed burn in Chase County.

“After wrapping up a sunset shoot early in April 2015, two friends and I spotted a large red glow, not an uncommon sight in Chase County in the spring,” said Hogle.

This photo was unique to the panel of judges because of the reflection the fire makes on the water and the crisp, clear image Hogle was able to create with the rolling Flint Hills behind the lake.

“It’s not seen in this photo, but as a bonus that night the moon rose about 11:00 p.m. and added to other compositions. This was probably the best photo opportunity I’ll ever have,” said Hogle.

Hogle volunteers to take photos for the Kansas Land Trust, a partner of RTK’s.

“This has given me access to a number of conservation easements where I’ve sharpened my wide-angle, landscape skills,” said Hogle. “I love creating, then sharing images of Kansas, and particularly the Flint Hills, of scenes a lot of people have never seen except for maybe some cowboys on the back of their horses.”

Crystal Socha of Augusta was the Fan Favorite category winner with a record-breaking 323 votes on RTK’s Facebook page. Over 3,000 votes

were cast for the Fan Favorite category, which included the top 25 photos chosen by RTK’s panel of judges. The Facebook album was able to reach nearly 27,000 Facebook users. Thank you to all who viewed and voted for these beautiful Kansas photos.

Additional winners in each category were as follows: Landscape – Jason Ebberts of Overland Park Livestock – Gail Griffin of Colby People – Betty Morgan of Wichita KLA Member – Kate Hagans of Utica Youth – Ella Barrett of Grantville Honorable Mention – Tom Gossen of Wichita, Tony Ifland of Cedar and Carlton Heller of Emporia.

All winning entries can be viewed on RTK’s Web site at http://www.ranchland trustofkansas.org or Facebook page. sponsored by Prizes, Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka, are awarded to the top ten winning photos.

The photographs will be used, with the permission of the photographers, to promote Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces. They also will be featured on RTK’s Web site and social media sites.

RTK will have photo stationery cards for sale throughout the year featuring the ten winning photos.

Printed on premium cardstock, the folded cards are blank inside and come in packs of ten with white envelopes. The cards can be purchased for $20 by contacting Samantha Weishaar at 785-273-5115 or samantha@ kla.org.

RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.

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Buffalo Boosters welcome new members

Moscow News

by Judy Hickert

Friday, October 21 End of the first Academic Quarter at Moscow Schools High School Football, Here vs. Fowler, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 Sub State Volleyball at Deerfield Regional Cross Country at Greeley County

Monday, October 24 Late Start for students, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 25 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Elementary 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Junior High/High School 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Little Irvin, son of Irvin and Maria Manriquez of Dodge City, is awaiting the arrival of a baby brother in February. Grand parents are Alejandra and Francisco Manriquez of Moscow.

The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club’s first meeting for 20162017 was October 5 at the Moscow UMC fellowship hall.

The Buffalo Boosters welcome new members Aidan Cullison, Lupita Hernandez, Vallery Persing, Lakota Persing, Cameron Persing and Jeremy Sutherland.

Under old business, the final details of the Moscow Senior Citizen Soup Supper were discussed. The supper will be October 15. The 48 hours of 4-H activities were discussed. All members were encouraged to attend the Kickoff Party October 9.

Officers for the 2016-2017 year were elected under new business. The officers for the year are President Madison Hall, Vice President Maggie White, Secretary Isabella Hall, Reporter Jacob Bell,

Treasurer Vallery Persing, Historian Elisha Staggers, Parliamentarian Lakota Persing, Song Leaders Aidan Cullison and Lupita Hernandez, Recreation Leaders Cameron Persing, Eli Penrod, and Jeremy Sutherland. The 4-H Council representatives are Madison Hall, Isabella Hall, and Jacob Bell.

The 4-H Achievement Banquet will be November 6, and the club has the clean-up duty.

Aidan Cullison led the club in a song. Jeremy Sutherland led the club in a game of tag. Refreshments were served by the Stagger family. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be November 2.

Submitted by Buffalo Boosters Reporter Jacob Bell.

Cotton harvest begins as a new cotton round baler starts gathering cotton.

Buffalo Boosters 4-H’ers host a soup and bingo supper for Moscow residents.

Fuel up with chili at the firehouse before trick or treating October 31

The Moscow community Chili Feed will be Halloween, October 31. Serving will start at 5:00 p.m. at the Moscow

Firehouse. Cinnamon rolls and stew will also be served.

Freewill donations will be taken.

Moscow’s Pre-Kindergarten class learns about the equipment on the fire trucks at the Moscow Fire Station.

Fellowship and cards offered Saturday at Moscow Baptist Church

It was a fun evening for Moscow residents at the soup and bingo supper given by the 4-H’ers.

An evening of fellowship and cards will be held at the Moscow Baptist Church Saturday, October 29. Everyone is invited to come join the fun. Bring snacks to share.

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Kindergarteners enjoy a visit to the Moscow Fire Station in commemoration of National

Jace Thompson is working in the Moscow High School as the High Plains Para and part time custodian. Jace is a welcome addition to the school staff. He is the son of Valerie and Joe D. Thompson.

Firefighters Week.

They all received a complimentary fireman’s hat.

Donations of food mount up and serves as payment for a delicious spaghetti dinner at the Moscow Methodist Church Sunday, October 16. A large amount of nonperishable items was given for Project Hope.

Students adopt a soldier unit Sarah McLeod, Madison Hall and Makalya Persinger, Moscow High School students, decided to adopt a unit of soldiers to send military care packages to over the next few months. They received donations until October 19. They collected a wide variety of products and snack items to send and are planning to repeat the project.

This worthwhile project was undertaken by the girls for their assisted reading class.

Sarah McLeod, Madison Hall and Makalya Persinger, Moscow High School students, decide to adopt a unit of soldiers to send military care packages to over the next few months.

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RJH football team ends season 3-3 The Rolla Junior High Marching Band at OPSU. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Langley.

The Rolla Junior High football team has played their last game of the season Thursday, October 13 in Walsh, Co. The Pirates took down the Eagles with a 39-37 victory.

The small Pirate team ends their season with a 3-3 record. Great job, Pirates!

October 20, 2016

Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Thursday, October 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

- High School Football at Minneola at 7:00 p.m.

RJH band marches in OPSU parade Junior High Pirates football team pictured left to right are Monte Fosdick, Castor Hernandez, Ethan Garcia, Garrette Hinds, Gavin LaRue,

Alonzo Martinez, Alec Langley, Trainers Jaxon Schwindt and Owen Shores. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Langley.

The Rolla Junior High band traveled to Goodwell, Ok., Saturday, October 15 to march in the OPSU Homecoming parade. Under the direction of Sam Eiland, the band marched down the street in front of the college.

The students were then

Elementary students learn fire safety Wednesday, October 12 was the annual trip to the fire station for the Rolla Elementary students. Students from preschool to fifth grade learned about fire safety and the importance of having an escape plan for their homes.

The children were given a look inside an ambulance, allowed to sit in the fire engine, and finally squirted the water

hose in almost complete fire gear.

The children always have a great time and the Rolla Fire Department makes sure each child receives a nice goody bag, complete with plastic fire hat. Hats off to the Rolla Fire Department and EMTs for taking time to educate the school children about fire safety!

Aunt Donna continues with her detailed description of their Santa Fe house, focusing her attention on the basement of their house in this article.

“We had a full basement or cellar under the house, accessible only from the outside back entrance. The cellar had storage space and a place for the washing machine.

The procedure for washing clothes was a complex operation. Mama had a large oval galvanized tub or boiler which she sat on a twoburner stove and boiled all the white clothes, then used what she called a stimple stick to poke the boiling clothes back down into the water when they rose to the top. The stimple stick was no more than an old broom stick, but polished clean and smooth from the many times it was dipped into the boiling water.

When the clothes were sufficiently boiled to bright whiteness, the stick was then used to pick up the clothes, and twirling the clothes around the stick, they were then transferred to the washing machine where they were washed in homemade lye soap.

After a suitable time rotating in the machine, the clothes were pulled up to the wringer. The wringer was a device that when the handle was turned, the clothes were wrung out and fell into another galvanized tub of clear water for rinsing.

The wringer could be turned on a swivel, and the clothes were taken from the first rinse tub and wrung through the ringer to a second rinse tub that contained bluing. From the bluing rinse, the clothes were wrung out into a basket then carried outside to be pinned on a clothes line for drying.

All the clothes were washed in the same water if there were several loads to be washed. And the machine had a pump which could pump the water out of the machine into a drain. The operation was time-consuming but by far better than washing clothes entirely by hand.

“Mama also made soap in the cellar. To do this, we saved all the grease renderings from all the meat we cooked. When enough grease was collected, she would begin her recipe in a large crock pot with two cans of Lewis Lye, four tablespoons of borax, two quarts of warm water, one pint of ammonia and four quarts of grease.

She would sometimes add oil of sassafras for odor then pour the mixture in a large shallow pan and let it sit.

After it hardened, she would cut the soap into bars. We use it for everything. When she used the soap for washing clothes, she would take a knife and shave pieces of it into the washing machine where it would dissolve in the hot, hot water.

[Just a brief comment from the author: Grandma Anderson continued making her own soap this way for years in her basement in Sylvia at least until 1964 when she and Grandpa finally left Kansas for southern California.]

“The cellar also contained all the various containers for making home brew. At the appropriate time, I got to watch as the family prepared to bottle the brew. It was almost like an assembly line when one poured the brew in the bottles and another operated the bottle capper device, another wiped the bottles and set them aside in boxes. Occasionally when we would be sitting around the house, we would hear a large pop when a cap on one of the bottles of brew blew off, shooting straight up and hitting the ceiling of the cellar. I assume this happened because the person operating the bottle capper did not position the cap correctly on the bottle.

After all, the device was a simple hand-operated mechanism and subject to human error.

“Cellars were an important feature of any house at that time and place because of the many tornados and wind storms. A fairly safe place to be if tornados were near and threatening.”

As they still are today, 75 years later!

treated to a free meal, courtesy of OPSU. The students watched part of the homecoming football game before traveling to Guymon for a movie at the Mitchell Theatres. Everyone had a great day.

- No School Saturday, October 22 - High School Cross Country at Regionals TBA - High School Volleyball at Sub State TBA Monday, October 24 - Junior High Basketball Practice Begins Tuesday, October 25 - Junior Class Parents' Meeting third Grade Class Room 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 27 - High School Football vs.

Moscow at 7:00 p.m. with Senior Night at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 28 - High School Volleyball at State at Hays TBA - No School Saturday, October 29 - High School Cross Country at State at Wamego TBA - High School Volleyball at State at Hays TBA Monday, Octoer 31 - Spook Parade in Old Gym at 3:00 p.m.

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October 22 7:00 p.m. @ the Dermot School Some of the cheer camp participants ready to cheer for the Pirates. Photo courtesy of USD 217

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Mini-cheerleaders entertain football crowd The Friday night lights were bright and shining at the Bane-Plummer Football field, October 14. The Pirates tackled the Ingalls Bulldogs.

The Pirates fought a valiant fight but came up short, with a final score of 20-66.

The team will travel to Minneola for their next game, Friday, October 21. The evening was full of spirit on

the sidelines with the mini cheer clinic participants ready to perform their routines at the half. The high school and junior high school cheerleaders with their mini cheerleaders took the field and performed several cheer routines and then a dance number to Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” to the delight of the crowd.

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October 20, 2016

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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.07 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.23 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 18.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 0.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices October 17 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.25 per gallon in 2015, $2.93 per gallon in 2014, $3.12 per gallon in 2013, $3.59 per gallon in 2012 and $3.35 per gallon in 2011.

Hugoton Gas Prices Tuesday, October 19 Thrifty King - $2.08

Toot n Totum - $2.08 Kangaroo Express - $2.07 Brown-Dupree - $2.17 Eagle’s Landing - $2.08 "October is a time we all expect gas prices to decline.

Looking at the change in the U.S. average price for Octobers from 2015 to 2012, it's dropped from October 1 to October 31 by 12, 34, 11 and 26 cents respectively," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "That's an average decrease of 20 cents per gallon during the last four Octobers."

"But this month has proven to be an exception with the national average still a few cents higher than where it was on October 1 at $2.22. While the price increase of crude oil has stalled the expected price decrease for retail gasoline, problems at major refineries in IN, TX, LA and CA have adversely impacted supply as well. The most recent EIA report shows U.S. refinery output at just 85.5%, the lowest level since January 22, 2015," Laskoski noted.

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.

Solution to October 13, 2016 puzzle

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.

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

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

Truck Driver w/ current CDL license.

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Direct Support Worker needed in Elkhart to work for an individual with a disability in their home. Duties may include personal care, household chores, meal preparation, etc.

For an application, please contact Rose at LINK, Inc. at 1-800-569-5926.

We offer benefits such as insurance, vacation, 401(k) and more!

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We are looking for an experienced HVAC service man or installer, good pay for the right man.

Apply at: Lin Goode Company, LLC PO Box C, 519 S Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 Office: (620) 544-4349 Lin: (620) 544-9664 Email: lingood@pld.com

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Stevens County Conservation District is seeking a

District Manager Stevens County Conservation District is looking for an office manager to join their team in the USDA Service Center, Hugoton, Kansas.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, office administration, managing the clerical and program aspect of the conservation district and coordinating with agency partners. Office management experience is a plus but not essential.

Please send your resume to: Stevens County Conservation District, 607 E. Eleventh St., Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or via email to: sherri.martin@ks.nacdnet.net.

Interviews will start after October 31, 2016.

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Kansas Dairy Ingredients is seeking a

Lead Maintenance Technician Kansas Dairy Ingredients is looking for an individual to join our growth oriented and fast paced environment as a Lead Maintenance Technician. Founded in 2012, we have a newly constructed state-of-the-art milk concentration facility located in Hugoton, Kansas.

The Lead Maintenance Technician provides assistance to the Maintenance Manager by ensuring that all preventative and predictive maintenance work orders and routes are completed within the given time. The Lead will assist with day-to-day maintenance issues and repairs.

Experience and Qualifications: 5-7 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance/mechanical experience required, preferably in food industry.

2 or more years in a supervisory/leadership role required.

3 years’ experience with: electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and PLC troubleshooting, and PLC programming required.

Must have experience with pump and valve repairs.

This position is full time with a competitive benefits package.

If you would like to apply to this position, please send your resume to: Att: Maria Jimenez, 5901 NW 63rd Ter, Suite 190, Kansas City, MO 64151, via email to: mjimenez@kansasdairyingredients.com or fax 816-527-8069 (3c40)

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 5442232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 2 houses - 2 bedroom/1 bath. Call 620-544-8686.

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Office Space, uptown Could be used for office or small retail store.

2.5 bedroom house Carport, fence, small shed. All remodeled, inside & out.

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Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Thursday, October 20, Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, 800 S. Washington, Furniture - Bedroom, Living Room - TV, Tables, Clothing, Collectibles, Antiques, Bird Houses --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, October 21, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 625 S. Main - Back Part in Olinger Tax Office, Tools, Furniture, Tote Boxes - All Shapes, Sizes 500 Lb Free Weights Set, Lots of Miscellaneous (Books, Magazines, Paint, Etc.) -------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 22, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 700 S. Harrison, Lots of Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, Stevens County Fairgrounds Commercial Building

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 32’ Stock Trailer.

Larry Raney 620-544-1814. (tfc42)

--------------FOR SALE: 10 inch Craftsman table saw with casters and several extra blades. Excellent Condition. $250.00.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: 1984 Cadillac El Dorado Biaritz. Black with red interior. 36,729 miles. $2500 OBO. Call 703-5774289.

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KEYS FOUND: A large set of keys have been turned into The Hermes found on Cemetery Road. Call 620-544-4321 to identify.

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425 S. Main St. - $60,000 Great downtown Main Street location easily accessible from either Main Street or Northwest Avenue. This shop with 2 overhead doors is perfect for small vehicle repair, small equipment repair or retail pickup/delivery. 3/4 bath on site. 5 HP 150 Gal air compressor and 15,000 lb. lift included as well as parts counter, desk, bolt bins, and work benches. Overhead doors are 9' X 9' and 9 1/2' X 11 1/2' (H). Covered exterior storage area with gate for security.

720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 1403 S Jefferson - Beautiful ranch style, 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile 3 bed/2.5 b, fpl, formal living/dining, built in homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this appliances, att garage, 24x36 met bldg property! w/heated floor, full bath, cov patio. Much, much more!!

FOR SALE BY OWNER 519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style home-Great Location!! Open concept, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!!

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

913 S Jackson - Sweet! Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, floor furnace, window air, det garage, appliances. Call to set your showing!

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1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!

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1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, includes adjacent lot. Nice Location!

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Country Home for Sale by Owner 9 acres 6 miles west of Hugoton Located right off Hwy 56

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218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch 705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call grge, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!! today!!

1999 16’x80’ 3 bed/2 ba mobile home Brand new air conditioner; brand new metal roof; brand new metal skirting to match roof.

New exterior paint 2 years ago; carpet is five years old.

Brand new septic system - county inspected ED We have recently refurbished the water well with REDUC brand new variable speed water pump and all brand new pipe in really good water well.

Brand new water pipe from water well to house.

Brand new electrical from pole to house.

Brand new propane line from tank to house has been inspected.

New phone lines/internet ran and connected to house.

New stainless steel dishwasher.

30’x150’ 1500 sq.ft. shed with concrete floor.

All walls and floor inside have been recently power washed.

Some contents in shed will stay and be sold with property.

Brand new metal carport.

4 strand barbwire fence around entire property.

Call Jason Robertson 620-428-1170 or Stacie 620-544-6413s Se ha reducido el precio en Casa, Shed y 9 acre $ 100.000,00 6 millas al oeste de Hugoton. 9 acres ubicados junto a la autopista 56. Incluyendo 1999 ~ ~ 16X80 3 dormitorios 2 baños casa móvil. La alfombra es de 5 años. Marca nuevo acondicionador de aire. techo de metal nueva marca.

Marca nuevo zócalo de metal que coincide con el techo.

Nuevo trabajo de pintura en todo el exterior de la casa hace 2 años. Marca nuevo condado sistema séptico inspeccionado. Recientemente hemos sido reconstruido el agua del pozo, con una nueva bomba de agua de velocidad variable y todo nuevo tubo en agua de pozo. Muy buen pozo de agua. Marca tubería de agua nueva a partir de pozos de agua a la casa. Las novedades eléctrica de polo a casa.

Marca nueva línea de propano del tanque para casa ha sido inspeccionada. Nuevas líneas de teléfono / Internet corrían y conectado a la casa. Nuevo lavavajillas de acero inoxidable. 30X50 ~ 1.500 pies cuadrados cobertizo con piso de concreto, todas las paredes y el suelo dentro de haberse lavado recientemente sido el poder. Algunos contenidos en la vertiente que se quedarán y se vende con la propiedad. Marca nueva marquesina metálica. 4 strand valla de alambre de púas alrededor de todo el edificio.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 13, 2016) 2t ELECTION NOTICE Election Day - November 8, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - All registered voters will vote in the Memorial Hall, except Moscow 209 and Moscow 210 which vote in the Moscow Methodist Church fellowship hall.

ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting - Walk ins - October 24, 2016 thru noon November 7, 2016. The ballot must arrive back to the County Clerk’s Office (not at the polling place) by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 8, 2016. All ballots have to be picked up by the individual or mailed to the individual that is applying for the ballot.

Advance Voting - Sick or disabled October 24, 2016 thru noon November 8, 2016. The person picking up the ballot for a sick or disabled person will need to come into the County Clerk’s Office and fill out the Affidavit of Assistance form and then take the application form for Advance Voting and the ballot to the person voting.

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PUBLIC TEST FOR VOTING MACHINE A ballot testing for the General Election will be held on October 27, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Clerk’s Office.

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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU A big THANK YOU to the 4-H’ers for the dinner. It was very good, especially the lemon cake. The little ones who delivered it were so cute. Thanks again!

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THANK YOU Just wanted to thank all my friends and family for taking time out to come and see me on Sunday September 25 for the Carol Clark Cancer Benefit Lunch... Special thanks to Rick and Linda Kates, Kerri Williams Catering, Ed and Elaine Hart for working hard for weeks to make this a success...Thanks go to Assembly of God Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for all the baked goods...Special thanks Go to The Dust Bowl Riders of Hugoton for the large love donation they gave... Frito Lay, Thrifty King, Kates Pet Grooming, Barb’s Den, and Flatlanders all of Hugoton, Mills Ideal of Hooker, Ok. and all the individual donators for donating items for the benefit. May God Bless you all!!

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Airport Board discusses projects The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Present at the meeting were board members Josh Jorde, Robert Davis, Dax Gaskill and Jeff Crawford.

Also attending were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson and C.W. Harper.

Board member Dell Cullison was absent. Chairman Robert Davis presided.

Eric Johnson introduced C.W. Harper to the board members. C.W. has opened a new Kirkham Michael office at Garden City.

Eric Johnson opened the discussion about the Jet-A fuel self serve dispenser. A motion was put forth, to pay the contractor upon completion of certain milestones, with ten percent retainage to be paid after inspection and acceptance by the board. The motion passed. Kirkham Michael was instructed to obtain bids for the project.

Johnson reported they were continuing with the land aquisition project. FAA has approved the documents and the legal descriptions. Kirkham Michael is working with the land owners for final easements for the main runway.

Once this is completed, they will apply for the grant. FAA will reimburse the airport for 90% of these expenses. The airport has been pre-approved for $600,000 but they have not yet received any grant money as the projects must be finalized first.

Johnson had spoken to Sporer Land Development of Oakley about completing the warranty work on the apron.

Sporer stated they could come out around Thanksgiving if the board wanted. The board approved this timeline.

Manager Gary Porter reported the AWOS representative stopped by. AWOS is planning to quit manufacturing parts for the old AWOS. Parts for the old AWOS will still be available for awhile.

Gary remarked the bookkeeper would like to get Quickbooks Plus online. This costs $28 per month. This would allow the records to be backed up. The board approved this action.

Porter reported he turned back the leased tractor the last of September. This tractor is used for mowing. He will get another leased tractor next March.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be November 8, 2016.

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Jaron Thompson is member of team to do a presentation at Kansas City conference A team of three students and a professor from Evangel University, were selected to present their work at the Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) conference in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, October 1, 2016.

“Real-World Curriculum Training for Pre-Service ESL Teachers” was accepted out of several hundred proposals submitted for the conference. MIDTESOL is a regional affiliate of TESOL International and includes four states - Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

The presentation focused on the process of creating a complete curriculum during a TESOL course, which was then actually used in an English camp in South Korea during the summer.

Assistant Professor Jennifer Morrison directs Evangel University’s TESOL program. Her students for this project were seniors

Jaron Thompson, a Spanish Education/ TESOL major; Tara Cederblom, an English/ TESOL major; and Kellen Gillaspy, an Elementary Education/ TESOL major.

Morrison shared details of the curriculum project from the professor perspective, while the students shared the benefits of creating a curriculum and then teaching it in a real-world situation overseas.

“I enjoyed being able to tell about my Korea experience, especially in a setting where it can help other teachers create opportunities for their students to develop and apply their own curriculum,” said Cederblom, a graduate of Springfield’s Kickapoo High School.

“I am extremely proud of our EU TESOL students’ performance at the conference and during the process of this project in general,”

Presenting their research at the MIDTESOL Conference in Kansas City are Evangel University Assistant Professor Jennifer Morrison, second from left, along with seniors Jaron Thompson, Tara Cederblom and Kellen Gillaspy. Photo courtesy of Evangel University. said Morrison. “It isn’t often that undergraduate students are able to present at regional professional conferences, and these three represented EU with poise, eloquence and style!”

This particular conference takes place each fall and is a forum for ESL/EFL professionals to share and learn from one another.

“I hope to be able to pres-

ent with more students in the future, because it is a great introduction to the scholarly part of teaching,” Morrison added.

For more information, contact the Evangel University Humanities Department at 417-865-2811, ext. 8640.

Submitted by Evangel University.

City Council allows Forewinds Golf Course to buy new equipment The Hugoton City Council met October 11, 2016, for their regular monthly meeting at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and councilmen Shannon Crawford, Frankie Thomas, Jason Teeter and Dean Banker. Also attending the meeting were Carrie Baeza, Jeff Ramsey, Alvin Riley, Amanda Randle and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Mayor Jack E. Rowden, councilman Dan Corpening, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs and Police Chief Courtney Leslie were absent. President of the Council Shannon Crawford

presided.

The minutes of the September meeting and the September municipal judge’s report was approved by the council.

Alvin Riley and Jeff Ramsey from the golf course asked the council for permission to purchase a John Deere 3039R Tractor Hydro with Loader and Back Hoe. They would trade in the two old John Deere tractors currently at the golf course. Both of the tractors are at least twenty-five years old.

They also wanted to purchase a Toro Multi Pro 1750 Sprayer and a Redexim VertiDrain 7316 aerator with extra tines for aerating the grass at the golf course. The old equipment the golf course already has is beyond repair.

They asked to pay for this

equipment from the Expansion Fund. They will start to pay it back in the 2018 Budget Year. They stated they still plan to possibly expand the golf course but not for a few years, after they see how Hugoton expands. The council approved the motion for these purchases.

The council approved the motion to send Carrie Baeza to the Kansas International Institute of Municipal Clerks school from November 14-18, 2016. It will cost $460 plus cost of the motel and meals.

It is a four year program, and Carrie plans to attend the four-day school each year.

Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke asked for the Council to give the go ahead to have Pete Earles with Earles Engineering do the necessary engineering for

replacement of the water line on West First Street. Motion carried.

Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke presented the council with a bid for a grapple for the Bobcat from Tomahawk Attachments for $1,474.70. The city does not have an account with them and would need to pay with the city credit card. Motion by Jason Teeter, seconded by Frankie Thomas, to authorize the purchase of the grapppel for $1,474.70 carried.

After going into executive session in regard to personnel matters of non-elected personnel with City Attorney Wayne Tate present, the meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be November 7, 2016.