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Thursday, November 10, 2016 Volume Volume 129, 129, Number Number 45 45 16 16 pages, pages, 69 69 cents cents plus plus tax tax per per copy copy

Unofficial General Election Results for Stevens County US President Hillary Clinton & Tim Mike Kaine Donald Trump & Mike Pence Gary Johnson & Bill Weld Jill Stein & Ajamu Baraka US State Senate Patrick Wiesner Jerry Moran Robert D Garrard US House of Rep, Dist 1 Roger Marshall Kerry Burt Alan LaPolice State Senate 39th Dist A. Zacheriah Worf John Doll State House, 124th Dist J. Stephen Alford Dist Court Judge 26th Dist 2nd Div Clinton B. Peterson Dist Mag Judge 26th Dist 5th Position Paula J. Sosa County Attorney Paul F. Kitzke County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp

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Register of Deeds Zilpha "Betty" Rosel Constitutional Amendment Question 1: Shall the following be adopted?

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Right of public to hunt, fish 1620 and trap wildlife.

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?

November 11, sleepy little towns in western Kansas will transform into centers with crowded motel parking lots, busy streets and packed cafes. If you’re up before dawn Saturday, November 12, you’ll see men and women dressed in khaki and orange looking happy - despite the hour while feeding and watering hunting dogs or grabbing breakfast at the local “Hunters’ Pancake Feed.”

Everyone is upbeat because opening day is finally here.

Pheasant Heaven Charities’ will kick off the hunting season with their annual

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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?

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County Treasurer Vanessa Willis County Sheriff Ted E Heaton County Commissioner Dist 2 Pat Hall County Commissioner Dist 3 Tron Stegman Township Treasurer Moscow 3 Angie Lahey Township Trustee Moscow 3 Shirley Mothes Supreme Court For Justice Carol A Beier Dan Biles Lawton R Nuss Maria Luckert Caleb Stegall Court of Appeals for Judge Steve Leben G Joseph Pierron Jr David E Bruns G Gordon Atcheson Karen Arnold-Burger Kathryn A Gardner

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See “High School Musical” this weekend

The students of Hugoton High School will present Disney's “High School Musical” Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. The musical is the story of high school students who learn that high school is more about having fun and trying new things than about staying in the same old cliques.

The musical is set at East High School in Albuquerque, N.M. The cast will sing some of Disney's famous songs.

These include: “We're All

in This Together”, “Get'cha Head in the Game” and “Bop to the Top”. The musical is directed by Elise Heger and Sydni Root.

The cast includes over 40 students from Hugoton High School. They are Zack Leininger, Marcos Baeza, Isai Cabezas, Samuel Fabela, Preston Burrows, Terron Stegman, Melissa Fabela, Marisol Don Juan, Rebecca Johnson, Sesthleng Vivian Titus, Garcia, Sydney Beesley, Jaysa Featherston, Marlyn Heger, Cody Mills,

Lynnelle Bogan, Brecklyn Stump, Hunter Dale, Jaxon Teeter, Madison Shuck, Ismerai Guzman, Jayla Stump, Frances Gaskill, Hannah Skyelynn Rodriguez, Munoz, JC Blakeley, Etni Guzman, Kamry Miller, Montana Holt, Mekenzie Hagman, Britta Beesley, Vallery Persing, Kara Rodriguez, Abby Heger, Magali Chavez, Josselyn Juardo, Jessica Maciel, Jacqueline Armendariz, Brooklynn Harper, Asaf Ruiz, Sarai Chavez, Jenna Beesley, Ashley Escelera and Martha Rubio.

Ruth Horton is pleasantly surprised Monday evening to be named “Woman of the Year”.

Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast. It will be at a new location this year! Make the trek out to Southwest Fresh Potato in Industrial Park West Friday, November 11 starting at 5:00 p.m. Food will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. until the conclusion of the auction.

Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.

Be sure to check out the $100 raffle package!

For more information, visit pheasantheaven charities.com,, call PHCI Secretary/Treasurer Brad Musgrove at 620-544-4388 or find them by searching “Pheasant Heaven Charities

You’re invited to USD 210’s Vets Day celebration!

All of the students of USD 210 Hugoton will be gathering in the HHS West Gymnasium Friday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. for the annual Veterans’ Day celebration. USD 210 will be honoring the Veterans who have served or are serving in the armed forces.

They will be singing songs, the band

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Ruth Horton named Woman of the Year Ruth Horton is the 2016 Woman of the Year. Beta Sigma Phi sorority honored Ruth Monday night with cake and lots of laughs.

Ruth has served Hugoton and Stevens County with a positive attitude and her ever-present “big heart” for many years.

She has had a major impact on the lives of countless people (especially youth) of Stevens County.

Born in Satanta, Ruth knew she wanted to be a teacher and attended Baker College in Baldwin. In 1958, upon graduation, she and a friend from college decided to apply for jobs in Hugoton together. They were both successful. Ruth became the first grade teacher.

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will play, and stories of our freedom will be celebrated as well.

All Veterans and community members are invited to join the students at the Hugoton High School West Gymnasium Friday morning.

Join USD 210 students in the “Biggest and Best Vets Day Celebration Yet”!

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Start your hunting off with a Hunter’s Breakfast courtesy of the Hugoton Lions Club. Breakfast starts at 5:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.

The menu will include buffet style all-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. Thermos bottles can be filled. There will also be a shotgun drawing Sunday. You do not have to be present to win.

If you are ready for a break at lunchtime, visit the First Christian Church. The Church will have homemade chili and cinnamon rolls Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Gym at 600 S. Van Buren. The lunch is a fundraiser for Christ In Youth.

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Hugoton High School students dance and sing onstage as they prepare for this weekend’s “High School Musical” performances. You can

The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, November 7, 2016 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning. The agenda included Bills / Ed Stevenson - 8:30; Phillip Willis - 9:00; Tony Martin - 9:30; Jorge Camacho -

see the show Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Both performances will take place in the HHS auditorium.

10:00; Paula Rowden 10:15; Susan Schulte 10:30; Richard Clinesmith - auction of lots 11:00; and lunch - 12:00 noon.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners had just finished going over the bills and were in executive session. No action was taken from the executive session.

Phillip Wills came in with a report for the landfill. He had a schedule for the landfill to get approved by the Commissioners (see ad in The Hermes for new hours). This plan was given approval. Phillip also gave a copy of the solid

waste plan to the Commissioners. Motion was made and passed to accept the plan with no changes.

Discussion followed about tires being chopped at the landfill. Phil informed the Commissioners the sidewalk project has not yet paid their bill to the landfill. Paul Kitzke will take care of writing a letter to them.

Tony Martin from Road and Bridge checked in.

Commissioners asked about the painting bill for the stripes on asphalt.

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

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

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

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

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

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

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. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-5442849.

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

Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

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

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

Wednesday evenings.

November 10 - There will be NO Aglow meeting this month.

November 11 - Veterans’ Day - Pheasant Heaven Charities will host their annual Calf Fry, Beef Feed and Pig Roast at Southwest Fresh Potato.

Food will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Auction starts at 7:00 p.m.

November 12 - Alpha Phi Sorority will sponsor “Holly Days Arts and Crafts Show” at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

- Hugoton High School will host their theatrical production of “High School Musical” in the HHS auditorium, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

November 13 - Hugoton High School will host their theatrical production of “High School Musical” in the HHS auditorium, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

November 16 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.

November 17 - Great American Smokeout November 18 - ***Deadline at 12:00 Noon to submit your note of thankfulness to The Hermes to be included in our Thanksgiving issue November 24. You can call 620-544-4321, email hermes10@pld.com or hermesma@pld.com, mail to The Hermes, 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or submit online at hugotonhermes. com/contact-us or on The Hermes Facebook page.

November 19 - Russell Child Development Center will host the thirtieth annual Fantasy Tree Festival, featuring a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and live auction. Tickets are available at the following Garden City locations: Russell Child Development Center, Clarion Inn, Dillon’s East and West, The Corner on Main, Wards Garden Cafe, Bridal N More; at Spencer Browns in Liberal and Gifts, Etc. in Scott City.

November 21 - Stevens County Commis-

sioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- USD 210 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the HMS Library.

November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break for USD 210 students November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26 - Small Business Saturday November 30 - Deadline to enter your recipe for the Stevens County Library’s ninth annual Recipe Swap. You can enter your recipe by visiting the SCL, or enter online at stevenscountylibrary.com.

December 5 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m.

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

December 13 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.

- Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library.

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

December 14 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon.

December 15 - Bill of Rights Day

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT 405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, October 31, 2016 • Medical Assist, 900 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Chief Leslie • Spook Parade, Main Street, Hand Out Candy, Chief Leslie/Officer Fedelin • Fight, 800 Block of South Madison, Arrested Subject, Chief Leslie/ Officer Fedelin • Non Injury Accident, Tenth and Washington, Took Report, Officer Fedelin Tuesday, November 1, 2016 • Non Injury Accident, 100 Block of West Sixth, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of East Third, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Puppies at Large, 300 Block of South Lincoln, Returned to Owner, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, November 2, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Wildcat, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 1400 Block of South Madison, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane Thursday, November 3, 2016 • Dog at Large, 600 Block of East Sixth, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Washington, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 300 Block of South Adams, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Child, Adams Street, Returned to Mother, Officer Hagman Friday, November 4, 2016 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, November 6, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of Jack-

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son, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, Airport, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Fire Assist, 300 Block of South Adams, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity October 31 through November 6.

Fire Department Friday, October 28, 4:46 pm – dispatched to Highway 51 and Road 24 for a grass fire.

Monday, October 31, 5:06 pm – called out to Highway 51 and Road B (Seward County) for a motor vehicle accident.

Thursday, November 2, 10:03 pm – called to Seventh and Jefferson for a motor vehicle accident.

Ambulance Activity One medical run, two transfers, two motor vehicle accidents and one Life Flight.

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

Welcome to the land of opportunity Nowhere on earth can you invest your money more safely or profitably than western Kansas. That was the marketing pitch back in 1905 from Wise & Stern dealers in farms, grazing lands and stock ranches.

Wise & Stern, located at 806 Grand Ave. in Kansas City, Mo., had already been selling land in western Kansas for several years; in addition to making money, this company was convinced western Kansas was the new heaven on earth and destined for greatness.

Crops that year were excellent and a feeling of prosperity prevailed across the western third to half of Kansas.

Reports of wheat yields of more than 25 bushels per acre in the region of Lane, Finney, Kearney, Wichita, Greely, Hamilton and Scott counties were heralded as average with many farmers reporting even “better” yields. Wheat sold for a whopping 80 cents per bushel.

A decided change for the better in rainfall during the last few years steamrolled the excitement among those like Wise & Stern who marketed a 28-page pamphlet touting Western Kansas as the land of opportunity.

They also provided rail trips to show off their holdings to anyone wishing to invest in land.

“The breaking up and cultivating of these prairies south of western Kansas (in Oklahoma and Texas) has changed these prairies and has changed these winds to more moisture-laden breezes, so that there is an appreciable increase in the rainfall on the plains of Western Kansas over the average of ten years ago,” according to Wise & Stern’s pamphlet.

A story in the Kansas City Journal, a western Kansan was quoted as saying, “we have found out how to farm Western Kansas now and the rainfall has changed. It used to rain all at once, and then stay dry – now we have gentle, soaking rains all over Western Kansas. Cloudbursts and floods no longer trouble us.”

Blessed with well-watered, fertile soil – rich, black loam ranging from two to four feet deep and a “mild” climate with short winters, cool nights in the summer and almost always a gentle breeze, western Kansas was touted as “God’s Country” at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.

During the nine-year period between 1897 and 1905, western Kansas averaged more than 20 inches of rainfall per year in Finney County, according to B.F. Stocks, a local observer with the U.S. Weather Bureau. Such a rosy rainfall record provided even more reason to invest in western Kansas land.

Another attribute that boded well for buying farm and ranch land in western Kansas 108 years ago was the cheap price.

Land in this region of Kansas could be purchased from $2.50 to $15 per acre. Individuals interested in buying land were encouraged to look around at the rich farmer neighbors from Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. They all became wealthy because they bought land when it was cheap, so the sales pitch went.

“The same opportunity is open to you, providing you choose to take advantage of it,” according to Wise & Stern. “This is probably your last

opportunity for good, smooth and productive lands at $3 to $15 an acre.”

Yes, western Kansas was indeed the Promised Land back in 1905. Visions of this rich, smooth, fertile prairie becoming the breadbasket of the world were being heralded throughout the land.

Fields producing 20 to 45 bushels per acres with a test weight of 60 to 66 pounds per bushel were commonplace with never a thought given to extended periods of drought, blowing winds and soil. More than 100 years ago, western Kansas was indeed the new, undeveloped region where opportunities and advantages were limitless.

Examples of production costs including interest and taxes – but no mention of labor, toil and trial – totaled $874 to put in a wheat crop and harvest it on 160 acres. With a yield of 20 bushels per acre, at 60 cents per bushel, a farmer could gross $1,920.

Net profit on 160 acres for one year and one wheat crop totaled $1,046. Quite a return in 1905.

This formula for success was sound.

No need for argument. All that was required was for the farmer to till the soil properly and the elements would do the rest. However, no man should expect nature to do it all.

Welcome to the land of opportunity.

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.

Obituaries Bernard Popejoy Former Hugoton resident Bernard Dean Popejoy of Spring, Tx. passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at The Village at Gleannloch Farms Retirement Center, surrounded by his family. He was 85.

Bernard was born November 1, 1931 to Carl and Lura Popejoy on a farm nine miles north of Hugoton.

He attended Hugoton schools and graduated with the HHS Class of 1950.

June 19, 1949 Bernard married Joan Mills in Hugoton. They were married 64 years and their marriage produced two children, Shari Esposito of Spring and Dan Popejoy of Waco, Tx. as well as five grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Bernard loved his career as a lifelong truck driver. He worked in the oilfield with E.M. Gregg Trucking for 18 years, followed by a 31-year career as a long haul driver for Yellow Freight. He retired in 1998.

Joan preceded him in death April 4, 2014.

He is survived by his daughter Shari Esposito and husband Vince of Spring; son Dan Popejoy and wife Terri of Waco; his grandchildren, Kim Oelke of Orlando,

Fl., Chris DeGarmo and wife Liza of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kelli Hall and husband Jeff of Spring, Liz Gabel and husband David of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Andy Popejoy and wife Vicki of Waco; and all 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 11 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton with Rev. Rebecca Davison officiating.

Interment will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Ronald Collins Death has claimed the life of Ronald Wesley Collins. Mr. Collins, 72, passed from this life Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Western Plains Medical Complex of Dodge City.

Born December 28, 1943 at Elkhart, he was the son of Herman T. Collins and the former Ruth Monroe.

Ronald grew up in Rolla and was a graduate of Rolla High School. He went on to receive his Bachelors in Business Administration from Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Ok. After graduation he entered the United States Army as a commissioned officer. During his seven year service he did one tour of Vietnam in 1968.

Mr. Collins and his family were last stationed in West Germany when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. In February of 1974 he moved to Dodge City and worked at the Kansas Soldiers home in Fort Dodge for 30 years as a Personnel Officer, retiring in 2004.

A member of the Bucklin United Methodist Church, Mr. Collins was also a member of VFW Post 1520, Ft. Dodge, Past Commander of the 8th District of the VFW, served on the Veterans Council, and was a member of the Santa Fe Trail Organization. included hobbies His hunting, fishing, woodwork-

ing, art, and collecting arrowheads and antiques. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

August 15, 1965 he married Tanna Fisk at Texhoma, Ok. Survivors include his wife of Dodge City; his daughter Tasha Fagen and husband Kreg of Spearville; his son Justin Shane Collins of Wilma sister Bucklin; McCord and husband Francis “Hip” of Fairbury, Ne.; his five grandchildren, Teryn Fagen, Kimberly Collins, Kirstalyn Collins, Justin Tanner Wesley Collins and Haley Sierra Collins; and Brady grandson great Schwartz.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Banker; and brother Ray Collins.

Memorial services were attended Tuesday morning, November 1 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City Jones Rick Rev. with officiating. Inurnment followed at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Ft. Dodge with full military rites by Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714 and Military Honors for the State of Kansas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to VFW Post 1714 in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. Fourteenth Ave., Dodge City, Ks 67801.

Ruth Koontz Friends and family plan to gather this week to remember Ruth Lilian Koontz. Mrs. Koontz, 87, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Kearney, Ne. She was born January 18, 1929 to George Clark and the former Mary Richey in rural Turpin, Ok. Ruth graduated from Eureka High School in Bakersburg, Ok. May 14, 1947.

She later attended and graduated from the Wichita Business School. She then moved to Sunnyvale, Ca. where she worked and retired from the Ford Motor Company as a foreign buyer of auto parts.

Ruth was known for her beautiful smile and was greatly loved by the nursing home staff. Her family will greatly miss their dear Aunt

Ruth.

Survivors include her sister Carol Schmitzer of Beaver, Ok.; and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Christine Jenkins and JoAnn Allen; and two brothers, Donald and Bobby Clark.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Miller Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. Burial will take place at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks. 67905 Online condolences may be given at www.miller mortuary.net.

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Rehm, Mark, Vicious Dog $163.00 plus $273.25 restitution Must remove dog from city by 11/3/16 Hernandez, Alena, Dog at Large x2 $163.00 Herrera-Galdamez, Jose, Improper Muffler $263.00 Nieto-Miranda, John, Driving While Suspended $368.00 Ten days in jail: seven suspended, serve three Plus $816.00 attorney fees Nieto-Miranda, John, Transporting open container $200.00 Five days in jail suspended; six months probation Perkins, Richard M., Domestic Battery $263.00 Ten days in jail suspended; one year probation Perkins, Richard M., Criminal Damage $50.00 One year probation Williams, Preston C., Driving While Suspended #2 $263.00 Serve five days in jail Williams, Preston C., Driving While Suspended #3 $563.00 Serve five days in jail

Continued from page 1 dent back in July followed. county’s insurance The refused to pay for down time of a rented vehicle damaged by a county truck unless the rental company can prove that they had no other vehicles available for rent at that time. The county’s insurance did pay the small amount of damage to the vehicle - just not the downtime. Now the rental company is going after the driver of the rented vehicle. Commissioners feel they should not by-pass their insurance company and pay this. The rental driver, prior to renting the vehicle, did have to sign an agreement with the rental company saying they would pay down time. It was decided Paul should write a letter.

Commissioners moved to go into executive session with Tony Martin present.

Following the executive, Tony continued to talk to the Commissioners. He asked about who is responsible for the cost of the street they had to build. He wanted to know if it comes out of the Road and Bridge, General Fund or Building Fund. Pam gave the amounts of each fund. It was felt Road and Bridge should not have to pay for the building of this street.

Jorge Camacho came in to talk about the official policy for his hours and break times. Commissioners didn’t think it was right that he has to clock out to go on errands for the courthouse. The way it is now - Jorge has some flexibility. If forced to change

- he may lose that flexility.

Next on the agenda was Paula Rowden from the Health Department. She presented the Commissioners a break down of clients and income for present and past years. She talked about the proper way to sell the van the Health Department is trying to sell. They told her that she is required to publish the request for bids. She said they did receive an offer but it was way too low. She regrets they could not get together with the church that was looking to buy a van. She told the Commissioners about some maintenance needing to be done at the Health Department building. She said an employee at the Health Department is retiring. Paula also told of the need for more storage for client files. This could be a cost of around $13,000. Paula requested an executive session for personnel.

Susan Schulte came in to discuss repairs needed for the courthouse.

The auction, for the lots near the Pioneer Manor, was next. Richard Clinesmith came in to serve as auctioneer. Twenty-four lots were being offered. Taxes for each lot would be $2300. per year for seven years. No bids were offered.

Minutes were gone over and accepted. Commissioners moved into an executive session with Pam Bensel.

Commissioners expected to adjourn following it.

ATTENTION

Starting November 14, 2016 the Stevens County Landfill operating hours will change to 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday thru Saturday.

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HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT OCTOBER 2016 Trejo, Ana Rosa, Interference with Law Enforcement $213.00 Five days in jail suspended; six months probation Cortes-Hernandez, Miguel, No Driver’s License $163.00 Cardona, Maria G., No Driver’s License $163.00 Two days in jail suspended Hale, Melynn, Dog at Large x2 $163.00 Hale, Melynn, Untagged Dog x2 $50.00 Flores, Jose M., Speeding 49/40 $108.00 Beeman, Kathy D., Battery $263.00 Two days in jail suspended Beeman, Kathy D., Battery $200.00 Two days in jail suspended Rodriguez, Aldo, Dog at Large $113.00 Boldt-Wieler, Jacob, Fleeing and Eluding $313.00 Five days in jail suspended; Six months probation Boldt-Wieler, Jacob, No Driver’s License $150.00 Five days in jail suspended; Six months probation

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4-H winners are, in back left to right, Victoria Bryan and Nicholas Bryan, and in front, Tobias Grubbs and Clayton Grubbs.

Heartland 4-H’ers win at Rabbit Breeders Convention Local Heartland 4H kids attended the annual Kansas State Rabbit Breeders Association Convention in Hutchinson October 22 and 23. All four of the youth participated in the State Royalty Contest. The contest consists of a written application, written test, oral interview, showmanship, judging contest, and Breed ID contest. The Convention also consists of an open adult rabbit show and an open youth rabbit show.

Clayton Grubbs won the title of Lord (eight years and under), Tobias Grubbs was runner up for Prince (nine Years to 11 Years), Nicholas Bryan was runner up for Duke (12 years to 14 years.) and Victoria was fifth runner up for Dutchess (12 Years to 14 Years).

Victoria placed first overall in the 12 to 14 Judging contest and third overall in 12-14 over-

Continued from page 1 good for the Kansas economy.

The second Saturday in November, 40,000 to 50,000 hunters will be in the field pursuing pheasants and quail in Kansas. Many hunters will have traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to get here and those hunters will spend a minimum of $150 per day on lodging, food and fuel. Most will stay three or four days, and when bird populations are good, the second weekend can be just as busy.

When all the revenue generated by hunters in Kansas during the year is added up, it will top $400,000,000.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, hunting is responsible for nearly 8,000 jobs in Kansas, generating $2.9 million in salaries and wages and $60 million in state and local taxes. Through the purchase of annual hunting licenses and permits, hunters generate more than $20 million and qualify Kansas to receive nearly $10 million in federal aid derived from excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s wildlife programs receive no general tax funding, so hunters pay for all wildlife conservation and law enforcement efforts.

For bird hunters, a good opening weekend means heavy game bags and the camaraderie of friends and family. For Kansas business owners, a good opening weekend means extra sales and a better bottom line.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

all Breed ID. Nicholas Bryan placed fifth overall in the 12-14 overall Judging contest.

Clayton Grubbs placed first in the eight and under Breed ID and Showmanship, and second in the eight and under overall Judging Contest Tobias Grubbs placed first in the nine to 11 Breed ID and Judging Contest and Second in the nine-11 overall showmanship.

All four youth also participated in the Youth Rabbit show with the Grubbs boys receiving Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex in Standard Chinchilla Rabbits. Victoria Bryan took Best Junior Himalayan, Best Lilac Himalayan, and Best Broken Satin. Nicholas Bryan won Senior animal in American Chinchilla Rabbit.

Submitted by Amy Bryan.

couldn’t be all bad and agreed to a date.

Ruth and Roy dated for two years and were married in 1961. They adopted two children: Scott and Kay. Roy and Ruth have been referred to in the community as “you know...that couple that attends EVERY ballgame”.

Ruth and Roy attended every game they could, often walking to and from the games from home. When the school year was over, summers for Ruth and Roy were reserved for trips in their camper.

Ruth is probably most famous throughout the community for the inspirational cards she has written to generations of children over the years. Their son, Scott, said Ruth and Roy keep a box of cards with names of children in the community. They pick a name and Ruth fills a card with inspirational words and Bible verses in her very small script while Roy prays for the child.

Many of these children have never met Ruth or Roy, but they continually receive their

support and prayers.

After teaching first grade for five years, Ruth decided to open a preschool in their home in 1970. Scott had started school and Kay was a little bored so Ruth opened a business to bring friends into their house. Ruth described many hours of reading stories to the children and serving snacks over the seven years that she ran the preschool.

Over the years, Ruth has been very active in the Hugoton Christian Church and with the Church youth She works with them every year to make Christmas bulbs. Each year a tree at the church is covered with the handmade bulbs and Ruth distributes the bulbs to the youth when they graduate from high school.

Beta Sigma Phi sorority expressed their deep appreciation for Ruth and everything she has done for this community in general, and especially the children who have received her notes, prayers and Christmas bulbs.

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City Council approves contract to design water main replacement The Hugoton City Council met November 7, 2016 for their regular monthly meeting at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Mayor Jack E. Rowden and councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter.

Also present at the meeting were City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Attorney Wayne

R. Tate, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Jan Leonard, Carrie Baeza, Museum Curator Stanley McGill, Museum Board member Jim Bell and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

The minutes of the October meeting and the October municipal judge’s report were approved by the council.

City Inspector Joshua Grubbs reported he had attended the Kansas Association of Code Enforcement October 12 through October 14. He learned a lot about

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Josh also reported the trailer house located at 106 S. Main Street, #6, was demolished and removed.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill and board member Jim Bell stopped by to discuss the demand charge on the Museum’s electrical bill.

They stated their budget had been drastically reduced and they were looking at ways to save money. The council tabled the matter at this time.

Jan Leonard presented to the council a plan to apply for a grant to complete the Hike and Bike Trail. He reported many residents are already using the walking path. Parsons Trust has donated benches and trash cans to be placed along the trail. Jan plans to attend a meeting November 14, 2016 at Wichita in connection with the grant application to complete this project which must be turned in by August. The city’s cost will be twenty percent of the project.

The council approved the 2016 audit contract. They also approved assigning the Anadarko Energy Services Company contract to Merit Energy Company, pending City Attorney Tate’s approval.

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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.

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

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Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

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

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The council approved the motion to issue a 2017 cereal malt beverage license to Circle K (Presto).

City Clerk Hicks presented a proposed ordinance concerning regulations to control storm water runoff to prevent overloading of the city’s drainage system and to protect residents’ properties from being damaged by future development. The council will study the pro-

The Hugoton City Council ponders the city’s business. Left to right are Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, City Clerk Tom Hicks,

The Stevens County Hospital Board met Monday, November 7 for their regular meeting in the hospital's Community Room. Board members Kirk Heger, Matt Mills, Keith Rome, Johnny Denton, Patty Lahey and Benny Cabrera were in attendance. Also present were Dawn Maas, Jessica Reinerio, Stacy Helget, Linda Stalcup, Diane Mangels, Dave Piper and Marie Austin from The Hermes.

Diane Mangels was first up, issuing a short report about current openings and new hires. She also announced over 120 employees enrolled during October's insurance open enrollment.

Stevens County Healthcare boasts eight new enrollments, and existing employees will continue to enroll through November 15. Diane reiterated that while the cost of premiums is high for the hospital, they must keep their participation percentage up to qualify for the current rates.

Director of Nursing Dawn Maas reported for the nursing staff. She said admits have remained relatively steady, and she anticipates the usual "explosion" of patients in coming months due to seasonal illnesses. ER and outpatient numbers are up, and the nursing staff has had several critical patients from car accidents over the past weekend. Dawn reported

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The council voted to approve the contract with Engineer Pete Earles to design the First Street water main replacement.

Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden reported they will soon be putting up Christmas lights around town.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be December 5, 2016.

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Tom informed the council about the funds available to finance the water main improvement project. Hicks also went over the city’s debt totals and outstanding debts with the council for their information. The city had extra expenses in recent years as they had to buy water rights and drill a new water well.

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she's short one full time RN on the night staff, but the current nurses have done an excellent job filling in wherever they're needed. She's had the same staff for some time and is proud the group works well together.

Stacy Helget was next, and she reported the clinic has appreciated Stika Rapp's recent return from maternity leave. Stacy said the clinic hasn't been extremely busy, but expects numbers to increase to change with the cold and flu season starting up soon. The clinic has already seen a few cases of coughs and congestion.

Chairman of the Board Kirk Heger affirmed there was no medical staff credentialing required this month.

Dr. Sam and Pioneer Manor Director of Nursing Jennifer Featherston were unable to come to the meeting.

CEO Linda Stalcup reported the hospital has been busy as they work to become compliant with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The Section prohibits sex discrimination in hospital programs. Part of the Section includes a stipulation to provide aids to patients with limited English - speaking capabilities. Adding language to patient packages - including the SCH Web site, patient brochures and other documents - is currently in the works, and the hospital's attorney is reviewing the additions. Linda also spoke about a new vendor the hospital plans to use to offer interpreters for the top 15 languages in this area called Stratus ER/Urgent Care Virtual Consult Solution. The service is available for a monthly fee, and will be used on both telephones and tablets. Non-English-speaking patients can still elect to have family interpret, but inhouse translators can no longer be used. The hospital is still in the 60-day trial of the service, and Linda said so far it's working well. Several other area facilities are also using Stratus.

Linda said state surveyors completed a complaint survey at Pioneer Manor, and five deficiencies were found.

As of the meeting, the state had accepted the Manor's plan of correction. Fines will be assessed, but Linda assured the board the Manor has corrected each issue. As long as the Manor passes the second survey in the coming weeks, no further fines will be charged. Board member Johnny Denton told Linda he

has heard only good things about Pioneer Manor from local residents and visitors to the facility.

Chief Financial Officer Dave Piper was next on the agenda, and reported financials for the hospital are staying fairly stable. The capital lease obligation for the Electronic Health Records system was paid off in October, which the board took as very good news. Dave shared some other good news swing beds are up 90% yearto-date since last year. He said professional fees are up 21 percent, but nursing fees are actually down 27 percent - mostly due to the hospital's decreased use of agency nurses. Supply costs are down $421,000 for the year, courtesy of the pharmacy and the 340B plan. The retail pharmacy's costs are down $367,000 and the hospital's pharmacy costs are down $97,000 annually. Dave reminded the board about Wan To Poon's presentation earlier this fall. Mr. Poon's efforts in reducing costs are showing quite clearly in the financials.

Dave reported there's a "much, much stronger bottom line at the pharmacy this year than last year." He also reported the bed tax was a tough $101,000 check to write; the amount is about $60,000 higher than it has been in the past. Thanks to the Manor's upcoming status change to a CCRC, that bed tax will soon decrease.

Dave repeated the hospital is in good financial shape with 75% of the year gone, the hospital has collected 81% of its expected revenue for 2016, and costs are hovering at just 76% of the yearly budget.

ER and on-call schedules were reviewed. Keith Rome asked about the fire marshal's rejection of the CCRC plans. Linda explained the proposed fire wall had to be moved, and revised plans are already at the marshal's office awaiting approval. SCH may have to pay one more quarterly tax of $101,000 in January 2017, but the cost should be greatly reduced after the independent living conversion is complete at the Manor.

Linda asked for a 30 minute executive session with the board to discuss personnel. After the executive session, the board adjourned.

The next hospital board meeting will be Monday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Pioneer Manor's conference room.

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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?

Six Hugoton High School seniors are honored for their outstanding academic achievement as part of the Kansas Honors Program at an annual dinner and awards program which has been sponsored by the University of Kansas Alumni Association since 1971. Each honoree is invited to attend with their parent and will receive a personalized Webster’s New College Dictionary and a keepsake certificate to

commemorate his achievement. The event was at Seward County Community College Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Students attending from Hugoton High School are Lynnelle Bogan, Jaqueline Armendariz, Bernabe Mendoza, Amy Scott, Pedro Ordonez and Hunter Dale. At left is HHS Counselor Chelle Leininger and HHS Principal Melody Witt to the right. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Jaxon Teeter and Brandon Meza disFirst grade students ask HHS FFA members to help them play the pumpkin they chose. Photo choose a pumpkin. Photo courtesy of USD 210. courtesy of USD 210.

Sydney Beesley and Caitlynn Johnson plan the perfect design for their pumpkin. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton High School is now home to an Art Club, led by HHS art instructor Robert Terrill.

Students plan some fun art activities as well as fundraising efforts. Monies raised will go

Adyson Gooch and Morgan Niehues prepare their pumpkin for carving. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

toward an end-of-the-year field trip. Photos of the students’ art projects are featured on the “Hugoton USD 210” Facebook page. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Stephanie Armendariz, Marisol DonJuan, Abdi Tinoco and Hannah Rodriguez run around the halls of HHS as three blind mice...and a crafty kitty! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Oh deer! Hunter Nicholas Gold displays a trophy doe as Jayla Stump dons antlers during HHS’s Halloween celebration.

Photo courtesy of USD 210.

First graders Evan Zhang, Lane Stand, Samantha Goode and Katelynn Willis reach into a pumpkin to feel the texture of the inside. Students had to describe their impressions of the inside and outside textures of the pumpkin. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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The results are in! Mrs. Evans Pre-Kindergarten class shows off their new voting knowledge in the Hugoton Elementary Library Monday afternoon, the day before Tuesday’s general election. Students elected Hillary

Clinton by a margin of 13 votes. Donald Trump was close behind while Gary Johnson was third and Jill Stein came in fourth. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

October Students of the Month for Hugoton Middle School are seventh graders Heidi Bogan and Cade Mecklenburg and eighth graders

Riggs Martin and Millyzient McClure. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

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HMS hosts wrestling tourney Saturday Hugoton hosted a middle school wrestling tournament this past Saturday. Twelve teams competed in the event that had a JV and Varsity competition. Hugoton entered seven wrestlers with five competing on varsity and two on junior varsity. As a team, in whole, Hugoton did very well. Every wrestler for Hugoton managed to get a victory and a few even placed.

Riggs Martin took third in the 138-pound weight class.

Gerardo Rubio placed second

Gerardo Rubio takes down his opponent at the Hugoton Middle School meet Saturday.

Sahayla Haar beams proudly as she gets to take a picture with Jayhawker #4 Davonté Graham at the KU - Emporia State game Sunday night in Allen Fieldhouse.

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He had 66 tackles including 18 for loss with five sacks.

Ordonez took third at State in wrestling last season, and in State track he helped the 4×400 relay team take third.

He is in the KU honors program with a 3.978 GPA, Kansas Scholars Curriculum, Blue Red Honor Roll, NHS, student council, FBLA, Latinos Make a Difference, school play, class officer, works at Kramer Seed Farms and Pheasant Heaven and volunteered for Project Hope.

and Josue Evans took fourth in the 205-weight class.

Jeison Coreno Cruz took fourth in the heavy weight class.

On the JV side Cutter Hawks placed third in 205weight class and Nick Bryan placed second in the heavy weight class.

Hugoton Middle School will be heading to Dodge City for varsity duals and JV tournament this Saturday. It will be at the Dodge City High School.

During the wrestling meet Saturday, Riggs Martin grapples with his opponent from Garden City’s Horace Good. Riggs ended the day with third.

Jeisen Coreno Cruz wins his match at the recent Hugoton Middle School wrestling meet. HMS wrestlers will be traveling to Dodge City this weekend for varsity and JV wrestlers.

Tagged Bird Contest Sponsored in part by Hugoton Visitor & Tourism Board

November 12, 2016 to January 31, 2017 Southwest Kansas is the Place to Hunt Pheasant in 2016 and 2017 Dodge City, Garden City, Hugoton, Jetmore and Liberal Kansas (Ford, Finney, Stevens, Hodgeman and Seward Counties) are pleased to announce the second annual pheasant hunting contest.

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Amy Scott signs on to play for Seward County basketball next year, flanked by SCCC Coach

Toby Wynn, her father Stuart Scott, mother Susie Scott and HHS coach Andy Gillen.

Sports schedule Thursday, December 8 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 9 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m.

HHS Wrestling JV at Ulysses 4:00 p.m.

HHS Wrestling Varsity at Ulysses 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 10 HHS Blue and Red Classic 3:00 p.m.

HHS Wrestling JV at Ulysses 9:00 a.m.

HHS Wrestling Varsity at Ulysses 9:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, December 13 HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Dodge City 4:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Dodge City 4:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys JV at Dodge City 5:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Dodge City 6:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Dodge City 7:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls JV at Dodge City 7:30 p.m.

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Extension Council elects new officers The Stevens County Extension Council Elections were November 6 at Memorial Hall in Hugoton. The members elected to program development committees are: • Agriculture Marcus Howe, Jeff Newlon and Brad Niehues; • Family and Consumer Sciences - Shelley Cox, Brenda Frederick and Lisa Nelson; • 4-H and Youth - Amy Coziahr, Erin Kraisinger and Beth Settlemyer; • Economic Development Jennifer Featherston, Dustin Johnson, and Doug Martin.

Members on the Extension Council work with County Extension Agents Nancy Honig and Joshua Morris to plan educational programs and activities in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth, and economic development endeavors.

For more information on educational programs and services provided to the public, contact the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 E. Fifth, or call 620/5444359.

With a January 1, 2017 deadline looming, veterinarians and producers now have more resources available to help them comply with the Veterinary Feed Directive being issued by the Food and Drug Administration. In response to increasing demand, the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University developed additional free educational modules to complement its original set of modules released earlier this year. The new modules are pertinent to separate sectors of the beef industry.

In collaboration with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension, the institute has developed a new Web site, VFDInfo.org, which houses modules specific to producers, feed mill operators, veterinarians and distributors. Experts from each sector address concerns and questions to ease the transition under new regulations.

Experts include Mike Apley, professor of production medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine at KSU; Brian Lubbers, director of clinical microbiology at the Kansas State Veterinary Di-

agnostic Laboratory, also in the College of Veterinary Medicine; A.J. Tarpoff, beef extension veterinarian at KSU; and Ken Bowers, dairy and feed safety, KDA. The Web site also hosts a sample VFD form as well as additional resources to guide users through any additional questions.

"These changes will be significant for the livestock and feed industry, and we are eager to provide guidance as much as possible," Bowers said. "Collaboration between these organizations has been valuable as we work to reach all producers, veterinarians and feed mills. The Web site is a great resource."

BCI utilizes collaborative multidisciplinary expertise to promote successful beef production through the discovery and delivery of actionable information and innovative decision support tools. KDA is committed to protecting animal health and helping ensure a safe food supply while serving farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and the consumers/customers they serve. For more information about VFD go to VFDInfo.org or email bci@ksu.edu.

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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Application Deadline Set for November 25, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).

Created under the 2014 Farm Bill, this program provides funding for the purof conservation chase easements to help productive farm and ranch lands remain in agriculture and protect critical wetlands.

Kansas state conservationist Eric B. Banks said, “Conservation easements provide many public benefits to Kansans, including protection of open spaces, wildlife habitat, and wetland preservation. We encourage private landowners, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organizations to contact their local NRCS office to apply.”

There are two programs under ACEP, each with a different application process.

Vesting the NRCS office will ensure the applicant receives guidance on the correct application process.

The goal of ACEP is to protect land devoted to food production and wildlife habitat from being converted to nonagricultural uses. ACEP is a voluntary program for landowners or tribal governments that allow them to leave a conservation heritage for their family and community. Landowners can chose between the ACEP-Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) or ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) enrollments options. ALEs protect the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by preventing conversion of productive croplands and grasslands to non-agricultural uses. The WRE component restores wetlands to provide habitat for wildlife, including threatened and endangered species; improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals; reduce flooding; recharge groundwater; and protect biological diversity.

Kansas has approved a Wetland Reserve Easement Reservation of Grazing Rights Option under ACEP-WRE for fiscal year 2017. This option is for selected counties in central and western Kansas.

Landowners should check with their local USDA Service Center to see if this enrollment option is available for their county. Landowners in these counties can select an enrollment option for length of time as well as for Reservation of Grazing Rights. The selection for a Reservation of Grazing Rights will result in a 25 percent reduction in the easement payment, in addition to any other reductions to the easement payment per enrollment option as applicable.

NRCS provides technical and financial assistance directly to private and tribal landowners to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands through the purchase of conservation easements. Eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30year easement.

Tribal landowners also have the option of enrolling in 30-year contracts.

NRCS staff will work with applicants to help them through the application process for WRE. Land Trusts in Kansas will work with landowners to help them through the application process for ALE and provide one-on-one assistance to create the conservation easement that works best for their farming or ranching operation.

All WRE applications will be rated according to the easement’s potential for protecting and enhancing habitat for migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife. Eligible applicants will be compensated with a payment rate comparable to the local land use value. Those rates are posted on the Kansas NRCS Web site. ALE conservation easements payment is deter-

mined by an appraisal process completed on the property.

It is important that applicants provide accurate records of ownership and ensure they have established a record of ownership with USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

Application information is available at your local USDA Service Center and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted.

Applications can be submitted at any time, but to be considered for 2017 funding opportunities, applications in Kansas must be received by November 25, 2016. Applications are currently being accepted for both agricultural

land and wetlands reserve easements. Please contact your local NRCS office or conservation district office for specific information for your county.

For more information, visit the Kansas NRCS Web site www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs or your local U.S. Deof Agriculture partment (USDA) Service Center. To find a service center near you, check on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas.

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Richfield UMC hosts Holiday Bazaar The Richfield United Methodist Women will host their annual Holiday Supper and Bazaar Wednesday, November 16. The supper will begin serving at 6:00 p.m. in the Richfield Fellowship Hall and anyone attending is asked to bring a salad or dessert to complement the traditional turkey, ham,

dressing and potatoes. There will be a free will donation accepted.

Bazaar items will be available for purchase during the dinner. It’s a great time of visiting with friends and neighbors. Plan to attend the Holiday Supper and Bazaar in Richfield Wednesday, November 16.

Educational Commissioner visits Rolla schools Dr. Randy Watson, the Educational Commissioner has been making his way across Kansas school districts. He visited Rolla Wednesday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Dr. Watson spent time with the elementary school during morning announcements, toured the facilities, visited the JH Vocal clinic, and ended his time in a question/answer session with district staff and students.

Written by USD 217 Superintendent Kim Mauk.

The elementary students listen carefully as Dr. Watson reads “Curious George Cleans Up”.

Aspen and Audra chosen for Honor Band Eighth graders Aspen Sohm and Audra Langley have once again been chosen to participate in the Junior High KMEA Honor Band.

The girls both play flute and Aspen was chosen as second chair while Audra filled the third chair position.

The duo traveled to Dodge City for a day of practice and then a

performance Saturday, November 5.

Mr. Sam Eiland, Rolla’s band and choir director, worked with both so they would be well prepared for this event.

Aspen is the daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm. Audra is the daughter of Jim and Rhonda Langley. Congratulations to all of you!

Dr. Randy Watson reads “Curious George Cleans Up” to the elementary students while Mrs. Kim Mauk, superintendent, operates the Hover Cam.

Beverly Light and Marcus Light surround their daughter Meredith with love during the SCU Homecoming Festivities.

Photo courtesy of Meredith Light.

Teagan Simmons is KU Honor Scholar

Meredith is Homecoming queen Rolla has always known Meredith Light should be considered royalty but now the entire campus of Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Ok. agrees. Meredith was chosen as their homecoming queen Friday, November 4.

Meredith's dream has always been to attend SCU, she filled out her very first inquiry card when she was in first grade.

Throughout her time at she has Southwestern, served as the Student Government Association's Vice President for two years and is now very honored to be serving as the President. She has also been a leader in Chapel Band, a member of Kappa Kappa Pi sorority, and a member of the President's Leadership Class.

She is majoring in Liberal Arts and will graduate in May of 2017. Currently Meredith is employed by International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) headquarters in Discipleship Ministries. After graduation, plans are not set in stone yet but she will follow God’s leading. She is the daughter of Marcus and Bev-

Queen Meredith Light and King Jacob Spence reign at Southwestern Christian University. Photo courtesy of Meredith Light. erly Light and the granddaughter of James and Mary Frances Light. Congratulations, Queen Meredith! May your reign be as blessed as you are!

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Music was in the air Wednesday, November 2, when five junior high school choirs came to Rolla during Rolla’s hosted junior high vocal clinic. Elkhart, Hooker, Liberal Eisenhower, Moscow and Rolla’s choirs all sang under the direction of Jodi Reese from Scott City. The choir practiced all morning and then had a community concert at 2:30 p.m. Sherry Kelling accompanied the music flawlessly, and was joined by Sam Eiland and Melissa Faulkner during a

couple of songs. The songs the choirs sang included “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel”, “Deo Dicamus Gratias”, “American Folk Rhapsody”, “Winter Sleigh Ride”, “You Can’t Stop the Beat”, and “Best Day of My Life.”

A big shout out to all the directors, Shara Bane of Elkhart, Melissa Faulkner of Hooker, Jackie Depew of Liberal Eisenhower, Gale Dale of Moscow and Sami Eiland of Rolla for a wonderful performance. Keep up the good work!

This month marks 100 years since Virgil Stout was born on his parents’ farm 1½ miles north of Rolla, the farm of Ed and Minnie Stout, as well as 11 years since his death in Elkhart. Even though 100 years ago seems like a long time ago, keep in mind Virgil Stout wasn’t part of the first generation to establish the Rolla community. Even his father Ed Stout wasn’t the first

generation. Ed Stout was six years old when he arrived in this part of Kansas April 17, 1887. Ed Stout’s parents, Frank and Lizzie Stout were part of the first generation. As an interesting coincidence, Frank D. Stout died 100 years ago May 29, 1916 and was buried in the Rolla cemetery on his birthday, June 1, at the age of seventy years. That being said, however, Virgil Stout was

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Teagan nor RHS Principal Mr. Gardell Schnable, were able to attend the event but Kim Mauk, superintendent, attended in their honor. Congratulations Teagan! Good luck in the scholarship race!

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part of the early generations of pioneer settlers to actually be born in Morton County. His little sister, Pearl Stout, followed a few years later, being born on the same farm as he, she eventually giving birth to Charlotte (Williams) Veatch who now lives in Hugoton with her husband Robert.

To commemorate this occasion, I’ve elected to use the attached photograph of Dad, along with others of his generation who helped build the Rolla community, all of them now gone. The photo comes from the 1958-1959 Rolla School Yearbook and shows other life-long residents of the Rolla community, Glen Randle and Bill Light. Included with them was the school superintendent, Ross Veatch, Superintendent of Rolla Schools from September 1953 through May 1960. I would like to also mention Wallace Kneller as a member of the Rolla school board during the earlier part of the 1950s decade, another longterm Rolla resident who was part of this team of men who not only guided the first modern expansions to the Rolla High School, but also expanded the newly built Rolla Elementary School to the east with a wing of four more student classrooms, as well as the industrial arts classroom (wood-working and mechanical shops) in the basement. Although I’ve emphasized the Stout contribution for the establishment of Rolla and its subsequent growth throughout the early twentieth century, the

fact is no one person (or one family) can do it all. It takes numerous people working together cooperatively in order to accomplish things beyond the abilities of any one person (or family).

Some of the men mentioned above still have their “biological genetic contributions” still living in and around Morton County in the form of their offspring. Glen Randle’s son, Randy Randle, is still at home in rural Morton County. Bill Light had at least two sons, Billy and David, who are still living in the Rolla Community (but Bill and Mardelle had so many kids, I couldn’t keep track of them all even when I lived there, so there may be more). Wallace Kneller had a daughter, Bonnie, who married another life-long citizen, Jerold Hubbard, and they now live “north of the river.” Even Ross Veatch, a temporary resident of Rolla for eight years, left someone behind who now lives in Hugoton, his son Robert Veatch, who coincidentally married one of the Stout derivatives, Charlotte, the same Charlotte and Robert mentioned above.

But getting back to my dad – two of his proudest accomplishments during his lifetime were serving on the administrative boards of the Rolla schools and the Rolla Elevator Coop.

(There’s that word again – coop. That’s what it takes to build great things: cooperation and teamwork.)

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all Veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. November 11, any member of the military forces or Veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge, along with his or her companions in the same vehicle.

“CPW is proud to thank our Veterans and military members by offering free admission to our state parks this Veterans Day,” said CPW Director Bob Broscheid. “We invite the men and women who serve or have served our country in the armed forces to enjoy our state parks as a small gesture of our appreciation for their service.”

The military member or Veteran must present proof of military service at the park gate. All other passengers in the same vehicle will be ad-

mitted for free. All other park fees (for example, camping or fishing fees) still apply.

Military identification methods include: • Military ID card • Applicable DD Form • Veterans Affairs health identification card

• A current Colorado Driver’s License or state-issued identification card with the Veteran seal printed on it Plan your visit and learn more about Colorado’s state parks on the CPW Web site at cpw.state.co.us.

Stevens County Weed Department meets The Stevens County Weed Department met Thursday, November 3 for a monthly meeting. Present were Phillip Willis, Danny Skinner, Pat Hall, Secretary Kerry Hittle and Josh Grubbs. Jim Bell was absent. There were no members of the public present.

Phillip asked if anyone had anything they thought needed to be changed in the SWMP and everyone felt it looked fine at this time.

Danny made a motion that no changes needed to be

made at this time and it passed.

The meeting adjourned.

Hugoton Aglow will not meet this month Hugoton Aglow will not meet this month. Their next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main.

Attendees are requested to use the Main Street entrance.

Moran’s Memo

By Senator Jerry Moran

Hugoton

Hermes

Thursday, Thursday, November November 10, 10, 2016 2016 Page Page 1B 1B

Eisenhower Museum honors Veterans of all Wars The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home in Abilene will honor and thank the United States’ Veterans for their service by offering free admission and a 20 percent discount in the gift shop Friday, November 11 to all Veterans and their families.

A ceremony hosted by the local VFW and American Legion will be at the Eisenhower Presidential Library Friday, November 11. The Veterans Day Homage to Veterans of all Wars will begin at 9:35 a.m. near the Pylons at the east end of the campus.

Remarks during the cere-

mony will be given by Todd Hokanson, Commander of General Dwight D. Eisenhower VFW Post #3279 and Eddie Avinger, Commander of the James R. Cutler American Legion Post #39. The ceremony includes a wreath laying, rifle salute and bugler.

Cadet Vance Thompson joins scavenger hunt Moscow High School graduate Vance Thompson (class of 2016) is now Cadet Thompson (class of 2020) at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co. Through a Cadet Sponsorship Program, Hugoton resident Lisa LeNeve put Colorado Springs resident Julie (Nordling) Andrews in touch with Vance's family.

They met over Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs, and the Andrews' family are now Vance's sponsor family during his four-year tenure as an Air Force Academy Cadet.

Vance had the pleasure, or misfortune, of joining Julie,

her husband Steve and their Sunday School class on a car rally/scavenger hunt, where he had a fun time, great adventure and learned more about Colorado Springs.

More adventures are in store for Vance over the next four years.

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For Love of Country

by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran My father served in the Second World War. He was on the ground in northern Africa and Italy. He lived during a time when the threat of war engulfed every major nation and when the call to serve weighed heavily on the mind of every American. Millions were drafted into our armed forces, joining men and women who had volunteered knowing that they could make the difference between freedom and tyranny for generations of Americans to come. My father and the people around him served with one thing in mind – one thing that outweighed the fear they felt, the way their lives were upended, and their homesickness: love of country.

I saw firsthand how my father’s service shaped his life, my mother’s life and my own.

But his example is just one – millions served before him and millions have served since. Our nation’s Veterans represent the very best values of our country: courage, sacrifice, hard work and a willingness to put others first by fighting to protect them. Veterans deserve to know how much we respect them, and on Veterans Day, we have a special opportunity to remind them.

Often what Veterans need most when they return to civilian life is the dignity of a job to start anew and provide for their families. Unfortunately, there are still barriers regarding military certifications transferring to private sector jobs, the up-front costs associated with starting small businesses, or the need to play catch-up in educational pursuits put on hold during their years of service.

These can all make the transition to civilian life difficult.

We should be recognizing the unique skills and corresponding certifications our Veterans possess, not requiring them to jump through unnecessary hoops or waste time re-learning skills they already have. I welcome news that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently provided Overland Park’s Johnson County Community College with a grant to support training Veterans and their families for jobs as commercial bus and truck drivers. Those who have served our nation transporting people or critical military assets certainly have the skills and background to be some of the safest bus and truck drivers on the road.

Veterans exude the kind of strong work ethic that makes

Cadet Vance Thompson enjoys a ride on a dinosour at the park.

Julie (Nordling) Andrews, along with Cadet Vance Thompson and friend Brenda Prenzlow, goof off at the Sunday School class scavenger hunt.

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Some of the best local businesses across our state are owned and operated by Veterans. In Overland Park, Major Emma Toops, who retired from the U.S. Army in 2013, and her husband started Toops Consulting, a firm working to bridge the gap between veteran and civilian culture. Joe Boeckner of Hays served in the U.S. Army National Guard and started a screen-printing and apparel business, Hays Tees, and firearm retailer and online dealer, Joe Bob Outfitters. And in Junction City, Jim Fawcett, an Army vet who served in Vietnam, owns Junction City Abstract and Title and The Pampered Pet, a pet goods store specializing in animal rescue. The success these servicemembers and many other Kansas Veterans have creating jobs, growing the economy and providing services to communities across our state reminds us of the contributions our Veterans can make when we support and empower them.

We can do even more than remembering and thanking our Veterans on November 11. We must do everything we can to support them and their families and demon-

strate our gratitude through action. I will continue working to enable Veterans to find meaningful work after separation from service. Their sacrifices have made it possible for us to grow up in a country where freedom and opportunity are woven into the very fiber of our nation.

This Veterans Day, we can show our love of country not only through sharing our thanks with the Veterans we know, but also by offering Veterans jobs and career opportunities, mentoring them during their transition from service and supporting veteran-owned and operated businesses.

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This Thanksgiving season, The Hugoton Hermes

would like to hear from our readers

Who are YOU thankful for?

We want to hear about the best of Stevens County and its people.

Did someone give up their place in line, help you change a tire, pay it forward at a restaurant, give you a ride, bring you a drink, make you feel special, or some other random act of kindness?

Please MAIL a short note of thankfulness to The Hugoton Hermes, 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951, EMAIL hermes10@pld.com or hermesma@pld.com, CALL 620-544-4321 or CONTACT US ONLINE at http://hugotonhermes.com/contact-us/.

Submissions will be published in the November 24, 2016 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Deadline is Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:00 noon.

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Thursday, October 15, 1981 A farewell party was given for Petrena Thompson at the Hugoton Christian Church.

Mrs. Thompson retired earlier in the year after serving more than twenty years at the post office. Petrena is moving to Idaho.

Thursday, September 8, 1966 The Hugoton water tower, standing since 1920, is down and gone. The water tower was replaced last year with the new and modern facility in the south part of Hugoton.

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History From The Hermes

MUSEUM UPDATE

Compiled by Ruthie Winget

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

Thursday, October 17, 1957 Merle Peachey was appointed Emergency Brand Examiner. The examiners will work only in bad weather.

Friday, November 1, 1946 The Sturdy farm house where Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Burrows, Jr. live, fourteen miles south of Hugoton and two miles east in Oklahoma, was destroyed by fire Saturday. All of their personal belongings were destroyed except the clothing they were wearing. Mrs. Burrows had

left the house to take a lunch to her husband who was working a few miles away.

Friday, October 23, 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.

Following the murder of City Marshal Newman, the local post of the American Legion telegraphed Attorney General Boynton at Topeka, asking that he make an investigation of conditions here in Hugoton and Stevens County leading up to the murder. The Attorney General wired back asking what the vice conditions complained of were. The Legion replied, “Gambling, prostitution, bootlegging and murder.”

Boynton at once notified the Legion that he would come to Hugoton and make the investigation. Monday of this week, he arrived in the city along with his assistants.

These gentlemen opened the investigation at their rooms at the Argus Hotel. A large number of witnesses were called

and examined. As the testimony came in, it was very evident - as we were informed that the conditions complained of existed and that there had been a woeful lack of co-operation between city and county in suppressing gambling, bootlegging and prostitution. The Jewell Cafe and the Bundy Hotel as well as others were made the subject of the investigation.

City and county officers were called before the Attorney General and were admonished by him that a closer co-operation in the future would be demanded by his office. He has left the “Clean Up” of the city and county for a time in the hands of the local officers and their success along these lines will govern his future actions in the matter, so he informed us on his leaving.

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.

John and Emma O’Dea pause for a photo beside their vehicle.

Emma O’Dea was Postmaster of Moscow for fifteen years from October 12, 1942 until October 31, 1957. This photo belongs to Elsie White and can be picked up at The Hermes. Thanks for sharing Elsie.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.97 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.21 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 16.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 5.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices November 7 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.13 per gallon in 2015, $2.89 per gallon in 2014, $2.95 per gallon in 2013, $3.26 per gallon in 2012 and $3.29 per gallon in 2011.

Hugoton Gas Prices Tuesday, November 1 Thrifty King - $1.98 Toot n Totum - $1.98

Kangaroo Express - $1.98 Brown-Dupree - $1.99 Eagle’s Landing - $1.94 "If there's one thing to be excited about for November it's that gas prices in the last five of them have not risen nationally. Better yet, over the same timeframe, gas prices nationally have averaged a modest twelve cent decline from start to finish. And while there may be more excitement as America heads to the polls this week, it's important to dispel the myth: presidential elections do not affect gas prices," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com.

"Whomever is our next Commander-in-Chief, we could see a change to previous energy policy which could have a negligible impact on gasoline prices, but more focus will be on OPEC's coming decision to follow through on cutting oil output. Skepticism that OPEC won't agree to a cut in production continues to prevail, with West Texas Intermediate crude oil closing last week at $44.07 per barrel, the lowest since September 20," DeHaan added.

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This letter was sent from J.G. Grubb of Hugoton to J.N. Grubb of Delaware. It had a two cent stamp on it. The spelling is the same as that in the letter.

March 22, 1894 Dear Brother, This is a very cold and blustery day, and I have time to write a few lines, and as your Birthday is so near at hand, I would write to you. I would write often, if you or some one of the family would answer my letters, Mother Grubb has not been very well for a few days. But hope she will soon be around all right again, I am very well, considering my age, and never very ruger, I expect you are hale and hearty yet as you where always a very strong man, But I can and do lots of work yet, We have 320 acres of land, and every foot can be plowed, I have just finished plowing about 50 acres this winter, We want to plant about 80 acres of spring crop, I have som good crops of volunteer wheat in this Stevens County, This state is estimate one hundred million bushels for this year from present prospects, This state is good countery for raising stock, The winters are dry, we are getting a nice little hurd, and they have been running out al winter, with the exceptions of a few dys when the snow covered the buffalo grass, which they can live well on all winter, They come up at nights for water, & we corell them untill norning, two of our mares will soon have colts, and we expect them to be good ones, one of the mares wheyes twelve hundred and both bred fine big horses, We have a wind mill, and run the water under ground through iron pipes to the corell and pasture into a tank, which makes it very conveniant, our wells here never go dry, Keep always the same, I rec’d a litter from H Pierce, Old Chester some time ago enuiring about this contery, I answered it, but never heard from him any more, Was it Harvey Pierce we knew when boys, He also wanted Febey Grubbs address, I could not give it, they are all don in O.K. Teritory Smith and Cadey are both marryed. The mother is with

them, I hope she will have as happey a time as she gave to Father and Mother & to Charley when they where living there. The three thousand Dallars Charley let Pheeb all whent in a little over one year, one of cousins Lew Martins boys is living with us, he is in his 21st year. He is teaching school this winter, now I wish you would write and give us all the hews, Who have died and who is living of our old friends how is Nerte, & Nettis, is ______ marryed, or is he like Frank, going to let our family name run out, Thinking you never seen any Jackrabits such as we have here, I would send you a paire of ears, & don’t take them for young mules, ears, I supose you had Robert Love & Wife to visit you some time ago, did you get to the worlds Sari at Chicato, Hoping this will find all wee Love to all JG Grubb & B.A. Grubb The ears have srunk up considerable in drying.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The pepper grinder shown above is on exhibition at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. A music box is in the bottom of the pepper grinder. It was made in Italy.

It belonged to Gladys Renfro.

Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 10, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jewell Burrows, deceased, CASE NO.16-PR-35 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 3, 2016, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court

by Kenneth Burrows, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of Jewell Bur-

rows, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

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Honor Roll students are announced Names of students who made honor rolls for the first quarter in Moscow Junior/ Senior High School have been released.

Students named to the Superintendents' Honor Roll: 4.0 GPA were Jayden James, Elizabeth Erives, Ashley Kennedy, Athziry Marquez, Gerardo Garcia, Josie James, Clemente Rojo, Axel Granillo, Molleigh McCormack and Jaylen Mendez.

Students making the Principal's Honor Roll: 3.0-3.99 GPA were Isaac Barboza, Yamile Flores, Lizett Gonzale, Angelina Hignett, Garrett Hull, Lizzie Ketchum, Giselle Parades, Agatha Redecop, Megan Robson, Sarai Barboza, Dylan Luna, Jesse Persinger, Cambria Phillips, Adan Granillo, Isabella Hall, Jessie James, Landy Parades, JD Robson, Edwin Rojo, Cristopher Barreras, Stacey Enns, Ryan McCormack, Makayla Munson, Lydia Owens, Yamilet Rojo, Franz Sawatsky, Jesus Gallegos, Stephanie Gallegos, JJ Gonzalez, Sarah McLeod, Gina Olivas, Bryan Erives, Madison Hall, Caitlyn McIntire, Morgan Robson, Adriana Salcedo, Rachel Pierson and Maggie White.

Lowell Stanley has visitors Lowell Stanley's daughters, Jessica Melchiezdek and Suzie Stanley visited last week from Tuesday through Thursday with their dad and Aunt Judy Hickert. Suzie lives in Liberal. Jessica is a traveling nurse and has been working as an acute dialysis nurse in Aurora, Co.

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by Judy Hickert

Pictured are the students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll at Moscow Junior High

and High School. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

Senior class offers Pheasant Hunters Dinner Saturday The Moscow Senior Class will be serving the annual Pheasant Hunters Dinner Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the School Lunchroom.

The menu includes chili and cinnamon rolls, ham and beans with cornbread, chicken and noodles with rolls and a taquito plate.

Price is a freewill donation.

The class is also selling raffle tickets for an 870 Remington 12 Gauge Shotgun. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this wonderful meal and support the class.

November 10, 2016

Pictured are the students named to the Principal’s Honor Roll at Moscow Junior High

and High School. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.

The Moscow Student Council and administration are pictured with State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Randy Watson and State School Board member Sally Cauble. Dr. Watson and Mrs. Cauble visited the Moscow district November 2 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. as part of

the commissioner's effort to get to all 286 school districts in the state. Pictured left to right are Stu Moore, Sally Cauble, Tina Salmans, Jaylen Mendez, Brittney Stuckey, Maggie White, Randy Watson and Jalen Shaddix. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.

Kansas Education officials tour Moscow schools Kansas Education Commissioner, Dr. Randy Watson visited USD 209 Moscow Schools Wednesday, Novem-

ber 2. Sally Cauble the State board of Education Representative for southwest Kansas was also here. Mr. Moore accompanied them while touring the schools and

talked to them about local projects, needs, and plans.

They also visited some classrooms. Dr. Watson is planning to visit every school in Kansas.

MJH Choir attends Rolla vocal clinic The Moscow Junior High Choir attended the vocal Clinic at Rolla Wedneday, November 2. Five schools had students at the clinic. They

Jim Rawlins, Margaret Bell and Tia Bell work at the Moscow voting precinct for the 2016 election. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.

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were instructed by Jodi Reese of Scott City. At 2:30 they presented a vocal program.

Mrs. Gail Dale is the Moscow music instructor.

Thursday, November 10 Junior High Basketball at Hardesty Tournament Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Celebration program Moscow High School 8:45 a.m.

Saturday, November 12 Junior High Basketball at Hardesty Tournament Tuesday, November 15 Junior High Girls Basketball at Hugoton

Wednesday, November 16 Science Fair at Rolla Thursday, November 17 Junior High Basketball vs. Keyes Friday, November 18 All-School Play, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, November 21 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Rolla, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22 Lifetouch Winter Sports Pictures

MHS presents dinner theatre Moscow High School students will be presenting a dinner theater Friday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m.

“Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition” by Burton Bumgarner (produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC in association with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC) will follow a dinner prepared and served by the seniors. The dinner will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and all the trimmings. There is a cost for dinner and the play. To make your reservations, please go to the school Web site at usd209.weebly.com and click on the link for “Alice in Wonderland”. Please make your reservations for the dinner by Wednesday, November 16.

Reservations must be made to reserve a place for dinner, but payment can be made on the night of the play. Please call the high school office at 620-598-2250 if you have any questions.

“Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition” is a streetsmart, city version of Lewis Carroll’s classic story. In this story, Alice (played by Maggie White) who is in the park with her sister (Rachel Pierson) gets lost on the subway.

At the end of the line, she en-

counters many strange characters including the White Rabbit (Ryan McCormack), two servers (Jaylen Mendez and JJ Gonzalez), the Rat (Deja Megenity), the Caterpillar (Axel Granillo), the Grinning Cat (Adriana Salcedo), and the Queen of the Park (Brittney Stuckey). Alice also gets involved with a Trainer (Morgan Robson) who is having a Caucus Race, the Duchess (Rachel Pierson) and her Cook (Clemente Rojo) as well as a “Tea Party” involving the Rich Person (Jesse Stuckey), the Cyclist (Lydia Owens), and the Skater (Adriana Salcedo). The excitement ends with the big trial over the case of the Knave of Hearts (Javier Marquez) stealing the Queen’s shopping cart full of goodies. Alice is expected to be the Knave’s lawyer and defend him so he doesn’t lose his head! Come watch the action to see if Alice saves the Knave and safely returns to her sister in the park. Aiden Miramontes is also in the play as a Runner.

If you want in on the delicious food and the fun, please make reservations before November 16 by going to the school Web site and clicking on the link.

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A. Wayne Reynolds Bill Reynolds Donald E. Reynolds Jack Reynolds Larry Reynolds Marion E. Reynolds Roger Reynolds David Leslie Rice D. R. Rice Don Rice Claude A. Rich Claude E. Rich Howard A. Rich Douglas E. Richardson J. F. Richardson Rueben E. Richardson James Ricord James Ridenour Loren Ridenour Stephen J. Ridenour Calvin A. Ridpath Glenn E. Ridpath James A. Ridpath Marshall D. Ridpath Orlin J. Ridpath William J. Ridpath William E. Riner Daniel Rios James Wesley Ritter Rollan Roberts Thomas F. Roberts Carlton W. Robertson Bill Robinson Clarence G. Robinson Ralph E. Rodgers Rex C. Roe Leigh Roehr Wallace W. Roehr Donald J. Roepe Jack A. Rogers Francis Keith Roland Anton J. Rome David Rome John C. Rome Shirley Rome Frank Romero Leo Romero Carl Melvin Rose Cecil W. Rose Frank D. Rosel Harold Rosel John F. Rosel Chester Rowden Chris F. Rowden Clifford D. Rowden Forrest Rowden Jeremy S. Rowden J. Emery Rowden Larry D. Rowden Leland C. Rowden Lawrence Rowden Richard Roybal Jay W. Rundell Carl C. Runling Francis R. Ryan Bill Salter Paul L. Sapp Robert Satterfield George Saul L. Jay Saunders Harry C. Sawyer Loren Schechter Michael Schechter Rex A. Schechter Joseph E. Sheffield Gary E. Schmidt Gerald L. Schmidt James H. Schmidt James K. Schmidt Fredder T. Schmitt Terry L. Schmitt Billy D. Schnurr Larry D. Schobert Charles Schroeder Alvin J. Schulte Wayne Schulte Jay B. Schwartz Beryl I. Scranton Ira E. Scranton Kevin Seaman J. W. Seibert Harry E. Sessler Marvin E. Sessler J. W. (Bill) Severance Maxie E. Sexton Shelton Sherril Shafer Randy W. Shank Reginald D. Shank Stacy M. Shank Carl Shannon Gary Shannon Herbert Shannon Murry Shannon Winton Shaw Sherill S. Sheldon Marvin L. Shelite Larry E. Shelton Mary L. Shelton Terry G. Shelton Claude Sherwood Bob Shirley Lee Shirley Orville Shirley Ross Shirley Ervin S. Shuck Gordon Shuck Leo R. Siler Charles Simmons Dean H. Simmons Ivan J. Simmons James Simmons George A. Sims A. Kay Skinner Gary Kay Skinner Merle Skinner, Sr. Douglas V. Slagle Bradley K. Slemp Jack Slemp James L. Slemp, II Jason M. Slemp John R. Slemp Miles Branson Sloan Fred E. Small H. Darrell Smith Donald L. Smith E. Boyd Smith Fred E. Smith

Gerald C. Smith Harold W. Smith Henry Dale Smith Herbert Smith James Dayton Smith James P. Smith Jesse L. Smith John Smith Kevin Smith Myrle Smith Robert Leslie Smith, Jr. Ronald D. Smith Ruby Smith Tiffany Smith Thomas V. Smith Walter Smith Donald R. Snyder Dwight H. Snyder J. E. Snyder Roberto Sosa Marion E. Spikes Warren W. Spikes Vance D. Stanley Henry M. Staples Jack R. Staples Billie D. Starr, Sr. Bobby L. Stelzig James M. Stewart Lorrie Stewart Richard J. Stewart Warren L. Stewart Logan D. Stitt Lynn Steincamp George A. Stevens Stanley L. Stephenson Harold Stoddard Jackie L. Stoddard Ralph Stoddard Adolphus S. Stokes Carl M. Stoops Gladys Stoops Lloyd W. Stoops Ralph Stoops Robert Storms Charles E. Strickland Raymond Strickland Delbert Stuart Elmer Stuart Joe Albert Stuart Jerry Stuckey Lyle G. Sturdy H. Lee Sturgeon Bill D. Suddeth Bobby J. Suddeth Howard L. Sullins Donald D. Sullivan Richard D. Sullivan T. Richard Sullivan Williams H. Sutcliff Clifford L. Summers Dale K. Sutton Hubert L. Sutton Michael L. Swafford Milton D. Swafford Milton L. Swafford Harold E. Swagerty Ira L. Swan Leland E. Swan Ronald E. Swan Gail L. Swartz Gordon W. Swartz J. B. Swartz Frank W. Swift Bobby J. Swinney Donald R. Swinney Ronnie C. Swinney Wendell A. Swinney Vestal D. Sykes Clyde B. Talbert Lowell V. Talbert Irvin W. Tate Clarence L. Taylor Clayton W. “ Pete” Taylor John Everett Taylor Ross L. Taylor George C. Tedder Michael P. Teel James R. Teeter August Teimes Gilbert R. Thibault Frankie D. Thomas James F. Thomas Paul Thomas Clyde W. Thompson G. Daniel Thompson Grant E. Thompson Joe H. Thompson John Thompson Richard L. Thompson Vernon Thompson Albert Thurstin Arthur Tilford Duane Tilford Ray Tilford Linly K. Timken Daniel W. Tolbert Jack Tolbert Wesley Tolbert William Tolbert Charles R. Toole Edward Toole Luster F. Toole Terry Toole Lloyd Topliss M. Dwain Towner George F. Train LeRoy J. Traver Norman E. Traver William R. Traver Mark Trentham Ruben Trice Roland K. Trogodon Eli A. W. Tucker John Turner Victor L. Turner Samuel Turpin Corey Ungles Roy D. Unruh Floyd C. Van Winkle Richard Vertrees Juan Viera Bill Vincent

Douglas D. Walden David M. Walker Frank Walker Irvin Walker J. D. Walker, Jr. Wendell Walker Newton J. Wallace Michael T. Walter Selman E. Walter Alvin J. Walters Paul Walters Selman E. Walters Earl A. Ward, Jr. Newton Ward Thomas E. Ward W. C. Ward W. H. (Dub) Ward Wiliam A. Warner Brian A. Warren Billy B. Watkins Victor L. Watkins Harry E. Watts Albert W. Wayland Arnell L. Wayland Marvel L. Weatherspoon Lewis Fay Weaver Norman G. Weaver Othal G. Weaver Delmer D. Webb Donald Webb Mark S. Webb Melvin H. Webb Ralph L. Webb Alvin G. Webber Robert W. Webber John H. Wellinghoff Patrick O. Wells William B. Wells Theodore Wenzel Hershel G. West Charles W. Weston Edith Weston Floyd E. Wheeler Earl Whetstone Kenneth Gene Whetstone Norman C. Whetstone Robert A. Whetstone A. J. White Ford S. White Gerald T. White Kenneth R. White Ralph D. White Ralph W. White Rex White Bobby Wilcox Leroy W. Wilcox Terry Wilcox Virgil E. Wilcox Bill Wiley Clifford E. Williams Darrel V. Williams Delbert D. Williams Donald R. Williams Earl Williams Frank D. Williams Harley W. Williams Kenneth W. Williams Lee R. Williams Max A. Williams Myrl P. Williams Nathan Williams Noble K. Williams Robert H. Williams Robert K. (Buzz) Williams David J. Williamson Paul R. Williamson Rickie R. Williamson Kenneth E. Willimon John H. Willingham Dois H. Willis Howard L. Willis Jack L. Willis Matthew A. Willis Michael W. Willis Richard H. Willis Thomas J. Willis Bud Wilmut Albert Wilson Donald E. Wilson (Harry’ s) Donald E. Wilson Everett L. Wilson Fred V. Wilson Harry A. Wilson James W. (Jim) Wilson Leonard Franklin Wilson Oba Wilson Vernon R. Wilson William B. Wilson Roy Windel Thomas L. Winey John O. Wing Herbert Withrow Dr. Jerry Wolters Bennie D. Wood Gene Woolen Glenn Woolen Harold Woolen Okal Woolsey Frank Wolf Paul A. Wolf James E. Wright Jerry L. Wright

Call TERRY at 1-800-264-4361

DILLCO FLUID SERVICE, INC. 544-2929

(620) 428-6086 Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local 2094 High School Road Moscow, KS 67952 aerial office: (620) 598-2356

Sam M. Zabel Loren L. Ziller Loren L. Ziller, Jr. Carl Zimmerman Marti Zordel Phil S. Zordel

Charles A. Wagner Wally Wahlmeier

1114 Road A Hugoton, KS 67951 toll-free office (866) 476-5136

531 S. Jackson • Hugoton, KS 620-544-7800

First National Bank Hugoton/Liberal

502 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 • www.fnbhugoton.com MEMBER FDIC

Hugoton 509 NW Ave. 620-544-2017 West Road 11 620-544-8898

Moscow 300 N. Road 20 620-598-2214 East Hwy 56 620-598-2101

Kramer, Nordling & Nordling LLC Erick Nordling Seth Jones & Shelley K. Kurt 209 East Sixth Street, Hugoton 620-544-4333

“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”

1012 S. Main St., P.O. Box 308, Hugoton, KS 67951 • (620) 544-4388

Frank Yetzer Jacob L. Yoho Almer A. Yost Buford A. Young Craig Dudley Young Elree Young Larry K. Young L. Q. Young Virgil F. Young Walter D.Young Donna Younger David Younggren Marion L. Younggren Jeffrey R. Yowell

Tanner Rindels, Agent 515 S. Main, Hugoton (620) 544-4266

528 S. Main St, Hugoton 544-8820 Select GearWrench® Wrench Sets SAE and metric

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715 E. 11th St. Hugoton 544-7323

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544-2189

Hermes

522 S. Main, Hugoton, KS 620-544-4321

The Hugoton Hermes

November 10, 2016

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KDOT announces approved bids for October

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City SUPPORTING OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish.

Social Security honors veterans and active duty members of the military every day by giving them the support they deserve. A vital part of that is administering the Social Security disability program.

For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is at www.socialsecu rity.gov/woundedwarriors.

The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many commonly asked questions, and shares other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.

The expedited process is available to military service

members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

Even active duty military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition. Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability benefits while engaging in substantial work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security.

Learn more by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/woun dedwarriors.

With over 80 years of experience and compassionate service, Social Security is proud to support our veterans and active duty members of the military. Let these heroes know they can count on us when they need to take advantage of their earned benefits, today and tomorrow.

Social Security honors Veterans and active duty members of the military every day by giving them the support they deserve.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas.

The letting took place October 19 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

District Six - Southwest Gray - 56-35 KA-4446-01 - U.S. 56, beginning at the Gray/Haskell county line northeast to the west city limits of Ensign, ultra thin bonded asphalt surfacing, 23.8 miles, Venture CorporaGreat Bend, Ks, tion, $1,709,357.85.

Meade - 54-60 KA-445701 - U.S. 54, beginning at the south city limits of Plains east to the start of the concrete at the west city limits of

Meade, milling and overlay, 13.7 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Ks, $1,449,773.12.

Morton - 56-65 KA-438701 - U.S. 56, beginning at the Oklahoma/Kansas state line northeast to the end of the bituminous shoulder, conventional seal, 14.0 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Ks, $669,647.52.

Morton - 51-65 KA-444701 - K-51, beginning at the Colorado/Kansas state line east to the K-27/K-51 junction, sealing, 7.9 miles, Mid America Road Builders Inc., Platte City, Mo, $229,999.99.

Visit the Website at www.ksdot.org/Projects/Cur rentProjects to see other ongoing highway improvement projects.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

Solution to November 3, 2016 puzzle

HELP WANTED: Seeking help for cleaning up rental properties. Call 620-428-5033 or 620-544-8202.

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

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

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

duties include daily monitoring of cattle health as well as movement of shipping and incoming cattle.

Applicants should apply in person at CRI Feeders located 25 miles NW of Guymon or contact the feed yard at 580-545-3344 for more information.

Stevens County Healthcare

CDL required & pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (2c44)

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (2c44)

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Double T in Rolla is looking for a Truck Driver.

Apply by calling 620-593-4357 or in person at Double T at the junction of Highways 51 & 56 in Rolla.

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for Hugoton & Liberal (tfc14)

qualified Pen Rider:

CURRENT OPENINGS at

Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

NOW HIRING

CRI FEEDERS is currently seeking a

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

MODULE TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED

Must have CDL and clean driving record. Pay based on experience. We offer BC/BS insurance as well as IRAs.

Wanted: HVAC 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

GIN WORKERS NEEDED

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Where is it written that FUN and WORK can’t be one and the same?

Not in our playbook, that’s for sure.

At SONIC, we encourage and attract wildly creative people. Bold, unique personalities whose passion for what they do shows in the food, the experience and the culture of America’s most loved restaurant brand.

Check us out at SonicDriveIn.com/Jobs.

And if you like what you see, you’ll fit right in so apply online and Come WORK YOUR SPIRIT at SONIC!

Area Supervisor Mike Harris 405-416-4516

The Hugoton Hermes

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment. Fridge and stove included. Call 620-544-1714. (tfc44) --------------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 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------

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

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)

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--------------FOR SALE: 1984 Cadillac El Dorado Biaritz. Black with red interior. 36,000 miles. $2500 OBO. Call 703-5774289.

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

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

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

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

FOR RENT

2 bedroom trailer, uptown Partially furnished. Recently remodeled inside and out.

Now Available.

Office Space, uptown

(620) 624-1212 1209 S Madison- Nice Ranch style home, 2340 Road 20, Moscow, KS- Beautiful 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen & baths, cen Ranch Style Home, 4 bed/2.5 b, 2 fpl, kit H/A, att garage, fence, shed. Call today to appliances, 2 nice metal bldgs, acreage. see this nice property!

Nice property! Call today!!

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

Call 544-8202 or 428-5033 (13c40)

519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch 300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen style home-Great Location!! Open concept, H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, today!! att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!!

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

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

FOR SALE: 4-H and FFA Club Calves, Steers & Registered Heifers. 620-544-3144.

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

720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this property!

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998 Road P - Country living, brick ranch style, 5 bed/3.5 b, bsmt, att garage, 90 x 50 metal bldg, with 4 overhead doors, 60 x 45 barn. 7+ acres on paved road. Call today!! 408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000

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620-417-0223

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1403 S Jefferson - Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2.5 b, fpl, formal living/dining, built in appliances, att garage, 24x36 met bldg w/heated floor, full bath, cov patio. Much, 913 S Jackson - Sweet! Ranch style, 3 much more!! bed/1 b, floor furnace, window air, det garage, appliances. Call to set your showing!

3 bedroom/1.5 bath

1637 St Hwy 25 - Ranch style, 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, 80’x40’ Morton bldg, 3 stall lean to with runs, arena. 18 acres +/-. Call today 218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch to seen this nice property! style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!

SOLD 131 S Madison - Brick, ranch style, 2 (3) bed/1 b, wood floors, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, mower shed, 30 x 40 building. Move in ready!!

Call today!!

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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

SOLD

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

Call 785-275-2031 for more info!

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HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

Move-In Ready!

1021 S. Trindle

Call 785-275-2031 to view!

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“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”

• Ranch Style • Detached 2-car heated garage • Fenced yard

MOVE-IN READY!

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

FOUND KEYS

Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com

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Happy Veteran’s Day November 11, 2016

Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com

Commercial Listing - 113 W. 6th Hugoton Kansas at the corner of Sixth & Jackson. Asking $269,800.

Land Listing - 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts, one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.

For more information, contact

Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907 or visit our Web site at www.highplainsre.com

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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

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

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

AL-Anon Family Group

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

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

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

1+ Bdrm/1 bath Adorable House w/ HUGE Living Room, Updated Kitchen AND 2-Car Garage

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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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310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call 916 S Jackson - Nice, 2 bed/1 b, kit appl, today to see this home. cen H/A, det garage, fence. Call today!!

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Certified Massage Therapist Carol Anderson

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, November 12, 8:30 - 11:00 a.m., Stevens County Fairgrounds, Very Nice Things at BARGAIN PRICES, For ALL of You! Name Brand Men’s, Women’s (Mostly Plus Size), Boys’, Toddler and Infant Girl Clothing, Baby Items, Home Decor, Bar Height Table & 4 Chairs, Etc. --------------WEEKLONG GARAGE SALE: Saturday, November 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, and Monday-Thursday, November 14-18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Each Evening, and Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. - ???, 610 E. Third, Lots of Items Sweaters, Games, Chocolate & Punch Fountain, Decorating Cake Pans, Cookbooks, Scrapbook Items, NEW STUFF Everyday, Home Decor, Some Christmas Items, Etc. ---------------

1102 S. Madison

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.

Could be used for office or small retail store.

GARAGE SALES

$121,900

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Explorer, V6, 4 wheel drive, nice interior, stereo with multi disc cd player asking $3000 call days 428-1406, evenings 544-4539. (tfc45) --------------FOR SALE: 32’ Stock Trailer.

Larry Raney 620-544-1814.

November 10, 2016

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Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24

620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español Facebook.com/StarStorage

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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The Hermes accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express

Hermes Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Monday

See these Classifieds online at hugotonhermes.com/classifieds

The Hugoton Hermes

November 10, 2016

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Heater’s Sprinklers LLC

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

Your Local Lawn Sprinkler Expert

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Sprinkler Repairs and Maintenance New Lawn Installs

READING RUN-A-ROUND The Stevens County Library would like to thank those that participated and/or contributed to the library's first Reading Run-ARound 5K. More than 20 participants completed the course on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. If you would still like to contribute, the library will happily take your donation. All proceeds from the Run-A-Round will be used to purchase materials for the library.

RECIPE SWAP We already have four recipes entered in the 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

Austin Heaton, Owner

Contact 620-544-6777

Chili and Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Saturday, November 12 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Christian Church Gym 600 South Van Buren, Hugoton Fundraiser for CIY

Concerned about your Medicare drug costs and coverage?

the entered recipes.

FOOD FOR FINES AND FEES FRIDAYS Coming this December; Every Friday in December, bring food items from the list* to the library to add to our Project Hope Donation Box. For every eligible item you donate, you will receive 5% off your existing fines and fees (up to 50%). For every five eligible items you donate, you will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire! The drawing will take place in January 2016.

LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page!

If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed.

NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!!

Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/. Tag your library pictures with @stevenscountylibrary to share!

Reading Run-A-Round 5K participants round the corner at Monroe and Tenth Streets.

Get ready, set and...they’re off! More than 20 runners participate in the first Stevens County Library’s Reading

Run-A-Round 5K. Runners gather Saturday morning for the event next to the Library.

Runners set their pace early in the Reading Run-A-Round 5K fundraising event Saturday.

Medicare Part D plans change every year. Talk with one of our experts to make sure you get the medications you need, at a reasonable cost, from the pharmacy you trust.

Call us at 620-544-4065 to schedule your free Medicare D comparison.

531 S. Main Street The Old Porter Building

“Notes From Nancy”

620-544-4065 Hours M-F 9am - 5:30 pm Sat 9 am - Noon

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Independently Owned/ Independently Operated

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 10, 2016)

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The Benefits of Whole Grain Recently I have been teaching grade school students how to make homemade whole wheat bread. My goal is to teach young people (and maybe their parents, as well) the benefits of including whole grain foods in their diets.

The recommended amount of grains for the average person is approximately six ounces per day; that is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Therefore, at least three ounces of grains per day should be of whole grain foods.

What is a whole grain?

Whole grain foods contain all three parts of the grain -- the germ, bran and endosperm, or 100 % of the original kernel. Refined grains are milled to remove the germ and bran, but most refined grains are enriched with B vitamins and iron to replace what has been removed. Fiber is not always added back into the finished product. Refined, less than 100% grain products include white bread, white flour and white rice.

It is important to remember that not all brown colored bread is whole grain. Food products labeled with words such as. . . wheat flour, multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat bran, added bran, cracked wheat.... are usually NOT whole-grain products.

A whole grain should be listed as the first ingredient on the nutrition label. Some of the more common whole grains include: whole wheat - whole wheat flour, whole oats, oatmeal, popcorn, brown rice, bulgur and buckwheat. One common guide to identify whole grain is the 100% Whole Grain Stamp, which identifies products containing at least

16 grams of whole grain per serving. The is also a "basic" stamp that show products that contain eight grams of whole grain, you can identify the difference as one is stamped 100%. The stamp will be on food product packages and looks like a deep gold postage stamp with a sheaf of wheat on it.

Here are some simple ways you can add more whole grains to your diet. * Substitute half or more of the white flour with whole wheat flour in your regular recipes for cookies, muffins, quick breads and pancakes.

I also use the whole grain

white winter wheat which has a taste and appearance similar to white flour, and does not change your baked product by being too heavy. Also be sure and keep your whole wheat flour in the refrigerator or freezer to keep it fresh tasting. The germ contains healthy oils that may become rancid or spoiled if stored on the shelf. * Add 3/4 cup uncooked oats for each pound of meat when you make burgers or meatloaf. * Choose whole wheat pasta, tortillas, bread and bagels. * Offer kids whole grain pita

bread or tortillas for sandwiches or snacks. * Enjoy popcorn! * Pick a ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook whole grain cereal for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. * Add wild or brown rice to casseroles, stews and soups. * Stir whole-grain granola or oats into yogurt for a quick snack. * Make trail mix using whole grain cereal, cereal o´s and squares, dried fruit and nuts.

So enjoy some whole grains today for a healthful change to your diet!

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 544-2283 - Activities

This Saturday, November 12, 2016, is Family Night at Hugoton Senior Center from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please bring your kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids to this fun event!! Black Hills Energy is sponsoring our dance and Bingo! Admission to the dance is free plus we’ll have cash prizes for Bingo and cash prizes for a few dance contests. Craig Stevens will provide live country music and play his usual selections plus adding some fun songs for the kids. Please bring a potluck whether you’re attending the dance or playing Bingo.

Also this Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. is Sew All Day. That evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. the cards players have a potluck and play Canasta and Pitch.

We have a display case here at the Center available for displaying collections or hobbies. This month Billy Woodworth is displaying his collection of Dallas Cowboys

Shila Moore, Director 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

items. Please come by for a look!

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 issues, military cases, 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 Nov. 10 ...................Swiss Steak Nov. 11..Beef Meatballs on Bun Nov. 14 ...................Baked Ham Nov. 15Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Nov. 16 ...............Turkey Stuffer Nov. 17...........Smothered Steak Activities Thursday, November 10 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

Friday, November 11 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

Costume Contest ....12:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, November 12 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

Sew All Day ................8:30 a.m.

Family Night...............7:00 p.m.

Black Hills Energy sponsors ......Craig Stevens live music Monday, November 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, November 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, November 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, November 17 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.