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Highway Patrol releases Thanksgiving holiday data

The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report.

The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 22, through 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, November 26.

Four fatal crashes were worked during this reporting period, which

Joy to the World Young and “not-quite-as-young” carolers sing their hearts out Friday evening in front of the Chamber Office. After making their

way through the Santa Committee’s songbook, singers were rewarded with piping hot cocoa and yummy cookies!

killed six people (fatal crashes were in Barber, Sedgwick, Riley and Jackson counties). Two of these crashes were alcohol-related. To view the KHP crashlogs: www.kansas.gov/khpcrashlogs/.

Information in the table is compared to data from both 2015 and 2016 for the same reporting period.

Enforcement Data DUI Arrests Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safety Belt - Adult Citations Safety Belt - Adult Warnings Safety Belt - Teen Citations Safety Belt - Teen Warnings Child Restraint - Citations Motorist Assists

2015 14 472 257 52 7 5 0 5 1234

2016 27 1360 924 158 12 6 1 29 1089

2017 12 1227 1025 89 14 5 0 27 1058

Crash Data Fatal DUI Related Crashes DUI Related Fatalities Non-DUI Related Fatal Crashes Non-DUI Related Fatalities

2015 0 0 4 5

2016 0 0 3 3

2017 2 2 2 4

Hunters: firearm deer season starts November 29 Former Commissioner passes If you’re a deer hunter, it’s time to round up your blaze orange hat and vest, sight in your rifle, and make plans to hunt the firearm deer season, November 29 to December 10, 2017. During these 12 days, hunters may pursue deer with any legal equipment, including any centerfire rifle and handgun; any gauge shotgun using slugs; muzzle loading rifle, musket, or

pistol .40 caliber or larger; and archery equipment.

All deer permits are valid during the firearm season; however, unit, species, antlerless and equipment restrictions listed on the permit are in effect. In addition to their deer permits, all hunters, unless exempt by law, must also have a Kansas hunting license. Hunters with archery permits must use archery equipment

Firearm deer season is officially underway as of Wednesday, November 29. The short season only lasts until December 10, so be sure to get out and get your deer!

Fatal accident occurs Friday Friday, November 24, at 10:09 a.m., a two vehicle accident occurred at Road 20 and Highway 51.

Vehicle number one, driven by Jesus Maria Dominguez Rivera, age 49 of Hugoton, was eastbound on Highway 51.

Vehicle number two was driven by Kathleen Taylor, age 61 of Rogers, N.M. and was southbound on Road 20. The vehicle driven by Taylor did not stop at the stop sign and was hit by the Rivera vehicle.

Of the four occupants of number one vehicle driven by Rivera, three were transported to the

Stevens County Hospital.

Jesus Rivera passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Two of the victims from the Rivera vehicle were airlifted due to their injuries. Mrs. Taylor was also taken to the hospital by Stevens County ambulance.

Mr. Rivera was taken to Topeka for autopsy.

Services are pending for Mr. Rivera at Paul’sRobson Funeral Home in Hugoton. A complete obituary will be in next week’s issue of The Hermes.

and hunters with muzzleloader permits must use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.

During the firearm season, all hunters must wear hunter orange clothing consisting of an orange hat and an orange vest that shows 100 square inches from the front and 100 square inches from the back. Camouflage orange clothing is legal if the required number of square inches of orange is visible.

If you are a resident hunter and have yet to purchase a permit, you may do so at any licenses vendor and online at ksoutdoors.com. During this season, hunters must possess a permit that allows the harvest of a buck

before they are eligible to purchase antlerless permits. Permits are valid the same day of purchase. If you purchase your permit online, remember to print your permit and carcass tag when your transaction is complete.

Hunters should remember that all deer must be tagged before moving the carcass from the field. Any deer taken with a whitetail antlerless permit must be transported with the head attached to the carcass.

However, if a hunter desires to bone the deer out in the field, the deer can be registered electronically through the internet using photos taken at the harvest sight.

See HUNTERS, page 4

Former Stevens County Commissioner Gary L. Baker passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

Mr. Baker started a water meter business as well as owning a business as a Water Rights Consultant in Hugoton. He served as a Stevens County Commissioner for 12 years and was a long-time member of Rotary Club.

He helped develop the Ground Water District and later worked for the Ground Water District as director.

In 2004 and 2011 Gary received the Distinguished Service Award from Stevens County Conservation District and

Stevens County K-State Extension Service in appreciation of his outstanding community service. He also received Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 from Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Full obituary can be found on page 2.

Gary L. Baker

Extension to host Community Board Leadership workshops K-State Research and Extension is conducting a series of Community Board Leadership workshops designed to provide basic training for members of community-based boards across the state February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018. K-State Research and Extension will be hosting a site at the Stevens County Extension Office.

“Informed and committed board members are the key to healthy, effective boards and committees in our Kansas communities.

K-State Research and Extension’s Board Leadership Series will provide an opportunity for board members to

learn the basics of being a good board member,” said Trudy Rice, Extension Community Development Specialist.

“Whether you are a member of a church board, a township board, a United Way agency board, or a rural water board, this training is appropriate for you.”

The series will include sessions entitled “Conducting Effective Meetings”, “Fundraising, Fund Management, Legalities and Ethics”, “Understanding Fellow Board Members and Conflict Management” and “Strategic Planning”.

All sessions will be conducted from 11:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m. Workshop participants will meet at host sites throughout the state to take part in Web-based

instruction and locally facilitated discussion.

Pre-registration for the

See EXTENSION, page 4

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? Milton and Eileen Gillespie take their hometown newspaper along as they visit the Vatican during their recent trip touring Greece, Cypress, Israel, Italy and the Vatican. Photo courtesy of Eileen Gillespie.

INDEX

OBITUARIES INSIDE

Obituaries .................................................2 Sports......................................................1B Looking Back ..........................................6 Moscow .................................................2B Rolla ............................................................8 Classifieds .....................................2B-3B Chamber................................................4B

Myrla Anderson Gary Baker David Parker Richard Perry Jesus Rivera

OBITUARIES

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David Parker Word has been received of the death of David Irvin Parker. At the age of 87, Mr. Parker passed from this earthly life to his heavenly reward Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Homestead Estates in Liberal after a long struggle with a form of Alzheimer’s. His wife Goldie was at his bedside.

Born in Newton May 2, 1930, David attended Anderson College, a Church of God affiliated school in Anderson, In. He was a student in the first graduating class of Anderson University School of Theology.

Mr. Parker served his Lord as a pastor in Cozad and Columbus, Ne., Beaver, Ok., Lawrence, Guymon, Ok. and Thayer, Mo. They later returned to Liberal and to Goldie’s home church until his retirement in 1996 after 40 years of service.

David was an avid member of the Rotary International for many years. He was known as a community pastor, visiting any sick who did not have a church home.

In 1950 David was married to his first wife, Luetisha Fenner who preceded him in death November 1977 of ovarian cancer. David is also preceded in death by his brother Phillip and parents Irvin Ferdinand and Josephine (Ferguson) Parker.

March 10, 1979 David married Goldie Kemper.

Residents who lived with David in recent years remarked about his kind, compassionate disposition in spite of his condition.

Even after losing most of his short-term memory, David was able to offer a meaningful prayer for a congregation or person in need.

David will be lovingly remembered by Goldie Parker, his wife of 38 years; children

Myrla Anderson

Susan, Cindy and husband Steve Hays, and Jolyn and Bradley; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and his sisters, Miriam Holdeman and husband Gerald and Carol Jo Hornback and husband Garry.

A Celebration of David’s life was attended Monday, November 27 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Cloud officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Interment will take place later in the family plot in Anderson.

Memorial donations in memory of David may be made to Children of Promise or the South Church of God Building Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bren nemanfuneralhome.com or messages of condolence may be sent to David’s daughter, Susan, at ChaplainSuzi@yahoo.com.

Please include in the subject line, “In Remembrance of David Parker.”

Friends and family of Myrla Jo Anderson, 68 of Augusta, gathered together to say goodbye to Myrla who passed from this life Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Hutchinson.

Myrla was born in Liberal, April 8, 1949 to the former Ruth Stoll and the late Richard Trahern. She was a cosmetologist for ten years and later a farmer's wife and a homemaker.

After moving to Augusta she worked as a para at Ewalt Elementary. Myrla was an avid KU fan, and enjoyed any sport her grandchildren were involved in.

June 21, 1968 she married Rex M. Anderson at the United Methodist Church in Rolla. He preceded her in death October 26, 2002.

She is survived by her mother Ruth Trahern of Henderson, Nv.; daughters, Marcee Krol and husband Adam of Hutchinson and Mendee Anderson of Augusta; son Trex Anderson and wife Crystal of Augusta; her brother Jim Trahern and wife Charlene of Richfield; sisters, Loy Valdez and hus-

Annie Hugo a former Hugotonite white and color all over.

Look at that mast head and all those color photos. Red, white, and blue and read all over.

So naturally I looked to find who was doing the Hermes now. Seems like it was Mr. Hubbard when I was there I think. And then there you are, RoGlenda Coulter. I knew a RoGlenda.

We were friends. Her name was RoGlenda Mantzke.

Now how many RoGlendas are there in the world? Well maybe there could be another one in Hugoton. Are you one and the same

Former Morton County resident Richard Lee Perry, 70, of Claremore, Ok. and formerly of Pittsburg, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Ok. He was born April 25, 1947 at Pittsburg, the son of Audra L. Perry and the former Virginia VanGorden.

Richard attended Pittsburg High School, graduating with the Class of 1965. He then graduated from Kansas State Teachers College with a degree in Architectural Engineering.

Following graduation from college, he farmed in Rolla before moving back to Pittsburg where he worked for Huebner Motor Company, was a local Realtor, and with Names and Numbers.

Dick was an avid golfer, Nascar fan and enjoyed various other sports.

Survivors include son Michael Perry of Hugoton; daughter Emily Keiswetter and husband Troy of Manhattan; grandchildren, Audra and Aurie Perry of Hugoton, Sabryn O’Gara, Sophie Williams, and Kcanna and Kalob Keiswetter of Manhattan; two sis-

Former Stevens County Commissioner Gary L. Baker, age 79 of Hugoton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

Gary was born in El Reno, Ok. September 7,1938. His parents were Carl Baker and

RoGlenda who was my friend 100 years ago.

Wouldn’t it be cool if you are? Well, really cool for me.

I have enclosed a money order for a subscription.

Also there is an address to send it to a friend who takes care of my mail and nowsoon The Hugoton Hermes.

Before I kept the one I found, I spoke to the library lady. I remember the Stevens County Library, both of them, the round one and the new one and Mrs. Slagle. I can’t believe I’m remembering all these names and places.

I look forward to receiving the next issue.

Most sincerely yours, Annie Hugo LLAP, Live Long and Prosper

the former Iva Frisby. Gary attended school in Holcomb and loved playing baseball, earning a baseball scholarship to Kansas State University. He was a lifetime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Another activity Gary participated in was 4-H, serving as president of his club. He continued his interest in 4-H during college as well.

He grew up helping on the family farm. After college he farmed on his own, mainly growing sugar beets and was awarded Outstanding Young Farmer of America for 19721973. In 1975 he received the Farm Efficiency Award from The Ford Motor Company.

Gary raised his three children Mike, Mark and Michelle in Ulysses where he served on the school board and fair board. He enjoyed

Jesus Rivera A tragic accident has taken the life of Jesus Maria

Dominguez Rivera, age 49 of Hugoton.

Services are pending for Mr. Rivera at Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A complete obituary will be in next week’s Hermes.

Insight

coaching Little League, taking his team to State. Gary also served on the Little League Board and used his own equipment to build and maintain the baseball fields.

While farming he helped develop the Ground Water District. When he quit farming, he worked for the Ground Water District as director.

Mr. Baker eventually moved to Hugoton and started a water meter business as well as owning a business as a Water Rights Consultant. He served as a Stevens County Commissioner for 12 years and was a long-time member of Rotary Club. In his early years, Gary was a member of Kansas Jaycees.

In 2004 and 2011 Gary received the Distinguished Service Award from Stevens

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

Estate taxes threaten family farms Smart, hard work combined with good planning increases the likelihood of a bright and prosperous future. This is considered the American way – the American dream.

Part of this same American dream is the expectation that future generations will experience a better life than that of their parents. It’s always been that way – parents want their children to have more opportunities than they did.

The fondest wish of Kansas farmers, ranchers and small business owners is to pass these family ventures on to their children and grandchildren. They work years to leave a legacy of land or a business.

Unfortunately, that shared dream is threatened by an estate tax that has hung above the heads of farmers and ranchers for far too long. If farmers cannot pass on their land from one generation to the next, it threatens the future of our farms and forces farmers

ters, Barbara Shanks and Kay Marshall and husband Don of Pittsburg; brother Stephen Perry and wife Debbra of Locust Grove, Ok.; and several nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and son Richie Perry.

A memorial service was attended Saturday morning, November 18 at the Brenner Mortuary with Pastor Dale Samuels officiating. Private burial will take place in the Crocker Cemetery of Pittsburg.

Friends may leave condolences online at brenner mortuary.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary of Pittsburg.

Gary Baker

Former Hugoton resident reminisces Dear Editor, Hello, how are you? I am fine. First by way of introduction and why I am writing. I am Annie Hugo and I was at the library the other day. I glanced over and saw a newspaper on a table. There’s always time to read a newspaper. Surprise!

The Hugoton Hermes! I used to live in Hugoton and yes, I used to read the Hermes. I couldn’t believe it I haven’t seen a Hermes in years. I haven’t been out to good ole’ Hugoton in forever.

The paper looks really good black and white and red (read) all over. You probably remember that corny joke. I still chuckle anyway.

Yes the Hermes in black and

band Jim of Roswell, NM and Lana Louthan of Henderson; her grandchildren, Tate, Cali, Paris and Hunter Anderson, Isabelle and Alex Rocha, Ceetyn and Maycee Anderson, Teegan and Kanon Gatlin and Tinlee Krol.

Services were attended Monday morning, November 27 at Augusta United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery of Augusta.

Memorial donations are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, Box 633, Hutchinson, Ks 67504-0633.

Richard Perry

and ranchers to find alternatives to keep the family business alive.

For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress is looking at major tax reform. The transfer of land used in farming and ranching must be part of this discussion. This remains a huge task and with the right provisions, and an updated federal tax code, it could yield economic growth across Kansas and rural America.

Land remains our paramount asset. Still it can also be the most difficult to come by as property values increase.

Younger farm and ranch generations remain burdened by the challenge of holding onto family property if they cannot pay the estate tax. If this occurs, they may not return to the family farm or ranch.

When Uncle Sam comes to pay his respects, surviving family members, without enough cash may be forced to sell land, buildings or equipment

they need to keep their operations running, just to pay the tax bill.

Rural communities and businesses suffer when farms and ranches are dismantled and farmland is sold.

When this occurs near urban centers farmland is often lost forever to development.

The money farmers pay to the government in capital gains taxes is money that could be reinvested in the farm or ranch and indirectly into the rural community where the farm is located. Local machinery, fuel, herbicide, fertilizer and parts dealers will suffer. Such businesses keep people employed and provide muchneeded money to local governments in the form of county or city sales taxes.

Estate taxes can also threaten the transfer of farmland between farmers and ranchers. As farmers consider retirement, they set the selling price of land or other assets high enough to

recover the cost of capital gains taxes.

This increases the likelihood farmland may be developed for other uses because few young farmers can afford to buy from these retiring producers.

Contact your lawmakers as tax reform legislation comes up for a vote. Estate tax relief will give future generations hope they can maintain the family legacy and keep the farm.

Most importantly, estate tax relief will keep alive the American dream – if you work hard and plan ahead, you can pass the fruits of your labor to your children and grandchildren.

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.

County Conservation District and Stevens County K-State Extension Service in appreciation of his outstanding community service. He also received Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 from Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

In 2007 Gary and Celain (Moore) Day were united in marriage. They both attended United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Celain; his three children, Mike Baker and Wanda of Weatherford, Tx., Mark Baker and wife Tish of Valdosta, Ga. and Michelle Baker of Seattle, Wa.; his grandchildren, Tyler Baker and wife Kelly of Ulysses, Tiffany Webb and husband Russell of Amarillo, Tx., Timothy Baker and wife Erica of Amarillo, Wesley Baker of Waco, Tx., Josh Baker and Taylor Baker of Valdosta, Brandon McEachern of New York City, and Alexis Taber of Seattle; his stepsons, Cody, Cail, Cam and Case Day all of Elk City, Ok., Christian Beauchamp of Belgrade, Mt., and Nicolas Beauchamp of Olathe; his great grandchildren, Keeler and Kalihan Baker of Ulysses and Bryon and Brody Webb of Amarillo; and two sisters, (twins) Jane Rupp and husband Larry of Norman, Ok. and Janice Sim and husband Jim “Rusty” of Leawood.

Gary’s sister Judy Satterfield preceded him in death.

Gary loved serving people and spent his life in selfless service to his community and the state of Kansas. He will be greatly missed.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the memorial fund at United Methodist Church or Pioneer Manor both of Hugoton.

The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous.

Psalm 146: 8

LOCAL

Hugoton FFA Horticulture team places fifth at Southwest District FFA competition in Dodge City Wednesday, November 15. Pictured in front left to right are Yaritza Delarosa, Leslie Avila

and Molly McClure. In back are Annette Miranda, Annha Eshbaugh, Karina Rodriguez, Ana Cruz and Victoria Shelton. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

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What’s Happenin’

Until December 16 - Is wrapping your least favorite Christmas activity? Let Heritage Christian Academy students do the hard work for you! You can drop off our gifts at 606 S. Main Street until December 16. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help the fourth through sixth grade HCA students with their class trip to Washington, D.C. December 1 - Patty Bultman will speak at “Sisterhood Nights” at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker Auditorium in the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses. Attendees are invited to bring wrapped toys and non-perishable food items to donate to “Sisterhood Gives”.

Visit UnitedSisterhood. wix.com/UnitedSisterhood to find out more!

December 2 Santa Claus is comin’ to town!

- Enjoy breakfast with Santa at

the first annual Santa’s Pancake and Pajama Party from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the HHS Cafeteria. There will also be a photo booth, arts & crafts for the kids, and a chance to take and purchase pictures with Santa himself! Proceeds from the event will benefit the HHS band in purchasing new equipment.

- Santa will also greet visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main. Sponsored by the Santa Committee.

December 3 - Sovereign Redeemer Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

December 4 - Stevens County Commis-

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

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 8 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

December 9-10 - Journey to Bethlehem, a free event, will be hosted by the United Methodist Church in Jetmore. Visitors will tour the live nativity from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will also be a chili and soup supper from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at King Center, 308 Main Street in Jetmore. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Addison Worth and Melissa Hergert Medical Benefit.

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Contact 620-544-6777 Jesse has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Awesome job Jesse!

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Notes from Nancy

Under New Ownership Beginning First Week of January

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Keep Your Pets Healthy During the Holidays To say I’m a dog lover is like saying I think K-State is an ok place to go. I am in fact a huge dog lover, and my two dogs are terribly spoiled.

Having said that, I have learned through the years that we really do a disservice to our pets by “treating” them with people food. I lost one of my dogs to pancreatitis and it was my fault for “treating” him with those fatty foods.

Here is some great information from K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine which, if followed, may save your pet’s life this holiday season and beyond.

“Thanksgiving is a time when a lot of people think that giving tidbits of the food to pets is thoughtful,” said Kate KuKanich, associate professor of clinical sciences in KSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “A small piece of turkey breast, which is low in fat and salt, is OK for a dog or cat in moderation. But, because we love our pets, we can often overdo it and ignore food safety rules that affect both our health and the health of our pets.”

Each year around Thanksgiving, KuKanich and colleagues at K-State’s Small Animal Hospital treat multiple cats and dogs that have pancreatitis - an inflammation of the pancreas. The condition often manifests in pets that have eaten fatty human foods, such as meat trimmings and bacon, rather than their normal diet. Foods high in salt can be hazardous to pets with heart disease.

KuKanich advises pet owners to keep pets’ meals and treats as normal as possible during the holidays in order to avoid a recipe for disaster. She also said the same food safety rules that apply to humans also apply

to pets. These include: • Turkey and other meats must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit before dogs, cats and humans eat it.

Raw and undercooked meats, as well as their juices, can contain germs that can cause serious illness in both people and animals.

Sometimes people think it's OK to give a pet raw or undercooked meat because pets’ ancestors come from the wild. Any raw meat, such as the gizzard of the turkey, can make our pets sick because they can be contaminated with bacteria. A meat thermometer is the best way to know when our meats are safe and cooked to the proper temperature for everyone’s safety.

• Bones, such as a hambone, drumstick or rib, also can be dangerous because they can become lodged in the esophagus of dogs, requiring emergency endoscopy or surgical removal.

• Pet owners should wash their hands in warm, sudsy water before and after feeding their pet. Pets’ food and water bowls and measuring cups used to dispense their food also should be cleaned regularly.

Handwashing prior to cooking, eating and food storage is important to keep food and family members safe. It also is a good idea to either avoid petting our furry friends during food prep and meals, or to wash hands frequently so we keep both the food and the pets safe.

• Juices from raw turkey and other meats will contaminate anything it touches in the kitchen, including counter space, utensils, other food and pet dishes.

• Pets and people should not eat cooked and dairybased food that has been sitting at room temperature for longer than two hours. Two hours is the longest food should sit at room temperature before it is refrigerated or frozen, according to a food safety specialist at Kansas State University Olathe.

Additionally, while sweets and deserts may affect our waistline, they can be hazardous to an animal.

Avoid giving sweets to pets over the holidays, as some of these can be toxic, such as chocolate, raisins and xylitol, a type of artificial sugar. Others, such as pumpkin pie, are just too high in sugar and can lead to an upset stomach.

Canned food A Thanksgiving feast for some pets may mean canned food rather than human food or the usual dry kibble.

Canned food can be a healthy option for pets, though there are some food safety rules to remember.

Unlike dry kibble, uneaten canned food should not sit in a pet's food bowl for more than three hours before it is refrigerated or thrown away.

If refrigerated, the food should be stored in a sealed container to prevent contamination and early breakdown. Also, just like leftover food for humans, opened wet pet food should be used or thrown away after seven days in the refrigerator.

Food safety is of the utmost importance for both our pets and us, particularly during a holiday that revolves around food and family, according to KuKanich. When tempted to offer people-food to your pets, a good thing to consider is, if it's food you would not eat or feed to your child, you should not give it to your pet. Kansas State University, County Extension

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for reading The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County

WINTER BARN Painting Class (Adult Must Be 16) Saturday, December 16 Hugoton Recreation 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Cost: $30 Make checks out to Cindy Crandall (Instructor)

Sign up at HRC offices, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 211 S. Madison

Martha and Ronald Thomas August 6, 1967

Martha and Ronald Thomas 2017

Ronald and Martha Thomas celebrate their fiftieth Ronald and Martha Thomas of Hugoton will celebrate their fiftieth Christmas gathering together this year.

They were married August 6, 1967 at the First Methodist Church in Hugoton. A reception was hosted recently by their family in honor of the couple on the date of their anniversary.

Saturday, December 9

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9 am-5 pm

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614 S. Main

Come Support Our Artists & Vendors For more information, contact Erica Kolb at 620-544-3854

Last week I wrote about football practice sessions taking place during the afternoon heat of early September.

Sometimes we’d get so overheated we’d have to excuse ourselves, walk over to the sidelines, and puke our guts up. But as we all know, the football season starts in the heat of September afternoons,

Pilgrimage

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How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, In whose heart are the highways to Zion!

Psalm 84:5

pilgrimage is an external journey with religious or spiritual significance. Christians, Jews and Muslims all consider Jerusalem to be a holy city and make pilgrimages there.

Every faith and every sect has their holy sites for pilgrimage. Muslims go to Mecca, Buddhists go to Lumbini, and Catholics journey along the Way of St. James in Spain. Pilgrimages are usually long and difficult, and the external journey may be marked by danger and strenuous effort, but the more important thing is the internal or spiritual journey. A pilgrimage is supposed to change us. The Pilgrims who came to America from England exemplified these features. They took a long and dangerous journey across the ocean to start a new life in a new land, and they were certainly changed by the experience. It is believed that less than half of them survived the first winter in America. None of us are likely to experience such profound changes or take such dangerous pilgrimages, and yet we are all pilgrims nonetheless, journeying through the world in search of our ultimate home. Be strong and prepare yourself for the journey, seeking God at every point along the way.

Christopher Simon

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

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult) 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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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.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.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

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.

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship)

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

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

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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but ends in the cold of November nights. For the players on the field, the freezing temperatures aren’t so bad because running around on the field generates enough body heat to keep them warm, but for freshmen who have no experience playing, most of their time is spent on the bench, shivering to stay warm. In my case, for example, during my entire freshman year, the total amount of time I actually spent on the field during a game was no more than one minute, and this was towards the end of a game which we clearly were about to lose, so Coach Hufford wanted to give us freshmen some real field experience.

In that one minute of experience, the guy with the ball on the opposing team came right at me and I tried my best to tackle him, but he, being older and far more experienced, had no problem running right over me, sending me tumbling backwards, heels overhead. Is it any wonder Coach Hufford wisely decided to pull me off the field and to allow someone else to get some experience in my place?

And is it any wonder that I decided I didn’t care much for

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

Ronald’s parents are LaVern Thomas of Liberal and the late Frank Thomas. Geneva Carpenter of Liberal and the late James Carpenter are Martha’s parents.

The Lord has blessed the couple with the treasures of four children, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

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this game?

The funny thing about my decision, about my conclusion about football, was that I assumed everyone else felt the same as I. To me, it felt something like cleaning the chamber pot (which I wrote about before): it wasn’t something any normal person enjoyed – it was just something in life which needed to be done, something we had to do. Believing this way, just imagine my amazement later in the season when we were riding back home on the school bus from a football game we’d just played in Moscow or Satanta.

Listening to the other team players talk, for the first time I got the impression they actually enjoyed playing football.

To me, that was akin to them talking about how much they enjoyed emptying chamber pots in the outdoor privies and cleaning the pots with a garden hose. I was stunned, just incredulous! I asked, “You actually like playing football?”

Ike Anderson retorted, “Yes, we do, so why are you going out for it if you don’t like it?”

Ike could have slapped my face because the effect was the same. Until then, I never realized I didn’t have to be doing this.

Until this moment, I didn’t know I was free to choose to do something else.

(Such realizations as these would serve me well the rest of my life.)

The season was almost over and I decided to tough it out to

Ike Anderson the end, but when I hung up my helmet, shoulder and hip pads at the end of the season I knew I’d never wear them again.

Thank you Ike, for your unwitting contribution to shaping my life when I was only fourteen, for helping me shake off others’ unspoken expectations for my existence on earth.

It’s interesting when you think about it; we all know the powerful effects parents, coaches, teachers, and preachers can have on the shaping of our lives, but here was a case of just a 16-year-old kid asking me a question which really got me to thinking. His simple question obviously stuck with me all these years, and influenced the direction my life took for decades. This realization should give us all pause as we consider the impact that our words and actions will have on others – even when we are just high school kids.

Extension From page 1 event is required by Wednesday, January 10. Registration fees buy a seat for all four sessions. Individuals may choose to attend on their own, or boards may buy a seat and send a different board member to each session. Boards sending multiple members may negotiate a group rate. Registration should include name, phone number, email address, and board represented. Registrations may be sent to the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 East Fifth in Hugoton, or contact Nancy Honig for more information at 544-4359. Registration fees are due with registration information. Registration includes a light meal at four educational sessions, and the Board Basics workshop materials.

Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

K-State Research and Extension is an

equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants.

If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.

Hunters From page 1 Electronic registration is only required if you want to bone out the carcass and transport it without evidence of antlerless status attached. To electronically register your deer, visit programs.ksoutdoors. com and click “Electronic Deer Check-in.”

For more information on current regulations, consult the 2017 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary, or visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting/Big Game Information/Deer.”

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

FOOD FOR FINES Thursday, November 30 is the final day for Food for Fines at the Stevens County Library. We will publish the results of food and cash contributions as soon as it is tallied.

RECIPE SWAP Thursday, November 30 is also the final day to get your recipe in for the tenth annual Recipe Swap. This year’s book will be a compilation of new recipes from this year

Elodie and Jack have experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library!

Fantastic work Elodie and Jack!

DAR will meet December 2 The Byrd Prewitt chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host their next meeting Saturday, December 2, at the Adobe Museum in Ulysses.

After a brief business session, the program will be "Thomas Jefferson" program expected to start about 1:10 p.m.

If you are a member of the DAR or interested in becoming a member of the DAR

you are cordially invited to attend.

Come grow with us.

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you’re creating a picture of your individual situation. These details show the extent of your disabling condition. These are examples of some of the types of specific information we need about your prior work: • Main responsibilities of your job(s); • Main tasks you performed; • Dates you worked (month and year); • Number of hours a day you worked per week; • Rate of pay you received; • Tools, machinery and equipment you used; • Knowledge, skills and abilities your work required; • Extent of supervision you had; • Amount of independent judgment you used; • Objects you had to lift and carry and how much they weighed; • How much you had to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance; • How you used your hands, arms, and legs; • Speaking, hearing and vision requirements of your job(s); and • Environmental conditions of your workplace(s).

Disability is an unpredictable element in our lives.

Help us help you by educating yourself about disability bene-

Hugoton Wrestling Club Sign up date and time for the 6-week wrestling camp is

Thursday, November 30

ice The ract from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the first r st p s i F pr a c e d a h i l T k l l k t i ce l Hugoton Recreation Commission ids i a st for u n for j t eres n j i o i n d i ng ted st e ng i l Ages: 14 and under e t t r i h s n e e Fed re Hu g i nt erat oton on w i t i a o We will practice Tuesday and Thursdays at e nw be rest recr club will li 5 w the Bob Sosa Recreation building r e ill be ng b .

D m m e e . c c p emb De 30 Cost for the 6-week camp will be 6 :3 0 er 5 o 6: p.m m. t . p .-8 $20 for all wrestlers.

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The camp will run from December 5-January 11. Any wrestler who participated in the 6-week recreation practice and is interested in joining federation wrestling can do so by paying a $40/month club fee. Also they will need to pay a one-time fee of $45 for an insurance card if you continue wrestling for the federation.

For more information call: Coach Shopteese: 1-620-453-1703 Coach Mendoza: 1-806-662-7740 Coach Reinerio: 1-785-456-5725

Coach McClure: 1-785-250-6627

HRC: 620-544-6777 (Austin) or 620-544-6778 (Todd)

What a beautiful Thanksgiving week we have had. So many things to be thankful for. One of which is the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

We were closed Thursday and Friday, now back to our regular routine. We will be changing the decor and getting ready for the Christmas season. The December menus are out now. Looks like a lot of good meals coming up. Everyone is welcome to come and join us - and also join in on the activities!

We still have a pool room with three very nice tables to play on. We also have Bridge every Thrusday; and we always need people to play Bridge.

There will be two dances in December. Bingo is every Friday. Have a great week!

Menu Nov. 30...........................Stew Dec. 1.....................Spaghetti Dec. 4.................Hamburger Dec. 5.................Baked Ham Dec. 6...................Roast Beef Dec. 7...................Pork Chop Activities Thursday, November 30 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Friday, December 1

Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, December 2 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, December 4 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 5 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 6 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 7 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

Correction The November 23, 2017 issue of The Hermes incorrectly stated the rolled bales of cotton at Northwest Cotton were worth $5000 apiece. Northwest Cotton reports “traditional” bales are comprised of four of the pictured plastic wrapped rolls. Traditional bales are worth $4200 apiece.

We apologize for any confusion.

• Including Family and Marriage Counseling • Thomas Jefferson

Southwest Guidance Center Call 624-8171 for an appointment

By Brian Schneider, Social Security Acting District Manager in Dodge City records showing how severe the condition is.

Since Social Security defines severity in terms being of unable to work, we also need complete work information.

You can read a description about the process of evaluating whether you can work or not and the severity of your condition in our publication, “Disability Benefits” at socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10029.pdf, under the section, “How we make the decision.” Understanding how we make the disability decision helps you see the importance of information you provide about your condition and the types of work you have done.

For more information about how we evaluate your work, you should review this section on our Web site: social security.gov/disability/step4a nd5.htm.

Remember, when you provide the details about your condition and your work,

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Social Security

Disability is something many people aren’t faced with in a direct way. The reality is, a 20-year-old worker currently has a one-in-four chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. That makes Social Security disability benefits something you should learn about and understand.

One fact you should know is Social Security’s definition of disability: the inability to work because of a severe condition that is expected to last for a year or end in death.

Social Security disability benefits replace part of your income when you become disabled and are unable to work. Other disability programs may have partial disability or short-term disability, but federal law requires a stricter definition of disability for Social Security benefits. The definition of disability used to qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance is generally the same one used for Supplemental Security Income benefits.

Most people focus on the medical severity of their condition when filing for disability benefits. They provide medical

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and all the recipes from the past four events. We have some awesome recipes! The swap will take place Thursday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m.

CIRCLE TIME The final Circle Time for 2017 will be Wednesday, December 13.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS The library will be closed December 25 and 26 and again January 1.

Alessinya has accepted the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We look forward to watching you grow and learn Alessinya!

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fits, and by providing all the specific information we ask for when you file for benefits. Social Security continues to secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection for millions of people throughout life’s journey.

Let us do the wrapping We will wrap your gifts; prices depend on size and number of packages. You are welcome to leave your gifts until December 16. If you have any questions please call Beth Beard at number below.

The money goes toward class trip to Washington, DC

December 2, 9 & 16 606 S. Main Street

HCA 4th-6th grade trip

620-428-5656

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At the Close Monday Brought to you by:

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .3.53 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.93 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.34 Soybeans . . . . . . . . .8.63

Museum Update

The Crop Insurance Specialists

Don Beesley, Agent

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

Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill, taken from “The Peoples Home Recipe Book” published in 1915.

Elderberry Wine Materials

Elderberry Juice . . 5 quarts Sugar . . . . . . . . . . 15 pounds Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pick the elderberries when dead ripe and extract the juice with a fruit press.

Into the keg put the above amount of juice dissolved in water. Be sure the sugar is thoroughly dissolved before putting it into the keg. Fill the remaining space with water. Rack off in February and wash keg in which you can replace the clear wine or it can be bottled. This makes a heavy sweet wine on the order of port. To make it more tart and without so much body use four quarts of juice and fourteen pounds

of sugar. The first wine is dark colored while the latter is lighter in color. To make the wine from the elderberry blossoms, pick when dead ripe and falling from the bush; pick from the stems and to one quart of blossoms, add the juice of two lemons, four pounds of sugar and pour over all one gallon of boiling water. Let cool and when lukewarm, add one half yeast cake to five gallons of wine and let ferment three days. Put into a keg, leave bung out, and let ferment for a month or six weeks. When through with fermentation, it can be racked off and bottled.

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

Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum curator Stanley McGill found this photo at the Museum and brought it by. The girls admiring their trophies are Vonda Knier, Brenda Gooch, Sharon Maxwell and Janet Bryan. The year is unknown. (In the November 16 history photo regarding the Junior Rifle Club, the unknown young man on the right end has been identified by several readers as Gerald Garmon, Class of 1960. Thanks to everyone for identifying him.

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Uncle Jim Ramsey Last Friday morning, Uncle Jim Ramsey drove into town all out of breath and reported a big coyote out south of the high school.

A number of boys hereabouts responded to the call and armed themselves with shotguns and automobiles, and the chase was on!

Uncle Jim and Louis Shinn were in one car, while Bob Waller in another car circled him on the east. Said coyote made tracks for the wide open spaces, out across Homer McCue’s wheat fields

with Bob in hot pursuit. Jim and Louis angled in from the south and turned him toward town. Bob made a wide dusty circle, headed in close behind the quarry and opened fire, shouting at Uncle Jim to shoot him.

Louis sighted down his gun barrel and was just pressing the trigger for the death charge when something told him not to shoot. He looked, lowered his gun, and looked again. Yes, it was a police dog, a perfectly good citizen of our city, on its way home from a rabbit hunt, and he is

living yet! Well, the boys had lots of fun in the chase and are still telling what they would have done, had it been a real coyote.

Uncle Jim said, “Plague take it all! That’s the first time I ever got fooled that way.

With steaming car and eye aflame, to town Jim Ramsey comes arousing every man and boy, and action fairly hums.

A large coyote loiters near, ‘tis scarce a mile hard by; with roaring motors, flashing guns the dust begins to fly.

Bob Waller first the quarry spies, and with a burst of speed He passes every huntsman up, and quickly takes the lead.

Then from a fog of dust and smoke, we hear his lusty shout of “Shoot him boys!”; as close to Jim the coyote rushes out.

Now Louis Shinn with nerve of steel, sights o’er his deadly gun.

But something tells him not to shoot or damage might be done.

He views again that streak of gray; ‘tis but a dog quoth he.

Jim Ramsey said, “Plague take it all I guess the Joke’s on me.”

By O.K. Pearce

Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.

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by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, November 26, 1987 Faye DeWitt served as the Stevens County delegate to the 1987 Kansas Silver Haired Legislature. The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature consists of individuals sixty years of age or older, and it is coordinated in part by the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging. The fifth annual session convened at the State Capital in Topeka.

Thursday, November 28, 1957 Dr. Jack Lowe announces the recent opening of his office for the practice of Optometry. Dr. Lowe originally came from Chanute.

He is licensed to practice in Kansas and California.

Friday, February 19, 1937 The dust last Sunday very nearly put the churches out of business. Only a few of the “faithful few” ventured out for the morning service at any of the churches. Home was considered the safest place for anyone on a day like that.

Friday, February 26, 1937 Last week while the great five-day dust storm was raging, there arose a necessity for emergency hospitalization for a number of patients who were sick with pneumonia and could not be cared for where they were located.

The storm stopped Thursday and was followed by snow and rain.

To take care of the emergency caused by the storm, the Red Cross organization was called into service.

Emergency hospitals were set up in the Methodist Church and the Christian Church to treat patients with respiratory diseases and

pneumonia. Two Red Cross nurses were on hand for no charge, one for daytime and one for nighttime duties.

Doctors state after the past week, conditions are under control. now Churches will be open for services this Sunday and the schools will be open again next week.

Friday, November 20, 1933

Eight Stevens County Volunteer Firemen participated in the KU “Fire School” last week. Pictured are back row left to right Ted Fay, Fire Chief Dale Ayers, Stanley Phillips and Ronald

J.M. Maricle & Co. ad states: Folgers and Hills Bros.

Coffee--29¢ lb.; Beef Boil--3 lbs. for 20¢; Pork Roast--12¢ lb.; Bacon--15¢ lb.; Winesap Apples--98¢ a basket.

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.

Thomas; in front are Bob Nease, Fire Service Instructor; Glenn Boughton, Joe Guerrero and Doug Wehmier. Not pictured is Les Kinser. Taken from the Hugoton Hermes November 9, 1972.

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Treestand safety tips can save your life Hunting from elevated treestands can give hunters certain advantages over their quarry. Hunters have a better view of their surroundings, thermals may carry their scent above deer, and hunters are above a deer’s line of sight. However, hunting safely from a treestand requires some basic and

important safety precautions.

Treestand falls are the most common injury accident among bowhunters, and unfortunately, injuries can be severe and even fatal. Most treestands are placed at least 15 feet high, and any fall may break bones. Here are some tips to keep you safe this deer season while hunting from a

Elevated treestands give hunters a better view of their surroundings. This puts the hunters

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• Avoid wooden, permanent stands nailed into trees.

Wood rot and wind motion can quickly make these stands unsafe.

• Always use a full-body safety harness and lifeline while climbing up or down.

• Attach the safety harness to a short tether once you’re in

above a deer’s line of sight. However, they can be dangerous if safety tips are not followed.

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the stand.

• Use a haul line to raise and lower your gear, bow or firearm.

• Always maintain three points of contact when climbing up or down.

• Hunt with a plan and ensure someone knows where your treestands are located and which stand you are hunting from.

• Carry a cellphone or other communication device so you can call someone if you’re injured.

Hunting is one of the safest outdoor activities when you consider the millions of hunter-days recorded each year. Last year in Kansas, with more than five million hunter-days recorded, just 13 hunting-related incidents and three treestand incidents were reported.

By following these basic safety practices, you can prevent injuries and ensure your hunting season is incidentfree.

Ferne celebrates birthday in style

Ferne Traver celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday with her family at Pioneer Manor Friday evening.

Almost all her immediate family drove many miles to help her celebrate.

Her oldest daughter Ruthie Winget lives in Hugoton. Ruthie’s oldest son Jimmie along with his wife Luwan, drove out from Harrison, Ar. Ruthie’s younger son Kent could not make the celebration. However, Kent’s sons made the party. Mat along with his wife Kirby made the trip from Denver, Co. and Jonoh and Joshua came from Meade.

Ruthie’s daughter Lori along with her husband Jim Walters, drove over from Ulysses. Lori and Jim’s son Ben could not make it. Their daughter Jessica along with her husband Aaron Frieb,

The family of Ferne Traver comes to Hugoton to help celebrate her ninety-sixth birthday. They drove from LaCrosse. Lori’s other daughter Ashley Walters drove up from Topeka.

Ferne’s only son Roger Traver drove in from Joplin, Mo. along with his wife, Ellen. Their son Michael, along with Michael’s wife Rachel and two children,

Tis the season...to ship wisely The holiday season can be hectic, and thanks to that sometimes frenetic pace, it can be easy to put things on the back burner. While it’s OK to put off some things until the holiday season has come and gone, shipping gifts to loved ones does not fall into that category. Shipping can be expensive, especially for last-minute shoppers who want to ensure their gifts arrive in time for the holidays.

But the following are a handful of ways to ship smart and save both time and money.

• Ship directly to the recipient. Last-minute shoppers who are buying online can save money by shipping gifts directly to the recipient.

While shipping directly to the recipient may seem less personal than sending a gift you wrapped yourself, many online retailers allow shoppers to send gift-wrapped items directly to another person.

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• Ship early. Waiting to ship all gifts at the same time may be more convenient, but it can prove more costly as well. If you typically finish your holiday shopping just a few days before Christmas, then waiting to ship everything will cost more money than shipping gifts as you buy them. The longer you wait to ship gifts, the more you can expect to pay if you expect those gifts to arrive on time. Shipping gifts as you buy them, especially if you get much of your shopping done early, can save you short-term or overnight shipping fees, which can be sig-

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• Comparison shop. Much like you can save money by comparison shopping for holiday gifts, you can save by comparing shipping costs as well. Pack-and-ship companies compete for consumers’ business during the height of the holiday shipping season, so compare the costs between the various pack-andship companies, including the postal service, to see which offers the best deal.

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The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the pack-and-ship industry.

While the industry is often remarkably effective at delivering gifts intact and on time, items are sometimes lost or damaged. By insuring your packages, you’re ensuring you won’t be out of luck should your package be lost, damaged or stolen before it reaches its destination.

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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, November 28 Brown Dupree - $ 2.37 Eagles Landing - $ 2.34 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.32 Thrifty King - $ 2.49 Toot N Totum - $ 2.32 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.35 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.49 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 45.8 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 2.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

"With Thanksgiving travel now behind us, all eyes turn

to OPEC and their meeting this week to determine the fate of the cartel's oil production," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Gasoline prices took a breather heading into Thanksgiving which may last another few days, but as oil prices perk back up heading into OPEC's annual meeting, we may see a rebound soon. OPEC's decision may reverberate at pumps in the months and year ahead, and while the decision is likely to be an extension of production cuts made at their meeting a year ago, it's certainly not yet guaranteed.

Global oil inventories have already tightened noticeably in the last year and continuing such in the face of rising demand may spur oil prices even higher in the days, weeks and months ahead."

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had a light supper and birthday cake at Pioneer Manor Friday evening.

Amberlie and Brecken, drove in from California, Mo. Roger and Ellen’s daughter Christina Dial drove in from Pittsburg, along with Mr. Chris and his son Keith.

All of Christina’s kids came from Pittsburg, including Shannon, Caleb, Amber and Josh along with his wife

Darien and baby daughter Josie.

Ferne’s late middle daughter, Vicki’s son Johnny Micheau along with his wife Paula were not able to attend the fun celebration.

Ferne’s youngest daughter Beth drove in from Amarillo, Tx. along with Beth’s daughter Ginny.

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RHS hosts annual Rolla Scholars’ Bowl Rolla High School hosted its annual Rolla Scholars’ Bowl Tuesday, November 21.

Ten varsity teams participated, as well as ten junior varsity teams. Rolla’s varsity team finished the evening in a healthy second place finish. Congratulations to Coach Becky Sohm and her team of dedicated scholars.

Community Calendar

Pictured left to right with their piles of pillows are Barbara Dunn, Lois Dunn, Geralynn Johns, with granddaughter Rebekah Henriksen, Rachel Dunn and Rosalie Milburn is seated. Photo courtesy of Sam Dunn.

Richfield United Methodist Church participates in EmberHope An ember ignites, creating a spark, which symbolizes the point at which a life is ready for change. Long after the fire fades, an ember burns waiting for an opportunity to spark a new flame.

An ember is the first breath.

If there is an ember, there is hope. EmberHope is a nonprofit, faith-based agency providing infrastructure and support to inspire hope in thousands of at-risk youth and families each year. There are at least 350 children in the western area of Kansas alone. The Director of EmberHope was delighted to see the participation from the Richfield United Methodist Church. The church is small with members but mighty in heart.

The members of this small church were asked to help make some of the 350 foster children feel loved at Christmas this year. It’s similar to the Angel Tree program, but different in that the foster parents of the kids will actually put their names

on the donated items. The Richfield congregation helped provide gifts and included in the gifts were 18 pillows and homemade pillowcases, as well as numerous hand knitted hats and scarves. It just shows what can be accomplished by a small community when others are in crisis.

Attend Rolla’s revitalization meeting Rolla needs revitalization.

If you agree, please consider attending the community meeting Monday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rolla Civic Center. All community members are encouraged and welcome to attend. Representatives from the City Council, Rolla Recreation Board and USD 217 board will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Thursday, November 30 Junior High Basketball at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m.

High School Scholars Bowl at Ulysses at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 1 Driver's Ed 8:30-11:30 a.m.

High School Basketball at Goodwell (JV Boys at 5:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m.

No School Saturday, December 2 High School Choir at KMEA in Dodge City Leaving at 6:00 a.m.

Monday, December 4 High School Scholars Bowl at SWH at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 7 Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Junior High Open Gym 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Rolla Hope delivers food baskets Angels come in all shapes and sizes, as evidenced by the All Around 4H Club. The Club assisted Rolla Hope in delivering Thanksgiving food baskets around Rolla Saturday, November 18. Giving back to the community is part of what grows great 4Her’s. Rolla Hope is extremely grateful for the club’s hard work and their participation.

Rolla Hope Angel Tree is up and ready The Rolla Hope Angel Tree is up and ready for Angels to be selected. It is located in the high school office. The Angel Tree ensures local children a Merry Christmas by your participation.

If you have any questions, please contact Arleen at the high school office at 593-4345.

Scholars’ Bowl team members Paige Claassen, Allyson Norton, Henry Wiebe, Aspen Sohm and Lena Martens pose with their second place

plaque. Photo courtesy of the USD 217 Facebook page.

Dunn family gathers for Thanksgiving The Dunn family gathered once again at the Richfield Fellowship Hall for their annual Thanksgiving meal.

Relatives from as far away as Osawatomie gathered to celebrate the day with family.

Lois Dunn was the oldest family member attending, with Howard Dunn as a close second. Don Dunn rounded out the three “elder” Dunn’s.

Fifty-six total family members enjoyed the potluck meal with turkey, ham and all the trimmings. The J.C. James family traveled the furtherest. Kalen Brummett and his girlfriend Harley Roedel were the next furtherest away, driving in from Emporia. The Ryan Henriksen family from Courtland

also attended, with Ruth Henriksen being the youngest attendee.

The Doug Stukey family from Wichita and and the Ben Stukey family from Goddard were next.

From Haviland came the Deborah James clan and the Nathan James clan. Howard Dunn drove from Turpin, Ok. and the Chris Tuttle family came from Guymon. The rest of the group was from southwest Kansas. From Elkhart were the Larry Dunn family and the Priscilla Milburn family (Pete was working). From Richfield were the Don Dunn’s, the Andy Dunn’s, the Sam Dunn’s, Lois Dunn, David Dunn, the David Bashford’s,

and the Norman Johns’ family. From Rolla were the Tim Dunn’s, Daniel Dunn and the Karick Brummett’s.

A rousing game of The Farming Game was started by some of Lois’s older grandchildren, while younger children gathered to play “Turkey Bowling” with Crystal Bashford. The swing was also a popular place for the younger ones to play, since the day was gorgeous.

Other board games were available for anyone who wished to play. Lots of laughter and visiting took place, well into the evening hours.

A great time was had by all.

by Dorothy Milburn The 2017 Higgins family Thanksgiving dinner was attended at the Dermot Community Center. The three remaining children of Clarence and Lily Higgins were present: Gene and wife Higgins; Jack Corinne Higgins and Dorothy Milburn. Seventy-five people were present from two years old to 90 years old to enjoy a bountiful dinner with lots of visiting. Tim Higgins gave the blessing with thoughts of the loved ones who are now missing.

In attendance were Wilmer and LaDonna Perry; Shannon Perry; Don and Paula Perry all of Hugoton; Candy Perry from Wichita.

Also from Hugoton were Patricia Kleffman, Carolyn

Anderson, Steve and Cynda Perry; Michael and Yared Kleffman, Brieana, Sophia, Friowna, Mia and David.

Surprising the family coming from Valley Falls were Ann and Michael Chambers. Shirlene Hagler, and Michael Kenneth Burrows, Beulah Carter; Lori and David Rome, Mariah of Hugoton; Macayla Rome of Liberal also attended.

Others attending were Bill and Mary Ann Higgins, A. J. of Shawnee, Ok.; Matthew Higgins, Stephanie Higgins, Taylor Wares, Dawson Crawford of Elkhart; Leslie and Mike Parkhurst, Megan Parkhurst, Cade; Macala Decker, Brody of Guymon, Ok. and Andrew Augerot of Scott City. Joni Pierce of Eldorado; Heddy Pierce and

Greyson of Lawrence.

From Elkhart were Gene and Corinne Higgins; Tim and Rene' Higgins; Lila Smith, Rhonda Smith. Jeremiah and Kristin Higgins, Piper and Myles came from Olathe. Jack Higgins, Cindy Howe of Rolla; Greg and Trena Higgins of Texhoma, Ok.; Rylee Higgins, Reagan Higgins of Goodwell, Ok.; and Clayton Morlan of Pritchett, Co. were also in attendance.

Attending from Elkhart were Dorothy Milburn; Priscilla Milburn, SaKya, Adynn, and Cami; Jeff and Diana Milburn, McKenna of Rolla; Lacy Varner, Mason, Brylon, and Brently of Elkhart; Bobby and Heather Lybarger, Rene' of Edmond, Ok.

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Rocqan “Raegan” Hinds, Chemistry, second place, high school.

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Yareli Cruz and Cayli Crowl, Physics and Astronomy, third place, fourth grade.

Emmalee Reza, Biomedical and Health Science, second place, seventh grade.

Daisy Guerrero, Microbiology, third place, high school.

Tina Martens, Physics and Astronomy, second place, seventh grade.

Jonathan Cruz, Microbiology, second place, high school.

Jaxon Schwindt, Physics and Astronomy, third place, seventh grade.

Abby Garcia, Plant Sciences, third place, seventh grade.

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HMS girls boast yet another frenzied week

Cami Maravilla breaks loose during Thursday’s home game against the Seymour Rogers Middle School team from Liberal.

The Hugoton Eagles middle school girls played a couple teams last week.

Tuesday, November 14 they took on Liberal Seymour Rogers and Thursday, November 16 was Scott City.

Saturday, November 18 they traveled to Scott City for a Triangular tournament. For the week the girls went 11 and 7.

Against Liberal, the Eagles swept their opponents in the four games they faced off in.

The Lady Eagles eighth grade A team won the closest game of the evening 14 to 8. The eighth grade B team cruised to a 25 to 8 win. The seventh grade A team continued their dominance with great performances from Mikyn Hamlin who scored 20, and Gianna Vos who added 12.

The seventh grade B team also defeated Liberal 15 to 9.

Thursday the Eagles split their series against the visiting Scott City Beavers. The eighth grade struggled against a very talented eighth class. The A team fell 44 to 14. The B team did a little better against the competition but still fell 32 to 20.

The C team struggled to find

their offense and only scored 3 in a 16 to 3 loss. The seventh-grade teams faired much better as they swept their side of the competition.

The A team again was led by Hamlin with 26 to dispatch their foe 50 to 10. The B team also took care of business, as they beat Scott 31 to 13. The closest match of the day came from the C game as the Lady Eagles won a close one 10 to 8.

Saturday the Eagles eighth grade A squad faced Goodland and Colby. The Lady Eagles lost both games as Goodland beat the Eagles 28 to 10 and Colby limited the team to only 12, with a 40 to 12 loss. The eighth grade B team also fell in two games to Ness City, 31 to 12, and Colby, 20 to 11. The seventh grade A team kept their unbeaten streak by dispatching Goodland 43 to 10, and Colby 49 to 23. Hamlin combined for 35 points with the next leading scorer being Summya Adigun who chipped in 22. The seventh grade B team split their games with a victory over Goodland 15 to 9 but fell to Colby 17 to 7.

Wrestlers grapple tough opponents in Ulysses The Hugoton Eagles’ middle school wrestlers traveled to Ulysses Saturday, November 18 to compete in the forty-second Kepley Invitational tournament.

Ten teams were present with all but one from western Kansas. The Eagles took ten wrestlers to the tournament, eight varsity, and two junior varsity.

The Eagles as a team took last at the tournament, but scored more points as a team than they have in a long while, due to the Eagles being able to fill more weight slots. Out of the eight varsity wrestlers, four of them medaled in the tournament.

HMS’s top placer was Tommy McClure at the 98pound weight class. McClure finished second after losing to the tournament’s overall award winner Ryan Heiman from Horace Good. The next medalists for the team all finished fourth against some of the area’s toughest talents.

Aaron Quevedo battled

through the backside of the bracket to finish fourth, losing to Aidan Chaimblin in the first round and Carlos Munoz from Liberal South.

Luis Guzman also battled his way out of the bottom of the bracket to finish fourth with his only two losses to Isis Dominguez. Clay Gilmore started off hot after winning his first two rounds but then fell to Easton Zapien of Liberal West. He came out of the backside and took fourth, losing to Jose Chavira from Dumas. Angel Ribera took first in JV 98-pound weight class going 2-0.

Wrestlers for Hugoton included the following: Luis Cruz at 85, Deveron Yarborough, Zack Ambrono at 92, Riley Riddlesperger at 116, and Jace Bonsall at 130.

The team finished with 62 points. The Eagles will be back on the mats after Thanksgiving break when they travel to Garden City for duals at Horace Good, Thursday, November 30.

Tommy McClure secures a second place win for the Hugoton Middle School Eagles last Saturday, November 18.

Hugoton Middle School’s Aaron Queveda battles it out with his opponent during the Forty-Second Annual Kepley Invitational Tournament in Ulysses.

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Luis Guzman battles to finish fourth at an extremely tough wrestling tourney at Ulysses last week.

Sports Schedule Thursday, November 30 HMS Wrestling at Garden City, 3:30 p.m.

HMS Girls Basketball 8a and 7a at Ulysses, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Girls Basketball

8b and 7b at Ulysses, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 4 HMS Wrestling GWAC League Meet at Scott City, 3:00 p.m.

Eighth grader Jazmyn Paxson surveys the defense at last week’s home game against a tough Liberal team. HMS won all four games Thursday.

MOSCOW

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Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams compete against Rolla The junior high boys’ and basketball teams girls’ played Rolla last week. Both

the boys’ A and B teams and the girl’s A and B teams defeated the Pirates.

find out if specific medical providers are part of the insurance health plan network you choose. This could also apply to hospitals and other providers such as labs, specialty physicians or facilities.”

The Kansas Insurance Department does not have the statutory authority to require insurance companies and providers to contract with each other or to make other specific business decisions, such as what type of policies to sell. The federal government established the minimum network requirements.

For more information, read the Department’s “2018: Overview of the Health Insurance Market in Kansas,” which is located on the department’s Web site at http://www.ksinsurance.org /documents/healthlife/healt h/KID-Issue-Brief.pdf.

Solution to November 23, 2017 puzzle

Judy Hickert travels to Woodward for holidays Judy Hickert spent Thanksgiving in Woodward Ok. She wishes to express her appreciation to everyone in Moscow. She really has

Insurance consumers reminded of shorter enrollment period Kansas consumers making choices about individual health insurance for 2018 have approximately two weeks left to make their selections, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

The shorter open enrollment period for the 2018 plan year began November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. The federal government established the time period, and it applies to plans sold on and off the federal online marketplace.

“It is important to understand how the policy you purchase works from a network perspective,” said Commissioner Selzer. “Not all plans are available in all Kansas counties, although Kansas does have two providers in each county, unlike many other surrounding states. Talk to your doctors, other providers or your insurance company to

By Judy Hickert enjoyed writing the Moscow news. She is happy to have Krissann Roland doing the Moscow news starting next week.

Hope and Rachael Pierson go to Longmont Hope and Rachael Pierson spent Thanksgiving at Long-

mont, Co. with their niece Sarah Adams and her family.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Moscow United Methodist Church.

Celebrating midnight Mass Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but one tradition that unites millions of Christians all over the world is the celebration of Midnight Mass. In many parishes, Midnight Mass is the first celebration of Christmas Mass. The origins of Midnight Mass are not exactly known. However, certain monks and nuns attended liturgical services at midnight every day in ancient times, and the Christ-

mas Midnight Mass very well may have been adopted from these practices. Regardless of the basis behind the celebration, it can be a breathtaking and emotional service thanks to the memorable passages read and the inclusion of church choirs.

Many Midnight Mass celebrants feel the Mass serves as an impressive reminder as to the true meaning of Christmas.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of GENEVIEVE ANDERSON Deceased.

Case No. 17 PR 20 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF KANSAS ) ) ss: COUNTY OF GRANT ) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Terry D. Anderson, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Genevieve Cantrell, deceased, requesting that Petitioner's acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to

the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys' fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Genevieve Cantrell, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before December 19th, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Terry D. Anderson Petitioner Jessica E. Akers, SC#24336 AKERS LAW FIRM, P.A. 123 N. Glenn , P.O. Box 708 Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Phone (620) 356-3088 FAX (620) 356-3098 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary White, deceased, CASE NO. 15-PR-49 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Lillian Seaman, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Mary White, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be

paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Mary White, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before December 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

LILLIAN SEAMAN, Executor BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executor

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 23, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

subject matter of this litigation, DEFENDANTS Case No. 17CV30 NOTICE OF SUIT

CARY T. ROLAND and SUSAN R. ROLAND, PLAINTIFFS v.

CECILE L. REESE (DECEASED), GUY D. REESE (DECEASED), JACK REESE (DECEASED), JACK REESE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2004, MICHAEL SWIFT, JOHN SWIFT, FRANK SWIFT and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any defendants which are existing, dissolved, or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors, and assigns of any defendants who are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators, and trustees of any defendants who are minors or under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased and any person claiming an interest in the real estate that is the

STATE OF KANSAS TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by the Plaintiffs, Cary T. Roland and Susan R. Roland, praying for a decree quieting the title to Lot Seven (7), Block Four (4), City of Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof.

You are required to plead to said Petition on or before the 10th day of January, 2018, in said Court at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

CARY T. ROLAND SUSAN R. ROLAND Plaintiffs TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. We are also accepting applications for PRN CNAs to work at the Stevens County Hospital. Candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

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SEALED BIDS SEALED BIDS: The City of Hugoton is offering for sale by sealed bids a Caterpillar engine, Model G342 NA, Serial #71B1347. The engine is inoperable. Bids must be received in the City Clerk’s office at 631 S. Main by Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Contact the City Clerk’s office (544-8531) to make arrangements to see the engine.

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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!

308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!

SOLD

PRIC E

307 S Jackson- Bungalow, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, bsmt, patio, fence, det garage, carport. Lots more! Call Karen today to see this nice property!!

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. Private lot. No pets, no smoking. References required. 620-5442892. (tfc39) --------------FOR RENT: 1 bedroom/2 bath apartment. All bills included & basic cable. No pets and no smoking. Close to elementary school and Rec fields. Call 620-655-5541.

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--------------FOR RENT: Available Soon!

2 bedroom, 1 bath with shower. Partially funished.

No smoking, no pets. References required. 620-544-2887.

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--------------FOR RENT: Freshly painted spacious 2 bedroom house.

No pets, no smoking. References required. 620-544-2109.

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

CARD OF THANKS The family of Ronnie Rich would like to thank Heath Kelley and the Christian Church for Ron’s service. A special thanks to the women of the church for the great meal, to Nancy Honig and Linda Gooch for the music. To Carol Swinney for the special eulogy, our Erica for her memories and Eric for his words. Thanks to Brandy and David.

We have such a caring community - the food, flowers, donation and cards, but especially for the visits. We want to thank you all.

Karen Rich Eric Rich Family Matt Rich Family Robert Rich Family Wayne Harrison Family Jim Reynolds Family

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Susan D. Peterson, the Executor of the Estate of Marion E. Spikes, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as the Executor, allowance for her at-

3 bedroom/2 bath Partial unfinished basement.

2 car garage. New windows, new sprinkler system.

Privacy fence.

SOLD

809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage.

Call today to see this home!

SOLD 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - PRICE REDUCED! Ranch style 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, att garage, fence cen H/A, nice Master bed with tray ceiling, WIC, garden tub and separate shower. New stainless steel appliances. Huge price reduction! $185,000.

Call today to see this lovely home.

REDUC

611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!

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

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of December, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

SUSAN D. PETERSON Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for executor and petitioner

Huge lot on corner

Call 620-541-1049

tfc39

3 bedroom/2 bath on HUGE LOT

1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!

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1016 S Trindle- Motivated Seller! Will consider different options! Ranch style 3 bed/1 bath, large kitchen with appliances, oversized single garage, cov patio, fence. Very nice property! Call Karen today to see this property!

Appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher)

500 E. Third

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER Living Room & Family Room + More!

598-2232

in Moscow

218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

SOLD

420 S Washington - Nice Price Reduction! $229,000!! Nice Ranch style, brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, commercial grade appliances and large island! Call today to see this nice property!!

Call

201 McLeod

SOLD

1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home.

Call Karen today to see this property.

(tfc46)

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

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

SOLD

REDUC

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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

1203 Road 21- County Home! Conventional style, 3 bed/1 b, living, family, dining, island, appliances, cen H/A, det garage, barn, mower shed. 1.87 acres. Call today to schedule a showing!

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

52p1

Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!

516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!!

Call today!!

515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available:

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24

620-428-1115 304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!

507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler.

Lots to see! Call Karen today!

Thank You

Case No. 17PR11

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARION E. SPIKES, DECEASED.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!

small shed. References required.

Commercial Building - could be used as Retail or Business Office.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

UCE D!!

(620) 624-1212

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

3 Bedroom House - fenced yard, carport,

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REDUCED!!! 2046 Road Y- Moscow $126,000 $113,400 $100,800 A quiet place in the country, but with city water and a blacktop road. HUD Case #181229087 is being sold AS-IS. Attached 30 X 50 garage/shop with two overhead doors.

SOLD

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

One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620-544-2232.

402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!

REDUC 1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!

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

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620-453-1924

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“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property” Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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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) ---------------

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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

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

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

(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 30, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE WILLIS, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 46 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on November 27, 2017, by Phillip R. Willis and Roger E. Willis, sons of the decedent, Lillie Mae Willis, praying for the informal administration for the Estate of Lillie Mae Willis as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal

property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Lillie Mae Willis within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on October 4, 2017.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of December, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Phillip R. Willis and Roger E. Willis, Co-petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Shop Stevens County for all your Christmas list needs

The holiday season is underway, and most local residents have quite a list of friends and family to buy the perfect Christmas presents for. Get the most bang for your buck by keeping it local! Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce members have got you covered no matter your gift recipients' desires!

Why not pick up the perfect present at Hugoton Drug? Their inventory includes countless items your friends and family would love to receive - from candles and cards to the perfect piece of decor for their home. They also have gift certificates if you

just can't decide! Lynnie's Nest Photography offers amazing photo packages to capture family memories you'll treasure this season, and for years to come.

A little pampering is just the ticket for many people - stop by RJ's Hair Studio for the best hair care products or a gift certificate for a haircut or styling.

If their interests run a bit more "John Deere green", stop by American Implement! They have men's, women's and children's apparel, as well as warm jackets and toys. Are you thinking of making a grand gesture this Christmas? Check out

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Don’t forget to clip your Chamber. There, your Pass- twice - and don’t forget your Hugoton Area Chamber of port will be entered for Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Passport and chances to win one of 2-$25 Commerce Passport. You take it along on your shop- or 1-$50 Chamber Bucks! can also visit the Chamber ping adventures in Stevens So get your Christmas list Office at 630 S. Main to County! Simply carry it in out and start checking it pick one up. your wallet or pocketbook, and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce when you make a SHOPPING PASSPORT purchase of $10 or more, have the owner business mark the Passport.

Save your receipts, and when you’ve ten accumulated Good 11/25/17 to marks, take your A minimum $10 purchase is required.

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Liberal Office Machine 1015 N. Kansas Liberal, Ks 67901 620-624-5653

IS SPONSORED Highway 51 East Hugoton 620-544-4351

509 WEST 11TH STREET HUGOTON, KS

620-544-8500

Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

544-8686

DILLCO FLUID SERVICE INC. 513 W. 4th St. 544-2929

ROME FARMS 544-8991 Keith, Dave & Steve Rome

Yvonne, Kim, Kirk, Teri, Dennis, Linda & Kyra 1026 S. Main 620-544-8011

Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 517 S. Main 544-8555 Attorneys At Law

BY THESE AREA BUSINESSES SHOP LOCALLY AND HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

Ghumm's Auto Center for a great selection of new and used vehicles, or any number of essential service packages including oil changes and tire rotations to keep their ride in tip-top condition. You can also pick up a gift card for Squeaky Clean Car Wash so their wheels stay extra shiny this winter.

Do they enjoy a more "hands-on" approach to vehicle maintenance? Then get them a gift certificate at Southwest Kansas Sales/Car Quest so they can buy any parts or accessories they need. Southwest Kansas Sales also boasts many Verizon devices and accessories. Maybe your favorite father-inlaw is a DIY fanatic - stop by Hi-Plains Lumber for a one-of-a-kind gift certificate or all the items he needs to complete his latest project! Does your mom, grandma or sister love redecorating? Stop in at Finishing Touches for a gift certificate for window treatments, furniture or other special home decor items.

Flatlanders Farm and Home has something for just about everyone! Pick up those coveted Yeti mugs and coolers, specialty food items, wax melts, apparel, boots, guns and much more at their store. For that something special to wear, visit Janet’s Bridal and Boutique. Janet’s has a large variety of unique, high quality clothing, jewelry and more.

Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary’s Little Gift Shop in the Corner has lots of fun gifts for anyone on your list! A truly unique idea this Christmas season is a "staycation" - and a swim in the indoor pool - at the Stevens County Inn Best Western Plus!

For gifts to please everyone on the list,

Give thanks for local Chamber members

Ag 1st Crop Insurance Agency American Implement Aquashield Roofing and Construction Best Western Plus - Stevens County Inn Black Hills Energy Brian's Auto & Diesel Service Brollier, Wolf, & Kuharic Charles A. Wagner Carter's Thrifty King China Restaurant Circle H Transport, Inc. Citizens State Bank

City of Hugoton Dillco Fluid Service Eagle RV Park Edward Jones Investments Farm Bureau Financial Services Faulkner Real Estate Finishing Touches First Christian Church First National Bank Fiss Architecture/Design, P.A. Flatlanders Farm & Home

Ghumm's Auto Center

Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC Hancock Electric, LLC Hansen-Mueller Co. Hay, Rice, and Associates Hertitage Christian Academy Hi Plains Lumber Co., Inc. High Plains Music Fest, LLC Hugoton Assembly of God Church Hugoton Drug Hugoton Hermes Hugoton Lions Club Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406 Hugoton Rotary Club Hugoton Uptown Autobody Hugoton USD 210 Schools Janet's Bridal John Doll for Kansas Senate

Jordan Air, Inc. KDI Operating Company, LLC Kramer Seed Farms Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC KULY/KFXX Lewis, Hooper, & Dick, LLC Liberal Office Machines Lynnie's Nest Photography

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522 S. Main Hugoton, Ks. 67951 620-544-4321 hugotonhermes.com

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Martin Trucking

MasCow Dairy McDonalds-Milligan Enterprises Musgrove Insurance Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Nurse Link Staffing, Inc. Oklahoma Smoke BBQ Owens Welding & Custom Fabrication, LLC P.E.O. Chapter GC Sisterhood Passmore Brothers Pate Agency, LP Peace House Ministries Pearcy Irrigation, LLC Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc.

Pizza Hut Project Hope RJ's Hair Salon Rome Farms Seaboard Foods Seward County Community

507 S. Main Hugoton

544-4304

Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses Payroll • Financial Planning Auditing

21 Plaza Drive • Liberal (620) 624-8471 Website: HayRice.com

601 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4331 csbks.com

10% discount on 30 day accounts

Elkhart - 697-2657

1-800-264-4361

First National Bank

Stevens County Fair Association Stevens County Farm Bureau Assn. - Jeff Ramsey Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum

Stevens County Library Synata Bio Hugoton LLC T. A. Dudley Insurance Agency Tarbet Construction, Inc. Tate & Kitzke Law Office Twisted H Liquor Willis Insurance Agency, LLC Wolters Construction, LLC

531 S. Jackson • Hugoton 620-544-7800

601 S. Jackson Hugoton

620-544-2975

Hugoton/Liberal

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

Hugoton, Kansas 67951 620-544-8818 www.edwardjones.com

620-544-8818 Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor 608 S. Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951

Aqua Shield Roofing and Construction 600 S. Monroe St. Hugoton, KS 544-4177

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616 S. Main Hugoton 620-428-6744 800-556-0876

Hugoton, KS

620-544-2189 Hugoton, Kansas 620-544-7226

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Stevens County Healthcare

Pioneer Communications Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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College Shady Lane - Neal Gillespie SLC Property Mgmt. Services Sonic Drive In Southwest Express SouthWest Friends of the Arts Society Southwest Kansas Sales Squeaky Clean Car Wash State Farm Insurance

Phone 620.544.4388

Jordan Air Inc. Complete Aerial Application

take them out for supper at McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Sonic or China Restaurant in Hugoton. Expose your guests' tastes to some fantastic barbecue by hitting up Oklahoma Smoke when they bring their trailer to Hugoton! Or leave the Christmas dinner hassle to Oklahoma Smoke - they also cater!

Make a truly special gift basket with items from Thrifty King, or make grocery shopping cheaper by giving a gift certificate!

For the person who has everything, stop

by First National Bank and withdraw some cold hard cash to stuff in their stocking! You can also get a number of interesting and unique gifts at Citizens State Bank - a Visa gift card, proof sets or Olympic coin sets. A gift subscription to The Hugoton Hermes is the gift that keeps giving every week!

Seward County Community College's bookstore at their campus also has tons of exclusive SCCC-themed apparel and goodies for the true Saints fan on your list.

Don't forget the reason for the season this year! Remember the less fortunate with your Christmas shopping. Donations for Pheasant Heaven, Project Hope and Peace House Ministries are appreciated year round, but are especially crucial this winter.

Call Brad Musgrove at 620-544-4388 or Debbie Nordling at 620-544-8528 for information about Project Hope and Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046 to find out more about Peace House Ministries.

Still have no idea?! Stop by the Chamber and pick up some Chamber Bucks! They can be redeemed just like cash at many Stevens County businesses - with the added benefit of ensuring those dollars stay local!

Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent 613 S. Main (620) 544-4303

Customer Service: 888-890-5554 Emergency Assistance: 800-694-8989

Commodity Hauling Phone (620) 544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas

“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”

1012 S. Main St., P.O. Box 308, Hugoton, KS 67951

Great Plains Gas Compression Inc. 210 East First Street P.O. Box 639 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141