October 22, 2015

Even though CoreyMirabal had only lived inHugoton since 2006, hehad made many, manyfriends. Better known as“Pepsi Man”, he laterworked for John Deere, 7-Up and Sara Lee. Coreywas always helping every-one, and he didn’t know astranger! Because of that,after he passed in 2008,the Mirabal family decidedto begin a ScholarshipFund in his memory soeveryone could rememberCorey and his big heart.

This will be the secondyear to have a dinner andconcert with Barry Wardperforming. Barry is afamily friend of the Mirabals who is originallyfrom Copeland. He is awell - known performer.Barry has won manyawards and performed atCarnegie Hall in New YorkCity. He is currently one ofthe top five nominees in2015 for Male Performer ofthe Year by the WesternMusic Association. Barrywas inducted into theKansas Cowboy Hall ofFame in 2014. He haswritten and performed

many songs and has alsorecorded his own albums.

The Scholarship Fundawards several scholar-ships to Stevens Countystudents. If you would liketo come out to support theStevens County commu-nity, eat a great meal andmeet an awesome enter-tainer, the dinner andconcert will be at the Memorial Hall, 200 E.Sixth, Saturday, October24 at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets prior tothe event, contact TomMirabal at 620-453-0063.You may also purchasetickets at the door.

Everyone is invited! Youwon’t be disappointed!

The Stevens CountyEconomic DevelopmentBoard met Tuesday, Octo-ber 13, 2015 at the SeniorCenter craft room for theirregular monthly meeting.Present at the meetingwere EcoDevo DirectorNeal Gillespie and boardmembers Doug Martin,Jack Rowden, JanLeonard, Ray Hoggatt andJudy Parsons. Also at-tending were SecretaryRuth Van Horn, Secretarytrainee Kay (Horton)Shurtleff and Hermes re-porter Ruthie Winget.Board members JoshuaMorris and Dan Corpeningwere absent.

Neal opened the meet-ing by introducing the newsecretary trainee, KayShurtleff. She will be thenew Chamber Directorand the secretary ofEcoDevo. Kay is thedaughter of Roy and RuthHorton and takes theplace of Ruth Van Horn.

The minutes of the lastmeeting were read and ap-proved. Treasurer JackRowden reported thechecking account balanceto be $2,985.39 and theSpecial Projects balance tobe $41,986.35. The board

voted to transfer $3,000from the Special Projectsaccount to the checkingaccount to pay bills.

Neal informed the boardabout the agreement be-tween the Chamber boardand the EcoDevo boardmaking Kay the employeeof the Chamber of Com-merce instead of theEcoDevo as it was previ-ously. The board approvedthe motion for Doug Mar-tin to sign this agreement.

Ruth Van Horn and Kay

Shurtleff reported abouttheir trip to Dodge City tovisit with Senator PatRoberts. This was an ‘invi-tation only’ meeting forchamber directors andEcoDevo directors. Theydiscussed each commu-nity’s projects and issues.

Neal informed the boardhe thought Strategic Plan-ning should be scheduled

for Stevens County thisyear. This meeting wouldbe for different business-men to state the differentstrengths and weaknessesof the community. In thisway, Stevens County willbe ready for another op-portunity - like KansasDairy Ingredients - to setup shop.

Volume 128, Number 43 Thursday, October 22, 2015 16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Wednesday, October 21 is School Bus Drivers’Appreciation Day in Kansas. USD 210’s busdrivers include, left to right, Scott Schechter,Danny Gerrond, Tommy Romero, Judy Zordel,John Moser, Jackie Anderson, Barb Trujillo,Becky Allen, Dwayne Anderson, Tina

Anderson, Vernon Anderson, Grant Thompson,Rogelio Hernandez and Will Martin, along withWill’s Great Dane “Duke”. Not pictured areJerry Guerrero, Galen Keith, Silvas Littrell,Greg O’Loughlin, Kim Williams and LarryLyder. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

President NikkiWoodrow and TreasurerKathy Jenzing of the FourLegged Project in Wichitaarrived in Hugoton Sun-day, October 18 to presentStevens County Sheriff’sDepartment K9 “Kleio”with her new Body Armor.The armor was purchased

by the Four Legged Proj-ect, whose sole purpose isto vest all K9s in the stateof Kansas. The FourLegged Project is a 501knon profit organization.Money for the vests israised through donationsto the project. Department

Kathryn M. (Steele) Nixand her husband Davidare well known in theHugoton and StevensCounty neighborhood.Last June, Kathy receiveda call from a good friendsaying the good friend’shusband had been pickedas Man of the Year at theschool Kathy and herfriend attended together inOlathe. The friend toldKathy that she would havea better chance to get herhusband to attend if Kathyand David would agree to

accompany them to theceremony. Of courseKathy and David agreed togo and support theirfriend. Kathy said they all - in-cluding David - tricked hergood. They made the tripto Olathe and attended theAlumni ceremony Septem-ber 19. When they an-nounced the Man of theYear, Kathy was wonder-ing why her friend wasn’trecognized. Then whenthey announced the

Kathryn M. (Steele) Nix receives her award of “Female Alumnafor the Year 2015” from the president of the Kansas School forthe Deaf. Kathy attended the school from 1962 through 1975.

Corey Mirabal

Barry Ward will perform Saturday

Hugoton Elementary School students used their shirts to fashiona shield just like Captain America’s last Friday, October 9. Coincidentally, the colors red white and blue also supported the

HHS Eagles during the Homecoming game later that evening.Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton High School swept the GWAC League meet at Goodland last week, with both girls’ and boys’ teams earning

first places! Find the complete story on page 6 of this week’sHermes. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Kathy Nix receives award

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Hugoton High School Girls’ & Boys’ Cross Countryteams named GWAC League Champions!

Kleio is awarded new Body ArmorStevens County Economic Development Board meets

Schedule for localH a l l o w e e nactivities updated

Believe it or not, Hal-loween is right around thecorner! Several activitieshave been planned for Hugoton’s kids to enjoy.

First up is the HES Hal-loween Carnival Saturday,October 24 from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. in the HES Gym. Pro-ceeds will benefit Relay forLife. Find out more on page5 of this week’s Hermes.

Next Friday, October 30,Main Street businesses willbe handing out candy tokids during the annualSpook Parade Friday, October 30 from 4:30 to 5:30p.m. Make sure to stop bythe Library and PioneerManor after you make yourway down Main Street!

Saturday, October 31 willbe the UMC Trunk or Treatevent from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.in the parking lot, and Assembly of God will alsohost their Trunk or Treat atthe Turnaround from 6:00 to8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday is also the dayto Trick or Treat aroundtown!

Have a very happy andSAFE Halloween!

K-9 officer Kleio shows offher new bulletproof vestalong with her trainer ChrisBeltz and Nikki Woodrow ofWichita.

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, October 22, 2015

Word has been received ofthe death of Dicy D.Horstman. Mrs. Horstmanpassed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at RapidCity Regional Hospital. Shewas 80.

Born July 26, 1935 in Hugoton, she was thedaughter of Queen Victoriaand Daniel Cowser. Dicy attended StewartsBeauty Academy in Topeka.She was a homemaker raising her children, grand-children and all the otherchildren who came throughthe door with them. A member of the AmericanLegion Post 22 Auxiliary, shewas also a member of GoldStar Mothers, Navy Mothersand TREA Auxiliary. Sheloved her chihuahuas,spending time with her fam-ily and shopping throughQVC. She was often referredto as the Queen of QVC. Also,she enjoyed camping andcatfish. Survivors include daugh-ter Victoria Mahoney andhusband William; sons,Ronald Horstman and wifePatty, Philip Horstman andwife Sandra Cuffley and KellyElsen-Horstman and other

half Glenn; 13 grandchil-dren; 17 great grandchildren;her sister Donna Hayes; and-numerous nieces andnephews. Those preceding Dicy indeath are her husbandHarold; daughter Nancy; sonDaryl White Buffalo; and twogreat grandbabies. Services were attended atOsheim and Schmidt Funeral Home with PastorsKeith Stienwalt and Ken Kenstler officiating. Followingthe services a celebration ofDicy’s life was attended atThe Coyote Den at CampRapid. Burial followed laterMonday, October 5 at BlackHills National Cemetery nearSturgis. Any memorials may besent to a charity of yourchoice in Dicy’s honor. Friends and family maysign the online guest registerand offer condolences at osheimschmidt.com.

Dicy Horstman

Longtime Stevens Countyresident Joyce Ann Wallacewas born October 3, 1936 toLawrence and AngieNeuschwanger in Wray, Co.She passed from this life Monday, October 12, 2015.She had just turned 79.

Joyce was raised in theWray and Brush, Co. area. Shemet her husband Lawrence inBrush and they were marriedFebruary 14, 1953.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace movedaround the first years of theirmarriage. Then in 1961 theymoved to Hugoton, where they

have lived ever since. Sheraised seven children and wasan active leader in 4-H. Shealso enjoyed card parties andSquare Dancing.

Son Gary Wallace of Amarillo, Tx. proceeded Joycein death along with her fatherLawrence of Brush; her motherAngie of Hugoton; her brotherRichard Neuschwanger ofBrush; and her sister BonnieDelany of Twin Falls, Id.

Joyce is survived by herhusband Lawrence A. Wallaceof Hugoton; her sons, RodneyWallace of Larned, Steve Wallace of Holland, Mi. andRoger Wallace of Madison, Tn,;daughters Trudy Craig of Andover, Wanda Thomas ofDurant, Ok. and Melody Simonof Goodlettesville, Tn.; her 15loving grandkids; and 17 lovinggreat grandkids with anotheron the way.

Funeral services were at-tended Friday morning, October 16 at Assembly of GodChurch in Hugoton under thedirection of Paul’s FuneralHome of Hugoton.

Joyce Wallace

ObituariesMabel Foster

The death of Mabel PaulineFoster has been learned. Mrs.Foster passed from this lifeMonday, October 19, 2015 atSouthwest Medical Center inLiberal. She was 93.

Mabel was born April 2,1922 in Beaver County, Ok.,the daughter of Henry Lubbersand the former Vinny Casady.She graduated in 1940 fromTurpin High School in Turpin,Ok. where she was a lifetimeresident.

June 15, 1940 she marriedOlen “Red” Foster in Wood-ward, Ok. He preceded Mabelin death April 26, 1996.

Mrs. Foster was a memberof the Turpin United MethodistChurch and was head of thekitchen committee at thechurch for many years. Sheenjoyed reading and was anavid OU fan and loved to be

with her husband Red doingwhatever he was doing. Shealso was a member of theTurpin Rebecca Lodge of Oklahoma and was a paststate president of the state assembly.

Survivors include her threesons, Bill Foster and wifeJohnita, Bruce Foster and wifeMarcia and Stan Foster andwife Jan all of Turpin; her ninegrandchildren; 13 great grand-children; and three great greatgrandchildren.

Mabel was preceded indeath by infant daughterRoberta, her parents, onebrother and two sisters.

A memorial service isplanned for 1:00 p.m. Friday atthe Turpin United MethodistChurch with Pastor ToddBergman presiding. A privatefamily burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions maybe sent to the Turpin UnitedMethodist Church in care ofBrenneman Funeral Home,1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks67901.

Condolences may be sent tothe family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

Death has claimed the lifeof Stella Mary Vasquez. Mrs.Vasquez, age 70, passedaway Sunday, October 18,2015 at her residence in Liberal.

Born August 28, 1945 inDenver Co., she was thedaughter of Jose AurelioAragon and the former RosaLujan.

April 9, 1966 Stella married Raymond S.Vasquez at Brighton, Co. Hesurvives. Mrs. Vasquez was ahomemaker.

Other survivors includeher daughter Diana Robledoof Liberal; six brothers,Marty Aragon and ManuelAragon both of Liberal,Lorenzo Aragon of Brighton,Co., Anthony Aragon ofTulsa, Ok., Richard Aragonof Turpin and Paul Aragon ofDyersburg, Tn.; her four sis-ters, Dora Abeyta and LillianRiddle, both of Liberal, Julie

Dean of Dyersburg, Tn. andEleanor Muniz of Brighton;her two grandchildren, Alexand Vincent Lovato; andthree great grandchildren,Destiny, Jayden and AndrewLovato.

Mrs. Vasquez is precededin death by her parents; infant son Johnny Aragon;and infant daughter JoannAragon.

Vigil and Rosary were attended Wednesday eveningat St. Anthony of PaduaCatholic Church.

Funeral Mass will be at10:00 a.m. Thursday at St.Anthony of Padua CatholicChurch in Liberal with Fr.James Dieker presiding.Burial will be in LiberalCemetery. Brenneman Funeral Home is in charge ofthe arrangements.

Condolences may be sentto the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

Stella Vasquez

The death of longtimeLiberal resident, ArdeliaLouise “Cookie” Coleman isbeing mourned. Mrs. Coleman, 52, passed fromthis life Sunday, October18, 2015 at her residence.

She was born September1, 1963, the daughter ofLucies Dinkens and the former Geneva Aldridge.

Ardelia attended theColvin Adult Learning Cen-ter in Liberal and earnedher G.E.D. She later attended Seward CountyCommunity College’s Nursing Program.

Employed at WheatridgePark Care Center as atransporter, Ardelia alsoworked at Good SamaritanSociety-Liberal as a CNA/CMA and had worked atSKADAF as an AddictionCounselor.

September 2, 1995,Ardelia and Floyd Colemanwere married at Liberal.

Mrs. Coleman was amember of BiblewayChurch of God in Christwhere she was a Children’sSunday school teacher anda church usher. She wasthe District President forthe Sunshine Band and thePurity Class. Computerdata entry was a gift andtalent she willingly helpedthe church with. She willbe greatly missed by her family and her churchcommunity.

Survivors include hus-

band Floyd; three daugh-ters, Jessica Patterson andhusband Jimmy of Okla-homa City, Ok., Octavia Leeand husband Marcus ofFort Worth, Tx. andSheyvette Dinkens ofTopeka; her mother GenevaWells; five brothers, DannyDinkens, George Dinkensand Paul Adkism all ofParis, Tx., Robert Dinkensof Amarillo, Tx. and HowardAldridge of Liberal; her twosisters, Brenda Dinkens-Jones of Amarillo and twin

sister Amelia Dinkens ofColumbia, Mo.; and her fivegrandchildren.

Ardelia is preceded indeath by her father andbrother Lewis Dinkens.

Funeral service will be1:00 p.m. Saturday atBibleway Church of God InChrist of Liberal with PastorLawrence Johnson presid-ing. Burial will be in Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributionsmay be sent to the Ameri-can Cancer Society in careof Brenneman FuneralHome, 1212 West Second,Liberal, Ks 67901.

Ardelia “Cookie” Coleman

Juan DeboraUlysses resident Juan

Bernardo Madrid Deborapassed from this life Sunday, October 18, 2015 athis home. He was 34.

Born May 20, 1981 inSombrerete, Zacatecas Mex-ico, he was the son of JuanMadrid Hidalgo and BeatrizDebora (Tamayo).

Juan was the owner ofMadrid Trucking Inc. Hemarried Erika Judith Landeros in May of 2000.

Mr. Debora attendedPrimera Iglesia Bautista for17 years and taught adultSunday school classes. Juanenjoyed reading his Bible,spending time with family,and cookouts with family andfriends.

Survivors include his wifeErika of their home; son

Juanito Madrid and daughterNaomi Madrid both of thehome; his mother BeatrizDebora of Ulysses; siblings,Maria de la Luz Amador,Maria Madrid, Maria Ramos,Carmen Madrid, CandelariaMadrid and Gilberto Madrid

all of Ulysses, Manuel Madridof Texas and Claudia Saquiz of Liberal; and hisgrandfather Ruperto Debora.

Juan is preceded in deathby his father; paternal grand-parents, Tereso Madrid andJulia Hidalgo; maternalgrandmother AntoniaTamayo; and uncle MauroDebora.

Funeral services were at-tended Tuesday, October 20at Primera Iglesia Bautista inUlysses with Pastor ManuelP. Perez officiating. Inter-ment followed at the UlyssesCemetery. Memorial contributions may

be given to the Juan MadridDebora Memorial Fund incare of Garnand FuneralHome, 405 W. Grant Ave,Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Former Morton County resi-dent Dusty Wayne Fowler ofTurpin, Ok. went to be with theLord Monday, October 12,2015, at Southwest MedicalCenter in Liberal. He was 36.

Born November 20, 1978 inLiberal, he was the son of KentFowler and Julie Rae Roberts.Dusty grew up in Elkhart andgraduated high school in 1997.He attended college at DodgeCity Community College andOklahoma Panhandle StateUniversity, where he obtained aBachelors Degree in AnimalScience in 2001.

After living briefly in Mc-Cook, Ne, he made his home inTurpin for the past 13 years. Hewas employed by Anadarko Petroleum, and had recently attained his goal of becoming aMeter Technician.

Dusty’s passion for the Lordwas evident through his gentle,kind, patient and loving spirit.He was active in the TurpinBaptist Church as a Deacon,song-leader, Sunday schoolteacher, and also enjoyed play-ing the trombone. He was activein the Turpin community wherehe served with the TurpinSchool Board, was a member ofthe booster club, and assistedwith the football chain-gangwhen needed.

Whether it was team roping,

riding with his children, or sim-ply being with his horses,Dusty truly believed the outsideof a horse was good for the in-side of a man. He was a fan ofthe Nebraska Huskers, ChicagoBears, and Chicago Cubs. Healso loved spending time out-doors hunting, skiing, boating,exploring trails on the razor,and riding motorcycles with hischildren. He took great pride inhis children which he exempli-fied through coaching theirsports, taking them to juniorrodeos, and spending everyspare moment with them. Hetook every opportunity to servehis family or others in any capacity possible.

June 17, 2000, Dusty mar-ried his soulmate Tracy MarieBond in Elkhart. He cherishedtheir 15 years together, portray-

ing unwavering love and devo-tion. Together, they were able toaccomplish their hopes anddreams. He led his family withfaithfulness, humility and love.

Tracy survives along withtheir three children, BraxtonWayne 11, Riley Isaac and Rea-gan LeAnne, both age seven.Other survivors include his fa-ther Kent Fowler and wifeKathryn of Elkhart; motherJulie Talbert and husbandGary of Elkhart; his brotherNick Fowler and wife Kory ofImperial, Ne.; sister SheenaTrahern and husband Gavin ofBentonville, Ar.; four step sis-ters, Katy Andrews and hus-band Kody of Las Vegas, Nv.,Emily Arthur and husbandAndy of Denton, Tx., JessicaGarcia and husband Rusty ofLeander, Tx. and Stephanie Talbert of Fort Collins, Co.;grandmother JoAnn Fowler ofElkhart; and the severalnephews and nieces whom he loved and adored dearly

Dusty was preceded in deathby his grandparents, SchylerFowler and Wayne and VelmaRoberts.

Funeral services were attended Saturday, October 17at Turpin High School Audito-rium with Pastor Eddie Knightand Pastor Dan Cox officiating.Graveside service followed at

Elkhart Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal.

In lieu of plants and flowers,the family has requested thatMemorial Contributions be sentto The Fowler Children’s Fundin care of Brenneman FuneralHome, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Dusty Fowler

Maria WoodwardFriends and family will

gather this weekend to remem-ber and honor Maria CordiliaMaynes Woodward. Maria, 63,passed away Wednesday, Octo-ber 14, 2015 at WheatridgePark Care Center in Liberal.

Born March 8, 1952 inClayton, N.M., she was thedaughter of Jim Maynes andthe former Petrita Gonzales.

Maria has been a resident ofLiberal for the past 35 years.She was employed as a NurseAide at Southwest MedicalCenter for many years and wasa member of the St. Anthony ofPadua Catholic Church.

Survivors include her threebrothers, Cecil James Maynesand wife Lori of Laverne, Ok.,Leslie Maynes of Clayton, N.M.and Tommy Maynes and wifeValerie of Trinidad, Co.; sevensisters, Pat Martinez of Liberal,

Roberta Richard and husbandErnest of Keyes, Ok., TheresaSanchez and husband David ofTrinidad, Frances Brown andhusband Clay of Liberal, DollySwart of Guymon, Ok., RosieCarter of Beebe, Ar., StellaLucero and husband Brian ofLiberal and Julie Huffman and

husband Ross of Naches, Wa.;stepfather Conrad Martinez ofKeyes; stepmother BeatriceMaynes of Clayton, N.M.; andher several nieces, nephews,aunts, uncles and friends.

Maria is preceded in deathby her parents; daughter MariaSandoval; nephew R.C. Manriquez; and niece MatilynAnn Huffman.

Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m.with the Memorial Servicebeing at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,October 24 at St. Anthony ofPadua Catholic Church withFr. George Fajardo presiding.

There will be no visitationtime as cremation has takenplace. Brenneman FuneralHome is in charge of arrange-ments.

Condolences may be sent tothe family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

He said unto me, “Mygrace is sufficient for thee:for My strength is madeperfect in weakness.” Mostgladly therefore will Irather glory in my infirmities, that the powerof Christ may rest upon me.

II Corinthians 12:9

Jan Leonard reported theHigh PLains Music Fest was agreat success. Attendance wasabove last year by about twohundred people. The craftshow had 22 booths, very goodfor the first year of crafts.Plans for next year have already started.

Neal remarked the newhotel is scheduled to open inNovember.

Concerning the Moderate

Income Housing grant, RomeConstruction is almost finishedbuilding the tri-plex on Wash-ington Street. Aqua Shieldplans to add a garage ontotheir new spec home that is forsale. A builder is planning tobegin a new duplex apartment.

Neal stated in the RoosterRoundup, five counties - in-cluding Stevens County - planto release 50 tagged pheasantsin each county. Any hunterwho brings in a tag will win a$10 Chamber gift certificateand a cap. At the end of pheas-ant season, all the tags will be

put in a jar and a winner willbe drawn for a $500 prize.

KDOT has started work onthe turning lane on the high-way east of Hugoton. The fourlane highway on East EleventhStreet has been rescheduledfor 2016.

Ruth Van Horn thankedthe board for all their consider-ation and help while she wassecretary of EcoDevo. Her lastday will be October 30, 2015.

The meeting adjourned.The next meeting will be November 10, 2015 at 12:00noon.The Hugoton USD #210

Board of Education met for aregular monthly meeting. Boardmembers present were MattMills, Todd Gayer, StephanieHeger, Mike Persinger and Det-tra Crawford. Barry Hittle andPaula Rowden were absent.Also present were TiffanyBoxum, Larry Lyder, Beth Set-tlemyer, Davonna Daharsh,Emma Cornelsen, Kim Heger,Claudia Clark, Tommy Mc-Clure, Samantha Berry, EliseHeger, Christian Knipp, LanceCuster, Jan Kilbourne, MindyCornelsen, Storm Heger, KeriClark, Chantel McClure, RandyBerry, Curtis Winter, Luis Guz-man, Brad Musgrove, CarsonBennett, Lisa Bennett, MarquisRivas, Matt Clark, Rylee Fann,Leigh Angell, Kay McDaniels,Adrian Howie and Traci Shields.

The board accepted the res-ignations of Amanda Munson,transportation and Ana C. Es-cobar, custodian. Maria On-tiveros, food service wasaccepted as a new hire andSandra Ruiz, custodian movedto non-probationary status.

The board approved the con-sent agenda which also included approval of long distance field trips.

Intermediate principal LarryLyder and teachers Mrs. Settle-myer and Mrs. Heger with somestudents presented informationabout the trip to Fort Hays StateUniversity October 9. Sevenfourth graders and eight fifth

graders were selected to go tothe inaugural Young Maker'sConference in Hays. The con-ference focused on the integra-tion of STEM (science,technology, engineering andmathematics) and literacy. Theconference was intended to de-velop an interest in STEM edu-cation for school childrenthrough literature and hands-on activities, which featureddrones, robotics, coding andpopular children’s literature.During the lunch break, thechildren had the opportunity tomake their own robots, whileMrs. Heger and Mrs. Settlemyergot to learn as well. They did atext pair from the book “Rapun-zel” and got to see how codingworks on the computer andeven got to watch a castle get 3-D printed right in the class-room. Most of the interest of thestudents was with the robotsand how they work. Some of the

students talked about coding onthe computer and making catsdo certain things. The groupalso got information on dronesand the future benefits of usingthem in the local area.

Curtis Winter and ChristianKnipp from Knipp Constructiondiscussed the benefits of havinga company doing constructionmanagement.

Brad Musgrove of MusgroveInsurance came in to discussthe school district’s insurancerenewal. This insurance was for the high school, middleschool, elementary and ECDCbuildings.

Social Media Policy was dis-cussed briefly. Mr. Howie islooking for feedback or com-ments from the board about thedraft of guidelines presented byStuart Scott and himself.

Superintendent Howie in-formed the board the Coalitionof Innovative School Districts

presented information to theState Board of Education lastweek. Additionally, the CISDmet and discussed state assess-ment tests. Mr. Howie dis-cussed the different resultsreceived from the Aspire andMAP testing. One of the challenges from State Board ofEducation was redesigning thecounselor position and affectinga stronger impact on students.

A motion to declare bus B2and bus B3, along with a GMC Suburban, as surplus was approved.

The board also approved themotion to grant the district per-mission to apply for an addi-tional credit card.

The board renewed the district’s insurance with EMC,keeping their current amount ofcoverage with a yearly premiumof $104,619.

The meeting adjourned.

Monday, October 12, 2015• Vehicle Unlock, 1500 Block of

South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane

• Suspicious Activity, 100 Block ofEast Sixth, Officer Crane

• Dog at Large, 1400 Block of SouthJefferson, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane

• Tenant Issues, 1000 Block of WestCity Limits, Civil, Officer Crane

• Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of EastEleventh, Citizen Assist, OfficerLamatsch

Tuesday, October 13, 2015• Scam, 900 Block of East Eleventh,

Took Report, Officer Crane• Dog Returned to Owner, 1600

Block of South Washington, PublicService, Officer Crane

Wednesday, October 14, 2015• Assault, 900 Block of East

Eleventh, Took Report, SergeantJohnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of SouthMain, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block ofSouth Jackson, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson

• Dog at Large, 400 Block of SouthJefferson, Impounded Dog, Sergeant Johnson

• Non Injury Accident, Behind MiddleSchool, Took Report, SergeantJohnson

• Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Blockof South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of WestFifth, Citizen Assist, Officer

HagmanThursday, October 15, 2015• Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of East

Sixth, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Dog at Large, 300 Block of EastSixth, Unable to Catch, SergeantJohnson

• Non Injury Accident, 400 Block ofEast Fifth, Took Report, SergeantJohnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of SouthMadison, Citizen Assist, OfficerHagman

Friday, October 16, 2015• Funeral Escort, 100 Block of South

Main, Public Service, OfficerCrane/ Chief Leslie

• Scam, 500 Block of West Eleventh,Took Report, Officer Crane

• Eviction, Civil, Officer Crane

Saturday, October 17, 2015• Barking Dog, 1100 Block of South

Jefferson, Unable to Locate, OfficerLamatsch

• Medical Assist, 100 Block of EastSixth, Public Service, OfficerLamatsch

• Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe,Officer Lamatsch

• Dog at Large, 1200 Block of SouthAdams, Returned to Owner, OfficerCrane

• Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of SouthAdams, Citizen Assist, OfficerCrane

Sunday, October 18, 2015• Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South

Adams, Citizen Assist, OfficerCrane

• Repo, 600 Block of South Adams,Civil Standby, Officer Lamatsch

The Hugoton Airport Boardmet at the airport meeting roomfor their regular monthly meet-ing Wednesday, October 14,2015. Attending the meetingwere board members RobertDavis, Josh Jorde and DaxGaskill. Also present wereKirkham Michael engineer EricJohnson, Manager Gary Porter,Secretary Risa Meyer and Hugo-ton Hermes reporter RuthieWinget. Board members JeffCrawford and Dell Cullison wereabsent.

The board approved the minutes of August 22, 2015. No meeting took place in September.

Eric Johnson of KirkhamMichael discussed with theboard that they had received therunway grant for $350,000.They originally thought HugotonAirport did not receive the grant.The airport hired a contractor toreseal the crosswind runwayand paid for it out of theirbudget. Since the airport ended

up receiving this grant, they are eligible for 90% reimbursement.This grant money can also beused for repairs on the mainrunway if needed.

Eric reported the main run-way needs some cracked panelreplacements as well as somerough places in the concretethat need to be ground off. Themotion passed for KirkhamMichael to evaluate the damageto the main runway and recom-mend a project for the extragrant money.

Eric stated the next projectneeds to be the land acquisition.The return of the abstract iswhat is holding up this project.FAA will reimburse the moniesfor this land acquisition when allthe requirements are met.

Jordan Air LLC stated theywould like to build anotherhangar at the airport for theiraerial spray business. Eric statedthey will have to file a 7460 fromFAA to get permission to con-struct a hangar.

The board asked Eric how toget permission to turn off therunway end identifier lights, orREILs. The airport has had a lotof trouble getting these lights repaired. Eric said he will checkinto this matter.

Manager Gary Porter reported he picked up a newJohn Deere tractor from Ameri-can Implement. He has mowedall the airport again with the newtractor. The lease will run fromOctober 1, 2015 until September30, 2016.

The REIL lights on the southend are still inoperable. Strukelhas been contacted to repair thisbut has never come out.

The board went into Execu-tive Session and then adjourned.The next meeting will be Novem-ber 10, 2015.


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please contact Debbie or Davonna.

If you, your family, or churches, organizations or other businesseswant to help fill the boxes, we need the following items:

Turkeys 100 turkeys or $880.00Potatoes 100 bags or $100.00Butter 100 tubs or $200.00 Vegetables 100 cans or $44.00Cranberry Sauce 100 cans or $79.00Mixed Fruit 100 bags or $200.00Rolls 100 bags or $200.00Jell-O 100 boxes or $100.00Cake Mix 100 boxes or $100.00Evaporated Milk 100 cans or $115.00Small Marshmallows 100 bags or $100.00Coop Whip 100 tubs or $100.00Pie Shells 100 packages or $200.00

Hugoton Unified School District 210Request for Qualification Proposals (RFQ)

for Professional ServicesNotice is hereby given that Hugoton Unified School District 210 is requesting qualificationproposals from interested and qualified companies to provide professional services relatedto the development and implementation of a turnkey, energy-based facility improvementprogram for the district’s buildings and infrastructure. These services include: project development, program management, funding and capital planning, engineering and design, construction management, turnkey implementation services, commissioning, performance verification, and post project support services. The district plans to select itspartner company in accordance with K.S.A. 75-37,125.

Interested companies may request information from Mr. Adrian Howie, Superintendent ofUSD 210 at [email protected], (620) 544-4397, or by writing Hugoton USD 210at 205 E. Sixth Street, Hugoton, KS 67951.

Responses must be received by 4 p.m. on November 2, 2015, for immediate review. Responses will not be accepted after that time. USD 210 reserves the right to reject anyand all proposals, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the bestinterest of the district.

Airport Board discusses repairs for main runway

Hugoton Elementary students show the schoolboard the scribble bots and how they work

during the USD 210 School Board of Educationmeeting.

The Hugoton High School choir performs forsenior citizens as they enjoy their lunch. Therewas not enough room in the dining room for all

the choir so they performed in the activity room. All the young choir voices weregreat!

Hugoton USD #210 Board of Education convenes

Economic Development Continued from page 1

Kathy Nix Continued from page 1

“Female of the Year AlumniAward” it was Kathy theywere telling to come to thefront!!! Kathy said she wouldprobably not have attended theceremony if she had known itwas her being honored, as shedoes not like special attention.But her husband and friendsdid a great job of getting herthere for this special award. The Kansas School for theDeaf honored Kathy with the“Female of the Year AlumnaAward for 2015”. On the backof the award it has the follow-ing facts about Kathryn SteelNix: A woman, the two thou-sand eight hundred fortyfourth student of KansasSchool for the Deaf, was bornApril 11, 1955 in Syracuse, Ks.She was enrolled at KSD from1962 to 1975 and was a KSDdormitory student and a goodleader. Also, she was a memberof the Jayhawks Club in 1972to 1975, a Pep Club memberfor three years and SingingFingers in 1971 to 1975. After

school, she was called to workas an Emery Hall staff memberfrom 1973 to 1975. Kathryn married David Nixfrom Hugoton July 4, 1975 inHugoton. She graduated fromHugoton High School in 1976.Kathy and David have a son and daughter and sixgrandchildren. Mrs. Nix served as an activemember of the Kansas RelayService Inc. as president inTopeka from 1992 to 2009, Na-tional Camper of the Deaf(NCD), as a secretary for sixyears, and Mid-Kansas DeafCamp as a vice president forsix years. Kathy and David are self employed and maketheir home in the Hugotoncommunity. Everyone knows Kathy’s lovefor socialization and participa-tion in the deaf community. Congratulations KathrynNix on your award! We areproud to call you our neighborand friend.

I would like to start things offthis week by introducing myselfas the new Executive Director ofthe Hugoton Chamber of Com-merce. I have recently returnedto Hugoton after a 12 year stintin Oklahoma and am certainlyglad to be home. Many excitingthings are ahead for all of us

and I welcome any questions,comments or concerns.

The Chamber Office wantsto remind everyone the annualSpook Parade this year will beFriday, October 30 from 4:30 to5:30 p.m. on Main Street. Weknow that this is not the “actualHalloween” night, but want togive the downtown businessesan opportunity to enjoy the cuteand scary trick or treaters.Trick or treaters are invited toput on their scariest, funniestor prettiest costumes and cometrick or treat up and down thesidewalks of Main Street be-tween Seventh and FifthStreets. The fun continues asthe Pioneer Manor welcomestrick or treaters at 5:30 p.m.

On a spookier note, Night-mare on Eighth Street preparesto scare both October 30 and31 at 801 S. Main in Hugotonfrom 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with anadmission price.

Project Hope is putting to-gether holiday food baskets andis in need of traditional Thanks-giving food as well as cash do-nations. The organizationcurrently assists 74 local fami-lies each month and that num-ber could jump at any time solet’s be generous for the holi-

days!The textile exhibit is cur-

rently displayed in the library’smeeting room. Nine exhibitorsare showing 38 separate pieces.Quilting, applique, knit, crochetand even fly tying are beingshowcased. The display will beavailable until October 31.

Don’t forget the Farmers’Market in front of the ChamberOffice at the corner of Seventhand Main Streets Saturdays.Everyone is welcome to comesell Homegrown and Home-made items. Be sure to stop byone of these lovely Saturdaymornings and see what is forsale! Grab up those summerveggies before they are goneuntil next year.

Chamber Gift Certificates

are the perfect gift for Anyone, Anytime! Birthdays,Anniversaries, EmployeeBonuses ….. Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution forall of your gift giving needs.Purchasing Chamber Gift Cer-tificates ensures that yourmoney is staying in our localeconomy making our localbusinesses strong. Stop by theChamber Office and purchase aChamber Gift Certificate. Thesecertificates can be written forany amount and are redeemable at most StevensCounty businesses.

Shop STEVENS COUNTYFirst!

The Hugoton Area Chamber ofCommerce is here for YOU!


Citizens State Bank601 S. Main - Hugoton

Pyramid Agency, Inc.521 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOMEDavid & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Faith Publishing LLC522 S. Main 620-544-4321

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor544-9492 or 598-2400

YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715Reverend Rebecca Davison, PastorWednesday 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.

HugotonUMC.com

ROLLAEMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTALHOLINESS CHURCH

Corner of Third and Adams, RollaMarcus Light, Pastor

Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHROLLA - RICHFIELD

593-4596 or 593-4781Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor

Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

MOSCOWMOSCOW 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 - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-MayPastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST598-2426

Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421Sunday 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.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715

Pastor Heath KelleySunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00Children'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 544-2715FIRST CHURCH OF GOD801 W. City Limits 544-2652

Israel Franco, PastorSunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church BusHUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Eighth and Main 544-2210506 East Eighth - 544-2295Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51

Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104Pastor Gary Damron

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSEA Full Gospel Church207 East 6th - Hugoton

Pam Peachey, Pastor544-2436Services

Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA

HISPANO Congregación618 Main sur - Hugoton

620-370-1003Pastor Marcelino Auila

Servicio de la Iglesia11:00 a.m. - Domingo7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH(formerly Lighthouse Fellowship)

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCHPastor - Eric Mason

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386www.sovereignredeemerchurch.orgST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

- 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON

409 East Ninth, HugotonSunday – 10:30 a.m.

428-1135

ASSEMBLY OF GODMain and Second Street

544-2773Ben Coats, Pastor


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.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH11th & Jefferson - 544-8517

Roy Bogan, PastorSunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST1045 S. Van Buren

Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965Lee Rottman

1041 S. Van BurenWednesday - 7:00 p.m.


Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

520 E. First 544-2125

Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE500 S. Van Buren 544-2493

Pastor Dave PiperSunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCHOF GOD IN CHRIST

Tenth and JeffersonKurt Hering, Pastor


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 LUTHERANTenth and Adams 544-2092

Christopher M. Fincher, PastorMorning Worship - 9:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

TheHugoton Hermes(USPS 253-820)

522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321

Owner/OperatorFaith Publishing LLC

RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget

RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/Classifieds/Obituaries

Kay McDaniels, Advertising/Circulation/Layout

Ruthie Winget,Composition/Layout/Advertising

Marie Austin, Asst. CompositionGregg Tanner, SportsToni Hamlin, Asst. MailingLouressa Gill, Asst. MailingPhoebe Brummett, Rolla CorrespondentJudy Hickert, Moscow Correspondent

Ads email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas StateSales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining KansasCounties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (includingKansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of statesubscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 ayear. Online and printed subscriptions combinedare $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. For-eign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscrip-tions and Military Personnel $25.00 (includingKansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Ad-vertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per col-umn inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 percolumn inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch.Frequency is weekly every Thursday. PeriodicalsPostage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMAS-TER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Her-mes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion PageOur opinion page is open to the public. We en-courage comments from readers in the form ofletters to the editor or guest columns. All lettersmust be signed and must include the address andtelephone number of the sender. (names will bepublished but not address & phone#) Lettersshould be no more than 300 words. No libelousor offensive letter will be published. The guestcolumn or letter to the editor does not reflect theopinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sundayafternoon worship beginningat 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

October 18Hugoton UMC

October 25Rolla UMC

Brittney LeAnn Burrows and Robert Joseph Hitt would liketo announce their marriage October 3, 2015 in Olathe. Motherof the bride is Sheila Burrows of Hugoton. Father of the brideis Sid Burrows and his wife Laurie of Hutchinson. Parents ofthe groom are Robert and Theresa Hitt of Palm City, Fl.Grandparents of the bride are Norman and Doris Weaver ofHugoton, Carol Lee Burrows of Hugoton and Jack and Kathy Burrows of Manter. Grandparents of the groom are DorothyHitt and the late Albert Hitt of St. Louis, Mo., and HelenSchulte and the late Joseph Schulte of St. Louis.

The wedding took place in Olathe with fountains in thebackground and an arch in the foreground framing the couple. The ceremony was conducted by Stacia Skinner, acousin of the groom. The bride was beautiful in a straplessgown. The lace bodice was accented with a rhinestone belt.The very full skirt and train were made up of many swirls oforganza. An elegant birdcage veil was also worn. Brittney wasattended by Carley Chamberlain as maid of honor. Brittney’sbridesmaids were April Lewis, Tawni Simon, Jessica Slaughter, Shelby Thompson and Kassandra Summers.Bridesmaids wore autumn red gowns.

Robert was attended by Sesinyios Haileselassie as bestman. Robert’s groomsmen were Norman Gordon, Max Pitney,Andrew Huber, Justin Ackerman and Gavin Harvey.

Ringbearers were nephews of the bride, Sawyer Simon andKaden Lewis.

After exchanging vows, pictures were taken. Later a reception and dance were hosted for the couple.

Brittney is continuing her education at Fort Hays State Unviersity and is employed by Commerce Bank. Robert is arecent graduate of Kansas State University with an engineering construction degree and is employed with Crossland Heavy. The couple resides in Olathe.

Burrows - Hitt

John and Kim Chamberlain of Hugoton are proudto announce the engagement of their daughter CarleyChamberlain to Adam Patterson, son of Dean and PamPatterson of Sublette. Carley graduated from WSU as a Dental Hygenistand is currently working in Ulysses. Adam graduatedfrom Hutchinson Community College and works as afirefighter in Garden City. A November 7 wedding in Garden City is planned.

Chamberla in - Patterson

Barry Ward inconcert

Saturday, October 24

7:00 p.m.Memorial Hall

HugotonDinner and Concert

All proceeds go to the Corey Mirabal Scholarship Fund

Tickets $20 per person for dinner and concertGet your tickets by contacting Tom Mirabal at 620-453-0063

or tickets available at the door

�� Hugoton CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Relay For Life Spot LightDebi Davis

Committee MemberWhy I participate in Relay For Life: I Relay because to me it’s pay-ing it forward. Families that are touched with cancer can lookaround and see there is support and people there for them – thisis not a journey they have to take alone.Celebrating Survivors is so emotionally and heartwarming to seethem at Relay to encourage others and stand tall and said YES I’mhere today. I like how at Relay it’s a family/community gatheringfrom young to old. So come join for Relay in 2016!

Four Legged ProjectContinued from page 1

K9 handlers submit an appli-cation to the project, andwhen enough funds areraised, another K9 is vested. Nikki Woodrow stated,“The organization has beengoing a little over a year. Weinitially set out to vest fiveK9s.” With Kleio’s vest, Nikkireported the Four LeggedProject has vested over fivetimes their goal - 26 K9s inthe state of Kansas so far.Nikki also said at this point,the organization has placed

orders for more vests, andthere is one more K9 on thewaiting list. If you would like more in-formation about the FourLegged Project or would liketo make a donation, pleasevisit their Web site at thefourleggedproject.org or visitthem on Facebook. You canalso see the K9s they havevested! Submitted by StevensCounty Sheriff’s K9 officerChris Beltz.

Time...Keeps On TickingBut Our Deadline IsAlways The Same!

Monday at 5:00 p.m.The Hugoton Hermes -

620-544-4321

Seven Hugoton Elemen-tary fourth graders and eightfifth graders were selected toattend the "Inaugural YoungMakers' Conference" Friday,October 9 at Fort Hays StateUniversity.

Fifth graders Rylee Fann,Carson Bennett, ClaudiClark, Catie Gooch, LuisGuzman, Samantha Berry,Dalton Cruz and Tommy Mc-

Clure and fourth gradersRaeleigh Angell, Kaylee Nix,Emma Cornelsen, StormHeger, Marquis Rivas, AlexisJuarez and Bryan Montoya,along with sponsors Mrs. KimHeger and Mrs. Beth Settle-myer, participated.

The conference focused onthe integration of science,technology, engineering andmathematics, or “STEM”, and

literacy. The conference Fri-day was intended to developan interest in STEM educa-tion for school childrenthrough literature andhands-on activities, featuringdrones, robotics, coding andpopular children's literature.

During the lunch break,the children had the opportu-nity to make their own ro-bots, while sponsors Mrs.Heger and Mrs. Settlemyergot to learn as well. They dida text pair from the book Ra-punzel, saw how codingworks on the computer andeven watched a castle 3-Dprinted right in the class-room.

The conference was a greatexperience for all who at-tended!


What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?

View updated schedules,rosters & results for allHMS/HHS activities at

http://www.gwackansas.orgYou can also keep up

with the HMS/HHS Eagles

on Twitter@HugotonEagles

And be sure to like “Hugoton USD 210”

on Facebook!

Superheroes unite at the Hugoton Elementary School Thursday,October 8 during Homecoming Week. From left to right areLayla Chicas-Perez, Becca Jays, Madison Kurts, Katie Vasquez,Aurie Perry, Emily Tinoco and McKenna Landa.

Hugoton Elementary first graders enjoy their trip to Pumpkin Paradise near Sublette. Miss Neeland’s class is awash in pumpkins and gourds galore!

Hugoton Middle School students rest for a minute during theirEPIC party recently. Students earn attendance to the party bybehaving well and maintaining good grades.

HMS cheerleaders show their Eagle Pride during Spirit Week.Left to right are Jessica Martinez, Abbey Goode, Faith Degollado, Gaby Lopez and Stacy Rodriguez.

The next few years of HMS and HHS band will be something towatch! Four HMS musicians were recognized by KMEA fortheir expertise. Gillian Heger earned first chair timpani, whileAustin Dale was named first chair saxophone. Jacob Bell gotfirst chair trombone, and Rafael Guereque was awarded secondchair snare drum. They are instructed by Amy Freeman.

Cowgirl up! Ali Wing, Ismerai Guzman and Emma French pullout all their western gear for Western Wednesday, October 7.Boots, spurs, hats and big shiny belt buckles were in evidenceall over USD 210 schools that day!

HHS student Sesthleng Garciaaccompanies the choir duringtheir performance at the Senior Center Tuesday, October 13.

Hugoton Elementary fourth and fifth graderseagerly trek to their next station at the Inaugural Young Makers’ Conference at Fort

Hays Friday, October 9. The conference focuseson science, technology, engineering, math andliteracy.

HES third graders entertain the crowd duringtheir program last week, entitled “Around theWorld with Music”. The children sang songs

from other countries and cultures and reallyenjoyed showing off their new knowledgeThursday, October 15.

It’s long been suspected that teachers are superheroes, and thatsuspicion was proven correct as ECDC staff shows their true colors during Spirit Week! Left to right are Claudia Sanchez,Laura Boese, Mindy Cornelsen, Cher Bohl, Melissa Lewis, CarlaKerbow, Rebeca Medina and Joyce Losey.

Makynzie Esarey performs atthe third grade’s concert lastThursday, October 15.

HES will hostHalloween funSaturday night

Hugoton Elementary is theplace to be this Saturday, October 24! There will be aHalloween Carnival in theHES gym, from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. that evening!

You are invited to comedressed in your Halloweenbest, for a parade and a costume contest. Lots ofgames are also planned, like“Pumpkin Chunkin”, “AngryBirds” and “Pumpkin Golf”,as well as delicious snacksand tons of fun!

Tickets are available at thedoor, and all proceeds willbenefit Stevens County Relayfor Life.

No SchoolThursday, October 22& Friday, October 23

for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fifteen HES students get to attend conference

If you’re shopping for a new home or car,keep looking in the Classifieds.

Every week, you’ll find a great selectionof listings for real estate and

automobiles at prices you won’t find from a broker or dealer.

Stick With

the Classifieds The Hugoton HermesClassifieds620-544-4321

[email protected]


600 E. 11th 544-8686

Jordan Air IncCall Terry at620-544-4361

1026 S. MainHugoton

620-544-8011

Hi-Plains Lumber507 S. Main 544-4304

620-544-8908www.fnbhugoton.com • Member FDIC

113 W. 6TH HUGOTON, KANSAS

Phone (620) 544-4920Hugoton, Kansas 67951

Commodity Hauling

Jeff Ramsey 613 S. Main • 544-4303 • Hugoton

BROWN-DUPREEOIL CO INC.

1400 S Washington St. 356-3926

or 1-800-682-4143

GOOD LUCKON YOUR

FALLSPORTS

A Nursing/Ancillary Resource Company620-417-5679 Office • 620-544-7629 Fax

Ed Stevenson RN • Alicia Stevenson404 Jayhawk Ct. • Hugoton, KS 67951

www.nurselinkstaffing.com • [email protected]

Member FDIC www.csbks.com

Hugoton/LiberalFirst National Bank

HUGOTON UPTOWNAUTOBODY

624 S. Monroe 544-4683

Hwy 51 East Hugoton, KS

K-C Oil Company &Main Street Laundry

218 S. Main St. • 544-4660

Sports ScheduleFriday, October 23- Football: Varsity at Larned

High School, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, October 24

- Cross Country: Varsitymeet, Hays High School,10:30 a.m. 4A Regional Meet- Volleyball: Varsity tourna-

ment, 4A Division II Sub-State tournamentMonday, October 26- Football: JV vs Liberal at

Home, 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 27

- Basketball: Seventh &Eighth grade A girls’ vs. ScottCity Middle at Home, 4:00p.m.

- Basketball: Seventh &Eighth grade B girls’ vs. Scott

City Middle at Home, 5:00p.m.Friday, October 30- Volleyball: Varsity tourna-

ment, 4A Division II Statetournament- Football: Varsity vs Hol-

comb at Home, 7:00 p.m.,Senior NightSaturday, October 31- Cross Country: Varsity meetat Wamego, 4A State CrossCountry- Volleyball: Varsity tourna-

ment at Salina BicentennialCenter, 4A Division II Statetournament- Wrestling: Seventh & Eighthgrade tournament at Good-land High School, 10:30 a.m.

620.544.43881012 S. Main St.

Hugoton, KS 67951

Sportsby

Gregg Tanner

509 West 11th Street - Hugoton, KS620-544-8500

Both boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are League Champs!Last Thursday, October

15, the Hugoton Eagles' crosscountry teams traveled to theGWAC League meet in Good-land. Both boys' and girls'teams came away withLeague Championships! Theboys won this meet for thefifth time in six years and thegirls for the second time inthree years.

Hugoton's wins mark thefirst time in the history of theGWAC League when thesame team won both theboys' and girls' League titles.The previous two years Hugo-ton fell one point short eachyear; the boys lost by onepoint in 2013 and the girlsmissed first place last year byone point. The individualLeague Championship waswon by HHS's Issac Castro,the sixth time a Hugoton in-dividual boy runner has wonthis League title. Coach Ro-driguez remarked, "It is agreat accomplishment for theteams to sweep both titles. Itwas something that wethought was possible. We didnot run really well in the girls'race but well enough to takethe title!"

Hugoton cross country'snext meet is this weekend -Saturday, October 24, at theRegional meet in Hays. Thetop three teams at Regionals

will qualify for State competi-tion. The boys' teams towatch next week will beHugoton, Wamego, Ulysses,Abilene and Smoky Valley.The girls' teams to watch willbe Hugoton, Clay Center,Buhler and Hays. The meetwill start at 10:30 a.m. atHays High School, 2300 E.Thirteenth in Hays.

GWAC League ResultsBoys’ Results

Varsity - Team Place First1 Issac Castro 16:463 Reed Rome 17:274 Miguel Martinez 17:327 Abraham Garcia 17:49

17 Zack Littell 18:1926 Ivan Villa 19:0627 Ethan Fox 19:09Junior Varsity7 Eric Perry 20:218 Bryan Gonzalez 20:2215 Luis Guerrero 21:0618 Damien Lewis 21:3421 Ethan Bogan 21:5630 Nathan Leininger 25:3031 Vicente Flores 26:33

Girls’ ResultsVarsity - Team Place First4 Katy Heger 21:287 Sarah Johnson 21:479 Rebecca Johnson 21:47

12 Victoria Duran 22:0214 Maria Martinez 22:3315 Abby Heger 22:4019 Mariana Shuck 23:21Junior Varsity1 Kara Rodriguez 24:053 Josselyne Jurado 25:054 Lynnelle Bogan 25:07

Hugoton’s cross country boys’ team takes offthe starting line at the GWAC League meetThursday. Both boys’ and girls’ teams

performed well enough to earn League Championships! Way to go Eagles and goodluck at Regionals! Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Issac Castro sets a quick pace during the League meet Thursday,October 15 at Goodland. Issac was named League Championfor the boys. Congratulations! Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Miguel Martinez stretches out his stride at the GWAC Leaguemeet Thursday, October 15. Miguel won fourth in the Leaguewith a time of 17:32. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Abraham Garcia stays one step - or more - ahead of the nextrunner during the League meet at Goodland last week. Abra-ham ran a time of 17:49, earning seventh place for the Eagles.Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Luis Guerrero puts on a vi-cious “game face” during thejunior varsity race Thursday.Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Reed Rome focuses during hisLeague run last Thursday.Reed earned third place at themeet with a time of 17:27.Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Damien Lewis turns in a timeof 21:34 at the League meetThursday. Photo courtesy ofLisa Rome.

Ethan Bogan runs strong atthe meet in Goodland, finish-ing twenty-first in the JV race.Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

HHS Eagles Bryan Gonzalez and Eric Perry pace themselvesduring the JV race at Goodland last week. Bryan earned eighthplace, while Eric came in seventh. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Quarterback Valentino Degollado prepares to pass thefootball during last Friday’s game against Pratt. TheEagles were victorious in a great game, ending with ascore of 14-7.

The Hugoton Eagles werevictorious over the PrattGreenbacks last Friday night,October 16 to start districtplay with a win. The Eaglesvisited Pratt and, with thebacking of their fan contin-gency, pulled out the win inthe final minutes of play.

Both teams started off thegame with several exchangesof possession. The Eagles hada few miscues early on andkept turning the ball backover to the Greenbacks. For-tunately, the Eagle defensekept Pratt in check through-out the game.

The Greenbacks were firstto jump on the scoreboardwhen their own Travis Theisran 22 yards for the score.The extra point kick was goodand had Pratt up early in thegame with a seven point lead.First quarter play ended withno further scoring and Prattahead of Hugoton 7 -0.

In the second quarter, theEagles' defense tightened upand stopped the Greenbacksin their tracks on a fourthdown attempt with four yardsto go for Pratt. The Eagles re-

gained the football on theirown 33 yard line.

Zack Leininger of the Eagles went deep on a 59yard reception from ValentinoDegollado to score a touch-down for Hugoton. The extrapoint kick by Colby Korf wasgood and the game was nowtied at seven all.

A pair of penalties againstPratt helped both the Hugo-ton offensive and defensiveteams late in the secondquarter of play. First, the Eagles were punting the ballwhen a Greenback playercommitted a foul againstHugoton to force a first downand have the visiting teamkeep the football. Later, along offensive play for Prattwas nullified with anotherpenalty on the Greenbacksand pushed them the otherdirection, away from the Eagles' red zone.

The first half of play endedwith a tie score of sevenpoints per team. The second

half awaited as the fans forboth teams anticipated whatwas to develop during thefinal two quarters of this grid-iron contest.

During the opening driveof the third quarter, the PrattGreenbacks fumbled the foot-ball and the Eagles' ParkerTitus secured the first possession for Hugoton bywinning the recovery for histeam.

With five minutes left inthe third quarter, the Eagles'defense stopped the Green-backs as they tried to converta fourth down play with four

yards to go at the nine yardline of the Eagles. There wasno scoring done by eitherteam throughout the thirdquarter of play.

The fourth quarter hadPratt driving for the go aheadscore as they moved intoEagle territory on the 25 yardline. The Eagles' defense tookcare of the situation by recovering a fumble on the 25yard line.

Hugoton's QB Degolladotook over on a third downand four yards to go fightinghis way for a crucial firstdown. Later, Tyler Goode

caught a pass from Degolladofor a 32 yard gain. ParkerTitus ran past the defenseand caught a 30 yard passfrom Degollado for the goahead touchdown. Nowahead by six points, Korfkicked the extra point to putthe Eagles up over the Green-backs by seven points, 14-7.

The clock was runningdown towards zero as theGreenbacks were driving toattempt to tie or possibly goahead of the Eagles. The Pratt

quarterback threw the balldown to the Eagles' 22 yardline, however, senior HunterKerbow stepped up and inter-cepted the football to give thepossession back to the Eagles.

The Eagles had one moremission to accomplish to sealthe victory over Pratt. Degollado ran the ball playafter play to wind the clockdown. The Greenbacks - tryas they might - could not tearthe ball away from the Eagles'quarterback. The clock finallyshowed double zeros. Hugoton won the game by ascore of 14 to 7.

Coach Todd Fulton said,"We set a goal to be 1- 0; takeeach week one at a time. Thisweek versus Larned our goalis to be 1 - 0 again. If wefocus in and band togethergood things will happen."

The Hugoton Eagles willtravel to Larned Friday, October 23 for a 7:00 p.m.kickoff.

Hugoton High School’s football team prepares to defend theirturf against the Pratt Greenbacks in Friday night’s game. The

Eagles were victorious in a hard-fought contest, scraping out a14-7 win during the final minutes of play.


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Daniel Bustillos carries theball for the Eagles’ offenseFriday evening at Pratt.

Marcos Baeza sacks the Greenbacks’ quarterback in dramaticfashion, while the rest of the Eagles defend the field.

Coach Todd Fulton speaks to his team with two minutes remaining in the final quarter of the game. Fulton’s words inspired the Eagles to retain possession of the ball, fiercelyguarding quarterback Tino Degollado in the final minutes.

Varsity Eagle Pedro Ordonez zones in and prepares to tacklePratt’s ball carrier during action Friday night.

The Eagles bring home a “W” after Friday night’s district gameat Pratt. They will next face the Larned Indians Friday, October23 with a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. The game will take place at LarnedHigh School, 815 Corse Avenue in Larned.

Hugoton Eagles begin district play with victory over Pratt Greenbacks

Representatives from Hugoton and Pratt meetwith the referees before the game Friday

evening. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

The seventh grade teamhosted Ulysses a week agoThursday, October 15 fortheir final game of the year.The previously undefeatedEagles did not have the sea-son finale go as planned.Ulysses had a very strongfirst half, and the Eaglescould not catch up during thesecond half.

The game started off in anormal pattern for the seventh graders as theyjumped on the scoreboardfirst with a ten yard touch-down run by Riggs Martin.This put Hugoton ahead ofUlysses by six points.

The Eagles kicked the balloff to Ulysses and an 80 yardtouchdown return kept theEagles' lead very short-lived.The visiting Tigers convertedon the two point attempt andwent ahead of Hugoton by ascore of 8-6.

Ulysses continued to at-tack the Eagles' defense viathe ground and ran the ballin this time for six pointsfrom 40 yards out. Onceagain, their two point conver-sion was good and the leadincreased for the visitingTigers by ten points.

Right before halftime,Ulysses ran around theirright end on a 15 yard jauntthat tacked on six additionalpoints. This brought thescore to 22 for Ulysses toHugoton's six points.

The third quarter showed

the Eagles' defense inspiredby their halftime talk as theyshut out Ulysses for thequarter. Neither team wasable to cross the goal line andthe score stayed put at 22 -6.

Unlike the third quarter,the next quarter of play was180 degrees of separation asboth teams lit up the score-board during the final periodof the game. The Tigers putup another touchdown runby going around the left endof the line from ten yards outand improved their lead overthe Eagles to 28 - 6.

Chay Burnett of the Eaglesbolted down the field on a 72yard journey into the endzone for a touchdown. Thetwo point conversion wassuccessful and Hugoton

pulled within 14 points of theTigers.

Ulysses clawed back andscored on an 18 yard run foranother touchdown. Thismoved the score back to a 20point lead for the team fromUlysses.

Wyatt Angell, Hugoton'squarterback, connected for34 yard pass to Haden Daharsh for the final touch-down of the game. Again, the

two point conversion wassuccessful. The final score ofthe game was Ulysses 34 andHugoton 22.

Coach Reed said, "It was aheart-breaking loss. We cameout and didn't execute in thefirst half. The boys steppedup and made some big playsin the second half. I wasproud to see our boys battleto the end."

The eighth grade gamestarted off quickly for the vis-iting Tigers. The Ulysses teamsped their way down the fieldon the opening kickoff for anapproximate run of 80 yards.That was the one and onlyscore of the first quarter ofplay as Ulysses led Hugotonwith a lead of eight points.

Ulysses took off on a 70yard run for two more pointsas they scored the secondtouchdown for the Tigers.This put the Ulysses team upover the Eagles by 14 points.

Both teams had intercep-tions to add to the stats dur-ing the second quarter. TheTigers picked off an errantEagle pass at the goal lineand returned it to the Tiger39 yard line. Not to be out-done, the Eagles displayedtheir defensive skills asTrevor Bogan picked off aTiger pass and gave the ballback to Hugoton.

Jace Gilmore of the Eagleshad a pair of pass receptionsof 33 and 15 yards, respec-tively. The second reception

by Gilmore was good for aHugoton touchdown. Thispulled the Eagles to withineight points and the first halfended with the score ofUlysses 14 and Hugoton six.

Carter Brown rambled for34 yards for an Eagle touch-down to bring the Hugotonteam within a pair of pointsto tie the Tigers. Brown wasnot finished as he ran a tightrope down the sideline to theTigers' six yard line. Then,

Brown successfully ran a QBsneak for two yards to putHugoton up over Ulysses forgood with an 18 - 14 advan-tage.

Jace Gilmore ran the ballacross the goal line to scoreanother touchdown for Hugo-ton. This stretched the Hugo-ton lead over Ulysses to 24 to14. That was the final scoreof the game as the eighthgrade team clinched the vic-tory over the Tigers.


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High Plains Music Fest wants to thank all of their sponsorsand all of those who came out to support the event.

We look forward to giving back to the community and having agreat concert event next year!

Thank You!Thank You!

Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and ourGold Members present

We invite the children ofHugoton to trick or treat from

7th Street to 5th Street and back.

Come dressed in your scariest, funniest, orcutest costume.

All businesses, churches, organizations andgroups are invited to hand

out candy to the little spooks! After the fundowntown, head out to the Pioneer Manor for

more goodies at 5:30 p.m. Please bring your own bag to both events.

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The eighth grade HMS Eagles force Ulysses tofumble during the home game Thursday night.

Hugoton’s athletes were “on the ball” through-out the game, outscoring the Tigers by ten.

Eighth grade Eagles triumph over Ulysses Tigers

HMS Eagle Carter Brown lets the ball fly Thursday, October 15in action against the Ulysses Tigers.

HMS Eagles’ defensive players surround a seventh grade Tigerat Thursday night’s game.

Riggs Martin runs even after a Tiger player attempts to bringhim down at the October 15 game.

Seventh grade Eagles’ defensive players run down a UlyssesTiger runner during the game Thursday, October 15. The seventh grade Eagles ended their season with an impressive fivewins and only one loss.

Javier Lopez tackles a Tiger player during the HMS team’s finalgame Thursday. Fortunately the eighth grade Eagles were ableto pull out a 24-14 win over Ulysses.

Seventh grader Sawyer Harper flies past aTiger defender at Thursday’s game. The gamemarked the end of the season for the

undefeated HMS seventh grade team. Unfortunately, the team met their match withUlysses, taking a 22-34 loss.

Carter Brown searches for areceiver.

Seventh grade Eagles are overwhelmed by Ulysses Tigers

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Our Life Story Workshophad a good attendance lastSaturday morning. Our nextone is scheduled for Satur-day, November 21 at 10:00a.m. Please join us and learnhow to write your life story.

Kansas Legal Services isscheduled to come to Hugo-ton Senior Center Friday,November 6, 2015, at 11:00a.m. If you have legal ques-tions and would like to takeadvantage of this free servicefor senior citizens, please callthe center at 544-2283 toschedule an appointment.

Senator Pat Roberts’ officeis available to assist you withproblems you may be havingwith federal agencies like So-cial Security, Veterans’/VAissues, military cases,Medicare, passports, andIRS. If you need help, pleasecall his Dodge City office at620-227-2244.

We deliver lunch Mondaythrough Friday to home-bound people. If you are inneed of our services or youknow someone who is, pleasecall the Senior Center. Wewill give you informationabout cost, menus, etc.

If you have questions con-cerning caregiving, legal mat-ters, disability, healthinsurance, housing, etc.,please call Michael Johnstonat Southwest Kansas AreaAgency on Aging at 620-225-8240.

MenuOct. 22 ..........Baked Potato BarOct. 23................................FishOct. 26............Hot Dog & KrautOct. 27 ...................Beef BurritoOct. 28........Chicken & NoodlesOct. 29...............Sausage Gravy

.............................& BiscuitsActivities

Thursday, October 22Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Friday, October 23

Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bingo........................12:30 p.m.Saturday, October 24Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.Monday, October 26Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Wednesday, October 28Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Paint...........................1:00 p.m.Thursday, October 29Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 1B

Trick, Treat, or Toy?It’s Halloween time and

the stores are filled withaisles of pre-packaged candy.You don’t want trick-or-treaters to come to the doorwhen you aren’t prepared, soyou stock up on bags ofcandy, that most likely will beconsumed by you and yourfamily! Are kids really justinterested in candy at Hal-loween?

Childhood obesity is in-creasing at an alarming rate,doubling over the past 30years. Eating in moderationand becoming more physi-cally active could reduce obe-sity rates in children. Whentrick or treaters ring yourdoorbell, what will you givethem? Try nutritious, tastyfoods and non-food options,including items that get chil-dren up and moving to usethe extra calories they con-sume.

Make Halloween healthier

and a more inclusive holidayfor children and adolescentswith diabetes and otherhealth-related dietary restric-tions by offering non-sugartreats. Researchers from YaleUniversity’s Center for Eatingand Weight Disorders investi-gated whether children wouldchoose toys over candy whenoffered both for Halloween.They observed 284 kids be-tween the ages of three and14. Guess what? Childrenwere just as likely to choosetoys as candy, regardless ofgender.

If you think keeping candyout of the house is a goodidea, here are some sugges-tions for non-candy ideas:• Party favors - Look in theparty aisle of your favoritediscount store for bulk packsof toys.• Stickers; Stamps;Notepads• Pencils; Crayons; Markers;Erasers

• Balloons; Balls; Smallgames

If you want to have foodtreats consider these items:* cereal bars* snack packets of dried fruit,baked pretzels, nuts andseeds (e.g. peanuts, unsaltedalmonds, sunflower seeds orpumpkin seeds)* packages of low-fat crackerswith cheese or peanut butterfilling* animal crackers* gold fish crackers* graham crackers* Cracker jacks* 100 calorie packs of variousproducts* beef or turkey jerky* single-serve packets of low-fat microwave popcorn

If you can’t resist thecandy consider these tips:Purchase only what you willuse, avoiding jumbo bags;buy at the last minute;choose non-fat candies suchas Smarties, Tootsie Rollsand small pops.

Here is a simple and tastytreat to serve for a Halloweentreat!

Easy Pumpkin Pudding1 cup canned pumpkin1 package (4-serving size)sugarfree, instant vanillapudding mix1 teaspoon pumpkin piespice1¼ cups skim milk

Directions: Mix all ingredi-ents together. Place in indi-vidual bowls or glasses andchill until set. Serve cold withnonfat whipped topping.Makes 4 servings.

Each 2/3 cup serving: 77calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturatedfat, 2 mg cholesterol, 380 mgsodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4 g protein.

“Notes From Nancy”by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTYSENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Shila Moore, Director544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals

624 S. Main, Hugoton

Karoll Wagner tosses a basketball at the Senior Olympics.Karoll won several medals for the Pioneer Manor team.

Alan Sherill competes at the Senior Olympics in Guymon, Ok.Friday, October 9. Alan was one of three Hugoton competitorsto win a medal at the event.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’BREAST FRIENDS CANCERSUPPORT GROUP for breastcancer patients meets thesecond Wednesday of eachmonth from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.at the Legacy House, at 309E. Walnut in Garden City.For more information call620-272-2360.FARMERS MARKET in frontof the chamber office on Sev-enth and Main from 9:00a.m. to 12 Noon Saturdays.Every fourth Tuesday- Stevens County Heath De-

partment is at the SeniorCenter every fourth Tuesdayof the month from 11:00 a.m.to Noon to do free blood pres-

sure checks.October 22- No school for USD 210 stu-dents due to Parent/ TeacherConferences from 8:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. October 23- No school for USD 210 stu-dents.October 24- HES Halloween carnival

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at HESgym. Proceeds benefit Relayfor Life.- Barry Ward Concert and

Dinner at 7:00 p.m. at Me-morial Hall for tickets callTom Mirabal at 620-453-0063. Tickets can also be

purchased at the door. Pro-ceeds go to Corey MirabalScholarship Fund.- Dermot Community Sup-

per 7:00 p.m. at the DermotCommunity Building.October 26- HHS’s JV and C-teams willhost Liberal at the HHS foot-ball field, starting at 4:00p.m. JV play will start at6:00 p.m.October 29

- Hugoton Middle Schoolgirls’ basketball will hostScott City, starting at 4:00p.m. with the A-teams. B-team play will start at 5:00p.m.

Pioneer Manor resident Donna Little beams during the OpeningCeremonies of the Golden Senior Olympics in Guymon lastweek.

Numerous area seniors gather at Guymon’sTexas County Activity Center to compete in the

Senior Olympic Games. Three Hugoton residents brought home medals!

Pioneer Manor’s team at the Senior Olympicsin Guymon, Ok. includes Anna Belle Skinner,Alan Sherrill, Verna Reazin, Mike Colvin,Karoll Wagner and Donna Little. Cheerleadersfor the event included Celain Baker, Diane

Mangels, Gracie Porter, Rhonda Boone andLynda Reazin. Medalists for Pioneer Manorwere Verna Riezen, Karoll Wagner and AlanSherill. Great job representing Stevens County!

for readingThe Hermes

Official Newspaper of Stevens County

Thursday, November 3,2005

One of the more extremeexamples of damage from Sun-day evening’s torrent of windand rain was the removal ofthe newly constructed roof atthe Heritage Christian Acad-emy on east First Street. Themassive roof was stripped offthe structure and landed inthe yard of Duane and Bar-bara Williams home at 513Northeast Avenue. HCA is inthe process of building theirnew school.


Steve Brenn, a senior at Wi-chita State University, placedfirst in Class B piano competi-tion at the Kansas MusicTeachers Association competi-tion October 20, 1995 inLawrence. Steve is the son ofLawrence and Sheryl Brennand a 1991 graduate of Hugo-ton High School.


Candidates for the 1980Homecoming Queen havebeen selected. The reigningqueen will be chosen from thethree senior candidates whoare Lisa Wheeler, Sonja Suttonand Chelle Heger.Thursday, October 30, 1975

Hugoton bowling team FiveStreaks recently won Nationalhonors at the American JuniorBowling Congress. The FiveStreaks consist of BrendaDumler, Dawnel Olinger, Su-sann Coulter, Cheri Dallanand Sandy Robinson. Theywere named on the top ten forteam games out of 764,000Junior Bowlers in the Con-gress.Thursday, October 27, 1955

Building permits were is-sued to Star Lumber for twoframe homes with garages tobe contructed at the estimatedcost of $10,000 each. They

will be located on the recentlyopened Trindle Street num-bered 1009 and 1013.Friday, November 2, 1945

Shoe rationing ends at mid-night, November 2, 1945.Shoe rationing has been in ef-fect due to the war since Feb-ruary 8, 1943. Local stores do

not expect any quantity ofshoes to arrive until militaryrequirements are cut.

If any readers have pic-tures or memories for thehistory page of the Hermes,please bring them in toRuthie Winget at the Hugo-ton Hermes Newspaper.


History From The HermesCompiled by Ruthie Winget

PUBLIC NOTICE(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 22, 2015) 1t

“Needles, Shuttles andBobbins for your machine” isproclaimed on the front ofthis exhibit at StevensCounty Gas and HistoricalMuseum. It was used in re-tail stores during the earlynineteeth century to storeneedles, thread, and any-thing needed for all kinds ofdifferent home sewing proj-ects. A needle chart is shown

on the front of this equip-ment. Come in to the Mu-seum to see this as well asmany other exhibits!

The Stevens County Gasand Historical Museum is lo-cated at 905 S. Adams. Youare invited to visit Mondaythrough Friday from 1:00 to5:00 p.m. The Museum isalso open Saturdays from1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

from The Stevens County Gas & Historical MuseumBeulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

905 South Adams, HugotonHours:

Monday - Friday1 - 5 p.m.

Saturday1 - 4 p.m.

MUSEUM UPDATE

TOOTSIE ROLL RESULTSAnd the winners of the kids'

Tootsie Roll Guessing Jarare...*drumroll*... Annie Wall,Cameron Persing and Aubri Be-navidez!! Annie (112) andCameron (100) were the twoclosest guesses, so they each re-ceive 106 Tootsie Rolls and getto pick out a free book to keep!Aubri came in a close second byguessing 96 Tootsie Rolls andwins a free book! Congratula-tions!! Stay tuned for our nextguessing challenge!

DECORATIONSIf you haven’t seen our holi-

day decorations yet, you’remissing a real treat! Who saysbooks are just for reading? Library staff member Laurieused her creative skills to buildall kinds of creatures. Fromjack-o-lanterns to black cats, wehave it all!

TEXTILE EXHIBITThe textile exhibit is cur-

rently displayed in the library’smeeting room. Nine exhibitorsare showing 38 separate pieces.Quilting, applique, knit, crochetand even fly tying are beingshowcased. The display will beavailable until October 31.

CIRCLE TIMEThe special October 28 Circle

time theme will be candy. Hal-loween costumes are welcome!

KANSAS READS TOPRESCHOOLERS

The annual week-longKansas Reads to Preschoolersevent is coming November 15 –21. Special events are beingplanned. Stay tuned for moreinformation.

RECIPE SWAPThe recipe swap is on the

calendar! It will be December10, beginning at 11:30 a.m.Recipes can be entered nowthrough Wednesday, November25! We hope to have a wonder-ful luncheon.

500 MonroeHugoton, Ks. 67951-2639

Phone: 620.544.2301 •Fax: 620.544.2322

Email: [email protected]

The first St. Helen Catholic Church was moved to Hugoton in1947. This church served the Hugoton Catholics until the newchurch was built in 1978. This vacant building was relocated andis now located on Hugoton’s Main Street. From “The History ofStevens County and Its People”.

Kansas Weekly Gas PricesAverage retail gasoline

prices in Kansas have fallen8.6 cents per gallon in the pastweek, averaging $2.24 per gal-lon Sunday, according to Gas-Buddy's daily survey of 1,329gas outlets in Kansas. Thiscompares with the national av-erage that has fallen 5.4 centsper gallon in the last week to$2.26 per gallon, according togasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gasprices in Kansas during thepast week, prices Sunday were66.8 cents per gallon lowerthan the same day one yearago and are 8.2 cents per gal-lon higher than a month ago.The national average has de-creased 3.7 cents per gallonduring the last month andstands 84.5 cents per gallonlower than this day one yearago.

"Falling gasoline prices havebeen the name of the gameafter a brief hiatus," saidPatrick DeHaan, senior petro-leum analyst forGasBuddy.com. "Forty-nine ofthe nation's 50 states sawgasoline prices falling an aver-age of six cents a gallon duringthe last week, while the Mid-west, previously hit with pricespikes, saw among the biggest

declines as some refiners re-turned from maintenance, eas-ing supply concerns. Oil pricesalso took a break after seeingthe largest weekly increasesince 2009 to post a big de-crease last week."

"At last week's close, a bar-rel of West Texas Intermediatecrude was seen trading around$46/bbl, which certainlyhelped gasoline prices fall. Thegasoline price environment re-mains vastly improved versusa year ago: just 13.4 percent ofnation's gas stations are sellingat over $2.50 a gallon today,while a year ago, 100 percentof stations were over thatmark. Nearly a quarter of thenation's gasoline stations arecurrently selling under $2 pergallon, and that number willlikely grow in the monthsahead as refiners continue tofinish maintenance and re-sume producing gasoline at atime when demand is low, con-tributing downward pressureto gasoline prices," DeHaansaid.

For a complete listing of cur-rent averages and other fuelprice data, visithttp://media.gasbuddy.com.For fuel news and alerts, follow@GasBuddyNews on Twitter.

This sewing center, displayed at the Museum, was used in retailstores in the early 1900s to sell sewing needles, thread, bobbins,or anything else to be used for sewing.


Patrick Arange has this spooky sight in hisfront yard as he celebrates Halloween each

year. His yard is full of other creepy creaturesto commemorate this scary season.

Syngenta is likely to argue for a FILING DEADLINE of November 19, 2015. ToFILE a claim by this date, we must have your contract SIGNED AND IN OUR

HANDS (mail/email/ faxed/signed online) BY OCTOBER 30, 2015.

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the Judge who oversees 90% of the claims against Syngenta.• We represent over 38,000 corn growers, landlords (cash renting land

lords who lowered their rent and bushel and those on crop share), and elevators.• Our team has filed over 90% of the claims for farmers in America, and

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The Buffalo Boosters 4-HClub’s first meeting for 2015-2016 took place October 11at the UMC fellowship hall.

The Buffalo Boosters en-joyed a lasagna dinner madeby leader Tina White. LeaderLaura Hall provided Frenchbread. Tia Bell brought achocolate cake for dessert.Officers for the 2015-2016year are President MadisonHall, Vice President Maggie White, Secretary/Treasurer Isabella Hall, andReporter/Historian Jacob

Bell. Madeline Fleming isParliamentarian. Other clubmembers were given either games or music.

People representing Buf-falo Boosters at 4-H Councilare President Madison Halland Maggie White. Jacob Belland Isabella Hall are alternates. Items discussedat the meeting were first, enrollment is due by Novem-ber 15. Also, the county 4-HAchievement Banquet is November 1. People have toRSVP by October 23 and pay

a fee. Also, the Buffalo Boosters

4-H Club has decorationsalong with the City Slickersout of Hugoton. The nextJunior Leaders meeting isalso November 16. Other ac-tivities for the year were dis-cussed.

The next meeting will beNovember 1, at 7:00 pm. Themeeting was adjourned.

Submitted by BuffaloBoosters Reporter/HistorianJacob Bell.

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USDA is an equal opportunity employer and providerFarmers to Receive

Documentation of USDAServices

Local Offices Issue Receipts for Services

ProvidedU.S. Department of Agri-

culture (USDA) Farm ServiceAgency (FSA) State ExecutiveDirector Adrian Polansky re-minds agricultural producersthat FSA provides a receipt tocustomers who request or re-ceive assistance or informa-tion on FSA programs.

“If you visit our office,you’ll receive documentationof services requested andprovided,” said Polansky. “It’spart of our mission to provideenhanced customer servicefor producers. From Decem-ber through June, FSA is-sued more than 327,000electronic receipts.”

The 2014 Farm Bill re-quires a receipt to be issuedfor any agricultural programassistance requested fromFSA, the National ResourcesConservation Service (NRCS)and Rural Development (RD).Receipts include the date,summary of the visit and anyagricultural information, pro-gram and/or loan assistanceprovided to an individual orentity.

In some cases, a form ordocument – such as a com-pleted and signed program

enrollment form – serve asthe customer receipt insteadof a printed or electronic re-ceipt. A service is any infor-mation, program or loanassistance provided whetherthrough a visit, email, fax orletter.

This announcement wasmade possible through the2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Billbuilds on historic economicgains in rural America overthe past six years, whileachieving meaningful reformand billions of dollars in sav-ings for the taxpayer. Sinceenactment, USDA has madesignificant progress to imple-ment each provision of thiscritical legislation, includingproviding disaster relief tofarmers and ranchers;strengthening risk manage-ment tools; expanding accessto rural credit; funding criti-cal research; establishing in-novative public-privateconservation partnerships;developing new markets forrural-made products; and in-vesting in infrastructure,housing and community fa-cilities to help improve qual-ity of life in rural America.

For more information, visitwww.usda.gov/farmbill. Tolearn more about FSA, visitwww.fsa.usda.gov or to findyour local USDA office, visithttp://offices.usda.gov.

Cost-Share Signup on LandConservation PracticesThe Stevens County Con-

servation District has statecost-share funds available forpractices for livestock water-ing systems - water wells,power source, pipelines,cross-fencing, windbreaks,pasture and hayland plant-ing, critical area planting,grass seeding re-establish-ments, and conveyance irri-gation pipeline to convertflood irrigation to a centerpivot irrigation.

Contact our office at 544-2991 ext. 3 if you have ques-tions or are interested in anyof the cost-share practices.

From Elkhart to Elwoodand Baxter Springs to St.Francis, and in rural commu-nities and urban and subur-ban cities, agriculturetouches every Kansan anddrives the state’s economy.The Kansas Department ofAgriculture recently updatedan interactive map showingthe economic impact of agri-culture in the counties acrossKansas.

Located on the KDA Website at http://agriculture.ks.gov, the map can be usedto find agricultural economicfacts for each of the 105counties in Kansas. KDA an-nually updates the statisticson the map to give the state’sdriving economic industrythe recognition it deserves. Inthe 66 sectors of Kansas agri-culture that were recognizedfor this data compilation, thetotal output is approximately$62.8 billion. Agriculture alsosupports more than 229,934jobs statewide.

“Kansas agriculture con-tributes 43 percent of thestate’s total economy,” saidSecretary of AgricultureJackie McClaskey. “It’s easyto see cattle in a pasture ortractors in a field, but it’s notalways easy to fully know theimpact agriculture has onyour local region. This mapbreaks down statistics andshows the impact eachcounty has on the total stateeconomy.”

The interactive map allowsusers to see detailed agricul-tural statistics including farmnumbers, leading agricul-tural sectors and value-added data. KDA utilizedfacts from the 2012 censussurveys conducted by theU.S. Department of Agricul-ture’s National AgricultureStatistics Service. The eco-nomic impact data is sourcedfrom IMPLAN.

KDA is committed to pro-viding an environment thatenhances and encourageseconomic growth of the agri-culture industry and theKansas economy.

The county statistics mapis available at http://agricul-ture.ks.gov/countystatistics.For more information about

agriculture in Kansas, visithttp://agriculture.ks.gov/about-ksda/kansas-agricul-ture.

Submitted by the KansasDepartment of Agriculture.

Agriculture economic impact is onthe rise in rural Kansas communities

Mating season and the questfor more secure habitat havedeer on the move at this time ofyear, increasing the chances ofvehicle collisions. Typically, the greatest occur-rence of deer-vehicle crashes isin mid-November when the rut,or mating season, peaks. “In addition to the rut, deerare also on the move in mid-fallseeking new locations as cropsare harvested and leaves fallfrom trees and shrubs, leavingthem less secure than in theirsummer habitats,” said KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism biologist Lloyd Fox. According to the Kansas De-partment of Transportation, 15percent of Kansas crashes lastyear were deer-related (crashesin which a deer and vehicle ac-tually collided or the presence ofa deer was a contributing cir-cumstance). Although crashesinvolving deer occur throughoutthe year in every Kansas county,the highest number of crashestypically occur where there arethe most vehicles. SedgwickCounty had 422 deer-vehiclecrashes in 2014, the most of anycounty. The Kansas Highway Patrolcautions drivers to avoid takingextra-ordinary measures toavoid striking a deer in the road,lest a bad situation become evenworse. “If you are unfortunateenough to have a deer enter thehighway in front of your car, it isbest to hit the animal and notswerve to avoid it,” said theKHP’s Lt. Adam Winters. “Oftenwe find more serious crashesoccur when you swerve in avoid-ance.” Other tips to avoid deer colli-sions include:• Be especially watchful atdawn and dusk when deer areparticularly active.

• Watch for more than onedeer, as they seldom travelalone.• Reduce speed and be alertnear wooded areas or greenspaces such as parks or golfcourses and near water sourcessuch as streams or ponds.• Deer crossing signs showwhere high levels of deer/vehiclecrashes have occurred in thepast.• Use your bright lights to helpyou detect deer as far ahead aspossible.• Always wear a seat belt anduse appropriate child safetyseats. Even if you are waiting inyour car, it is best to wear yourseat belt, and have your childrenin car seats. If you do hit a deer, here aresome additional tips:• Don’t worry about the animal.Law enforcement will arrange tohave the animal removed fromthe road when they arrive. Telllaw enforcement dispatch if thedeer is still in the road when re-porting the crash call.• If possible, remain in the ve-hicle, and remain buckled up,protecting yourself in the eventthere is a secondary crash in-volving another vehicle.• If you must be outside yourvehicle, stand as far off the roadas possible; make sure hazardlights are activated; don't standbetween your vehicle and an-other vehicle; and make surechildren are kept properly re-strained in your vehicle.• If you hit a deer, slow down,pull onto the shoulder and turnon the emergency flashers. To report a crash on Kansashighways from a cellular phone,call *47 (*HP) for a highway pa-trol dispatcher or *582 (*KTA) forassistance on the Kansas Turn-pike. The crash can also berported by dialing 911.

Deer-vehicle crashes increase in the fall

Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club holds first meet for 2015-2016

The monthly Dermot community supper will beSaturday, October 24 at 7:00p.m. at the Dermot Commu-nity Building. Please bring acovered dish or two to shareand visit and laugh with your

friends and neighbors. Priscilla Milburn and

Dorothy Milburn are sure to

have the school decorated inOctober glory! Come enjoythe evening!

The Rolla All Aroundstarted 2015-2016 October 5,2015 at 6:38 p.m at the RollaCivic Center. The Hanna fam-ily provided the refreshments.The meeting was called toorder by Vice President Ken-zie Jones. The club wel-comed a new member,Samantha Dunn. The pledgeswere led by Samantha Dunnand SaKya Milburn. Roll callwas answered by "What newprojects are you taking thisyear"? There were ten mem-bers, one leader, three par-ents, and two guests, Davidand Crystal Bashford, pres-ent.

Last month’s meeting min-utes were read by Jayden

Hanna. Carlie Jones gavetreasurer report. Priscilla Milburn, club leader, con-gratulated the RAA 4-H’erswho entered in the KansasState Fair. The club membersreceived two purples, fiveblues, one red and two whitesat the Kansas State Fair. Twoof the entries received highawards in photography;Rylan Williams received theSunflower Award and SaKyaMilburn received the Kansas4-H Foundation Award! Con-gratulations to all 4-H’ers atthe State fair!!

Old business was for 4-H’ers to still be thinking ofideas for community servicefor the county 4-H council. Innew business, 4-H’ers needto sign up for project talks,

demonstration, cleaning andrefreshments.

The club also elected offi-cer's for the upcoming year.They are President KenzieJones, Vice President JaydenHanna, Secretary PaigeClaassen, Treasurer CarlieJones, Junior PresidentJaxon Schwindt, Junior VicePresident Tyne Ellis, JuniorSecretary Sakya MilburnJunior Treasurer BrynleeWilliams, Reporter RylanWilliams, Recreation LeaderDeserae Schwindt, FlagSalute Leader SamanthaDunn, and 4-H council mem-bers are Kenzie Jones, Jay-den Hanna, Carlie Jones andDeserae Schwindt.

Also in new businessElkhart Coop is having their

annual food drive, October19-30, they have asked forhelp to please drop off anynon perishable food items toany branch of the ElkhartCoop. RAA also talked abouthaving a bake sale at SantaDay December 18 in Rolla.That was tabled until nextmonth’s meeting. RAA alsodecided to do the RADAfundraiser again this yearstarting in November. If youwould like to look at a bookor purchase RADA contact anRAA 4-H’er. Calendar eventscoming up are the Achieve-ment Banquet November 8 atthe Elkhart City Hall. Nextmonth's meeting will be No-vember 2, 2015.

Written by RAA Club Re-porter Rylan Williams.


Friday, October 23- Parent/Teacher confer-

ences; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.- Pheasant Heaven Chari-

ties Free Meal at Game; 6:00p.m.

- High School Football vsSatanta; 7:00 p.m.Saturday, October 24

- High School Cross Coun-try Regionals; TBA

- High School Volleyball Re-gionals; TBA

Thursday, October 29- Spook Parade in the Old

Gym; 3:00 p.m.- High School Football at

Moscow; 7:00 p.m. (StevensCounty Law EnforcementFree Meal begins at 5:00p.m.)Friday, October 30

- State Volleyball; TBA- ARGH

Saturday, October 31- State Cross Country; TBA- State Volleyball; TBA

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Dermot Monthly Community Dinner

Saturday, October 24at the Dermot School

7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 16, theRolla Pirates football team andcheerleaders traveled to Ingallsto take on the Ingalls Bulldogs.The Bulldogs were there to

fight and took down the Pi-rates, 50-0. The Pirates willtake on the Satanta IndiansFriday, October 23 at Rolla.Rolla will be sporting PINK

OUT night, in honor of thosewho have fought breast canceror those who are still fighting.The senior class will be servingchili and cinnamon rolls, be-

ginning at 6:00 p.m. PheasantHeaven Charities will also beserving a free meal around thefootball field. Come and yell forthe Pirates Friday, at Rolla!

Senior Garry Norton willbe running for Rolla in theRegional Cross Country meetSaturday, October 24. Garryis the sole varsity runner forthe Rolla Pirates team.

Other teammates includeBrianna Smith, junior, andjunior high runners, OwenShores and Monte Fosdick.Coach Kelly Schnable hasdone a fantastic job coachingthese team members andtaking them to multiple crosscountry events.

Good luck Saturday,Garry! The Pirates are cheer-ing for your best time ever!

Rolla Cross Country competitors include, left to right, GarryNorton, Brianna Smith, Coach Kelly Schnable, Monte Fosdickand Owen Shores. Photo courtesy of 2015-16 Pirate YearbookStaff.

Pictured are the players on the football team clockwise from topRaegan Hinds, Ashly Hart, Juan Martinez, Jose Badillo, AlexHoyt, Panches Maravilla, Carson Milburn, Luis Martinez, TyDixon, William Brown, Chance Toole and Teagan Simmons.

Center, top to bottom are Coach Gardell Schnable, Coach KentMilburn, Coach Jesse Drew, Tracy Pietz, Cacee Milburn andDaniel Weatherly. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

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(First Published in The Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, October 8, 2015) 3t

STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENSCOUNTY, ss:

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFTOM E. JOSLIN a/k/a THOMAS E.JOSLIN, DECEASED

Case No. 15PR37

NOTICE OF HEARING

You are hereby notified that Ed-ward Ferris, one of the heirs, deviseesand legatees of the will and estate ofTom E. Joslin a/k/a Thomas E.Joslin, deceased, has filed a petitionin the above Court, together with au-thenticated copy of the foreign pro-bated will of the decedent, Tom E.Joslin a/k/a Thomas E. Joslin, andthe proceedings admitting his will toprobate in the Superior Court of KingCounty, Washington. The Petition al-leges, among other things, the dece-dent was the owner at the time of hisdeath of certain real estate situate inStevens County, Kansas, upon whichdecedent's will operates, as more fullydescribed in the petition filed in thisproceeding.

The petitioner prays the Court foran order admitting proceedings had inthe Superior Court of King County,Washington, to probate and record inthe District Court of Stevens County,Kansas, and adjudging administra-tion of the estate within the State ofKansas is unnecessary and shouldnot be required; the decedent's realestate, including mineral interests,described in the Petition, owned bythe decedent, Tom E. Joslin a/k/aThomas E. Joslin, be assigned to thepersons entitled thereto, pursuant tothe terms of decedent's will, and forfurther relief.

You are hereby required to fileyour defenses to the petition on or be-fore the 30th day of October, 2015, at10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court,in the district courtroom at the countycourthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, atwhich time and place the cause will beheard. Should you fail therein, judg-ment and decree will be entered indue course upon the petition.

Edward FerrisPetitioner

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ingalls Bulldogs shut out Rolla Pirates

Rolla All Around 4-H’ers congratulate members entering State Fair

Garry Norton will compete at Regional Cross Country

Dermot community supper is October 24


MOSCOW NEWSBY JUDY HICKERT

(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 8, 2015) 3t

DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 2014

In Accordance with 19-547 law general statute 1982 Kansas, the following Personal Property Tax Warrants were returned by the Sheriff ofStevens County, Kansas to my office this October, 2015

Vanessa Willis Stevens County County Treasurer

PUBLIC NOTICE



IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFGARY L. HEGER, DECEASED

Case No. 15PR38

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You and each of you will take no-tice that on the 13th day of October,2015, Christopher T. Heger and RobbL. Heger, were appointed as Co-Ex-ecutors of the Estate of Gary L. Heger,deceased, and duly qualified as suchCo-Executors; and Letters Testamen-tary were issued to them on October13, 2015, by the District Court of

Stevens County, Kansas. All partiesinterested in the Estate will governthemselves accordingly.

All creditors of the decedent arenotified to exhibit their demandsagainst the Estate within the later offour (4) months from the date of thefirst publication of this notice underK.S.A. 59-2236 and amendmentsthereto, or if the identity of the credi-tor is known or reasonably ascertain-able, within 30 days after actualnotice was given as provided by law,and if their demands is not thus ex-hibited, they shall be forever barred.

Christopher T. HegerRobb L. HegerCo-Executors

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C.1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103Attorneys for the Co-Executors

PUBLIC NOTICE

Judy Hickert and daugh-ter Valena Gonzalez of Wichita, and grandsonBraden Hickert of Overland

Park traveled to Midland, Tx.Friday, October 9 to visitAaron and Beth Hickert andBen. Then they went espe-cially to see the play "Grease",performed by the DramaClass of Midland High Schoolat the high school theatre.Ben is a junior in the highschool. They gave a great per-formance Saturday evening.The group performed the playfive times over two weekends.Ben played the part of Eu-gene.

Judy, Valena and Bradenreturned home Monday aftera really fun weekend.

The annual MoscowUnited Methodist Churchbazaar is quickly approach-ing November 7. A new activ-ity this year associated withthe bazaar will be a quilt raf-fle. The queen sized quilt wasmade and donated byMoscow resident HenrySmith. Henry took up quiltmaking last year as a winter

project. The quilt is com-prised of many colors of four-inch by two-inch rectangleswith two-inch white squares.

Tickets may be purchasedat the bazaar or by contactingAngie, Patty, Rhea, Sevalan,Tia, Zo or the church office.The drawing for the quilt willbe at the end of the bazaarNovember 7.

Trunk or Treat will be Hal-loween night at the UnitedMethodist Church on MainStreet in Moscow. This hasbeen a popular event for sev-eral years, and gives thoseliving out of town a chance togive out treats and see thekids. So come on out and beready to see lots of great cos-tumes.

The Stevens County ChiliFeed, Medical Benefit Dinnerfor a local fireman, will be atthe Moscow Firehouse Hal-loween, Saturday, October31. Serving will begin at 5:00p.m. There will be a free willdonation.

This is a mural painted by Barbara Williams to be used at thedinner theatre at the Memorial Hall in Hugoton Saturday night.Barry Wood will be singing, and it is a benefit for the Corey Mirabal scholarship fund.

Henry Smith made and donated the quilt to the Moscow UnitedMethodsit Church Bazaar.

The Moscow Baptist Church team kids areworking on a project Road Signs for Life. They

are comparing everyday signs to the spiritualsigns.

Work is expected to beginnext week on infrastructureimprovements for the AmtrakSouthwest Chief route. Thework, which will upgradeseveral miles of the La Juntasubdivision of the Kansas Di-vision of BNSF Railway tosupport passenger trainspeeds, is funded by a federalTransportation InvestmentGenerating Economic Recov-ery (TIGER) Grant awarded tothe City of Garden City in thefall of 2014. The Southwest Chief is an

Amtrak passenger servicethat operates daily betweenChicago and Los Angeles. Asegment of the route throughKansas and eastern Coloradois on a BNSF Railway subdi-vision where freight trafficlevels no longer justify the in-vestment required to supportpassenger train speeds. Ac-cording to railway engineers,the condition of the route issufficient for freight traffic,but without intervention,would not meet the highermaintenance standards re-quired for the operation ofpassenger trains and theroute would no longer be fea-sible. The Southwest Chief pro-

vides critical public trans-portation for ruralcommunities in Kansas, Col-orado, and New Mexico. In2011, communities in thosethree states began working tofind a funding solution to ad-dress the infrastructureneeds of the route. According

to the communities, theTIGER funds represent a keycomponent of the fundingprogram and will be used topreserve passenger servicealong the route. “Ever since Amtrak and

BNSF first met publically inApril of 2012 with GardenCity and other communities,your city led a regional part-nership to rally matchingfunds and other support tomake the capital investmentsto preserve and improve thisroute,” said Ray Lang, SeniorDirector, Amtrak Govern-ment Affairs & CorporateCommunications. “This infra-structure work now under-way in Kansas and next inColorado helps achieve whatall of us want: reliable, dailyAmtrak Southwest Chiefservice that is vital publictransportation connectingKansas, Colorado and NewMexico to the 500 destina-tions on the Amtrak net-work.” The grant - in the amount

of $12,469,963 - has beencombined with $9,300,000 ofstate, local, and private fundsto address the route’s infra-structure needs. The projectwill restore 46.9 miles of the158 miles of bolted rail sec-tions between Pierceville, andLas Animas, Co., to Class IVcondition for Amtrak speedsup to 79 mph. Improvementswill include continuouswelded rail, new turnouts(track switches) and gradecrossings. The upgrades will

be beneficial for both passen-ger and freight rail, alongwith users of the improvedrailroad crossings. The fall 2015 portion of the

project is expected to be com-pleted before Thanksgivingand will include work fromHolcomb, to west of Deerfield.Seven track switches in thissegment will also be com-pleted, along with two roadcrossings west of the area. “This project is the culmi-

nation of work by a multitudeof people who recognize theimportance of passenger andfreight rail to our communi-ties,” Garden City ManagerMatt Allen said. “This wouldnot have been possible with-out the support of our electedrepresentatives at the Statelevel and at the Federal level.” Allen also expressed his

gratitude to those entitiesthat have contributed match-ing funds to the project. Theyare: Amtrak; BNSF; theKansas Department of Trans-portation; Dodge City, Gar-den City, Hutchinson andNewton in Kansas; La Junta,Lamar, Trinidad, BentCounty, Las Animas County,Otero County, ProwersCounty and Pueblo County inColorado; the I-25 Coalitionand the Colorado Rail Pas-senger Association. The City of La Junta has

submitted an application for2015 TIGER Grant funds.The application is under re-view by the US Department ofTransportation.

Much like many of theirhuman counterparts, pets donot always relish winter. Ani-mals can experience arthritispain or fatigue when the coldsets in. Shorter periods ofdaylight also may make themless active and likely to sleepfor longer periods of time. Inan effort to stay warm, somepets get creative.

Cats can unintentionallyput themselves in danger justto chase a chill away. TheAmerican Animal Hospital As-sociation says cats will curlup against almost anything,including car engines, to staywarm. Cats caught in movingengine parts can be seriouslyhurt or killed. Before you turnyour engine on, check be-

neath the car or make a lot ofnoise by honking the horn orrapping on the hood. Also, ifyou have exposed radiators ina home or apartment, con-struct a cover to prevent catsand dogs from climbing onthe exposed coils. The hotwater pumping through radi-ators can cause burns. Catsand dogs also may get tooclose to fireplaces, so use aprotective screen to keepthem away from hot embers.

Pets also can knock overportable heaters in an at-tempt to get warm. Look formodels that automaticallyshut off if they fall over to reduce your risk of fire.

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Judy Hickert’s grandsonBraden is the one with the redsweater pictured on the right.

Hickerts travel to Texas

UMC sponsorsTrunk or Treat

Chili Feed atfirehouse for Halloween

UMC bazaar offers quilt raffle

Pets can endanger themselves trying to keep warm in winter

Amtrak plans improvements for Holcomb


HELP WANTED

HERMES CLASSIFIEDSDeadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

Solution to October 15, 2015, puzzle

LOCAL & OTR DRIVERS WANTEDFull/Part time Class A CDL with N endorsement.

2 years min. experience and clean MVR

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Please call 620-544-2900 & leave a message or pick up application at 120 W. 6th in Hugoton.

Truck Driver WantedMust have CDL and clean MVR. You are home everynight, health insurance provided and 401K available.You must fill out application at office 1 mile south

of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

CRI FEEDERS is accepting applications for a cattle doctor in our hospital.

Duties include (but are not limited to): safe handling of sickand/or injured cattle, proper handling and safe administrationof treatments, and equipment operation (pickup and trailer,wheel-loader, tractor, etc.). Computer skills, valid driver’s licenseand bilingual (reading and speaking) required.

Please bring resume and apply in person at the feedyard, 25 miles NW of Guymon.

Call 580-545-3344 for directions. CRI Feeders stresses safety in the workplace and is an EOE.

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Hugoton USD 210 is accepting applications for a

Full Time CustodianPlease visit our Web site at usd210.org to apply.

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HELP WANTEDTruck Driver/Mechanicw/ current CDL license.

Benefits included. Please inquire at 428-5180/544-8889

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The position begins at a Grade 3 or Grade 4. Salary rangeis $25,434 to $28,533 depending on knowledge and expe-rience. An agricultural background and general computerknowledge is not required, but could be helpful.

To apply contact the Stevens County FSA office at 607 E. 11th, Hugoton, KS between

8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications must be returned to the office no later than

4:30 pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2015. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Stevens County Farm Service Agency(FSA) is accepting

applications for a temporary full-time Program Technician position

to assist with general office & clerical work

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KANSAS DAIRY INGREDIENTS, LLCINVENTORY CONTROL RECEIVER

Kansas Dairy Ingredients is looking for an individual tojoin our growth oriented and fast paced environment as

an Inventory Control Receiver. Founded in 2012, wehave a newly constructed state of the art milk

concentration facility located in Hugoton, Kansas.

Responsibilities: Compiles & maintains records of quantity,type and value of material, equipment, merchandise or sup-

plies stocked in warehouse and on grounds by performing thefollowing: Count & post totals to inventory records, compare

inventories to office records, verifies computations againstphysical counts, monitors inventory entering & leaving the

warehouse, prepares reports, and stocks & issues materials ormerchandise.

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED;strong computer and mathematical skills; excellent organiza-

tional skills, and strong attention to detail; and must be able tosuccessfully pass forklift training.

We offer competitive starting wages, benefits and opportuni-ties for advancement, including Employer Paid Medical

(Employee); Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life & Disability; Em-ployee Bonus Program; Automatic Company Match 401(k);

and Paid Time Off.

If you would like to join the Kansas Dairy Ingredients Team,

please send your resume to 7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Suite 110,

Kansas City, Mo. 64153,email to [email protected], or apply in person at 1010 E. 10th St., Hugoton, Ks.

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Aqua Shield Roofing & Spray Foam Insulation

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an established spray foam company is seeking a competent, independent worker.

The successful candidate must be a team player, safetyfocused and a responsible individual who takes pride

in their work.Required Skills: · Looking for a long term opportunity· Must be reliable· Ability to work independently· Willing to learn and must have a positive attitude· Ability to work overtime and some weekends if neededPreferred Skills:· Experience with E30's and fusion guns a plus· Previous spray foam installation experience (Or spray gun experience)Higher pay grade based on experience.Signing bonus for 5+ years experience behind a spray gun.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive Wages

Please pick up an application at Aqua Shield, 616 S. Main in Hugoton



WELLS FARGO BANK, NAPLAINTIFF

-vs-

MARTIN ARAIZA-NUNEZ, et. al.;DEFENDANTS

No. 15-CV-9Div. No.

K.S.A. 60Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order ofSale issued by the Clerk of the DistrictCourt in and for the said County ofStevens, in a certain cause in saidCourt Numbered 15-CV-9, whereinthe parties above named were respec-tively plaintiff and defendant, and tome, the undersigned Sheriff of saidCounty, directed, I will offer for sale atpublic auction and sell to the highestbidder for cash in hand at the frontsteps of the courthouse in the City of

Hugoton in said County, on November17, 2015, at 10:00, of said day the fol-lowing described real estate located inthe County of Stevens, State ofKansas, to wit:

SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTSONLY IN AND TO: LOTS NINE (9)AND TEN (10), BLOCK EIGHT (8),IN THE CITY OF MOSCOW,STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, AC-CORDING TO THE DULY FILEDAND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.Commonly known as 214 LinigerSt, Moscow, Kansas 67952

This is an attempt to collect a debtand any information obtained will beused for that purpose.

Ted HeatonSHERIFF OF STEVENS

COUNTY, KANSAS

SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, LLCAttorneys for Plaintiff4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway -Suite 418BFairway, KS 66205(913)831-3000Fax No. (913)831-3320Our File No. 15-008098

PUBLIC NOTICE

Need a Halloween Bag?Stop by the Hermes Office

at 522 S. Main and pick up a FREE BAG for Trick or Treating

Hugoton Hermes ClassifiedsDeadline

MONDAY5:00 p.m.

Hermes Classified DeadlineMondays 5:00 p.m.

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 BedroomApartments. Furnished orunfurnished. Bills included,washer & dryer and cable.Call 544-2232. (tfc)

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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/2bath mobile home, privatelot. No pets, no smoking. Ref-erences required. 544-2892.

(tfc42)

---------------FOR RENT: Beautiful 3 bed-room/ 2 bath apartmenthomes, all appliances,washer/dryer connection,private patio or balcony, kids’playground, pets welcome.Westfield ApartmentHomes, 910 S. Coulter,Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605.Equal Housing Opportunity,Handicap Accessible. (tfc35)

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REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

DIRECTORY

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality ServiceOffice: (620)544-7800

531 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK*Carpet *Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl(tfc)

SUPPORT GROUPSPREGNANT? NEED HELP?Call Birthright of GardenCity, 620-276-3605 or Birth-line of Liberal, 1404 N. West-ern, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)

--------------ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS will help you if yousincerely want to stop drink-ing. Call 544-8633. (tfc1)

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Project HopeOpen Tues & Thurs

8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own

Food Containers1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

Support for family & friends of problemdrinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

1405 Cemetery Road544-2610 or 544-2854

kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

AL-Anon Family Group

WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gasinterests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co.80201. (150p49-12)

---------------WANT TO BUY: Old furniture - any condition, an-tique items, mechanical tools & carpentry tools. Call620-360-0249. (4c42)

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WANTED

Your Ad Here! Call 620-544-4321 or email [email protected]

for all your classified needs!

(620)428-65181182 Road Q • Hugoton

(tfc12)

LAWN PROWill Schnittker

620-544-1517

(tfc46)

Jay D's SatelliteYour LOCAL DirecTV & Dish Provider in all of SW

Kansas, OK and TX PanhandlesCALL: 800-952-9634

EMAIL: [email protected]: jaydsatellite.com

TEXT: 620-360-0520(tfc11)

SERVICES OFFERED

Underground Sprinkler System DESIGN & INSTALLATION

Call Lawn Pro TODAYfor your FREE estimate and a more

beautiful lawn! (tfc11)FOR RENT

ROLLA PLAZAAPARTMENTS

Two 1-bedroom apts(Rental Assistance Available)

Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office620-351-1305 Mgr

Carmen Bontrager

FIREWOOD FOR SALEOak, Piñon, Mesquite,

Pecan & MoreDelivery & stacking available

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)

FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

GARAGE SALES

NEW Casa Storage 1600 Industrial Rd

12x25, 10x15, 5x10 UNITS FOR RENT$1 for first month w/ 1 yr contract

Call 620-290-6453 tfc38

Hermes Classified Deadline:

Monday 5:00 p.m.Call 620-544-4321 or

email [email protected].

Custom Signs &

Designsby Janice Hollis

• Signs • Vinyl • Banners • Trucks • DOT • Windows • Flags • Logos • and More!

Come by the shop or call us today!300 Washington - Rolla • 620-593-4340 or 620-541-1077

Find us on Facebook.com/StarStorage

Sizes available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 & 12x24

Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

515 Northeast AvenueHugoton, KS

620-428-1115620-544-5785 para español

Check the classifieds online athugotonhermes.com/classifieds

FOR SALE: 1954 MercurySV, 1989 Mustang Convert-ible. Make offer 620-544-8921. (1p43)

---------------FOR SALE: Beautiful NEW20 inch John Deere bicycle.Call 620-510-2514 Moscow.

(tfc43)

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FOR SALE: Heavy duty cardolly $800. 620-544-3144.

(2p43)

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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

514 S. Main St. - Main Street business locationwith offices on the main floor and living quarterson the 2nd floor. Living area has 3 bedrooms, 2baths, kitchen, laundry, dining and living rooms.Master bedroom is 24 X 17 1/2' with full masterbath. Office area has 7 offices, reception room,1/2 bath, and a room used as a LAB/Laundry.REDUCED!!

$59,900

$49,900

HOUSE FOR SALE

Hermes DeadlineMondays 5:00 p.m.!!

110 West 7th (next to City office)Two Unit Brick Apartment

FOR SALE BY OWNER1200 square feet upstairs

and 1200 in downstairs unit.Upstairs - 2 bedroom & bath

Downstairs - 3 bedroom & 1 1/2 bathCall 544-7350 or 544-1936

(4c41)

$59,000

1024 S. Harrison3 bedroom/2 bath, newer

kitchen, granite countertops,large family room, large 2 car

detached garage, and much more. $98,000

Call to schedule your showing today Julie West 620-453-1234

(tfc40)

Check out The Hermes

ONLINE:hugotonhermes.com

or on Facebook:facebook.com/

thehugotonhermes

GARAGE SALE: Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, Octo-ber 22 and Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day,800 S. Washington, Table & Chairs, Kitchen Items, TVs, Fur-niture, Cookbooks, Baby Crib, Jewelry, Clothing, Books andMore Books!

---------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, October 24, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., 949Cemetery Road

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

Mark Faulkner-BrokerKaren Yoder - Associate/Broker

Residential & Commercial SpecialistKaren Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

Chance Yoder - SalespersonChance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”Karen Yoder Chance Yoder

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

808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchenw/built in appliances, island, central heat, detgarage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today tosee this home!

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

415 S. Main - Ranch 2 bed/2bath, cenH/A, fenced yard, carport. Call today to seethis nice home!!

1201 S Adams - Great location! RanchStyle, 3 bd/2 b, new kitchen and bath re-models, appliances, cen H/A, fence, cornerlot. Call today to see this nice home!!

1112 S Monroe - Ranch style, brick, 3bed/3 b, att garage, cen H/A, shed, sprin-kler. Call for details!!

520 Road 13- Ranch style, modular home, 3bdrm/2 b, fpl, appliances, finished part bsmt,covered deck, det garage, barn, hay shed, leanto, lvstk pens, loading chute, and muchmore...10 acres more or less. Call today to seethis property

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

1012 S Lincoln - Reduced Price! Invest-ment property! Call today for details!

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful 1/2 story, 5bed/3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garagew/ workshop, storage shed, fenced yard,appliances and much, much more!! Callfor details!

807 S Jefferson- Investors!!! 2 bed/2bath, detached garage. Call today fordetails!!

625 Road N - Solar Home - 3 bed/2.5 b,fin bsmt, bonus room, att garage. 1.4acres +/-. Call today to view this uniquehome!!

1410 S Main Street - Located in theKallenbachs Fifth Addition, Beautiful tradi-tional, 3 bed/2.5 bath, WIC, Fpl (3), Saferoom beautiful landscape, 3 car garage.Much more!! Call today!!

705 & 707 S Adams Street - Two Prop-erties with income potential!! Both remod-eled in 2014, appliances. Call for details!!

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

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

121 N Main Street - Immaculate! NiceRanch-style home! Custom oak kitchencabinets/granite countertops, appli-ances, 3 bed/3 bath, basement, attgarage, det garage, cen H/A. MuchMore!! Call today!!

705 E Fourth Avenue - Nice & Neat!Ranch-style, 3 bed/2 bath, finishedbasement, att garage, fence, cen H/A,appliances. Call today!!

112 S Lincoln - Move-in ready! 4 bed/3bath, custom kitchen, detached garage,att carport, fence, cen H/A, appliances,fpl and much more! Call today!!

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

LOTS FOR SALE504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac.19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a halfin cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition.Call for details!!713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac.21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!

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

PRICE REDUCED

SOLDSOLD

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1105 S. Monroe - Hugoton,KS - 3BR, 2BATH, 2 storyhome. - $115,000

1004 S. Monroe, Hugoton,KS 2BR, 1BATH, 2 cargarage. - $110,000

SALE OF ANTIQUES ~ COLLECTIBLES56 Farm Toy Tractors $1500

2 Full Jewelry Boxes $100 each14 Antique Kerosene Lamps $5001 Tatorbug Mandolin Violin $300

5 Fancy Electric Lamps $4006 Fancy Older Large Dolls $200

48 Fancy Brass Items $4001 Very Nice Antique Quilt $100

26 Older Barbie & Ken Dolls in Showcase $3003 Very Good Violins w/ Bows & Cases $125 each

Phone 620-593-4555 or come by 100 E. Fifth in Rolla

Need to sell items to pay medical bills. (1p43)

(tfc16)


BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION

COMMISSION OF THE STATE OFKANSAS

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION

RE: Merit Energy CompanyLLC- Application to amend the D-32,279 permit to authorize the dis-posal saltwater into the Wiggains 12-5located in Stevens County, Kansas.

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

You, and each of you, are hereby no-tified that Merit Energy CompanyLLC, has filed an application toamend the permit to disposal of salt-water into the Morrow formation atthe Wiggains 12-5, located in the SE-NW-SW-NE Sec 12 T35S-T36W

Stevens County, Kansas, with a max-imum operating pressure of 2000 psiand a maximum injection rate of 2000bbls per day.

Any persons who object to or protestthis application shall be required tofile their objections or protests withthe Conservation Division of the StateCorporation Commission of the Stateof Kansas within fifteen (30) days fromthe date of this publication. Theseprotests shall be filed pursuant toCommission regulations and muststate specific reasons why the grant ofthe application may cause waste vio-late correlative rights or pollute thenatural resources of the State ofKansas.

All persons interested or concernedshall take notice of the foregoing andshall govern themselves accordingly.

Merit Energy Company13727 Noel Road Suite 1200

Dallas, TX 75240(972) 628-1660

PUBLIC NOTICE

Recently in Hutchinson theKansas Water Authority (KWA)adopted the final water supplygoals for each of the 14 regions.The KWA also appointed RegionalAdvisory Committee (RAC) mem-bers to serve and represent vari-ous water users in their regions.

As part of the process for theLong Term Vision for the Future

of Water in Kansas call to action,local stakeholders have beenworking for the past eight monthsto help develop water supply goalsbased on public input and avail-able resource condition informa-tion for each of the 14 regions.Since being approved by theKWA, the priority goals will guidethe newly selected RACs as they

implement the priority goals foreach region.

“The KWA and I want to com-mend the stakeholders in each ofthe 14 regions who put in somuch time and effort to producewater supply goals to help ensuretheir area’s water future,” saidKWA Chairman Gary Harsh-berger. “With Governor Brown-back’s leadership on Kansaswater priorities this will enable theKWA and KWO to change the waywater planning will be done inKansas going forward. I encour-age all citizens to continue withthis momentum and have an ac-tive role in implementing thestrategies of the Water Vision forfuture generations to come.”

The newly appointed RACsmain task will be to work with theKWA to ensure water supply pri-orities and goals of each regionare implemented.

“As citizens of Kansas the timeis now to start planning for a vi-able source of quality water forour future. Although most of ustake our water for granted, wemust realize water is not an un-limited resource,” said VerdigrisRAC Chair Doug Blex. “I washonored to serve as chair of a tal-ented team of volunteers who rec-ommended a “grassroots”solution to the Authority to helpsolve Kansas water issues andlook forward to helping lead theVerdigris region in now imple-menting those solutions as well.”

The KWA will encourage the

RAC members to help implementthe following Vision statement foreach region:

Kansans act on a shared com-mitment to have the water re-sources necessary to support thestate’s social, economic and nat-ural resource needs for currentand future generations.

“This aquifer is a finite, nonre-newable resource that we mustmanage to prevent the total col-lapse of our economy that wouldensue with its depletion,” saidUpper Smoky Hill Chair ShaneMann. "This whole process hashighlighted the water issues allacross our state. It is importantthat each region implement thegoals to ensure the water supplycan meet their needs now and inthe future."

In the coming months the Vi-sion will be coordinated withother aspects of the Kansas WaterPlan (KWP). The KWP is used bythe state of Kansas to coordinatethe management, conservationand development of the water re-sources of the state. It containsrecommendations on how thestate can best achieve the properuse and control of water re-sources.

To read the final version of theLong-Term Vision for the Futureof Water Supply in Kansas, viewthe approved water supply goalsfor each region or see the RACmeeting schedule, visitwww.kwo.org.

Jacob Frazee of Guymon,Ok., has completed the edu-cational processes and passedthe State and National Examsto be recognized by the Okla-homa Real Estate Commis-sion as a Licensed SalesAssociate. Jacob Frazee, SalesAssociate, is affiliated withUnited Country Stutzman Realty and Auction LLC basedin Ulysses. While in class, Jacob com-pleted intensive training.Classes consisted of Introduc-tion to Real Estate, Real Es-tate Law, Real EstateOwnership, Transferring RealEstate, Real Estate Brokerage,Real Estate Valuation andReal Estate Finance. Known nationally, region-ally and locally, United Coun-try Stutzman Realty &Auction LLC is proud to haveJacob Frazee as a Licensed

Sales Associate serving Guy-mon and the entire OklahomaPanhandle. Jacob is excitedabout the real estate opportu-nities and anticipates workingfor you in the areas of Agricul-tural, Commercial and Resi-dential sales and purchases. Jacob is a native of south-

west Kansas but has lived thepast several years in Guymon.Jacob can be reached by tele-phone at the office at 620-356-1954 or on his cell at620-575-6166. Submitted by United Country Stutzman Realty &Auction LLC.


will again list the names of the Veterans from Stevens County November 5, 2015.

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

This year we are also allowing you to honor your special Veteran with an ad in the November 5 issue.

With Love & Respect

All ads must be received by 12:00 Noon Friday, October 30 and must be prepaid. Photos may be picked up at our office or enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope

for photo to be returned.

Special Message and Photo (if available)

$1500

Complete this form and bring/send to:The Hugoton Hermes

522 S. Main • Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Veteran’s Name: ________________________

______________________________________

Branch of Service:_______________________

Dates of Service:________________________

Served In:______________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

Rank at Discharge:_______________________

A $30.00 size is also available.

Lloyd Leon Molder

US Marine Corp

1945-1946

Served in Germany

Private First Class

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

Hugoton Area CameraClub members took a trip toBeaver, Ok. Sunday, October18 to visit the Jones-Plummer Trail Museum. Museum Curator, RobbiHancock gave the group agreat tour of the museum.She also told them about the

Jones-Plummer Trail, used todrive cattle north, that ranthrough Beaver. One of the highlights of thetour was the Dr. Calhoun exhibit of saddles. After Dr.Calhoun's death, his familybuilt a large addition to themuseum to hold his

collection of saddles. Sixty-one saddles are on display.The addition also holds hismany other collections. Club members also atedinner in Beaver and touredthe Sandhills Park north ofBeaver.

By Judy Hickert The Hugoton Area CameraClub met Thursday evening October 15 at the Hugoton Senior Center. Membersbrought and judged photo-graphs of automobiles. The win-ners were tied for first place with"Old Truck" by Susan Willis and"Confused" by Corin Castro.Second place winner was"Model T" by Susan Willis. Thetheme for the November meet-ing is advertising signs. Discussion took place aboutthe trip to Beaver Ok. to see theMuseum.

Jacob Frazee of Guymon, Ok., accepts congratulations for beingaccepted by United Country Stutzman Realty and Auction LLC.

MAKE YOUR FUTURE AGOOD ONE WITH THE

RETIREMENT ESTIMATORIn 1985, after making it back

to the future from 1955, Martyjoined Doc for a drive 30 yearsinto the future. That future isnow.

If the alternate 2015 of theBack to the Future film serieswere accurate, we’d be easingalong on hover boards, navigat-ing skyways in flying cars, andenjoying the luxuries of self-lac-ing sneakers and self-fittingjackets.

In that imagined 2015, weconduct business by fax andwatch multiple channels of en-tertainment on the wall.

In some ways, the real 2015is far more advanced than theimagined one of the movies. Youdon’t see any computers or on-line services in the movie — letalone the computers most of uscarry around with us in theform of smart phones andtablets.

In the real 2015, you can doa far better job of predictingyour own future. Just visit theRetirement Estimator atwww.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. With the Retirement Estima-tor, you can plug in some basic

information to get an instant,personalized estimate of yourfuture benefits. Differentchoices in life can alter thecourse of your future, so try outdifferent scenarios such ashigher and lower future earn-ings amounts and various re-tirement dates to get a goodprediction of how such thingscan change your future benefitamounts.

As Doc said in the final mo-ments of the film series, no one’sfuture has been written yet.“Your future is what you makeit. So make it a good one.”

With the information you get

from the Retirement Estimator,you’ll have a better idea of whattypes of savings and pensionsyou may need, and at what ageyou should consider retiring —to make your future the best itcan be.

You don’t need a convertedDeLorean or flux capacitor oreven a team of creative filmmak-ers to predict your future. Justvisit the Retirement Estimator atwww.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

And when you’re ready toput that future in motion, applyfor benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ap plyonline.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWSBy Richard Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City

Hugoton Area Camera Club members travel toBeaver, Ok. to visit the Jones-Plummer Trail

Museum. They also took time to tour the Sand-hills Park north of Beaver.

Kansas Water Authority adopts water supply goals

Hugoton Area Camera Club members tour Beaver Museum

Hugoton Area Camera Club judges photographs

Jacob Frazee qualifies to be a Licensed Sales Associate

Corin Castro captures a different sort of pickup - and a tie offirst place in the Camera Club’s monthly contest - with thisphoto aptly entitled “Confused”.

Susan Willis tied for first in the Camera Club’s photographycontest last month with a shot of an old pickup among the weeds.

A picture of a Model T, taken by Susan Willis, wins second inlast month’s Camera Club photo contest.

October 22, 2015

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