November 13, 2014

Volume 127, Number 46

Thursday, November 13, 2014

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Hedy Lairmore selected as Woman of the Year The three Hugoton clubs of Beta Sigma Phi commemorate one woman in the community for her outstanding contributions to the community. For 2014, Hedy Lairmore was chosen as their Woman of the Year. Hedy's parents came from Poland to St. Louis, Mo., where she and her siblings were born and raised. Hedy was born October 12, 1920. Hugoton Veterans gather Tuesday morning, November 11, at Hugoton Elementary School’s Veterans Day assembly. Veterans were recognized for their service in the various branches

She was a little shy and needed the reassurance of a best friend as they left to join the armed services. Hedy was accepted, but her best friend did not pass the physical. That must have been the end of her shyness because Hedy went on to become very involved in the World War II efforts and even played on the Army softball team. Coaches asked each team member to throw the ball

of the United States Military. Students also decorated patriotic banners and posters, to honor and show their appreciation to the Veterans.

City Council learns electric rates will decrease The Hugoton City Council met in the council meeting room Monday, November 10, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. Present for the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Electrical System Supervisor Gary Rowden, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and councilmen Mike Eshbaugh, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Tron Stegman. Also attending the meeting were Hugoton Hermes Ruthie Winget, Engineer Pete Earles, KDI’s Tim Gomez and Debby Hickson. Councilman Dean Banker and Police Chief Courtney Leslie were absent. The council voted to approve the minutes of the previous meetings and the October muncipal judge’s report. Joshua Grubbs reported Carters Thriftway at 910 East Eleventh Street is ready for building. The Best Western Motel, located at 1004 East Eleventh Street, has started framing. The house being built by Aqua Shield, located at 600

Washington Place, is ready for interior roughing in. The council voted to approve a cereal malt beverage license for The Pantry, known as otherwise Presto. Pete Earles reported to the council that samplers of the industrial wastewater in the sewer lagoons are up and running. Currently there are eight aerators in the lagoons. Two more units are needed. They cost $55,000 each. Tim Gomez stated KDI is in the second phase of their project. They are making good progress. KDI is taking in 1.4 million gallons of milk daily.

KDI has been charged a penalty of $110,586.08 this month because of the bad quality of water they are discharging from their plant. They are working to solve the problem and they think it will be better next month. Paul stated he had complaints about the smell from the milk plant. He investigated and one day it was really bad, but most days he stated it is not too noticeable. He also stated the lagoons do not smell as bad as they did in the summer most days. The Council approved a motion that KDI pay half Continued to page 5

Hedy Lairmore is honored as Woman of the Year.

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Community faces yet another busy weekend There will be no slowing down as the calendar continues marching toward the new year! The weekend will be chock-full of events yet again for Hugoton and the surrounding area. Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, Hugoton High School students will present the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at the HHS Auditorium be-

ginning at 7:00 p.m. each night. Tickets are available at the door. Shop some amazing deals and avoid the crowds by attending open house events at two local businesses! Country Garden, at 524 S. Main in Hugoton, will be open Friday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00

p.m. and Yardmaster at Third and Main in Hugoton, will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Gifts, drawings, prizes, refreshments and discounts will abound for savvy shoppers! Saturday, N o v e m b e r 15, Hugoton’s Senior Center will host a Life Story Continued to page 5

Airport Board discusses grant and improvements Hugoton High School graduate Karessa Nordyke receives the first American FFA Degree in Hugoton FFA History!

The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular November meeting Tuesday, November 4,

2014, at 7:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were board members Robert Davis, Josh Jorde, Jeff Crawford and Dell Cullison. Also at-

Hugoton Lions announce elementary school Peace Poster contest winners Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for

over home plate and the one closest to the plate would be the pitcher. As you can probably guess, that was Hedy. Hedy can still leave a bit of a sting in the catcher's mitt. She became an Army nurse and served at a hospital in Missouri, working hard to care for young soldiers injured in the war. After the Army, with the help of the GI bill, Hedy went to college to become a chiropractor. She was very active and involved in the chiropractic school which is where she met “Doc”. They married in 1947, and had two beautiful daughters, Kerry and Laurie. The family then moved to Hugoton in 1962. Her experiences in the Army inspired her throughout her life as she assumed many leadership roles in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, sending many girls to Girl's State and handing out poppies for Veterans’ Day. She was Doc's right hand. Hedy also served as secretary of the Masonic Lodge and

kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries

Hugoton Elementary sixth grade student Melissa Gonzalez beams, along with her parents Juan and Maria Gonzalez, after taking first place in the Lions Peace Poster Contest for 2014. Melissa’s poster will go on to compete at the District level.

have participated in the contest. This year the Hugoton Elementary Sixth Grade Art Class participated in the competition during the month of November with the Hugoton Lions Club chapter. Twenty-two posters were created by the sixth grade students and were then judged by a panel of local Lions Club members. Students competed for four places - fourth, third, second and first place with the first place poster and its creator going on to compete at the District level in Hays later this year, with a chance to move on to State, National and International district levels. The top prize is $5000 dollars and a trip to New York City to the United Nations for a ceremony for the International Level winners. As well, 23 merit prizes of $500 will be given to winners at this level. HES Art Instructor

Robert Terrill commented, “We have done this competition for several years now. This has become a yearly tradition in our sixth grade art classes each year that I look forward to doing with our student artists. The students work with the theme of World Peace, and create their ideas from discussions we have in class, and from observing the Lions Club Web site and past winners in the competition. We also talk about the work the Lions Club does in our community and in the world as a whole. It’s been a very good opportunity for the kids to use art and self-expression in a positive form of creativity and communication.” Mr. Terrill continued, “Students use paper, oil pastel, and pencil and marker techniques in their work. It’s not an easy task when you have a large blank paper in front of you to come up with an idea easily. My sixth graders are

extremely good at taking a theme and developing it from just basic pencil drawings, and turning them into very elaborate and highly meaningful designs with a message.” Students received gift cards as prizes for their work in the top four places. This year’s Hugoton Elementary sixth grade winners for the 2014 Lions Club Peace Poster contest are as follows: • Fourth place - Esli Lopez • Third place - Ashley Lucio • Second place - Karina Rodriguez The top poster in the sixth grade for this year was first place Melissa Gonzalez! Melissa’s work will go on to the next District level, and will be part of travelling exhibitions and displays yet to come this year. Congratulations to all the participants and winners - an excellent job was done on the artwork this year. Go Eagles!

tending the meeting were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Kirkham Michael’s Curtis Houser and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Dax Gaskill and Airport Secretary Risa Norton were absent. The board approved the minutes of the last meeting and voted to pay the bills. Curtis Houser informed the board Eric Johnson of Kirkham Michael stated he was expecting to hear from the KDOT grant in December or January. This grant is for the slurry seal and cracked paving that will be done due to shrinkage. He reminded the members the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is due in February. Chairman Robert Davis stated Eric Johnson was coming out with the runway light representative as the Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) boxes are not working. The Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) boxes should be changed from two box PAPIs to four box PAPIs. Davis reported the Hangar Lease Renewals will be due the first of the Continued to page 5

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Church must pass the torch for traditional Christmas dinner Dear Editor, organization would like For the last 14 to take up the ball and Hugoton Church years, the Hugoton Compassionate Ministries run it this year, we Church of the Nazarene would love to help by has sponsored a sharing information with community dinner on again this year. We would them. like to thank the community Christmas Day. making Christmas Unfortunately, due to for Hugoton Church failing health and other special for us all these years Compassionate Ministries factors, we are unable to by joining us in our dinner. If any other church or organize this blessed event

Guest Editorial Veterans Should Have Health Coverage By Jon Bailey, jonb@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs This Veteran’s Day we honor those who serve and have served our country. Veterans put their lives on the line to protect our independence, our freedom and all the rights we hold dear. Now is the time to fight for them by ensuring they have access to health coverage. Nationally, one in ten Veterans are without health insurance and do not use Veterans Administration healthcare. Nearly a million Veterans and their spouses have incomes low enough to

The Center for Rural Affairs qualify for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Over 280,000 Veterans and nearly 100,000 spouses of Veterans would qualify for expanded benefits but reside in states that have chosen not to expand Medicaid. This is what is known as the “coverage gap”—hardworking people without employer-sponsored health insurance and living in states that are denying them access to health care coverage. States that have chosen not to take advantage of Med-

icaid coverage for working adults with low incomes—23 states in all—have left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table to pay for health care in other states while denying access to health care for tens of thousands of friends, neighbors and family members, including thousands of Veterans, close to home. Our Veterans have kept our nation safe and secure. Veteran’s Day serves as a reminder of the debt we owe all our Veterans. One way we can help repay that debt is to ensure that all Veterans have access to health care coverage.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 • Possible Domestic, 500 Block of French, Spoke to Subjects, Officer Hagman • Stalled Semi, Northwest Avenue and Fifth Street, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, November 6, 2014 • Domestic, 800 Block of South Washington, Chief Leslie • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch Friday, November 7, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Theft, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of North Jackson, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Welfare Check, 100 Block of Van Buren, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, November 8, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Sunday, November 9, 2014 • Missing Dog, 700 Block of South Adams, Chief Leslie • Barking Dog, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Chief Leslie • Hit Gas Meter, 600 Block of South Madison, Called Black Hills, Chief Leslie

Obituaries Edna Olinger Longtime Hugoton resident Edna Dorothy Olinger, 92, passed from this life Friday, November 7, 2014 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. The daughter of Elmore Palmer and the former Margeret Ormiston, she was born January 27, 1922 at Edler, Co. Edna and Charles F. Olinger were married August 17, 1947 in Hugoton. Mrs. Olinger was a member of the First Church of God and VFW Auxiliary of Hugoton. Survivors include her four sons, John Olinger and wife Karen of Clifton, Id., James Olinger of Hugoton, Alfred Olinger and wife Kim of Montezuma and Robert Olinger of Guymon, Ok.; her brother Wendall Palmer of Pampa,

Steve Anderson Ulysses resident Steve Anderson, age 61, passed from this life Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT OCTOBER 2014 Campbell, Gentry, Cruelty to Animals $210.00 5 Days Jail Suspended, 1 Year Probation Irons, Leticia, Dog at Large $160.00 Irons, Leticia, Vicious Dog x2 $446.75 Restitution Assessed Morales, Samantha, Assault $210.00 1 Year Supervised Probation Sandoval, Kassidy, Speeding 39/20 $159.00 Persinger, Judy, Parking in Prohibited Area $25.00 Maravilla, Ernest, No Driver’s License $390.00 5 Days Jail, Serve 2, Suspend 3 Badillo, III, Jose Luis, Driving in Violation of Restriction $160.00 DL Suspended 30 Days Arellano, Jose Miguel, DUI $1000.00 Bond Forfeited, Warrant Issued Arellano, Jose Miguel, No Driver’s License $250.00 Bond Forfeited, Warrant Issued Hurtado, Samuel, Theft $310.00 10 Days Jail Suspended, Written Letter of Apology to Presto Badillo, Guillermina, Parking Wrong Direction $105.00 Badillo, Guillermina, Truck/Trailer Parking $50.00 Smith, Sandy, Dog at Large $110.00 Smith, Sandy, Untagged Dog $25.00 Yarbrough, Brenda, Dog at Large x2 $160.00 Yarbrough, Brenda, Untagged Dog x2 $50.00

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity November 3 through November 9. Fire Department Hugoton Station Sunday, November 9, 3:39 p.m. dispatched to Road J and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Two medical runs, one transfer, one motor vehicle accident and one wrestling standby.

Until December 6 - Project Hope Ten Can Challenge - grab one extra item during your weekly grocery shopping trip and set it aside to donate to Project Hope during the first week of December. They gratefully accept any and all donations. NOW - Stevens County Health Department has seasonal flu shots, flu mist and high dose flu shots available at 505 S. Polk. Please bring your insurance information with you. November 13 - Aglow Fellowship. Men & Women - Thursday at the Senior Center: 7:00 p.m. - Fellowship & 7:30 p.m. - Meeting. Join for Praise / Worship & Testimony. Sharing from those who went to National Meet in Albuquerque, N.M. - Rolla High School Show Choir Tour. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s computer lab. - Richfield United Methodist Church will host their Holiday Supper and Bazaar beginning at 6:00 p.m. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. The meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. - American Legional Auxiliary National President Janet Jefford will meet with Unit 47 Auxiliary members at the Ft.

Dodge Old Soldiers Home in Dodge City. November 14-16 ***SCHEDULE CHANGE*** Holiday Open Houses for Hugoton businesses. Yardmaster and Country Garden will participate. To be included, please call The Hermes at 620-544-4321 or Diane Crawford at 620-544-8030. November 14-15 - Hugoton High School will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. November 15 - Life Story Workshop at the Hugoton Senior Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Cards and games can be enjoyed later in the evening at 6:00 p.m. - Movie Night and pot luck supper at the Moscow Senior Center, starting at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! November 16 - First Christian Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 12:00 noon at their church building, 600 S. Van Buren. - My Father’s House will conduct services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. November 16-22 - Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week November 17 - Rolla High School Fall Sports Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Please bring two or more covered dishes to share with the athletes and their families.

November 17-21 - American Education Week November 17 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS library. - Rolla High School Fall Sports Banquet honoring cross country, football and volleyball athletes, starting at 6:30 p.m. - Parent/Coach meetings for Rolla High School athletes, starting at 7:30 p.m. November 18 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon. November 19 - Heritage Christian Academy will host their Thanksgiving Family Hot Lunch. November 21 - Moscow High School will present a comedy dinner theater “Virgil Wins the Lottery” at 6:30 p.m. Call the MHS office at 620-598-2250 for information or to make a reservation. Tickets will be available until Monday, November 17. November 21-22 - Southwest Friends of the Arts will perform “Death by Dessert” at the Memorial Hall at 6:30 p.m. Contact Linda Gooch at 620-544-2038 for more information.

He was born January 4, 1953 at home in Ulysses, the son of Harold Anderson and the former Libby Marie Thornton. Steve was a lifelong resident of Ulysses. He graduated from Ulysses High School in 1971. Steve was coowner and shop manager of Anderson Motor Company. March 10, 1971, Steve married Rhonda Binney in Ulysses. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Shelton Memorial Christian Church, and a longtime member of the Ulysses Lions Club. He enjoyed traveling on motorcycles, hunting, and collecting coins, antiques and gambling memorabilia. He is survived by his wife Rhonda of their home; son

Methodist Church. Survivors include his son Rodger Wilkerson and wife Paula of Shattuck, Ok.; two daughters, Lynda Baylor and husband David of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Carolyn Henness and husband Gary of Turpin; his seven grandchildren, Kari Jones and husband Willis, Lisa Babcock and husband Chuck, Jill Weaver and husband Wendell, Lia Roberts and husband Brian, Brady Baylor and wife Micah, Luke Henness and wife Ruthie and Josh Henness and wife

Kristin; and 14 great grandchildren. Loyde was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lawrence, Ralph and Orville Wilkerson; sister Thelma Bridenstine; and infant grandson Ryan Henness. Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13 at the Turpin United Methodist Church with Pastor Todd Bergman presiding. Private family burial will follow services at the Independence Cemetery of Turpin. The casket will remain closed at the church. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal is in charge of the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Turpin United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

Justin Anderson and wife Angela of Ulysses; daughter Jeri Lynn Wells and husband Brad of Ulysses; three brothers, Jim Anderson and wife Wilma of Ulysses, Leon Anderson and wife Gloria of St. Louis, Mo. and Bill Anderson of Ulysses; his sister Patty Craft and husband Ron of Ulysses; eight grandchildren, Libby Hickman, Russell Wells, Zane Anderson, Zak Anderson, Aaron Anguiano, Juan Anguiano, Lilly Anguiano and Drake Anguiano; and numerous nieces and nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jerry Anderson. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, November 10 at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger and Chris Stewart officiating. Interment followed at the Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to DuGood Events or Steve Anderson Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Manuel Carrillo Death has claimed the life of Manuel Carrillo. Manuel passed from this life Friday, November 7 at his residence in rural Seward County. He was 24.

Loyde Wilkerson Word has been received of the death of Loyde Myrl Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Beaver County Memorial Hospital in Beaver, Ok. Born September 7, 1925 in Dombey, Ok., he was the son of Everett Wilkerson and the former Carrie Comstock. Loyde graduated from Turpin High School in 1943. He was a lifetime resident of Turpin, Ok. Mr. Wilkerson and his wife owned and operated their own farm during the 1950s. He worked at Beech Aircraft, and owned and operated the Turpin Grocery Store during the 1950s and 1960s. He also worked for S & S Irrigation. During the 1980s and 1990s, he worked for Beaver County Road Maintenance Department as heavy equipment operator, primarily a road grader. December 30, 1945, Loyde married Betty Lewis at Garden City. She survives. Mr. Wilkerson was a member of the Turpin United

Tx.; sister Florence Herring of Shreveport, La.; her 12 12 great grandchildren; grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Donald, Earl Dean and Charles; and her sisters, Margaret Parmelee, Lois Farmer, Eunice Poole and Clara Griggs. Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, November 11 at the First Church of God in Hugoton with Pastor Tim Erickson officiating. Paul’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for First Church of God or Gideon’s. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Born September 29, 1990 in Oklahoma City, Ok., he was the son of Epifanio “Ruben” Carrillo and the former Elodia Vizcaino. Manuel was a resident of Liberal for the past 23 years and attended high school at Southwestern Heights. He worked in construction and was currently employed at W.K. Construction. Manuel leaves to mourn his passing, his parents; two daughters, Ali and Kendra Carrillo of Liberal; his two sisters, Eloisa Chavez and husband Alex of Plains and Esther Carrillo and companion Erik of Liberal; his grandmother Luisa Palos Carrillo of Durango, Mexico; and his many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Carrillo was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic

Church of Liberal. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Epifanio Carrillo, Jr.; grandparents, Arturo Carrillo, Daniel Vizcaino and Josefa Lujan; and his two cousins, Chito Holguin and Raquel Vizcaino. Rosary/Vigil service took place Tuesday evening at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Liberal. Funeral Mass was attended Wednesday morning, at the church with Father James P. Dieker presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Manuel Carrillo Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

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HHS students encouraged to pursue degrees after high school A group of 36 students from Hugoton High School spent Friday, November 7 at Kansas State University touring the K-State campus. The group included Superintendent Mark Crawford, Principal John Girodat, college and career readiness advocate Yolanda Hernandez and math teacher Anna Wold. After arriving on campus and having lunch in Derby Dining Center, the group went to Bluemont Hall to watch the College of Education's documentary, "A Walk in My Shoes: First-Generation College Students." The film is available on the college's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=R4NylFB1Uw&list=UUSUXSjmfIAW9nu BIgDAijsg. Crawford believes the film's message could not have come at a better time because one of the district's priorities is for more students to attend postsecondary education. "This was really powerful," he said of the documentary that tells the stories of several first-generation students. "I don't think there's a single stakeholder this film couldn't impact."

Quintin and Benjamin have joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We look forward to seeing you grow and learn!

Hugoton High School students watch the College of Education's documentary about firstgeneration college students at Kansas State Crawford said the latest data from 2007-2011 revealed 44 percent of the district's students drop out of college after their freshman year of college. The district is working to obtain qualitative data, but early indicators point to financial problems and family support issues as

University. Forty percent of the university's students - twice the national average - are firstgeneration students.

the top reasons students leave college. At the conclusion of the documentary, the group walked to the K-State Student Union where they met with students who graduated from Hugoton High School and attend K-State. They also visited with representatives

from the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Arts & Sciences, Architecture, Planning & Design, Engineering and Human Ecology. The group then traveled to Elmdale, where they spent the weekend at Camp Wood.

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6:30 p.m. at Stevens County Memorial Hall

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

Tickets are $25 for a dinner and a show

Tickets sold at Yardmaster, Contact a Cast Member or call Linda Gooch at 544-2038

By Chad Ingram Social Security District Manager in Hutchinson November is Family Caregiver’s Month, a time to thank and acknowledge all of the people who take care of those in need. If you handle the finances of someone who receives benefits from Social Security, or you know someone who may need help managing his or her benefits, you may want to consider applying to be a representative payee. A representative payee is someone who receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on behalf of a person not capable of managing the funds on his or her own. A repre-

sentative payee makes sure an individual’s basic needs are met by using the money to provide food, clothing, and shelter for the person and saving any money left over in an interest-bearing account or via savings bonds for the beneficiary's future needs. As a representative payee, you must: •know the person’s needs so you can decide the best way to meet those needs with the benefits provided; •be responsible for letting Social Security know about any changes that may affect the person’s eligibility for benefits or the payment

amount; and •complete a yearly report of how the funds were spent. (You can do this online). If you know somebody who receives Social Security or SSI benefits who is not able to manage his or her own finances, the best thing you can do is become familiar with the responsibilities of a representative payee and consider becoming one. To learn more, read our publication, “A Guide For Representative Payees”, avail-

Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22

able at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs and visit the webpage, “When People Need Help Managing Their Money,” at www.socialsecurity. gov/payee. Social Security will work with you to determine if a payee is needed and who would be best suited to act in that capacity. Thank you to all of the caregivers out there. And, thank you for considering becoming a representative payee for someone in need.

Hugoton High School Students will be performing the musical

Thoroughly Modern Millie Friday, November 14 7:00 p.m. &

Saturday, November 15 7:00 p.m.

Hugoton High School Auditorium Tickets: $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students/children.

Don’t miss the fun!

Project Prom After Party is once again making

Jerry Stutzman, at right, Owner/Broker of United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction located in Ulysses, congratulates Joshua Grubbs, at left for being recognized by the Kansas Real Estate Commission as a Licensed Sales Agent.

Hugoton resident Joshua Grubbs earns Kansas Real Estate Commission license

If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs at the shelter please call the Hugoton Police Department at 620-544-4959 or 620-544-2020. Stephanie Smith, Animal Control Officer

1 Chihuahua Available Last week’s wire haired boy went to rescue Friday, November 7, and the lab puppy was returned to her owner. We currently have a female chihuahua. She is super sweet, and probably between six months to a year old. She will be available for adoption Thursday, November 13, 2014.

If you have any owner information or are interested in adopting this dog please call Hugoton Police Department at 620-5442020 or 620-544-4959.

Female Chihuahua

The adoption fee for females is $80.00. $60.00 is refunded upon spaying.

Joshua Grubbs of Hugoton has completed the educational processes and passed the State and National Exams to be recognized by the Kansas Real Estate Commission as a Licensed Sales Agent. Joshua Grubbs, Sales Agent, is affiliated with United Country Stutzman Realty and Auction in Ulysses. While in class, Joshua completed 60 hours of intensive training. Classes consisted of Introduction to Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Ownership, Transferring Real Estate, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Valuation and Real Estate Finance. Known both nationally and regionally, United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction is proud to have Joshua as a Licensed Sales Agent serving Hugoton and the surrounding areas. Joshua is excited about the opportunities and anticipates working in the areas of Agricultural,

Commercial and Residential sales and purchases. Mr. Grubbs is a native resident of Hugoton. He and his wife Holly have three children, Tobias, Clayton and Alivia.

Pumpkin Rolls

Just in time for Thanksgiving

$15

Each

Deadline to Order and Pay is November 14 Pumpkin Rolls will be made November 22 If you ordered rolls please pick up by 3:00 p.m. that afternoon Contact Michelle Heger at 544-2067

Christmas November 14 & 15 • 9am-6pm November 16 • 1pm-4pm

Refreshments Drawings for Kids and Adults Free Gifts

3rd & Main • Hugoton • 620-544-8030 • yardmasterKS.com

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Villainess Taylor Fiss breaks up an argument between her henchmen Baxter Self and Ben Cabrera in the HHS musical.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade an integral part of holiday’s celebration Abigail Crawford and Marcos Baeza demonstrate some of the most popular dances of the 1920s in the HHS musical, to be performed Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15.

Holiday Open House Fri., Nov. 14 and Sat., Nov. 15 Fri. 9 to 5 & Sat. 9 to 3 e We hav as Christm y Layawa

40% off Dolls & Lotions

Check Out Our Own Brand Salsa, Dips and Many Others

Country Garden

Refreshments will be served • Hourly prizes

Flowers, Gifts & Cakes 524 S. Main, Hugoton Call 544-2816

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME

Thousands of people line the streets of midtown Manhattan every year to catch a glimpse of the balloons and performers marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Millions more will tune in to watch it on television. The Macy's parade is intertwined with Thanksgiving, making it as much a part of the holiday as turkey and pumpkin pie. The parade has evolved throughout the years, and the history of the parade is both interesting and informative. Historians believe the parade was instituted by European immigrants who made up the majority of employees at the retail giant Macy's. In the 1920s, employees who were now proud Americans wanted to celebrate with traditions that were similar to traditions in Europe. This included a parade down the streets. Animals were borrowed from the Central Park Zoo, bands played and marchers wore different costumes. In 1927, concern for children lining the parade route led parade officials to replace live animals with the signature helium balloons people now know

You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor

David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

November 16 My Father’s House

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

November 23 Church of Christ

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

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2244 Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. 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 CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 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.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service - 12:00-1:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

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

202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry 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.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

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

Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD

Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz 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.

and love. A dragon and Felix the Cat were some of the first balloons. The festivities continued to grow during the 1930s, when Santa was added to the parade's growing list of participants. Santa led the parade for only one time - in 1933. Since then, he has closed it. During World War II, the parade was put on hiatus, as the rubber for the balloons and the helium was donated to the war effort. The parade resumed in 1945 and was televised only in New York. The 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" made the parade even more popular. NBC televised the parade nationwide the following year, drawing viewers from all over the country.

Tarcy and Bill Betsworth 1993

Betsworths celebrate wedding anniversary Tarcy and Bill Betsworth were married November 13, 1993 at the Hugoton Baptist Church. Help the couple celebrate 21 years of marriage by wishing them a happy anniversary.

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FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE!!! The SCL has 112 magazines available online through Zinio. Magazines may be downloaded to your computer or portable device and kept permanently! And did we mention this is free??? Contact a member of the library staff for details or help in getting started! UNATTENDED CHILDREN The library has had a tremendous increase in the numbers of children who come to the library directly after school and remain until parents pick them up after they get off work. Anyone who doesn’t abide by the Unattended Children Policy or the Code of Conduct for Library Behavior will be asked to leave and library privileges will be suspended for one week. Parents will receive a notification by mail. Please remind children eight years of age and older who come to

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Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch. Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951. Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public. We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

the library without a parent or adult guardian that they must abide by the library’s code of conduct, a copy of which is located on the library’s Web site or can be obtained at the front desk. Thank you. KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS WEEK November 16 - 22, 2014 is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers week! Join Miss Stacey Wednesday, November 19, at 10:30 for a Special Circle Time Event with an encore performance Friday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is an annual event promoting reading to all Kansas children from birth through age five. Through the statewide program, parents, librarians and caregivers are encouraged to read the chosen title during a selected week and month. The program is sponsored by the State Library of Kansas. RECIPE SWAP The SCL is now accepting recipes for the Recipe Swap Luncheon, which will be Thursday, December 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. A ticket to the luncheon will be given to each person who enters a recipe. The ticket entitles the bearer to attend the luncheon, to receive a recipe book containing all submitted recipes and to have a chance to win door prizes. Enter your recipe today! FESTIVAL OF TREES The Festival of Trees is sponsored each year by the SCL as a community and civic event. Canned goods are

collected as “votes” for a particular tree during the festival. The food is then donated to Project Hope to help families in need. This year the festival will again be during the month of December. Trees may be set up beginning November 25 through December 5. Groups and individuals are invited to participate in the project. SUNFLOWER SHOWCASE PHOTOGRAPHY FEST You’re invited to enter the eighth Annual Sunflower Showcase Photography Fest. The entry deadline is December 1, 2014. Download rules and information, class lists and descriptions, and an entry form at http://www. sunflowershowcaseonline.co m. The showcase will be exhibited at the SCL in January. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL November 16-22 – Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week November 19, 10:30 a.m. Special Circle Time November 21, 10:30 a.m. – Circle Time Encore November 27, 28, 29 – Library Closed for Thanksgiving December – Festival of Trees December 8, 5:30 p.m. – Library Board December 11, 11:30 a.m. – Recipe Swap December 11, 1:00 p.m. – SCGS Meeting December 25, 26, 27 – Library Closed for Christmas January – Sunflower Showcase Photography Exhibit

Lane has experienced 400 books (pronounced "forty-zero," he assures us) in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Way to go Lane!

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Events Continued from page 1 workshop beginning at 10:00 a.m. Later, at 6:00 p.m., community members are invited for cards and refreshments. Moscow Senior Center will also host their monthly Movie Night and pot luck supper Saturday evening, starting at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! Sunday, November 16, Hugoton’s First Christian Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, starting at 12:00 noon at 600 S. Van Buren. Mark your calendars and get involved this weekend!

Karina Rodriguez Second Place

Ashley Lucio Third Place

Mr. Robert Terrill’s Sixth Grade Art Class enjoys showing their talent for the Peace Poster contest.

will have an early deadline for the November 27 edition. All ads and newscopy will be due Friday, November 21 at 12:00 noon.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Esli Lopez Fourth Place

Hugoton Lions congratulate HES’s young artists for their work depicting their vision for world peace. In back are Lions Mallory Moser, Beth Settlemyer and Charles Wagner, along with Art Instructor Robert Terrill. In front are

sixth grade students Melissa Gonzalez, first place; Ashley Lucio, third place; Karina Rodriguez, second place; and Esli Lopez, fourth place.

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Woman of the Year

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Continued from page 1 spent many hours volunteering with the kids in 4-H. She supported an Indian reservation with clothes and books, and she and Doc coached many softball teams. Hedy played and won a softball MVP trophy at the age of 57. In her early 40s, Hedy decided to go to work for the United States Postal Service. She didn’t have a driver's license - which wasn't a prob-

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lem for Hedy. Being in such great shape, she just walked her route. She later decided a license wasn't a bad idea so she took Driver's Education at Hugoton High School and received her license shortly thereafter. Mrs. Larimore not only delivered the mail, but was original meals-onthe wheels. She checked up on many individuals who were alone and unable to get out.

She retired from the Post Office at the age of 70. Retirement, however, did not slow her down. She and Doc could be seen on their evening walks, which often involved a neighborly stop and chat. Many Hugoton babies are the recipients of her inspirahandwork. The tional plastic needlepoint canvases hang on the door knobs of many Hugoton residences.

Even now, you can see Hedy visiting at Pioneer Manor, eating at local restaurants with friends or cutting a rug at the Senior Center dances. Hedy has a smile and a story for all who encounter her! She is a true example of what Woman of the Year is and a blessing to her community.

motion to pay $2,200 for the 2014 audit, which was the same amount as last year. Mayor Rowden stated his worries about if Gary Rowden and Jan Leonard are out of town at the same time, regarding who would take care of any electrical emergencies. The council passed the motion mandating the electric system supervisor and

the head lineman would not be out of town at the same time. Mayor Rowden also stated the Tourism Board requested to donate to the Dust Bowl Riders and to the Gas Capital Car Club $750 each. They also requested the cost of a roll of stamps. The council approved these expenditures. City Clerk Tom Hicks re-

ported he had received word Hugoton’s base electrical rates were going down 12.4% effective January 1, 2015. This depends on what the energy costs adjustments are. “Unbelievable! This is good news,” Tom exclaimed. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be December 8, 2014.

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City Council Continued from page 1 the penalties for the first 90 days and KDI will order two more aerators for the lagoons. The council discussed the need to drill another water well for city use. Tom stated the $10 water surcharge on the utility bills will finance the cost to drill another well. It will cost about $700,000 to drill the well. The council approved the

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

Magic Mushrooms No, I’m not talking about the kinds that were popular in the 60s and 70s, I’m talking about the magic of eating and enjoying mushrooms in a variety of tasty and healthy ways. You are probably familiar with the four taste senses, sweet, sour, salty and bitter, but it is the fifth sense, umami, that savory, meaty taste found in mushrooms. The mushroom is a very nutritious food. Differing species can be a good source of vitamin B along with essential minerals such as copper and potassium, while fat, carbohydrates and salt content is very low. They have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicines because of their antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties. Research is finding mushrooms are also good for your immune function while also

helping to reduce blood pressure, moderate blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, reduce stress and help with cancer protection. Mushrooms can easily been substituted for meat in a variety of recipes, and can be a great way to lower your fat and cholesterol intake as well as lose weight. According to a 2013 study, substituting white button mushrooms for red meat in three meals a week over one year resulted in an average weight loss of seven pounds. Use them to replace ground hamburger in tacos, meatloaf. Add them to stir-fry instead of meat. Add them to soups, sauces and salads. White button mushrooms are the most popular type representing 90% of mushrooms consumed in the U.S. and they have a mild flavor and are great sauted as a side

Airport Continued from page 1 year. Manager Gary Porter remarked he had finished the last mowing of the season. He has been moving planes around as needed during the pavement project. Some of the planes had not been moved in a long time. Porter reported he had taken the snowplow out to Bemon Chastine’s welding to be repaired. Gary had contacted several companies to get bids for the installation of the

new shop/hangar door. Chamberlain had stated he was too busy to install the door. After checking the bids, the members voted to accept the low bid of $9,774 from HiPlains Doors from Colby. The manager also reported Curtis Crawford had installed the new security cameras. The meeting adjourned. The next airport board meeting will be December 9, 2014.

dish or raw in salads. The Crimini is similar in appearance to white mushrooms but have a brown exterior and a deeper, earthier flavor that goes well with wild game and vegetable dishes. Portabella are excellent grilled or broiled with a light brushing of olive oil and used in place of a hamburger. They are also delicious stuffed with cheese, or fresh salsa and grilled or broiled. A single portabella mushroom contains more potassium than a banana. There are a wide variety of other mushrooms but few are readily available in this area. Most mushrooms grown for human consumption today are done so in controlled, sterilized environments. Mushrooms are a fungus, and unlike plants, mushrooms do not require sunlight to make energy for themselves. So enjoy the upcoming holidays by adding some mushrooms to your meals. Here is a great party appetizer! Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms 1 package mild sausage (low fat if possible) 8 ounces of large fresh mushrooms 2 Stalks of celery ¼ cup diced onions 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup dry bread crumbs 1 (8 ounce) package of fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup grated low-fat cheese In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat

until no longer pink and lightly browned; drain. Clean mushrooms, remove stems, dice and set aside. Arrange mushroom caps on foil-lined baking sheets. In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, bread crumbs, cream cheese, garlic, onions, mushroom stems and lemon juice. Stir until blended. Carefully spoon sausage mixture into mushroom caps. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 F or until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, approximately 20 minutes.

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Contributions made to Heritage Christian Academy from now until January 15, 2015 will be matched 100% up to $35,000 HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. “I would claim that Christian schooling is not about running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where the light has been all but snuffed out.” Ken Smitherman, President, Association of Christian School International Christian Leadership Our goal is to create success-bound Christian leaders who follow God and influence society with a Christian worldview, character and integrity. Students will be culturally relevant without compromising Biblical truth and expand God’s kingdom by being bold, fearless leaders and witnesses of Christ. Our students will learn to share and defend their faith with others. Superior Academics Our school will provide academic excellence, training in critical thinking, and good study habits. Our students will be fully prepared for their next educational level. A Scriptural Worldview Our students will be taught God is our sole provider and He created our universe. They will view God as the source of all academic subjects. A Personal & Sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ Our students will be taught the necessity of being born again in the Spirit of God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Students will be taught that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study, Christian fellowship and prayer. We will lead our students to become Disciples of Christ and seek His purpose and truth for their lives. Every student will be encouraged to embrace the Bible as the source of absolute truth and to maintain a biblical worldview rather than a humanistic worldview.

Bridgette has joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We're so glad you've joined us Bridgette!

Contributions may be sent to: Heritage Christian Academy PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Or come by and visit us at 505 E 1st Street, Hugoton, KS

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Eighth grade girls bring home wins against Kenneth Henderson

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The Hugoton eighth grade girls’ basketball teams started their season with a game against Kenneth Henderson of Garden City. Both teams played pretty good games. This was KH's third game this season, and it was Hugoton’s first game. “We have been working on communicating on defense and making solid plays on offense. I thought we shared the ball well and really ran our offense fairly well. We have a long way to go but I see the girls doing some really good things,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The A-team started out well, and by the end of the first quarter Hugoton was ahead 10-6. By half time, the Lady Eagles continued to lead KH with a score of 16-

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 30, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Cuylor James Loewen Cross to change his name CASE NO.14-CV-36 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition for Change of Name has been filed in this Court by Cuylor James Loewen Cross praying for an order and judgment of this Court changing

his name from “Cuylor James Loewen Cross” to “Cuylor James Miller”. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 17, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Cuylor James Loewen Cross, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

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American Education Week November 16-22, 2014 The USD 210 Board of Education would like to thank the USD 210 teachers and staff for all the hard work they do.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 6, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. FELLERS, DECEASED Case No. 14PR51 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 28th day of October, 2014, Michael J. Owens and Joyce L. Fellers were appointed as Co-Executors of the Estate of Betty J. Fellers, deceased, and duly qualified as such Co-Executors; and letters testamentary were issued to them on October 28, 2014, by the District Court of

Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Michael J. Owens Joyce L. Fellers Co-Executors TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Co-Executors

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Children enrolled in Karessa Schwindt’s tumbling classes at the Hugoton Recreation Commission include Alexa Escalera, Lily Knier, Emerson Williams, Lyza Gonzalez, Elsie Gonzalez, Lillian Johnson and Jasmin Escalera. In the front row are Maddie Williams, Ashtyn Reust and Reaghann Maravilla. Participants not pictured include Lauren Nix, Nevaeh Gonzalez, Daniella Alfaro, Aiden McDaniels, Cristiana Saenz, Nancy Wall, Annie Wall, Payson Nix, Lillian Crites and Charlotte Crites. Photo courtesy of Karessa Schwindt.

Game wardens stay busy during pheasant / quail season opener Game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reported a number of violations during the opening weekend of the pheasant and quail regular season which began November 8. The weekend reporting period ran from 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 9. No injury or fatal hunting incidents were reported. Wardens are investigating a boating incident that occurred at Stockdale Cove at Tuttle Creek Reservoir Saturday night. The 61-year old victim remains hospitalized at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka. Across the state, wardens checked 704 hunters who had harvested 343 pheasants and 50 quail. Game wardens and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers conducted a driver’s license and wildlife check lane on southbound US-81 in Ottawa County Sunday night. Wardens checked 53 vehicles with 109 hunters who were transporting six deer, 111 pheasants (most were harvested in South Dakota), and 25 quail. One ticket was issued for failure to tag a deer. Wardens arrested a man in Rice County Saturday night for trapping furbearers out of season, no fur harvester license, untagged traps, and felon illegally possessing a handgun. The furharvester season starts November 12. A tip to Operation Game Thief (toll-free 1-877-4263843) Saturday night led wardens to three people in Greenwood County who are being investigated for multiple deer hunting violations. Charges are pending. The

regular firearm deer season is December 3-14. A warden in Osage County apprehended a man stealing diesel fuel from a farmer’s tractor late Friday night. He was booked into jail for theft and driving while suspended. A warden in Pottawattamie County worked with sheriff’s officers to apprehend a group illegally hunting with artificial light Saturday night. In addition to three people charged for illegally hunting with artificial light, they were charged with no hunting licenses and transporting open containers of alcohol. A summary of the weekend activity follows: ACTIVITY Total boat accidents investigated 1 Total boat violation citations 4 Total boat accident injuries 1 Total boat violation warnings 2 Assist other law enforcement incidents19 Trespassing / hunting without permission citations 6 Trespassing / hunting without warnings 6 Illegal means to take deer/turkey citations 2 Illegal means to take deer/turkey warnings 0 Hunting game illegally from a vehicle citations 4 Hunting game illegally from a vehicle warnings 1 Hunting without a license citations 13 Hunting without a license warnings 8 Big game permit violation citations 3 Big game permit violation warnings 8 Other crime arrests 3

KDWPT releases data emphasizing benefits of Kansas hunting and fishing The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), along with other regional tourism partners, released data about the economic benefits of hunting and fishing in the state and updated species population numbers at a press conference Friday, October 24 at HorseThief Reservoir west of Jetmore in Hodgeman County. About 100 people attended the event and also heard the agency announce the launch of its first-ever targeted media campaign geared to bring hunters and anglers to Kansas. KDWPT Secretary Robin Jennison and Assistant Secretary for Parks and Tourism Linda Craghead hosted the press conference. Craghead relayed the message: there really is no place like Kansas for an excellent hunting and fishing experience. Both activities have a substantial impact on the Kansas economy. • Hunting - $401+ million trip related and equipment expenses annually • Fishing - $211+ million trip related and equipment expenses annually • Non-resident license sales (hunting and fishing) $10.7 million less than 16 percent of Kansas’ total license sales • Generates 60 percent of license revenue • Resident license sales (hunting and fishing) $7.8 million • Kansas has more than 1.5 million acres open to public hunting • Kansas has a variety of species to hunt (waterfowl, pheasant, turkey, deer etc.… mixed bag in one trip) • Kansas has higher bag limits than some states for certain species • Kansas has the range of experience – from do-it-your-

self hunting to guided hunts in premier hunting lodges Jennison reported that as a result of partnerships between KDWPT, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and landowners, along with good weather, the pheasant, quail, waterfowl and turkey outlook for the 2014 hunting season equals good news for Kansas. • Pheasant - Kansas has one of the best pheasant populations in the nation. Fall harvest will again be among the best in the country. Conditions throughout the spring and summer have reflected a statewide increase in summer brood counts by 70 percent. • Quail – Roadside surveys reflect a statewide increase of 50 percent compared to 2013 • Turkey – Population trend is stable or slightly increasing in the west and slightly declining in the east. • Waterfowl – American fall flight estimate of breeding ducks is 49.2 million birds – an eight percent increase since standard surveys began in 1955. In the Central Flyway, there were almost 12.9 million breeding ducks surveyed this spring – 68 percent above the long-term average. Hunters and anglers on average spend 32 percent more during their stay than the traditional leisure traveler. To further encourage out-of-state hunters and anglers to travel to Kansas for their outdoor activities, KDWPT will launch a targeted marketing campaign including television, digital, email blasts and print advertising to educate outdoor enthusiasts on the vast and excellent hunting and fishing experiences they will enjoy if they travel to Kansas.

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12. The second half of the game continued in the same vein with Hugoton taking the win 34 to 18. Lady Eagles scoring during the game were Jayla Stump, Casle Heger and Megan Newlon with two each, Etni Guzman with 11, Sethleng Garcia with five, and Rebecca Johnson with 12. The B-team ended the first half with a score of 13-4. By the end of the game, Hugoton took a huge lead and the win with 29-4. Scoring for Hugoton were top scorer Kenzie Hagman with 14, and Magali Chavez with nine points. Also adding much needed points were Luz Romo, Josselyn Jurado and Meaghan McClure with two points each.

Issac Castro, at far right, races in the Nike Cross Heartland Region Black Open 5000 meter run in Sioux Falls, S.D. Sunday, November 9. Issac earned third place with a time of 16:16.2. There were 295 athletes competing in the race, representing seven different states: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Congratulations Issac!

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MOSCOW NEWS by Judy Hickert

HEARD ABOUT TOWN Nathaniel Roland was the lucky winner of the shotgun raffle Saturday, November 8. The gun drawing took place at the Annual Pheasant Hunters’ Dinner sponsored by the Moscow Class of 2015.

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The bazaar and dinner at the United Methodist Church was a great success. Thanks to all who came and participated. Zach Pierson, son of Hope and Terry Pierson of Moscow, will receive his Eagle Scout Award. The Court of Honor recognizing Zach will take place Sunday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints Church in Hugoton. Everyone is invited to attend this special event. Jim Bell is recovering at home from knee replacement surgery done last Wednesday at the Pratt Hospital. He is progressing very well. The Moscow Baptist Church will host the Fifth Sunday Songfest November 23 at 7:00 p.m. Yes, that is the fourth Sunday, but since the fifth Sunday falls on Thanksgiving weekend, it was decided to have the songfest early. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun event. The fun night card party will be at the Moscow Baptist Church Saturday evening, November 22. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. with food. You can bring a snack if you would like. Everyone is welcome. This Saturday is Movie Night and pot luck supper at the Moscow Senior Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. You are also invited to come eat at the Moscow Senior Center during the week, as attendance is down and they want to continue the meal service. The meals are delicious, the price is right, and you can socialize with your friends!

The Stevens County Conservation District (SCCD) and NRCS had an Earth Balloon Event at the Moscow Elementary School November 3, 2014.

Moscow Freshman sit in the Earth Balloon during the Earth Balloon Event at Moscow High School.

NRCS representative Marcus Griffin leads the lesson at the Earth Balloon Event in Moscow.

Sherri Martin is leading the conservation lesson. The Stevens County Conservation would like to express their appreciation to the Moscow Elementary: Mr. Moore, Mrs. Titus, Mrs. Meile, Mrs. Dobie, Miss Hefner, Mrs. Ricks and Mrs. Thompson.

NRCS rep Nola Walker tells young students about the Earth Balloon.

Moscow High School students present a Comedy Dinner Theater McPherson will follow a dinner prepared and served by the seniors. The dinner will consist of oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and all the

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trimmings. Please call the high school office at 620-598-2250 to make reservations and buy tickets for the dinner by Monday, November 17. Reservations must be made to reserve a place for dinner, but payment can be made on the night of the play. Some regular attendees of Moscow High School plays may remember Virgil and his antics as students have presented “Virgil’s Wedding” and “Virgil and the City Slickers” in the past. Virgil (played by Brice Valdez) and Margaret Sludge (played by Hailey White) are still happily married and have a small baby named Virgil, Jr., of course. Everything is going well for the Sludges until Margaret finds out from Virgil’s best friend Ellard (Vance Thompson) that Virgil has been buying lottery tickets. Margaret is really upset with Virgil, but their parents, Mama (Tapanga Dahle) and Papa Sludge (Zachary Pierson) and Mama (Madison Owens) and Papa Hooper (Alexander Pierson), try to fix things up. Margaret soon forgets she is mad when Virgil actually wins the lottery. The Sludges say they will stay the same, kind, caring people they have always been, but

the idea of wealth changes them before they even know how much money they have won. Finally, DJ Wolf (Freddy Gonzalez), Burma Thang (Talley White), and Herman (Sammir Martinez), the sign painter, show up with the giant lottery check. Virgil tricks Ellard and his fiancée, Bertha Mae (Maggie White), who is also Virgil’s sister, into pretending to be their servants to impress Freda Fountain (Talley White) in order to join her club. Due to misunderstood phone calls, there is quite a pandemonium at the Sludge household when Freda shows up. To top it off, Herman shows up with a new giant check as it seems he has messed up the first one. You don’t want to miss the surprise at the end! Other students in the play include Yaritza Maldonado as Isabelle and Eunice; Kelsi Mueller as Grandma; Rachel Pierson as Sue Ann Drake and Patsy Cline Graves, Brittney Stuckey as Mona Graves, and Aysia Harper as Delphie Rhodes. If you want in on the delicious food and the fun, please call the high school office at 598-2250 to make reservations before November 17.

Saturday, November 15 - Movie night and pot luck at the Moscow Senior Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22 - Card party night at Moscow Baptist Church be-

ginning at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23 - Fifth Sunday Songfest (on the Fourth Sunday) at Moscow Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m.

Moscow Freshman really do “hold up the Earth”, or at least the Earth Balloon!

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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett

Junior High Vocal Clinic Thursday, November 13 - High School Scholars' Bowl at South Gray 4:00 p.m. - High School Show Choir Tour - Junior High Basketball at Hardesty - Fall Buffer Week - No High School Students in Gyms - Holiday Supper and Bazaar hosted by Richfield UMC begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November14  - ARGH-No School - Fall Buffer Week - No High School Students in Gyms S    aturday, November 15 - Junior High Basketball at Hardesty

- Fall Buffer Week - No High School Students in Gyms Monday, November 17 - Fall Sports Banquet 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room - Parent/Coaches’ Meeting 7:30 p.m. - High School Basketball Practice Begins Tuesday, November 18 - Junior High Basketball vs South Baca 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 21 - ARGH-No School Monday, November 24 - High School Scholars' Bowl at Rolla 4:00 p.m. November 26-30 - Thanksgiving Break

Annual Rolla Invitational Junior High Vocal Clinic is a success Several area Kansas and Oklahoma schools were on board to attend the annual Rolla Invitational Junior High Vocal Clinic Wednesday, November 5. Guest Clinician Jan Reimer came from Ulysses and worked with students from Boise City, Ok., under Lendell Ford’s direction; Elkhart under Shara Bane’s

direction; Hooker, Ok., under Melissa Faulkner’s direction; Liberal West under Jackie Depew’s direction; Moscow under Gail Dale’s direction and Rolla all day to perfect their performances. Rolla Director Sam Eiland emceed the event. Sherry Kelling of Rolla/Hugoton fame accompanied the group with

precision as always. The group sang six songs to the enjoyment of the crowd that had gathered. The song everyone seemed to enjoy the most was “How Beautiful is the Rain” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot. The students rubbed their hands, snapped, clapped, and stomped to imitate the sound of rain and thunder.

Scholar’s Bowl brings home first place again

Look who’s new Renee Lynn graces Lybarger family “The happiest days are the days when babies come” from Margaret Mitchell’s book, “Gone With the Wind”, is a very true statement. Renee Lynn Lybarger decided to make her appearance very early in the morning Friday, November 7, at 5:50 a.m. She weighed six pounds and was 19 inches long. Her proud parents are Bobby and Heather (Varner) Lybarger of Perryton, Tx. Maternal grandparents are Diana and Jeff Milburn of Rolla and Jerry Kreklau. Paternal grandparents are Sam and Marge Smith and the late Tom Lybarger. Great grandparents are Dorothy Milburn and Todd Steele of Scott City,

The RHS Scholars’ Bowl Team continues their winning streak. Left to right are Henry Wiebe,

Renee Lynn Lybarger Kay Kreklau, Jerry Kreklau Sr., both of Elkhart, James and Judy Varner of Garden City, and Leota Lybarger and Judy Rogell both of Elkhart. Congratulations on the newest member of the family!

Abby Easterwood and Preston Burrows provided extra rain sounds during the song by using rain sticks. The end of the program was a medley of songs called “We Will Rock You” and was also enjoyed by the singers and the audience alike. It was a very enjoyable concert.

Garry Norton, Chandler Huddleston, Carson Milburn and Chandler Burrows.

The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team continues their winning streak. The team traveled to Satanta Monday, November 3 and competed with several teams there. Once again, Rolla brought home the first place trophy! Team members were freshman Henry Wiebe, junior Garry Norton, senior Chandler Huddleston, freshman Carson Milburn and junior Chandler Burrows. Congratulations and keep bringing home those trophies!

“Wild & Sweet” sings National Anthem at OKC Thunder game “Wild & Sweet” once again headed up the National Anthem for the OKC Thunder. Friday, November 7, the sextet sang for the Thunder as they faced the Memphis Grizzlies. The group features three Rolla graduates: Meredith Light, Whitney Light Stilwell and Steffan Light, children of Marcus and Beverly Light of Rolla. Whitney’s husband, Larry and Steffan’s wife, Tara, along with Johnny Bland, complete the group. People from Rolla can say, “I knew you when….” Way to go and keep on singing!

“Wild & Sweet” performs the National Anthem for the OKC Thunder. Left to right are Johnny

Bland, Meredith Light, Steffan Light, Whitney Stilwell, Larry Stilwell and Tara Light.

All Around 4-H Club elects new officers Two RHS seniors are recognized for their academic achievements. Left to right are Chandler Huddleston, Katie Murray and Principal Gardell Schnable.

Two Rolla High School seniors are honored Wednesday, November 5 brought more honors to two Rolla High School seniors. Katie Murray and Chandler Huddleston were recognized with other southwest Kansas seniors for their academic achievement. The Kansas Honors Scholarship Program invites the top ten percent of each senior class in southwest Kansas to attend a banquet in their honor with their parents and the principal and counselor. Scholars are selected based on academic records through the

previous semester provided by high school principals. Selections are made regardless of curricula (weighted or nonweighted), majors, occupational plans or highereducation goals. The students are given special collegiate dictionaries in honor of their success and also have a chance at a $4000 scholarship to KU. Katie is the daughter of Suzanne and Jim Murray. Chandler is the son of Tina and Mickey Huddleston. Congratulations to both RHS seniors!

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By Aspen Sohm, club reporter The Rolla All Around 4-H Club met in October to elect new officers. The new officers are as follows: PresidentKatie Murray; Vice PresidentKenzie Jones; Secretary-Jayden Hanna; Treasurer-Carlie Jones; Junior President-Dezi Schwindt; Junior Vice President-SaKya Milburn; Junior SecretaryPaige Claassen; Junior Treasurer-Jaxon Schwindt; Recreation Leaders-Carissa Sohm and Rylan Williams; Historian-Mollee King; Reporter-Aspen Sohm; Flag Salute Leaders-Tyne Claassen and Brynlee Williams; Council MembersCarlie Jones and Jaden Hanna. For the November meeting of the Rolla All-Around 4-H

Club, roll call was “What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?”. Last month’s minutes were read by Jayden Hanna and approved. Cindy Howe announced the local food banks collected around 1,200 pounds of food. RAA club members will be selling items from Rada cutlery as a fundraiser. Each member is encouraged to raise at least $100. If $1,000 or more is raised, every order from Rada will be bagged. The club will be doing a Santa Day bake sale as a fundraiser. This year the club will not be doing the Christmas parade. Deserae Schwindt gave a project talk about her self-determined piano project. The meeting was adjourned.

Students attend Wichita Children’s Theatre A couple of early field trips have been taken by the Rolla Elementary. Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, the Wichita Children’s Theatre was in Satanta present-

ing “The Ugly Duckling”. Kindergarten through third grade students attended Tuesday, and fourth and fifth graders attended Wednesday. The students all enjoyed the performance.

Sports Banquet is scheduled for Monday The 2014 Fall Sports Banquet is scheduled for Monday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Rolla High School. Please bring two or more covered For Results You Can Measure!

dishes to share with the athletes and their families. Following the meal will be a parent/coaches’ meeting for the upcoming basketball season.

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Rolla Junior High School students participate in the Middle School SWKMEA Honor Band and Choir. Left to right are Raegan Hinds, Abby Easterwood, Alexandra Hart and Brooke Hinds. Not pictured is Alex Hernandez.

Junior high students perform for the KSKMEA Honor Band and Choir Junior high students from southwest Kansas gathered Saturday, November 8, in Dodge City to perform for the Middle School SWKMEA Honor Band and Choir. Director Sam Eiland took five students with him to perform. Honor Choir members were eighth graders Brooke Hinds and Raegan Hinds, children of Christopher and

Alesia Hinds and seventh grader Abby Easterwood, daughter of Bob and Toni Easterwood. Honor Band members were seventh graders Alexandra Hart, daughter of Robert and Dawn Hart and Alex Hernandez, son of Jose and Yrene Hernandez. Congratulations to all the students!

Events planned for Wednesday and Thursday This week, there are two great holiday events. The Rolla UMC will be hosting their Thanks ‘N Giving supper Wednesday, November 12, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Richfield UMC will be host-

ing their Holiday Supper and Bazaar Thursday, November 13, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending when the food runs out or the people stop coming. Please join both groups for fun, food and fellowship!

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Scholarship established in honor of local ham enthusiast

The second graders sang for the enjoyment of the Stevens County Veterans commemorating Veterans Day, November 11, 2014. All the

students of the Hugoton Elementary School were in the auditorium to honor the Veterans.

Veterans and their families stood up for the National Anthem as it was sung by all the students of Hugoton Elementary School.

At its convention in Vancouver, Wa., in August 2014, the Young Ladies’ Radio League (YLRL) created a third scholarship to honor Marte Wessel, a 55-year member of the YLRL and the last charter member of the Colorado YL. Marte oversaw the YLRL scholarship drive and this year raised nearly $4,600. She was also on the Presidents Advisory Committee.

Stevens County Veterans came to the Hugoton Elementary School so the students could sing and honor them in honor of Veterans’ Day Tuesday.

Unfortunately, Marte became Silent Key September 23, 2014, at the age of 89, followed six days later by her husband Pete. Seen as a cornerstone of the YLRL and of the Colorado-YLs, “she will be missed, but her memory will live long” states the YLRL Web site. Marte and husband Pete were long-time residents of Liberal and were active members of SPARK (South Plains Amateur Radio Klub). They were fixtures at the Radio days in Hugoton and will be sorely missed by friends far and wide. Two other scholarships were established previously in memory of two of the founding mothers. These scholarships are granted to “worthy Young Ladies for

continuing their education, with preference given to those in the academic study of communications and electronics or related arts and sciences” as according to the YLRL by-laws. A ham license is currently mandatory for all scholarships being administered by the Foundation for Amateur Radio, as these scholarships are.

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Faith Beesley performed a patriotic medley for the Veterans at the Hugoton Elementary School.

Students brought their homemade drawings to the many Veterans in appreciation for their service in the military.

Next week is national collection week for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts As Hugoton residents gear up for another Thanksgiving, many are expressing their gratitude by sharing their blessings with children facing poverty, disease, war and natural disaster. For months, Hugoton residents, families and groups have been filling empty shoeboxes with items such as toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Next week, November 17-24, they will drop their lovingly packed shoebox gifts

at a collection point in the area. Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, will deliver those gift-filled

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Thank you to all who supported our dance last Saturday. We had an excellent turn out! We appreciate Black Hills Energy who paid for the band and furnished the cash door prizes. Our next dance is December 13. Interest is growing for our Life Story classes. Our next one will be Saturday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. It’s a great way to write your life history one story at a time. Those who attend share ideas and learn from each other. Tuesday, November 25, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon is the next time we can check your blood pressure here at the center. The center will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Nov. 13 ..............Polish Sausage Nov. 14 .......................Bierrocks Nov. 17 ...............................Chili Nov. 18 ......Smothered Chicken Nov. 19 ...................Swiss Steak Nov. 20...........................Brisket Activities Thursday, November 13 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, November 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, November 15 Life Story Workshop .................. ................10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, November 17 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25 Blood pressure checks ................11:00 a.m. – Noon Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 Center Closed for Thanksgiving

shoeboxes using any means necessary - boat, plane, dog sled and even elephant - to reach the hands of needy children. “One of the best ways to show we are thankful is to give to those less fortunate,” said Ulysses volunteer Mandy Stutzman. “The children who receive these gifts have so little. For many, the shoebox will be the first gift they ever receive. The simple act of receiving a shoebox can have a lifelong impact on a child who longs to experience joy and hope.” Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million children in more than 150 countries. In 2014, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another ten million children, with 1,200 coming from the Southwest Kansas area. Anyone can participate now in this life-changing project for children around the world. For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 620-253-2285 or visit samaritanspurse.org. Although this week is National Collection Week, shoebox gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C. Participants can also build a shoebox through an online tool offering a personalized and convenient way to send a gift to a child in one of the hardest-to-reach countries. Using special tracking technology, participants can follow their boxes online and discover the country in which their gifts will be delivered to

children in need. To register a shoebox gift, use the online donation form at samari tanspurse.org.

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Gas prices continue to drop in Kansas Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.90 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.94 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 8.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 16.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 30.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. “Another week, another big decline in the national average,” said Patrick DeHaan,

senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “But we're nearing the point where the decreases are likely to slow unless oil prices continue to tumble from their current levels. The national average now stands at its lowest since December 4, 2010, and likely won't drop more than another dime unless oil prices move notably lower. Many areas across the country have now seen most of the expected gas price declines with the exception being areas of the Rockies, which may decline several more weeks at least. While the decreases are likely to wind down, motorists shouldn't expect any big rebounds before the holidays. Nationally, prices are likely to remain under $3 per gallon for the holidays," he noted. Submitted by GasBuddy.com.

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Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD

544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Heifer sale to help bolster beef genetics Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is proud to partner with Kansas State Research and Extension to sponsor the first Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer sale. The event grew out of a discussion during the Governor’s agriculture tour of southeast Kansas and is designed to help cattlemen better market proven genetics as well as help cow-calf operations make performance improvements in their herds. The sale, hosted at the Parsons Livestock Market in Parsons Friday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m., will feature heifers with a known, transparent development protocol. “We are honored to be a part of this program,” Lynne Hinrichsen, director of agribusiness development for KDA said. “This is a good opportunity to grow and improve our Kansas beef herd.” The Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer program provides bred replacement

heifers that have been minimally managed the same from a health, breeding and sire selection standpoint. It was started in 2013. In the first year, 33 cattle operations signed up with over 800 heifers being bred in 2014, within the guidelines outlined by the program. Details of the guidelines, based on best management practices and designed to be implemented on any cattle operation, can be found at www.sunflowersupreme.org.

Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

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Agriculture Corner Local Food and Farm Task Force to meet The Local Food and Farm Task Force will meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 for their first organizational meeting. The meeting will be at the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), 1320 Research Park Drive in Manhattan. This task force was established with the passage of SB 286 in the 2014 session of the Kansas Legislature. The Task Force is responsible for preparing a local food and farm plan containing policy and funding recommendations in order to increase locally grown food production. The Task Force is composed of seven members, three, including the chairman, are appointed by Gov. Sam Brownback. The task force members are as follows: Ron Brown, Ft. Scott, Kansas; David Coltrain, Garden City, Kansas; Loren Swenson, Concordia, Kansas; Sen. Dan Kerschen, Garden Plain, Kansas; Rep. Adam Lusker, Frontenac,

Once heifers have met all program requirements, they are tagged with an official Sunflower Supreme eartag, which indicates that the heifers have met the guidelines in which the sale sponsors believe will help with longevity and generate consistent revenue. The sale will include more than 250 bred heifers with quality F1 and straight-bred females including Angus, Balancer, Black Hereford, Charolais, Hereford, Gelb-

Kansas; Cary L. Rivard, Olathe, Kansas and Annarose (Hart) White, Wellington, Kansas. This task force will sunset December 31, 2015. Brown has being appointed to serve as chairperson. He is self-employed on his family farm and currently serves as an executive board member for the National Association of Conservation Districts. The staff of the KDA will provide assistance as requested by the task force and will facilitate the organization and start-up of the task force. The meeting is open to the public. A break for lunch is scheduled and will be provided for appointed members of the task force. Individuals who have questions regarding the meeting should contact KDA marketing director, Kerry Wefald at Kerry.wefald@kda.ks.gov for more information. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.

trogen application helps boost the photosynthesis rate. Carbohydrates that are not used in growth are stored in the crown and other storage tissues in the plant. These carbohydrate reserves help the turfgrass green up earlier in the spring and sustain growth into May without the need for early-spring (March or April) nitrogen. Those early-spring nitrogen applications are less desirable because they can lead to excessive shoot growth and reduced root growth. Other benefits of Novemberapplied nitrogen for cool-season grasses include improved winter hardiness, root growth and shoot density. How much should you apply? One to one to one and a half pounds actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn area is sufficient. In order for this application to be effective, the nitrogen must be readily available to the plant, because the growing season is nearly over. Therefore, for a November application, use a soluble (quickly-available) nitrogen carrier such as urea or ammonium sulfate. Many turfgrass fertilizers sold in garden centers and other retail outlets also contain soluble nitrogen. Avoid products that contain water-insoluble nitrogen (slow-release) for this application. As always, sweep up any fertilizer that gets on driveways, sidewalks, or streets and reapply it to the lawn. Dandelion Control in Home Lawns Dandelion is a perennial herb that forms a rosette in lawns and gardens. Inflorescence composed of yellow ray florets that give rise to a “puff-

ball” head. New plants germinate primarily in the fall (late September). Early November is the most effective time to control broadleaf weeds, including dandelions in lawns. Dandelion usually produces a flush of new plants in late September. These young plants are small and easily controlled with herbicides such as 2,4-D or combination products (Trimec, Weed-BGon, Weed-Out) that contain 2,4-D, MCPP and Dicamba. (Extreme care needs to be taken when using these products to make sure they will not drift on to sensitive plants. Those plants are the ones in the broad leaf family; flowers, trees, shrubs and etc. that can be or are still active this time of year.) Even established dandelions are more easily controlled in the fall rather than in the spring because they are actively moving materials from the top portion of the plant to the roots. Herbicides will translocate to the roots as well and will kill the plant from the roots up. Be sure to choose a day when the temperature is 50 degrees or higher. The better the weed is growing, the more weed killer will be moved from the leaves to the roots. Cold temperatures will slow or stop this process. Weed Free Zone (also sold under the name of Speed Zone) contains the three active ingredients mentioned above plus carfentrazone. It gives a quicker response than the other products mentioned and will work better when temperatures drop below 50 degrees.

Farm Bill meeting will be Monday, November 24, at Goodwell, Ok. Ag producers can learn what to expect from the Farm Bill and how it will impact their farming and ranching business at the 2014 Farm Bill meeting Monday, November 24, at the OSU Research Center in Goodwell, Ok. The meeting starts at noon with lunch catered by Hunny’s. Representatives from FSA, NRCS, Rural Development, National Ag Statistic Services, Risk Management Agency, and OSU will be on hand to present information and answer your questions. This is the only meeting in the Oklahoma Panhandle where all of these industry representatives are scheduled to attend. If you are not sure which program you are choosing then this is the meeting for you. Not only will you learn about the new rules, regulations, time lines and programs, you will also be given tools to help you make this difficult decision. RSVP today by calling 580-338-7300. Sponsors for this event include the Linda Hill Crop Insurance, ADM, Farm Credit, Texhoma Wheat Growers, Inc., Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association, USDA RMA, OK Farm Bureau, American Farmers and Ranchers, OK, and OSU Extension.

Touring the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory was interesting from both the historical point of view and the modern technology used. The Hugoton FFA also toured Churchill Downs and watched some horse races. As they travelled to

Louisville, Ky., they toured the Alton Locks and Dams on the Mississippi River, the Cahokia Indian Mounds, visited the St. Louis Gateway Arch/ Museum and the General Patton Museum.

Hugoton’s FFA members were a few of the over 65,000 FFA members who attended the eightyseventh National Convention/ Career Exposition and participated in Leadership training

sessions. Students attending the convention were Jessica Harper, Nick Evans, Austin Nordyke, Mariah Reynolds, Kyra Kalani, Mariah Rome and Bernabe Mendoza.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, November 19, 2009 Hugoton High School football player Caleb Gifford has been selected for honors as a finalist for the Army Iron Man of the Year award for Kansas. Thursday, November 18, 2004 Kaitlyn Bond and Alex Musgrove will be heading to New York City to dance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Thursday, November 25, 2004. They will be performing with the Mike Miller and Associates Dance Company with other girls from across the nation. Thursday, November 18, 1999 Steve Kinser’s entry won the Percentage Blood Grand

Champion Bull award at the National Belgium Blue Show at the Tulsa State Fair September 30, 1999. Thursday, November 23, 1989 Army Private First Class Robert L. Olinger has arrived for duty in West Germany. He is a fighting vehicle infantryman with the Sixth Infantry. Robert graduated from Hugoton High School in 1978. This year for the first time possibly in the history of the school, five sets of twins are attending Hugoton High School. They are Audra and Amber Megert; Steve and Mark Mills; Jason and Brad Slemp; Casey and Chris Cornelsen; and Danny and Darrell Goode.

Thursday, November 22, 1984 Hugoton graduate Todd Conklin and Hugoton High School senior Steve Thomas have performed with the Fort Hays State University Tiger Marching Band during the 1984 fall semester. The Tiger Band played at all five FHSU football games and marched in the homecoming parade. Thursday, November 21, 1974 Don Trentham is now the owner and manager of Bigbee Motors. His new salesman is Jim Scott. Thursday, November 20, 1969 Robin Young and Gina Willoughby demonstrated their outstanding abilities to

show horses during the 1969 horse show season. They brought home ribbons from Beaver, Ok., Syracuse, Springfield, Co. and others. The season concludes at Denver, Co. with two First Place awards and a Reserve Champion award. Friday, November 17, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Perry Moore have received word that their son, Sergeant Perry E. Moore, has been awarded his Air Medal and a Cluster. He has completed fifteen missions. He is stationed in England. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.

Andy Moser of American Implement, to the left, delivers the new lawn mower to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Board member Johnny Lopez, Edria and Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth, on the mower, are on hand to checkout the new equipment. Museum hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Visitors are welcome!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 30, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULYNA JO WISE, DECEASED Case No. 14 PR 3 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Robert E. Wise, executor of the will and estate of Paulyna Jo Wise, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of his acts and proceedings as executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, lega-

tees and devisees entitled to the estate, and distribute and assign the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 21st day of November, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Robert E. Wise, Executor-Petitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

The Hugoton Eagles ended their football season last Friday afternoon going down to the Sublette Larks by the score of 13-0. Squad members are, first row, left to right: Craig Young, Butch Gillespie, Mike Rebel, Jim Kuharic, Clifford James and Charles Herbel; second row: Dennis West, Ronnie Alexander, Dennis Moore, Max Spencer, Doyle Hathaway, Doug Betsworth, Jim Hittle and Kelly

Porter; third row: Coach John McFarland, Dwight Gregg, Mike Tate, Joe Randle, Darrell Riley, Rex Beasley, Eric Smith, Rod Nordyke, George Mills and Coach Phil Hower; fourth row: Mike Betsworth, Pat Reese, Jim Harvey, Luster Toole, Rick Harvey, Delton Haverkamp, Mark Gretlein, Duane Riley and Mike Swafford. This comes from the November 19, 1964, Hugoton Hermes.

Beta Sigma Chapter’s program for the November meeting is Getty Ready for the Holidays The November meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was at the First Church of God in Elkhart Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. The program was “Getting Ready for the Holidays: Bow Making.” Becki Richardson demonstrated how to make bows for decorating and how to

add ribbon to arrangements and other items to change how they look. She also showed how to decorated a pumpkin for a table centerpiece with a bow, ribbon and leaves. Each member made her own bow using wired ribbon. Delicious refreshments of pumpkin cake, hot cider, and ice tea was served by hostesses

Three Southwest Kansas Art Galleries create an art event next weekend Three Southwest Kansas Art Galleries are working together to create an art event. The Main ARTery in Ulysses, Garden City Arts in Garden City and Baker Arts Center in Liberal are hosting "Art on the Gogh" Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See wonderful art The galleries are inviting you to visit their facility, view their display and travel to the next town and the next gallery. You can start at any gallery and finish at any gallery. Garden City Arts will feature the 2014 Dia De Los Muertos Art exhibition. The Main ARTery will be displaying their Holiday show themed "Fire and Ice". Baker Art will have a display of glass art by John McDonald. Make a collage project If you choose, you can participate in a progressive art creation. The art project will be a "Keepsake Box" collage project using the various materials provided by each

gallery. The idea is that participants will begin the box at the first gallery they visit, and take it with them to the next gallery and collage more items on it and complete the box at the last gallery they visit. There will be a small fee to make the project. Visiting these galleries is always free. "We see this event as something creative and fun to do with a group of friends or family. Kids are welcome but we request that anyone under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult (someone has to drive them anyway, right?)" states Katy Guthrie, director of Garden City Arts. "I already made a sample "Keepsake Box" - what a fun project!" states Jeani Gustafson of the Main ARTery. For more information regarding this event you can contact: Katy Guthrie at Garden City Arts 620-260-9700; Toni Smith at Baker Arts Center 620-624-2810; or Jeani Gustafson at Main ARTery 620-424-3828.

Toys for Tots Toy Run is Saturday in Liberal Liberal’s Harley Owners Group, or HOG, Chapter #1091 will be hosting a Toys for Tots Toy Run this Saturday, November 15, at Liberal Harley Davidson, 900 E. Pancake Boulevard. The group will line up at 2:00 p.m. and begin riding at 2:15 p.m. The parade of motorcycles will then proceed to the VFW. If the weather is too cold for the bikers, participants will drive cars. At press time, the fore-

casted high for Saturday is 45°. All motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to bring $10 or a $10 toy to donate. After the run, there will be a Chili Feed at the Knights of Columbus, Fourth and Kansas in Liberal. There will be many door prizes, as well as two winners of $100 cash apiece! To find out more about the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, visit toysfortots.org.

Teresa Smith and Winnie Hagenah. Each member and guests were given a scented envelope sachet and a cute turkey from the hostesses. Sue Meek's name was drawn for a pretty Blessing Cross. Teresa Smith's name was drawn for Happy Harvest Owl. Dot Leiker's name was drawn for a Blessing Cross. Susan Carey's name was drawn for a scarf with a red rose for DKG. Tracy Brecheisen's name was drawn for a roll of wired ribbon. Winnie Hagenah's name was drawn for another roll of wired ribbon. At 11:15, Eudon Dutton, president, called the business meeting to order. Roll call was a Thanksgiving Holiday Tradition. It was answered by nine members and two guests. Winnie Hagenah gave a devotional entitled "God, Teach Me To Be An Example of Love" from teacher devotion.com. For World Fellowship, each member was asked to give ten cents for each pumpkin she has used in decorating for the Fall season. For Key Polish, each member was given a DKG Word Fun sheet to answer from Lila

Thayer, Phi State Representative. Minutes of the October meeting were read by Pamela Graham, secretary. Susan Carey gave the treasurer's report. Members were reminded to bring items to the December meeting for the YMCA Battered Women Project. Lila Thayer, Phi State Represenative and Phi State World Fellowship Committee Chairman, spoke to the group about State Convention to be held in Wichita April 10-12, 2015, and Southwest Regional Conference to be also in Wichita July 2225, 2015. She gave Susan Carey, Teresa Smith, and Pamela Graham DKG items for answering all the fifteen items on the DKG Word Sheet. Meeting adjourned at 12:00. Members present were Tracy Brecheisen, Susan Carey, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Pamela Graham, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, and Teresa Smith. December meeting will be at the First Church of God in Elkhart Saturday, December 13, with hostesses Tracy Brecheisen and Teresa Smith.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN E. CURZON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR56 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Edward G. Ferris, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the will and estate of Gwendolyn E. Curzon, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with authenticated copy of the foreign probated will of the decedent, Gwendolyn E. Curzon, and the proceedings admitting her will to probate in the Superior Court of Chelan County, Washington. The Petition alleges, among other things, the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, upon which decedent's will operates, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding. The petitioner prays the Court for

an order admitting proceedings had in the Superior Court of Chelan County, Washington, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and adjudging administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; the decedent's real estate, including mineral interests, described in the Petition, owned by the decedent, Gwendolyn E. Curzon, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your defenses to the petition on or before the 5th day of December, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Edward G. Ferris Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Antonia Sauzameda, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-54 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Salvador Chavez, one of the heirs and legatees of Antonia Sauzameda, deceased, praying Letters of Administration be granted to him as Administrator of the Estate of Antonia Sauzameda, deceased. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 5, 2014, at 9:30 A.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton,

Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Salvador Chavez, Petitioner

James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, October 30, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Martin Araiza-Nunez, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-49 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Erika Araiza, sister of Martin AraizaNunez, deceased, praying Letters of Administration be granted to her as Administrator of the Estate of Martin Araiza-Nunez, deceased. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before November 21, 2014, at 9:30 A.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton,

Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Erika Araiza, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 13, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA J. WALKER, deceased (K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 14 PR52 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Myrtle Jean Dill, Personal Representative of the will and estate of Anna J. Walker, deceased, also known as Anna Jean Smalygo Walker, Ann Walker, Ann J. Walker, and as Anna Jean Walker, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament of Anna J. Walker, deceased, dated May 5, 2004, and other probate proceedings admitting the same to probate in the District Court of Custer County, State of Oklahoma, in case number PB-2013-15. The Petition alleges, among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situated in Stevens, County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated

copy of the decedent’s will and the proceedings had in the District Court of Custer County, State of Oklahoma, in case number PB-2013-15 to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Will To Probate and Record, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, Anna J. Walker, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s will and for further relief. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the 5th day of December, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Myrtle Jean Dill Personal Representative KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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Centura Health and Morton County Health Systems sign affiliation agreement Centura Health, the region’s health care leader, and Morton County Health System in Elkhart have signed an affiliation agreement to develop leadership and shared resources to support health care delivery to residents in southwestern Kansas. The organizations are focused on keeping health care locally wherever possible, and will align services to support programs and expand clinical services. Through the agreement, Morton County Health System will work closely with leadership from St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City to strengthen the oversight of capital expenditures, group purchasing, supplies and other areas related to revenue and expenses. As the third affiliate in Kansas, its inclusion strengthens and expands Centura Health’s Affiliate Hospital network in western Kansas, joining Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland and Logan County Hospital in Oakley. Morton County Health System becomes the tenth independent affiliate to join the Centura Health network, along with Conejos County Hospital, in La Jara, Co.; Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland; Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Co.; Lincoln

Community Hospital and Nursing Home in Hugo, Co.; Logan County Hospital in Oakley; Middle Park Medical Center in Kremmling and Granby, Co.; Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Co.; San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Co.; and St. Vincent Hospital in Leadville, Co. IMPROVING HEALTH CARE VALUE: • Both Morton County Health System and Centura Health believe health care should be delivered locally whenever possible. Keeping health care local contributes to a community’s economic viability and is a critical consideration for the rural provider. • Both organizations strongly believe in collaborating long-term to promote sharing of best practices amongst clinical professionals including education, development and overall talent management. •By sharing best practices across our integrated network, Centura Health and Morton County Health System elevate the level of care provided to meet the increasing need to offer convenient, integrated, high-value care when and where it is needed. “We are committed to helping Morton County Health System as they tran-

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sition to deliver the future of health care to the residents of Elkhart,” said Russ Johnson, senior vice president, network development and outreach, Centura Health. “We are working closely together to ensure residents have access to high-value care locally and to further support the local leadership as they prepare to take the hospital to the next level.” “Our relationship with Centura Health has already benefitted us through a significant reduction in excess of $200,000 for the cost of pharmacy equipment and medical supplies we need to care for our patients,” said Joe Duerr, CEO, Morton County Health System. “In addition, we see great oppor-

tunities and benefits from additional resources to help implement our strategic initiatives – from technology to physician recruitment – which provides greater value to the community we serve. We look forward to the collaboration and a bright future focused on quality patient care.” "The St. Catherine team is excited to work with the team at Morton County Hospital to improve health care in western Kansas. St. Catherine and Centura continue to expand in western and central Kansas, largely through innovative, collaborative approaches, said Scott Taylor, president and CEO, St. Catherine Hospital. “Our clinical affiliate partners in

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The Hugoton Hermes will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. The newspaper will have an early deadline of Friday, November 21 at 12:00 noon for all news and ads for the November 27 newspaper.

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Wayne Tate and Nick Martin’s job is to bread the calf fries using the new cement mixers to aid their task. These cooks prepared food for nearly one thousand hungry people.

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Paula Sosa, Riley Sosa and Caressa Jays representing Pollyannas, take a break from serving great food at Pheasant Heaven Charities.

Bobby Passmore and Jerry Hull hand out card numbers for the Pheasant Heaven Charities auction.

Pheasant Heaven Charities members Greg Loibl, Yvonne Jackson and Rob McFarlane have been battling cancer. Some of the proceeds of this fundraiser will go to cancer victims.

Rob McFarlane gets ready to assist Mike Gatlin, auctioneer at Pheasant Heaven Charities.

Barbara Morris elected to Kansas Historical Society Board Class of 2017 Stachia Nordyke and Trista Panjwani serve food to the many guests at Pheasant Heaven’s dinner Friday evening, even during the power outage!

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The one hundred thiryninth annual meeting of the Kansas Historical Foundation included presentation of awards and election of officers November 7 at the Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW Sixth Avenue in Topeka. Barbara Morris of Hugoton was elected to the board class of 2017. The following officers were elected at the meeting: Deborah Barker, Ottawa, president; Paul Stuewe, Lawrence, president elect; Donita Barone, Frontenac, vice president; Mary Turkington, Topeka, secretary; Jack Alexander, Topeka, past president; and James Maag, Topeka, treasurer. Carol Bales, Logan; William Kassebaum, Burdick; and F. Dave Seaton, Winfield; were elected to serve on the executive committee. Other people elected to the board class of 2017 were: Jack Alexander, Topeka; Edward Beasley, Jr., Kansas City; George Breidenthal, Jr., Kansas City; Paul Buchanan, Wichita; Steve Cadue, Lawrence; Shelley Hickman Clark, Lawrence; Rhandalee Hinman, Wichita; Quentin Hope, Denver, Colorado; Lidia Hook Gray, Liberal; Rey Kitchkumme, Mayetta; James Maag, Topeka; John Mallon, Emporia; James Reynolds, South Pasadena, California; F. Dave Seaton, Winfield; John Stauffer, Topeka; Herschel Stroud, Topeka; Michael Stubbs, Eskridge; Loren Taylor, Kansas City; and June Windscheffel, Topeka. The Alfred M. Landon Historical Research Award was presented to two researchers: Amy Bergseth, Norman, Ok.,

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for a mid-19th-century community study of the Kansas Territory tribes who eventually relocated to Ottawa County, Ok.; and Jaclyn J. S. Miller, Lawrence, for her dissertation research “Financing the Frontier: Bankers and the Development of the High Plains, 1870-1941.” The Landon research awards, named for the 26th governor of Kansas, are annual grants given to graduate students pursuing the study of subjects related to the heritage of Kansas and conducting research at the Historical Society. The grant is funded with earnings from an endowed fund in Governor Landon’s name. The Edgar Langsdorf Award of Excellence went to Dr. Tai S. Edwards, Overland Park, for her article “Disruption and

Disease: The Osage Struggle to Survive in the Nineteenth-Century Trans-Missouri West,” published in the Winter 20132014 issue of Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains. The Langsdorf award honors excellence in writing on an annual basis to authors of articles in the Historical Society’s quarterly publication and is named for the historian who was a longtime employee of the Historical Society. The Edward N. Tihen Historical Research Award was awarded to five researchers: Taylor C. Bye, Cummington, Massachusetts, for research on abolitionist and publisher Daniel Read Anthony, brother of suffragist Susan B. Anthony; Dr. Antonio Delgado, Wichita, for research on early Mexican settlements in

Kansas and the communities’ association with the railroads; Lori Ann Dell’aira, Las Vegas, Nv., for the study of fraud in the offices of Coffey County; Michael Hopps, Chandlerville, Il., for research into Confederate Major General Sterling Price’s 1864 raid of Missouri; and Jonathan Weber, Frisco, Tx., for a study of transnational corps transportation between the United States and Mexico in the late nineteenth century. The Tihen award, named for the avid researcher and amateur historian, is given annually to non-academic researchers for research in the collections of the Historical Society. The grant is funded with earnings from an endowed fund in Dr. Tihen’s name.

Auxiliary president to visit Kansas Veterans American Legion Auxiliary Unit 400 will host National President Janet Jefford Wednesday, November 12 during a stopover in her yearlong nationwide tour to call on community members. Jefford will spend three days traveling across Kansas. In addition to Topeka’s Unit 400, Jefford will also meet with Auxiliary members from Unit 47 in Dodge City Thursday, November 13 and Unit 273 in Wichita November 14. The purpose of Jefford’s visit is to meet with veterans and listen to their needs and issues. Additionally, her visit provides the opportunity to learn, firsthand, about veteran support efforts in Kansas. During the 2014 American Legion Auxiliary national convention, the Department of Kansas received the Auxiliary’s National President’s Award for Excellence. This was awarded in recognition of the work being done by the American Legion Auxiliary in Kansas to support research and treatment programs in the area of PSTD. Jefford’s three-day tour will take her to VA Hospitals in Leavenworth, Topeka and Wichita. She will also visit the Veterans Home in Winfield and the Ft. Dodge Old Soldiers Home. During her visit, the leader of America’s largest women's patriotic service organization will have lunch with veterans and meet with facility staff. “We look forward to sharing with National President Jefford the work being done to help our veterans throughout the state of Kansas,” said Department of

Kansas President, Tonia Ison. “We’re proud of the veteran advocacy efforts by our members, but more remains to be done.” Janet Jefford, of Manchester, Ct., was elected national president of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) during the organization’s ninetyfourth National Convention in August 2014. Jefford, a 45year member, joined the American Legion Auxiliary through her father William Lucas, a WWII Army veteran. She is also eligible through her son Jeff, a Desert Storm Army veteran. Jefford exemplifies the ALA’s motto of “Service Not Self” by actively volunteering in her community and with other service organizations. American Legion Auxiliary

members have dedicated themselves for nearly a century to meeting the needs of our nation’s Veterans, military and their families both here and abroad. They volunteer millions of hours yearly, with a value of more than $2 billion. As part of the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the country also step up to honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. To learn more about the Auxiliary’s mission or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org. Submitted by the American Legion Auxiliary.

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