January 8, 2015

The Hugoton City Councilmet in adjourned sessionMonday, December 29, 2014from the meeting of Decem-ber 8, 2014 with the follow-ing present: Mayor Jack E.Rowden and CouncilmenDean Banker, Dan Corpen-ing, Shannon Crawford andMike Eshbaugh. Others at-tending were City InspectorJoshua Grubbs, City ClerkThomas G. Hicks, Chief ofPolice Courtney Leslie, Out-side Supervisor PaulNordyke, Electric SystemSupervisor Gary Rowdenand Hugoton Hermes re-porter Ruthie Winget. Coun-cilman Tron Stegman andCity Attorney Wayne R. Tatewere absent.

The council reviewed an-nual wages and salaries ofcity employees. Tom statedin the 2015 budget, a 5% in-crease was allotted and thereare extra funds in thebudget. After some discus-sion, the council voted togrant a 5% increase insalaries and wages, effectiveJanuary 1, 2015 and thatResolution #2014-9, a reso-lution fixing monthly salariesand hourly wages for em-ployees and officers of theCity of Hugoton be passed.

The motion was approvedthat uncollectible utility ac-counts in the amount of$7,252.15 be charged off

with every effort made to collect the accounts.

The council voted to ap-prove 2015 cereal malt bev-erage licenses for DominoesMexican Grill at 506 S. MainStreet and Ranchito Tex-Mex at 611 S. MainStreet for consumption onthe premises.

City Clerk Hicks pre-sented a revised agreementfor planning services fromRiggs Associates with a not-to-exceed maximum of$2,000 to update the city’szoning maps. The councilvoted to authorize the mayorto execute the agreement.

Electric System Supervi-sor Gary Rowden asked thegoverning body to considerallowing the full-timesalaried employees to carryover some time into the fol-lowing year. Currently, boththe vacation and personalleave allowances are use-it-or-lose-it. The hourly em-ployees can carry over 40hours of compensatory time.The city clerk suggested al-lowing the full-time salariedemployees to accumulate upto five days of personal leave.An ordinance will be pre-pared for consideration atthe next council meeting.

The motion was passed toallow a one-time exceptionfor the police department tocarry over 2014 vacation

balances into 2015. This ex-ception is due to the depart-ment’s staffing shortageduring 2014.

The meeting went into ex-ecutive session. Afterward,the meeting adjourned. Thenext meeting is scheduledfor January 5, 2015 at 5:15p.m.

Monday, January 5, 2015

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The Stevens CountyBoard of County Commis-sioners met in regular ses-sion Monday, January 5,2015 for their first meet-ing of the year, with allmembers, Pat Hall, JamesBell and Dave Bozone,present. Also present wereCounty Counselor RobertJohnson, County ClerkPam Bensel, Commis-sioner Elect Joe D.Thompson, his son VanceThompson, Vernon Ander-son and RoGlenda Coulterfrom The Hugoton Her-mes. The following is justan agenda for the morningwith a few of the unofficialhighlights. Official min-utes may be published ata later date.

The agenda scheduleincluded bills at 8:30,Robert Rich at 9:00, TonyMartin at 9:30, SusanSchulte at 10:00; andPaula Rowden at 11:30.The agenda was re-arranged a small bit byadding Rodney Kelling andPaula Rowden in between8:30 and 9:00.

When this reporter ar-rived at around 8:45,Commissioners were talk-ing money matters withRodney Kelling. After verymuch discussion, Patstated the Commissionersdo want the emergencyservices to have what theyneed but they do have re-sponsibility to the tax pay-ers. Rodney said yes thetax payers’ safety is his re-sponsibility. Jim Bellmade the motion to pay allthe expenses. The motiondied due to no second. Patmade the motion to pay$100,000 for a new ambu-lance and half of the EMSbudget and half of theother budget requested.Motion passed. Rodney ispursuing grants also.

Paula Rowden requested an executivesession.

Robert Rich came in totalk about encumbrancealso. He talked about thenew windows. He said

they are fine and Pam hadthe bill for $7,000. He alsotold of supplies beingbought at a great savings.Motion was made to allowthe encumbrance.

Road and Bridge wasrepresented by Tony Mar-tin. He was talking aboutmoney issues also. Heneeded to know if he is re-sponsible for paying thestate for the intersectioneast of town. He saidhopefully they will sendthe bill for $200,000, itwill be paid by Road andBridge, the state will pay itback before requesting thenext amount. So the same$200,000 can be usedover and over. No one,Commissioners or Tony, isin favor of having to paythis, but the state is to payit back. Tony asked if theseismographer deal is alltaken care of, and Pamsaid yes. He then asked forencumbrance. The biggestpart is from the savingsfrom the change-over ofthe asphalt plant. Tonysaid he did receive theskid steer. Jim askedabout clearing the snowfrom the Senior Centerand fire department atMoscow. Tony said no,due to slick trailers andsafety issues, they havenot taken anything over toMoscow. All agreed thisneeds to be done. An exec-utive session was re-quested. Tony talkedabout upcoming expensesthey will have. If the statedoesn’t pay - the moneywill have to come fromsomewhere. Motion wasmade to allow encum-brance.

Sheriff Ted Heaton re-ported about his and hisofficers’ activities over thepast week with the badweather. They workedseven wrecks. Financiallyhe said his department isin pretty good shape sincethey got their tasers andother requests already.

Susan Schulte came inand talked to the Commis-

sioners about money forher department. A transferof funds was approved.

Susan also talked aboutthe Memorial Hall waterfountain needing to be re-placed and a door thatmay need to be replaced.The water fountain re-quest was accepted andbids for the door were sug-gested to be asked for.

Vernon Anderson saidhe recently attended ameeting with KDHE. Whilethere, they talked aboutcharging for permits forwater wells, septic sys-tems, etc. being done inthe county. He thinks thiswould be a good idea.Stevens County is one of avery few that does notcharge. He wanted toknow how the Commis-sioners feel about this.Much discussion followed.All agreed this wouldprobably be good. Vernonwill do some more investi-gating for charges andbring in for the commis-sioners to look over. It wassuggested he also look intofines for not doing thingsproperly.

Dave said decisionsneeded to be made for thefirst of the year. Pat sug-gested they wait until thenew commissioner is in of-fice.

A wage increase wasvoted on for an employeeat the Health Department.Motion passed. Reasonswere discussed for execu-tive sessions. A motionwas made and passed toadopt a resolution.

Meeting adjourned.

Stevens County Elec-tion Officer Pam Bensel reports Tuesday, January6 Tron Stegman has filedto run for Hugoton CityCouncil, and Jack Rowdenhas filed to run for Hugoton Mayor.

Again, filing deadline forthe 2015 election is Tuesday, January 27 andthe primary election willbe Tuesday, March 3.

The Stevens CountySheriff’s Department wasbusy over the weekend withmultiple vehicle accidents.

Friday, January 2, 2015,Amanda Munson, age 34, ofMoscow, was travelingsouthbound on Highway 25in a 2002 Ford Expeditionwhen her vehicle was struckin the left rear by a west-bound 2002 GMC pickupdriven by Jesus AntonioCordova Villa, age 22, ofTurpin, Ok., that had failedto stop at the stop sign. TheExpedition came to a stop inthe west ditch and thepickup ended in the southditch of County Road D.Cordova was transported forhis injuries. Both vehiclessustained major damage.

Saturday, January 3,2015, a Seaboard Foods2013 Freightliner was trav-eling southbound on CountyRoad 11 and slid off into theditch. Kevin Stewart, age 40,of Rolla, was traveling west-

bound on Highway 51 in a2007 Chevrolet pickup. Heturned north onto CountyRoad 11 and slid into theFreightliner. There were noinjuries and the vehiclessustained minor damage.

Saturday, January 3,2015, Ramon Padillo, age43, of Topeka, was traveling-southbound on Highway 25in a 2004 Jeep GrandCherokee, when due to theweather, he lost control ofhis vehicle, slid into theditch and struck a pole.Padillo was transported toStevens County Hospital forhis injuries. There wasmajor damage sustained tothe vehicle.

Saturday, January 3,2015, Cory Lewis, age 31, ofRolla, was traveling south-west on Highway 56 in a2007 Buick Lucerne, whendue to the weather, he slidinto the ditch and rolled hisvehicle. All occupants werewearing seatbelts and re-

ceived no injuries. The vehi-cle sustained major damage.

Saturday, January 3,2015, Daniel Gerhardt wastraveling eastbound onHighway 51, approximatelytwo to three miles east ofHugoton in a semi tractortrailer, when his semi wasblown off the road due tohigh winds and icy condi-tions. There were no injuriesand the truck didn’t receiveany damage.

Sunday, January 4,2015, Yolanda Fernandez-Galindo, age 29, was travel-ing southbound on CountyRoad 20 in a 2008 Nissanpickup when she lost controldue to the weather, traveledacross the road into the op-posite ditch and the vehicleturned onto its side. Therewere no injuries and the ve-hicle sustained major dam-age.

Stevens County starts the new year off right with a beautiful wetsnowfall Saturday morning. The snow just kept coming most ofthe day Saturday with no wind until late so everything wascoated with deep beautiful layers of the white stuff.

Kevin Stewart turns from Highway 51 onto CountyRoad 11 right into the side of a Seaboard Freight-

liner that had also slid into the ditch. There were noinjuries and the vehicles sustained minor damage.

Heavy snowfall brings with it numerous accidents

Stevens County Board of County Commissioners meet

Filings for areaoffices reported

Yes that is seven inches!! Hugoton was actually even named onthe local news channel with a report of seven inches of snow! Incredible! It was some much needed moisture for the area.

Council approves five percent wage increase

ObituariesThe Hugoton Hermes Thursday, January 8, 2015 Page 2

Word has been received ofthe death of Leo DaneBrubaker. Mr. Brubakerpassed away December 7,2014 at the age of 77.

Born September 1, 1937in Hugoton, he was theyoungest of five sons born toDon and Emma Brubaker.

Dane married Ruth Shel-ton and was blessed withthree sons: Ron Brubaker ofGrimesland, N.C., MarkBrubaker of Seattle, Wa. andTroy Brubaker of Eureka.

Dane left Hugoton in 1977moving to Eureka, where hefarmed until 1988. He thenmoved to Seattle, where hemarried Leona Moore in1990.

Mr. Brubaker retired fromMulticare Medical Hospitalas a maintenance engineer in2004. After his retirement, he

enjoyed traveling with hiswife, his hobbies of blackpowder hunting and bicy-cling.

Those preceding him indeath were his parents; twobrothers; and one grandson.

He is survived by his wifeLeona; two brothers; threesons; seven grandchildren;and ten great grandchildren.

A memorial service isplanned for Saturday, Janu-ary 10, 2015 at The Nor-mandy Park CongregationalUnited Church of Christ inNormandy Park, Wa.

A tax-deductible memorialhas been set up in Leo'sname with: Regional Hospi-tal, c/o Anne McBride-Ad-ministration, 16251Sylvester Rd. SW, Burien,Wa. 98166.

Leo “Dane” Brubaker

Liberal resident Dakota LeeOxley, age 23, passed awaySaturday, December 27,2014 at Southwest MedicalCenter in Liberal.

He was born December 9,1991 in Liberal, the son ofRandy Lee Oxley and Bonnie(Bently) Chapa.

Dakota graduated fromLiberal High School in 2010.He worked at Cattleman’sCafé.

Survivors include his fa-ther Randy Lee Oxley andwife Donna of Texhoma, Tx.;his mother Bonnie Chapaand husband Gus of Liberal;his brother William Bently ofLiberal; three sisters,Nikita Chapa, Sara Chapa

and Chalesa Nejia and hus-band Rafael all of Liberal; histhree step brothers, JasonChapa of Liberal, AndyChapa of Stillwater, Tx. andBilly Daniels of Guymon, Ok;his uncle Fernando Chapaand wife Lori of Liberal; sevenaunts, Cheryl Rhoden andhusband Dean of Texhoma,Ok., Christy Stallings andhusband David of Texhoma,Lori Ann Baier and husbandJerry of Baker, Ok., VirginiaTucker of Liberal, YolandaChapa and husband DavidLubers of Liberal and JudyRyan and husband Don ofLiberal; and grandmothers,Tilda Stanhope of Texhomaand Lancie Bently of Liberal.

Those preceding Dakota indeath were his grandparents,James Bently and Vernonand Jewell Oxley; greatgrandmother Attlee Long;and uncle James A. Bently.

Cremation has takenplace and there will be nopublic visitation.

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

Dakota Oxley

Friends and family foundtheir way through the snowSaturday to remember andhonor Clementine Schmitt.Mrs. Schmitt passed fromthis life Monday, December29, 2014 at Pioneer ManorNursing Home in Hugoton.She was 100.

The daughter of Matthewand Barbara Stegman, Clem-mie was born July 6, 1914 atOfferle.

October 2, 1934, she andFred Schmitt were marriedin Offerle.

Survivors include herdaughter Cheryl Cox ofHugoton; grandson Chris

Cox and wife Kathy of Alma;three granddaughters, KimChamberlain and husbandJohn of Hugoton, TheresaCox of Hugoton and TerriSchrader and husband Micof Claremore, Ok.; her ninegreat grandchildren; eightgreat great grandchildren;and many other relatives andfriends.

Mrs. Schmitt was pre-ceded in death by her par-ents; husband Fred; sonTerry Schmitt; two brothers,Tony Stegman Sr. and LeoStegman; and her four sis-ters, Irene Burns, Marie Gar-mon, Dorothy Stoops andRose Herman.

Rosary service was ob-served Friday evening, Janu-ary 2 at St. Helen CatholicChurch in Hugoton. Massservice was attended Satur-day morning, January 3 atSt. Helen Catholic Church.Paul’s Funeral Home was incharge of arrangements.

A memorial has been es-tablished for St. HelenCatholic Church. Memorialsmay be mailed to Paul’s Fu-neral Home, PO Box 236,Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Clementine Schmitt

Rodney SmithFormer Rolla resident

Rodney Smith passed fromthis life Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

Born November 24,1957,he was the son of Darrell D.and Lynette Smith. He graduated from Rolla HighSchool in 1975.

Rod lived and worked inMaui, Hi. for the last 25years.

Survivors include his par-ents Darrell D. and LynetteSmith of Holiday Island, Ar.;his brothers, Randy Smithand wife Debra of Holiday Is-land, Ron Smith of San Jose,Ca. and Russell Smith ofRedding, Ca.; his cousin ValGautieri of Kansas City, Mo.;

four nieces and nephews;and 11 great nieces andnephews.

A memorial service ispending at this time.

Mourners will gatherThursday to pay their re-spects to Jerry Lynn Robson.Mr. Robson entered into eter-nal rest Friday, January 2,2015 in Hugoton at the age of73.

The son of Othal Jamesand Flora “Flossie” Ella Rob-son, Jerry was born July 21,1941 in Artesia, N.M.

Jerry was raised in andaround the Elk City, Ok.area. Along with his family,he moved to Satanta when hewas in the eighth grade, andattended and graduated fromSatanta High School in 1965.After high school, Jerry at-tended Garden City Commu-nity College. While going tocollege, he worked at PhillipsFuneral Home in GardenCity.

While Jerry was workingat Garnand Funeral Home,for Bob Garnand, he wouldgo across the street to thetelephone office and visitwith one of their employees.This visiting turned intoJerry Lynn Robson and Vio-let Marie Myers being unitedin marriage January 2, 1965in Garden City. To this uniontwo children were born CindyRanae in July 1966 andDavid Allen in May 1972.

After Jerry and Violet weremarried, they moved to SanFrancisco, Ca. Jerry at-tended and graduated fromthe San Francisco School ofMortuary Science. After hegraduated, Jerry and Violetmoved back to Garden City,where he worked again forGarnands. While in GardenCity, they were blessed withtheir daughter Cindy.

They moved to Liberal inAugust of 1966, where Jerryworked at Miller Mortuary.In 1968, the family moved toSublette where Jerry and Violet opened the HaskellCounty Funeral Home.

When they first moved toSublette, Jerry worked forSublette Feeders as a book-keeper; he also worked forMax Allen at the gas station.

Jerry and Violet openedthe Robson Furniture Storein 1968, right next to the fu-neral home, until the tornadoin 1972. They then moved itdown the street. Jerry alsodrove a school bus for manyyears, which he really en-joyed, along with his morningcoffee before going on theroute, with his brother Bill,Jim Rienke and Fred Smith.Afternoon routes were harderto juggle but he managed.He also won many awardsduring the bus rodeos he at-tended.

In May of 1972, the Robson Family was blessedwith their son David.

The Robsons decided tobuy a bigger funeral home inOttawa, in 1976: the RobsonTowner Funeral Home. In1979, Jerry and Violet wereable to buy Haskell CountyFuneral Home back and the

family moved back home.Jerry went back to drivingthe school bus. They lateropened Montezuma FuneralHome, Grant County FuneralHome and purchased Paul’sFuneral Home in Hugoton.

Jerry again enjoyed goingto the coffee shop in themornings after his bus route.He, Arnold Knief and otherswould play the famous numbers games to see whowould buy coffee that day.

Mr. Robson loved servingthe communities in theirtime of need. He was a trulycaring man and loved bymany. He will be missed byall who knew him.

Jerry loved his family, es-pecially his grandchildrenand great grandchildren.They were his pride and joy,and he was proud of his kidsfor following in his footsteps.Jerry and Violet were part-ners in marriage and theirlife’s work side by side forfifty years.

The grandkids have manyfond memories of papa.Some of the favorites werebeing allowed to drive withPapa before you were oldenough, and taking them ontheir first removals. Papa wasvery proud of all his grand-kids’ many accomplish-ments. A saying Papa livedby was “why grandkids arehard to spank is becausegrandpa’s are harder”.

Jerry was preceded indeath by a granddaughter,Jackie Dawn Robson; his fa-ther Othal Robson; hismother Flora “Flossie” EllaRobson Gill; his sister EllaMae Yeadon; and his brotherBillie James Robson.

Survivors include his wifeof fifty years, Violet Robson ofHugoton; daughter Cindy Ax-tell and husband Mark ofBoise City, Ok.; his sonDavid Robson and wifeBrandy of Hugoton; brotherRaymond Robson of Elk City,Ok.; sister-in-law Kathy Rob-son of Baldwin City; brother-in-law Robert Yeadon, Sr. ofGarden City; step-father FredGill of Broken Arrow, Ok.;two step brothers, Chuck Gilland Scott Gill, both of Gar-den City; two step sisters,Charlotte Williams and MaryPeters both of Wichita; spe-cial cousins, C.W. Robson ofDavis, Ok. and Susie Poole ofElk City, Ok.; six grandchil-dren, Heather Coats andhusband Casey, RemingtonAxtell and Colt Axtell, all ofBoise City, Ok. and MorganRobson, Jerry Don ‘J.D.’Robson and Megan Robsonall of Hugoton; three greatgrandchildren, Kyle andQuannah Coats and DylanAxtell all of Boise City; and ahost of other relatives andfriends.

Funeral services areplanned for Thursday, Janu-ary 8, at 2:00 p.m. at theSublette Christian Churchwith Stan Smith and DaveErwin officiating. Intermentwill follow in the HaskellCounty Cemetery of Sublette.

The family has suggestedmemorials to McKaylee PrietoMedical Fund; they may beleft in care of the CimarronMortuary, Box 277, BoiseCity, Ok. 73933 or Paul’s Fu-neral Home, Box 236, Hugo-ton, Ks 67951.

Gordon BaneFormer Hugoton resident

Gordon Bane passed fromthis life Saturday, January 3,2015.

Visitation at Garnand Fu-neral Home in Hugoton willbe from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.Friday, January 9 at 423 S.Main.

The family will greetfriends at the First ChristianChurch at 600 S Van Burenin Hugoton from 2:00 to 8:00p.m. Friday also.

Services are planned for

Saturday, January 10 at2:00 p.m. at the First Chris-tian Church in Hugoton.Garnand Funeral Home ofHugoton is in charge of thearrangements.

A full obituary will be innext week’s Hermes.

James McCourtThe death of James

Collins McCourt, Jr., age 49,is being mourned. Mr. Mc-Court passed away Tuesday,December 30, 2014 in ruralSeward County.

He was born September 5,1965 at Denver, Co., the sonof James Collin, Sr. andJoAnn (Dyet) McCourt.

James attended highschool in Hominy, Ok. Hehad been an EMT for PayneCounty, Ok. and was currently a truck driver forWest Plains Transport, Inc inLiberal.

Mr. McCourt was a mem-ber of the Church of JesusChrist of Latter Day Saintswhere he was the overseer ofthe congregation garden.

Jim loved to cook and smokemeat for special functions.

September 4, 2005 he wasmarried to Carol Britton atGroom, Tx. She survives.

Others survivors includehis daughter JustineMichelle McCourt of Liberal;step-son J D Sneed and wifeTeresa of Stillwater, Ok.; histwo sisters, Mary FrancesMinor and husband Geraldand Marjorie JoAnn Phillipsand husband Thomas all ofHominy; two step grand-daughters, Jade Sneed andJenell Sneed; and numerousnephews and nieces.

James was preceded indeath by his parents and twobrothers, John FranklinRogers and Walter EugeneRogers.

Memorial services were attended Monday morning,January 5 at the Church ofJesus Christ of Latter DaySaints in Liberal with BishopTom Willis presiding. Brenneman Funeral Home ofLiberal was in charge of thearrangements.

Memorial contributionsmay be made to the JamesMcCourt Memorial Fund incare of Brenneman FuneralHome, 1212 West Second,Liberal, Ks 67901.


George Hull, Jr.Death has claimed the life

of George Hubert Hull Jr, Mr.Hull, age 72, passed awaySunday, December 28, 2014at Morton County Hospital inElkhart.

The son of George HubertHull, Sr and the former FairyAlice Ipson, he was born January 21, 1942 in MortonCounty.

October 12, 1963, he andNancy McMahan were married in Rolla.

Survivors include his wifeNancy Hull of Rolla; threesons, Terry Hull and wifeTeresa of Rolla, Mark Hulland wife Robin of Hugotonand Clint Hull and wife Terriof Rolla; his four brothers,Charles Hull, Robin Hull andPhillip Hull all of Rolla and

Larry Hull and wife Rose ofMacomb, Ok.; three sisters,Peggy Hoskinson of Hugoton,Joy Rankin of Wilburton andAlicia Wray of Richfield; his14 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and manyother relatives and friends.

Mr. Hull was preceded indeath by his parents; sonCedric Lee Hull; and brotherLloyd Hull.

Funeral services were attended Thursday afternoon, January 1, at theDermot Cemetery. Paul’s Fu-neral Home of Hugoton wasin charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established for The Family.Memorials may be mailed toPaul’s Funeral Home, PO Box236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Jerry Robson

The death of Gareth DrewPoer, age 79, has beenlearned. Mr. Poer passedaway Monday, December 29,2014 at Wheatridge ParkCare Center in Liberal.

He was born November 6,1935 in Hoisington, the sonof Elmer Poer and the formerSylvia Henry.

Gareth graduated fromHoisington High School in1954 and Fort Hays StateCollege January 26, 1968with a Master’s Degree in Education Administration.

Mr. Poer was a schoolprincipal in the MorlandSchool District; an insuranceagent for Farmland Insur-ance Company; and workedas a salesman for Deal Lumber Company.

A member of MillbrookMasonic Lodge #281 at HillCity, Gareth was also a mem-ber of the Isis Shriners Tem-ple in Salina.

June 29, 1958 he marriedLois Margarite Brown atPrairie View. She survives.

Other survivors include,two sons, Mark Poer and wifeTraci of Ingalls and KevinPoer and wife Mary Lou ofPrinceton, Id.; two daughters,Jamie Gooch and husbandKyle of Hugoton and LuAnnNelson and husband Jim ofLiberal; his brother Dennis

Poer and wife Lori of CastleRock, Co.; one sister, SharonPoer of Montgomery, Tx.; andhis six grandchildren, WyattPoer, Ty Poer, Megan GoochRohrer, Rebecca GoochHodgson, Morgan Nelson andBrooke Nelson.

He was preceded in deathby his parents.

Cremation has taken placeand there will be no publicviewing. A private family inurnment will be at a laterdate in Prairie View. Brenneman Funeral Home ofLiberal was in charge of thearrangements.

Memorial contributionsmay be sent to St. Catherine’s Hospice in care ofthe Brenneman FuneralHome, 1212 West Second,Liberal, Ks. 67901.


Gareth Poer

Stevens County EmergencyServices run activity for December 22 through January 4.Fire Department Friday, December 26 - 2:13a.m. dispatched to 500 Jay-hawk for a smoke alarm acti-vated in the house. Friday, January 2 - 10:21a.m. dispatched to Highway25 and Road D for a motorvehicle accident. Friday, January 2 - 10:29p.m. dispatched to 1406 S.Monroe for a smoke alarmactivated - false alarm.

Saturday, January 3 - 2:43p.m. dispatched to Highway25 and Road S for a motorvehicle accident. Saturday, January 3 - 2:43p.m. dispatched to 621 Road9 for an ambulance assist. Sunday, January 4 - 12:28p.m. dispatched to Fifth andMonroe for a motor vehicleaccident.

Ambulance Activity Thirteen medical runs,three transfers, six LifeFlights and three motor vehicle accidents.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUBmeets every Second and FourthThursday of the month at Me-morial Hall at 7:00 p.m. BREAST FRIENDS CANCERSUPPORT GROUP for breastcancer patients meets the sec-ond Wednesday of each monthfrom 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at theLegacy House, at 309 E. Wal-nut in Garden City. For moreinformation call 620-272-2360.Wednesday nights- Inside Out Kids at the Hugo-ton Assembly of God, 138 S.Main, beginning with dinner at6:45 p.m. Program will be from7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides areavailable by calling Pastor BenCoats at 620-428-1487 before5:30 p.m. Wednesdayevenings.January 8- Stevens County GenealogicalSociety will meet at 1:00 p.m.in the Stevens County Li-brary’s computer lab.- Stevens County Farm Serv-

ice Agency and K-State Re-search & Extension will host a

Farm Bill Information meetingat 6:00 p.m. at the StevensCounty Fairgrounds.January 10- Sew All Day at the Hugoton

Senior Center, starting at 8:30a.m.- The Hugoton Senior Center

will be hosting a dance andBingo party from 7:00 to 10:00p.m. at the Activity Center. Livecountry western music will beprovided by Oklahoma Cowboyand Texas Lady. There is noadmission fee. The event issponsored by First NationalBank.January 11- Lighthouse Fellowship will

host Chapel services at PioneerManor at 3:00 p.m.January 12

- Stevens County LibraryBoard will meet at 5:30 p.m.- Southwest Friends of the

Arts Society will host their an-nual meeting at 305 S. Jack-son at 6:30 p.m. Refreshmentswill be provided. - USD 217 Board of Education

will meet at 6:30 p.m.- DivorceCare seminar at My

Father’s Houses at 207 E.Sixth Street from 7:00 to 9:00p.m.January 13- Stevens County Economic

Development will meet at theSenior Center, 624 S. Main, at12:00 noon.- Rolla Lions Club will host a

chili and stew supper in themulti-purpose room at theRolla school, beginning at 5:00p.m.January 14- Rolla Rec Board - 6:30 p.m.January 15- Small Business Seminar at

the Stevens County ActivityCenter, 624 S. Main in Hugo-ton, at 6:00 p.m. There will beno charge, but you are askedto RSVP to the Chamber at620-544-4305 or [email protected]. Theevent is sponsored by the

Stevens County Economic De-velopment Board and theHugoton Area Chamber ofCommerce.- Live on Stage - Hugoton’s

Senior Center van will leave at6:30 p.m. to watch Paul Mc-Dormand, a percussionist, inLiberal.

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Come One Come All!It is time for the Southwest Friends of the Arts

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at 6:30 p.m. in the shed.We will review the group’s activities for the 2013-2014 year.

Refreshments will be provided.Hope to see you there!

Dear Editor, In the southwest corner ofKansas, lies the very smallcommunity of Moscow. At aglance, there is nothing thatwould make this communityany different from others inthe area. It is not until youtake the time to meet thewonderful people who live inthe community, that youfind the true beauty of ourtown. The residents ofMoscow have proven manytimes over what it is to livewhere love and kindnessabounds. This year, with Christmasfast approaching, a requestwas made to members of theMoscow community for con-tributions for a Christmasparty for foster children. Thefoster children often strugglebeing away from their fami-

lies during the holiday sea-son. Why they are not homewith their families does notmatter, it hurts. The chil-dren often feel as thoughtheir feelings and heartachesare overlooked. But, not thisyear! These children foundthemselves wrapped in thelove, kindness and generos-ity of the Moscow commu-nity. This town went towork. They provided themeal, gifts and financialsupport for the children tohave a fantastic Christmasparty. Santa was there to handout the gifts and stockings.What a pleasure to experi-ence that moment when achild’s face lights up with

magic laughter and surprisefrom a gift given out of love.But, even more precious, isliving in a community whereheart to heart and hand tohand, the true essence of theChristmas Spirit is displayednot only at Christmas, butall the year through, overand over again. It is my greathonor and privilege to recog-nize each and every personin our community whohelped to make a child’s lifea little more bearable whilethey were away from theirfamilies. The Moscow com-munity went above and be-yond all expectations for thefoster chidlren. You did em-brace the true meaning ofChristmas

Thank you,Alice Gregory

Alice Gregory

Moscow exemplifies Christmas spiritDear Editor, You’ve seen them aroundtown. Perhaps you’ve seenthem in other cities as well.Two young men dressed inwhite shirts and ties, or twoyoung women or perhaps evenan elderly couple, all dressedin Sunday best with nametags. Some are tall, someshort, they come from all partsof the world. Their personali-ties are as different as wherethey come from. Some are out-going, some shy, some quiet,some bold, but their messageis always the same; TheRestoration of the fullness ofthe Gospel of Jesus Christ.The restitution (restoration)spoken of by Peter precedingthe second coming of JesusChrist (see Acts 3:19-21). These missionaries leavetheir homes to answer a call toserve for 18 months to twoyears for The Church of LatterDay Saints. They or their fam-ilies support them for their en-tire mission. The Church doesnot pay them. They serve inHugoton, Moscow, Satanta,Rolla and Elkhart for three tosix months, and then aretransferred to other communi-ties. New missionaries aretransferred here to take theirplace. Why are they here? Tofind the honest in heart, who-ever and wherever they are.(Who are we to judge a man’s

heart: see I Samuel 16:7). Alsoin answer to the scripture inEphesians 4:13-14. . .Till weall come in the unity of thefaith. In the quiet moments of ourlives, as we ponder, pray andreflect on who we are and whatwe see, do we ever look outinto the vast expanse, beyondwhere our own eyes can seeand wonder. . .is there some-thing more? I am happy, life isgood, and I know God lovesme, but my heart tells mesomething is missing. Thatsomething is the fullness of theGospel of Jesus Christ. This isthe heart the missionaries aresearching for. The humble, theteachable. Latter day scriptureaffirms: For there are many yeton the earth among all sects,parties and denominations,who are blinded by the subtlecraftiness of men, wherebythey lie in wait to deceive, andwho are only kept from thetruth because they know notwhere to find it (Doctrine &Covenants 123:12). The lateGordon B. Hinckley, past Pres-ident of the Church of JesusChrist of Latter Day Saintssaid August 28, 1995, “We rec-ognize the good in allchurches. We recognize thevalue in religion generally. We

say to everyone: ‘Live theteaching which you have re-ceived from your church. Weinvite you to come and learnfrom us, to see if we can add tothose teachings and enhanceyour life and your understand-ing of things sacred and di-vine.’” There will be those who willfeel the need or even their dutyto voice opposition to what hasbeen said here. There is noneed to argue, backbite, de-bate and speak evil, name callor the like. They may evenquote inaccuracies and falseteachings that have beenspread ever since the restora-tion of the Church of JesusChrist in the year 1830. Theythemselves have never hon-estly talked to the missionariesor even attended a worshipservice in The Church of JesusChrist of Latter Day Saints. If your heart says no, wewill simply shake hands, wishyou well, and move on. In Isa-iah 55:8-9 we read: “For mythoughts are not yourthoughts, neither are my waysyour ways, saith the Lord. Foras the heavens are higher thanthe earth, so are my wayshigher than your ways, andmy thoughts than yourthoughts.” What does your heart say?

David MadsenHugoton, Ks.

David Madsen

LDS member offers invitation

This guy is one of the severalsnowmen that can be seenaround town after the seveninches of snow Hugoton re-ceived Saturday. This snow-man is at 501 S. Harrison.

Help Wayne DeCamp cele-brate his ninety-fifth birthdaywith a card shower. Waynewas born January 13, 1920.Wish Wayne a happy birht-day by sending him a card toP.O. Box 206, Hugoton,Kansas 67951.

CardShower

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Ambulance Report

Use Lemons to ReduceSalt

In the United States today,nine out of ten Americansconsume too much sodium.The American Heart Associa-tion recommends consuming1,500 milligrams or less ofsodium daily (less than a tea-spoon!). However, the averageAmerican consumes 3,400milligrams daily. Excesssodium intake results in ahost of adverse health effectsincluding high blood pres-sure, stroke, heart failure,osteoporosis, stomach can-cer, kidney disease, kidneystones, an enlarged heartmuscle, and headaches.There are lots of ways to re-duce how much salt you use,but new studies show usinglemon or lemon zest can be agreat salt substitute.

Lemons and their zest canbrighten savory dishes,soups, pastas, salads, etc.,all without adding fat orsodium. A master chef atJohnson and Wales Univer-sity did taste testing researchto determine if testers coulddistinguish dishes that usedlemon instead of salt for fla-voring. The study found theuse of lemons with reducedsalt to be more flavorful, andtasters actually preferred therecipes with lemon juice andlemon zest to the original full-salt recipes. Depending onthe type of dish, replacingsalt with lemon juice and zestcan allow for a 30 to 75 per-cent reduction in sodium perrecipe!

Tips to reduce sodium in-

take include:•First, use seasonings of

spices, herbs, lemon juiceand lemon zest to your dish.Taste, then add salt ifneeded.

•Read the labels whenshopping. Look for lower-sodium cereals, crackers,pasta sauces, canned vegeta-bles, or any foods with low-salt options.

•Eat fewer processed andpackaged foods. Packaged,processed foods account formost of the sodium in peo-ple’s diets. According to theCenters for Disease Controland Prevention, processedfoods contribute up to 75percent of sodium in theAmerican diet. If you prepareyour own food, you controlwhat’s in it.

•Consume potassium-richfoods. Potassium helps bal-ance sodium levels.

•Exercise daily to reducesodium levels in the blood.When you exercise, yourbody gets rid of sodiumthrough perspiration. Waterdilutes sodium levels and re-places lost water from perspi-ration.

Garbanzo BeansGarbanzo beans are fun to

pronounce and healthy toconsume! The garbanzo bean(or chickpea) is a lesser-known legume, but hasgained popularity recently asthe main ingredient in hum-mus. They are full of phyto-chemicals, as well aspotassium, folate, magne-sium and manganese. Ahalf-cup serving has 7.3

grams of protein, and 6.2grams of fiber.

Garbanzo beans origi-nated in the middle east andthere are two common vari-eties: the kabuli which is therelatively uniform and cream-colored ones we are used to,and the desi type which is ir-regular and colored tan toblack.

Below is a recipe for mak-ing your own hummus. Useas a dip for fresh vegetablesor with crackers or pitachips. You can also use it asa spread in wraps or withpita bread.

Homemade Hummus (Makes four servings)

1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans,rinsed and drained

1 Tbsp. olive oil1 Tbsp. white wine or cidervinegar; OR 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp. cumin1/8 tsp. black pepperDash cayenne1/4 to 1/2 cup nonfat plainyogurt1/4 cup chopped parsley

Place all ingredients ex-cept yogurt and parsley in afood processor. Add 1/4 cupof the yogurt and blend untilsmooth. Add more yogurt, ifnecessary, until desired con-sistency is achieved. Transferto a bowl and stir in the pars-ley. Eat within two days forbest quality and safety.

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

January 11Lighthouse Fellowship

January 18My Father’s House

Happy BirthdayLori

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Morgan has joined the 1,000Books Before Kindergartenchallenge at the StevensCounty Library. Here, she cel-ebrates experiencing both her100 and 200 books milestones!Great job Morgan!

The snowman above can beseen in the 1000 block ofTrindle. Hugoton received ap-proximately seven inches ofsnow which brought out thesnowman builders aroundtown.

The snowman above can beseen in the 500 block of Jeffer-son.

December Students of the Month are eighth graders Koy Shieldsand Vivian Titus and seventh graders Kylee Garza and AustinDale. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

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

The Hugoton City Councilconvened at the council meetingroom Monday, January 5, 2015at 5:15 p.m. Attending themeeting were Mayor Jack E.Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G.Hicks, Electric System Supervi-sor Gary Rowden, Outside Util-ities Supervisor Paul Nordyke,City Inspector Joshua Grubbs,City Attorney Wayne R. Tate,Police Chief Courtney Leslie andCouncilmen Dean Banker, MikeEshbaugh, Dan Corpening,Tron Stegman and ShannonCrawford. Also present wasHugoton Hermes reporterRuthie Winget.

The minutes of previousmeetings were approved.

City Inspector Grubbs re-ported he had been busy withcontractor license renewals. In2014, 77 building permits, 23electrical permits, 23 mechani-cal permits and 86 plumbingpermits were issued. Contrac-tors are working on the buildingprojects of Carter’s Thriftway,Best Western Plus and DollarGeneral.

The city council voted to ac-

cept the resignation of GregStelzer from the golf courseboard because he has movedfrom Stevens County.

An engineering services con-tract with Evans-Bierly-Hutchi-son & Associates for annexationplanning services was presentedto the council. This annexationconcerns the Hugoton Indus-trial subdivision. No action wastaken at this time to allow thecity attorney time to review thecontract.

The council approved themotion to authorize Mayor Row-den to execute the proposed Al-ternate Tract Unit agreementwith Linn Energy. City AttorneyTate stated that any time gascompanies are offering to drillnew wells and pay royalties, he was in favor of such agreements.

Mayor Rowden praised thecity employees for the good jobthey did of snow removal fromthe Hugoton streets.

The meeting adjourned. Thenext meeting will be February 9,2015 at 5:15 p.m.

City Council meetingContinued from Page 1

Thursday, January 13,2005

Newly elected MagistrateJudge Paul Sosa took theoath of office from Judge TomSmith January 10, 2005.Thursday, January 6, 2000

Y2K turned out to be anon-event. The ‘MillenniumBug’ stems from the fact thatmany computers were origi-nally programmed to recog-nize only the last two digits ofa year. It was thought that onJanuary 1, 2000, the com-puter systems may assume itwas the year 1900 and wouldsimply fail. The magic hourpassed with no discerniblechange in any equipment orits performance.


Heidi White has had one ofher poems published in thepublication Sunflower Petals.The daughter of Lillian White,she wrote the poem as a thirdgrader and her teacher sent itoff to the magazine.Thursday, January 8, 1970

Mrs. Murrel Chatelain andJesse Hanner were united inmarriage January 1, 1970 inthe First Christian Church.

Mrs. Hanner is 82 yearsyoung and Mr. Hanner is 89.


Bill Larrabee was electedpresident of the HugotonChamber of Commerce for1965. Larrabee succeedsArlyn Hanquist who served aspresident in 1964.Thursday, January 7, 1960

The ground shook north ofHugoton when a B47 jetbomber plane crashed andburned while attempting anairborne refueling maneuver.Roy Grubbs and his siblingsobserved two men eject fromthe falling plane and only oneparachute opened. Threecrew members were killedand only one member sur-vived.


Purchase of a two storybrick building at 515 MainStreet was announced byB.A. Schneiders, proprietorof Schneiders FurnitureStore. Schneider announcedthe building, originally theBundy Hotel, will be remod-eled and the furniture storewill be moved into it.

Friday, January 6, 1950L.L. Morgan, 46, has been

named Judge of the Thirty-Ninth Judicial Court. He willserve as judge in Haskell,Grant, Stanton, Seward, Mor-ton and Stevens Counties.Friday, January 12, 1945

The following registrantshave been ordered for induc-tion January 30, 1945: LloydLeRoy Crawford, Jack LoweryWillis, Kenneth MelvinGreenwood, James Paul Bur-ris, Winifred Allen Wilson andWilliam Junior Clark.Friday, January 10, 1930

Moscow now has electriclights. E.L. Gaskill made theconnection with the Hugotonplant.

Listed in the Hermes: Fiveroom residence for sale-Lot150 x 190, well, windmill andchicken house, two blocksfrom the high school. A goodbuy at $1,250. Contact JohnBane.

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


Small Business Seminar

Thursday, January 15, 20156:00 p.m.

Stevens County Activity Center624 South Main Street, Hugoton

There is No Charge for this Seminar and Subway sandwiches will be served.

Mike O’Kane, Consultant with the Kansas Small Business Development Centerat SCCC in Liberal will offer year-end tax tips, provide information on how the

SBDC can help with a startup business as well as existing businesses, and answer your questions.

RSVP to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305or [email protected] so that we can be prepared with

enough food for all seminar participants

This seminar is sponsored by the Stevens County Economic Development Board and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce

Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Ft. Hays State University. He has 35 years’ experience in retail management and operations, including theposition of President for two retail companies and is himself a former small busi-ness owner. Mike has expertise in sales, financial management and analysis, andcash flow projections.

HOSPITAL DAY AND TEA—A good crowd, although not the largest, attended the StevensCounty Hospital Day and Tea Tuesday, May 12. The event is sponsored each year by the HospitalGuild. This year the members of the Pollyannas assisted. Twenty-nine mothers of babies bornduring the past year were present for the picture taking. TOP PHOTO, standing, left to right:Mrs. Roildon McDonald and Brent, Mrs. Colvis Brewer and Tami Ruth, Mrs. Lynn Miller andTimothy Neal, Mrs. Jim French and Jamie, Mrs. John Reece and Janette, Mrs. Frank Smith andAleda; seated, Mrs. George Hall and George Phillip, Mrs. Gene Shuck and Troy Gene, Mrs. BobMcCoy and Michael, Mrs. Bill Sutton and William Todd, Mrs. Ernest Lewns and Shari Ann. SEC-OND PICTURE, standing: Mrs. Eddie Kerbow and Michael, Mrs. Lloyd Hull and Lloyd Jr., Mrs.Frank Swafford and Deborah Marie, Mrs. John Akers and John, Mrs. Wayne Reynolds and LeeWayne, Mrs. Gary Rosenthal and Neil Raymond; seated: Mrs. Johnny Elston and Kevin, Mrs.Ernest Norton and Brien Keith, Mrs. Joe Neville and Wayne, Mrs. John Stutz and Jeana, Mrs.Garry Roland and Candace. THIRD PICTURE, standing: Mrs. William Thompson and Johnnie,Mrs. Kenneth Martin and Billy Joe, Mrs. Earl Konkel and Jane Laree; seated: Mrs. Dick Mar-quardt and Cayla, Mrs. Quentin Martin and twins Marilyn and Carilyn, Mrs. Bobby Oder andLinda Jo and Mrs. Richard Claggett and Becky Jo. From the May 21, 1964, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

History From The HermesCompiled by Ruthie Winget

1963 cheerleaders are left to right: Pam Ewert, Carol Magill, Dana Fox, Karen Timmons andmascot Tracey Stoddard.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout the months leading up tothe reunion, The Hermes will be including photos of thepast. If you’re still stumped about the identity of theGUESS WHO photos by next week, names will appearin the next issue. If anyone has any photos to sharefrom school days gone by, you may email them to [email protected] or bring or mail them in to havethem scanned. If you need the photo returned, pleasestate so and include your mailing address.

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HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL

100TH YEAR

ALUMNI CHATTER

The meeting of the hospi-tal board was called to orderMonday, January 5, 2015, at5:30 p.m. in the StevensCounty Hospital communityroom.

Present were board mem-bers Warren Willis, MiltonGillespie, Kirk Heger, PattyLahey, Keith Rome and DeanVan Horn. Joyce Baughmanwas absent. Others presentwere Administrator and CEOLinda Stalcup, CFO DavePiper, Pioneer Manor Directorof Nursing Jennifer Feather-ston, Clinic Director StacyHelget, Registered Health In-formation Technician JessicaReinerio and Hermes staffwriter Wilma Bartel.

The minutes of the lastmeeting and the currentagenda were approved unan-imously.

Election of officers fol-lowed. Warren Willis was re-elected as chairman andJoyce Baughman was re-elected as vice chairman/sec-retary. Milton Gillespie wasnominated and elected astreasurer.

Stacy Helget presented theclinic report. “We finally gotthe flu,” she said, which hitaround Christmas time. Theyhad approximately 1,100 pa-tients in December, 59 of

which were new patients,most of which came in fromother clinics that were closedduring the holidays.

Jennifer Featherston saidthe current census at PioneerManor was 74. She said theywere “feeling growing pains”and were in desperate need ofCNAs. Paula Rowden will beusing the Manor for CNAclinic classes which will pro-vide some relief.

They have begun seeingcases of influenza A at theManor. The flu shots giventhis year have not proved tobe effective against this year’sstrain.

There have been changesin the dietary departmentand they have been trying toget back to more “home-cooked” meals. One can“smell the difference” in thehouseholds as more food isbeing prepared in eachhousehold rather than in themain kitchen.

Linda Stalcup presentedthe CEO report. She said LisaSteers has been accepted toPA school through the Uni-versity of North Dakota. Shewill be taking the courses on-line and Dr. Sam will be herpreceptor. She could beginpractice by 2017.

The hospital has received

word that their electronichealth record system is beingaudited. It passed the “mean-ingful use” audit last yearand they will now be lookingat the cost report.

The bed tax at PioneerManor has increased signifi-cantly in the last year. Theywill be looking into getting aContinuing Care RetirementCommunity designationwhich could reduce the tax.

Dave Piper gave the finan-cial report and said “finan-cials are about standard”. Hesaid cash would continue tobe an issue and a struggle.

In old business, WarrenWillis said maintenance su-pervisor Trevor Mangels wasworking on getting estimatesfor the repairs needed at Pio-neer Manor and the hospitalto present to the county com-missioners.

Motion was made and ap-proved to adjourn the meet-ing following an executivesession.

The next meeting of thehospital/nursing home boardis scheduled for Monday,February 2, 2015, at 5:30p.m. in the Pioneer Manorconference room.

Hospital board learns flu hits over holidays

Reid Davis, graduate ofHugoton High School and sonof Misty and Robert Davis,signed his National Letter ofIntent to play for the Royalsbaseball team at EcclesiaCollege in Springdale, Ar.Reid is a freshman at Claren-don College in Clarendon, Tx.and will be transferring tostart the 2015 spring semes-ter with all four years of eligi-bility remaining.

Davis has signed as acatcher, but could also seetime as a DH and first base-man. “I am excited that Reiddecided to sign and join us atsemester,” stated Coach Derrion Hardie. “He is strongand raw in his skill set withtons of upside, which I amvery excited about. As raw asReid is, he had an extremely

successful high school careerstatistically, as good of statis-tics as any high school base-ball player that I haverecruited. He has the abilityto hit for power and averagethat if he can transition to thecollegiate level, will have animpact to our program in theheart of our line-up.”

Reid had a stellar highschool career as a four-yearstarting catcher, capping itoff hitting .470 his senioryear with eight doubles, twotriples, nine home runs, 40runs batted in, a 1.061 slug-ging percentage, .556 on basepercentage and .993 fieldingpercentage. During his highschool career he was a twotime All-State, two time All-Area, three time All-Region,three time All-County and

three time All-Conferenceplayer. Davis’ high schoolteam during his career wonthree Conference Champi-onships and finished as theRegional runner-up threetimes. His high school headbaseball coach was RustyCrites.

Reid plans to major inBusiness Administration atEcclesia College.

In 2014, the Royals fin-ished 27-26 in the program’ssecond year of collegiate com-petition and nationallyranked #19 in the NationalChristian College Athletic As-sociation (NCCAA). The 2013year marked the first season

of intercollegiate baseball forEcclesia College finishing 27-22 as the Central RegionRunner-Up, one game awayfrom advancing to the NCCAACollege World Series and nationally ranked #18 in thefinal polls.

Ecclesia College is a fouryear Christian college and isaffiliated with the NationalChristian College Athletic As-sociation (NCCAA) as a Divi-sion I member, which offersbaseball scholarships. As amember of the NCCAA theRoyals play NCAA and NAIAteams during the regular andpost seasons.

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(First Published in The Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, December 25, 2014)3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFFRANCES DeJUAN LITTELL, DE-CEASED

Case No. 14PR9

NOTICE OF HEARING ONPETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified a petitionhas been filed in this Court by DavidA. Littell, Executor of the Estate ofFrances DeJuan Littell, deceased,praying for final settlement of the es-tate, approval of his acts, proceedingsand accounts as Executor, allowance

for his attorneys' fees and expenses,and the Court determine the heirs ofthe said decedent and assign to themthe real estate and personal propertyremaining in said estate.

You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses thereto on orbefore the 16th day of January, 2015,at 10:00 a.m., in the District Court-room, in the Courthouse, at Hugoton,Stevens County, Kansas, at whichtime and place said cause will beheard. Should you fail therein, judg-ment and decree will be entered indue course upon said petition.

DAVID A. LITTELLExecutor and Petitioner

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Reid Davis signs his National Letter of Intent to play for theRoyals baseball team at Ecclesia College. Pictured are Davis andHigh School Coach Rusty Crites. In back are Davis’ parentsMisty and Robert Davis.

Reid Davis will play for the Royals baseball team at Ecclesia College starting in the spring. Reid was a four-year startingcatcher for the Hugoton High School baseball team.

Anglers can download the 2015 Kansas Fishing RegulationsSummary at ksoutdoors.com.

It’s never too early to beginplanning your next fishingtrip – that’s why an onlineversion of the 2015 KansasFishing Regulations Summaryhas been made available toanglers at ksoutdoors.com.Simply visit ksoutdoors.comand click “Fishing / FishingRegulations” to downloadyour copy of the free, easy-to-use, full-color pamphlet.Printed copies will be avail-able wherever licenses aresold by mid-January.

Apart from a helpful sec-tion highlighting new regula-tions for the 2015 season, thesummary also includes infor-mation for important fishingregulations such as specialseasons, creel and length lim-its, license fees and legal fish-ing methods. Because creeland length limits vary fromlake to lake, the 2015 KansasFishing Regulations Summaryis a must-read for all anglers.

Included in a special 16-page section, the summaryalso lists all public waters,along with their location andany special regulations in ef-

fect. At the turn of a page, an-glers can see which commu-nity lakes don’t charge extrafees for fishing, as well ascommunity lakes designatedas Family Friendly Facilities(FFF) that will include flushtoilet facilities, security pa-trols, security lighting, easyaccess to the water and donot allow alcohol.

Anglers can also read upon aquatic nuisance species(ANS), as well as regulationsgoverning the use of live bait-fish. Five pages are devoted tofish identification, featuringcolor illustrations byrenowned fish illustrator JoeTomelleri. Current staterecord fish are listed, andthere is also a Master AnglerAward Application for anglerswho catch fish qualifying forthis certificate award pro-gram.

Make a spot for the 2015Kansas Fishing RegulationsSummary in your tackle box.You just might find it adds alittle more luck to your luresthis season.

Don’t store your waders; late season hunts can still prove fruitful.

Most hunting seasons, in-cluding those for ducks, deerand upland birds, will cometo a close soon, but thatdoesn’t mean it’s time to stowaway your gear yet. Kansashas several seasons to keepyou hunting through Janu-ary, and goose hunting op-portunities that run throughearly spring.

Depending on weather andsnow cover conditions, num-bers of geese can steadilybuild in late January andearly February aroundKansas reservoirs and wet-lands. Consider hunting theCanada and light goose sea-sons, November 12, 2014-February 15, 2015, and thewhite-fronted goose season,January 17-February 15,2015, during this time.

When February 16 hits,consider hunting snow andRoss’ geese. During the LightGoose Conservation Order,February 16-April 30, 2015,hunters can take an unlim-ited amount of these birds inan effort to reduce popula-tions. The U.S. Fish andWildlife Service establishedthis special season to boostthe harvest of light geese, apopulation that has in-creased more than 300 per-cent since the mid-1970s.

These historic numbers ofgeese have denuded portionsof their fragile tundra breed-ing habitat in the arctic,which may take decades torecover. This impacts otherbird species that nest there,including semi-palmatedsandpipers and red-neckedphalaropes.

To increase hunter suc-cess, the conservation orderauthorizes hunting methodsnot allowed during the regu-lar seasons, including the useof electronic calls, unpluggedshotguns, and shootinghours one-half hour beforesunrise to one-half hour aftersunset.

Ongoing 2014 seasonsrunning through January 31,2015 include pheasant,quail, greater prairie chicken,turkey (Fall), and whitetailantlerless-only (see regula-tions for specifics on unitclose dates).

Other late-season huntingopportunities include crow,exotic dove, furbearers, rabbit and squirrel.

For information abouthunting seasons, consult the 2014 Kansas Huntingand Furharvesting Regula-tions Summary, or visitksoutdoors.com and click“Hunting.”

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The 2015 Fishing Regulationsare available now online

Reid Davis signs National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Ecclesia CollegeWatch Eagle Games OnlineFor those wanting to watch Hugoton Eagles basketball in cyber-

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MOSCOW NEWSby Judy Hickert

(First Published in The Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, December 25, 2014) 3t


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFBARBARA ANN SHAW, DECEASED

Case No. 14 PR 66


AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARINGON PETITION FOR PROBATE OFWILL AND CODICIL AND NOTICE

TO CREDITORS(Chapter 59)

You are hereby notified a petitionhas been filed on November 25, 2014,in this Court by Norma Jean Shaw, asexecutor named in the will, prayingfor admission to probate the Last Willand Testament, dated January 20,2000, and the First Codicil to LastWill and Testament, dated October20, 2010, of Barbara Ann Shaw,which will and codicil is filed with thepetition, and for her appointment asexecutor of said will and estate, to

serve without bond, and for the is-suance of Letters Testamentary to heras executor.

You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses thereto on orbefore the 16th day of January, 2015,at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the districtcourtroom at the county courthousein the city of Hugoton, StevensCounty, Kansas, at which time andplace the cause will be heard. Shouldyou fail therein, judgment and decreewill be entered in due course upon thepetition.

All creditors of the decedent arenotified to exhibit their demandsagainst the estate within four (4)months from the date of the first pub-lication of this notice as provided bylaw, and if their demands are not thusexhibited, they shall be foreverbarred.

Norma Jean Shaw, Petitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING,LLC209 East Sixth StreetHugoton, Kansas 67951Telephone: 620-544-4333Attorneys for Petitioner

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Elves come in all shapes and sizes. Henry Cantrell and LowellStanley help spice up the Christmas spirit at the Hickert household this holiday season.

Gathering for Christmas atthe home of Valerie and JoeD. Thompson and Vance,were sons Jace and Jaron,students home from college,Madison Witzke of Holcomb,

Joyce Cox, Martha and JoeThompson and Jay andMichelle Thompson, alsofrom Holcomb. The groupplayed Tenzie throughout theafternoon.

Nolan McGinity, grandson of Judy and Henry Cantrell, earnedsome money for the hard work of clearing snow Sunday.

Alan and Brigette Stod-dard had an exciting NewYear’s Day, with their newbaby boy born at St. Cather-ine Hospital in Garden City.New Year’s Baby Wade Mon-roe arrived January 1 at 2:49a.m., weighing in at sevenpounds, five point nineounces and was 20 incheslong. He is their first son.

Grandparents are Roy andDebbie Stoddard, Andy andJackie Anderson, and MelvinVaughn. Great grandparentsare Sandy Campbell, Ralphand Norma Stoddard, Omarand Betty Norton and LaVon Vaughn of Pawnee City, Ne.

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A group gathered to bringin the New Year at theMoscow Baptist Church. Theevening began with a carry-indinner. Then Pitch wasplayed with Earl Feese win-ning men’s high and DuaneWilliams won men’s lowscore. Cheryl Feese and Judy

Cantrell tied for the women’shigh score and Judy Hickerthad the low score.

A white elephant gift ex-change produced lots of funand animated exchanges. At11:30 p.m., the group had acandlelight service to bring inthe New Year.

Family having Christmasdinner at Judy and HankHickert’s home were brotherLowell Stanley, his daughterSuzie of Garden City anddaughter Rachel and RogerBlum and Amanda of Min-neola, and Tim and RenaeHickert of Liberal.

More family arriving forSaturday and Sunday afterChristmas were Cindy andJared Barnes from Norman,Ok., Aaron, Beth and BenHickert from Midland, Tx.,Tim and Renae Hickert,Aaron Craig and Ragan fromLiberal, Juan and ValenaGonzales from Wichita, EdHickert and Natalie andBraden Hickert of OverlandPark.

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Hickerts greet Christmas guests

Moscow residents enjoy New Yeargathering at Baptist Church

Moscow residents enjoy a delightful fluffy snow Saturday, as awintry storm dumped over six inches of snow.

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- High School Basketball vsFowler at Home; 4:30 p.m.

- School in Session/NO ARGHMonday, January 12

- High School Scholars’ Bowlat Ulysses; 4:00 p.m.

- Junior High Basketball atSouth Baca; 4:00 p.m.

- School Board meeting; 6:30p.m.Tuesday, January 13

- Chili and stew supper spon-sored by the Rolla Lions Club in

the multipurpose room at theRolla school, begins at 5:00 p.m.Free will donations accepted.

- Junior High/High SchoolBasketball vs Balko at Home(Varsity Only)

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- High School Scholars’ Bowlat Hugoton; 4:00 p.m.

The Randy Bane family metin Olathe at the home of Aaronand Jennifer Bane Faimon tocelebrate Christmas. Andy,Shara and Noah Bane traveledfrom Elkhart and Randy andSandy were already there.

Andy's family enjoyed a day ofshopping at a couple of their fa-vorite KC places, Randy andSandy enjoyed spoiling thegrandkids and having all threetogether. The young ones en-joyed spending time together asNoah and Evan now share acouple of common interests -Legos and guns! Abi was having

fun with her doll. The Banes enjoyed eating out

and were treated by the Faimonsto a tour of the Christmas lightsof the KC area.

A Guinness Book of WorldRecords attempt for theWorld’s Largest SimultaneousGroup Workout took place inRolla Saturday, January 3, atnoon. The turnout was small,due to the weather, but withothers in the Visalus group, atotal of 2050 groups were par-ticipating in 11 countries.

Aaron Hinojosa and hisbrother Christian Hinojosa,who are huge promoters for theVi brand in Rolla, were joinedby their father, Raul Hinojosa,

as well as Tina Miller and hergranddaughter, for an indoorworkout. Their point is thateven if you have no formalgym, you can work out any-where for a better, healthieryou. The team walked a mileand did several drills.

The time they worked outwill be converted to meals for150 underprivileged kidsaround the world. For more in-formation about this event andothers like it, please contactAaron Hinojosa.

Some areas of Rolla and Richfield had a small populationexplosion as snowmen began popping up with the divine snowthat fell this last week of Christmas vacation. Enjoy a small“snow tour.”

Papa Randy reads the Christmas story to the threegrandchildren.

Just chillin’! Seniors Obie Telford and Katie Murray relax with hotchocolate after making a couch… And a mini TV on a dresser…

Bane and Faimon families celebrate Christmas in KC

The Banes and Faimons tour the Christmas lights in the KC area.In front left to right are Noah Bane, Evan Faimon and Abi Faimon.In the second row are Sandy Bane, Jennifer Faimon and SharaBane. In back are Aaron Faimon, Andy Bane and Randy Bane.

Promoting better health and feeding underprivileged kids areAaron Hinojosa, Christian Hinojosa, Tina Miller and grand-daughter, and Raul Hinojosa.

A different kind of snow angel, third grader Samantha Martinezlooks ready to fly!

McKenzie and Jayden Hanna build a fabulous snowman to addto the population in Richfield.

Most of the Hartman children pose next to Grandpa Larry Bur-rows’ snowman. Left to right in front are Macy and Mac. Inback are Ally and Anya. The Hartmans were in town from Ed-mond, Ok., and were able to enjoy the snow at grandparentsLarry and Wilene Burrows’ home. The Hartmans are the chil-dren of Josh and Brandi Burrows Hartman.

Hinojosas join Guinesss Book of World Records challenge

Snow much fun...

The Mauk family takes timeto enjoy the snow and build anew friend. Left to right areJonas, Kim and Jaxon.

Fourth grader JaxonSchwindt made a tiny snow-man. Jaxon is the son ofShawn and Josh Schwindt.

Young Liam Fitzgerald usesPapa’s hunting socks to keepwarm outside!

Max and Ally Hartmanproudly display their snowman.

Anya Hartman stands besideher snowman.

Brent Pietz and Kaleigh Barrettsled around the Rolla streets.

Sixth grader Aaron Apelu,fourth grader Austin Apeluand preschooler Tyson Apeluprepare for a snowball fightwith mom Cassie Thrall.

Senior Chandler Huddlestonand college freshman KarlyClinesmith build an igloo.

The privilege of little ones -building a snowman in thecomfort of a warm house!Liam Fitzgerald tries hishand at snow art.

Second grader Kylie Brummettenjoyed finding a very long ici-cle. It was almost as tall as shewas! Kylie is the daughter ofKarick and Phoebe Brummettand resides at Dermot.

Charlotte Wood stands nextto “Flakey”. Charlotte is thedaughter of April Wood andgranddaughter of Steve andCindy Hittle in Rolla.

Not only does the snow bringbeauty to the earth, this sunrisephoto taken by Brent McDonald,shows how beautiful God’s cre-ation is, even in the cold of winter.

Lori Sheedy and April Woodcreate this lovely snowman,complete with Kansas tum-bleweed hair. Looks like atypical Kansas bad hair day!

A twist on riding a bike in thesnow, third grader RylanWilliams from Dermot ridesaway! Rylan is the son of JamieMason and Nik McAnarney.

It’s ON! Adam Mauk hasprepared an arsenal of snow-balls and a fort to take on hissons and their friends. FYI,Adam won the battle!

The United Family of Com-panies (United Telephone As-sociation, Inc.; UnitedCommunications Associa-tion, Inc.; and United Wire-less Communications, Inc.) isproud to announce its Christ-mas 2014 philanthropic part-nership with CASA-ChildrenWorth Saving, Inc. (CASA).

CASA programs work inmany communities in South-west Kansas to end the cycleof abuse and neglect in achild’s life. Locally, CASAvolunteers are currentlyworking with 21 children,ranging in age from one to 17.Many United employees andmanagers, eager to sharetheir blessings this holidayseason, purchased Christ-mas gifts for these children -many of whom are currentlyin foster care - and presentedthem to Crissa Salmans, Vol-unteer Coordinator, Decem-ber 19, 2014. As part of itspartnership with CASA,United employees also de-signed, decorated, and filledChristmas stockings to in-clude with the gifts; thesestockings were displayed atUnited during early Decem-ber. United was one of severalarea organizations helpingwith this cause.

“It can be a tough time ofthe year for children in thecourt system,” said KristinHines, Executive Director of

CASA-Children Worth Sav-ing, Inc. “Giving them Christ-mas gifts, in addition to aCASA volunteer, is like thecherry on top of a sundae. Iam so grateful for the gen-erosity of local employees andbusinesses!”

“After talking with Kristin,our hearts went out to thesechildren and we knew we def-initely wanted to help,” saidLisa Veeder, Billing Clerk atUnited. “We all had so muchfun designing a Christmasstocking and seeing what ourfellow employees had created.

Knowing that they were goingto brighten a child’s Christ-mas gave the project extrameaning. As we boxed up thetoys and stockings for thechildren, it really felt goodknowing that we were doingour part to put a smile on achild’s face.”

United is proud to partnerwith CASA to provide thesechildren with a small symbolletting them know that theyare cared for, and to help en-sure that they are able toenjoy the tradition of receiv-ing gifts this holiday season.

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Employees and managers of United Wireless spread holidaycheer to Southwest Kansas children. United employees, left toright, Megan Horinek, Lisa Veeder, Elizabeth Neuschafer,Melissa Konrade and Maria Garcia present gifts to CrissaSalmans, Volunteer Coordinator at CASA-Children Worth Sav-ing, Inc. (CASA). As part of its Christmas philanthropic part-nership with the group, United employees purchased gifts to bedistributed to 21 children being served by CASA. Photo courtesyof United Wireless.

Kansas Governor SamBrownback proclaims Januaryas From the Land of Kansasmonth. With that declaration,Kansas agriculture businessesand products will be celebratedand highlighted throughout themonth.

“We are excited for this op-portunity to promote our mem-bers, partners and supporters,”said Stacy Mayo, From the Landof Kansas director. “Agricultureis our largest industry inKansas. We have the opportu-nity to work with some of themost productive farmers andranchers in the country, top-notch specialty food companies,restaurants focused on high-lighting Kansas ingredients, agtechnology and equipment com-panies and other agriculture in-dustries creating food andproducts for use in Kansas, thecountry and the world.”

One of the program’s goals isto incorporate Kansas agricul-tural products and services intoconsumers’ daily lives. “In Jan-uary, and all year round, wehope to help consumers connectwith our members and part-ners,” Mayo said.

“The From the Land ofKansas program has helped usgrow and make connections asboth a Kansas restaurant and

food company,” said Brent Sul-livan, Jose Pepper’s Vice Presi-dent of Sales. “I believe stronglyin this program and would en-courage other ag businesses toexplore the opportunities withthe From the Land of Kansasprogram.” • Connect with Kansas agbusinesses: This January followthe hashtag, #LandofKS or visitFromtheLandofKansas.com/Blog, to see the program’s mem-bers highlighted. Businesseslooking to join the program canlearn more at FromtheLandofKansas.com/Join.• Shop Kansas retailers: Re-tail partners are a great resourcewhen shopping for local,Kansas-made products. Trade-mark partners include mainstreet markets, grocery storesfeaturing Kansas foods, conven-ience stores with Kansas-madesnacks or the ag equipmentdealer selling Kansas-madeequipment. For a list of the pro-gram’s partners visit FromtheLandofKansas.com/ShopKansas. • Cook Kansas: Food is an in-stant connection to agricultureand From the Land of Kansas’partnership with Chef Alli’sFarm Fresh Kitchen has createdrecipes for the home cook. Eachrecipe features Kansas ingredi-

ents. Find these recipes atFromtheLandofKansas.com/Recipes.• Support Kansas - From theLand of Kansas also provides the opportunity for or-ganizations, businesses and in-dividuals who believe in theprogram’s mission, but may notfit the membership model, tojoin the trademark program assupporters. Supporters receive avariety of benefits, and more in-formation is available atFromtheLandofKansas.com/Supporter.

“We work to support Kansasag businesses, connect themwith other businesses and serv-ices that will help them meettheir company’s goals and objec-tives,” Mayo said. “All of thiswhile working to build the brandof Kansas agriculture as a safe,wholesome food supply for con-sumers and high quality agri-culture products and services.”

Connect with us on Face-book, Twitter, Instagram andPinterest for the latest happen-ings. For more informationabout the program, its services,benefits and initiatives, visitFromtheLandofKansas.com orcall 785-564-6700.

Submitted by the Office ofGovernor Sam Brownback.

Governor Sam Brownback signs the proclamation naming January From the Land of Kansas Month.

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Come CELEBRATE WIN-TER!!! There will be a Danceand Bingo party in Hugotonthis Saturday, January 10,from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at theStevens County Senior Activ-ity Center, 624 South MainStreet. Enjoy the live countrywestern music of OklahomaCowboy and Texas Lady. Noadmission fee will be charged.There will be food, doorprizes, bingo prizes andmusic, all provided by FirstNational Bank. You do notwant to miss this event.

Time is running out tomake your nominations forCitizen of the Year and Life-time Achievement awardsfor 2014. Nominationsmust be received in theChamber office by Monday,January 12, 2015, to beconsidered. These awardswill be presented to the hon-ored recipients at the Cham-ber’s Annual BanquetSaturday, February 28, 2015.Anyone who is a resident ofStevens County can make anomination for either of thesetwo awards. Nominationforms are available at theChamber office or you candownload the form from theEconomic Development/Chamber Web site – stevenscountyks.com. Return yournomination forms to the

Hugoton Area Chamber ofCommerce. You can bringthem in to the office, mailthem to 630 South MainStreet or email them to [email protected] are so many people inour community who think ofothers before themselves. Ifyou know someone like this,be sure to nominate them forone of these awards! Noanonymous nominations willbe accepted.

The Stevens County Eco-nomic Development Boardand the Hugoton Area Cham-ber of Commerce are sponsor-ing a SMALL BUSINESSSEMINAR Thursday, Janu-ary 15, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.at the Stevens County Ac-tivity Center, 624 SouthMain Street, Hugoton. If youare a new business owner -this seminar is for you! If youhave had a business for years- this seminar is for you! Ifyou know someone who is in-terested in starting their ownbusiness - this seminar is forthem - make sure they at-tend! Mike O’Kane, Consult-ant with the Kansas SmallBusiness Development Cen-ter at SCCC in Liberal willoffer year-end tax tips, pro-vide information about howthe SBDC can help with astartup business as well as

existing businesses, and an-swer all of your questions.There is no charge for thisseminar but we request youRSVP to the Hugoton AreaChamber of Commerce at620-544-4305 so we can beprepared with enough food forall seminar participants.

Chamber Gift Certifi-cates are the PERFECT giftfor anyone, anytime! Birth-days, anniversaries, employeebonuses…Chamber Gift Cer-tificates are the solution forall of your gift giving needs.Purchasing Chamber GiftCertificates ensures yourmoney is staying in our localeconomy, making our localbusinesses strong. Stop bythe Chamber Office and pur-chase a Chamber Gift Certifi-cate. These certificates can bewritten for any amount andare redeemable at mostStevens County businesses.A NOTE TO STEVENSCOUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS:The Chamber issues gift cer-tificates all year to residentswho are trying to keep shop-ping dollars in StevensCounty. We are hoping youwill accept these from yourcustomers. As the owner of thebusiness, you simply bring thegift certificate into the Cham-ber office, and we write you acheck you can put in yourdaily deposit. If you want tomake sure a gift certificate isfrom the Chamber, simply callthe office. We will help youmake sure it is authentic.When you give a Chamber GiftCertificate your money stayslocal - it goes to the merchantsin Stevens County who paysales and property tax in thiscommunity.

Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Area Chamber ofCommerce is here for YOU!

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NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTYSENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

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

624 S. Main, Hugoton

Happy New Year! Our NewYear’s Eve dance went well.Attendance was low, buteveryone had a fun time.

First National Bank will besponsoring our January 10dance and Bingo party. Thefestivities begin at 7:00 p.m.and end at 10:00 p.m. withOklahoma Cowboy and TexasLady providing the countrywestern music. There will beprize drawings throughoutthe evening with lots of good-ies to eat.

The next Live on Stage isThursday, January 15. TheCenter van will leave at 6:30p.m. to go to Liberal to watchPaul McDormand, a percus-sionist, perform. Please call

the center if you need a ride.Our next Life Story work-

shop is Saturday, January17, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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

MenuJan. 8.....................Swiss SteakJan. 9..........Chicken & NoodlesJan. 12 ..........Smothered SteakJan. 13 ...............Shake & Bake

.....................Chicken BreastJan. 14.............Birthday Meal /

..................................BrisketJan. 15..........Baked Potato Bar

ActivitiesThursday, January 8Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Friday, January 9Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bingo........................12:30 p.m.Saturday, January 10Sew All Day................8:30 a.m.Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.Dance............7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Monday, January 12Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m.Tuesday, January 13Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Wednesday, January 14Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Paint...........................1:00 p.m.Thursday, January 15Exercise....................10:30 a.m.


TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED

for very progressive, family-oriented company.Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience.Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drugscreen and back exam.

Apply in person at:Lathem Water ServiceHwy 25 S, Ulysses, KSOr call 620-356-3422 tfc

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

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

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CURRENT OPENINGS at

Stevens County

Healthcare

HELP WANTED

Solution to January 1, 2015, puzzle

WANTED HELPERTrainee for Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC business.Guaranteed 40 hours per week, holidays and vacation.

Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.Bi-lingual preferred, must speak good English.

Send resume to Lin Goode & Company, PO Box C, Hugoton, Ks. 67951

or come in to 519 S. Jackson • Phone: 620-544-4349(tfc47)

(4c51)

(1c2)

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

1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate ad-vertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, chil-

dren, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers areinformed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Help WantedGreat Plains Gas Compression, Inc. is cur-rently seeking qualified people for em-ployment in the following positions:

Accounting department - prefer applicant have accounting degreeOR extensive accounting experience. Consideration for years of ex-perience in accounting field will be given. Good Excel skills are es-sential. Fabrication department – entry level workers for compressor assem-bly, basic measurement and pipe threading skills would be beneficial;employer willing to train the right applicants.Structural Welders – entry level welding positions for fabricationwelding department, basic welding skills and knowledge necessary. Inventory department - entry level position in Fabrication Inventory.Position requires good language & writing skills, organizationalskills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail. Individual willneed to train for forklift operation. General knowledge of inventorymaintenance is beneficial but not necessary. All applicants must be motivated, detail oriented individuals witha good work ethic. Willingness to work closely within a team is amust. All positions are full time with benefits. Pay will be propor-

tionate to experience. GPGC offers a competitive employmentpackage, including insurance and 401(k) plan.

Job applications can be picked up at the GPGC office or foundonline at www.greatplainsgas.com.

Resumes can be faxed to 620-544-4141 or mailed to PO Box 639,Hugoton, KS 67951. (4c2)

•Develop & implement practices to boost crop yields, control pests/weeds & protect environment.

•Develop & implement plans for irrigation, fertilization,draining, soil enrichment, harvest & crop rotation.

•Make decisions about plowing, sowing & plant protection& select seeds, fertilizers & other materials.

•Examine soil composition & evaluate soil treatment practices.

•Oversee application of plant protection & fertilizer products.

•Take field samples to assess overall crop conditions & implement corrective action.

*Reqs: MA/MS in agronomy, agricultural sciences or related fld & 3 yrs progressive exp as agronomist; or BA/BSin said fields & 5 yrs progressive exp as agronomist.

Job in Hugoton, KS. Resumes to James & Son Farms, [email protected].

Job# 2015.

HELP WANTEDSR. AGRONOMIST

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FOR RENTFOR RENT: Beautiful 3 bed/2bath apartment homes, all ap-pliances, washer/dryer connec-tion, private patio or balcony,kids’ playground, pets welcome.Westfield Apartment Homes,910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS.620-544-7605. Equal Housing Op-portunity, Handicap Accessible.

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FOR RENT: 1 & 2 BedroomApartments. Furnished or un-furnished. Bills included, washer& dryer and cable. Call 544-2232.

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FOR RENT: Two 2-bedroomapartments. Appliances fur-nished. Central air and heat.1 car garage. Call 620-544-1714. (tfc46)

ROLLA PLAZAAPARTMENTS

1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available)

Equal Housing Opportunity

For more informationcall Dayna Folger at620-492-3698. (tfc46)

Beautiful 3 bed/ 2 bath apartmenthomes, all appliances, washer/dryerconnection, private patio or balcony,kids’ playground, pets welcome.

Call today to schedule a tour!(620) 544-7605

910 S. CoulterHugoton, KS

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Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182If no answer, leave message

LL2 Senior Apartments Available &1 Handicap Accessible Available• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify• Rent based on adjusted income• All electric appliances• Coin-operated laundry facilities• Rental assistance available

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atSunflower Plaza

This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider

and Employer

109 W. Seventh - Hugoton544-4011

Salary range is $25,181 to $28,269 depending on knowl-edge and experience. An agricultural background andgeneral computer knowledge is not required, but could behelpful. Application FSA-675

(Application for FSA County Employment) may be picked up at the Stevens County FSA Office,

607 E. Eleventh, Hugoton, KS between 8:00 am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Applications and KSAsmust be returned to the office no later than 4:30 pm,

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Stevens County Farm ServiceAgency (FSA) is accepting

applications for a temporary full-timeProgram Technician position

beginning at a Grade 3 or Grade 4.

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Administrative Assistant/Title Clerk/ReceptionistGraber & Johnson Law Group - Elkhart, Ks.

Law firm has several immediate openings for full- or part-time as-sistants in the areas of estate planning, business planning and realestate. Looking for friendly, organized and detail oriented self-starter with excellent follow-through skills and ability to work ina fast-paced environment with little supervision. All candidatesmust be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word,Excel, Publisher and Outlook, and must be familiar with commonWindows software. Candidates should also have excellent writingand communications skills.Legal background not required and we offer training for employ-ees. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred. Candidates withtwo years’ experience in real estate, banking or accounting desired.Full time positions include holiday pay, vacation time, and sickleave.

Please email resume and references to [email protected]. Hermes Classified Deadline:

Mondays 5:00 p.m.

The Hugoton Hermes Classifieds now available online!hugotonhermes . com/c las s i f i eds

Now HiringAccepting

ApplicationsHELP WANTED

Is your desk job too stifling? Construction not your “thing”?

Use The Hugoton Hermes’ Classifieds’ Help Wanted section to find your new career!

Your dream job is out there - let us help you find it!

NOW HIRING - DOLLAR GENERALNow hiring for our Hugoton store!

We are recruiting a Store Manager & a Sales Associate.Please visit our Web site:

www.dollargeneral.comand apply today.

All applications must be done online.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

108 W. 11th

All brick home in HugotonApprox. 3800 sq.ft. w/ basement

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths/3 half-baths, 2 full kitchens

Att. single car garage, det. 2 car garageIn-ground irrigation, 14’x20’ outbuilding

finished w/heat & air (“Man Cave”)New guttering as of 2 years ago, new

basement windows, new roof June 2014ADT Security System & Lots of Storage!

Please call A.J.620-453-0996

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CARD OF THANKS

Take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath homewith 4-car oversized garage on approx. .90 acres.

509 Recreation,Moscow, KS

Call Bobbi Higgs - 620-353-8218

UNDER CONTRACT

108 E. Crawford,Moscow, KS

If you need affordable housing andwork in Moscow or Hugoton, here isa great opportunity. This home is

priced right for income/rental property also. Newer roof and cen-tral a/c units. A little bit of elbow grease and you'll have a greatlittle home or income property.

$54,500

915 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks.

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home haswide open space. Nice corner lotwith chain link and a 45’x24’heated Morton building.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER2 story brick home.

3/4 basement, 2 lots, 50’x100’ bigdetached garage. 2 car carport.Corner lot.

409 Adams - RollaCall 620-453-1100(tfc42)

PRICE REDUCED$175,000

Feature Of The Week

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

Mark Faulkner-BrokerKaren Yoder - Associate/Broker

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

Chance Yoder - SalespersonAgricultural Land

Residential & Commercial SpecialistChance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

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

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

825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 detgarages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement,corner lot location! Call today to view thishome!!

806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1b, shed. Call today to see this property.

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

810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. IncomeProducing!

130 N Jackson - New Price Reduction!!4 bed/4 bath, cen H/A, new roof, att garage,pool, fence. Great Location! $200,000

531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!!Commercial Property - Porter Building -5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A.Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!

48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handyman, corner lot. Lots of room for the growingfamily!!

906 S Polk- Great starter home!! 3 bed/1bath, basement, cen H/A, shed, appli-ances. Call today!!

715 S Adams St- Corner lot location!! 2bed/2 bath, lg master with WIC, fence, detgarage, covered patio, cen H/A. Nicestarter!!

1109 S Jefferson St- Nice Starter, 3 bed/2bath, basement, fence, cen H/A. KallenbachAddition. Call today !!

500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Calltoday to set up your private showing.

201 East 14th- Price Reduction!! Three levelsof beauty!! 6 bed/5 baths, fpl, 2 master suites,sprinkler, cen H/A, att garage, Over 4600 sf.Call to see this beautiful home!!

1283 Road 6- Country Living, 3 bedroom,2 bath, basement, cen H/A, fpl, 9 acres.Call for details!!

1015 S Washington- Cute ranch stylehome. Well maintained! 3 bed/2 b, updatedkitchen with appliances, 30 x 40garage/shop. Nice property!! Call for de-tails!!

1012 S Lincoln - This could be a very ver-satible property. 1 bed/1.5 bath, 1260 sf,also has a cooler, and drive up window.Hmmmm....the possibilities!!

917 S Polk St - New Reduced Price!! Selleroffers $5K Buyers Incentive!! WOW! 3bed/2 bath, kitchen w/appliances,family/dining combo, living room with ac-cess to covered deck, fence, cen H/A. Calto see this property!!

914 S Washington-Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath,basement, att garage, fence, vaulted ceiling,18x36 Morton building, sprinkler, much more!!Call for details!!

828 East Fourteenth- Commercial Property -60 x 40 Steel Building, heated floor, Office,Bath, Loft w/storage. Call for details!!

1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances,screened patio, full basement, att garage.Move in ready!!

201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home onpermanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath,appliances, central heat on corner lot.Call for more details!

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

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ACREAGE FOR SALE4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Rge34, Seward County. Call for details!!

1407 S EISENHOWERNice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPE-CIALS!! Call today!!

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

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905 S. Jackson St.- This home is well taken care ofand only minutes away from shopping. The 2 roomsin the basement used as bedrooms, do not have es-cape windows.

1409 S. Jefferson St. - This Move-in ready home setson a huge corner lot and in the Kallenbach Additionin South Hugoton. The kitchen is larger enough to im-press the most sophisticated chef.

103 E Fourth St. –Rolla, KS- This property is lo-cated on two large city lots. The back yard has a stor-age shed as well as a 20x40 foot metal building withboth 220 and 110 electrical already wired inside.

408 S. Jefferson - This is a Fannie Mae HomePathProperty.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers anewly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-inclosets and the unfinished basement is ready for yourown design touches.

107 S. Madison St. - This brick home has nicestreet appeal and a very large fenced back yard.Beautiful hardwood floor. The 3/4 bath in the base-ment is being remodeled.

205 S. Van Buren - This is a Fannie Mae HomePathproperty.

1606 S. Eisenhower St. - This 4,560 sq ft., 2 storyhome has it all. The gourmet kitchen has it all withgranite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, builtin refrigerator, microwave, and dual energy 6 burnerrange/oven.

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912 S. Van Buren - This home is ready to moveright into. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom andupgraded windows. Nice covered patio in frontmake this a great buy as a first home or rental op-portunity.

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129 N. Jackson St. - This beautiful brick home isready to move into. Huge back yard. Enjoy theheated enclosed patio through the cooler months andthe updated kitchen (2005) features a 6-burner cooktop, double ovens, and an abundance of pantry andcabinet space.

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

To see YOUR business here, call 620-544-4321 or email [email protected]

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

531 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

(620)428-65181182 Road Q • Hugoton

(tfc12)600 E. 11th

IN STOCK*Carpet *Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl(tfc)

LAWN PROWill Schnittker

620-544-1517

(tfc46)

2 P’s Septic Waste RemovalU Poop It We Pump It

2psepticwasteremoval.comTim & Marsha Maxey

Owners [email protected]

5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880620-260-0510 (52p30)

Hugoton, Kansas

Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yardsigns, flags, trucks, vehicles, billboards, banners,

DOT signage, wall art, logos & more.

WEBSITE DESIGN & Maintenance, Quickbooks,SPREADSHEET DESIGN & Maintenance.

(1c48)

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

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

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Project HopeOpen Tues & Thurs

8:30 - 11:30 a.m. No Longer Open on Sunday!

New Location1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

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

1405 Cemetery Road544-2610 or 544-2854

kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

AL-Anon Family Group

THANK YOUThe words "Thank you" will never be enough to express how muchlove our family has felt these past days. We are so blessed to have received so many acts of kindness, prayers, the right words at the righttime, visits, tears of sadness, tears of laughter, and all of those storiesto help us remember Tyler. A huge thank you must be given to ourspecial family - Tadd Black, Sharon Concannon, Lisa and Keith Rome,Susan and Gary Ellsaesser and Stephanie and Brian Hemann for allthe love and support they have given us, not only these past weeks butalso over the years!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!Tony, Rhonda, and Garrett McBride

Jordan and Bethany FeyEvelyn McBride

Janet Jones

HOMES FOR SALE

PRIVATE AUCTIONS

FARM LAND FOR SALEGrant County, Kansas

1280 Acres Irrigated, Dryland, Grass & CRP

“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”

212 N. Main, Ulysses, KS | 620-356-1954 |Jerry Stutzman – Owner/Broker, GRI – 620-353-9411Burla Stutzman – Owner/Agent, GRI – 620-353-8382

Tobias Stutzman – Agent – 620-952-1478Joshua Grubbs – Agent – 620-544-4788

www.stutzmanrealty.com

919 S. Monroe3 bedroom, 1 bath

$75,000

1501 Rd 95 bedroom, 4 bath

On 5 acres$299,000

1505 S. Madison3 bedroom, 2 bath

$127,500

Call Joshua Grubbs @ 620-544-9788 for a free Marketing Analysis.

Grant County313 Acres Irrigated

Bid by January 27, 2015

Grant County240 Acres Native Grass & Home


Grant County110 Acres Native Grass


Grant County320 Acres Irrigated


Haskell County317 Acres Irrigated/Dryland


Grant County160 Acres Native Grass

Bid by February 3, 2015Grant County

520 Acres Producing MineralsBid by February 3, 2015

(1c2)

WANTEDWANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Senddetails to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12)

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(First Published in The Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, December 25, 2014) 3t


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATEOF DAVID E. CYPHER, DECEASED

Case No. 14 PR 68

NOTICE OF HEARING(Chapter 59)


You are hereby notified that a petitionhas been filed in the above Court onDecember 16, 2014, by Jennifer RaeCypher, daughter of the decedent,David E. Cypher, praying for the de-termination of descent of the real es-tate as more fully described in thepetition, and all other property, bothreal estate and personal property, or

interests therein, including mineralinterests, owned by David E. Cypherwithin the State of Kansas at the timeof his death on April 7, 2014.

You are hereby required to file yourwritten defenses thereto on or beforethe 16th day of January, 2015, at9:30 a.m. of said day, in the districtcourtroom at the county courthouse,in the City of Hugoton, StevensCounty, Kansas, at which time andplace the cause will be heard. Shouldyou fail therein, judgment and decreewill be entered in due course upon thepetition.

Jennifer Rae CypherPetitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th StreetHugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First Published in The Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, December 25, 2014)3t

STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENSCOUNTY, ss:


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD TAYLOR, DE-CEASED

Case No. 14PR70

NOTICE OF HEARING

You are hereby notified thatSusan Stone Taylor, one of the heirs,devisees and legatees of the will andestate of John Richard Taylor, de-ceased, has filed a petition in theabove Court, together with authenti-cated copy of the foreign probated willof the decedent, John Richard Taylor,and the proceedings admitting his willto probate in the 1st Judicial District,Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The Petitionalleges, among other things, the dece-dent was the owner at the time of hisdeath of certain real estate situate inStevens County, Kansas, upon whichdecedent's will operates, as more fullydescribed in the petition filed in thisproceeding.

The petitioner prays the Court foran order admitting proceedings had inthe 1st Judicial District, CaddoParish, Louisiana, to probate andrecord in the District Court of StevensCounty, Kansas, and adjudging ad-ministration of the estate within theState of Kansas is unnecessary andshould not be required; the decedent'sreal estate, including mineral inter-ests, described in the Petition, ownedby the decedent, John Richard Taylor,be assigned to the persons entitledthereto, pursuant to the terms ofdecedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to fileyour defenses to the petition on or be-fore the 16th day of January, 2015, at10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court,in the district courtroom at the countycourthouse, in Hugoton, Kansas, atwhich time and place the cause willbe heard. Should you fail therein,judgment and decree will be enteredin due course upon the petition.

Susan Stone TaylorPetitioner

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

FOR SALE: 2 prom dresses,size 18, like new. Call 620-598-2232. (1c1)

---------------FOR SALE: BMR Feed, net-ted round bales. Call Clif-ford Shuck 620-428-6400 or620-544-5223. (4c50)

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FOR SALE: 2 Pronghornflatbeds, good condition,built-in toolboxes, fit 61/2’ bedpickups. Call 620-541-1049.

(tfc1)

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALEOak, Piñon, Mesquite,

Pecan & MoreDelivery & stacking available

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)

KIWANIS AUCTIONMarch 27 & 28, 2015

Turn in your consignments to:Walter McClure 544-8445, Ron Brewer 544-8985

or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club MemberConsignments are due by March 10

to be included on the sale bill (tfc2)

TAKING CONSIGNMENTS

In the course of their dailyduties, as the Patrol’s person-nel work to enforce the lawsof Kansas, they get manyquestions about laws involv-ing vehicles and drivers inour state. Recently, the KHPhas gotten questions andwould like to remind mo-torists and vehicle ownersabout the law regarding win-dow tint on vehicles inKansas.

Kansas statute 8-1749aaddresses window tint in ve-hicles. Specifically, the totallight transmission shall notbe less than 35% when a sunscreening device is used inconjunction with other exist-ing sun screening devices. Ci-tations can be written forviolation of this law. Whenpurchasing a new vehicle, itis the responsibility of the ve-hicle’s new owner to ensurethat it meets Kansas’ law, notthe responsibility of the deal-ership.

If you have questions onwindow tint, feel free to callthe Kansas Highway Patrol’sTroop E office at 620-276-3201.

The law in its entirety fol-lows below:

8-1749a. One-way glassand sun screening devices;

requirements; exceptions;penalties. (a) No motor vehi-cle required to be registeredin this state and which is op-erated on the highways ofthis state shall be equippedwith one-way glass or anysun screening device, as de-fined in K.S.A. 8-1749b, andamendments thereto, andused in conjunction withwindshields, side wings, sidewindows or rear windowsthat do not meet the followingrequirements:

(1) A sun screening de-vice when used in conjunc-tion with the windshield shallbe nonreflective and shall notbe red, yellow or amber incolor. A sun screening deviceshall be used only along thetop of the windshield andshall not extend downwardbeyond the AS1 line which isclearly defined and marked;

(2) a sun screening de-vice when used in conjunc-tion with the side wings orside windows located at theimmediate right and left ofthe driver, the side windowsbehind the driver and therear most window shall benonreflective; and

(3) the total light trans-mission shall not be less than35% when a sun screeningdevice is used in conjunctionwith other existing sunscreening devices.

(b) Subsection (a)(3)shall not apply to a window ofa law enforcement motor ve-hicle that is clearly identifiedas such by words or othersymbols on the outside of thevehicle.

(c) The superin-tendent of the highway patrolmay adopt such rules andregulations necessary tocarry out the provisions ofthis section.

(d) This sectionshall not prohibit labels,stickers or other informa-tional signs that are requiredor permitted by state law.

(e) No motor vehiclerequired to be registered inthis state which is operatedon the highways of this stateshall be equipped with headlamps which are covered withany sun screening device, ad-hesive film or other glaze orapplication which, whensuch lamps are not in opera-tion, is highly reflective orotherwise nontransparent.

(f) Any person con-victed of violating the provi-sions of this section shall beguilty of a misdemeanor.


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Presentations:Matt Overturf - Grain Manager / Justin Ochs - Agronomy Manager

Paul Sack - Energy Director of SWKS

Skyland Grain, LLCProducer Marketing Meetings

January 12-21, 2015

All meetings will begin and lunch will be served at NOON, respective of their time zone

RSVP Encouraged: Please contact Cassie Teeter @ (620) 492-6210 or the location you plan to attend

Mon. Jan 12 E lkhart , KS Morton County Civ ic CenterTues . Jan 13 Walsh , CO Walsh Community CenterWed. Jan 14 Johnson, KS 4H Bu i ld ingMon. Jan 19 Spr ingf ie ld , CO Baca County Fa i rgrounds Bu i ld ingTues . Jan 20 Ho l ly , CO Hol ly Community CenterWed. Jan 21 Syracuse, KS Hami l ton County Fa i rgrounds

The January Meeting forthe Wranglers 4-H Club wascalled to order by PresidentBrookelynne Hinds. The FlagSalute and Club Motto wereled by Emmett Gaskill. Rollcall was “What is your middlename?” Secretary McKenzieHinds read the minutes of theNovember meeting. Dis-cussed was Club Days, whichwill be January 24, and thematerials needed for the proj-ects there. The club t-shirtsarrived and were to be worn

at Club Days. The club votednot to have a model meetingat Club Days.

Project Talks were given byCatie and Addy Gooch. Catieexplained in leathercraft howto imprint a design onto apiece of leather and Addy dis-cussed how to ready a calf forshow day. Recreation washeld by Nick Gold, and Tagwas played. The meeting wasadjourned with refreshments.

Submitted by Wranglers re-porter Gillian Heger.

The Heartland 4-H Clubmeeting was called to orderThursday, December 18, 2014at 6:00 p.m. by PresidentEmma McClure. Roll call wastaken by Secretary Toby Mc-Clure and answered by “Whatis your favorite Christmassong?” The meeting was thenadjourned to enjoy soups andchili provided by 4-H families.

After dinner there was anornament exchange between

the members. Once the orna-ment exchange was overeveryone decorated sugarcookies to be donated to localservices and businesses oftheir choice as a Thank Youfor the service they provide toStevens County.

The next meeting will beTuesday January 20, 2015.

Submited by Megan BryanReporter for Heartland 4-HClub. Stevens County Farm Bill

Informational MeetingThe Stevens County Farm

Service Agency and K-StateResearch and ExtensionService are hosting a FarmBill Informational meeting at6:00 p.m. Thursday, Janu-ary 8, 2015 at the StevensCounty Fairgrounds locatedon 51 Highway (1130 S.Trindle Street) in Hugoton.The meeting is free and opento the public.

Meeting attendees willlearn about Farm ServiceAgency (FSA) Farm Bill pro-grams including Agricultural

Risk Coverage (ARC), PriceLoss Coverage (PLC) andFarm Stored Facility Loans(FSFL) as well as programsoffered by Natural Resourcesand Conservation NRCS.

Learning more about ARCand PLC is extremely impor-tant for producers who mustmake a one-time decisionabout base and yield updatesas well as ARC or PLC elec-tion and enrollment deci-sions.

For more informationabout the meeting, pleasecontact Marla Hammer at620-544-2261 extension 2.

Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD

544-2261USDA is an equal opportunity

employer and provider

Patrol reminds vehicle owners of the Kansas Window Tint Law

Wranglers 4-H discuss Club Days

Heartland 4-H Club exchanges ornaments at December meeting

Pictured above are just a few of the cookies made by the Heart-land 4-H club. The members donated the cookies to local services and businesses as a thank you.

Members of Hugoton’s Heartland 4-H club have fun decoratingcookies they will give to local businesses and services as a tokenof their gratitude.

Roll call is taken during the December meeting of the Heartland4-H Club.

Addy Gooch informs the Wranglers 4-H Club members how toready a calf for Show Day for her project talk.

Catie Gooch gives a project talk to the Wranglers 4-H Club, explaining how to imprint a design onto a piece of leather.

Documents

January 8, 2015