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Marc Eckert has been announced asSuper Dad 2014! Marc initially won atWhite’s Foodliner, where he received a$25 gift card. He will also get $50 inChamber Bucks from the Hugoton AreaChamber of Commerce. Marc is marriedto Tammi and is the father of three chil-dren, Takoda, Tala and Tukker.

Another lucky father was HenryCantrell, winning at two separate busi-nesses! Henry took home dinner for twoat The Steakhouse, and a $30 gift cardfrom Alco. Other winners included JimBell at Creative Specialties, where hepicked up a valuable $25 gift certificateand Edgar Martinez at Country Gardenwith a Father’s Day gift basket. RexEvans will really enjoy firing up the grillthis summer to try out his grilling spicebasket from Yardmaster.

Dinner’s on Mark Kerbow at ExpressLane, where he won two Hunts Brotherspizzas. D.J. Dumler was rewarded with

two free dinners with drinks at the JetDrive-In, and Mick Mantzke won a freedinner and drink at Ranchito Tex-Mex

Cafe. Pizza Hut gave their coupon for afree large pizza to Jeff Crawford.

David Arnold will enjoy a nice quietnight on the couch when he redeems hisprize from Showplace Video: two freerentals, popcorn and drinks! Walter Mc-Clure will get to put on his “handyman”hat when he goes shopping at Bultman,Inc. with his $20 gift certificate.

Greg Heckel will take home $25 cashfrom First National Bank, and RogerBeesley won 20 Gas Capital Dollars fromCitizens State Bank. Guadalupe Luna gota $25 gift certificate at Bultman Tire Cen-ter, and John Peterson received the $50gift certificate from Twisted H Liquor.

Congratulations to all the Super Dadsin Stevens County, and happy belated Father’s Day!

Dean Van Horn, manager of White’s Foodliner,along with his wife, Chamber Director RuthVan Horn, present Super Dad 2014 Marc Eck-ert with his prizes - a $25 White’s gift card and

$50 in Chamber Bucks. Marc’s childrenTakoda, Tala and Tukker, along with his wifeTammi, were definitely excited about all thegoodies!

Marc Eckert announced as winner of Super Dad 2014 drawing

The Hugoton Area Cham-ber of Commerce Boardmembers met for theirmonthly board meetingWednesday, June 11, dur-ing the noon hour, in theSenior Center craft room.Board members presentwere Leslee Hoggatt, Court-ney Leslie, Toby Kehn,Cathy Wolters andRoGlenda Coulter. ChamberExecutive Director Ruth VanHorn was also present.Board members KimberlyKraisinger and David Sny-der was absent.

Ruth had the refresh-ments, meeting minutesfrom last meeting and thepresent agenda waiting for

the members to arrive. Atnoon President Cathy calledthe meeting to order.

Minutes from the lastmeeting were read over andaccepted. Ruth explainedthe bills. Motion was madeto pay the bills presented inthe financial report.

Ruth did the report aboutold business. Next week isthe monthly Chamberluncheon at the StevensCounty Library. It will becatered by Pigs R Us and theprogram will be presentedby Jody Wacker with theMascow Dairy and Ag Oasis.The program is in honor ofJune being Dairy Month.July luncheon will be at the

library with the programpresented by Josh Morrisabout the dust bowl. TheBike Across Kansas eventthat came through HugotonSaturday, June 7 was re-ported on. Ruth said it was“fabulous”. She said theChamber didn’t give away asmuch water as she expectedbut everyone driving aroundtown said there were peopleat most of the businesseswith bikes spotted all overtown. The bikers couldn’tbelieve the water was beinggiven to them free. Ruthcommented, “I think Hugo-ton was really seen in a verygood light. I think the

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Chamber Board discusses Park Day 2014

The Hugoton USD #210Board of Education metMonday, June 16 for a reg-ularly scheduled meeting.Present at the meeting wereboard members Matt Mills,Stephanie Heger, MartinDaharsh, Todd Gayer andDon Beesley. Paula Rowdenwas absent. Also presentwere Traci Shields, MarkCrawford, Elise Heger, ScottSchechter and Kay Mc-Daniels.

The consent agenda wasamended and approved.

The board accepted theresignations of Jill Nech asHMS PE Teacher and coach;Misty McSpadden as fourthgrade teacher; AlphonsoDelgado as HES Custodianeffective June 13, 2014;Nora Martinez as HES Li-brary Aid; Jill Skinner as

HMS Quiz Bowl co-sponsorsupplemental position only;Bobbi Ferguson for MS headVB, seventh Asst. Basket-ball, and Quiz bowl and Rhi-annon Geraughty - whoaccepted a job as the HHSArt teacher and was BOEapproved. She then resignedbefore ever working a day atUSD 210.

The board accepted thenew hires of Charles (CJ)Korf – HHS Asst Principal/Activities Director (replacesClint Merritt) beginning Au-gust 1, 2014; Roger Lynch –HHS Art teacher (replacesDoug Waters); Velvet White– second grade (replacesTeresa Armstrong); KathleenPatterson – seventh grademath (replaces ScottSchechter); Trevor Leeper –HES IT Technician (replacesMark Newton); and TommyMcClure – Primary PE/Reading interventionist (re-places Robynn Rome). Theboard also approved as extraduty/coaching - GentrySlocum for HMS assistantfootball; and Bobbi Fergu-son as HMS head cross-country and HMS headtrack.

Change of status/trans-fers approved by the boardwere Scott Schechter - resig-nation from position of sev-enth grade math teacherand hired as Director ofTransportation (replacesLorenzo Cruz); and KatieSzymczak - HHS Edgenuity/E2020 teacher to HMS PE(replacing Jill Nech). Katiewill still teach two newHealth pathway classes shecreated. Todd Fulton willmove from eighth gradeEnglish to HHS Edgenuity/E2020 teacher.

The board recognizedthree of the boys’ track Stateplacers. Present at the meet-ing were Edgar Don Juan,Issac Castro, Luis Castroand Coach Nick Rodriguez.Coach Rodriguez informedthe board of how well thetrack boys did at Regionalsand State.

Curriculum, Assessmentand Professional Develop-ment Updates were pre-sented by Elise Heger,Director of Curriculum andProfessional Development.Elise talked about the stu-dents and how well they did

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The Stevens County Eco-nomic Development Boardmet Tuesday, June 10, 2014at the Senior Center craftroom for their June meeting.Present at the meeting wereDirector Neal Gillespie, Sec-retary Ruth Van Horn,Hugoton Hermes reporterRuthie Winget, StevensCounty Commissioner PatHall and board members,Ray Hoggatt, Josh Morris,Doug Martin, Jack Rowden,Mark Crawford and CurtisCrawford. Board membersDan Corpening and JanLeonard were absent.

The minutes of lastmonth’s meeting were ap-proved.

The treasurer reportstated the checking accountbalance as of May 31, 2014was $1,730.81. The totalSpecial Projects balance was$53,562.54 of which$7,699.17 is the Housing In-centive Balance. The direc-tor reported EcoDevo hadreceived their semi-annual$10,000 disbursement fromthe City of Hugoton.

Neal reported KansasDairy Ingredients, whichEcoDevo had nominated forthe Business ExcellenceAward, was announced theregional winner by theKansas Department of Com-merce as part of BusinessAppreciation Month. Great

Plains Gas Compression,nominated by the SewardCounty Community College,was also a Kansas Depart-ment of Commerce winner.

He also reported StevensCounty Hospital is amongthe top 20 of 1,300 criticalaccess hospitals nationwidefor best practices in financialstability. Stevens CountyHospital is the only one inKansas to make the top 20.

Gillespie showed an30”x60” Kansas Mural copyof the original, which is dis-played in the capital build-ing in Topeka. He hadpurchased this copy for hisbed and breakfast business

Hugoton Mayor Jack Rowden congratulatesNathan Cerecero at the Brian Lamberson Me-morial Motorcycle Rally Saturday afternoon.

Nathan won Mayor’s Choice at the event. Storyand more photos can be seen on page 5

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Stevens County Economic Development Board meets

USD #210 School Board accepts new hires

Airport Board meets new memberThe Hugoton Airport

Board met at the airportmeeting room for their reg-ular meeting Thursday,June 11, 2014 at 7:00p.m. Present at the meet-ing were Airport ManagerGary Porter, SecretaryRisa Norton, Hugoton Her-mes reporter RuthieWinget, Curtis Houser ofKirkham Michael Engi-neering, and board mem-bers Robert Davis, JeffCrawford and Josh Jorde.Board members Dell Culli-son and Dax Gaskill wereabsent.

Chairman Robert Davisintroduced the new boardmember, Josh Jorde ofSouthwest Fresh Potato.Josh replaces Kim Harper.

Curtis Houser reportedthey had their PreCon-struction meeting with thecontractor about threeweeks ago. The concreteon the proposed projectwill be run up to about afoot east of the pipe rails.The engineers noticed abig crack in the asphalt

along the railing. Theysuggested extending theproject another foot totake care of any cracksthat may be there. Thecontractor has asked thestart date to be extendedto August 15. Curtis sug-gested making an agree-ment between thecontractor to allow thestart date to be extendedin exchange for extendingthe project one foot. Themotion was passed toallow Kirkham Michael tonegotiate an agreement onthe airport board’s behalfto accept the contractor’slate start date in lieu ofthe cost of the additionalpaving.

Davis reported there isa large crack in the centerof the crosswind runway.The manager has dis-cussed the crack withCounty Engineer TonyMartin. The crack needs tobe filled with slurry to pre-vent the damage fromworsening. The boardasked Manager Porter to

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Relay For Life 2014 has anew location! They are mov-ing inside this year! Relaywill be June 27-28 at theHugoton Recreation, westbuilding!

The theme this year is“One Wish, Two Wish, YouWish, I Wish For A Cure!!!”Join Relay For Life in honor-ing and remembering thosewho have and are battlingcancer.

Food sales will begin at6:00 p.m., including a BBQdinner, Walking Tacos, Cot-ton Candy, a Popcorn Barand much more! Gamesand activities will also beginat this time. Opening cere-mony is at 7:00 p.m. KylaMills will open with the Na-tional Anthem. MariahRome will be entertainingthe crowd with her HoolaHoops, and the HHS DrillTeam will also dance. Hugo-ton is blessed to have suchwonderful talent in the com-munity. Introduction of thecommittee, teams, sponsorsand special guests; cancersurvivors and their care-givers will follow!

Relay For Life’s yearlySurvivor Dinner is June 24at 6:00 p.m. at Pigs R Us. Ifyou are a cancer survivorand would like to attend,please call Jamie at 620-544-7263 or Kelly at 620-

Relay for LifeJune 27-28 atnew location

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Friends and family gath-ered over the weekend to re-member and honor MadalynLane Fuqua, 72, of Spear-man, Tx. Mrs. Fuqua passedfrom this life Tuesday, June10, 2014.

Madalyn was born in SanDiego, Ca. January 2, 1942,to Clifford Schumann andMargorie Emma Lane Schu-mann.

In 1957 Madalyn marriedAndrew Newton Fuqua inLazbuddie, Tx. Andy pre-ceded her in death, as did hergrandson Nick Fuqua.

Mrs. Fuqua was a memberof the Church of Christ inSpearman. She worked for 21years for Panhandle EasternPipeline. She and Andy madetheir home in Hugoton forseveral years where her boysgrew up and attended school.

Madalyn is survived by hersons, Neal Ross and Dale RoyFuqua of Spearman; brotherJay Ferris of California; hertwo grandchildren, AnnaSwinney of Pratt and MarcusFuqua of Oklahoma City,Ok.; two great grandchildren;and her several friends.

Services were attendedSaturday morning, June 14,2014 at the Church of Christin Spearman with TrentTanaro officiating. Localgraveside services were attended at the HugotonCemetery Saturday after-noon. Arrangements wereunder the direction ofBoxwell Brothers of Spearman.

Family request memorialsbe to the Spearman Churchof Christ in memory of Madalyn Fuqua.

ObituariesThe Hugoton Hermes Thursday, June 19, 2014 Page 2

Word has been received ofthe death of Mari CarmenNava, age 36. Mrs. Navapassed from this life Friday,June 6, 2014 in Beaver, Ok. She was born December 1,1977 in Elkhart, the daugh-ter of Carmen Franco and theformer Josefina Alvarado.

Mari grew up in New Mex-ico and moved to Elkhart in2007. After receiving her ed-ucation, she married and be-came a proud mother. Mariwas a devoted mother,daughter and sister. She wasa good listener and goodfriend. Mari enjoyed cooking,and attended St. Joan of ArcCatholic Church in Elkhart.

Survivors include hersons, Jaime Franco ofElkhart, Carlos Martinez ofHagerman, N.M. and JorgeMartinez of Elkhart; daughterEmily Franco of Elkhart; herfather Carmen Franco ofHobbs, N.M.; mother JosefinaFranco of Artesia, N.M.;brothers, Emilio of Roswell,N.M., George of Amarillo, Tx.,Efrain of Pampa, Tx., Alex ofPampa and Fernando of Guy-mon, Ok.; sisters, MariaCalderon of El Paso, Tx., Lu-cima Martinez of Artesia,N.M. and Ana Franco ofElkhart; and grandfatherEluterio Alvarado of Guymon.

Funeral services were at-tended Saturday morning,June 14, 2014 at St. Joan ofArc Catholic Church inElkhart with Reverend Fran-cis Khoi Nguyen officiating.Interment followed at theElkhart Cemetery under thedirection of Garnand FuneralHome in Elkhart.

Memorial contributionsmay be given to Mari NavaMemorial Fund in care ofGarnand Funeral Home, POBox 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

Mari Nava

Death has claimed the lifeof David Edward Smith. Mr.Smith passed away Monday,June 9, 2014 at Robert J. DoleV.A. Medical Center in Wichitaat the age of 58.

He was born March 4, 1956in Liberal, the son of JohnFrank Smith and the formerMelvina Earp.

David had attended LiberalSchools and received his GED.He also attended Spartan Col-lege in Tulsa, Ok. and WichitaState University.

He was employed for sev-eral oil companies before be-coming a Sales Representativefor Wichita Welding Supply inWichita.

Mr. Smith served in theUnited States Army during theVietnam era from July of 1974to March of 1975.

November 21, 1974, David

and Callie Alene Furr weremarried in Liberal. She sur-vives.

Other survivors include hismother Melvina Smithof Wellington; three sons,John Floyd Smith and wifeTabitha of Wichita, MatthewLee Smith and wife Rachaelof Pratt and Kevin Gene Smithand wife Debbie of Mayetta;three brothers, FranklinMcLain of Blackwell, Ok.,Robert McLain of Pennsylva-nia and Cole Smith of Grove,Ok., one sister, Barbara Feeseof Liberal; his nine grandchil-dren, Brittaney Smith, Brook-lyn Smith, Connor Smith,Taylor Smith, Wyatt Smith,Gauge Smith, Camron Smith,Blake Smith and NatalieSmith.

Mr. Smith was preceded indeath by his son James Ed-ward Smith and father JohnFrank Smith.

Funeral services were at-tended Saturday morning,June 14, 2014 at BrennemanFuneral Home Chapel in Lib-eral. Burial followed in LiberalCemetery with Military honorsgiven by Fort Riley HonorGuard. Brenneman FuneralHome of Liberal was in chargeof the arrangements.

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

Madalyn Fuqua

David Smith

The Hermes was visited bya local reader this past weekwho was nearly the victim ofa costly scam! The readerwas called by a “representa-tive” of Publisher’s ClearingHouse, who informed her shehad won $2.7 million. Whata surprise! The representa-tive said he would bring thecheck to her, but first shehad to load a prepaid debitcard with $500, and hewould be getting back withher to pick it up. He suppos-edly needed the funds to possibly buy celebratorychampagne and roses, aswell as gas to get to Hugoton.Another red flag? The repre-sentative told her not to tellanyone she was loading thecard to pay for the celebra-tion.

Fortunately, Hermes read-ers are fairly bright, and shecalled Sheriff Ted Heaton andher attorney to report thisnot-so-obvious scam. Thefake PCH representative in-formed her he would be call-ing her back when she gotthe card so he could come by

and pick it up. At this point,the victim was understand-ably frightened.

After talking to the sheriffand her lawyer, the reader lether daughter come stay withher. When the representativecalled back, she told him shewas going to have to declinehis request. At this point, shereports the faux representa-tive became verbally abusive.

She also stated she hadreceived an unusual checkfor $500 in the mail a fewmonths ago. When she calledto find out why she had got-ten the check, a different“PCH representative” told herthe check was for travelingexpenses to bring her a“huge cash prize”. She tookthe check to the bank, whereshe found out the bankwhere the check was drawnhad been foreclosed severalyears ago. Luckily for thisparticular reader, her inves-tigative skills saved hermoney and lots of aggrava-tion. She said she was toldsome other victims in townwere not so lucky.

It was also reported the“representative” could possi-bly be posing as an FSAAgent with your farm pay-ment. They would requireyour social security numberand other private informa-tion for you to be able to re-ceive your check.

DO NOT give out any per-sonal information such asSocial Security number,bank accounts, credit cardnumbers or other financial

information to unsolicitedcallers. DO NOT purchase aprepaid debit card or buy amoney order on the instruc-tions of an unsolicited caller.

If you suspect a scam,please call local law enforce-ment to check it out. TheHugoton Police Departmentis available at 620-544-4959or the Stevens County Sher-iff’s Department is availableat 620-544-4386.

Local reader alerts others of scam tricks

The tragic death of littleTemprince Grace “Lady Bug”Romero, age 11 months, hasbeen learned. Temprincepassed from this life Sunday,June 15, 2014 at her resi-dence in Liberal.

She was born June 27,2013 in Liberal, the daughterof Daniel J. and Sarah Lynn(Hannold) Romero.

Temprince and her twinbrother Ryler were insepara-ble and she was her family’slittle “Princess.” She was alight that shined in the livesof those who knew her. Shewas always happily smilingand just lit up everyone’s day.

Survivors include her par-ents Daniel and SarahRomero of Liberal; twinbrother Ryler Alvin Romero ofthe home; grandparents,Javier and Bobbie Romero ofTurpin, Ok.; and great grand-parents, Jonnie Capps of Lib-eral, Emundo and CristinaRomero of Liberal and CarolGonser of Mooreland, Ok.

She was preceded in deathby her grandparents Alvinand Tammy Jo Hannold.

Funeral service will be

3:00 p.m. Thursday, June19, 2014 at the New Begin-nings Church in Liberal withPastor Bryan Beittel presid-ing. Burial will be in the LoneStar Church Cemetery atWoods.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noonThursday.

Memorial contributionsmay be sent to the New Be-ginnings Church TemprinceMemorial Fund, in care of theBrenneman Funeral Home1212 West Second, Liberal,Ks 67901.

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

Temprince “Lady Bug” Romero

Doyle HathawayFormer Hugoton resident

Doyle Nix Hathaway, 65, ofWichita passed from this lifeWednesday, June 11, 2014.

Doyle was the youngestson of the late Addison andHelen Hathaway of Hugoton.

In 1967 he graduated fromHugoton High School wherehe played football, baseballand tennis. He followed in thefootsteps of his older broth-ers, Gary and Ken, and be-came an Eagle Scout.

Doyle graduated from Pan-handle State University witha degree in secondary educa-tion. His brief stint as a dri-ver's education teacher wouldprepare him for later in life,when he had five teenagedaughters. He lost most ofhis hair in those years, butthey all learned to drive astick shift.

After leaving teaching,Doyle had a 34 year career inthe natural gas industry. Hefirst worked for PanhandleEastern Pipeline Company,and eventually retired as aMeasurement Specialist withEnergy Transfer in Decemberof 2012. In the interveningyears, a series of buyoutsmeant he worked for more

natural gas companies thancan be listed in the limitedspace available here.

Beyond his professionalcareer, Doyle also served inthe Army Reserves for 27years, retiring from the 95thTraining Division as a Com-mand Sergeant Major. Soft-spoken in his private life, hewas loud and a little bit scaryas a drill sergeant. Those whoserved under him respectedhis guidance and his humor.

Mr. Hathaway was a lifemember of the HugotonLodge of the Kansas Freema-sons, where he held the rankof Past Master.

Doyle is survived by hiswife Allene Hathaway néeStoops; his daughters, EricaGreenwood and SergioMorales, Liberty BrookeGreenwood, Wendy Trail and

husband Dusty, SarahGreenwood and Sandy Dul-ing and husband Robbie;seven grandchildren, Hunter,Autumn and Ridge Trail, Ad-dison, Sam and Brady Dul-ing, and Cindy Morales; hisbrother Ken Hathaway andwife Jan; and his sister-in-law Sonja Hathaway.

He was preceded in deathby his parents and hisbrother Gary Hathaway.

A memorial service isplanned for Saturday, June21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. atSpringdale Country Club Es-tates, south of Kellogg and143rd East in Wichita. Lunchwill follow.

In lieu of flowers the familyrequests donations in Doyle'sname to the Leukemia andLymphoma Society viawww.LLS.org.

After you have suffered for a littlewhile, the God ofall grace, whocalled you to Hiseternal glory inChrist, will Him-self perfect, con-firm, strengthenand establish you.

I Peter 5:10

Lifelong Stevens County resident Curtis Dean Tackettpassed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Stevens CountyHospital in Hugoton. He was 72.

Funeral services are planned for Friday, June 20, 2014 at10:00 a.m. in the Assembly of God Church in Hugoton. Burialwill be at the Hugoton Cemetery

Visitation will be Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at thefuneral home.

Pauls Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of arrangements.

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

Curtis Tacket

Rodney Kelling Emergency Services Coordinator,

Stevens County Emergency Services, 109 Northwest Avenue (mail),

426 S Jackson (office), Hugoton Kansas, 67951620-544-2052 (Office) 620-544-6908 (Cell)

620-544-7841 (Fax) svem207@pld.com (email)

Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for June 2through June 15.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Saturday, June 14 - 9:25 p.m. dispatched four miles northof Moscow on Road 20 for a grass fire.

Fire Department Moscow Station Saturday, June 14 - 9:25 p.m. dispatched four miles northof Moscow on Road 20 for a grass fire.

Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, three Life Flights and one transfer.

Stevens County Fire Department and

Ambulance Report

HUGOTON POLICE REPORTHUGOTON POLICE REPORTBusiness Hours, Call 544-4959

After Hours, Call 544-2020

Monday, June 9, 2014• Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East

Eleventh, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Loud Music, 1000 Block of VanBuren, Advised to Turn it Down,Officer Crane

Tuesday, June 10, 2014• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of

South Washington, Citizen Assist,Sergeant Johnson

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

• Medical Assist, 700 Block of SouthHarrison, Public Service, OfficerCrane

• Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of Lin-coln, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane

Wednesday, June 11, 2014• Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South

Main, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Dog Complaint, 400 Block of EastNinth, Spoke to Owner, SergeantJohnson

• Medical Assist, 700 Block of SouthHarrison, Public Service, SergeantJohnson

• Suspicious Activity, 400 Block ofSouth Jackson, Spoke to RP, Offi-cer Lamatsch

• Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block ofAdams, Citizen Assist, OfficerLamatsch

• Missing Child, 500 Block of SouthHarrison, Child Located, OfficerLamatsch

Friday, June 13, 2014• Funeral Escort; 500 Block of Van

Buren, Public Service, Sergeant

Johnson/Chief Leslie• Medical Assist, 1100 Block of

South Monroe, Public Service, Ser-geant Johnson/Chief Leslie

• Agency Assist, Sergeant Johnson• Suspicious Activity, 1000 Block of

South Harrison, Spoke to RP, Offi-cer Crane

• Disturbance, 500 Block of Monroe,Investigated, Officer Crane

• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block ofSouth Main, Citizen Assist, OfficerCrane

Saturday, June 14, 2014• Vehicle Unlock, 400 South Van

Buren, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Released Dogs, 1600 Block ofSouth Washington, Public Service,Sergeant Johnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of WestSixth, Citizen Assist, SergeantJohnson

• Loud Music, 200 Block of Lincoln,Unable to Locate, Sergeant John-son

Sunday, June 15, 2014• Dog at Large, 100 Block of East

Fourth, Dog Impounded, SergeantJohnson

• Stolen/Missing Bicycle, 900 Blockof South Coulter, Took Report, Ser-geant Johnson

• Assault, 100 Block of WestEleventh, Took Report, SergeantJohnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of SouthWashington, Citizen Assist, OfficerCrane

• Hit & Run, 500 Block of SouthMonroe, Took Report, Officer Crane

on their growth targets in math,English and science for the2013-2014 school year. Shespoke about the district’s as-sessment plan. Pre-K throughsecond grade will continue touse AIMS, local assessmentsand Star testing. Third throughsixth grades will use AIMS,MAP and Aspire Interims test-ing. Seventh through tenthgrade will use MAP and Aspiresummative testing and eleventhgrade will use MAP, ACT andlocal assessment.

Superintendent Crawfordtalked about the Common Coreand what the school would do ifit was to be taken away. Thedistrict’s goals are to get stu-dents career and college ready.KU is still building a new as-sessment for next year. Markalso informed the board the firsttwo innovative coalition schooldistricts - McPherson and Con-cordia - were approved by theState Board of Education by a10-0 vote.

Year-end budget amountsand transfers/Budget for 2014-2015 were discussed. The Stu-dent and Staff Handbooks fromeach building are ready for thefirst read-through. Sale optionsfor seven used route buses werealso discussed.

The board approved the pro-

jected assessment and testingvendor costs for the 2014-2015school year. They were ap-proved at a total cost of$26,420. This is an increaseover last year of $2,999; how-ever, it includes ACT Aspiretests, which will increase thedistrict’s ability to better trackcollege and career readinessdata.

The motion to approve WestEd professional developmentplan for the 2014-2015 schoolyear at a total cost of $17,000passed. This is a decrease of$7,000 over last year’s contractwith West Ed. Elise has donean excellent job of cost savingswith the professional develop-ment, proposed budget drop-ping from $90,758 to $68,235,or a savings of $22,523. Most ofthe savings results from thearea of greatly reducing therarely used online subscriptionsteachers have requested overthe last decade.

Also approved was one morefirst grade teacher aide and onemore second grade teacher aidefor the 2014-2015 school year.These positions are needed dueto large class sizes. The recom-mendation is to hire teacheraides, rather than additionalteachers, which cost on averagea total of approximately

$50,000.The board tabled the low bid

on the lease of five route buses.The board declared surplus

one used route bus, B-7. B-7, a2005 model, with 193,000miles, will be surplus and auc-tioned off by the Canny TeamAuction out of Johnson June 28in Ulysses, sold as is.

Motion of support for collegereimbursement budget to becapped at $17,000 for the 2014-2015 school year was approved.With tight budgets for next year,if the district has high usage ofthis line item, Mark Crawfordwill reserve the right to deny re-imbursement requests made forthe second semester or sum-mer. This will be done on a firstcome, first served basis. The Su-perintendent will also take intoconsideration and give prioritythose teachers finishing up aMaster’s degree. The negotiatedagreement gives teachers a ben-efit of $150 per credit hour,“with superintendent approval”.The four-year annual average ofcollege reimbursement has been$15,069, with a high of $16,839in 2012-2013.

The Capital Outlay phase IIexpenses and summer repairsof $14,328 was approved. Theboard approved the cost/bids tofund work for two small con-

struction projects and oneclassroom furniture purchase(HHS, HLA and HES).

A revised Director of Trans-portation job description wasapproved.

The motion to approve a re-quest from Odalys Castaneda tograduate one semester early inDecember 2014 passed.

KASB Workman's Compen-sation bid of $49,827 at zero de-ductible for the 2014-2015school year was approved.

The board approved Driver’sEducation adult driving instruc-tors for the summer 2014 ses-sion. The district will use JanKilbourne, Gary Paige andTravis Johnson for drivinghours to split up a caseload of64 students to complete theirdriving time.

Motion to approve a raise forall bus drivers for the 2014-2015 school year at five percentwas amended and tabled. Moreresearch is needed to ensure asignificant raise.

The motion to accept theresignation of Brittani Mahanand waive the late resignationpenalty contingent on her work-ing two additional days thissummer with the new HHScounselor was approved.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Tera RobinsonLicensed Professional

Counselor620-624-2900

Where Hope & Healing Begins

for $270. He asked the boardif they would like to purchaseanother one to put up for dis-play in the EcoDevo office.The board tabled this matteruntil the next meeting.

The board approved themotion to place a one pageadvertisement shared byHugoton Area Chamber ofCommerce in the CommunityGuide being put together byThe Hugoton Hermes news-paper. The board also voted topurchase 500 copies of theCommunity Guide for distri-bution to businesses around

Hugoton.The Bike Across Kansas

Event was a big success inHugoton. Bikers from 16states and three countrieswere entered in the event.Ruth Van Horn stated manycompliments were heardabout the reception fromHugoton businesses and or-ganizations.

The director reported JodyWacker has resigned as aEcoDevo board member.The Stevens County Commis-sioners will choose a newboard member.

Gillespie stated represen-tatives from the new proposedmotel stopped by his office,asking about applying for In-dustrial Revenue Bonds.

Neal reported Abengoa isbeginning plans for theirGrand Opening event this fall.KDI is still expanding theiroperations.

The director stated the2015 budget had been sub-mitted to the county commis-sioners.

The meeting adjourned.The next meeting will be July8, 2014.

544-3288. You may bring acaregiver with you. Relay ForLife needs an RSVP by Monday,June 23.

Some of the activities for theevening are Fashion Booth,Candle Making, Photo Booth,Cup Stacking, Bra Pong, Cat inthe Hat toss, water dodge balloutside and much, much more.. . You do not want to miss outon the fun! The games will have

a small charge to help reachtheir goal.

Relay For Life Benefit Volley-ball Tourney also, which willfollow the Luminary Ceremonybeginning around 9:00 p.m..There is a cost. Teams can con-sist of all girls or co-ed, as longas there are no more guys thangals on the court. Each teamwill be guaranteed two games.If you are interested in having a

team, please contact MeganCornelsen or Lisa Nelson formore information. There will bevariations of volleyball played toadd to the fun! All ages of teamsare welcomed.

Be watching for the flyersand signs posted around towninviting everyone to this greatevent! Relay For Life wants topack the house!!!

check on the cost of the re-pairs.

In the manager’s report,Porter reported the KansasDepartment of Weights andMeasures came to the airportto check the truck and thedispenser. Everything passedthe inspection.

The ramp has beensprayed during this lastmonth and all the mowinghas been complete. Gary re-ported the camera needs anew lens.

Manager Porter reportedChamberlain Construction

came by to measure thehangar door due for replace-ment.

He also stated the clutchon the tractor needs repaired.Board member Josh Jordesuggested leasing equipmentduring the summer mowingmonths.

Gary informed the boardthe bindweed needs to besprayed at the airport. Theboard asked him to get pricesto get it sprayed.

The meeting adjourned.The next meeting will be July9, 2014.

Coach Nick Rodriguez, Issac Castro, Edgar Don Juan and LuisCastro are honored at the regular monthly meeting of the USD210 Board of Education Monday night.

������������June 20- Stevens County Commis-sioners will meet in the Com-missioners’ Room at theStevens County Courthouse,beginning at 8:30 a.m.- Stevens County Library willhost a kids’ movie starting at2:00 p.m. June 21- Annual Gas Capital 5K FunRun/Walk - two mile walkregistration starts at 6:45a.m. Walk will begin at 7:15a.m. The 5K run will take offat 8:00 a.m. and the quartermile walk for ages 13 andunder will start at 8:30 a.m.All events will start at theHugoton Recreation Commis-sion, 211 S. Madison. Early

registration is encouraged. - Fun in the Sun event at

Eagle RV Park starting at11:00 a.m. featuring beachvolleyball, bocce ball, horse-shoe, sand castle building,movie under the stars anddelicious food! Call Alisha at620-544-6162 for more infor-mation.- You are invited to a public

showing of the DVD “BloodMoons” at Memorial Hall, at2:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Ad-mission is free. Children willbe admitted with parents.June 22

- Rolla United MethodistChurch will conduct servicesat Pioneer Manor, startingwith Chapel at 3:00 p.m.,

and a Social Hour at 4:00p.m. June 24- Stevens County Library willhost “Shapes Storytime” forlittle ones birth to age fiveand their parents at 10:00a.m.June 25- Deadline to sign up your

kindergarten through sixthgrade child for HugotonRecreation Commission’sBasketball Clinic July 1-3.Sign up at the HRC, 211 S.Madison. Call 620-544-4675for more information.- Stevens County Library willhost Smoky Hills Public Tele-vision for their summer read-ing program at 10:00 a.m.

AirportContinued from page 1

Relay For LifeContinued from page 1

Eco DevoContinued from page 1

School BoardContinued from page 1

SOMETHING REMARKABLE IS ON THE HORIZON.GOD IS ABOUT TO MOVE MIGHTILY IN THE WORLD.

ARE YOU PREPARED?

The Community is invited to the DVD presentation of “Blood Moons”

June 21, 2014at Memorial Hall

Showings at 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.Admission is FREE

Children admitted with Parent(s)

RECORDING IS PROHIBITED

COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES• Including Family and Marriage Counseling •

Southwest Guidance CenterCall 624-8171 for an appointment

Have you checkedwith us? We just

may have that inkcartridge you are

looking for!

If not we will be glad to order it for you and keep it in stock and on handfor when you need it again. Come in and check out our shelves full ofother office supplies.

522 South Main Hugoton, Kansas

Ph: 620-544-4321FAX: 620-544-7321

Someone apparently is mad at the building on the 600 block ofMonroe. They plowed their car into the building, breaking win-dows and pulverizing the brick on the building.

Chamber really helped ourcommunity be seen in a goodlight. Maybe they will be backagain.” Cathy liked that onebiker exclaimed Hugotonshould be called “Hug-A-Ton”. Ruth reported The Her-mes will have a nice articleabout the BAK event.

Ruth reminded members,this is the last meeting beforePark Day. She told of all theevents planned and set in ac-tion. There was discussionabout having the band in the

Alco parking lot this year. Be-cause of the expense, a deci-sion was made to not have aband this year. Possible fundraising events were dis-cussed.

The Hermes is putting to-gether a Community Guideagain. Ruth discussed someideas of what the Chamber adwould feature. It was decidedto do the Community Guideagain.

The Chamber sponsors theFair Parade. The theme thisyear is “Sew It, Grow It, ShowIt at the Stevens CountyFair!” After the parade, acandidate forum will takeplace out at the fair grounds.Ruth will send out letters no-tifying candidates of the dateand inviting them to attend.

Ruth has talked with the

school district and they wantto do the teacher appreciationbreakfast again. It will beWednesday, August 13.

An executive session wascalled.

The next Chamber Lunchwill be Tuesday, June 17 andboard meeting July 9. Meet-ing adjourned.

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TheHugoton Hermes(USPS 253-820)

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

Owner/OperatorFaith Publishing LLC

RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget

RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/Classifieds/Obituaries

Kay McDaniels, Advertising/Circulation/Layout

Ruthie Winget,Composition/Layout

Reece McDaniels, Sports EditorWilma Bartel, Asst. CompositionMarie Austin, Asst. CompositionToni Hamlin, Asst. MailingJean Coulter, Asst. MailingPhoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent, Moscow Correspondent

Ads email: hermes10@pld.comObituaries email: hermesro@pld.com

Subscriptions $30.00 (including KansasState Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoin-ing Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewherein state (including Kansas State SalesTax), and for all out of state subscrip-tions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 ayear. Online and printed subscriptionscombined are $10.00 plus the cost of thesubscription. Foreign Subscription Rate$40.00. School Subscriptions and Mili-tary Personnel $25.00 (including KansasState Sales Tax) payable in advance. Ad-vertising Rates Noncommissionable$5.00 per column inch, Commission-able Rates $6.25 per column inch, Clas-sified $5.00 per column inch. Frequencyis weekly every Thursday. PeriodicalsPostage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951.POSTMASTER: Send address changesto The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main,Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion PageOur opinion page is open to the public.We encourage comments from readersin the form of letters to the editor or guestcolumns. All letters must be signed andmust include the address and telephonenumber of the sender. (names will be pub-lished but not address & phone#) Lettersshould be no more than 300 words. Nolibelous or offensive letter will be pub-lished. The guest column or letter to theeditor does not reflect the opinion of thisnewspaper or its representatives.

The proceeds from the race will go to Rotary Scholarships, polio eradication, and

other Rotary projects. There will be a prize forthe first five “ducks” that cross the line.

First prize is $1,000.00, second prize is $500.00,third prize is $300.00, fourth prize is $200.00

and fifth prize is $100.00.Hugoton Rotary Club

ROTARY IS LOOKING FOR COURAGEOUS INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN THE

AMAZING RACE!There will be a Rotary Duck Race

at noon in the park on July 4. For just $10.00 you can adopt a

racing “duck” or adopt a 6 “quack” (6 ducks) for $50.00 or

1/2 a “quack” pack (3 ducks) for $25.00.

Please contact a Rotary member.

DUCK

Lonnie and Cleta NorrisJune 21, 1964

Lonnie and Cleta Norris2014

Lonnie Norris and Cleta Darrell were married June 21,1964 at Fowler Christian Church.

The union has blessed them with four children, ScottNorris, LaDonna Norris Hall, Dana Norris Clinesmith andRandy Norris, as well as two sons-in-law, Pat Hall andRichard Clinesmith, and two daughters-in-law, ChristyNorris and Sylvia Norris. The couple has ten grandchil-dren, Chase Hall, Shalee Hall Woodington, Kacia Hall,Shandi Clinesmith Stewart, Riece Clinesmith, RebeccaSally, Charan Norris, Ashtan Norris, Devena Henson

Johnson and the late Amber Norris Matheson Collins.Lonnie and Cleta have 11 great grandchildren, HunterMatheson, Brayden Franklin, Raylinn, Victoria and DixzyCollins, Anastasia and Christopher Johnson, Megann andKyten Stewart, Jaxx Woodington and the late Justin Ve-lasquez II.

The couple will be celebrating with a come and go re-ception at First Christian Church Parlor, Saturday, June21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. No gifts please, the honor ofyour presence is all that is requested.

Lonnie and Cleta will celebrate golden anniversary

David and Lori Rome an-nounce with great pride thegraduation of their daughter,Macayla Ann Rome, from WestTexas A&M University inCanyon, Tx. Saturday, May 10,2014. Macayla received a degreeof Bachelor of Science in Inter-disciplinary Studies, and with acertification in Elementary Edu-cation.

Macayla will now be further-ing her career as a sixth gradeEnglish Language Arts teacherat Sunflower IntermediateSchool in Liberal.

Macayla Romereceives WTAMUbachelor degree

Macayla Ann Rome

Tukker has experienced 200books in the 1,000 Books Be-fore Kindergarten challengeat the Stevens County Li-brary. Way to go Tukker!

Breckyn has experienced 800books in the 1,000 Books Be-fore Kindergarten challengeat the Stevens County Li-brary! Wow! You're almostthere Breckyn!!

Raymond has experienced500 books in the 1,000 BooksBefore Kindergarten chal-lenge at the Stevens CountyLibrary. Great job Raymond!Keep it up!

Kyle has joined the 1,000Books Before Kindergartenchallenge at the StevensCounty Library. We look for-ward to watching you learnKyle!

Henry has experienced 300books in the 1,000 Books Be-fore Kindergarten challengeat the Stevens County Li-brary. Great job Henry!

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The Little Gift Shop In The Corner

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Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.Sponsored by First National Bank

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Formerly Bunton Enchanted Cottage Bed and Breakfast.

Open Houses July 10 6-8 pm & July 13 1-3 pm

Bidding will not end prior to July 15, 2014. Call today to bid by phone!!

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The next BIG event on theChamber calendar is –Fourth of July!!! Hugoton’sFourth of July celebrationpromises to be quite the eventagain this year. It will be afun-filled day packed full offood, fun and entertainment.Here are a couple of remindersabout Park Day: • If you or your business ororganization is interested inhaving a booth for the ParkDay, please contact the Hugo-ton Area Chamber of Com-merce. Spaces are filling up socall soon, especially if you needelectricity. • We will again be having theLittle Miss and Mr. HugotonContest. All those interestedshould plan to be at the eastside of the park to register at8:30 a.m. the morning of July4. The pageant is sponsored byDillco Fluid Service this year.The competition will start at9:00 a.m. There is an entryfee. Children should comedressed in their favorite red,white and blue outfit.

Activities you mightenjoy during the month ofJune: • June 21 - Gas Capital 5KFun Run/Walk on Saturdaysponsored by the HugotonRecreation Commission. Thetwo mile walk starts at 7:15a.m. (registration at 6:45 a.m.);the 5K run starts at 8:00 a.m.(registration at 6:45 a.m.); the¼ mile run for ages 13 andunder starts after the 5k at8:30 a.m. All events start atthe Hugoton Recreation Build-ing. Contact HRC for details.• June 21 - “Fun in the SunDay” sponsored by StevensCounty Hospital and Eagle RVPark starts at 11:00 a.m. Thiswill be a day of beach volley-ball, bocce ball, horseshoes,sand castle building, movieunder the stars and food atEagle RV park. All proceedsfrom this event go to theStevens County HospitalScholarship Fund. To register,or for more information on thisevent, call Alisha at 620-544-6162. It doesn’t cost anythingto come and watch, so bringyour lawn chairs out and kick

back and relax and enjoy thesun!

Stevens County Health-care is planning “The BIGGolf Ball Drop” at Park DayJuly 4. From now until July 4you can purchase a ticket fora golf ball in your name. July4, they will put all of the golfballs in a bucket and dropthem from the sky. The balllanding closest to the specificmark will win a $100 gift card.Prizes will be awarded to first,second, and third place win-ners. All proceeds benefit theStevens County HealthcareScholarship Fund. To pur-chase tickets, contact theStevens County HealthcareFacebook page.

The Stevens County Li-brary Summer Reading Pro-gram – Fizz, Boom, Read – isin full swing with lots of pro-grams and activities going ondaily at the library.

Children and teens agesone to 18 are invited to “FuelUp for Summer Fun – EatSmart. Play Hard” at theHugoton Elementary School.Free breakfast is served from8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and a freelunch is served from 11:30a.m. to 12:15 p.m. until July11.

Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Area Chamberof Commerce is here for YOU!

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As usual many many motor-cyclists brave the heat and thestrong southwest Kansaswind to participate in the an-nual Brian Lamberson Me-morial Motorcycle Rally. Tothe left they are heading outto ride 150 miles, makingstops in Johnson, Ulysses,Moscow and Sublette. Eachyear these riders gather andbring some nice funds into thecommunity that the clubshares generously throughoutthe year. Hugoton is proud tohost such a beneficial gather-ing each year and enjoy seeingall the interesting bikes. Thisyear the ride was in memoryof Charlie Broaddus andKenny Lozar.

Below, the Dust Bowl Ridersand guests honor the flagswhile the National Anthemplays.

Diabetes diagnoses up 12 percentamong American citizens since 2012

Motorcycle rally hosts over 200

The American epidemic of di-abetes has leaped to historicheights in just two years, accord-ing to information just releasedby the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention. About 29million Americans now have thedisease, up from 26 million, a 12percent jump in the number ofdiabetes cases in just two years.

This is not surprising toDavid Robbins, MD, director of

the KU Diabetes Institute at TheUniversity of Kansas Hospital,who is seeing more and more di-abetes, and pre-diabetes pa-tients every day. “It’s a sad andexpensive statistic,” said Rob-bins. “Once one has diabetes, itnot only shortens the life span, itas much as triples the cost ofmedical care. So it’s a very seri-ous diagnosis.”

From KU Medical Center.

Saturday, June 14 markedthe date of the Twentieth AnnualBrian Lamberson Memorial Mo-torcycle Rally sponsored by theHugoton Dust Bowl Riders. Witha total attendance for the rally ofwell over 200 guests, approxi-mately 100 bikes braved thewind and heat to make the 150mile run with stops in Johnson,Ulysses, Sublette and Moscow.

The bikes left at approxi-mately 2:00 p.m., with the tradi-tional police escorted paradedown Main Street. The Lamber-son family and extended familyattended the event in force, withTerry’s wife Linda (Brian’smother) at her usual place at theregistration table for the day,along with daughter MirandaLamberson Dumler.

After a great BBQ meal, asurprise renewal of weddingvows took place, honoring DBRmembers Larry and LizannShugart who were celebratingtheir thirty-second wedding an-niversary that day. Surrounded

by their “DBR Family” the couplerepeated vows from a HarleyDavidson Service Manual readby Ronnie Clayton aka “RevRon”of Trinidad, Co. Following thenuptials, door prizes were drawnand a successful auction ofitems including original artworkdonated by local artist Rob Terrilldisplayed in a custom frame de-signed, created, and donated byRichard Rome. Mr. Terrill’s art-work brought $1,125.00.

A small nine high straightwon the $1,000 first place hand.Second place was won with threetens - six high and third placewas three eights - ace high.

With the hard work of theclub members and volunteers,the cooperation of the owners ofBarb’s Den - who allowed theclub access to their establish-ment for this event - and the verygenerous contributions of somany individuals and busi-nesses, the event was a greatsuccess.

Gary Ausbun, son ofJames and Susie Ausbun,will be speaking Sunday,June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at theFirst Church of God. All areinvited. Gary would like to getreacquainted with old friendsand schoolmates. Come hearand see Gary.

Gary Ausbun tospeak at FirstChurch of God

Gary Ausbun

Larry and Lizann Shugart renew their wedding vows as part ofthe celebration at the Dust Bowl Riders Rally.

The Hugoton Police escorts the cycles out of town to begin theirrun. About 100 bikes participate in the rally.

Seventy-four degrees Fahr -enheit is the perfect water tem-perature—when it comes toartificial channel catfish spawn-ing, that is. Each year, staff atthe Kansas Department ofWildlife, Parks and Tourism(KDWPT) Pratt hatchery con-duct an artificial spawning pro-gram producing channel catfisheggs in the millions. It’s a

process that’s tried and true,and thousands of anglers de-pend on it each year. Here’show it’s done.

The process begins in earlyspring when hatchery staff pre-pare several ponds with anideal breeding ratio—two malesfor every three females. Whensummer hits, staff submergesteel cream cans in knee-deep

water to simulate a natural cav-ity where catfish would nor-mally nest. Once the cans arefully submerged, a male willenter and prepare a nest siteand then herd a ready-to-spawn female into the canwhere eggs are deposited andfertilization can begin. Whenwaters reach the ideal temper-ature of 74 degrees, hatcherystaff will check the cans twice aweek and collect any fertilizedegg masses, which can averageone and a half to two poundseach.

“The purpose of this processis to increase hatch rates. Onour first day of collection, we got908,000 eggs—80 percent ofwhich we can get to hatch in acontrolled environment,” saidKDWPT fisheries biologist BrettHoudyshell. “Our goal this yearis to collect approximately threemillion eggs.”

Once the fertilized eggs arecollected, they are placed in

special troughs with constantwater circulation where theyoung can safely hatch. Afterabout eight days, the fry areable to swim up and out of theegg mass and into connectedtanks where food is available.

“Channel catfish readily takefish food, so by their eighth day,they will be eating a preparedfish food,” said Houdyshell.

Some fry will grow to finger-lings where they will be stockedin new or renovated waters,while others will stay in thehatchery system where they willcontinue to grow and bestocked the following fall as in-termediate or catchable-sizefish, ranging from ten to 12inches.

Channel catfish are just oneof many fish species KDWPThatchery staff produce aroundthe state. For more informationon KDWPT fish hatcheries andstocking reports, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing.”

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*Home team listed firstHartley Field, Third & MonroeNCF-North Concannon Field,

West A AvenueJune 196:00 p.m. Cubs vs Astros - NCFJune 206:00 p.m. Moscow vs Astros - Moscow

6:00 p.m. Marlins vs Reds - Hartley

June 236:00 p.m. Tigers vs Marlins - NCFJune 246:00 p.m. Astros vs Marlins - Hartley

7:30 p.m. Cubs vs Reds - Hartley

Hugoton Recreation 2014 CoachPitch League Baseball Schedule

*Home team listed firstAll Hugoton games played

at Vets South, Fifth & WashingtonJune 196:00 p.m. Raptors vs Moscow7:30 p.m. Volcanoes vs Bees

June 236:00 p.m. Mudcats vs Moscow7:30 p.m. Bees vs RaptorsJune 266:00 p.m. Raptors vs Mudcats7:30 p.m. Volcanoes vs Moscow

Hugoton Recreation 2014 JuniorSoftball Game Schedule

June 19Liberal Rattler 14s at Hugoton Hurricanes (Blue)

Turpin at Guymon OrangeHooker at Liberal Rattler 13s June 20Beaver at Guymon GrayHooker at Hugoton Hawks (Red)Hugoton Hurricanes (Blue) at Turpin

June 23Hooker at TurpinJune 24Guymon Gray at TurpinGuymon Orange at Hooker Hugoton Hawks (Red) at Liberal Rattler 14s

June 25Hugoton Hurricanes (Blue) at Liberal Rattler 13s

Hugoton Recreation 2014 O-K Summer Baseball League Schedule

*Home team listed first-All games placed at Vets North,

Fifth and WashingtonJune 196:00 p.m. Knights vs

Grasshoppers June 236:00 p.m. Knights vs Rockhounds7:30 p.m. Rockhounds vs Grasshoppers

Hugoton Recreation 2014 JuniorSoftball Game Schedule

*Home team listed first-All Games in Hugoton played atHartley Field, Third & Monroe

June 196:00 p.m. Cubs vs Astros - NCFJune 206:00 p.m. Yankees vs White Sox

8:00 p.m. Orioles vs MoscowJune 236:00 p.m. Yankees vs Moscow8:00 p.m. Orioles vs White SoxJune 266:00 p.m. Yankees vs Orioles7:30 p.m. Moscow vs White Sox

Hugoton Recreation 2014 CalRipken Major Baseball Schedule

Breckyn Haar takes off for first base after hitting the ball at theHugoton Rec junior girls’ softball game Monday, June 16.Now until July 4th

Purchase a ticket for a golf ball in your name. On July 4th, we will put all the golf balls in a

bucket and drop them from the sky. The ball that lands closest to the specific

mark will win a $100 gift card.Cost is $5 for 1 ball or $10 for 3 balls

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.All proceeds benefit the

Stevens County Healthcare ScholarshipFundraiser

To purchase tickets, contact the Stevens County Healthcare Facebook page.

July 2014

The Hugoton Hermes is getting ready to start selling

for the Community Guide.If you would like to be in the guide

and have not had an ad in the last two issues - Give us a call at

620-544-4321!

The public is invited to at-tend an upcoming KansasWildlife, Parks and TourismCommission meeting, Thurs-day, June 19 at the LamplighterInn & Suites, 4020 ParkviewDr. in Pittsburg. The afternoonsession will run from 1:00 to5:00 p.m., and reconvene at6:30 p.m. for the evening ses-sion.

The afternoon session willbegin with time for public com-ments on non-agenda items,followed by a general discussionperiod. Topics covered in thegeneral discussion include:Secretary’s remarks regardingagency and state fiscal statusand an update about the 2014legislature, tourism division ac-tivities, 2015 turkey regula-tions, and information on themined land restoration project.

Workshop topics for the af-ternoon session include itemscovered under general discus-sion during the April meeting.Workshop topics, which will bediscussed for potential regula-tory action at a future meeting,include park regulations, fish-ing regulations, late migratorybird seasons, the five-year re-view of the Kansas Threatenedand Endangered Species List,and the use of dogs to trackwounded or dead deer.

The commission will recessat 5:00 p.m., then reconvene at6:30 p.m. at the same location

to discuss any remaining work-shop items and begin the publichearing. Public hearing itemsopen for discussion during theevening session include earlymigratory bird seasons; publicland regulations; Ft. Riley deerseason dates; big game andwild turkey provisions; andprairie chicken hunting.

Time will be available in boththe afternoon and evening ses-sions for public comment onnon-agenda items. If necessary,the commission will reconveneat the same location at 9:00a.m., June 20, to complete anyunfinished business.

A commercial-free version oflive video and audio streamingof commission meetings will bebroadcast through ksoutdoors.com.

If notified in advance, the de-partment will have an inter-preter available for the hearingimpaired. To request an inter-preter, call the Kansas Com-mission for the Deaf and Hardof Hearing at 1-800-432-0698.Any individual with a disabilitymay request other accommoda-tions by contacting the KansasWildlife, Parks and TourismCommission secretary at 620-672-5911.

The next commission meet-ing is scheduled for August 21,2014 at the Kansas WetlandsEducation Center, 592 NEK157 Highway in Great Bend.

If you’re 15 or younger andhave recently caught a large-mouth bass, crappie, bluegill orany species of catfish, youcould win some new fishinggear through the first ever“Catch, Photo and Release”contest, which starts June 20.Fishing’s Future, the KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism, Cabela’s andKVOE Outdoors want to hearabout your latest fishing adven-ture.

To enter, send a photo andstory—200 words or less—ofyour catch to kvoeoutdoors@gmail.com. Entries can also bemailed to KVOE Outdoors CPRcontest, PO Box 924, Emporia,KS 66801. All entries must con-tain a photo, story, the angler’sdate of birth, phone numberand a home mailing address.

The contest will run fromJune 20, 2014 to August 22,2014. Four major prize pack-ages will be given away August29, including $50 Cabela's giftcertificates. Four weekly win-ners will be randomly drawn toreceive rod and reel combos,compliments of Cabela’s, and afishing hat and assorted lures.All winners will be announcedon the KVOE “What's in Out-doors” radio show each Friday.Multiple entries from each con-testant are acceptable.

Winning entries can beviewed at www.kvoe.com/on-air/what-s- in-outdoors,www.fishingsfuture.org, and onFacebook at facebook.com/fishingsfuture.

For more information, visitwww.kvoe.com, or send an e-mail to outdoors@kvoe.com.

Youth age 15 and under are invited to participate in the NewCatch, Photo and Release Contest.

Fish, Photo and ReleaseContest begins June 20

A hatchery setting keeps natural predators, bacteria and fungusaway from eggs.

Pratt hatchery provides a safe haven for millions of channel cat eggs

Hugoton RecreationCommission

Basketball ClinicBoys & Girls K-6th

Clinic will meet

July 1st, July 2nd & July 3rd

K-2nd.............................9:00-10:00 a.m.3rd-6th.............................10:30-11:45 a.m.

*Kids will learn basic dribbling, shootingand defensive skills.

*Camp will be held at Hugoton Recreation211 Madison St.

*Register at Hugoton Recreation Commission by June 25

Cost $25

Pittsburg to host June 19KDWPT Commission meeting

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, June 19, 2014 Page 7

Agriculture CornerFSA - NRCS - SCCD

544-2261USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider

Cost-Share Signup on LandConservation

Improvements July 1-15The Stevens County Con-

servation District would liketo announce the state cost-share sign up for the WaterResources Program and theNon-Point Source PollutionProgram. This fiscal year’sfunding will become availableJuly 1. We will be acceptingapplications for this signupfrom July 1 through July 15,2014.

Applications for both pro-grams will go through a rank-ing process for approval. Insome cases a field visit is re-quired by our NRCS technicalstaff for a site evaluation forthe proposed practice.

Eligible applications willbe presented to the Divisionof Conservation (DOC) for ap-proval. Cost-share is notavailable for practices thathave been started or were es-tablished prior to contractapproval and the contractsigned by the landowner.

Planning for Success - allcost-share conservation prac-tices must be completed tomeet NRCS design standardsand specifications. Once ap-proved, the landowner willneed to set up time with ourNRCS staff for the planningand design to ensure theproject is installed success-fully to meet the landownerneeds and the guidelines tobe eligible for payment.

Approved practices for thewater resources programcost-shared practices in-cludes livestock watering sys-tems - water wells, power

source, pipelines, cross-fenc-ing, windbreaks, pasture andhayland planting, criticalarea planting, grass seedingre-establishments, con-veyance irrigation pipeline toconvert flood irrigation to acenter pivot irrigation or sub-surface drip irrigation sys-tem.

Approved non-pointsource pollution practices in-clude decommissioningabandoned water wells-do-mestic and irrigation wells,refurbishing wells, livestockwatering systems, cross-fenc-ing and on-site wastewatersystems.

Livestock practices mustserve a minimum of 40 acresand enhance the grazing dis-tribution in the pasture. As-sistance will be provided toestablish a Grazing Manage-ment Plan. A grazing planand exclusion cage is re-quired to be eligible for live-stock cost-shared practices

We strive to approve asmany applications as fundingallows. We recommend

landowners who receivefunding make it a priority toget the projects done. Thetime frame to complete ap-proved practices runsthrough May 1, 2015.

Having a contractor linedup and a start date set youwill be able to work with ourNRCS staff on the layout andcheckout of the practice in atimely manner.

Plan ahead and apply inthe fiscal year signup thatwill work for you. If you arenot able to complete the prac-tice within the contract’scompletion date. Contact theoffice to make other arrange-ments or cancel your con-tract as soon as possible.Others could be waiting onassistance.

Contact our office at 544-2991 extension three to see ifyour concerns can be ad-dressed through one of themany programs offeredthrough the ConservationDistrict, NRCS, FSA, Wildlifeand Parks, and PheasantsForever.

The 4-H Creative CooksContest took place Monday,June 9 at the Hugoton MiddleSchool. The judges and con-testants enjoyed all the goodfoods prepared. Winners wereKatya Wolters, Beginner

Champion; Faith Beesley, Be-ginner Reserve Champion;Tala Eckert; Tegyn Wolters;and Rylee Fann. MontanaBeesley was Senior ReserveChampion; Sara Johnson,Senior Champion; Rebecca

Johnson, Junior Champion;and Emma McClure, JuniorReserve Champion.

Everyone had a good time.A booklet of their contestrecipes will be available at theFair.

Stevens County Conservation District’s cost-sharing programcan help with water resources, non-point source pollution andlivestock practices. Sign ups are open from July 1-15, 2014.

Budding chefs compete for ribbons

Clever culinary artists from area 4-H clubsgather Monday, June 9 at the Hugoton MiddleSchool for the Creative Cooks Contest. Judgesand contestants enjoyed all the good foods pre-pared. In front left to right are Katya Wolters,Faith Beesley, Tala Eckert, Tegyn Wolters and

Rylee Fann. In back left to right are MontanaBeesley, Sara Johnson, Rebecca Johnson andEmma McClure. Everyone had a good time. Abooklet of their contest recipes will be availableat the Stevens County Fair.

REAL ESTATE/PERSONALPROPERTY AUCTION

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 201410:00 A.M.

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JULY 10 – 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.FOR SHOWING INFORMATION CONTACT –

HERITAGE REAL ESTATE GROUP – 620-626-6100LIDIA HOOK GRAY, BROKER

LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, BEDROOM SETS, OAKDINING TABLE, PIANO, ORGAN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

SELLER: ETHYLE REESE – TYNA DORSEY, POA

(First Published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, June 19, 2014) 1t

The Governing Body of the City ofMoscow, Kansas, by Resolution 2014-03 on March 2, 2014, amended thetrash service rates for customers ofthe City, for customers inside andoutside the corporate limits of theCity, for the collection and disposal ofsolid waste, refuse, garbage and trashwith an effective date of July 1, 2014.A copy of the solid waste disposal rateschedules are available for inspectionat the Moscow City office during reg-ular business hours.

Norma NajeraMoscow City Clerk

PUBLICNOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 19, 2014) 2t

ELECTION NOTICE

June 30th is the last day to change party affiliation. To check your voterinformation go to www.voteks.org or call the County Clerk’s office at 544-2541.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Katie Murray and ColemanMilburn are on the trip of alifetime. They each won anall expenses paid trip toWashington, D.C. from Pio-neer Electric Cooperative ofUlysses. They wrote essaysand were interviewed to bechosen for this trip.

Every year the electric co-operatives across the UnitedStates team up to takegroups of students to the na-tion’s capital to meet the rep-resentatives and tournational monuments.

This year’s trip has hadmore twists and turns thanmost, with the Kansas repre-sentatives having to changetheir flight plans due to over-booking the runway in D.C.Although spending extra timein Kansas City was not origi-nally on the agenda, the rep-resentatives were able to seesome sights they would nothave otherwise, such asWorld’s of Fun.

From the photos, it ap-pears that Katie and Colemanare maintaining their happydispositions, despite all thedelays and changes. The stu-dents will return June 19with lots of stories to tell.

Katie is the daughter ofJim and Suzanne Murray ofRolla and will be a seniornext year at Rolla. Colemanis the son of Kent and JamieMilburn of Richfield and willalso be a senior at Rolla.

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, June 19, 2014 Page 8

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Rolla NewsBy Phoebe Brummett

Saturday, June 21- Jonathon Rusch Memorial

Co-Ed Tournament sponsoredby Rolla RecreationSaturday, June 28

- The Pate Family Reunion(Warfield and Marie Pate) will beat the Senior Citizens Center inRolla. Potluck lunch begins at12:00 noon.

- Meredith Light of Rolla will befeatured in a concert at the Man-ter United Methodist Church at7:00 p.m.Saturday, July 5

- Second Annual Co-Ed SmallBall Tournament sponsored byRolla Recreation

- City of Rolla fireworks display

March Infor Fun,

Food andGood

Friends

ANNUAL DERMOTCOMMUNITY

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION &COVERED DISH

DINNER

will be

Saturday, June 28The covered dish dinner will begin

at 7:30 p.m. and the Fireworks display will begin at dark.

So, come join in on an evening offood, fun, and fireworks.

Please, bring two or three covered dishes, if possible.

If you have any questions, please call

620-353-3643 or 620-593-4436

Hope To See You There!

All family and friends ofWarfield and Marie Pate areinvited to attend the annualPate Family Reunion. It willbe in Rolla Saturday, June28 at the Senior CitizensBuilding. Please come for fel-lowship with a potluckluncheon beginning at noon.

Rolla Recreation will besponsoring some Co-Ed tour-naments this summer. Thefirst one is the JonathonRusch Memorial Co-Ed Tour-nament June 21. July 5 willbe the second Annual Co-EdSmash Ball Tournament.There are entry fees for bothtournaments. For more infor-mation and to enter yourteam in either tournament,please call Donna Glave at620-360-3724 or Ricky Reza620-482-3496 or email rol-larec@pld.com.

Pioneer Electric Coopera-tive, Inc. from Ulysses has re-cently installed a kioskstation in the Rolla City Hall.This is a central locationwhere members are able topay their bill during regularbusiness hours, Mondaythrough Friday 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. The kiosk isequipped to receive check orcredit card payments with anadditional charge of $3.95,not to exceed a total transac-tion of $500. It will also ac-cept cash at the evenamount; any additionalamount will be added as acredit to the account.

Rolla City Hall is located at302 Washington or MainStreet in Rolla.

Cindy Howe was surprisedby her co-workers on herbirthday, June 12. She hada nice birthday cake to help

her celebrate while working.Cindy has worked for theElkhart Co-op for 16 years.Happy birthday, Cindy!

Manter United MethodistChurch will be hosting a con-cert Saturday, June 28 at7:00 p.m., featuring MeredithLight of Rolla.

Meredith is a 2013 gradu-ate from Rolla whose parents,Marcus and Beverly, pastorthe Rolla Pentecostal Holi-ness Church. She is a giftedmusician with a beautifulheart for Jesus. She is a stu-dent at Southwestern Chris-tian University in Bethany,Ok. Meredith is also thegranddaughter of James andMary Frances Light of Rolla.

Desserts and beverageswill be provided following theconcert.

SaKya Milburn and AspenSohm traveled with othermembers of the BethelFriends Church of Hugoton

to Camp Quaker Haven inArk City Tuesday, June 10.They attended a four-daycamp there with lots of other

campers from Kansas andOklahoma. They had a greattime and returned Friday,June 13.

Thursday, June 12, andFriday, June 13, were thedays for the 4-H camp atCamp Lakeside, Scott Lake inScott City. Rolla campers in-cluded Jaxon Schwindt,

Rylan Willliams, Tyne Ellisand Carissa Sohm. Theywere joined by Elkhartcamper Cody Coen. JaydenHanna of Richfield was acounselor for the trip. The

children made s’mores by thecampfire the first night andthen did crafts the next day.Campers all returned happybut tired from their campout.

Katie and Coleman embark on trip of their lives

Two Rolla girls enjoy Camp Quaker Haven

Katie Murray and Coleman Kirby keep smiling in spite ofchanging plans during their trip to Washington, D.C.

Co-workers surprise Cindy Howe with a birthday party at workfor her birthday June 12.

Happy Birthday Cindy!

Coleman Kirby, second from the left, and KatieMurray, third from left, pose with Southern Pi-

oneer Electric Cooperative representativesduring their trip to Washington, D.C.

Several Rolla and Hugoton young people at-tend Camp Quaker Haven in Ark City.Campers are, left to right, Rolanda Gerber,

SaKya Milburn, Kyra Shelton, Aspen Sohm,Allen Shelton, Kayle Wolters and JamynWolters.

Some Morton County youth attend 4-H campat Camp Lakeside in Scott City. Campers were,left to right, Jaxon Schwindt, Rylan Williams,

Cody Coen, Tyne Ellis, Carissa Sohm andCamp Counselor Jayden Hanna.

Pate familyreunion willbe June 28

Manter UMC willhost MeredithLight in concert

Rolla Rec tohost summertournaments

Electric paymentsnow accepted atRolla City Hall

Campers return happy from 4-H Camp

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1540 West Industrial Park 620-544-2027

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We now carry banjo parts for all your needs andhave a large selection of banjo fittings and hoses.

We have 40 years of experience inboth ground and air application.

Come by our locationor call Craig at 544-2027

Save 12.5% if paidwithin 10 days - 10% if

paid within 30 days.

The Stevens County Councilon Aging needs to fill a vacancyon the board and is looking for anew board member. If you wouldlike to volunteer your time toserve in this capacity, please callthe Center for more information.

We had to cancel the trip toPalo Duro Canyon because notenough people signed up. We arestill planning our trip to Liberalto the patriotic musical pre-sented by the adult choir of Fel-lowship Baptist Church. Thename of the presentation is “LIB-ERTY: Patriotism, Praise &Prayer For America”. The ActivityCenter is providing transporta-tion to the performance Monday,June 30. It begins at 7:00 p.m,so in order to get the best seats,the van will depart at 5:30 p.m.Please call the Activity Center tosign up. There is no cost for this.

Thanks to everyone who sup-ported the dance Saturday night.Our next dance is July 12 andCottonwood will be the band.

If you have questions con-cerning caregiving, legal matters,disability, health insurance,housing, etc., please call MichaelJohnston at Southwest KansasArea Agency on Aging at 620-225-8240.

MenuJun. 19...Chicken Cordon BleuJun. 20 ...............................FishJun. 23 ........................GoulashJun. 24......Oven Fried ChickenJun. 25..............Beef & NoodlesJun. 26...................Swiss Steak

ActivitiesFriday, June 20Bingo........................12:30 p.m.Saturday, June 21Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m.Wednesday, June 25Paint...........................1:00 p.m.Daily – Monday thru FridayExercise....................10:30 a.m.No Line Dancing until August.

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTYSENIOR ACTIVITY

CENTERShila Moore, Director544-2283 - Activities

544-8041 - Meals624 S. Main, Hugoton

Kansas Dairy Ingredients is another BusinessAppreciation Regional winner, nominated byStevens County Economic Development Board.Left to right are EcoDevo Director Neal Gille-spie, KDI Quality Assurance Manager Kumar

Tammineedi, Department of Commerce’sAaron Cannon, KDI Plant Manager EricOhling, KDI Plant Administrator Judy Par-sons, Department of Commerce’s Carol Meyerand Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn.

Great Plains Gas Compression is one of theBusiness Appreciation Regional winners, nom-inated by Seward County Community College.Left to right are Department of Commerce’sAaron Cannon, Great Plains’ Jim Wilson,

SCCC’s Norma Jean Dodge, SCCC’s AlainaSill, Stevens County EcoDevo Director NealGillespie, Department of Commerce’s CarolMeyer and Hugoton Area Chamber of Com-merce Director Ruth Van Horn.

Jonathon Kaiser proudly holds up an $800check made out to the Ronald McDonaldHouse. Left to right are Adria Kaiser, JeremyKaiser, Jeremy Campbell, Darlene Harper,

Clayton Gerrond and Charlotte Breeding.Thanks, Gas Capital Car Club, for all thesegenerous contributions. This year’s car showwill be August 23, 2014 in the Hugoton Park.

Gas Capital Car Club presents an $800 checkto Relay for Life. Left to right are AdriaKaiser, Jeremy Kaiser, Jonathon Kaiser, Je-remy Campbell, Darlene Harper, Clayton Ger-

rond, Relay for Life’s Nylene Johnson, Char-lotte Breeding and Pastor Ben Coats. Thismoney comes from proceeds of Car Club’s an-nual car show which takes place in Hugoton.

Gas Capital Car Club donates an $800 checkto the Ministerial Association. Left to right areAdria Kaiser with son Jonathon, DarleneHarper, Jeremy Kaiser, Jeremy Campbell,

Charlotte Breeding, Clayton Gerrond andMinisterial Association representative BenCoats.

Jonathon Kaiser holds up the $100 check GasCapital Car Club is donating to Wounded War-riors. Left to right are Adria Kaiser, JeremyKaiser, Jeremy Campbell, Darlene Harper,

Clayton Gerrond and Charlotte Breeding, allof the Gas Capital Car Club. This moneycomes from the 50/50 pot at their car show.

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .6.92Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.19Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.89Soybeans . . . . . . . .13.28

Market ReportAt the Close Tuesday

Brought to you by:

Pate Agency, LPThe Crop Insurance Specialists

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

Don Beesley,Agent

SUMMER READINGSummer reading is under-

way!!! Anyone may still regis-ter at any time throughoutthe programs. Check out ourWeb site at stevenscountylibrary.com for a calendar ofupcoming events

ONLINE LOGGINGAll participants in summer

reading programs have theability to log online for severalyears. Your login is your first-namelastname (lower case,no spaces) and your pass-word is your lastname (lowercase).

NEW THIS YEAR – MOBILE LOGGING!!!

Online logging is now com-patible with mobile devices!Go to http://stevenscountylibrarysr.evanced.info/homepage.asp to enter yourbooks or pages. Missions stillhave to be logged by hand.

LIBRARY CENTENNIALCELEBRATION

During the week of July 7– 11, SCL will be celebrating100 years of public libraryservice. Stay tuned for moreinformation!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL

June 19, 2:00 p.m. – Cata-pults

June 20, 2:00 p.m. – Kids’Movie

June 24, 10:00 a.m. –“Shapes” Storytime

June 25, 10:00 a.m. –Smoky Hills Public Television

June 26, 2:00 p.m. – DIYJewelry (suitable for gift giv-ing)

June 27, 2:00 p.m. – Kids’Movie

July 1, 10:00 a.m. – “Move-ment” Storytime

July 2, 10:00 a.m. – Fire-works Safety

July 3, 2:00 p.m. – Build-ing Competition

July 4 – Library Closed –Cotton candy at Park Day!Come see us!

July 7 – 11 – Library Cen-tennial Celebration

July 8, 10:00 a.m. –“Water” Storytime

July 9, 10:00 a.m. – EricVaughan, Magician

July 10, 2:00 p.m. – Bi-nary Beads

July 11, 2:00 p.m. – Kids’Movie

Thursday, June 18, 2009The VORTEX2 (Verifica-

tion of Origins of Rotation inTornadoes Experiment) Teamcame to Hugoton lastWednesday. All the condi-tions were right for a super-cell to form in the westernStevens County area. A smalltornado was spotted betweenCave and Satanta.Thursday, June 24, 2004

Pastor Larry Bradford cel-ebrated his twenty-five yearsof ministry at Memorial Hallin Hugoton. Pastor Bradford,his wife Toni and their twoyoung children arrived May19, 1979 to begin their min-istry at Trinity BaptistChurch.Thursday, June 23, 1994

McDonalds is coming toHugoton! Ed and Oveta Mil-ligan are beginning construc-tion for the new restauranton east Eleventh Street. Thebusiness is expected to openAugust 18.Thursday, June 20, 1974

Hugoton youth fared wellat the Elkhart Rodeo lastweekend. Rick Anderson wonthe First Place trophy in thesenior boys’ calf roping. BillBrecheisen won First Place inthe bareback bronc racing

event, steer wrestling and calfroping. Cheryl Campbell wonSecond in both junior girls’barrel and pole bending.Brecheisen was awarded theSenior All Around Boys’Champion saddle.Thursday, June 18, 1964

James A. Rawlings partic-ipated aboard the Navy Am-phibious Command ship USSEl Dorado in a combined sea-assault and airborne combattraining exercise in thePhillipines.Thursday, June 18, 1959

Richard E. Leeper, boiler-man third class, USN, son ofMrs. Viola J. Leeper of Hugo-ton, took part in operation“Granite Creek” while servingaboard the attack aircraftcarrier USS Ranger in theWestern Pacific.

Friday, June 22, 1934The large grain elevator of

H.V. Parker Grain Companyand its contents were de-stroyed by fire just after mid-night Tuesday.

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

Mosquitoes are on themove again and with them,the potentially dangerous dis-eases they carry. West Nile,malaria, yellow fever and St.Louis encephalitis are someof the more common diseasescarried by mosquitoes andnow a new threat is emergingfrom a disease found for thefirst time last year in theAmericas in the islands of theCaribbean. “Chikungunyavirus gets its name from out-breaks in East Africa datingback to the 1950s,” Lee Nor-man, MD, chief medical offi-cer with The University ofKansas Hospital said. “It hasnothing to do with chickens,instead the name describesthe posture of people whosuffer Chikungunya as theystoop from the pain in theirjoints. Chikungunya suffer-ers say it feels like a combi-nation of severe flu andsevere arthritis.”

Chikungunya virus is a se-

rious illness and Kansaspublic health officials arestudying the disease and themosquito that carries it tolearn more while medical ex-perts like Dr. Norman keep awatchful eye for the symp-toms in people who fall sick . . .especially after traveling tothe Caribbean.

Whether traveling or sit-ting in your backyard, Dr.Norman says to considerwearing light colored, longsleeves and pants when out-doors. If you use DEET prod-ucts, make sure the strengthis 30% or less and considerspraying on your clothing aswell as skin. If possible, sitnext to a fan as mosquitoesfind it difficult to fly and landin a breeze. Lastly, avoid per-fumes and colognes as re-search shows mosquitos areattracted to different scents.

From the University ofKansas Hospital.

Watch out for the return of the mosquitoes

This Cornish organ was donated by the Steve H. Anderson fam-ily. It had been owned by his family for 123 years!

Carol Nix sent in this nice old picture she found while goingthrough some things. She did not include any names of people,organizations or year. If you have any information, please let usknow at The Hermes. It is believed Carol is pictured third fromthe left in the back row.

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OrgansThe Cornish Company was a

piano and organ mail-orderdealer that cut out the middleman and sold directly to theconsumer. This enabled thecompany to charge much lessthan if they sold their piecesthrough a dealer.

The Cornish Company wasestablished in Washington, N.J.,in 1879 and through aggressivesales techniques and financing,became one of the leading deal-ers in America for these items.The original cost of one of theVictorian Pump Organ in 1890was in the neighborhood of$35.00. Yes, $35.00 not$3,500.00! They advertised “ItWill Cost You Nothing!” becausethey offered the consumer “OneYear Free Trial” before buyingthe instrument. (www.searchdome . c om/b in/buy - i t -now/search?q=cornish+organ)

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derful deal; however, the averageincome for the year 1890 wasonly $37.33 per month opposedto today’s average monthly in-come of $5,000.00. Consideringthe rate of inflation, the sameorgan might cost $4,650.00! Sowe can see why the CornishCompany offered one year trialand financing!

This 1890 mail order Victo-rian Pump Organ was in theSteve H. Anderson family for 123years before it was brought tothe museum last year. We alsohave a number of other organsand pianos here. Our curator,Gladys Renfro, might even bewilling to play a tune or two foryou!

We are located at 905 SouthAdams, in Hugoton. Our hoursare Monday through Friday10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closingonly for lunch from noon to 1:00p.m. We are also open Saturday1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

MUSEUM UPDATEfrom The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum

Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter, Linda McCrary and Billy Woodworth

(First Published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, June 5, 2014) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFAVANELL N. GASKILL, DECEASED

CASE NO. 14-PR-16

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that onApril 28, 2014, a Petition for Probateof Will and Issuance of Letters Testa-mentary was filed in this court byJoyce Smith, an heir, devisee andlegatee, and Co-Executrix named inthe Last Will and Testament of Avanell

N. Gaskill, deceased.All creditors of the above-named

decedent are notified to exhibit theirdemands against the estate within thelater of (i) four (4) months from thedate of first publication of this notice,as provided by law; or (ii) thirty (30)days after actual notice is given to anycreditor. Creditors are notified if theirdemands are not thus exhibited, theyshall be forever barred.

Joyce Smith, Petitioner

Richard R. Yoxall #9953Yoxall, Antrim, Foreman & Frymire,LLP101 West Fourth StreetLiberal, Kansas 67901Phone: (620) 624-8444Fax: (620) 624-8221Email: ryoxall@yoxallfirm.comAttorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWSBy Rich Fowler, Social Security Operations Supervisor, Dodge City

(First Published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, June 12, 2014) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFWALTER R. HITTLE, DECEASED

No. 14PR17

NOTICE OF HEARING(Chapter 59)

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a pe-tition has been filed in the aboveCourt by Velma L. Hittle, wife and oneof the heirs at law of the decedent,Walter R. Hittle, praying for the deter-mination of descent of Decedent’s un-divided interests in certain real estatesituate in Stevens County, Kansas, towit: SW/4 of Section 3-T32S-R38W,as more fully described in the petition,

and all other property, both real andpersonal, or interests there in, includ-ing mineral interests, owned by Wal-ter R. Hittle within the State ofKansas at the time of his death onJune 8, 2013..

You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses thereto on orbefore the 7th day of July, 2014, at1:30 p.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.

Velma L. Hittle, Petitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING,LLC209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4333Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 12, 2014) 2t

PUBLIC NOTICEResolution to Levy Tax for Capital Outlay Fund

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WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, Moscow, Stevens, Grant & Seward County,State of Kansas, is authorized by K.S.A. 72-8801, to make an annual tax levy at a mill rate not exceeding the statu-torily-prescribed mill rate for a period of time not exceeding five years upon the taxable tangible property in the dis-trict for the purpose specified in said law; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, has determined to exercise the authorityvested in it by said law;

NOW, THEREFORE,

RESOLUTIONBe It Resolved that:

The Board of Education of the above-named school district shall be authorized to make an annual tax levy for aperiod not to exceed 5 years in an amount not to exceed 8 mills upon the taxable tangible property in the school dis-trict for the purpose of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, remodeling, additions to, furnishing andequipping of buildings necessary for school district purposes, including housing and boarding pupils enrolled in anarea vocational school operated under the board, architectural expenses incidental thereto, the acquisition of buildingsites, the undertaking and maintenance of abestos control pojects, the acquistion of school buses and the acquisitionof other equipment and for the purpose of paying a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by citiesunder the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto for the financing of redevelopement projects uponproperty located within the school district. The tax levy authorized by this Resolution may be made, unless a petitionin opposition to the same, signed by not less than 10% of the qualified electors of the school district, is filed with thecounty election officer of the home county of the school district within 40 calendar days after the last publication ofthis Resolution. In the event a petition is filed, the county election officer shall submit the question of whether thetax levy shall be authorized to the electors in the school district at an election called for that purpose or at the nextgeneral election, as is specified by the Board of Education of the above school district.

CERTIFICATE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Education of Unified SchoolDistrict No. 209, Moscow, Stevens, Grant & Seward County, Kansas, on the 9th day of June, 2014.

/s/Pam HittleClerk, Board of Education

(First Published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, June 12, 2014) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFPEARL L. WILLIAMS, DECEASED

Case No. 14PR20

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You and each of you will take no-tice that on the 9th day of June, 2014,JUNNAE K. LANDRY was appointedas Executor of the Estate of Pearl L.Williams, deceased, and duly qualifiedas such Executor; and letters testa-mentary were issued to her on June9, 2014, by the District Court ofStevens County, Kansas. All parties

interested in the estate will governthemselves accordingly.

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

Junnae K. LandryExecutor

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONCERNING NATURAL GAS SERVICE RATE INCREASE REQUEST!e Kansas Corporation Commission is holding a public hearing to allow Black Hills customers the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about Black Hills’ rate increase proposal. In its application, Black Hills said the increase was necessary because the company has continued to make investments in its system to provide safe, reliable, and e"cient natural gas service to its customers. !e Company further stated it has experienced increases in wages, medical expenses, and supplier costs.

!e requested increase would only a#ect the portions of a customer’s bill that relate to the delivery of gas by Black Hills to customers, the $xed monthly “Customer Charge,” and the per !erm “Commodity Charge.”

!e rate case does NOT involve the cost of gas that is collected through the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA). !e cost to purchase natural gas supplies is not regulated and is subject to market forces such as supply and demand, storage volumes, and weather.

Black Hills’ last rate increase of $5.1 million was approved on May 16, 2007.

PUBLIC HEARING

!e public hearing is scheduled for:

!ursday, July 10th, 2014 – Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time

Robert J. Dole Institute of PoliticsUniversity of KansasSimons Media Room2350 Pete$sh DriveLawrence, KS 66045

Video conferencing technology will be used to allow Black Hills customers in other areas of the state an opportunity to observe the hearing and address the Commission. !e locations for video conferencing are: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex Lee Richardson Zoo Northwest Kansas Technical College (Begins at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time) 5015 E. 29th St. N. Finnup Center for Conservation 1209 Harrison Street Room 180 – Door N Ba#a Lecture Hall Room Studio A – Murray Building Wichita, KS 67220 312 E. Finnup Drive Goodland, KS 67735 Garden City, KS 67846

!e public hearing will take place in two parts. First, a question and answer period will allow the public to ask Black Hills representatives and the Commission Sta# questions pertaining to the proposal. In the second part of the hearing, the public will be allowed to make formal statements to members of the Commission or their designated representative.

Any persons requiring special accommodations at any of the hearing sites under the Americans with Disabilities Act need to give notice to the Commission at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date by calling (785) 271-3140.

SUMMARY OF BLACK HILLS’ PROPOSAL Total overall increase: 6.7% = $7.28 million

Residential customers: Commercial customers: Average monthly bill increase: 7.5%, which includes: Average monthly bill increase: 9.9%, which includes: • Monthly Customer Charge increase from $16.00 to $21.70 • Monthly Customer Charge increase from $22.75 to $36.00 • Average monthly bill increase: $4.17 per month (based on average bill of 711 therms per year) • Decrease in Commodity Charge (per !erm) from $00.14524 to $00.14355 • Decrease in Commodity Charge (per !erm) from $00.14524 to $00.14355

NEW TARIFF PROPOSALS

As part of its application, Black Hills’ is also seeking approval of the following tari#s: (1) A rider to pass on revenues recovered from customers previously served by Anadarko who are at risk due to their ability to by pass the utility. (2) A rider to gradually increase revenues to cover the cost of $ve speci$c safety related projects. (3) Requested funding and accounting order for the utility’s FutureTrack Work Force Development Program. (4) Pension and Other Post Retirement Employee Bene$ts Trackers to defer and recover/refund in utility’s next rate case the di#erence between the utility’s actual costs and costs included in base rates.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

!e Commission will also accept written comments from Black Hills customers through September 22nd, 2014. Comments regarding the case should reference Docket No. 14-BHCG-502-RTS and may be sent to the Kansas Corporation Commission, O"ce of Public A#airs and Consumer Protection, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604, or emailed to public.a#airs@kcc.ks.gov, or you may call 1-800-662-0027.

EVIDENTIARY HEARING

!e Commission will conduct an evidentiary hearing on the Black Hills rate increase request November 12th - 17th, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the $rst %oor hearing room at its Topeka o"ce. At this hearing Commission Sta#, Black Hills representatives, and Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) will present their case to the Commission. !e Commission must issue a decision by January 6th, 2015.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Black Hills’ corporate o"ce is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It provides electric and natural gas utility service to 762,000 customers in the Midwest. In Kansas, Black Hills provides natural gas service to approximately 111,000 customers.

!e Kansas Corporation Commission regulates public utilities including home telephone, natural gas, electric and water companies, as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipeline, and oil and gas producers. !e Commission’s regulatory oversight of public utilities primarily pertains to rates and terms of service. In order to ensure that customers of regulated utilities are provided su"cient and e"cient service at just and reasonable rates, utilities may not change their rates without Commission approval.

A complete copy of Black Hills’ application and supporting testimony is available on the Commission’s website at http://kcc.ks.gov, searching Docket Filings for Docket No. 14-BHCG-502-RTS. If you need additional assistance or more information about the requested rate increase or the public hearing, contact the Commission’s O"ce of Public A#airs and Consumer Protection at 1-800-662-0027, or public.a#airs@kcc.ks.gov.

(First Published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, June 12, 2014) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFAnna Marie Webb, deceased,

CASE NO.14-PR-21

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that Peti-tion has been filed in this Court byMelvin H. Webb, an heir and executornamed in the Last Will and Testamentof Anna Marie Webb, deceased, pray-ing the Will of Anna Marie Webb, de-ceased, be admitted to probate andrecord in this Court; and Letters Tes-tamentary be granted to the Petitionerto serve as executor without bond.

You are required to file your writ-ten defenses thereto on or before July

8, 2014 at 9:30 A.M.., in this DistrictCourt 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.

All creditors of the decedent arenotified to exhibit their demandsagainst the Estate within the latter offour months from the date of firstpublication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or ifthe identity of the creditor is known orreasonably ascertainable, 30 daysfrom actual notice was given as pro-vided by law, and if their demands arenot thus exhibited, they shall be for-ever barred.

Melvin H. Webb, Petitioner

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Heritage Christian Academy4th–6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Music TeacherPart-Time Aide

Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service,teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education?Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministryat HCA?

If so, please contact us at:505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951Phone 620-544-7005

Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produceChristian leaders by transforming the hearts andminds of students through Superior Academics, aScriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationshipwith Jesus Christ.

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GARAGE SALES

FOR RENT

THANK YOU FOR SALE BY OWNER

GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 20, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday,June 21, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 704 S. Madison. Lots of Items: Clothes (Nike,Gap, Eddie Bauer, Levi, Maurices, etc.), Toys, Books, Appliances,Ceiling Fans (4), Lots of Miscellaneous Items.

---------------YARD SALE: Friday, June 19, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 705 Jefferson, Boys’ and Girls’ Clothes,Shoes & Toys. Everything 50¢ to $1.

---------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 19, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday,June 20, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 718 S. Adams

---------------MOVING SALE: Saturday, June 20, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 606 S. Madison,All Different Stuff! Lots of Clothes, Some Furniture, Knick Knacks,Dishes & Kitchen Supplies, Lots of Miscellaneous

---------------

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

---------------FOR RENT: 2-1/2 bedroom, 1bathroom house. Fenced inyard and carport. Call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033.Ask for James. (4c23)

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 April Special

$250 off 1st

month’s rent

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

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

(tfc6)

atSunflower Plaza

This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider

and Employer

109 W. Seventh - Hugoton544-4011

110 West 7thTwo Unit Brick Apartment

FOR SALE BY OWNER1200 square feet upstairs

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

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

(14tfc)

(tfc23)Beautiful 2 story home withfull basement, 5 bedrooms,

3 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces,balcony off of master BR.

Established trees and landscaped yard with

sprinkler system, fencedback yard, Victorian

Garden Shed in back yardwith heat & air. Gourmetkitchen & much more!

620-544-7335 or 620-453-1730

1606 EISENHOWER

10,284 sq. ft. - total lot size — 1,997 sq. ft. - total building sizeBuilding features large lobby, reception area, fireplace in entryway, 3 of-fices, kitchen w/ space for fridge & stove, wheelchair accessible publicbathroom, 2 private staff bathrooms, and private office space. Large graveland asphalt parking area. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY!

402 W. Eleventh

Move-InReady Office

Building

Call 620-544-7200(tfc)

The Hugoton Hermes June 19, 2014 Page 5B

Mr. Ellis has ahome for sale thatsets on two lots inRolla, it is a three bed-room two bath, with anice shed. He is asking$40,000.00 (tfc17)

David Light 620-544-9763 mobile620-356-5808 office

120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansaswww.FaulknerRealEstate.com

Elkhart Motel20-room Motel w/ Apartment

Offered at$199,000

Hotel General Information:• 20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking• 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment• Approx. $110,000 gross annual income• Rooms include telephone,

microwave, refrigerator and cable TV

Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to SellerThis information is simply an approximate guide;

any person that relies on this information and consid-ers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselvesas to its accuracy and condition of the structure in-cluding fixtures and appliances.

David Light 620-544-9763 mobile620-356-5808 office

120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansaswww.FaulknerRealEstate.com

(tfc10)

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.comto see YOUR business here!

(620)544-7777UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd

OLUTIONS HugotonHOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

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

531 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

FDT ELECTRICFrankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & InsuredOver 30 years’ experience in

Residential & Commercial Wiring544-5915 or 544-7776

(tfc34)

(620)428-65181182 Road Q • Hugoton

(tfc12)600 E. 11th

IN STOCK*Carpet *Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl(tfc)

LAWN PROWill Schnittker

620-544-1517

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Custom digital vinyl signsfor windows, yard signs,vehicle decals, trucks,

trailers & more. DOT signage & Logos.

Teri’s Signs & Designs620-541-1077 (tfc11)

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. 1st Sunday each month

1:30-3:30 p.m.1030 S. Main (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)

THIS SPACE FOR RENTONLY $17.50/month

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

See YOUR ad here!

AL-Anon Family Group

KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER CUSTOMERSfor Factory Authorized SALES,

SERVICE and SUPPLIESPlease call 800-821-5050

THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS!(4p23)

THANK YOUWe want to thank our friends and family for the many cards

and good wishes for our 90th birthday.We had a wonderful cel-ebration! Thanks also to our daughters Tyna and Patty for alltheir hard work and planning. We are lucky to have them.

Edythe and Ethyle

THANK YOUThe Rolla Lions Club would like to thank the following

Hugoton and Rolla businesses for their contributions to theClairmont Williams Memorial Golf Tournament:

Price Reduced!!

Very motivated homeowner!

1003 S. Adams - This home is richly adorned withup to date modern color schemes and top gradewood trim and solid wood doors throughout. Thekitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has morethan enough room for the most exotic chef's needs.Solid surface counter tops make cleaning thekitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup ofcoffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroomon the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage con-tains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated,heated & cooled and also has a sink.

825 S. Polk - Large corner lot with single attached& double detached garages. Two rooms downstairsare being used as non-conforming bedrooms.Storm windows & doors were new in 2003.

408 S. Jefferson St. - This is a Fannie Mae Home-Path Property. Purchase this property for as littleas 3% down! This property is approved for Home-Path Mortgage Financing. This property is ap-proved for HomePath Renovation MortgageFinancing.

PRICE REDUCED

PRICE REDUCED

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

Classifieds Deadline:Mondays 5:00 p.m.

201 E. Fourteenth - Hugoton

This home features two large comfortablemaster bedrooms with attached baths. In ad-dition to the five total bedrooms there is alsoa large office and charming craft room. Out-door space includes a cozy covered porch inthe front and a covered patio and 2nd storydeck in the back. The front yard is profes-sionally landscaped and there are sprinklersystems in the front and back. All of this andmore on a corner lot in a great neighborhood.

5 bedroom/4.5 bath, 4800 sq. ft. To schedule a showing,

please contact Mike or Debbie Eshbaugh 620-544-8572 or 620-428-1045

(1c25)

Price Reduced!!

All Day Saturday, June 20200 E. Kelly in Moscow

Lots of Clothes - Men’s, Women’s & Kids’Christmas Decor, Miscellaneous8 am - ??? (1p25)

Jordan AirSouthwest ExpressFirst National Bank

McBride ConstructionAlco

Tate & KitzkeGhumm’s Auto Center

Pioneer ElectricArchuleta’sCity of Rolla

Citizens State Bank

Stevens County Farm Bureau

Ag 1st AgencyMusgrove Insurance

Riley Chevrolet & BuickHi-Plains Lumber

Edward JonesPioneer Communications

Double TRolla Corner Stop

Cactus Roofing

WANT TO BUY

Family of 6 is relocating to Hugoton.

The family is lookingfor a Home

Call 806-268-4677 or 620-391-0634

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

(150p49-12)

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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

708 Adams, Rolla - Beautiful, ranchstyle, brick home. 5 bed/3 bath, Oak cab-inetry, finished basement, sprinkler, attgarage, workshop, fence, dog run...andmuch more!! Call to view this lovelyhome!!

1101 S Monroe St - 3 bed/3 b, woodfloors, att garage, fence and much, muchmore! Great location!!! Call today for de-tails!!

1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A,fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for de-tails!!

510 W. 8th Street- 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fire-place, 2 car attached garage, includes ap-pliances. Call for details!!

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!! 5bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for thehandy man, corner lot. Lots of room for thegrowing family!!

630 S Trindle- Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/appliances,attached garage. Quiet neighborhood!!Call for details!!

218 N. Jackson St- Beautiful Brick, 4bed/3.5 bath, fireplace, sunroom, coveredpatio, fpl, finished bsmt, att garage, carport,circl drive, much, much more. Call todayfor showing!!

1110 S Main St- Beautiful Ranch...3bed/2bath, cen H/A, det garage, sprinkler,fence, corner lot. Move In Ready!!

1016 S Trindle- Ranch style, 3 bed/1bath, att garage, cen H/A, fence, patio,new carpet, fresh paint!! Great forstarter or the single/couple wanting todownsize. Move in ready!!

1108 S Main Street- Beautiful Ranch, 4bd/2 bath, fpl, open floor plan, 2 livingareas, WIC. A MUST SEE!!

SOLD

1102 S Madison

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SALE PENDING

ACREAGE FOR SALE4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!!

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Classified Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

United States SenatorJerry Moran announced he isaccepting applications forcongressional internships inhis Washington, D.C., andKansas offices for fall 2014.

“Congressional internshipsoffer Kansas students a greatopportunity to learn aboutCongress and the legislativeprocess,” Senator Moran said.“I hope to give Kansans an op-portunity similar to the one Ihad serving in a congressionaloffice years ago.”

An internship in SenatorMoran’s office provides aunique opportunity to workclosely with Senate staff onbehalf of the state of Kansas.Legislative interns will gain abetter understanding of thelegislative process in the U.S.Congress, and develop knowl-edge and professional skillsvaluable to future career pur-suits.

The intern program is opento qualified undergraduateand graduate students – or re-cent graduates – who havestrong interest in public serv-ice and government and have

achieved academic excellence.While preference is given toKansas residents, studentsfrom all states are encouragedto apply.

The application deadlinefor fall 2014 internships isJuly 8, 2014. Applicationsmay be obtained and com-pleted under the “Services”section of Senator Moran’sWeb site at www.moran.senate.gov. Applicants shouldsubmit a completed applica-tion form, resume, academictranscript, two letters of rec-ommendation and a cover let-ter explaining their interest inpublic service and detailing apolicy issue of personal im-portance. Please submit re-quired materials to:internships@moran.senate.gov.

For questions, please con-tact Sen. Moran’s office atinternships@moran.senate.govor call 202-224-6521 and re-quest to speak with the InternCoordinator.

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Moscow is celebrating Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2014

at the City Park

CELEBRATION

Schedule of Events9:00 a.m.

Parade down Main

10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.Park Day (Bounce

Houses, FacePainting/Tattoos,

individual booths)

10:00 a.m.Treasure Dig

10:30 a.m.Mr. & Miss Moscow

11:00 a.m.Sack Races

11:30 a.m.Egg Toss

12:00 noonLunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Pool open (Contest for

Biggest Splash, SmallestSplash, Best Trick, and

Gut Buster…IF YOUDARE!!! Time of events

will start at 1:00 p.m., with pool themed prizes

for winners.)

2:00 p.m.Back Seat Driving Contest

(16+)

3:00 p.m.Frozen T-shirt relays @

City Park

4:00 p.m.Horse Shoe Tourney (18+)

4:00 p.m.Bean Bag Game Tourney

@ City Park

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mud Volleyball Tourney

(Register team by July 2nd to Rusty@ 620-598-2995)

10:00 p.m.Fireworks

display

David Lahey gets the ball and throws for a possible out to firstbase.

Moscow baseball player Aden Miramontes races towards thehit ball during a recent game against Hugoton.

Gerardo Garcia winds up for the pitch during Cal Ripken base-ball action. Austin Snyder at first gets in place for the runner.

Author Jefferson Knapp and his giant snake, Farangis, visit theStevens County Library program at the Hugoton Recreation Com-mission wrestling room to tell kids about the real-life inspiration be-hind his books. His series, “The Kingdom at the End of theDriveway”, can be found in the Junior Section of the SCL undercall number JF Knapp. To learn more about Jefferson Knapp andhis book series, visit https://www.facebook.com/krakenbooks.

Stevens County Library’s summer readingprogram “Fizz, Boom, READ” welcomesKansas author Jefferson Knapp and his special

guest—a giant snake named Farangis—Wednesday morning, June 11 at the HugotonRecreation Commission wrestling room.

HHS gradsearn K-Statehonors

Senator Moran is acceptinginternship applications

More than 3,400 KansasState University students haveearned semester honors fortheir academic performanceduring the spring 2014 semes-ter. Among the students earn-ing semester honors wereLogan Crawford, Laton Hegerand Aaron Seaman all of Hugo-ton.

Students with at least 12graded hours and whose gradepoint average for the semesteris 3.75 or above receive semes-ter honors. They also receivecommendations from theirdeans and the honors recordedon their permanent academicrecords.