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April 10, 2025
SINCE 1865 159th Year, No. 12
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Lawmen now search for Dollisons killer
City has to repay $334,000
after recent audit shows FEMA
overpaid for reservoir work
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT The City of Garnett may
have been DOGED to the tune of some
$300,000 in overpaid FEMA funds for
repairs at the Cedar Valley Reservoir.
City commissioners questioned city
manager Travis Wilson at Tuesday
nights commission meeting regarding
the unusually high amount of bills and
payables on the city's meeting agenda. Wilson said the amount was some
$334,000 higher than usual due to a FEMA
error that overpaid the city for damages the Cedar Valley Reservoir spillway in 2018 and 2019. Recognition of the
error, and the citys repayment, comes
as President Trumps new Department
of Government Efficiency claims to be
sweeping up billions in wasteful federal
spending across multiple agencies of the
federal government and raising the
hackles of those no longer on the government gravy train.
There were some jokes about that
but I don't know if it is tied to DOGE
activities, Wilson told the Review in a
followup email.
The spillway at the lake was damaged
during back-to-back floods in the fall of
2018 and the early spring and summer of
2019, when torrents of water ripped away
SEE DOGE ON PAGE 10
County will adopt Land Bank
umbrella so towns in county
can use it, commissioners say
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Commissioners representing Anderson County and the City of
Garnett agreed in principle Monday
night at a joint government meeting
to a plan that would dissolve the citys
existing Land Bank and create one at
the county level, allowing the county as
well as municipalities throughout the
county to seize and dispose of derelict
properties with the aim of getting them
redeveloped and back on the paying tax
rolls.
County economic development director Jessica Mills told the gathering of
elected officials the Land Bank would
be more effective and beneficial to individual communities if instituted at the
county level because it could provide an
umbrella under which other municipalities in the county could operate.
The number one complaint that I
hear, Mills said of recent community meetings shes attended in each of
the surrounding communities, is roads
SEE LAND ON PAGE 10
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 4-10-2025 / PHOTOS PROVIDED BY KBI
A 1972 school photo shows Jimmy Dollisons last known recorded image before he disappeared that fall and was lost for 52 years. Dollisons remains were identified this week as
those found southeast of Garnett in 1973. Above right, a facial reconstruction later attempted
by forensic investigators in 2008 after his remains were exhumed for DNA analysis in 2005.
Identified 52 years later,
officers will now try to learn
who killed Jimmy, and why
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
KANSAS CITY, Ks. Kansas Bureau of
Investigation agents say they have positively identified the remains of a Young
Man buried anonymously in Garnett in
1973, but the details about who murdered
him and why remain a mystery.
The remains of 16 year old Jimmy Allen
Dollison were discovered April 18th 1973,
three miles southeast of Garnett off what is
now 1550 Road. The KBI said Dollison had
been living in Kansas City, Kansas, when
he went missing sometime in October or
November of 1972 when he was 16 years
old. Family members told investigators he
was reported missing by his parents but
the family never learned what happened to
him.
At some point between that fall of 1972
and the spring of 1973, investigators say
Dollison was murdered and his body
dumped near Garnett. Scavengers had partially dispersed his remains prior to them
being found, but investigators recovered
bone, hair, tissue and clothing items. He
was found wearing a brown corduroy jacket, a green long sleeve button shirt, jeans,
a black leather belt with a large belt buckle, Brown hiking boots and a navy blue
stocking cap. He also wore two gold rings
with crosses, a ring with a number 78 and
a silver chain with a large cross.
The early 1970s were big times in
Kansas City. Arrowhead Stadium opened
in 1972, Worlds of Fun in 1973. The Civella
Family ran Kansas City organized crime
with heavy involvement not just locally
but also in Las Vegas casinos. KCMO was
the test lab for a Preventative Patrol
Experiment in 72 and 73, Testing the
Facing loss of Kansas federal funds for education,
KSDE wont say whether it will drop DEI initiatives
BY PATRICK RICHARDSON
THE SENTINEL
TOPEKA On April 3, 2025, Secretary
of Education Linda McMahon and the
United States Department of Education
sent a letter to all state departments of
education demanding that they certify
all K-12 schools in their states are complying with an earlier letter banning all
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
activities and practices or lose federal
funding.
But the Kansas State Department of
Education is treating the matter as a
request and wont say if it will comply
despite the looming April 13 deadline.
The request is still under consideration
and no decision on future action has
been made yet, KSDE Spokeswoman
Denise Kahler said via email.
But failure to act could result in a loss
of federal funding for districts across
the state.
Federal financial assistance is a priv-
ilege, not a right. When state education commissioners accept federal
funds, they agree to abide by federal antidiscrimination requirements,
Acting USDE Assistant Secretary
for Civil Rights Craig Trainor said.
Unfortunately, we have seen too many
schools flout or outright violate these
obligations, including by using DEI programs to discriminate against one group
of Americans to favor another based on
identity characteristics in clear violation of Title VI.
The new demand stems from a February
14 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to educational institutions receiving federal
funds notifying them that they must
cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions,
hiring, promotion, scholarship, prizes,
administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and other programs and activities. Two weeks later, the Office for Civil
Rights published Frequently Asked
Questions to anticipate and answer
questions that may arise in response to
the DCL.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act forbids
federal funding for programs that discriminate on the basis of race.
According to the Daily Wire the letters
are meant to ensure that states comply
with the majority decision in Students
for Fair Admission v. Harvard, which
ruled that affirmative action admission
programs at universities were unconstitutional because they violated equal
protection under the law.
No student should be denied opportunities or treated differently because of
his or her race, Trainor said. We hope
all State and Local Education Agencies
agree and certify their compliance with
this legal and constitutional princiSEE DEI ON PAGE 10
theory that increased patrols
and visibility of marked police
cars and officers could reduce
crime urban areas and reduce
fear of crime among the local
populations. The experiment had to be stopped and
restarted a number of times
because some police officers
believed the lack of patrols
would endanger citizens. in
the end, according to victim
surveys reported crime rates
and arrest data as well as a
survey of local businesses,
the study findings determined
more or less Patrol and officer presence had no impact on
crime or on civilian anxiety
surrounding it. With corruption rooted as far back as the
Pendergast era in the 1930s,
the KCMO PD remains the
only urban police force in the
country whose board of commissioners is appointed by the
governor, not local city officials.
Regardless of the decade
there never seems to be
shortage of the wrong kind of
people to get mixed up with.
Jimmy Dollison apparently
found some, and ended up one
of Garnetts longest mysteries.
Sentimental townsfolk paid
for his interment in Garnett
Cemetery and a headstone
reading Known Only To
God.
In July 2005 as DNA technology developed, the KBI and
Anderson County Attorney
Fred Campbell obtained
a court order to exhume
the body for the purpose of
attempting to use the new sci-
ence to identifying the victim.
It took over four hours for officials to retrieve the skeletal
remains of the body, but they
were well preserved inside a
vinyl bag that had been laid
inside a simple wooden box for
burial decades earlier. A DNA
analysis was undertaken at
the University of North Texas
Health Center at Fort Worth,
and a facial reconstruction
was completed in 2008 with
photos widely circulated. Still,
the new work generated no
new leads.
It wasnt until grant funding became available through
the National Missing and
Unidentified Persons System
for advanced DNA testing that
a break in the 52 year-old case
arose.
I want to say back in
2021, I got with the Kansas
Bureau of Investigation to
have some more advanced
DNA testing of the remains,
Anderson County Sheriff Wes
McClain said Wednesday.
Unfortunately, at that time
the DNA testing we were wanting to have done was going
to be pretty expensive for
either agency to have to pay
for. McClain said the funds
became available through
NamUs. The advanced testing
and the money paid off.
Our office and the KBI
were able to locate the John
Doe's siblings to conduct interviews and collect DNA from
a sibling for comparison,
McClain said. The results
SEE DOLLISON ON PAGE 5
Plan would address ways to stave
Anderson County, SEK road fatalities
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Transportation
consultants and staff from the
Southeast Kansas Regional
Planning Commission say
detailed
recommendation
to improve Traffic Safety in
the county can help access
federal dollars to make those
improvements on local roadways, according to a presentation to the Anderson County
Commission on Monday.
Deanne Winkelman, Senior
Transportation Planner with
Transystems of Kansas City,
Mo., said the target of the
SEKRPC traffic fatality study
by its Regional Traffic Safety
Task Force in the region was
to help the 12 counties of
Southeast Kansas access federal dollars to accomplish various upgrades and improvements to decrease roadway
fatalities and serious injuries..
The entire goal with the
plan is to get you guys federal
funding, Winklemann said.
The whole point is those federal dollars.
The study was completed
last fall with the plan aimed
at compiling county reports by
the end of April in order to
compose a regional plan for
submission to federal funding sources. Overwhelmingly,
the study based on 10 years of
traffic data found the primary
threat to drivers in the region
was leaving the roadway.
Anderson County also showed
that same primary phenomena, according to the study data,
showing the county with an
average of two fatalities per
year with 90% of injury accidents happening on 13% of the
countys established roadways.
Most of the time, one RPC
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
RECORD
NEWS IN
BRIEF
GREELEY PRESCHOOL
SCREENINGS
Preschool Screenings: Monday,
April 21, 2025 at Greeley
Elementary School. Child must
be at least 3 yrs old by 9/20/25.
Screenings are for special needs
and peer model students for the
2025-26 school year. Appointment
is required. Call (785) 867-3460 to
schedule.
VFW BREAKFAST
VFW Post 6397 will not hold
their monthly breakfast on
Easter Sunday, April 20.They will
resume in May.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
The Pottawatomie Township
Ruritans are having a community breakfast on Saturday,
April 12, from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. at
the Lane Community Building.
Proceeds to go community service. Pancakes, biscuits & gravy,
french toast, scrambled eggs &
sausage patties will be served.
GARNETT SENIOR
CENTER EVENT
Swing into Spring! April 12th at
Garnett Senior Center, 128 W. 5th
Ave. Meal served at 5 p.m. – $12
per person. Tickets available at the
Senior Center or Reserve a meal
ticket by contacting Cheri Peine @
785-304-2669. 6 p.m. Odds & Ends
Band will be performing a variety
of music (No reservation or cost
to come and listen to the music!).
Come join the fun!
EASTER SERVICES
The Good Friday service will be
held on April 18 from 12:10-12:50
at the Nazarene Church located at 258 W. Park Road. The
Easter morning sunrise service
is at 6:30 a.m. at the North Lake
east shelter house on April 20.
Pastor Chris Goetz from the First
Christian Church will be planning the service and delivering
the message. In case of inclement weather, the service will be
moved to the Nazarene Church.
These events are sponsored by
the local Garnett Area Ministerial
Alliance and everyone is invited
to attend.
MODEL T CLUB TO MEET
The East Central Kansas Model
T Ford Club will meet Thursday
April 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Burlington KS
library located on Highway 75 in
Burlington.The main entree and
drinks will be furnished, please
bring a side dish to compliment
the meal that will be eaten before
the meeting. The meetings are
open to the public. For more
information contact Bud Redding
at 785-733-2124.
GARNETT SQUARE FAIR
Garnett BPW is looking for
workers to help with setup
and take down at Square Fair
on Saturday, May 10th. Great
event that needs workers and
anyone needing Community
Service hours. Please call
Helen at 785-448-8745 to sign
up or any questions.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS
Every Thursday their will be
a cornhole tournament at the
Garnett VFW, 1507 S. Elm St. It
is a family friendly event open to
everyone. Registration begins
at 6 p.m., tournament begins at
6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $15.
ANDERSON COUNTY COMMISSION
MARCH 31, 2025
Chairman Leslie McGhee called
the meeting of the Anderson
County Commission to order at
9:00 AM on March 31, 2025 at the
Anderson County Commission Room.
Attendance: Leslie McGhee, Present:
Michael Blaufuss, Absent: Anthony
Mersman, Present. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited. Minutes from
the previous meeting were approved
as presented.
Hope Unlimited
Donetta White, Hope Unlimited,
met with the commission. She presented a proclamation for the month
of April. Commissioner Mersman
moved and Commissioner McGhee
seconded to proclaim April as Child
Abuse Prevention month. All voted
yes. Commissioner Mersman moved
and Commissioner McGhee seconded April as Sexual Assault Awareness
month. All voted yes.
Road & Bridge
Ethan Lickteig, Road & Bridge
Supervisor, met with the commission. He had Brandon Phillips from
Heritage Tractor present to discuss
leasing or rentals of mower tractors.
The government contract to lease a
tractor would be $30,165 per year
and the contract to rent a tractor
would be $21,756. Heritage Tractor
would allow Anderson County to put
2 tractors on the rental and when the
first tractor exceeded 350 hours, they
would bring the second tractor to run.
Commissioner Mersman moved and
Commissioner McGhee seconded to
enter into a rental agreement with
Heritage Tractor for 2 mower tractors
for $21,756 for the 2025 season. All
voted yes. Ethan presented road permit 2025,0331:01 for RWD #5 to lay
a 1 main in 2 casing at 800 Rd and
Virginia Rd. Commissioner McGhee
signed the permit.
Advantage Computers
Harold Deforest, IT technician,
submitted a proposal from Advantage
Computer for a firewall upgrade at
the courthouse and annex buildings. The proposal was for $2,858.
Commissioner McGhee moved and
Commissioner Mersman seconded to
approve an upgrade of the firewall
system in the annex and courthouse
building for $2,858 to be paid out of
the courthouse general fund. All voted
yes.
Executive Session
Commissioner Mersman moved
and Commissioner McGhee seconded to enter into executive session for
30 minutes for attorney-client privilege. All voted yes. Commissioners;
Forrest Rhodes, Foulston Siefkin
Attorney; James Campbell, County
Counselor; Julie Wettstein, County
Clerk were present. Commissioner
Mersman moved and Commissioner
McGhee seconded to re-enter into
open meeting. All voted yes. No action
taken.
Abatements and Escapes
Abatements B25-201 through B25214 and escapes E25-127 through
E25-128 were approved as presented.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM due
to no further business.
Garnett City Commission
March 25, 2025
The Governing Body of the City
of Garnett met in regular session on
March 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with the
following individuals present, Mayor,
Mark Locke, City Commissioner, Nate
Wiehl and Jody Cole, City Manager
Travis Wilson, City Clerk, Trish Brewer
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Locke called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
City Attorney Terry Solander
entered at 6:06 pm
The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Invocation, Chris Goetz, First
Christian Church
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (FIVEMINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
No citizens to be heard.
GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS
Commissioner Cole – Tot Lot at
North Lake looks fantastic, Simply
Sourdough at Country Mart
Inquired cemetery and water plant
Commissioner Wiehl – Simply
Sourdough is great.
Mayor Locke – Congratulations
to Roger Montgomery and Rick
Feuerborn on their retirement from the
Garnett Fire Department.
Proclamation designating April
2025 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month
Mayor Locke read and presented.
Proclamation designating April
2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month
Hold until April 8th Commission
Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes from March
11, 2025, Regular City Commission
Meeting.
Approval of semi-monthly bills and
payroll in the amount of $242,723.70
Commissioner Wiehl motioned to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Cole.
Motion passed (3) AYE (0) NAY
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration of the appointment
of Elizabeth Abraham or Lucinda
Hamilton to the Library Advisory Board
Commissioner Wiehl motioned
to appoint Lucinda Hamilton to the
Library Advisory Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
Consideration of TGT Application
from Masonfelt Comedy.
Commissioner Cole motioned to
approve TGT Application from
Masonfelt Comedy for $2600.00
Seconded by Mayor Locke. Motion
passed (3) AYE (0) NAY
Consideration of the Preferred
Consulting Agreement with Nilaksh
Kothari.
Mayor Locke motioned to approve
the Preferred Consulting Agreement
with Nilaksh Kothari.
Seconded by Commissioner Cole.
Motion passed (3) AYE (0) NAY
Consideration of Ordinance 4273:
Amending Chapter 14, Article 6,
Section 14-602 Defining Trucks
Commissioner Cole motioned to
approve Ordinance 4273: Amending
Chapter 14, Article 6, Section 14-602
Defining Trucks. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiehl. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
STAFF UPDATES
Pavilions – Jessica Mills, Economic
Development Director, presented
Commissioners with information on
the Community Collaboration meeting
held in Lone Elm, needs of Anderson
County and grant information, Pavilion
options and concrete estimates.
Possibly focusing on one Pavilion at a
time.
Minutes on the website – Kris Hix,
Community Development Director,
requested of Commission as to how
many years they would like to see kept
on the City website. Commissioner
Cole motioned to keep 2 years of
Commission Minutes readily available
on the City website. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiehl. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
Water Plant – Discussed under
Regular Business, Item C
Wastewater Project – City
Manager, Travis Wilson presented to
Commission, Midwest as inspected
166 manholes. The estimated cost to
replace manhole lining for 65,000 feet
is 18 million. Staff are searching for
grants to help with the costs.
Electrical Distribution Maintenance
to reduce outages. – City Manager
Travis Wilson stated that staff are
working to reduce outages with tree
trimming, cycle breakers and KMEA
have been contacted about other
options.
Electrical Rate Payer Agreements
and Contracts – City Manager, Travis
Wilson stated that Electrical Rate
Payer Agreements and Contract go
out as far as 2050.
Streets and Alleys (Curbs and
Gutters) – City Manager, Travis Wilson
stated that following the transportation
plan Park Road to Cemetery Road is
on schedule for replacement/repair
this year.
Economic Development to
decrease taxes. – City Manager, Travis
Wilson stated that to decrease taxes
Garnett more City limit property to
attract businesses would be helpful.
Companies that have and potentially
are looking to come here need space
and utilities.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Shipping/Storage
Containers
Draft Ordinance #3 – Planning &
Zoning Director, Darin Wilson stated
that the PZ Committee would like
another month to research all options
and then present to the Commission.
April 7, 2025, joint City/County
meeting agenda topics. – Anderson
County will host at Garnett Hall City
Hall Commission Room. Topics of
interest have been requested to be
sent to Travis via email.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A Nice Family Gathering, hosted
by The Chamber Players Community
Theatre, will be held at the Thelma
Moore Playhouse March 27th 30th.
Spring City Wide Garage Sales,
hosted by Garnett Publishing Inc., will
be held on April 5th.
The Egg Drop Easter Egg Hunt,
hosted by the Garnett Church of the
Nazarene, will be held at the Garnett
Industrial Airport on April 12th from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Vintage Clothing Display, hosted by the Anderson County Historical
Society, will be held at the Harris
House on April 26th.
The Garnett Farmers Market
Season, hosted by the Garnett Area
Chamber of Commerce, will be held
every Thursday on Main Street, May
1st- October 2nd from 4:30 pm
7:00pm
The 52nd Annual Square Fair
Crafts Festival, hosted by Garnett
BPW, will be held on the Courthouse
lawn on May 10th.
The Celebration of Service, hosted
by the City of Garnett, will be held on
May 15th on the Town Square and
Courthouse lawn. Cancelled
The Sprint Track Kart Races, hosted by KC Karting Association, will be
held at the Garnett Sprint Track May
17th 18th.
The Avenue of Flags, hosted by
Garnett Parks & Recreation, will be
held May 22nd 26th at the Garnett
Municipal Cemetery
The Memorial Day Service, hosted by the American Legion Post 48
and VFW Post 6397, will be held on
May 26th at the Garnett Municipal
Cemetery.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (FIVEMINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
No citizens to be heard.
DOCUMENTS SIGNING
Signing of documents approved
during the commission meeting.
EXCUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Cole motioned to
recess into Executive Session for preliminary discussion of acquisition of
real property; pursuant to exception
K.S.A 75-4319 (b)(6) for thirty (15) minutes, starting at 7:10 p.m. with the following present: Commissioner Cole,
Commissioner Wiehl, Commissioner
Locke, Economic Development
Director Mills, City Manager Wilson,
and City Attorney Solander. Regular
session to resume at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioner Wiehl seconded the
motion. Motion passed (3 Aye 0
Nay)
7:25 pm Commissioner Wiehl
motioned to extend Executive
Session until 7:30 pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
7:30 pm Commissioner Wiehl
motioned to extend Executive
Session until 7:35 pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
7:35 pm Commissioner Wiehl
motioned to extend Executive
Session until 7:40 pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
7:40 pm Commissioner Wiehl
motioned to extend Executive
Session until 7:45 pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
7:45 pm Commissioner Wiehl
motioned to extend Executive
Session until 7:50 pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Cole. Motion passed
(3) AYE (0) NAY
At 7:50 p.m. Mayor Locke called the
meeting back to order and stated no
action was taken within the executive
session
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before
The Governing Body, Mayor Locke
made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Wiehl seconded the
motion. Motion passed (3) AYE (0)
NAY
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
CREST UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 479
March 28th, 2025 Special Board
Meeting Minutes
A special monthly meeting of the
Board of Education of Crest Unified
School District #479 was held at the
Crest Board Office, Colony, on Friday,
March 28th, 2025. The meeting was
called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Board
President Travis Church.
Roll Call
Board Members Present Nathan
Beckmon, Seth Black, Travis Church,
Jamie Henderson, Kevin Nilges,
Lance Ramsey and Laura Schmidt
joined remotely via Zoom. No Board
Members Absent
Others Present Superintendent
Shane Walter, Board Clerk Lynette
Prasko and Mike Dixon.
The meeting was called for the purpose of discussion and possible action
on the following:
1. Facility Improvements/Track
Remodel
2. Personnel – Executive Session
A waiver of notice was signed by
the board members present.
Facility Improvements/Track
Remodel
Mr. Travis Church opened the Track
Remodel bid and the board discussed
the options with Mike Dixon, President,
Track Renovations, Inc. It was moved
by Mr. Nathan Beckmon and seconded by Mr. Kevin Nilges to approve the
quote from Track Renovations, Inc.
for a 400-meter, 4 lane concrete track
with Trac Mat surface in the amount
of $582,278 utilizing current and next
fiscal year matching grant proceeds
and capital outlay funds. Vote: 7-0
Mr. Walter updated the board on
phase 2 bond projects and asphalt
parking lot.
At 6:08 p.m., Mrs. Laura Schmidt,
via Zoom, exited the meeting.
Personnel Executive Session It
was moved by Mr. Travis Church and
seconded by Mr. Kevin Nilges to enter
into executive session for the purpose
of discussing district staffing. The reason for the session was the non-elected personnel exemption under KOMA.
The meeting was to resume in the
board room at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Walter
was invited to attend. Vote: 6-0
The open meeting reconvened in
the board room at 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment
It was moved by Mr. Nathan
Beckmon and seconded by Mr. Seth
Black to adjourn the meeting at 6:31
p.m. Vote: 6-0
ANDERSON COUNTY
LAND TRANSFERS FILED
Alan C Haag to Alan C Haag
and Tiffany Jean Hare: All that part
of the nw/4 13-20-20 described as
follows: beginning at the ne corner of
the nw/4 of said section 13; thence
s18606e, along the east line of
said nw/4, a distance of 994.66 feet;
thence s873648w, parallel to the
north line of said nw/4, a distance of
447.62 feet, to a point on the center
of existing road; thence n10409e,
along said center road, a distance
of 792.86 feet; thence nw along said
center road, along a curve to the left
with a radius of 125.00 feet, an arc
distance of 90.97 feet (chord bearing
n233514 w chord distance of 88.98
feet); thence n681303w, along said
center road, a distance of 152.10
feet; thence n175846e, along said
center road, a distance of 31.43 feet;
thence n681304e, along said center road, a distance of 36.25 feet to
a point on the north line of said nw/4;
thence n873648e, along said north
line, a distance of 527.76 feet to the
pob, containing 10.02 acres, more or
less.
ANDERSON COUNTY
MARRIAGE LICENSE FILED
Joshua Shane Howard, Garnett,
and Natasha Sioux Headrick, Garnett,
have filled out an application for a
Marriage License.
Gabrielle Rose Van Sickle,
Lawrence, and Soloman Joseph
Kinder, Lawrence, have filled out an
application for a Marriage License.
ANDERSON COUNTY
TRAFFIC CASES FILED
Tracey Anne Ahring has been
charged with not having vehicle liability insurance.
Kenneth L Reynolds has been
charged with operating a vehicle without a valid license.
Zoe Lei Barkman has been charged
with speeding 75 mph in a 65 mph
zone.
Patrick Daniel Micksa has been
charged with speeding 88 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Ariel Christine Allen has been
charged with operating a vehicle without registration or w/expired tag.
Tommy David Kay has been
charged with speeding 78 mph in a 65
mph zone.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL ROSTER
(as of March 5, 2025)
Joseph Wilper was booked into jail
on October 20, 2023.
Kevin Labelle was booked into jail
on April 25, 2024.
Jason Boothe was booked into jail
on June 26, 2024.
William Vandenberg was booked
into jail on July 25, 2024.
Porfirio De La Cruz-Cantu was
booked into jail on October 10, 2024.
Erika Bond was booked into jail on
October 31, 2024.
Korine Hollon was booked into jail
on December 17, 2024.
Kanden Robb was booked into jail
on January 1, 2025.
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February 20, 2025.
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WOLKEN
PEERY
JANUARY 19, 1935 APRIL 1, 2025
Clara
Eugenia
(Jean)
Wolken, a cherished member
of her family and community,
passed away peacefully at the
age of 90 on Tuesday, April
1, 2025. Born on January 19,
1935, at the
family home
in
Scipio,
Kansas, Jean
lived a life
filled with
love, laughter, and a
deep
commitment to
Wolken
her faith and
family.
Jean was a vibrant soul who
found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an enthusiastic bowler, a devoted fan
of the Kansas City Royals and
Chiefs, and loved playing cards
with her friends and family.
Her warm spirit and infectious
laughter brought joy to those
around her, creating countless
cherished memories.
For over 50 years, Jean dedicated her talents to the Miami
County Republic newspaper,
where her kindness and dedication left a lasting impact.
A devout Catholic, she was
a proud member of the Holy
Trinity Parish in Paola, where
her faith guided her life and
actions.
Jean was preceded in death
by her loving parents, Chris
and Clara Wolken, and her
siblings: Mildred Seck, Robert
Wolken, Sister Christina
Wolken, Sister Mary Margaret
Wolken, Art Wolken, Lillian
Mayes, Annette Butel, Harold
Wolken, and her twin sister,
Margaret Joan Wolken. Despite
the loss of her siblings, Jean
remained a steadfast source of
love and support for her family.
She is survived by her legacy as a loving aunt to 47 nieces
and nephews and a great aunt
to 100 great nieces and nephews, all of whom were impacted by her spirit of kindness and
generosity. Jeans nurturing
heart and unwavering support
will be deeply missed by all
who had the privilege of knowing her.
A Rosary was held Sunday,
April 6, 2025, at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Paola,
Kansas, followed by a visitation
at the Church Hall. Funeral
Mass took place on Monday,
April 7, 2025, at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Boniface Cemetery
in Scipio, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
St. Boniface Parish and can be
left in the care of the funeral
home. The family invites you
to share your condolences and
memories at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
Jean Wolkens life was a
beautiful testament to love,
faith, and community. She will
be remembered fondly and
missed dearly by all whose
lives she touched.
SWANSON
NOVEMBER 17, 1936 APRIL 3, 2025
Sylvia Swanson, 88, of
Overland Park, Kansas, passed
away peacefully at her home on
Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:00 AM on Saturday,
April 12, 2025, at the Old
Mission United Methodist
Church in Overland Park,
Kansas. Burial will take place
at 2:30 PM Saturday afternoon
at the Swedish Cemetery in
Savonburg, Kansas.
Father & son top Senior
Center pitch winners
On April 3rd thirteen players assembled to play 10 games
of 13-point pitch.
Results of the evening are as
follows: Ray Wards and Kyle
Trendel both won seven of
10 games for top honor; John
Walter had the most perfect
hands of 13 with three; Paula
Walter won the 50/50 and
Glenda Stanley won the least
number of games.
We were missing one of our
longtime players, if not the lon-
gest time player, Don Smith.
He hardly ever misses a night
of pitch and we wish him well
in his recovery.
Feel free to join us on
Thursday evening promptly at
6 o'clock at the Senior Center.
We would love to have new
players join us for an evening
of laughter and snacks provided by the participants. Always
room for one more.
Jan Wards reporting
Colony Christian Church Resurrection Series continues
Lexy Langworthy led worship accompanied by Ben
Prasko on the keyboard. The
songs were "King of My Heart,"
"Bless the Lord O My Soul,"
Nothing But the Blood" and
"Cornerstone."
Communion meditation was
given by Brant McGhee. Jesus
was greeted with shouts of
praise upon His entrance into
Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Just a few days later He was
met with shouts of "Crucify
Him!" It is each individual's
decision if they will submit to
or reject the Christ. Or if they
will trust or deny Him. He suffered much so we could have
the choice to be free from the
bondage of sin.
Pastor Chase Riebel gave
another sermon in the
Resurrection series, this one
on "Prayer." Matthew 26:36-46
is the story of Jesus praying in
the garden of Gethsemane just
before he was betrayed to the
chief priests by Judas Iscariot.
He asked His disciples to watch
with Him and pray. Jesus went
away 3 times to pray and each
time He returned He found the
disciples sleeping. The disciples had missed their opportunity to pray for the strength to
resist temptations.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 1940 APRIL 6, 2025
Judith Peery, age 84, formerly of Kincaid, Kansas, passed
away on Sunday, April 6,
2025, at Via Christi Village, in
Pittsburg, Kansas.
Judith E. Blagg was born
on September
23, 1940, in
Garnett,
Kansas, the
daughter of
Marvin and
Sadie (Gull)
Blagg. Judith
grew
up
around the
Peery
Bush City and
Kincaid area.
She attended school in Kincaid,
where she graduated with the
class of 1958. After high school,
Judith attended a business college in Topeka, Kansas.
Judy was united in marriage
to Marvin Peery on November
20, 1960, in Kincaid, Kansas.
Together, they were blessed
with two children, Kelly and
Kim. The couple spent the
majority of their life in the
Lone Elm and Kincaid areas,
where they built a home filled
with love and cherished memories.
Judy began her career at
Capital Federal in Topeka
before joining her husband,
Marvin, in developing and
managing their family-owned
land improvement contracting
business, where she served
as the bookkeeper. Above all,
Judys most cherished role was
as a devoted stay-at-home mom,
lovingly caring for her children.
Judy had a passion for crafting and enjoyed cake decorating for friends and neighbors,
as well as sewing clothes, quilts,
and creating beautiful crewel stitchwork. She was deeply
involved in her community,
contributing to the Kincaid
Fair organization, member
of the Deer Creek boosters,
Advancers Club, Tuesdays
study club, MS Association.
She served as a 4-H leader for
Seekers Not Slackers, and participated in a local bowling
league. Judy also had a love
for genealogy and spent time
researching her family history.
Her hobbies included attending auctions, collecting thimbles, and spending time outdoors bird watching, a pastime
she thoroughly enjoyed. Judy
had a deep love for animals
and was an avid reader. She
also cherished spending time
with her family, rarely missing
her grandchildrens sports and
school events.
Judys kind and caring
nature, along with her many
talents and interests, left a lasting impact on all who knew
her.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband,
Marvin Peery in 2015; her son,
Kelly Peery in 2010; and her sister, Marilyn Smith of Topeka,
Kansas.
Judy is survived by her
daughter, Kim Peery (Dave
Lewis) of Baxter Springs,
Kansas; grandchildren, Haley
Ellis (Nathan Brown) of Baxter
Springs, Kansas, and Brock
Ellis (Madison) of Colony,
Kansas; and great- granddaughters, Braelynn and Brynlee
Ellis; and her feline companion, Domie; nieces and nephews and other family members
and friends.
A Memorial Service will be
held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April
11, 2025, at Feuerborn Family
Funeral Service in Garnett,
Kansas. Inurnment will follow
at the Lone Elm Cemetery, in
Lone Elm, Kansas. Condolences
may be sent to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
I didnt seek the Lord out, he
sought me. I havent changed
myself, God changed me.
There is nothing inherent in
me that makes me desirable in
Gods eyes. In Romans 3:10-12
Paul verifies this when he says,
There is no one righteous, not
even one; there is no one who
understands, no one who seeks
God. All have turned away,
they have together become
worthless; there is no one who
does good, not even one.
In 2 Peter 3:9 we read of the
love God has for man when
Peter says, The Lord is not
slow in keeping his promise as
some understand slowness. He
is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. By
nature our hearts are turned
inward toward ourselves.
Repentance is a turning from
one way of life, heart turned
inward toward ourselves, to a
heart turned toward God. As
I said I did not change myself
God changed me, I am a flawed
person. The problem was I did
not realize this, I was just doing
what everyone else did. There
is a perception that is the way to
a happy, fulfilled life. Solomon
called the results of this pursuit vanity in Ecclesiastes.
We saw in 2 Peter 3:9 God is
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not willing for anyone to perish but everyone to come to
repentance. However in Isaiah
55:6-7 we read, Seek the Lord
while he may be found; call on
him while he is near. Let the
wicked forsake his way and the
evil man his thoughts. Let him
turn to the Lord, and he will
have mercy on him, and to our
God, for he will freely pardon.
The implication is God will not
always be found. That is a cold
sobering thought but in the end
it points us to the main theme
of the Bible. We must love
God rather than ourselves. The
only way we can do that is thru
the repentance of our flawed
lives.
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of God.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
Democrats cranky Black Monday never came
Over the last week, Democrats throughout
the country have been essentially praying for
the stock market to crash and the economy to
tank. Once again, Democrats did their best to
scare people into thinking they were going to
lose their life savings and experience financial
ruin due to President Donald Trumps policies.
They predicted doom and gloom, economic
fire and brimstone, locusts, and whatever other
financial plague they tried to summon. These
baseless forecasts by Democrats are nothing
new. Consider some of their claims over the last
five years.
Lets not forget their doomsday predictions
during the 2024 presidential election in which
Democrats warned that if Trump won the election, democracy would be over. Trump did win,
democracy didnt end, and, in fact, the left-wing
political party wound up winning multiple special elections in the country since Trumps
victory.
In 2017, regarding the Tax Cut and Jobs
Act of 2017, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), perhaps
the Democrats grandest doomsdayer, claimed
the legislation would eventually devastate the
middle class and that only wealthy and affluent
people would benefit. As history has shown,
this was not true. Pelosi was wrong and just
fearmongering.
In 2018, during the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh,
Democrats predicted that if confirmed, society
would regress and it would be detrimental for
women. Then-Sen. Kamala Harris predicted
that Kavanaugh on the bench would present
an existential threat to the health care of
hundreds of millions of Americans. Much like
many of the things Harris predicted, she, too,
was wrong.
And who could forget the Democrats scare
tactics regarding voter reform laws in Georgia
in 2022? They claimed the legislation was an act
of voter suppression, targeting disenfranchised
people and making it more difficult to vote. And
then, in the first election after the new legislation went into effect, the state set a record for
early voting numbers. None of the left-wing
pearl-clutching hysterics was true. It was all a
lie meant to frighten citizens.
Theres also the Democrats history of doom,
gloom, and incorrect assertions that happened
during the pandemic, similar to their inaccurate forecast of a Black Monday. For example,
while the country was reeling from COVID,
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
CHRIS TREMOGLIE, WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Democrats provided a long list of hysterics that
ultimately proved untrue, including the efficacy
of wearing masks to stop COVID spread and
claims that the COVID vaccine would prevent
people from getting sick and spreading the
virus.
The so-called Black Monday that Democrats
were anticipating and salivating over during
the weekend never came to fruition. Sure, the
countrys markets have trended downward for
the last week. Unquestionably, the markets
were better before Trumps tariff announcements a week ago than today. However, the
doomsday prognostications and predictions of
a devastating stock market crash on Monday
did not happen. It was the latest example of the
left-wing performative political hysteria that
continues to plague this country.
In fact, the stock market fared much better
than Democrats said it would. And not only did
a Black Monday not happen, but the Nasdaq
increased, going from 14978.03 at opening to
15603.26 at Mondays closing. This isnt to say
everything is good with markets. Its not, and
saying so would be almost as egregious as the
Democrats forecast for impending financial
doom. After all, the Dow Jones did drop, albeit
less than 1% (0.91% decrease at Mondays close),
and the S&P 500 also decreased. Things could
undoubtedly be better. But they are also a far
cry from the Democrats predicted Armageddon.
Yesterdays rally proved the markets resilience.
Since voters rejected the Democratic political
platform in November, theyve resorted to clamoring for the country to suffer from economic
ruin, They consider voters financial strife collateral damage in their thirst for political power,
influence, and prestige. ###
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Yeah, theres no surprise that Trump played
golf at Maralago rather than be present at
the Washington Airport for the arrival of the
remains of four U.S. military servicemen killed
during training and Lithuania. After all, Trump
has characterized all of U.S. military service
members as suckers and losers. He should not
be allowed at Arlington National Cemetery.
Given the course of our democracy over 249
years and 57 White House occupants of the
White House, its no surprise that eventually
one of them would be a lunatic.
Boy, who do you have to know as a downtown
Shed no tears for a vicious, premeditated murderer
The Department of Justice announced on
Tuesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi has
directed federal prosecutors to seek the death
penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione. He
is charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 in New York City.
Thompson, a father of two, was fatally shot in
the back in a crime caught on CCTV.
The crime itself was a horrific taking of
an innocent life. That Mangione has achieved
celebrity status since then compounds the horror. Immediately following the announcement,
donations began pouring in for Mangione. Since
December, a GiveSendGo campaign has been
raking in funds for his defense team. Adding
the death penalty to the table has increased that
level of support.
Recent donors left notes, including I was
shocked and disappointed when I read the news
yesterday, Nauseous all day after learning of
the directive from the AG, and, alarmingly,
I despise murder, however I am donating, as
a physician, to bring awareness to the shameful tactics of the health insurance carriers.
Donations now exceed $828,000 of a $1 million
goal.
While some observers argue against capital
punishment in general, others say applying it
in this case only makes Mangione more of a
martyr. The response to these claims should
be: So what? If anything has been clear since
Thompsons cold-blooded killing, its that no
matter the outcome of the case and sentence
imposed, a certain segment of the population
will always view Luigi Mangione as a selfless
Robin Hood-type figure based on their own
warped sense of morality.
Thompson did not deserve death because he
was a health insurance CEO. The death penalty
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
KIMBERLY ROSS THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
applies in this case because of the vicious nature
of the crime and the premeditation involved. It
does not matter whether Mangiones fans will
grow more sympathetic as a result. They were
lost from before the moment he pulled the trigger.
It is largely the younger, terminally online
generation viewing the alleged killer with far
more sympathy than they do the victim. But
their ethical deficits and emotional displays
should not sway those involved in the prosecution from doing the right thing, both morally
and legally. No one should be murdered because
of his or her employment, even in an industry
that has a terrible reputation. This is a basic
standard of decency the vast majority of society
should readily accept.
Mangiones alleged desire to change things
for the better by taking an innocent human life
only made his and others lives worse. Its hardly surprising that bloodshed wasnt going to
improve a complicated health insurance industry. His and his supporters actions and reac-
tions are emotional and destructive.
In California, a ballot initiative called the
Luigi Mangione Act was proposed by retired
litigator Paul Eisner. Among other things, the
initiative says, No insurer may delay, deny or
modify any medical procedure or medication
recommended by a treating or attending physician where the delay, denial or modification
could result in disability, death, amputation,
permanent disfigurement, [or] loss or reduction
of any bodily function.
While the health insurance and healthcare
industries are certainly in need of improvement
and overhaul, attaching an alleged murderers
name to an act meant to help others is downright evil. (Beyond that, there are major questions about whether such an act would drive
up costs or cause health insurers to abandon
California.) Mangione should never be rewarded. Killing Brian Thompson was inexcusable, no
matter the mental gymnastics some engage in.
Mangione should be remanded to a prison cell,
not celebrated.
Luigi Mangiones trial and the news coverage
will be a circus. Sadly, the fact that an innocent
man and father of two was gunned down will
largely be forgotten. In its place is the most distorted kind of hero worship.
Bondi made the right decision. If anything,
premeditation and cold-blooded murder earn
you the death penalty. No matter the frustrations and problems with the health insurance
industry, the kind of evil allegedly perpetrated
by Mangione is not to be tolerated.
Kimberly Ross (@SouthernKeeks) is a contributor to the Washington Examiners Beltway
Confidential blog and a contributing freelance
columnist at the Freemen Newsletter.
World commerce is entitled to open, unharassed shipping lanes
Is it worth it to the United States to enforce
freedom of navigation on the seas? That question was a subplot in the instantly famous
leaked Signal chat over an operation to hit
Houthi targets in Yemen.
Vice President J.D. Vance expressed skepticism, noting that more European than U.S.
trade passes through the Suez Canal. Defense
Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security
Adviser Michael Waltz, on the other hand, were
strongly in favor. Hegseth correctly called freedom of navigation a core national interest.
Open sea lanes are necessary to U.S. commercial shipping and trade (80% of all global trade is
carried by ocean), as well as to lines of communication with our allies and U.S. bases overseas.
A strategy document from U.S. Joint Forces
Command observed a few years ago, The crucial enabler for Americas ability to project its
military power for the past six decades has been
its almost complete control over the global commons.
The fact is that President Trumps decision to
hit the Houthis toward the goal of open sea lanes
was fundamentally American.
Weve long recognized the wisdom of the
17th-century English adventurer Walter Raleigh
when he said, For whosoever commands the
sea commands the trade; whosoever commands
the trade of the world commands the riches of
the world, and consequently the world itself.
We fought the Quasi War with France during
the John Adams administration over French privateers seizing our shipping in the Caribbean.
President Thomas Jefferson reacted similarly
to the Barbary states harassing shipping in the
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
RICH LOWRY, King Features Syndicate
Mediterranean. He ordered U.S. ships to go after
the corsairs, urging our commander to chastise
their insolence — by sinking, burning or destroying their ships and vessels wherever you shall
find them.
Jeffersons actions were in keeping with his
belief that we should be a trading nation and,
as he had put it in a letter to James Monroe,
this will require a protecting force on the sea.
Otherwise the smallest powers in Europe, every
one which possesses a single ship of the line may
dictate to us. He concluded that naval force
then is necessary if we mean to be commercial.
During James Madisons presidency, we fought
the War of 1812 over British interference with
our trade and impressment of sailors. Needless
to say, Adams, Jefferson and Madison arent
strange interlopers in the American experience;
they are among our most honored statesmen,
and were fully vested in freedom of navigation.
In the aftermath of the two world wars — also
involving questions of freedom of navigation -the United States had the power to enforce peace
on the seas, and its been a boon to the U.S. and
to the rest of the world. As Gregg Easterbrook
points out in his compelling book The Blue
Age, there hasnt been a major fight on the sea
since the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. Trade has
increased accordingly, and increased wealth
here and elsewhere.
There is nothing inevitable about any of this.
In fact, considering the sweep of world history,
conflict and predation at sea are the norm.
If we step back, a vacuum isnt going to be
filled by selfless or friendly powers. It either
wont be filled at all, feeding chaos, or a hostile
power like China will enforce an arrangement to
its liking.
The Red Sea demonstrates the dynamic
in microcosm. President Bidens abdication
allowed insurgents to attack commercial shipping, sending insurance rates soaring, or diverting vessels away from the Suez Canal to the
longer, more expensive route around the Cape of
Good Hope. One analysis says the attacks added
0.7% to inflation in global core goods in the first
six months of 2024.
European navies arent going to deal with the
problem (they barely exist), and so it falls to us.
Thomas Jefferson wasnt available to be added
to the Signal chain about the anti-Houthi operation. Still, there is no doubt that he would have
approved.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
business to build your metal building in the
wrong place, below grade, then have the City of
Garnett do all the labor tearing out your sidewalk and hauling it off so storm water doesnt
drain into your front door, and get a no-interest
loan from the city to have it replaced? Are the
city commissioners even paying attention to
what our city workers are doing?
For those of you complaining about Garnett
Elementary, you are also welcome at
Westphalia or Greeley any time. Smaller class
sizes and better one-on-one communication
with your kids.
If someone handed Trump an iron ball, he
would screw that up.
Since Jasmine Crockett is such a mind reader
about why Americans didnt vote for Harris,
she should consider setting up her own psychic
readings hotline where she can tell people what
their future will be like. Then maybe she can
donate the money she charges for those readings to our national debt since the Democrats
were the largest contributor to that debt with
their one-sided trade agreements and wild
spending ways.
Contact your elected leadership:
President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111
Governor Laura Kelly
300 SW 10th Ave #241s,
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3232
email form:
www.governor.kansas.gov
Senator Roger Marshall
Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-4774
Senator Jerry Moran
2202 Rayburn House Office
Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-6521
3rd Dist. Congressman
Sharice Davids
1541 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C., 20515
(202) 225-2865
12 Dist. Sen. Caryn Tyson
300 SW 10th St. Rm 236-E
Topeka, Ks. 66612 (785) 296-6838
P.O. Box 191 Parker, Ks. 66072
(913) 898-2366
caryn.tyson@senate.ks.gov
9th Dist. Rep
Fred Gardner
State Capitol Room512-N
Topeka, KS 66612
Office: (785) 296-7451
fred.gardner@house.ks.gov
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
CALENDAR
Thursday, April 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. – Classic Matinee Movie
Day – Garnett Public Library
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, April 12, 2025
7:00 a.m. – Pottawatomie Breakfast
– Lane Community Building
10:00 a.m. – Egg Drop at Garnett
Airport
5:00 p.m. – Garnett Senior Center
Spring Event
7:00 p.m. – Grand March – Anderson
County High School Prom
Monday, April 14, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
9:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Commission Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with Jenelle
6:00 p.m. – Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
3:00 p.m. – Bricks & Books – Grades
3-8 @ Garnett Public Library
5:00 p.m. – ADCA Advisory Board
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – Planning Commission
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
3:30 p.m. – Kids Craft Club K-3rd
Grade @ Garnett Public Library
4:00 p.m. – Walker Art Committee
6:30 p.m. – Awana
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
12:10 p.m. – Good Friday Service @
Nazarene Church
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter
6:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service @
North Lake east shelter house
Monday, April 21, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
9:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Commission Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with Jenelle
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – City Commission Mtg
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, April 23 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
6:30 p.m. – Awana
7:00 p.m. – Book Discussion @
Garnett Public Library
Thursday, April 24, 2025
2:00 p.m. – Emergency Food
Assistance (Harvesters)
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
DOLLISON…
FROM PAGE 1
gave a positive identification of
the 52-year-old John Doe cold
case and finally identifying
him as Jimmy Allen Dollison.
We are thankful that we
can bring a little closure to the
family, and they may finally
lay their loved one to rest.
McClain said the investigation now turns toward deciphering clues as to Dollisons
disappearance and the last people known to have seen him
alive. That part of the 52 yearold mystery is yet to be told.
Anyone who has information about the disappearance
or murder of Jimmy Dollison is
asked to call Anderson County
Sheriffs Office at (785) 448-5678
or the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME,
or report tips online athttps://
www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.
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Central Heights 2025 Prom
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 04-10-2025 / SUBMITTED
Christopher Peine of Garnett was recently named Nu Province Phi
of the Year. Chris is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at
Emporia State University.
American Legion baseball
celebrates 100 years
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 04-10-2025 / CENTRAL HEIGHTS FACEBOOK
Central Heights held their prom on Saturday, April 5th. Pictured top left are the Prom King and
Queen, Mitchell Snow & Reece Swartley. Also pictured are other Central Heights students
during the prom night walk-in.
Cherry Mound 4-H holds March meeting
The monthly meeting for
Cherry Mound 4-H Club was
called to order on March 9,
2025, by President Chance
Witherspoon.
Roll call was What are
your plans for Spring Break?
Six members and one leader
answered this.
The minutes of last months
meeting were read and
approved as written. Reporter
Myah Martin also reported the
report should be in the paper
in the coming weeks. Songs
were by Chance Witherspoon,
the club sang, Row, Row, Row
Your Boat.
The treasurer report was
given by Max Jimenez he
Days. This motion was by Max
and seconded by Myah. Motion
passed.
In new business the club
will do sponsorship for awards
for the Anderson County Fair
again for $150. The motion was
by Max Jimenez and seconded
by Myah Martin. The motion
passed.
Program was by Chance
Witherspoon. He took the club
outside to show how to properly swing a bat. Recreation was
by Eva Jimenez. The program
for next month and meeting
was adjourned. Refreshments
were by the Ludolph Family.
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Friday: Chicken fried steak or chicken
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1st Saturday:
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reported that the account.
$3088.58 this month we had
a $250.00 deposit from when
we helped the Ethanol plant
for their Christmas party.
Leaders report was that the
large animal weigh in will take
place on the 30th of this month
from 2-4 at Ratliffs Weight
Station.
Blue and gold will be delivered next week. Please watch
emails and pick up once they
get the date from the company.
The council reported there
was a meeting to be taking
place this Monday. New And
Old Business were discussed.
The club has decided to do a
concession stand at Westphalia
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Homemade
2025 Sunflower Quilters Guild
Quilt Show
Riverside Park, 600 S. State Street, Iola
April 12 10 am- 4pm & April 13 12 noon-4pm
Over 80 locally made quilted items
Quilt Raffle
Raffle Baskets BoutiqueVendors
Scissor sharpening
Featured quilter- Judy McGraw
Vintage Quilt Bed Turnings
Virginia Petersen & Janice Campbell
Sat. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m.
Admission $5 15 and under FREE
American Legion baseball
is 100 years old this year and
to commemorate this Kansas
American Legion Baseball
along with American Legion
Baseball is celebrating with
100-year-old team patches.
Kansas American Legion
Baseball started in 1926 one
year after the formation of
American Legion Baseball and
this year there has been some
major changes implemented
to make registration and sign
up more friendly. KALB has
started a 15 under league to
go along with its 17 and 19
under leagues. After talking
with coaches and parents we
decided to start a 15u league
which coaches said would help
keep team chemistry from
when they are 13 years old up
to when they graduate high
school, stated Joe Durham,
chairman of Kansas American
Legion baseball. KALB has
a great tradition something
we are very proud of, stated
Durham.
We have our Zone and State
Tournaments in July. We have
reclassified our leagues starting with D, which is our new
15u league, C 17u, B 19u senior
small schools and A 19 u, which
is our larger schools which
qualifies to go to Regional, being
held this year in Washington
MO.in August. Winner of the
Regional then goes to Shelby
NC, and the opportunity to win
the American Legion World
Series.
State Tournaments dates
and locations:
July 10-13, 15U & 17 U Zone
Tournament window opens
July 17-20, 17U State
Tournament in Topeka
July 18-21, 15U State
Tournament in Wellington
July 16-20, 19U Zone
Tournament window opens
July 25-28, 19U State
Tournaments
Class A in
Topeka, & Class B in Hiawatha
We will have 4 State
Tournaments starting with our
15u D ball, 17u, C ball, 19u, B
ball for smaller schools and A
19 Ball for our larger schools.
KALB each year awards a
scholarship to one young man,
who then competes with each
scholarship winner in the
other states with a chance to
win a $25,000 scholarship from
National.
American Legion baseball
supports Americanism and
Patriotism and is proud of all
the Veterans who have serve
our country.
Any questions contact
Chairman Joe Durham at 785202-1040.
Lions Club closes in
on rifle raffle target
Lion Vice President Mike
Canavan called our meeting to
order at 6:34 PM, with 10 members and 1 prospective new
member present.
The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited, The Lords Prayer
offered, and America was sung.
The Secretarys minutes
were provided at our tables.
Lion John motioned to approve
the minutes as provided to
us. Lion Alyssa secondedthe
motion passed by acclamation.
The Treasurers report
was given at our tables. Lion
Chelsey motioned to approve
the minutes as provided to us.
Lion Clarence secondedthe
motion passed by acclamation.
OLD BUSINESS
Farmers Night: Farmers
night was a success and many
found the speaker to be very
informative. Lion Dave advised
he paid the Senior Center $480
for a total of 40 meals. With 9
Lions and 1 Speaker, the event
was attended by 30 local farmers in attendance. Lion Dave
also advised that traditionally
all meals of farmers are paid by
the Lion who issued the invitation. See him to settle the cost
of meals for your farmers.
Alternative Fundraiser: An
update from the Gun Raffle
Committee was provided.
$800 in sales so far, Lion John
advised he sold $510 worth of
tickets at the Fish Fry. Lion
Dave reminded us that as Lions
we are ineligible to win the gun
being raffled. We do plan to
sell tickets at the Square Fair,
make sure that you grab tickets to sell as well.
NEW BUSINESS
Square Fair: Lion Mike
reminded us that Square Fair
is quickly approaching and
we will need ALL HANDS ON
DECK because it is again, the
same day as Graduation and we
will not have some of the same
help due to our Lion Alyssa
graduating. Work lists for this
event will be available at the
next meeting, please make sure
that you can make yourself
available because well need
the help. Square Fair is one of
the largest Fundraiser opportunities we have every year.
Scholarships:
Lions
Alan and Skip reviewed the
Scholarships, Lion Alan
advised that Skip will turn
them in at the school for the
Academic Scholarship NIght.
There was 5 applications
for the Velvick Technical
Scholarship and 8 for the Lions
Scholarship.
Highway Clean-Up: Lion
Dave told us that the Clean-Up
date has been set for 3 May at
9 AM. Please make sure you
come if you are available to
do so. We do partner with the
Boy Scouts and provide the stipend to them, but that does not
exclude us from showing up for
the event also.
FUTURE PLANNING
21 Apr – Regular Lions
Meeting
5 May – Regular Lions
Meeting
10 May – Square Fair
19 May – Regular Lions
Meeting
Lion Clarence made the
motion to Adjourn at 6:52 PM,
which was seconded by Lion
Alanthe motion passed by
acclamation.
The 50/50 winner was Lion
Mike, $11.
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HISTORY
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
Digging started for the
145 years ago – 7 to 9 hail does costly damage
spring, nothing to share yet
Recently Ive been asked if I
was looking or digging yet this
spring. Yes, I have managed to
go out two afternoons to one of
my favorite sites. Between my
falls and these high winds, its
been tough getting out.
As for the two afternoons
that I went, I just didnt find
much of anything.
I dont have any photos to
share with you. I figure youve
seen enough square nails, window pane glass and old crockery shards. There was nothing
to call an antique. Maybe its
because Ive started my excavations around the rock foundations and perhaps nothing
was ever lost right up next to
the house. The last time out, I
did happen to uncover an old
sandstone sidewalk running
along the backside of the house.
Maybe my third trip out will be
a charm. If my right knee and
foot get healed Ill find out.
Im also anxious to do some
That
Was
Then
Historical gleanings from
DIGGING UP THE PAST
past newspapers.
1880 – 145 years ago
Henry Roeckers
Call (785) 448-6244 for
local archeology information.
serious metal detecting once
again. I only recently read
about another old stage coach
and wagon trail not far from
Garnett. Ive also talked to one
of the land owners and have
permission to metal detect 3/4
mile long stretch of it. Whats
really neat is, this ground has
never been farmed.
Hopefully I will soon have
more to write about.
Respectfully submitted by:
Henry Roeckers. 28March2025
RECORDS…
FROM PAGE 2
Shawn Weers was booked into jail
on February 20, 2025.
Lily Johnson was booked into jail on
March 2, 2025.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL FARM-INS
(as of January 22, 2025)
Christomer Hassell was booked
into jail on September 12, 2024.
Doyle Stryker was booked into jail
on September 14, 2024.
Jesse King was booked into jail on
September 30, 2024.
Joshua Franks was booked into jail
on December 12, 2024.
Margo Doty was booked into jail on
December 17, 2024.
Brandon Sage was booked into jail
on January 4, 2025.
Joey Davis was booked into jail on
January 4, 2025.
Tony Bass was booked into jail on
January 4, 2025.
Michael Bradley was booked into
jail on February 11, 2025.
Riley Ballinger was booked into jail
on February 18, 2025.
Taylor Larsh was booked into jail on
February 18, 2025.
Brenden Robbins was booked into
jail on February 18, 2025.
Darrik States was booked into jail
on February 18, 2025.
Kristofer Vanlerberg was booked
into jail on February 18, 2025.
Marissa Murdock was booked into
jail on February 19, 2025.
Jessica Stephenson was booked
into jail on February 19, 2025.
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April 10 – The worst hail
storm ever seen in Anderson
County occurred last Friday.
The stones measured from
seven to nine inches in diameter. A number of Major
MCartneys sheep were killed.
Mrs. Medermitch was knocked
senseless. The cost of replacing broken glass in Garnett
will amount to at least $2000.
1905 – 120 years ago
March 10 – On Saturday
morning at six oclock
smoke was seen coming out
of Murdocks store. The fire
company responded to the
alarm, but for half an hour
there was but little water pressure. After that the pressure
was good but the fire had too
much headway. By this time
it was apparent that the big
Mellen block had to go. This
building ws 100 feet deep, had
an eighty-foot front, and was
partitioned off. The east forty
feet was owned by Conway
Marshall. The west twenty feet
was occupied by Murdocks
store. East of Murdock, J.J.
Anderson and Son had forty
feet, east of that Roeckers and
DeGreef had twenty feet. The
west forty feet of the second
floor was occupied by the
A.O.U.W. Hall and the balance
by Anderson and Roeckers
and Degreef. The fire was first
discovered in the roof over the
A.O.U.W. Hall. Several lodges
met there, and one had a meeting Saturday night.
The building was erected
by W. H. Mellen in 1885 at a
cost of $14,000. The foundation walls and the iron columns in front are all that are
left. The Wassmer building
was saved and stopped the
fire. The firm of Anderson
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 04-10-2025 / ARCHIVE
Circa 2010 – A pizza party was held for the top sellers from the PTO carnival. Pizza Hut donated the
pizza and a limo was provided by Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. PIctured front row, from left:
Sean Jackson, Lila Billion, Garrett Bures (top sellers from IPC). Back row, from left: Andrew Johnson,
Casey Olson, Kinlee Jones, Will Mechnig (top sellers from GEC).
and Son has rented rooms in
the Opera House block and
has ordered a new stock. The
north side of the square contains twelve forty-foot lots,
and this leaves about one-half
vacant. The owners on the
north side beginning at the
Fourth Avenue Hotel are as follows: McAfee, Huff, Manners,
Boscow, Graves, Anderson,
Marshall, White, Hollingshead
and Black.
March 31 – A fire at Kincaid
destroyed $8,000 worth of property. It broke out in Huttons
livery barn and sixteen horses
were burned with the building. Dr. Jacksons office building 300 feet away caught and
burned. J.P. Caldwell occupied the lower floor. George
Hares blacksmith shop near
the livery stables was totally
destroyed.
1915 – 110 years ago
April 14 – Mrs. Frank
Hunsinger found the other day
BUSINESS
A directory of Anderson County area businesses ready to serve you!
the charter of the old Garnett
good Templars lodge. The
lodge was chartered January
1, 1865, (the same year the
Garnett Plaindealer was established) and its number was forty-seven. Samuel F. Burdett
and George W. Paddock were
officers and the other members were C. E. Dewey, E. H
Robertson, James F. Walker,
M. A. Page, F. G. Hedley, J. T.
Lanter, William A. Walker, H.
Cavendar, W. H. Stewart, J.
W. Stewart, H. Hubbard, J. L.
Kercheval, P. L. Wilson, S. C.
Ramsey, S. A. Walker, Lottie
Miller, Nannie Wright, A. B.
Dewey and Maggie Hopkins.
1920 – 105 years ago
April 1 – W. H. Lacy died
last Thursday. Almost fifty
years ago Mr. Lacy was married and located near Central
City. He has lived continuously in Anderson county ever
since. He was city marshal
and night watch in Garnett for
several years. Mr. Lacy was a
veteran of the Civil War.
April 15 – Two new buildings
will be erected on the north
side. Tom Brunson will erect a
moving picture house, and the
Murdock Furniture Company
will erect a two-story building
for their growing business.
1960 – 65 years ago
April 21 – Remodeling and
rearranging of the Franklin
Drug store, underway for several weeks, is now completed and the store presents a
greatly changed and improved
appearance. At the rear, the
center stairway was moved
to the north side of the room
ad the pharmacy department
occupies the entire west end,
with a new case. More spacious aisles have been effected
by moving the booths from the
center of the south and cutting
them down from the top.
Millers Construction, Inc.
EST. 1980
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
We sell & service these brands & more.
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Garnett, KS
POLARIS HONDA CANAM KAWASAKI
ATV/SXS REPAIR & SERVICE
HAVE TRUCK
WILL TRAVEL
TURNEYS SERVICE
1275 Underwood Rd Burlington, Ks.
Mon-Fri 8-6 Closed Sundays
Sand, Dirt & Gravel
(785) 448-8222
Owner/operator
605.381.4441
Garnett, Kansas
ARCTIC CAT YAMAHA JOHN DEERE
Traditional
Pennsylvania
Dutch Cooking
E-Statements &
Online Banking
Garnett Colony Hepler
Ottawa Pomona
St. Paul Walnut
RON
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309 N. Maple Garnett
Mon-Sat 6 AM-2:30 PM
PRINTING
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Call (785) 448-5711
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Millers
Fencing
& Welding
Specializing in
barbed wire
fence
& corrals
Aaron Miller
(785) 433-3878
Hecks Moving Service
Howard Yoder
Owner-Operator
22468 NW Indiana Rd Welda, Ks
(785) 489-2212
FurnitureAppliancesGarage etc.
Inspected Facility
Ashton Heck
1-800-823-8609
Post Frame Construction
Residential Slab Homes
www.yutzyconstruction.com
(785) 204-0369
Providing quality
products and
service
Quality
Matters
(785) 448-6122
429 N. Maple Next to Country Mart
Reliable, Dependable, Consistent
Always There Always Caring
102 S. Walnut
Ottawa, KS
Prairie Lane
Painting
Residential, interior &
exterior.
Locally owned.
(785) 591-0840
Service Sales Installation Repairs
Garage Doors & Openers
242 E. 5th, Garnett
(785) 248-9800
albrandes@alsdoorcompany.com
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
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CREATIVE KIDS
Creative Kids – Part 3
Jasmine Ware GES 6th Grade Mrs. Kern
Snow
by Lily Mustain
GES – 4th Grade
Mrs. Miller
Snow snow
Oh so much snow
Snow angel, snowman
Even snow hand
Sculputures and designs
It all rhymes
My favorite Pokemon
by Ed Mader
Westphalia – 4th Grade
Mrs. Schafer
My favorite Pokemon is
Snorlax
He eats and sleep all day
like me
I would sleep with a Snorlax
Pillow as soft as can be
The Wild Western Boutique
by Danielle Rockers
St. Rose – 6th Grade
Norma Rockers
Hi, lm Dani and I work at
the Wild Western Boutique.
I work with Michelle. And
on the salon side there is
Kimberly and Sharon. I love
working with all of them, they
are so nice. About a year ago
I started working at the boutique .
And I thought I was going
to work at Sonic but things
changed. The boutique is in
Garnett, KS across from the
hospital. My favorite items
are probably the turquoise
initial paperclip necklace and
the bell bottom jeans. And I
think tomorrow we are getting a shipment of turquoise
jewelry. Im not sure though
but I hope we do. Did I tell you
how good the girls in the salon
are at doing nails and hair?
I like to get my nails done at
the salon, Kimberly does nails
and hair. Sharon does hair
only but shes still cool. When
the girls in the salon are not
there they probably have to
2×5
Dr Hale
Penny Womelsdorf Crest 4th Grade Mrs. Hermreck
2×5
7th Street
Grocery
Audrey Ayers St. Rose 5th Grade Norma Rockers
take their daughters to cheer
competitions or theyre sick.
When Michelle and I are not
there we are watching baseball. You might be thinking
who takes over for us. Debbie
and Hildagard take over for
us. We also have a tanning bed
which is pretty cool in my opinion. Also today my best friend
Audrey came into the store
and bought a whole bunch of
stuff for her sisters birthday.
Which is in a few weeks. My
birthday is next week and Im
super excited. One of my favorite things about my birthday
is seeing my whole family and
the ice cream cake. But enough
of talking about the boutique
and me lets talk about two of
my favorite things the town
puts on. One of my favorite
things is Cornstock. You get
to see a whole bunch of music
artists in one big concert. My
favorite person Ive ever seen
was Casey Donahew. Another
one of my other favorite things
is the county fair. Its super fun
to go to. Well I should probably
get back to work. Ill see you
tomorrow.
Would you rather?
Shadow
by Harper Brooks
Westphalia – 4th Grade
Mrs. Schafer
Shadow is a big black
wolf. He lives in a leafy
forest. He sneaks into
peoples houses and eats
their food. His favorite food is cold ham. He
destroys their furniture
with his sharp claws. One
time when he snuck into
a house he was almost
caught! He made a lot of
noise when he knocked
over the couch. The wolf
hunter walked in and
heard him knocking over
the couch. He escaped by
jumping out the window!
He hates people because
they eliminated his family by hunting them down.
2×5
Arnolds
Greenhouse
Audrey Ayers St. Rose 5th Grade Norma Rockers
2×5
1-Stop
Brantley Hill St. Rose 6th Grade Norma Rockers
by Jolia Yoder
Central Plains – 5th Grade
Emma Hostetler
Would you rather sit in
school
Or would you rather swim
in a pool
Would you rather be a fish
Or would you rather be a
dish
Would you rather drive a
boat
Or would you rather be a
goat
Would you rather have no
nose
Or would you rather have
no toes
Would you rather get a bib
Or would you rather get a
rib
Would you rather wear a
wig
Or would you rather eat a
fig
Would you rather get a nail
Or would you rather get a
pail
Would you rather get a rose
Or would you rather get a
hose
Would you rather be a tote
Or would you rather be a
coat
Would you rather be a monkey
Or would you rather be a
donkey
Would you know, let me
know
But now I guess its time to
go
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
Creative Kids – Part 3
The Night at School
by Emmitt Poe
5th Grade St. Rose
Mrs. Rockers
Its December 1, 2014. Im going
to school and about halfway
there theres a thunderstorm.
But I forgot my jacket like…
why does this always happen
to me? Anyways, I finally got
to school. Right as I walked in
the school I found my friend
Chase hanging out with Dillon.
I walked up to them and started to talk to them. Then Dillon
asked did you know that someone died here?
And theres a legend that
if you stay after school hours
you get possessed. No one
ever knew how she died but
Im pretty sure it was brutal.
Eventually my other friends
walked up to me. Their names
are Joe and Mason. Mason
said he was going to stay at
the school after school hours
alone. I told him about the legend but he didnt believe it.
And then the school bell
rang. Finally I got to leave this
place. When I was walking
home I heard rustling in the
bushes. It gave me shivers and
I checked to see what if was.
It was a cross. I was confused
but I thought it was a sign. So
I kept the cross. When I got
home I finally got to relax but
then I remembered Mason. It
gave me shivers. I got a call
from Mason. I couldnt hear
him clearly and then I heard
static and screaming and then
he hung up. I tried to call him
back but no response. I tried to
go to sleep but the thought of
Mason made me shiver.
The next day of school
they said that Mason was missing. I went over to my friends
and told them about the call
that I got. And next thing
Dillon tells me is we have to
go to school after school hours
to find him. After school I go
over to my friends house to
see what the plan is. We all
thought of a plan. It was to
stick together. When we were
walking to the school it turned
dark. When we got there everything was locked.
I realized that Joe was
already inside of the school. He
wasnt at the house where we
made the plan. We looked for
anything to get inside with.
Then we found a broken window. When we got inside of the
school it was cold and dark. We
searched for something to find
Joe and Mason. But I realized
that we had split up. I couldnt
turn back now. Then I found
footprints. I followed them and
I found Joe. He was pinned
under a bookshelf. I tried
to pick it up, but it was too
heavy but then I saw Dillon.
He helped me pick it up. Joe
got up and said the ghost is
blind but he has a keen sense
of hearing.
Did you find Mason? Yes,
but hes in the library thats
where the monster lives. I
think its sleeping so be very
quiet. I was walking and then
I found Mason right beside the
monster. He was underneath
some desks. We had to be very
quiet.
Now we have to find Chase
and escape. We had checked
everywhere besides the basement. So we went downstairs.
Its pitch black down here and
theres water dripping. After a
long search for Chase we found
him but he was not caught.
When we went upstairs we
were right by the door but right
as Dillon, Mason, and Joe got
through, the door shut. And
Chase looked at me very menacingly and then he attacked
me. He chased me down but
eventually he cornered me. I
thought all hope was lost but
then I remembered the cross. I
pulled the cross out and Chase
fell to the ground. Then the
demon left his body. I found
the window and I got out of the
school.
Earling morning ride
by Katy Miller
5th Grade Central Plains
Emma Hosteler
We left at 7:00 for our picnic spot
we had chosen a few days before.
We were going to take our ponies
and ride after lunch.
Us girls, Karinda, Alissa, Mattie
and I were ready to go at 7:00 sharp.
Mom had our picnic all packed and
ready for us.
Dad had the ponies saddled. I
was riding Smockey, Karina was
riding Chief, Alissa was riding
Bucky and Mattie was riding Rosie.
We were all really excited. As we
rode through the woods we talked
and looked at the scenery around
us. And the beautiful world God
created. It took us about an hour to
reach our spot, it was west of our
place. We decided to go exploring
first and for the next three hours
we explored. Then started back. We
spread out our red checkered cloth
and unpacked our lunch. We had
hotdogs, chips and milk.
When we were finished with
lunch we rode a few miles up the
creek. Then we turned to go the
other way when Karinda screamed,
Snake! She was terrified. I cried,
Dont panic, thats the worst thing
you can do. She calmed down a little but not much. I was busy seaching for a club. I tried to kill it with
my pellet gun but it didnt work. I
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still killed it with a club.
After that scare we went on
down the creek. Two hours later
I suggested we head back and get
ready to go home. When we got
back the fire was burned to ashes.
We picked up our checkered cloth
and folded it and put it in our basket. When we were ready to go
we decided to go home across the
fields. When we got home we were
hungry and tired. We had soup for
supper. And then we went to bed
to get a good nights sleep praising
God for a wonderful day spent in
his creation.
The end.
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Creative Kids – Part 3
Our Adventure
By Gracie Moyer
St. Rose – 6th Grade
Mrs. Rockers
Hi! My name is Gracie. My
friends Audrey, Dani, and Sylah
we had a rocket building contest
and whoever won got to go up
to space! My sister Heidi was
the judge. I had asked my friend
Emily, who worked at NASA to
see if the winner could go up
to space and she said yes. I was
determined to win because going
to space was my dream and I had
been studying about space since
I was a little girl. I think I have
a pretty good chance of winning
because none of my friends have
rocket building experience. I
have rocket building experience
because when I go to the fair I
enter in a rocket I built. I have
built a lot of rockets for the fair.
Sylah has built one and Audrey
and Dani have built none. On
Saturday the next day we all met
at my house and I told the girls
we each had three hours to build
them. 3,2,1 start, Heidi said.
Me and Sylah went to go and
find wood and Audrey and Dani
just kind of sat there messing
with the tools trying to figure
out what you do with them.Audrey, Dani I said start, Heidi
said. What do we do, asked
Dani. Start getting supplies like
Gracie and Sylah, Heidi said.
What do we get? asked Audrey.
Ugh Heidi said. Just make
something up. Me and Sylah
ran to our tables with stuff flying everywhere. I started with
building the engine and Sylah
started on her body. Audrey and
Dani started grabbing random
stuff and tried putting it together. It didnt work very well. They
ran out of super glue really fast.
One hour later. I was done building my rocket. Sylah was almost
done. Audrey and Dani were far
from done thats for sure. I went
to go and spray paint when Heidi
said, One and a half hours left.
Dani gave a high pitch scream.
Dont do that Dani you scared
me, said Audrey. Sylah was
done building her rocket and
went to go spray paint. Thirty
minutes later Audrey and Dani
were finally done. I dont think
you can put an engine in it,
whispered Sylah. I dont think
they know that you have to put
an engine in it, I said to Sylah.
We were now all done building
our rockets and on to spray
painting.
Audrey and Dani clearly
couldnt spray paint. 5,4,3,2,1
hands off, said Heidi. We all
took our hands off the spray
paint cans. Ok girls were going
to let them dry overnight and
well meet here at 10 a.m. tomorrow to shoot them off, I told
them. Sunday the next day I was
setting up the launcher when the
girls showed up and they were
super excited to see who would
win. Whos excited? I asked.
Me! yelled the girls. Lets
go and get our rockets, I said.
We got to the shop and I said,
Lets attach the altimeters to
our rockets. Whats an altimeter, Dani asked. Its a device
that you attach to your rocket and it tracks how high your
rocket went. Oh, Dani said.
We finally got done attaching
our altimeters and walked over
to the launcher. Who wants to
go first? l asked l will, said
Audrey. She put her rocket on,
which was very difficult because
she didnt add tube things that
look like a straw on the side to
slide the rocket on the launch
pad. Go over by the trees so you
can see where the rocket lands,
l told the girls. 3,2,1 the rocket
just sat there, Whats wrong?
Audrey asked. Did you put an
engine in it? I asked. You have
to put an engine in it? Audrey
said.Duh how is it suppose to
fly without one? l said. I dont
know I thought the launcher
just pushed it up, Audrey said.
Ill go put an engine in it. I
need to put an engine in mine
too, Dani said. Twenty minutes
later the girls returned with
their rockets. Are you ready
now? I asked. Yes, said Dani.
Audrey, go ahead and put your
rocket on the launch pad. 3,2,1.
The rocket soared through the
air, it started falling and it hit
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CREATIVE KIDS
the ground hard. Did you put a
parachute in it? I asked. You
have to put a parachute in it
too? Audrey said. Yes so when
it falls it doesnt damage the
rocket, I said. We were done
shooting off all the rockets. We
all ran to the shop to look at the
altimeters. Well all show our
altimeters to each other on the
count of three I said 1,2,3 we
all yelled. Danis went 564 feet,
Audreys went 668 feet, Sylahs
went 736 feet, and mine went 823
feet. I won, I said in disbelief
Good job Gracie, Audrey said
sadly. I felt so bad because I
knew they wanted to go to space
too. I have to go and make a
phone call really quickly, I told
the girls. Hey Emily, do you
possibly have three extra seats
in the rocket? Yes actually I
have some extra seats. Why?
Well I won the contest and I
feel bad for the girls. Do you
think they can come? Ill have
to check really quickly. Two
minutes later.Yes they can
come, Thank you so much.
No problem. Bye. I walked
back to the shop and said, Girls
guess what you guys are going
to space with me! No way,
Sylah said. How? Dani asked.
No time to explain we have to
get to NASA right away for space
training, I told them. We had to
do two weeks of space training.
May 3 was the day we would go
to space. When we got there we
were all excited and nervous. We
got into the rocket and blasted
into space.
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The wallet that went missing
by Shelby Mustain
GES – 6th Grade
Mrs. Young
One hot summer day in the
salon there were four ladies,
one at the front desk and three
cutting hair. It was a Saturday
afternoon and the shop was
packed with many new clients.
Then all of a sudden someone
screamed, Ahhh! Someone
stole my wallet. Everyone
started to look around for it but
it was nowhere to be seen.
The lady at the front desk
asked if anyone had seen someone acting suspicious. Then she
went to the back to check the
cameras but the cameras were
blank. When she came back she
saw a mean wearing all black
bolt out the door. So she peaked out the window and took a
picture of the license plate on
the vehicle that he drove off in.
Then she called the cops, gave
them the license plate number
and shut down the shop.
Awhile later one of the other
girls heard sirens and ran to
the door. She yelled at the girls
saying, Girls, girls come to the
front window. Theres sirens
and lights! They all watched
as the cop cars raced down the
road.
A few weeks later the same
woman who lost her wallet
came into the shop. She sat
down in the chair she was called
to and her hair stylist asked
about her wallet and she said
it was returned to her the next
morning and the guy will be in
jail for a long time. After that
they all lived long, happy and
safe lives.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
CLASSIFIEDS
Public Notice
Your RIGHT to know, guaranteed by Kansas Law.
Current statewide Public Notice archive available at www.kansaspublicnotices.com
Notice of sale – Skaggs Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, March 27, 2025.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
ANDERSON COUNTY, KANSAS
Probate Division
In the Matter ofthe Estate of
James Howard Skaggs, Sr., Deceased
(Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)
Case No. AN 23 PR 19
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are notified that James H.Skaggs, Jr.,
Administrator ofthe above entitled Estate, will
offer for sale through an online public auction
to the highest bidder for cash,the following
described real estate situated in Anderson
County, Kansas:
erty, and bidding are available online or interested parties may call Kevin Borger, Agent/
Auctioneer at Generations Real Estate, at
913.940.5494. All parties should take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section
Three (3), Township Twenty-three (23)
South,Range Twenty-one (21) East of the Sixth
Principal Meridian, Anderson County, Kansas,
thence West 450 feet, thence South 968 feet,
thence East 450 feet, thence North 968 feet to
the place of beginning.
Bidding will begin on April 21,2025 and close
beginning on May 6,2025.Interested parties
must register at Bid.genkc.com and meet all
requirements for bidding. Detailed terms and
instructions for qualifying, viewing the prop-
/s/James H.Skaggs, Jr.
Administrator
ls/Mary Ann Kancel
Mary Ann Kancel, KS 12159
MARY ANN KANCEL, ATTORNEY, LLC
8645 College Blvd., Ste. 210
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
P:913.568.8996
F:913.434.0161
makancel@gmail.com
Attorney for Petitioner
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Notice of hearing – Beachy Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 3, 2025.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
ANDERSON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
MARTHA BEACHY, Deceased.
Case #AN-2025-PR-000004
NOTICE OF HEARING AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been
filed in this court by Viola Beachy, named in
decedents last will and testament as executor,
said will being dated August 21, 2024, praying
that the will filed with the petition be admitted to
probate and record; that petitioner be appointed
executor without bond and petitioner be granted
Letters Testamentary.
You are required to file your written defenses to
said petition on or before April 30, 2025, at 9:00
a.m. in the district court in Garnett, Anderson
County, Kansas, at which time and place cause
will be heard. Should you fail therein, in due
course upon the said petition.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their
demands against the above-captioned estate
within the later of either (i) four months from
the date of the first publication of this notice as
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
STEPHEN C. POSS, DECEASED
Case No. AN-2025-PR-000003
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)
The State Of Kansas To All Persons Concerned:
You are hereby notified that on March
4, 2025, a Petition for Probate of Will and
Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed
in this Court by Emily R. Benedict, as the
Executor named in the Last Will and Testament
of Stephen C. Poss, deceased, praying that
the Last Will and Testament filed with the
Petition be admitted to probate and record, that
Emily R. Benedict be appointed as Executor,
without bond, and that she be granted Letters
Testamentary.
All creditors of the above named decedent are
notified to exhibit their demands against the
estate within four months from the date of first
provided by law or (ii) thirty days after actual
notice was given as provided by law to those
creditors whose identity is known or reasonably
ascertainable; and if their demands are not thus
exhibited1 they shall be forever barred.
VIOLA BEACHY
Petitioner
Terry J. Solander #7280
503 So. Oak St. – P.O. Box 348
Garnett, KS 66032-0348
785-448-6131; FAX: 785-448-2475
solander@embarqmail.com
Attorney for Petitioner
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Plaintiff,
vs.
Dominic J. Skinner; Unknown Spouse, if any,
of Dominic J. Skinner; John Doe (Tenant/
Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant),
Defendants.
Case No. AN-2025-CV-000004
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60
NOTICE OF SUIT
THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the above-named
defendants and the unknown heirs, executors,
administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors
and assigns of any deceased defendants;
the unknown spouses of any defendants; the
unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are
existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the
unknown executors, administrators, devisees,
trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of
any defendants that are or were partners or in
partnership; the unknown guardians, conser-
vators and trustees of any defendants that are
minors or are under any legal disability; and
the unknown heirs, executors, administrators,
devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any
person alleged to be deceased, and all other
persons who are or may be concerned.
You are notified that a Petition has been filed in
the District Court of Anderson County, Kansas,
praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on
the following described real estate:
A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4)
of Section Thirty (30), Township Nineteen (19)
South, Range Twenty-one (21) East of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, in Anderson County,
Kansas, being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point where the East line of
Mary Street intersects with the South line of
Brown Avenue, Greeley, Kansas, thence South
004'46" East 48.32 feet along said East line of
Mary's Street to the true point of beginning of
the tract lo be herein described; thence North
8926'57" East 181.68 feet (measured) 180.00
feet (deed), thence South 004'46" East 182.40
feet (measured) 175.0 feet (deed), thence
North 8928'43" West 181.68 feet (measured)
180.0 feet (deed) to the East line of Mary
Street; thence along said East line of Mary
Street North 004'46" West 179.00 feet (measured) 175.00 feet (deed) to the true point of
beginning, commonly known as 113 S Mary,
Greeley, KS 66033 (the Property)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS
Probate Division
In the Matter of the Estate of
James Howard Skaggs, Sr., Deceased
(Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)
Case No. AN 23 PR 19
NOTICE OF SALE
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are notified that James H. Skaggs, Jr.,
Administrator of the above titled Estate, will
offer for sale at public auction the following
described personal property:
One 2014 Ford Fusion VIN
3FA6POG77DR241946, valued approximately
$6,600; One antique bed frame (full size);
one antique cedar chest; motor boat; lawn
mower; lots of tools; appliances (refrigerator,
stove, microwave); dishes; kitchen items; other
household items; furniture; clothing; and miscellaneous.
Bidding will begin on April 21, 2025 and close
beginning on May 6, 2025. Interested parties must register at Bid.genkc.com and meet
all requirements for bidding. Detailed terms
and instructions for qualifying, viewing the
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and blighted properties.
Garnett City commissioners approved the formation of
a land bank a legal entity
which allows a municipality
to condemn and seize derelict properties and hold them
until a qualified private buyer
can be found in 2022 after
it was included as part of the
Anderson County Development
Agencys strategic plan in 2020.
No transactions were ever executed under the citys Land
Bank however.
Anderson
County
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publication of this notice, as provided by law,
and if their demands are not thus exhibited,
they shall be forever barred.
Emily R. Benedict, Petitioner
SUBMITTED BY:
Thomas F. Robrahn
Attorney-at-Law
206 N. 3rd ST. – P.O. Box 44
Burlington, Kansas 66839
Telephone (620) 364-5409
robrahnlawoffice@gmail.com
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and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead
to the Petition on or before the 14th day of
May, 2025, in the District Court of Anderson
County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment
and decree will be entered in due course upon
the Petition.
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given
without the prior consent of the consumer given
directly to the debt collector or the express
permission of a court of competent jurisdiction.
The debt collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information obtained will be used
for that purpose.
Prepared By:
SouthLaw, P.C.
Blair T. Gisi (KS # 24096)
13160 Foster, Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66213-2660
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Blair.Gisi@southlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
(249913)
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Notice of sale of personal property – Skaggs Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 10, 2025.)
KSDE has until April 13, 2025
to sign a certification signifying that they reached out to
all local education agencies
in their states and agreed to
comply with Title VI and the
Supreme Court affirmative
action decision DEI programs are specifically singled
out as being problematic.
Given the text of Title VI
and the assurances you have
already given, any violation of
Title VI including the use of
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
(DEI) programs to advantage ones race over another
is impermissible, the letter
reads. The use of certain DEI
practices can violate federal
law. The continued use of illegal DEI practices may subject
the individual or entity using
such practices to serious consequences.
T hose consequences include
a loss of federal funding and
substantial
liabilities,
including litigation from the
United States Department of
DOGE…
Notice of suit – Skinner
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 3, 2025.)
FROM PAGE 1
LAND…
Notice to creditors – Poss Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, March 27, 2025.)
DEI…
property, and bidding are available online or
interested parties may call Kevin Borger, Agent/
Auctioneer at Generations Real Estate, at
913.940.5494. All parties should take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
/s/ James H. Skaggs, Jr.
Administrator
ls/Mary Ann Kancel
Mary Ann Kancel, KS 12159
MARY ANN KANCEL, ATTORNEY, LLC
8645 College Blvd., Ste. 210
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
P:913.568.8996
F:913.434.0161
makancel@gmail.com
Attorney for Petitioner
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the overflow spillways foundation and cut deep ravines
in that side of the reservoir's
dam. Engineers at the time said
leaving the damage unmitigated would destroy the integrity
of the dam eventually, and city
leaders managed to obtain $4
million in federal funding to
repair the affected area.
Basically, they sent us too
much money, Wilson told
commissioners.
He said the city received a
number of funds disbursements
from FEMA administered by
the Kansas Department of
Emergency Management in
2021, 2023 and 2024. A FEMA
audit in March resulted in a
notice that the city had been
overpaid, and Wilson told commissioners he confirmed those
numbers with other personnel
the city had worked with at the
Justice to recover federal
funds already paid.
Academics or politics?
General Counsel Scott
Gordon addressed the issue
with the State School Board
at its April 8 meeting, questioning whether USDE has gotten permission from the Office
of Management and Budget
(OMB) to collect what he referenced as data.
Certification of compliance
with federal law and USDE
funding requirements hardly
qualifies as data, however.
Kansas Policy Institute CEO
Dave Trabert says hesitancy
to ask school districts for certification of compliance seems
politically motivated.
First of all, what in the
world is wrong with certifying that one will comply with
federal law? School districts
routinely agree to comply with
funding requirements in state
and federal grants. Hesitating
to do so in this circumstance
at least gives the appearance of
wanting NOT to comply.
An underlying premise
of DEI is that it will lead to
better student outcomes, but
that clearly has not been the
case. The recently released
NAEP (National Assessment
of Educational Progress)
shows continual performance
decline, and Kansas now has
more fourth-graders reading Below Basic (40%) than
Proficient (33%). The State
School Board should tell KSDE
to proceed with certifying compliance with federal law and
the removal of DEI.
Kansas Policy Institute is
The Sentinels parent company.
At the State Board retreat
on Monday, board Vice Chair
Danny Zeck said emphasizing
other things over academics is
not working.
What were doing now
is not working. We need to get
down to the basic stuff for these
kids that they can read and
write and do arithmetic and
maybe theres some computer
skills and go from there.
Unfortunately, the State
Board took no action Tuesday
on the matter.
Commission Chairman Les
McGhee told City commissioners and staff he believed the
county would be on board as
the umbrella Land Bank agency, as long as derelict properties were still mowed and maintained by the municipalities in
which they were located.
A Land Bank differs from
a traditional county tax foreclosure sale in that it allows
derelict properties to be either
condemned or in some cases
purchased, then held for an
indeterminate amount of time
until a developer can be found
who meets whatever priorities
and goals the local municipal-
ity has determined. The process, which is legal in Kansas
and numerous other states, is
criticized by property rights
activists as being in violation
of the U.S. Constitutions Fifth
Amendment Takings Clause,
which states private property
cannot be taken for public use
without just compensation.
Both city and county commissioners directed their legal
counsels to develop an agreement for mutual approval, with
the plan to use the existing
Anderson County Development
Agency committee as the governing Land Bank board.
time the grants were approved.
Wilson was promoted from city
clerk to city manager in 2021
when outgoing city executive
Chris Weiner left the position.
Wilson said the review of the
projects funding reimbursements showed the last two payments in 2023 and 2024 should
not have been made to the city.
They should have never
sent it, and they even admitted
that, Wilson said.
It was unclear whether or not
the audit that discovered the
error was part of FEMA's attention by DOGE, but DOGE targeted FEMA in early February
as part of Trumps pledge to
root out government waste and
inefficiency. Since then more
than 200 FEMA workers have
been laid off and other project
funding halted. DOGE claims
to have saved some $140 billion
across numerous federal agencies since Trumps inauguration in January.
FATALITIES…
FROM PAGE 1
staffter said, local drivers in
Anderson and other counties
in the region simply miss
curves and run off the road.
He said signs marking curves
and upcoming hazards and
other additions like rumble
strip installation can help to
reduce those instances, and
could be covered by federal
dollars if the grant applications were successful.
Anderson Countys plan
will be part of a composite
one for the region, and commissioners will be asked to
endorse it with a resolution
of support when its completed.
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
Ron Ratliff Cattle Co.
Garnett, KS – Intersection of 59 & 31 Hwys, East on Park Road to
North Lake at swimming pool. North to sale site.
Saturday, April 12th 10:00 a.m.
84 Ford L9000 10 ft. dump bed, 9 spd, single axle
06 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax Diesel, LT trim
pkg, Fass fuel pump, EFI Live five position switch
15 Ford F150, 4 dr, 4 wd, AT, 95,000 miles
Diamond D 6×16 gooseneck stock trailer
Coose 6×16 gooseneck stock trailer
22 Bulldog 20×82 flatbed w/spring assist ramp
Utility trailer, 5×10 w/tailgate & side rails
Gooseneck flatbed trailer, 18 ft w/3 dovetail ramps,
wood floor
Pickup bed 2 wheel trailer
16 bale hay trailer, bumper hitch
JD5065E tractor w/FWA, cab, heat, air, 655 hours,
w/H240 loader w/bale spear
Case 930 tractor
21 JD Gator 835R cab, heat, air, front-rear bumpers,
flashers, turn signals, back window guard
07 Yamaha 450 Rhino side by side
JD EZTrak 2465 60 mower
Cub Cadet Z Force Commercial 60 mower
JD 35 silage chopper, 2 row head & pickup head
Spray Coupe Melroe 220, 60 boom w/trailer to haul it on
MF 427 no-till drill, 11
McConnell 10 wheel hay rake
Apache portable hay feeder trailer
Portable cattle loading chute
4 wheel running gear made into panel trailer
Diesel fuel tank w/hand pump
Bale unroller, 3 pt
Bale mover, 3 pt
5 Calf-Tel calf hutches
500 plus T-posts
Black plastic big bale covers w/stakes
Lots of pipe, various sizes & lengths
Smarter Tools 7500/9500 watt generator, electric start
Ridged power threader 1/2 to 1 1/2 pipe threaded dies
w/pipe stand
Dewalt 1/2 right angle drill w/bits
4 bottle house jacks
100 lb anvil
York 80% multi-position furnace, 21 wide, 120,000 BTU,
5-ton, natural gas, drive blower
York 5-ton ACool multi position, 21 wide R410A TXV
installed
York 5-ton AC condenser unit R410A, 3 phase, 208-230 volt
Lennox 90% 90,000 BTU furnace, upflow, 21 wide, nat gas
Lennox 21 wide, upflow, A-coils, used w/R22 refrigerant
To be offered privately, will not be on site, can make
appointment to view
Case IH MXM 130 FWA 3700 hours w/Case IH LX162
loader, w/bale spear, w/front weights
Gehl 7800 Skidloader, cab, heat, air, less than 1,000 hours,
w/Yanmar 130 hp, 300 ft lbs torque, high flow, air ride,
foam filled tires, steel tracks w/4 extra tires
Dymax tree shear, 16 cut
Post hole digger w/12 & 16 bits
Grapple bucket
4 prong bale spear
6 brush mower
2 buckets, 1 with teeth
See full listing and photos at Kansasauctions.net
Accepting consignments until sale day.
Lunch Available
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Everything to be Removed by Monday, April 14th, NO EXCEPTIONS
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 10, 2025
SPORTS
Lady Bulldogs swept, remain winless Vikings softball sweeps Southeast
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
OSAWATOMIE A comeback
attempt in the second game
of a doubleheader sweep fell
short against the Osawatomie
Trojans as the Anderson
County Lady Bulldogs are still
fighting to put a victory in the
win column.
The opener was all the
Trojans as the host team
cruised to a 14-0 win in 5
innings. Osawatomie erupted
for 12 runs in the first inning
in the rout.
Anderson County picked up
just 3 hits. They also struggled
defensively as they committed
8 errors in 4 innings of work.
Brooklyn Kellerman, Addy
Kueser and Bree Schafer each
recorded a hit.
Khole McCarty opened the
game on the mound, failing
to get out of the first inning.
She recorded just one out on
the mound, allowed 4 hits, 3
walks, 10 runs but just 3 of
them earned.
Maura Rockers pitched the
remainder of the game, pitching 2 2/3 innings and allowed
just 3 unearned runs.
In the second game, the
defense struggled once against
for the Lady Bulldogs. They
committed 7 errors en route to
an 8-5 defeat.
Osawatomie was held in
check early. They led just 1-0
after the second inning but tallied 3 runs in the third and
fourth innings to jump out on
top 7-1.
The Lady Bulldogs tried
to rally, scoring 1 run in the
fourth and fifth innings and
then 3 more in the sixth to cut
the deficit to 7-5.
That's as close as they would
get as Osawatomie would tack
on a lone run in the sixth to
hold on for the win.
Kueser led the way offensively picking up 3 hits in 3
at-bats, scored twice and drove
in a run.
Brylie Kohlmeier was the
only other Bulldog picking up
multiple hits, going 2 for 4 with
2 runs driven in.
Rockers pitched a complete
game going 6 innings, allowing
8 hits, 8 runs, 6 earned runs and
struck out 3 in the loss.
Bulldogs split doubleheader with Oz
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
OSAWATOMIE Runs were at
a premium in the opening game
of a doubleheader between the
Anderson County Bulldogs and
the Osawatomie Trojans as the
Bulldogs blanked Oz 3-0 before
they responded with a 6-2 win
in the late game to earn a split.
In the 3-0 win, the Bulldogs
scored twice in the third and
once in the fifth inning.
ACHS garnered just 2 hits in
the game.
Zach Schaffer was 1 for 3
with 2 runs driven in. Schaffer
drove in a run in the top of the
third inning with a groundout
that scored Michael Mains and
in the third inning he hit a single that drove in Mains again.
Brayden Wheat pitched
a complete game gem on the
mound going 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and striking out 12
without walking a batter.
The Bulldogs struck first in
the late game, leading 1-0 after
the first inning and 2-1 after
2 innings but Osawatomie
would tally the game's final 5
runs for the victory.
Wheat picked up 2 of the 3
hits in the game for Anderson
County. Aleck Smith and
Brylan Sommer also had one
hit in the game as the Bulldogs
only had the 4 hits.
Sommer was the starting
pitcher going 5 innings, allowing just 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned
runs and striking out 5.
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
COLONY After winning the
opening game 13-3, the Crest
Lancers dominated Yates
Center in game 2 by the final of
19-4 to open the season with 8
straight wins.
The bat of Kade Nilges came
up huge in the opener as he
accounted for 12 of the team's
13 runs.
Nilges finished the game
with 4 hits in 4 at-bats, scored
4 times and drove in 8 runs.
Drake Weir also had a 4 hit
game, scored twice and drove
in a run.
Kole Walter scored the victory on the mound pitching
4 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1
unearned run and struck out 7.
Roy Gordon closed the game
out pitching the 5th inning,
allowing 0 hits and struck out
2.
Crest scored the game 2 win
in just 3 innings as they scored
11 in the first, 6 runs in the
second and tallied 2 runs in the
third inning, with just 1 out, to
end the game early.
Nilges finished the game
with 2 hits in 3 at-bats, scored
twice and drove in 5 more runs.
Jensen Barker picked up
the victory after pitching 3
innings, allowing 5 hits and
struck out 3.
Southeast ends Lancers perfect start
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
COLONY Southeast brought
to an end an 8-game winning
streak for the Lancers in the
first game of a doubleheader
before Crest salvaged a split by
controlling the second game.
Crest appeared to be in control of the first game before
they let it slip away, losing
14-11.
The Lancers led 5-2 after the
second inning and 10-5 after the
fourth inning before Southeast
rallied.
Southeast scored 1 run in
the fifth inning, 6 runs in the
sixth and two more in the seventh to shock the Lancers.
Drake Weir and Henry
White each tallied 2 hits in the
game. Weir led the team driving in 3 runs in the contest.
It took 4 pitchers for Crest
to make it through the game.
Drake Weir started and pitched
3 innings and allowed 4 earned
runs.
Koiy Miller would pitched
4th and 5th innings, allowing 2
earned runs.
Kole Walter and Kade Nilges
each pitched 1 inning to close
out the game, allowing 4 and 1
earned runs respectively.
Viking runners compete at
Shawnee Mission South Relays
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
OVERLAND PARK The
Central Heights Vikings took
a few of their runners to the
Shawnee Mission South Relays
to compete against some of the
top competition in the area and
came away with some impressive finishes and record breaking performances.
The 4×800 meter relay team,
consisting of Connor Burkdoll,
Owen
Miller,
Christian
McCord and Cody Hammond,
finished on top with a time of
8:09.34. The time was over 30
seconds faster than the run-
ner-up finishers from Blue
Valley High School (8:43). This
places them as the fastest time
in 2A and the second fastest in
the state of Kansas regardless
of level.
Hammond was runner-up in
the 800 meter run with a blistering time of 1:54.43. McCord
finished 31st with a time of
2:13.52.
Hammonds time broke his
own school record by nearly
a second, which is a pretty
impressive accomplishment in
the first meet of the season.
Burkdoll would finish the
3200 meter run with a school
record breaking time of 9:28.85.
This was good for an 8th place
finish overall.
Miller ran the 1600 meter
run in a time of 4:38.16, which
was good for 16th place.
Viking head coach Troy
Prosser cant say enough about
this group, Its amazing to see
what dedication they have had
to their craft, especially the last
year and a half.
Prosser said despite the
impressive times to open the
season that there is a lot of season left and the athletes have
loftier goals set.
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
RICHMOND With relative ease the Central Heights
Vikings softball took a pair
of games against Southeast at
home last Thursday, April 3rd.
In the opener Cely Crump
was dominant on the mound
pitching 5 shutout innings
while allowing just 4 hits and
0 walks while striking out 7 en
route to a 14-0 Vikings victory.
Central Heights only had
6 hits but were helped by 6
errors by Southeast and also
reached base on 8 walks and 3
hit batters.
Melaney Chrisjohn was the
only player with a multi-hit
game going 2 for 3, scored 3
runs and drove in another, all
from the leadoff spot in the
lineup.
After a sluggish start in
game 2, the Vikings took over
and cruised to a 15-4 win in 5
innings.
Southeast jumped out to
a 4-1 lead after 2 innings
before the Vikings scored one
run in the third and 9 more in
the fourth to blow the game
open.
Central Heights closed the
game out with 4 more runs in
the fifth inning.
Chrisjohn pitched 3 innings,
allowed 6 hits, 4 earned runs
and struck out 3.
Crump came on in relief
and picked up right where she
left off in game 1 by pitching
the game's final 2 innings and
allowing just 1 hit while striking out 2. Crump would pick
up the win in the second game
as well from the mound.
Jaley Ferguson was 2 for
3 at the plate, drove in 3 runs
and scored a pair of runs.
In 4 at-bats, Chrisjohn was 2
for 2 with 2 walks in the game.
She scored 3 runs and drove in
two more.
Lady Vikings sweep again, make it 8 straight W's
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
YATES CENTER On Monday
the Central Heights softball
team traveled to Yates Center
and won both games of their
doubleheader by a combined
score of 31-1.
In the first game, the Vikings
won 18-1 in 5 innings.
Melaney Chrisjohn was 3
for 4 from the plate, scored 5
runs and drove in 2 to lead the
Vikings.
Cely Crump controlled the
game on the mound pitching
5 innings, allowing just 1 hit, 1
unearned run and striking out
10.
In game 2, the Vikings shut
out Yates Center 13-0 as it was
a close game until a 10-run fifth
inning.
Central Heights only tallied
4 hits in the game but where
helped out by 13 walks and
a hit batter by Yates Center
pitchers.
Macy Cubit led the offense
with 2 hits in 3 at bats, scored
twice and drove in 5 runs.
Chrisjohn continued to do
her job as a leadoff hitter drawing a walk in all 4 of her at-bats,
scoring 4 runs and driving in a
run.
Chrisjohn
had
another impressive outing on the
mound pitching 5 innings,
allowing just 3 hits and striking out 3.
Vikings score two walk-off wins to remain unbeaten
BY KEVIN GAINES
Crest baseball sweeps Yates Center
BY KEVIN GAINES
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
RICHMOND On Thursday,
April 3, the Central Heights
Vikings had their hands full at
home against Southeast, needing an incredible 7th inning
rally in the opener and a late
inning rally in game 2 to keep
their undefeated season going.
In game 1, Southeast struck
first with 2 runs in the top half
of the first inning.
The Vikings wouldn't get on
the scoreboard until the third
inning when a Stetson Miller
double scored Ethan Kraft to
cut the lead to 2-1.
Southeast added 2 more in
the fifth inning and one more
in the seventh to give them a
5-1 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh.
With the odds stacked
against them and things looking even more bleak after
a leadoff strikeout, Knox
Cannady hit a one out single to
start the rally.
A single by Payton Miller
and a passed ball scored
Cannady to cut the deficit to
5-2.
A pair of walks sandwiched
a fly out which loaded the bases
with two outs.
S. Miller scored an infield
single that plated a run to cut
the lead to 5-3 and kept the
bases loaded.
Kreig Garrett would be the
hero of the game when down
to his last strike hit a triple
to clear the bases and give the
Vikings a walk-off thrilling
win.
S. Miller would pitch the
first 4 innings allowing 4 hits,
2 earned runs and struck out 9.
Roarke Brock would earn
the win pitching the game's
final 2 innings, allowing 2 hits
and 2 earned runs.
In the late game, offense was
tough to come by early on as
the game's first two runs were
scored by Southeast as they
scored lone runs in the fifth
and sixth inning to take a 2-0
advantage heading into the bot-
tom of the 6th.
The Vikings shaved a run
off the deficit with a Cannady
single that scored the first run
and then B Hamilton hit a twoout single to score another run
to tie the game at 2 heading
into the 7th.
The game's final run by the
Vikings would come in improbable fashion.
Kraft opened the inning
with a walk and advanced to
second on a fielder's choice.
Miller would steal second
base and advance to third on
a Southeast error. Following
an intentional walk to Garrett,
Dunbar hit a sacrifice fly to
score Miller for the game winning run.
Garrett earned the start and
pitched 5 innings, allowing 1
run, 0 earned runs and struck
out 5.
Dunbar pitched the game's
final 2 innings, allowing 3 hits
and 0 earned runs to record the
win.
Viking baseball remains perfect on the season
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
YATES CENTER On Monday
afternoon, the Central Heights
Vikings baseball team made it
look easy in a sweep of Yates
Center.
The opening game was an
easy 21-3 win.
Kreig Garrett was a perfect
5 for 5 at the plate with 6 runs
driven in and 3 runs scored.
Knox Cannady chipped in
with 3 hits in as many at-bats,
scored 2 runs and drove in 4.
Kord Stroup and Ethan
Kraft both also tallied 3 hits in
the game.The Vikings pounded
out 17 hits and also reached
base 11 more times on walks.
Stetson Miller picked up
the win pitching 2 2/3 innings,
allowing 2 hits, 3 unearned
runs and struck out 8.
Aydan Dunbar and Kraft
pitched the final 2 1/3 innings
without allowing any runs
and striking out 5 more Yates
Center hitters.
Game 2 was much of the
same with Central Heights
winning 15-2.
A handful of Vikings had
multi-hit games, led by Ethan
Kraft going 3 for 3 with 3 runs
scored and 3 runs driven in.
Stroup had another 3-hit
game, driving in 3 runs and
scoring 3 more runs to lead the
Vikings.
Garrett pitched a 5 inning
complete game, allowed just 3
hits, 1 unearned run and struck
out 9.
Bulldogs golf finishes 3rd at Burlington
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
BURLINGTON Eli Martin
led the way for the Anderson
County Bulldogs at Burlington
with a 3rd place finish as 3 golfers for AC finished in the top 12
and all 6 finished in the top 25
out of nearly 50 golfers.
Anderson County (353) fin-
ished behind only Wellsville
(337) and Burlington (347).
Eli Martin finished with
a 76. Conner Newman (71) of
Humboldt and Ryan Hoyt (74)
of Burlington finished 1st and
2nd respectively.
Issac Richards finished
10th with a score of 90. Cayden
Davis (92) was right behind in
12th place.
The trio of Isaak Porter (96),
Jonathan Stoltzfus (97) and
Mitchell Richar (99) finished
20th, 21st and 23rd.
Bulldog track kicks off season at Baldwin
BALDWIN – The Anderson
County Bulldog track & field
teams traveled to Baldwin on
Friday and struggled to place
among some much larger
schools in attendance.
The top finishers for the
boys and girls were 6th place
finishes in the triple jump by
Noah Porter and Jordan Miller.
Girls
100 Meter Dash
Hayden Wright, 13.91, 12th
Emma Sims, 14.7, 22nd
Natalee Ruppel, 15.37, 26th
200 Meter Dash
Hayden Wright, 30.05, 16th
Emma Sims, 31.18, 22nd
Natalee Ruppel, 33.55, 28th
400 Meter Dash
Hayden Wright, 1:13.45, 16th
Caitlyn Brady, 1:14.83, 18th
Natalee Ruppel, 1:16.03, 20th
800 Meter Run
Emma Baumann, 3:21.03, 23rd
100 Meter Hurdles
Jordan Miller, 17.73, 8th
Alice Tucker, 21.72, 22nd
300 Meter Hurdles
Madilyn Reichard, 56.91, 15th
Alice Tucker, 1:06.13, 22nd
2000 Meter Steeplechase
Emma Baumann, 10:37.40, 12th
4×100 Meter Relay
Relay Team, 55.48, 8th
4×400 Meter Relay
Relay Team, 4:45.99, 10th
Long Jump
Madilyn Reichard, 15-3, 7th
Rose Katzer, 13-10, 18th
Triple Jump
Jordan Miller, 33-8.5, 6th
Discus
Bailey Barnes, 79-2, 17th
Emma Self, 55-10, 32nd
Javelin
Bailey Barnes, 62-4, 22nd
Emma Self, 46-5, 26th
Shot Put
Bailey Barnes, 23-4, 25th
Emma Self, 22-9, 27th
Boys
100 Meter Dash
Christian Barnett, 12.36, 23rd
Braxton Williams, 12.47, 26th
Xavier Carver, 12.74, 30th
200 Meter Dash
Xavier Carver, 27.1, 26th
Danny Jungo, 28.57, 27th
Kai Goetz, 29.21, 28th
400 Meter Dash
Henry Hedrick, 59.09, 17th
Garrett Tucker, 1:00.02, 20th
Kai Goetz, 1:04.46, 25th
1600 Meter Run
Grant Nienstedt, 5:35.13, 14th
Lucas Mills, 5:59.20, 20th
Wesley Mills, 6:07.61, 21st
3200 Meter Run
Grant Nienstedt, 11:54.26, 10th
110 Meter Hurdles
Jack Nienstedt, 21.99, 10th
Owen Hawkins, 25.73, 11th
300 Meter Hurdles
Danny Jungo, 52.23, 13th
Jack Nienstedt, 53.98, 14th
Owen Hawkins, 1:01.31, 15th
2000 Meter Steeplechase
Lucas Mills, 8:32.34, 10th
4×100 Meter Relay
Relay Team, 47.77, 8th
4×400 Meter Relay
Relay Team, 3:56.59, 10th
High Jump
Noah Porter, 5-5, 11th
Christian Barnett, 5-5, 11th
Long Jump
Braxton Williams, 16-2, 24th
Henry Hedrick, 15-0, 28th
Owen Hawkins, 13-11, 30th
Triple Jump
Noah Porter, 39-2, 6th
Kai Goetz, 32-4.5, 15th
Discus
Carter Hermann, 88-4, 27th
Andrew King, 77-0, 29th
Gus Carver, 74-11, 30th
Javelin
Garrett Tucker, 106-2, 18th
Gus Carver, 87-6, 25th
Danny Jungo, 80-4, 26th
Shot Put
Andrew King, 33-10, 23rd
Carter Hermann, 31-6.25, 27th
Nickolas Slate, 26-8.75, 31st
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