Anderson County Review — April 24, 2025

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BY DANE HICKS
Commissioners pick local native
with background in emergency
communications for EM position
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Anderson County Commissioners
selected a county native with a background in
emergency communications to fill the post of
county Emergency Preparedness Director.
Sarah Burkhart of Garnett will leave her
current post as an Anderson County Sheriffs
Department dispatcher May
2 and begin her new position
heading up emergency management on May 5.
Burkhart graduated from
Anderson County High School
in 2000 and holds a bachelors
in Business from Emporia
State University, as well as
a bachelors in Human and
Burkhart
Social Services from Ottawa
University. Shes worked for
Anderson County Dispatch for five years; prior
to that she managed a local convenience store,
worked at the county health department, the
Elizabeth Layton Center and with State Farm
Insurance.
Each of those roles gave me valuable experience in communication, crisis management,
and public serviceall of which Ill carry into
my new position, Burkhart told the Review.
As head of emergency management,
Burkhart will function as a liaison with state
and federal agencies, working with local governments, private organizations, and volunteers to address emergency-related activities.
The role encompasses planning, education,
budget management, and overall coordination
of the county's emergency management program. County Rural Fire Coordinator Cruz
Gillespie has covered the roll on an interim
basis since January. Shell earn a little over
$52,000 a year in the position. Burkhart says she
looks forward to advancing her training as she
SEE POSITION ON PAGE 5
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
IOLA A meeting of county commissioners to discuss what some
are calling exorbitantly high salaries among upper management
at the Southeast Kansas Mental
Health Center organization may
have violated the law in banning
a reporter last week but nothing
was accomplished to change the
statutory mechanics of funding for
the 6-county mental health district
under fire for its management payroll.
The summation of the weekslong hand wringing by county
commissioners whose appointed
SEKMHC board members allowed
the centers executive director to
notch a salary and benefits package exceeding $600,000 is consistent
with state statutes currently guid-
ing the operation commissioners
can fund the organization at any
level they want or not fund it at
all.
Anderson County legal counsel
James Campbell reviewed Kansas
Statute 65-212 with his county commissioners Monday in Garnett.
The board of county commissioners of any such county may, upon
the establishment of such mental
health clinic, levy an annual tax
upon all taxable tangible property
in such county for the operation of
such mental health clinic
Im looking at the word may,
and thats not the word must,
Campbell told commissioners.
Defining that statute is key to
the hub-bub surrounding the revelation of those executive salaries,
a story first broken in late March
by the Review, after an analysis of
SEKs non-profit 990 IRS tax filing
that lists the salaries of those key
managers. County commissioners
in the organization have discussed
privately suspending their subsi-
dies due to those high salaries, or
reducing them to a perfunctory $1
annually if forced by statute to contribute.
The review of the statute by
Anderson Countys legal counsel appears to show that both are
options, but would have to be initiated individually among member
counties during their upcoming
summer budgeting period for 2026.
The IRS filings show executive
director Nathan Fawson earns
some $628,000 in salary and benefits, in addition to compensation
for other key employees in the hundred of thousands of dollars. Those
salaries are the result, according
to SEKMHC board vice chair Dana
Spencer in her presentation to the
gathering of commissioners last
week, of a private consultants salary recommendation which was
later approved and implemented by
her board members.
Each county appoints two
members to the SEK board, and
funds the organization to the tune
of around $100,000 apiece in tax
money annually. According to tax
filings from all 26 Kansas mental
health center regions, Fawsons is
the highest salary paid statewide.
So as not to violate the Open
Meetings Act with a quorum of
any commission in attendance,
only one commissioner from each
county was set to attend Thursday
nights fact-finding discussion. The
meeting was announced publicly at Anderson and Linn County
Commission meetings prior to
Thursday. It was led by Allen
County Commissioner David Lee
and included Anderson County
Commissioner Mike Blaufuss,
Linn County Commissioner Jim
Johnson, Gail Klassen from the
Neosho County Commission and
Justin Clark from Woodson County
Commission. Spencer was the
sole member of the SEK governing
board to attend, and described the
process by which the salaries were
SEE SALARIES ON PAGE 6
Gardner, Tyson, Schmoe make take a
victory lap at Saturday legislative coffee
GARNETT Local legislators are expected to take a
bit of a victory lap Saturday
when they meet at Garnett
Town Hall Center for a legislative coffee at the conclusion of a Kansas legislative
session broadly deemed a
success by conservative
legislators.
The meeting, featuring
presentations from 9th
District Representative
Fred Gardner, 59th District
Representative Rebecca
Schmoe and 12th District
Senator Caryn Tyson will
begin at 9 a.m. The event
is open to the public and is
sponsored by the Anderson
County Republican Party.
The session culminated
earlier this month in record
time, with Republicans
overriding 14 of Democrat
Governor Laura Kellys 18
vetoes, including the late in
the game override of a veto
on Senate Bill 269 which
ties future income tax cuts
in the state to legislative
spending reductions.
The state got more good
news after the close of the
session in that state revenue estimates are expected
to exceed original expectations. Republicans say
thats because huge tax
increases in 2015 aimed
SEE COFFEE ON PAGE 6
Veto overrides halt Covid-style shutdown orders; protects
people of faith from discrimination in adoption, fostering
BY MICHAEL RYAN
THE HEARTLANDER
TOPEKA Kansas lawmakers earlier this month overrode the governors veto of a bill restricting
COVID-style shutdowns and another
bill protecting people of faith in fostering and adopting children.
The Substitute for Senate Bill 29
will convert COVID-style shutdown
orders by state and local health officials into recommendations only
that must be approved by an elected
body. It also prohibits the use of
law enforcement officers to enforce
health orders on individuals, such
as quarantines and mask or vaccine
mandates.
The Republican-majority House
voted 86-38 to override Democrat
Laura Kellys veto, while the
Republican-majority Senate voted
31-9.
Lawmakers also overrode Kellys
veto of HB 2311, which will prevent the state from discriminating
against people of faith in foster care
and adoptions of children in the
states custody or control.
The votes to override that veto
were 87-38 and 31-9.
Kellys veto of HB 2311 would have
allowed the state to require fostering
and adopting parents to affirm a
childs gender identity.
The national Alliance Defending
Freedom (ADF) wrote Thursday that
the veto override of HB 2311 ensures
families and faith-based adoption
and foster care organizations who
want to provide loving homes for
kids are not pushed out because of
their religious or moral beliefs about
human sexuality.
Every child deserves a loving
home that can provide them stability and opportunities to grow, ADF
SEE VETOES ON PAGE 7
Millions in federal funds set to go to DEI for nurses
BY LIEF LE MAHIEU
THE DAILY WIRE
WASHINGTON D.C. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services will hand out over $20
million in diversity grants this
year aimed at increasing the number of minority nurses, even as the
Trump Administration has sought
to crack down on diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
The purpose of the initiative,
known as the Nursing Workforce
Diversity (NWP) Program, is to
increase nursing education opportunities for individuals who are
from disadvantaged backgrounds
(including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among
registered nurses). It is administered by the Health Resources
and Services Administration, an
agency of HHS, and has distributed
nearly $200 million in grants since
2008.
Applications for the 2025 iteration closed last month, and the
Health Resources and Services
Administration estimates that
it will shell out over $22 million
on the program in July when the
funds are set to be awarded. The
programs Notice of Funding lays
out the purposes of the program,
which include increasing racial
minorities enrolled in nursing programs and increasing the number
of minorities who receive support to stay in nursing programs.
The notice refers to a glossary from the Bureau of Health
Workforce to define underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities. This definition excludes
both whites and Asians, and only
includes American Indians or
Alaska Natives, black or African
Americans, Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics.
According to the Health
Resources
and
Services
Administration, 76% of the 2,033
students who were trained under
the program from the 2022-2024
school year identified as an
underrepresented minority, meaning that they were neither white
nor Asian.
Do No Harm, an organization
that seeks to rid the medical field
of politics, told The Daily Wire that
the program incentivizes nursing
schools to engage in racial discrimination and is based on faulty medSEE DEI ON PAGE 7
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 4-24-2025 / DANE HICKS
Heavy rains this week dropped more than 5 inches of rain in some parts of Anderson
County, swelling local creeks and closing the Cedar Valley Reservoir campground
areas. Rain chances decreased but were still present through this weekend.
Anderson County on lower end of region for
insurance claims for storm damage last year
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
TOPEKA As the 2025 spring storm
season goes into full swing, the Kansas
Insurance Department has released the
total amount of storm damage claims
for each county during 2024.
Anderson County ranked toward the
bottom of counties in the region with
some $778,000 in storm damage turned
into insurance carriers. Allen County
had $992,000, Coffey County $355,000,
Osage $2.4 million, Linn $3 million and
Franklin $2.7 million. Johnson County
had the highest claims at more than
$183 million; Greeley County was the
lowest with some $35,000.
The information is collected annually by Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Vicki Schmidt as part of the offices
statistical research.
The Kansas Department of
Insurance calls on insurance companies for yearly data to better understand the impact of storm events across
the state, said Commissioner Schmidt.
The Department uses this data as a
tool to monitor trends in the marketplace.
In 2024, reported 56,778 storm claims
that generated payouts from insurance
companies of $612,069,643.50. A county-by-county breakdown of the data can
be found on the Departments website
at www.insurance.ks.gov.
The Department collected data from
companies writing property and casualty insurance in Kansas. This data
includes the number of total claims as
well as the amount paid for those claims
across several types of storm losses
including hail, wind, water damge, and
SEE CLAIMS ON PAGE 7
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
RECORD
NEWS IN
BRIEF
COLONY CITYWIDE SALES
Colony Citywide Yard Sales,
April 25 & 26. Maps at local
Colony businesses.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
GARAGE SALE TO BE 5/3
St. Johns Church in Greeley
will hold a garage sale and
bake sale on Saturday, May 3.
7 a.m. – 2 p.m., 406 S. Prairie,
Greeley.
RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
TACO DINNER FUNDRAISER
The RIchmond Public Library
will have a taco dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
To be held at the Richmond
Community Building, serving
from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Prices will
be listed on our Facebook page
and our website. Winner to the
Library raffle basket fundraiser
will be drawn at the end of the
evening.
LEGISLATIVE COFFEE 4/26
A legislative coffee featuring presentations on the recent session
from local Kansas House and
Senate members will be held
from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Saturday,
April 26, at Town Hall Center
in Garnett. Open to the public
and sponsored by the Anderson
County Republican Party.
GARNETT HIGH CLASS
OF 75 REUNION MAY 9-11
Garnett High School Class of
75 is having their 50th Reunion
May 9th-11th. Classmates
and former teachers wanted!
Reserve your meal for May
10th at Knights of Columbus by
calling Sandra 785-204-2157.
Check our FB page for a full list
of events.
VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW
The Anderson County Historical
Society is presenting a Vintage
Clothing Show at the Harris
House of clothing prior to 1940.
The show is April 26th from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. The Harris House
is located at 407 W. 4th Street
one block east of Highway 59.
Everyone is well welcome.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO
MEET MAY 1ST
The first meeting of 2025 of
the Anderson County Historical
Society will be May 1st at 6:30
p.m. It is our annual banquet
and will be held at the Dutch
Country Cafe on Hiway 59.
Tickets are $20 and may be
purchased from historical society board members. Following
our meal the Societys member
of the year will be announced
followed by our guest speaker.
ANDERSON COUNTY COMMISSION
APRIL 14, 2025
Chairman Leslie McGhee called
the meeting of the Anderson County
Commission to order at 9:00 AM on
April 14, 2025 at the Anderson County
Commission Room. Attendance:
Leslie McGhee, Present: Michael
Blaufuss, Present: Anthony Mersman,
Present. The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited. Minutes from the previous
meeting were approved as presented.
Road & Bridge
Ethan Lickteig, Road & Bridge
Supervisor, met with the commission.
He presented bids for a Bushog 4110
with a single wing offset for the department. Bids were from R&R Equipment,
Heartland, and John Deere. R&R
Equipment bid $20,500, Heartland
bid $25,500, and John Deere bid
$25,573.24. Ethan received bids for
larger rotary mowers but pricing was
too high. Commissioner Blaufuss
moved and Commissioner Mersman
seconded to purchase a Bushog 4110
from R&R Equipment for $20,500 to
be paid out of the Special Equipment
fund. All voted yes. Ethan gave an
update on bridges that need repaired.
SEK Health Department
Rebecca Johnson, Director, met
with the commission. She gave an
annual update on the health department and programs they offer the
county. She presented a 2026 budget
request for the health department of
$91,670 which is 3% increase from
the previous year. Commissioner
McGhee stated the county will be
avoiding increasing taxes this year
so the requested increase may be
denied.
Zoning
Tom Young, Zoning Director, met
with the commission. There is an
opening on the zoning board and the
board of zoning appeals the is a city
resident. Tom recommended Jessica
Mills to both boards. She has agreed
to the appointment. Commissioner
Blaufuss moved and Commissioner
Mersman seconded to appoint
Jessica Mills to the zoning board and
the board of zoning appeals. All voted
yes. Precision Enterprises, Garnett,
met with the commissioners. They will
be submitting a request to rezone a
portion of their property as commercial and selling 4 acres to Payless
Concrete. Payless Concrete will submit a zoning request to rezone the 4
acres to heavy industrial zone 2 to
be able to operate a concrete plant
with a special use permit. The businesses requested an approval for a
temporary set up of the plant until the
property sale and special use permit
can be approved. The Commissioners
approved Payless Concrete to temporarily set up a concrete plant at
Precision Enterprises.
PIC Consultants
Rhonda
Fernandez,
PIC
Consultants, met with the commission. She presented a quarterly report
of the county health utilization. She
fielded questions regarding renewal
and cost incurred to the county.
Abatements
Abatements B25-215 through B25223 were approved as presented.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM due
to no further business.
The
Board
of
County
Commissioners conducted interviews
for the Emergency Management
Director position from 1:00pm
5:00pm on April 14th and April 15th.
ANDERSON COUNTY LAND TRANSFERS
330-608 Garnett LLC to Doug
Meyer and Connie Meyer: Lot 8 & E2
lot 9 blk 29 Town of Garnett.
Rachel Taow and Shawn Benjamin
to Lawrence D Hall and Vanessa R
Hall: Lot 4 blk 1 Westwood Acres
Adddition to City of Garnett.
Barbara A Foltz and Shawn C Foltz,
POA to TDL, LLC: Lots 15 and 16 in
block 5 in Parkview Addition to the City
of Garnett and lots 5, 6, 7 & 8 in block
5 in Parkview Addition to the City of
Garnett.
Chelsie Keith and Cheslie E
Keith AKA to Jessica Wilson and
Devon Wilson: Beginning at the
nw corner of lot 2 in block 4 in
Bryson Addition to the City of Garnett,
thence east 78 feet, thence south 94
feet, thence in a southwesterly direction 43 feet, thence south 30 feet,
thence west 42 feet, thence north 148
feet to the pob; also beginning at a
point 78 feet east of the nw corner of
lot 2, block 4, in Bryson Addition to the
City of Garnett, thence east 22 feet,
thence south 188 feet to the south
line of said block 4, thence west 55
feet, thence north 70 feet, thence in a
northeasterly direction 43 feet, thence
north 94 feet to the pob.
Thomas L Tush and Janice I Tush
to Howard L Tush and Dawn M Tush:
A tract of land located in the e/2 of the
se/4 of 3-21-19, further described as
follows: beginning at the nw corner
of the e/2 of se/4 of said section 3;
thence s020151 w on the west
line of said e/2 of the se/4 a distance
of 571.30 feet; thence s885806
e a distance of 762.50 feet; thence
n020151 e to a point on the north
line of said se/4 a distance of 517.30
feet; thence n885806 w along said
north line to the pob a distance of
762.50 feet. said tract contains 10.00
acres more or less.
Aust Family Farms LLC to WR
North Ranch LLC: SE4 15-22-21.
Wendi Jett to Wendi Jett and
Brandy Jett: W2 lot 8 & all lot 9 blk 14
City of Garnett.
James F Nolan and Christine M
Nolan to James F Nolan and Christine
M Nolan: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 blk 13 City
of Westphalia.
Jeremy D McAdam and Kimberly
A McAdam to Garret Cullor: All lot 19
& south 12 1/2 lot 18 blk 25 City of
Greeley, according to subdivision plat
thereof.
Albert Eugene Thacker Jr and
Stephanie Thacker to Safe Haven
Residential Center LLC: Lot 16 &
north 35 lot 15 blk 7 Baileys Orchard
Park Addition (revised 1978) to City of
2×3
Yutzy
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.
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CREST UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 479
April 14th, 2025 Board
Meeting Minutes
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education of Crest Unified
School District #479 was held at
the Crest Board Office, Colony, on
Monday, April 14th, 2025. The meeting
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Board President Travis Church.
Roll Call
Board Members Present Seth
Black, Travis Church, Jamie
Henderson, Kevin Nilges, Lance
Ramsey and Laura Schmidt.
Board Members Absent – Nathan
Beckmon and Kevin Nilges
Others Present Superintendent
Shane Walter, MS/HS Principal
Travis Hermreck, Board Clerk Lynette
Prasko, and Jeremy DuPont.
Approval of Agenda It was moved
by Mr. Lance Ramsey and seconded
by Mrs. Laura Schmidt to approve the
agenda as presented. Vote: 5-0
Approval of Consent Agenda It
was moved by Mr. Lance Ramsey and
seconded by Mrs. Jamie Henderson to
approve the consent agenda including
the minutes of the March 10th regular
board meeting and March 28th special
board meeting, bills in the amount of
$585,779.04, Enrollment Report and
Budget Expenditure Report. Vote: 5-0
Information Items
ANW Special Education Minutes
The minutes of the March 12th, 2025
ANW Special Education Cooperative
meeting were reviewed.
Superintendent/Principal Report
Mr. Walter discussed that field trips
and State Assessments have been
scheduled. He also mentioned many
other end of school year events that
are posted on the school website
including:
Spring Music Concert (6th-12th
Grades) – April 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Athletic Banquet for all sports – May
6th at 6:00 p.m.
8th Grade Promotion – May 9th at
6:00 p.m.
High School Graduation – May 10th
at 10:00 a.m.
Items of Business
Website/School App
Mr. DuPont presented options to
the board for school website and
app providers including PowerSchool
and Foxbright. It was recommended
the current website be migrated to
Foxbright based on cost and features.
FBLA Mr. Walter explained that
our FBLA (Future Business Leaders
of America) organization had students
qualify for Nationals again this year
and provided estimated costs, fundraiser plans and itinerary for June
27th- July 3rd. It was moved by Mrs.
Laura Schmidt and seconded by Mrs.
Jamie Henderson to approve the
trip to the FBLA National Leadership
Conference in Anaheim, California as
presented. Vote: 5-0
Surplus Property It was moved
by Mr. Lance Ramsey and seconded
by Mr. Seth Black to approve the
list of surplus property for disposal
per Superintendent Walters discretion
using Purple Wave Auction. Vote: 5-0
Community Eligibility Provision
(CEP) – Food Program Mrs. Prasko
presented information about the
Food Program Community Eligibility
Provision (CEP). Due to our districts
free direct certification rates, we would
be required to pay significantly more if
we elected this option.
Nonresident Open Enrollment
Capacity Mr. Walter reviewed the
districts enrollment history and projections. It was moved by Mrs. Jamie
Henderson and seconded by Mr.
Lance Ramsey to approve the USD
479 student enrollment projections,
the capacity, and nonresident open
seats available as recommended and
presented by Superintendent Walter.
Vote: 5-0
Spring Sports Mr. Hermreck discussed request from Southern Coffey
County for Baseball/Softball partnership.
5×7
Anderson Co. Hospital
KASB It was moved by Mrs.
Jamie Henderson and seconded
by Mr. Lance Ramsey to approve
2025-2026 KASB Membership for
$5,050.17 and Legal Assistance Fund
Contract for $2,750.00. Vote: 5-0
Facility Improvements Mr. Walter
updated the board on the status and
schedules on the improvements to
school facilities.
It was moved by Mrs. Jamie
Henderson and seconded by Mrs.
Laura Schmidt to approve expenditures as needed, not to exceed
$150,000.00 for Kansas State Fire
Marshal required updates to building
fire alarm system. Vote: 5-0
Personnel Executive Session It
was moved by Mr. Travis Church and
seconded by Mr. Lance Ramsey 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 8:42 p.m.
Mr. Walter and Mr. Hermreck were
invited to attend. Vote: 5-0
The open meeting reconvened in
the board room at 8:42 p.m. and it was
moved by Mrs. Jamie Henderson and
seconded by Mr. Lance Ramsey to:
transfer Danelle McGhee to MS/
HS Business, Science, Art Teacher
transfer Lynette Prasko to PartTime MS/HS Business Teacher and
Part-Time District Accountant
hire Aubree Holloran as Elementary
Teacher
post the full-time District Board
Clerk position opening
Vote: 5-0
Administrative Contracts It was
moved by Mr. Lance Ramsey and seconded by Mrs. Jamie Henderson to
extend the contracts of Superintendent
Walter, Principal Hermreck and
Principal Edgerton for 1 year. Vote:
5-0
Adjournment It was moved by
Mr. Seth Black and seconded by Mrs.
Jamie Henderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Vote: 5-0
ANDERSON COUNTY
MARRIAGE LICENSE FILED
Sarah Jane Akes, Welda, and
Robert David Ball, Welda, have filled
out an application for a marriage
license.
Alan Christopher Haag, Garnett,
and Tiffany Jean Hare, Garnett, have
filled out an application for a marriage
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GARNETT SQUARE FAIR
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.
Garnett.
Delmar J Rockers to Aimee Pualii
Murphy and Ty Sawyer Murphy: N2
lot 2 & all lot 3 & south 20 lot 4 &
north 60 lot 4 & south 40 lot 5 blk 6
Baileys Orchard Park Addition to City
of Garnett (rev 1978).
Joanne L May and Jo May A/K/A to
Jesse Bettinger: Lot 16 blk 9 Merrills
Addition to Town of Westphalia; &
lot 17 & 126 off south side lot 8
blk 9 Merrills Addition to Town of
Westphalia.
Shirley L Kline to Stephen S
Daggett Co Trustee to Melissa A F
Daggett Co Trustee: Lot 7 except the
east 10 feet and lot 8 except the west
10 feet, all in block 33 in the City of
Garnett.
Ricky L King and Rebecca L King
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FRENCH
WILSON
FEBRUARY 22, 1936 APRIL 20, 2025
Bernice Darlene French,
age 89, headed to heaven on
Easter Sunday, April 20th 2025.
She was a caring wife, mother,
grandm o t h e r ,
great- grandm o t h e r ,
aunt,
and
friend, born
on February
22, 1936, to
Carl
and
Lelia Wiley.
French
Bernices
first
steps
were taken on a farm near
Greeley.
Her education started at
Sugar Valley School and later
transferred to Rosedale School
in 1945 when the family moved
to a new farm located west
of Garnett. It was there that
Bernices love of animals flourished; Rosa the 500-pound pig,
Flowers the skunk, Freckles
the cow, and a multitude of
others. After graduating from
Garnett High in 1954, Bernice
attended Clarks Business
College in Topeka where she
lived with a dozen girlfriends
at what they called, The
Penny Pinchers Apartments.
It was during this time her
heart was stolen by Wayne
French on a blind date at
BoBos. They were married on
December 2, 1956, at Mont Ida
Church. Topeka became their
home with Bernice working for
Capers Weekly Newspaper. In
1960, the French family made
the decision to move back to
Bernices childhood home near
Garnett. Wayne and Bernice
partnered with Don and Judy
on what they called, Fair
Acres Farm. Outside of farm
life, Bernice worked for the
Anderson County Hospital in
the administration office. Later
she drove a bus while working
at PJ in between routes. In 1979
she and Wayne took on the title
of School Bus Managers for 20
years.
Bernice was a woman with
many passions. She loved life
on the farm; driving the equipment, raising the chickens,
feeding the catfish, manning
the rabbits powder puff parlor, milking the cows, slopping
pigs, and caring for the many
cats and dogs.
You also found her doing
her part as a 4-H leader, member of the TOPS club. With her
embroidery sewing machine
she created quilts that she
proudly gave to children and
grandchildren.
But her true passion was for
God and her Mont Ida church.
Bernice was one of Gods best
disciples as a Sunday School
teacher, Childrens Church
coordinator, VBS volunteer,
float designer, piano player,
and pie baker.
Yet her family never doubted her love for them being there
for each stage of life; thank
you mom for being our teacher, cheerleader, counselor, role
model, and friend.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Wayne, her
parents, Carl and Lelia Wiley,
and her brother Don and Judy
Wiley. To cherish her loving
memory, she leaves three
children: Tammie and Terry
Henry, Gary and Janet French,
and Cheryl and John Strobel.
She will be forever remembered by her four grandsons;
Jacob and Amy Strobel, Joe
and Anne Strobel, Dalton
and Sarah Henry, Taylor
and Lauren French and five
granddaughters; Kyra and
Josh Elliott, Courtney Henry
and Jason Coonrod, Jessica
and Sam Carey, Lauren and
Ty Lewis, Allie Henry and
Micheal Carson. Eighteen
children were blessed to call
her great grandma. Bernices
memory will also be held dear
by numerous nieces, nephews,
and friends.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 AM on Thursday,
April 24, 2025, at the Mont Ida
Church of the Brethren in
Mont Ida, Kansas. Burial will
follow in the Garnett Cemetery.
Bernices family greeted
friends on Wednesday evening at the Feuerborn Family
Funeral Service Chapel in
Garnett.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Parkview
Heights, Good Shepherd
Hospice or Mont Ida Church of
the Brethren and left in care of
the funeral home. Condolences
may be sent to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
GREGG
MAY 8, 1931 DECEMBER 21, 2024
Naomi Gregg, age 93, formerly of Princeton, Kansas,
passed away on Saturday,
December 21, 2024, at Belton
Regional Medical Center in
Belton, Missouri.
A graveside memorial service will take place on Friday,
April 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at
St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio,
Kansas.
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You will know it when you see it!
FEBRUARY 5, 1938 APRIL 20, 2025
Dr. Howard F. Wilson, age
87, of Garnett, Kansas, passed
away on Sunday, April 20, 2025,
at St. Lukes South Hospital
in Overland
Park, Kansas.
Howard
Frank Wilson
was born on
February
5, 1938, in
Garden City,
Missouri. He
was the third
Wilson
of three children
born
to George Lloyd and Elsie
Mildred (Miller) Wilson. His
formative years were spent on
a farm near Parker, Kansas,
where he excelled in football,
basketball, and track during
his time at Parker schools.
Following his 1956 graduation, Howard continued his
athletic pursuits in football
at Independence Community
College. He then pursued
higher education at Ottawa
University before achieving his
Doctor of Chiropractic degree
from Cleveland Chiropractic in
1966.
He was united in marriage
to Doris Ann Rhodes on July 21,
1957 in Osawatomie, Kansas.
This union was blessed with
five children.
In 1966 Howard and
Doris moved their family to
Garnett, where he started his
Chiropractic practice. Over the
42 years of treating his patients
in Garnett, Howard developed
countless friendships and provided care for multiple generations.
Beyond his professional life,
Howard found joy in the outdoors, particularly fishing and
hunting, with family pheasant
hunts holding a special place in
his heart. A gifted woodworker, he poured his creativity and
care into each project, crafting unique pieces for his loved
ones-tangible legacies for generations to come. Ever adaptable, Howard embraced technology to stay connected with
his family through Facebook,
email, and Facetime.
Howard was preceded in
death by his parents; daughter,
Jami Prather in 2023; brother, Lloyd Wilson; and sister,
Kathryn Burnett.
He is survived by his wife of
67 years, Doris Wilson, of the
home; children, Kathy Shinkle
and husband, Terry, Karen
Ferguson and husband, Jerry,
Jeff and wife, Kelli, Lynn and
wife, Jenny; 22 grandchildren;
31 great grandchildren; son-inlaw, Randy Prather; and sisterin-law, Rosemary Wilson.
Funeral services will be held
at 10:00AM on Saturday, April
26, 2025, at the First Christian
Church in Garnett, Kansas.
Burial will follow in the
Garnett Cemetery. Howards
family will greet friends from
6:00-8:00PM on Friday, April
25, 2025 at the First Christian
Church in Garnett. Memorial
contributions may be made to
the Alzheimers Association
(ALZ.org) and may be left in
care of Feuerborn Family
Funeral Service. Condolences
may be sent to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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No more fretting over climate; U.S.
Navy puts focus back on fighting
The U.S. Navy officially scrapped a Biden-era
climate action plan for the force on Tuesday,
signifying the Trump administrations ongoing
efforts to refocus the military towards warfighting.
Today, Im focusing on the warfighters first,
and Im rescinding the Biden administrations
climate action program. Our focus needs to
be on lethality and our warfighters, Navy
Secretary John Phelan announced in a video
message.
Released in May 2022, the Climate Action
2030 program contained
a series of actions and
goals the Department
of the Navy (DON) has
taken or planned to
undertake to tackle what
Biden Navy Secretary
Carlos Del Toro characterized as the urgency
of the climate crisis.
In the documents opening foreword, Del Toro
claimed the Navy and
Marine Corps are in
the crosshairs of the climate crisis, and that
[c]limate change is one
of the most destabilizing
forces of our time, exacerbating other national
security concerns and
posing serious readiness challenges.
The action plan identified two performance
goals, one of which
included the DONs
stated aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and draw[ing]
greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere to stabilize ecosystems, and achieve, as an enterprise,
[President Bidens] commitment to net-zero
emissions by 2050, as well as other targets.
In order to achieve these objectives and comply with a 2021 climate-related executive order
by Biden, the DON laid out a series of targets for
the branch to work towards in the years ahead.
In the documents
opening foreword,
Del Toro claimed
the Navy and
Marine Corps are
in the crosshairs
of the climate crisis, and that [c]
limate change is
one of the most
destabilizing forces of our time,…
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SHAWN FLEETWOOD THE FEDERALIST
This included commitments to [a]cquiring 100
percent zero-emission vehicles by 2035, including 100 percent zero-emission light-duty vehicle
acquisitions by 2027 and [a]chieving a 50 percent reduction in emissions from buildings by
2032.
There is no time to waste. Climate change is
already impacting our Department, our Nation,
and the world in significant ways, and the threat
will only intensify in the coming decades, the
Climate Action 2030 plan reads. The DON has
made meaningful progress, and now the magnitude and urgency of the climate crisis demand
that the Department accelerate our efforts, work
together, and think creatively to arrive at new
and expanded solutions.
The now-rescinded program was but one of
several efforts by the Biden administration to
integrate leftists climate alarmist agenda into
military operations.
In May 2021, for example, the U.S. Army
announced it would begin prioritizing so-called
climate change threats as part of its strategic planning operations and threat analysis.
Similar to the Navys climate plan, the Armys
memo classified climate change as a serious
threat to U.S. National security interests and
defense objectives.
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Federalist and a graduate of the University of
Mary Washington. Follow him on Twitter @
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Unbelievable. Unbelievable. The Democrats who
wont stand and applaud at the joint session of
Congress in tribute to the family of Lakin Riley,
the college student who was raped and killed
by an illegal immigrant, that same Democrat
party will send a senator to El Salvador to try
to win the freedom of an MS-13 gang member
in the United States illegally. Unbelievable, just
unbelievable.
Why are we fighting against each other? Why
do Americans hate each other? Maybe the vote
was not who you wanted to win, but were still
Americans. We live in a free country.We live
in a country of opportunity. We have to just get
The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community
When my son was born with Down syndrome,
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
I learned quickly that the smallest details of
medical care can have an extensive effect on the
quality of life.
Clinicians who understood Down syndrome,
insurance coverage policies that took my sons
unique health profile into account, and even the
bedside manner of the health professionals caring for my son had a tremendous effect on our
experience with the healthcare system. Today,
as a leader of a national advocacy organization,
Im watching a seemingly minor legal provision
put new treatments out of reach for children like
mine.
KANDI PICKARD NAT. DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
Heres the issue from the perspective of a
mother and a healthcare advocate.
The largely well-intended Inflation Reduction development of biologics, which are more invaAct passed in 2022 imposes price caps on an sive to administer and must be done in a clinical
expanding roster of drugs. However, before setting. Over the next 20 years, it is estimated
these price controls kick in, new medicines get that this will result in 188 fewer small-molecule
a grace period that gives
treatments reaching
developers time to earn a
patients.
return on their investments …Im watching a seemingly minor legal proThis is troubleand further incentivize the vision put new treatments out of reach for some for the Down
drug development children children like mine.
syndrome communineed.
ty, as small-molecule
The IRA sets different
research is advancing
grace period lengths for two
some of the treatments
broad categories of drugs. Biologics, which are we need most. I cant help but wonder if one of
administered by injection or infusion in a clini- those 188 small-molecule treatments could be
cal setting, get a 13-year exemption.
one that would prevent the onset of Alzheimers
Small-molecule drugs, usually taken at home disease and related dementia for my son.
in pill form, get a nine-year break.
Small-molecule drugs represent one possible
Now, facing shorter timelines to recoup invest- treatment option that could greatly affect these
ments in small-molecule drugs, the pharmaceu- patients. Unlike biologics, these medications can
tical industry is shifting resources toward the cross the blood-brain barrier, targeting the root
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
RICH LOWRY, King Features Syndicate
unconvincing grounds.
Abrego Garcia claimed that his mother had
run a pupusa business a national dish in El
Salvador out of the familys home, and that a
gang, Barrio 18, had begun extorting and threatening the family. This included a warning that
it would take Kilmar, then around twelve years
old, if the payments didnt continue. Assuming
that this is true, its awful, but it wasnt a good
reason to prohibit Abrego Garcia from being
removed to El Salvador years later.
At the time of the court proceeding, things
had changed. The pupusa business had closed,
so the occasion for extortion by the Barrio 18
gang no longer existed. And Abrego Garcia
wasnt a kid anymore; he was a 23-year-old capable of living independently of his family.
To succeed in getting a withholding of removal, an alien is supposed to establish a risk of
persecution based on his race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group,
There are so many families and friends that
have divided because of this election. We have
got to stop this. This isnt whats supposed to
happen in America and God sure as heck isnt
liking it. We need to use some common sense,
like our parents did, like our grandparents did.
They didnt fight wars and they didnt sacrifice
not having the best lives all the time to make us
sit here and fight with one another. I think we
all need to take a dose of grown-up.
As I was leaving my house on my lawnmower
with a flat tire ready to come off the rim and
a good mile from the downtown tire shop, I
passed by a nice man walking his dogs. As he
shook his head he said, do you really think
you can make it to the tire shop? On a wing
and a prayer I said. Thirty minutes later as
I am leaving the tire shop and there the nice
man was at the stop sign! I just smiled and
gave him a thumbs up as he shook his head! It
is great to live in a small town where people do
care. Thank you!
How come the postal service in Garnett hires
two carriers from Ottawa to come down here to
carry mail when we got two here that can carry
mail as well as they can but they send them out
of town? I think somebody needs to be using
some common sense and maybe get DOGE
down here and take a look at the postal service.
causes of dementia. Clinical trials of small-molecule drugs to prevent cognitive decline have
been encouraging and have brought hope to a
community that desperately needs it. Just as the
research is showing promise, the IRA threatens
to deter investment by penalizing small-molecule drug development as a result of the shorter
grace period.
The reality is that small-molecule drugs make
life easier for everyone — not just individuals
with Down syndrome. Without the cost and
inconvenience of travel, patients can maintain
daily activities.
Thankfully, lawmakers have proposed a solution to the IRAs pill penalty. The bipartisan
EPIC Act — short for Ensuring Pathways to
Innovative Cures — was reintroduced earlier
this year. The bill would eliminate the discriminatory treatment of small-molecule drugs by
creating parity between pricing schemes.
The Down syndrome community has made
remarkable progress in recent decades. Each
step forward came through hard-fought battles
for access to innovative, life-saving medical
innovations, thereby increasing the quality of
care. This misguided policy threatens to reverse
this progress by reshaping research incentives
away from the treatments patients need and
may prefer.
Passing the EPIC Act would give people
renewed hope to live long and healthy lives.
President Donald Trump
Kandi Pickard is the President and CEO of the
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). This
column originally appeared at DC Journal.
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How Kilmar Abrego Garcia played the U.S. immigration system
Kilmar Abrego Garcia shouldnt be in a prison in El Salvador, but he also never should have
been in the United States or given relief from
deportation.
The White House is trying to make the alleged
MS-13 gang member a symbol of illegal-immigrant crime, while Trumps opposition is seeking to make the Maryland man a symbol of the
administrations disregard for due process.
What has gotten less attention is that his case
is an example of the self-defeating absurdities of
our immigration system and, in particular, of
how it hands out humanitarian protection.
When Abrego Garcia avoided deportation
back in 2019, he didnt take advantage of asylum
which has been a key driver of the immigration crisis but something called withholding
of removal.
Whereas a grant of asylum greases the path
to U.S. citizenship, a withholding of removal just
prevents a deportable alien from being removed
to a particular country in Abrego Garcias
case, El Salvador.
Abrego Garcia was born in 1995 in El Salvador
and came to the United States in 2012, when he
was 16 years old. He lived here illegally until
he was picked up by the police in 2019 and put
into deportation proceedings. To avoid being
removed, Abrego Garcia made an asylum claim,
sought relief under the U.N. Convention against
Torture, and applied for a withholding of removal.
An immigration judge didnt grant him asylum (he hadnt applied, as required, within his
first year of coming here) and ruled that Abrego
Garcia hadnt established that hed be tortured
upon return to El Salvador. The judge did,
however, grant the withholding of removal, on
ourselves out there and get involved in the
opportunity. We dont have to hate one another
over this.
or political opinion.
How did this apply to Abrego Garcia?
Supposedly his family was the particular social
group. This is a stretch, since the gang presumably would have treated anyone with a pupusa
business the same way. The family wasnt the
victim of persecution, as commonly understood,
but of a cowardly act by despicable gangsters.
Someone petitioning for a withholding also
needs to show that he cant relocate somewhere
else in his country of origin and avoid the potential harm. Its hard to believe that Barrio 18
would have hunted Abrego Garcia down wherever he lived in El Salvador to harass him over
a former San Salvador pupusa business.
Then, theres the fact that El Salvadors
President Nayib Bukele has utterly demolished
Barrio 18.
So, here we had a man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia,
who came here illegally and had, at best, questionable associations, living and working in the
United States based on a supposed fear of an all
but extinct street gang and its depredations over
a long-closed pupusa business. And we wonder
why we cant control illegal immigration?
Congress should eliminate the particular
social group category, which is often abused,
and we should fundamentally rethink how
humanitarian protection works, and even if it
makes sense to be in the business of granting
asylum at all.
The Trump administration shouldnt have
blown by the immigration judges 2019 ruling in
Abrego Garcias case, but this is no way to run
an immigration system.
Rich Lowry is editor of The National Review
Now were going through another pandemic. In
my age I had measles and I had rubella which
is part of the measles. I had to stay in a dark
room with sunglasses on for two weeks when I
had rubella. And Im very concerned that this
pandemic is killing little kids.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
Continuation of our mystery trip
Our Mystery Trip continues:
Monday 31 March 2025. Oh!
What a beautiful sunrise. Our
first event of the day was all of
us singing Happy Birthday to
Rollland Stewart from Claflin,
Ks.
Bluebonnets are beginning
to show up on both sides of the
highway. It was 10:00 am and
our first stop of the morning
was at a Loves filling station
near Willis, Texas. Traveling
on our next stop was at the
Houston, Texas, Space Center
where we spent the next 3 3/4
hours. Awaiting us at the Space
Center was a delicious buffet
lunch. After lunch we watched
a one hour video entitled
Moon Walkers narrated by
Tom Hanks. After the video
we all boarded a tram for a 1
1/2 hour tour stoping at several
buildings along the way. It was
a wonderful tour and so educational. Upon the completion
of the tram tour we toured the
actual Mission Control Center.
We saw more space vehicles
than I can even write about.
We left the Space Center at
5:15 and arrived at our destination at 6:15, which was the
Holiday Inn on the ocean front
120 years ago – Garnett population stands at 2,108
DIGGING UP THE PAST
That
Was
Then
Historical gleanings from
past newspapers.
Henry Roeckers
Call (785) 448-6244 for
local archeology information.
1905 – 120 years ago
in Galveston,Texas. We have a
beautiful view of the beach and
crashing ocean waves from our
room.
At 6:35 p.m. we all walked to
the Rain Forest Cafe for a wonderful dinner. Kay and I both
ordered shrimp. It was delicious. While dining we were
entertained by antimated monkeys, gorillas, elephants, etc.
in the Rain Forest surrounding our tables. After dinner we
returned to our motel after a
long wonderful day. Tomorrow
will be our first full day in
Galveston, Texas.
Our adventure will continue
next week.
Respectfully submitted by:
Henry Roeckers.
14April2025
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moves into the role.
Emergency management
requires a lot of formal trainingfrom FEMA courses to
state-level emergency planning
and response certifications,
Burkhart said. But theres also
a huge hands-on component.
Working closely with local fire,
EMS, law enforcement, public
health, and other emergency
partners is essential to understanding how we function as a
team during crises.
What really drew me to this
role is the opportunity to give
back, she said. This community has always given so much
to me, and Im proud to con-
tinue serving it in a way that
helps protect and prepare the
people and places I care most
about.
County
commissioners
selected Burkhart from among
18 applicants after interviewing five individuals for the post.
Anderson County Commission
Chairman Les McGhee said he
was highly impressed with
both the number and quality of
applicants.
Burkhart and her husband
Andrew share a blended family of five children. She is the
daughter of Debbie and the late
Rex Wilper of Garnett.
OPEN
FOR
April 21 – Milton Mills was
injured in an explosion in
Kansas City on April 11th and
died April 13th. Milton was
born and reared in Garnett
and worked at the finishing
trade at DeWolfs factory.
About twelve years ago he
went to Topeka to work for
Tom Watson in his livery stable. He went from there to
Kansas City.
April 28 – E. H. Voorhees,
city assessor, finds that
there are 978 males and 1,130
females in Garnett, 328 horses, 201 cows, 121 hogs and 95
dogs. Among the colored people there are 78 males and 93
females. The total population
of Garnett is 2,108.
1915 – 110 years ago
April 24 – Benjamin Bacon,
a veteran of the Civil War,
passed away this morning at
the age of eighty years. Mr.
Bacon was a pioneer of the
Central City neighborhood,
having lived there most of his
life.
April 26 – Sennett Kirk was
elected vice-president of the
State Bankers Association at
Wichita last week.
1950 – 75 years ago
April 20 – Directors of
the Garnett Chamber of
Commerce,
meeting
on
Wednesday, April 19, Maries
discussed the ever present
problem of downtown parking in Garnett. The problem
reaches its peak on Tuesdays
and Saturdays. Directors of
the Chamber are asking businesses to cooperate with each
other in this matter and park
their own cars off the Square
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Circa April 1985 – The Bulldog Carwash was selected as a The First Point of Pride in Garnett because
of the effort to keep it an attractive business. Pictured from left are: Scott Schulte, Rick Doran, Gary
Fisher and Madeline Scheuerman.
on those days, walking the one
block to work. It is hoped
that this plan will allow more
parking space for the out-oftowners who are in Garnett
shopping on those days.
1955 – 70 years ago
April 7 – Lone Elm was
the scene of a tragedy last
Saturday afternoon when Fred
Hermreck, 48, Garnett, died
as a result of a knife wound
through his left side, penetrating his heart. John C.
Blackie Lewis, 59, at whose
house the murder occurred,
was taken into custody and
charged with the murder.
1970 – 55 years ago
April 23 – A Service of
Dedication for the new sanctuary and educational building of the First Baptist Church
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will be held this Sunday at
2 p.m. Speaker for the afternoon service will be the Rev.
William F. Keucher, Executive
Minister of the Kansas Baptist
Convention.
The present structure of
the First Baptist Church began
in the Spring of 1957, under
the pastoral leadership of Rev.
Myrle Horner. The old parsonage which stood to the north of
the present sanctuary was torn
down and the present basement, the Horner Fellowship
Hall, was constructed at the
cost of $12,000, as the first unit
of an extended building program. In 1960 the tower room,
new entrance to the East, and
steps were complete, at a cost
of about $1,200.
1975 – 50 years ago
April 7 – Pretty, poised
1985 – 40 years ago
April 10 – Henry and Kay
Roeckers of Garnett were
honored on April 6 by the
Anderson County Historical
Society as this years outstanding Anderson County Citizens.
Anderson
County
Commissioners
learned
Friday that they have a long
way to go before the Anderson
County Landfill can be considered closed. A team of experts
from the Kansas Department
of Health and Environment
toured the landfill with the
commissioners Friday morning.
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determined and gave other
information on services and
the regional centers operation.
But when local journalists
arrived to cover the event,
Linn County News publisher
Jackie Walker was instructed
to vacate the meeting room at
the conclusion of Spencers
presentation, and this author
was barred from the meeting
room entirely. Meanwhile,
another member of the public,
Linn County Commissioner
Johnsons wife, was allowed to
remain in the meeting.
The decision to bar some
members of the public from the
meeting and not others implicates the First Amendment,
according to Lawrence attorney Max Kautsch, who focuses
his practice on constitutional
and open government issues.
Once the date, time and
location of the meeting was
announced, without any indication that the meeting was or
could be closed to the public,
the gathering organizers creat-
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ed a designated public forum,
Kautsch said. Members of the
public can be excluded from
such a forum only if the same
rules for exclusion are evenly
applied. Here, the gathering
organizers allowed a member
of the public likely to agree
with their viewpoint to attend
the meeting, while they excluded members of the press less
likely to see things the organizers way.
Moreover, the meeting
organizers treated similarly situated members of the
press differently. This entire
course of action begs at least
two questions: why did they do
that? And what do they have to
hide?
Selective exclusion
Review editor Dane Hicks
knocked loudly on the locked
courthouse doors for some 10
minutes after they were locked
from the inside prior to the
beginning of the 6:30 p.m. meeting. According to Linn County
News publisher Jackie Walker,
the knocking was easily heard
in the basement meeting chambers. But when Walker rose to
open the door, Lee responded
with a forceful no directed at
Walker.
He (Lee) was really upset
that any media was there,
Walker said later. They absolutely did not want anybody
there. He (Lee) wouldnt allow
anyone to open the door.
Anderson
County
Commissioners on Monday
apologized to Hicks for the conduct of the meeting.
That
was
wrong,
Commissioner Blaufuss said.
It shouldnt have been done
that way.
It was not the way we would
have done it and it was not the
way it should have been, said
Anderson County Commission
Chairman Les McGhee. But it
was not our meeting.
But once Walker was disallowed from continuing to
attend, the rest of the meeting
proceeded in secret.
Afterwords, Lee claimed
that the organizers were sim-
ply trying to figure out a way
to bring down the salaries of
the senior leadership within
the SEKMHC. But without the
same ability as another member of the public, i.e., the commissioners wife, to attend the
portion of the meeting during
which substantive discussions
took place, there is no way to
challenge or verify this statement.
No authority to
meet in secret
Lee did not explain why it
was lawful to exclude Walker
from the deliberations or this
author from the whole meeting.
Whats particularly curious about this ad hoc meeting
is that it could not have been
held pursuant to the Kansas
Open Meetings Act, which
allows for closed-door meetings under some circumstances, Kautsch said. This is
because KOMA applies only to
meetings of governing bodies.
But this collection of commissioners is not a governing body
of SEKMHC or anything else;
SEKMHC has its own governing body. Thus, the organizers did not meet pursuant to
KOMA and had no authority
recess to executive session to
have private discussions, even
though expelling Walker had
the effect of a de facto recess.
Although executive sessions can limit public access,
a mechanism akin to that process was not available here,
Kautsch continued. Once the
organizers publicized the date,
time, and location, without
specifying whether the public
was actually invited or why
the public would or could not
be there, they conferred a First
Amendment right on the journalists to attend the meeting
and report about what happened.
But Commissioner Lee
seems to believe the press
should just take his word for
what happened behind closed
doors. Lets work together
on this, Lee told the banned
reporter. Make a headline
that says Commissioners
working to resolve salary concerns, instead of Reporter was
left out of discussion on how to
resolve salary concerns, Lee
said in a followup text to Hicks.
As organized with its
appointed board members,
county commissioners have
no policy control over the
SEKMHC other than the
appointment of two board members each but have traditionally granted the organization
annual tax subsidies. SEKMHC
has bolstered its revenues in
recent years by the acquisition of Ashley Medical Clinic
in Chanute for $3.8 million
and Yates Center Dental for
$450,000, in what management
described as a strategy to blend
mental health service offerings
with other genres of healthcare. Responding to records
request from the Informer,
SEK revealed more than 80 percent of its net revenues came
from federal Medicaid billings
according to its 2023 tax filing.
$26.3 billion for 2026 by some
$42 million.
Todays
Consensus
Revenue Estimates could be
seen as positive news, but in
reality, they underscore the
seriousness of the financial
predicament ahead, Governor
Laura Kelly said last week.
The bizarre and irresponsible budget gimmicks used by
the Republican-led Legislature
spend more than the state
takes in by nearly $800 million
per year. Ultimately, this will
lead to a historically large budget deficit, rivaling the worst of
the Brownback years.
Kansas Hosue Speaker
Dan Hawkins shared how the
Legislature cut the proposed
Kelly budget.
This year, the legislature
took on the budgeting process to get a better handle
on how your tax dollars are
being spent, Hawkins said.
We funded essential government services while reducing
the total budget by 5.4 percent
$42.3 million less than the
Governor proposed. We also
took responsible measures to
lower the cost of living for all
Kansans with additional tax
relief to what was passed last
year.
Be wary of those who
want to make political hay by
invoking the budget boogeyman and screaming that the
sky is falling, Hawkins said.
These positive consensus revenue estimates reaffirm were
headed down a smart and sustainable path as we continue
to monitor all fiscal data as its
available.
Kellys budget proposal offset her increase in spending
with higher tax rates, something the Kansas Legislature
did not support. And the
Legislature opted to return a
portion of the $3 billion plus
overage the state collected
in recent years back to the
taxpayers, something Kelly
referred to as a budget deficit. Lawmakers intentionally
kept from raising the cost of
government on Kansans by
using the overage rather than
increasing taxes.
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rectify revenue declines
under then Governor Sam
Brownbacks fiscal plan were
too high and have accrued to a
$3 billion budget surplus.
Kelly attacked Republicans
on the revenue news, however,
for what she called irresponsible spending, even though
the Republican-led legislature
trimmed Kellys submitted
community
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
2:00 p.m. – Emergency Food
Assistance (Harvesters)
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
6:00 p.m. – Garnett Republican
Party Meeting
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, April 25, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Historical Society Clothing
Display @ the Harris House
11:00 a.m. – Stay and Play hosted
by the Garnett Public Library
6:00 p.m. – Spring Demolition Derby
Monday, April 28, 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 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
11:00 a.m. – Plant Exchange hosted
by the Garnett Public Library
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, April 30 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
6:30 p.m. – Awana
Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Garnett Farmers
Market
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
6:00 p.m. – Anderson County
Historical Society Annual Banquet
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, May 2, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 a.m – Novelty Car Show
11:00 a.m. – Box Wars @ Garnett
Rec Center
6:00 p.m. – Half-a-Halloween
Concert
Monday, May 5, 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, May 6, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00 p.m. – Garnett Senior Center
Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
9:30 a.m. – Catholic Resource Bus
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
3:30 p.m. – Tinkering & Tech hosted
by the Garnett Public Library
5:30 p.m. – Bulldog Booster Club
6:00 p.m. – Parks & Rec Committee
6:30 p.m. – Awana
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Garnett Farmers Market
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, May 9, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – BPW Square Fair
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other weather-related claim
losses for homeowner and
automobile policies.
These numbers serve as
a reminder that catastrophic
weather events do not just
happen on the coasts, said
Schmidt. Check in with
your insurance agent and
make sure you are ready for
this storm season.
Those having problems with
insurances claims from the
coming storm season can contact the Kansas Department
of Insurances Consumer
Assistance Division at 785296-3071, by email at KDOI.
complaints@ks.gov or online
at insurance.kansas.gov for
any claims-related questions
or concerns.
The Garnett Business and Professional Women (BPW) recently recognized their
annual award winners. Congratulations to our very deserving Woman of the Year,
Joen Truhe, above left, who gives of her talents and gifts so graciously. Rockers
Local student wins $1,700 in State
Entrepreneurship Challenge
Vivian Riblett, an 8th grader at Anderson County Jr./
Sr. High School, was named
a Finalist in the 2025 Kansas
Entrepreneurship Challenge
(KEC), earning a $1,700 award
for her all-natural slime business. She qualified for the state
competition after winning
the Anderson County Youth
Entrepreneurship Challenge
(YEC) on February 25.
Vivians business features
handmade slime using all-natural ingredients, with a variety
of scents and textures. She currently sells at local craft fairs
medical assumptions. The
organization released a report
on Wednesday highlighting the
program.
The nursing workforce
diversity program, unfortunately, is really looking at
people based on immutable
characteristics, Do No Harms
Medical Director, Dr. Kurt
Miceli, told The Daily Wire.
I think that when you have
grants that incentivize a discriminatory program to look
at things other than merit,
you create a system thats not
only discriminatory, but also
promotes a lower level of care
thats provided, a lower quality
of care.
Miceli said he was encouraged by many of the steps
already taken by the Trump
administration to crack down
on DEI, and asked them to
end the nursing program. In
January, President Donald
Trump signed an executive
order seeking to eliminate DEI
from the government and calling for equity related grants
to be eliminated.
The justification for such
programs includes the questionable claim that minorities
have better health outcomes
when they are treated by
minority health workers.
The American Nurses
Association (ANA) reported that a lack of diversity
in healthcare significantly
increases health disparities
and contributes to poorer
health outcomes and high mortality at disproportionate rates
among socially and economically marginalized groups,
the notice of funding says.
Patients are more likely to
adhere to health recommendations and have better outcomes
when providers are culturally
competent or have shared cultural characteristics.
But Do No Harm says that
the weight of the evidence
indicates that diversity has no
bearing on health outcomes,
pointing to analysis conducted
by the organization that found
that four out of five existing
systemic reviews of racial concordance in medicine showed
no improvement in health outcomes.
The point really is that we
as a society, when were on the
gurney, when were in the ER,
when were in the outpatient
office, we want the very best
in the provider, and no matter
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Kincaid Selma
Community Church
Sunday, April 27, 2025
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
and hopes to
launch a website and stock
her
products in local
stores.
The
KEC,
hosted
by
K-State and
Riblett s u p p o r t e d
by NetWork
Kansas and K-State Extension,
brought together top student
entrepreneurs from across
the state. Participants pitched
their businesses to judges in
mock boardrooms and show-
cased them at a formal trade
show.
Vivian was supported
throughout the process by her
mentor teacher, Mrs. Ray, who
noted her hard work and creativity stood out at every stage
of the competition.
Congratulations, Vivian, on
this outstanding achievement
and for representing Anderson
County with pride!
Community members or
store owners interested in carrying her slime products can
reach out to facilitate an introduction.
who that is, no matter their
race, color is, Miceli said. We
want the very best provider
taking care of us, and thats
absolutely essential for medicine.
Applicants are required
to present evidenced-based
strategies used to recruit and
retain students from underrepresented or disadvantaged
backgrounds and include
the implementation of holistic
admissions, provision of scholarships and stipends to address
socioeconomic barriers, and
peer and mentor support to
provide wraparound services
to assist in student success.
They also must submit a
plan for implementing an
actionable framework that targets learning disparities and
expands opportunities to support students from disadvantaged Backgrounds.
According to Do No Harm,
so-called holistic admissions
means downplaying objective
standards of qualifications.
Holistic admissions refers
to the practice of deemphasizing objective metrics used to
determine an applicants merit,
such as GPA and MCAT scores,
and placing greater focus on
other academic qualifications,
personality traits, or professional accolades, Do No Harm
wrote in its report. As one
might imagine, in practice this
often ends up being a roundabout way of still employing
race-conscious admissions
despite the Supreme Courts
ruling that such strategies are
unconstitutional.
Funding for the program
has ramped up in recent years.
In 2014, funding hovered just
below $14 million. But from
2022-2024, total funding for the
Nursing Workforce Diversity
program has been over $20 million every year.
Recipients of Nursing
Workforce Diversity grants for
2024 include Frontier Nursing
University, the University
of Cincinnati, Marquette
University, Western Carolina
University,
Saint
Louis
University, the University of
Arizona, and many others.
Frontier Nursing University
in Kentucky, which received
$555,000 for 2024, openly boasts
about its DEI accomplishments, noting that it seeks
to increase the number of
Hispanic nurse-midwives and
that 30% of its student body are
students of color.
Other recipients of Health
Resources
and
Services
Administration dollars have
similar racially-based pro-
grams. For example, the
University of Cincinnati
received $491,943 for 2024. The
university offers the CURE
program, which gives students up to $12,000 per year
and extra tutoring help, and
appears to exclude both whites
and Asians from eligibility.
A now-deleted page from the
website detailed that the university held a Black Student
Nurses Day.
The Health Resources and
Services
Administration
also funds racially-focused
scholarship opportunities at
the University of Memphis
Loewenberg
College
of
Nursing, including the RNs
Lead scholarship and the
STRONG RNs program.
The American Association
of Colleges of Nursing, which
helps set education standards
for nursing, is intimately
connected with the Health
Resources
and
Services
Administrations diversity
program, and helps facilitate
the application process for
nursing schools to get grants.
Since 2016, AACN has
provided technical assistance
program to nursing schools
receiving funding through the
Nursing Workforce Diversity
(NWD) program offered by
the Health Resources and
Services Administration, the
group notes on its website.
AACNs assistance includes
an assessment of admissions
practices, an on-site Holistic
Admissions Review workshop,
student recruitment and retention strategies, and models for
building a successful mentoring program.
In January, the American
Association of Colleges of
Nursing released a press
release noting it could offer
expert consulting for nursing schools interested in
applying for Health Resources
and Services Administration
grants.
Do No Harm told The Daily
Wire that the Department of
Health and Human Services
must end the Nursing
Workforce Diversity program
immediately.
The program is a clear
example of the federal government using its vast funding
capabilities to encourage and
incentivize racial discrimination, Do No Harm wrote in
its report. The nursing workforce is best served when nursing education programs select
the best and the brightest,
when excellence and merit are
prioritized rather than race.
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Patriotic banner celebration back
on, rescheduled for May 22
GARNETT – The 10th Annual
Celebration of Service is back
on, thanks to some community members who are stepping up to help support the
event that honors those faces
that adorn the Citys Garnett
Remembers patriotic banner
project, and all who serve in
the Military.
There was a public
announcement recently that
this event was cancelled but
it is now back on schedule on
a new date. A group of citizen patriots gathered on April
10th to talk about the possibility of going forward with
a community celebration with
Community Development and
Tourism Director, Kris Hix,
in attendance. It was determined that upon the approval by Anderson County to use
the courthouse lawn facilities
that the celebration event be
scheduled for Thursday, May
22nd at 6 PM on the courthouse
grounds.
Director Hix shared her
appreciation for the citizen
support. The event will consist
of a few Veterans sharing a
brief story from their perspectives, musical entertainment
including a soloist or two, a
community band (invited),
and more. A retired military
Colonel has been invited as
keynote speaker. Veterans and
family of veterans will join in
the reading of the names of all
320 banner honorees. The volunteers will be finalizing the
details, including securing a
color guard and military vehicles, to be released next week.
The Celebration of Service
is a public event. Family and
friends of banner honorees,
and living Veterans, both local
and from out-of-county are cordially invited to attend. Please
bring lawn chairs. The City
of Garnett will provide complimentary event programs.
Volunteer citizens will provide
bottled water and small US
flags to be handed out to those
who gather. Attendees should
consider grabbing food from
nearby restaurants and pop-up
shops before the event and can
enjoy their eats on the lawn
and enjoy the music.
The Garnett Farmers
Market will be open 4:30-7 PM
on Main Street that evening.
This event is held the Thursday
as the kick-off to Memorial Day
weekend and encourages the
participation of the annual
Memorial Day Services at the
Garnett Municipal Cemetery
on Monday, May 26 at 9 AM,
followed by a special ceremony
and meal at the Garnett VFW
beginning at 10 AM. Memorial
Day Weekend is a great time
for families to visit Anderson
County to enjoy these patriotic events and enjoy Garnetts
more than 1,000 acres of parks
and lakes. For more information, please visit www.simplygarnett.com and watch for
updates on your favorite social
media channels.
Parkview Heights Nursing Center
awarded National Quality Award
GARNETT Parkview Heights
Nursing Center proudly
announces its recognition as a
recipient of the 2024 National
Quality Award, presented
during a prestigious ceremony
on April 7, 2025, in Atlanta,
Georgia. This national event,
hosted by the American Health
Care Association and National
Center for Assisted Living
(AHCA/NCAL), celebrates outstanding commitment to quality care and continuous process
improvement across skilled
nursing and assisted living
communities throughout the
country.
Representing
Parkview
Heights at the ceremony were
Casey Karnes, Executive
Director, and Suzanna Cubit,
Director of Nursing, who
accepted the award on behalf of
the entire team.
This award is a reflection
VETOES…
FROM PAGE 1
Senior Counsel Greg Chafuen
wrote in a statement after the
override.
Other states have put politics over people by excluding
caring families and faith-based
adoption and foster care organizations from helping children find loving homes. The
Kansas Legislature correctly
voted to override Gov. Kellys
misguided veto.
This is a critical step to
prioritize the well-being of kids
by prohibiting state and local
government officials from discriminating against adoption
and foster care providers and
parents simply because of their
religious beliefs and moral convictions.
ADF commends the Kansas
Legislature for its leadership
and steadfastness as well as
Kansas Family Voice for its
monumental work on this
important effort. Children
of the dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts our
staff demonstrates every single day, said Karnes. We are
honored to be recognized on
a national stage for the quality of care we provide here in
Garnett.
The
National
Quality
Award Program is a rigorous,
multi-level program that evaluates long-term care facilities
on their performance excellence, customer service, and
organizational effectiveness.
Awardees must meet comprehensive standards and show a
demonstrated commitment to
continuous quality improvement.
Parkview Heights Nursing
Center continues to strive for
excellence in care and is committed to being a leader in the
long-term care field.
deserve loving families.
On the shutdown bill veto,
attorney Jacklyn P. Paletta
who had a client illegally
quarantined for exposure to
chicken pox earlier this year
applauded the override of
Kellys veto, especially in light
of what she called fear-mongering over measles and polio by
opponents of the bill.
All the things the health
department thinks they need
to do to respond to contagions
they can still do. They just need
to document that, demonstrating the minimal standard of
probable cause, she told The
Heartlander.
Overriding this bill declares
that safety and liberty coexist.
Michael Ryan is Executive
Editor of The Heartlander. A
Kansas City native, hes been an
award-winning reporter, editor
and opinion writer at newspapers in Kansas, Missouri,
Georgia and Texas.
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LOCAL
Public Notice
Your RIGHT to know, guaranteed by Kansas Law.
Current statewide Public Notice archive available at
www.kansaspublicnotices.com
(Published in The Anderson County Review,
Thursday, April 24, 2025.)
Before the State Corporation
Commission of the
State of Kansas
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
TO: All Oil & Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral
Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons
whomever concerned.
RE: McFadden Oil Co. Application for a
permit to authorize the enhanced recovery of
saltwater into the Squirrel Formation. Donley
Sec 31-22-19E, i-3x 3839 FSL 340 FEL, i-4x
3509 FSL 340 FEL, i-5X 3179 FSL 340 FEL,
i-6x 2849 FSL 340 FEL all in Anderson County,
Kansas.
YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified
that McFadden Oil Co., has filed an application
to commence the injection of saltwater into the
Squirrel formation at the Anderson County,
Kansas with maximum operating pressure of
600 psi and a maximum injection rate of 100
bbls per day.
ANY persons who object to or protest this
application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division
of the State Corporation Commission of the
Millsap & Singer, LLC
8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 180
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 339-9132
(913) 339-9045 (fax)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS
CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff,
vs.
David Dewayne Dell Jr, Theresa M Kettler,
Jane Doe, John Doe, John Norris Foundation
Specialists LLC, and The United States of
America, acting through the Rural Housing
Service, et al.,
Defendants
Case No. AN-2025-CV-000014
Court No.
Title to Real Estate Involved
Pursuant to K.S.A. 60
NOTICE OF SUIT
STATE OF KANSAS to the above named
Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, 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; and the unknown guardians, conservators
and trustees of any defendants that are minors
or are under any legal disability and all other
person who are or may be concerned:
You are hereby notified that a Petition has
been filed in the District Court of Anderson
County, Kansas by Freedom Mortgage
Corporation, praying to foreclose a mortgage
on the following described real estate:
State of Kansas within thirty (30) days from the
date of this publication. These protests shall
be filed pursuant to the commission regulations
and must state specific reasons why the grant
of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of
the State of Kansas.
ALL persons interested or concerned shall
take notice of the foregoing and shall govern
themselves accordingly.
McFadden Oil Co.
PO Box 394
Iola, Kansas 66749
620-496-7946
ap24t1*
LOT FOUR (4) AND THE EAST HALF (E/2)
OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK FOURTEEN (14)
IN THE CITY OF GARNETT, ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS. Parcel ID No.
0020993002013002000. Commonly known
as 114 W 1st Ave, Garnett, KS 66032 (the
Property) MS 227045
and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the
Petition on or before June 4, 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 request of plaintiff.
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 24, 2025.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS
CASE NO. AN-2025-PR-000008
Notice of suit – Mortgage foreclosure
(Published in The Anderson County Review,
Thursday, April 24, 2025.)
Notice to creditors – Nuckles Estate
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Carolyn Jean Nuckles, deceased.
Notice of filing application
MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC
By:
Dwayne A. Duncan, #27533
dduncan@msfirm.com
612 Spirit Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
(636) 537-0067 (fax)
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
MS 227045.455916 KJFC
MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC IS ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
ap24t3*
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on April
16, 2025, a Petition for Issuance of Letters
Testamentary was filed in this Court by Jaffar A.
Agha, an heir, devisee, and legatee.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to
exhibit their demands against the Estate within
the latter of four months from the date of the
first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236
and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the
creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable,
30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus
exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
Jeffar A. Agha, Petitioner
APPROVED BY:
_/s/ Chris Ambrose
HARVEST LEGAL
Chris Ambrose, #26009
605 Lincoln St.
Emporia, Kansas 66801
Tel. (620) 263-0391
Fax (620) 842-9609
Chris@HarvestEmporia.com
ap24t3*
Notice of hearing – Betts Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 17, 2025.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
William E. Betts, Sr., Deceased
(Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)
Case No. AN 25 PR 6
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are notified that a Petition has been filed in
this Court by Joshua W. Betts, heir of William E.
Betts, Sr., Deceased, requesting:
Descent be determined of the following
described real estate situated in Anderson
County, Kansas:
The West Forty (40) feet of Lot Eight (8) in
Block Three (3) in Chapmans Addition to the
City of Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas, and
beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot
Eight (8), thence West 8 feet, thence North to
the North side of said Block Three (3), thence
East 8 feet, thence South to the place of beginning:
and that such property owned by Decedent at
the time of death be assigned pursuant to the
terms of a Family Settlement Agreement dated
March 29, 2025.
You are required to file your written defenses to
the Petition on or before May 14, 2025 at 9:00
a.m. in the city of Garnett in Anderson County,
Kansas, at which time and place the cause will
be heard. Should you fail to file your written
defenses, judgment and decree will be entered
in due course upon the Petition.
Joshua W. Betts
Petitioner
Respectfully submitted:
HARRIS KELSEY, CHTD.
Laura Rhea, #20348
101 West 2nd
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(785) 242-6400 telephone
(785) 242-3058 facsimile
laura@harriskelsey.com
Attorneys for Petitioner
ap17t3*
Notice of sale of personal property – Skaggs Estate
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, April 10, 2025.)
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
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
mc10t3*
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
9
LOCAL
Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild minutes for March
The Pieces and Patches Quilt
Guild was called to order by
President Connie Hatch on
Thursday, March 27, 2025, at
9:30 a.m. There were 24 members in attendance and one
guest, Lai Leon.
There were no corrections
to the Minutes of February 27,
2025 meeting and so they are
approved as published
Mary Parrot gave the following Treasurers report. Judy
Stukey moved to accept the
treasurers report as presented, seconded by Bonnie Deiter.
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Programs:
Jeanette
Gadelman reported that today
we will have demonstrations
by a few members on different ways to make the three
parts of the first Block of the
Month (BOM) Mystery Quilt
Block. At the March meeting
Terrie Gifford will show how
to make various 3-dimensional fabric flowers. Jeanette is
investigating a possible Shop
Hop in August with the idea
of a route through Joplin and
Springfield in Missouri. Dates
are tentatively August 7 & 8
with an overnight stay. There
are 5 possible shops for day 1
and 5 possible shops for day 2.
Quilters Hugs quilts: Ruth
Theis reported she has some
quilts and will be happy to provide them when there is a need
expressed.
Opportunity Quilt 2025:
Terrie Gifford reported that the
2025 Opportunity Quilt is making its way around town to sell
raffle tickets. It is currently at
GSSB on the Highway and will
be moved next to the Library.
Opportunity Quilt 2026:
Jeanette Gadelman reported
that the committee met to start
cutting out blocks and packaging them for those who want
to take them home to piece
them together. Next month the
committee will meet to cut out
and package more blocks for
piecing. Jeanette and Lori Hoyt
are going to the Heartland Quilt
Network (HQN) meeting and
will be taking the quilt to display and sell tickets.
Member Morale: Brenda
Futrell mailed out birthday
cards and get well cards.
2025 Block of the Month
(BOM) Mystery Quilt: Jeanette
Gadelman and Sharon Rich each
showed samples of blocks 2 and
6. Block 2 is a donut block to be
made with your darkest fabric
and background fabric. Block 6
is a square in a square. Jeanette
handed out the patterns and
will email some details to help
with our fabric selections. The
following members showed
their Block 1: Connie Hatch,
Lynn Wawrzewski, Donna
Sutton, Joyce Buckley, Marlene
Cook, Margaret Keen, Rhonda
Tiemeyer and Terrie Gifford.
2025 Challenge: Terrie asked
if anyone else wanted to declare
a UFO for the challenge. Bonnie
Deiter found her UFO and had
her picture taken.
Scholarships: Terrie Gifford
reported that she, Helen
Norman and Phyllis Gordon
met and selected a winner for
Anderson County. Margaret
Keen reported that she, Marlene
Cook and Brenda Futrell selected a winner for Coffey County.
The names will be released after
the award ceremonies. There
will be a modification to the
Scholarship application for
2026.
Anderson County Fair:
Terrie Gifford reported that the
2025 Anderson County Fair is
July 28 August 1. The theme
is Anderson County Fair,
Something to Crow About.
The Challenge Fabric packets
for the Fair Block Challenge
are on sale at Country Fabrics
for $3 cash only. Terrie also
reported that several volunteers helped teach 4H students
how to make a block called
Crows Nest for their Block
Challenge Submission to the
2025 Anderson County Fair.
There were 8 students (was a
late addition), 7 helpers (Ruth
Theis, Lynn Wawrzewski, Joyce
Buckley, Terrie Gifford, guild
members: Jeanette Stinebaugh
K-State extension, parent
Ashley Rockers and grandparent, Melinda Holloran) Thank
you to Joyce for making a trip
home to get one more sewing
machine. The dates for the
Richmond County Fair are July
10-12.
May Quilt Show: Bonnie
Deiter passed around the sign
up sheet for working the quilt
show. She had the forms to fill
out with information about
quilters entries for the quilt
show. Terrie will be running
the I Spy Game again this
year. The show is at the Garnett
Senior Center May 10 as part of
Square Fair. On Friday, May 9
we will be setting up the racks
with the help of the Carmelites.
Old Business: We made
Pillowcases for CASA again.
In total, members made and
donated 92 pillowcases. Those
who participated were Sharon
Rich, Connie Hatch, Terrie
Gifford, Janet Truelove, Ruth
Theis, Lynda Feuerborn,
Brenda Futrell, Margaret
Keen, Marlene Cook, Carolyn
Crupper, Shirley Allen, Joyce
Buckley, Donna Sutton, Mary
Cubit, Lynn Wawrzewski, Terri
Couture.
New Business: Connie Hatch
questioned whether it is time
to pay our dues to the HQN.
We have paid for 3 years at
a time in the past. Maybe
Jeanette and Lori will find that
out at the conference. Members
asked about what HQN was and
Connie explained it was a networking group of guilds from
several states that helps put
speakers in touch with guilds.
Each member of our guild can
login to the website and Connie
will be sending out the path and
the password to members.
Secret Sister Gifts
Judy Stukey received a fab-
ric bundle, a Hobo Rails pattern, chocolate kisses in a cute
little box that collapses. She
received some heart fabric and
St. Patricks Day fabric in the
mail.
Terri Couture received a
bunny candy pot with Easter
candy.
Sandra Moffatt received
three patterns and some fabrics,
one of the patterns was a garden path table runner. She also
received some mint tea packets.
Show and Tell
Sharon Rich showed a hot
pad she made on Nationals
Quilters Day, March 15. She
also showed a quilt she made
for Traci Witterman that she
designed around patches taken
from a cross stitch table cloth
that was made by Tracis mother. Laura Peterson quilted it.
Rhonda Tiemeyer showed
a double Irish Chain quilt she
made for Jay Daugherty.
Bonnie Deiter showed a quilt
build around a green and purple
panel she bought at Charlottes
Sew Natural. She had 8 different thread changes when she
machine quilted it. It has bright
fabric flowers. She also showed
a table topper from leftover
blocks and a Red, Black and
White log cabin from fabric
she bought on the All Kansas,
Nebraska Shop Hop.
Joni Denton showed a large
quilt she made participating in
a BOM by Sherry McConnell of
The Quilting Life.
Ruth Theis showed a Quilters
PSRT met April 9th – Golf Hyatt Club met April 8th
cart rides to be June 4th
Fifteen members were present for the April 9, 2025 Prairie
Spirit Rail Trail meeting held
at the Garnett Recreation
Center. The Walking Club had
met at the Garnett Recreation
Center at 5:30 p.m.
Pat Otto reported that the
30th Anniversary Celebration
committee had met and were
making plans for the PSRT 30th
anniversary celebration June
6, 2026.
Committee members are
Denise Weber, Pat Otto, Rick
Doran and Kent Murray. April
21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. the trail
group will plant flowers at the
depot and spruce the depot up.
The trail group will have
Golf Cart Rides on June 4, 2025
for seniors and nursing home
residents. The next PSRT meeting will be May 14, 2025 at 7:00
at the Santa Fe Depot. New
members are welcome to join
the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail.
Chapter Y P.E.O met 4/21
Elaine Dunbar was hostess
and Donna Benjamin co-hostess for Chapter Y P.E.O on
April 21, 2025 . The meeting
was held in the country home
of Elaine Dunbar.
President Alice Anderegg
passed out committee assignments for the new club year.
It was announced that
Elaine Dunbar would be a delegate to the 77th Convention
of International Chapter of
the P.E.O. Sisterhood held in
Phoenix, Arizona September
4th to 6th, 2025.
Six chapter Y members will
attend our Regional Chapter
Reciprocity Group luncheon in
Burlington, Kansas, April 26,
2025.
Rita Boydson gave a very
informative talk about Arthur
Capper.
He was born in
Garnett, Kansas, July 14, 1865
and became the first native
born Kansan to be Governor
of Kansas. Not only was he the
20th Governor of Kansas, but
he also was a U.S. Senator from
1915 to 1949.
The next meeting will be
May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the
home of Denise Weber. The
program committee: Becky
Solander, Donna Benjamin,
Stacy Gwin, Denise Weber and
Rita Boydston will serve as
co-hostesses. The Scholarship
Recipient Recognition will be
held that evening.
Wards wins Senior Center pitch
– Come join in on the fun
On the 17th of April we had
a small but lively crowd to play
13-point pitch. Results of the
evening are as follows: Top
honor went to Jan Wards who
won 7 of 10 games; Don Smith
had 5 hands of 13; Kyle Trendel
won the 50/50 and Mike Kilet
won the least number of games.
Come join us on Thursday
evening promptly at six o'clock
for 10 games of 13-point pitch.
Snacks are furnished by each
player. We would love to
expand our group; Come take
part in a fun loving group of
card players. Everyone is welcome. If you are a little rusty
we will be happy to help you
get up to speed.
Jan Wards reporting
Colony Christian Church – Easter services
All churches in Colony came
together for a Good Friday
service with Alex Cochrane,
Colony Community Church,
giving the sermon on choosing
Jesus. Dorothy Welch, Colony
United Methodist Church,
presented an object lesson for
children on knocking down the
walls of sin. Wayne Minckley,
High Point Cowboy Church,
gave the communion meditation. Rochelle Smart led worship music with "Power In the
Blood" and "Redeemer, Savior,
Friend."
On Resurrection Sunday
at sunrise Colony Christian
Church met to celebrate the
empty tomb reading from
Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53. A biscuit and gravy breakfast followed then videos by Tauren
Wells, "Outside Looking In"
and Eric Lundy, "The Gospel."
Pastor Chase Riebel's sermon was titled "The Victory"
from John 20:1-10. The disci-
ples finally understood what
Jesus had been trying to tell
them when they saw the empty
tomb. Satan thought that he
had won when Jesus was crucified. When Jesus said from the
cross, "It is finished," He meant
that God's plan to redeem
humanity through Jesus death
on the cross was completed.
When Jesus rose from the dead
it meant that Satan and death
had been defeated.
Howard Reiter gave communion meditation titled "Adam
and Easter." We share Adam's
guilt but Jesus death on the
cross makes it possible to
become a new creation if we
will surrender to Him.
Brinley McGhee led worship accompanied by Ben and
Ethan Prasko. The songs were
"Old Rugged Cross," "How
Deep the Father's Love For
Us," "Graves Into Gardens" and
"Christ Is Risen."
Hyatt Club met April 8, 2025 at El
Jimador. Hostesses Rose Mary Turner
and Hilda Lankard had a beautiful day
for club, 17 members and one guest, Helen
Watt.
We expressed our sincere sympathy to
Patty Mosher for the loss of Roland, we all
enjoyed Roland's friendship through the
years he always enjoyed the Red Hot jello
that Diane Hastert is famous for. Flowers
were sent to Patty from Hyatt Club.
The mystery gifts were guessed by
Sherry Benjamin and Dorothy Miller.
Sherry was on a roll and also won the
Hostess gift of a beautiful container of
Pansies. Marilyn Benjamin won a money
gift of $20.
Diane read the minutes of the March
meeting that she graciously wrote, thank
you for that! She also gave the treasurers
report.
It was so good to have Hilda attending
it had been awhile and she had a mystery
Santa gift waiting for her, that we had
Hugs quilt made of 2 strips.
Brenda Futrell showed a picture of a quilt she made with 21
stars.
Donna Sutton showed a
Christmas quilt block.
Jerry Lou Robinson modeled
the vest she was wearing that
she made.
Jackie Gardner showed a
baby quilt of a plus sign pattern
she made for her soon to be
born new granddaughter.
Connie Hatch showed a rag
quilt she made for her great
granddaughter with teddy
bears out of 3 layers of flannel.
Terrie Gifford showed the
completed 4H Scholarship
quilt top. 4H students sewed
the inside blocks together and
Terrie, Lynn Wawrzewski and
Sharon Rich completed the border. It will be for the 2026 county fair raffle. She also showed
some boutique items: flannel
stuffed dog, cat and elephant
and a quilted kleenex box cover
with 3 dimensional flower.
Jeanette Gadelman, Sharon
Rich, Terrie Gifford and Lynn
Wawrzewski demonstrated various ways to make half-square
triangles, square in a square
and flying geese blocks that are
needed for block 1 of the BOM
Mystery Quilt. Jeanette handed
out details of the methods and
sizes needed.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes recorded by Terrie Gifford.
a good chuckle over, (what happens in
Hyatt Club stays in Hyatt Club) that is
what we enjoy about Club.
Kathy Waring, Sandra Hamilton and
Becky King received Easter gifts from
their secret pals. Our next meeting will
be May 7th at El Jimador at noon. Sherry
and Becky will be hosting. Until we meet
again, remember to brighten someone's
day.
Secretary, Becky King.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
CLASSIFIEDS
City of Garnett 1st Quarter Treasurers Report
(Published in The Anderson County Review, Thursday, April 24, 2025.)
RECORDS…
FROM PAGE 2
license.
Chesney Lee Nichols, Westphalia,
and Jessica Rae Perry, Westphalia,
have filled out an application for a
marriage license.
Brianna Jo Shippy, Lane, and
Matthew Jay Fanning, Osawatomie,
have filled out an application for a
marriage license.
ANDERSON COUNTY
CRIMINAL CASES FILED
Brian Scott Gedrose has been
charged with violation of the Kansas
Offender Registration Act.
Kenneth Joseph Horvatic has been
charged with possession of marijuana,
possession of drug paraphernalia and
speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph zone.
ANDERSON COUNTY
CIVIL CASES FILED
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC has
filed a Petition for Quienting Title and
Mortgage Foreclosure against George
E Hilbert IV, et al, in the amount of
$146,114.12 for an unpaid loan.
ANDERSON COUNTY
TRAFFIC CASES FILED
Anderson County – 2025 1st Quarter Expense Report
(Published in The Anderson County Review, Thursday, April 24, 2025.)
Nathan Hamilton Mckinney has
been charged with speeding 75 mph
in a 65 mph zone.
Roberta Pauline FIcken has been
charged with speeding 81 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Sindy Asucena Meija Picon De
Gabriel has been charged with speeding 78 mph in a 65 mph zone, operating a motor vehicle without a license
and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Rayce Thomas Folk has been
charged with speeding 88 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Vincent Jerome Degrado III has
been charged with speeding 75 mph
in a 65 mph zone.
Wesley Randall Lane has been
charged with speeding 75 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Heidi Michele Folk has been
charged with speeding 78 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Tanner Jourdan South has been
charged with operating a vehicle without a valid license.
Jaylin Nicole Roberts has been
charged with speeding 85 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Lakeivine Trashun Mathis has been
charged with speeding 86 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Jeffrey Lee Collins has been
charged with speeding 75 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Leron Gregory West has been
charged with speeding 75 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Jonathan Edward Gasca has been
charged with speeding 75 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Cadon Wade Sharp has been
cahrged with failure to yield right-ofway at an uncontrolled intersection.
Kristopher Jack Post has been
charged with unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal.
Haley E Reavis has been charged
with speeding 70 mph in a 60 mph
zone.
* PUBLIC AUCTION *
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 11:00 AM
1531 22nd Road, WAVERLY, KANSAS
VEHICLES (1:30 pm): 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 4 dr, 40K act miles,
4 cyl; 2001 Dodge Laramie 1500 X Cab 4×4, 87K act miles, 5.9 gas;
73 Chevrolet Pkup 4×4. John Deere X300 Riding Mower 18.5hp, 38
cut; other Lawn & Garden Equip.; NF WD Allis Tractor & 3 pt Equip.;
Farm Items, Antiques, Household, Tools & Shop Items, Misc.
Owner selling due to health & age – Everything is well cared for.
Large Sale. INSpECTION: Friday, May 2 from 12:30-5 pM only.
Lunch: Westphalia Lions Club.
MRS. CHUCK (pauline) URTON, SELLER
Complete sale bill & pictures, terms: www.kansasauctions.net/kurtz
Westphalia, KS
KURTZ AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE
AUCTIONEERS:
Darwin W. Kurtz, 785-448-4152
Nathan Heck, 785-448-8558
PUBLIC AUCTION
Saturday APRIL 26th 10:00 AM
279TH & HOSPITAL DR. PAOLA, KS
JOHN & SHELLEY DEGRAND, OWNERS
Auctioneers Note: The DeGrandes have sold their cattle operation.
Many items were purchased new & have been shedded.
Photos at www.ottoauctioneering.com.
TRACTORS, TRUCK, TRAILERS:16 Massey 4610M sold w/MF931X
loader & bucket, 4WD, CAH, 828 hrs; 79 Intl 1086; 12 Ford F-250
truck, 4WD, flatbed, gas, 257k mi; 17 Kodiak 24 alum stock trailer, 2
gates; GN flatbed trailer, 7-1/2 x16, shop built, BOS.
HAY/FARM/RANCH EQUIPMENT:JD 830 MoCo PT mower cond; JD
566 baler (net/string); Hay Boss 32 hay trlr, hydr dump; Rhino SWR
10-whl rake, PT; JD 1517 bat-wing mower; Cosmo 500 3pt seeder;
Wingfield 24 fold-up pasture har-row; Kewanee 9 3pt hydr rear
blade; Continental post hole auger w/10 & 12 augers; Bradford
335A gravity box; Lincoln Power Arc 4000 AC gen/AC welder.
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, PANELS, FENCING:Rawhide hydr GN
portable corral w/solar power; Patriot 150bu portable creep feeder
w/gates; MVE liq-uid nitrogen tank w/appr 170 straws registered
American Angus #14861222, serviced regularly; AI tools & supplies;
tags & taggers; calf tattooing; ratcheting & chain calf pullers; Farmaster gates, all sizes; H&W connectable corral panels w/bow gate;
orange & silver connectable corral panels; many sizes feed bunks;
Behlen 7 oval galv tank; poly water tanks; mineral feeders, 1 Wicks
w/back oiler; older WW portable squeeze chute w/self-catch head;
3-metal platform hog risers, 5×7; Gallagher load scale w/alum
platform; fencing.
MISC FARM RELATED ITEMS: 2 wagonfuls of farm misc to start the auction.
JOHN & SHELLEY DEGRAND
Branden Otto, auctioneer 913-710-7111
www.ottoauctioneering.com
Spring Farm Consignment Auction
Yoder Auction Service
22800 1700 Rd (7th Street Grocery)
(1.5 miles west of Garnett on Garnett/Burlington Road) Garnett, Ks
Saturday, April 15th @ 10 a.m.
Consigned by Nathan Yoder
1982 Ford 2310 tractor, open station
New Holland 355 grinder mixer, 2.5 ton
New Holland 276 Hayliner small square baler, string tie
Bradford 335 gravity wagon w/ swing away hydraulic
driven auger, Campbell running gear
Allis Chalmers 9 shank chisel, 3 pt.
4 wheel flat hay wagon, good straight running gear,
good rubber
Bush Hog 7 brush mower, pull type, solid rubber wheels
Kewanee 12 disc w/ buster bar
10 wheel hay rake
2 Wheel water tank trailer w/ pump, adjustable axle
JD 7000 plate planter, 6 row
Case IH Danish tine 6 row Cultivator
Bush Hog pop up bale loader
Encore Arrow ZT mower, 60 cut, Kawasaki engine,
welded deck, 500 hrs
Cattle head gate
5 sticks steel pipe, 31×2.5
Work scaffold, loader mounted
Stainless steel dog clean out trays
LAWN & GARDEN
616T Grass Hopper, ZT, 48 cut, 840 hrs., checked out by
Hecks Repair
Toro 21 self propelled mower
Stihl weedeater
EQUIPMENT
JD plow disc, 10
JD 466 round baler, net or twine, 16k bales
34 Ton pickup bed trailer w/ 110 gal. fuel tank, 12v pump
2 wheel pickup bed trailer
Bush Hog 287 brushmower, semi-mounted, 7, dolly tail
wheels
Woods ERD 8400 finish mower, 7, 3 pt.
Bush Hog brushmower, 7, 3 pt.
4 Wheel hay wagon w/ hoist
Knight auger feed mixer wagon
15 stock trailer, bumper hitch
Home made portable squeeze chute
300 gal. pasture sprayer
IH 46 small square baler
Massey Ferguson manure spreader
Sprayer w/ 12 booms
Tractor mount tiller
JD grain drill, 8
Pickup bed trailer
JD 6 row rotary hoe, 3 pt.
BMB 6 row cultivator, Danish tine
Clay manure pump, up to 8 depth, load or stir
A&L 356 grain cart
Bush Hog brush mower, 3 pt.
Several 10 Wheel hay rake
14 flat hay wagon, no tires
Clark sprayer frame w/ 1000 gal. tank
GUNS
Winchester Model 1890 22 short, octagon barrel
Remington Fieldmaster 22 cal. pump, Model 121, LR,L,S
VEHICLES
2001 Ford Expedition
1966 Dodge PowerWagon, runs and drives
6 – Spare tires and wheels for Dodge PowerWagon
1999 Ford F150, 4WD, 300K+ miles, runs & drives
2006 Chevy 2500 HD, Duramax Diesel, Fass fuel pump,
EFI Live 5 position switch
TOYS
2 – 1586 IH tractors
966 IH tractor
2 – IH tractors
2 – H Farmall tractors, 1 boxed,
3 – IH 4 wheel wagons
3 – IH flare side wagons
Allis Chalmers 170 tractor
2 – Allis Chalmers 4 wheel wagons
2 – Allis Chalmers flare side wagons
2 – Gleaner combines w/ corn and reel heads
Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor w/ Flare side wagon, boxed
JD B tractor w/ flare side wagon, boxed
JD flare side wagon
Massey Ferguson 275 tractor
Massey Ferguson Pacemaker tractor on steel
MISCELLANEOUS
5 – 6 bar 10 corral panels, heavy
6 – 12 trusses, 6/12 pitch
AgriTronix hay moisture & temperature sensor
Large cast iron kettle w/ stand
Steel wheels
Truck pullout bed-Pack toolboxes
TMG Industrial wood chipper, PTO driven
Porter Cable scroll saw
200,000 BTU propane heater
2 – fuel tanks w/ stands
Fuel tank, no stand
Lawnmower/ ATV platform lift, 10L x 5 to 7W, air over hydraulic
Bobcat tires & rims
TSC alum. cross bed truck toolbox
4 – tires 275/55/R20, 26k miles
Several 100 lb. propane bottles
Clothes line poles
Trailer lights
Stainless steel light bar
WeatherGuard truck toolboxes, 27W x 18D, full size
Truck side toolboxes, 56L x 13.5D x 16W
Jet 34 floor drill press, 34 HP
DeWalt 13 thickness planer
Enterprise sausage stuffer
Wall mount meat rack
Stainless steel meat hooks
235/60/18 tires
4 aluminum rims
5- 20 truck tires
Flour mill, electric, also w/ hand crank
There is a lot of items coming in that are not listed!
Lunch & Porta Potty on Site
Nothing removed from premises until paid for. Cash, check and now accepting credit & debit cards w/ 3% per transaction fee.
Auction Company not responsible for theft, accident or loss
Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed details Pictures and sale bill on KansasAuctions.net
Current statewide Public Notice archive available at www.kansaspublicnotices.com
YODER AUCTION SERVICE
Auctioneers: Ben Yoder (785) 448-4419 Jr. Miller (620) 200-3007 James Yoder (620) 228-3548 Laverne Yoder (785) 204-2700
Ringman: Lavern Keim Clerk: Beth Rockers Cashiers: Karyn Yoder & Ruth Pracht
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Financing available. Call 1-877589-0093 Have zip code of property ready when calling!
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Water damage cleanup &
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water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete
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Need new windows? Drafty
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frames? Need outside noise
reduction? New, energy efficient windows may be the
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provider.
Quonset Hut – North Lake Park,
Garnett, Friday, April 25th,
5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday,
April 26th 8am-1pm. Barnes
multi-family. Lots of clothing,
men, women and kids; an abundance of household items, toys,
lots of misc.
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Colony Citywide Yard Sales
– April 25 & 26, maps at local
Colony businesses.
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St. Johns Church Garage and bake sale, Saturday, May
3, 7am-2pm. 406 South Prairie,
Greeley. Something for everyone.
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SERVICES
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Edgecom
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MUSIC
Piano tuning/repair – Paul
Benner, BA Piano Technology.
45 years, all types, players. (785)
691-8844.
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FARM & AG
American Walnut – buying
standing timber. Must have 25 or
more trees. Call (916) 232-6781 in
St. Joseph for details.
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AUCTION
Saturday, April 26 @11AM Art
Auction Raymers, Sandzns,
Prairie Printmakers Regional
and National Artists 224 S.
Main, Lindsborg, KS www.lesterraymer.org
Garden Gate Greenhouse
Stop by and see us during the
Neighborhood Country garage sales!
Friday & Saturday April 25 & 26
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Happiness is… a Baked
Potatoe Luncheon with pulled
pork and fixins!! Sunday,
April 27, 11:30-2, Kincaid Selma
Community Church. Free will
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Happiness is… your chance to
win the Henry Golden Boy
.22 Caliber Rifle drawing. $10
donation per ticket or 3 for
$20. Ticktes available from any
member of the Garnett Lions
Club or at Garnett Publishing,
Inc., 112 West 6th in Garnett.
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WE ARE HIRING!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Experience with Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, Canva,
Quickbooks Online and social media a plus.
Must have strong organizational skills and customer service.
Send cover letter & resume to:
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Annuals & Perennials Hanging Baskets
Vegetable Plants.
10003 NW 1600 Rd Westphalia
(from 7th St. in Garnett west 15 miles)
(785) 489 -2483 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-4
2×2 jb construction
Edgecomb Builders
2×2
edgecomb
MISCELLANEOUS
General Contractor
Custom Homes
Additions
Finishing Trimwork
Remodels
Lonnie Edgecomb (785) 204-1580
Anderson County is taking applications for a
Full-time Truck Driver position until
2×3
And
Co already have a
position filled.
Driver must
Class
A CDL. Positiongisesubject to drug
Road&Brid
testing. Applications and job description are
Truck
available
at thedriver
County Road Department, 823
W. 7th Ave., Garnett KS. Anderson County
is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and position
is Veterans Preference
Eligible (VPE), State Law
K.S.A. 73-201.
Motor Grader
Operator
Anderson County is taking applications for a Motor
Grader operator. Position is subjct to drug testing.
Applications and job description are available at the
county road department, 823 W. 7th Ave., Garnett,
Ks. Anderson County is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and position is Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE), State Law
K.S.A. 73-201.
Leroy Coop Westphalia
Warehouse Attendant
ALSO: Gridley Branch – Yard/Elevator
LeRoy Branch – Truck Driver
(Must have CDL or be able to obtain one)
Qualifications are to be Self-Motivated, be able to lift
50+ pounds, and be detail oriented. Duties include
loading feed, chemical, grain & fertilizer. Full time position, excellent benefits include clothing allowance,
vacation & sick paid time off, retirement & Leroy Coop
pays 100% employee and family health insurance.
Call Nathan at 785-489-2521 or stop by the Westphalia
office. Applications can be picked up at any branch
location or printed off at
www.leroycoop.coop under
the forms tab. Applications
will be taken until the
position has been filled.
District Office Professional 4-H Youth Development
The Frontier Extension District is hiring for this
full-time position; work location is Ottawa, KS. See
www.frontierdistrict.k-state.edu for responsibilities,
qualifications, and application procedure. Screening
of applications will begin May 12, 2025. K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans.
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is hiring
Assistant Cook
and Kitchen Assistant
2×6 eckaaa
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Nutrition
Program is seeking an Assistant Cook, 5-6 hours per day.
Start time is 6:00 a.m., M-F. This person will work closely
with the lead cook to help prepare approximately 700 meals
daily for 6 counties. Duties include cooking, packaging food,
cleaning, and preparing for the next day. An ideal candidate
will be someone who can work in a fast-paced environment
with attention to detail, organized and a team player. Prior
experience is preferred but not necessary. Qualified candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., pass a background check
and have reliable transportation. This position is located in
Ottawa. Paid sick and vacation time, no nights, holidays or
weekends. Hourly rate based on experience. Please contact
Chelsea, 785-304-0723 to apply. EOE East Central Kansas
Area Agency on Aging, 117 S Main, Ottawa, KS 785-2427200.
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Nutrition
Program is seeking to hire a Kitchen Assistant to help with
Meals on Wheels program for the elderly. Qualified candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., pass a background check
and have reliable transportation. M-F position, 5-6 hours
each day. Hourly rate based on experience. Paid sick and
vacation time, no nights, holidays or weekends. The position
is located in Ottawa. Please contact Chelsea, 785-304-0723
to apply. EOE East Central
Kansas Area Agency on Aging,
117 S Main, Ottawa, KS
785-242-7200.
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SPORTS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, April 24, 2025
Bulldogs compete at Bobcat Relays on 4/11 ACHS baseball swept by Iola
BASEHOR The Anderson
County boys and girls both finished 8th out of 10 teams at
the Bobcat Relays at BasehorLinwood on April 11th.
On the girls side, Jordan
Miller stood out with a strong
2nd-place finish in the 100meter hurdles prelims (16.32)
and secured 7th in the finals.
Miller also finished 4th in the
triple jump with a leap of 34'
1.25. Madilyn Reichard finished 5th in the 300-meter hurdles (53.83) and 8th in the long
jump (14' 10.5), while Rose
Katzer earned 8th in high jump
and 13th in long jump.
Relay teams also had strong
showings, with the girls placing 4th in the 4×400 (4:38.94) and
5th in the 4×100 (54.45). Caitlyn
Brady clocked in at 1:12.02 for
9th in the 400-meter dash, and
Emma Sims finished 9th in
the 200 meters. In field events
Bailey Barnes took 9th in shot
put (27' 10.5).
For the boys, Noah Porter
had a solid performance, plac-
ing 6th in triple jump (39' 2)
and tying for 7th in high jump
(5' 8). Christian Barnett also
cleared 5' 8, good for 8th place.
The boys' 4×400 relay team
claimed 5th place (3:51.95), and
the 4×800 and 4×100 teams both
secured top-six finishes.
Grant Nienstedt placed 7th
in the 3200-meter run (11:20.29),
while Jack Nienstedt and
Owen Hawkins took 6th and
7th respectively in the 110meter hurdles.
Bulldogs compete in home track & field meet
GARNETT The Anderson
County track & field squads
earned several top 10 finishes,
led by Jordan Miller's 1st place
finish in the triple jump and
2nd in the 100 meter hurdles,
at the meet they hosted last
Thursday.
Miller earned the top finish
of the day in the triple jump
with a leap of 33' 3. Hayden
Wright placed 5th in the 100meter dash (14.82), 6th in the
200-meter (29.85), and 9th in the
400-meter (1:13.61). Emma Sims
finished 7th in the 100 (15.12)
and 10th in the 200 (30.86).
In hurdles, Miller took 2nd
in the 100-meter hurdles (18.46),
and Madilyn Reichard finished 7th in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 54.12. The
Bulldogs 4×100 and 4×400 relay
teams both secured 3rd place
finishes. Emma Baumann
and Rayna Kuhlman competed in distance events, with
Baumann doubling in the 800
and 1600. Rose Katzer rounded
out a solid meet by clearing 4-2
in the high jump.
The AC boys didn't earn any
podium finishes, but did earn
a handful of top 12 finishes on
the afternoon. In the 200-meter
dash, Christian Barnett led
the team with a time of 25.40
seconds (7th place), followed
closely by Dagon Velvick in
11th (26.08). The 400-meter dash
saw Garrett Tucker finish in at
1:00.12 (8th place), earning the
fastest time among five Bulldog
runners. In the 800-meter run,
Lucas Mills recorded a time of
2:41.07 (14th). The 1600-meter
run featured an 11th place finish from Grant Nienstedt, who
finished in 5:28.46. Nienstedt
finished 6th in the 3200 meter
run with a time of 11:38.14.
Jack Nienstedt (22.18) and
Owen Hawkins (25.98) finished
6th and 8th respectively in
the 110 meter hurdles. Danny
Jungo (50.85) finished 6th in
the 300 meter hurdles and J.
Nienstedt wasn't far behind in
9th place with a time of 52.87.
In the field events, Barnett
cleared 5' 10 in high jump
which was good for a 4th place
tie. Gus Carver (121' 6) and
Jungo (120' 7) finished 9th and
10th in the javelin.
Lady Vikings dominate Crest
RICHMOND The games were
delayed a day due to rain and
moved from Crest to Central
Heights but that didn't slow
down the Vikings as they controlled both games of the doubleheader, winning by a combined total of 26-1 in the sweep.
In game 1, the Vikings
downed the Crest Lancers 15-1
in 5 innings.
Melaney Chrisjohn led
Central Heights with 3 hits in
4 at-bats, drove in 4 runs and
scored 2.
Crest was limited to three
singles by D Ramsey, Karlee
Boots and H Schmidt.
Cely Crump picked up the
win going 5 innings, allowing
3 hits, 1 earned run and struck
out 10.
K Nilges is charged with the
loss after tossing 5 innings, giving up 9 hits and 14 earned runs
as she struggled to find the
strike zone much of the night
as she walked the Vikings 14
times.
Game 2 was a 5-inning affair
as well as Central Heights won
11-0.
The Vikings scored their 11
runs on just 4 hits but were
walked 11 times and hit by
pitch another 5 times.
Crump picked up the victory
on the mound again pitching
5 innings, allowing just 2 hits
and striking out 6.
The Lancers H Schmidt is
hit with the loss as she pitched
5 innings, allowed 4 hits but 11
runs (8 earned) and walked 11
hitters.
Vikings edge Lancers in game 2 to earn sweep
RICHMOND A late rally in
game 2 fell short as the Crest
Lancers faltered, giving the
Central Heights Vikings a key
league sweep of two of the
league's top teams.
The difference in the two
games came down to the
Vikings making the plays late
and the Lancers failed at key
moments.
In game 1, the teams were
knotted up at 3 heading into
the seventh inning when the
Vikings blew the game open
in the top half of the inning as
they plated 4 runs to give them
a 7-3 lead. The runs were scored
on 5 walks, a hit by pitch and a
double.
Despite the games being
played at Central Heights on
Tuesday, April 22, the games
were played as home contests
for Crest as the games were
pushed back and moved locations due to the rain over the
weekend, so Crest had the last
at-bat.
They opened the home half
of the inning with a walk but
wouldn't make any threats late
in the loss.
Kreig Garrett supplied the
offense for the Vikings with 2
hits in 4 at-bats, drove in 5 runs
and scored another.
Garrett pitched 6 innings,
allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned
runs and struck out 6 to earn
the win. Stetson Miller pitched
a scoreless 7th.
For the Lancers, Drake Weir
was charged with the loss as he
tossed 6 innings, allowed just 3
hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs and
struck out 10 but he did walk 6
Vikings hitters.
Drake Weir was the only
Lancer with a multi-hit game
picking up 2 hits in 2 at-bats
and drove in a pair or runs.
In game 2, the Lancers nearly
stole one from Central Heights
as they trailed 4-0 heading into
the bottom of the seventh. Crest
opened the inning with a walk,
two singles and an error to cut
the lead to 4-3.
With still no outs and run-
ners on first and third, the
Vikings would pick off a Lancer
base runner at first for the first
out, which was promptly followed by a Lancer single. But
the next two pitches led to a
ground out and a pop out to end
the threat and end the game.
In the second game, the
teams combined for just 7 hits,
all singles, and 6 errors.
Stetson Miller for the
Vikings was dominant throwing 6 innings, striking out 12
and allowing just 1 hit. Ethan
Kraft closed out the game picking up the final 3 outs after
Aydan Dunbar struggled early
in the seventh inning allowing
3 runs without recording an
out.
Kade Nilges threw 4 2/3
innings for Crest, allowing just 2 hits, 1 unearned
run and struck out 4. Jensen
Barker pitched the final 2 1/3
innings, allowed just 1 hit and
3 unearned runs.
Pair of Lancers lead the charge
at West Franklin meet last week
POMONA – The Crest Lancers
track & field delivered some
impressive
performances
despite squaring off with some
much larger schools at the
West Franklin track meet on
April 17th.
On the girls side, Hanna
Schmidt led the charge with
a stellar day. She took 1st
place in the 100m hurdles with
a quick 16.62, and followed it
up with another 1st place finish in the long jump, leaping
16-7.5. She also placed 3rd in
the 100m dash, finishing in
13.32. Peyton Schmidt had a
big day as well in the distance
events, finishing 2nd in the
3200m (13:30.40) and 4th in the
800m (2:39.75). Josie Walter ran
a strong 1600m, placing 3rd,
and Aubrey Allen contributed
solid finishes in both the 1600m
(12th) and 3200m (7th). Kallei
Robb finished 4th in the 3200m
(14:20.81).
In the throws, Summer
Valentine was a top performer, placing 6th in discus (94-0)
and 4th in shot put (30-8). The
girls also placed 4th in both the
4×100 and 4×800 relays.
The boys saw standout
efforts as well, highlighted by
Xander Fuller, who placed 3rd
in long jump (20-9) and 4th in
high jump (5-4). Gentry McGhee
placed 6th in the long jump
(19' 5.5). Gunner Ellington led
AC golfer finishes in
top 10 at Osawatomie
OSAWATOMIE – The Anderson
County Bulldogs golf team
competed in the Osawatomie
Varsity
Invitational
on
Tuesday, April 22, finishing 8th overall with a team
score of 361. Eli Martin led the
Bulldogs with a strong performance, tying for 6th place
individually with a score of 81.
Cayden Davis followed closely
with a score of 90, good for
a tie for 30th. Issac Richards
and Jonathan Stoltzfus rounded out the teams efforts with
scores of 96 (46th) and 103
(57th), respectively.
the boys distance group with
a 5th place finish in the 1600m
(5:04.76). Ryan West made an
impact in the hurdles, placing
6th in the 300m hurdles and 8th
in the 110m hurdles.
In relays, the boys claimed
4th in the 4×100 and 4×800, and
9th in the 4×400.
Overall, it was a strong
meet with multiple top finishes and promising performances across events, reflecting the
depth and dedication of the
Central Heights Track & Field
program.
IOLA The Anderson County
Bulldogs came up short in
both games of a doubleheader
as they were swept by Iola on
Tuesday, April 15.
In the opening game, Iola
jumped on top 3-0 after 3
innings and kept the Bulldogs
from mounting a comeback
with some solid late inning
pitching.
Trailing 3-0, the Bulldogs
plated 2 runs in the fourth
inning. The first run was
scored on a Brayden Wheat
double, followed by an Aiden
Steele single to cut the deficit
to 3-2.
Iola responded with 2 of
their own in the bottom half
of the fourth to help close out a
5-3 win.
Zach Schaffer led the way
with 2 hits, scored a run and
also drove in a run.
Wheat pitched well enough
to get the win but the offense
came up short. Wheat pitched
6 innings, allowed just 6 hits, 5
runs and struck out 10.
Iola would win the second
game 12-8, thanks in large part
to a 6-run bottom half of the
sixth inning when the game
was tied at 6.
Schaffer again was the only
Bulldog with a multi-hit game,
picking up 2 more hits in 4
at-bats, scored twice and drove
in a pair of runs.
Aleck Smith pitched 3 2/3
innings as the starter, allowed
6 runs (5 earned). Brylan
Sommer pitched 2 1/3 inning
in relief and was charged with
the loss after allowing 6 earned
runs.
Lady Bulldogs swept at at Iola
IOLA The Iola Mustangs
rolled over the ACHS softball
squad 11-0 and 17-2 in a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 15.
Anderson County tallied
just 5 hits in the opener, led
by Taylor Clark's 2 hits in 2
at-bats.
On the mound Maura
Rockers pitched 4 innings and
allowed 12 hits and 11 runs.
The defense committed 3 errors
behind her leading to 5 of them
being unearned.
Game 2 was even more
lopsided as the Bulldogs tal-
lied just 1 hit and committed
6 errors in a game that only
went 3 1/3 innings before the
Bulldogs lost via the 15 run
rule.
The lone hit came from
Brooklyn Kellerman to leadoff
the game for Anderson County.
Wellsville sweeps ACHS softball
GARNETT Offense continues
to be difficult to come by for
the Anderson County Bulldogs
girls as they scored just 2 runs
in a doubleheader sweep at the
hands of Wellsville Tuesday
night, April 22.
In game 1, the girls were
blanked 5-0, picking up 6 hits
and committing 3 errors in the
game.
Ava Mills led the way going
2 for 3 in the game.
Maura Rockers pitched
a complete game 7 innings,
allowed 8 hits, 3 earned runs
and struck out 4 Wellsville hitters.
A late inning rally saw
Wellsville pull away in game 2
for a 8-2 victory.
Wellsville scored early, leading 3-0 heading into the bottom half of the third. The Lady
Bulldogs loaded the bases and
proceeded to walk 2 runs home
to cut the deficit to 3-2.
That's what the score would
remain until Wellsville opened
the top half of the 6th with a
home run and would proceed
to tally 6 hits and 2 walks in the
inning to score 5 runs to put the
game out of reach.
Bulldogs blank Wellsville twice
GARNETT It was a solid
day all around for the ACHS
baseball team as they swept
Wellsville winning 11-0 and 7-0.
In the opener, the Bulldogs
pounded out 12 hits in 4 innings.
Three players had 3-hit games.
Christopher Barnett was 3
for 4 with 3 runs scored and a
run driven in, Brayden Wheat
was 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored
and drove in another run and
Brylan Sommer was also a perfect 3 for 3 with 3 runs driven in
and a run scored.
Wheat also picked up the
victory on the mound as he
threw 4 2/3 innings of shutout
baseball. He allowed just 3 hits
and struck out 9. Jack Dykes
picked up the final out of the
game as he retired the only
batter he faced.
In the 7-0 game 2 victory,
Anderson County tallied 4 runs
in the third and 3 in the fifth to
account for their runs.
Barnett sparked the attack
picking up 2 runs driven in and
scored a run as he tallied one
hit in 3 at-bats.
Sommer was nearly perfect
on the mound pitching a complete game going 7 innings,
allowing just 1 hit, walking a
hitter and striking out 5.
Vikings athletes shine at Pleasanton meet
PLEASANTON – For the
first time this season, Central
Heights athletes were greeted
with calm, sunny conditions
at the Pleasanton meet and
they made the most of it. The
team posted an impressive 17
personal records (PRs) and 10
season-best (SB) performances,
showing that their hard work
is paying off.
The girls 4×800 relay team
continues to impress, clocking
a season-best time of 11:04.78
and showing major improvements from last year. Lily
Burkdoll led the charge, winning both the 800m (2:40.44 SB)
and 1600m (5:57.04 SB), while
also anchoring the 4×400 team
to a second-place finish. Ebony
Hughes remained a versatile
force, earning a PR in the 800m
(2:46.72, 2nd place) and placing
fifth in the long jump (13' 3.75).
On the boys side, the sprints
were led by freshman Mathew
Dunbar, who earned PRs in
both the 100m (12:09, 4th place)
and 200m (2542, 4th place). Cody
Hammond dominated the 400m,
winning with a PR of 51.29,
while Aidan Howland earned
second with a season-best 57.01.
Connor Burkdoll ran a subtwo-minute 800m (1:59.29) for
the first time to claim gold, and
Josiah (4:53.47, 1st) and Jotham
Meyer (4:53.67, 2nd) shattered
the five-minute barrier in the
1600m. Cash Miller (2:22.98)
also recorded a PR and finished
in 5th.
Distance dominance continued with Hammond running a
sub-10-minute 3200m (9:53.44,
1st) his first ever now
ranking him and Connor #1
and #2 in 2A. Connor Burkdoll
finished in 10:55.74, good for
2nd place. Field events were
highlighted by Ethan Rhoades
second-place shot put (38' 1),
3rd place javelin (109' 6) and
6th in the discus (87'7).
Vikings quartet shine at prestigious KU Relays
LAWRENCE – What a weekend to remember for Central
Heights Track & Field at the
Kansas Relaysarguably the
biggest stage in the state outside the State Championships.
This elite meet doesnt factor
in school size, making it a true
battleground of the best athletes Kansas has to offer. And
for Cody Hammond, Connor
Burkdoll, Owen Miller, and
Christian McCord, it became
yet another moment where
they solidified their place
among Kansass elite.
Friday began with Connor
running the 3200m, braving
a weather delay to post his
third-fastest time ever (9:39.77,
20th) also the third-best in
school history. Later that evening, Cody powered through
adversity in the 800m, battling
through a boxed-in start to
claim 5th place in a blistering 1:54.04, breaking his own
school record and moving closer to a major milestone in the
event.
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Saturday brought colder,
windier conditions, but the
boys werent fazed. The 4×800
relay teamseeded 16throse
to the occasion. Cody led off
strong, followed by Owens
career-best split, Christians
gritty third leg, and Connor
anchoring with poise and
power. The result: an 8:00.45
finish, 6th place, and the second-fastest time in Kansas 2A
historyjust behind their own
state record set last year.
Hammond closed the week-
2×5
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end in the 1600m. Despite
fatigue from two previous
elite-level efforts, he clocked
4:27.20 (31st), just a second off
his school record, now leading
2A this season.
These four young men have
done more than just competetheyve elevated Central
Heights' name across Kansas.
Among the states largest
schools and top-tier talent,
their performances drew admiration, turning heads and earning well-deserved recognition.
Top Dog
of the
Week!
Jordan
Miller
The Anderson County senior won
gold in the triple jump (333)
and second in the 100 meter
hurdles (18.46 seconds) at the
Anderson County Invitational
last Thursday.
Top Dog of the Week wins a $10 Sonic gift card and our
special recognition vehicle window decal. Watch for
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2 SPRING EDITION Special to the Anderson County Review Thursday, April 24, 2025
Three essential questions to ask your contractor for a successful staining project
(BPT) – It wont be long before spring has sprung, bringing ideal weather
for tackling outdoor home improvement projects. One of the top ways to
elevate the look of outdoor wooden surfaces is with a fresh coat of stain.
Here are must-ask questions for your professional contractor before getting
started:
1. How long will the project take?
Once temperatures start rising and days start getting longer, there is no
better place to be than outside. Before you start your staining project, work
on a realistic timeline for completion. There are several factors that will
determine how long a project will take to finish including:
Size of Area: Larger surfaces, such as decks or fences, will take more
time to stain than smaller areas like furniture or trim.
Type of Stain: Different stains (oil-based, water-based, gel stains) have
varying application and drying times.
Preparation: Surfaces that require cleaning, sanding, or stripping old
finishes can add time to the project.
Weather Conditions: Weather can impact drying times. High humidity
or low temperatures can extend the time needed for the stain to dry.
Application Method: The method of application (brush, roller, or spray)
can affect the time required.
2. What stain products will work best for my project?
Choosing the best stain product for your project depends on several factors, including the type of surface you are staining and the desired finish.
Consider:
Type of Surface – Outdoor fences, decks and furniture made of wood are
ideal for staining.
Desired Finish – To maintain a natural appearance, opt for a clear or
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Environmental conditions – For outdoor projects, choose stains that are
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With seemingly endless options, selecting a stain color can be overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what final look you want to create
for your outdoor space. With Flood Easy Seal premium stain and sealer, its
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Wood type and age
Wood has different characteristics based on type and age. For example,
pine typically takes on a lighter, softer hue while oak gives a more vibrant
and deep finish. For new, clean wood, show off the natural grain with a
transparent or semi-transparent stain. Aged wood is a good candidate for
deeper coverage and protection. And regardless of the type or age of wood,
its recommended to test a small area before you fully commit.
Location of project
Whether your backdrop consists of a lot of open space, or is submerged
in earthy, lush greenery, consider your projects location when choosing a
stain color. Select a color that complements your existing exterior elements
to create a seamless atmosphere of comfort and beauty.
Lighter stains generate an illusion of openness and more space while
dark, earthy tones can produce contrast when paired with bright, lush
greens and florals.
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Get your home ready for warmer weather with these seasonal tips
(BPT) – As winter fades and spring is here, its time for homeowners to prepare
their homes for the changing season. Freezing temperatures, heavy rains and snow
buildup can take a toll on your property, making spring maintenance essential for
preventing costly repairs and keeping your home in top shape.
The transition from winter to spring is the perfect time for homeowners to
inspect their property for any damage caused by cold weather, said Bonnie Lee,
Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance. By tackling maintenance tasks early, you can prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems as
temperatures rise.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Inspect gutters and prepare your roof for spring storms: Winter weather can
leave gutters clogged with debris. Clear out your gutters and ensure downspouts
are secure to prevent water damage. Its also a good time to check for visible roof
damage and trim overhanging branches. For added protection, homeowners may
consider sealing their roof deck and asking their contractor about the FORTIFIED
roofing standard, as recommended by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home
Safety (IBHS). These steps can help reduce water intrusion and better prepare your
home for severe spring weather.
Check for exterior damage: Look for cracks in your foundation, siding or driveway that may have developed due to freezing and thawing cycles. Repairing them
early can prevent further deterioration.
Service your HVAC system: Before warm weather arrives, schedule an HVAC
tune-up to ensure your air conditioning system runs efficiently. Replace air filters
and check vents for proper airflow.
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Spring is a great time to test alarms
and replace batteries to keep your home safe.
* Examine windows and doors: Check for drafts and reseal or replace weather
stripping as needed. This helps improve energy efficiency and keeps pollen and
allergens from entering your home.
Inspect outdoor plumbing: Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to crack.
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Turn on outdoor faucets
and irrigation systems
to check for leaks before
regular use.
Clean and seal decks
and patios: Winter moisture can lead to wood rot
and mold. Power wash,
reseal and inspect for
damage to keep your
outdoor spaces in great
condition.
Prepare your landscaping: Trim overgrown branches, remove
dead plants, and refresh
garden beds with new
mulch to encourage
healthy spring growth.
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tive with seasonal home caused by the cold winter weather.
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4 SPRING EDITION Special to the Anderson County Review Thursday, April 24, 2025
A health checklist for your homes HVAC system
(BPT) – If youre like most people, you spend up to 90% of your life indoors.
That means you are constantly affected by indoor air quality – including
the air in your home. While you may not give much thought to the various
parts that make up a homes HVAC system, each component plays a critical
role in enhancing your comfort. Some components are not immediately
obvious. For example, an insufficient amount of attic insulation or holes
and leaks in attic ductwork can adversely affect your homes air quality
and energy efficiency.
When a home isnt being optimally heated or cooled, homeowners often
blame the heating and cooling equipment. But other parts of the HVAC
system may be the root cause of reduced comfort or higher utility bills. It is
important to go beyond the box and assess the condition and operation of
various components that can contribute to an issue.
Assessing your homes heating and cooling system
Beyond the obvious signs – a home that is persistently too hot or too cold what are some signs that your homes HVAC system may not be delivering
its full value? Here are seven questions to consider:
Have you noticed a musty smell or an increase in allergy symptoms?
Have you noticed mold or mildew around the vents?
Is there more dust in your home?
Does your HVAC system seem to be cycling frequently?
Are there hot or cold spots throughout your home?
Can you see any damage to visible ductwork?
Have you experienced an unusual spike in your homes energy bills?
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A ductwork checklist
The HVAC System Health Check brings a whole home approach to
caring for your homes indoor air. It includes 11 checkpoints that allow
the technician to evaluate your HVAC system – including the ductwork – to
determine how well it is functioning and whether attention is needed to
any of its components.
These are the 11 measures in the HVAC System Health Check and what
the contractor will look for:
System Design – Properly sized ducts and adequate number of returns
Exterior Duct Condition – No holes, sagging or other damage
Interior Duct Condition – Free from excess dust, mold and other particulates
Duct Insulation – Not torn or damaged. Properly installed and sealed.
Sealing Around Joints – Properly sealed to help prevent leakage
Indoor Air Quality – Ducts properly sealed to avoid pulling in contaminants from unconditioned spaces
Attic Insulation – Helps avoid overworking the HVAC system
AC and Furnace Units – Installed and maintained properly, operating
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7 tips to prepare your vehicle for spring
Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping, signs of spring are here! Who
doesnt enjoy driving with the windows down while listening to a good song?
Follow these 7 tips to get your vehicle ready for spring:
1) Inspect your cooling system:
Check for any cracks or leaks in the radiator or hoses
Make sure all connections are tight
Be sure the coolant and antifreeze levels are at least half full
As temperatures begin to rise, your vehicles coolant could reach up to 250
degrees, causing your vehicle to overheat. Thats why it is important to be sure
your cooling system is in good working condition.
2) Inspect your tires:
Measure your tires tread and be sure none of your tires are balding. Proper
traction is important for the rainy spring weather ahead.
Winter conditions are known for causing potholes, which is a common cause
for needing a wheel alignment. Click here to learn if your vehicle needs a wheel
alignment.
If you were using winter tires, be sure you replace them with all-season or summer tires now.
3) Check your windshield wipers:
Between ice, snow and salt, your windshield wipers are really put to work
during the winter months. It is recommended to change your windshield wipers
each season, especially as the rainy spring season approaches. Well-functioning
windshield wipers will improve visibility and reduce the risk of an accident.
4) Turn on the A/C:
Before the temperatures get too hot, make sure your air conditioning system is
working properly. Nothing feels worse than getting into a hot car and not being
able to cool it down!
5) Check your battery:
The average car battery lasts 4 to 5 years. Your vehicles battery works extra
hard during extremely hot and cold weather, and these conditions can drain your
battery. Dont wait for your battery to die at an inconvenient time; be proactive and
replace your battery before the hot summer weather arrives.
6) Top off your fluids:
Windshield Wiper Fluid During the winter months most drivers are constantly using their windshield wiper fluid to clear their windshield of salt and other
winter build up.
Engine oil- Engine oil protects the engine against wear and tear. Keep your
engine oil full so that the engine and its working parts function properly.
Brake fluid – Brake fluid transfers the pressure from your foot on the pedal to
the wheel. If the brakes do not have enough fluid, it will take more time and effort
to stop your vehicle.
7) Wash your vehicle:
A shiny, clean car isnt just for looks. Your vehicles paint and undercarriage
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6 SPRING EDITION Special to the Anderson County Review Thursday, April 24, 2025
Preparing your home for spring pest season
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, spring marks a fresh
startbut it also signals the return of pests. Ants, spiders, and other
insects become more active during this time, searching for food,
water, and shelter. For homeowners, taking steps to prevent these
unwelcome guests is essential for maintaining a pest-free home.
Here are some practical tips to help you prepare your home
for spring pest season, ensuring you can enjoy the season without
unwanted visitors.
Why Spring Brings More Pests
Springs warming weather provides the ideal environment for
pests to thrive. Dormant insects awaken, and breeding cycles begin,
increasing their populations. Common reasons pests invade during
spring include:
Increased Resources: Blooming plants and thawing soil provide
food and shelter, attracting pests near homes.
Moisture from Spring Rains: Damp conditions offer ideal breeding grounds for insects, especially ants and spiders.
Search for Shelter: Homes provide consistent warmth and protection from predators, drawing pests indoors.
Understanding the factors that drive pest activity highlights why
preventive measures are crucial during this season.
Steps to Prevent Spring Pests
Preventing pests begins with proactive measures to make your
home less attractive to them. Here are some effective strategies:
Seal Entry Points: Check for cracks and gaps in your homes
foundation, walls, and around windows or doors. Use caulk, steel
mesh, or weather stripping to close any openings.
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Reduce Food Sources: Keep food sealed in airtight containers,
There are numerous steps homeowners can take to keep those pesky pests out of the home.
clean up crumbs, and avoid leaving pet food out overnight. Proper
garbage management with secure lids is also critical.
Additional preventive steps include:
Minimize Standing Water: Repair leaks and ensure gutters drain away from while keeping your home pest-free.
your home. Pests, especially ants and mosquitoes, are drawn to moisture.
The Role of Professional Pest Control
Maintain Outdoor Spaces: Trim vegetation, rake leaves, and store firewood
While DIY measures help prevent infestations, professional pest control provides
away from your home to reduce pest harborage areas.
long-term solutions tailored to your homes unique needs. Professional services
Install Screens: Place screens on vents, chimneys, and windows to block pest offer:
entry while maintaining airflow.
Targeted Treatments: Address specific pest issues with effective, environmenThese steps will create a strong first line of defense against common spring pests. tally friendly solutions.
Signs of Spring Pest Activity
Comprehensive Inspections: Identify hidden entry points and infestation sites
Even with preventive measures in place, its important to watch for signs of pest that are easy to miss.
activity. Early detection can stop minor problems from escalating into major infesSeasonal Protection Plans: Prevent pests year-round with scheduled treatments
tations. Look out for:
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Trails of ants lead to food sources or damp areas.
Keep Spring Pests Out of Your Home
Webs, egg sacs, or spider sightings in basements, closets, and other quiet spaces.
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Grillmaster answers age-old question: Whats better, charcoal or pellet?
(BPT) – With warmer temps comes the return to grilling, one of Americas most
beloved pastimes. Given all the options available today – from equipment, fuel and
methods to what you can grill (answer: pretty much everything) – your choices may
seem overwhelming. But one fundamental question is paramount: Should you opt
for a charcoal grill?
Whether youre new to grilling or looking to upgrade this year, youll want to
know why so many grillmasters prefer charcoal. If youre looking for real BBQ
flavor, theres one fuel source that pitmasters, backyard pros, and competition
teams choose: charcoal. Pellet grills may have the reputation of being easy to use,
but they cant match the depth of smoke, searing power, or versatility of charcoal
cooking. And with todays technology, charcoal grilling is just as easy – if not easier
– than pellets.
To help you better understand the ins and outs of charcoal grilling, one
of Masterbuilts chef partners and star of the Netflix series American BBQ
Showdown, Rasheed Philips, answers questions you may have about charcoal
grilling, and about his experiences.
What first drew you to charcoal grilling?
The aromas. They remind me of grilling and cooking with my grandfather.
Cooking with coals just imparts such a deeper level of flavor than using something
like propane or pellets. It also provides a much higher BTU (British thermal unit)
output, making it perfect for grilling.
How does the flavor differ between wood pellet and charcoal grilling?
Pellets are compressed sawdust particles. Though it is technically wood, it loses
so much of the flavor and cooking attributes that are found in cooking with an
actual piece of wood.
What kinds of dishes does charcoal grilling excel at?
Everything. It may seem like the easy answer, yet it is true: Roasted/charred
veggies, grilled chicken. Theres nothing like a steak grilled over coals with the
fat rendering, hitting the coals and releasing smoke elements back into the meat …
And no one has ever said, Hmm, love that propane/pellet taste.
When it comes to temperature control, is charcoal or pellet preferred, and
why?
I prefer charcoal for several reasons, including the level of consistent burn and
heat output. Charcoal also adds a true char and smoke flavor, whether it be briquettes or lump charcoal.
Besides flavor and temperature control, are there other benefits of one
fuel source over the other?
The honest answer is rather simple: Damp or wet coal can still be lit and cooked
with. I dont know if youve ever seen a pellet get the slightest bit of moisture, but
it immediately turns to sawdust.
Many people think charcoal is more complicated. What do you say to
someone hesitant to make the switch?
Most things seem complicated or intimidating until you try them. Its like riding
a bike; once you do it you never forget it, and its never as scary after the first time.
Charcoal allows you to impart amazing flavors, while giving you a consistent and
even cooking experience.
Do you have tips for someone transitioning from a pellet grill to charcoal?
1. You dont need nearly as much coal for a cook as you do pellets. Most cooks
can be done with one-half to one full chimney of charcoal.
2. Experiment with flavors. Try adding fresh herbs to your bed of coals toward
the end of the cook for additional flavor. Adding wood chunks also helps add additional depth of flavor.
3. Safety first: Make sure to have proper heat/fire handling equipment.
4. Lastly, have fun. Cooking should be an enjoyable experience, not one that you
stress over.
Getting started with charcoal
Dont settle for a shortcut – have the real backyard BBQ experience with charcoal grilling. If youre ready to experience the enhanced flavor and temperature
control with a charcoal grill, check out the Masterbuilt Gravity Series. Here are
some benefits youll enjoy using a product like the new Masterbuilt Gravity Series
1150 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker:
Better temperature control – Youll be able to get higher temps with your charcoal grill for a better sear, which is key to maximizing flavor. You cant sear with
pellets, as they dont get hot enough. The Gravity Series grills get to your desired
cook temp quickly – up to
225F in nine minutes, and
700F in fifteen minutes.
Charcoal also allows for
better low-and-slow cooking for longer smoking.
Better flavor – And you
can enhance that further
by adding your choice of
herbs and/or wood chunks.
Better overall experience – The open flame is
not only more aesthetically
pleasing, but youll also be
able to gauge the cooking
process more accurately,
to see and understand how
your food is cooking.
Easy to use – The latest grilling technology
improves your experience
and control youll have
while cooking. Push a button, set your temp, and let
the grill do the work – just
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5 top trends for transforming your outdoor space
(BPT) – Homeowners today are reimagining their outdoor spaces, moving beyond a
basic patio and grill to create thoughtfully designed areas that blend style, comfort,
and functionality. According to the latest Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one in three
homeowners are upgrading their outdoor areas as functional, beautiful extensions
of their homes with an emphasis on convenience, style and sustainability. If youre
among those looking to transform your outdoor space this year, following are five
top trends to consider:
1. Seamless segues from inside out
As the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces continue to blur, homeowners are
finding creative ways to bring the comfort of the indoors outside. Picture large glass
doors gliding open to reveal a deck adorned with stylish outdoor furniture, cozy rugs
and ambient lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels just as welcoming as
a living room.
2. Climate-friendly features
As climate resilience becomes a top priority, outdoor areas are being designed
to withstand every season and adapt to a wide range of conditions. Homeowners
want solutions that offer a year-round balance of comfort, durability, ease and style
to ensure these spaces remain practical and inviting. Heat-mitigating composite
decking, weather-resistant furniture, and shade structures help keep outdoor spaces
enjoyable, no matter the season. Water-resistant materials are also becoming essential for decks, poolside areas and docks, ensuring durability against moisture, sun
exposure and heavy foot traffic. Low-maintenance solutions, such as Trex composite decking, require only occasional cleaning to maintain their beauty for years.
People want outdoor spaces that adapt effortlessly to their homes and lifestyles,
no matter the climate, setting or season, says Adam Zambanini, COO of Trex
Company. Our Performance-Engineered products offer the ability to enjoy the
outdoors in comfort and style, whether you live along the salty coast, high up in
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3. Cozy, curated spaces
Rather than sprawling, undefined yards, many homeowners are designing smaller, purpose-driven outdoor spaces tailored to specific activities like dining, relaxing
or entertaining. Defined zones with level changes, pergolas, privacy screens and stylish deck railings create a sense of intimacy and character. And dont forget the space
beneath the deck. The simple addition of a deck drainage system, like RainEscape,
makes it possible to add furnishings, lighting, appliances and other electronics to
transform this underutilized area into a fully functional, all-season retreat.
4. Smart features for comfort
and convenience
Technology is making outdoor spaces more comfortable and functional than ever.
Smart lighting, weatherproof entertainment systems, app-controlled irrigation, and
outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots are turning backyards into high-tech havens. Features like
built-in USB ports and wireless charging stations ensure outdoor spaces stay as connected and convenient as any indoor room.
5. Sustainable and serene retreats
More homeowners are prioritizing eco-friendly choices when designing their
outdoor spaces. Products made with recycled and reclaimed materials and native
plants contribute to a sustainable backyard oasis. Elements like rainwater collection
systems and solar-powered lighting not only help reduce environmental impact but
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Spring cleaning list: 8 tips to freshen up your home
Ready to put away winter and breathe in the fresh air of spring?
Tackling a spring cleaning list and finding ways to freshen up your home will surely
put you in the mood for the flowering season.
Read on for eight useful tips for spring cleaning and sprucing up your decorating
room by room.
1. Invite spring in
From the front to the back door and all the windows in between, invest some time
to ensure youve got a clear view of the seasons robins and tulips. This means:
Washing windows
Checking all window and window lock functions (and making any necessary
repairs)
Removing any temporary window insulation film
Laundering or spot-cleaning and steaming drapes
2. Spring for new throws
Still resting your head on a tree-print pillow or snuggling up with an ugly sweater-themed couch throw? Put holiday-themed and heavyweight textiles away for the
year, and switch to lighter colors and fabrics.
Throws and decorative pillows from a discount store or home goods outlet, like Big
Lots or Marshalls, are a budget-friendly way to instantly give your living room a new
look and a fresh feel.
3. Swap out bedding
Bedrooms present another opportunity to lighten up your textiles. Wash and put
away heavyweight toppers and flannel sheet sets in favor of lighter bedding material
like:
Percale cotton or blends
Linen
Bamboo
Tencel
Launder new sheets before using them, as well as rarely-washed items like mattress
protectors, bed skirts, and decorative shams.
Along with warm-weather sheets, you may want to grab new bed pillows, especially
if yours are lumpy or discolored. According to sleep experts, most pillowsand pillowcasesshould be replaced every one to two years. Consider testing the give and support levels in person by pillow shopping at a local home goods store like HomeGoods
or Macy's.
4. Lighten up your kitchen
Kitchens and pantries are home to countless products that take up space but dont
always see the light of day. Even if you wash dishes and wipe your counters daily,
kitchen spring cleaning is necessary to remove accumulated dirt and clutter.
Plan to:
Empty and wipe down your refrigerator, and throw out unused and expired products
Wash cutlery trays and ditch accumulated junk like fast-food plasticware
Match plastic or glass containers with their lids and toss any orphans
Wipe down cabinet interiors and exteriors
Deep-clean the oven, cooktop, hood or range, and backsplash
Reconsider which countertop appliances you should leave out, and put away lessused items
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A spring refresh for your bathroom can include a combination of deep cleaning and
swapping out decorative items. In addition to standard cleaning, you may want to:
Launder or purchase a new bath mat and outer shower curtain
Replace the shower curtain liner and any worn or rusting items like soap racks
Buy and install a water-saving toilet flapper to reduce your water bill
Vacuum the heating and exhaust vents
Caulk your shower and clean and seal the grout
6. Pay extra attention to the exterior
Its time to head outside to continue the spring-cleaning streak! For your homes
exterior:
Check for winter damage to eaves, gutters, and siding
Clear away cobwebs, leaves, and dirt from entryways, patios, and roofs
Purchase or make a nontoxic spider repellent to apply around doors and windows
Clean and re-connect gutter downspouts and extensions
7. Clean and update outdoor furniture
Invest time in your patio furnishings before plopping down to sit on them.
Depending on how well they were protected over the winter, your to-do list might
include:
Spray painting metal patio tables and chairs
Washing teak and all-weather wicker with gentle soap, water, and a soft-bristle
brush
Running cushion covers through the washer and allowing them to air-dry
Vacuuming and spot-cleaning outdoor rugs
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spring-themed outdoor seating with pillows on a bench
8. Welcome the green
Finally, take a look at your lawn. This spring, you may want to:
Seed and/or fertilize your lawn
Plan a new or updated garden
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Gardening tips as we enter the spring season
Spring is full of new life, green grass, and sunshine! Its also time to get back into the
garden.
Here are some tips to keep you and your garden on track this spring.
Remove winter protection: In the fall or early winter, you may have added some
winter protection, like mulch or leaves, to the base of your plants to keep them warm
throughout the cold season. When spring hits, its important to remove that winter
protection. Mulch acts as an insulator, and when the sunshine and warm temps return,
your plants wont need any more help to keep warm. If you remove your winter protection but you see a cold snap coming your way, just add it back until the warm weather
returns.
Remember to water: Once the weather starts warming up, its important to start
ramping up how much you water your plants. However, its still important to always
check the soil before watering by sticking your finger in the soil at the base of the
plant. If the soil is wet, there is no need to water it that day, but do check back tomorrow. If the soil is dry, its ready for some water.
Generally, its best to give your plants a deep, thorough soak and end up watering
less often than watering them a little bit every day. Remember that natural rainfall
counts as watering. So, if youve received a bit of rain that week, you might not need
to water as much. Younger or newly planted plants will need more water until they get
established.
Determine what needs pruning: As each plant variety requires something slightly
different, there is no simple answer to spring pruning. Generally, summer flowering
shrubs set their flower buds starting in spring, so early spring pruning is ok to do.
Panicle hydrangeas are one such plant that benefits from some early spring pruning.
However, make sure to review how to prune panicle hydrangeas before diving in with
your pruners. Spring-flowering trees and shrubs like lilacs, magnolia, azalea, spirea,
flowering crabapples, pearlbush, azaleas and serviceberry all benefit from some pruning right after they finish flowering.
Apply fertilizer: Like pruning, each shrub and tree require something a little different when it comes to fertilizing. However, there are some general tips that can help
lead the way. Apply fertilizer in early spring when you start to see new growth. For
trees and shrubs, it is recommended to use a well-balanced, slow-release granular, or
spike-form fertilizer. If youre fertilizing container plantings, you can use a water-soluble type. Make sure to follow the directions on the bag for instructions on how to apply.
Get to planting: Spring is an ideal time to get new plants in the ground, but there
are a few things you can do to make them extra comfortable in their new home! Select
a site reference the plant tag to determine what conditions your new plant loves, and
pick a place in your landscape that reflects that. Prepare the soil once you have the
site picked out take some time to assess the soil. Most shrubs can grow in different soil
types, but they generally prefer well-drained soil. A rich loam soil with at least 5 percent of organic matter is ideal. If you arent sure what type of soil you have, take a soil
sample and have analyzed at a soil testing lab for texture, pH, and nutrients present in
your soil.
Plant for the best garden design results, place your plants in the spaces youre
hoping to plant and take a step back. If youre happy with how that looks, dig a hole
slightly larger than the pot size and place any fertilizer, organic material, or nutrients
needed to improve your soil mix in the hole. Then, place the plants. If you see that the
roots are tightly packed, loosen them with your fingers before planting to encourage
better root growth.
For shrubs, make sure where the base of the stems meets the soil is even with the
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with the ground level. Next, refill the hole, packing soil firmly around the crown or
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then refill it again.
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8 tips for selling your home in the Spring
According to Zillow, theres no better
time to sell your home than spring; homes
listed between mid-March and mid-April
sell about 15% faster than any other time
of year. To attract buyers, youll want
the house to be seen in the best possible
light. So, if youve been toying with putting your home on the market or its been
languishing without an offer, weve got 10
tips to help you get that SOLD sign.
1. Create a Budget
Homeowners are often surprised to discover the out-of-pocket expenses involved
in selling their home. If youre thinking
of putting up a For Sale sign in your
yard, its a good idea to make a budget
now to determine how youll cover the
costs of getting it sold. Budgeting guru
Dave Ramsey has a sample budget on his
site that can help you anticipate expenses
from the beginning of the sales process
through closing.
2. Find the Right Real Estate Agent
A good real estate agent can be your
partner through the complicated process
of selling your home. They will market it
appropriately, negotiate the best price on
your behalf, and facilitate the more challenging parts of the sale to ensure things
go smoothly. Do your research and ask
friends, family or your lender for recom-
mendations of agents in your area.
3. Spruce up Your Curb Appeal
The first, in-person impression any
buyer will have of your home is from the
curb, so start there. Hire a professional
to power wash your house and driveway
or rent a machine to do it yourself. Add
a sealant to the drive after its cleaned
and dried to keep it looking refreshed and
new. Are your shutters or mailbox looking a little tired? Cleaning and a fresh
coat of paint can work wonders.
4. Prepare Your Yard
How does your lawn look after the
cold, wintry months? If there are any
brown patches, invest in some seed or
sod to begin filling the areas that are
thinning or need to be cut away. Dont
forget to pull weeds and trim bushes. If
youve got bare spots or shabby-looking
areas, try adding mulch or pine straw to
fill in throughout the garden. Springtime
is a season for renewal, so why not hit
the garden store to choose some bright,
beautiful flowers? Word is, yellow flowers help sell homes.
5. Spring Clean Everything
Your home needs to sparkle and shine
to dazzle prospective buyers. They may
not love that Little Mermaid bathroom,
but they will certainly notice if it isnt
spic and span under the sink or in the
tub area. Take some time to deep clean
the bathrooms and kitchen, clean out the
clutter from drawers, and add new shelf
liner in the closets. Dont forget to dust
the blades of your ceiling fan and wipe
down your appliances. Consider getting
the whole house professionally cleaned,
including the carpets. Its always easier to maintain than it is to start from
scratch.
6. Declutter and De-personalize
Clearing out some clutter may help
buyers imagine themselves making your
home their own and make less for you
to pack when your home sells. Removing
refrigerator magnets, kids drawings and
knickknacks can go a long way in helping to sell your home. Consider removing a piece (or two) of furniture from
each room to open it up and show off
its spaciousness. De-personalizing may
also mean packing up family photos and
choosing more generic artwork for the
walls.
7. Freshen Up Paint and Hardware
If your walls look dingy or dated, a
fresh coat of neutral paint can make a
room feel renewed and cheerful. Plus, a
light-colored interior reflects more light
and can bring a feeling of brightness on
a gloomy day. If painting isnt an option,
give your walls a good dusting, clean all
baseboards and knock down any cobwebs
lingering in the corners. Are your drawer
pulls and knobs showing their daily wear
and tear? Its easy to update them with a
trip to the home store and a screwdriver.
If buying a new front door is in the
budget, splurge on that. If not, consider
adding a new door handle, hardware, and
lock as well as updated porch lights.
8. Focus on the Kitchen and Bath
You dont need to do a complete overhaul. In fact, statistics show that spending money on a bathroom renovation
isnt the best investment to sell your
home. As anyone whos ever watched
HGTVs House Hunters, you know buyers
can be swayed by ample storage, updated
fixtures, and great light. So, spend some
time clearing out the hall closet of old
coats (donate them!) and linen closet to
add in pretty storage boxes. Pick out a
beautiful new faucet for the kitchen sink
and re-grout and caulk the shower, tub
and sink. Make sure the bulbs youre
choosing for overhead light fixtures cast
an attractive glow not a blinding, clinical
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