Anderson County Review — December 11, 2025

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Studies: When
schools close,
small towns
take the hit
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 12-11-2025 / DANE HICKS
Board proposes closing Greeley Elementary
Low enrollment, high
costs cited in latest talks
targeting facility
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GREELEY A topic that has
stirred local emotions off and on
for more than 30 years is arising
again in USD 365, with board
members setting a January 8th
meeting for public input on a
proposal to close the elementary
school at Greeley.
A statutorily required public
notice is published in todays
review on page 10, calling the
meeting at 7:15 PM on January
8th at the school board offices at
Ray Meyer Gym in Garnett.
School board president Adam
Caylor told the Review Tuesday
the proposal came about as part
of an annual review of facilities
and finances which the board
set in motion two years ago.
Greeleys enrollment of only 46
children in grades Pre-K 6th
combined with apparent maintenance and repair needs on the
60+ year-old building make it a
target for abandonment, Caylor
said. In 2010 the school benefited
from a bond issue that replaced
the 1949-era gym floor, new windows, restroom renovations,
new flooring in the lunchroom,
new roofing, replacement of the
heating/cooling system and sealing of the exterior of the building, according to the schools
website.
The public notice states the
reasons for closing the school as
consistent low enrollment and
a reduction in operational and
repair costs that can be re-employed for students district wide.
A facilities report on the district
website the Greeley school needs
a replacement of its fire panel
system, some exterior electrical
CA office $33,000 over budget
BY DANE HICKS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Anderson
County attorney Steve
Wilson
says the
backlog of
cases he
took over
from his
predecessor the first
of this year
as well as
Wilson
an ongoing
deluge of
prosecutions in county court
have led to a $33,000 budget
overrun in the county attor-
neys office coming into the
end of 2025.
Initially the overtime
was attributable to catching
up and getting a handle on
my predecessors workload,
Wilson told the Review this
week. The last few months
my case load has exploded.
Wilson said prepping for
preliminary hearings and
trials requires a large number of hours in labor costs.
Our new full time assistant has had a number of
hours in overtime, Wilson
said. That will decrease sigSEE BUDGET ON PAGE 11
Accused priest killer headed to Larned
hospital for competency determination
BY DANE HICKS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
SENECA A man accused of
murdering a popular Seneca
priest last April is headed
for Larned State Hospital for
a psychological examination
to determine if hes competent to stand trial, after
a competency hearing in
Nemaha District Court last
week.
The competency determination was requested by Gary
Lee Hermeschs legal counsel
after postponements
of
the
defendants
preliminary hearings set in
June and
August.
Hermesch H e r m e s c h s
angry outburst during a separate Zoom hearing October
SEE TEST ON PAGE 10
repairs and extensive improvement for resurfacing and equipment on its playground. The
report says the roof on the building is questionable but not in
need of immediate large repair.
Still, Caylor noted it was
twice as expensive to educate a
student at Greeley elementary as
compared to a student at Garnett
Elementary School when costs
were broken down on a per head
basis. He said the financial dictates of the district required serious consideration of the future
of the Greeley facility.
We have to take financial
responsibility very, very seriously, Caylor said. Caylor said
it wasnt prudent for the district
to use new tax money to shore up
old buildings.
The future of Greeley
Elementary and to a lesser
degree Westphalia Elementary
has been up in the air since at
least 1987, when voters district
wide decided 2-1 to keep the
Greeley school open in a special referendum. At that time
Westphalias enrollment was
expanding, but both schools
have faced an uncertain future
each time the issue of district
facilities has been broached.
Enrollment gains during the
2010 bond election that built
Garnett Elementary School and
invested in Greeley, Mont Ida
and Westphalia made the continuance of those rural schools
important to the districts facility plan, but falling enrollment
since then has made space board
members say could be filled by
Greeleys students.
Enrollment in USD 365 toppled
from more than 1,160 students
in 2008-2009 to 961 in 2022-2023.
Enrollments in schools across
Kansas have declined over that
same period due primarily to
out-migration of population and
SEE SCHOOL ON PAGE 11
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GREELEY A body of research on
the subject of rural school closures
shows while some short-term financial gains are made for school districts that close schools in rural
towns, the impact on those towns
are broad and often irreversible.
A major 72-study consolidation
review by the National Education
Policy Center at the University of
Colorado Boulder found that while
some district consolidations create
short-term administrative efficiencies, long-term savings are often
minimal once transportation, facilities, staffing shifts, and geographic factors are included. The review
concluded that anticipated savings
are frequently overstated, and that
rural districts rarely achieve sustained cost reductions.A report by
the Washington State University
Rural Education Center documented that when small-town schools
close, the host community typically
experiences significant loss of jobs
and negative economic impact.
Teachers, aides, cooks, custodians
and office staff are usually reassigned to another town and their
payroll, spending power, and tax
contributions leave with them.
A national analysis by Research
for Action (2024) found that rural
school closures commonly lead to
reduced housing demand, falling
property values, and weakened
business activity. Similarly, a 2022
economic study published through
Brown Universitys Annenberg
Institute reported measurable
declines in town property-value
assessments after rural districts
consolidated and closed local buildings.
A peer-reviewed article in Social
Science Research (2021) found that
rural school closures are associated with accelerated out-migration,
especially among families with
school-age children, and with lonSEE TOWN ON PAGE 10
Kansas: Nukes, down under
Bi-partisan, county-backed
plan makes Parsons first in
what may be powers new age
BY CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN
THE KANSAS NEWS SERVICE
PARSONS Parsons, Kansas, will be
the site of a California startups first
ever 1-mile-deep nuclear reactor
with support from county commissioners, both Republican Kansas
U.S. senators and Democratic Gov.
Laura Kellys administration.
Deep Fission will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday
at Great Plains Industrial Park.
Company leaders hope to receive
U.S. Department of Energy authorization and get its nuclear reactor up
and running by next Fourth of July.
The company is part of a presidential pilot program that aims to
demonstrate new reactors by then.
After that, Deep Fission hopes to
pursue commercial operations.
The industrial park is looking
to bring in, to attract industry and
possibly data centers or other large
uses of electricity, Deep Fission
CEO Liz Muller said in an interview
with the Kansas News Service. But
in order to attract them, it needs to
have a source of electricity.
Deep Fission is an advanced
nuclear company founded in 2023
that promises to place small nuclear
reactors at the bottom
of 30-inch wide, miledeep boreholes.
In Kansas, a standard nuclear power
plant proposal from
an electricity company would need
to pass through the
agency that regulates utilities the
Kansas Corporation
Commission for a
siting permit and public hearings, among
other steps. However,
the KCC said it doesnt
have enough information yet to know the
full extent of its jurisdiction over Deep
Fissions project. For
example, it remains
to be seen whether
the company will fall
under laws that apply
to electric utilities.
The nature of Deep
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 12-11-2025 / AI rendering
Fissions operations
will determine whether it qualifies as an
potentially grow with the Park for
electric utility, the KCC said in a decades to come, the company said
recent email.
in a press release.
Deep Fissions letter of intent
This would mean installing more
with the industrial park ultimate- nuclear reactors over the years,
ly envisions a full-scale commercial
SEE REACTOR ON PAGE 6
project.
Parsons offers the opportunity to
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
RECORD
NEWS IN
BRIEF
PET REGISTRATION
DEADLINE MARCH 1
The City of Garnett wants to
remind citizens to register
their dogs/cats with the City
of Garnett before March 1,
2026. A late registration fee
will be assessed to any registration on or after March 1,
2026, for twice the amount
of the annual registration
fee.
AMERICAN LEGION
BINGO ON TUESDAYS
Bingo at American Legion
Post 48 Garnett will be held
every Tuesday, starting
time at 6:30 p.m.
VFW SETS CORNHOLE
TOURNEYS THURSDAYS
Every Thursday there 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.
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY
Advice & Aid Pregnancy
Center in Overland Park
helps women and their
families make an educated decision about an
unplanned pregnancy by
providing evidence-based,
medical information about
parenting, adoption and
abortion. Call (913) 9620200 for information or visit
www.adviceandaid.com.
Cherry
Mound
holds
November
meeting
Cherry Mounds monthly 4H meeting was called
to order on November 9,
2025, by President Chance
Witherspoon. Roll Call was
What is a food you dislike? This was answered
by 7 members. Minutes
from last meeting were
read by Myah Martin
and approved as written.
Myah also reported that
the report was sent to the
paper. Treasurer report
was from Jaron Ludolph he
reported that the club has a
balance of $3465.91 with no
new activity. Songs were
by Eva Jimenez. Leaders
report was given by Chance
Witherspoon. Reminding
all members to get enrolled
by December 1st. Also,
the council meeting was
going to be held November
10 at the extension office.
Achievement night is
tonight at 5 if anyone is
going to go. New business
was that the Club has been
asked to work the Ethanol
Plant Christmas Party
again this year. It will be
December 5th.
Motion
was made by Max Jimenz
to do the fundraiser with
the Ethanol Plant. Second,
by Myah Martin. Motion
passed. We have in the past
done Socks for Seniors. Are
we as a club still wanting to
do this? Motion was made
by Max Jimenez to do Socks
for Seniors again. Seconded
by Jaron Ludolph. Motion
passed. Meeting was turned
over to Vice President Max
Jimenez for the program.
Chance Witherspoon did
a demonstrative talk on
how to build a pitchers
mound at home. Agenda
for next meeting was
read, and the meeting was
turned back over to Chance
Witherspoon. Motion was
made by Max to adjourn the
meeting this was seconded
by Jaron. Motion passed.
Next meeting is December
7, 2025, at 4:30 at Westphalia
Elementary School
Reporter: Myah Martin
ANDERSON COUNTY
COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1, 2025
Chairman Leslie McGhee
called the meeting of the
Anderson County Commission to
order at 9:00 AM on December
1, 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.
Welda Township
The Commissioners received
a letter from Melissa Miller, Welda
Township Trustee, and Peggy
McGregor, Welda Township
Treasurer, requesting the appointment of Dennis Lankard to the
vacant Welda Township Clerk
position. Commissioner Blaufuss
moved and Commissioner
Mersman seconded to appoint
Dennis Lankard as the Welda
Township Clerk seat to fill the
vacancy. All voted yes.
Road & Bridge
Ethan Lickteig, Road & Bridge
Supervisor, met with the commission. He informed the commission
he will be getting bids for oil and
fuel for 2026. Discussion was
held on motor graders and schedule of replacement for equipment
as well as road maintenance.
Resolution
Commissioner Blaufuss moved
and Commissioner Mersman
seconded to approve resolution 2025-22 adopting the Lake
Region Solid Waste Management
Plan. All voted yes.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:00
PM due to no further business.
ANDERSON COUNTY
LAND TRANSFERS FILED
Connie Dunlap to Connie
Dunlap, April Dunlap, Dustin
Stevin and Raymond Dunlap: Lot
1 & east 10 lot 2 blk 39 City of
Colony.
Anthony Deon George Bell and
Naomi Bell to David J Hostetler:
Lot 22 blk 16 City of Garnett.
Stan Boots to Justin Allen
Boots: The ne/4 of 9-23-18.
Kaley C Kratzberg, Kaley C
Nilges, FKA and Keith Kratzberg
to Elizabeth Soto Gomes and
Guillermo Islas Garcia: Lots 13
and 14 and the w/2 of lot 15 in
block 19 in the City of Garnett.
Stanley C Boots to Travis
Williams, Melissa Geffert-Williams
and Billy G Houston & Lana F
Houston Rev Living Trust: The
sw/4 of 21-22-19.
ANDERSON COUNTY
ACCIDENT REPORTS FILED
On November 14, a vehicle
driven by Francisco Javier LopezChico, Kansas City, was traveling
on US 169 Hwy when he struck
a deer.
On November 16, a vehicle
driven by Timothy Joe Clark Jr,
Garnett, was traveling southbound on US 169 Hwy when he
struck a deer.
On November 17, a vehicle
driven by Mark Laray Chandler,
LeRoy, was traveling west on
K-58 Hwy when he struck a deer.
On November 18, a vehicle driven by Camryn Ruth
Rodriguez, Chanute, was traveling south on US 169 Hwy when
she struck a deer.
On November 19, a vehicle
driven by Joshua David Meo, De
Soto, was traveling northbound
on US 169 Hwy when he struck a
deer.
On November 19, a vehicle driven by David Vaughn
Henderson, Garnett, was traveling south on US 169 Hwy when
he struck a deer.
On November 26, a vehicle
driven by Lori Lynn Colhouer,
Kansas City, Missouri, was traveling south on US 169 Hwy just
south of K-58 Hwy when she
struck a deer.
On November 27, a vehicle
driven by Michael David Hasty,
Parker, was involved in a non-injury one-vehicle accident on 1700
Road near Vermont Road.
On December 2, a vehicle driven by Laurie Ann Hay, Greeley,
was traveling south on US 169
Hwy when she struck a deer.
ANDERSON COUNTY
TRAFFIC INCIDENTS FILED
On December 1, Nicole Lee
Benoit was charged with speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone.
On December 1, Anita Faye
Shelter was charged with speeding 53 mph in a 30 mph zone.
On December 2, Donn Jeffrey
Sanders was charged with driving
while suspended.
On December 4, Brandon S
Riley was charged with driving
while a habitual violatior.
On December 4, Kade Mathew
Nilges, was charged with defective tail lamp on motor vehicle.
On December 4, Summer
Faye Jordan was charged with
speeding 80 mph in a 65 mph
zone.
On December 4, Beksultan
Almazbek Uulu was charged with
47 mph in a 30 mph zone.
ANDERSON COUNTY
DOMESTIC CASES FILED
On November 5, Kristy Wilper
and Joseph Wilper filed a Petition
for Divorce.
On November 17, Katelyn
Suzanne Varadi and Robert
Varadi filed a Peition for Divorce.
On November 30, Aaron
Brooks and Aubree Brooks filed a
Peition for Divorce.
ANDERSON COUNTY
CRIMINAL CASES FILED
Marcas Montgomery McSwane
has been charged with aggravated arson, criminal use of explosives and criminal damage to
property.
Marcas Montgomery McSwane
has been charged with criminal
deprivation of property, driving
under the influence of drugs/alcohol, driving while suspended and
transporting an open container.
Keith Aaron White has been
charged with domestic battery
and criminal restraint
Shelby Jean Guyett has been
charged with domestic battery.
Garrett Luther Ross has been
charged with driving under the
influence; 4th/subsequent conviction and driving while suspended;
2nd or subsequent conviction.
ANDERSON COUNTY
MARRIAGE LICENSE FILED
Cody Bahnsen and Haylee
Breelynn Meiwes have filled out
an application for a Marriage
License.
ANDERSON COUNTY
ARRESTS FILED
On December 3, Conner
Michael Aldridge, Iola, was arrested for failure to appear.
On December 4, Rylan Joseph
Blacketer-Frazier, Garnett, was
arrested for sexual exploitation
of a child and unlawful vol sexual
relations; intercourse>14<16.
On December 4, Garrett Luther
Ross, Humboldt, was arrested for
DUI; 4th or subsequent conviction
and DWS.
On December 7, Alan Angulo
Alvarez Manolo, Kansas City,
was arrested for no vaild drivers
license, vehicle liability insurance
required and operating a vehicle
with no registration.
On December 8, Avery Jo
Coyer was charged with speeding
65 mph in a 55 mph zone.
On December 8, Krista Delynn
Pedraza was charged with 77
mph in a 65 mph zone.
On December 8, Shaylin Robb
was charged with vehicle liability
insurance required.
On December 8, Jessica Kate
Bruch was charged with 75 mph
in a 65 mph zone.
On December 8, Aspen Rilya
Dubois was charged with 84 mph
in a 65 mph zone.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL ROSTER
(as of December 9, 2025)
William Christopher Lee
Vandenberg was booked into jail
on July 25, 2024.
Porfirio De La Cruz – Cantu
was booked into jail on October
10, 2024.
Shi Leilani Kinney was booked
into jail on August 29, 2025.
Trenton Rudy Parker was
booked into jail on October 14,
2025.
Arial Joy Parker was booked
into jail on November 6, 2025.
Maras Montgomery McSwane
was booked into jail on November
22, 2025.
Lacy Jean Michael was booked
into jail on November 24, 2025.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL
FARM-INS
(as of September 3, 2025)
Jesse John King was booked
into jail on March 25, 2025.
Trevor Floyd Summers was
booked into jail on September 2,
2025.
City of Garnett announces City Hall
and city refuse holiday schedule
The Garnett City Hall
and
all
departments
will close at noon on
Wednesday, December 24,
2025, and will be closed on
Thursday, December 25,
2025, in observance of the
Christmas Holiday. They
will reopen on Friday,
December 26, 2025, for regular business hours.
Trash routes will be as
follows:
Monday, December 22:
Regular Route
Tuesday, December 23:
Regular Route
Wednesday, December
24: Regular Route
Thursday, December 25:
NO SERVICE
Friday,
December
26: Thursday and Friday
Routes
Please have your trash
placed at the curbside by 6
a.m. to ensure prompt pickup.
For the New Year holicay, City Hall and all departments will be closed on
DID YOU
KNOW?
The Anderson
County Review
is the longest
continuously
operating
business in
Anderson County,
founded in 1865?
Thursday, January 1, 2026,
in observance of the New
Year holiday. They will
resume regular business
hours on Friday, January
2, 2026.
Trash routes will be as
follows:
Monday, December 29:
Regular Route
Tuesday, December 30:
Regular Route
Wednesday, December
31: Regular Route
Thursday, January 1,
2026: NO SERVICE
Friday, January 2,
2026: Thursday and Friday
Routes
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Sobba attends FCCLA
leadership conference
in Washington D.C.
Kansas Family, Career
and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA) proudly
announces that the
2025-2026 Kansas
FCCLA
State
Executive Council
attended FCCLAs
prestigious Capitol
Leadership
conference
in
Washington, D.C.
This
national
leadership training, held annually, equips student leaders
with the skills, confidence,
and knowledge to advocate
for Family and Consumer
Sciences (FCS) Education,
Career and Technical
Education, and the mission
of FCCLA at the federal
level.
Anderson County student Emily Sobba, VP of
Individual Programs, was
among the students attending.
During the multi-day
event, Kansas State Officers
participated in leadership
workshops focused on public policy, advocacy strategies, youth voice in government, and effective communication. Officers connected with national FCCLA
peers, engaged with experts
in legislative affairs, and
strengthened their understanding of how federal
decisions impact students,
families, and communities.
A highlight of the conference included visits to
Capitol Hill, where Kansas
State Officers met with
members of the Kansas congressional delegation and their staff.
Students shared
personal stories
about the impact of
FCS education, discussed the importance of continued
support for Career
Technical
Sobba and
Education (CTE)
programs,
and
advocated for opportunities
that empower youth leadership across the state and
nation.
Kansas FCCLA State
Officers exemplify the
power of youth leadership,
said Shandi Andres, Kansas
FCCLA State Adviser.
Capitol Leadership gives
our officers a powerful
platform to use their voices
in meaningful ways while
strengthening their skills
as future leaders in their
schools and communities.
FCCLAs
Capitol
Leadership program aligns
with the organizations
mission to promote personal growth, leadership
development, and career
preparation through FCS
education. Kansas FCCLA
is proud to support student
leaders who are committed
to representing Kansas,
advocating for their peers,
and shaping the future of
FCS and CTE.
Colony Christian Church
11/30 & 12/6 services
During the November
30th service, Petra Billings
led worship accompanied by Mike and Isla
Billings. The songs were
"Holy,Holy,Holy," "Better
is One Day" and "You're
Worthy of My Praise."
Darren McGhee began
the communion meditation
"Weary" with one of Tony
Evan's 2 minute messages
about how our life as we go
out into the world is like a
submarine going down and
the deeper it goes the more
pressure it is under until it
implodes. Christ in us will
keep us from imploding
like Peter tells us in 1 Peter
5:7 we can cast all our cares
on Him.
"The Light of Hope" was
the title of Pastor Chase
Riebel's message from John
chapters 7 and 8. Jesus
gives hope by shining in
the darkness. Our God is
bigger than anything that
might come against us.
Colony
held
their
Christmas Parade and
other activities starting at
on December 6th.
Their December 7th
service was led by Lexy
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by Speed Elsasser and Jake
Riebel. Ben Prasko was
on keyboard and Ethan
Prasko was on percussion.
The songs were Ever Be,
Man of Sorrows, Go Tell
it on the Mountain and
Great Are You Lord.
Brant McGhee inspired
us to live healthier physical and spiritual lives in
his communion meditation
Choices. Heart disease
has become the leading
cause of death. By removing everything from our
lives that isnt in line with
God we will be physically
and spiritually healthier.
Guest speaker Bruce
Symes delivered the message Peace with God from
Luke 2:1-7 in a series on the
four gifts of Advent, hope,
peace, joy and love. Even
though mans attempts at
peace can fall short ,Gods
peace is perfect and reliable. Isaiah 9:6 tells us of
a Child who is born upon
whose shoulders the government will rest and one
of His names will be Prince
of Peace.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
MILLER
SEPTEMBER 13, 1965 NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Troy Greyson Miller,
age 60, of Olathe, Kansas,
passed away on Sunday,
November 30, 2025.
Troy was born on
September 13, 1965 in
Topeka, Kansas, just minutes before his identical
twin brother, Todd.
Growing up, the twins
were inseparable with
friends, Pete and Mike.
Troys mom often thought
she was raising quadruplets, the boys were so
tight. Their mischievous
shenanigans were legendary – including the afternoon they shot bottle rockets through the front door,
during which Troys vest
may or may not have briefly caught on fire.
The stories only grew
as the boys headed off to
college, where their grit
and camaraderie earned
them a reputation of their
own. The twins entered the
K-State Intramural Fight
Night and each fought their
way through their respective brackets until, against
all odds, they met in the
final match. But when the
moment came, they refused
to fight each other. By then,
the Miller Twins were well
known around campus,
especially while managing
Charlies-one of the most
popular student bars in
Manhattan-ensuring the
event would have drawn
quite the crowd.
Despite his lively
social scene, Troy
excelled academically, graduating
from Kansas State
University with a
degree in Industrial
Engineering. He
was a proud member and later an
active alumnus of
the Pi Kappa Alpha
fraternity. Following graduation, he began his career
with Andersen Consulting,
later Accenture, where
he devoted himself to his
work. His career took him
across the globe serving
clients before eventually retiring as a partner in
2016.
Troy met his lifetime
dance partner, Debbie
Katzer, at a country bar
where she handed him her
drink and said hold my
beer as she headed out to
the line dance. He called
his mother late that night
and said, I just met the
future Mrs. Miller. Indeed
he had. They married four
years later on December
21,1996, and were blessed
with three children – TJ,
Morgan, and Greyson.
Raising their family,
Troy loved attending youth
sporting events, camping,
and Scouting adventures
with his kids. In fact, his
love for his family and
the outdoors led
him and his two
sons to hike the
Appalachian
Trail, a five-month
journey of a lifetime
voyaging
from
Springer
Mountain, Georgia
to Mount Katahdin,
Miller
Maine.
In the last few
years of his life, Troy partnered in business with
his brother Jeff, forming
WM Properties. Jeff often
reflected that-even well into
adulthood-he continued
learning from Troy: how
to steady ones emotions,
how to lead with empathy,
and how to make decisions
rooted in unwavering ethics. Troys brother, Trevor,
shared a similar sentiment,
recalling a cherished yet
humbling memory from
his youth when Troy wrote
him a letter from the stands
at a wrestling match. In it,
Troy encouraged his younger brother to carry himself
with humility and strengthto become the kind of man
a young boy could aspire to
be.
And that is who Troy
was: a man not only full of
charisma, but also a man of
the highest character.
Troy now reunites in
heaven with his twin brother, Todd Miller, and his
father, Robert Miller.
He is survived by his
wife, Debbie Miller; his
three children, TJ, Morgan,
and Greyson, all of the
home; his mother, Karen
Ingenthron; his siblings,
Jeff (Amy) Wooster, Trevor
(Kim) Gray, Travis Miller,
and Krystle Miller; and
numerous nieces and nephews whom he adored.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Miller
Family Legacy Foundation,
where gifts will be directed toward the organizations and causes Troy
held most dear – including
scholarships for students,
support for Catholic education, Scout Troop 181,
his beloved K-State, and
resources for Appalachian
Trail travelers.
A Rosary will be held
on Thursday, December 11,
at 6:30 PM at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Lenexa.
Visitation to follow from
7:00 to 8:00 PM. A Funeral
Mass will follow the next
morning, Friday, December
12, at 10:30 AM, also at
Holy Trinity. A lunch
and reception will be held
afterward at the Father
Quigley Parish Center on
the church campus.
HILL
MARCH 29, 1939 DECEMBER 5, 2025
Effie Cecilia Hill, age
86, of Garnett, Kansas,
passed away peacefully
at her home on Friday,
December 5, 2025.
A Rosary was held
December 10, 2025, followed
by a visitation.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 10:00 A.M.,on
Thursday,
December,
11, 2025, at Holy Angels
Catholic Church, Garnett.
Burial will follow at St.
Teresas Catholic Cemetery
in Westphalia, Kansas.
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OBITUARIES
The manger and the
cross are forever linked
Christmas signifies the
birth of our Savior, but
this event also ushers in a
new age. The era of grace.
Prior to the birth of Jesus
the people were in the era
of the law and the prophets. God had been silent for
400 years. The era of grace
brought the first word
from God since the prophet Malachi closed the Old
Testament in 458-445 B.C.
by prophesying a return
of one like Elijah, which
turned out to be John the
Baptist. (Malachi 4:5)
The birth of Jesus was
the fulfillment of what had
been predicted long ago.
(Micah 5:2 Isaiah 7:14) In
John 14:6 Jesus addressing
his disciples says, I am
the way and the truth and
the life. No one comes to
the Father except through
me. The grace of God was
supremely revealed and
given in the person and
work of Jesus Christ. Jesus
was not only the beneficiary of Gods grace but he was
also its very embodiment
bringing it to mankind for
salvation. By his death and
resurrection Jesus restored
the broken fellowship
between God and his people. The only way of salvation is through the grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Acts 15:11)
The grace of God
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BY DAVID BILDERBACK
revealed in Jesus Christ is
applied to human beings for
their salvation by the Holy
Spirit. We are saved by
faith alone, through grace
alone, in Christ alone. As
we attend our Christmas
Eve service this year certainly the baby Jesus will
be foremost on our minds.
However the manger and
the cross are forever linked.
In the span of time between
them Jesus secured for
us the grace required to
make us acceptable to God.
Grace is defined as Gods
unmerited favor, that is not
of ourselves. Grace, however, must be accompanied by
faith; a person must trust in
the mercy and favor of God,
even while it is undeserved.
We must place our faith in
the grace offered through
Jesus Christ.
Ministry on the
Holiness of God.
Author of the book,
On the Other Side
of the Door
Like David Bilderback
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Service 10:00 am
Wednesday 7pm
East 6th & Hwy 169, Garnett, KS
Pastor – Joshua Ford (785) 4483908
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Sunday Connect Groups 9 am
Sunday Worship Service 10:00am
Bible Studies Sunday 5:30pm
258 W. Park Road, Garnett, Ks.
(785) 448-3208
Lead Pastor – Scott King
Childrens Pastor -Sarah Pridey
Teen Pastor –
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DUNKARD BRETHREN CHURCH
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am
Hwy 31 & Grant, Garnett, KS
KINCAID SELMA
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Worship 9am
Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
709 E. 5th St., Kincaid, KS
Church Office (620) 439-5773
ST. THERESE CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Worship Service Saturday 5pm
Richmond, KS
Fr. Gerald Williams
(785) 835-6273
NORTHCOTT CHURCH
Sunday Morning Bible Study 9am
Sunday Worship 10am
12425 SW Barton Rd., Colony, KS
66015
(620) 228-9324
BEACON HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am
23031 1750 RD Garnett, Ks
(785) 229-5172
Your only locally-owned bank.
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass Sunday 8am
Greeley, KS
(785) 448-3846
Pastor Fr. Thomas Maddock
131 E. 4th Ave PO Box 327 Garnett, KS
(785) 448-3191
COLONY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Cross Training 9:45am
Sunday Worship 10:45am
211 Catalpa Ave., Colony
(620) 852-3200
Pastor – Chase Riebel
Country Favorites
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
www.fccgarnett.org
Early Worship 8am
Sunday School (All Ages) 9:15am
Second Worship Service 10:30am
Childrens Church 11am
Nursery Provided
Second & Walnut, Garnett, KS
(785) 448-3452
Chris Goetz, Pastor
Brianna Wilson, Youth Minister
brianna@fccgarnett.org
COLONY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship 9:30am
Sunday School 10:30am
Risen & Rockin Sunday School
Service 10:35am
(620) 852-3237
Colony, KS 66015
Pastor – Steve Bubna
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH KINCAID
Sunday School 9:30am
Church 10:45am, Eve Worship 7pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7pm
3rd & Osage, Kincaid, KS
(620) 439-5311
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Bible Study Wed. 10am
Chancel Choir Sun 9am
(785) 448-6833
2nd & Oak, Garnett, KS
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School (All Ages) 10:00
am
Sunday Morning Worship
11:00am
116 N. Kallock, Richmond, KS
(785) 835-6235
WELDA UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Sunday Church School 9:45am
Church Services & Childrens
Church 11am
Nursery Available
(785) 448-2358
Welda, KS
Pastor – Bill Nelson
MONT IDA CHURCH
Sunday School 9:30am
Church 10:40am
(785) 448-8042
1300 & Broomall Rd, Welda, KS
66091
From Garnett – 7th St, W 7 miles,
S 3 miles
Pastor – Vernon Yoder
KINGDOM HALL OF
JEHOVAHS WITNESSES
Sunday Public Meeting 10am
Sunday Watchtower Study
10:35am
Tuesday Ministry School 7:00pm
Tuesday Service Meeting 7:35pm
704 Westgate – Garnett, KS
(785) 448-6755
HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Mass: Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday
10am
(785) 448-3846
514 E. 4th, Garnett, KS
Pastor Fr. Thomas Maddock
ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Sunday Mass 9am
(785) 835-6273
Scipio, KS
Fr. David McEvoy
ST. TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Westphalia, KS
Mass: Saturday 6 p.m..
Fr. George Rhodes
(620) 364-5671
NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am, 1:30pm
705 S. Westgate (end of 7th St.)
Garnett, KS
(785) 204-1769
Pastor – Chadd Lemaster
ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Emerald (Hwy 31 West of Harris,
KS)
Mass: Saturday 4:00 pm
Fr. George Rhodes
(620) 364-5671
LIVING WATERS BIBLE TEMPLE
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Service 11am
305 E. 2nd
Garnett, KS
(785) 521-1594
Pastor – Michael Lobdell
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COLONY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Church Services 9:30am
Colony, KS
Parsonage (620) 852-3103
Church Office (620) 852-3106
Pastor – Dorothy Welch
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
To hurt Trump, media obscures affordability
Does the mainstream media hate Donald
Trump enough to lie about the U.S. economy in order to damage Republicans chances of holding congressional majorities and
pursuing Trumps America First agenda
for two more years?
Thats an eye-rolling LOL, as the kids
say.
A legitimate analysis of the nations
current economic state shows the country
Americans actually live in looks far more
complicated and far less catastrophic
than the toxified version presented by
the mainstream press in order to torpedo
Republicans.
Start with the numbers the media rarely
repeats. Inflation, according to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is rising at about 3% per year. Thats over the
2% Federal Reserve target, but its a far
cry from the near-double-digit inflation
of 20212022. Prices are still rising, yes
but theyre rising far more slowly, and in
several key categories, theyre actually
falling.
AAA says national average gasoline
prices dropped below $3 a gallon last
month for the first time in four years, a fact
ignored by cable-news chyrons. Other prices have dropped too: apparel, rice, pasta,
fruit, cereal, eggs, and butter all show flat
or declining trends across recent months.
Even in categories that rose sharply a
few years ago meat, coffee, processed
foods the increases today are modest or
mixed.
The medias favorite target, grocery
inflation, is nowhere near the crisis it
once was. Food at home inflation overall
sits at about 2.7% not painless, but not
runaway. Prices for non-beef meats like
poultry/fish have dropped, and egg prices
have plummeted 50 percent from early
2025s avian flu highs. These are numbers
that suggest a cooling, stabilizing economy
not the collapse pundits keep warning
about.
And dont forget the wage side of the
story. Civilian wages are up around 4%,
private-industry wages about 3.5%, and
REVIEW COMMENTARY
DANE HICKS, REVIEW PUBLISHER
unemployment sits near 4%, a range economists historically define as full employment. Meanwhile, financial markets show
confidence, not fear: the Dow is up around
8% year-to-date, and the NASDAQ nearly
19%.
In other words, Americans are still
working, wages are rising, inflation is
moderating, and numerous everyday items
cost less than they did a year ago. But you
wouldnt know any of that from CNN.
None of this means America has no
affordability challenges. Housing remains
expensive. Insurance costs have climbed.
Food and services especially those tied
to labor still put pressure on families.
People have legitimate concerns, particularly lower-income households and retirees who feel price increases more acutely.
But an honest national discussion
should include both sides of the ledger.
The fact is the media wants to damage
President Trump. The coming year will
be a constant onslaught of negativity and
anonymous sourcing of stories designed
to shake voters faith in the America First
agenda just like the gamut of Trump coverage of the past.
The fact is the U.S. economy is a mixed,
stabilizing landscape marked by falling
energy prices, cooling inflation, steady
wages, and a resilient job market. Thats
not the disaster were being sold. And its
time the mainstream media admitted it.
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To be honest, I dont dislike President
Trump, but I do think we need a different
president in there, and I dont think the
Democrats are terrible either. I think we
all need to grow up and either just love
what president we have and think of it
Its been recently made public that
the USD 365 school board is proposing
to close Greeley Grade at the end of this
school year. I wonder what exactly is the
motivation for this decision.
Is it an attempt again to save money,
like the decision to discontinue bussing
for the St. Rose Catholic students, unless
they pay to be bussed? As I understand
it, what money the school district might
have saved went to give the district bus
drivers a raise. What about the paras?
They have an equally if not a more difficult job, maintaining a safe and orderly
environment while on the routes. They
have to deal with any unruly students
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SEE GREELEY ON PAGE 10
In my opinion the Democrats, the way
they handle things and do them, only a
jackass would do. It follows true because
their mascot is even a jackass.
Holidays are here, but so far affordability isnt
If it feels like Christmas keeps getting more expensive, thats because it is,
and Kansans are feeling it more sharply
than policymakers care to admit. The
rising cost of living is no longer a blip
on a chart; its a full-blown pocketbook
problem showing up in everything from
family grocery runs to holiday gift lists.
Add in climbing household debt tracked
by the Federal Reserve, and families
know the truth: their paychecks dont go
nearly as far as they used to.
Credit card balances recently hit an
all-time high, and people arent swiping
for luxuries; theyre financing day-today life and now the holidays on top of it.
This isnt overspending. Its the reality
of an affordability crisis where wages
simply cant catch up.
Inflation plays a major role, even if
Washington wants to declare mission
accomplished. Prices dont fall just
because the inflation rate slows. They
ratchet up and stick. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, food, vehicles,
utilities, insurance, and nearly every
household necessity remain significantly higher than before the pandemic. And
interest rates arent cutting Kansans any
slack. With the Federal Reserve holding
its interest rate target at multi-decade
highs, financing a home, a car, or even
a modest holiday season costs far more
than it did just a few years ago.
The broader economy isnt helping
either. Growth has softened, and real
KANSAS COMMENTARY
VANCE GINN KANSAS POLICY INSTITUTE
wages still lag inflation. Employers are
cautious. Paychecks arent stretching to
meet the new price reality, no matter
how carefully families plan.
Tariffs arent the biggest driver of
the affordability crunch, but theyre not
helping. The question of whether tariffs
might steal Christmas is worth asking
because tariffs operate like quiet taxes
built into everyday goods. Research finds
that U.S. consumers, not foreign exporters, end up paying most of the cost.
When Washington adds trade friction,
electronics, toys, clothing, and tools all
get pricier at the exact moment families
are shopping the most.
Even with these pressures, Kansans
are still trying to make the holidays
work. Retail spending data show surprising resilience, but only because families are dipping into savings or putting
more on credit cards. National emergen-
cy-savings surveys make clear that many
households have little financial cushion
left. What looks like strong shopping
often masks stretched budgets beneath
the surface.
This isnt the kind of prosperity
Kansas families deserve. Affordability
improves when markets stay competitive and open, when taxes remain low,
so families keep more of what they earn,
and when regulations stay limited so
businesses can lower prices instead of
raising them. It improves when leaders
resist the urge to micromanage trade or
fuel inflation with heavy-handed federal
spending. Every time the government
interferes in the economy, costs rise
somewhere and families feel those
costs first and hardest.
The best economic gift Kansas could
receive this Christmas is a policy reset
one that trusts people and markets more
than politicians and bureaucrats. When
prices reflect real competition instead of
political engineering, and when Kansans
keep more of their own money, life
becomes more affordable. Thats when
the holidays start to feel joyful again, not
stressful.
A freer economy is the surest path to
prosperity. Kansas families deserve it.
Vance Ginn, Ph.D., is a Senior Fellow
at Kansas Policy Institute, President of
Ginn Economic Consulting, and Host of
the Let People Prosper Show.
Its time for Trump to admit the tariffs arent working
Ronald Reagan famously said that the
most frightening words in the English
language are: Im from the government,
and Im here to help. U.S. manufacturers must know exactly what the Gipper
meant.
Donald Trump is a wholeheartedly
pro-manufacturing president, and hes
definitely here to help — with a dizzying
array of tariffs. So far, the evidence is
that, on net, his tariff agenda is not helping, and almost certainly hurting, the
manufacturing sector hes out to rejuvenate. The September jobs report was
pretty good overall, but manufacturing
continues to be a sore point. The U.S. has
shed nearly 100,000 manufacturing jobs
over the last 12 months, and blue-collar
jobs are declining.
The theory of the tariffs is that
American manufacturing has been decimated by imports and if the imports are
made more expensive by tariffs, people
will buy more American-made products
and companies will bring manufacturing
operations back to the United States.
The problem is that this story is overly simplistic. Theres been a long-term
decline in the share of manufacturing
employment in the U.S., from roughly
27% in the 1960s to a little above 8% now.
As the researchers Gary Clyde Hufbauer
and Ye Zhang point out, this is driven, to
a large extent, by the fact that as people
get richer, they tend to spend more of
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
RICH LOWRY, King Features Syndicate
their income on services, whether health
or entertainment. This means that the
manufacturing share of the economy
inevitably shrinks. The same trend is
evident in other advanced economies.
This suggests that seeking a return
to a bygone era of manufacturing via
tariffs is the economic equivalent of King
Canute and the waves (which wouldnt
recede despite his command). Worse,
sweeping tariffs make imported materials that are used to manufacture goods
in the U.S. — so-called inputs — more
expensive. As a result, manufacturing
becomes less cost-effective. Right now,
for instance, the price of heavily tariffed
steel has been on the rise. Thats good
for steel companies — a small slice of the
economy — but bad for all the other firms
that use the steel to make stuff.
Then, theres the downside that U.S.
tariffs cause foreign retaliation, harming U.S. manufacturers that export their
products. Finally, when uncertainty is
layered on top of this — about when and if
tariffs will come into effect and for how
long — its a truly toxic brew.
Theres a reason that the National
Association of Manufacturers — a group
that one would expect to support any
policy designed to assist manufacturing
— doesnt like the tariffs. It has warned
against broad tariffs that could disrupt
supply chains, increase costs and undermine the global competitiveness of our
member companies.
All signs point to its prescience. An
Institute for Supply Management survey found that in October, the manufacturing sector contracted for the eighth
consecutive month. The respondents to
the survey, who are executives of manufacturing firms, frequently mention the
tariffs as a cause of distress.
Tariffs continue to be a large impact
to our business, one respondent in the
machinery category explained. The
products we import are not readily manufactured in the U.S., so attempts to
reshore have been unsuccessful. Overall,
prices on all products have gone up,
some significantly. We are trying to keep
up with the wild fluctuations and pass
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Connect with your elected leadership
President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111
Governor Laura Kelly
300 SW 10th Ave #241s,
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3232
email form:
www.governor.kansas.gov
Senator Roger Marshall
Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-4774
Senator Jerry Moran
2202 Rayburn House Office
Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-6521
3rd Dist. Congressman
Sharice Davids
1541 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C., 20515
(202) 225-2865
12 Dist. Sen. Caryn Tyson
300 SW 10th St. Rm 236-E
Topeka, Ks. 66612 (785) 296-6838
P.O. Box 191 Parker, Ks. 66072
(913) 898-2366
caryn.tyson@senate.ks.gov
9th Dist. Rep
Fred Gardner
State Capitol Room512-N
Topeka, KS 66612
Office: (785) 296-7451
fred.gardner@house.ks.gov
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
Branson trip – Day 3
The third day of
our Branson trip was
Wednesday, November the
19th.
After breakfast at our
motel, we walked a short
distance to the Hammer
Variety Theater where we
were entertained by The
Beach Boys California
Dreamin.
This
show
brought back a lot of memories of our younger days.
At 12:15 we went to the
Uptown Cafe for lunch. We
had to pick and choose from
a four choice menu. Serving
all of us was quite a task.
Both of our buses, the White
and Blue, ate together (98 of
us). After lunch we headed
for the Mansion Theater for
the Daniel ODonnell Show.
What a wonderful show it
was. Daniel will not be back
in Branson again until the
fall of 2027. He is taking a
year off from performing.
Daniels show always rates
high on Kay and my shows
to attend. Such a smooth
Irish singer.
The afternoon had
quickly passed by and it
was time to eat again. For
50 years ago… Senior Citizens Center is
formed, operates out of VFW building
DIGGING UP THE PAST
THAT WAS THEN
Henry Roeckers
Call (785) 448-6244 for
local archeology information.
dinner (Supper) we went
to McFarlains Restaurant.
Once again we had a wonderful meal. Next was the
highlight of the trip. We
went to the Sight & Sound
Theater for the live performance of the story David.
David was a young shepherd boy that become a man
after Gods own heart. This
show took you from still
waters to shadowed valleys.
Davids throne is filled with
towering giants, wild
animals and Philistine
soldiers. A magnificent
show. Our day was over
and tomorrow we head for
home.
Respectfully Submitted by:
8Dec2025 – Henry Roeckers
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FROM PAGE 4
as theyre going to make mistakes. But I do think Trump
needs to have this be his last term.
Thank you, county commissioners, for standing up to the
big bully who wants more and more money to do nothing.
Im glad that you three can do that job and do it well.
Honestly, Id like to find a church in town that shows
revernce in church, not yelling and screaming music, not
telling jokes, just reverence. Thats what I need.
Hey, Garnett City Street Department. How about, getting
out and getting that trees and brush cleaned up between
First and Second on Spruce. Itd be greatly appreciated.
PAULA SCOTT REVIEW HISTORY COLUMNIST
Historical gleanings from
past local newspapers.
1885 – 140 years ago
December 12 – D. Gilson,
confined in jail for violating the whisky law,
receives frequent visits
from his wife at Greeley,
who appears to be much
devoted to him. It is to be
hoped that his confinement
may prove a useful lesson
to him in the future.
December 16 – In view
of the fact that several
runaway scrapes have
occurred in the city of
late, it would be well for
the owners of teams to be
more careful how they
leave them standing without being hitched. It is not
necessary to endanger the
lives of people by leaving
teams in a condition to run
on the slightest alarm. We
hope the city officers will
look closely after all teams
left standing without being
properly hitched.
1895 – 130 years ago
December 13 – On
the evening following
Thanksgiving there was a
social dance with oysters
at Ed. J. Pinneys, there
was also a dance at Geo.
Dixons, while at B. F.
Conleys the young people
had a taffy pulling.
1905 – 120 years ago
December 13 – This paper
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HISTORY
has always demanded that
the city furnish water free
of charge to farmers who
desire to water their teams
when they come to town.
Yesterday a man who has
just invested $1,800 in
Anderson County land
came to town and was
informed he could not get
water for his horses unless
he paid for it. The watering
troughs about the square
should be kept filled with
water for the use of the
farmers. The city has an
abundance of water, the
citizens own it, they support it with their taxes and
it should be furnished free
to those who come here to
trade.
December 15 – The
Customs Inspector will
meet
all
Emigrants
Saturday evening at the
Woodman Hall.
direct aid.
1915 – 110 years ago
December 16 – Harry
Barnard, manager for the
Garnett Church Furniture
Company, informs The
Review that every machine
in the factory is manned,
and the orders now on
hand are testing the capacity of the factory. From
present indications, it will
be necessary to add to the
equipment.
1935 – 90 years ago
December 12 – Another
step toward substitution
of work for the dole was
taken this week when
about thirty women, jobless since September 5,
returned to work on WPA
sewing projects in Garnett
and Welda. With the county
WPA quota of 150 practically filled, only about fifty
persons are left to receive
1975 – 50 years ago
December 11 – A Senior
Citizens Center has been
organized in Garnett at
the VFW building and the
first event will be an open
house and card party from
2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.
16. All senior citizens are
invited to attend the first
planned event and to come
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December 15 – A project that will help people
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December 13 – Bumper
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In Vietnam, are being distributed in the Garnett area
through the efforts of the
Garnett Jaycees, who have
purchased these stickers
and are giving them free
of charge to anyone who
wishes one. The American
Legion and the VFW posts
are assisting in the distribution.
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Local Christian school uses hands-on learning to teach Proverbs 16:3 in memorable way
GARNETT – At a time when
many families are seeking
meaningful, faith-based
educational
experiences for their children, The
Yutzy School continues to
offer hands-on Bible lessons that connect scripture
to real-life understanding.
This week, Lower School
students participated in
a Bible activity based on
Proverbs 16:3 Commit
thy works unto the Lord,
and thy thoughts shall be
established that helped
them understand the scripture through a creative,
eye-opening object lesson.
To introduce the concept of committing our
plans to the Lord, Lower
School teacher Mrs. Maria
Casto gave students a simple challenge: draw a tree
using only a flimsy sheet
of notebook paper, a single
crayon, and their non-dominant handall while
keeping their other hand
behind their back. Students
laughed as they tried to
steady the flimsy notebook
paper, only to watch their
trees wobble and shake
across the page. They soon
discovered that their drawings were shaky, unclear,
and not at all what they
envisioned.
Then they tried again.
This time, Mrs. Casto
provided sturdy construction paper, a full set of colors, and the ability to use
their dominant hand while
holding the paper steady.
Their second drawings
were dramatically differentstronger, clearer, and
far more colorful.
Students compared the
two drawings and discussed
the difference between trying to do everything alone
versus committing their
plans to the Lord.
Just like the flimsy
paper, our own limited
tools can make life feel
unsteady, said Mrs. Casto.
But when we invite God
into the process, our plans
become stronger, clearer, and closer to what we
hoped for.
The Yutzy School focuses
on small class sizes, personalized attention, and faithbased instruction rooted in
practical, memorable experiences. According to Head
of School Dr. Ric Mitchell,
object lessons like this are
part of the schools mission
to help students develop
spiritually, academically,
and personally.
Hands-on
learning
sticks with students, said
Dr. Mitchell. When they
can see and feel the lesson,
it becomes part of them.
This is the kind of learning
that shapes character and
builds faith.
Located in Garnett,
industry technology
Muller entered the
nuclear industry with
her father, University of
California Berkeley professor emeritus of physics
Rich Muller. They wanted
to solve two of the nuclear
industrys problems: nuclear waste and the high cost
of nuclear power.
So the duo created two
companies: Deep Isolation
and Deep Fission.
The first company proposes solving nuclear
waste disposal by drilling
boreholes 1 mile deep and
putting the waste at the
bottom. The second company plans to make nuclear power much cheaper by
drilling equally deep boreholes and putting reactors
into them.
Deep Isolation is currently conducting tests.
Deep Fission has signed
letters of intent for sites in
Kansas, Texas and Utah.
In
August,
Deep
Fissions reactor design
became one of 11 projects picked for President
Donald Trumps nuclear
pilot program, which offers
to expedite testing of new
designs and ultimately fasttrack them to commercial
licensing.
The federal programs
target is to get at least three
nuclear reactors operating
at a state of steady fission
before next Fourth of July.
Deep Fissions design
will use a pressurized water
reactor the worlds most
common kind of nuclear
technology small enough
to fit into the borehole and
powerful enough to generate about as much power
as 10,000 homes consume,
Muller said.
Deep Fission will then
fill the borehole with
water. The reactor at the
bottom will transfer heat to
water that will rise to the
surface, become steam and
turn turbines.
The steam will then cool
down and return to the
borehole, so that the same
water is constantly reused.
The idea borrows technology and concepts from
the geothermal and oil and
gas industries, Muller said.
Borehole drilling is standard practice for oil and
gas. And geothermal power
uses hot water that rises up
a borehole, turns a turbine
and is then reused.
A Deep Fission reactor
will churn out power for
two to seven years, depending on its design, Muller
said. Afterward, the company could seal the reactor
and leave it there. Or, if
the U.S. develops a site for
nuclear waste disposal, it
could remove the reactor
and send the waste there.
Deep Fission also said
that once a reactor is spent,
it could seal that one off
and stack new ones on top
of it, as long as the borehole
was originally drilled deeper than 1 mile so that the
uppermost reactor remains
at least 1 mile deep.
This would make maximum use of a single borehole.
We can keep doing that:
seal it off, add another one
on top, she said. And so
if (one reactor) lasts seven
years and you do seven
of those cycles, thats 49
years.
Does the public get a say
about Deep Fissions plans?
Deep Fission said it considers community input
critical.
We have already had
a significant amount of
engagement with the community, Muller said.
Weve done conversations with the government
local government, state
government. Weve had
a number of stakeholder
groups.
Muller didnt elaborate
further on the stakeholders
who have provided input
and she didnt indicate
when the company plans to
hold any public meetings
that would allow the broader community to weigh in.
But she signaled that her
companys vision includes
such meetings.
Asked whether the
publics input would have
any influence, since Deep
Fission has already selected a site and set a demonstration deadline of July 4,
2026, Muller said the company will want ongoing
engagement on steps such
as commercialization.
Theres going to be
lots of opportunities to
participate, to be heard, to
ask questions, she said.
Starting immediately, but
continuing on for years to
come.
State and federal oversight of
nuclear energy
The extent to which
Kansas energy regulators would oversee Deep
Fissions activities remains
partly unclear. The KCC is
in the early stages of communication with the company.
The KCC is generally aware of Deep Fission
and its intent to pursue a
demonstration project in
Kansas, KCC staff said in
an email last month. Our
agency has only had introductory meetings with the
company.
The KCC could conceivably regulate an underground nuclear reactor for
a few reasons.
First, the commission
regulates drilling and operations related to certain
wells.
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Second, the commission
oversees public utilities,
with a mission of keeping
utilities reliable and reasonably priced.
If a public utility wants
to build a new power plant,
it has to file a proposal with
the KCC. This can trigger
public hearings on how the
plant would impact other
customers and what they
pay for electricity.
Also, an electric utility
that wants to build a nuclear plant needs a siting permit from the KCC. Getting
that permit requires going
through a public hearing.
Of these two spheres of
regulation oversight of
wells and of public utilities KCC jurisdiction is
clearer in the first than the
second.
The KCC said Deep
Fission will have to first
drill a pilot hole which
will help determine if the
site is suitable. For the
pilot hole, the company
will need to seek a drilling
license and permit from the
KCC and provide financial
assurance related to the
pilot hole.
Beyond that initial
pilot hole, the KCC would
not have jurisdiction over
a nuclear reactor well, the
KCC said.
In the case of public
utility regulation, the KCC
said it needs more information to know its full jurisdiction.
For example, Kansas
law only requires electric
utilities to obtain a siting
permit from the KCC for
nuclear generation facilities, the agency said, and
it remains to be seen if
Deep Fission fits that definition.
If Deep Fission does fall
under that rule, it would
have to file details to the
KCC about its nuclear
plans, including about the
construction, operation
and maintenance.
As for commercializing
the project, Deep Fissions
long-term goal after demonstrating its technology,
KCC said that state law
doesnt allow Deep Fission
to sell electricity at retail
without partnering with
a regulated utility, which
would trigger KCC oversight.
The rule wouldnt apply
if Deep Fission sells wholesale, the KCC said.
Apart from potential
state regulation, Deep
Fissions project will fall
under oversight from federal authorities such as
the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
The Trump administration is working to overhaul
federal nuclear oversight,
which it argues is overly burdensome and risk
avoidant.
Instead of efficiently
promoting safe, abundant
nuclear energy, one of
Trumps executive orders
said, the NRC has instead
tried to insulate Americans
from the most remote risks
without appropriate regard
for the severe domestic and
geopolitical costs of such
risk aversion.
Earlier this year, the
administration unveiled
executive orders and plans
to press for approval of
projects, rewrite regulations and use the controversial Department of
Government Efficiency
to shrink the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission
and focus on expeditious
processing of license applications and the adoption of
innovative technology.
Are there risks to
groundwater or other environmental concerns?
The
Kansas
News
Service asked whether state agencies would
play any role in checking
if Deep Fissions chosen
drilling site would pose any
problem for water supplies
or face any risk from earthquakes.
The KCC said its possible that the Kansas
Department of Health and
Environment will have a
regulatory role and that
collaboration with the
Kansas Geological Survey
(which houses expertise on
groundwater, earthquakes
and oil and gas wells) is
also likely.
The
Kansas
News
Service asked KDHE questions last month, including
whether it would play any
part in checking whether
Deep Fissions plans are
safe for groundwater or
other environmental implications. The agency didnt
respond and neither did
the governors Office.
Deep Fission said its
project poses no threat to
groundwater.
We know how to protect
the water table, Muller
said, adding that the reac-
tor would be about 1 mile
below groundwater.
Its a full mile of rock.
Billions of tons of rock,
she said.
As for keeping the water
in the borehole secure,
Muller said the company
would use secure casing
methods already used in
the oil and gas industry.
Deep Fissions partnership
with waterless data centers
Separately from its plans
in Parsons, Deep Fission is
making inroads with the
kind of data center companies that its federal financial filings indicate are its
initial target market.
The
company
has
a
partnership
with
Endeavour, the parent
company of Edged waterless data centers that have
opened in Kansas City,
Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago,
Columbus, Des Moines and
Phoenix as well as Spain
and Portugal.
The Edged data centers
are designed to cool servers without water. Heavy
water use for cooling is
considered a top environmental concern related to
the fast global increase in
data centers.
In a federal filing, Deep
Fission said its partnership
with Endeavour should
help it get a head start in
the data center power segment.
Even under conservative assumptions such as
6% annual growth in data
center demand, resulting in
a doubling of consumption
by 2035 capturing just a
percentage of incremental
demand would represent a
significant growth driver,
the company wrote.
Tech companies are
building data centers
at a furious pace in part
because of the rapid rise of
artificial intelligence.
In October, Deep Fission
announced that it has so
far inked letters of intent
with data centers, co-developers, industrial parks
and strategic partners
that would entail generating 12.5 gigawatts of power.
Celia Llopis-Jepsen is
the environment reporter for the Kansas News
Service and host of the
environmental podcast Up
From Dust. You can follow
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since Deep Fission designs
its reactors to generate
power for two to seven
years.
Muller said the design is safe.
All of the radioactivity stays at the bottom of
the borehole a mile underground, she said. The
only thing that is coming
up through the borehole is
clean, fresh water. We feel
really good about our ability to protect both humans
and the environment.
That water comes up in
the form of steam for turning a turbine to generate
electricity, then cools and
goes back down into the
borehole.
Elected officials welcome
Deep Fission to Parsons
Parsons, a city near the
Oklahoma and Missouri
borders, has a population
of about 10,000. The Great
Plains Industrial Park on
the east side of Parsons
covers 14,000 acres and
is the former site of the
Kansas Army Ammunition
Plant.
Deep Fissions press
release includes enthusiastic quotes from a host of
local, state and congressional voices.
Kansas has long been
a leader in energy production, and were continuing
to diversify our portfolio
with innovative technologies such as advanced
nuclear, Kansas Lt. Gov.
and Secretary of Commerce
David Toland said.
Toland said the Kansas
Department of Commerce
will
support
(Deep
Fissions) efforts to integrate a thoughtful and
transparent community
engagement process that
gives local residents clear
avenues to ask questions
and be part of the conversation.
Republican Sens. Roger
Marshall and Jerry Moran
hailed the project.
As our nations demand
for reliable, around-theclock energy continues to
grow, advanced nuclear
technology will play a critical role, Marshall said.
Its exciting to see cutting-edge innovation and
high-quality energy investment come to Kansas.
Robert Wood, chairman of the Great Plains
Development Authority
that owns the industrial
park, said Deep Fissions
project is showcasing
Kansass potential to the
world.
The Board and I look
forward to building a longterm relationship with
Deep Fission and the positive impacts this collaboration will bring, Wood said.
County commissioners
also touted economic development.
We are committed to
backing projects that provide jobs, energy, and economic growth for the citizens of Labette County,
the County Commission
said.
Deep Fission melds
nuclear, geothermal and oil
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Lancer boys drop season opener on the road
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
CHEROKEE – On December
5, the Crest Lancers battled
SE Cherokee in a matchup
that ended in a 6152 loss,
a result shaped largely by
an early deficit that Crest
couldnt quite erase.
SE Cherokee opened the
game strong with a 2012
first quarter and took a
3324 lead into halftime.
Crest matched their opponent throughout the second
half as they scored 14 points
in both the third and fourth
quarters. SE Cherokee tallied 19 points in the third
and 9 in the fourth period.
Crest was paced by Kole
Walter, who scored 20
points behind 7-for-9 showing from inside the arc, but
struggled from the threepoint line connecting on
just 1 of 7 attempts. He also
pulled down 11 rebounds
while collecting 4 steals.
Levi Prasko finished
with 18 points on 5-for-8
shooting from two-point
range and an 8-for-14 night
at the free-throw line.
Prasko was also a force
on the boards, grabbing 9
rebounds, with 7 of them
offensive.
Lane Yocham finished
the night with 11 points,
along with 6 rebounds, 2
assists, and a steal. Yocham
knocked down 3 three-pointers on the night but also
struggled as he hoisted 18
shots from behind the arc.
Henry White collected
a team-high 5 steals. Koiy
Miller chipped in 3 points
and 2 rebounds.
As a team, Crest shot
4-for-30 (13%) from behind
the arc, 13-for-25 (52%) on
two-pointers, and 12-for-24
(50%) at the free-throw line.
The Lancers head coach,
Dakotah Sporing, acknowledged it was a rough shooting night for his squad but
expects them to get back
on track quickly as he
knows his team is capable
of knocking down shots at a
much higher rate.
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along what costs we can to
our customers.
A survey of Texas
businesses by the Dallas
Federal Reserve found the
same thing. About half of
businesses reported negative effects from the tariffs,
and only 2% positive. The
effect is most widespread in
manufacturing, the bank
noted, where more than
70% of firms noted negative
impacts.
The Trump administra-
tion has backed off tariffs
on coffee and various food
items, an implicit concession that they were a
mistake and led to higher
prices. Its probably too
much to ask that the administration acknowledge the
deleterious effect on many
manufacturers.
These companies will
have to endure the economic drag created by a government that wants to help.
Rich Lowry is editor of the
National Review.
Lady Vikings down McLouth to open season
RICHMOND – The Central
Heights Vikings girls
turned in a commanding
performance Friday night,
defeating the McLouth
Bulldogs 5226.
The Lady Vikings set
the tone early, jumping
out to a 124 lead after the
first quarter and building a 2810 advantage by
halftime. The Vikings outscored McLouth in the second half 24-16 to close out
the win.
Macy Cubit led the
way with an efficient and
well-rounded outing, scoring 20 points on 9 for 17
shooting while adding 7
rebounds, 3 assists, a steal,
and a block. Makenzie
Moon contributed 8 points
and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Kenna Kimball chipped in
with 4 points.
Lily Burkdoll gave
the Vikings energy on
both ends with 8 points,
7 rebounds, 4 assists, and
2 steals. Ashley Harkins
mustered just 2 points but
filled the stat sheet with 6
rebounds, 6 assists, a steal
and 2 blocks.
Carly Matile delivered a
solid performance scoring
8 points, collecting a teamhigh 9 rebounds, including
5 on the offensive glass and
also added 2 steals and 2
blocks.
Vikings have a solid week to kick-off their season
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
The Central Heights
Vikings wrestling program
turned in a strong threeday stretch of competition,
as both the boys and girls
squads took on some of the
toughest tournaments of the
early season. The Vikings
faced larger schools, stateranked wrestlers, and deep
brackets yet still produced
solid performances.
At Spring Hill on
Thursday, Josiah Meyer led
the boys with a 31 record
and a third-place finish at
132 pounds, while Attikus
Rodriguez battled his way
to a 22 showing and fourth
place at 190. Chase Mercer
picked up a win at 215, and
heavyweight Willis Miller
added another at 285.
Jayden Kennamar (126) and
Caleb Detwiler (138) both
finished 02 on the day.
On Friday, the Central
Heights girls made their
mark at the KANOKAL
tournament at Caney
Valley. The Vikings rose
to the challenge, highlighted by a dominant performance from Julie Platt at
BY KEVIN GAINES
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
Julie Platt
The CHHS Viking wrestler was dominant in the
opening tournament of
the season. Julie finished
first and downed all of her
competition in less than a
minute into each match.
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Bulldogs Lady grapplers
turned in a strong day on
the mat on December 3rd,
as they battled some tough
competition.
At 115 pounds, Emma
Baumann faced two challenging matchups, losing
both of them via fall.
At 120 pounds, Ashlyn
Nelson finished 3rd. Nelson
dropped her first contest
before rallying to down
Cheyenne Moss of Prairie
View and then Jordan Neal
of Santa Fe Trail in the 3rd
place match.
Hailey Gregory (135) finished in 4th place. Gregory
lost by fall (2:34) in the
first round and after a second round bye defeanted
Nevaeh Downs of Santa Fe
Trail by fall (0:28). Gregory
would drop her 3rd place
match to Jolie Workman of
Washburn by fall (1:09) to
end the day.
Avery
Coyer
(140)
finished on top the podium, going a perfect 3-0.
Coyer won by fall (0:58)
over Tiffany Schneider of
Washburn Rural, by fall
(1:21) against Jodee Thayer
of Washburn Rural and also
by fall (0:50) against Nora
Bond of Santa Fe Trail.
At 145 pounds, Serenity
Boothe earned a 2nd place
finish. Boothe earned
her first victory with
a fall (1:01) over Jordyn
Edminston of Wellsville.
Next was a win by fall
over Adrea Gallo-Ramos of
Holton by fall (0:24) before
dropping the championship
match to Tatum Gardner of
Wellsville by fall (4:23).
At 155 pounds, Obree
Barnes earned a first round
win over Amanda Donley
of Santa Fe Trail by fall
(1:24). In the second round,
Barnes was downed by fall
(1:04) before dropping the
third place match by fall
(2:55) as well.
At 170 pounds, Noel
Stinnet dropped both of her
matches. In the opening
round she was defeated by
fall (0:59) and after a second round bye she lost by
fall (2:49) in a hard fought
match against Kinleigh
Stiles of Prairie View.
time at 190.
The boys traveled to
McLouth on Saturday for
the KANOKAL tournament
and delivered a strong
showing as well. Royce
Ulrich led the group with an
impressive 51 record and
a third-place finish at 144
pounds. In JV competition,
Meyer continued his solid
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while Detwiler went 11 at
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105 pounds, going 21 to
claim second place. Ebony
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a 12 record and third place
at 110 pounds, while Charly
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Santas Toy Shop 2025
CALENDAR
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch &
Snacks at the Senior Center
6:30 p.m. – Manly & Merry Mens
Shopping Night
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics
Anonymous
7:30 p.m. – Delphian Masonic
Lodge No. 44 Meeting
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:00 p.m. – Army vs Navy Watch
Party @ VFW Post 6397
6:00 p.m. – Kincaid Christmas
Parade
Sunday, December 14, 2025
2:00 p.m. – Santa Clause @
The 1913 Hall (Old St.
Johns Hall)
Monday, December 15, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
9:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m. – TOPS Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with
Jenelle
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Garnett Lions Club
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
12:00 p.m. – Rotary International
Club Meeting
5:00 p.m. – ACDA Advisory
Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – BPW Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Planning Commission
Meeting
6:30 p.m. – American Legion
Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics
Anonymous
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
8:45 a.m. – AM Yoga
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
2:30 p.m. – Kids Craft Club @
Garnett Public Library
4:00 p.m. – Walker Art
Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Awana
Thursday, December 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch &
Snacks at Senior Center
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics
Anonymous
Friday, December 19, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Sunday, December 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. – VFW Breakfast
Monday, December 22, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Thompsons 95th Birthday
Thompson
Birthday Reception
Help us celebrate
Darlene
Hastert
Thompsons 95th birthday at a reception on
Saturday,
December
20th at the Community
Building at Garnett
North Lake from 2-4 p.m.
The event is hosted by
her children and refreshments will be served. No
gifts please.
Ed Cox retired from
Capitol Agency
On December 1,
Ed Cox of Topeka
retired from Capitol
Agency after more
than 20 years of dedicated service.
Ed is the son of
Jim and Charlotte
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 12-11-2025 / SUBMITTED
And just like the Grinch learned, Maybe Christmas doesnt come from a store. Maybe
Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. This community proves that every single
year. Our numbers have grown so much over the years, and we are beyond grateful to be
able to welcome and support every family who needs us. On December 1st, 197 children
came to visit Santa. They played games, made crafts, sipped hot cocoa, and enjoyed
cookies all evening long. Frosty would be proud because There must have been some
magic, and there truly was. While the smiles and fun filled the front of Santas Toy Shop,
the real magic was happening behind the scenes. This season, 144 children received
Christmas through the generosity of our incredible local businesses, sponsors, and community members, representing 51 families whose holiday will be brighter because of all of
you. Thank you, Anderson County. Your hearts grew three sizes this year. In total Santas
Toy Shop has provided 309 Christmas mornings over the span of 5 years.
Four
Color
Printing
Garnett
Publishing, Inc.
(785) 448-3121
GARNETT COUNTRY CLUB
Stocking
Stuffer
Sale
$4 driving range tokens
Black Friday thru Dec. 19:
$20 9-hole golf
coupons on sale for $17
good for 9 holes of golf
or 9 hole golf cart rental
on sale for $3 (basket of
22-25 balls)
Items available at:
Wolken Plumbing &
Electric at 519 First
Avenue in Garnett
Info: call (785) 448-7987
Memory Lane
Christmas Tree Farm
Celebrating 27 years making memories!
Christmas Tree Farm
Fridays 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sundays Noon-5 p.m.
(limited supply of choose & cut)
Drive-thru
Light Display
Evenings 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
& Christmas Eve
We
support
From Garnett:
Hwy. 59 north to John Brown Rd., at Princeton, go east
8 miles to Vermont Rd., then 2 miles north of Rantoul.
Weather updates 1-800-296-6745 www.pleasantridge.com
Cox of Garnett.
He was a graduate
of Garnett High
School in 1982 and
graduated
from
Kansas University
in 1987.
Cox
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
LOCAL
GREELEY…
FROM PAGE 4
that may act up during
the transport, from their
homes to school, and back.
Some of these paras have to
deal with challenging special needs children, and the
challenges with these particular students are very
fluid, and changes daily.
Im wondering if the decision was really just a political one, since the Principal
of Greeley Grade is also the
Principal of Westphalia
grade, and happens to live
closer to Westphalia, if
that didnt influence the
decision to close Greeley
Grade? I also wonder if
since the Assistant USO
365 Superintendent, and
the Principal of Greeley
and Westphalia are related, if that didnt influence
the decision? What about
the Greeley Grade students,
and the Pre-School unit/
Special Needs Students?
TEST…
FROM PAGE 1
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 12-11-2025 / SUBMITTED
Leo and Elizabeth Katzer and their family got together over Thanksgiving and spent a few days at the Kirk House.Pictured
front row, from left: Sonia Kettler (Colorado) Janie Platt, (Kansas), Emma Platt (Kansas), Linda Umbarger (Kansas), Kelly
Katzer (Kentucky) and Joanne Platt (Kansas). Second row, from left: Melissa Gatlin (Colorado), Luke Gatlin (Colorado),
Carly Gatlin (Colorado), Ethan Goodman (Colorado), Jim Katzer (Kansas), Chris Katzer (Kentucky), Kate Kettler (Colorado)
and Bill Katzer (Colorado). Third row, from left: Zoe Goodman (Colorado), Caroline Platt (Missouri), Henry Katzer
(Kentucky), Ronda Katzer (Iowa), Sonia Katzer (Colorado). Fourth row, from left: Rachel Goodman (Colorado), Grace Platt
(Illinois), Jerry Katzer, Iowa), Caleb Kettler (Colorado), La Nell Hager (Missouri). Fifth row, from left: Sean Platt (Missouri),
Will Platt (Missouri), Charlie Platt (Missouri), Levi Kettler (Colorado), Ron Hager (Colorado). Back row, from left: Jake
Platt (Texas), Tim Platt (Colorado), Olivia Platt (Missouri), Mari Platt (Missouri), Raymi Goodman (Colorado), Hayes Gatlin
(Colorado) and Jeff Gatlin (Colorado).
Katzer family enjoys family reunion
The family of Leo and
Elizabeth Katzer spent 3
days Thanksgiving week at
The Kirk House in Garnett.
Again, this year spending time bowling, playing
Pitch, doing puzzles, enjoy-
ing a great Thanksgiving
dinner and a white elephant
exchange. The family traded stories from memories
of brothers and sisters from
growing up to who won
the bowling tournament
Public
Notice
Your RIGHT to know, guaranteed
by Kansas Law.
Current statewide Public Notice archive available at
www.kansaspublicnotices.com
Notice of hearing to close
Greeley Elementary School
(First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, December 11, 2025.)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to K.S.A.
72-1431, of a public hearing to be held
on the 8th day of January, 2026, at 7:15
p.m. board offices at Ray Meyer Gym
regarding the Unified School District No.
365, Anderson County, Kansas proposal
to close Greeley Elementary School for
the following reasons:
Consistent Low School Enrollment
Reduce operational costs for USD 365
in the form of operational costs, utilities,
maintenance and facility repairs
Consolidate resources to improve efficiency in program delivery for USD 365
students
Students attending Greeley Elementary
School will be reassigned to Garnett
Elementary School.
A representative of the board of education
will present the proposal to close Greeley
Elementary School and the board will
hear testimony as to the advisability of the
proposed closing.
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Notice of filing application to
inject saltwater for oil recovery
(Published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, December 11, 2025.)
Before the Kansas Corporation
Commission
Notice of Filing Application
Re: RJ Energy LLC. Application for
a permit to authorize the injection of
saltwater for the enhanced recovery of
oil on the following leases in Anderson
County, Kansas.
To: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased
Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners and
all person whomever concerned.
You and each of you are hereby notified that RJ Energy LLC. has filed an
application to commence the injection of
saltwater in the Squirrel for the enhanced
recovery of oil for the following leases.
Whetstone: 1 NE NW, 5 SW NW, 7 SW
NW, 1W NW NW, 2W SW NW, 3W SW
NW, 4W SW NW, 5W SE NW, 6W SE
NW, 7W SE NW, 8W NE NW, 9W SE
or who knocked down the
most rag dolls at the pumpkin roll. Families came
from Kentucky, Kansas,
Missouri, Colorado, Iowa,
Illinois, & Texas. Lots of
high schools, colleges rep-
Senior Center pitch
results for December 4
In spite of the cold weather we managed to have
thirteen players for cards
on the 4th of December. It
is truly admirable the dedication our players exhibit
week after week to make
it to cards. We have several players who are over
80 years old and some into
their nineties. They make
it a priority to show up.
Results from the 4th are
as follows: Paula Walter
won the least number of
games; Pat Uhlenhake won
the 50/50; Jan Wards had
the most perfect hands of
13 with three and Glenda
Stanley and Don Smith tied
for the most games won
with eight. However, due
to the luck of the draw, Don
won the top spot.
We will be having
our white elephant gift
exchange on the 18th so
please remember to bring
something in order to participate.
Come join us on
Thursday evening promptly at 6 o'clock at the Senior
Center for 10 games of
13-point pitch. Also bring
a snack for the group to
share. Always room for one
more.
Jan Wards reporting
The Anderson County Review is the
official newspaper of record for Anderson
County, The City of Garnett, USD 365,
and the other incorporated cities in
Anderson County.
Notices published here meet all required
statutory legal parameters.
TOWN…
FROM PAGE 1
ger-term
population
decline. The study emphasized that the closure
reshapes the community
trajectory, often permanently reducing the towns
ability to retain young families.
A synthesis published by
The Journalists Resource
(Harvard Kennedy School,
2023) reported that rural
schools function as anchor
institutions. When they
close, communities experience fewer public gatherings, weaker civic networks, and diminished
social cohesion. The report
summarized multiple case
studies showing that even
when academic operations
are absorbed elsewhere, the
town that loses its school
typically loses a focal point
of community life.
Across research from
the National Education
Policy Center, Washington
State University, Brown
Universitys Annenberg
Institute, Social Science
Research, and the Harvard
Kennedy School, the pattern is consistent: Districts
sometimes see modest efficiencies on paper, but the
town that loses its school
almost always suffers longterm economic and social
costs.
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shooting call.
Belveal asked the court
in later April to declare
the relevancy of any photos introduced as evidence
prior to introducing them
in court, and to be sensitive
to the possible bias they
might present to a jury.
Gruesome photographs
depicting the deceased, and
the wounds of the deceased,
can threaten a defendants
right to a fair trial like
almost no other evidence,
Belveals motion read.
This type of photograph
can both shock and repulse
jurors, and encourage them
to base their verdict on passion rather than reason.
The probable cause affidavit noted Carasala was
shot at least once in the
head. He died after being
taken to the Nemaha
County Hospital.
Locals said Hermesch
was raised in Seneca and
graduated high school
there in 1977. Reports as
yet unconfirmed said
Hermesch attended church
services at Saints Peter and
Paul the weekend prior
to the shooting. He was
said to have gone back to
Oklahoma but returned the
week prior to Thursdays
shooting.
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resented in the work force!
And lots of retired children
of Leo & Elizabeth Katzer
who raised their family 5
miles East of Garnett on a
cattle farm.
14 from the Jackson County
Jail in Holton, in which he
demanded the court fire
his defense attorney Jason
Belveal, prefaced Belveals
request for the competency evaluation. During the
hearing, Hermesch threatened to take off his headphones and slam them
against a wall if the court
did not relieve Belveal as
his counsel. Belveals transmission was muted for the
remainder of the hearing.
Nemaha County District
Judge John Weingart
ordered a competency
evaluation for Hermesch
November 7.
Hermesch, 57 of Tulsa,
is accused in the April 3
murder of Father Arul
Carasala near the rectory
of the Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic Church in Seneca.
A probable cause affidavit in the case said a witness near the church saw
Hermesch shoot Carasala
three times while the priest
was in the yard of the
church rectory. Hermesch
then apparently drove
to the Nemaha County
Sheriffs office and turned
himself in to sheriffs officers who were in the process of responding to the
Where are they going to go?
Is the intention to bus them
all the way to Westphalia,
and back every day? And
if it is, how is that going
to save the School District
money? Im not sure that
the decision to close Greeley
Grade has been very well
thought out, much like several other decisions that
USO 365 district administrators have made recently.
I believe as a taxpayer
these decisions which have
such a major impact on our
small communities, they
should be debated on the
merit, not necessarily what
may be more convenient for
the staff or administration,
but the children. I would
hope that this decision, Dr.
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Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild Deadline to register dogs &
minutes for November meeting cats in Garnett is March 1
The Pieces & Patches
Quilt Guild was called
to order by President,
Jeanette Gadelman on
Thursday,
November
20, 2025, at 9:30am in the
Kansas State Extension
Office Conference room.
There were 24 members
in attendance and 1 guest,
Janice Long.
Minutes
from
the
November meeting were
approved as printed after
the correction of the spelling of one name.
Mary Parrott gave
the Treasurers report.
Rhonda Tiemeyer moved
and Judy Stukey seconded a motion to approve
the Treasurers report.
Motion carried.
Joyce Buckley read a
Thank you note from a visitor who received one of
the prizes donated at the
Anderson County fair.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member
Morale:
Mary Parrott reported
that November birthday
cards had been sent. It
was requested that a get
well card be sent to Jerry
Robinson.
PROGRAM:
Mary
Parrott reported that
todays program will be
on members favorite quilt
block. In January members will give their sewing resolutions for 2026.
In the afternoon Jeanette
Gadelman will show how
to make the quilt bags for
those interested and a pattern was distributed. For
those not making the bag
they could sew the bingo
cards from last year together for charity quilts or sew
on something of their own.
Quilters Hugs: Ruth
Theis has 2 quilts and Lori
Hoyt has 2 quilts.
Opportunity Quilt: The
2026 quilt is ready to be
quilted. The committee for
the 2027 quilt will meet in
December & decide on the
2027 quilt pattern.
2025 Block of the Month:
The following members
showed their completed
quilt top: Bonnie Deiter,
Lynn Wawrzewski, Terrie
Gifford, Connie Hatch,
Donna Sutton, Jeanette
Gadelman, Sharon Rich &
Rhonda Tiemeyer. Sharon
& Rhonda had their quilts
quilted.
2025 Challenge: Pictures
of the members UFO
were first shown followed
by the following members showing their completed UFO project with
the Bangles & Baubles
attached: Mary Parrott,
Rhonda Tiemeyer, Judy
Stukey, Helen Norman,
Lynn Wawrzewski, Lynda
Feuerborn, Bonnie Deiter,
Jeanette
Gadelman,
Sharon Rich, Connie
Hatch, Sandra Moffatt,
Donna Sutton, Joyce
Buckley, Marlene Cook,
Margaret Keen, Brenda
Futrell & Terri Gifford.
Lynda
Feuerborn
&
Margaret Keen won gifts
from the Committee chairmen.
The 2026 Challenge
Committee received several bags of 2 inch or larger scraps from members
going to participate and
members wanting to participate in the challenge
can still bring bags of
scraps until the December
meeting.
December meeting: The
Committee will provide
a soup luncheon and all
members will donate $3
towards the expenses.
Lynn Wawrzewski moved
& Jackie Gardner seconded that members bring
toiletry items to donate to
ECKAN with items being
divided between Anderson
& Coffey County. Motion
carried. Members were
reminded
to
bring
Christmas cards for their
Secret Sister reveal.
Members wanting to participate in a Christmas
game should bring 3 strips
of fabric, measuring 2.5
inches by width of fabric.
Any design of fabric is fine
but holiday design would
be festive.
Old Business: Jeanette
Gadelman reported that
there is still room for members to attend the February
& September retreats. The
Quilt Logo Committee is
still considering ideas.
Volunteers were solicited
for the Library & Anderson
County
Scholarship
Committees.
Bonnie
Deiter handed out Secret
Sister information for next
year.
Secret Sister Gifts: Lori
Hoyt & Janet Truelove
received gifts.
Show & Tell: Connie
Hatch a Quilters Hugs
and a square triangle
quilt: Jackie Gardner 3
wall hangings using panels-Christmas scene, nativity scene and National
Parks; Terrie Gifford a
Santa basket made for her
grandson, a folded fabric star & a charity quilt;
Bonnie Deiter a quilters
hugs shawl, a quilt to go
along with book, Little
Ghost that was a Quilt to
donate to library; Rhonda
Tiemeyer a quilt she tied:
Mary Parrott a colorful
Quilters hugs quilt and a
candy box quilt made for
her church;
Margaret
Keen a quilt using browns;
Brenda Futrell a sunflower quilt; Janice Long a bag
using vinyl & fabric.
Members then either
showed or told about their
favorite quilt block.
The
meeting
was
adjourned by Jeanette
Gadelman with a reminder
that the December meeting will be on the third
Thursday, December 18,
2025.
Minutes recorded by
Ruth Theis
The City of Garnett is
issuing a reminder to register your dogs/cats before
March 1, 20269. A late registration fee will be assessed
to any registration on or
after March 1, 2026, for
twice the amount of the
annual registration fee
(Chapter 2; Article 1 Dogs;
2-104 Article 3 Cats; 2-105).
If you no longer have the
previously registered dog
or cat, please notify City
Hall at 785-448-5496 option
1 to update your records.
As a courtesy, the City
of Garnett offers a 14-day
grace period from the date
listed below, before a citation is issued for Municipal
Code Violation (Chapter
1, Article 1 Dogs; Section
2-102 or Article 3 Cats;
Section2-302).
Please go to us.cloudper-
mit.com to register your
animal, or you can find
the link on the city website at www.simplygarnett.
com under forms. If you
encounter an issue, contact
Animal Control at City Hall
at 785-448-5496 Option 1.
The grace period to register
your pet before a citation is
issued is March 1-March 19,
2026.
and lost funding.
The January 8th public hearing is the first step
in the closure processed.
According to KSA 72-1431,
the district is required to
hear testimony on the proposed closure from community members and parents
and the board has to present its rationale for the closure after the hearing, the
board may vote on a resolution to close the facility.
Residents can challenge
the resolution if the board
adopts it. If at least 5% of
registered voters in the
district sign a request for
review within 45 days of the
resolutions adoption, The
Kansas Board of Education
must conduct an administrative review of the districts closure plan. The
state board then issues an
advisory determination on
whether the closure is reasonable under the totality
of the circumstances and
may recommend modifying
or rescinding the resolution. If a review is requested the district board must
hold a new public hearing
to either reapprove, modify
or rescind the closure resolution after that hearing.
assistant, Wade Bowie, for
$40,000 a year. He said he
hoped to save approximately $20,000, in labor costs by
turning Mills job into a salaried position, but county
commissioners balked at
the idea with what Wilson
called sound rationale,
fearing that they would
lose the ability to turn the
position back to hourly pay
should the need arise.
County councillor James
Campbell told commissioners the budget overage had
to be declared to the countys auditors when its audit
is completed after the end
of the year. But Campbell
said if push came to shove,
commissioners were under
no obligation to actually
pay the remainder of the
years payroll in that office
if they so chose.
Wilson said he would
continue to watch for ways
to save money in the office,
but in the final analysis
prosecutions in Anderson
County need to be robust.
I am certainly aware
of my obligation to the
taxpayers and I take that
responsibility very seriously, he said. However, I
wont cut corners and I will
always strive to do the best
I can for the residents of
Anderson County.
SCHOOL…
FROM PAGE 1
a declining birthrate, but
also due in part to students who live in USD 365
but who choose to attend
other schools. Kansas education finance will allot
$5,618 per student with
additional funding for special needs and low-income
kids in the 2025-2026 school
year. District budgets are
allowed to average recent
enrollments to arrive at a
funding head count each
year, but a loss in students
should Greeley parents
send their students elsewhere would no doubt contribute to lost enrollment
BUDGET…
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nificantly going forward.
However, she will still have
a small number of hours
over 40, as our Child in
Need of Care, juvenile and
truancy docket often runs
past 5 pm. He said his
office manager Eric Mills
will still have a number of
hours in overtime working
on building cases and helping prepare for preliminary
hearings and trials.
Wilson voluntarily cut
his salary to $50,000 upon
taking office after he was
elected last year, making
a deal with county commissioners to allow him to
secure the services of an
CreativeKids
– Part 11
Jasmine Ware GES 6th Grade Mrs. Kern
Brantley Hill St. Rose 6th Grade Mrs. Rockers
Dayton Romero Central Heights 4th Grade Mrs. Cutburth
Laryn Spratt Central Hights 4th Grade Mrs. Cutburth
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
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The story of the Big Red Schoolhouse in Welda
by: Kathryn Bailey Allen,
class of 1964, Welda High
School
For most children growing up in Kansas in the 19th
century, life was centered
around the family farm.
When settlers first reached
Kansas, every member of
the family had to work
hard to survive, including
the children. While assisting their parents with daily
chores, children learned
valuable skills they would
need as adults and in the
early years, children would
be educated at home, but
only if one or both parents
could read and write, or
sometimes it would be the
local church that would
teach children to read and
write. Later towns built
schools so children could
attend. In the 1860s the
average school term was
around 3 months. As a rule,
the older boys and girls
went to school during the
winter months when they
could be spared from their
farm chores.
In Welda, the beginning
of high school came in 1907
when a one-year school was
first taught by Miss Clara
Alexander. A two-year
school year followed and
later a four-year school.
As the population of
Welda and the community
grew in the early eighteen
nineties, the need for a
school for both high school
and grade school children
was recognized, and in 1914
a new brick building was
built for both grade school
and high school students.
The building held a real
auditorium, a real stage
and a fire escape. From
those humble beginnings,
Welda High School would
go on to present the first
class to graduate in 1915.
In 1920 the grade school
and high school became
separate institutions and
Welda Rural High School
was formed. The class of
1921 was the first class to
graduate from this new
school.
On Saturday, September
6, 2025, the 106th Welda
School Alumni Reunion
was held at the Welda
Community Building. This
building was once the shop
class as well as the bus barn
for Welda School. On the
walls of the building hang
pictures of those who graduated from Welda High
School from the 1920s until
the last graduation class in
1967. Along with the pictures, there are many trophies earned by the high
school students that played
sports for Welda High from
the 20s through the 60s.
These pictures and trophies are a reminder of the
long school history.
It has been 58 years since
the doors of the school were
closed, yet the alumni have
continued to meet every
year. That fact speaks volumes about the value of
the friendships, and importance of the connections of
all the students.
The alumni organization began in 1919, thanks
to Miss Blanche McClun
who was a teacher and
later principal of Welda
High School. Shortly
before Christmas vacation
in 1919, she invited each
of the prior graduates to
discuss the idea of organizing an Alumni Association.
The group met in the
school auditorium and the
idea was approved. That
night the Welda Alumni
Association was born.
A president was elected for the following year
with the understanding
that the meetings would
always be held during
Christmas vacation. Light
refreshments were served
that night and from that
grew the annual Alumni
Banquet. These banquets
were important to parents
that also attended school in
Welda. Everybody would
dress up in nice clothes and
enjoy some kind of entertainment and have a good
time. God rest their souls!
May 25, 2019 marked the
100th anniversary of the
Welda Alumni Association.
A large party with over 100
people was held.
Time passed and it was
discovered that the two-story building constructed
only thirteen years earlier had some defects in
the walls and foundation.
The building was soon
condemned as unsafe
for school use. Bonds for
$60,000 were voted on and
passed to construct a new
brick school building to
house both elementary
and high school classes.
The building consisted of a
gymnasium, library, office,
storerooms, a basement
and 12 classrooms.
After the old building
had been torn down and
while the school was being
constructed, school was
held in a former blacksmith
shop and in two church
buildings. In the Spring of
1927, the grade school and
high school moved into the
beautiful modern building.
School bus transportation
and a hot lunch program
were introduced in the
school in 1939.
From the humble beginnings Welda High School
would go on to graduate 516
people between the years of
1915 and 1967.
Reunions remind us of
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 12-11-2025 / SUBMITTED
In September, former graduates of Welda School celebrated their 106th school reunion.It has been 58 years since the last
of the schools 516 graduates earned their diploma, but they still meet each year as they cherish their friendships.
the importance of friendships, and most of all are
a connection to the community of our youth. Of
course, we have changed,
Welda has changed, school
has changed, but for a
moment, we can look back
and enjoy reconnection to
our past.
The legacy that has
continued for years and
will continue as long as
the Alumni lasts, is that
members are notified when
one of the schoolmates has
passed away. Those members are honored at the
next reunion with a candle
lighting service.
Today the big Red
Schoolhouse is not so red,
but continues to stand tall
on the grounds that was
once our school yard. The
schoolhouse now houses the Old School Flea
Market, owned and managed by Cody Pretzer.
This is a quick story of
Welda High School and
remember: Once a Pirate,
always a Pirate.
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22800 1700 Rd. Garnett, Ks
(1.5 miles west of Garnett on 7th St.)
Saturday, December 13th @ 10:00 a.m.
FURNITURE
Burgundy Padded Arm Chair & Ottoman
Solid wood Office Desk & Chair
Matching Drexel Side Tables, solid wood
Antique swivel Piano Stool, glass ball & claw feet
Solid wood 5 shelf bookcase, 72x 32
2- Solid wood 3 shelf bookcase, 46x 24
Large Mahogany 6 shelf bookcase, 84x 48
3- 5 shelf bookcases, 72x 30
2- bookcases, 84x 30
Solid wood Bookcase, 80x 30
Olive Green 4 shelf bookcase, 48x 30
Bamboo 5 shelf bookcase, 78x 38
4 shelf bookcase, 45x 24
Wire rack,55x 35
Solid wood bookcase, 3 drawer, bottom drawer,
61×26
Solid wood 6 shelf bookcase, 81x 28
2- Solid wood 6 shelf bookcases, 84x 36
Mahogany Beveled Glass 4 door display cabinet,
80x 48, 4 glass shelves, lighted
Mahogany Sofa Table
Universal Furniture Dining table & 8 padded chairs,
2 leaves
2- Wood Hall trees
Vintage Cast Iron & wood school desk
Mahogany Kneehole desk, leather inlaid top,
w/ chairs
American Drew Queen size Poster bed, High boy &
night stand
Finley Kneehole desk w/ cane bottom chair
2 drawer Library Table, curved legs, decorative feet
Black Leather wingback recliner
4 Drawer metal file cabinet
3- coat peg shelves, 48
Twin size bed, w/ Simmons pillowtop mattress & box
Several various style bar stools
Vintage round open front shelf, 27x 18
Green painted China Hutch, 74.5x 57
Drop Leaf side table
Small Rocking Recliner
Primitive 22 drawer cabinet, 51x 44.5
6 Folding Table, like LifeTime
12- 6 metal shelves
Wood Rolling Serving cart
Flip top wood blanket chest/bench w/ bottom
drawer, 50x 18
Wood Butlers Valet
APPLIANCES
GE Chest Freezer, 33T x 28.5W
OUTDOOR/ GARAGE
Trek Domane 3 touring bicycle, 56cm, aluminum
frame (subject to prior sale)
Vintage Visalia?? 15 Stock saddle, leather bottom
aluminum ox bow stirrups
McDonald 50 lb. U.S.Standard Cast iron weight
Sears 10 to 30 Power telescope
Large assortment of lawn & garden tools, shovel,
rakes, garden hoes, etc.
2- Cub Cadet push mowers, 20, rear bangers
Troy Bilt lawn edger, gas
2- Stihl FSE 60 Elec. String Trimmers
Stihl FE55 string trimmer
Stihl EC 70 elec. Edger
WORX Elec. Leaf blower/ vac
Homesite 12 elec. Chainsaw
Toro elec. Leaf blower/vac
3- Black & Decker elec. Hedge trimmers
McCulloch elec. Chainsaw, 16
Metal wheelbarrow
Husky Power washer, elec.,
Misc. Lumber
Rubbermaid tool organizer
2- Orbit watering Tractors,
Numerous coolers, various sizes
Stack of Burlap bags
Folding lawn chairs & loungers
Several boxes plastic lawn edging, NIB
Lots of lawn sprinklers
Several tarps, various sizes
10x 10 dining canopy
Lounger pads
Several hand bicycle pumps
Several dome tents
Pet carrier
Several 12v air pumps
Campfire grilling tools
Several old wire egg baskets,
Soaker hoses
Tote full of various sizes ropes
Wrought iron plant stand
Several T posts
Number of hatchets, corn knives
Craftsman 2 section 24 drawer rolling toolbox
5 drawer rolling toolbox box
Stack-On 3 section rolling toolbox
Several other various sizes toolboxes
Several organizers fold
Hyper Tough 12v cordless drill
Various shop hand tools, wrenches, ratchets, sockets,
hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, tapes
measures,
Several leather tool pouches
Shop Vac Pro 16 gal. Vac
Scotts lawn spreader
Lot of old wood and metal lawn decor
2T wire garden fencing
Hyper Tough 10 Table saw
GTV Large drill bit set w/ case, masonry, wood,
metal, driver bits
Old wooden work bench w/ wood vise
Lot of load locks
Allen receiver hitch bike carrier
Porter Cable elec. Sawzall
Makita power saw, 7 , w/ case
Ryobi palm sander, electric
Black and Decker jigsaw, electric
Hot Glue gun
E. B. T. 90 Chrome Horse shoes
Several plastic Skulls
Werner 8 Aluminum stepladder
Werner 6 Fiberglass step ladder
Several limb saws, bow saws, loppers
Extension cords
Lots of lawn ornaments and figurines
Dog house, 39T x32W x 37D
Concrete bird bath
Watering hoses
Giraffe plant stand
Round glass top patio table
Coca Cola metal thermometer
Metal Texas Star
2- Brown Wicker patio chairs & side table
Several sets of snow skis and poles
HOUSEHOLD MISCELLANEOUS
CycleOps exerciser
Schwinn Biodyne exercise bike
Assortment of luggage
Assorted barbells and weights
Industrial mop bucket
Metal folding chairs
360 pc. plastic cutlery set
Several bathroom scales
Lots of seashells and conches
1989 Jack Black Nez Perce Chief Joseph Native
American Pottery planter
Cast iron door stops
4 Tall Christmas Nutcrackers
Several 24 Christmas Nutcrackers
Number of cast iron banks
Cow Parade French Moodle
Number of Stained Glass Tiffany Style lamps
Bronze base Floor lamp w/ 16 sq. Stained glass
shade
Floor lamp w/ glass globe base
John Deere BR toy tractor
Hand painted ceramic vase, 18Tall
Cast Iron skillets, Dutch Ovens
Lots of Small Elec. Kitchen appliances
Kitchen utensils
Several Pampered Chef pizza stones
Primitive long handle wood masher
Set of Cuisinart Stainless Steel cookware
Simmons Barbers Strop
Number of Bose Wave Radio/CD players
Salav clothes steamer
Quilts, Bedding, Afghans
Kansas City Southern Lines candle holders
Several Cold Cast Resin figurines, Plato, Hippocrates,
Aristotle, Socrates
McCormick decanters
SRO Guitar stand
Resistor, Stetson hats
Bunch of Church fans
Several South of the Border Marionettes
Otoe Indian Tribe prayer drum, Early 1900s,
Cast Iron Trick Dog bank
Cast Iron Monkey bank
Stereoviewer & cards
Several Cast Iron fruit peddler wagon & team of
horses
African Punu style tribal mask
Vintage Terracotta Clay Aztec Mayan 5 hole flute
Vintage Asian Folding Fan, Paper & Bamboo, hand
painted, 5x 3
Wooded Pine & Plaid pattern area rug, 8x 11
Bear Family & Plaid design area rugs, 8x 11
Bear Family & Plaid design area rug, 4x 6
Antique Ornate Steamer Trunk, steel casters
Resin stone Fairy Statue, 22
Ceramic Nativity Scene
2.5 Plaster plant stand
Wood Noahs Ark scene
Several sad irons
Some The Beatles memorabilia
Seth Thomas Metronome
Vintage Montgomery Wards alarm clock/radio
Several Vintage Canasta games
Vintage Aldon Heart Co. Teddy Bear, 24
Carom board w/ rings
Ping pong paddles & balls
London Bridge clock, Platform 2
2015 KC Royals WS Champions pennant
Bucket of Baseballs & Softballs
Vintage J. C. Higgins Peanuts Lowery Baseball glove,
Model No. 1656
3-Vintage Wilson Ball Hawk baseball gloves, Model
No. A2280 & 2- A2170
Vintage Wilson Mickey Stanley baseball gloves
Vintage Wilson Spear-M 1st basements glove
Vintage Hutch 165 1st basements glove, Whitey
Lockman
Vintage Sporting Goods Model 60-4258 glove
Lots of other name brand ball gloves
Golden Wedding coffee advertising signs, cardboard,
29x 21
LARGE STAMP COLLECTION
Golden Replicas of the Flags of Our Nation
Proofcard Society of the United States
American Heirloom Collection
Scotts Minuteman albums
American Plate Block
Lighthouse Stamp Collector Panels
Independent United States postage stamp album
Celebrating the Twentieth Century stamp albums
Presidents of the United States stamp albums
State of the Union stamp albums
U.S. First Day Covers and Special Covers
Fifty State Greetings First Day Covers
Americas Bicentennial Covers
American Revolution Bicentennial
Marquis ll Fleetwood
Epic Events in American History
Christmas Seals, 1970 to 2009
Bicentennial of the American Flag
The Jefferson United States stamp album
2002- 2020 Definitives, album
Official UNICEF Proof Edition
American Commemorative collections
Flags of our Nation
Americas State Duck Stamps collection
World War II Fiftieth Anniversary, deluxe stamp
album
The Civil War collection
The Twelve Days of Christmas collection
Flora & Fauna
USPS Commemorative addition, Elvis Presley
Legends of Hollywood Marilyn Monroe
Lots of first day of issue stamps
United States Liberty stamp album
Lots and Lots of Stamp Albums
Owner states that 99.9% are U.S. stamps
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standard procedures & recipes; experience in quantity cooking preferred.
Ability to lift & carry at least 50 pounds. Have reliable transportation and
willingness to report to work each day. Must pass background check and
have clean driving record.
Case Manager/Assessor Case Managers are responsible for
developing the care plan for agency clients receiving in-home care. They
conduct the assessment, determine the plan of care needed and act as
an advocate for the client receiving services through the agency and
any contracted providers for service. They also conduct assessments and
provide customers with individualized information on long-term care
options, determine appropriate placements in long-term care facilities.
Monday-Friday, 8 AM 4:30 PM. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Paid
holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job located in Ottawa, KS. Competitive
hourly rate, negotiable based on experience. Position requires 4 year
college degree.
To inquire about these positions or send resume
call 785-242-7200 or email
leslear@eckaaa.org
or debh@eckaaa.org EOE
16
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, December 11, 2025
LOCAL
BAUMANS
0% fo
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MON
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deta
ils.
LA-Z-BOY SUPER SALE PRICE:
Console $
Sug. Retail: $2,149
Loveseat
1,299Our Prev.: $1,619
LA-Z- SUPER SALE PRICE:
BOY
$
Sofa
SUPER SALE PRICE:
BEST
Rocker $
Recliner
1,299
499
Sug. Retail: $2,049 Our Prev.: $1,539
Sug. Retail: $829 Our Prev.: $629
SUPER SALE PRICE:
Rocker
Recliner$
1,799
ZERO-GRAV HEAT
& MASSAGE
Sug. Retail: $3,009 Our Prev.: $2,259
Rocking
Sofa
Rocking
Console
Loveseat
SUPER SALE PRICE:
2,599
$
Sug. Retail: $4,309 Our Prev.: $3,239
Coaster Table & 4 Chairs $215
Sug. Retail: $359 Our Prev.: $269
SUPER SALE PRICE:
2,679
$
499
BEST
$
Power
Rocker Recliner
Sug. Retail: $4,469 Our Prev.: $3,349
Coaster 5pc Table Set $699
Sug. Retail: $1,159 Our Prev.: $869
Sug. Retail: $1,139 Our Prev.: $859
TV Console $899
Sug. Retail: 1,739 Our Prev.: $1,309
Baumans Factory Direct
Mattresses, only…
WOOD BROWN
ELECTRIC
FIREPLACE
479
$
Sug. Retail: $769
Our Prev.: $569
SUPER SALE PRICE:
SINGING CLOCKS
STARTING AT $69
King ……………….. $499
Queen …………….. $399
Full Size ………….. $299
Twin ………………. $199
OVER $1 MILLION
IN INVENTORY
HOURS: M-F 8:30-5:30
SAT 9:00-4:00
36 HRS REQUIRED FOR PICKUPS
FREE De
livery
on ord
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WOW… over $599
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SPECIAL ven on
ORDERS!