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Election filings: 2 school board seats go wanting
Host of candidates file for
local office, but two Garnett
district positions remain open
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Anderson Countys largest school district will head into the
November 2025 election with two of
its three board seat elections unfilled,
after the culmination of Mondays
election filing deadline.
USD 365 is set to elect Board
Positions 4, 5 and 6 this year, but
only incumbent Gina Witherspoon
filed to retain her seat in Position 6.
Incumbents in 4-Michael Richards, and
5-Sonya Martin,
did not seek
re-election and
no other filings
were made for
those posts. The
vacancies will
presumably be
filled by writein votes as long
as the write-in winner resides in the
positions district. Otherwise, seated
board members will have to appoint
someone to fill the vacancy after the
election.
The deadline finalized the election slate for
numerous
other
local
city and school
board races,
defining the
landscape from
which area voters will choose
leaders
for
their schools and communities this
fall.
City of Garnett:
A former longtime city employee
who initiated numerous community
development projects has filed in the
upcoming Garnett City Commission
race. Susan Wettstein worked for the
city 37 years prior to her retirement
in 2022, finishing her tenure as the
citys first Community Development
Director. Shell face Justin Thompson,
who ran previously in 2024, and
local political newcomer Heather
Wadewitz. The three will vie for the
seat of incumbent Mark Locke, who
did not seek re-election.
City of Colony:
Jeremiah Thompson is seeking
one of two available council member
posts, Angela Black is running for
Mayor.
City of Greeley:
No filings for any of the five council
positions (typically filled by write-in).
City of Kincaid:
No filings for five council posts;
Harry Funk filed for Mayor.
City of Lone Elm:
No filings for either Mayor or council posts.
City of Westphalia:
Clark R. Dennison and Bernard
L. Bernie Huss filed for two of
SEE ELECTION ON PAGE 3
More water rescues after
latest precipitation wallop
As much as 5 in. of
rain is latest dose in the
saturating Spring of 25
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT Springs latest
rain deluge dropped some
5 inches of rain on parts of
Anderson County in a little
more than 24 hours, and saw
four water rescues from flooded rural road crossings that
thankfully ended without injury.
Rains that were forecast for
Tuesday didnt disappoint,
starting overnight Monday
and continuing in three solid
waves throughout the day
Tuesday before tapering off
Tuesday evening. Anderson
County Fire Coordinator Cruz
Gillespie said rescue crews
pulled occupants from four
stranded vehicles or nearby
dry ground in instances where
they ventured into flooded
areas. Two rain-related vehicle accidents were also reported, with no serious injuries,
Gillespie said.
Multiple roads in the county
were blocked until the water
receded. Some ground that
traditionally stays dry also
flooded over roads because
the volume
of
water
draining to
creeks and
waterways
backed it
up that far.
Tuesdays
rain was
the latest
chapter in
whats been
a
soggy
spring in
the region.
Rainfall
between
March
1
and May
27 totaled
more than
15 inches
a spring
period that
typically
averages
a little more than 9 inches
bringing a year-to-date annuSEE RAIN ON PAGE 11
Water tops the spillway and crosses the lake road at Lake Garnett
on Tuesday during the areas heavy rains. The Garnett Industrial
City plans annual Liberty Festival shindig
BY DANE HICKS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT The City of
Garnett is gearing up for the
annual city Liberty Festival
in Lake Garnett Park, and
lining up an evening of
music and food vendors leading up to the fireworks show
at dusk.
Garnett
Community
Development Director Kris
Hix said the event was still
developing, but so far had
nailed down several activities for the Saturday, June 28
event. Entertainment begins
at 5 p.m. with fireworks
lighting up about 9:30 p.m.
This event allows families to relax by the lake, cook
out or picnic and enjoy time
together, Hix said. Camping
is available in designated
areas by making reservations in advance through the
Garnett Recreation Center,
online- garnettrecreation.
reckdesk.com, phone- 785448-3023.
The
Osawatomie
Community Band leads off at
5 p.m., followed by local band
Scipio Bottoms which will
play until fireworks begin.
Food trucks or civic organizations with concessions
are invited to set up with
no vendor fee, but insurance is required. Currently
they have signed up The
BBQ Shack, Southern Eats,
SEE EVENT ON PAGE 7
County staff wants
discussion time without
commissioners
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 6-5-2025 / DANE HICKS
Rock The Square performers (from left) Trevor Holman, Neil Kelly, Ray Williamson and
Greg Branson work through a song during Saturdays music event on the Anderson County
Courthouse lawn. Passing storms dodged the Saturday event before settling in with a vengeance earlier this week.
GARNETT Anderson County
Commissioners have given their
blessing to staff meetings for county employees that will, by intent,
be missing one typically important
aspect the county commissioners
themselves.
County clerk Julie Wettstein
pitched the idea of an employee
engagement committee which
would include staff and department
heads from all county departments
which would specifically meet outside the presence of county commissioners. Wettstein told commissioners the idea was to prompt the meetings to be more open with opinions
and ideas a free flow of dialogue
which might not be so free if staff
felt intimidated by having county
commissioners in the room.
Each individual department has
their own issues, Wettstein told
SEE MEET ON PAGE 12
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 6-5-2025 / DANE HICKS
Airport reported 4.71 inches of rain from Monday-Tuesday, with
as much as 5 inches reported in some other areas of the county.
County EMS pre-plans landing
zones for rural area emergencies
BY DANE HICKS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW
GARNETT A partnership
between Anderson County
Emergency Medical
Services and area
rural landowners has
yielded a network of
pre-established helicopter landing zones
that can be used
in emergencies to
evacuate patients to
regional hospitals.
Anderson County
Emergency Services
Director
Troy
Armstrong said last
week the landing
zones were coupled
with an expedited call option that
allowed communications dispatchers in
the county to more
quickly request air ambulance
pick ups. Armstrong called it a
game changing project in the
countys EMS system.
Our
Communications
Center now has the ability to
request an Air Ambulance with
just a few clicksdramatically speeding up response times
when minutes matter most,
he said. Those calls now have
pre-determined locations to set
down which pilots know will be
clear of obstructions like power
lines and trees, with close access
to roadways to avoid trekking
overland.
Weve implemented pre-identified landing zones across
Anderson County, Armstrong
said. These zones allow EMS
teams to quickly select a safe
and known location for air
medical crews to landgetting
patients the critical care they
need even faster.
Armstrong said the new scenario was put to the test last week
when an automobile accident
near Welda required a chopper evaculation. The pilot was
able to use an LZ authorized by
Thane McDaniel on his nearby
property.
It worked flawlessly,
Armstrong said. This success
shows exactly why this project
matters.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
RECORD
NEWS IN
BRIEF
VFW BREAKFAST
VFW Post 6397 will have breakfast Sunday, June 15, from 9
a.m. – 1 p.m. Biscuits and gravy,
Belgian waffles, bacon, sausage
& eggs will be served.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
The Pottawatomie Township
Ruritans are having a community
breakfast on Saturday, June 14,
from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Lane
Community Building. Proceeds
to go to community service.
Pancakes, biscuits & gravy,
french toast, scrambled eggs &
sausage patties will be served.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO
MEET JUNE 5
The monthly meeting of the
Anderson County Historical
Society will be held on Thursday,
June 5 at the Community
Building in the North Park. The
meeting will start with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Mike
Canavan and Gayla Corley
will present the program on
railroads of Anderson County.
Everyone is welcome.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO
Bingo at American Legion Post
48 Garnett will be held every
Tuesday, starting time at 6:30 p.m.
CORNSTOCK TICKETS
Cornstock ticket outlets in
Anderson County are now
selling early bird tickets. See
Chris Janson, The Kentucky
Headhunters, Kelsey Hart
and Trevor Holman & the
Haymakers 9/27 in Garnett.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS
Every Thursday their will be
a cornhole tournament at the
Garnett VFW, 1507 S. Elm St. It
is a family friendly event open to
everyone. Registration begins
at 6 p.m., tournament begins at
6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $15.
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) 962-0200 for information
or visit www.adviceandaid.com.
ANDERSON COUNTY COMMISSION
MAY 27, 2025
Chairman Leslie McGhee called
the meeting of the Anderson County
Commission to order at 9:00 AM on
May 27, 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.
Noxious Weeds
Vernon Yoder, Noxious Weeds
Supervisor, met with the commission. The commission questioned his
2026 budget request where he did not
account for any increase in chemical
expense. He presented costs that
have incurred over the year and possible increases for 2025. Vernon will
submit a new 2026 budget request
reflecting projected increases.
Executive Session
Commissioner Blaufuss moved and
Commissioner Mersman seconded to
enter into executive session for 10
minutes for attorney-client privilege.
All voted yes. Commissioners; James
Campbell, County Counselor; and
Julie Wettstein, County Clerk were
present. No action taken.
Economic Development
Jessica
Mills,
Economic
Development Director, met with the
commission. She would like the commission to attend the community
collaboration meeting on June 14th
at Greeley. This is a meeting for
all small cities to get together and
discuss issues they are facing. She
is already pre-planning for the 2026
Young Entrepreneurship Challenge
with USD 365 and Crest. She gave
an overview of the conferences she
has attended recently as well. The
Economic Development budget has
been drafted and a copy will be sent to
the County Commissioners for review.
Executive Session
Commissioner Blaufuss moved
and Commissioner Mersman seconded to enter executive session for
non-elected personnel for 10 minutes. All voted yes. Commissioners;
James Campbell, County Counselor;
Julie Wettstein, County Clerk; Katie
Owens, Appraisal Tech II were present. Commissioner Blaufuss moved
and Commissioner Mersman seconded to re-enter into open meeting. All voted yes. No action taken.
Commissioner Blaufuss moved and
Commissioner Mersman seconded to enter executive session for
non-elected personnel for 10 minutes. All voted yes. Commissioners;
James Campbell, County Counselor;
Julie Wettstein, County Clerk; Andrew
Long, Deputy Appraiser, were present. Commissioner Blaufuss moved
and Commissioner Mersman seconded to re-enter into open meeting. All
voted yes. No action taken.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM
due to no further business.
CITY OF GARNETT COMMISSION
MAY 27, 2025
The Governing Body of the City of
Garnett met in regular session on May
27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with the following individuals present, Mayor, Mark
Locke, City Commissioner, Nate Wiehl
and Jody Cole, City Manager Travis
Wilson, City Clerk, Trish Brewer, City
Attorney Terry Solander
City Staff present: Donnie Dilley,
Darin Wilson, Jessica Mills, Monica
Hill
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Locke called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Invocation, Commissioner Nate
Wiehl
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (FIVEMINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
No citizens were present.
GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS
Commissioner Cole
Congratulations on Eli Martin making State Golf. Thanked all those
involved in the Memorial Services.
Commissioner Wiehl
No comments. Stated he will be
absent at the June 10th Commission
meeting.
Mayor Locke
Stated it was an honor to participate in the Celebration Thursday night
Read Proclamation Designating
May 2025 as Community Action
Month
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes from May
13, 2025, Regular City Commission
Meeting.
Approval of semi-monthly bills and
payroll in the amount of $376,341.06.
Commissioner Wiehl motioned to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second by Commissioner
Cole.
Motion passed (3) AYE (0) NAY
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration
of
Zoning
Amendement: Amending the language to the O/I District.
Mayor Locke motioned to amend
the language to the O/I District.
Second, by Commissioner Wiehl.
Motion passed (3) AYE (0) NAY
Consideration of Plan Review for
113 E 4th Avenue: Gains & Glory
Fitness
Commissioner Wiehl motioned to
approve the Plan Review for 113 E 4th
Ave as presented.
Second by Commissioner Cole.
Motion passed (30 AYE (0) NAY
STAFF UPDATES
Economic Development Director/
Grant Writer Mills
Has the Engineer bid back for the
pavilions, waiting on Precision bid on
steel/concrete.
Budget review to the County
Commissioners
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2026 Budget
The Commission was asked to look
at their calendar and get dates to City
Manager to start budget process.
City Manager would like to begin
mid to late June with completion in
July.
Cemetery
City Manager stated there have
been several complements on the
cemetery. Decorations at the cemetery
Will be removed Friday, June 6,
2025.
KDHE (item added) Letter drafted, signed and ready to send with the
spreadsheet Wednesday
May 28, 2025 certified.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The Garnett Farmers Market
Season, hosted by the Garnett Area
Chamber of Commerce, will be held
every Thursday on Main Street May
1st October 2nd from 3:30pm to
6:30pm.
The Cottage, hosted by The
Chambers Players Community
Theatre, will be held at the Thelma
Moore Playhouse on June 6th-8th and
June 12th-15th.
The 9th Annual Southland Cruisers
Car, Bike & Truck Show, hosted by
Southland Cruisers Car Club, will be
on June 7th on the Town Square
Libertyfest Community Fireworks,
hosted by the City of Garnett, will be
held on June 28th at the
North lake.
Westphalia Days, hosted by the
Westphalia Days Committee, will be
held on July 5th
The Spring Track Night Races,
hosted by the KC Karting Association,
will be held at the Garnett Sprint Track
on July 12th.
The Anderson County Tractor
pull, hosted by the Anderson County
fair Association, will be held at the
Anderson County fairgrounds on July
12th.
The Arthur Capper Birthday
Celebration, hosted by the Anderson
County Historical Society, will be held
at the North Lake park and Rock
Stadium on July 12th
The Anderson County Fair,
hosted by the Anderson County
Fair Association, will be held at the
Anderson County Fairgrounds July
28th-August 3rd.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (FIVEMINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
No citizens were present
Took a moment to go outside for pictures with EMS and the Proclamation
SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS
Signing of documents approved
during the commission meeting.
EXECUTUVE SESSION:
Commissioner Wiehl made
a motion to recess into Executive
Session to discuss individual employees pursuant to non-elected personnel matter exception K.S.A 75-4319
(b)(1) for ten (10) minutes, starting at
6:35p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Locke, Commissioner Cole,
Commissioner Wiehl, City Manager
Wilson, and City Attorney Solander,
City Clerk Brewer. Regular session
to resume at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner
Cole seconded the motion. Motion
passed (3) AYE (0) Nay
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At 6:47 p.m. Mayor Locke called
the meeting back to order with no
action taken
Mayor Locke made a motion to
recess into Executive Session to discuss individual employees pursuant
to non-elected personnel matters
exception K.S.A 75-4319 (b)(1) for ten
(10) minutes, starting at 6:47p.m. with
the following present: Mayor Locke,
Commissioner Cole, Commissioner
Wiehl, City Manager Wilson, and City
Attorney Solander. Regular session to
resume at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner
Wiehl seconded the motion. Motion
passed (3) AYE (0) Nay
At 6:57 p.m. Mayor Locke called
the meeting back to order with no
action taken.
6:57 p.m. to 7:07 p.m. There was a
brief discussion on West 3rd drainage.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before
The Governing Body, Mayor Locke
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Cole seconded
the motion. Motion passed (3) AYE (0)
NAY
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
ANDERSON COUNTY
MARRIAGE LICENSE FILED
Tristan Leon Hirt, Garnett, and
Emma Lorene Adams, Garnett, filled
out an application for a Marriage
License.
Samantha Jo Walter, Garnett, and
Devin Anthony Katzer, Garnett, filled
out an application for a Marriage
License.
Byron Wayne Knaus, Garnett, and
Mercedes Deanne Riviera Mcleod,
Garnett, filled out an application for a
Marriage License.
ANDERSON COUNTY
CIVIL CASES FILED
Kodi Renee Garrett has filed a
Petition for Change of Name of Minor
Child to change her name to Kodi
Renee Clark.
ANDERSON COUNTY
TRAFFIC CASES FILED
Laura Lynette Willis has been
charged with speeding 90 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Haley Nicole Leblond has been
charged with speeding 80 mph in a 65
mph zone.
Michael Eugene Stevenson, Sr has
been charged with speeding 94 mph
in a 65 mph zone.
Jesse L Nichols has been charged
with basic rule of governing speed of
vehicles.
Dung Hung Mac has been charged
with unsafe turning or stopping; failure
to give proper signal.
Alexis Alvardo Ponce has been
charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Marcas Montgomery McSwane
has been charged with driving while
suspended, vehicle liability insurance
required and defective tail lamp on
motor vehicle.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL ROSTER
(as of May 28, 2025)
Kevin Labelle was booked into jail
on April 25, 2024.
Jason Boothe was booked into jail
on June 26, 2024.
William Vandenberg was booked
into jail on July 25, 2024.
Porfirio De La Cruz-Cantu was
booked into jail on October 10, 2024.
Korine Hollon was booked into jail
on December 17, 2024.
Kanden Robb was booked into jail
on January 1, 2025.
Rodney Clark was booked into jail
on March 10, 2025.
Eric Howell was booked into jail on
March 31, 2025.
Christopher Hill was booked into jail
on March 31, 2025.
Brian Gedrose was booked into jail
on April 22, 2025.
Toni Colbern was booked into jail
on May 6, 2025.
Chad Roy was booked into jail on
May 22, 2025.
ANDERSON COUNTY JAIL FARM-INS
(as of May 28, 2025)
Jesse King was booked into jail on
September 30, 2024.
Ariana Alejandre was booked into
jail on February 11, 2025.
Michael Bradley was booked into
jail on February 11, 2025.
Joshua Franks was booked into jail
on February 21, 2025.
Michelle Hintz was booked into jail
on March 20, 2025.
Amber Price was booked into jail on
April 14, 2025.
Robert Wright was booked into jail
on April 14, 2025.
Justin Coates was booked into jail
on April 18, 2025.
Bradley Barngrover was booked
into jail on May 16, 2025.
Nicole Gonzalez was booked into
jail on May 16, 2025.
Santaja Logan was booked into jail
on May 16, 2025.
Jessica RIley-Perkins was booked
into jail on May 16, 2025.
Ulices Altamirano was booked into
jail on May 19, 2025.
William Cockrum was booked into
jail on May 27, 2025.
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
WILLIAMS
DECEMBER 14, 1956 MAY 29, 2025
Brenda L. Williams, age 68, of
Garnett, Kansas, passed away
May 29, 2025, at Olathe Medical
Center, Olathe, Kansas.
Funeral services were
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at
Feuerborn Family Funeral
Service, Garnett. Burial followed in Garnett Cemetery.
PRATER
JULY 19, 1946 JUNE 2, 2025
James Jim Prater, age
78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed
away peacefully on June 2, 2025,
at Anderson County Hospital,
Garnett, Kansas.
A graveside service will
take place on Thursday, June
12, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., at the
Garnett Cemetery.
FITZMAURICE
MARCH 28, 1937 JUNE 2, 2025
Martha Fitzmaurice, age 88,
of Yates Center, Kansas, passed
away peacefully on June 2, 2025,
at Oswego Health and Rehab,
Oswego, Kansas.
Funeral services will be
held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at
2:00 P.M. at Mont Ida Church,
Welda, Kansas. Marthas family will greet friends one hour
prior to service, at 1:00 P.M.
Burial will follow at Mont Ida
Cemetery.
ELECTION..
Is it time to commit to Jesus?
FROM PAGE 1
five council positions. Drake
Dieker filed for Mayor.
Crest USD 479:
Travis Church of Kincaid
filed for Position 4; Westin
Holloway of Kincaid filed
for Position 5, Seth Black of
Colony filed for Position 6.
Central Heights USD 288:
Three positions all at-large
up for election. Filings included Heather Brockus and Jack
Davis of Princeton, Billy
Johnson of Rantoul, Ross
Kimball of Lane, Samuel G.
Leach of Richmond and
Nicholas Nick Watkins of
Princeton.
Frontier Extension District:
Two board of directors to be
elected: Jody Newton filed.
City of Lane:
Three council posts and
mayor, with filings from Justin
Neiman, Pamela Timblin and
Patricia Turley for council and
Scott L. Turley for Mayor.
City of Rantoul:
Mayor and five council
posts to be electred. Filings by
Lora Jean McDowell (Ball) and
Sean E. Lickteig for mayor;
Gracie Casstleberry, Chester
Leach, Faith Lickteig and
Susan Stottlemire for council.
City of Richmond:
Mayor and two council posts
to be elected: Jerry Daniels Jr.,
and Michael L. Topp filed for
mayor.
City of Princeton:
Mayor and five council posts
to be elected. Mayoral filings
by Chris Hutchinson and Katie
Saler. Council filings by Kevin
Hough, Carol Lingo, Ronda
Reed, Michael Kent Schulte
and Dana L. White.
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commitment like New Years
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Preferring to
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unity. No family, business, corporation or church can unify
around a lack of commitment.
If you are tired of struggling
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is hope. Find a church that
believes in the authority of
scripture and the uniqueness
of Jesus Christ. God gave the
world his living Word, Jesus
Christ, and his written word,
the scriptures. Paul tells us
in 2 Timothy 3:16 that, All
scripture is God breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training
in righteousness so that the
man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
After Jesus, Gods living Word
returned to heaven, the Bible
Gods written Word remained
on earth as Gods eternal guide
for mankind.
Volumes could be written on
the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
He raised the dead, gave sight
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL
BY DAVID BILDERBACK
to the blind and healed the sick.
We struggle with that. We feel
we need someone to make our
lives perfect as we see them.
Enter self, because we fail
to trust God with our lives.
Therein lies part of the uniqueness of Jesus. He could fulfill
all of our requests as we see
them but that would only leave
us wanting more of the same.
Jesus did not die to fulfill our
desires but to save us from our
sins. With ourselves on the
throne of our lives we fail to
see the Son of God as he really
is. He is the creator and sustainer of the universe. Jesus is
unique because no matter what
he will never abandon you. He
is the only way to the Father.
Maybe it is time to commit to
Jesus and leave the involvement in other things behind.
Ministry on the
Holiness of God.
Author of the book,
On the Other Side of the Door
Like David Bilderback
Please drop by, get to know our new
Executive Director, Kathy Kay & enjoy
some light refreshments.
Put that in the paper!
Call (785) 448-3121 or email review@garnett-ks.com
Anderson County Area
Religious Services Directory
GRACE & TRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Service 10:00 am
Wednesday 7pm
East 6th & Hwy 169, Garnett, KS
Pastor – Joshua Ford (785) 448-3908
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 DUNKARD BRETHREN CHURCH
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am
Hwy 31 & Grant, Garnett, KS
Garnett Publishing, Inc
112 W. Sixth Ave., Garnett
(785) 448-3121
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here.
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News
(785) 242- 1220
Mon – Fri
8:00am
Country Favorites
Your only locally-owned bank.
131 E. 4th Ave PO Box 327 Garnett, KS
(785) 448-3191
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
(785) 229-5172
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass Sunday 8am
Greeley, KS
(785) 448-3846
Pastor Fr. Daniel Stover
COLONY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Cross Training 9:45am
Sunday Worship 10:45am
211 Catalpa Ave., Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3200
Pastor – Chase Riebel
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 10:50am
Tuesday Ministry School 7:30pm
Tuesday Service Meeting 8:20pm
Thursday Congregation Book Study 8pm
704 Westgate – Garnett, KS
(785) 448-6755
Strong churches make
HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass: Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 10am
(785) 448-3846
514 E. 4th, Garnett, KS
Pastor Fr. Daniel Stover
strong communities.
ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Worship 9am
(785) 835-6273
Scipio, KS
Fr. Gerald Williams
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ST. TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Westphalia, KS
Mass: Sunday 10 a.m.
Fr. Colin Haganey
(620) 364-5671
in the local area
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
today!
ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Emerald (Hwy 31 West of Harris, KS)
Mass: Saturday 4:00 pm
Fr. Colin Haganey
(620) 364-5671
COLONY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Church Services 9:30am
Colony, KS
Parsonage (620) 852-3103
Church Office (620) 852-3106
Pastor – Dorothy Welch
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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Hwy 59 in Garnett, KS
(785) 448-6393 or (785) 448-6494
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
OPINION
Springsteen just another Dixie Chick
How much hypocritical, unmitigated, oblivious gall does it take to denigrate a man whos
taken a bullet for his country on national television, while knowing full well that you lied
and cheated and weasled your way out of the
military draft during the Vietnam war?
Bruce Springsteen doesnt know the answer
to that question. Hes so swept up in his own
self-importance and his macabre despondency
over Americas choice of President Trump to
fix Joe Bidens God-awful mess that the point
will never register with him. So it was easy
for him, with his vast array of security guards,
entrenched Leftist supporters, Barack Obama
mutual admiration and millions of dollars in the
bank to stand on a British stage earlier in May
and castigate the American President, and by
extension, America herself.
My home America, the America Ive written
about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty
for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration, Springsteen told a Manchester, England,
concert audience.
So the hell with you, 77 million American
Trump voters.
Its a crybaby irony that saddles the self-anoited, sore loser American everyman whose five
decades of music has sought to provide excuses
for the average working stiffs shortcomings. If
only his loyalty to the beacon of hope and liberty was so apparent before he got rich, when the
nation he now claims to love so much asked him
to pick a rifle to defend it against communism.
Because, if youll remember correctly, communism isnt really buddies with hope and
liberty. We got a taste of that the last four years.
But stepping up to the plate was too much
of an ask for The Boss. When Uncle Sam called
him along with others of his era in 1967 to stop
communist aggression in Vietnam and halt
the Soviets quest for dominance in Indochina,
Springsteen executed a plan, in his words to
Tom Hanks in later years, as a stone-cold draft
dodger, who carried out everything in the
draft dodgers textbook.
The 19 year-old Boss claimed a concussion from
a motorcycle wreck when he was 17 one
ChatGPT can find no official report or documentation of, mind you, and one apparently only
backed up by Sprintgsteens own recounting.
But there was more. In a 1984 Rolling Stone
interview, Springsteen admitted how he added
theatrics to his supposed years-old concussion
to be more convincing to the draft board. I did
the basic Sixties rag, you know: fillin out the
forms all crazy, not takin the tests. When I was
nineteen, I wasnt ready to be that generous
with my life.
Knowing other men went to Vietnam and
were injured and died while he hung out in New
Jersey clubs drinking beer and playing the guitar made him feel guilty, so he says now.
Well, at least theres that.
But that supposed guilt didnt mute
Springsteens vaunted support of Leftism for
long. He became besties with liberal A-listers
like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and most
recently sounded a heralding campaign trumpet
for the raw merit and intellectual substance of
Kamala Harris. Springsteen channeled his 19
year-old draft-dodging self into a new superhero
for American socialism all while charging his
everyman audiences hundreds of dollars for
concert tickets.
So when Springsteen defines the Trump presidency as corrupt, incompetent and treasonous, the rest of us everymen have to ask
what kind of America would Bruce Springsteen
like to see?
Maybe the America Springsteen wants to see
is one whose open Southern border allows a free
flow of unchecked illegal immigrants, many of
them criminals, gang members and murderers,
and an unchecked pathway for poisonous illegal
drugs.
Maybe the America Springsteen wants to see
is one in which young women who have worked
tirelessly to become master competitors within
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This weekend the CDC (remember them, 6 feet
apart, masks will save you, the shot will save
you, shutting down the whole world will save
you?) will try to convince you the leading cause
of death among children is gun violence. We all
know its actually abortion, but this is the CDC
right? If you look at their data closely youll see
the numbers are led by teens. Guns are not the
number one killer of female teens or of white
teens or of Hispanic teens or of Asian teens or
of Native American teens. The only group for
whom this claim is true is Black teens. Why isnt
that the headline? Maybe we want to make guns
the bad guy instead of solving the real problem.
Thank you.
The American Left simply didnt care Biden was unfit
Podcaster Jon Lovett recently admitted what
a lot of Democrats believed in 2024. Despite the
fact that President Joe Biden was no longer fit to
serve, they didnt care.
Lovett, a former Obama speechwriter and
host of Pod Save America admitted that I
remember feeling I want to talk about this as a
huge liability. To talk about this is something
Joe Biden can overcome, but Im not going to
go as far as to say, I think Joe Biden must drop
out. He is too old to be president because I
didnt exactly know what was going on behind
the scenes, but if Joe Biden is the presidential
candidate, I want him to win.
Thats it. Bottom line.
It doesnt matter whether Biden was fit to
be president, or if he was even in control of the
White House. As long as the Democrat won, that
is all that mattered.
Democrats routinely criticize my column,
and they rarely challenge the facts or the assessments, but they question whether or not I should
even be sharing concerns at all.
Our social media page recently came under
attack for a different columnist who suggested
the Democrats who broke the law should be
prosecuted.
One even called for a boycott of the paper for
suggesting lawbreakers should be prosecuted.
The author, Derek Hunter, didnt suggest that
conservative districts of the country drum up an
excuse to go after someone who hasnt broken
the law. He didnt suggest that every record of
a Democrat should be subpoenaed and combed
through to try to find any reason to file charges.
He didnt ask candidates to run with the promise
of finding something to charge against a political
KANSAS COMMENTARY
EARL WATT, THE LEADER & TIMES
rival all things that were done by Democrats
in the previous election cycle.
He simply said that those who have broken
the law should be prosecuted.
Democrats are very savvy at controlling the
narrative, and they have had the benefit of using
the legacy media to carry their water.
As long as you control what gets out to the people, you can control the population. Its worked
for quite some time.
This admission by Lovett shows just how
important it is to prevent any information from
reaching the public.
The fear with this thinking is that there are
those who believe partisan politics is the apex of
any and all morality.
I truly expected there to be more instances of
voting issues in the 2024 election because there
are those who justify cheating in elections if that
is what it takes, they believe, to prevent someone
from becoming president.
Donald Trump campaigned with the notion
that his side would have to have such strong
support that the election would have to be too
big to rig.
A look at the outcome of the 2020 election will
continue to be an anomaly, and yet few speak
about it. Look at this list of winning candidate
vote tallies in the last eight presidential elections
by winning voter participation:
1996 Clinton (47 million)
2000 Bush (50 million) +3m
2004 Bush (63 million) +13m
2008 Obama (69 million) +6m
2012 Obama (65 million) -4m
2016 Trump (62 million) -3m
2020 Biden (81 million) +19m
2024 Trump (77 million) -4m
Notice how one of those numbers sticks out
like a sore thumb?
In one election cycle Biden garnered 19 million more votes than his predecessor, and then
the number dropped back down after that one
election.
That election, by the way, took place during a
pandemic when voting, like other public activities, was considered to be a suppressed activity
as many were afraid of exposing themselves to
COVID.
Some would say this doesnt pass the smell
test.
But if you control the narrative you make
that language virtually illegal. And if you find a
complicit legacy media willing to join in on the
narrative.
Is there any provable evidence of wrongSEE WATT ON PAGE 9
Putin is playing Trump in Russia/Ukraine peace negotiations
It was never going to be easy for President
Trump to bring an end to the Ukraine war, but
its even harder when hes operating under an
erroneous theory of the conflict.
The man who instigated the war and who is
the chief obstacle to peace is Vladimir Putin.
Yet, this enemy of the West, murderer of dissidents and serial perpetrator of wars of territorial aggrandizement has never been subjected to
the same U.S. pressure campaign as Ukrainian
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose fundamental offense is to be leading a country that his
larger neighbor wants to subjugate.
After a much-anticipated phone call with
Putin on Monday, Trump sounded optimistic
and said Ukraine and Russia would keep negotiating, although there was no indication of
anything new.
After the browbeating he took in the Oval
Office a few months ago and a pause in U.S.
intelligence assistance, Zelenskyy got the message. Hes done everything possible to portray
himself as the reasonable one whos interested
in pursuing a deal.
A U.S.-proposed general ceasefire? Zelenskyy
has said hes willing to accept it. Russias idea
for direct talks in Istanbul? Zelenskyy said hed
go himself.
He signed a critical minerals deal with the
U.S. Putin, in contrast, has been at the receiving
end of an all-carrots approach, and has reacted
accordingly.
One of Trumps advantages on the world
stage is that he can make use of the mad man
theory, the idea that hes so unpredictable and
potentially extreme that its best not to displease
him. Against type, Trump has been less the mad-
NATIONAL COMMENTARY
RICH LOWRY, King Features Syndicate
man with Putin than the therapist who speaks
in dulcet tones, is understanding to a fault and
is determinedly nonjudgmental.
Pretty much whatever Putin does, Trump
says someone else would do the same in his
circumstances. Putin could nuke Warsaw, and
Trump might observe, Well, its a shame and I
hope he doesnt do it again.
Trump almost never strikes a pleading tone,
but when Putin launched a large-scale strike on
Kyiv last month, Trump posted on Truth Social,
Vladimir, STOP!
The play for the Kremlin is obvious here. It
wants to keep inching ahead with territorial
gains, and if it continues to string along negotiations, has to hope that Trump tires of the whole
thing and cuts off U.S. aid to Ukraine. That
would reward Putins intransigence with an
important diplomatic victory — a split between
the U.S. and Europe — and a chance to make
major advances against an increasingly hardpressed Ukraine.
Trump at times seems to realize this, and has
referred to Putin tapping me along. But the
master at establishing leverage in negotiations
has failed to do so over Putin. In part, this is
because the president has absorbed his MAGA
bases view that Putin isnt really the problem
— the Russian leader was baited into war by globalists who took insufficient account of Russias
interests and feelings.
Whatever one thinks of the policy of NATO
expansion, Ukraine didnt invade Russia, and
Putins opposition to Ukraines existence as its
own independently governed nation is at the
root of the war.
So long as Putin believes that hes winning
and holds all of the cards, theres no reason
for him to become more pliable. Trump and
other administration officials have floated further economic measures against Russia, but
these would probably be of limited utility. If the
administration stipulated that if Putin doesnt
drop his maximalist demands — basically for a
Ukraine that cant defend itself — it will back
Ukraine to the hilt, that might change his calculations.
Russias gains have come at a hideous cost
— nearly a million Russian casualties since the
start of the war. If Ukraine isnt going to buckle
and the U.S. isnt going to abandon her, then the
Russians could reach a point of exhaustion.
Short of that, Putin has every reason to think
he can persevere when the worlds superpower
has little sympathy for the victim of his unprovoked aggression.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
Websters defines a ditch has a long, narrow
excavation dug into the ground. This excavation is often used for drainage like a trench to
carry away excess water for fields or roads.
Webster also defined a road as hard ground
built between two ditches so that people can
drive or ride easily from one place to the other.
With the recent weather events, I encourage
you to drive around. Its not hard to see places
in this county that know their definitions. Its
even easier to see the places thatve got these
two words switched on their definition test.
Happy bouncing, everybody.
This is for the Phone Forum about graduation.
Teens of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
Regardless of whether I have a teen in my life,
I can remember what my teenage years were
like and I remember the questions as I grew
into adulthood. I envision them with love, who
at the time to explore in their truest self, they
will have the strength to resolve to be compassionate. I see them with energy and clarity
to thrive to every challenge and realize their
dreams. In the verse in Philippians 1:6, hopefully the teens of today fulfill many wonderful
things about tomorrow. Thank you.
Contact your elected leadership:
President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111
Governor Laura Kelly
300 SW 10th Ave #241s,
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3232
email form:
www.governor.kansas.gov
Senator Roger Marshall
Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-4774
Senator Jerry Moran
2202 Rayburn House Office
Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
(202) 224-6521
3rd Dist. Congressman
Sharice Davids
1541 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C., 20515
(202) 225-2865
12 Dist. Sen. Caryn Tyson
300 SW 10th St. Rm 236-E
Topeka, Ks. 66612 (785) 296-6838
P.O. Box 191 Parker, Ks. 66072
(913) 898-2366
caryn.tyson@senate.ks.gov
9th Dist. Rep
Fred Gardner
State Capitol Room512-N
Topeka, KS 66612
Office: (785) 296-7451
fred.gardner@house.ks.gov
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an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or
the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a
redress of grievances.
Lovers of freedom, anxious for the fray.
FORMERLY THE GARNETT PLAINDEALER,
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN,
THE REPUBLICAN-PLAINDEALER,
THE GARNETT JOURNAL PLAINDEALER, THE GARNETT REVIEW,
THE GREELEY GRAPHIC AND THE ANDERSON COUNTIAN.
EST. 1865
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GAROLD DANE HICKS, PUBLISHER
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
Antique brooch found at a favorite site
Before all this rain, I was
able to pay a visit three afternoons to one of my favorite
sites. While moving some tumbled down foundation rocks
I found this beautiful brooch
(pictured below), beauty pin,
fashion pin wedged between
them.
What is amazing all the sets/
stones are still in tact. The pin
on the back was made of steel
and has long ago rusted off. The
brooch is perfectly round and
about the size of a half dollar.
It has a large stone in the middle surrounded by 20 smaller
stones. It has a makers mark
on the back which is barely
visible.
Oh brother would I ever like
to know the history behind this
130 years ago – Man shoots at saddle thief
DIGGING UP THE PAST
That
Was
Then
Historical gleanings from
past newspapers.
Henry Roeckers
Call (785) 448-6244 for
local archeology information.
piece of old jewelry. It almost
has to be from the late 1800s early 1900s. I have cleaned it
and soon I will return it to the
landowners. Its a find like this
that really makes my day.
Respectfully submitted by:
Henry Roeckers. 26May2025
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1885 140 years ago
Jun 5 Every return of
Decoration Day impresses
the good people with the fact
that something should be done
for the cemetery. It is much
neglected.
1895 130 years ago
Jun 7 Several revolver
shots were fired in front of the
5th Avenue Livery barn about
10 oclock Sunday evening
creating considerable alarm.
It was afterward learned that
the shots were fired by Sol
Borror and a man from Blue
Mound at a saddle thief that
the Blue Mound man had followed to this place. The thief
made his escape by running
his horse west on 5th avenue,
and it is presumed he escaped
unharmed.
1915 110 years ago
Jun 5 W. F. Hempstead,
night watchman and constable,
today issued a warning to the
businessmen that they should
be more careful about locking
the windows and doors of their
stores. Last night, he found the
windows of the bank open, and
had considerable trouble in
arousing someone who had a
key to the building so he could
get in and fasten the windows.
Also, he said recently he had
found several back doors of
stores unlocked.
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ON CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS!
1945 80 years ago
Jun 7 The thirty-eight
youngsters who braved the
chilly atmosphere of Sunday
afternoon to open the swimming season at the Garnett
municipal pool, have been designated as Honorary Members
of the Polar Club by Manager
Joe Odaffer in a special recognition of their hardihood. Joe
Odaffer, recently discharged
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 06-05-2025 / ARCHIVE
June 7, 2005 These incoming sophomores at Anderson County High School spent the week doing
service projects to fulfill their service-learning requirement. Pictured clearing brush at Guest Home
Estates are, L-R, Josh Howard, Debbie Dell, Jake Lucas, Ronnie Gaston, R. C. Crump and Ethan
Stahl.
THAT WAS THEN
bership. Six years ago,
when the plant began
pasteurization and
the mild supply was
increased, the other
church schools were
included.
1965 60 years ago
Jun 7 Harold
Phares, now a machine
operator and repairPAULA SCOTT REVIEW HISTORY COLUMNIST
man with The Garnett
Review, has been edifrom the U. S. Navy, has leased tor of three newspapers which
the pool for the summer and once served the area. They
is in full charge of swimming were the Colony Free Press,
instruction and safety of all the Westphalia Times and the
who participate.
Parker Message. Phares joined
the Review staff in 1941.
1955 70 years ago
Jun 9 Each year during
1975 50 years ago
the two-week session of Daily
Jun 5 Jerrys Recreation
Vacation Bible Schools in this Center, owned and operated by
community, a break in the Jerry Fagg, will open tonight,
morning routine is provided Thursday. His present plans
by the arrival of Elliots Dairy are to be open from 3 to 10 p.m.,
delivery truck with half-pint seven days a week. The center
bottles of milk for the chil- will be open to all age youths
dren. This has been a custom and is in the building formerof Elliots Dairy for several ly occupied by The Spot. Soft
years, starting with the fur- drinks and sandwiches will
nishing of raw mild to chil- be sold, and he has installed a
dren in the vacation school at juke box, pin ball machines and
the Methodist church, where foosball.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Elliott and
their family have their mem-
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ATV/SXS REPAIR & SERVICE
TURNEYS SERVICE
1275 Underwood Rd Burlington, Ks.
Mon-Fri 8-6 Closed Sundays
(785) 448-8222
E-Statements &
Online Banking
Garnett Colony Hepler
Ottawa Pomona
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HISTORY
PRINTING
2005 20 years ago
Jun 7 Anderson County
Commissioners had Memorial
Day off, but they were grumbling about the tax abatement
for the EKAE ethanol plant
when they gathered Tuesday
for their weekly commission
meeting. Thats because the
Tuesday previous, the Garnett
City Commission voted to issue
up to $50 million in industrial
revenue bonds (IRBs) to East
Kansas Agri-Energy for construction of the ethanol plant,
scheduled to be open for business within a few days. Since
the plant is already built, the
issuance of the IRBs serves one
primary purpose they will
likely shield EKAE from paying all its property taxes on the
plant for up to 10 years.
Millers Construction, Inc.
EST. 1980
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Sand, Dirt &
Gravel hauling
for driveways,
septics & more
RON
BURNEY
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Pennsylvania
Dutch Cooking
Millers
Fencing
& Welding
309 N. Maple Garnett
Mon-Sat 6 AM-2:30 PM
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1985 30 years ago
Jun 10 The ECKAN
Community Food and Nutrition
Department is once again
operating its Care-Van Mobile
Market Project. Through this
project ECKAN takes donated vegetables, fruit, etc. and
delivers them to low-income,
homebound, persons who are
unable to garden. Last year 750
families received help through
this project.
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PUZZLES/COMICS
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
community
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
Fort Hays State
University announces
spring 2025 graduates
CALENDAR
Thursday, June 5, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Garnett Farmers Market
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
6:00 p.m. – Anderson County
Historical Society Meeting
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, June 6, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Saturday, June 7, 2025
9:00 a.m. – Southland Cruisers
Car Show @ Garnett Square
Monday, June 9, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
9:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Commission Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with Jenelle
6:00 p.m. – Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime hosted by
the Garnett Public Library
12:00 p.m. – GACC Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – City Commission Mtg
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00 p.m. – Garnett Optimist Club
Wednesday, June 11 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
10:00 a.m. – Remember When
Wednesday @ Parkside Place
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
4:30 p.m. – Tourism Advisoy Board
6:00 p.m. – Friends of the PSRT
6:30 p.m. – Awana
6:30 p.m. – Parks & Rec Advisory
Board Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Garnett Farmers
Market
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
7:30 p.m. – Delphian Masonic
Lodge Meeting
Friday, June 13, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Monday, June 16, 2025
8:45 a.m. – AM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with Jenelle
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime hosted by
the Garnett Public Library
3:30 p.m. – Bricks & Books – Grades
3rd-8th @ Garnett Public Library
5:00 p.m. – ACDA Advisory Board
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – Planning Commission
6:30 p.m. – American Legion Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
8:45 a.m. – Yoga
1:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge
3:30 p.m. – Kids Craft Club K-3rd
Grade @ Garnett Public Library
4:00 p.m. – Walker Art Committee
6:30 p.m. – Awana
Thursday, June 19, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Garnett Farmers Market
5:30 p.m. – PM Yoga
6:00 p.m. – 13 Point Pitch & Snacks
at Garnett Senior Center
7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, June 20, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
Monday, June 23, 2025
8:45 a.m – AM Yoga
9:00 a.m. – Anderson County
Commission Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery
6:00 p.m. – Hot Yoga with Jenelle
Tuesday, June 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Storytime For
Preschoolers
HAYS – Fort Hays State
University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during
its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and
Saturday, May 16-17, at Gross
Memorial Coliseum in Hays.
Graduates who requested
privacy are included in the
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 06-05-2025 / SUBMITTED
The Walking Club will be doing their next meetup at the June 12th Farmers Market. The group meets
monthly and are focusing on how to support healthly lifestyle habits by taking advantage of the different
ways it can be done locally.
June 12th Walking Club meets
up at Garnett Farmers Market
The June 12th Meetup of the
Friends of the Prairie Spirit
Trail Walking Club will be held
on the north side of the Garnett
Farmers Market, located
along the Prairie Spirit Trail
on Main Street, at 6:00 p.m.
Chelsea Richmond, Research
& Extension Frontier District
Family and Consumer Sciences
Agent will share quick and
healthy meal ideas by gathering items fresh from the
farmers market. Walkers can
park at the Santa Fe Depot and
make their way to the market
or park on 4th Avenue. Posh
Nosh will also be open that evening for those wanting to check
out their fresh and nutritious
summer grazing and meal
options.
June 12th is the third stop of
the 4-month walking program
that supports the development of healthy lifestyle hab-
its, among them walking the
Prairie Spirit Trail, and not
taking for granted the good
foods and services that are
good for you right here locally.
Walking Club participants
are reminded to bring their
Mileage Maker Challenge
sheets to turn in for prizes,
such as coupons from Pizza Hut
and Garnett Area Chamber of
Commerce Chamber Bucks
and more.
East Central District FFA members
receive state FFA degree
MANHATTAN A total of 82
members from the East Central
district were awarded their
State FFA Degree during the
97th Kansas FFA Convention,
May 2830, 2025, on the Kansas
State University campus.
The area members who met
these qualifications and their
respective FFA chapters from
the East Central district are:
Anderson County
Brody Barnes, Colton
Bennett, Brooklynn Hughes,
Keaton Katzer, Brooke Kent,
RaeLynn Morrison, Cheyenne
Sears, Emma Self, Jaden Teter,
Smith tops
Senior
Center pitch
Of the 10 games of 13-point
pitch played, Don Smith won
seven of them, taking the top
prize. Jessie Duncan won the
50/50 and also had the most
perfect hands of 13 with four.
Carla Ewert won the least number of games.
Come join us on Thursday
evening promptly at six o'clock
at the Senior Center for a good
fun time. Always room for one
more.
Jan Wards reporting.
Owen Thompson
Central Heights
Ethan Kimball
Crest
Blaine King, Josie Walter
The state degree is the
highest honor the Kansas
FFA Association can bestow
upon its members. In order
to achieve this award, members must meet the following
requirements: have received
their Chapter FFA Degree, been
an FFA member and agricultural education student for at
least two years, earned at least
$2,000, or worked 600 hours in
their Supervised Agricultural
Experience program, given a
six-minute speech about agriculture or FFA, participated in
eight different leadership activities, received a C average
or better in high school and
shown a record of outstanding leadership and community
involvement.
Each state degree recipient
receives a state degree charm
a symbol of the members
growth and development
sponsored by Kansas Electric
Cooperatives.
EVENT…
FROM PAGE 1
Tasty Kernel, Kurts Ice Cream,
Hope Anthem Church, Katies
Kreations, Cotton Candy
Creations, Ambers Country
Creations, and Flavor First
Catering.
Hix said event previews
and updates can be found on
Facebook.
This years show is provided
by Victory Pyrotechnics and
Special Effects of Clearwater,
Ks.. Company officials recently
visited the site and said they
are excited to come to Garnett
in June. The rain date for this
event of Sunday, June 29, 2025,
has been established if there
is a need to reschedule due to
weather.
There is no admission
charged for this event, but
donations are what make
Libertyfest possible.
Donations will be accepted at the gate as well as in
advance, and can be dropped
off at city hall.
We thank everyone who
has donated over the years and
helped keep this celebration
going, Hix said.
Businesses, organizations,
2×3
1-stop
Monday: $1.50 tacos, rice & beans; $2 Natural Light cans
Tuesday: Sues choice!
Wednesday: Fried chicken
ALL AVAILABLE
Thursday: Sues homemade meatloaf
FAMILY-STYLE!
Friday: Chicken fried steak or chicken
fried chicken
Saturday: Wings- EVERY Saturday!
1st Saturday:
Ribeye Steak
2nd Saturday:
Smothered pork shops
3rd Saturday:
Boiled Shrimp
4th Saturday:
Fried Catfish
Every Sunday
5th Saturday:
Sues Choice
PAN-FRIED
CHICKEN
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Homemade
2×3
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families and individuals wanting to make contributions to
Libertyfest prior to the event
can do so by making checks
payable to the City of GarnettLibertyfest and dropping the
donations off at Garnett City
Hall, 131 W. 5th Avenue or mailing to City of Garnett, 131 W.
5th Avenue, Garnett, KS, 66032.
Questions can be addressed by
calling 785-448-5496 Option 7 or
by contacting the Department
of Community Development at
Garnett City Hall (email: info@
garnettks.net).
We look forward to seeing everyone there and again
thank everyone who has donated, volunteered, or assisted
in any way with this event,
Hix said. Special thanks to
Brummel Farm Service for
their donation of the trailer for the band each year,
Osawatomie Community Band
for their yearly participation,
and to those who have already
donated funds towards this
years event. We will release a
complete list of donors after the
event. We appreciate you all.
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Sunday: Homemade pan-fried chicken w/sides
count but omitted from this
listing.
Local students graduating are Jenna Schmit,
Garnett, Master of Science in
Communication Sciences and
Disorders and Janon Gordon,
Welda, Master of Science in
Education.
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Public
Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
Notice of hearing – Daulton Estate
First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, May 22, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
ANDERSON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
BETTY JOY DAULTON, Deceased.
Case #AN-2024-PR-000022
NOTICE OF HEARING
and testament; and that the administration
of the estate closed and petitioner be finally
discharged and released from further liability.
You are required to file your written defenses
thereto on or before the 18th day of June,
2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the District Court, Garnett,
Anderson County, Kansas, at which time and
place the cause will be heard. Should you fail
therein, judgment and decree will be entered in
due course upon the petition.
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
LEWIS RAY NEEDHAM
Executor
You are hereby notified that a petition has
been filed in this court by Lewis Ray Needham,
as executor of the estate above-captioned,
praying that his acts be approved and the sole
heirs waiver of account be approved; the decedents heirs be determined; the costs be paid;
the estate be assigned to the persons entitled
thereto in accordance with decedents last will
Terry J. Solander #7280
503 S. Oak St. P.O. Box 348
Garnett, KS 66032-0348
785-448-6131; FAX: 785-448-2475
solander@embarqmail.com
Attorney for Executor
my22t3*
Notice of suit – GSSB vs Kelley
First published in The Anderson County
Review, Thursday, May 22, 2025)
If the judgment is not paid forthwith the security
interest of the Plaintiff will be foreclosed and
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON
the collateral sold as provided by law and the
COUNTY, KANSAS.
proceeds arising therefrom be applied to the
judgment and costs, and for such other and
GOPPERT STATE SERVICE BANK
further relief as set forth in Plaintiffs petition.
Plaintiff,
You are hereby required to plead to the Petition
vs.
on or before July 2, 2025, in the District Court
DENNIS R. KELLEY, also known as
of Anderson County, Kansas, sitting at Garnett,
DENNIS KELLEY, also known as
Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and
DENNIS KELLY,
decree will be entered in due course upon the
Defendant. petition as filed by the Plaintiff.
Case No. AN-2025-CV-000012
Goppert State Service Bank
106 East 5th Avenue
TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED
PO Box 329
Garnett, Kansas 66032
NOTICE OF SUIT
Plaintiff.
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO DENNIS R.
KELLEY, and all other persons who are or may
be concerned:
You are hereby notified that a Petition has been
filed in the District Court of Anderson County,
Kansas for foreclosure on the Plaintiffs security
interest in the following personal property:
Prepared by:
Timothy L. Fielder- #08649
Attorney at Law
112 South Ozark- PO Box 99
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4214
(620) 724-8679 FAX
Attorney for Plaintiff.
All Livestock, Machinery, and Equipment now
owned or hereafter acquired by Dennis Kelley.
Cozy comfortable ranch style home on quiet street.
Easy living all on one level. Makes a great home for
the first home or empty nesters. 1392 sq. ft. of living
space. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large living
room. Family room off kitchen/dining room combo.
The kitchen features plenty of cabinets and counter
space. Has kitchen island for those small meals.
Bedrooms have large closet space. Wood flooring.
1 car attached garage. Central heat and air. Storage
shed. Tree shaded backyard. Located close to shopping, school, and park. Just a couple of miles from
the city lake and golf course. Call Benjamin Realty
today at (785) 304-2029 for your private showing.
$189,900.
1200 Sq. Ft. Office building
in great location in Garnett.
On Highway59 (Maple
Street,) Large. reception
area, 3 offices, large conference room, kitchen area, 1/2
bath. Central heat and air.
$135000
Easy living in this ranch style
home. 1392 Sq. ft. all on
one level. Has 3 bedrooms
and 2 baths. Dining/kitchen
combo. Large living room.
Family room. Attached 1 car
garage. Central heat and air.
$189,900.
D
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SO
More than a house…
3br/3bath, large dining area,
glas front cabinets, heated
sunroom, 2-car garage with
extra space. More than a
house… a home. $250,000
Call Sherry (785) 304-2029
201 N. Maple
Garnett, Ks., 66032
benjaminrealty201@gmail.com
my22t3*
Audrey LeVota …………….(785) 893-2231
Zone Change application #ZC202504(Penland) to split off and rezone approximately 11.57 acres from A-1 Agriculture
District to R-E Residential Estate District.
Said property is described as the following:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTH
HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH,
RANGE 19 EAST, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST
Any person concerned with this request may
attend the public hearing or submit written comments, opposed or in support, to the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission may
continue this hearing date to a future date, if
necessary, without further notice.
/s/ Thomas R. Young
Planning & Zoning Director
jn5t1*
Notice of elections
(Published in the Anderson County Review on
June 5, 2025.)
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION
DISTRICTS 365-479
Notice is hereby given in compliance with
K.S.A. 25-2018 that an election will be held on
November 4, 2025 for the purpose of choosing
school board members for:
USD 365 Positions 4, 5, 6. Position 4
is from Board Member District Number 1-4;
Position 5 is from Board Member District
Number 2-5; Position 6 is from Board Member
District Number 3-6.
USD 479 Position 4, 5, 6. Position 4 is from
Board Member District Number 1-4; Position 5
is from Board Member District 2-5; Position 6 is
from Board Member District Number 3-6.
Frontier Extension District Board of
Directors will have two positions open for
election.
If four or more persons file for any one position
a primary election will be necessary and will be
held on August 5, 2025.
Garnett City will be electing one city commission which is an at large position.
All third-class cities will be electing one mayor
and five council members, except Colony City
who will be electing one mayor and two council
members.
Persons may file for these positions at the
Anderson County Clerks Office, Courthouse,
Garnett, Ks. The deadline for filing is June 2nd,
2025 at 12 oclock noon.
There is a twenty-dollar ($20.00) fee for all
filings.
Witness my hand and official seal this 27th
day of May, 2025.
/s/ Julie Wettstein
Anderson County Election Officer
jn6t1*
(785) 448-7658
1001 E. Park Road Garnett
Beautifully constructed all-brick home situation
on appx. 16 acres. Open concept layout, 3
bdrm/3bath, 3-car garage, gas/elec main furnace,
back deck/coverd patio, large barn, cattle corral,
generator backup. Price Reduced. $879,000
425 W. 1st Ave. Car Wash
The Bulldog Car Wash is a well maintained
and profitable Car Wash business in Garnett.
Equipped with modern facilities and easy-to-use
payment options. Price Reduced. $430,000
315 E. Monroe Garnett
Charming ranch home nestled in fantastic neighborhood. Refinished hardward floors, remodeled
bathroom, newer heating/air, new metal roof,
oversized garage with AC. $162,500
117 S. Lincoln St. Garnett
Beautifully maintained home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 1-car attached garage.
Enjoy the open-concept family room and
dining area, perfect for entertaining. Tuff shed.
Spacious yard offers plenty of room for outdoor
activities. Ideally located in a great neighborhood! $149,000
"
Notice is hereby given that the Anderson
County Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing on July 21, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in
the Anderson County Annex, 409 South Oak,
Garnett, Kansas to consider:
www.goldkeyrealtyks.com
Chris Cygan 785-418-5435
"
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
QUARTER, SOUTH 01 DEGREES 34
MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 30.18 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH 88 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 14
SECONDS EAST, 840.00 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 01 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 21
SECONDS EAST, 600.00 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 88 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 14
SECONDS WEST, 840.00 FEET TO A POINT
ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE
ALONG SAID WEST LINE, NORTH 01
DEGREES 34 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST,
600.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 11.57 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
EXCEPT THAT PART IN ROAD.
"
(Published in the Anderson County Review on
June 5, 2025.)
913-884-4500
"
Notice of zone change application
Everything Spencer Walter ……………(785) 304-2119
Walter ……………(785) 304-6720
we touch Sammy
Brandon Bennedict ………(785) 448-5350
turns to Bryce Fritz………………….(785) 304-2336
Devin Katzer ………………(785) 304-1127
sold!
ENJOY THE SUNSETS! 5-bedroom, 2-bath
1.5-story home on 2 acres m/l. New Pex
plumbing. New sewer lines. 30 X 50 heated
shop plus 4 other outbuildings. $10,000
repair/closing costs allowance! $254,999.
YOUR OWN SLICE OF HEAVEN! 3-bedroom,
1.5-bath ranch style home on 3 acres m/l.
Some fresh paint. New lateral lines. Newer
concrete siding, roof and windows. Fireplace. Basement. Attached 1-car garage and
detached oversized 1-car garage. $275,000.
Additional 2 acres m/l plus 50 X 90 outbuilding available for $100,000 more.
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! 3-bedroom,
1-bath ranch style home. Updates include
new roof, siding, kitchen, bath, flooring and
more. Fireplace. Basement. Attached 1-car
garage. $205,000.
ESCAPE TO YOUR CABIN! 1-bedroom,
1-bath 5-year-old ranch style home on
11 acres m/l. Attached 2-car garage
could be turned into additional living
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The Place To Find Your Place
www.KsPropertyPlace.com
501 E. 4th Ave. Garnett
info@KsPropertyPlace.com Call (785) 448-3999
Beth Mersman 785.448.7500 Deb Price 913.244.1101
Lisa Sears 785.448.8454 Holly Byerley 913.256.9486 Ben Yoder 785.448.4419
Kelly Tippetts 785.418.1732 Steve Weese 785.433.1170
OSAWATOMIE BUNGALOW 2 bedrooms, open floor plan with lots of updates!
**
New paint in and out, LVP flooring,Anew
ENDINGnew plumbing, new central
LE Pwindows,
**S and
heat and A/C. All the work is done
ONLY $129,500!
OTTAWA BEAUTY! Location-Location!! Super clean ranch style home on cul de
sac street in south Ottawa. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, full finished daylight basement,
custom hardwood flooring, granite counters
kitchen, 2-car attached garage,
LinD
storage shed. Backyard oasis with
great
deck
overlooking
paver padio with relaxO
S
ing waterfall and coy pond. You have to see this one to appreciate…
AND ONLY $329,000
TOWN SQUARE Historic building on the square! Newer roof, central heat and
AC. Even has a partial basement.This has been a prime retail spot in downtown
Garnett for generatoins. Now you can make D
it what youd like and/or need for
L
your business, or own an investment
property
SO that is a piece of the towns history.
$74,900
PRICE REDUCED TO $69,900…OWNER SAYS BRING US AN OFFER!
or purchase with inventory and continue the current business!!
NEWLY BUILT RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Ranch style townhome in
great Garnett location. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage. Lawn care
provided. Call Chris at (785) 418-5435 for more details.
Need to sell? Just call, well get it done!
YOUR SOURCE FOR GREAT INVESTMENTS!
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
WATT..
FROM PAGE 4
doing? I cant say that there
was. Does it look abnormal?
Absolutely it does.
But to the podcasters on the
far left and the legacy media,
the ends justify the means, and
if you have to keep negative
information out of the public
view in order to win, thats
what you do.
Even if it means the deep
state continues to make decisions for all of us. Even if it
means the presidential staff
runs the show.
Because to them, it is their
people. They are just as much
the deep state as those serving
in government.
Recently the Supreme Court
sided with Trump on firing
board members at the national
level because, in their view,
the president would have to
spend a massive amount of his
term countermanding board
members working against the
president.
That is the highest level of
authenticity given to the con-
cerns of those who believe it
is the bureaucrats and not the
elected running the show.
One party believes that is
wrong. The other believes it
is the highest morality, that
as long as the deep state pushes the far left socialist agenda
then they will do whatever it
takes to justify their jobs and
their ability to impede the will
of the voters.
For the first time in history
a major political party has put
men atop the podium in womens sports and will villainize
anyone who challenges it. For
the first time a major political party is defending illegal
immigrant criminals who have
been involved with human
trafficking, drug dealing and
wife beating.
This is because their morality is elitist and better than
your morality, and believe
them when they say they will
do whatever it takes to keep
you from being able to change
it.
Who knows?
We know. Buy a subscription, then YOULL know.
(785-448-3121 review@garnett-ks.com
Brummel Farm
Service
2×4
9
LOCAL
Public
Notice
Notice of ordinance on
manufactured homes in Colony
(Published in the Anderson County Review on
June 5, 2025.)
ORDINANCE No. 407 (a)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLONY, KANSAS.
Current statewide Public Notice archive available at
www.kansaspublicnotices.com
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING
BODY OF THE CITY OF COLONY, KANSAS:
remodel or home building within the city limits
of Colony, Kansas. A 6 month permit will be
issued through the City Clerk's office and will
reflect date of move-in/camper placement and
corresponding 6-month expiration date. This
permit must be displayed prominently on the
camper or temporary housing unit. Extensions
to this time frame shall be petitioned to and
approved through the City Council, City of
Colony, Kansas.
3. Age: A manufactured home that
Notice to creditors – Cartwright Estate SECTION 1. A manufactured home is defined SECTION
is fifteen (15) years old or older shall not be
(First published in the Anderson County Review
on June 5, 2025.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
ANDERSON COUNTY, KANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
KENNETH R. CARTWRIGHT, DECEASED.
demands against the estate within four months
from the date of the first publication of this
notice, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
/s/ Shannon A. Foley
Shannon A. Foley, Petitioner
Case No. AN-2025-PR-000011
PREPARED BY:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The State of Kansas to All Persons Concerned:
You are notified that on May 29, 2025,
a petition was filed in this Court by Shannon
A. Foley, the sister of Kenneth R. Cartwright,
deceased, praying for the appointment of
Shannon A. Foley as administrator to serve
without bond.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their
/s/Erik M. Rome
Erik M. Rome #25422
SAGE LAW, LLP
12980 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 500
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
(913) 341-7800 phone
(913) 341-7804 fax
erome@sage.law
as a structure built on a permanent chassis
and and transportable in one or more sections,
which contains all necessary plumbing, heating,
air conditioning and electrical systems, and is,
designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to
all required utilities. Such structures should be
constructed in conformance with The National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974 (42 u.s.c 5401-5426).
SECTION 2. Size of Manufactured Home: No
manufactured home with less than 720 square
feet of living space shall be permitted within the
city limits of the City of Colony, Kansas.
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(1) Metal shipping containers, accessory structures designed as utility sheds, aircraft bodies,
buses, rail cars, and campers shall not be
permitted to be used as residential structures.
Campers may be utilized for a maximum of
six months as temporary housing during home
permitted to be moved into the city limits of the
City of Colony, Kansas.
SECTION 4. All other Ordinances or parts
thereof which are in conflict with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage,
approval and publications in the official county
paper according to law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Governing
Body of the City Of Colony, Kansas, this 28th
day of May 2025.
s/Angela Black, Mayor
Attest:
/s/Phyllis Gettler, City Clerk
Banjamin
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For Your Commitment To
Nutrition & Value
And. Co. Farm
Bureau
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you
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our area dairymen.
Proud to honor our
local Dairy Farmers.
Barnes Seed
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Our local Dairy Farmers rock!
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In appreciation of your
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Office: (785) 448-2550
Home: (785) 241-0532
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That whole
ice cream thing…
Yeah. That pretty much rocks.
Thank you for all you do.
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The City of Garnett is currently accepting applications
for the position of Housing Authority Executive Director.
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well as collecting rent. Examples of work include representing the Housing Authority during all inspections,
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LOCAL
RAIN…
FROM PAGE 1
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 06-04-2025 / SUBMITTED
The Garnett High School Class of 1975 met May 9-11th, 2025 for their 50th reunion.
Attending the reunion were: Front row, from left: Larry Poss, Eileen Poss, Delores
Hultz Jones, Lee Ann Pretzer Simon, Elaine Alexander, Mike Wiederholt, Anita Hill
Jackson, Frances Shire Hunn, Sue Ohmes Durand, Bill Pracht, Mike Knaus. 2nd row:
Greta Mersman Baker, Janet Gordon Stegner, Laura Kellerman Cunningham, Deanna
Pierce Hedrick, Barbara Henderson Spencer, Debbie Gaston Chapman, Marcia
Hermreck Hall, Dorothy Frank Wittry, Willie Modlin Helms, Gladys Hunt Johnson,
Mary Powers Gedrose, Cathy Henderson Barnett, Sue Lutz. 3rd row: Edythe Renay
Adams Jones, Judy Weber Ryman, Bridgett Bell DAndrea, Sharon Hermreck Weimer,
Donna French Benjamin, Sandra Benjamin Hamilton, Linda Gadleman Northey, Gary
Parks, Ron Guilfoyle, Bill Thornton, Kendal Aldrich, Marsha Potter Dulin, Randy
Teter, Mike Norman, Jerry Smith, Rick Lickteig. 4th row: Carol Rugg Kent, Tom Wittry,
Colleen Hermreck Snell, Chris Rockers, Mike Peterson, Jim Mechnig, Terry Schillig,
Rick Wiley, Calvin Wilson, Mark MacArthur, Larry Rommelfanger, Myron Carey, Larry
Williams, Randy Bodenhamer, Dondi Eichman, Tony Koehler. Attending the reunion
but not available for the picture were: Allan Durand, Tammie French Henry, Janet
Lankard Stocks, Colette Hermreck McDonnell, Don Kittle, Connie Mowat Alcorn,
Steve Parks, Dave Powelson, Phil Sutton, Dan Thompson, and Gloria Wolken Hale.
Teachers attending the reunion were: Phyllis Cobbs, Jerry Howarter, Kenny Kellstadt,
Donna Kimmell and Mike Wawzrewski.
al ing to the Kansas Mesonet
weather recording department
at Kansas State University.
The recent storm caused
havoc across the eastern third
of the state. The Wichita Fire
Department (WFD) and other
emergency crews used boats to
rescue stranded motorists and
residents, with some rescues
involving vehicles submerged
in water up to the windshields.
KSN-TV reported that the WFD
had already completed six rescues within the first 45 minutes of Tuesdays deployment.
The heavy rain also prompted
El Dorado residents to evacuate and sent the Walnut River
into overflow, causing streets
to flood. Northeast Wichita
repored 6.92 inches, Towanda
in Butler County 5.87, Valley
Center 7.29, Emporia 4.29.
Meanwhile, Western Kansas
counties remained parched
through Tuesdays storm, with
Kansas Mesonet precipitation
notes recording rainfall during
the period of .01 to .29 inches
among counties in the western
third of the state. total of more
than 46 inches accord
HICKS…
FROM PAGE 4
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 06-04-2025 / KEVIN GAINES
Tuesday mornings downpour caused flash flooding across the region. Pictured are city crews blocking off Park Road as they wait for
barricades to arrive. The road was temporarily shut down until the water receded. The Garnett airport reported 4.7 inches of rain between
Monday and Tuesdays storms.
their sports can receive a beatdown by boys interloping in
their competitions, and who get
to share their bathrooms and
showers as well.
Maybe
the
America
Springsteen wants to see is one
where skin color or membership in an oppressed group
or your sexual proclivities
instead of competence, hard
work and achievement determines who gets a job or a scholarship or a raise or promotion
within companies, organiza-
tions and government.
The truth is a majority of voters said theyve had enough of
Bruce Springsteens America.
Theyll side with a guy who
stood in the open and took a
bullet trying to Make America
Great Again rather than somebody who ran from the fight.
If The Boss wants to head
down that punk road, bad
mouthing his country and its
leaders while cashing in on foreign shores, maybe he and the
Dixie Chicks can share a tour
bus.
Train for the moments that matter.
NATIONAL CPR & AED AWARENESS WEEK JUNE 1-7
Learning skills like CPR and how to use an AED
takes just a few hours, but using them to save a life
has an impact that lasts forever. During CPR + AED
Awareness Week, the Red Cross and Anderson
County EMS encourages everyone to learn these
lifesaving skills.
For more information,
contact Anderson County EMS at
(785) 204-7194
or email
slee@saint-lukes.org
Or contact the Red Cross at
redcross.org/takeaclass
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THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Thursday, June 5, 2025
boys falter in
Vikings are state Champions Viking
opening round loss at State
WICHITA As the final event
of the 2025 Kansas 2A State
Track & Field Championships
concluded, the Central Heights
Vikings boys team stood at the
summit of their sport, hoisting the championship trophy
that had eluded the school for
nearly three decades. For the
first time since 1996, Central
Heights is once again home
to state champions in track
& field a feat that will be
remembered for generations.
This wasnt just a victory. It
was a culmination. It was legacy. And it was the crowning
moment of a group of young
men who have now completed
an unprecedented trifecta of
team championships in cross
country (2023, 2024) and track &
field (2025).
Just two days earlier, the
Vikings entered the State meet
as underdogs, despite finishing the season with five consecutive meet victories the
only meet wins in the last 10
years at Central Heights. Earlyseason predictions by media
and podcasts favored defending
champions Moundridge, with
Central Heights predicted to
score between 45 and 50 points.
They scored 78.
The meet began with fireworks a 1-2-3 sweep of
the 3200-meter run. Connor
Burkdoll, previously 7th and
2nd at State, finally captured
his gold medal. Owen Miller,
10th last year, obliterated his
personal record, and Cody
Hammond, running only his
third 3200 ever, claimed third
place. That opening event
delivered 24 points and sent a
message: the Vikings were here
to win.
Freshman Lily Burkdoll
gained valuable experience in
the girls 3200m as she finished
15th, and the boys 4×400 finished 12th. Every race, even
the ones without medals, built
momentum.
Saturday brought warmer temperatures and higher stakes. Max Chrisjohn
became the first boys throws
qualifier for Central Heights
in eight years and finished
in 16th place. The girls 4×800
team of Lily Burkdoll, Ebony
Hughes, Caitlynn Detwiler,
and Arabella Dunbar ran with
heart and nearly broke the
school record a goal well
within reach for next season.
They finished 15th.
The boys 4×800 team, which
had set a State meet record in
2024 and became the fastest in
2A history this season with a
time of 7:57, approached the
race strategically. Knowing
they had the 1600 and 800 still
to run, they backed off from
full effort, ran smart, and still
claimed the win. That decision,
and the 10 points it brought,
proved critical.
The 1600 meters was another highlight. Cody and Connor
had the top times coming in,
and they lived up to the hype.
Cody won his first individual
title in the event, Connor finished close behind, and Owen,
after a messy first half of the
race, surged to a nine-second
PR and fourth place. Twentythree more points brought
the team total to 57. At that
moment, Central Heights
trailed Moundridge by just two
points with only one race left
for the Vikings and three for
Moundridge.
That final event was the
800 meters perhaps Central
GREAT BEND – It was the most
inopportune time for the second seeded Central Heights
Vikings (21-5) to fall apart
but that is exactly what happened in the opening round of
the state tournament against
Remington (17-9, #7 seed) as
they fell 19-4 on Thursday, May
29.
Remington pounced on the
Vikings early scoring 4 runs in
the opening inning and would
open up a 10-0 lead after the top
of the third inning.
Central Heights finally
scored a pair of runs in the
bottom half of the third on a
two-run Kreig Garrett single.
Lady Vikings lose opener
to eventual state champs
PRATT – Oskaloosa (255) knocked off the Central
Heights Lady Vikings (23-5) in
the opening round of the state
tournament on Thursday, May
29, by the final score of 3-1.
Both teams scored a run in
the opening inning, but the
Vikings would be shut down
the rest of the way as they
were limited to just 2 hits in the
game.
Ashley
Harkins
and
Cayleigh Latimer each tallied a
hit in the game. Harkins scored
the only Viking run off of an
Oskaloosa error.
On the mound Aracely
Crump pitched well as she
tossed all 7 innings, allowed
just 6 hits, 3 earned runs,
struck out 13 and only walked
one.
Oskaloosa went on to knock
off top-seeded Cedar Vale (26-2)
in the ensuing round 1-0 and
then won the state championship with an 8-1 win over
Inman (24-2).
Muddogs baseball
kicks off season Friday
THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 06-05-2025 / SUBMITTED
The Central Heights Vikings track team capped an incredible season finishing on top as the Class 2A
State Champions at the state meet in Wichita last Friday and Saturday. Pictured on the podium are:
Front row, from left: Owen Miller, Connor Burkdoll, Cody Hammond, Christian McCord. Back row, from
left: Cooper Moore, Aydan Dunbar, Aidan Howland.
Heights strongest race. Cody,
who had run the fastest 800
time in all Kansas classifications this year (1:52.57, #15 alltime in Kansas), wasnt going
to be denied. He claimed the
title with authority. Connor
delivered his second-fastest 800
ever for a third-place finish,
and Owen once again set a personal best, coming in fourth.
Their combined 21 points put
the Vikings at 78, a full nine
points ahead of Moundridge.
But Moundridge still had
one last shot the 4×400 relay.
A victory would give them 10
points and the team title. Any
finish lower would leave the
crown with Central Heights.
There is no defense in track
and field the Vikings could
only watch. As the final lap
unfolded and it became clear
Moundridge wouldnt catch
the leaders, the tension broke
into celebration. Cheers erupted from the Central Heights
team and coaching staff, echoing across the stadium. For the
first time in 29 years, they were
State Champions once again.
This title completes a rare
and prestigious Double Crown
winning both Cross Country
and Track & Field championships in the same academic
year. Kansas doesnt offer an
indoor season, so this is the
peak of what high school dis-
tance programs can achieve.
It wasnt all smooth running.
The season was marked by challenges injuries, illness, and
the heartbreak of losing loved
ones. One of the teams top
athletes couldnt practice for
two weeks leading up to State,
yet still walked away with two
individual titles, a relay championship, and a third-place finish. And the recent passing of
legendary coach John Schultze
added emotional weight to the
journey. His 1996 team was the
last to win a Track & Field title,
and now the 2025 team joins
them in the trophy case. His
name graces the track where
the team trains, and his legacy
lives on through their effort
and spirit.
Vikings head coach Troy
Prosser closed with this, To
the members of this years
team, both boys and girls, and
especially the seniors, you
have set your own legacy and
achieved beyond the expectations of many outside of our
programs. Prosser added,
To Connor, Cody, Owen and
Christian – you have now
raised banners in 2023, 2024 and
2025. There is no better way to
ride off into the sunset together like four horsemen than to
know that you dont just stand
atop the mountain as the best
athletes and and most decorat-
ed champions to ever attend
Central Heights, you have now
become larger than the mountains themselves.
Full Results
Boys
400m
12th – Christian McCord (53.01)
14th – Aidan Howland (54.09)
800m
1st – Cody Hammond (1:56.61)
3rd – Connor Burkdoll (1:59.56)
4th – Owen Miller (1:59.68)
1600m
1st – Cody Hammond (4:25.21)
2nd – Connor Burkdoll (4:26.47)
4th – Owen Miller (4:29.59)
3200m
1st – Connor Burkdoll (9:40.72)
2nd – Owen Miller (9:44.43) PR
3rd – Cody Hammond (9:44.84)
4×400 Relay
12th – Aidan Howland, Aydan
Dunbar, Cooper Moore,
Christian McCord (3:40.18)
4×800 Relay
1st – Cody Hammond, Owen
Miller, Christian McCord,
Connor Burkdoll (8:12.49)
Discus
16th – Max Chrisjohn (114-3)
Girls
400m
13th – Ebony Hughes (1:04.56)
3200m
15th – Lily Burkdoll (13:12.15)
4×800 Relay
15th – Lily Burkdoll, Ebony
Hughes, Arabella Dunbar,
Caitlynn Detwiler (10:55.79)
Lancers compete at 1A state Bulldog gains valuable
WICHITA – The Crest Lancer
track & field teams competed at
the 1A state track meet on May
30 & 31 and came away with
some solid performances, led
by a 4th place finish by Hanna
Schmidt in the long jump.
Schmidt jumped 16 8.75 en
route to just barely missing the
podium. Schmidt also finished
13th in the 100 meter hurdles
(16.66).
Peyton Schmidt ran in the
But Remington had a
response as they tallied 4 more
in the fourth inning and 5 in
the fifth to take a commanding
19-2 lead.
The Vikings did score a pair
of runs in the home half of the
fifth but the game was called
due to the mercy rule.
Garrett and Knox Cannady
both had a pair of hits to lead
the attack. Garrett finished the
game with 3 runs driven in.
Top seeded Valley Falls
knocked off Remington in the
semi-finals 16-6 before being
blanked in the championship
game 10-0 by sixth-seeded St.
Marys Colgan (19-9).
3200 meter run (12:51) and
Summer Valentine threw the
discus 92 9, both were good for
14th place finishes.
For the boys team, Xander
Fuller (19 8) and Gentry
McGhee (18 1.5) finished 14th
and 16th respectively in the
long jump.
Gunner Ellington finished
15th in the 1600 meter run with
a time of 4:53.96 and the 4×800
team finished 15th (9:17.35).
experience at state meet
WICHITA – The Anderson
County Bulldogs may have
only had one competitor at the
state track meet in Wichita last
Friday and Saturday, but no
doubt Jordan Miller will use
the experienced gained to pro-
GARNETT – The Garnett FullerThompson Post 48 Muddog
baseball teams open play with
a tournament at Topeka June
6th – 8th as the senior legion
18U team will compete.
The Muddog 17U opens
the season Monday, June 9th
against Wellsville, the game
will be played in Garnett.
Here are their schedules for
the upcoming season.
Muddog Junior Legion 17U
Schedule
June 9th vs Wellsville
June 11th @ Chanute
June 13th vs. Baldwin
June 18th @ Ottawa
June 21st & 22nd Topeka
Tournament
June 25th @ Uniontown
June 28th @ Wellsville
July 2nd vs. Ottawa
July 7th vs. Lebo
July 10th – 14th Zone
Tournament
July 17th – 20th State
Tournament
Muddog Senior Legion 18U
Schedule
June 6th – 8th Topeka
Tournament
June 10th vs. Independence
June 11th vs. Chanute
June 14th @ Leavenworth
June 16th vs. Chanute
June 19th @ Wellsville
June 24th vs. Iola
June 27th @ Baldwin
June 29th @ Ottawa
– 2pm Ottawa
– 4pm Leavenworth
July 8th vs. Ottawa
July 11th – 13th Chanute
Tournament
July 16th – 20th Zone
Tournament
July 25th – 28th State
Tournament
MEET…
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commissioners at a recent
county meeting. I think some
of them would feel more free
to express themselves if you
werent there.
Kansas law allows elected
county officials like Wettstein,
the county treasurer, register
of deeds and county attorney to
operate generally autonomously within their own departments, so scheduling such a
meeting is legally within the
purview of any of those offices.
Wettstein said she wanted com-
missioners to be aware of the
plan and what its intent was
to better develop ideas that
make the offices work better.
None of the commissioners
opposed the idea. Commission
chairman Les McGhee said he
welcomed the initiative.
Any input, any new ideas,
any way to do it different than
weve done it for the last 40
years, Im all ears for, McGhee
said.
Wettstein said shed probably schedule the meetings periodically every several months.
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pel her into her senior season.
Miller finished 8th in the triple jump with a leap of 34 9.5
and also placed 10th in the 100
meter hurdles with a time of
16.02 seconds.
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