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Heavy equipment operators took a break Thursday during the demolition of a historic home at 300 N. Oak in Garnett. Tom Welsh, whose family occupied the home for some 20 years, said its construction dated to the 1890s. The structure had sat vacant for a number of years.

THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 11-11-2014 / Dane Hicks

Demo Day For 120+ Year-Old Home

Jay Velvick and others prepare to vote in the midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the community building at the Anderson County Farigrounds in Garnett.

THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW 11-11-2014 / Vcikie Moss

Late harvest brings average bean crop

GARNETT – Thanks to wet weather that delayed planting last spring and early summer, soybean farmers are working “fast and furious” to finish a late harvest, an agriculture expert said last week. Soybean harvest should be mostly completed later this week, Shannon Blocker, Anderson County agricul-ture agent with the Frontier Extension District, said. Farmers have been putting

in long hours the past couple weeks to harvest soybeans, which are a bit more fragile at harvest than other local crops. When beans are ready, farm-ers need to get them harvested quickly, thanks to their short stature and weaker stems. Blocker estimated about 70 percent of the harvest had been completed, and so far yields seem to be running about aver-age. Although yields can vary from field to field depending on growing conditions in the area, most farmers are seeing yields between 20 to 40 bushels per acre. Most yields likely will be in the mid- to upper-20s and early- to mid-30s, Blocker said.

ACHS stadium project brings higher price tag

GARNETT – USD 365 officials, suffering sticker shock after receiving bids to build a new stadium facility at the district’s high school in Garnett, will take another week or two to review the project in hopes of finding savings. Superintendent Don Blome said he wanted to take a closer look at the bids and consider alternatives that could cost less. Bids were opened Friday,

Oct. 31, but Blome didn’t have a chance to start examining them until Wednesday, Nov. 5. The school board met Thursday, Nov. 6. The project is expected to include new stadium-style bleachers to seat 1,432 people at the high school’s track and field, with a cinder-block build-ing underneath to house rest-rooms, concession facilities and locker rooms. Blome said bids to construct the bleachers came in less than he expected, with a low bid of $312,400. But it’s the cost of the building that forced him to put the project on hold, at least for a week or two.

Voters approve Kincaid Library by vote of 98-14

KINCAID - Voters overwhelm-ingly threw their support behind a community library in Kincaid during last week’s elections. Rich Township voters approved the library question with 98 “yes” votes to just 14 “no” votes. The ballot question gave Rich Township the author-ity to appoint a library board, levy taxes and submit a budget.

In a press release, organizers said the tax levy would amount to less than three dollars each year for each property owner. The Kincaid Community Library was established recent-ly by volunteers at the Kincaid High School Community Center, formerly the Kincaid High School and Crest Junior High School building. Thanks to last week’s vote, it now can become a legitimate library recognized by the state. The township board will need to appoint a five-member library board.

Challenger takes county seat

KINCAID – Les McGhee admits he didn’t work as hard as his oppo-nent for the Anderson County Commission District 1 seat, which was decided last week in an upset with voters picking McGhee over incumbent Jim Johnson. McGhee said he sent out only one flier and one newspaper ad, while Johnson was busy campaign-ing and knocking on doors to try to

get out the vote Tuesday, Nov. 4. But those efforts didn’t seem to matter to voters, who solidly sup-ported McGhee, an Independent from Kincaid, in his quest to take the seat from Johnson, a Republican. McGhee received 542 votes to Johnson’s 307 to represent District 1, which includes much of the eastern and southeast part of the county, including Greeley, Kincaid, Lone Elm, Colony and

Welda. About 45 percent of reg-istered voters turned out to vote last week. County com-missioners were expected to con-duct a canvass of the votes Monday afternoon, the

final step to declare the results offi-cial. Because of the wide margin of McGhee’s victory, it’s unlikely the canvass would change the result. Johnson said he was disappoint-ed by the results of the election,

Les McGhee overtakes incumbent Jim Johnson for commission postBY VICKIE MOSS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW

Yield appears about average for county’s No. 2 crop this fallBY VICKIE MOSS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW

Board waits to see if they can trim costs for restrooms, facilityBY VICKIE MOSS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW

Community library will be recognized by state, levy taxesBY VICKIE MOSS THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW

Veterans Day: Marine recalls embassy security duty in 1980s

GARNETT - For Jeff Oestmann, a day on the job in the 1980s could have meant anything from dressing in a suit and tie while greeting foreign diplomats to wearing fatigues and preventing protes-tors from breaking into an American embassy. Oestmann, now the CEO of East Kansas Agri-Energy ethanol plant, recalled his experience as an embassy guard for the U.S. Marine Corps in honor of Veterans Day today, Nov. 11. Oestmann served as an embassy guard for about three and a half years of his 11-year USMC career, with posts in Algeries, the capital of Algeria in northern Africa, and in Munich,

Germany. It’s a position that requires a specific set of skills held only by the top Marines. Oestmann joined the Marine Corps in 1982, just after graduating from high school and left the Corps as a staff ser-geant. During his post-boot camp training, he was asked to consider joining the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, which has the motto, “In Every Clime and Place.” Until then, he hadn’t really considered such a position, but decided to tackle the challenge. Embassy secu-rity guards must meet strict criteria

both mentally and physically and need top-secret security clearance. They’re asked to protect not only the people at the embassy, but also highly sensitive information in sometimes hostile envi-ronments. “It’s pretty tough duty,” Oestmann said. “I’m glad I had the opportunity. It’s one of those special duty assign-ments that’s tough to get and it’s cov-eted.” Training for the position continued that mix of mental and physical tough-ness. In addition to learning police-type skills and weapons training needed to protect people, information and the facility, Oestmann also had to learn how to conduct himself with dignitar-ies and diplomats. He studied commu-nication and protocol skills, learning the proper way to do things as simple as greeting and conversing with people of different cultures. There were etiquette

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ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER OCT. 27

Chairman James K. Johnson called the meeting of the Anderson County Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on October 27 at the County Commission Room. Attendance: James K. Johnson, Present: Eugene Highberger, Present: Jerry Howarter, Present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.

Road and Bridge Lester Welsh, Road Supervisor, met with the commission. Discussion was held on road concerns.

Planning and Zoning Michelle Miller, Deputy Zoning Director, met with the commission. Commissioner Howarter moved to approve ZC 2014-05 (Yoder) to rezone 5 acres from A-1 Ag to R-E Residential. Commissioner Highberger seconded. Approved 3-0.

KAC Salary Survey Commissioner Howarter moved to participate in a 2015 Comprehensive Salary Survey at a cost of $175.00. Commissioner Highberger seconded. Approved 3-0.

Hospital Update Vicki Mills, Hospital Financial Director, and Cal Hobbs, Turner Construction, met with the commission to update them on the progress of the hospital. Cal feels the electrician is running behind and they are pushing him to get caught up. They are tracking the delivery of major medical equipment to make sure that it is delivered on time. Vicki presented a financial report on the construction.

Ebola Margo Williams, Anderson County Hospital, DeDe Martin, SEK Health Department, and JD Mersman, Emergency Management, met with the commission concerning the Ebola virus. Discussion was held on the training for precautions that they are going through to prepare for the Ebola virus.

Addeds Addeds A14-133 through A14-319, for the addition of the last five years of stored gas, were presented and approved.

Sheriff Sheriff Valentine and Dawn Moody, Head Dispatcher, met with the commis-sion. Sheriff Valentine presented a bill from Lighthouse Electric for $1,556.36 for the repair of electrical at the jail. Commission recommend paying this bill. Discussion was held on doing away with part time dispatchers who work on a regular basis. They would like to hire a full time dispatcher who would work a regular shift and the part time would just work to cover sick leave and vacations. Commissioner Highberger moved to hire a full time dispatcher. Commissioner Howarter seconded. Approved 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. due to no further business.

LAND TRANSFERS Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Esh Rentals, LLC, Lots 15 and 16, Block 50, City of Garnett. Gary R. Stapp, Kim A. Stapp and Kimberly A. Stapp a/k/a to Gary R. Stapp Trustees, Kimberly A. Stapp Trustees, and Stapp Family Living Trust Dated 10-30-14, Lots 21 and 22, Block 49, City of Garnett. Alvin W. Yoder and Carolyn D .Yoder to Lamar J. Yoder, commencing at NE corner NE4 29-20-19, thence South along section line on an assumed bear-ing of South 00°00’00” West a dis-tance of 1803.00’ to true POB; thence South 90°00’00” West a distance of 470’;

thence South 00°00’00” West a distance of 166’; thence South 90°00’00” West a distance of 145.77’; thence South 00°00’00” East a distance of 227’; thence North 90°00’00” East a distance of 615.77’ to East Line of said NE4; thence North 00°00’00” East a distance of 393’ to POB; said tract contains 5.00 acres. Cheryl A. Smith, Cheryl A. Briley f/k/a, and Scott A. Smith to Michael L. Riblett and Anna L. Riblett, Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Barr’s Addition to City of Garnett; and beginning at NE corner, Lot 3, Block 2, Barr Addition in City of Garnett; thence South 89°55’08” East for a distance of 14.00’; thence South 00°16’48” West for a distance of 40.00’; thence North 89°55’08” West for a distance of 13.69’ to point on East line of said Lot 3, Block 2; thence North 00°10’01” West for a distance of 40.00’ along said East line to POB; together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record, said property contains 0.01 acre more or less in SE4 25-20-19. Dieker Management LLC and Larry Dieker Inc., all that part of 35-21-17, lying South r/w of Missouri Pacific Railway Company excepting a strip of 40 rods wide off East end thereof. Dieker Management LLC to Bernard Huss and Janet Huss, S2 NW4 and NE4 5-22-18. Christopher E. Brooks to Thomas R. Feikert and Helen F. Feikert, beginning at point 769’ East and 462’ North of SE corner SW4 SW4 19-20-20, thence North 100’, thence West112’, thence South 100’, thence East 112’ to POB; being Lot 6, Block 2, Bryson Addition to City of Garnett. Bobbie A. Holcombe to Maple LLC, East 10’ Lot 16, and all Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 12, Bronston Heights Addition to City of Garnett. Rosalee Bures and Rene Bures to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2, Lot 2 Block 32, City of Garnett. Linda Sibley to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett. James Miller and Charlene Miller to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett. Robert Miller and Michelle Miller to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett. Ronald K. Miller and Delores Miller to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett. Christina Rockers and Bruce Rockers to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3, and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett. Diana Shellhorn and Ronald Shellhorn to Amy K. Wettstein, North 95’ Lot 3 and North 95’ of W2 Lot 2, Block 32, City of Garnett.

DOMESTIC CASES FILED Sandra Kay Whitcomb vs. Joseph A. Detar, petition for protection from abuse.

DOMESTIC CASES RESOLVED Brandy R. Weide vs. Nathan James Weide, dismissed. Sandra Kay Whitcomb vs. Joseph A. Detar, dismissed.

LIMITED ACTION FILED Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart Garnett vs. Gene Duryee Hunsaker, returned check for $175.38, asking for judgment of $1,001.52. Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart

Garnett vs. Charles C. Schoonover, returned checks for $150 and $100, ask-ing for judgment of $1,355.00. Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart Garnett vs. John A. Tinsley, returned check for $13.03, asking for judgment of $413.03. Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart Garnett vs. Robert David Soulia, returned checks for $4.20, $21.71, $30.00, $14.72, $35.63, and $30.16, asking for judgment of $1,318.30. Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart Garnett vs. Zachery D. Peres, returned checks for $20.00 and $24.28, asking for judgment of $599.28. Bob’s Supersaver d/b/a Country Mart Garnett vs. Vickie L. Moss, returned check for $50.34, asking for judgment of $501.36.

LIMITED ACTION RESOLVED Midland Funding LLC vs. Martha A. Moyer, $9,989.90 plus interest and cost. City of Garnett vs. Jeremy Michael McCarty and Ashley McCarty, $710.27 plus interest and cost. City of Garnett vs. John R. Balog and Kimberly Balog, $377.52 plus interest and cost. Security Credit Services LLC vs. Thomas J. Pavicic, $6,416.42 plus inter-est and cost. Portfolio Recovery Assoc LLC vs. Tare Lee Jones, $1,027.13 plus interest and cost. Leo Donohue DBA Leo’s Auto Supply vs. John C. Glukowsky, $1,350.00 plus interest and cost.

SMALL CLAIMS FILED Brandi C. Grosdidier vs. Timothy W. Winterringer, defendant paid two months of one year lease agreement, and then moved out. Plaintiff wants remainder of payments of unpaid lease up to $4,000.

CRIMINAL CASES RESOLVEDSpeeding violations:

Matthew T. Kimberling, $45 fine, unlawful vehicle registration, $168 fine. Sarah M. Hulcy, $153 fine. Amanda C. Ozier, $153 fine. James D. Miller, $189 fine, failure to wear seatbelt, $10 fine. Jonathan L. Freiden, $388 fine. Edmundo Calderon, $201 fine Joan Marie Blacketer, $153 fine. Michael S. Maris, $376 fine. Holly Loren Lyttle, $213 fine. Valeri R. Decker, $153 fine. Michael E. Page, $153 fine.

Seat belt violations: Jake Alexander Magner, $10 fine. Joshus Reid Crawford, $10 fine.

Other: Christina M. Crunkelton, fishing license required, $158 fine. Jessica Raeane Bowen, criminal deprivation of property, $293 fine. Michele L. Hendrix, assault, $293 fine. Caleb Jude Foltz, operate a motor vehicle without valid license, $393 fine. Alexandra Natalie Nicol Lehman, operate a motor vehicle without valid license, $243 fine.

Vinicius De Lima Vilela, unlawful vehi-cle registration, $168 fine.

GARNETT POLICE REPORTIncidents

A report was made on September 27 of theft of two packs of Marlboro Soft Kings valued at $10.80 and occurred at Dollar General Store on North Maple Street. A report was made on October 24 of criminal use of financial card of four transactions made with a stolen card and occurred at Patriots Bank located on North Maple Street. A report was made on October 24 of theft of a master/debit card and occurred on West 5th Avenue. A report was made on October 24 of criminal use of financial card of a master/debit card and occurred on South Maple Street. A report was made on October 28 of criminal damage to a glass door pane and occurred on North Oak Street. A report was made on October 30 of a cruelty of dogs and dog at large and occurred on West 3rd Avenue. A report was made on October 31 of theft of transferred electronic funds of $100 and occurred on North Cleveland Street. A report was made on November 1 of cruelty of animals and dog at large and occurred on West 3rd Avenue. A report was made on November 3 of criminal damage to a mailbox and valued at $20 and occurred on South Maple Street.ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S

REPORTAccidents

An accident was reported on October 16 when a vehicle driven by Mason M. Snavely, 15, Iola, was traveling north-bound on SE Scott Road when the vehicle failed to make the turn onto 300 Road, going into a ditch and then striking a fence before coming to a stop. An accident was reported on October 22 when a vehicle driven by Xavier David Kraus, 15, Westphalia, was traveling eastbound on 1000 Road at Arkansas Road when he took the corner too fast, lost control of the car and rolled into a ditch and came to a rest at the fence.

JAIL LOG Barry Dee Loveall, 56, Coldwater,

was arrested on October 30 for failure to appear, bond set at $250. John Wesley Mains, 49, Lane, was arrested on October 31 for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000. Glen Frederick Bures, 72, Richmond, was arrested on October 31 for DUI - 1st conviction, bond set at $1,000. Brandon Michael Dulin, 32, Garnett, was arrested on November 1 for proba-tion violation x2, bond set at $20,000. Michael Ray Kirkland, 29, Rantoul, was arrested on November 2 for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000. Cody James Meeker, 21, Garnett, was arrested on November 3 for a 72-hour writ. Lance Matthew Evans, 33, Ottawa, was arrested on November 3 for a war-rant arrest by LEO, bond set at $1,000. Ronnie James Whitehurst, 34, Garnett, was arrested on November 6 for a 15-day writ.

JAIL ROSTER David Gordon was booked into jail on October 27 for Anderson County for 12 months. Richard Summers was booked into jail on October 7 for Anderson County, 60 days with time served. Brandon Dulin was booked into jail on November 1 for Anderson County, bond set at $10,000 x2. Robert Harris was booked into jail on October 4 for Anderson County, bond set at $7,000. Dustin Johnson was booked into jail on April 16 for Anderson County, bond set at $10,000. Phillip Proctor was booked into jail on October 28 for Anderson County, bond set at $1,500. Jacob Kratzberg was booked into jail on October 28 for Anderson County, 90 days + 180 days Joshua Heubach was booked into jail on June 26 for Anderson County, release date set for December 1. Starrett Burrough was booked into jail on September 25 for Anderson County, bond set at $10,000. Whitney Kelly-Stone was booked into jail on October 21 for Anderson County, bond set at $1,000. Carl Hermreck was booked into jail

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Anderson County Caregiving Support will meet the fourth Monday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at the Garnett Recreation Center. For more information call Phyllis at ECKAAA, (800) 633-5621.

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First Christian Church November community dinners will be 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 and Nov. 28. Donations accepted.

COMMUNITY DINNERS

Garnett Memorial Post 6397 will have a Veterans Day event Tuesday, Nov. 11 with ham and beans with cornbread, chicken noodle soup and vegetable soup. Served 5-7 p.m. for a $7 donation/adults. This is the VFW Ladies Auxiliary annual fundraiser.

VETERANS DAY SUPPER

Inscribed bricks are being sold for the Anderson County Veterans Memorial and will be used in the creation of the walking area. Bricks can be inscribed with whatever names the purchaser desires. A minimum $25.00 dona-tion is requested. Forms for the bricks are available in the office of the Anderson County Clerk.

MEMORIAL BRICKS

The Anderson County Veterans Memorial Committee is request-ing the community’s assistance in obtaining a precise and correct list of the veterans who have served our country from Anderson County. Lists from the different conflicts are available in the office of the Anderson County Clerk for review and revision.

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A Babysitting Clinic Sponsored by Anderson County Farm Bureau will be offered Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (lunch provided) at the County Annex, 411 S. Oak. The Babysitting Clinic is offered for boys and girls ages 10 years to 14 years. There are no costs for the Babysitting Clinic; materials provided by Farm Bureau. Pre-register no later than Nov. 14 by calling Anderson County Farm Bureau (785) 448-0099. Limited to first 30 regis-trants. No one will be admitted that day if not pre-registered.

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The Emergency Food Assistance Program Distribution will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Location will be Anderson County Fairgrounds at the Quonset Hut.

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Crossroads Hospice to have training in Garnett Crossroads Hospice will be hosting a joint volunteer training session in conjunc-tion with Guest Home Estates of Garnett. On Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Crossroads will be offering special training ses-sions for the Garnett commu-nity. Volunteers will learn how to give back by spending time with hospice patients, helping them create Life Journals, and connecting with them as com-panions. Volunteers are not asked to perform any nursing duties or lifting. The minimum age for volunteers is 16. “Volunteers are so crucial to what we do at Crossroads,” says Veronica Evans, Volunteer Coordinator for Crossroads Hospice in Lenexa. “Garnett is a community that takes care of their own, one that is loyal, friendly and welcoming. We wanted them to have this chance to give back through hospice care.” This training session is open to the public, including teens in need of community service hours, retired adults, Veterans and stay-at-home parents. Training sessions will take place at Guest Home Estates, 806 W. 4th Street in Garnett. By donating as little as 45 minutes

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Robert J. Huettenmueller, age 80, of Greeley, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe. He was born on August 28, 1934, in Greeley, to Albert and Regina (Wuckowitsch) Huettenmueller. He married Betty Miner on April 4, 1959, at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Osawatomie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Agnes Kueser and Monica Zacher. Survivors include his wife,

Betty Huettenmueller, of the home; sons, Rick Huettenmueller; and Ron Huettenmueller, both of Garnett; daughter Karen Wittry of Greeley; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Huettenmueller of Carrollton, Texas; and Paul Huettenmueller of Garnett. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, November 7, 2014, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. Burial followed in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

HUETTENMUELLERAugust 28, 1934-November 5, 2014

THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Published November 11, 2014 on September 12 for Anderson County,

bond set at $1,000. Zebulon Akes was booked into jail on August 1 for Anderson County, for KDOT + 2 holds. Chad Mueller was booked into jail on July 29 for a 236-day writ, release date set for February 22, 2015. George Voorhees was booked into jail on September 18 for Anderson County, bond set at $100,000. Ronnie Whitehurst was booked into jail on November 7 for a 15-day writ.

.FARM-INS Steven Eastwood was booked into jail on November 5 Miami County. Michael Arthur was booked into jail on November 3 for Linn County. Terry Tufnell was booked into jail on October 23 for Miami County. Ryan McMillin was booked into jail on November 5 for Miami County. Michael Harper was booked into jail on November 5 for Miami County. Brett Emery was booked into jail on October 17 for Miami County. John Simons was booked into jail on October 24 for Linn County. Jesse Irby was booked into jail on November 3 for Linn County. Jamie Sosa was booked into jail on September 24 for Miami County. Malcom Davis was booked into jail on October 1 for Miami County.

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and believes his support of last year’s hospital bond issue may have played a role in his defeat. The hospital bond issue failed in District 1, but ulti-mately passed in the county-wide results because of heavy support in Garnett precincts – none of which are in the 1st District. “I have no regrets about sup-porting the hospital. I’m very proud to be part of the process to get it approved and have it built,” Johnson said. “Having the hospital almost open now will be very good for our county for years to come.” McGhee said he isn’t sure why voters picked him over Johnson, but added that he knows a lot of people in the dis-trict, either through a lifetime of business or family interac-tions. McGhee is a lifelong Anderson County cattleman who grew up west of Colony and lived near Greeley for 39 years. He now lives at Kincaid with his wife, Linda. He has two adult children and his wife has a daughter; he also has eight grandchildren. McGhee ran a very basic campaign without any central issue as its focus. Early after his filing, he said he was concerned about the county’s tax rate but didn’t name any specific areas where taxes or expenses could be adjusted. During a politi-cal forum in October, McGhee mostly let Johnson field audi-ence questions, saying he would need to learn more about the county’s inner workings before he could comment. He’s never attended a county commission meeting. However, his business sense and ability to “think outside the box” and look for unconven-tional ways to solve problems will be an asset when he takes

office in January, McGhee said previously. He said recent changes in his life have allowed him more time to focus on pub-lic service. McGhee said he realizes there’s a lot to learn as a county commissioner, and he looks for-ward to the challenge. “It will be a learning pro-cess. I know that,” McGhee said. “Just learning the ropes will be a big thing.” Johnson said he was proud of the accomplishments of the commission during his four-year term. In addition to over-seeing the building of a new hospital facility, he’s also proud of the time, effort and expense the commission put in recently to upgrade rural fire depart-ments. District 1, in particular, is a rural district that depends on volunteer firefighters for fire protection. “We gave them the equip-ment and upgrades to do their job even better,” he said. Johnson said he believes the county is poised for success, thanks in part to a court deci-sion to allow it to recoup about $3 million owed in back taxes from the storage of natural gas by Southern Star Natural Gas Pipeline. Next year marks the end of a 10-year tax abate-ment for the East Kansas Agri-Energy ethanol plant. The addi-tional revenue from those taxes will help the county’s bottom line, he said. As for his future plans, Johnson said he isn’t sure what he’ll do when he leaves office but he expects to stay active. Although he’s disappointed by the results, he said he appreci-ates the support of voters in the district. “It stings a little,” Johnson said. “I want to congratulate Les on a good win. Voters had a clear choice and they made it. I respect that. It’s part of our democratic process.”

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Blome said he expected the 3,000 square foot building would cost about $150 per square foot, or roughly $450,000. He didn’t provide exact figures from the bids, but said they came out to about $200 per square foot. That translates to a cost of about $600,000. Blome initially projected the entire project could cost about $1 million; the district has enough money in its capital outlay fund to pay for the project and still have money left. To see if the costs of the building can be reduced, Blome said he wants to thoroughly review the bids to see if any-thing can be taken out, such as automatic lights or other extra features, to lower the cost. He also wants to see if the district could save money by moving the

building to another spot, rather than underneath the bleach-ers. That could lower the cost of site work to level the land under the bleachers; site work and utilities were estimated at $163,000, which Blome said was reasonable for the scope of the project. He also wants to see if the building would be less expensive if it were made of metal rather than cinder-block. Blome asked school board members to approve construc-tion of the bleachers, but instead they voted to table the matter until they learned more about the building’s cost. Board member Gaylene Comfort said although the bleachers sounded like a good deal, the board mostly wanted the build-ing. School officials have long wanted to build a facility for restrooms, locker rooms and concessions. Currently, people

who attend events at the track and field must use port-a-pot-ties, which school officials said reflects poorly on the district. “I’m more interested in the building than the bleachers,” Comfort said. “(The bleachers) made it a pretty ambitious proj-ect in a short amount of time.” The bleachers, if approved, likely would be installed some-time this spring, perhaps by mid-April or May. If a build-ing was built underneath them, construction likely wouldn’t be completed until sometime after that. If a building was built separately, it could be con-structed at roughly the same time, Blome said. The new facil-ity is expected to be built on the west side of the field, and the current bleachers on the east side would remain at the site.

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The quality of the beans seems to be good, she said. That’s about average for soybeans, although this year it means soybeans likely are the most under-producing crop in the area. Corn and wheat brought in yields that were slightly above average. “Beans this year are nothing to complain about, but they’re nothing to cheer about either,”

Blocker said. “They’re just kind of OK. There’s nothing wrong with that, but we like it when they’re really nice.” But the late harvest, attrib-uted to late planting because of a wet spring and early summer, could affect how much win-ter wheat is planted, Blocker said. Corn and soybeans are the most popular crops in the county, respectively, while wheat comes in third. However, many farmers were not able to

plant wheat this fall because they were still cutting soybeans from the fields in late October, which is basically the cut-off date for getting wheat in the ground. For those farmers that man-age to squeeze in a little late wheat planting, Blocker pre-dicts yields will be lower. Prices of wheat – and, indeed, all crops – have fallen, which gives farm-ers even less incentive to plant wheat at this late date.

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Organizers said the library will be able to offer high speed Internet with free Wi-Fi for patrons and public-access computers. The library also could offer reading programs, and could participate in the Southeast Kansas Library System’s inter-library loan pro-gram to share books between several libraries in the region. Organizers said the library would seek out grants and other programs to improve services without increasing the tax levy.

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lessons as well. “I went to a class to learn how to set a table,” he said. Oestmann began serving at the Algeria embassy in 1984, just a few years after the Iran hostage crisis. That incident provided a learning experi-ence for those who worked at embassies, he said. Working at an embassy meant adapt-ing to constant fear of someone bombing or attempting to take over the facility. “You always had to be aware that you were living in a coun-try where some people didn’t like you,” Oestmann said. Algeria was a challenge because it is a Muslim country, and it was difficult to live and work in a country with a vastly different culture, Oestmann said. There were no Christmas trees or holiday celebrations to remind him of home. Anything Christian, in fact, stuck out like a sore thumb. He recalled one time he left the embassy and took a few photographs. As an embassy security guard, he was required to carry a radio and a beep-er. Someone saw the radio and turned him in to police, who arrested him and spent most of the day interrogating him, believing he was a spy. Eventually, the matter was cleared up and an Algiers police official apologized. Oestmann spent about two years in Algeria, where he was just one of about five security guards plus the U.S. embassy official. That meant guards worked about eight hour shifts,

sometimes alone, to provide 24/7 protection. Even alone, they had to present themselves and the embassy as an impen-etrable fortress. The embassy at Munich, Germany, proved to be quite a different experience, but no less challenging. It was more mod-ern with a more Christian envi-ronment, but Oestmann served there in 1986, when the U.S. bombed Libya in response to Libya’s bombing of a nightclub in West Berlin. Embassy staff lived at the site and couldn’t leave for several weeks because of protests related to the bomb-ing. “People would throw stuff, try to sneak in, break things,” he said. “People do amazing things when they are in crowds. People just did not like us at that time.” Oestmann’s service as an embassy guard ended after about three and a half years, which he said is just slightly longer than the average length of duty. “They limit your time on those posts because it can be very stressful,” Oestmann said. “You’re talking about guys in their early 20s in charge of an entire embassy and the safety of protection of people and classified material. It’s a lot of responsibility. I loved the job.” Oestmann later went to col-lege and earned a degree, and spent about 20 years in the bio-energy and grain processing industries before taking over the CEO job at the Garnett eth-anol plant in 2013. He said his experience with the Marines and as an embassy security guard helped define

the man he is today. The way I treat people, the way I lead, the way I go after things... that comes from skills one learns in the Marine Corps.”

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Well, the economy must be doing at least a little better, because the cost of dying is going up. An organization called the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City surveys some 93 funer-al homes in the KC area, and found recently that the cost for immediate burial in the area has risen to an aver-age of $6,623, up 4 percent from 2012. But the biggest cost increase came in a price point the organization refers to as a “minimum casket” – which we would assume is the budget-conscious funeral. That price hopped 14.2 per-cent over two years to $3,506. The cost of cremation rose 3.6 per-cent to $1,809. In the interest of full disclosure, it’s only fair to mention the costs of publishing obituaries in newspapers, which used to be free but for which most papers charge a fee. The Review even charges for full obituaries now, (though we like most papers have a more limited free notice version) a cost that usually runs $30-$40, but publication in a major daily paper is far more expensive. We recently pub-lished my mother-in-law’s obituary in the Wichita Eagle at a cost of more than $300. The association report said funer-al costs (excluding cemetery costs) had leveled from 2009-2012, but that increases since then had outpaced the overall consumer price index growth in the Midwest which was about 3.1 percent. Those costs in recent years have been partially responsible for driving a “home funeral” movement in the United States in which family mem-bers and friends take what would be considered by most as an unconven-tionally more active role in the prepa-ration of the body of a loved one for a service. In these situations families purchase services of a funeral home

like embalming, transportation, etc., on an “al a carte” basis instead of as a package. Family members may wash the body of their loved one, dress or arrange it themselves, have a funeral in their own living room or the deceased’s favorite outdoor spot – you name it. In fact, as long as you’ve cleared the minimum hurdles by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that an un-embalmed body must be buried or cremated within 24 hours of death or 24 hours once removed from cold storage, the rest can be pretty much up to the fam-ily. Amish families, for instance, typi-cally have a funeral home embalm the body of their deceased and conduct their services in their own homes. While traditional funerals have developed such that families basically turn the entire affair over to funer-al homes, supporters devoted to the home funeral movement claim fam-ily members who take a more earthy, active role in their loved one’s final preparation have better closure and conclude the grieving process sooner than those who take a more hands-off approach. Even with those increasing costs the option of a home funeral still isn’t for everyone, but it’s clear that more families are considering the option.

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If you haven’t noticed, our city crews have been busy working on the building Christmas lights again this year and get-ting them ready for the holiday season. A word of thanks to our city leaders for this wonderful project that makes our town look so beautiful during the holidays.

I saw something today I hope I never see again. A local man and some of his women friends were making fun of some poor Amish kid. Quite a few people in this town have not read their Bible story about those little kids making fun of some bald headed fella. My dad taught me not to stoop to that level. Thank you.

I was just wondering since the Kansas Department of Wildlife seems to think they own the deer in the state and have raised the fines for deer poaching to exh-orbitant levels, if part of that money

could now be used to reimburse the farm-ers and vehicle owners for the damage that they cause. Thank you.

To all the finger wagging, bed wetting turn-coat so-called moderate Republicans like Steve Rose at the Kansas City Star, Dick Bond in Johnson County, Jean Schodorf, Rochelle Chronister in Neodesha and our own publisher of the Pravda On The Neosho at Iola and others who worked so hard to see that Pat Roberts, Sam Brownback and other Republicans lost their races on Tuesday, I have a question for you. You failed as Republicans, you failed as Democrats, where will you go now?

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to all the workers at the voting polls in Anderson County who work the elections every year. What great citizens we have who take their time for such little compensation to make sure we all get to exercise our precious right to vote. Thanks again to all of you.

To the people about the FFA boys attending the convention rather than the ball game, I believe the FFA is far more educational than a silly football game, I mean it may not be a silly football game, but they’re going to learn far more from the FFA than they are playing in a football game. Thank you.

Never before have so many people watched an expressionless woman in a nondescript outfit traipse through New York City. Millions of people viewed a viral video that showed the woman getting all manner of uninvited and unwelcome compliments during hours of walking in the Big Apple. The video was a brilliant stunt by the anti-street-harassment group Hollaback! and prompted the Great Catcalling Debate of 2014. The video was taken as an indictment of the boorishness of men, a charge for which millennia of human history had already pro-vided more than ample evidence. There is no excuse for catcalling. There is no reason to shout at random women -- ever. There is no reason to comment on a stranger’s personal appearance -- ever. There is no reason to go out of your way to make someone else feel uncomfortable on the street -- ever. These are things that used to be self-evi-dent to the gentleman, who not only wouldn’t holler at a woman, but, once upon a time, opened doors for her and yielded his seat to her. The gentleman was a product of culture. He reflected society’s interest in the impera-tive once identified by Thomas Sowell: “Each new generation born is in effect an invasion of civilization by little barbarians, who must be civilized before it is too late.” Especially

the males. This is not the language of Hollaback!. It breaks out every “-ism” and phobia in the book to condemn catcalling. It can be, accord-ing to the aggressively politically correct feminist group, “sexist, racist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist, sizest and/or classist.” That pretty much covers the bases. It would be much easier to say that it is rude and uncouth. The left’s decades-long project, though, has been to deconstruct cultural norms and the rules of common courtesy and then, as it suits its agenda, rebuild some of them on a stilted, politicized basis through coercion. Viewed through this prism, politically cor-rect speech codes can be seen as twisted

mandates for a kind of politeness. The new rules on campus against sexual assault can be viewed as an indirect attempt to recover older attitudes toward sex. And the push by Hollaback! to criminalize catcalling can be considered an effort to impose basic propri-ety in public by force of law. Of course, no legal regime can substitute for the web of informal rules and private institutions, family foremost among them, that are civilization’s tried-and-true methods of inculcating standards. And outlawing catcalling is obviously insane. Who determines the offense? Are we really going to have cops deciding if a “Have a nice day!” was overly exuberant and point-edly directed at an attractive woman, or an innocent expression of cheery good will? Maybe this can keep New York City police officers busy now that they are less occupied with trying to find illegal guns. In making its case that catcalling should be illegal, Hollaback! drones on about the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s definitions of harassment and other legalisms. Fundamentally, though, what it wants on the streets is something that sounds embarrassingly retrograde: good manners. Shouldn’t we all.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

‘Hey, Baby. What about manners?’

I’m about to be perhaps the one millionth news type to comment on the passing of Washington Post legend Ben Bradlee. I’ll be one of the few who acknowledges that I didn’t know him very well, our conversations limited to a few encounters in the same green room, where we never got much past plati-tudes. I am, however, in full agreement with those who lionize him in death as the personi-fication of the highest ideals in journalism. He was fanatical about building air-tight stories -- nothing less, based on facts, tedious-ly accumulated by hard work with no short-cuts. We saw that in his most celebrated management of the Watergate scandal, but his high standards were largely responsible for the Post becoming one of the most shin-ing examples of what the Founding Fathers envisioned in a free press. There are a number of heavyweights still left, and the Post is still an awesome newspa-per, one of many scattered across the coun-try where aggressive reporters are inspired by today’s superiors to pursue the truth. However, let’s be honest, it was not only Ben Bradlee who passed on. All that he represents is a dying breed. The media field today is covered with what we can politely call “fertil-izer.” At about the same time Watergate was unfolding, news consultants started flour-

ishing. Actually, they are marketing consul-tants, who sell the idea to profit-hungry own-ers that viewers and readers can be seduced by glitz and graphics, by sensationalism and mayhem that always will trump substantive reporting -- which, by the way, costs more to gather. We’ve seen it in the “if it bleeds, it leads” TV coverage, as well as the inordinate empha-sis on celebrity as opposed to digging for the stuff that really matters, where the viewer or reader would have to pay attention. Add to that the shortage of coverage that is scrupulously fair and put into context. The most successful news networks these days

merely sing to the choirs of those on the left or right, instead of trying to expand their knowledge. Worse, the agenda is now set by the Internet, where facts are constantly shoved aside and where ignorance has no bounds. For example, when Ebola came to these shores, the threat was hyped to hysterical proportions, and any sense of perspective disappeared in the clamor of media whose operators these days are, uh, operators. They care almost exclusively about ratings or read-er gains. They enable politicians who see, as a result, a chance to demagogue the issue for electoral gain. The polls show that our business gets get very low approval ratings. In Ben Bradlee’s heyday, that was also the case, but it was because his paper and the others were mak-ing everyone uncomfortable by uncovering real sleaze. People didn’t want to believe that the leaders of their government, the ones they put into office, could be such lowlifes. I, too, cite a much-quoted utterance from Ben Bradlee: “You never monkey with the truth.” The problem today is that truth is often replaced by titillation, and those who abuse our system are permitted to do so unencum-bered.

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Spirit of Christmas prepares for season Last year over 115 families applied for and received gifts and food items from the Spirit of Christmas effort. That number amounted to close to 275 individuals, approximately half of them children. Food baskets were provided to every household. Gifts were provided to every child through the kindness of many, many business-es, organizations and individuals in Anderson County. This effort would not be successful without the help and donations from individuals, busi-nesses, clubs, schools and churches that provide for others all year long, especially during the holidays. Nearly $8,000 in donated toys and close to $2,000 in donated food was distributed to fami-lies in need. Because of your kindness, we were able to help families that asked for assistance. We need your help again this year. To support this effort, look for angel Trees at Alco and City Hall in Garnett for adopting a child for Christmas. The Angel Trees will also be avail-able in Kincaid, Colony, Westphalia and Greeley. When you have purchased a gift(s) for a child, please bring them to the ECKAN office (include wrapping paper, but leave gifts unwrapped so that parents may enjoy wrapping the gifts for their kids) on Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 132 E. Fifth, Garnett. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please make the check to ECKAN. If you would like to donate to ECKAN for the purpose of providing funds for any items necessary to serve the needs of the community, please do not note anything other than ECKAN on your check. If you would like to make a donation for Christmas items only, please note Christmas on the check. Thank you for your continued generosity and giving spirit to those in our community that need a little extra help this holiday season.

-Brandi Lopez and Jennifer HartleECKAN Human Services Coordinator and

Food Program CoordinatorSpirit of Christmas Countywide Committee

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CalendarNov. 11-Veterans Day-signing of WWI Armistice (1918); Bank, Post Office, city and rural water offices closed; Jeanie’s Foods, Diner & Convenience open;12-Rural Water District No, 5 board meeting, board office, 7:30 p.m.; 17-Seekers Not Slackers 4-H Club, Lone Elm Community building, 7 p.m.; Jolly Dozen Club, 7 p.m.; 18-Library board meeting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.; Lions Club, United Methodist Church basement, 7 p.m; 19-County bus to Iola, phone 24 hrs. before you need a ride 785-448-4410 any weekday

School Calendar11-Veterans program in Crest Auditorium, 9 a.m.; Varsity Scholars Bowl at Crest; Middle school basketball at Crest vs. Northeast, 5 p.m.; 12-FCCLA to Garnett; 13-Picture retakes, 8:30 a.m.; middle school bas-ketball at Jayhawk, 5 p.m.; 14- FFA leadership job interview; 18-middle school basketball at Marmaton Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Meal Site12-chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, winter blend veggies, apricots; 14-beef stew, cot-tage cheese, pineapple, wheat bread, cookie; 17-Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussel sprouts, wheat bread, applesauce. Phone 620-852-3450 for reservations.

Christian Church Scripture presented at the Nov. 2 worship was Psalm 119 and James 2. Pastor Mark McCoy presented the ser-mon “Are You Kid Enough-to Imagine with God?” Men’s Bible Study, Tuesday mornings, 7 a.m.; Cross Training Classes, 9:24 a.m., classes for all ages; Women’s small group-”Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” by Joanna Weaver at Carrie Riebel’s house Tues morning, 9:30 a.m. or Tues. eve-nings at 7 p.m.. Nov. 12-Working Wonders CWC, 7 p.m. at church, all women welcome; Nov. 22-Harvest Feast at the City Hall community room, (fill take out plates at 5 p.m.

UMC Scripture presented Nov. 2 at the United Methodist Church morning worship was Psalm 107:1-9, 33-38, _Joshua 3 7-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and Matthew 23: 1-12. Pastor Dorothy Welch presented the sermon,” Faith Keeps Moving”.

Crest Canned Food Drive The Crest FCCLA and STUCCO are holding their annual Canned Food Drive November 10-14. This is a school wide competition to bring the most cans. Pre K-4th grade, 5th-8th and 9th-12th grades are the groups competing against each other. Any non perishable food items that are not expired will be accepted. These food items can be sent to the school with a student or dropped off dur-ing this week. All food items will be donated to families with students in the USD 479 school district.

Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6 has been set for the 10th annual Christmas Parade in Colony in efforts to promote Christmas spirit and community/area spirit and togetherness. It will be a fun evening out for the whole fam-ily. This year’s theme is “A Christmas Wish”. The event held in the business area begins with the parade lineup at 6 p.m., parade at 6:30 p.m. A sched-ule of the evening’s events will be forthcoming in the Colony News. Plan on having a float this year! Contact Trena Golden at the bank 852-3512 for an entry. All church groups, busi-nesses, organizations, school groups, families and individu-als are encouraged to partici-pate regardless of the size of the parade entry. Large floats, mini-floats, decorated bikes, mowers, four-wheelers, etc.

would make excellent entries. Dressing up for a walking entry would be great! The parade will be routed from the former Colony Grain on Depot Street on to Broad Street and continue east to Maple Street (Methodist Church corner). If you plan to have a parade entry, please complete an entry form found at the bank or phone GSSB-Colony Branch at 620-852-3512. There is no deadline for parade participation, welcoming all last minute entries. Annually a tree trimming ceremony is held titled “Our Community Cares”. Purchase an ornament in memory of or to honor someone special for $5.00 and name will be announced and placed on an ornament for “our community cares” tree located in the bank yard that evening, just prior to the parade. No explanation needs to be included. Proceeds will be divided equally between the Colony First Responders and Colony Lions Club. Get your name on an ornament at GSSB during open hours, lobby Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

City Council Mayor Melissa Hobbs, coun-cil members Donna Westerman, Roger Culler, Richard Buckle and Debra Oswald, Amy Ray, City Clerk, Tim Dietrich, Superintendent, Bill Goodell, city marshal and Charles Ward, water representative were in attendance at the Sept. 24 meeting. Reports included a rebuilt picnic table and new playground equipment and city clerk’s report accepted as presented. The phase II ease-ment was signed, whistles to be put in at the Tom Buckle property, purchase of 18x24 oval size whistles and rock to purchase was all made. Past due water bills discussed with usual procedure to be carried out. The water bill hearing and payment extended, Mid America Nutrition Contract to be left as is, City Clerk is to attend Master Municipal Clerks Academy training, city office hours for city and library changed, they are now 9 a.m.-4 p.m., summer help for mowing April to September (20 hours weekly), changed deadbolt lock at city office, Carolyn Brock to be sent information for 2015 budget, city marshal will get body cam and Tammy Bowen for city clerk’s assistance will be paid. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

4-H 4-H is a family affair with parents and grandparents assisting members in “learning by doing” as young people learn best by “doing”. Their motto-”To Make The Best Better”. Their intent is to inspire young people to continue to learn and grow, to make their best efforts better through participating in educational experiences. Seekers Not Slackers meet the third Monday monthly at the Lone Elm community build-ing in Lone Elm. Leaders are Stacy Sprague, phone 620-768-9070, CJ Lacey, 620-852-3047 and Gerald Jones, 620-852-3155.

Around Town Wayne Luedke returned home Oct. 28 following hos-pitalization at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka and therapy at Windsor Place, Iola.

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God does not need systems; He has solutions The Intertestamental peri-od is the time between the final words of God in the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. This spans some 400 years, referred to as the silent years, when God did not speak to his peo-ple. During this time a sect called the Pharisees evolved. They were known for insist-ing that the law of God be observed as the scribes inter-preted it and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual puri-ty. The Pharisees observed the law carefully as far as appear-ances went, but their hearts were far from God. They thought they could match God’s standards by keeping all the outward rules. The Pharisees came to be represented on the Sanhedrin, which is the court and legisla-tive body of the Jews. At times they even dominated it. They

used this power to develop a system of rules and regula-tions that burdened their fel-low Jews. In addition to the law of God they added over 600 rules and regulations that were required to be met. This further enslaved the Jews who were already under the heel of the Roman Empire. In the New Testament the Pharisees appear frequently in the accounts of Jesus’ min-istry and the history of the early church. Jesus criticized them because of their legalis-tic approach. They desired to use tradition, personal pref-erence and convenience as a

guide to life rather than the teachings of Jesus. We are not far from that approach today. We believe that any problem can be solved by implementing a sys-tem and having someone over-see the system. This logic is flawed. Our government is a good example of this. Initially set up by the framers of the Constitution as three branch-es with checks and balances now has become a trillion dollar enterprise in gridlock. No one is willing to accept responsibility or account-ability and no one or group has the authority to change anything. The result is we like the Pharisees continue to implement new systems, laws, taxes, etc., to accommodate something no one wants. The whole thought kind of makes one wonder where or when it will end. Man cannot solve this dilemma because as I

mentioned we can’t get past our personal preferences, tra-dition and the conveniences we desire. Everyday we as a nation and as individuals, spend pleasing ourselves and ignor-ing God or praising him with our lips while our heart is far from him, the costs will get higher. In 2nd Chronicles 7:14, God speaks to Solomon con-cerning the sins of the people and says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” That is not a system. That is a solution.

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GARNETT – It’s been a bright season for Garnett Youth Football, with a 3rd & 4th grade league champi-onship win in late October over Humboldt and the 5th & 6th grade poised for a title matchup tonight against Mound City. Humboldt jumped out to an early 6-0 lead over Garnett in the 3rd-4th champion-ship game, but the Bulldog defense tightened up and held Humboldt to a single touchdown on the night and forced four turnovers to give their offense some room to work. It was solid work by the punt return team that yield-ed Garnett’s first score, when Jack Crane sprinted back a return and Braxton Spencer notched the extra point to give the Bulldogs a 7-6 lead. Crane scored again mid-way through the second half on a quarterback boot around the left end, which put Garnett up 13-6. The Bulldogs recovered a fum-ble’s punt late in the fourth quarter and burned out the clock to seal the deal. Defensive coordinator Justin Kohlmeier credited his defense with stepping up to the challenge to restrain Humboldt’s scoring effort. He noted efforts by Crane, Jake Lee, A.J. Schaffer and Avery Blaufuss in contrib-uting to shutting down Humboldt’s scoring efforts.

Offensive coordinator Dave Lybarger noted the perfor-mances of Crane, Trey Clark and Braxton Spencer for the team’s scoring drives.

Garnett’s 5th-6th grad-ers fought Mound City to a standstill 0-0 at the half. Early in the 3rd period quarterback Derek Rockers

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The Veterans Day program will be held Tuesday, November 11 at the ACHS Auditorium, 10:30am, Veterans Day Ceremony 11:00am. Guest speaker

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Head of the Garnett Youth Football program Ryan Disbrow and his coaching staff congratulate the 3rd & 4th grade teams on their league championship win at Humboldt in late October. The 5th-6th grade Garnett team faces Iola tonight for the league championship title rematch; Garnett defeated Iola last year for the title.

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Reach out to military families, let them know you care November is the “Month of the Military Family”. Each November the President of the United States issues a procla-mation to celebrate the Military Family. The Military Family has sacrificed much to make and keep our nation free; not just those who wear the uniform, but those family members left at home to keep the family unit going. This is our chance to give

back to those Military families who have sacrificed, too. It is not hard to share some of your time, energy or talents with the one parent family that must be both mom and dad to the children....or the grandparents who are raising the little ones while the parents are deployed or stationed away from home. Do you know of a Military family in your neighborhood? It can be as easy as taking cook-ies or sending food for supper

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Tuesday, November 11 • Veterans Day • 9 a.m. - TOPS at Garnett Methodist Church basement, 2nd & Oak • 10:30 a.m. - Veterans Day program at ACHS auditorium • Noon - Rotary International Club at Garnett Inn and Suites • 3:30 p.m. - Central Heights Middle School, ACJH wrestling at Iola • 3:30 p.m. - ACHS Scholars Bowl at Wellsville • 4 p.m. - Central Heights MIddle School girls basketball at Burlington • 5 p.m. - Crest Middle School basketball at home with Northeast • 6 p.m. - Alzheimer’s Support at Golden Heights • 7 p.m. - Legion Bingo at VFWWednesday, November 12 • Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail • 6 p.m. - Central Heights Booster Club • 6:30 p.m. - Garnett Optimist Club at Mr. D’s Restaurant • 1 p.m. - Garnett Duplicate Bridge at the Garnett Inn • 7 p.m. - Garnett Saddle Club at the Garnett Riding ArenaThursday, November 13 • 1 p.m. - Central Heights Fall Play matinee • 4 p.m. - ACJH wrestling at home with Santa Fe Trail, Central Heights, Prairie View • 4 p.m. - Central Heights Middle School girls basketball at Wellsville • 4 p.m. - ACJH girls basketball at home with Osawatomie • 5 p.m. - Crest Middle School basketball at Jayhawk Linn • 6 p.m. - 13 Point Pitch and snacks at the Garnett Senior CenterFriday, November 14 • 7 p.m. - Central Heights Fall Play • 7 p.m. - ACHS Fall PlaySaturday, November 15 • 9 a.m. - ACJH JV girls basketball at Prairie View • 7 p.m. - ACHS Fall Play • 7 p.m. - Central Heights Fall PlayMonday, November 17 • 9 a.m. - Anderson County Commission at the Anderson County Annex • 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Friendship Quilters at the Kincaid-Selma United Methodist Church • 4 p.m.- ACJH girls basketball at home with Iola • 4 p.m. - ACHS Scholars Bowl at Prairie View • 5 p.m. - Westphalia boys/girls basketball at home with Jayhawk Linn • 6:30 p.m. - GES PTO • 6:30 p.m. - Garnett Lions Club at VFW • 6:30 p.m. - Webelos 1 & 2 (fourth & fifth grades) Den Cub Scouts meeting • 6:30 p.m. - Bear (third grade) Den Cub Scouts meetingTuesday, November 18 • 9 a.m. - TOPS at Garnett Methodist Church basement, 2nd & Oak

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Do you attract ‘Millennials’? Not every product or service depends on a “Millennial” (peo-ple 20-30 years of age) market, but any business which hopes to grow or last more than a generation needs to know how to attract this new era of cus-tomer. Every age group is differ-ent with different values and priorities and is motivated by different things. Millennials get wrongly pegged as lacking work ethic or as self-absorbed and lazy. To the contrary, a recent study showed 85 percent of those in this age group are either working or in school and their sense of value in civic service is quite high. Another telling point for the future – Millennials are early adopters of technology and consumer goods, and what they’re doing today your older customers will be doing next week. Here are some tips on craft-ing your selling message to the ears of the Millenial market: They’re unique: Perhaps more so than any other age group, they’re unique. They’ve grown up in a world where half of all marriages end in divorce; fitness and healthy eating has been drummed into them all their lives; where technology has become the most trusted partner, mentor and confidant. In fact technology may define this group of customers better than any other facet- keep that in mind when trying to sell to them. Relationship focused: Because of their technological connectivity Millennials prize an ongoing relationship. Apple has made the most of this devel-oping its Millennial following for its various music, cell phone and other tech products. So for-get the sales pitch; Millennials,

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Dane Hicks is president of Garnett Publishing, Inc., and publisher of The Anderson County Review. Comments or questions may be directed to him at review@garnett-ks.com or (785) 448-3121.

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