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The Anthony Republican: Vol. 144 - No. 51 • The Anthony Bulletin: Vol. 124 - No. 51Established October 9, 1879: Oldest continuous business in Anthony • Wednesday, December 20, 2023To advertise your business or event in our “Hot Spot”call the Anthony Republican at 620-842-5129. Dear Santa Claus,My name is June. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally good and some bad. I would really like it if you could bring me: high heels, ring and a necklace. Thank you!Merry Christmas,June CoffeyDear Santa Claus,My name is Jemma. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: toy horse, high heels, and legos. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Jemma RowlettDear Santa Claus,My name is Tinlee. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally good. I would really like it if you could bring me: a toy horse. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Tinlee HayesDear Santa, I’ve been good...Dear Santa Claus,My name is Rhett. I am 5 years old. I live in Antho-ny. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me: PS5 and a tractor with tracks. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Rhett CashierDear Santa Claus,My name is Isaiah. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally good. I would really like it if you could bring me: PS5, kitten and a remote mustang. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Isaiah MolinaDear Santa Claus,My name is Charlie. I am 6 years old. I live in the coun-try. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me: a Taylor Swift microphone and a kitten. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Charlie CatherDear Santa Claus,My name is Riley. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally good. I would really like it if you could bring me:a skid steer, 10 pallets and a BB gun. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Riley CalderonDear Santa Claus,My name is Bennett. I am 6 years old. I live in Harper. This year, I have been re-ally good. I would really like it if you could bring me: a horse, saddle and a BB gun. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Bennett GrumbeinDear Santa Claus,My name is Brecken. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally good. I would really like it if you could bring me: ro-blox and pizza. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Brecken MummaLETTERS Continued on Page 4Photo By: Ross Downing/Anthony RepublicanNEW BUSINESSES NOW OPEN IN ANTHONY: The Anthony Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Dragon’s Den Books and Red Dragon Quilts this past Friday. The book store and arts & craft store is located at 115 S. Bluff (across from the City Building) and is owned by Rob Howell and his wife Nicolette Deplazes. The book store offers Rob’s own writings, as well as a large selection of books. The quilt shop will offer quilting, sewing, knitting & weaving supplies among many other things.Courtesy PhotoLOVE LIGHT LUMINARIES: Cassidy Misak and others from Live to Lead at CHS placed name tags on Love Light luminaries at Patterson Health Center. The luminaries will be lit in a 7:00 p.m. ceremony on Thursday, December 21st.3rd Annual Love Lights Ceremony Being Held On December 21stBy Kathy ZimmermanHCHF Project ManagerThe public is invited to the 3rd annual Love Lights Lighting Ceremony, a me-morial luminary project by the Harper County Health Foundation, hosted by Pat-terson Health Center. The electric luminaries will be lit during the 7:00 cer-emony to be held in front of Patterson Health Cen-ter, on Thursday, December 21, the longest night of the year. The short ceremony will include music from the Chaparral Band and Vocal Music Departments and a message of encouragement by Rebecca New, pastor of the Anthony Congrega-tional Church. Hot choco-late will be served following the ceremony as partici-pants have time to visit and walk the path, reading the names on the luminaries. The luminaries will remain lit through New Year’s Day. In case of bad weather, the event will be held in the Health Center’s lobby. To honor your loved ones with a luminary, register at www.hcohf.org or pick up a registration blank at local libraries, banks, and wellness centers. Your do-nation to the Love Lights project will benefit the campaign to create a dialy-sis center at Patterson. All donations will be matched by the Health Foundation up to $200,000. Registra-tions must be received by December 20 to guarantee being included in the cer-emony. Late registrations will be accepted and dis-played along with the oth-ers through January 1st.Unofficial Minutes from the USD #361 Board of Education MeetingDecember 11, 2023Roll Call / Pledge ofAllegianceBoard Members Present: Dusty Albright, Juliana Whisman, Jan Misak, Greg Bauer, Jarrett Schmidt, Sa-mantha Troyer, Bret Walk-er.Others Present: Josh Swartz, Barbara Muse, Eryn Guy, Chad Jacobs, Curt Miller, Brittany Randleman, Vance Wil-liams, Lori Drouhard, Julie Jahay, Allison Grumbein, Angie Ord, Cari McCart-ney, Martha Oeding, Mi-randa Turner, Josh Patter-son, Chris Headrick, Clay Wilcox, RoseAnn Teel, Jan Graves, Brittany Earls, Katelyn McCartney, Erin Teel, Allie Moritz, Bobbie Hostetler, Bev Davis, Pay-ten Pfister, Krista Pollock, Stacie Lantz.Adoption of Proposed Agenda and AdditionsMotion by Albright, sec-ond by Misak: I move to adopt the proposed agenda with the ESSDACK In-terlocal Agreement pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. Motion passed 7-0. Consent Agenda1) Approve minutes from the November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting.2) Approve Treasurer’s Report, Budget Report, and Current Vouchers.3) Declare weight room equipment surplus: 1 - Vi-sion Fitness Elliptical Model: X70, 1 - Startrac Pro Treadmill manufactured - 9/18/04, 1 - Universal Lat Pulldown machine Model: 301036.4) Declare a 5 ton vehicle lift surplus.Motion by Albright, sec-ond by Bauer: I move to ap-prove the consent agenda. Motion passed 7-0. Discussion and Actionof Items pulled from Consent AgendaMotion by Misak, sec-ond by Albright: I move to approve the ESSDACK In-terlocal Agreement. Motion passed 7-0. School Board Accepts Resignation Of CHS Principal, Renews Contract Extensions For AdministratorsSCHOOL Continued on next page
Page 2 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023• BIG SALE • Principal & DirectorUpdates - December 2023Buildings & Grounds Department: Turf Solutions has begun work on the ir-rigation system for the football field. Borings will be complete this week and they should start laying the water line. Mahaney was brought back out to look at the Auditorium roof and an updated inspection will oc-SCHOOL Continued from previous pagecur along with some minor repairs. Electrical work should be completed this week on the bus barn and work is resuming on replac-ing the interior lights along with the outside lights. The interior cameras and HALO system have been installed at CHS. Training has oc-curred with the camera sys-tem and training is to occur on the HALO system 12/8. The new pressure steamer will be installed at CHS over Christmas break. The Auditorium stage floor will be repainted over Christ-mas break. Restrooms at AES, across from the caf-eteria will be painted over Christmas break. We will begin installing the cable fence around the grass ar-eas at CHS to prevent park-ing on the grass areas close to the building.Technology Department: Good news from our Tech Department! We've got the FMX Ticketing and Mainte-nance system up and run-ning, making it much easier for our teachers and staff to get help when they need it. Mr. Swartz and Chad Jacobs has worked hard to make this FMX tickets live. This is a big step in using our resources carefully and we’re working on adding more features that will al-low us to connect our work to how we use our resources and have the ability to cre-ate more clear graphs for financial and project fore-casting. At CHS, we've put in new cameras and sen-sors to help tackle the vap-ing issue, and ensure that we have the ability to make all spaces safe for our stu-dents. Thank you for the funds to help us accomplish this by voting for this prod-uct. Our team learned a lot at the Kansas Leadership Conference regarding tack-ling adaptive challenges, which is great for building our skills as leaders and giving us common language as a department as we ap-proach new challenges to-gether. We're excited about the sound panels and new furniture coming to Chap-arral soon – it's going to make our spaces even more inviting for learning and sports events. We’re fix-ing a few hiccups with our new hudl camera and mak-ing sure our data tools like Educlimber are refined to help clearly see student screeners in one place. Tu-anua has worked closely with our building secretar-ies at Chaparral to help resolve attendance issues and establish clear practic-es for communicating with parents. We've also got the Baker training links ready for our teachers, and there’s an intern joining us soon to work on the Chaparral Chronicles project. We're busy cleaning up accounts and getting ready to renew some contracts, all to keep things running smoothly. We’re excited for the future and so thankful to work with so many amazing peo-ple at Chaparral Schools.Transportation: Dono-van Foster is November Employee of the Month. The Transportation Dept. facility in Anthony officially opened on 11/27. Received the new Suburban on 11/16. Surplus buses and vehicles have been listed with Purple Wave for auction which will end 12/19/23. Participated in the Christmas lighting parade in Anthony, myself and Devyn Hoy drove. Still looking to hire a mechanic. Working on getting things prepared for the upcoming cold weather months. I’d in-vite the Board out to come tour and check out the new facility. November Activity (non rt) miles: Yellow fleet, 2064; White fleet, 4653.Food Service Depart-ment: We served 8,289 meals this month. 2,2383 breakfasts, 5,462 lunches and 589 staff meals. Our monthly student participa-tion number is down but it is due to the holiday break. On a daily average we are up by 20 lunches a day which is great! I am con-tinuing to try and find ways to increase our numbers. We had our Thanksgiving meal and students enjoyed the cookies. We also had choco-late chip cookies Friday and then Wednesday we will have gingerbread cookies with our holiday meal.We are looking at adding ad-ditional days with desserts in the coming months and next month we will try jello!Chaparral Jr/Sr High School Principal: This past month, some of Mrs. Pfis-ter’s special education stu-dents participated in the SKCSEC Job Olympics, and Chaprarral’s team of students placed 5th. They participated in activities from pet care, to child care, to mail sorting, to basic car-pentry. Staff had a success-ful PD day learning about Restorative Practices with ESSDACK, and then teams of staff presented helpful information geared towards utilizing practical strate-gies for reinforcing reading and math skills in all class-es. Staff also learned best practices and resources for SEND NEWS TO:anthonyrepublican@att.netSCHOOL Continued on next page
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 3TAKE THEPLUNGE INTO STREAMINGOur StreamNow website makes everything easierGo ahead and dip your toes into streaming. The water’s fine at our StreamNow website, and you may be surprised how simple it is replace your cable or satellite TV with streaming services. StreamNow takes you step by step through this process and provides handy resources including:• How to Get Started • Streaming Tutorials/FAQ• Live TV Channel Guide • Streaming Services AnalysisBefore you know it, you’ll be streaming like a pro and enjoying every minute of it.Visit gostreamnow.com/sctelcom877-723-6875 • www.sctelcom.netCornerstone Group © 2023320 ACRES - HOME320 ACRES - HOMEutilizing Artificial Intel-ligence in the classroom. This month, students are taking the Fastbridge Win-ter Screener for Reading and Math. Our band and choir concerts are quickly approaching and Ms. Cas-tillo and Ms. Battin have been working hard to pre-pare with students. We are gearing up for finals and holiday festivities planned SCHOOL Continued from previous pageby our Student Council to finish up the semester. Chaparral Jr/Sr High AP/AD: Winter sports are running full tilt and our teams have shown some great promise. Basketball teams have had some suc-cess on the court and our wrestlers are competing at a high level. Please no-tice our sportsmanship an-nouncements throughout the year prior to our bas-ketball games at home. Two of our students participated in a sportsmanship summit last month and they pre-sented the idea along with many others to me. Student led concepts will prove to be successful among their peers. We will be very busy this year with home sports events. Please come join our teams and our community in celebrating our student athletes' many performanc-es. Go Runners!!!AES Principal: In De-cember, our students will do the Fastbridge winter screener for math and read-ing. The vocal concert this year went very well and Ms. Bundy and her kids did a fantastic job. At the teacher inservice our teach-ers worked on LETRS or re-storative circle information. Our students and staff are working very hard to finish the semester on a positive note. HES Principal: Our vo-cal concert went well. We had great attendance from parents and family mem-bers. Mrs. Mae and her stu-dents worked hard and they put on a great performance. Our 6th graders are work-ing hard in preparation for their band concert later this month. We have started Fastbridge testing for math and reading. Staff members who are in LETRS just at-tended their Unit 2 train-ing and the rest of the staff attended training on restor-ative circles. Culture & Climate De-partment: Participation to-tals for the Climate Survey/KCTC were: 120 Parents; 66 Staff; 362 Students. Re-sults for the Climate Sur-vey will be tabulated and hopefully be available by Spring. Results from the Kansas Communities That Care survey which is tak-en by 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students will be available by May 2024. They are tabulated and dispersed through Green-bush Education Center and compare our results with students from across the state. The Wellness com-mittee is taking shape. Will be scheduling a meeting with Lori Heger to discuss the Kansas School Wellness Policy Model Guidelines. and upcoming administra-tive review this school year.Commons Area Update - Delivery schedule: Afford-able Interior Systems LLC - Esd 12/1. Media Technolo-gies - Esd 12/22. Mooreco Inc - Esd 1/18/2024. Moore-co Inc (Soft Seating) - Pend-ing. The Interactive Board has been delivered. Panels to deliver on 11/22.Federal or StateReports Submitted in the Past 30 DaysNone at this timeCulture & Climate1) Weapons & Expul-sion Advocacy (Discussion): Misak provided an update from advocacy efforts with State Legislators. 2) JBCC Policy Update for Enrollment of Nonresi-dent Students (1st Read): A first read was discussed. Staff Retention &Recruitment1) Executive Session for Non-Elected Personnel (Action Item): Motion by Albright, second by Misak: I move to go into execu-tive session to discuss an individual employee’s per-formance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include additional personnel as needed, from 7:10-7:30 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive ses-sion: Mr. Swartz: 7:10-7:30 pm.Misak left the executive session at 7:29 due to a con-flict of interest.Motion by Whisman, second by Bauer: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 7:31-7:36 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 7:31-7:36 pm. Mi-sak remained outside of the executive session due to a conflict of interest.Motion by Albright, sec-ond by Schmidt: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 7:36-7:46 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 7:36-7:46 pm; Mr. Wilcox: 7:36-7:46 pm. Mi-sak remained outside of the executive session due to a conflict of interest.Motion by Whisman, sec-ond by Albright: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 7:47-7:57 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 7:47-7:52 pm. Mi-sak remained outside of the executive session due to a conflict of interest. Motion by Albright, sec-ond by Schmidt: I move to accept the resignation of Eryn Guy, Chaparral Prin-cipal and Chris Headrick, Intervention Coordinator. Motion passed 7-0.Motion by Albright, sec-ond by Misak: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 7:57-8:20 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 7:57-8:17 pm.Motion by Albright sec-ond by Misak: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 8:20-8:40 pm. Motion SCHOOL Continued on next Page 10
Page 4 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023Dear Santa, I’ve been good...Dear Santa Claus,My name is Kayson. I am 5 years old. I live in the coun-try. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me: a sh, Star Wars and sand. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Kayson BrownDear Santa Claus,My name is Benjamin. I am 6 years old. I live in Antho-ny. This year, I have been really happy. I would really like it if you could bring me: a rainbow friends toy. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Benjamin NapierDear Santa Claus,My name is Asa. I am 5 years old. I live in Antho-ny. This year, I have been really good and a little bad. I would really like it if you could bring me: Fall Out, Star Wars and Rise of the Beast. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Asa UshambaDear Santa, My name is Genesis and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For christmas, please bring me: Gabe dol hows, Brbe campr, Tooey micrwav.Love, GenesisDear Santa, My name is Preston Plew and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: mincraft sword, min-craft pcax, moncraft ho.Love PrestonDear Santa,My name is Natalie Horn Pster and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very naughty and nice. For Christmas, please bring me: a baby bruther and I need cool to make something. I would love a doll and a teether for my baby cusin.Love, Natalie HornDear Santa,My name is Tanzylee Da-vis and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me minebns, prfom, dinsr car. Love, TanzyleeDear Santa, My name is Russell Ow-ens-Servanti and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very naughty. For Christmas, please bring me win ser srot (lightnenting saber sword).Love, RussellDear Santa,My name is Adelyn Bradley and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: coc dites, cats, legos.Love, AdelynDear Santa, My name is Atlas LePard and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: clths, socs, gb pocumon.Love, AtlasDear Santa, My name is Blakely Davis and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: a teeset whit donutse, air blush plush, pizz.Love, Blakely Dear Santa,My name is Andrew and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me bopyoogon, noo socs, moc-chr.Love, AndrewDear Santa, My name is Joplynn Davis and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: blesh pet, harbrush, a big tetee bar. Love, JoplynnDear Santa,My name is Caden Seachris and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: legos, socs, tiny Bowzr.Love, CadenDear Santa,My name is Sydney Chance and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me: a dog, socx, dole.Love, SydneyDear Santa, My name is Crecencio Pa-dilla and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very naughty. For Christmas, please bring me Ipad, big monstr truck, boos.Love, CrecencioDear Santa, My name is Benjamin Davies and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been naughty and nice. For Christmas, please bring me: sonic toy, mario toy, spider-man toy.Love, BenjaminDear Santa Claus,My name is Carter. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been real-ly nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: a cat pano and dog legos. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Carter CashierDear Santa Claus,My name is Colt. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: an xbox and walkie talkies. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Colt DuweDear Santa Claus,My name is Beckett. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: a game headset and a trex. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Beckett EickleberryDear Santa Claus,My name is Sterling. I am 5 years old. I live in Harper. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: tinkertar and fairy stuff. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Sterling HallDear Santa Claus,My name is Dustin. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been real-ly nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: legos. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Dustin JohnsonDear Santa Claus,My name is Alyssa. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: egg animals and a skull doll. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Alyssa KannenbergDear Santa Claus,My name is Mazie. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: makeup and a fairy light. Thank you!Merry Christmas, Maize PattersonDear Santa Claus,My name is Amelia. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me:a LoL doll and a stuffy. Thank you!Merry Christmas, Amelia Radcliff-CalhounDear Santa Claus,My name is Kolsen. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: a headset and a PS5. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Kolsen RathgeberDear Santa Claus,My name is Braelynn. I am 6 years old. I live in Wakita. This year, I have been real-ly nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: Elsa and Anna. Thank you!Merry Christmas, Braelynn ShepherdDear Santa Claus,My name is Kevin. I am 6 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: a football mat. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Kevin StoughtonDear Santa Claus,My name is Ren. I am 5 years old. I live in Anthony. This year, I have been re-ally nice. I would really like it if you could bring me: a cat, a dog and a mermaid. Thank you!Merry Christmas,Ren ThomasDear Santa,My name is Airana Esc-obedo and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a bic, shos, and Nitendo Switch. Love, AiranaDear Santa, My name is Henli Reed and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a fone, tablit, and a box of LOL dolls (100!).Love, HenliDear Santa,My name is Cameron Cox and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me an X-box, famlily, and power ranger zord.Love, CameronMERRY CHRISTMAS!
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 5Dear Santa, My name is Claire Hall and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a white deres, gutar, and a snoee Christmas.Love, ClaireDear Santa,My name is Addilynn Shep-herd and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a bises, hufor bod, qolus, sana toy, gtor, and micon.Love, AddilynnDear Santa, My name is Brantly Deaver and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a bike, a sh, and cido switch.Love, BrantlyDear Santa, I’ve been good...Dear Santa, My name is Macie Calvert and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me temugochey yoney, bo-cogon, and bisey.Love, MacieDear Santa, My name is Luke Shellham-mer and I am 6 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a truck with a trailer and haybail, combine with hay trailer, and semi with a trailer.Love, LukeDear Santa, My name is Jasper Gray and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me my pet Shaplabar back, and can you get me a car toy that I can rid and be in the bumper cars.Love, JasperDear Santa, My name is Sadie Goebel and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a smurt woch, anumol snap braslit, and a crop top.Love, SadieDear Santa,My name is Kandise Martin and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a dog, cat, and stufd dog.Love, KandiseDear Santa,My name is Ryker Fye and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me mine sqishmlo, big sqishmlo, and wubx mone.Love, RykerDear Santa,My name is Tage Barry and I am 7 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a hurbord, VR hed set, and laptop.Love, TageDear Santa,My name is Josslynn Ander-son, and I am 5 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are makeup and dress up clothes. Dear Santa,My name is Haakon Barry, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a robot and a Christmas tree.Dear Santa,My name is Boone Brooks, and I am 4 years old. I don’t know if I have been nice or naughty. Two things I would like for Christmas are a purple bike and a mo-torcycle.Dear Santa,My name is Emma Calvert, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a Tamagotchi and a play phone.Dear Santa,My name is Jason Dodgen, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a Spiderman costume and a web shooter.Dear Santa,My name is Lennox Eick-leberry, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a dragon and robot T-Rex. Dear Santa,My name is Elisabeth Es-sary, and I am 5 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a Furby and a Hatchi-mal. Dear Santa,My name is Charles (Rhett) Jones, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a Spiderman costume and a web shooter.Dear Santa,My name is Celeste Mar-tin, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are baby dolls and accesso-ries/clothing.Dear Santa,My name is Soa Molina, and I am 5 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a baby doll and teddy bear.Dear Santa,My name is Jace Peppie, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a remote control car and pirate ship.Dear Santa,My name is Evelyn Peters, and I am 5 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are princess dolls and baby dolls.Dear Santa,My name is Navarro Rie-mann, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a squishy and sticky hand. Dear Santa,My name is Braden Seachris, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a nerf gun and remote control car.Dear Santa,My name is Emily Shellham-mer, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a pink tractor and baby doll.Dear Santa,My name is Jaxx Starbuck, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a dump truck and ice cream.Dear Santa,My name is Jaxson String-fellow, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a race car and truck. Dear Santa,My name is Huntleigh Win-ter, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a Wednesday doll and Thing. Dear Santa,My name is Thalia Williams, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a pink race car and ice cream truck.Dear Santa,My name is Paislee Yoder, and I am 4 years old. I have been nice. Two things I would like for Christmas are a purple bike and mo-torcycle.Dear Santa, I’ve been good because I make my bed. For Christ-mas I would like a baby car set and a baby doll. Merry Christmas!~Micah AsperDear Santa, I’ve been good because I have helped my mom. For Christmas I would like a remote car and a stuffed unicorn. Merry Christmas! ~Sidney KohlerDear Santa, I’ve been good because I have helped friends to clean a water mess. For Christ-mas I would like a train set for me and my best friend. Merry Christmas!~Brantley WinterDear Santa, I’ve been good because I’m helpful. For Christmas I would like a puppy and an iPad. Merry Christmas!~Zeanon CalhounEMAIL YOUR NEWS TO:anthonyrepublican@att.net
Page 6 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023Phil’s Repair201 S. Jennings •Anthony620-842-5255Dear Santa, I’ve been good because I have been nice to others. For Christmas I would like a new paint set with paper, and books. Merry Christ-mas!~Amber ZhangDear Santa, I’ve been good because I am nice to your elf. For Christmas I would like an Elf book and LOL doll. Merry Christmas!~Grace ToddDear Santa, I’ve been good because I follow the social contract. For Christmas I would like a rainbow high doll and an elf. Merry Christmas!~Lily Bello DunklebergerDear Santa, I’ve been good because I help my friends. For Christ-mas I would like a makeup set and some books. Merry Christmas! ~Bristol HarrisDear Santa, I’ve been good because I have helped my dad do the post. For Christmas I would like a puppy and an elf that has a beard. Merry Christ-mas!~Hazen NufferDear Santa, I’ve been good because I Dear Santa, I’ve been good...help people. For Christmas I would like more hot track, and a snowplow truck. Mer-ry Christmas! ~Braxton CashierDear Santa, I’ve been good because I make my bed. For Christ-mas I would like the indig-enous Rex that can swallow action gures, and the T-Rex too for Christmas with action gures (100 by the way). Merry Christmas!~Dominiq BagnellDear Santa, I’ve been good because I am helpful. For Christmas I would like a dog and elves. Merry Christmas!~Kambriella DavisDear Santa, I’ve been good because I make sure my room is clean. For Christmas I would like a teddy axolotl and a doll. Merry Christmas!~Zoe WattsDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a basket of puppies. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is going to Great Wolf Lodge. One hope I have for the new year is that the world has peace.With gratitude,Elijah DuvallDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is Xbox 1 and PS4. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is making gingerbread houses. One hope I have for this new year is a happy family.With gratitude,Samuel Denton Dear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a Lego set, some new dragon books, and a paint set. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is going on the Polar Express Train. One hope I have for the new year is to give the homeless a gift. With gratitude,Kinley StoughtonDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a new controller. One joy I’d like to experience with my family this year is watch-ing a Christmas movie to-gether. One hope I have for the new year is to raise money for homeless.With gratitude,Brantley MooreDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get new farm toys. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is to watch a Christmas movie. One hope I have for the new year is for everyone to be healthy. With gratitude,Sutton GreveDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is squish mellows and a bar-bie doll house. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is to watch a movie together. One hope I have for the new year is to have friends and be kind. With gratitude,Anna ElliottDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a Lego box full of Lego’s and a TV. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is to make cookies together. One hope I have for the new year is that my family stays healthy.With gratitude,Christian HooverDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a doggy bed set and a doggy poster. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is the to go to the Christmas Park. One hope I have for the new year is for people to be healthy.With gratitude, Lilly FyeDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a Lego set Millennium Falcon. One joy I’d like to experi-ence with my family in 2023 is to watch a Christmas movie together. One hope I have for the new year is for the world to be healthy.With gratitude,Sammy RiveraDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is squish mellows. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is a Train Ride and a trip to Great Wolf Lodge. One hope I have for the new year is everyone has a present for them.With gratitude,Brody BarnettDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is some new art tools. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2023 is to make a gingerbread house. One hope I have for the new year is to be healthy.With gratitude,Angel BrownDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is a puppy and squish mellows. One joy I’d like to experi-ence with my family in 2023 is to ride a train. One hope I have for the new year is to have a good year.With gratitude,Abigail MartinezDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is squish mellows and new books. One joy I’d like to experience with my fam-ily is to make gingerbread houses. One hope I have for the new year is for people to have Christmas spirit.With gratitude,Brylee Reed
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 7Dear Santa, I’ve been good...Merry ChristmaLocalKEEPING CHRISTMASHarper Industries demonstrates its commitment to the community by providing employees with “Harper Bucks” to redeem at local merchants throughout the holiday shopping season. This investment of over $8,000 in Harper County’s economy not only boosts local business, but also fosters a stronger community.Dear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to receive more squishmal-lows. One joy I’d like to ex-perience with my family in 2024 is going to Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City. One hope I have for the new year is having good times with friends and family.With Gratitude,Brady BarnettDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a pet frog and a pogo stick. One joy I’d like to experience with my family is to go to a forest full of frogs. One hope I have for the new year is to have all the frogs in the world!With Gratitude,Zarria CooperDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a big trampoline. One joy I’d like to experience with my family is to have a family game night. One hope I have for the new year is to be happy.With Love, QuorumDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a real dog that would be a good pet. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2024 is going to Disneyland with my dad. One hope I have for the new year is to get healthier throughout year.With Love, Austyn FoxDear Santa, One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to please get a pet goldsh. One joy I’d like to experi-ence with my family in 2024 is a trip to my grandma’s house. One hope I have for the new year is to see my family more.Love, Kaylee GoertzDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is for a good Merry Christ-mas. One joy I’d like to ex-perience with my family is a game night playing Left, Right, Center. One hope I have for the new year is to see the ball drop.With Gratitude,Joshua HornDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get some squishmallows. One joy I’d like to experi-ence with my family is to have a movie night. One hope I have for the new year is for there to be fewer garbage in the ocean.With Gratitude, FaithDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a puppy. One joy I’d like to experience with my fam-ily is to go to a trampoline park. One hope I have for the new year is to remem-ber my dances.With Love,Emberlyn LePardDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get a pet snake. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2024 is to go to Disneyland. One hope I have for the new year is to see Emit. Emit is my friend in Indiana, please.With Gratitude, AvyenDear Santa,My name is Collins. I am 5 years old this year. I want another baby doll and a lit-tle Christmas tree. Please bring my brother, Banks, a baby tractor and Walker wrote you a letter too. We will have carrots for your reindeer and cookies and milk for you. But we don’t have a chimney so use the back door.Love, CollinsDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to get many new shoes. One joy I’d like to experience with my family in 2024 is to go on a private plane so we can see new places because I’m a traveler. One hope I have for the new year is for everyone to be kind be-cause everyone should be kind to others.With Gratitude,Analynn SanchezDear Santa,One personal wish I have for this holiday season is to have internet for my phone. One joy I’d like to experience with my fam-ily in 2024 is a Kansas City Chiefs game. One hope I have for the new year is to get better at football.From,Triston Sowter-BagnellDear Santa,One personal wish I have for the holiday season is to receive a VR Headset Quest Two. One joy I’d like to experience with my fam-ily is to play Uzzle more. One hope I have for the new year is for the world to be better and people to have homes.With Gratitude, FerrisDear SantaI wish for this holiday sea-son to receive a bike, a trampoline, a pitbull, and a real VR Headset. One joy I’d like to experience with my family is a game night. One hope I have for the new year is to read better.Your Friend, Ethan WilliamsDear Santa,My name is Emberlynn Shelton and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas this year I would like a Cry Baby, Barbies, Peppa Pig Toys, and LOL dolls. I love you. Thank you, Santa!Love, EmberlynnDear Santa,My name is Alice. I am 3 years old. I have been good this year because I helped clean up and I share. I would please like to ask for a phone, new shoes and a new coat. Thank you!Dear Santa,My name is Walker. I am 3 years old but almost 4 in April. I want a big gun and a big tractor. Please bring my brother Banks a little itty bitty toy. We will leave you cookies and chocolate milk when you come to our house.Love, WalkerDear Santa, I want a transformer, a new baseball bat, a candy box in my room, a tele-scope, a rocket ship and a pirate ship for Christmas. Next Christmas I want a blue motorcycle. So when I’m 5 I can ride my new motorcycle. Do your elves build really good? I hope they build my toys really good.Thank you Santa, Samuel GerdesDear Santa,My name is Avery and I am 4 years old. Please bring me an Alexa, a life size Elsa from Frozen, a life size Anna, an Elsa pool and slide, and a rainbow phone.Thank you! Avery JefferisDear Santa,My name is Blixley and I am 4 years old. For Christ-mas I would like Gabby’s Dollhouse Magical ears. I would also like a pair of pink crocs. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Please leave my older brothers, Zayden and Kiptyn pres-ents, too.Merry Christmas,Blixley JaegerDear Santa,Do you like the cookies? Bring me ipad and a bll and a teddy ber.Love, Omar RojasDear Santa,How are you dooeng? I wunt a ipad, grend thef odoe, and for dad a necklace.LOve, Dominic Baysinger
Page 8 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023Dear Santa, I’ve been good...Roger &OscarDear Santa, How are your redeer? Can I have a nice babby panthr. I wunt a puppe. Can I have anew bed for my dad?Love, Samantha HartsonDear Santa,I wunt a Ifone 13, and a toy for a 8 year old boy. I luve you Santa. How era thos elfs dueng?Love, Conner HernDear Santa,I like game. I like candy. I like game for papa. Love, Lucinda KellerDear Santa,How is mis ckloz? Can I have a nise babe black panthr, a goden retrierer and a nuw ckowch for mom and dad?Love, Trevor RickeDear Santa,How ar your presents go-ing? a top, candees, and a fone for mom.Love, Callie BoeseDear Santa,ho r you? I wunt ceenkog, godzilla, and a baby bruer.Love, Jeremy HerreraDear Santa, How is your render? Ples-dan I have a P-es 5 and a mostrtrick that move. I wot a sign that ses I love mom and dad.Love, Koda SeybDear Santa,Hou minee toys hav you made? Can I hav a GI Joe. and can I have a big bag uv bulits. and can I have a poputrl toy for mie bruthr?Love, Elius WestDear Santa,How r the rander? R theis gud? I wun obox, ipad, and teve for mom.Love, Josue’ VasquezDear Santa,Whwt kind of cookies do you like? I want car, rabet, and snack.Love, Weldin ZacariasDear Santa, Haw is your elf? Can I hav a web shootr. Can I hav a pupee? Can mi mom have a neclis? I luv you santu,Love, Preston WatkinsDear Santa,Hoy is a norf plo? two buuks,dieree, and munee for mom.Love, Faye KuhrDear Santa,I want a pretend horse. Will you bring my family some socks and a real phone? I have been good.Merry Christmas, KaylerDear Santa,Can I hav a elf? can I hav a pup, Haw R your elfs? Can you breg my mom a neclis?Love, Layla SmithDear Santa,Do you lke cookies? I wuant doll, ipad, teddy.Love, Jimena LucDear Santa,r yor randeer gud? Can I ples have x box, can I ples have a pug.. For mom can mom have aiFon 14?Love, Drew FrancisDear Santa,I wunt a bubree, I wunt a hart box of ckandee, I wunt a toy for my sistr baby.Love, Dayana VicenteDear Santa,Setu dyo luk kokes? Cen u hav a dol, and a robe? for mom a afon.Love, Victoria GarciaDear Santa,I have been a good boy this year. I would like a bow & arrow, a mini farm and real baby chicks. We will leave you milk and cookies. Car-rots for the reindeer and a cookie for the elf.Love, CasenDear Santa,I want a toy gun with a scope on it. I also want a semi toy. Maybe a toy car or whatever you want to bring. I will leave you a mufn pie and some healthy milk. I will leave some reindeer food out also. Merry Christmas! LawsonDear Santa,I want cars that go with a dino set, a ying unicorn thing, a puppy that goes in a puppy house that his paw prints appear, with a dog tag. That’s all. Merry Christmas! I will leave you oreos and white milk.Love, AutumnDear Santa,I want a bear, a boat and a dinosaur. I want a bow for hunting with Papa. I will leave you a brown cookie and white milk.Bye! HuxenDear Santa,I like toys that play music and vibrating teething toys. I love when my sisters and my friends read me books. My sisters and I will leave you milk and cookies! Merry Christmas Santa!Love, BristyllDear Santa,I like to play on the iPad, tracing letters. I also like to dance and make silly faces dancing in front of the mir-ror. I love puzzles! Merry Christmas,Love, DeanDear Santa,I love doing puzzles, coloring and singing! Merry Christmas! RyattDear Santa,I like to play with monster trucks, building blocks and puzzles. Love, JaseDear Santa,I want you to come to my house. I want toys for Christmas. I want paint to paint pictures.Love, LeonelDear Santa, I want a ball pit. I like to knock over towers my friends build for me. I like dancing to music. Merry Christmas!Love, MaggieHi Santa!I want a Paw Patrol toy and a puppy.Bye Santa! EmrieDear Santa,I want toys, red ones. Thank you Santa!Love, DaxturDear Santa,I like to play with farm ani-mals and stacking toys. Mer-ry Christmas!Love, BrooklynDear Santa,I want a Barbie for Christ-mas. My dad and mom want a new computer. I want to make you cookies and milk. I will leave carrots for the reindeer. I can’t wait to go to sleep and wake up to nd presents under the tree. Bye Santa and I love you!ElizabethDear Santa,I want an RC car with a ga-rage and PlayStation 5. I want a Bakugan. I will get you some cookies and milk. I will leave one cookie for the reindeer. Love, GatlinDear Santa,I want a Barbie. I really want a Barbie house to put my Barbies in. I want a skel-eton for Christmas, a small one, not a big one. I am going to make you a sparkly cookie and leave a toy for the rein-deer.Love, RubyDear Santa,I want a dirt bike, a skate-board and a 4-wheeler. Also a motorcycle and a tractor and that’s it. I’ll leave you a Dr. Pepper and spaghetti. Thank you!KasenHi Santa,I’ve been trying to call you because I love you so much! I will leave you cookies and milk. I like to play with all kinds of toys. Merry Christ-mas!Love, Daxton
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 9Dear Santa, I’ve been good...Dear Santa,This year I would like a red, green and blue BB-gun. I would also like a dinosaur target game with an air pump nerf gun. I will leave milk and cookies on the table for you. Thank you Santa.Love, DylanDear Santa,Can I have a titanic lego and a britannic lego for Christ-mas? How is yor reindeers? Can my mom have a blankit?Love, Michael SullivanDear Santa, I wod like a swetr and a fon and Disney ticits. How did you get a sled?Love, Sophia OllerDear Santa,I want a Barbie and rain-bow lamp. I want a unicorn. I want baby shark for my baby brother. Can you bring my mom a lamp for when she goes to sleep? I really want to ride on your sleigh with you. Merry Christmas!Love, AylaDear Santa,I want a camra and a woch. Get Casen tools. How are your reindeer doing?Love, Clara BallardI want a tedee bear of a dog and a fone. A lot of di-nosores for my baby bruthr. How are your elves?Love, NaomiDear Santa,I want a fon for Christmas. How are your reindeer? Can you bring mi mom a bran noo fon?Love, Xois San MiguelDear Santa,I would want a VR that Awackin Toste has and I want a PS5. Can you bring my sister a babey shark toy? How are you magiec?Love, Reid BoyceDear Santa,Can I have a mincraft legos and ollso can I have a fone? Can my mom have a blaincit? How are your reindeer?Love, Lucas YoderDear Santa,I wunt a transformer masck and a mincraft legos. Can my mom have a blanck-it with your fase on it. Have your elves working hard?Love, Noah EdigerI wunt a PS5 set. Can u breng my bruthr a camra? I wunt a ipad. Is yoor reindeer ocay?Love, TreysonCan I have a doll for Christ-mas and a Cote for Christ-mas? Can I have a dogy bed for my dog skye. How are your reindeer doowing?Love, Monroe ZahradnikDear Santa,I wut a Xbox and I wut a fon. Can you brig a ratl for my bruthr? How are your elves?Love, Gabe Pence Dear Santa,I wud like a frenship braslit kit and a phone. My mom likes plants can you get her one? Are you alrjick to kitins? Love, Hazel ThorntonDear Santa, I want a cranon box and a Tv and a baby toy for my baby. How are yor raned deer?Love, Xavi ShueDear Santa,I wunt a R se car and a fon. My mom wunts a noo blancit. How is roodof dooweng?Love, Tyler AndersonDear Santa, Can I have a Go cart? Can I have a phone? Can I have a doll for my sister? How are your elf’s?Love, Colt BoyantonDear Santa,I wunt a blancet for my mom. I would like a TV for me and I would like a iPad. How are you and how are your rein-deers?Love, Alex MarroquinDear Santa, I want a TV and a VR. My mom wants a tortilla blanket. How is the north pole?Love, Finn GilboDear Santa Claus,I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I want some blocks.Love, ElijahDear Santa,My name is Drew and I am 2 years old. This year I am hoping for a dinosaur.Love, DrewDear Santa,I have been a good boy. I want binoculars for Christ-mas so I can go on a bear hunt.From your friend, HuxenDear Santa,I have been a good girl. For Christmas I want a a baby doll, and a bean bag chair like my brothers.Your friend, LyndonDear Santa,I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I want a car or a truck.Love, HoytDear Santa,I have been a good girl. Please bring me a doll house.Love, LillyDear Santa,My name is Zaylee and I am 2 years old. This year I have been nice. Thank you for the presents you brought me last year! This year I am wishing for a baby doll with a bottle. Love you Santa!Your friend, ZayleeDear Santa,My name is Brooklyn and I am 3 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I would like farm set animals, bubbles, stuffed animals, a doll stroller, magnet blocks and big legos.Love, BrooklynDear Santa,My name is Henry and I am 3 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I would like magnet toys and cars with a car ramp and car wash.Love, HenryDear Santa,My name is Dante and I am 3 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I would like a pet frog, squishy, castle, pet deer, bumble bee toys or Iron Man toys.Love DanteDear Santa,My name is Elizabeth and I am 4 years old. This year I have been a little bit of both (nice and naughty). For Christmas I would like frog toys, Barbie toys and horsei-es.Love ElizabethDear Santa,My name is Draven Carr and I am 3 years old. This year I have been a little bit of both (nice and naughty). For Christmas I would like a pop-it toy like bubba, a Spider-man toy and a new bumble bee toy.Love DravenDear Santa,Hope this letter nds you well. For the most part, I do as I am told and eat my veggies. I would like for you to bring me a green mon-ster truck, not the black one…green please! I will be at papa and grandma Dunn’s house this year!Love your friend, Quinn Wright (4Yrs)Dear Santa,Are your elves getting enough sleep? Mommy said I need to cut my toy list down so the elves aren’t over-worked. So here it goes…I would like a re and garbage truck to play with. My broth-er and I will leave yummy cookies and a cold glass of milk (2%, hope that’s ok?!).Love your friend, Roman Wright (2Yrs)Dear Santa,How is Rudolph doing? I will leave milk and cookies out for you, and carrots for your reindeer. I have been good this year. I would like a go kart for Christmas.Love,Karter Downing
Page 10 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023Holy Blessingsto All passed 6-1 (Nay: Bauer). Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 8:20-8:40 pm.Motion by Walker, sec-ond by Whisman: I move to approve Chad Jacobs, Buildings and Grounds Di-rector for the 24-25 school year. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Bauer, second by Misak: I move to approve Clay Wilcox, Harper El-ementary Principal, for the 24-25 school year. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Whisman, second by Misak: I move to approve the contract exten-sion for Cody Liebelt, AES Principal, through June 30, 2025. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Misak, second by Whisman: I move to ex-tend the contract extension for Curt Miller, Transporta-tion Director, through June SCHOOL Continued from Page 430, 2025. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Bauer, second by Whisman: I move to ex-tend the contract extension for Josh Patterson, Technol-ogy Director, through June 30, 2025. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Bauer, second by Whisman: I move to ex-tend the contract extension for Josh Swartz, Superin-tendent, through June 30, 2025. Motion passed 4-3 (Nay: Troyer, Walker, Al-bright). Motion by Whisman, second by Schmidt: I move to approve the contract ex-tension for Vance Williams, Chaparral High School AP/AD, through June 30, 2025. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Misak, sec-ond by Whisman: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 8:45-8:50 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 8:48-8:50 pm.Motion by Misak, sec-ond by Schmidt: I move to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA to include addi-tional personnel as needed, from 8:51-8:56 pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz: 8:51-8:56 pm.2) Executive session for negotiations (Action Item): Motion by Walker, second by Whisman: I move to go into executive session to discuss staff salary and benefits pursuant to the exception for employer-employee ne-gotiations under KOMA to include additional person-nel as needed, from 8:57-9:15pm. Motion passed 7-0. Others present in executive session: Mr. Swartz - 8:57-9:15 pm.Student Achievement1) District Goal Over-view (Report): Mr. Swartz and the board reviewed dis-trict goals. 2) Elementary Art Posi-tion (Report): An Elemen-tary Art Position was dis-cussed. 3) SCKSEC Update (Re-port): Misak gave an update from the latest SCKSEC board meeting.Resources1) Health Insurance Ex-ploration (Discussion): Mr. Swartz updated the board on health insurance explo-ration progress. 2) 2024-2025 Finance & Needs Assessment (Discus-sion): Mr. Swartz and the board reviewed progress to-wards program goals. 3) Long Term Wrestling Space (Discussion): The board discussed a long term space for wrestling prac-tices. 4) Roofing project at Dis-trict Office and Harper Ele-mentary (Action Item): The action item was tabled. Information RequestsBoard Meeting Wrap-UpAdjournmentThe meeting was ad-journed at 10:00 pm. Dusty Albright, PresidentBarbara Muse, Deputy Board ClerkGOT NEWS YOU WANT TO SHARE?Email us at: anthonyrepublican@att.netSHIRTS • SIGNSLD’S PRINTING 620-842-5129Harper County Dept. On Aging: Senior Meal Programs Need Delivery Help By Jennifer WolffHarper County is lucky enough to have 3 Senior Meal programs available to residents. Several pro-grams throughout the state have closed in the last 3 years due to lack of staff, lack of participants & fund-ing shortages. I can see it has great purpose & reward in our communities. These programs need volunteer delivery assistance to get hot meals to residents Mon-day – Friday. They are not asking volunteers to help every day but rather work with the site manager to schedule one day every week you can commit up to 1 hour (or less!) to deliver a hot meal to a senior who is homebound or unable to join congregate meals. It is so fulfilling & new friends await! I know each manag-er is truly thankful for their team of volunteers past & present who make the time to give back to those in the community who need it in this way. Ready to talk with a manager? In Anthony con-tact Emily 620-842-3008. In Attica contact Shannon 620-254-7371. In Harper contact Jan 620-896-2063. Thank you for considering.Reminder all County Of-fices including public trans-portation & senior meals in Attica & Harper will be closed the following dates: 12/25, 12/26 & 1/1. TEFAP Food Commodities will be available at 201 N. Jen-nings January 25th 8:30 – Noon.The Public Transporta-tion Service assists ALL Harper Co residents of any age to stay indepen-dent with transportation to work, medical appoint-ments, shopping, errands, Patterson Health Center & locations less than 70 miles. Hours of operation: 8:30am– 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Every Harper Co resident can ride with pub-lic transit regardless of age or mobility. Equal access is provided to the public. Al-though we are available to make trips M-F out of coun-ty, rides need to be sched-uled 24 hours in advance & the bus returns for Harper Co by 3pm. CALL 620-842-5104 for ride reservations & rates. 1st come, 1st served. Out of County Transit Schedule: Mon 12/25: CLOSED Merry Christmas!Tues 12/26: CLOSEDWed 12/27: Wichita Thurs 12/28: WichitaFri 12/29: Wichita All routes are subject to change without notice. TRY A CLASSIFIED AD! THEY GET RESULTS!ANTHONY REPUBLICAN • 620-842-5219
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 11Merry ChristmasCatching Up With The County CommissionersEditor’s Note: This article contains minutes frommultiple meetings.Official Meeting MinutesRegular MeetingSubmitted By HarperCounty Clerk’s OfficeNovember 6, 2023The Harper County Board of County Commis-sioners met in regular ses-sion, with Chairman Stru-ble calling the meeting to order with Commissioner Waldschmidt and Commis-sioner Vornauf. Shonda Lar-son, Recording Secretary was also present.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove $19,008.14 to Secu-rity 1st for home purchase to start Attica daycare; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner Vornauf motioned to approve No-vember 06, 2023 account payables in the amount of $156,609.52; approved unanimously.Christina Cintron, Dis-patch and EM, gave a de-partment update.At 8:59 a.m. Commis-sioner Struble motioned to enter executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for closing the meeting is to discuss person-nel matters of nonelected of-ficials. Ami DeLacerda, HR and Christina Cintron, Dis-patch and EM were present for this meeting. The open meeting will resume at 9:15 a.m. in this room; ap-proved unanimously. Com-missioner Struble motioned to extend for 2 minutes; ap-proved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session at 9:17 a.m. with no binding action taken.Jan Harding, EMS, gave a department update.At 9:32 a.m. Commis-sioner Struble motioned to enter into executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for clos-ing the meeting is to dis-cuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel. Ami DeLacerda, HR, and Jan Harding, EMS, were pres-ent for this meeting. The open meeting will resume at 9:45 a.m. in this room; approved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session at 9:45 a.m. with no binding action taken.Mike Bennett and Janet Slankard, Public Works, gave a department update. Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned for a 5-minute recess; approved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recon-vene; approved unanimous-ly.Shonda Larson, Finance, gave a department update.Commissioners present-ed Chris Rothenbush the Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2023.Ami DeLacerda, HR, gave a department update.At 10:48 a.m. Commis-sioner Waldschmidt mo-tioned to enter executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for closing the meeting is to discuss personnel mat-ters of nonelected person-nel. Ami DeLacerda, HR, was present for this meet-ing. The open meeting will resume 11:30 a.m. in this room; approved unanimous-ly. Commissioner Struble motioned to extend for 10 minutes; approved unani-mously. Commissioner Vor-nauf motioned to extend for 10 minutes; approved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session at 11:50 a.m. with no binding action taken. Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove October 30, 2023 minutes; approved unani-mously.As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday November 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner Room at the Harper County Courthouse.Approved: Darrin Stru-ble, ChairmanAttest: Shonda Larson, Recording SecretaryOfficial Meeting MinutesRegular MeetingSubmitted By HarperCounty Clerk’s OfficeNovember 14, 2023The Harper County Board of County Commis-sioners met in regular ses-sion, with Chairman Stru-ble calling the meeting to order with Commissioner Waldschmidt and Com-missioner Vornauf. Shonda Larson, Finance Director, Hannah Crowe, Recording Secretary. Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove November 6, 2023 minutes; approved unani-mously.Commissioner Vornauf motioned to approve No-vember 10, 2023 payroll in the amount of $166,815.15; approved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove Blue Cross Blue Shield payment in the amount of $142.78; ap-proved unanimously.Randy Boehmke, Waste Connections, gave an up-date on the landfill.Mike Bennett & Janet Slankard, Public Works, gave a department update.At 9:21 a.m. Commis-sioner Waldschmidt mo-tioned to enter executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for closing the meeting is to discuss personnel mat-ters of nonelected person-nel. Brooke Mantey, Ap-praiser, & Ami DeLacerda, HR were present for this meeting. The open meeting will resume at 9:30 a.m. in this room; approved unani-mously. Commissioner Struble motioned to ex-tend 10-minutes; approved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session at 9:40 a.m. with no binding action taken.At 9:42 a.m. Commis-sioner Waldschmidt mo-tioned to enter executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for closing the meeting is to discuss personnel mat-ters of nonelected person-nel. Kari O’Riley, Commu-nity Development, & Ami DeLacerda, HR were pres-ent for this meeting. The open meeting will resume at 10:00 a.m. in this room; approved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session at 10:00 a.m. with no binding action taken.Josh Teel, IT, & Rachel Denton, District Court, gave an updated about Dis-trict Court system being breeched.Josh Teel, IT, spoke to Commissioners about County Amazon account.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove 5-minute recess; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recon-vene; approved unanimous-ly.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recess the BoCC meeting; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to enter the 2023 Canvas; approved unanimously.Hannah Crowe, County Clerk, presented unofficial results to the Commission-ers.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recess the 2023 Canvas; approved unanimously.COUNTY Continued on next page
Page 12 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023Special GiftsSpecial GiftsHAPPYHOLIDAYSWe wish you a joyful holiday from ALL OF US atWalgreen Pharmacist Ron Giesen IsFeatured Spotlight On Career SpeakerBy Carol Jean MartinWalgreen pharmacist, Ron Giesen, was a recent speaker to the students at Chaparral and Attica Pub-lic Schools. Giesen shared with those in attendance that the there is a demand for pharmacists and many levels. He stated, “There are a wide range of healthcare settings and they have flexi-ble hours. There will always be a demand for a pharma-cist.” The pharmacist is the person who knows the most about drugs. Consequently, they work with a person’s doctor and other providers to ensure the patient is tak-ing the correct medications at the right doses.In the community phar-macist’ role, the individual usually works in a retail store such as Walgreens or an independently owned pharmacy like Harper Pharmacy or Irwin Potter in Anthony Kansas. They can provide information to a patient about the over the counter drugs as well as the prescriptions prescribed to the patient. They can pro-vide vaccines as well. Giesen has worked as a compounding pharmacist for 36 years. He shared, “The most rewarding for him as to have been an in-dependent pharmacist so he could perform the com-pounding.” Compounding is making a prescription from a cream or liquid made for a particular need of a patient as prescribed by the pri-mary care provider of the patient.A clinical pharmacist works in a hospital, a clinic, or another healthcare set-ting. These pharmacists spend time filling prescrip-tions. Giesen cited, the fact that during the Corona cri-ses the pharmacist works in the research and design, then assist with conducting clinical drug trials for de-veloping new drugs. These industry pharmaceutical roles include the develop-ment of RSV and flu vac-cines. In addition they may also help write the safety guidelines and quality con-trol for new medications.Criteria that helped him gain his goals were to take as much biology, sci-ence, and chemistry that is available in high school. Commissioner Vornauf motioned to reenter the BoCC meeting; approved unanimously.Cyndra Kastens, Antho-ny City Admin, & Tiffany Hartson, Harper City Ad-min, spoke to Commission-ers about the RHID Pro-gram.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recess the BoCC meeting; ap-COUNTY Continued from previous pageproved unanimously.Commissioner Struble motioned to reconvene the 2023 Canvas; approved unanimously.Hannah Crowe, County Clerk, presented the Offi-cial 2023 General Election Canvas results.Commissioner Vornauf motioned to approve the 2023 Canvas Results; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner motioned to approve the 2023 Gen-eral Election Canvas; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recess the 2023 Canvas; approved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to recon-vene the BoCC meeting; ap-proved unanimously.Commissioner Wald-schmidt motioned to ap-prove November 13, 2023 Account Payables in the amount of $87,390.26. They did not approve the check for Foley Equipment in the amount of $6,917.37; ap-proved unanimously.Ami DeLacerda, gave a department update.Richard Raleigh, County Attorney, spoke to Commis-sioners about 30/30 land resolution and the Long-bine Tire Service, LLC deed.At 11:50 a.m. Commis-sioner Waldschmidt mo-tioned to enter executive session. The subject to be discussed will be personnel matters. The justification for closing the meeting is to discuss personnel mat-ters of nonelected person-nel. Ami DeLacerda, HR was present for this meet-ing. The open meeting will resume at 12:00 p.m. in this room; approved unanimous-ly. The meeting returned to open session at 12:00 p.m. with no binding action tak-en.As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday November 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner Room at the Harper County Courthouse.Approved: Darrin Stru-ble, ChairmanAttest: Hannah Crowe, County ClerkThen to learn how to spell many drugs was a chal-lenge when he was ready to take the pharmacy boards. He cited that he had to practice spelling of over 200 top drugs. He attended Hutchinson Community College, then Coffeyville Community College. He said, “The community col-leges provided smaller classes and more attention from the instructor for indi-vidual assistance.” He took many sciences in college with a great deal of chem-istry and lab courses. He earned his Bachelor De-gree from Baker University. Lastly, he gained his phar-macy degree from KU. The KU School of Phar-macy literature was hand-ed out by Giesen, to those who were interested in the field of study. The career includes opportunity for fo-cusing on the teaching and training of future pharma-cists. In addition those with an interest in healthcare records, data, or systems could have opportunities in-cluding development of soft-ware, social media and tele-health services. He stressed that there are many ways to work in the field. This in-cludes but not limited to 12 hour shifts, work seven day on seven days off, or to work a few days a week and get every other weekend off. A pharmacist is more than just fill a prescription. They are the person who knows the most about drugs and assist with advising the correct medications and the right doses for regaining and retaining good health. A pharmacist is a person who provides trustworthy, high-level healthcare.
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 13bMerry Christmasfrom our familyto yours!!Obituary...Merline M. Wellbrock1934 ~ 2023Merline Mary Wellbrock, 89, passed away December 15, 2023 at Patterson Health Center in Anthony, Kansas. She was born January 9, 1934 at Victoria, Kansas, daughter of August and Helen (Dreiling) Kuhn. On August 8, 1953, Merline mar-ried LeRoy F. Wellbrock at Victoria. Merline worked as a nurse’s aide for St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays and later at the hospital and nursing home in Great Bend. Merline was raised in The Ba-silica of St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, after moving to Great Bend she be-came a member of St. Patrick’s Cath-olic Church. After LeRoy passed, Merline moved to Anthony, Kansas where she became a member of the St. Joan of Arc Parish. Throughout her life she loved volunteering for her churches, and later in life the Antho-ny Thrift Store and Food Pantry. Merline was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her children: Lyle Well-brock and wife, Sandy of Anthony, Milissa Panning of Springdale, Ar-kansas, and Mark Wellbrock of Na-perville, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: AshLee Snyder and husband, AJ, Brianna Wellbrock, Bess Wellbrock, and KayLene Haney and husband, Hunter; 5 great-grandchildren: Emma, Quincey, and Adrian Wash-ington, and Charles Maverick and Charlotte Isabel Haney; siblings: El-lie Dickerson, Norma Wellbrock, Jim Kuhn, and Cliff Kuhn; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy; and siblings: August, Albert, Louis, Elmer, Ralph and Frank Kuhn, Alice Hasel-horst, Dolorosa Berens, Leona Well-brock, and Juanita Kuhn. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Great Bend Ceme-tery, Great Bend, Kansas with Father Bob Pinninti as Celebrant. Memorials in memory of Merline may be made to the Anthony Ministe-rial Association (for the Thrift Store) and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.Obituary...Becky Hess LaBrue1953 ~ 2023Becky Sue (Starks) Hess La-Brue was born September 16, 1953 at the Galloway Hospital in Anthony, Kansas, daughter of Bobby Joe and Roberta Lee (Flowers) Starks. She grew up on a farm southwest of Manchester, Oklahoma, where she began working at a young age. She was a lifelong member of the Rose-dale Church of Christ being baptized in November 1965. She attended grade school in Amorita, Oklahoma and graduated from Burlington High School in 1971. On May 20, 1972, Becky mar-ried Carthel Hess and this union was blessed with one daughter, Shelly Ann. They made their home in Man-chester, Oklahoma. Following school, she contin-ued working on the family farm until 1992 when she went to school to be-come a CNA and later a CMA. She started working at the Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma. In 2000, she went to work at the An-thony Hospital in Anthony, Kansas, where she stayed for 11 years. Af-ter leaving the Anthony Hospital she went back to work at the Community Health Center in the housekeeping department. Following her retire-ment, Becky took advantage of being able to help her mother as often as possible. Becky took pride in her home and yard, always keeping the out-side looking pretty, especially her coy pond. She was known for making the most delicious Lemon Meringue Pies. She enjoyed crocheting, collecting hummingbirds, and doing puzzles. Becky passed away on De-cember 13, 2023 at the Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Joe Starks and her brother, Terry Lee Starks. Becky will be deeply missed by her daughter, Shelly Kane and hus-band, Terry; her mother, Roberta Starks; sisters: Sherry Hess and hus-band, Edgar, and Peggy Rieger and husband, Rod; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2023 at Prairie Rose Funeral Home in Anthony with Rod Rieger ofciating. Kasey Waldschmidt and Kiley Feely sang “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” and “In the Garden.” Interment was in the Rosedale Cemetery, southwest of Manches-ter, Oklahoma. The family served as casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Becky may be made to the Rosedale Cem-etery and may be sent in care of Prai-rie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.Obituary...Ronnie L. Patterson1963 ~ 2023Ronnie Lee Patterson, 60, passed away unexpectedly in Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 10, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Phillip Lee and Marcella Glee (Hanna) Patterson. Ronnie graduated from Chap-arral High School in 1981, then graduated from Garden City Com-munity college. After school Ronnie returned home to the family farm and began making his way growing his cattle herd. He also served on the SCTelcom board of directors for 22 years. When he wasn’t working Ron-nie enjoyed visiting with old friends, making new friends, coyote hunting, and an occasional team roping. But his favorite hobby was horse rac-ing. Ronnie would have lived at the tracks if he didn’t feel as if there was always work to be done. His priority in life was raising his two kids. Daughter Payton resides in Hays with her family Travis, and two sons Riser and River. Son Parker Patterson in Kiowa with his fam-ily Chyanne, and two sons Kye and Kelby. Ronnie loved his role as papa Ronnie. Ronnie is also survived by and will be deeply missed by his long-time companion Michelle, her two children Makayle and Evan Overton and family; stepdaughters, Jordan Focht family, and Kori Boyd family; brothers: Randy and Rocky (Shelly), sisters: Christie (Curt), Cathy and Cari Jo; along with many more family members and friends - as he did not know a stranger, and had a tendency to put everyone else ahead of him-self. He would have done anything for anyone.He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Phillip and Mar-cella; niece, Jana Mackey; and bo-nus son, Estin Overton.Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Christian Church in Anthony, Kansas with Kent Olds ofciating. Musical selections “Lead Me Home” by Jamey Johnson and “Amazing Grace” by Canadian Scottish Regi-ment were played. Burial followed in Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony. Honorary cas-ket bearers were Bob Koblitz, Justin Koblitz, Tom Holcomb, Tom Tomlin, Bill Cundiff, David Botkin, and Clay Spicer. Casket bearers were Brad Acord, Jared Nuffer, Adam Clark, Caden Patterson, Todd Mackey, and Travis Mackey. Memorials in memory of Ronnie may be made to The Tank Award, CHS Faith and Loyalty, or Oaklawn Chapel, and may be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.Obituary...Erwin A. Peterson1935 ~ 2023Erwin Arnold Peterson “Doc” was born March 25, 1935 to Ulysses “Pete” and Ruby Peterson in Bush-ton, Kansas. He and his twin brother Merwin were welcomed home by their older sisters, Doris and An-nette.After he graduated from Bush-ton High School in 1953, he went on to study at Kansas State Teach-ers College in Emporia where he also played football. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1957. He then went on to earn a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri in 1961. Erwin and Merwin opened their own dental practice later that year in Buffalo, Oklahoma.Erwin married Sylvia Rasmus-sen and they were blessed with three children, Nina, Nancy, and Lisa.On July 3, 1964, Erwin and Vada were married. Along with their three children, Rick, Judy, and Tami, they moved to Anthony, Kansas in June of 1969. The same year he opened his dental ofce where his daugh-ters Judy and Tami later joined him and worked until his retirement in 2012.He loved hunting, shing, and golng. His great love of shing in particular was shared with his par-ents and brother as they took many shing trips to Canada and Mexico. He passed his love of shing onto several of his grandchildren, as he enjoyed taking them shing as often as he could.Erwin was a member of the Church of Christ, he was a de-voted Christian man. He and Vada enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and studying the Bi-ble together. He loved the Lord and it showed.Erwin is proceeded in death by his wife, Vada; parents, Pete and Ruby Peterson; sister, Annette Walker; twin brother, Merwin Peter-son; and grandson, Michael Ran-dolph.He will be deeply missed by son, Rick Randolph of Anthony, Ks, daughters, Judy Pfeifer (Mark) of Mulvane, Ks; Tami Walker (Steve) of Anthony, Ks; Nina Horn (Dale) of Checotah, Ok; Nancy Bross (Rex) of Yukon, Ok; Lisa Batt (Darren) of Woodward, Ok; sister, Doris Laird of Topeka, Ks; 10 grandchildren; several great and great-great grand-children; other relatives; and many friends.Memorial service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Prairie Rose Funeral Home in Anthony with Don Beckstrom ofci-ating. Musical selections “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” by Alan Jackson, Go Rest High on That Mountain” by Vince Gill, and “Amaz-ing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin were played. Scott Couch gave the closing prayer. A private inurnment was held in Spring Grove Cemetery west of An-thony.Memorials in memory of Er-win may be made to the Church of Christ or to Anthony Senior Citizens and may be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.GOT NEWS YOU WANT TO SHARE?Email us at: anthonyrepublican@att.net
Page 14 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023LD’s Printing andThe Anthony RepublicanHARPER COUNTYDISTRICT COURT REPORTEditor’s Note: Due to the Kansas Courts electronic ling system being ofine caused by a secuity incident, information from the Harper County Clerk’s ofce including the Paid Trafc Fines, Case Filings and Court Docket were unavailable as of the press deadline.HARPER COUNTY JAILIndividuals listed below are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.ARRESTS & BOOKINGSKai T. Kannenberg, 23: Arrested: 12-12-23; Released: 12-13-23. Ar-rested By: HCSO. Charges: N/A.James P. Squier, 44: Arrested: 12-14-23; Released: 12-15-23. Arrested By: HCSO. Charges: 1) Failure to appear.Christopher D. Greene, 37: Ar-rested: 12-15-23; Released: N/A. Arrested By: HCSO. Charges: 1) Failure to appear.Kelsey A. Lear, 22: Arrested: 12-15-23; Released: 12-15-23. Ar-rested By: APD. Charges: 1) Do-mestic battery.Robert A. Lambert, 30: Arrested: 12-16-23; Released: N/A. Arrested By: APD. Charges: 1) Pedestri-ans under inuence of alcohol or drugs.Justin W. Morris, 50: Arrested: 12-17-23; Released: N/A. Arrested By: HCSO. Charges: 1) Probation violation. 2) Interference w/ law enforcement ofcer. 3) Hold for Sumner County.HARPER COUNTY DEEDSBOOK D108#1048 - Warranty Deed: Quinn N. Pence and Carla J. Pence to the QC Trust, Tract 1: the SW/4 of Sect. 12, Twp. 32 S, Range 7 W of the 6th P.M., less 2 tracts; Tract 2: the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Sect. 12, Twp. 32 S, Range 7 W of the 6th P.M., less a tract; Tract 3: the SE/4 of the NW/4 of Sect. 12, Twp. 32, Range 7 W of the 6th P.M., less a tract; all in Harper County, Kan-sas.#1049 - Warranty Deed: Billy L. Sanders and Linda S. Sanders to the Billy and Linda Sanders Trust, the SE/4 of the SW/4 and the SW/4 of the SE/4 of Sect. 18, Twp. 31 S, Range 8 W of the 6th P.M.; and the NE/4 of the NW/4, the SE/4 of the SW/4, the NE/4, and the SE/4, all in Sect. 19, Twp. 31 S, Range 8 W of the 6th P.M.; and the E/2 of Lots 2, 3 and 6 in Blk. 3 of College Ad-dition to the City of Harper; and the N/75’ of the W/2 of Lot 2, and the W/15’ of the E/2 of Lot 2, in Blk. 17 in the City of Harper; and the S/67’ of Lot 3, and the S/67’ of the W/2 of Lot 2, in Blk. 17, less the S/25’ of Lots 2 and 3,in the City of Harper; all in Harper County, Kansas.#1050 - Transfer-On-Death Deed: Dwan S. Welty and Linda D. Welty transfer on death to the Dwan and Linda Welty Living Trust, an undivided 1/3 interest in the NE/4 of Sect. 7, Twp. 31 S, Range 8 W of the 6th P.M., Harper County, Kansas.#1051 - Statutory Warranty Deed: James E. Smith II and Bethany R. Smith to Jordan T. Pinkston, Lot 6 and the S/43’ of Lot 5, Blk. 55 in the City of Attica, Harper County, Kansas.#1052 - Statutory Warranty Deed: Pamela A. Moritz and Mar-tin Moritz to Carl Boyanton and Laura Boyanton, the E/30 acres of the W/2 of the E/2 of the SW/4 and the W/5 acres of the E/2 of the E/2 of the SW/4 of Sect. 17, Twp. 32 S, Range 6 W of the 6th P.M., Harper County, Kansas.PRINTING • SHIRTSRUBBER STAMPS BANNERS • SIGNSLD’s Prinng • 620-842-5129DCF Opens Energy Bill Assistance Program EarlyTOPEKA – With temper-atures dropping, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) an-nounced today that Kan-sans needing financial as-sistance to keep their heat on this winter can apply for the Low Income Energy As-sistance Program (LIEAP) earlier this year than in past years.“Kansas winters can be brutal and no Kansas family should be cold,” said Laura Howard, DCF Secretary. “We are accepting LIEAP applications beginning Dec. 18, rather than the begin-ning of January as we have traditionally done.”LIEAP helps Kansans restore or maintain energy services that heat their home. This includes electric-ity, natural gas, propane and other home heating fuels.“We understand that ap-plying for benefits can be complicated,” Howard said. “Beginning Dec. 18 through the end of March, DCF and partnering energy compa-nies will be available to help Kansans gather information and submit their LIEAP ap-plications.”To attend an in-person LIEAP application event near you, visit LIEAP one-on-one support page. Kan-sans should have with them their identification, proof of income for all adult house-hold members and current utility bills. Partnering en-ergy companies, Atmos En-ergy, Black Hills Energy, Ev-ergy, Kansas Gas Services and Midwest Energy, will be in attendance at most events in the areas that they provide energy services to Kansans.Applications are ac-cepted on-line at www.dcf.ks.gov, click “Apply for Ser-vices,” until 5 p.m., March 29. To qualify, households must have an adult at the address that is responsible for the heating costs of the home. Applicants be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.2024 Income Eligibility GuidelinesPersons Living at the Ad-dress - Maximum Gross Monthly Income1 - $1,823; 2 - $2,4653 - $3,108; 4 - $3,7505 - $4,393; 6 - $5,0357 - $5,678; 8 - $6,3209 - $6,963; 10 - $7,60511 - $8,248; 12 - $8,890+1 - $643 for each addi-tional personDiscover more informa-tion about LIEAP in Kansas including frequently asked questions, other community resources, and the complete list of LIEAP application events scheduled. Funding for LIEAP is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Of-fice of Community Service through the Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assis-tance Program.Winter Energy Tips From Atmos Energy Remember that colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. To save energy and money, please consider these energy-saving tips where safe to do so:•Loweryourthermostatto 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home. • Reduce your showerand bath time. Showering and bathing can account for 40 percent of your home's hot water use. • Lower your waterheater temperature to 120 degrees. Water heating ac-counts for as much as 25 per-cent of the energy consumed in your home. • Operate your clotheswasher, dryer, and dishwash-er only when fully loaded. •Unlessareisburning,close your fireplace damper to prevent warm air from es-caping up the chimney.The Atmos Energy cus-tomer service team is avail-able at 888.286.6700, Mon-day to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023 Page 15FOR RENT - Low income housing for people age 55 and older. Mainte-nance lives on site. Water, sewer and trash paid. Storm shelters. Contact Meadowlark Housing, 924 E. Spring in Anthony, KS 67003. Phone: 620-842-5331. 32-4-5-tfcFOR RENTKCAN ADSKCAN ADSKCAN ADS(First Published in The Anthony Republican, Wednesday, December 13, 2023) 2t DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYProposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Harper County,Kansas and Incorporated AreasThe Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, re-fl ecting proposed fl ood hazard determinations within Harper County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas. These fl ood hazard determinations may include the addition or modifi cation of Base Flood Elevations, base fl ood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designa-tions, or the regulatory fl oodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed fl ood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Harper County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas. These fl ood hazard determinations are the ba-sis for the fl oodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualifi ed for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for fl oodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. 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CALL NOW! 844-887-7963. kpa-12-20• PRINTING •• SIGNS •• BANNERS •LD’S PRINTING620-842-512960 YEARS AGO - 1963Key Award was present-ed to Sheila Sevier, Freeport Trailblazers 4-H Club mem-ber, Ann Albright, Golden Rule member and Vernon Mathes, Grandview member.The junior class of Bluff City High School presented a three-act play, “Hill-Billy Weddin’,” in the high school auditorium. Cast included: John Clayton, Joyce Man-deville, Fran Flentje, Con-nie Sunderland, Cindy Mi-sak, Judy Gerberding, Mary Osborn, Bonnie Gerberd-ing, Randy Hamill, Phil-lip Scheel, Tom Mayo, Sue Wisely, Johnny Arnold and Dale Struble.Ten Harper County stu-dents had enrolled for the fall semester at Southwest-ern College. They were: John Harvey Gates of Harper; James Kimberly of Attica; James Wilson of Hazelton; R.C. Ghormley, Jack Had-sall, Wendy Hodges, Steve Kaufman, Lynda Lane, Eliz-abeth Magnusson and Geor-gia Wilson of Anthony.50 YEARS AGO - 1973Members of Chaparral’s Varsity Roadrunner team were: Byron Wade, Tony Duran, Ed Denton, Mike Cather, Dave Wilbanks, Bob Hamilton, Kendal Pulliam, Danny Short, Mike Vogt, Billy Giesen, Sid Burkhold-er and Kevin Weiberg. Coach was Sam Beam.Members of the freshman Roadrunner team were: Bil-ly Bollman, Craig Cushen-bery, Mike Hostetler, Mike Scott, Brad Miller, J.C. Long, Peter Runyan, Tim Ash, Kevin Johnson, Max Hess, Doug Williams, Mark Fen-ton, Greg Meyers, Stu Me-dor, Jeff Jelinek, Scott Bjerk, Denzil Reed, Merle George and Brad Giesen. Coach was Charles Cushenbery.Over 1,200 persons reg-istered to view the first an-nual RC&D Arts and Crafts Fair at the Anthony Munici-pal Hall. Exhibitors num-bered 68 from Kansas and Oklahoma.Chat With the Editor column: That new head bas-ketball coach, Sam Beam, is something else. You can pick him out in any crowd. Not because of his tower-ing height, but because of his “loud” sports jacket with twice the colors of the rain-bow and his “double-sized” Roadrunner colored bow-tie.40 YEARS GO - 1983During Children’s Book Week, Ms. Carr’s third grade class at Washington school, most students dressed the part of a character in their book. Three of them were Michael Conrady dressed as Henry in “Henry and the Paper Route,” Alice Harmon dressed as Laura Ingalls in “Little House in the Big Woods,” and Kirk Bergman was Tom in “The Miracle Half Back.”Part of Lincoln girls’ basketball winning season could be credited to cheer-leaders Kim Huntsman, Regina Roberts, Gaye Ham-mans, Sara Perry, Sonya Rit-ter and Paula Duvall.Miss Merry Christmas, Shayla Bonham, was in An-thony shopping to find some perfect gift ideas for holiday giving.30 YEARS AGO - 1993One of the eight finalists for the 1994 Kansas Teacher of the Year Award was Çyn-da Carr, third grade teacher at Anthony Elementary.Rumor had it that a Mc-Donald’s restaurant was coming to Anthony. A man and a woman were in town making a survey of the northwest corner at the intersection of Highways K-2/14 and 44 in the west portion of town. The couple reportedly told a nearby business owner they were working for McDonalds.Kenny Hodson was ap-pointed by city commission-ers as the new fire chief. Hodson was elected by fire fighters replacing Larry Ryan. Ryan was fire chief for about one year after Frank Hodson, Kenny’s un-cle, retired.20 YEARS AGO - 2003Janea Reber was selected as an all-star cheerleader by the Associated Cheerleaders Association and was invited to perform in the Macys Thanksgiving parade or the New Year’s parade in Lon-don, England.Laureate Beta and Xi Zeta Chapters of Beta Sig-ma Phi met at the Coun-try Living dining room for Founders Day on Novem-ber 13. Several songs were sung by a ladies quartet who called themselves the Four C’s with Sons. They are Su-zanne Clark, Karen Cather, Jackie Conrady and Marsha Carothers.Miss Katie Hendrick, a junior at Chaparral High School was serving as Miss Merry Christmas this year scouting out for the best of gifts from the local mer-chants.10 YEARS AGO - 2013Chaparral Singers were in downtown Anthony on December 12 Christmas Caroling and in Harper downtown on December 16 performing.Jr. Runner cheerleaders were: Lillian Reed, Tyler Pollard, Madison Konkel, Sidney Dick, Gabby Yag-er, Hannah Moss, Amber Songer, and Olivia Proffitt. Coach was Alyssa Cox.Cassidy Konkel, daugh-ter of Mike and Julie Kon-kel, Anthony, was this years Miss Merry Christmas. Cas-sidy was a junior at Chapar-ral High School.One of the entries in An-thony’s Christmas Parade was from PrairieLand Part-ners. Riding on the stretched ‘B’ John Deere was Josh My-ers, Tyler Conklin, Jeremy Myers, Marty Rishell, Chris Beutler, Pat Myers, Aubrey Owens and Allen Finley.5 YEARS AGO - 2018Citizens State Bank of Wisner, Neb. announced the sale of their Kansas branch locations in both Attica, Kan. and Arlington, Kan. to Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kan.Nautica Smith, daugh-ter of Melinda and Mat-thew Goertz and Jeremy and Brandie Smith was this year’s Miss Merry Christ-mas. Nautica was a junior at Chaparral High School.Members of Chaparral’s FFA chapter attending the National Convention were: Addison Wilcox, Jaden Zim-merman, Brieley Koehler, Nautica Smith, Hailey Redgate, Kadence Smith, Dalton Blair, Aaron Sobba, Brailey Koehler, andf James Hatley-Rommel.
Page 16 the Anthony Republican • December 20, 2023A MESSAGE FROM THESE FINE SPONSORSWWW.ANTHONYREPUBLICANNEWS.COMSANTA & HIS HELPERS WITH LEAH HUBLICK & ROWAN FYESANTA & HIS HELPERS WITH JAYSTEN & ATLAS LIVENGOODMYLA MONROEBECKET WILCOXDAYTON ZIMMERMAN