Lifestyle

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The Department of Kansas American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Affairs and Voluntary Services (VAVS) for the Leavenworth VA Center recently sponsored a Pumpkin Fest for the 40 residents of the domiciliary. It included a pumpkin decorating contest with prizes, pizza, soda and filled trick or treat cups for all. The residents expressed happiness at the socialization time during the event. Special thanks to the staff at Denney’s Market, the VA domiciliary staff and the ALA VAVS representative and deputies Cherie Thomas, Linda Caudle, Linda Hardy and Cindy Newton. Linda Caudle

Dear Amy: There was a physical altercation between my 32-yearold son and 26-year-old daughter one evening, when both were very drunk. They were in the room alone, so no one knows exactly what happened, except that my son ended up pushing my daughter to the floor and throttling her.

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You may have seen signs around Leavenworth County that say something about voting no on judges. As a lawyer and former state rep, I’ve often received calls from people asking about the judges on the ballot. This year is a banner year for judicial retention. In Kansas and Leavenworth County, our judges are selected by merit rather than running for office.

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Dear Amy: I am facing a dilemma: My 9-year-old grandson needs to be taught some table manners! He doesn't use the napkin given to him, doesn't know the correct way to use utensils, he licks his fingers, and if he likes a particular food, he cleans out the bowl. I have never given my son and his wife advice on child-raising.

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