The Journal is a first-class publication of the Kansas Leadership Center.  Edited by Chris Green, in-depth research is done on relevant topics.  The latest issue explores the connections between the arts and leadership in a number of different ways.  Chris says, "We hope the stories in this issue inspire more artistry in the practice of leadership, regardless of whether you, the reader, can draw, paint or sculpt."

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Two exceptional restaurants in Alden and Lindsborg are looking for double deep commercial refrigerators at a fair price or from someone needing to unload a really good used one.  Contact Sharyna for Reece's Cafe at smkreece@sbcglobal.net and Shana at Swedish Crown at info@theswedishcrown.com.

Are there any major conflicts on Friday, October 9?  You'll be invited to come to Winfield to see the site, the parking arrangement, meet the new hosts, and hear an update on criteria and other items.  Lunch is on your own so you can check out the restaurants.   There will be a meeting with group tent leaders after lunch.

Southwestern College in Winfield has graduation the same weekend as the festival.  Make your lodging reservations soon!  Festival exhibitors will be receiving an e-blast from WenDee today with contact numbers in Winfield, Arkansas City, and Wellington.
If you have any comments about the festival in Wamego that you'd like to share or if you have advice for Winfield, send to marci@kansassampler.org.  Thank you!

If we haven't been to your county yet for guidebook research, you'll soon be seeing this flashy car from Midway Motors, McPherson all over your streets.

Though there is no charge to be in the guidebook, we are glad to receive any cash support for mileage, meals, or lodging.  Go to Support Us and see the cost estimate for the counties we have yet to visit.  Put your name or the name of your organization and we'll put that name beside the county.  When the book comes out you can feel like part of the team that made it happen!  Those who donate $500 or more will be listed in the book.