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Among the projects in Hillsboro on tap for summer transformation are: (from left) reconstructing the elementary school playgrounds; pouring sidewalks for Safe Routes to School; adding turning lanes at the intersection of North Adams and U.S. Highway 56; applying an aesthetically pleasing seal coat on the downtown business district streets; and repairing the city’s small water tower, including replacing the top cover that blew off in a windstorm in September 2014.

‘Pardon the dust’ / fine arts center in fall, and the city is awaiting word on a Community Development Block Grant application for a sidewalk project valued at just under $350,000, with the city paying a 10 percent share. Those two projects increase the total investment to roughly $14 million with local dollars totaling just over $300,000. “I don’t know of any other place that’s doing that sort of thing on the scale that we’ve got,” Paine said of the summer projects list. “Big cities, oh yeah. Small cities, no.”

ing months. “I’m half joking about the construction sign, but when it starts going, that’d be kind of BY DON RATZLAFF The Free Press fun,” Paine said. The six projects represent Hillsboro City Adminia total investment of $1.076 strator Larry Paine is thinkmillion dollars, but will ing about putting this welcome sign at the city limits require only $266,860 in local taxpayer dollars. The rest of as summer arrives. the funding comes from “Pardon our dust. We’re grants and, for at least one under construction.” project, private donations. Between the city, local Beyond those scheduled school district and Tabor College, residents and visitors projects, Tabor College plans to begin site preparation this can expect no fewer than six summer for the start of consignificant infrastructure struction of its $13 million projects to begin in the com-

n Projects represent a $14 million investment.

Hillsboro residents will see numerous major projects addressed this summer

Scheduled projects Depending on the weather, two of the six scheduled projects could be underway this week. Both projects are school-related. n Elementary school playground. With the announcement last week that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has awarded the project a grant of $48,674, USD 410 is preparing to upgrade or rebuild both playgrounds. The school’s west playground, used by the youngest students, will see the pea-

gravel surface replaced with shredded rubber; the north playground will be a total reconstruction. Instead of the rutted, mostly dirt surface that is unusable following most rains, the north playground will have a rubberized pouredin-place surface with several new pieces of play equipment. Construction was to begin as soon as school was out. The project is expected to cost $215,000. The district has designated $95,000 for the project, but the

“I don’t know of any other place that’s doing that sort of thing on the scale that we’ve got. Big cities, oh yeah. Small cities, no.” —LARRY PAINE, HILLSBORO CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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Commencement speaker Norman Ewert tells the 107 graduates on the Hillsboro campus graduates that a liberal arts education is about developing character as well as earning a degree.

Tabor grads challenged to keep learning n Weather prompts indoor ceremonies. Tabor College hosted its 105th commencement Saturday in the Student Center Gymnasium because of forecasts for inclement weather. An estimated 1,500 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff attended the ceremony. Tabor College graduates represented six countries and 14 states, including

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Hillsboro Post Office workers (from left) Leonard Frantz, Kathy Woelk and Eddie Weber interrupt their appointed rounds long enough to pose for a photo. The trio started their careers within eight months of each other and say they still enjoy their jobs and each other.

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Kansas. Graduates from the Hillsboro campus numbered 107, which is the fourth-largest graduating class in school history. Tabor College in Wichita and online had 60 undergraduates and four students who earned master’s degrees, for a total of 64. It is the second-largest graduating class from the Wichita campus. President Jules Glanzer n See Grads, Page 5A

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Hillsboro Post Office employees Leonard Frantz, Kathy Woelk and Ed Weber started their careers within eight months of each other. Now, more than 30 years later, they still enjoy their jobs and each other. “What’s helped us last so long together in the same place is that we like to laugh,” Woelk said. Weber started as a rural carrier in June 1984 and

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continues in that position today. Frantz, a city carrier, accepted his part-time position in December 1984, leaving Donahue Corp. in Durham after 10 years of employment. Woelk, a retail associate, was hired in March 1985. Hillsboro Postmaster Rebecca Tibbetts said the threesome is a rare kind of loyalty in a changing world. “These three employees are just awesome,” she said. “They each care and assist

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the customers they see every day.” Rural carrier Weber started delivering to rural homes in the Hillsboro, Durham and Tampa area before 911 addressing began. “I had two days training and no idea where I was going,” he said. “There were no street signs. I just had to remember places—turning at an old barn or asking someone for directions.” The job got a lot easier when the emergency ad-

dresses were put in place. Weber said it wasn’t unusual to get stuck in a snow. “I started learning where those snowdrifts were, though,” he said. “One time, and before cell phones, I got stuck in snow and had to walk two miles (for help).” Woelk jokingly asked Weber how many cars he’s been through in the past 30 years. He drives about 125 miles each day and is on the road for five to six hours. “I probably bought a n See Postal, Page 7A

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The Marion County Department on Aging has farmers market vouchers available for senior citizens. Individuals eligible to receive the vouchers must be who age 60 or older, live in Marion County and meet the following gross monthly income guidelines: $1,815 for a household of one; $2,456 for a household of two; $3,098 for a household of three and $3,739 for a household of four. The vouchers are worth $30 and can be used at any Kansas farmers market for fresh and unprepared vegetables, fruits, honey and herbs. Individuals will need to complete some paperwork before receiving the vouchers. Contact the Marion County Department on Aging about vouchers at 620-382-3580 before coming to the office at 309 S. Third St., Marion.

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Song on the Lawn, an annual outdoor mini-music Deadline is May 31 festival and meal hosted by for button discount the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, Mennonite Chingawassa Days enthusiasts have until May Central Committee and 31 to purchase a festival but- WillowSpring Downs, is tons at a discounted price of planned for 5-8 p.m. June 14. Six music groups will be $25. featured: Bethesda Band, The annual Marion event, planned for June 5-7, The Flannelbacks, Cottonwill offer three days of food, wood River Band, Men in games, shopping and enter- Harmony, Wheel of Faith, and Diva Mea (aka Michelle tainment. People who purchase but- Armster). Keith’s Foods will cater tons June 1 and at the gate dripped beef with will pay $35 for each. Families also can purchase caramelized onions, hot dogs and all the trimmings, a $6 day pass. and apple crisp for dessert. Buttons are available in Attendees are encouraged to Marion at Ampride, Carlbring table service, lawn sons, Chamber of Comchairs and blankets. merce, Marion city office, The event is a benefit for Tampa State Bank, Marion MCC, supporting local, National Bank, Western national and worldwide Associates, Lanning Phar-

Dedicated to serving Hillsboro and Greater Marion County, Kansas WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 n HILLSBORO FREE PRESS work for relief, development and peace. WillowSpring Downs is located at 1582 Falcon, rural Hillsboro. Directions from Goessel are three miles north on Kansas Highway 15, four miles east on 150th and three-fourths mile north on Falcon. From Hillsboro, drive four miles south on Indigo, three miles west on 150th and three-fourths mile north on Falcon. In case of rain, the event will be at the Goessel Elementary School. Call 316283-2720 or 620-386-0709 for more information.

Durham church sets VBS for June 1 Durham Baptist Church is having its Son Spark Labs Vacation Bible School from 8:45 a.m. to noon June 1-5 at the church. The event is for children ages 3 to sixth grade. For more information, call Mary Lancaster at 620947-3825 or Debbie Penn at 641-295-1736.

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VBS is “Camp Kilimanjaro: An Epic Expedition Through Proverbs.” The first two days will be Hillsboro Mennonite from 6-8:30 p.m. and from 9Brethren Church is having 11:30 a.m. Saturday. its Vacation Bible School The event is for children Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 ages 4 through completed fifth grade. at 300 Prairie Pointe, For more information, Hillsboro. The theme for this year’s call 620-947-3144.

SENIOR SCRIBBLES HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day holiday and are getting ready for those hot summer days. We will have games and fellowship June 1, and bingo is June 3. After the noon meal on June 3, we will also have chair massages. If interested, call to put your name down on the list. Come join us for a meal soon. The suggested cost for people 60 and older is $3.15, and for those 59 and younger, $5. For more information or to volunteer, stop by 212 N.

Main St. or call 620-947-2304 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. We hope to see you soon. —Brenda Moss, director WEDNESDAY, May 27 Homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes, candied carrots, applesauce, JellO poke cake, roll, milk. THURSDAY, May 28 Beef patty w/cooked onions, seasoned pasta, cabbage, green beans, Jell-O w/fruit, roll, milk. FRIDAY, May 29 Baked fish or beef cutlet, baked beans, spinach salad or carrots, fresh fruit, roll, milk. June menus unavailable.

MARION SENIOR CENTER Just a reminder to come in and get your farmers market vouchers from the Department on Aging office

regular picnic venue. Make your reservations early. Father's Day is June 21, and we will have brunch at 9:30 a.m. June 19. More will be announced later. Stop by 106 N. Walnut or PEABODY SENIOR CENTER call us at 620-983-2226 to We survived the make reservations for any Memorial Day holidays and of our regular midday now June is knocking on meals. the door. Time just seems to Meals have a suggested fly when you are having fun. donation price of $3.15 for Don't forget that we are those 60 and older and $5 for having a fundraiser for the everyone else. Senior Center from 5:30-7 —Ruth Lott, director p.m. June 10. WEDNESDAY, May 27 We will have a hamHamburger, bun, catsup, mustard, relish plate, potatoes, fruit, milk. burger or hot dog, potato salad, baked beans and a THURSDAY, May 28 — Janet Bryant, director dessert. No reservations are Ham & beans, cornbread, carrots, celery, fruit, milk. necessary, and the cost will WEDNESDAY, May 27 FRIDAY, May 29 be by donation. Herbed pork roast, baked potato, Turkey, baked bread dressing, green green beans w/onions, angel food Entertainment is probeans, cake, wheat bread, milk. cake w/fruit, whole wheat roll, milk. vided by the McKinley sisMONDAY, June 1 ters who are well known for Smothered pork chop, potato, vegetable, fruit, oatmeal cookie, wheat their bluegrass music. bread, milk. Our indoor picnic is TUESDAY, June 2 June 18, and just for the fun Barbecued chicken, vegetable, pasta MARION – Janet N. Meisinger, 72, salad, oranges, wheat bread, milk. a farmwife and homemaker, passed of it. WEDNESDAY, June 3 away May 20, 2015, at Bethesda The menu includes ham Meat loaf, potatoes, deviled eggs, Home of Goessel. salad sandwiches and all the wheat bread, milk, blueberry muffins. Visitation was held Friday evening at Zeiner Funeral Home of Hillsboro. Services were held on Saturday, May 23, 2015, with the Committal Service at 2:00 p.m., at the Marion Cemetery, followed by a Durham couple to celebrate 60th Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m., at Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren The children of Ron and anniversary June 1. Church southeast of Hillsboro. Dora (Duerksen) Unruh of The couple’s four chilShe was born September 11, 1942, at Joplin, Missouri, the Durham are requesting a dren and their families will daughter of L. Bruce and Ruby (Leckron) Patton. After attendcard shower to celebrate celebrate the anniversary ing school at Riverton, Kansas, she attended Kansas State University. Janet graduated in1964, with a degree in Home their parents 60th wedding with various immediate Economics. She served as the Marion County Home Extension family events. Home Economist for 6 years. She was united in marriage to The children are Brenda Richard K. Meisinger, a farmer of Marion, on June 13, 1964. (Jim) Enns of Hillsboro, Survivors include: her husband, Richard; her sons: Mark Debra (Lon) Hiebert of and his wife Sara of Marion; and Mike and his wife Diane of Hillsboro; a sister: Patricia Griffith of Penrose, Colorado; Peabody, Mark (Barb) brothers: Walter Patton of Overland Park; and Leon Patton of Unruh of Durham, and Prairie Village; and 6 grandchildren: Caleb, Bryce, Isaac, Warren (Anita) Unruh of Chase, Callie and Kenzie. In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund Tampa. has been established for the Kansas 4-H Foundation in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 902 E D, Hillsboro, KS, 67063. The family also includes nine grandchildren and Jared D. Jost seven great-grandchildren. Owner, Funeral Director/Embalmer Subscribe to updates to the Free Press online: Just go Willy Ensz, Bob & Betty Seibel, Assistants Cards may be sent to the 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro • 620.947.3622 to the bottom of any page of hillsborofreepress.com couple at 455 320th, Durham, 877.947.3622 • Cell 620.382.5115 KS 67438. jost@jostfuneralhome.com and enter your email address. It is that easy…

at the senior center. These vouchers are available to individuals 60 years old and older. Vouchers are worth $30. We hosted the Marion County Senior Citizens monthly board meeting May 15. It give us a chance to listen to the reports given and issues addressed. Lanell Hett brought in a vase of her homegrown pink roses for the day. The recent issue of “Keynotes” area agency publication features the legacy of Marion County and its involvement in older people and their needs. There’s also a photo Noreen Weems, Lanell Hett, Lila Unruh and Gayla Ratzlaff. On another page is a

photo of Marion County Silver Haired legislator Mary Olson. Are you on the “Keynotes” mailing list? Senior Center Day was May 20. During the business meeting, Sue Clough reported that meals will go up to $3.50 soon. Ralph Noriega played his guitar and sang. The suggested price for meals is $3.15 for seniors 60 and older, and $5 for anyone 59 and younger. For more information or to make a reservation, call 620-382-2942, or stop by 309 S. Third St., Marion.

THURSDAY, May 28 Hamburger/bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato wedges, coleslaw, peaches, milk. FRIDAY, May 29 Ham loaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, carrots, fruit salad, cornbread, milk. June menus unavailable.

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Katie Ens Josh and Katie Ens of Hillsboro announce the

birth of their daughter, London Grace Ens, born May 7. She weighed 7 pounds, 10.6 ounces, and was 201⁄4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Pam Voth of Wichita. Paternal grandparents are Stan and Peni Ens of Hillsboro.

Kaydence Monson Anthony and Amber Monson announce the birth of their daughter, Kaydence Mae Monson, born Dec. 31. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 201⁄2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Emery and Donna Wiens of Topeka. Paternal grandparents are Craig and Monica Monson of White Bear Lake, Minn. Maternal great-grandparents are Donald and

Geneva Turnquist of Lindsborg and Paul and Darlene Wiens of Topeka.

DEATHS n ELDA MARGARET (BARTEL) BARTEL, 95, died May 24 Goessel. A graveside service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at Alexanderwohl Cemetery. A service will follow at 11 a.m. at Alexanderwohl Church. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel. She was born June 23, 1920, to John and Susie (Friesen) Bartel on June 23, 1920 at Hillsboro. On June 7, 1945, she was married to Herbert Bartel, who predeceased her March 15, 1986. Survivors include children Nancy and husband Robert Ferree of Elk Creek Mo., Harlan and wife Grace Bartel of North Newton, Patricia and husband Herbert Penner of West Chester, Ohio, and Donald and wife Gayle Bartel of Potwin; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and sister Helen Bargen of North Newton. Memorials may be made to Bethesda Home and sent in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 303 E. Main St., Goessel, KS 67053. n JANET N. MEISINGER, 72, a farm wife and homemaker, died May 20, at Bethesda Home of Goessel. The services was May 2 at the Marion Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren Church, southeast of Hillsboro. She was born Sept. 11, 1942, at Joplin, Mo., the daughter of L. Bruce and Ruby (Leckron) Patton. On June 13, 1964, she was married to Richard K. Meisinger, who survives. Other survivors include sons Mark and wife Sara of Marion and Mike and wife Diane of Hillsboro; sister Patricia Griffith of Penrose, Colo.; brothers Walter Patton of Overland Park and Leon Patton of Prairie

Village and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS 67063. n PETE PETERS, 86, died May 15 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. The service was May 23 at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, with pastor Gary Peters officiated. Burial will be at Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery rural Lehigh. He was born Aug. 3, 1928, to Herbert and Anna (Neufeld) Peters at Hillsboro. On Jan. 28, 1956, he was married to Joanne Rash, who survives. Other survivors include daughter Betty Schmidt of Gypsum; sisters, Randy Kessler of Moundridge and Merilyn Peters of Plainville; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and sent in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences may be sent to the family via: www.jostfuneralhome.com. n HUGH C. POLSON, 91, a retired electrician, died May 18 at St. Luke Hospital in Marion. The graveside service and burial will take place at a later date in Iowa. He was born June 20, 1923, to Hugh N. and Mary Straw Polson at Omaha, Neb. His wife predeceased him in 2012. Survivors include daughter Marlene and husband Jon Utach of Marion; sons Martin Polson of Circle Pine, Minn., and Michael and wife Barbara Polson of Mason, Ohio; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

PUBLIC RECORDS DISTRICT COURT Criminal Chyna Dawn Atwell, arraignment at 9:45 a.m. June 22. Robert Scott Ayers, status hearing and arraignment at 10 a.m. June 10. Amber Bass, jury trial at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 13. Benjy Ray Childers, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. Bradford A. Cody Jr., sentencing at 10:45 a.m. July 6. Leslie W. Coker, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Ida M. French, second appearance at 9:45 a.m. June 15. Brandon Alan Hayes, preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. June 3. Jeffrey R. Hayes, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Richard D. Hill, status hearing at 8:45 a.m. May 28. Jennifer Rene Hubbard, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. Ashley Marie Kelly, pre-trial conference at 10 a.m. June 15; jury trial at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 20. Donald Dean Litherland Jr., sentencing at 10:45 a.m. June 1. Charles W. Matthews, plea hearing at 10 a.m. June 3. Reginald V. Matz, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. Brent A. McInnis, sentencing at 10:45 a.m. July 6. Casey Marie McMurphy, second appearance at 9:45 a.m. June 15. Jeff Allen Miller, second appearance at 10 a.m. June 3; preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. July 1. Walter H. Patterson, hearing at 10:30 a.m. June 15. Brett D. Perrymore, first appearance at 9:45 a.m. June 1. Chrishelle Phillips, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Tamara L. Savage, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. Andrew Schaefer, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Christopher Schafer, status hearing at 10 a.m. July 1. Gary Wayne Scott, second appearance at 9:45 a.m. June 15. Karen Simmons, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. Richard A. Turner, hearing at 8 a.m. Aug. 19. Chad Dewane Vanvalkenburg, preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. June 3. Angela E. Vogelman, second appearance at 9:45 a.m. June 15. Gary D. Williams, motion hearing at 9:30 a.m. July 28; jury trial at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 26. James Andrew Woods Sr., pretrial conference at 9:45 a.m. June 15. Domestic Christopher Brewer, petitioner vs. Kelsie A. Olson, respondent, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Kacy Michele Love, et al., petitioner vs. Patrick M. Love, respondent, hearing at 8 a.m. June 17. Rebecca Kay Harris, petitioner vs. Robb Hartley, respondent, protection from stalking hearing at 9:45 a.m. June 24. Joseph W. Hutchinson Jr., et al., petitioner vs. Shelby J. Downing, respondent, hearing at 8 a.m. July 15. May 5, David L. Smith, petitioner vs. Jordan Kimbrough, respondent, petition for determination of paternity. May 11, Department for Children and Families vs. Isaac G. Hilliard, petition for support. May 18, Virginia C. Welford, petitioner vs. Stephen C. Stafford, respondent, final orders protection from abuse, effective through May 18, 2016. Probate May 19: In the matter of the estate of Edward J. Costello, et al., decree of descent. Criminal July 21, 2014, Thomas Cole Regier, speed, $282 fines and fees. Jan. 15, Jason Wesley Alexander, speed, $249 fines and fees. Jan. 23, William Jameel McCoy III, improper crossover on divided highway, $153 fines and fees. Feb. 9, Michael R. Kivett, speed, $240 fines and fees. Feb. 11, Jacob Dodgen Fuller, speed, $240 fines and fees. March 5, Michael Shane Johnson, speed, $189 fines and fees. March 20, Lateisha C. Patterson, speed, $276 fines and fees. March 20, Kara R. Schmucker, speed, $195 fines and fees. March 28, Brandon P. Sand, speed, $235 fines and fees. March 30, Benny Key Jr., failure to wear seat belt, $10 fines and fees. April 1, Sydney Lee Zimmerman, speed, $153 fines and fees. April 2, Ronak K. Patel, speed, $189 fines and fees. April 3, Justin R. Sharp, speed, $231 fines and fees. April 6, Yuyang Jiang, speed, $276 fines and fees. April 8, Douglas Bradford Calam, speed, $195 fines and fees. April 11, Holly Joelle Frost, speed, $195 fines and fees. April 11, Terry Lamont McMurry, speed, $258 fines and fees. April 11, Mitchell William Raleigh, speed, $153 fines and fees.

April 12, Jennifer Nicole Botello, speed, $153 fines and fees. April 12, Zachary Doniva Dehart, speed, $153 fines and fees. April 12, Debra A. Mills, speed, $153 fines and fees. April 16, Jessica R. Ashcraft, speed, $249 fines and fees. April 16, Bryan T. Grosse, speed, $222 fines and fees. April 20, Blake M. Benton, $153 fines and fees. April 20, Daniel Mark Flores, speed, $153 fines and fees. April 20, Bailey Michelle Kimzey, speed, $207 fines and fees. April 20, Jamie Malcom Storey, speed, $378 fines and fees. April 27, Kayla L. Brown, speed, $201 fines and fees. May 5, Marteka O. Jameson, speed, $222 fines and fees. May 10, Hussain Jaber, speed $189 fines and fees. May 10, Nicole E. Stevenson, speed, $195 fines and fees. May 17, Arlene E. Pankratz, failure to yield at stop or yield sign, $183 fines and fees. Fish and game May 7, Po L. Yeung, violation of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism laws, first conviction, $258 fines and fees. Marriage licenses Everett J. Brooks, Peabody; Barbara Brooks, Buhler. Alan Overton, Marion; Emily Hett, Marion. Bryant Scott Gutsch, Marion; Emmali Elizabeth Kelsey, Marion. Elizabeth D'Albini, Hillsboro; Corey Maddux, Hillsboro. MARION CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS May 15, Ivan J. Schmidt and Kathern Schmidt to Ivan J. and Kathern M. Schmidt Joint Revocable Trust, WD, E970’ N2 NE4 23-201; N2 NE4 23-20-1 with exception; S2 NW4 23-20-1; NE4 NW4 23-20-1; part N2 NW4 23-20-1. May 15, Bradley Olsen, by power of attorney, and Cheryl L. Olsen, wife, to John R. Olsen, trustee, and Mary K. Olsen, trustee, WD, E2 SE4 and E2 SW4 and W2 SE4 34-19-3. May 15, Delmer Fink, husband, and Donna Fink, wife, to Henry G. Ethem, WD, W87’ Lot 12, Block 5, Freeborn’s Addition, Marion. May 15, John M. Titus, husband, and Margie Titus, wife, to Richard Lynn Gaskill, trustee, and Susan Moore Gaskill, trustee, WD, part SE4 9-20-4 (Lots 5 and 6, Schlotthauer Subdivision, 3A). May 15, Alex H. Case, executor, to Micah G. Smallwood, husband, and Sarah I. Smallwood, wife, EXEC, undivided 1/2 interest in lots 26, 28, and 30, Block 2, Billings & Bowers Addition, Marion. May 15, Alex H. Case, trustee, to Micah G. Smallwood, husband, and Sarah I. Smallwood, wife, TRD, undivided 1/2 interest in lots 26, 28, and 30, Block 2, Billings & Bowers Addition, Marion. May 18, Thom N. Ashby to Northwest Royalty, LLC, MIN, SE4 21-17-4. May 18, Paul D. Malin, husband, and Michelle J. Malin, wife, to Dixie L. Derksen, trustee, and Larry A. Derksen, trustee, WD, Lot 6, N2 Lot 7, West Side Addition, Hillsboro. May 18, Kile Family Revocable Trust to Kevin Jost, husband, and Angy Jost, wife, TRD, E2 SE4 24-191. May 18, Ronald F. Gatz, trustee, to Aaron K. Busenitz, TRD, N2 SW4 21-21-3. May 18, Susan M. Lukert, trustee, to Aaron K. Busenitz, TRD, N2 SW4 21-21-3. May 28, Aaron K. Busenitz to Jeffrey Dale Busenitz, husband, and Denise M. Busenitz, wife, WD, N2 SW4 21-21-3. May 18, Jeffrey Dale Busenitz, husband, and Denise M. Busenitz, wife, to Aaron K. Busenitz, WD, E2 N2 5-22-5. May 20, Lloyd S. Voth Trust #1 and Marlene R. Voth Trust #1 to Voth Farms Inc., TRD, part of NE4 521-1. May 21, Tampa State Bank to Dustin Looney, WD, lots 5 and 6,

Block 8, Jex Addition, Marion. MARION COUNTY SHERIFF Jail roster, May 8-15 Shane Mascareno, 45, Herington, court commit. Eric Williams, 27, Florence, probation violation. James Woods Sr., 38, Eureka, felony theft. Leslie Coker, 55, Wichita, court commit. Brandon Hayes, 24, Newton, bond revocation. Robert Ayers, 41, Hillsboro, failure to appear. Nolan Litke, 21, Council Grove, court commit. New arrests Rodney Reeves, 48, Hillsboro, domestic battery. Debra Tullis, 44, Goessel, driving under the influence, transport open container, driving while suspended, speeding. Lyle Ledford, 46, Peabody, court commit. Ty Wood, 18, Florence, probation violation. Donald Litherland, 57, Topeka, failure to appear. Joseph Caudle, 38, Durham, failure to appear on a Butler County warrant. Melissa Demo, 48, Cassoday, court commit. Patrick Bernhardt, 46, Marion, domestic battery. Gary Tomlinson, 42, Peabody, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property. Gary Scott, 29, Newton, theft. Michael Richmond, 53, Marion, court commit. Adam Janzen, 18, Marion, transport open container, minor in possession of alcohol. Dillon Wildin, 24, Marion, possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia. Accidents At 6:13 a.m. May 4, Tara N. Wilhelm, 36, Marion, was driving a 2008 Ford Explorer south on Sunflower when a deer jumped from the west ditch. The driver was unable to avoid contact with the deer, which hit low on both doors and the rear corner. Deputy Derek L. Fetrow investigated. At 11:30 a.m. May 5, Jessica Ann Mounts, 38, Cheney, was backing out of a parking stall at Hillsboro Cove at Marion Reservoir. She did not see the boat trailer attached to the unoccupied vehicle next to her and backed into the left tire and fender of the trailer. The fender was mashed against the tire and her bumper was damaged also. The boat trailer is owned by Joseph Thomas Willis, Inman. Deputy Derek L. Fetrow investigated. At 6:55 a.m. May 7, Travis Jay Schafer, 29, Marion, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche westbound on 190th, a half mile west of Nighthawk, when he was unable to avoid striking a deer that entered the roadway. Kenneth Johnson, 55, Hillsboro, was a passenger in the

vehicle. Deputy Wilma Mueller investigated. At 7:30 p.m. May 7, Donald K. Adkins, 60, Newton, was driving a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi when he fell asleep on U.S. Highway 50 near Bluestem. The vehicle drifted across the center line, hitting the rear bumper of a trailer on a 2014 Freightliner driven by Sukhwinder Singh Thind, 41, Fresno, Calif. Thind tried to avoid getting hit, by moving to the shoulder, but was unable to get out of the way in time. Deputy T. Wilson investigated. At 9:28 p.m. May 7, James B. Nickel, 56, Peabody, was driving a 2003 Subaru Legacy southbound on Nighthawk when the vehicle struck a deer that came out of the west ditch. Undersheriff David V. Huntley investigated. At 9:45 p.m. May 8, Lanna Z. Roby, 40, Hesston, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on 120th. The driver was unable to avoid hitting a deer in the roadway. Bryanna Roby, 13, and Braden Roby, 15, were passengers in the vehicle. Sgt. Larry Starkey investigated. At 11:28 a.m. May 9, Craig Boese, 16, Hillsboro, was driving a 1995 Dodge R15 pickup west on 180th near Jade. There was over 400 feet of spin and skid marks leading up to the point where the driver lost control of the vehicle; it overturned in the north ditch and came to rest facing east. Deputy Derek L. Fetrow investigated. At 11:32 a.m. May 10, Mimi L. Benedick, 60, Manhattan, was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country west on the west shoulder of U.S. Highway 50 near 120th. She attempted to turn into Johnson’s and struck a Pontiac Montana that was following two semis in the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 50. The Pontiac was driven by John Bosco Ronel, 54, Medford, Wis. Deputy Derek L. Fetrow investigated. At 10:28 p.m. May 13, Julia Rae Gromley, 18, Canton, was driving a 2004 Acura TSX west on U.S. Highway 56, 0.9 mile west of Alamo, when she lost control of her vehicle on the wet roadway. The vehicle came to rest in the ditch on the south side of U.S. Highway 56. Deputy Bronson Shipman investigated. Offenses Sometime between 8 a.m. March 18 and 5 p.m. April 18, personal checks were stolen from an apartment in Goessel. Sometime between 12 p.m. March 31 and 9:05 p.m. April 6, $250 was stolen from a residence in Lincolnville. Sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 11:07 p.m. May 14, two doors on a residence in Ramona were damaged. The damaged was estimated at $100. Sometime between 10 a.m. and 10:33 p.m. May 15, a plastic box with miscellaneous items valued at $5 was stolen from an apartment in Goessel.

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e love letters to the editors. Whether they are critical or affirming, we welcome responses from our readers about the news we report, the features we write and any other issue of relevance to the greater Marion County area. We also believe effective letters to the editor err on the side of brevity than length. As evidenced over the past couple of months, not everyone agrees with that approach. We have always asked for “concise” letters, but that is a relative term and therefore meaningless. So a couple of years ago we set a more quantifiable length limit of 600 words. Letters longer than that will be shortened with every attempt not to change their meaning. In summary: Be bold, be brief—and you will be read. —DR

Session extension far from solutions

he 2015 legislative session grinds on without resolution. At this point, we are beyond the normal 90 days scheduled for session. I am aware that some highlevel strategy meetings are going on, but little of that information is shared with legislative members. A tax proposal to increase sales taxes by CAPITOL 0.7 percent was voted on in the House and failed miserably on a voice vote. Having a IDEAS voice-only vote was orchestrated to avoid Don having any recorded votes that could be Schroeder used as campaign fodder in the future. There are those who would like to convert our tax system to a consumption tax. A consumption tax is basically a fancy word for sales tax. The argument is that it is simpler because much of the work collecting and remitting the money is done by mer- We seldom hear about the regressive issue in chants and not government employees. Income regard to taxes anytaxes require quite a num- more, but a sales or ber of people to process consumption tax is still and review the returns. considered the most We seldom hear about regressive. That simply the regressive issue in regard to taxes anymore, means that everyone, but a sales or consumpregardless of ability to tion tax is still considered pay, pays the same rate. the most regressive. That simply means that everyone, regardless of ability to pay, pays the same rate. Property taxes fall in the middle of the regressive discussion because a particular property may or may not have the ability to produce more income if property taxes increase. Of course, most residential property does not produce income anyway but the purchase price of a house is a function of someone’s ability to pay. Income taxes, though, are quite fair in that if someone makes more, they pay more. If someone makes less, they pay less. Therefore, it is considered least regressive of the three primary tax sources. The discussion is that the state should not tax productivity but should rather tax consumption. Not everyone automatically increases their ability to pay when sales taxes increase. To rely strictly on sales taxes with no income taxes would require adding several services—legal, professional, perhaps even medical—to the tax base and possibly increasing the rate to equal the current revenues. The point is that a broad-based tax system has everyone paying some so no one particular group pays a disproportionate amount. Much work is being done by the tax committee to find a mix that is palatable. The budget committees are also looking for additional ways to reduce spending. Something that has been suggested to the budget committees is the possibility of eliminating programs. Most programs are so thin now that elimination may be the only option left. To do that, it becomes a matter of priorities. The bottom line is that we must have a balanced budget before the session will end. In other news, a bill allowing the secretary of state n See Capitol, Page 5A

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Taking a selfie for a good cause Selfie (n): A picture taken of a person by that person.

here’s no escaping it is there? Selfies. They are a fact of PARTS OF life. Personally, I’m SPEECH slightly uncomfortable even saying the word. I Shelley Plett don’t like the reverse option on my phone’s camera any more than I like the prospect of FaceTime for an average phone call. A voice phone call, as Bell intended it, is enough. And I will continue to point the camera away from me, thank you. A woman took pity on my sister and me a few weeks ago because of our lack of selfie skills. We were trying, but finding the right angle and positioning a finger to push the button takes more skill and a longer arm than I have. It was a sad enough sight for her to ask if we wanted her to take our picture. I guess this is why selfie sticks were invented? But that just introduces a whole new level of uncomfortable I’m not willing to explore. I now leave the selfie taking to anyone else who chooses to. This past weekend, some friends and I participated in a 5K for Colon Cancer called “Get Your Rear in Gear.” We were members of “Team Michele” led by activist, blogger, author, columnist and all around great gal, Michele Longabaugh.

(http://www.hillsborofreepress.com/cat egory/opinion/the-way-i-c-it) Preparing for the fun run, our little team inside of the team snapped a few group photos and considered, very briefly, what kind of selfie seemed to naturally fit into an event titled “Get Your Rear in Gear.” We thought about it, but in the end (unintentional pun) kept the camera at face level. “Get Your Rear in Gear” is one of those events that has it all. A more-thanworthy cause, a gorgeous route through downtown Wichita, music (with a bonus break dancing show for those who stay late enough), an infectious atmosphere, and a buffet to end all fun-run buffets. And I’m guessing, a lot of selfies. Time Magazine, along with three top U.K. business schools reported that selfies are narcissistic and a sign of shallow relationships. I don’t know about those stats, but I find it interesting that multiple prestigious business schools spent the time and money to research it and that a news magazine published it. It could be less about taking them, and more about the intention in taking them. It’s said there are more than 7 million pictures on Instagram with the hashtag selfie, so a lot of people are intending something with these electronic self-portraits. As long as universities and magazines are researching this stuff, maybe n See Plett, Page 5A

‘Can’t say it, don’t eat it’? Water, water, everywhere, and all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink….

ny student of literature worth his VIEW FROM or her salt would THE HILL easily recognize the author of those lines and Paul Penner the title of the poem. As a junior in high school, my class assignment was to memorize Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s work, “The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,” as part of the grade. Whenever rainfall is excessive, whether it comes from a single cloudburst, or, as in this case, a series of thunderstorms, the lines of that poem comes to mind. Using the analogy of the poem, of what use is water to a “dryland” farmer if there is too much of it? Other than rice, crops such as wheat, corn, milo and soybeans will literally die if the roots are submerged in water for more than a few days. Garden vegetables are no more tolerant of excessive water, either. Sea water, as described in the poem, exists in abundance, yet, if ingested in large quantities, is lethal to humans. Salt is another vital ingredient that humans and other living creatures need. But too much of it is fatal. Too much of a good thing is as bad as not enough. Both create a crisis moment

in the life of a living organism that require a specific amount of a given nutrient in order to survive. Which brings me to this point: How do we determine whether a nutrient is good or bad for us? Should we determine its safety by the simplicity of its name? Michael Pollan, the self-proclaimed food and agricultural critic, has said, “If you can’t say it, don’t eat it.” If one were to abide by that rule of thumb, we would all be dying, if not already dead. Water, more commonly referred to as H2O, is also known by its scientific designation as dihydrogen monoxide, in reference to water’s makeup of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. So apparently, Michael Pollan prefers other liquids over dihydrogen monoxide, if he were to actually practice what he is advocating. Then again, I doubt he would find anything simpler to ingest that is safer than pure water. Another self-proclaimed food expert, a.k.a. The Food Babe, has said, “There is just no acceptable level of any chemical to ingest, ever....” I doubt Vani Hari (Food Babe’s real name) is unaware that she is ingesting vitamins along with her food, not to mention a plethora of micronutrients that are vital to sustain her body’s health, as they are, in basic terms, made from chemicals. Her view, however, is that all “manmade” chemicals are bad. Which sugn See Penner, Page 5A

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omething happened at our house last week that could rank as the most bizarre occurPARTLY rence in our NONSENSE history. Joel Klaassen My cellphone charger cord was lying in the driveway and the plug was still in the car plugged into the auxillary power plug. It’s a long cord, so what I think may have happened is that when I got out of the passenger side the other day I must have dragged the cord outside of the car with me when I got out. Then the front wheel must have caught the cord and when it rolled over it, snapped it from the power plug inside the car and made a couple of revolutions on the wheel before dropping off in the driveway. Being the frugal person I am, I am going to try to solder it back together. I have pried the plug apart and can see where the wires go. It is a printed circuit with some diodes and such on it. If I am lucky it will work again and no one will be the wiser. I will back up my phone first in case the dumb thing fries it. I’m ready for a new phone anyway. n I wanted to share more of the events from last week’s trip home from Bend, Ore., through Denver, then Houston and back to Wichita because everything was so small world. As the group bound for Wichita was sitting at the Houston gate, we started visiting. Soon I learned that the woman sitting across from me, and her husband, were from Fresno. They were bound for Kiowa to see their daughter and a grandson they had never seen. Their daughter-in-law, who lives in the Fresno area, had grandparents from Hillsboro. The other woman in our little group was from western Kansas and had attended Bethel College. Her parents were friends with Ray and Betty Funk and Irv and Mildred Schroeder. She recalled bowling after hours at the Trail Lanes Bowling alley when she was a kid. n Not everyone who receives the Free Press receives the student publication, Hillsboro High School Oracle, as an insert. I read the latest issue cover to cover and found it to be a very good read. The articles were insightful and well written. If you don’t live in Hillsboro, Lehigh or Durham, here is a link to a digital version of the most recent Oracle: http://pages.hillsborofreepress.com/docs/Oracl e-2015-summer.pdf n The most interesting article, in my view, was written by Darcy Heinrichs. It states that students say activities are not supported equally. Sports get most of the support and the other activities line up behind them. I think it has always been this way, even in our day, but now there are so many more activities that everything is spread thin. Everyone knows that sports get way more attention than any other activities on all levels, including the pros. It would be nice if the attention would even out, but I wouldn’t count on it happening anytime soon. n If you wish to share your comments or ideas, my e-mail address is joel@ hillsborofreepress.com.

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HHS reunion gets off to good start The 20 runners/walkers participating in the HHS All-School Reunion 5-kilometer event get off to a good start Saturday morning—prior to the arrival of rain, which washed out the golf tournament. Proceeds from the run went toward the district’s Early Childhood Education Fund. Attendance at the evening banquet was around 100 people. Retired faculty members Don and Carolyn Penner and Bob Sextro were honored for their commitment to the students of USD 410. DON RATZLAFF / FREE PRESS

character, nurturing and developing you as a person, developing a Christian n from Page 1A worldview, preparing you said commencement is for a life and for eternity.” always a special day in Ewert told the graduates Tabor’s history. that they will now build “Parents, students and upon the foundation of even faculty look forward to their education from Tabor. this day when they see the “You may think you’ve fruit of their sacrifice, work taken your last exam or and influence,” he said. written your last paper,” “Those walking across the Ewert said, “but your educastage receiving their diplotion is now just beginning. mas will forever carry the You may not have any more distinction of being a Tabor exams in the future, but the graduate.” results of your learning will Glanzer presented two have lasting effects.” seniors with the Professor Ewert graduated from Fran Jabara Leadership Tabor in 1964 with a bacheAward for $1,000 each: lor’s degree in history, then Marissa Vix and Matthew earned a graduate degree in Wiebe. Jabara, from economics at the University Wichita, is a lifelong propo- of Kansas and a doctorate nent of recognizing and pro- in economics from moting excellence in Southern Illinois University. leadership. In 2014, he retired after Frank Johnson, vice 41 years of teaching ecopresident for academics, nomics at Wheaton. His said commencement is the advice to the graduates: culmination of years of always follow Christ. hard work inside and out“We need a whole generside the classroom. ation of young Christians to “We are so proud of each dedicate their lives to faithstudent who has reached fully living out their faith,” this milestone,” Johnson he added. “You folks are said. “I look forward to best equipped to address the hearing the many stories of challenges facing us in the how these graduates will world going forward.” enrich the communities Glanzer said the graduwhere they are soon to ates can feel a tremendous reside, work and worship.” amount of gratitude for all Norman Ewert, an alum- those who helped them get nus of Tabor College and to this point in their lives. professor emeritus from “As they enter real life Wheaton (Ill.) College, deliv- that there is a sense of gratiered the commencement tude and appreciation for address titled, “Learning how others have invested in from the Unexpected.” them. I also hope they dis“The primary purpose of cover that they have been a Christian liberal arts edu- well prepared for their chocation is much more than sen vocation and desire to vocational preparation,” make the world more as God Ewert said. “It’s shaping intended it to be.”

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ongratulations! You’ve made it through 13 years of lessons, homework assignments, extracurricular activities, early mornings and late HORIZONS nights. And now you Bailey have a diploma to Kaufman prove it. That’s no small accomplishment. It seems like it was just my turn to walk across the stage, move my tassel and throw my cap in the air, when in reality it occurred two years ago. As you now probably realize, time goes by fast. High school passes in a blink of an eye and it doesn’t slow down from there. In the past two years I’ve learned a lot. I’ve expanded my knowledge when it comes to history and literature and science, but some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned have been outside of the classroom. As you embark on your own posthigh school journey, whether it includes college, the workforce, the military or something else, I want to share with you a few lessons I’ve learned through my own journey. I hope these four pieces of advice will help you and encourage you in your new chapter of life. 1. There will be hard times. To be honest, my freshman year of college was really hard. I went from being surrounded by family and friends to being surrounded by a college of people I didn’t know. My big plans for my life were shattered after only three days and I didn’t know what to do. I went through some terrible roommate situations and overall I felt very alone. Throughout this time, though, I

of research and safety of genetically modified crops. On one hand, based on n from Page 4A the activist’s statements, corporate-driven research gests that not all basic in cancer and other diseases chemicals have their origins in nature. Which also seemed legitimate, while other corporate-driven suggests a level of scienresearch in food production tific knowledge that is unexplainable to an intel- was deemed suspect and driven by a profit motive, ligent mind. even though it was proven A conference in Washington, D.C., in 2013 to be safe and would save revealed the apparent dis- lives. In one arena, chemistry connect between anti-trais good, even if people make ditional agricultural money from it. Move that activists and proponents same chemistry over to of peer reviewed, scienanother arena, it is becomes tific research. In a Q&A evil. session, one activist In my opinion, the differacknowledged and recogence in this disconnect is nized the benefits of lifemotivated from a selfish persaving cancer research while denying the validity spective. First, cancer

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you thought. Don’t be afraid to change your major or your college. And don’t be afraid about what others will think. I was so nervous to tell people I was no longer attending a top journalism school or pursuing a career as a successful journalist. But when I did I was met with so much support that it almost brought tears to my eyes. 4. Put God first. The best decision I made when I began my freshman year was to get involved with a campus ministry. College is a time when your faith can either strengthen or fade. If you want it to become stronger, you have to make an effort: get involved with a campus ministry, find a mentor, join a church, participate in a Bible study, etc. If you put your relationship with God first, the hard times are easier to handle and the awesome times are full of more joy. God has big plans for you and he wants to use you during this time. Be open to the situations he puts you in and the people he places in your life. One of my cousins wrote the following song lyrics by Sidewalk Prophets in a graduation card she gave me. I think it’s some of the best advice for college and life in general, so I leave you with this: “Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope. You’re going to do great things, I already know. God’s got his hand on you so don’t live life in fear. Forgive and forget but don’t forget why you’re here. Take your time and pray. Thank God for each day. His love will find a way.” Bailey Kaufman will be studying at Tabor College this fall. She can be reached at baileykaufman@tabor.edu.

research may save “my” life, and that’s a good thing. Second, I can afford to buy all the food I need, so why support research that increases food production? So why should I care about spending resources on something that is of little benefit to me? I have no need for all of that food. In essence, this comes back to the issue of balance and what is needed to sustain humanity in the future. By 2050, agriculture will need to produce more food than it has ever produced since the history of humanity until now, just to feed the world’s population that will be living at the time.

If we take the approach that dihydrogen monoxide is a bad chemical that should be banned, we may fulfill all of the dire predictions that naysayers have made about the future of the world. If we take the approach that is willing to engage research, look past the complex sounding names and the chemistry, we can work towards finding solutions to increasing food production in a safe and workable manner that can improve and save lives. You can interact with Paul Penner at smokeyjay@embarqmail.com

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learned I wasn’t alone. Many people told me they had hard freshman years, too. Often, people only talk about the fun parts of being a college freshman, of which you’ll hopefully have plenty. But know there will be hard times, and when those times come you won’t be alone. 2. It’s OK to make mistakes. Hannah Montana once sang, “Everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days.” These words aren’t just lyrics to a catchy song; they’re a universal truth. This isn’t an excuse to go do stupid things and then shrug them off because “everybody makes mistakes.” However, it does mean there will be times when you say the wrong thing, make the wrong decision or just plain mess up. When these mistakes happen, own up to them and, if you can, try to fix them. Most important, always remember that no matter how big the mistake, you still have a purpose and life does go on. 3. Don’t be afraid of change. When I was a fresh high school graduate, I remember my cousin giving me this piece of advice. At that point, I sort of brushed it off because I was dead set about the path I was on. In the two years since then, I’ve switched colleges after only three days, am pursuing a completely different major and just registered for classes at the one college I insisted I’d never attend. I think my cousin knew what she was talking about. Some of you might end up exactly where you plan to, but a majority of you will probably end up with a story a bit like mine. You’ll start classes and realize your passion lies somewhere completely different than what

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Meier receives FFA scholarship from Hillsboro Ford Jesse Meier, a 2015 Hillsboro High graduate, receives the Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship from Hillsboro Ford co-owners Randy Hagen (left) and Terry Hagen. The $1,000 award is part of the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program. Meier, son of Jon and Jill Meier of Hillsboro, plans to attend Kansas State University next year to major in mechanical engineering.

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go back and requalify for that project area. It’s already qualified.” Even if Hillsboro receives the grant, it could be late summer or fall before construction could begin—perhaps as late as 2016, depending how quickly the engineering phase can be completed, Paine said. Another project prospect is the start of construction on the long-awaited facility for Hillsboro Community Hospital, presented as a $10 million project when it was first proposed in 2007. Paine said he is confident enough that the project will be moving forward that he has freed the electrical department to begin laying electrical line in the direction of the proposed site at the intersection of U.S. 56.

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Hillsboro High School senior Jesse Meier is awarded the 16th annual $3,200 Marion County Agriculture Future of America Scholarship for 2015. Making the presentation May 12 are (from left) Mike Padgett from Central National Bank, Debi Owens from Midlands Farm Services of Hillsboro, and Lyman Adams, general manager of Cooperative Grain & Supply. Meier plans to attend Kansas State University to major in mechanical engineering. He is the son of Jon and Jill Meier of Hillsboro.

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TRACTORS, GARAGE, FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD 1947 Farmall B Cultivision NF tractor, pto, elec. start with like new Woods belly mt. mower; Ford 8N tractor & loader; Mazda B2200 pickup; Fuller Johnson stationary engine; Lincoln 225 amp welder; windmill; chain hoist & A frame; Howse 5’ rotary mower; 6’ 3 pt. blade; 3 pt. cultivator; 2 btm. plow; push mower; hay sling; hand tools; log chain; air bubble; The Root-Heath MFG. grain mill; Kenmore glass top range; 2 lg. Pine wardrobes; lg. dresser mirror; Oak showcase; china hutch; old radio cabinet; Oak bench; twin beds; kitchen dinette; patio table & chairs; sofa; desks; parlor table; numerous old furniture; wash stand; rockers; corner cabinet; leather/wooden chairs; wagon wheel table; Walnut dresser with marble top & boxes; 100’s military & rifle books; military saddle; Rock Island Line RR lanterns; decorative cannon collection; knives; bayonet; military uniforms & hats; manikins; metal shields & suits of armorer; statues; toy tank; ammo clips & boxes; Copper jug & boiler; Bronze state coins; toy 1939 Lincoln Lephyc convertible; smoke stands; lighters; stamps; helmets; lamps; belt buckles; elec. train; binoculars; bookcase; tables; cast iron nut cracker; old pictures; belts; holsters; area rugs; stereo; cast iron tub; pitcher, basin & stand; cannister set; glassware; kitchen items; wall telephone; floor lamp; oil lamp; brass bell; china sets; crock; jewelry box; military memorabilia; & much more

TRACTORS, SAW SHARPENING EQUIP., SHOP & TOYS 1969 Ford 2000 gas tractor, 3 pt., pto, 3228 hrs.; 1956 AC WD-45 WF tractor, 3 pt., pto; 1949 AC WD NF tractor, 2 pt.; 1941 AC C NF tractor, 3 pt., pto, with hyd.; 1937 AC WC NF pulling tractor, elec. start, Alfred won a lot with this tractor; 1995 GMC 4x4 suburban, 171,786 miles, clean; Double N 7x16 tilt bed car trailer, beaver tail; Oliver Superior 812 grain drill on steel; BMB 5’ rotary mower; 3 pt. hyd. log splitter; IH single btm. plow; 3 pt. 4 sec. springtooth; Deerborn 2 btm. plow; shop built pto driven buzz saw; 3 pt. blade; 3 pt. disc; AC 2 btm. plow; 3 pt. gin pole; 3 pt. 2 sec. springtooth; tumble bug; harrow sec.; North Star 5 hp generator; 3 - Foley saw filers; Foley diamond blade grinder; Foley auto. saw filer; Foley 18” saw polisher; Foley chainsaw sharpener; Lincoln 180 amp welder; floor jacks; row tiller; pipe vises; 1/2” impact; corn sheller; shovels; rakes; forks; log chain; boomers; hand & cross cut saws; BB gun; creeper; ammo box; Skil saw; wooden boxes; cream can; Home Pro gas trimmer; 3/4 hp drill press; Delta 10” table saw; Johnson 4.5 hp boat motor; drill bits; Daton space heater; Rockwell drill press; Snap-on top toolbox; SK combo wrenches; welding clamps; bar clamps; pipe wrenches; gear puller; hand tools; Powermatic 6” jointer; tap & die sets; SK socket sets; Wilton vise; draw knife; AC parts; Stanley router; hardware; filler cans; welding rod; car ramps; fishing equip.; Craftsman toolbox; come-a-long; high lift jack; Walnut & used lumber; shop lights; DeWalt 740 10” radial arm saw; belt sander; rain train; shop vac; Stihl 028 & Husqvarna chainsaws; new chainsaw chain; Werner 20’ ext. ladder; Rikon wood lathe; Drill Dr.; metal shop table; tractor weights; wood stove; toys including: shop built Waterloo Boy; 3 - cast iron tractors; approx. 20 toy tractors: JD, AC, Farmall, Hesston, MM, NH; Dietz #3 police lantern; Remington mo. 870 Wingmaster 16 ga. pump shotgun; Marlin #2D hex barrel .22 pump rifle; gun cabinet; Coleman stove & lantern; Eden Pure elec. heater; Deering cast iron tractor seat; Pillsbury cooler; cap collection; Hesston buckles; bell; & more . . .

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 AT 5:00 PM TRUCK, MOWER, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 1995 GMC 1500 SL pickup, 155,900 miles; Grasshopper 411 36” cut mower with grass catcher; 3 pc. Waterfall bedroom set; 2 pc. blond bedroom set; glass front bookcase; desk; end tables; rocking chair; dining room chairs; coffee table; lamps; sofa; bookcases; Whirlpool 21 cu. ft. & Kenmore 19.2 cu. ft. refrigerators; quilting frame; sewing notions; pillows & bedding; yarn; fabric; luggage; water sets; pots & pans; Pyrex; glassware; cups & saucers; cast iron skillet; Kitchen Aid mixer; canners; bread maker; flatware; waffle irons; clocks; enamelware; baking dishes; coffee makers; Tupperware; cake plates; Hamilton Beach ice cream freeezer; deep fryer; coolers; cookbook collection; office supplies; doll & stuffed animal collection; bell collection; stoneware; waterless cookware set; pitchers; painted bowls; Roseville; measuring cups; pressure cooker; games; puzzles; oil lamps; totes; food processor; plant stand; books; carpet cleaner; gas grill; ladders; MTD tiller; B & D edger; Mantis tiller; cordless drill; Craftsman sawzall; garden tools; Bolens line trimmer; Snapper 18” SP mower; fert. spreader; hedge trimmer; walk behind cultivator; shovels; forks; rakes; B & D blower; pitcher pump; hand sprayer; pipe wrenches; Craftsman wrenches; jack stands; Porter Cable air ratchet; drills; side grinders; Coleman lanterns; drill bits; battery charger; Weller soldering iron; tap & die set; Echo Super 60 S chainsaw; Coleman 11 gal. air compressor; Pro Force 2 gal. air compressor; hand tools; pu toolbox; & more ...

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(used) car every year or two,” Weber said. Retail associate Woelk said she started as a part-time employee. “I was a flexible clerk,” she said. “I have always been a clerk, but my title today is retail associate.” When she started, Woelk said everything was figured with pencil and a pad of paper. “It’s much easier today to figure everything on the computer,” she said. Having a stamp meter also means she isn’t attaching stamps to parcels and envelopes like she did 30 years ago. First-class stamps cost 22 cents then. With the automated machines, Woelk said it doesn’t take as many employees needed to sort the mail. “We used to have three clerks who came in to do parcels, letters and other jobs,” she said. Pointing to several flat trays, Woelk said with the machinery in Wichita, the letters come back to them sorted. Some local sorting is

needed, but it isn’t anything like it used to be. “I interviewed for Leonard’s job as a carrier and I sure am glad I didn’t get that because I am not sure I would have made it (walking his route),” Woelk said. Not a career move Frantz said he didn’t see his start at the post office as a career move. “I was looking for a wage increase,” he said. “It started that way and I stayed in it.” As a carrier, Frantz walked his route until three years ago. Frantz said he liked walking the route, but his age has made a difference. “I think we got our vehicles just in time or I might have considered retiring,” he said. Tibbetts said Frantz has one of the longest walking routes she has seen in her 20-year career. “He makes about 895 deliveries and he walked 15 miles a day,” she said. Frantz said some people complained about putting mailboxes up a couple of years ago, but that reduced walking time by almost four hours. Frantz is no stranger to

hard work. Up until a couple of years ago, Frantz milked cattle at Klassen Dairy. “I got up at 3:30 a.m. and chored over there, did my chores (at home), came here and then chored at home again,” he said modestly. “It fit for me because I lived near the dairy and could go there, then here and home.” Technology With Hillsboro mail being processed in Wichita, Tibbetts said the days of manually forwarding mail are over. “Now it’s put in a tray and gets run through a machine that puts stickers on the mail,” she said. Woelk said she remembers putting the forward stickers on the mail—it took a long time. “We had a file and would get the stickers from Wichita to put on the letter to be forwarded,” she said. “Now with mail sent to Wichita, it goes through that whole system.” Another change from

years before is the number of people in a household. “It used to be one or two names, but that’s not the case anymore,” Tibbetts said. Even though email and other advances in technology have caused the number of letters to decrease, Woelk said parcels have increased. “People go on the Internet and buy items,” she said. Up until two years ago, postal employees took a civil service test, but that’s not the case today. “People are hired off the street and given a mini test,” Frantz said. The new workers are trained and after 90 days they are hired one year at a time. “Eventually, they are hired as a regular employee,” Tibbetts said. Sustaining The three veterans have served under four postmasters during their 30-year careers: Clyde Hubble, Rose Duncan, Norman Bouwie II

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FRED DUDTE TRUST (Seller) Tract 3: 128.01 Acres Farmland located West Edge of Walton, KS at the NW Corner of N. Woodlawn & NE 60th Street

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Affordable-housing project coming to Hillsboro tion to the property-tax revenue, Dalke said the city will no longer have to t appears additional absorb the cost of mowing affordable housing will and maintaining the lots the be coming to Hillsboro city has owned. in the near future. Sidewalk project Following a public hearThe council also ing during its May 19 meetapproved resolutions that ing, the Hillsboro City could lead to Community Council approved two purDevelopment Building chase agreements. and is Grant funding that would negotiating a third agreepay 90 percent of an estiment. to acquire locations mated $349,750 needed to put for six duplexes. in new sidewalks along With city support, Mark First Street (from Main to Cox, of Vintage ConstrucAdams) and along Birch, tion, LLC, has been Cedar and Date streets approved for tax credits for (from Grand Avenue to D six duplexes, or 12 total resiStreet). dential units. These would Rose May Saunders, repbe three-bedroom, two-bath DON RATZLAFF / FREE PRESS resenting Ranson Financial units with a family room in This large area of property at the corner of Third and Lincoln streets will become the location of four duplex units, fol- Consultants, said the Kanthe basement and a living lowing approval of a tax-credit proposal put forward by Mark Cox, of Vintage Construction, LLC. Cox will build six du- sas Department of room, dining room and plexes in all, the fifth along the 300 block of North Ash and the sixth on a lot in the 300 block of South Cedar. Commerce recently created kitchen on the main floor, a $14 million special-proaccording to Mayor Delores do so, the council agreed to agreed recently to sell it ple here in town who have aged by Mid-Kansas Comjects fund to which cities Dalke. relatives who would be buy back the south 75 feet of back to the city for $5,000. munity Action Program, a with at least 51 percent low“They’re really pretty A fifth duplex will be interested in moving here if not-for-profit organization. that expanded lot, which it to-median income can apply attractive,” Dalke said. “And had sold earlier to a private built on the west side of the these were built—which is “Rents are based on for funding that can be used each one has a one-car 200 block of North Ash exactly what we need,” individual. income, and there’s differfor sidewalks, playground attached garage.” Street on an open lot owned Dalke said “We need more According to Dalke, the ent stages based on what The plan is to build four city sold the land for $8,500, by the city. people to live in Hillsboro.” you’re income is in compar- equipment, storm shelters or combinations thereof. of the duplexes on the city- but the purchaser decided The city currently is While she has discussed ison to the average person Although Hillsboro, as a owned lot at the corner negotiating with owner of the project publicly, Dalke, later not to build on it. He in Marion County,” Dalke city, surpasses the LMI Third and Lincoln streets. an open lot in the 300 block who is a real estate broker, then sold it for $3,500 to said. “Most of the rents will requirement, particular But to secure enough area to Keith and Lila Ratzlaff, who of South Cedar Street on said she has no personal be between $485 and $515.” areas of the city do qualify, which to build the sixth business interest in the Mid-CAP also will take according to City Adminiduplex. project, nor will she be care of the lawns at each strator Larry Paine. “Because I’ve talked involved in finding renters location. The areas targeted for about these, I’ve been confor the units. Dalke said the units will sidewalks are the same tacted already by some peoThe project will be man- be rented for 15 years; at the areas that qualified for end of 15 years, the units recent street-replacement will be available for purprojects that were funded in chase. part with CDBG money. “People who have lived “The CDBG project for there will get a percentage 111 S. Date 2 bed 1 bath full First Street and Birch, of the rent that they have 206 S. Adams 1 bed 1 bath de- basement, updated HVAC Cedar and Date, those wage paid, against the sale price, tached 2 car garage close to $58,500 surveys we had are still which will be the price that schools SOLD valid,” Paine said. “We don’t they are appraised at the have to go back and requalDoug Heerey time,” Dalke said. “They ify for that project area. It’s 620-382-3254 can either buy it or conalready qualified.” 422 E. Main St. tinue to rent.” While many CDBG projMarion, KS 66861 All of the units will be on ects for community facili207 S. Jefferson 3 bed 1 bath the city’s tax role. In addities are 75-25 cost-shares 116 S. Date 4 bed 2 ½ bath ap- Contract Pending between state and city, this pliances included SOLD one is 90-10 share with a maximum grant of $350,000, Saunders said. Saunders said the state will announce the grant awards in mid-July. “Once the contract is 214 S. Lincoln 2+ bed 2 bath 220 N. Lincoln 4 bed 2 bath ap- fenced yard 2 car garage awarded from the state, we Lovely home with stone fireplace, Ranch home with vinyl siding and 2 pliances included SOLD $70,000 have nine months to be large kitchen, sunroom with gas grill, car attached garage. The surprise is under a construction conWell maintained bungalow home in the big kitchen with lots of counter hood, and wetbar. Partial basement tract, and the project has to with laundry, non-conforming bed- top workspace and cabinets. Also a Florence, KS. All vinyl sided, metal room, and family room. Large yard nice sized family room off of the roof, oversized 1 car detached be closed out within 18 with fence, new playground and patio. kitchen with w/b stove. Living room garage. Back and front enclosed sunmonths of the grant award,” 2 car attached garage and workshop and bedrooms have oak floors. F/H, porches, F/H, C/A. Extra lots also inshe added. cluded. Full basement. C/A area. Saunders said the 304 S. Main 4 bed 3 bath process could move forward fenced yard, detached garage 303 S. Washington 3 bed 2 bath quickly enough to see con$78,900 Updated HVAC irrigation well struction in late summer or $72,000 fall, or it may be delayed until the first of the year. Other business In other business, the 711 S Coble, 3 bed, 2 bath, council: $139,900 809 W. Grand 3 bed 2 bath n heard Paine report some wood floors, large lot at704 S. Roosevelt, 4 bed, 2 bath, that the city had sent out tached 2 car garage $89,000 $114,900 notices to affected resi802 Denver, 4 bed, 1.5 bath, dences in regard to the Safe 122 N. Roosevelt, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, $109,900 1944 Navajo Canada 3 bed 1 Routes to School project $46,900 ½ bath wood floors, full unfinscheduled to begin June 1. ished basement 1 acre 3 car “A portion on A Street Under $100,000 Over $100,000 Commercial garage $76,900 will be totally closed off to 312 E A 3 bed 3 bath home access, but the other with included appliances, readdresses along the street placement windows, close to will have the ability to get schools $100,000 traffic to and from,” he said. 2150 Kruse, Marion Reservoir, 1784 190th, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 bed, 1 bath, $43,000 “Part of the reason on A $299,000 102 S. Washington 2 bed 2 Street is that we’re going to bath town home, appliances in318 E. Main, get out into the existing cluded, storm shelter, attached commercial street right away, for the (6garage $98,000 building, foot) sidewalk widths we 2111 Schlotthauer, Marion $45,000 614 S. Ash 3 bed 1 ½ bath, wb need to get there.” Reservoir, 3 bath, 2 bed, $59,900 fireplace, formal living and n will be updated at a family rooms, main floor launMay 26 special meeting on dry, attached2 car garage 701 N. Vine, Peabody, 3 bed, the interview process $120,000 3 bath, $115,000 underway to fill the eco508 S. Adams 3 bed 2 bath, wb nomic-development position fireplace and wood stove, fin411 S. Freeborn, 2 bed, 2 bath that will open when the curished basement $130,000 $62,000 1105 Industrial, 2400 sq. ft.. Office rent director retires at the space is 19 x 14, 1/2 bath, $62,500 305 E. Main Goessel Commerend of June. cial building with attached Paine said the council warehouse and distribution will consider a recommencenter $150,000 90 Lakeshore, Marion County dation whether to proceed 330 E. Lake, 3 bed, 2 bath, $235,000 with interviewing an identiMain, 506 Centennial Dr Goessel 3 fied candidate. commercial bed 2 bath finished basement 2 710 Denver, 3 bed, 1 bath $65,000 building n heard from Councilor lots Contract Pending $35,000 Shelby Dirks that recent rains have created drainage 910 S. Ash 3 bed 2 bath, finissues along Birch Street. ished basement with wet bar, Other council members deck, hot tub, irrigation well, reported drainage issues at 320 S. Freeborn, 3 bed, 2 bath, large yard $157,900 other locations as well. 25 Jerome, Marion County Lake,

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nity for economic development. Holter said anytime the city has an opportunity to make a 900 percent return on investment, as in this case, the city is being a good steward of citizens’ money. Priorities Mayor Todd Heitschmidt encouraged Jones to bring economic development ideas to the council for review. “If you come up with a $40,000 project, we are going to seriously look at it and find a way to do it,” Heitschmidt said. “We don’t want you to feel like it is a slight toward you. It was just money we have in this budget cycle.” Heitschmidt said there is no guarantee the city will get the CDBG grant. “If we don’t, the ($40,000) is available to us and I will expect bigger things by the end of the year from you to spend this money (for economic development),” he said. Councilor Chad Adkins said he hasn’t voted against anything with a positive economic development impact for the city. Councilor Melissa Mermis said she would be supportive of economic development efforts that would help the city grow. “It’s not about taking (funds) out of one person’s budget—which is not your money,” she said. “It’s about supporting appropriate decisions to better our community.” Land purchase Roger Hannaford, Marion City Cemetery board president, reviewed a proposal to buy land for cremation and serenity garden. “The cemetery board has been working on this acquisition for many years,” he said. Property owners Andrew and Janice Ash are wiling to sell their parcel for $5,000, which would allow the city to have an additional 188.5 years of availability, Hannaford said. The current developed cemetery land has about 561⁄2 years availability. In addition to price of the land, Hannaford said the city would also pay $300 for the land survey, $175 for a title search, $150 on deed creation and filing, $180 to relocate a water hydrant and $400 in requested burial spots by the Ashes. Future costs to develop the area included a privacy fencing for $6,350 and a circle drive for $12,900, Hannaford said. The council approved the purchase. Chingawassa restrooms Dave Crofoot, a member of the Chingawassa Days committee, spoke during the public forum about ideas for taking care of dirt in front of the newly constructed restrooms at Central Park. Crofoot had offered suggestions at both the May 11 and 21 council meetings re-

garding a plan to avoid mud holes in front of those facilities. One idea, he said, was to bring in sod, which was priced at $1.85 per square yard by a Wichita supplier. With 2,000 people in the park during the festival, he said at the May 11 meeting, there’s a lot of dirt showing. Marty Fredrickson, who is overseeing the restroom project, said the city is considering seed rye and fescue, covered with hay or straw to protect it. In response to Crofoot’s sod idea, Holter said even with daily watering, foot traffic would kill it. At the May 21 meeting, Crofoot again addressed the council about Chingawassa and fixing the 20 feet of dirt at the entrance of the new restrooms. “It doesn’t look like it will dry out anytime soon,” he said. Crofoot said it was suggested that the city dump 50 tons of gravel at a cost of $600, then remove the gravel after the festival. Holter said the issue Crofoot brought to the council would not be a safety concern by the time of the Chingawassa. “We have worked with some of the best minds in town (on this project),” Holter said. “The cost of $280,000 came in at what was donated by charitable contributions in our community. For us to add additional expenses...we have to balance it.” Holter said there are sidewalks to the restrooms, and on the stage side, for people to use.

Ambulance superintendent Gene Winkler said the diesel should outperform the gasoline ambulance in idling to maintain systems during emergency pickups. Winkler and Emergency Management Services Director Brandy McCarty said the gasoline ambulance would work better to transport patients for upgraded care in other communities. The commissioners voted 3-0 to replace the engine in a second ambulance with an engine under warranty using a $15,000 donation from a Ford dealer. Transfer Station Director Bud Druse reported 514.20 tons of municipal solid waste disposed of at the transfer station in April compared to 378.32 tons in March.

Hillsboro man convicted on arms charges BY

PATTY DECKER

The Free Press

A federal jury in Wichita convicted a Hillsboro man May 14 on three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. David G. Nicholas Jr., 44, a parole escapee was arrested by U.S. Marshals Oct. 3, 2013, in Marion County, according to press release Thursday from U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. “At that time, he possessed a .22 caliber handgun, a .30.06 caliber rifle and ammunition,” Grissom stated. According to the indictment, the first count charged that Nicholas was a felon in possession of a Harrington and Richardson model 949 .22 caliber revolver, which was shipped and transported in interstate commerce. The second count charged him with possessing a Remington model 7600 .30.06 caliber rifle and the third count was possessing ammunition.

Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 6. Grissom stated that Nicholas could face a maximum penalty of not less than 15 years in a federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 for each count. Original complaints Prior to his May 14 convictions, Nicholas was convicted in the 18th Judicial District, Sedgwick County, for robbery and aggravated robbery, said James Cross, public information officer

with the U.S. Attorney’s office. In addition, he was convicted of a felony assault in Richland County, Mont. The first complaint was in January 1999. According to the complaint, Nicholas was charged with aggravated robbery after taking a cash register and about $203 in cash by force from a male victim. Nicholas was charged with robbery in September 2003.

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Two new racquetball courts, playground equipment and other improvements could be in East Park’s future with the Marion City Council’s decision to apply for grant funding. The council, at its May 21 meeting, approved EBH Engineering for the East Park Community Development Block Grant project. Rose Mary Saunders, representing Ranson Financial Consultants, said at least 40 grant applications are vying for $13 million from the Kansas Department of Commerce. “(The city) asked for 90 percent, or $221,940, with the council designating $24,660 as (a 10 percent) match,” she said. “It is a unique opportunity for small rural communities to upgrade city parks.” Towns receiving a CDBG award will be announced July 15. The maximum

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Marion’s East Park may benefit from new activity equipment if the city is awarded a $221,940 special-projects Community Development Block Grant approved by the state. amount the city could apply for was $350,000, but Saunders said the engineering costs came in at $246,000. City Administrator Roger Holter said it is unusual for this type of grant to fund park projects in any form. Typically, he said, CDBG will fund water and street proposals. In order to meet the pre-

requisites of this special round, Holter said funds needed to be designated for the project. “In December, we received $39,000 from the sale of the Bown-Corby school,” he said. “Those funds were in the general reimbursement account, and in order to ensure having dedicated funds for (the East Park

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Window closing for gravel applications on rural roads and nearby on Nighthawk Road. Stenzel said large dimenDon’t expect many rock applications to county roads sion rock applied to rebuild washed out road bases have for the time being because an over-pressed county road ruined two newer truck and bridge department has tires for him that ordinarily would have lasted two years. to use the summertime Offhand, Crawford said warm weather window from here forward to make hard- the best advice he can offer people is to slow down and surface applications. That’s the main message wait for the big rock to settle in with high moisture conCounty Road and Bridge ditions. Director Randy Crawford After 40 minutes in execmade May 18 at the Marion utive sessions for personnel County Commission meetwith Crawford, the commising. He did promise commissioners a side trip to put sioners announced the appointment of Larry gravel down for a golf Cushenbery as road forecourse on 130th. man at $16.76 an hour to be Crawford said he would take a look at rock between increased to $17.43 an hour in six months with favor210th and 220th for Don able review. Stenzel on Old Mill Road The commissioners approved a road and bridge transport fuel bid of $17,576 for 6,000 gallons of diesel and 2,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline from Cooperative Grain and Supply of Hillsboro over a bid of $17,736.50 from Cardie Oil of Tampa. With Commission Chairman Dan Holub abstaining for conflict of interest because he works in the event, the commissioners voted 2-0 to allow beer to be sold by the Marion Veterans of Foreign Wars during the Bluegrass Festival June 20 at Marion County Lake. Representing the VFW, Bill Keith said 300 people are expected for the festival, so beer will be ordered on the basis of half of them buying three cans each. Keith will ask Marion County Sheriff Rob Craft to put extra officers on duty for the event, both to insure against anything getting out of hand and to check coolers to make sure nobody is bringing beer into the event. County Lake Director Steve Hudson said he would expect beer sales to build to a higher level over the next three years because that is

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velopment funds was not the best fit for the East Park project. His reasons included the annual costs of $41,000 to maintain the park, paying $19,500 to Ranson Financial Consultants, and spending additional money outside the city for racquets, racquet balls and other specialty items. Jones also said if money continues being siphoned away from the economic development budget, it could hinder future projects. “I understand my job is to bring money in,” he said. “What frustrates me is how easy it is for (Marion) cemetery board to get new land or East Park to get funding, and I don’t have (money) for a raise or to send me to training.” Saunders clarified a few points Jones mentioned. Saunders the $41,000 amount is an operation and maintenance line item cost from the approved budget

the pattern that has been followed sales of soft drinks at the event. Keith said the VFW is taking a chance on the event doing well because it has to keep any beer that isn’t sold under rules of the supplier. Commissioner Randy Dallke said he wants to require county employees to return calls made to them on county cell phones during work hours. Planning and Zoning Director Tonya Richards reviewed potential building requirements to be made for the owner of two lots at Marion County Lake, with the home setting on one lot and the garage for it on the other, which is to be developed into a home. In response to commission questions, Richards said that it might be better for the them to meet with the county planning committee. The commissioners met with Richards for five minutes in executive session for personnel. The commissioners asked Emergency Management Director Randy Frank to coordinate with Harvey and Butler counties to compile flood data from this week to make application for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The commissioners confirmed support for Frank in seeking renewal of more than $14,000 in federal emergency grant money for payroll and other expenses. The commissioners approved purchase of a duel-wheeled diesel Chevrolet ambulance for $131,420 from American Response over varied competitive bids to replace one by a 2-1 vote with Dallke against because he wanted further investigation of a smaller single-wheeled gasoline ambulance that was less expensive. n See Roads, Page 9A

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Warriors qualify 7 for state BY JANAE

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Hillsboro’s Shannon Heiser dives to home plate in the sixth inning to score the final run of the Trojans’ 10-0 run-rule win over Council Grove in the regional championship game Thursday at Marion. The desperate throw to the plate not only was late, but also high.

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The sun shone brightly and warmly on the Hillsboro softball team Thursday, and the Trojans were hot enough to win the Class 3A regional tournament in Marion with a 10-0 run-rule victory over Council Grove. After slogging through a cool and damp 4-0 semifinal victory over Halstead on Tuesday, the Trojans took charge of the rescheduled championship game with a four-run first

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Marissa Jacobson shows the form that led to a secondplace, state-qualifying finish in the long jump (16 feet, 111⁄2 inches). Her final leap moved her from fifth place into second. Jacobson also qualified for state in the triple jump, winning the event with a leap of 36-8. She missed qualifying in the 200 by two hundredths of a second. Tyler Palic will make his first trip to state after placing third in the discus (1358), a mark that bettered his career best by 9 feet.

Brad Stone completes the boys’ qualifiers, having finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (42.88). He narrowly n See Marion, Page 2B

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Seven members of the Marion track and field team will represent the Warriors in nine events at the AllClass state meet at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium Friday and Saturday. The Warriors qualified for state by placing among the top four at the Class 3A regional hosted by Beloit Friday. “We had a decent day in one of the tougher regionals,” coach Grant Thierolf said. “Like every regional, there are some events that you really hoped could get a berth at state but things just didn't happen for us in those events. We had some great performances, however.” For the boys’ team, Kyle Palic punched a ticket to state in two events, winning the discus with a throw of 151 feet, 7 inches and finishing second in the shot put (47-91⁄2). He narrowly missed qualifying in the javelin, finishing fifth overall (152-3), trailing the fourth-place finisher by less than 6 feet. Seth Snelling also qualified in a pair of events. He placed third in the pole vault (13-0) and fourth in the 400 (53.47).

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Hillsboro’s Julie Sinclair fires a pitch during the first inning against Council Grove. The senior left-hander pitched a two-hit shutout with five strikeouts.

inning. Allison Weber led off with a single, and Emily Jost moved her to second base with a sacrifice bunt. After Madison Klein drew a walk, Bradli Nowak whacked a single to left, scoring Weber. Shannon Heiser then drew a walk and Julie Sinclair singled to drive home Klein. After Kennedy Lucero popped out, Mesa Merrell DON RATZLAFF / FREE PRESS ripped a shot into the Bradli Nowak delivers the right-center field gap for a single that drove in Allison double, enabling Nowak Weber with Hillsboro’s and Heiser to score first run of the game. Hillsboro’s third and

fourth runs. That was more than enough runs for pitcher Julie Sinclair, who shut out the Braves on two hits over six innings to improve to 12-1 for the season. “I thought she did all right,” coach Stephanie Sinclair said about the senior. “There were times when I felt she got behind in the count, but they weren’t giving her any outside corners, really. But I felt when she was behind a bit, she didn’t give them much to hit either.” n See Hillsboro, Page 5B

Hillsboro’s three state track and field veterans earned a return trip to the biggest show in Kansas high school track and field at Friday’ regional track meet in Beloit, but it was the qualifying performance of the Trojans’ upstart 4x800 relay team that captured the imagination of head coach Dennis Boldt. “The race of the day, and the results of the day, would have to go to the girls’ 4x800 team of Brittany Schale, Karyn Leihy, Kennedy Klein and Abby Sechrist,” Boldt said. “We knew going in that we were ranked fifth (at the regional), but have not put together our best times in the same race yet this year. “Simply stated, they did that today as they ran their best combined times by over 20 seconds. These girls have worked extremely hard and had a goal of qualifying for state.” Entries must finish among the top four finishers to qualify for state. After the first three legs of the race, the Trojans were in fifth place.

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Freshman Abby Sechrist begins the second lap of her anchor leg of the 4x800. Sechrist lengthened her lead on the Southeast of Saline runner to 10 seconds by the time she crossed the finish line with a state-qualifying fourth-place finish at the regional meet in Beloit. Freshman Abby Sechrist, meters when she received trailing the Southeast of the baton, pulled ahead by Saline runner by about 15 n See Track Page 3B

Tabor splits first two games at NAIA World Series BY JANAE

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Once again, Russell Longworth came through for the Tabor College baseball team in a do-or-die situation. Facing elimination in their second game of the NAIA World Series Saturday, the Bluejays entrusted the ball to Longworth, who pitched a complete-game shutout to give Tabor a 2-0 victory over seventh-seeded No. 7 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). As he had in Tabor’s opening round championship victory over Bellevue and in a completegame shutout over Mayville

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sively the day before in a 9-1 loss to Embry-Riddle— Tabor batted a collective .094 and did not collect a base hit until the sixth inning—the Bluejay bats heated up from the start against Lindsey Wilson as Michael Baca led off the bottom of the first inning with a single and later scored to give Tabor a 1-0 lead. Matthew Molbury keyed a one-run sixth inning by launching an RBI double off Blue Raider starter Scott Sebald to score Alex Couch from second, who had led off the inning with a single. That was all the run supn See Tabor, Page 6B

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MHS baseball falls in nine innings BY JANAE

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A timely hit and an untimely error were enough to lift Council Grove past Marion in extra innings, 2-1, Thursday in a Class 3A baseball regional semifinal game at Soden’s Grove Field in Emporia. But not even a loss could overshadow a dazzling pitching performance by senior hurler Bret Voth (61), who faced 30 batters and needed less than 80 pitches to throw a three-hitter over 82⁄3 innings. The right-hander FREE PRESS FILE PHOTOS neither walked nor struck Garrett Daugherty (left photo) Hannah Holmes earned out any batters, threw seven All-America honors at the NAIA national meet. three up, three down innings and gave up just one earned run, despite battling illness. It was his first loss in two years. “It’s one of the best JANAE REMPEL / FREE PRESS pitching performances I’ve Bret Voth fires a pitch during Marion’s Class 3A regional semifinal game against Council ever seen,” coach Roger Grove Thursday. Voth pitched a three-hitter and gave up just one earned run in 82⁄3 insilver medal in the 800BY JANAE REMPEL Schroeder said. “He gave nings on the mound. He faced 30 batters and threw seven three up, three down innings. The Free Press meter run with a time of them everything they even Only five Braves reached base in the game, but Marion lost, 2-1, in nine innings. 1:51.25 to re-set his own Two members of the dreamt of. That’s what school record. Tabor College track and Bret’s been doing for us for top of the third inning. Marion a 1-0 lead. to the fence. That drove in “Garrett has been a stal- the last two years. He finds field team represented the The Braves tied the score the winning run for Council But the Warriors struck wart performer for our Bluejays at the NAIA ways to miss the barrel and in the bottom of the fourth Grove in walk-off fashion. back to take the lead in the men's team for four years,” Outdoor National Chamget guys out.” inning—the inning in which “That game came down bottom half of the inning. Kroeker said. “His competipionships in Gulf Shores, The Warriors backed Voth surrendered his first to who was going to get the After singles by Mason Ala., Saturday. Both earned tive spirit and hard work Voth with some defensive hit—and the teams big hit, and they did,” Pedersen and Cole Srajer, paid off on the All-American honors by gems. Dakota Stimpson remained deadlocked Schroeder said. “It’s a terri- Bret Voth drove in Marion’s placing among the top eight. track Saturday. Garrett fin- made a diving catch in right through the next four ble way to end a game, but first run with a base hit. ishes his track career with Competing in the field, and centerfielder innings. we’ve come so far this seaDakota Stimpson later hit a four All-American perform- Mason Pedersen dove to corwomen’s marathon, senior The Warriors stranded a son. We were 6-6 at one two-out two-run single to ances and multiple KCAC Hannah Holmes placed ral a ball off the bat of pair of base runners in both point, and guys started to give Marion a 3-2 lead. championship performeighth among a field of 38 Blake Buchman which the third and fourth innings buy in a little bit more, do The Warriors scored ances and school records.” finishers, completing the turned into a double play. and left the bases loaded in some of the little things, once more in the bottom of Kroeker spoke well of 26.2-mile course in 3 hours, With such a lock-down the top of the fifth. and we ended up 14-8. Very the fifth inning. Jacob the contributions of both 14 minutes, 5.0 seconds. pitching effort and a nearCouncil Grove brought respectable from where we Baldwin and Peyton Holmes and Daugherty to “Hannah showed her grit perfect defensive outing, all in first-team, all-state hurler started.” Heidebrecht reached base and determination over the the Tabor program. the Warriors lacked was a Lane Fleming to relieve For six seniors— with back-to-back singles, “Both Hannah and last several miles, passing timely hit. Marion tallied Bachura in the top of the Baldwin, Stimpson, Voth, and Baldwin scored on a Garrett represent what is multiple competitors over eight hits over nine innings, sixth. In his April outing Kruse, Jared Barney and sacrifice fly off the bat of best in athletics at Tabor the last three miles of the including six off starter against Marion, Fleming Nathan Cyr—the game was Stimpson. College in the way they race to get eighth,” coach Daniel Bachura to end his pitched his way to a 7-1 win. their last in a Warrior uniPippin gave up just one train, compete and perDave Kroeker said. “A outing after five innings. In This time, Marion manform. hit over the final four marathon is as much an act form,” he said. “They did it an April meeting, Council aged two hits off Fleming. innings, securing Marion’s of will as it is training. She with confidence and humil- Grove swept a doubleheader, With the top of the order up Marion 4, Central Heights 2 ity while giving glory to two-run win. has worked so hard over including a 13-0 run-rule Regional Quarterfinals, Monday to bat to start the ninth four years; it was a privilege God, both in the wins and Three Warriors were 2shutout behind the arm of Dylan Pippin went the inning, Voth drew a one-out to see her achieve what she the losses. I am so proud for-3 at-bat: Trevor Kruse, Bachura. distance on the mound to walk and Baldwin reached that such fine young people told me after the race she Srajer and Pedersen. “We did much better base on the fielder’s choice. earn the pitching win in were able to accomplish never imagined four years Stimpson tallied three RBIs. today,” Schroeder said. “We Peyton Heidebrecht hit a Monday’s quarterfinal vicwhat they have over the past didn’t do a great job offenago.” “I had an alumni inform tory over the Vikings. long single to right centerfour years, and it has been a sively, but we did enough. Senior Garrett me that’s the fifth straight Pippin (3-3) did not give field to advance Baldwin to privilege to be a small part Daugherty concluded his We gave ourselves opportu- third, but Marion was year that we’ve gotten out of up any earned runs and Tabor career by winning the of their success.” nities, and in a game like the first round in the playscattered four hits over unable to plate a run. this against a good team, offs,” Schroeder said. seven innings of work. He Having just thrown his you have to take advantage “We’ve been to two regional walked one batter and sixth 1-2-3 inning of the of your opportunities, and semis, a regional champiand Mermis, fifth in the afternoon, Voth returned to struck out five. we didn’t. We made one onship and won two region4x400 (4:14.93); Meggan “Dylan Pippin did an the mound for the bottom of error in nine innings. It cost the ninth and promptly als. That’s pretty good over Frese, sixth in the 3,200 excellent job throwing for n from Page 1B us the game.” (13:37.9) and Molly Hess, retired the first two Braves. us,” coach Roger Schroeder a five-year span for a school Marion gained the upper Trey Langvardt, however, missed qualifying in the 110 sixth in the shot put (32that had been to one state said. “Probably the best hand early. Jacob Baldwin hurdles, placing fifth (16.5). 11⁄4). tournament and had one reached base on an error— start of his career.” keyed a one-run first inning Marion’s only miscue of the Additional non-qualifiers As a team, the girls finMarion was left to battle regional championship in by touching Bachura for an outing—allowing the to place for the boys include: ished eighth with 36 the previous 12. I told those from behind when Central RBI double to score Voth, Tyler Arocha, fifth in the 400 points. Beloit won with 97. guys after the game, ‘You’re Heights scored the game’s Braves’ three-hole, Keegan who had reached base with (53.84); and Stone, Arocha, Coming—Snelling will carrying on the tradition.’ first two runs off one hit Honas, to step to the plate a one-out single. That gave Jack Schneider and kick off Marion’s particiWe’re building a program.” and launch a double nearly and a pair of errors in the Snelling, sixth in the 4x400 pation at state by competrelay (3:38.82). ing in the pole vault at 8 AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP As a team, the boys fina.m. Friday. Mermis will ished fourth of 16 with 45 fied in the girls’ 4x800, lowSOFTBALL run in the girls’ 400-meter with two. BASEBALL points. Beloit won with 109. preliminaries at 10:25 ering their own school Canton-Galva—The “We hit a lot of balls Canton-Galva—The Meanwhile, Marissa record to 10:46.84, good for Eagles opened the Class 2a.m., then Snelling will hard, but their outfielders Eagles opened the Class 2Jacobson led the girls by fourth. 1A regional tournament compete in the boys’ 400 made some good catches to 1A regional hosted by qualifying for state in two Shields and Makovec they hosted by defeating preliminaries at 10:45 a.m. keep us from scoring more Moundridge with a 6-5 vicevents. Jacobson won the have qualified for state all Little River, 20-0, Monday. Jacobson will compete in runs,” Nelson said. tory over Chase County triple jump (36-8) and placed the girls’ long jump at Canton-Galva then lost to four years of high school. The Eagles’ semifinal Monday. second in the long jump (16- 11:30 a.m., while Kyle game with Inman was post- top-seeded Ellinwood in the This will be Kassebaum’s Nick Bray earned the 111⁄2). She just missed qualify- Palic and Tyler Palic will semifinals, 16-1, to end their second appearance and the pitching win, scattering five poned from Tuesday to ing in the 200, placing fifth first for Riffel and Benning. season with an overall throw the discus at that hits and three runs over five Thursday. Canton-Galva in 27.08, just two hundredths time. Stone will run the Goessel—The Bluebirds record of 6-14. innings of work while walk- lost that game, 5-4. of a second behind the will be well-represented at boys’ 300 hurdles prelimiStarter Tanner ing four batters and strikfourth-place runner. the All-Class state track TRACK naries at 11:35 a.m. Klingensmith absorbed the ing out seven. Reed Wiens Kristen Herzet punched a meet at Wichita State’s Canton-Galva—Trey Saturday’s schedule pitching loss, giving up two and Connor Farnham ticket to state by finishing Cessna Stadium Friday and will begin with Herzet hits and three runs. Connor Moddelmog will represent pitched in relief. third in the discus (116-3). the Eagles at the state meet Saturday after qualifying at throwing the discus at “Nick really pitched well Farnham pitched in relief, Marshelle Mermis quali- 11:30 a.m., and Kyle Palic the Class 1A Regional at Cessna Stadium Friday giving up one hit and two in getting his first win on fied in the 400, finishing hosted by Burlington Friday throwing the shot put at runs while striking out five. and Saturday. Moddelmog the year,” coach Kelly fourth (1:10.9). by placing among the top that same time. Jacobson “We walked too many, as qualified in the high jump Nelson said. “Except for his Additional non-qualifiers will compete in the girls’ four finishers. by placing third (6-0) at the we gave up 12 free bases,” first game of the year, he who earned points for the The girls qualified eight Class 2A regional hosted by triple jump at 3 p.m. Nelson said. “We only has really pitched as good girls include: McKenzee events for state, led by a Finals races will be held at allowed three hits, and four Herington Thursday. as anybody but we just Remmers, fifth in the 3,200 Moddelmog will compete first-place finish by Rachel 3:45 p.m. (girls’ 400); 4:05 of the runners that scored haven’t supported him (13:15.8); Jacobson, Sam at state at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Manis, Julia Nightengale, p.m. (boys’ 400) and 4:45 enough to get him the wins were given a free base.” Richmond, Kirsten Hansen p.m. (boys’ 300 hurdles). Jennifer Meysing and Centre—The Cougars Nick Bray was 2-for-4 athe deserves.” Lauren Rymill in the 4x800. bat, including a double, and will be represented by two Farnham and Ethan Running together for the events at the state meet had two RBIs. Loyd were each 2-for-3 atfirst time this season, the The Eagles conclude the Friday and Saturday. bat. Loyd had one RBI. team’s time was 11:12.35. Competing at the Class season with an overall Farnham hit a double. Brittney Hiebert quali1A regional hosted by Blue record of 6-12. Tanner Klingensmith led fied for state in three events. Rapids-Valley Heights the Eagles in runs batted in She set a new school record Friday, Brenna Shields in the 1,600 (5:31.35), good for placed fourth in the 400second place. Hiebert placed meter with a personal-best fourth in the 400 (1:04.32) time of 1:04.98 seconds. and 800 (2:38.66). Lotti Benning, Nellie Olivia Duerksen finishKassebaum, Callie Riffel and Shelby Makovec qualin See Roundup, Page 6B

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Trojan baseball season ends with late-inning loss fifth inning, aided by three walks, an error, a hit batter and a couple of stolen bases. Southeast of Saline ralTyson Reimer and Kaden lied for three runs in the Kleiner each contributed bottom of the sixth for a RBI singles to the rally that come-from-behind 6-5 vicgave Hillsboro a 6-2 lead. tory over Hillsboro in the Southeast countered opening round of the Class with a run in the bottom of 3A regional tournament in the fifth before taking the May 18 at Memorial Field. lead with its three-run rally It was a disappointing, but somehow fitting, ending in the sixth. It began and ended with a double, but in to a season where a couple between Southeast took of errors or late collapses advantage of an error, likely cost the Trojans a fielder’s choice and a walk. half-dozen wins during a 3The last double came with 18 season. With ace Austin Cross on the bases loaded. Southeast reliever Kody the mound against Southeast, Hillsboro matched the Berry, who came in to pitch the top of the sixth, struck 15-5 purple-clad Trojans stride for stride through the out the side in the top of the seventh to end game and early innings. Hillsboro’s season. Trailing 2-1 after four “It came down to a few innings, Hillsboro broke loose for four runs in a wild plays again of the loss,”

coach Doug Dick said. “Austin pitched pretty well, probably good enough to win. The bottom line is, when you’re playing a good team you’ve got to make all the plays that are routine, and maybe make one good play here or there. “Overall, a lot of kids played pretty well,” he added. “We scored five runs on only three hits. Offensively, we mustered what we could against a pretty solid team.” Cross (3-4) went the distance for Hillsboro, throwing 127 pitches over six innings. He struck out 10 batters and walked six. Meanwhile, Southeast used three pitchers, with Berry picking up the win. “By the time we caught on to their pitcher, they’d

Warrior golf concludes season at regionals

Marion softball loses to Hesston late

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After leading off the top of the 5th inning with a walk, David Dick senior slides in to second base for a stolen base during the regional first-round game with Southeast of Saline May 18. Hillsboro led by as much as 5-2, but ended up losing, 6-5. four seniors: Micah Allen, Season overview bring in another,” Dick said. Cross has another season Caleb Bettles, David Dick “They were deeper in that and Jakob Hanschu. area than we were willing to remaining for the Trojans, n See Trojans, Page 6B but Dick will bid farewell to go.”

reached base. In the fourrun inning, Marion made Marion let a 7-1 lead slip four errors, and Hesston ticipant, Jade Corona, withBY JANAE REMPEL drew three walks. Only one through its fingers in The Free Press drew from the meet after Monday’s Class 3A regional Swather recorded a base The Warrior golf season completing only nine holes. quarterfinal loss to hit. By the end of the half Burlington won the meet came to a close at the Class inning, Hesston was within Hesston. with a team score of 336. 3A regional tournament 7-5. Having committed just West Franklin also qualified hosted by Burlington at The dust settled briefly one error in the first three for state with a score of 377. Emporia Monday. with a scoreless fifth inning innings, the Warriors were The Warriors’ only parbefore the Swather bats suddenly plagued by misstarted the sixth with three cues—committing nine consecutive hits, including errors in the final four HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL innings—which allowed the a pair of triples, to tie the game at 7. Marion only fed Swathers to make a comeHillsboro 10, Council Grove 0 the fire by again commitSE Saline 6, Hillsboro 5 back. Only three of May 21, Class 3A regional final, Marion May 18, Class 3A regional 1st rd, Hillsboro ting four errors. At the end Hesston’s 18 runs were C. Grove (11-11) 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 2 2 Hillsboro (3-18) 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 — 5 6 1 Hillsboro (21-1) 4 2 0 0 1 3 — 10 13 0 of the half inning, Hesston earned. SES (16-5) 006 300 x—6 81 HHS pitching: Sinclair (W 12-1), 6 innings, HHS pitching: Cross (L 3-4) 6.0 innings, 55 led, 12-7. “I think when things 29 batters, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts. batters,8 hits, 6 runs, 5 earned runs, 6 walks, Catcher: Klein. The Swathers added started to go downhill, the 10 strikeouts, 2 wild pitches. Catcher: Dick. HHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): A. Weber 4-1-2-0, HHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): M. Allen 3-0-1-0, D. girls started to overplay a insult to injury with a sixE. Jost 3-0-0-0 M. Klein 3-3-2-0, B. Nowak 4-2Dick 1-2-0-0, J. Hanschu 2-0-1-0, A. Cross 32-3, S. Heiser 3-2-1-1, J. Sinclair 4-1-3-2, K. run seventh inning, keyed bit and try to make things 1-1-0, B. Vogt 3-1-0-0, C. Bettles 2-1-0-1, T. Lucero 1-0-0-0, M. Merrell 3-0-2-2, S. Unruh 1Reimer 4-0-2-1, J. Funk 2-0-0-0, K. Kleiner 3by a double, a pair of sin0-0-0 (S. Moss 1-0-1-1). Totals: 27-9-13-9. 3B: happen,” coach Jennifer 0-1-1. Totals: 23-5-6-3. Klein. 2B: Nowak, Heiser. gles and a bases-loaded Felvus said. “It was very Council Grove 2, Marion 1 Hillsboro 4, Halstead 0 walk. Marion made one evident that we were playMay 21, Class 3A regional semi, Emporia May 19, Class 3A regional semi, Marion error. Marion (14-8) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 8 1 ing ahead of ourselves. We Halstead (6-16) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 2 2 Council Grove 000 100 001—231 Bailey Robson drew a Hillsboro (20-1) 2 0 0 2 0 0 x — 4 6 0 were looking to the next MHS pitching: Voth (L 6-1), 8 ⁄ innings, 30 HHS pitching: Weber (W 9-0) 7 innings, 33 leadoff walk in the seventh, play instead of focusing on batters, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 0 walks, 0 batters, 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 12 strikeouts. strikeouts. Catcher: N. Baldwin. the play at hand because we and Sam Davies highlighted Catcher: Nowak. MHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): N. Baldwin 3-0-0-0, HHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): A. Weber 3-1-0-0, the inning with an RBI sinassumed that we would Wheeler 4-0-0-0, Voth 4-1-2-0, Srajer 5-0-1-0, E. Jost 2-0-0-0, M. Klein 2-1-1-0, B. Nowak 3Kruse 2-0-0-0, J. Baldwin 5-0-1-1, Stimpson 5- make that play.” gle. Kourtney Hansen and 0-2-1, J. Sinclair 3-1-1-0, S. Heiser 3-1-2-0, K. Lucero 1-0-0-1, M. Merrell 3-0-0-0, S. Unruh 2- 0-1-0, Pedersen 3-0-1-0, Heidebrecht 5-0-2-0. Sheridyn Arterburn also Things began to unravel 0-0-0 (K. Moss 0-0-00). Totals: 22-4-6-2. 2B: Marion 4, Central Heights 2 in the top of the fourth Heiser. hit singles in the three-run May 18, Class 3A regional quarter, Marion inning. With one on and two frame. Hesston 18, Marion 10 Central Heights 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 — 2 4 0 May 18, Class 3A regional quarter, Marion Marion (14-7) 0 0 3 0 1 0 x — 4 10 3 To start the game, out, the next five Swathers BY JANAE

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MHS pitching: Felvus, 7 innings, 50 batters, 12 hits, 18 runs, 3 earned runs, 12 walks, 7 strikeouts. Catcher: P. May. MHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): Felvus 4-2-2-0, Davies 5-2-3-4, Kline 3-2-1-1, Kroupa 4-1-1-2, Meyer 2-0-0-0, Arterburn 2-0-2-0, T. May 4-00-0, Hamm 3-0-0-1, Robson 3-2-2-2, Hansen 3-1-1-0.

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the end of the first lap, then built a 10-second lead by the time she crossed the finish line. The team’s time was 10 minutes 24.39 seconds, a little over three seconds behind the wining team from Scott Community. Competing in a cool and overcast day with periods of heavy mist, Hillsboro’s three state veterans came though in strong form. Senior Emily Sechrist qualified in her three distance races for the third year in a row. Sechrist won the 3,200 in 12:08.11 and the 1,600 in 5:29.50. She placed third in the 800 in 2:29.41. Fellow senior Grant Knoll will return in his two distance races after secondplace finishes in each. Knoll’s time was 4:48.22 in the 1,600 and 10:46.53 in the 3,200. Junior Marah Franz earned her return ticket in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet. Seven of the 20 girls in the field cleared 9 feet. “It would be easy to take for granted our returning state qualifiers Marah Franz, Emily Sechrist and Grant Knoll, but they knew that they would have to come ready to compete, and these three did so in a big way,” Boldt said. “We couldn’t be more proud.”

Hesston scored a run in the first inning off a hit and an error, but the Warriors took control with a four-run bottom half of the inning. Shelby Felvus coaxed a leadoff walk off Morgan Holopirek, and Davies drove her home with a single. Shayla Kline walked and Kroupa was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Reann Hamm drew a twoout bases-loaded walk, and Robson drove in a pair of runs with a single to polish scoring for the inning. Marion added two runs in the second inning, which was keyed by Felvus’ leadoff triple. Hesston committed two errors in the inning. The Warriors took their 7-1 lead in the third inning on an RBI single by Davies, setting up the final four innings. Davies was 3-for-5 at-bat and had four RBIs. Arterburn was 2-for-2. Felvus went the distance for Marion, giving up 12 hits and 18 runs (three earned) over seven innings of work. She walked 12 bat-

MHS pitching: Pippin (W 3-3), 7 innings, 28 batters, 4 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts. Catcher: N. Baldwin. MHS hitting (ab-r-h-rbi): Wheeler 2-0-0-0, Voth 4-1-1-1, Srajer 3-1-2-0, Pippin 3-0-0-0, Kruse 3-0-2-0, J. Baldwin 3-1-1-0, Stimpson 20-1-3, Pedersen 3-1-2-0, Heidebrecht 3-0-1-0.

Sophomore Jonathan Hinerman just missed a state berth, finishing fifth in the 1,600—three seconds behind the fourth-place runner. “We are very proud with the performances of all our athletes,” Boldt said. “We prepared for poor weather, working out in rainy conditions throughout the week, making sure that our athletes knew what to expect.” Looking to state—The state track and field meet will begin Friday and continue through Saturday at Cessna Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University. Emily Sechrist will be the first Trojan to compete. The 3,200-meter run is scheduled for an 8:25 a.m. start Friday. Grant Knoll will compete in the boys’ 3,200 immediately after the girls’ race. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, Marah Franz will compete in pole vault. On Saturday, the 4x800 relay is scheduled for a 10:30 start. In the afternoon, Sechrist will run the 1,600 at 1:20 and the 800 at 5:05. Referring to the 4x800 team, coach Dennis Boldt said, “We will be taking six athletes for their first state track appearance, which include Callie Linnens and Chloe Pankratz, who also have competed on this relay throughout the season.”

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For good measure, Hillsboro added two more runs in the second inning when Nowak doubled down the left-field line, scoring Weber and Klein, who had singled earlier in the inning. With Hillsboro comfortably ahead, 6-0, the two teams traded goose-egg atbats until the bottom of the fifth, when Samantha Moss, pinch-hitting for Savannah Unruh, singled to right-center, scoring Sinclair, who had singled to lead off the inning and advanced to second base on a walk to Lucero. The Trojans ended the game in the bottom of the

sixth with a three-run burst that pushed the margin to the run-rule limit. Klein led off with a triple, then scored on an infield hit by Nowak. Heiser doubled, scoring Nowak, with Heiser ending up at third base on a bad throw. Heiser scored on Sinclair’s ground ball for the 10-0 finish. The girls took their regional title in stride. “They caught some flack because they didn’t celebrate at the end of th game,” coach Sinclair said. “The girls said they got more comments about that than the fact that they won. “They thinking about a different goal,” the coach added. Semifinals—One week

after drubbing Halstead 17-0 in three innings, the Trojans found themselves in a battle during their rematch in the regional semifinals Tuesday. But with veteran pitcher Allison Weber shutting the door on the Dragons, four runs were more than enough for Hillsboro to advance to the finals. On a day when both teams battled cool temperatures and intermittent light showers almost as much as their opponent, the outcome turned on two brief scoring spurts by Hillsboro. The Trojans scored all the runs they needed in their first at bat. Weber led off with a single, Emily Jost sacrificed her to second and a single by Madison Klein

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put runners on first and third. With Bradli Nowak at the plate, Weber raced home on a passed ball. Klein scored easily when Nowak singled to center. Fans of both teams may have thought the 2-0 lead was simply a slow start for the offense-minded Trojans. But Halstead pitcher Skylynn Werner, who did not start a week ago, held the Trojans in check for most of the game. Hillsboro touched the sophomore right-hander for its other two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. After Julie Sinclair led off with a single, Shannon Heiser followed with a deep flyball that Halstead’s right fielder misjudged for a dou-

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ble. A throwing error on the same play enabled Sinclair to score and Heiser to reach third. Heiser then scored on a ground out by Kennedy Lucero. Weber (9-0), meanwhile, was a hot pitcher on this chilly day. The right-hander finished with a two-hit shutout and 12 strikeouts, including seven whiffs in succession starting in the third inning through the first out of the fifth. “Allie pitched well,” coach Stephanie Sinclair said. “She hit low spots, and we knew the umpire would call those. Allie could throw more fast balls with the rain. That kept her effective.” Looking to state—Hillsboro will begin state tourna-

ment play Thursday as the No. 2 seed. They will take on No. 7 Wellsville (19-4) at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Twin Oaks Complex in Manhattan. Should the Trojans prevail, they would play the winner between No. 3 Southeast of Saline (21-1) and No. 6 Riverton (20-3) at 11 a.m. Saturday. The other half of the bracket includes two more Central Kansas League schools. No. 5 Haven will take on No. 4 Silver Lake (20-2), and No. 8 Lyons will take on top-seeded and undefeated Humboldt (23-0) in the other first-round games Thursday. The championship game is schedule for 2 p.m. Saturday.

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times. “I was proud of him for sticking it out even though n from Page 3B he wasn’t a starter on defense. He had a good atti“Micah’s season probatude about it and contribbly wasn’t as good as he would have liked, compared uted.” Catcher David Dick hit to last year,” Dick said. .356 with 14 runs scored “Last year his stats were and nine driven in. all-state caliber. This year “His stats were very conhe finished at .267, but he sistent all year,” coach Dick still made some nice plays said. “Last year he batted a in the outfield and had a couple of nice throws to the little bit better, but this year he had a lot more plate. “Throughout the season power. I don’t think he had a double until this season— he was pretty steady out he hit four this season with there for me.” Caleb Bettles hit .241 as a a triple.” Jakob Hanschu led the designated hitter and drove team with a .400 batting in 11 runs. “He filled a good role for average and an on-base perus this year,” Dick said. “He centage of .478. He drove in 14 runs and scored 16. didn’t play much defense, “Jakob had his best seabut at the plate we got a lot son ever as a baseball out of him and had quite a player,” coach Dick said. few RBIs with key hits at

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“He batted right at .400 and filled lots of roles for us. I thought he had the best season pitching that he’s had in high school, even though he didn’t have a lot to show for it (won-loss record).” Dick said the team’s record doesn’t reflect its competitiveness. “I just wish for the seniors’ sake that we could have done a little better,” he said. “We had some mental breakdowns periodically during the season, but with the kind of season we were having, there was some frustration. “The last part of the season, I thought our attitudes were much better,” he added. “We competed, we tried our best. That’s all you can ask, especially from the upperclassmen.”

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batters and struck out four. The Eagles plated more than enough run support n from Page 1B for Nelson. After a lightning port Longworth needed, delay paused the game for although Tabor left a few an hour and a half after the scoring opportunities on the first inning, Enderson field. The Bluejays stranded Velasquez led off the second six base runners. Baca was inning with a double—the thrown out attempting to first of six doubles for the score on a single off the bat Eagles—and Embry-Riddle of Couch in the third scored its first two runs on inning, and Tabor left runHunter Bruehl’s two-out, ners on the corners in a hit- two-run double. less fifth inning. The The Eagles drove in a Bluejays also left a base run- third run with a fourthner in both the sixth and inning double by Joshua eighth innings. Garcia and took a 4-0 lead Couch led the team on 3- with an RBI single in the for-4 hitting for the day. fifth. In both innings, the Baca and Molbury were Eagles coaxed leadoff walks both 2-for-4, with Molbury off Tabor ace Dustin picking up the Bluejays’ Hurlbutt. only RBI. The sixth inning spelled Embry-Riddle 9, Tabor 1 double the trouble for the World Series Game 1, Friday Bluejays. Hurlbutt’s night The No. 3 Bluejays ended after giving up a sinendured a disappointing gle and an RBI double to debut to the 2015 Avistaopen the inning, but Bruehl NAIA World Series Friday, keyed the four-run frame suffering a 9-1 loss to the with a two-run home run off sixth-seeded Eagles. reliever David Renteria, Eagle starter Stetson who had given up an RBI Nelson (10-4) pitched five no- double to Matt Jacobs just hit innings before surrentwo batters prior. By the end dering a single to Alex of the frame, Embry-Riddle Couch in the bottom of the led, 8-0. sixth. Nelson earned the The Bluejays scored win, scattering three hits their only run in the sevand one earned run over 71⁄3 enth inning. Colton Flax innings. He walked three coaxed a one-out walk off

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Vogts-Parga Construction will be replacing and widening portions of the sidewalk along the north side of “A” (between Kennedy & Adams), west side of Adams (between “A” & Grand), south side of Grand (Adams through Floral Drive), and the west side of Main Street (between “A” to “D”). Vogts-Parga will notify, in advance, affected households by door hangars to ensure residents will be able to move vehicles out of garages and/or off of the street. The project will begin at the Hillsboro Elementary School and proceed west. “A” Street will be closed between Adams & Kennedy Streets during construction in this area. A pedestrian detour will be provided on “A” Street and local traffic will have access to the area via First & Wilson Streets intersection and/or “C” & Wilson Streets intersection. If you see orange paint and/or flags in your yard, please do not disturb them as they are markings for the project. Construction is expected to be complete before the next school year barring weather delays. Thank you for your cooperation during this phase of construction. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 947-3162. We will get in contact with our employees who are involved with this project and get back with you as soon as we can.

Nelson, and after a single by Tanner Bell and a wild pitch to advance the base runners, Flax scored on a ball grounded to the shortstop off the bat of Michael Baca. The Eagles scored once more in the eighth without a hit. Hurlbutt (10-3) sustained the loss, giving up nine hits and six runs (all earned) over five innings. He walked two batters and struck out six. In addition to singles by Couch and Bell, Matthew Molbury had a base hit in the bottom of the eighth to account for the three Bluejay hits. Coming—With the win, Tabor stayed alive to fight another day, ending Lindsey Wilson’s first NAIA World Series appearance. The Bluejays were scheduled to face a familiar opponent in Oklahoma Baptist Monday. Tabor lost a March meeting to the Bison, 5-4, at Wichita State’s Eck Stadium. At the time, OBU ranked first in the nation and Tabor ranked fourth.

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ing third in high jump (5-0). Meysing finished fourth in the 3,200 (14:14.04); Erin Brubaker was fourth in the 300 hurdles (53.91) and Aleena Cook was fourth in the 200 (28.42). For the boys, Zach Wiens qualified in two events, placing third in the 110-meter hurdles (16.81) and fourth in the 300 hurdles (44.12). Peabody-Burns—Cody Partridge will represent the Warriors at the All-Class state meet at Wichita State Friday and Saturday. He punched his ticket to state by placing second in the long jump (19-101⁄2) at the Class 2A regional hosted by Herington Thursday. At state, he will compete Friday at 8 a.m. For a schedule of state track events, go to kshsaa.org.