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Many road miles, too few people add to roads issue
BLESSED CHRISTMAS
Holub the other two comn Tax revenues are missioners would not necesinsufficient for solution.
sarily agree with everything he said, but would acknowThe Free Press ledge the same general situRecent slow rains and ation. melting snows have Holub said several facrevealed the weakness of tors play into the current road infrastructure in situation: Marion County. n much of the rural County residents, upset roads and bridges infrawith the situation, have structure in the county been calling county comdates back to the 1930s or missioners for an explanabefore. tion. n the county population Marion County Commis- that provides the revenue sioner Dan Holub said a sig- for road maintenance is nificant issue is that a now about half what it was declining population is in the 1950s. making increasingly harder n modern semi-trucks to generate sufficient tax and much heavier farm revenue to maintain the machinery are rolling over expanse of rural roads. n See Roads, Page 9
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Hillsboro council agrees to create utility reserves n Decision is first step toward official plan.
having sufficient cash in reserve was a sound business practice. In the event of a natural or mechanical BY DON RATZLAFF The Free Press emergency, the reserve funds could be used to conHillsboro City Council members took the first step tinue basic city services: electricity, water, sewer and toward developing a cash refuse removal. reserve policy for the city’s Paine said an added benfour utilities by agreeing efit for the city would be a unanimously at the Dec. 16 meeting that having such a more favorable bond rating from Standard & Poor’s, policy is important. which recommends that a Hearing the council’s city have 90 to 120 days of direction on that specific reserve funding on hand. A question was all City Administrator Larry Paine city’s bond rating affects the asked for when he reopened interest rate it pays when the discussion from the Dec. bonds are used to cover the cost of major projects. 2 meeting. Paine reported at the preAt the earlier meeting, n See Utility, Page 5 Paine made the case that
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‘Night In the Barn’ again portrays the reason for the season Members of the Tabor Mennonite Youth Fellowship put on the annual “Night in the Barn” event Saturday and Sunday evening at the farm of Maynard Knepp and Carol Duerksen between Goessel and Hillsboro. Prior to the arrival of their first guests, the actors for the living nativity posed for a photo: sitting (from left), Sarah Booth as the innkeeper; Audessy Unruh as Mary; and Benedikt Heyl as a shepherd. Behind them is Luke Unruh, who portrayed Joseph, the father.
Penchant for Percherons Family tradition brings joy to children, especially at Christmas Cody, also helps with carriage rides during the holiday season, but that she enjoys seeing the For more than 20 years, the faces on children. Penner family in Hillsboro has “They look so happy and albrought joy to area children by offering horse and carriage rides ways as they are getting out of the carriage they say, ‘thank during the Christmas season. you,’” she said. Gary and Terri Penner said Even though it takes a lot of they can’t remember how the time to get the horses ready, get tradition of carriage rides started, but Gary’s father, Lynn, their harnesses off and on, clean the carriage and load and unload had Percherons in the early them, Terri said, it’s the kids 1980s. that make it worthwhile. “We started giving rides in In addition to giving carriage 1987,” Terri said, “and (the famrides to children and their famiily) all did it together up until a lies, the Penners also take some few years ago when dad and of their draft horses to a tree mom went into assisted living.” Terri explained that her son, farm in Salina.
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Gary and Tania Penner and their team of Percherons pull a wagonload of passengers on a recent outing.
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“It’s a place where people can pick a live tree and cut it themselves or have someone cut it for them,” she said. “Gary takes people on a path around the trees (using two of the horses and wagon).” Their daughter Tania, who now lives in Weskan, was also home recently so that she could drive with her dad in Salina. “No matter what she is doing, she has to go,” Terri said. “It’s still in her blood.” Movie career The Penner family, and their Percherons, have also been in three movies: “Sarah, Plain and n See Penchant, Page 15
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Civic offices move to N. Main The office servicing the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, the Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Association and the local Convention & Visitors Bureau has relocated to the
Wise & Reber building at 120 N. Main as of Dec. 22. The phone number for the three organizations will remain the same: 620-9473506. The Hillsboro office for Citizens State Bank will continue operating at the same location.
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DEATHS n SUE ANN (GWENNAP) BROWN, 50, died Dec. 16 at her home in Hillsboro. The service was Dec. 22 at First Presbyterian Church in Delphos. She was born Nov. 16, 1964, to Dale and Delores
(Bronson) Gwennap at Smith Center. On May 12, 1984, she was married to Tim Brown, who survives. Other survivors include daughters Marti and husband Shawn Newton of Clyde, Meagan Brown of
WEDDINGS Crawshaw and Moser marry Nov. 29 Tate Elizabeth Crawshaw and Darren Richard Francis Moser, both of Wichita, exchanged wedding vows at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. The doublering ceremony was at Risen Savior Lutheran Church with pastor Tom Harmon officiating. The bride’s parents are Chris and Tonya Crawshaw of Wichita. Her grandparents are Gary and Sharon Mueller of Hillsboro and Suzanne and Rick Rickenberg of Hesston. The groom’s parents are Gary and Melodee Moser of Hunter, Okla. Trevor Torgerson served as crucifer and Landry Stow was unity cords attendant. Michelle Meyerhoff was the musician. The bride’s bouquet was designed by Carmon Jones, Concepts by Carmon. The maids of honor were Sloane Crawshaw and Taryn Torgerson. Bridesmaids were Emily Ripperger, Leah McPherson Befort, Kristie Moser Shellhorse, Audry Tozier and Cheryl Seiwert. Elaina and Lillian Tozier were flower girls. The best man was Daniel Moser. Groomsmen were Tanner Bushnell, Zach
Patterson, DePaul Brewer, Bryan Tapia, Christopher Mai and Scott McCall. Ushers were Carl Mackey and David Monkton. The reception was at Corporate Hills Marriott, Wichita. Hosts and hostesses were Chris and Rebecca Tozier and Jay and Jennifer Stow. Reception assistants were Carina Ramirez, Barb GabbertBacon, Kim Parker, Sandy Parker Brennan and Kristi Torgerson. A rehearsal dinner at The River City Brewing Co. in Wichita was hosted by the groom’s family. The bride is a graduate of Maize High School and Wichita State University, earning an elementary education degree. She is a firstgrade teacher in the Halstead/Bentley school district at Bentley. The groom is a graduate of Pond Creek Hunter High School, Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University, earning a degree in criminal justice. He is employed with the Kansas Highway Patrol as a master trooper. The couple reside in Wichita.
Hillsboro American Legion Post 366
New Year’s Eve Party Featuring RANGE FIRE Wednesday, December 31 Andy Stone, Emma Tajchman, Coleen Koop
$6 Single $10 Couple
Doors open at 8:30. Band plays 9pm-1am Breakfast served at Midnight 21 to Enter
Members & Guests Welcome
Merry Christmas! Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Closed at Noon Closed All Day
Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Closed at 3:00 pm
Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day Closed all day
n BONNIE D. WESTBROOK, 85, of Canton, died Dec. 18 at Pine Village in Moundridge. The funeral was Dec. 21 at Canton Christian Church. Burial was at Canton Township Cemetery. She was born Oct. 31, 1929, to William A. Sr. and Neva Pearl (Johnson) Keagle at McPherson County. On Aug. 12, 1950, she was married to Frank M. Westbrook, who predeceased her on March 7, 1997. Survivors include sons Don and wife Ladonna Westbrook and Marvin and wife Darla Westbrook, all of Canton; daughter Janet and husband Russ Margreiter of Maize; brother Loren Jay and wife Marilee Keagle of McPherson; sister Jolene Clark of McPherson; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren and one on n STEPHEN DALE the way. MCCOMBS, 34, died Dec. 15 Memorials may be made at Wesley Medical Center in to the Canton Christian Wichita. Church and sent in care of Burial was at Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery rural Olson’s Mortuary, P.O. Box 355, Canton, KS 67428, also Lehigh. in charge of arrangements. He was born May 24, Memorials may be made 1980, in Wichita. to the Brown Family Survivors include Memorial Fund and sent in fiancée Kimberly Montigney; son Tracy Leon care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS McCombs of Lehigh; par67063. ents Robert Diaz of Online condolences may Moundridge and Barbara be sent to the family via: Diaz of Lehigh; grandmother Juanita McCombs of www.jostfuneralhome.com.
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Christmas Eve Services: 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm
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Lehigh; brother Mike McCombs of Lehigh; sisters Stephanie Newman of Valley Center and Jennifer Epstein of Midwest, Okla. Memorials may be made to the Stephen McCombs Memorial Fund 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 JOHN FOX, 79, died Dec. 18 at Hillsboro. The service was Dec. 20 at Hillsboro United Methodist Church. He was born June 26, 1935, to Francis and Mable (Reinke) Fox at Glen Elder. Survivors include his wife Wanda Fox of Lehigh; son Dale and wife Becky Fox of Wamego; daughter Malinda and husband Ken Stuchlik of Marion; brother Arnold Fox of Beloit; sister Marilyn Graham of Salina; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.jostfuneralhome.com.
HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER We hope everyone has a happy New Year, and will take time to come and join us for a meal soon. Hat Day is Friday, Jan. 2, and any hat will work. Scott Schultz with SS Concrete Solutions will talk about his business Jan. 6. Volunteers are still needed so please let us know if you can help from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Anyone who helps will
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Marion and Melissa and Chad Cannon of Topeka; son Matthew Brown of Red Cloud, Neb.; eight grandchildren; brothers Larry Gwennap and Rick and wife Julie Gwennap; sisters Betty Hamme, Pam and husband Dick Huffman, Ellen and husband David Kopsa, Deb and husband Jerry Allen and Tracy and husband Troy Lammers; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other extended family.
The public is invited.
The Hillsboro United Methodist Church
get their meal free that day. For those who might have a program they want to share, let us know, and we can set up a day. Presenters get their meal free. We enjoy music, trips, crafts, quilting and other adventures. The coffee is always ready. As always, we are so grateful for those who support our senior center. For more information or to volunteer, call 620-947-2304 or stop by the senior center, 212 N. Main St. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Brenda Moss, director WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 Chicken noodle soup, ham and cheese sandwich, tropical fruit, cookie, milk. THURSDAY, Dec. 25 Closed. FRIDAY, Dec. 26 Closed. MONDAY, Dec. 29 Chicken and dumplings, broccoli, carn See Scribbles, Page 3
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rots, pound cake, strawberries, milk. TUESDAY, Dec. 30 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit cocktail, sugar cookie, roll, milk WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 Taco salad, hamburger, bun, corn, cinnamon apple slices, milk.
MARION SENIOR CENTER Merry Christmas to all, including our volunteers, our Meals on Wheels recipients and our loyal lunch time regulars. We need some people to embroider tea towels, to help quilt and to provide quilts.
Barb Smith gave the second installment of her trip to Peru Dec. 11. Her past teaching skills were evident in her presentation. Max Ewert offered to read a cowboy poem Dec. 12, which he had written. We like people to share stories. Senior Center Day was Dec. 17. Sue Clough conducted the business meeting. The Marion High School singers provided Christmas music. Elsie Reiswig provided placemats made on her computer. We are closed New Year’s Day. During the winter when
LAST WEEK’S WEATHER
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120 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 12-15 12-16 12-17 12-18 12-19 12-20 12-21 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 4.25” snow 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20
Marion schools are closed because of the weather, the senior center is closed, too. For more information, call 620-382-2942 or stop by the center at 309 S. Third St., Marion. — Janet Bryant, director
given the Peabody Senior Center this past year— either by volunteering, monetary gifts, produce gifts during gardening season, giving programs to keep us abreast of interesting facts or just coming down and sharing a meal WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 with us. Ham, sweet potato casserole, cranIt takes everyone doing berry sauce, green bean casserole, strawberry Jell-O, whole wheat roll, something to keep us up and milk going. THURSDAY, Dec. 25 Again, we thank you for Closed. FRIDAY, Dec. 26 helping us to remain open Closed. and active. MONDAY, Dec. 29 This is a short week for Spaghetti, meat sauce, tossed salad, tomatoes, peach crisp, ice cream, gar- us since we will be closed lic bread, milk. Thursday and Friday, but TUESDAY, Dec. 30 we will reopen Monday. Ham and bean soup, cornbread, mixed veggies, tropical fruit, milk. Don’t forget to make your WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, reservation for New Year’s Eve day when we will have gravy, corn, fruited gelatin, sugar cookie, whole wheat roll, milk. pizza for lunch and then PEABODY SENIOR CENTER musical entertainment by Christmas is the biggest Bob and the Boys. This is always a very birthday party of the year, exciting lunch and program and it’s here. Be sure to have a wonder- for us. We will be closed New ful Christmas with family Year’s day, and then we will and friends, but remember all the while the real reason have the January Birthday dinner Wednesday, Jan. 7. for the season. Make plans to join us a Thanks go to each one of you for the support you have few extra times now that all
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New Year’s Eve Steak Supper
prices. Give us a try. We look forward to seeing you. —Ruth Lott, director WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 Breakfast brunch @ 9:30 a.m.— Breakfast casserole, blueberry coffee cake, cinnamon coffee cake, milk. THURSDAY, Dec. 25 Closed. FRIDAY, Dec. 26 Closed. MONDAY, Dec. 29 Beef stroganoff over noodles, steamed cabbage with parsley, fruit with whipped topping, Rice Krispy Treat, wheat roll, milk. TUESDAY, Dec. 30 Ham and beans, cornbread, carrots, celery, tropical fruit, milk. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 Pizza, salad, fruited gelatin, breadstick, milk.
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the hustle and bustle of the holidays is past. Certainly our numbers need a big boost at the beginning of this new year. Stop by the Peabody Senior Center at 106 N. Walnut to pick up January menus. You may come by or call 983-2226 to reserve your meals. The meals are delicious and reasonably priced at $3.15 for those 60 and older and $5 for everyone else. There are not many places you can get a good, nutritious meal for those
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Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays!
Members and Guests invited to come! Help give support to our Veterans and Scholarships to our Youth. Have a happy New Year!
Cards sought for 50th anniversary John and Dorothy Fredrickson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and family members Marty and Terri Fredrickson, Mike and Cassandra Fredrickson and Stu and Margo Meador are requesting a card shower. Anniversary wishes may send cards to: 1000 Tanglewood Drive, Marion, KS 66861.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Ampride Holiday Hours Tuesday, December 24 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, December 25 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 10 a.m. - Close 1225 E. Main
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Ray and Jami Helmer of Marion announce the birth of their daughter, Rebekah Lynn Helmer, born Nov. 26 at Newton Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Sherri Groening of Marion. Her maternal great-grandmother is Irma Groening of
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Austin Spencer Aaron R. and Megan C. Spencer of Ottawa announce the birth of their son, Austin Cole Spencer, born Nov. 6 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Welcoming him home was brother Ross, 7. Maternal grandparents are Rond and Becky Wedel of Goessel and great-grandparents Henry and Verda Wedel of Goessel, Bob and Leola Foiles of Newton, Donna Gingerich and Larry Hill of Newton. Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Linda Spencer and great-grandparents Ron and Lucille Spencer and Gloria Fritts, all of Ottawa.
for supporting your local hometown grocery store and look forward to serving you in 2015!
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OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Walk-in Clinic open 8-9am
For a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to every person we have had the privilege to serve this year.
Dec 26 Friday: High Noon Book Reading by author J. Penner
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EDITORIALS
Many reasons n Christmas has a way of enabling us to rise above our normal selves.
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ove it or dread it, we all need Christmas. For many, the season is an opportunity to be renewed by the spiritual significance of its origin and be humbled by the depth of God’s love and sacrifice for fallen humanity. For those who reject that notion, it provides motivation to gather with family and friends and rekindle the connection with the ones who love—and refresh our memory of why we barely tolerate the others. Some people get sick of the commercialism during this season, and for good reason. We are material girls and boys. But one person’s commercialism is another person’s livelihood. We all need to earn a living, don’t we? And don’t we benefit somehow from the discipline of thinking carefully from time to time about how our money might bring joy to someone other than ourselves? What’s more, giving to people who actually have real material needs is an intoxicating experience you won’t get from any bottle. There are many “reasons for the season.” Embrace one or more of them in the days we have left. It’s an opportunity to rise above our normal selves. —DR
Little mouths with big ideas “My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?” I mentally polished my halo while I asked, “No, how are we alike?” You’re both old," he replied.” — ANONYMOUS FROM IZQUOTES.COM
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f having an elementary-aged kid has taught me anything, it’s that you can’t predict what will come from little mouths. And that honesty isn’t only a virtue, it’s a given. Just the other day I was driving my younger daughter and her friend somewhere when they struck up an intense conversation about a new business coming to town. Or more specifically, the location of the new business. Like everyone else around my area, I’ve been hearing discussions about this new store for several months now. I just hadn’t realized it had trickled down into the elementary school. Paraphrasing, this is what I heard coming from the back seat: Child one: “I don’t know why they don’t just go into the building that will be empty.” Child two: “I know, it’s already there and it’s big enough.” Child one: “I mean, they just made
this big hole where all the grass was.” Child two: “And there’s fence up everywhere around the dirt.” Child one: “They shouldn’t do that. I mean, don’t they realize how important the environment is?” If I didn’t think they were serious about this topic, I knew it when I heard two big sighs after their discussion. I don’t expect to hear all of the elementary drama from my own informant, but I’ve discovered when one child is paired with two or more peers, all bets of secrecy are off. I know things now. Some are school-related and for the most part, fun to hear about. Things like crushes, lunch-line stories, elaborate recess games and tattling woes. Sometimes they’re sweet and cute, sometimes fun and silly. Sometimes, just way too truthful. But I know that (always) it takes the innocence (and honesty) of a child to remind me of certain things. Things like…(taken from conversations with an observant 9-year-old.) 1. Age, actually. “You look 47.” “But I’m only 42.” “Oh…I mean 27.” 2. Appearance, actually. “I got my hair cut, what do you think?” “It looks the same.” n See Plett, Page 9
Caring for each other is the best tradition Reality interrupts season’s calm was magical. On the right Kansas Farm Bureau side, miniature statues of cattle and sheep surrounded any, many tradiMary, Joseph and the Christ tions are associchild. On the altar, candles ated with flickered as their dark, Christmas—a decorated tree, colored lights, gift giv- tongued-shaped shadows ing, parties and turkey and danced on the sacristy wall. ham dinners. Most of these Christmas carols streamed out of the choir loft as traditions are recent addiorganist Lilly Kingston tions. offered her gift to the newThe greatest gift associborn babe. ated with Christmas is the I enjoyed every minute of one of caring for one another. This gift is also the the service, but it was pure ultimate Christmas story— torture to stay around and visit in front of the church God’s love for humanity. afterwards. While we A tradition that continues in our family is going to attended church services, church and Midnight Mass. Santa dropped by our home. I couldn’t wait to run In the small, northwestern Kansas community where I home and rip open packages. Like every other grew up, church was the youngster, I counted the spiritual and social center days. It seemed like for life among the rural farm people. As a youngster, Christmas would never arrive. I remember mother dressAs a young child, I don’t ing us in our Sunday best and then bundling us up for remember seeing Santa until I was 4. That’s about the walk to St. Martin of the time the jolly, old fat Tours. n See Caring, Page 5 Inside church the scene
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ilent night...” While walking out in the fields on the farm at night, I am struck by the stillness of the world around me. It nearly takes my breath away. VIEW FROM “Holy night...” THE HILL Holy? Yes. It feels like there is a sense of the Paul Penner extra-ordinary when the world is silent, broken only by the sounds of nature as they fill up my senses. “All is calm, all is bright....” Come again? When alone and in the darkness of the night, the moon and stars are my only companions. “Calm and bright” would describe that moment in time. As one returns to reality, where people are hurting, where the daily breaking news story repeats itself every 24 hours; the drive-by shootings or a report of a young woman brutally assaulted, raped, set on fire and left for dead; this dreadful intrusion overwhelms our senses. News of recent killings of police officers and the riots that drove angry people to the brink are difficult to comprehend. The mind is numbed to the point we no longer feel the raw brutality of the crime and are simply unable to respond. What can one say or do to make it better? How can we restore the calm and the brightness of the moment?
“Round, yon virgin, mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild.” This is such a pretty picture! Pure innocence and love, grace and vulnerability, surrounded by the presence of holiness in the midst of immense tragedy! I am taken back in time when our twin granddaughters were born. Ben, the new father, was able to step outside of his role long enough to take a few pictures and a short video of that moment as the nurses washed their tiny heads, and Grace and Lucia took their first look around the room. Deborah and I received notification that pictures and video were available for viewing. Stunned and in silence, we began the journey into a sacred place to see the incredible beauty of the nature of God that took the form of two precious souls. The words of another song, “What Do I Know of Holy?” sung by the group Addison Road, seemed to shout their praise of this holy moment. Imaging this setting happening 2,000 years earlier, and the beauty of the miracle birth of the Christ Child. The parents, some shepherds and a heavenly host are gazing in awe and wonderment. God, in human form, has come to earth! Then discover the reality that threatens to destroy the young family. Soon, they will flee for their lives to escape the clutches of an evil king. “Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace....” n See Penner, Page 5
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was planning a Saturday this past weekend where I would get lots of things done for a change. PARTLY My truck NONSENSE decided I wasJoel Klaassen n’t going to get started as quickly as I wanted. I was going to drive to the recycling center, but the engine wouldn’t turn over. As the saying goes, “It worked last time I started it.” After jumping it and letting the truck run for about a half hour and doing some errands around town, I stopped for gas and was going to keep it running. But after checking to see if the battery was charging— and it was—Lowell and I decided to shut it off. That’s when the new battery went in. Glad for CarQuest, where Lowell gets his batteries, and for all of the local businesses who almost always have what I need. n Prior to the battery problem, our satellite quit working. I should say partially quit working. TV 2 worked but TV 1 had no signal. The tech named Sam from Herington—who was super, I might add—came out Friday morning after I tried everything else the night before. He was stumped for a while and then called one of his tech buddies who figured out that Dish had made a change during the night Wednesday that caused the problem. I also learned that Sam is in a band named Waffle Stomp that plays in the Junction City/Manhattan area. They are on YouTube if you are interested. n The retail landscape is changing quickly these days with the closing of Quick Flick, Alco and now Heartland Foods. This creates three big holes in the local economy. But if the past is an indicator, new businesses will fill the void. While we will miss what we had, our town seems to draw businesses when there is an opening. I can think of several locals who could move to Hillsboro Heights and improve their visibility. If you own or work in a local business and wish to prepare for what is coming this spring, I recommend highly that you attend the Thinking Outside of the Big Box event Jan. 8 in the Wohlgemuth Center at Tabor College. It starts at 4 p.m. and will end at 7:30 p.m. Some great speakers will be there, including Marion City Administrator Roger Holter, who has a great deal of experience with the bigbox concept and how to be successful in spite of its presence in the marketplace. Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler Foundation will also be here to give tips on success as well as Tim Smith, a national workplace and management trainer for the past 27 years. The best part is that it is free to attend. See Page 14 for full details. Props to Marion County Economic Development director Teresa Huffman for providing most of the funding for this important event. n Wishing you and yours the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of new years. If you wish to share your comments or ideas, my email address is joel@ hillsborofreepress.com.
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increase a few months ago so they could incorporate it into their 2015 budget. The n from Page 1 contract was approved by vious meeting that Hillsthe Peabody City Council bine the brown sugar, cream and butchopped here aren’t boro’s water utility curApril 14. ter for the topping in a small 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, many desserts rently had cash reserves to n the council approved a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil chopped that I have cover 10 days of operation lease purchase agreement over medium heat and stir until the 14 ounces sweetened condensed trouble finishing. and the electric utility had for the city to acquire a “box sugar is dissolved. Remove from milk Even when other enough for 11 days. blade tractor” to will be useheat. 4 egg yolks people tap out after a Authorized by the counful for street repairs and In a small bowl, whisk a little bit 2 teaspoons vanilla few bites because cil’s vote to develop a policy other projects. The 2013 of the hot sugar/cream/butter mix1 cup chopped pecans something is just SPICE UP draft, Paine was prepared to John Deere tractor and box ture into the egg yolks (this will temTopping: “too rich,” I’m not YOUR LIFE move to the next agenda blade was available for govper the eggs so they don’t end up in a 1/2 cup packed brown sugar generally one to join item. But Councilor David ernment-discount price of Lindsey scrambled consistency). Put the egg 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream them. Young Loewen said he had written $71,500. A brand new yolks into the pan with the 1/4 cup butter, cubed I tend to be the a policy think-piece as a dis- machine would list for just sugar/cream/butter, and cook for 2 2 egg yolks last woman standing, fork in hand, cussion starter. over $100,000, Paine said. 1 cup flaked coconut (I used sweet- to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, proud (and full) of vanquishing that The think-piece called for n approved a leasing conuntil the mixture thickens and a ened) delicious concoction. one policy that would estab- tract for $3,500 through thermometer reads 160 degrees. 2 teaspoons vanilla The pie recipe I’m sharing with lish a separate reserve fund White Equipment for use of Remove from heat and stir in the 1/4 cup chopped pecans you this week almost did me in, for each of the four utilities a skid steer loader. The new coconut and vanilla. Directions though. that would cover a minirate is $1,063 lower than the Cool the topping for at least 10 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. When you lift the finished pie, mum of 90 days and a maxi- previous lease, thanks to the minutes and then pour over the fillPlace pastry in a 9-inch pie plate you’ll be surprised at the sheer heft mum of 150 days. negotiation effort of Dale and flute the edges. Do not prick the ing and sprinkle with pecans. of it, and trust me, dishing out a The second policy Dalke, street supervisor. Refrigerate at least four hours large piece on your dessert plate will pastry. Line it with a double-thickrequired that revenue genThe city will use the loader lead you to quickly realize that your ness of foil and fill with pie weights, before serving. erated by each utility be for one year, then trading it *** uncooked rice or dried beans. eyes are much, much bigger than used only to address the for a new one. This pie is super delicious, and it Bake the crust for 11 to 13 minutes your stomach. needs of the respective utiln approved the mayor’s would be a nice addition to your or until the bottom is lightly But it’s so good that, after you ity “and not spent on other appointment of Rod Hamm Christmas table. And even if you browned. Remove the foil and recover, you’ll be seriously tempted city ‘needs.’” to the Hillsboro Recreation have an army to feed during your fesweights and bake for another 6 to 8 go back for more. It also stipulated that Commission and the reapminutes until crust is golden brown. tivities, this pie will definitely fit the This recipe was originally pub“the use of utility user fees pointment of Krista Heinbill, because a little goes a long way. Cool on a wire rack and reduce lished in the December 2013 issue of for other than said utility or richs and Jessi Nickel to the So, when you serve it, don’t forget “Taste of Home” magazine. You can the oven temperature to 350. its attendant reserve fund Board of Zoning Appeals. to cut the pieces a bit smaller than In a large microwave-safe bowl, find it online at http://www.tasteshall be considered a misapn approved, pending a you might usually. ofhome.com/recipes/coconut-pecan- melt the chocolates. After you let propriate of funds.” positive review by Police After all, while we love Santa, we them cool slightly, whisk in the congerman-chocolate-pie. I doubled the The council did not disChief Dan Kinning, renewdon’t want to spend the holidays feeldensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla vanilla in my version below. cuss the think-piece, but ing cereal malt beverage ing like a bowl full of jelly ourselves. and then stir in the pecans. *** some members did indicate licenses for the Hillsboro Pour it into the crust. Coconut Pecan general affirmation of its Gold Association, Heartland Bake for 16 to 19 minutes or until When not helping husband Joey with German Chocolate Pie direction. Foods, Casey’s General newspaper work, Lindsey teaches set. Ingredients Other business Store and Cooperative speech, debate and forensics at Haven Cool for at least one hour on a Single pie crust In other business, the Grain & Supply-Ampride. High School. She can be reached at wire rack. Filling: council: n approved Resolution When the hour is almost up, com- lindseyclarion@gmail.com. 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, n approved a 2 percent 2014-13, which adjusts map increase in the price of boundaries to fit the legal those that are in need of water the city sells to Peadescription of the city limHOMETOWN WORD SEARCH body, effective Jan. 1. Paine its. The city engineer had receiving that same mesA L L C S R E S O R Q S X U F Y I X P F said he talked Peabody lead- identified some inconsistensage of hope. H B Q H U Y U Z B K J P V O T A A P I M n from Page 4 ers about the need for the cies with the existing map. Instead of fomenting E G N A R O U S Z K M S S N Z H U E B G How can one sleep in strife among ourselves, we D V M M T Q G S S K M T G J V A S R L U W L T P I N I X N E E A D P C T F L O W heavenly peace when trouuse our talents to build up G H J I C R O C D R L M H O A W G L I W ble and tribulation await? relationships with people. For dessert, pumpkin pie Could the Christ Child comNow that we are empow- O S D O H I N T S F Y L Y G U P E A C H and freshly whipped cream D A D N G J C F T R A H A D N T H B Q Y was the fare that completed prehend what He was about ered by God’s love, we are n from Page 4 A L L S U B A F M O N B X T V I B O X S to experience three decades able to find ways to the feast. That was our D A W H K R A I M J C S U N H H M A E Z later, at the hands of men empower people as they man dropped down our favorite, and my mother D M O I M T A X S L A Y E R Q L Y R C F that were determined to kill work through difficult chimney with gifts galore. made the best. Y O B P S E C R O F D E M R A T E S I K Him? It was for this reason times. While Santa was a big Mom also made chocoP G S N V U J O C V P N J R I E U T S B Christ chose to take on Instead of tearing down part of Christmas in our late fudge with walnuts. I M Q A R F X G V B N Y U Y C Q T Q E I V people and using gossip to family, the Christ child was, ate too many walnuts as a 5- human form, is it not? F O X Q Z J H A B B J V C B C O T I P C Did He come to save assassinate their character, of course, more important. year-old, so I picked out the T R E G C X L K R L Q I J A S O L V B V humanity from sin, or did we should become excited My family did a good job walnuts and ate only the A U T Q E E C N E F S F C D X O Y E Z R he come so we could enjoy about using our gifts balancing the two. fudge. Homemade peanut S B S F F M V U S U N N V N N P L R G X the benefit of a wonderful My parents grew up dur- brittle was another speaccording to the fruits of W M V G X R S N M O I F A H X K K Y J K ing the Great Depression. time with family and the spirit as described in cialty my mother made for W T N O B M Q I Q L A R G Y Q P M R Q J Anything that cost money friends, year after year? us during Christmas. Galatians 5, by offering Annual Bowl Games, Part 2 was rare at Christmas. Gifts As a youngster I had Looking ahead, the mes- ourselves as living examRussell Athletic (Dec 29)* Citrus (Jan 1) for Mom and Dad consisted plenty to be thankful for sage of Christmas continples of how people of God Texas Bowl (Dec 29)* Rose (Jan 1) of useful things like clothduring the holiday season. ues to amaze and to bring Music City (Dec 30) Sugar (Jan 2) can live in harmony and ing and maybe one toy for Belk (Dec 30) Armed Forces (Jan 2) A wonderfully decorated us to the manger bed. Its peace with one another. Fosters Farm (Dec 30) TaxSlayer (Jan 2) each child—if crops and home, the smell of baking gaze upon our hearts Yes, we are human and Peach (Dec 31)* Alamo (Jan 2)* harvest had been bountiful. turkey and the anticipation causes us to reflect on prone to failure and fall Fiesta (Dec 31) Cactus (Jan 2)* Ice cream and fresh oranges of Christmas are memories important questions. back into sinful behavior. Orange (Dec 31) Birmingham (Jan 3) were always a special treat I will cherish forever. What about us? Where Fortunately, we have an Outback (Jan 1) GoDaddy (Jan 3) reserved for the celebration This Christmas, like so do we go from here? advocate who pleads our Cotton (Jan 1)* Championship (Jan 12) of the Christ child. many folks, we will celeOnce we recognize who case with God, the Father. It’s that time of year for the yearly bowl games puzzles. You will find We were more fortunate brate Christmas with our the Christ Child is and why His name is Jesus Christ. the bowl game in the puzzle and the date to be played in parenthesis. in the gift department. family and friends. We cele- He came, what will we do? So, rather than being a The * means that a Big 12 school will be playing in that game. Puzzle Santa always came to our brate Christmas in our own created by Gary Ewert. Solution: Page 9. Once we acknowledge part of the problem, in door toting a bulging burlap home with our family, and spite of our shortcomings, our need for grace and salbag filled with toys. You see, we look forward to our own vation from sin, we are we can become an integral the Schlageck children were family traditions with our part of the solution and encouraged to become the very good little girls and son. Christmas is truly for point the way to God. instruments of God’s boys—at least that’s the way children and those who love Merry Christmas! mercy and grace among we pictured ourselves, espe- them. The joy we see in the cially before Christmas. eyes of our child will Probably my favorite gift remain always in our was a wind-up toy train. I hearts. REAL ESTATE played for hours with that Remember during this 401 E Main, Marion wonderful present. 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Trojan girls fall Trojans roll over Remington to Remington
continued to clean up the boards. “That was the biggest The Hillsboro boys comkey in the first half—cleanpleted their pre-holiday ing up the boards. They got schedule on a high note one shot and we took care of Friday, rolling over host almost everything else.” Remington, 74-48, in perAs well as the first half haps their best performance went for Hillsboro, the best of the season so far. The Trojans took charge was yet to come for the Trojans and their senior from the start, thanks in part to Remington’s 3-for-14 leader, Micah Allen. Sitting on eight points at shooting, to build a 14-8 lead halftime, Allen suddenly got at the first break. Meanhot, exploding for 15 points while, Hillsboro’s Austin over a three-minute span to Cross scored twice in the first minute on the way to a give Hillsboro a 53-29 lead. Allen hit four threecareer-high 14 points and 16 pointers—one of which rebounds for the night. turned into a four-point play The offense for both when he was fouled on the teams picked up in the secshot—and added a two-point ond quarter, but Hillsboro drive to the hoop. inflated its lead to 35-22 by The only thing that halftime on 10-for-17 shootslowed Allen was a cut on ing from the floor. Cross the chin when he dove for a ended the half as he began it, scoring back-to-back bas- loose ball as the quarter wound down. Allen sat on kets in the final 1:20. “We played a pretty good the bench for several minfirst half, then missed some utes to tend to the bleeding shots we would have liked to before getting a few more minutes in the fourth quarmake and had a couple of turnovers,” Knoll said. “But ter. He finished the game I thought we just continued with 25 points. n See Trojans, Page 17 to play tough defense and
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DON RATZLAFF
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It wasn’t the kind of opponent a team looking for confidence would choose to play in the preholiday finale. Unbeaten Remington, holding the edge in height, athleticism and varsity experience, defeated the visiting Hillsboro girls, 5120, Friday. From the outset, the Trojans (1-4) struggled to find a consistent source of offense. Alex Ratzlaff, Hillsboro’s primary scorer, put her team on the board with a basket at the 5:14 mark of the opening quarter. The Trojans didn’t make another field goal until Ratzlaff scored at the 4:38 mark of the second quarter. By then, Remington enjoyed a 16-3 lead. By halftime the score was 23-8, with Hillsboro
managing three field goals—including a threepointer by Mesa Merrell— in 22 attempts. Remington pushed the lead to 38-17 late in the third quarter before Ratzlaff completed a traditional three-point play with 2.6 seconds left in the period. The Broncos’ biggest lead of the night was 51-26 with three minutes left in the game. Ratzlaff scored 13 points to lead the Trojans, who finished with 21 percent shooting success from the floor (21-55). Remington, meanwhile, shot 38 percent and was led by Kelcey Hinx with 20 points and Kristyn Wedel with 14. “They were big, they were more physical, they got (18) offensive rebounds,” coach Nathan Hiebert said of the Broncos. “If we take away n See Hillsboro, Page 17
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Austin Cross draws a foul Friday at Remington. Cross tallied 14 points and 16 rebounds in Hillsboro’s 74-48 victory.
Marion loses to Warrior boys drop game at Haven Wildcats by 12 BY JANAE
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The Marion girls’ basketball team kept pace with Haven Friday, trailing only by four at halftime. But the Wildcats, boosted by a 25-point performance by Samantha Stallbaumer, earned a 3927 victory. Still, coach Kelly Robson was pleased with his team’s performance against a team that had previously beaten a competitive Hutchinson Trinity squad. “I told (the girls) at the end, I hate to lose, but I couldn’t be disappointed, even in losing by 12 to this team,” he said. “(Haven) beat Hutch Trinity by nine, scored 61 points against them, and I think Hutch Trinity’s going to be a really good team in our league.” Julia Hall scored the game’s first basket, but Stallbaumer responded with a three-pointer—the
first of four for her in the first quarter. With the teams tied at 4, Haven drained three consecutive baskets from behind the arc before Kirsten Hansen and Kourtney Hansen scored six points in a row for Marion. The Wildcats, however, extended their lead to 18-10 by the end of the first quarter, boosted by five three-pointers. The Wildcats built their lead to double digits with 4:25 left in the second quarter. Bailey Robson ignited a 9-0 run with a three-pointer 18 seconds later, and by the time Kourtney Hansen made a fourth free throw in a span of just more than a minute, Marion had closed the gap to 20-19. Haven ended the half with a free throw and a basket for a 23-19 halftime lead. Marion scored just eight points in the second half. “I didn’t feel like we n See Marion, Page 16
The Marion boys’ basketball team never led in Friday’s 58-31 loss at Haven. But while execution may have been lacking in some areas, it was not for lack of effort, as coach Jeff McMillin praised the Warriors for their focus. “I think the boys were pretty focused,” he said. “I could tell that their efforts were trying to do what we’re talking about. We’re just not to where we can always execute now, and that just comes with time. “We just had a more physical, bigger, more experienced team, and that’s part of the equation also.” The Warriors committed 23 turnovers in the game, and as an indication of how the evening would unravel, Marion coughed the ball up on its first two possessions. Haven’s Jamal Rogers scored the game’s first five points before Jacob Baldwin put the Warriors on the board at the 4:57 mark. With their third three-pointer of the period, the Wildcats
took a 13-4 lead. Bret Voth responded with a basket from behind the arc, and the first quarter ended with Haven in front, 14-7. Marion drew within 1410 after a Baldwin free throw and Voth basket, and trailed 18-12 when Voth scored at 4:22. Marion turned the ball over four times in the final three minutes of the half, though, and Haven ended the second quarter with an 8-1 run for a double-digit, 26-13, lead at halftime. “One of the things we always say every day is we’ve got to value the ball, and there’s certain things that we work on to help you do that, but mostly, you have to focus mentally to value possession (and) make good passes,” McMillin said. “We’ve just got to do a better job with some of the small things.” Haven cushioned its lead in the third quarter, outscoring Marion 17-8 to take a 4321 advantage into the final JOEY YOUNG / FREE PRESS period. Mason Pedersen Bret Voth eyes the basket during the first half Friday at completed a traditional Haven. Voth was Marion’s leading scorer with 13 points in n See Warriors, Page 16 the Warriors’ 58-31 loss to Haven.
Warriors, Trojans co-host Marion County Duals
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Remington Putter works toward the pin against Bluestem’s Vincent Fulghum at 160 pounds. Putter won by fall to help Marion to a 66-15 victory in round one Friday.
Levi Mendoza watches for the official signal as he pins Zeb Bloom of Fredonia during the Marion County Winter Duals Friday.
Warriors claim fourth place in 12-team event
Hillsboro wrestlers finishes 12th at home
out of pool play with a perfect, 3-0 record with wins over Bluestem (66-15), The Marion wrestling team placed fourth among a Wellington (66-12) and Rock Creek (58-23). field of 16 in the Marion Marion advanced to the County Winter Duals championship bracket, Friday. along with the winners of “I thought we wrestled the three other pools: very well,” coach Chad Chanute, Minneapolis and Adkins said. “We won our Clay Center. pool for the first time, and The Warriors faced Clay we beat three decent Center first and lost, 39-29. teams. That pitted Marion against “In the finals, we wrestled tough, but some of our Minneapolis in the thirdplace match. Minneapolis young guys were just outwon, 40-33. gunned.” “We wrestled two very The Warriors advanced
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good teams in Clay Center and Minneapolis,” Adkins said. “We continue to get better every week. We just lacked a little experience against those teams. “I am very proud of our kids and feel blessed to be their coach.” Chanute won the championship title for the second consecutive year by defeating Clay Center. Coming—Marion will resume competition at the Norton wrestling tournament Jan. 10. Matches begin at 9 a.m.
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The Hillsboro wrestling team placed 12th Friday in the 16-team field at the Marion County Winter Duals co-hosted by Hillsboro and Marion. The format assigned the teams to four three-team pools; two of the pools played at Hillsboro, the other two at Marion. The pools were then assigned to a bracket according to their records to determine placement. Chanute defeated Clay
Center in the championship dual. Following them, in order of finish, were Minneapolis, Marion, Douglass, Fredonia, Republic County, Wellington, Burlington, Rock Creek, Clearwater, Hillsboro, Bluestem, Wabaunsee, Riley County and West Elk. In pool play, Hillsboro lost to Fredonia 41-7, lost to Chanute 66-12 and defeated West Elk 66-0. The Trojans, with a 1-3 record, were then assigned to the four-team bracket to determine team finishes nine through 12.
There, Hillsboro lost 51-27 to Rock Creek and 35-30 to Clearwater. “Overall, this was a frustrating afternoon and evening for us,” coach Scott O’Hare said. “However, we learned a number of things we need to work on, and this is a good time for those things to get exposed. “As coaches, most everything we saw as problems are not with effort but with technique, fundamentals and toughness. We can work to correct the technique and n See Duals, Page 16
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Bluejay men fall at Washburn, 76-61 drained a three with 1:14 to The Free Press play. Washburn hit a three The Tabor College men’s to conclude scoring. Tabor shot 38.8 percent basketball team lost an exhifrom the field (19-49). bition game to Washburn Washburn shot 45.2 percent Monday, 76-61. With Tabor trailing 20-9, (28-62). Washburn scored 21 points off 16 Tabor Malik Brooks ignited a 7-0 turnovers. Bluejay run with a layup Brooks led all scorers and a three-pointer, and with 20 points. Andrew when Justin Malan scored, Tabor was within 20-16. But Thomas scored 10 points the Ichabods built their lead and pulled down 10 rebounds. Malan also to 37-24 at halftime. chipped in 10 points. Washburn extended its Coming—The Bluejays lead to 25 points in the second half, but Tabor cut it to will resume play by hosting the Tabor Classic Jan. 2-3. 73-61 when JT Nemit
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Last week’s results Washburn 76, Tabor 61 (Exhib.) Bethel 98, Panhandle St. 92 (OT) (Ex.) Ft. Hays State 95, Bethany 64 Sterling 72, Northern New Mexico 68 Saint Thomas 96, Ks. Wesleyan 74 Friends 80, Hastings 66 Bethany 90, Johnson & Wales 67 Northern New Mexico 86, Bethany 76 Northwestern Ohio 86, Bethany 76 Sterling 54, Johnson & Wales 54 Northwestern Ohio 81, Saint Mary 67 Montana State 73, Ottawa 57 Saint Mary 91, La Sierra 70 Hawaii Pacific 81, Ottawa 63
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2 Warriors receive all-state honors Two members of Marion’s 6-4 playoff-qualifying football team have received all-class recognition from The Wichita Eagle. Senior Adam Janzen, a 5-foot, 10-inch, 190-pound running back, was named to the All-Class 2-1A offense. Janzen led Marion in rushing with 1,293 yards on 179 carries last season. Senior linebacker Kyle Palic (6-3, 225) received honors on defense. Last season, he tallied a team-high 144 tackles, including six for loss. The pair also received all-state recognition from The Topeka Capital-Journal. Palic was named to the Class 2-1A defense, and Janzen received honorable mention at running back.
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Results for last week Embry-Riddle 76, Sterling 54 Washburn 71, Southwestern 49 Saint Ambrose 90, Ottawa 58 Ft. Hays State 102, Ks. Wesleyan 49 Ottawa 75, Haskell Ind. Nat. 72 South Dakota 115, Saint Mary 51
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HILLSBORO: E. Werth 2, G. Knoll 6, D. Dick 4, A. Cross 14, B. Vogt 2, J. Funk 6, P. Loewen 15, M. Allen 25. Totals: 29-64 (4-10) 5-7 74. REMINGTON: K. Rocheford 3, J. Sommers 2, K. Cook 7, C. Bowen 3, T. Ensz 1, G. Johnson 19, B. Kahle 5, L. Scott 4, B. McQuiston 4. Totals: 16-61 (0-8)16-30 48. Rebounds: Hillsboro 47 (Werth, Knoll 5, Dick 3, Cross 16, Vogt 3, Herbel, Funk 4, Loewen 2, Allen 3, Team 9). Remington 43. Assists: Hillsboro 15 (Werth, Knoll, Dick, Cross 3, Vogt, Ediger, Funk, Loewen, Allen 5), Remington 6. Steals: Hillsboro 10 (Werth, Knoll 3, Dick, Cross, Funk, Allen 3), Remington 5. Turnovers: Hillsboro 14 (Knoll 5, Dick, Cross 2, Vogt, Ediger, Funk 2,
Canton-Galva—The Eagles split games with Centre Tuesday. The girls lost, 58-33. Kelli Nightingale and Cassidy Enns split top scoring honors with eight points each. The boys won, 72-22. Travis Unruh led with 19 points. Trey Moddelmog added 12. The Eagles swept Burrton Friday. The girls won, 50-29. Nightingale led with 14 points. Enns added 10. The boys won, 74-68. Canton-Galva will resume play at Marion Jan. 6. Centre—The Cougars split games at Canton-Galva Tuesday. The girls won, 5833, on 56.5 percent shooting from the field. Shelby Makovec led with 21 points. The boys lost, 72-22. Dylan Deines led with six points. The Cougars split two games with Wakefield Friday. The girls won, 58-30. Shelby Makovec led with 16 points. Shelby Pankratz added 11. The Cougars (5-1) outrebounded Wakefield, 38-
CENTRAL KANSAS GIRLS League Overall W L W L Hesston 0 0 6 0 Haven 0 0 5 1 Lyons 0 0 4 1 Kingman 0 0 4 1 Sterling 0 0 4 1 Pratt 0 0 2 2 Hoisington 0 0 1 2 Hillsboro 0 0 1 4 Halstead 0 0 1 5 Larned 0 0 0 2 Smoky Valley 0 0 0 3 Nickerson 0 0 0 5 Results Friday, Dec. 19 Remington 51, Hillsboro 30 Hesston 43, Kingman 31 Hoisington at Pratt Lyons at Larned Haven 39, Marion 27 Nickerson at Sterling Smoky Valley 35, Halstead 28 Results Tuesday, Dec. 16 Haven 58, Nickerson 26 Hesston 51, Smoky Valley 16 Hutch Trinity 53, Larned 25 Sterling 54, Lyons 37 Kingman 57, Pratt 45 Sedgwick 30, Halstead 19
16. “I am pleased with how we have played through the early part of the season and have picked up some valuable experience for our entire rotation,” coach Alan Stahlecker said. “I have been pleased with the balance of scoring that we are getting from the regular rotations. Any one of the girls can hit shots or make good passes to set up teammates.” The boys lost to Wakefield, 70-31. Dakota Stimpson led with eight points. Centre will resume play at Solomon Jan. 6. Goessel—The Bluebirds split two games at Rural Vista Friday. The girls won, 45-23. Page Hiebert led with 18 points and 10 rebounds. She also contributed seven steals and three assists. The boys lost, 38-31. Zach Wiens and Connor Davis shared top scoring honors with eight n See Roundup, Page 16
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Craney signs for track and field Hillsboro High School senior Cody Craney signed a letter of intent Friday to compete in track and field at Pratt Community College next season. Seated with him are his parents, Jessica and Vince Craney. Standing behind them is Dennis Boldt, head track and field coach at HHS. “We are excited Cody has signed with Pratt and know he will do a great job as a thrower next season,” Boldt said. “Cody brings athleticism to his events by combining his speed as a sprinter and agility. As he continues to work on his individual events, I am confident he will make an impact at the next level.”
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League Overall W L W L Bennington 0 0 5 1 Canton-Galva 0 0 4 1 Moundridge 0 0 4 1 Berean Acad. 0 0 3 2 Ell-Saline 0 0 2 3 Hutch Trinity 0 0 2 3 Remington 0 0 2 3 Inman 0 0 1 4 Marion 0 0 1 4 Sedgwick 0 0 1 4 Results Friday, Dec. 19 Haven 58, Marion 31 Hillsboro 74, Remington 48 Berean 72, Peabody-Burns 42 Canton-Galva 74, Burrton 68 Ell-Saline 51, Little River 49 Inman at Central Christian Moundridge 48, Pretty Prairie 46 Wichita Warriors, 53, Sedgwick 47 Bennington 67, Southern Cloud 31 Results Tuesday, Dec. 16 Berean 45, Caldwell 36
Dec. 19 at Haven 7 6 8 17—31 14 12 17 10—58
MARION: M. Pedersen 5, P. Heidebrecht 2, J. Schneider 3, D. Pippin 2, B. Voth 13, J. Baldwin 6. Totals: 8-30 (2-11) 13-20 31. Rebounds: Marion 19 (Pederson 2, Heidebrecht, Schneider, Pippin 4, Voth 3, N. Stuchlik 2, Baldwin 6). Assists: Marion 1 (Pedersen). Steals: Marion 3 (Schneider, Pippin, Baldwin). Turnovers: Marion 23 (Pederson 7, Heidebrecht 6, Z. Stuchlik 2, Pippin 2, Voth 2, N. Stuchlik 2, Baldwin 2).
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Loewen, Allen), Remington 14. Total fouls: Hillsboro 25, Remington 15. Fouled out: Loewen, Bowen.
League Overall W L W L Remington 0 0 5 0 Sedgwick 0 0 5 1 Canton-Galva 0 0 4 2 Bennington 0 0 3 1 Ell-Saline 0 0 3 2 Berean Acad. 0 0 3 2 Hutch Trinity 0 0 3 2 Moundridge 0 0 2 2 Marion 0 0 2 3 Inman 0 0 3 3 Results Friday, Dec. 19 Haven 39, Marion 27 Berean 47, Peabody-Burns 19 Canton-Galva 50, Burrton 29 Ell-Saline 50, Little River 24 Inman 49, Central Christian 24 Moundridge at Pretty Prairie Wichita Warriors 49, Sedgwick 42 Ell-Saline 50, Little River 24 Results Tuesday, Dec. 16 Caldwell at Berean Academy Centre 58, Canton-Galva 33 Inman 55, Solomon 16 Hutch Trinity 53, Larned 25 Ellinwood 54, Ell-Saline 24 Sedgwick 30, Halstead 19 Bennington 54, Lakeside 35
Haven 39, Marion 27 Marion (2-3) Haven (5-1)
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MARION: Ko. Hansen 10, Ki. Hansen 2, M. Mermis 2, B. Robson 5, J. Hall 4, E. Meyer 4. Totals: 11-32 (1-3) 4-6 27. Rebounds: Marion 20 (Remmers, Ko. Hansen 6, Ki. Hansen 2, Mermis 3, Robson 2, Hall 3, Meyer, Herzet 2. Assists: Marion 5 (Ko. Hansen 2, Mermis, Robson 2). Steals: Marion 10 (Ko. Hansen 3, Ki. Hansen 3, Mermis 2, Robson 2). Turnovers: Marion 21 (Remmers 2, Ko. Hansen 3, Ki. Hansen 5, Mermis 2, Hess 2, Robson 2, Hall 5). Total fouls: Marion 17. Fouled out: Robson.
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HHS ‘Students of the Month’ for December RILEY LOEWEN, senior Parents: Rich and Pam Loewen, Lisa Loewen Extra-curricular: Cheerleading, Leos, FFA, Ebenfeld MBY, National Honor Society, Spirit-N-Celebration. Hobbies/interests: Reading, swimming, singing, drawing. Future: I am planning to go to Tabor to Loewen major in education or counseling.
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HHS National Honor Society inducts 10 new members Dec. 1 Ten Hillsboro High School students were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society chapter during a Dec. 1 ceremony at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. The inductees are: back row (from left), Reece Berens, Micah Allen, Darcy Heinrichs, Allison Gray; front row, Marah Franz, Jared Dyck, Valerie Klassen, Kennedy Klein, Lydia Kliewer, Kalen Moss. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in three-fourths of the nation’s high schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. Members earn their membership by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the society: character, service, leadership and scholarship. Terry Bebermeyer and Max Heinrichs comprise the advisory board. Ongoing members of the chapter are Hannah Bartel, David Dick, Philip Edgier, Joshua Funk, Jakob Hanschu, Claire Heyen, Emily Jost, Karyn Leihy, Riley Loewen, Jesse Meier, Daniele Melton, Graham Pankratz, Tara Proffitt, Emily Sechrist, Julianne Sinclair and Allison Weber.
Marion-Florence FFA chapter 5th at Ark City Officers for the MarionFlorence FFA chapter placed fifth overall among the 32 teams participating Dec. 9 in the South Central District FFA Leadership Conference hosted by Arkansas City High School. The conference consisted of competitions in three areas: Parliamentary Procedure, FFA Information and Ritual. Marion placed third in Parliamentary Procedure, second in the FFA Information and 14th in Ritual.
Individually, Elizabeth Meyer placed fifth in FFA Information and Aidan Cairns finished 10th. Meyer also was named to the Master Ritual team as the secretary. Students competing in the parliamentary procedure contest were required to take a test, then present a 10-minute demonstration of 10 different parliamentary motions. This demonstration had to reflect a meeting in progress and participants
found out which motions they had to demonstrate and their topic exactly one minute before beginning the demonstration. The FFA information contest consisted of a 100question test over the FFA organization, officers, history, official functions and current programs and awards. Students in the ritual contest were required to perform the opening ceremony used at FFA meetings and official functions.
In addition to Meyer and Cairns, Marion was represented by Dylan Carpenter, Raleigh Kroupa, Bret Voth, Cade Harms and Kaitlyn Goebel. The Marion-Florence FFA Greenhand officer team placed fourth in the Greenhand Parliamentary Procedure CDE. Competing for Marion on the Greenhand team were Riley Hake, Caleb Hett, Jarret McLinden, Austin Neufeld, Antone Vinduska and Jacob Vondenkamp.
Centre FFA members compete at Dec. 9 CDE Centre FFA members participated in the South Central District leadership school career development events Dec. 9 at Ark City. Members participated in the ritual, which is the FFA opening and closing ceremonies, career development event, parliamentary proce-
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Barney. In the FFA ritual, Greenhand division, the team placed eighth. Members were Cody Svoboda, Payton Harms, Max Svoboda, Garhett Pagenkopf, Becca Casey, Austin Peterson and Jacob Bittle. In the senior team ritual, Centre placed seventh. The team included Cas-
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NATHAN SIMHISER, sophomore Parents: Bill and Becky Simhiser Extra-curricular: Football, wrestling, Technology Students Association. Hobbies/interests: Hanging out with friends, listening to music, playing video games from time to time. My job is just doing odd jobs for my neighbor. Future: My plans are to go to a technical college to learn more in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) pathway. I’m more into the technology and engineering part. JAKOB HANSCHU, senior Parents: Jayson and Jan Hanschu Extra-curricular: Lutheran Youth Fellowship group, baseball, football, H-Club, StuCo, student body president. Hobbies/interests: Reading, spending time with friends and family, working with 3D printer. Future: Engineering, not sure what type. K-State, Colorado School of Mines, Missouri University of Science & Technology. ABBY SECHRIST, freshman Parents: Joe and Brenda Sechrist. Extra-curricular: MBY, Leos, basketball, volleyball, Book Club, musical, track. Hobbies/interests: Hanging with friends and family, playing sports, working at Kids Connection. Future: Unsure where or what major, but I want to do something with physical training or rehab.
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Centre FFA participates at Winfield dairy contest The Centre FFA Chapter participated in the dairy cattle and milk quality and products career development event Nov. 24 in Winfield. Members in the milk quality career development event took part in evaluating milk flavors, fat content of milk products, cheese identification, California Mastitis test, problem solving and a dairy knowledge exam, said Laura Klenda, FFA adviser. Greenhand members placing in the top 10 were
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Movie buffs have new insta-outlet in Hillsboro “I researched it a little bit, but with Quick Flick here—she was doing a good job there—so I just put it on burners,” he said. When Quick Flick announced it would be closing its doors, Vogel’s interest was renewed. “I keep telling myself, if there’s an opportunity I should try it,” he said. “I had done some research before, so I knew who did it and what they had. So I contacted the company (DVD Now). They basically sell the machines and do technical support for them.” Vogel said he was attracted to Ampride as a location because of its high customer traffic. “It was centrally located, and it’s right next to the college—that was a big one,” he said. When he approached store manager Laura Legg, he was surprised by her response. “She said she already had this idea—she had been talking with the same company I was,” Vogel said.
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bridges and road surfaces that originally were designed for the traffic and much lighter equipment that existed in the previous century. Some roads even were built with horses and wagons in mind. The size of the county system road system is nearly mind-boggling when you realize that a population of fewer than 15,000 is responsible to maintain it. “There is approximately 1,600 miles of roads in the county,” Holub said. “If laid end to end they would reach San Diego, Calif. “There are over 300 bridges in the county. There are well over a thousand culverts and bridge-type structures. Holub said the county’s road and bridge department must maintain all of this with an annual budget of about $4.5 million. The department has 34 employees, including two secretaries. It’s fleet of 13 road-grader operators must blade an average 130 miles of road, two ways, at 3 mph. In some cases, the county commission has allowed farmers—who
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“Well, it’s a little shorter.” “I’d never get my hair cut like that.” 3. Life, actually. “I love Christmas,” she says as we pull out of the circle drive on the last day of school before the holiday break. “I know, me too. You get a long break, and all the lights and the parties and….” “No, that’s not what I mean,” she says cutting me off. “Everybody says Merry Christmas, is smiling and is happy.” Art Linkletter said, “Kids say the darndest things.” They also say the truest. She shut me up then so I’ll just borrow what she said. Merry Christmas (Happy New Year), smile and be happy!
“Two-inch asphalt overlay costs $120,000 per mile ($15,840,000 total). Blade patch is $70,000 a mile. To do all is $9,240,000. “Chip seal is $27,500 per mile, and to do all is $3,630,000. The first time a road is chip sealed, a double chip seal is used (so) just double the numbers for the total. “To gravel one mile of the 745 graveled roads costs $16,000, and to do all roads is $11,920,000. “ Holub said the prices he used were based on 2013 rates, and are likely to go up in the future. Adding to all of this, Holub said, “to haul gravel from the current quarry to outer parts of the county requires up to two hours of drive time. To hard surface roads, people have to be taken off other duties.” The road and bridge workload won’t ease going into winter. Holub warned that “snow removal involves the same distance and time issues.”
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office numbers,” Vogel said about his acquisition strategy. “If it does over a hundred million (dollars in theaters), obviously that’s going to go in. “But I also look for things that I know would be interesting to people in Hillsboro—such as Christian movies like ‘God’s Not Dead’ or ‘Heaven is for Real.’ That kind of stuff is good for families here and I think people are interested.” Vogel said he is still learning what works best for the new business. For example, he plans to adjust the time DVDs are due for return. He started with a 9 a.m. deadline. “Based on feedback from the past two months, I’m planning to launch a more convenient return strategy the first of the year,” he said. Vogel said he’s had good luck so far in people returning the DVDs. The machine offers a grace period, but once past it, it will add an additional day’s charge to the user’s credit card. “There is an option to
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must use dirt roads for field access or livestock—permission to gate off roads in order to restrict access to vandals who tear up roads through recreational “mudding”— which is driving four-wheel-drive pickups on ungraveled roads that turn to mud with measurable precipitation. Holub invited neighbors to offer opinions on road closings. He could recall only one incident when the commissioners closed a road without public request because a bridge on it was unsafe for use, Even farmers must now bypass it. “We are replacing span bridges where we can with culverts, concrete boxes or railroad tank cars that have been cut down to make oversize, extremely strong culverts,” Holub said. “That’s affordable and safe. “Large culverts, concrete boxes and railroad tanks do not require highdollar engineering studies (like bridges do). There are a few places due to depth and width of river channel where this is not an option. It’s not an option for emergency services.” Holub said one location east of Florence had only three home sites, but commissioners had to build a bridge to avoid the residents traveling 15 to 20 miles to reach U.S. Highway 50, He cited that case as an example of a decision made on a case-bycase basis. “I think I can speak for the commission when I say we have no intention of arbitrarily closing roads,” Holub said. To further illustrate the magnitude of the situation, Holub said the county has 132 miles of hard-surfaced roads.
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David Vogel launched his Instaboro DVD vending machine at Hillsboro Ampride the first week of November.
Movie buffs in the Hillsboro area have a new place to scratch their itch for a last-minute DVD rental. Since the first week of November, Hillsboro native David Vogel has been offering current DVDs through “Instaboro,” a video vending machine located inside the local Ampride convenience store at 512 E. D St. So far, Vogel is pleased with its debut, but he’s still trying to figure out local buying trends. “November was really good—better than I expected,” he said. “There hasn’t been a sales pattern yet. I thought weekends would be good, and Friday and Saturday nights. But they’ve been all over the map, as far as numbers. I’m sure ball games and such play into it. Thanksgiving was really good.” Inspired by the popular Redbox DVD machines in larger cities, Vogel began checking into the opportunity in 2011.
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This is the total revenue each taxing unit generates through all property-tax payers within its geographic domain. It compares the previous year and current year in two ways: the change in dollar amount and as a percentage. *** Jeanine Bateman said she is eager to help property owners understand how real estate taxes work. For instance, the statement from her office can help a property owner understand why his taxes are higher (or lower) than a previous year— whether the is the result of change in the assessed value of the property, or if its because a tax levies have been raised (or lowered). “If your taxes went up and it was due to the levies, protesting won’t do you any good,” Bateman said. But, if a property owner believes the assessed value of the house or property is out of line with the current market, he or she can file a protest. *** The deadline for paying the second half of your 2014 real estate taxes was Dec. 22. A missed deadline results in a 4 percent interest charge for most homeowners. If a tax payment is three years overdue, Bateman said legal action will be taken against the property owner. “It doesn’t have to be three delinquent years, but three years back,” Bateman said. “That’s why we always encourage people to pay the oldest year first—but we can’t require that. It isn’t in statute.” For more information, Bateman can be reached at jbateman@marioncoks.net. The office number is 620-3822180 or (toll free in Kansas) 800-3-5-8851.
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These number tell you how the number of mills translate into revenue generated for each taxing entity—and once again compares the previous year’s dollars to this year’s dollars.
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“Everyone has a different sense of what home is, “ says Elizabeth Lindmier of The Art Institute of Colorado. So while the same aesthetic won’t work for everyone, she offers her top five tips to start you in the right direction. 1. Texture and textiles. Instead of having a bunch of hard surfaces, cozy up your home with something soft or textured. This could be a
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ory before painting any space,” says Lindmier. “Different colors can spark different moods, emotions and even behavior. Discover what you’d like a given space to accomplish, and use colors as a tool to create such environment.” 4. Lighting. There should be aesthetically pleasing lighting. Look at the difference between warm and cool lighting colors to decide what helps achieve the look you want. n See Tips, Page 11
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PUBLIC RECORDS DISTRICT COURT Criminal Cameron Douglas Alvarez, status hearing, 9 a.m. Jan. 14. Heather Diane Bartlett, status hearing, 9 a.m. Jan. 14. Nikki Jo Bell, status hearing, 9 a.m. Jan. 14. Evan James Click, pre-trial conference, 10 a.m. Jan. 14. John A. Drow, preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Jan.7. Eliseo Garcia Jr., sentencing, 10 a.m. Feb. 11. Brandon Alan Hayes, arraignment, 10 a.m. Jan. 5. Sarah A. Kallansrud, dismissal hearing, 9 a.m Jan. 14. Kevin L. Lemon, pre-trial conference, 1:15 p.m. Jan. 21. Donald Dean Litherland Jr., sentencing, 10 a.m. Feb. 11. Kyle Reese Nuckles, arraignment, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Chayne L. Onek, motion hearing, 2 p.m. March 10. Karen Simmons, hearing, 8 a.m. Feb. 18. Jerry Wayne Stegall, plea hearing, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13. Johney R. Strotkamp, sentencing, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Gordon Mitchell Walker, diversion status check, 10 a.m. Jan. 5. Tyler Wildin, pre-trial conference, 10 a.m. Jan. 14. Cyle Wilson, preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Jan. 7. Dec. 15, Chase Cloe. The $200 cash bond was remanded to the clerk of the District Court to be distributed and applied to fees owed. The matter was dismissed. Dec. 15, Amanda Ann Marler, journal entry of conviction and sentencing. The court found the defendant guilty of one count of theft by deception and sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 30 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff. The court placed the defendant on immediate supervised probation with Court Services for 12 months, supervised for the first six months and if in good standing, can become unsupervised after six months. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit or admission of usage. The court ordered the defendant to pay a BIDS fee of $100, a booking fee of $45 and restitution as determined, court costs, surcharge and probation fees were waived in this matter. The court ordered restitution shall be determined within 30 days. The court ordered the defendant to set up a payment plan based on her ability to pay. The court further or-
dered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances. Dec. 15, Derek Hoskinson, journal entry of conviction and sentencing. The court found the defendant guilty of one count of battery and sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 30 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff. The court placed the defendant on immediate supervised probation with Court Services for six months. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit, or admission of usage; the court ordered the defendant to pay court costs and surcharge of $158, a probation fee of $60, court-appointedattorney fees as determined by the court and restitution of $4,658.05 to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas. The court ordered the defendant to have no contact with the victim, Troy W. Seaman. The court further ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances. Dec. 15, Clifton Richmond, journal entry of sentencing. The court found the defendant guilty of one count of battery and sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 30 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff. The court placed the defendant on supervised probation with Court Services for six months, subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special conditions: the defendant was ordered to pay court costs and surcharge of $158, a booking fee of $45, probation fee of $60 and court-appointed-attorney fees as determined by the court; the court ordered the defendant to set up a payment plan; the court ordered the defendant to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit or admission of usage. The defendant was ordered to refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs, and submit to a blood, breath or urine test upon request of a Court Services officer or law enforcement officer. The defendant was ordered to follow all recommendations of the domestic violence assessment. The court ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances. Dec. 15, Todd E. Portner, journal entry of conviction and sentencing. The court found the defendant guilty of one count of disorderly conduct and sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 30 days in the custody of the Marion
County sheriff. The court placed the defendant on immediate unsupervised probation for a period of six months. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit or admission of usage; the court ordered the defendant to pay court costs and surcharge of $158, and court-appointed-attorney fees of $150. The court further ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances. Dec. 18, Derek Hoskinson, order of dismissal. Domestic Erin Michele Mader vs. Michael Eugene Mader, pre-trial conference, 1:15 p.m. Feb. 25. Nov. 25, Tara N. Barnett vs. Kerrick Matthew Wilhelm, decree of divorce. Probate Dec. 15, in the matter of Robert C. Jost, order refusing to grant letters of administration. Property was assigned to Irene R. Jost, surviving spouse. Small claims Marion County Emergency Medical Services vs. John T. Bender, hearing, 1 p.m. Jan. 7. Dec. 12, Marion County Emergency Medical Services vs. Bradford A. Cody, et al., garnishment served to Heartland Foods in the amount of $1,065. Traffic Oct. 19, Jeremiah R. Abbey, speed, $177 fines and fees. Oct. 26, Kevin W. Geren, speed, $177 fines and fees. Oct. 26, Casey Ryan Grunden, speed, $222 fines and fees. Nov. 6, Joshua M. Davis, improper passing on right, $183 fines and fees. Nov. 14, Julio Cesar Vizcarra, speed, $171 fines and fees. Nov. 15, Suzanne Tillery, speed, $183 fines and fees. Nov. 15, Charlotte Josephine Wolfe, speed, $258 fines and fees. Nov. 16, Danielle E. Wilkinson, speed, $198 fines and fees. Nov. 17, Matthew Wade Foth, speed, $183 fines and fees. Nov. 29, Farouk E. Altaie, speed, $303 fines and fees. Nov. 29, Mary Chesley Kilgore, speed, $153 fines and fees. Dec. 4, Stephanie Lauren Naar, speed, $153 fines and fees. MARION CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS Dec. 12, Dora R. Unruh, trustee, to Dora R. Unruh, co-trustee, and Lewis A. Unruh, co-trustee, TRD, undivided 1/2 interest in SW4 34-21-2; N2 and SE4 and part SW4 33-21-2; E2 SW4 18-21-2.
Dec. 12, Dora R. Unruh, trustee, to Dora R. Unruh, co-trustee, and Lewis A. Unruh, co-trustee, TRD, undivided 1/2 interest in E2 SW4 1821-2. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Judy Koehn, Wanda Koehn and Kathy Bender, WD, part SW4 18-22-5. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Wanda Koehn, WD, S2 NW4 and W2 SW4 18-22-5 with exception. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Judy Koehn, WD, E2 SW4 18-22-5. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Judy Koehn, WD, W2 NE4 14-22-4. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Kathy Bender, WD, E2 NW4 14-22-4. Dec. 12, Vernon Koehn to Kathy Bender, WD, E2 NE4 23-22-4. Dec. 12, Keith R. Harder Revocable Trust to The Mennonite Foundation Inc., TRD, NE4 and SE4 NW4 4-20-5. Dec. 12, city of Marion to Tom George Investments, LLC, WD, all Block 1, less 20 feet alley and including 1/2 vacated portion of Willard Street, all in Willard’s Addi-
tion, Marion. Dec. 15, Gary W. Krause, husband, and Deborah L. Krause, wife, to Emilee Dawn Haynes, Erin Deann Brin and Lesley Renee Tilley, WD, undivided 1/2 interest in SE4 10-185. Dec. 15, Tami Piper, trustee, to Dan R. Peterson, husband, and Linda Peterson, wife, WD, N2 NW4 and N2 NE4 2-18-5. Dec. 15, Frederick E. Carlson, husband, and Kay F. Carlson, wife, to Andrew Vaughn Hein, WD, part NE4 2-19-2. Dec. 15, Michael G. Phillips, husband, and Naomi R. Phillips, wife, to Nathan S. Duell, husband, and Cara L. Duell, wife, WD, Lot 4, except N342.50 feet Block 5, County Clerk’s 6th, Hillsboro. Dec. 17, John E. Peterson to Brett K. Peterson and Bart K. Peterson, BEN, mineral interest in NE4 15-17-4. Dec. 17, Anna M. Stika to Corissa M. Dones, QCD, part SE4 SE4 2-17-3.
Dec. 17, Floyd D. Lehrman, by power of attorney, to G. James Roupp, husband, and Nancy N. Roupp, wife, WD, N2 of lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Excelsior Addition, Goessel. (Re-record to correct legal). Dec. 18, D. H. Cheney to Ryan Cheney, TODWD, NW4 21-22-3. Dec. 18, Roger K. Fleming Revocable Trust to Tabor College Inc., TRD, Lot 7, Block 2, Carriage Hills Addition, Hillsboro. Dec. 18, William K. Walter, husband, and Linda J. Walter, wife, to William K. Walter, trustee, and Linda J. Walter, trustee, WD, part SW4 SE4 9-20-4 (lots 10 and 11, Schlotthauer Subdivision No. 3). MARION COUNTY SHERIFF Jail roster, Dec. 12-19 Curtis Curry, 25, Wichita, probation violation. Chris Lieder, 25, Wichita, probation violation. Shane Mascareno, 45, Herington, court commit. n See Records, Page 13
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Also consider task, ambient and accent lighting for your space. “Lighting plays a key role in any home,” Lindmier says. “Through lighting design you can highlight design and architectural features, create lighting which is more useful to the human eye, and work with natural light while keeping energy use to a minimum.” 5. Clutter/stuff. “Less is more, but make it more meaningful,” says Lindmier. Get rid of your clutter. When sitting in your space, make sure you can look around and adore the things you see. “Mies van der Rohe’s old adage, ‘less is more,’ certainly holds true here, “ says Jackie Barry, interior design instructor at The Art Institute of HoustonNorth. “Select significant pieces of furniture and art to move. You don’t need to have or show everything you have all in one room. “ Barry also advises incorporating a concept called biophilic design, which recognizes the inherent need of humans to interact and affiliate with nature to achieve and maintain optimum health and well-being.
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also have a calming and a comforting effect.” For more information about The Art Institutes, visit artinstitutes.edu. —BPT
419 S. Freeborn, 2 bed, 1 bath, $27,500
219 S. Roosevelt, 3 bed, 1 bath, $69,900
203 S. 3rd, Commercial Building, $34,900 324 N. Elm, 4 bed, 2 bath, $72,500
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808 S. Roosevelt, 3 bed, 3.5 bath, $225,000
90 Lakeshore, Marion County Lake, 3 bed, 2 bath, $235,000
25 Jerome, 4 bed, 3 bath, $250,000
203 Meadow Lane, 3-4 bed, 3 bath, $243,500
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buy (the DVD), but the price to buy is high to discourage that,” he added. “Otherwise, people have been returning them.” He said the machine has a slot in the front for easy return. “Basically, hit the return button on the screen and just toss it in,” Vogel said. “As long as the little white sticker on the disc is intact and the silver sticker on the case is intact, it will go in fine.” Vogel said feedback has been largely positive. The response of one DVD enthusiast made him laugh: “This is the best thing that’s happened in Hillsboro since the Arts and Crafts Fair.”
811 S. Roosevelt, 6 bed, 3 bath, $219,000
Please Check out our web site at fastrealty.com for all of our listings or feel free to stop in to see what is available or have in interest in listing your property. We also want to take this opportunity to say goodby to Beth Hein as she finishes out the year with our office and uses her gifts and talents in other ways of service to the community. She will be missed!
220 Tanglewood, 3 bed, 2 bath, $109,500 544 S. Freeborn, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, $139,900 910 Sherman, 2 bed, 1 bath, $46,500
301 S. Thorp, 5 bed, 3 bath, $112,500 326 N. Roosevelt, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, $84,000
2150 Kruse, Marion Reservoir, 2 bed, 1 bath, $43,000
704 S. Roosevelt, 4 bed, 2 bath, $119,900
405 N. Locust, 6 bed, 3 bath, $139,900 720 E. Main, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, $55,000
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Marion County sees first snowfall of the winter The first snow of the winter season, about 4 to 5 inches deep, prompted Ella Unger, 22 months old, to help her father, Matt (kneeling), and uncle Andy Thursday afternoon build a snowman near the intersection of D and Adams streets in Hillsboro. Excited to contribute, Ella patted handfuls of snow on her snowman’s midsection. Earlier, Ella’s mother, Erika, and grandfather Eddie shared in the fun. Matt said this was Ellas’s first snowman and she wanted him to welcome everyone to town and have a “Merry Christmas.� The finished product is pictured to the left.
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Join our growing Parkside Team that is committed to a tradition of excellence in a not-for-profit Christian Retirement Community.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. The candidate must be pleasant with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in a team atmosphere. Strengths in service, organization, grammar and administration along with general PC and bookkeeping skills are helpful. The candidate must also be committed to the ministry of stewardship among the Mennonite Brethren. Send resume to: Bruce Jost, Director of Lending, MB Foundation, PO Box 220, Hillsboro, KS 67063 or email: bjost@mbfoundation.com.
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Jean Luc Taylor, 23, McPherson, court commit. Eric Williams, 26, Florence, domestic battery. Joseph Jones, 21, Park City, probation revocation. Adam Mosier, 26, Burns, hold for Department of Corrections. Ashli Witten, 27, Great Bend, failure to appear. Nancy Garcia, 40, Florence, court commit. Michael Darrow, 30, Marion, court commit. Mari Belifuss, 27, Florence, disorderly conduct, battery on law enforcement officer. Cary Leonard, 47, Peabody, court commit. New arrests Adam Mosier, 26, Burns, hold for Department of Corrections. Ashli Witten, 27, Great Bend, failure to appear. Shannon Lehr, 32, Herington, bond revocation. April Fore, 26, Burns, domestic battery. Christopher Janzen, 32, Florence, rape, aggravated criminal sodomy. Tyrone Vondal, 37, Marion, disorderly conduct. Accidents At 7:09 p.m. Dec. 9, Anthony Craig Monson, 32, Hillsboro, was driving a 2003 Dodge Caravan south on Indigo at 150th when a deer came onto the roadway. The driver could not avoid hitting the deer. Deputy Travis Wilson investigated. At 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Kermit M. Nikkel, 72, Canton, was driving a 2013 Ford F25 pickup south on Kansas Highway 15 at 150th when a deer came onto the roadway and was struck by the vehicle. Deputy Travis Wilson investigated. At 4 p.m. Dec. 13, Dorothy L. Otte, 74, Galva, was driving a 2011 Lincoln MKX westbound on Kansas Highway 150 near Alfalfa when she went left of center due to being tired. Her vehicle struck a 2002 Toyota Camry driven by Nicholas Tate Olson, 28, Iola, sending both vehicles into the south ditch. She was transported by Marion Emergency Medical Services to St. Luke Hospital. Olson was transported by Hillsboro Emergency Medical Services to St. Luke Hospital. At 11:25 p.m. Dec. 17, Robert Louis Stevens, 50, Wichita, was driving a 2006 Freightliner, making a left hand turn from eastbound U.S. Highway 56 to northbound Kansas Highway 15 when it was sideswiped by a 2007 Freightliner driven by Boota Singh Dhami, 40, Twinsburg, Ohio, who failed to slow and passed in a no-passing zone. Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated. At 7:45 a.m. Dec. 18, Juan M. Castro-Roman, 26, Hillsboro, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox on 170th, attempting to turn north onto Kansas Highway 15. Due to the recent snow, he was having difficulty getting enough traction to make it up the slope and his vehicle
slid backward, striking a 1997 Dodge R15 pickup driven by Dakota J. Nolte, 16, Canton. Deputy Wilma Mueller investigated. At 7:45 a.m. Dec. 18, Jason Lee Creevan, 32, Peabody, was driving a 2006 International owned by Marion County Road and Bridge southbound on Needle where the blacktop turns east onto 60th. Ashley Brook Ballew, 35, Burns, was driving a 1994 Chevrolet 1500 pickup eastbound on 60th and was unable to follow the road as it turned north, due to slick snow/icy roadway. The left front corner of her vehicle struck the left front steering axle of the International then slid along the left side of the truck, coming to rest at about the midpoint of the vehicle. Kaycee Rein Ballew, 5, was a passenger in the Chevrolet pickup. Sheriff Robert Craft investigated. Offenses Sometime between 3:55 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Dec. 17, a single-axle trailer valued at $900 was taken from a location on 30th in Peabody. The trailer was later recovered. HILLSBORO POLICE DEPT. Daily log, Dec. 1-13 Dec. 1: Criminal threat complaint in the 400 block of South Main. Traffic complaint at Ash and D streets. Dog complaint in the 300 block of South Ash. Dec. 2: Assisted Kansas Department of Children and Family Services with an investigation. Assisted the Marion County Sheriff’s office with a harassment complaint. Assisted wrecker service with traffic control at 190th and Jade roads. Welfare check in the 400 block of South Main. Dog complaint at Hillsboro Elementary School. Possible fraud complaint in the 200 block of South Adams. Assisted utilities with a shut off on Main Street. Checked a suspicious person walking south on Main Street; officers called the subject’s mother who picked her up and took her home. Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of North Cedar. Dec. 3: Motorist assist in the 400 block of North Ash. Harassment complaint in the 400 block of South Main. Assisted Newton Police Department with an investigation. Subject reported an attempted phone scam. Report of a reckless driver on U.S. Highway 56. Assisted the Marion County Sheriff’s office with serving a warrant. Dec. 4: Minor accident in the 100 block of North Ash. Report of someone knocking on a door in the middle of the night in the 100 block of North Washington; the reporter stated no one was present when the door was answered. Welfare check on a truck driver in the industrial park. Dec. 5: Dog complaint in the 100 block of South Lincoln. Traffic complaint in the 300 block of North Jefferson. Welfare check in the 100 block of South Birch. Dec. 6: Checked a suspicious person sleeping in the park. Curfew violation in Memorial Park; called parents about a lack of supervision. Dec. 7: Child custody dispute in the 300 block of South Washington. Dog complaint at Tabor College.
Traffic complaint in the 500 block of East D Street. Dec. 8: Assisted the sheriff’s office with a welfare check. Phone harassment in the 400 block of East First; subject advised she was getting phone calls from a restricted number and believes it to be her estranged husband. Dog complaint in the 400 block of West B Street. Assisted DCF with an investigation. Subject came to the police department reference a civil property dispute. Welfare check in the 100 block of South Washington. Vandalism complaint in the 200 block of West B Street; subject reported that someone had thrown eggs at his vehicle. Motorist assist in the 400 block of North Ash. Officers attended a firearms qualification and low light shoot. Harassment complaint in the 400 block of S. Main; subject reported someone was posting less than true information about them on Facebook. Dec. 9: Assisted Hillsboro Emergency Medical Services in the 400 block of South Date. Subject reported an attempted Craigslist scam. Business in Hillsboro Heights reported someone had used an expired pre-paid card to purchase food; the subject was located and
returned to pay for the food. Dec. 10: Officers conducted a drug identification class for staff at Hillsboro USD 410. Subject reported someone had taken a wheelbarrow from the corner of Ash and Grand streets; the subjects were located and advised they had taken it to transport their laundry to Tabor College. Worked with the sheriff on warrant service. Dec. 11: Damage complaint in the 200 block of South Birch. Officer conducted drug awareness training for EMS staff at city hall. Returned lost property to owner. Welfare check in the 500 block of West Grand. Dec. 12: Shoplifting complaint in Hillsboro Heights. Welfare check in the 300 block of South Ash. Subject reported finding his stolen bicycle in the 400 block of South Ash. Subject reported a bobcat in the 300 block of N. Madison; it was later discovered to be a domestic cat. Assisted the sheriff with searching for a 16-year-old that did not return home. Dec. 13: Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of North Washington. Assisted DCF with an investigation. Traffic complaint at Main and D streets.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Heartland Foods to close Dec. 31 Less than a year after acquiring the former Vogts HomeTown Market in Hillsboro, Heartland Foods will be closing its doors at the end of the calendar year. “We are closing Dec. 31 at end of day if not sooner,” said Paul Barnes, store manager and an ownership partner in the Heartland Foods corporation, in reply to an email inquiry by the Free Press. “There is really nothing else to discuss.” The sale of the Vogts store to Heartland became official Feb. 3 of this year. At the time, the acquisition of the store gave Heartland Foods seven stores in Kansas, plus one in Nebraska.
PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 • 9 am 128 North Main, Hillsboro, Kansas Real Estate sells first at 9am!! 2 Downtown Commercial Business Buildings
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 • 10 am **** 156 Acres Marion County Land **** Sale to be held in the Hillsboro Scout House (located at the East side of Marion County Fair Grounds) LAND LOCATION: From Lehigh, Kansas, 2 1⁄2 miles West on 210th (in McPherson Co.), 3 miles East on Hwy 56, then 1⁄2 mile East on 210th to Junction 210th (in Marion County). LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE/4 19-19-1, Marion County, Kansas, less a tract that excepts the home located at 2121 Alamo Road. LAND DESCRIPTION: Approximately 119 Acres cultivated cropland which is all currently soybean stubble and available for spring planting. Approximately 14 Acres is cropland sown to brome grass. Approximately 8.5 Acres is a spring fed draw that connects to the brome field and offers a year round live water source. The balance of approximately 14 Acres is waterway. POSSESSION: Possession is immediate upon closing and payment in full. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Here is a nice tract of terraced upland cropland with a small hay field and spring fed draw that would allow seasonal grazing on the cropland acreage OR with the high demand for grassland and grazing acres this farm would provide year round grazing if you desire to plant crops suitable for that. Having good access on good gravel roads this farm has potential for diverse uses in diverse seasons. TAXES: 2014 Taxes were $1123.16
Sellers: Reginald V. Boothe and Nancy J. Boothe Charitable Remainder Unitrust, Dated November 6, 2014 Mennonite Brethren Foundation, Trustee
***Buildings can be seen by appointment*** TRACT 1: 130 N. Main, Hillsboro, KS: Corner location brick building divided into 2 individual business spaces, each with separate utilities & HVAC systems. This large building offers Main street office & retail space along with enclosed and open warehouse storage. TRACT 2: 128 N. Main, Hillsboro, KS: Downtown row building with Main street parking to front retail or office area. Warehouse/shop & work space in the rear with alley access. This is an excellent business location. TERMS: Earnest money deposit in the sum of $5,000.00 per tract due day of sale, payable to Hannaford Title Co. The balance will be due in full on or before February 10, 2015. Title insurance cost will be equally divided between buyer and seller. Taxes will be prorated to date of closing. All financing arrangements and/or inspections must be made prior to the auction. The property is being sold in an ‘as is’ condition and is not subject to financing or appraisal. All information is gathered from Marion Co. sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Statements made day of sale take precedence over any advertisements, printed material or previous statements. Leppke, Inc. is agent of the Seller.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SALE OF REAL ESTATE: ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLES/TOOLS/SHOP EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/MATERIALS/REPAIR
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Andy Pitts of Treanor Architects in Lawrence began planning Monday with the Marion County Commission on a proposed multi-purpose county building to be located south of the county jail in Marion. Commission Chairman Roger Fleming, who ends his term as a commissioner in January, said he wanted to see planning begun to relieve storage and rental of office buildings in multiple locations even though a building might not be completed until his term has been over for two years. Commissioner Randy Dallke said the building should also be able to meet current and growing needs of departments with expan-
sion also for a new commission room and multi-purpose room. Commissioner Dan Holub commended Pitts’ work in planning the new county jail, saying he had been able to keep it attractive and economical. Fleming said the new building might house departments such as health, planning and zoning, elderly and others. He liked an idea similar to a new building in Manhattan where offices are arranged around a circular inner space where copy machines and other items are shared by departments to economize. Pitts said he would look at county departments and meet with department heads to assess things such as the need for public access
to each department and space requirements. Pitts agreed with the commissioners that it will be important to maintain the old courthouse and integrate its function with the new structure. He suggested that courthouse security be included in a total plan. Dallke said the commissioners need to be looking at the future good of Marion County while much of the work can be done more economically now than in the future. “We want to keep it very functional,” he said. Ben Castleberry, 21, accompanied by his attorney, Brian Bina, came before the commission to apologize to the county for “criminal action” in destruction of two
stop signs with a vehicle while “mudding” on a county road. Castleberry said he had worried over what he might say to apologize for his actions, but could only say he was “just being young and dumb.” Dallke said he was happy that Castleberry came before the commission to help increase the awareness of other young people who might “go mudding.” He said he wanted Castleberry to realize that the removal of stop signs could have led to injury or death on the part of motorists, resulting in jail time for Castleberry. The commissioners acknowledged that they did appreciate Castleberry turning himself in.
Transfer Station Director Rollin Schmidt reported that the growing impact of recycling in Marion County has led to management at the Butler County Landfill seeking new customers to compensate for possible downturn. Schmidt said it has more to do with Butler County management becoming aware of the program here because the reduction in trash isn’t that much yet. He said residents of the smaller communities of the county are increasing recycling as Dumpsters for it have been located throughout the county aided by awareness of the program growing. The commissioners agreed to allow Road and Bridge Director Randy
Crawford to put two older and smaller gravel trucks that were offered for sale back into the fleet to help step up putting down gravel in the current wet, muddy conditions. Crawford said his department may also use larger 1inch by 3-inch base gravel in place of smaller, usual road gravel to help build up water-dissolving road bases. He suggested road and bridge purchase a semitruck with dump bucket underneath to put down more gravel. Dallke countered the suggestion with his own that the proposal wait until March when roads may start to return to a drier state. Crawford said county n See County, Page 15
City of Goessel receives holiday lights from Dexter Turning its attention to city streets, the council once The Goessel City Council again discussed the state's offer to pay the city of heard from Karen Dalke, public works director, at its Goessel $100,000 to take over ownership of K-215, the oneDec. 15 meeting that the town of Dexter had given its fourth mile of state highway that leads from Kansas Christmas decorations to Highway 15 to Main Street. Goessel—at no cost to Councilor Larry Schmidt Goessel. said, “The money might Dalke said Dexter purchased new decorations this seem good at first,” but it year and gave their old ones might not be adequate when maintenance is considered. away. The decorations had Council members noted been used for six years. that if the city takes over Dalke expressed appreciaownership of that stretch of tion to the town of Dexter: highway, the city would “I thought that was really become responsible for all nice.” She has erected the maintenance, including decorations.
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resurfacing and snow removal. The matter has been discussed at numerous meetings. The council found no interest in accepting the $100,000, considering that the money would be inadequate for upkeep. At this meeting, the council decided to say “no” to the state. The council also discussed the north portion of State Street. Randy Crawford, representing the Marion County Road and Bridge Department, was on hand to discuss the matter with the council. The county owns half of the street.
City Clerk Jennifer Whitehead said the capital improvement funds are only for Main Street; that money does not cover other streets. She said the “special highway fund” is used for regular street maintenance costs, such as fuel, rock and sand. A portion of that fund could help with State Street. Councilor Dean Snelling suggested that work on State Street could be spread out over several years. Schmidt suggested obtaining cost estimates before making decisions about State Street. Councilor Larry Lindeman said, “You have to start somewhere.”
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Dalke said she had received comments from people who wish the city would pave the street by the bank and car wash since cars can get dusty again right after they have been washed. Dalke said she had graded the streets and had put down 28 tons of rock on them. Recycling issues The council heard a report from Schmidt that said someone had dumped nine or 10 bags of cat litter into the recycling bin. The community is reminded that cat litter is not allowed in the recycling bins. Also, someone put pieces of a fiberglass shower door into the recycling bins. That is not allowed either, and Schmidt had to retrieve those pieces. Someone had also dumped a bag of old food into the recycling bin. Food is not allowed. Schmidt said a new sign has been installed at the recycling bins, and he has gone to check every evening since it was put up. He said the sign has helped, and he has been getting phone calls asking what is allowed in the recycling bins. “I don’t want to go back to having it open only one evening a week,” Schmidt said. He would rather have the recycling remain open to the public at any time.
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A Beatrice, Neb., woman was injured in a two-car accident three miles south of Goessel on Kansas Highway 15 at 90th Road. According to a report by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Rachel E. Dorn, 22, was the passenger in a 2003 Chevy Venture driven by Devin F. Dorn, 51, also of Beatrice. The accident happened at about 8:20 p.m. Dec. 17, the report stated, and involved a 1998 Dodge Ram, driven by Jesse Ross Campbell, 16, of Newton. Ross was driving east on 90th Road and Dorn was northbound on Kansas Highway 15. Both drivers were not injured, according to the report, but Rachel Dorn was taken by ambulance to Newton Medical Center. All three were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision. No other details were available at press time.
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Tall,” “Skylark” and “Winter’s End.” Each of the movies take place on a farm in Kansas. All three movies starred Christopher Walken and Glenn Close, she said, explaining how their horses were chosen. “We belong to the Kansas Draft Horse Association and word got out that (movie producers) were needing horses and extras,” she said. “Through the president of the association at that time, he got us all together and we went.” The first movie, Sarah, Plain and Tall came out in 1991, she said. “Some of the first and second movies were shot around Topeka, and Winter’s End was in Topeka and at Cowtown in Wichita,” Terri said. The family brought two horses, she said, and in the first movie, all that was visible were their heads. In the second movie, “Skylark,” she said Gary was in a birthday scene and his dad, Lynn, was also in it. “There was a watering hole and it was drying up,” she said. “Gary’s dad was down (at the watering hole) getting buckets of water, and Glenn Close and her daughter were down there with Lynn.” In the last movie, “Winter’s End,” Cody and Gary were driving a grain wagon and Terri said, she and
rock hauled out of the quarry at Florence is proving adequate for the job, but rock from Woodbine has too much dirt in it. Holub pointed out that contrary to a letter to the editor printed in the Free Press, the county does not bid rock to lowest bidding providers, but buys it outright to meet state standards. Holub’s request to Crawford to check into buying rock from Ottawa revealed that rock would be much higher priced, plus it would benefit a provider there rather than the Florence quarry. Reserves of rock at the Marion quarry have declined to residues that don’t meet state standards, he said. Crawford said that the suggestion to use sand on the roads creates a “washboarding effect” on the surface that reduces road quality. To really be effective, curbing would have to be built along roads to retain sand, he said. Sand prices are high enough to be uneconomical, Crawford said, although the county hauls sand to reduce dust at the fronts of homesteads at the request of owners at their expense. Holub said the commission has never reduced the budget for road rock, but has been forced to continually increase it.
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Terri Penner steadies their white Percheron while waiting for additional carriage passengers during the Hillsboro Chamber Christmas event the first Saturday of December. Tania were going to town in a carriage with her onscreen husband. Regarding her acting career, Terri said the food was excellent, but someone couldn’t pay her enough to be in the movies. “Too much hurry up and
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wait, hurry up and wait,” she said. Special honor One of the biggest honors for the Penner family, she said, was when the president of the National Percheron Horse Association called them in 1995. “We were asked to bring
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At one time, she said, there were a lot of draft horses in Kansas, but now she believes there are no Percherons in Marion County and only some in Salina and Wichita. “There’s just not as many as there once was,” she said.
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were shooting bad shots necessarily,” Robson said. “It felt like we were driving the ball a lot more, but our looks at the basket weren’t really great.” Boosted by two threes from Stallbaumer, Haven outscored Marion 10-4 in the third quarter. By the time the period ended, Haven’s lead was back to double figures, 33-23.
After the Wildcats extended their margin to 13, Kourtney Hansen and Elizabeth Meyer scored to bring Marion within 36-27 with 4:03 to play. Those were Marion’s final points, however, and with the Warriors unable to secure a defensive rebound, Haven scored the game’s last three points from the charity stripe on three separate trips to the line. Robson praised his team’s overall defensive effort.
“All night long, I was pleased with our defense,” he said. “I thought zone was the best way to go. We really hustled out of it, and except for Stallbaumer getting open for quite a few shots early on, I thought we played it really well. “If we can play like that for the rest of the season, I
think we’ll be in a lot of games.” Marion shot 34.4 percent from the field (11-32). Kourtney Hansen led with 10 points. Coming—Marion (2-3) will resume play after the break by hosting Heart of America opponent CantonGalva Jan. 6.
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a close game, 61-60. Braxton Kyle led with 17 points. Kornelius Skotaam added 15 and Junior Edmonson 14. The Warriors lost two games to Berean Academy Friday. The girls lost, 47-19. The boys lost, 72-42. Junior Edmonson led the attack with 15 points. Kornelius Skotaam added 12. Peabody-Burns will resume play by hosting Goessel Jan. 6.
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points each. Goessel will resume play at Peabody-Burns Jan. 6. Peabody-Burns— The Warriors swept Burrton Tuesday. The girls won, 5642. Christa Elliott led with 22 points. Katie Benson added 15 and Rylie McDowell 12. The boys won
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fundamentals, and hopefully they will continue to get tougher in some areas. “We will spend a better part of the practices over the holiday break to correct some of these mistakes and hopefully come back as a better team.” HILLSBORO RESULTS Fredonia 41, HHS 27. 106: Open. 113: Ryan Bradford lost by fall. 120: Forfeit. 126: Travis King lost 17-2. 132: Jon Carey won 8-5. 138: Ian Almbaugh lost by fall. 145: Tyson Reimer won by fall. 152: Austin Morgan lost by fall. 160: Open. 170: Jesse Meier won by fall. 182: Levi Mendoza won by fall. 195: Nathan Simhiser lost by fall. 220: Franklin Jost won by fall. 185: Austin Welch lost by fall. Clay Center 66, HHS 12. 106: Forfeit. 113: Ryan Bradford lost by fall. 120: Forfeit. 126: Travis King lost by fall. 132: Jon Carey won by fall. 138: Ian Almbaugh won by fall. 145: Tyson Reimer lost by fall. 152: Austin Morgan lost by fall. 160: Forfeit. 170: Jesse
Meier lost 5-0. 182: Levi Mendoza lost by decision. 195: Nathan Simhiser lost by fall. 220: Franklin Jost won by fall. 185: Austin Welch lost by fall. HHS 66, West Elk 0: Open. 113: Ryan Bradford won by forfeit. 120: Open. 126: Travis King won by fall. 132: Jon Carey won by fall. 138: Ian Almbaugh won by forfeit. 145: Tyson Reimer won by forfeit. 152: Austin Morgan won by fall. 160: Open. 170: Jesse Meier won by forfeit. 182: Levi Mendoza won by fall. 195: Nathan Simhiser won by forfeit. 220: Franklin Jost won by fall. 185: Austin Welch won by forfeit. Rock Creek 51, HHS 27. 106: Forfeit. 113: Forfeit. 120: Forfeit. 126: Travis King won by fall. 132: Jon Carey lost by fall. 138: Ian Almbaugh won by fall. 145: Tyson Reimer lost by fall. 152: Austin Morgan lost 7-2. 160: Forfeit. 170: Jesse Meier won by fall. 182: Levi Mendoza won by decision. 195: Nathan Simhiser won by fall. 220: Franklin Jost won by fall. 185: Austin Welch lost by fall. Clearwater 35, HHS 30. 106: Forfeit. 113: Open. 120: Forfeit. 126: Travis King lost 20-19. 132: Jon Carey won by fall. 138: Ian Almbaugh won by forfeit. 145: Tyson Reimer lost by decision. 152: Forfeit. 160: Open. 170: Jesse Meier lost by decision. 182: Levi Mendoza won by fall. 195: Nathan Simhiser won by fall. 220: Franklin Jost won by fall. 185: Austin Welch lost by fall.
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“Micah had just a tremendous game,” Knoll said. “I thought tonight we really fed off his leadership. He was intense, he was determined. On the court, it showed. I thought he played really smart and with intensity.” Knoll highlighted the continuing development of Cross, his 6-foot-7 post player. “He played really smart tonight offensively, and defensively he contested shots and got rebounds. If he continues to grow at that speed, he could be playing really well by the end of the season.” Joining Allen and Cross in double figures was sophomore Preston Loewen, who came off the bench to contribute 15 points, including 5-for-9 shooting from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. As a team, the Trojans shot 45.3 percent (29-64) from the floor while limiting the Broncos to 26.2 percent (16-61) shooting. Knoll said his team, which had little varsity experience at the start of the season except for Allen, is improving with each game. “We’ve grown a lot,” he said. “Unfortunately, we had that no-energy (loss) against Lyons, but we learned from it. The more we win, the more confident these guys are going to get. “We’ve got some tough games coming up. We know we have a ways to go to be as good as we can be—but that’s a good thing. We’re not where we want to be yet, but we’re on the way.” Coming—The 4-1 Trojans will return to action Jan. 6 when they host Lyons (2-4) for a rematch at Brown Gymnasium.
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Here’s how it works: Save your receipts on purchases you make from Marion County retail merchants between Nov. 26 and Dec. 31 and be rewarded with a chance to win $500, $300 and $200 in Free Press Bucks that can be spent like cash at Marion County businesses listed on bucks. You will receive 1 ticket for every $50 in receipts you can show from multiple or single purchases you have made A single receipt can be worth no more than 10 tickets total. To obtain the tickets, simply go to the Marion Chamber of Commerce (203 N. Third, Marion) or Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce (111 W. Grand, Hillsboro) ofďŹ ces to exchange your original receipts for tickets. The receipts will not be returned. The prize winners will be announced in the Wednesday, Jan. 7 Free Press by the three numbers drawn for First, Second and Third Places. Just bring in your matching ticket with the winning number to claim your prize. Merchants: There is nothing for you to do but say thank you and give great customer service. The Free Press bucks you accept from the winners are good on your account at the Free Press. If the amount is larger than your invoice, the difference will be paid back to you in cash. Your receipts from Marion County businesses may be exchanged for tickets per the rules below to be included in the drawing. Purchases are reqested but no purchase is required to participate. If a ticket is requested one will be given without evidence of receipts. 1. Entries of receipts entrants have collected from purchases made from Marion County merchants are due at the Hillsboro or Marion Chamber of Commerce offices no later than Dec. 31, 2014. Marion Chamber is located at 203 N. Third and Hillsboro Chamber is located at 111 West Grand. Receipts must be from purchases made on or after Nov. 26, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014. Entrants are responsible for making copies of receipts, as original receipts must be submitted. Receipts must contain dates from Nov. 26, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014. 2. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter. 3. Contest begins Nov. 26, 2014. Entrants will receive one ticket per $50.00 of receipts turned in. Maximum number of tickets per single receipt is ten (example:
vehicle, farm equipment, major appliance). There is no limit to the number of receipts each person can bring in to exchange for tickets. Dual tickets will be provided, one retained by the shopper and one retained by the chamber to be placed in the drawing. You need not fill out your name and address on the tickets as the winning numbers will be printed in the Free Press in the Jan. 7, 2015 issue which is how the winning numbers will be claimed. 4. Receipts must be from a Marion County retail business during the designated dates to qualify. Must be for durable goods. 5. Winning numbers will be announced in the Free Press on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Decisions made by the Free Press are final. Winners may claim their prizes by bringing the winning tickets to the Hillsboro Free Press, 116 S. Main, Hillsboro, KS 67063. 6. Employees of Kansas Publishing Ventures, LLC and their immediate families are not eligible to win.