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Historic library plans new addition By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Librarian Janet Marler and library board member Pauline Holub brought plans to Marion City Council Monday for a new library building to be placed alongside the existing depot building. The building will be complete-

ly separate from the existing library. The building would be 30 x 40 feet about 1,200 square feet. It would include a kitchen, bathroom, meeting area, and Wi-Fi space for people taking online classes. Holub said the library has been looking to add space for near-

ly 10 years. Marler cited several events that had 100 participants or more. The library has acquired the funds for the project over that time through memorials. There are two plans circulating for the building, a wooden frame surrounded by metal

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Festival to sell beer in park By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

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Marion County Emergency Medical Service workers and Marion firefighters work on several patients at the scene of an accident Tuesday at U.S. 56/77 and K-150. Six people were taken to hospitals after the two vehicle accident at the intersection.

6 hurt, 3 seriously at K-150 intersection By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Three ambulances, firefighters, a rescue squad, and a helicopter were needed Tuesday evening to handle six injuries, three apparently serious, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 56/77 and K-150. Two men driving in a Chevrolet passenger car crossed into the intersection, driving east onto K-150 without stopping at a stop sign on U.S. 56. A Jeep sport utility vehicle driving south on U.S. 56/77 collided with the car.

Ambulances from Marion, Florence, and Hillsboro responded to the accident. Four passengers in the SUV were taken to St. Luke Hospital. Two men from the car were taken to Hillsboro Community Hospital. A St. Luke Hospital nurse said Tuesday night that the patients in the SUV, from Park City, did not have any obvious serious injuries, but the hospital’s CT scan was down and they could not rule out back injuries. Multiple patients were taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, both by ambulance and by helicopter.

Master Trooper Eric Rust, who was investigating the accident, said all passengers had Kansas identification or driver’s licenses. The Chevrolet was a rental car. The Kansas Department of Transportation rated the intersection of U.S. 56/77 and K-150 as the most dangerous in the state in 2012. Last July, KDOT proposed construction of a roundabout at the intersection. No firm timetable for construction has been released. Identities of the victims and their conditions were not available at press time.

Swapping more than just merchandise online By JENNIFER STULTZ Staff writer

Eileen Sieger sold an American flag, Eunice Christensen listed her piano, and Douglas Calam turned Mustang headlights into cash, but the best feature of the Marion County Swap Site on Facebook for Marion area residents is the ISO option. “I just love that you can post that you are

looking for something, In Search Of,” Robin Dicks said. “It’s like a big community garage sale without all the hassle of getting things out and ready. Someone always seems to know someone else who might have what you are looking for. I enjoy how people just chime in and are always so helpful.” The online swap site is nothing new to the community, but it gives people a chance to

visit with those whom they might never had otherwise. “I’ve met a lot of interesting people from Marion, Harvey, even Reno County through things I’ve advertised on the swap site,” Dicks said. “Just in this past year I’ve sold a big recliner and several figurines. I even have an extra wedding dress listed right now.”

Marion City Council approved an ordinance on Monday allowing beer sales and consumption June 7 and 8 during Chingawassa Days. Chingawassa Days Committee member Dave Crofoot brought the idea of a beer garden to the council. He said the plan for the garden is have a beer drinking area near the shed in the southern section of the park. Participants would not be allowed to take beer cans outside of the area barricaded with a snow fence. The ordinance only provides an exemption for the periods when beer would be Joe Nichols sold. Only 3.2 percent alcohol beer would be sold. Crofoot said the garden can refuse sale to anyone who appears intoxicated. The hours Chart-topping for the garden are set country star Joe for 7 to 11 p.m. on June Nichols will per7, or whenever the Friform at Chingaday band finishes playing, and 11 a.m. to 11 wassa Days on p.m. on June 8. June 7. He is the Police Chief Tyler second headliner Mermis said he does for the 2013 festinot expect policing of val, joining early the event to change be’90s rockers Firecause of drinking. He House, who will added security has been perform June 8. a point of emphasis at Chingawassa Days Cel Story, Page 11 ebrations. The Chingawassa Committee will hold the liquor license for the event. Crofoot said the committee would cover any insurance cost increases created by allowing alcohol. Also included in the committee’s plans is to re-

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Store plans to eliminate clutter By RACHEL HUNTER Staff writer

PHOTO BY GALEN OBERMEYER

Galen Obermeyer captured this photo of a bald eagle taking flight from a cottonwood tree recently at Marion County Park and Lake. Obermeyer said there are still a few eagles at the lake, but he expects they will leave soon.

TC’s What-Not Shop has always had antique and nostalgic items for sale on its porch storefront, but that will all change March 30 when owner Theresa Carroll has the items removed. There are currently hundreds of items outside the store. Carroll put a sign in front of her store last week, indicating the items needed to be purchased by the above date or they would be removed from the property. “They can’t come back in the store,” vendor Judy Dannenfelser said as she assisted a customer. “I know, for me personally, I just don’t have room for it in my little space. It’s just not one person’s stuff out on

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TC’s What-Not Shop still has hundreds of items cluttering its porch, but they will be removed March 30 if they have not been sold.

the porch. We all have a little corner of it — and now it all needs to go. I guess if it’s not gone by the end of the month, I’ll have to bring it back

home. I’m not going to make room for it here.” PLEASE SEE STORE PAGE 11

Opinion

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Paved with good intentions

hingawassa needs more money? Let’s do in Marion’s family-friendly Central Park what isn’t done in New York City’s less friendly park of the same name: sell beer a few feet from where kids are playing. The historic and architecturally beautiful Marion Public Library, already with a nice meeting room, needs more space? Let’s put up one of those “attractive” metal outbuildings. Who knows? It might even match the “attractive” metal shed the county wants to build, in full view of visitors to Central Park, just across the now-deforested river. Good ideas? Bad ideas? You tell us. We may be a bit out of step with public sentiment on this, but we have to question whether actions like these fit Marion’s vision for its future. We thought Marion was going to focus on beauty, arts, and crafts. To some, at least, recent decisions seem more focused on Marion growing into a mecca for activity that — well, the word we’ve heard used to describe it is “redneck.” Ramona’s humorous claim to being the redneck capital of the world aside, there’s a very fine line between having a central business district that focuses on antiques, arts, and crafts, as many fine stores currently do, and one that focuses on, for lack of a better term, junk. Even with all the safeguards included in this week’s plans, decisions like saying it’s OK to sell beer in the park and allow metal sheds to pop up like weeds while stately stone structures crumble into disrepair can tip the balance. Have we gone too far, or not far enough? It’s not that anyone’s intentions are bad. Chingawassa does need more money, the safeguards against children drinking for this one-time event probably are adequate, and our very active library — a centerpiece of the community — probably can program the extra space to great advantage. Plus, the “shed” actually might be quite attractive, with a fancy brick façade on one side, mirroring that of the old depot.

The problem is, the road to you-knowwhere can easily be paved by the greatest of intentions. What’s needed is a plan. Instead of a new metal shed for county records, how about investing in a system to digitize them? Instead of complaining that taxes will have to be raised to pay for exemptions designed to spur business, how about forgoing some costly and not terribly useful system like spy-camera photography of county real estate to free up money to pay for incentives? Instead of each and every entity demanding its own inexpensive building, how about spending some money to convert one of the few remaining historic limestone structures into something that can serve as a home for all those needs? Where some people see needed progress, others wonder whether our community can’t see the forest (or lack thereof, in the case of the Luta Creek riverbanks) for the trees of individual bureaucratic needs. Are local leaders actually crafting a master plan, or do they seem to deal with everything as a one-of situation? If they do have a central agenda, is it more about keeping well-qualified volunteers off such things as planning and zoning panels than it is about reinvigorating the community? We honestly don’t know. Meanwhile, as you bounce your car along streets destroyed last year and still languishing in disrepair, we appear likely to be able to point with pride to sprouting sheds and the precedent set by a one-time Central Park beer garden. The question is, what’s next? A law requiring that we all get a six-pack and sit in sleeveless undershirts on lawn chairs next to rusted-out junkers in our yards? Or is “Tequilla Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” just innocent fun we all should enjoy? We aren’t sure. It’s your town. You tell us. — ERIC MEYER

Winners and losers

aylight saving time notwithstanding, it’s always darkest before the dawn — an adage that proved true once again this week in our offices. Last week, we twice published correct dates to make up for an error the week before in which we listed the original rather than rescheduled week for a high school play. Still, we endured a tongue-lashing on social media over the weekend. Forgetting that there were competing college basketball games, a frenzy of Facebook followers blamed our original error for less than stellar attendance on the second night of what was, by all accounts, a stellar production. Truth is, we did screw up two weeks ago, and we failed to do everything we planned to correct it a week later. However, the poison-pen postings of people who rarely have a good word about anything were nowhere near the hair shirt we put on ourselves for that error and another, when 5- and 6-yearolds gave wrong names both to a reporter who was writing a story and later to their teachers, when we were trying to correct the error. We won’t bore you with the four pages of changes we’re implementing to try to stop such errors in the future. What we will tell you is that in the middle of our internal inquisition came much-needed good news: an announcement from Kansas Press Association that we had won 12 major statewide awards.

Most gratifying was first place for community service — something that, despite what naysayers might contend, is our sole reason for existence. It’s the second time in three years we won in that category — strong testament to the work of news editor Adam Stewart and his superb staff. We also won both first and second place in feature photography, first place in column writing (tremendous recognition for reporter Jennifer Stultz), first place in story/photo package, first place in news photography and first place in advertising design (for an ad for The Lumberyard). In addition, we won second place for news and writing excellence, best editorial pages, and best photo package in the state. We also won both second and third place statewide for coverage of youths — something you wouldn’t have guessed we were any good at had you been reading the Facebook feeding frenzy over the weekend. All in all, we’ve won an unprecedented 43 statewide awards in the past three years. The latest honorees, in addition to Jennifer (who also had a second award), include Ben Kleine (twice), Janet Post, and Melvin Honeyfield. Sad as we might be when we mess up, it’s nice to know that someone, somewhere appreciates the tireless and typically excellent work of our staff. — ERIC MEYER

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Holub objects to tax exemption By DAN HOLUB

County Commissioner

The House Taxation Committee voted March 8 to go forward with HB 2285 to remove certain types of business fixtures from the tax rolls. Under the pretext of clarifying a law that has existed for more than 100 years, the bill redefines fixtures on behalf of two companies. This bill was introduced after being requested by two companies (registered in Delaware, which has no corporate taxes, but doing business in Kansas) whose 10-year property tax abatements had expired. Within three months of losing their appeals to the Kansas Court of Tax Appeals, they had enough clout to get legislation introduced to “clarify” the law, which will result in a large portion of their property being non-taxable. The bill as re-written will benefit about 30 businesses that will receive a significant tax break. Local governments will lose approximately $75 million dollars of tax revenue statewide. The loss can be compensated for only with levy increases on residential and small business property owners. Under similar circumstances, a bill was passed in 2006 with the stated purpose of “encouraging business expansion and business relocation to Kansas.” This bill also cost local governments millions of dollars. Research has indicated that no one at the state level seems to be monitoring to see if the stated purpose of this bill was achieved.

Barker also opposes exemption State Rep. John Barker (R-Abilene), who represents northern Marion County, also opposes the legislation. “I think it’s a mess,” he said Monday in between hearings in Topeka. “I’m not for it at this point in the process, but I understand there may be an attempt to make a lot of amendments. Nothing’s over until it’s over.” Barker said he had reviewed the bill as proposed and found it “very hard to grasp the intent or repercussions.” At issue are complicated descriptions of when manufacturing equipment is regarded as a permanent fixture within a building and when it may be regarded as something that could be moved or sold for another use. The exact financial impact of the legislation is under intense dispute. The state budget director significantly revised an original estimate of its impact. “That should alert anybody to start paying attention,” Barker said. Opponents of the bill — primarily groups of city and county officials — contend it will greatly reduce property taxes. Proponents — primarily agribusiness manufacturing associations — contend the impact is greatly overstated and the bill merely attempts to make consistent across various taxing jurisdictions long-standing practices adopted by some local entities. HB 2285 was requested by Coffeeville Resources, a nitrogen plant in Montgomery County. A similar request has been filed by Ash Grove Cement Plant in Neosho County. I was able to find out that since the bill became law, the number of mass layoffs (50 or more people) by Kansas businesses has dramatically increased, according to the Kansas Labor Information Center. To this day it is above the 2006 levels. These exemptions and others have done nothing but shift the tax base and thus the burden. In 1996, residential real estate properties constituted 37.9 percent of the tax base. This has grown to 48.02 percent in 2012

Business developments on hold Marion Economic Development Inc.’s quests to attract a hardware store and a variety store to town are both in a holding pattern. After a deal to bring a Family Dollar store to town to fill the void left by Duckwall’s closure fell through, the trail has gone cold on the variety store front, Todd Heitschmidt said. There hasn’t been any active

movement for a hardware store, either, although Heitschmidt said three interested parties have contacted him about the possibility of opening a store in town. City Administrator Doug Kjellin has reviewed eight applications for the city economic development director position. He said he wanted more applications and wasn’t sure

Letters to the editor Postal delays clarified To the editor:

Several points in an editorial about the U.S. Postal Service, published in last week’s Hillsboro Star-Journal, Marion County Record, and Peabody Gazette-Bulletin require clarification. The Postal Service is working hard to deliver the best possible service for all customers, including those who subscribe to local newspapers. Due to the rapid decline of first-class mail, the Postal Service is realigning its vast mail processing network. The transition to a new network has been a smooth one so far, but not without a few glitches. We’re taking the necessary steps to correct them. If individuals are having a particular service issue, they should contact the Postal Service either

by calling 1 (800) 275-8777 or on our website at http://usps. com/. It’s important to note that while service standards for local overnight first-class mail have not changed, they have for periodicals. Last July national service standards for periodicals (newspapers and magazines) changed from one to nine days to two to nine days, depending on the destination of the mailing. The Postal Service will continue to work with the publisher of the Hillsboro Star-Journal, Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, and Marion County Record to ensure periodicals get to their destination as quickly as possible. Our goal is always to meet — and whenever possible exceed — our customers’ expectations. Contrary to the editorial,

dedicated employees in our Kansas City mail processing center give all mail priority handling using applicable service standards for each mail class. Advertising mail does not receive preferential treatment over periodicals, and drop or direct shipments to post offices are available to all mailers who qualify. We appreciate our customers business and ask for their continued patience as the Postal Service adapts to Americans changing mailing habits. Rick Pivovar District manager U.S. Postal Service

Living wages To the editor:

I agree with Jeremiah Lange (page 2, last week) 100 percent in what he said about compa-

and will exceed 50 percent if the new bill passes. It can be argued the federal government is spending this country into debt, but Kansas is “exempting” its citizens into debt by accommodating large and powerful companies. Rep. Kasha Kelly, a tax committee member, was quoted as saying “counties should reduce spending and tighten their belts.” I think Kansas citizens would be better served if the Legislature stopped “tightening the noose.”

nies offering a living wage to keep people in Marion. The picture he paints is realistic. I once lived in Great Bend and had to make the move to Alaska due to family issues, but I would, and very much want, to move back into the Marion area someday soon. The biggest questions on my mind are always regarding jobs and wages. I fully intend to be a 100 percent productive member of society. Here in Alaska I am an EMT firefighter, public information officer for the Alaska Fire Service, and a certified forensics photographer. But the chances of a living wage job within Marion County scare me. Marion is a beautiful place, and its people have to come together and create a way to get those new businesses into the city. It’s a matter of survival. I

whether a wider advertising campaign or a higher salary would do more good in getting more applications. As of Tuesday, the Cardie Oil service building was completely out of the city’s hands. Kjellin said it was an example of a lease-purchase working the way it should.

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don’t want to read about Marion in one of Daniel Fitzgerald’s books about the ghost towns of Kansas. I plan on bringing a business to town (a small photography studio to start, and one or two other possibilities if the franchise licensing works out), but I have to know that Marion and Marion County want to grow to a point where my wife and I can become established and prosper. I sure hope that day will come when I pack my bags and don’t look over my shoulder at Alaska, but look forward to my wide-open plains and God’s best people on Earth. I look forward to someday being proud to support my future community and friends, it’s time for some honest growth to avoid Jeremiah’s word picture. Dave LaForest Soldotna, Alaska

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Another Day in the Country

What’s with all this Retro? By PAT WICK

Balancing Act

Yeah! It’s spring break! By JENNIFER STULTZ Staff writer

Oh the glorious days of spring break! As a parent of four school-age children, I have to say spring break is the saving grace of a very pressured family life in this day and age. Algebra tests are done, presidential campaign speeches given, appropriately styled papers written, photography collections complete, and past-due assignments turned in. While students may think spring break is for them, it is really designed for concerned parents who think, feel, and walk with their children through every facet of their school life, whether they realize it or not. Now that it is spring break, I have the glorious pleasure of sleeping in two more hours than usual. I do not have to get up at 6 a.m. to do farm chores, get everyone up, and fix break-

fast, because I am on spring break. I only have to take care of myself before rushing off to work because my teen-agers have their own farm chore schedule worked out. Those not milking goats and feeding hay in the morning likely won’t get up until noon anyway … no need for breakfast. Now that it is spring break, I often come home to children folding laundry, cooking supper, and sweeping the floor. How awesome is that! Of course, this means that my husband and I have to put up with uproarious laughter in the back game room until the wee-hours of the morning, as all four of our children enjoy sibling bonding and rivalry around the Xbox and Wii stations. It is music to our ears however, to have the college boys home and to hear the

high school and junior higher getting along. Despite lack of sleep, spring break has become a time in our family to get many long-undone projects completed, inside and outside our home, because of the added muscle-power. Just having everyone home is motivation to rearrange the furniture, get the roof back on the back shed, and clean up the yard. I love spring break. The only thing I do not like about spring break is that it is only one week long. There are so many more things to be done and so little time to do them. But never fear, summer is right around the corner. It seems like just yesterday we were digging out from over a foot of snow. Today I am digging out from several feet of laundry in the back room … oh the joys of spring break.

Repainted road markers a sign of community spirit By RACHEL HUNTER Staff writer

Beatrice Schnell of Wichita drove around the Marion County Park and Lake for an hour last year, while trying to find her relatives’ residence. “It was difficult to find anyone; the road signs were hard to see,” the 76-year-old said. “But this year, when I visited them, the signs really popped out. It made it much easier to locate them.” Lake resident Ed Riffel noticed more than 20 signs were looking dull earlier this year, and decided to do something about it. So, armed with cans of spray paint, Riffel set out to paint the signs with only one agenda: to make the signs visible again. “They really needed it,” he said. “Plus, it helps when people come and visit here — and it shows the pride we have in the Marion County Park and Lake.” He took each sign down, one at a time, and brought it back to his home where he painted the signpost, its face and the letters and then put the sign back in place. Meanwhile, a few residents, like Nancy Basore, said they didn’t know what was happening. “I didn’t know if they were going to be put back up or

what,” she said. “Anything could’ve been happening to them. But I am glad to have the signs repainted. They look real nice.” Riffel has painted 10 signs so far, and plans to do another 10 to 20 in the upcoming weeks. He said he has received quite a few compliments on the work he’s done on the signs, explaining that the majority of lake residents are happy to have signs that clearly mark the streets on each road. “I’m going to keep on doing it,” he said. “I’m hoping that it stays looking nice as long as I’m here — that’s why I used the rustoleum spray paint on it.” Lake Superintendent Steve Hudson said neither the county nor the lake is responsible for repainting the signs, since private residents put them up. However, he said he noticed that the signs were in poor condition and was glad when Riffel volunteered to do the work. The only negative thing,

Corrections And clarifications Mary Ann Mille was the head cook at Centre Elementary School before becoming an assistant cook at the high school.

Hudson said, was that there was no reflective paint on the signs and that it could be problematic for drivers to see the road indicators in the dark of the night. “If anyone has a problem with it, they haven’t complained to me,” Riffel said. “I hope I don’t get in trouble. I’m retired and I was looking for something to do. I just wanted them to look nice.” Riffel said he is looking forward to completing the task before the summer hits. In addition to painting 10 to 20 more, he is willing to touch-up additional road signs along the lake.

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About seven years ago, I got my first digital camera. Tool Time Tim gave it to me for my birthday. I still have that same camera. It has been so much fun to take pictures with this digital camera because of the instant gratification. Immediately, I can see what I just captured on the little screen. I love it! In the olden days I used up more film capturing life, beauty, sometimes a photographic assignment and always this need of mine to remember just what something looked like. Being in the country, far from the amenities of a city and without a darkroom of my own, I then had to take the film clear to Salina to be developed. To save an extra trip, I’d always have double prints made so we had photos to give away. We now have boxes of double prints and 4x6 photographs that record life in Ramona, waiting to be thrown away. And then came digital photography and the miracle of being able to send photographs by email or on your telephone. What a wonderful piece of technology. So you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that this younger generation was suddenly fascinated by film in cameras. “Working with film is so exciting,” some young X-generation art student enthused, “because you never know what you’re going to get.” “What?” I’m talking back to the radio now, “I guess you don’t know that the not-knowing-what-you-are-going-to-get is what made us all love a digital camera? We now knew! Instantly.” What is this love of Retro? “Been there, done that,” I say to myself when I see it. Of course, I used film. Of course, I collected records — still have some; but time (and equipment) moves on. Pretty soon, all that keeping is just useless. Would you believe, however, that we went to a musical concert the other night and this Blues-singing group had 45s, 78s, and 331/3 records — actu-

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Ron Wright returned to volunteer work at the Marion Senior Center last week after taking time off for surgery and recovery. Seniors missed his help in the kitchen and dining room. Senior Center nutrition site managers for Peabody, Hillsboro, and Marion met March 12 in Peabody. They reported meal numbers and programs presented in the previous four months. Connie Omstead is the new ONE (Outreach, Nutrition, Education) committee chair. On March 27, Amy Kjellin will give information about the April 6 fun class day at Butler

Revival set for April 7 to 9 Eastmoor United Methodist Church will offer its seasonal “Three Days for God” revival services, featuring the Rev. Matt Henson, April 7 to 9. Henson, an evangelist, specializes in young adult ministry, evangelistic preaching, and mission experiences. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and is ordained in the United Methodist Church. In preparation for the event, the church invites anyone interested to attend the weekly cottage prayer meetings at 26 Lakeshore Drive, Marion County Lake on Sundays, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact the church office: (620) 382-8829.

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Twenty-six members of P.E.O. Chapter DB elected and installed officers at their March 11 meeting at the home of Jona Neufeld. Co-hostesses were Deanna Thierolf, Susan Robson, and Patty McLinden. Ginger Becker was welcomed as a new member. Cindy Riedel presented a program detailing her mission trip to Haiti in May 2012 with the Presbyterian Church. Marge Summervill will host the next meeting at noon on April 1 with Judy Mills and Eileen Sieger serving as co-hostesses. “Tea Sandwiches in the Countryside” will be the theme.

All meals served with milk. Call (620) 3822942 by 9 a.m. to reserve a meal. Thursday — Beef stew, salad, cobbler, cornbread. Friday — Fish, macaroni and cheese, peas, fruit, whole-wheat rolls. Monday — Beef stroganoff over noodles, carrots, peach parfait, whole-wheat rolls. Tuesday — Sweet and sour chicken over rice, winter vegetables, pears, wholewheat rolls. March 27 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, wholewheat rolls.

Library quilt show is ongoing

John and Shirley Riffel of Newton, Jo Anne Thomas of Mission Hills, and Jim and Val Thomas of Raymore, Mo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Mandy Riffel and Bradley Thomas of Kansas City. A granddaughter of Clayton and Wanda Hamm, the bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Newton High School and a 2007 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. The groom-elect is a 2002 graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Both are employed in the clinical pharmacology department of Children’s Mercy Hospital. The couple plan to wed Aug. 10 in Kansas City.

Raising money for cancer relief

The fellowship committee of the Marion Christian Church hosted a potato bar after their Sunday church services. The congregation provided salads and desserts for the meal. The fellowship hall was decorated in a St. Patrick’s Day theme.

August wedding planned

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Community College in Marion. The Marion Senior Center menu is available on the local cable channel MCTV (Marion County Television) or by calling (620) 382-2942.

Committee hosts St. Pat’s meal

Mandy Riffel and Bradley Thomas

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Marion City Library will have its annual Quilt Show Monday through March 30 during regular hours. More than 25 quilts and wall hangings will be displayed from quilters from Marion County. For more information, call the library at (620) 382-2442.

98th birthday to be celebrated Mary Travis will celebrate her 98th birthday April 1. Cards may be sent to her at St. Luke Hospital and Living Center, 535 S. Freeborn, Room 507, Marion, KS 66861.

Birth Announcement Greyson Shipman Greyson Foster Shipman was born Feb. 20 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita to Jimmy and Micca Shipman of Clearwater. He weighted 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Christy Petersen of Clearwater. Paternal grandparents are Ron and Mary Shipman of Florence and Tammy Bremmer of Woodbine. Great-grandparents are Elsie Jouanne of Florence, Sandy Michael and Marie Nordstedt, both of Clearwater.

Songwriter to perform Singer songwriter Jimmy Webb is appearing in a solo show at the McPherson Opera House at 7 p.m. March 23. Webb wrote “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” and “Galveston” for Glen Campbell. Each song won a Grammy. He also wrote “Up, Up, and Away” for Fifth Dimension and “MacArthur Park” for Richard Harris. For more information, call John Holecek at (316) 648-5010.

Spring or Easter poems requested Staff photo by Adam Stewart

Pat Smith serves up biscuits and gravy to Estelle McCarty during a VFW Auxiliary fundraiser breakfast Saturday in Marion. The breakfast raised money for cancer research and assistance. With 30 guests, the event raised $365. Anyone wishing to donate may contact Donna Kreutziger at (620) 3822931 or donnakreutziger@yahoo.com or Pauline Holub at (620) 381-1297.

The Poem in Your Pocket group will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Marion City Library. Those attending are encouraged to share spring or Easter related poems.

Democratic women to meet Friday Marion County Democratic Women will meet at noon on Friday at the Marion Senior Center. A business meeting will follow lunch.

Church directory Up-to-date schedules provided by churches E-mail weekly updates to church@marionrecord.com. aulne united methodist 1405 Pawnee Road, Marion Jeff Lee, pastor Prayer breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10 a.m. Kids’ sing-along. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Adult fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Sunday — Cantata and Palm Sunday service. Today — Choir practice, 7 p.m. Thursday — Ladies Bible study, 7 p.m. March 28 — Maundy Thursday communion, 6:30 p.m. March 29 — Good Friday service, 7 p.m. March 31 — Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m.; breakfast, 7:45 a.m. The Aulne church service can be seen on Channel 20 at 11 a.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. on Mondays. Eastmoor united methodist 105 Eastmoor Drive, Marion Michael Eurit, pastor Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. Combined worship - parade of palms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:35 a.m. Sunday — Bridal shower for Erin Richmond, 2 to 4 p.m. Junior High UMYF, 4 p.m.; Trinity of man study, 5 p.m.; Senior High UMYF, 6:30 p.m.; Cottage prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Today — Lenten breakfast at Good News Fellowship, 7 a.m. Friday — Quilters, 1 p.m. Senior High UMYF to Branson, Mo. Saturday — 5th grade Junior Girl Scouts lock-in at Eastmoor. Senior High UMYF returning from Branson, Mo. Monday — KFC, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday — Quilters, 1 p.m.; PM Bible study, 2 p.m.; Junior Girl Scouts, 3:45 p.m. March 27 — Lenten breakfast at Eastmoor UMC, 7 a.m.; Brownie & Daisy Girls Scouts, 3:45 p.m.; Confirmation class, 3:45 p.m.; Vital ministry team meeting, 7 p.m.

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229 Walnut, Marion Josh Wesner, pastor Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:40 a.m.

Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

florence christian 335 W. 5th, Florence Mitchel Diemer, pastor

Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship service . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Today — Orange kids, 4 p.m.; Quench students, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Diemer can be reached at (316) 833-1882. Florence united methodist

201 W. 5th, Florence Jeff Lee, pastor Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

Today — Bible study, parsonage, 7 p.m.

Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Today — Bible study, 7 p.m. Monday — Theological study, Old Testament witness to Christ, 7 to 9 p.m. March 29 — Good Friday service, hosted by Good News Christian Fellowship, 1 p.m. Holy family parish Roman Catholic churches in Florence, Pilsen, and Marion, Tampa Father Darrin May Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Mass in Marion. . . . Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, 9 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass in Pilsen. . . . . . . . Thursday, 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Confession 30 minutes before every daily Mass for 20 minutes. Sunday — Marion PSR Grades 1 and 2, Marion Activity Center, 9:30 a.m.; “EPIC-A Journey through Church History,” Marion Activity Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Today — No PSR.; Parish Penance service in Marion, 6:30 p.m. Friday — “Stations of the Cross,” Marion and Pilsen, 7:30 p.m. Father May will lead Stations in Marion and hear confessions afterward. Saturday — Confessions will be heard before and after Florence Mass. Monday — RSVP deadline for Parish dinner. Tuesday — No daily Mass. Wednesday — CYO meets, Marion Activity Center 7:30 p.m.; Knight of Columbus meets, Marion Activity Center, 7:30 p.m. March 28 — Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s supper, Marion, 7 p.m.

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Hebron Lutheran of Burdick Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 a.m.

610 Lawrence, Marion Jeremiah Lange, pastor

hillsboro united methodist Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee . . . . 10:30 a.m. Sunday — Praise team rehearsal, 8 a.m.; Choir rehearsal, 8:30 a.m. March 27 — Lenten breakfast at Eastmoor UMC, 7 a.m; Christian education and supper, 6:30 p.m.

Holy transfiguration orthodox christian of hillsboro Christian education . . . . . . . Wednesday, 7 p.m. Vespers. . Wednesday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Prayers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, 6:20 p.m. Orthros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Liturgy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Catechism class . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 320 S. Cedar St., Marion Sunday Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. Sunday — Palm Sunday. The Rev. Clark Davis preaching. Today — Lenten service at Our Savior, 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Pralle will be preaching. Thursday — Mission projects, 1 p.m. March 27 — Lunch Bunch at Pizza Hut, 11:30 p.m.

Parkview Mennonite Brethren of Hillsboro Sunday Worship/Praise.8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a.m. peabody christian Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Peabody United Methodist Prayer Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 a.m. Youth Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Valley United Methodist church 300 E. Santa Fe St., Marion Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Coffee time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Worship service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Guest pastor for the month of March is Stephen Vincent. Today — No rainbow riders; trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m.; ADCO, 7:30 p.m. March 27 — Rainbow Riders, 3:45 p.m.; Preschool board meeting, 7:00 p.m.

st. john lutheran of lincolnville Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Divine Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. st. john lutheran of tampa Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Communion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st and 3rd Sunday st. paul lutheran of peabody Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

other area church schedules burdick united methodist Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Church services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

strassburg baptist church Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m.

Burns united methodist Worship service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

trinity lutheran of ramona Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Communion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Sunday

Community of Cedar Point Worship service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

zion lutheran of Hillsboro Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

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Gracepoint Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m.

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first baptist of peabody Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Willing Workers . . . . . . . . . . First Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singspiration. . . . . . . . . . Third Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Marion christian 140 N. Elm, Marion Carl Helm, pastor Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Today — No youth groups (spring break); Choir, 7 p.m. Tuesday — Bible study, 9 a.m. March 27 — 5th and 6th grade youth, 5:30 p.m.; Jr/Sr high youth, 7 p.m.; Choir, 7 p.m.

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310 S. Coble, Marion Eveleo “Val” Newton, pastor

ebenfeld mennonite brethren Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:10 a.m. Worship & Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

March 29 — Good Friday veneration of the cross and holy communion, Marion, 3 p.m. March 30 — Easter vigil, Pilsen, 8 p.m. March 31 — Easter Sunday Masses, Marion, 8:30 a.m.; Florence, 10:30 a.m.; Easter egg hunt after Marion Mass.

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Deaths Sri-Chol MickeyBrown Sri-Chol (Sheree) Mickey-Brown, 47, of Hillsboro died Thursday at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She worked at the Social Rehabilitation Services office in Harvey County. Born Dec. 16, 1965, in Bangkok, Thailand, she married Elmer Mickey on Sept. 11, 1998, in Newton. He survives along with her parents, Jack E. and Porn (Chanthorn) Frist of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; a brother, Jeremiah Frist of California; a sister, Jenifer Fletcher of Lodiburg, Ky.; and a son, Mathew Brown of Washington D.C. Services were Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Marion. Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, was in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established with Relay for Life at Johns Hopkins University.

Magdalen Wirtz Magdalen “Maggie” Wirtz, 79, of Lost Springs died Thursday at the Medicalodges of Herington. She was born July 15, 1933, at Olmitz to Max C. and Mary (Stetler) Axman. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Great Bend School

of Nursing. She began her career at Great Bend High School and retired from Herington Municipal Hospital where she worked the night shift. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. She married Frederick “Fritz” Wirtz on Sept. 15, 1956, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1993. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Sylvester “Ves,” Leonard, and Max Axman; a grandson; and her parents. She is survived by four sons, Frank Wirtz of Lost Springs, Gary Wirtz and Kenneth Wirtz, both of Council Grove, and Keith Wirtz of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three daughters, Anna Kristek of Lincolnville and Amy Gillett and Shelly Wirtz, both of Lost Springs; three sisters, Genevieve Bartonek of Hoisington, Mary Baker of Great Bend, and Martina Axman of Olmitz; a brother, Tony Axman of Great Bend; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was Monday morning at St. John Catholic Church, Herington, with the Rev. Mark Wesely officiating. Burial followed at St. John Catholic Cemetery. A rosary and visitation were Sunday. Memorial funds have been established for St. John Catholic Church and Hospice of Dickinson County.

IN MEMORIAM Expanded eulogies Kathleen Brenzikofer Kathleen J. (Norton) Brenzikofer, 91 of Burns passed away peacefully at the Kansas Christian Home, Newton, on March 14, 2013. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Burns United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family present was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Burial followed the funeral services in Burns Cemetery. Kathleen J. (Norton) Brenzikofer was born June 1, 1921 in Castleton Township near Cheney Lake. She graduated in 1938 from Pretty Prairie High School. Kathleen lived in Burns most of her life as a homemaker and working at various businesses, providing fun and love to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Duane and Bill; and the father of her children, Leroy Brenzikofer. She is survived by sons Charlie (Jenn) Brenzikofer, Rantoul; Greg (Judy) Brenzikofer, Newton; and Roger (Louisa) Brenzikofer, Rose Hill; daughters Charlotte (Stan) Brosius, Las Vegas, Nev., and Carol (Ron) Waggy, Cheney; brother Phillip (Irene) Norton, West Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, Ruth Hill, Haven, and Wanda Simons, Castaic, Calif. Grandma “B” was truly loved by

Kathleen Brenzikofer

15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at KCH and Harry Hynes Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Memorials for her memory may be given to the Burns Senior Citizens or the Burns United Methodist Church and left with Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Condolences to the family can be sent to http://www.carlsoncolonial. com/.

Leslie Marion Ollenburger SALINA — Leslie Marion Ollenberger, 93, of Salina, completed his journey on Earth March 17, 2013. Les was preceded in death by his sister, Eldena Dunn, and three brothers, Albert, Ron and Billy Ollenberger. His survivors include daughter Rosemary Hawver of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter Sydney Teeter of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held for Les on Sunday, March 17. Memorial contributions can be made to Salina First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave., Salina, KS 67401, or to Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401 and may be sent to or left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401. Les knew the meaning of “work.” As a youngster of five or six, he harvested sugar beets alongside his brothers and parents in the fields of Nebraska. At the age of 12, he left school to work in a creamery and help support his family. In later years, Les drove a rock quarry truck, owned an appliance store, refueled jet planes, worked maintenance at air force and army bases, and retired as a maintenance supervisor at Schilling Air Force Base Family Housing in Salina. Les Ollenberger was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, awarded medals that included a Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star. As an infantryman with the Army’s Third Battalion, Les landed at Omaha Beach then plunged into D-Day battles, marching across France and Germany. Les was honored by French General Charles de Gaulle personally for his role in freeing France. In one momentous battle, Les’s platoon was ambushed by German soldiers. Les led his men in an all-night machine-gun attack, wiping out the

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Bagpipe player visits residents

STAFF PHOTO BY RACHEL HUNTER

Ty Kaufman, of the City of McPherson Pipe Band, educates Marion Assisted Living Center residents and staff about the bagpipe for their St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Kaufman played several Scottish and Irish favorites, including “Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Scotland the Brave,” and “Amazing Grace.” Kaufman was afraid the bagpipe would be too loud in the small room, but the residents enjoyed the rich sounds.

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Seniors meet in Tampa By JANE VAJNAR

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Sunflower Senior Citizens met March 12 at Tampa Senior Center for a potluck dinner, meeting, and program with Mary Clemmer and Leona Kleiber as hosts. Alex Stuchlik played accordion for entertainment. Others present were Connie McMahon, Tom and Dee Duggan, Gary and Carole Spohn Betty Mueller, Lucille Kerbs, Adeline Bernhardt, Jane Vajnar, Tillie Hein, Edna Backhus, Barbara Svoboda and Leo and Sue Yanda. Cecilia Rziha of Dallas arrived March 13 to spend spring break with her parents, Jerry and Jeanne Rziha. Tom and Dee Duggan attended a Marion County Senior Citizens transportation meeting March 13 at Marion Senior Center. They then went on to Hillsboro, where they ate dinner. Anna Mae Stika and Lori Moldenhauer attended a Lenten church service and a meeting of the Tabitha Society March 13 in Herington. Lisa Hanschu kept her father, Frank Stika, company while they were gone. A meeting of Rural Water District No. 1 was held at the senior center March 11. Scott David and Julie Jantz were reelected to the board. Dinner guests of Paul and Edna

Backhus on March 10 were Bev and Tom Reid of Marion, Mike and Jennifer Jay and Cody of Hillsboro, Brad Backhus, Jason Backhus, and Alisha Barney. Tom and Dee Duggan were among those attending a Saint Patrick’s Day party March 9 at the home of David and Catarina Rziha and family. Dee took first prize for her costume, and Carla Hajek took second. Visitors of Frank and Anna Mae Stika on March 10 were Lori Moldenhauer and Anna Weber. Russ and Julie Kerbs and Lucille Kerbs met Rustyn Kerbs in Hillsboro on March 10. Many Tampa people attended the funeral service for Helen Costello March 8 at Holy Redeemer Church. She was a longtime resident of Tampa before moving to Mulvane and Derby and was highly respected in the community. Lynn and Peggy Kleiber of Salina visited his mother, Leona Kleiber, March 9. They also spent some time with their daughter and family, Dale and Andrea Klenda, Elijah, Evan, and Silas of Lincolnville. Everett and Rhea Kolling of Herington and Tom Dee Duggan attended the Knights of Columbus fish fry in Herington on March 8. After the meal, they went to the Kolling home for games. Members of the Lutheran Wom-

en’s Missionary League and guests enjoyed a salad supper March 7 at St. John’s fellowship hall followed by a World Day of Prayer service. Joyce Medley gave a devotion and led the service with others taking part. Pastor Clark Davis had opening and closing prayers. Phyllis Mueller and Joyce Medley were hosts. Others present were Michele Berens and Addie, Janet Bielefeld, Sharon Mueller, Loretta Sutton, Edna Backhus, Kathy Davis, Gertie Monnich, Leona Kleiber, Adeline Bernhardt, Frieda Bentz, Leona Deines, Paula Morgan, Lucille Kerbs, and Betty Mueller. Linda Ihde was a morning visitor of Adeline Bernhardt on March 9. Tom and Dee Duggan attended the Herington Middle School production of “Unhappily Ever After” on March 7. Their granddaughter, Kaylee Hall, had a leading role. Georgia Spohn attended a Lifelong Learning presentation March 8 at Tabor College. Larry Nickel was the featured speaker and Jane Brokenicky sang. Jane Vajaner went to Ellsworth March 7 to attend the graveside service for Martha Rott, followed by a gathering of family and friends. Root’s daughter, Patricia Evans, was Vajnar’s roommate in their college days. En route home, Vajnar visited Albert Vanek of Cameiro.

Red Cross volunteers talk to Chamber

American Red Cross volunteers Ralph and Phyllis Kreutziger spoke to Marion Chamber of Commerce on Friday about their volunteer efforts with the organization. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, the Kreutzigers took a donation to the Red Cross facility in McPherson and asked if there was anything more they could do to help, Phyllis said. That question quickly led to their recruitment as volunteers. They trained for disaster response. Since joining the Red Cross, the

Kreutzigers have responded to 31 local disasters, including tornadoes and winter storms, but the most common disaster they respond to is house fires. The Red Cross provides lodging and financial assistance with immediate necessities such as food, clothing, and medications for disaster victims. When they respond to national disasters, their specialty is damage assessment. Ralph has experience in construction, giving him a talent for identifying damage, and Phyllis has clerical experience that helps her with the paperwork logging damage.

In 2011, the Kreutzigers responded to their first natural disaster when Hurricane Irene struck the coast of New England. Ralph said it was hard to imagine how many donations were required to mobilize so many volunteers. Amy Kjellin, director of Butler Community College in Marion and Council Grove, spoke to the Chamber of Commerce members about the college’s upcoming morning of free classes on April 6.

Burdick responds to help businessman By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Leslie Marion Ollenburger

enemy by morning and earning an award for his heroism. But later in life Les reflected on this event and said, sadly, that “the enemy turned out to be boys, just like us.” A memoir published about the Third Battalion says, “The story [of war] is locked in the hearts and minds of the men who fight — in what they thought, felt and did — in what it did to them.” Les carried the trauma and heartbreak of war with him to the very end of his life. Now he is free from the pain and hurt that he tried to keep at bay for so many years. In their later years Les and his wife, Evelyn, moved to Presbyterian Manor, where they made many friends and thoroughly enjoyed life in close quarters with each other. When Evelyn fell prey to Alzheimer’s disease, she moved to the healthcare unit. Les spent every day with her, listening to polka music, holding her hand and napping next to her on their reclining loveseat. He said that his last goal in life was to live long enough to see Evelyn through to heaven. He accomplished that goal in November 2012. After 72 years of marriage on Earth, Les and Evelyn are together again in heaven.

Jim Peterson was trimming his trees in preparation for the Burdick Labor Day Parade last year. He took pride in his town and wanted it to be in tiptop shape for any visitors. Plus, he was planning to ride one of the lawn mowers he sells in the parade later that week. “He’s the type of person who always contributes so much to the community,” Burdick resident Tom Nelson said. Standing on a ladder, Peterson suddenly fell and broke both of his feet on impact. Nelson said the injury was severe enough where Peterson could not walk for six weeks.

On top of selling lawn mowers, Peterson runs the gas and service station in Burdick. The community wanted to return some of Peterson’s contributions. “We’re lucky to have somebody to fix tires,” Nelson said. Dan Peterson, no relation, and several other residents had the idea to do a pump-in at the station. The plan was to have everyone in town fill up during a two-hour period to make sure Jim Peterson had enough business. Having one customer in a twohour span is common for the tiny gas station. On that Saturday in October, there was a line of cars five deep wait-

ing for a pump. The pump-in generated more than $2,000 in business, Marilyn, Jim’s wife, later reported. The pump-in was not enough. With the help of the Morris-Marion County Thrivent chapter, Burdick residents also set up a pulledpork luncheon later in October. That event raised $9,048 with $500 coming from Thrivent. “We have to take care of our own,” Nelson said. “Once you start doing that it becomes infectious.” The Jim Peterson story was featured in Thrivent Magazine.

Kiwanis to continue supporting scouts By ADAM STEWART News editor

Marion Kiwanis Club voted Tuesday that it was likely to remain the charter organization for local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts regardless of whether the Boy Scouts of America organization votes to begin allowing gay members and leaders. The Quivira Council of Boy Scouts sent a survey to every charter organization in its area, asking whether the organization was likely, not likely, or neutral about continuing to support

local groups if the Boy Scouts end a ban on gay members and leaders. Kiwanis voted to respond that it would likely continue as a charter organization but with a comment that the response was not an endorsement of any proposed change in policy. The club’s focus is on the local scout groups, not the national scouting organization.

Auxiliary gave $47,205

Feebie Holdeman spoke about St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary’s efforts. The auxiliary donated $47,205 to the hos-

pital in 2012 after paying for rent, utilities, and insurance. There are 144 members of the auxiliary, which has a meeting at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month for coffee and a program. The auxiliary shop opened in December 2005 and is open noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Any donated clothes that aren’t sold at the end of a season are given to Caring Hands in Wichita to be donated to destitute people. Clothes that aren’t fit to be sold are recycled into carpet and other products.

Senior Living Bridging the gap

Marion County RECORD — Marion, Kansas

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Grandfather, grandson benefit from sharing a home By JENNIFER STULTZ Staff writer

Rural Goessel farmer Milton Duerksen, 83, has worked hard all his life and dealt with adversity on many occasions. But when severe back pain and resulting surgery in August 2012 made it impossible for him to carry on as usual, the cattle and crops farmer thought he might just have to give up his independent way of life. “I was down and out,” Duerksen said. “I needed help, and that was hard to admit.” Duerksen, whose wife, Alice, passed away one year ago, did not want to stay in the hospital to recover; he did not feel he was ready for nursing home care, and he just wanted to go home to his farm. Ironically at the same time that Milton was undergoing back surgery, grandson Travis Duerksen, 23, was looking for a place to live. The younger Duerksen had graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in April and got a job working as a computer technician at Hesston College. He was not ready to get his own place, but did not want to stay at home with his parents. “Someone came up with the idea that I should stay with grandpa and help out while he was recovering,” Travis Duerksen said. “I did, and it worked out for both of us. I am still here and he hasn’t kicked me out yet.” Travis Duerksen, said living with someone four times his age was an enlightening experience. “I always knew who grandpa was, but never really talked to him much as a kid growing up,” he said. “My grandma always babysat me, but grandpa was busy working on the combine or feeding cattle. “Now that we live together, I have really come to appreciate who he is and what he thinks about things. We have some amazing conversations.” The older Duerksen agreed that the arrangement was working well and this opportunity to get to know his grandson was wonderful.

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Travis has taught me computer basics so that I can use his tablet.” – MILTON DUERKSEN

“Things could not be any better for me than they are now,” Milton Duerksen said. “Travis is a tremendous cook, he is A-number-1 in computers, and he is the best company.” Travis said that he was the main cook for the two bachelors, but his grandpa took care of cleaning up and washing dishes. “I think what I appreciate most about living with grandpa is just the peace and quiet,” Travis said. “After four years of college and stress, and noise, and worry about deadlines and tests, this is just so nice to come home, fix

a pot of tea, and read a book. I really needed this.” For Milton, having a younger person around the house has inspired him to get a cell phone and learn how to use the computer. “Travis has taught me computer basics so that I can use his tablet,” Milton said. “I have a Facebook account, can use email, and even play some games. “If I get stuck, I just wait until Travis comes home and he fixes it. He can fix anything. This is all so very interesting to me. If it wasn’t for Travis, I could not do any of the things I can do now.”

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Thanks to help from his grandson, the older Duerksen is able to carry on with farming. Monday he loaded fertilizer and readied equipment for spring field work. Best of all, he said, was having someone fun around to talk with. Both the older and younger Duerksen men said they knew this living arrangement would not last forever, but for now, it was a good solution for both. “He is not my son. He has his own schedule and comes and goes as he wants,” Milton said. “I know this won’t last forever, but for now I just absolutely love having him around.”

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Marion County RECORD — Marion, Kansas By JOAN W. MEYER

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10 YEARS AGO march 16, 2003

Andrew J. Holt received the highest honor awarded to a member of the Boy Scouts of America Sunday when he was named an Eagle Scout during a ceremony at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Andrew is the son of Terry and Ann Holt of Marion. Violinist Judith Priest performed Friday during group sessions for students at Marion Elementary School. Priest also met with each class throughout the day to introduce students to the violin. Five generations were together March 1 when the 85th birthday anniversary of family matriarch Velma Bredemeier was celebrated at the home of Cristi and Frank Soyez of Cedar Point. Marion Middle School’s eighth grade scholars bowl team ended its regular season March 10 by winning the Cottonwood Valley Junior League meet in Herington. Team members are Kirk Hansen, Kyle Hett, Luke Bowers, Isaac Geutersloh, and Matt Kirkpatrick. Approximately 75 members of the congregation of the Marion Christian Church enjoyed lunch at noon Sunday hosted by the membership committee. A potato bar and the program that followed featured the St. Patrick’s Day theme. The Marion SRS office is slated for closure in the near future. The expected closure is the result of the steep shortfall in projected state revenue.

25 years ago march 30, 1988

City of Marion commissioners completed another step Monday on the way to qualifi-

cation for a government grant to help with construction costs of a new fire station. It was noted that the city hopes to enlarge the library by expanding into other areas of the city building after the fire trucks are moved to a new station. The trial of Oliver K. Smith Jr., accused of the murder of Shelly Prine Oct. 26, 1986, in Goessel, has been moved to Junction City based on a defense motion that Smith would not receive a fair trial because of the small number of blacks in Marion County. Lori Tice and Kristine Bateman recently served as pages for Duane Goossen in the Kansas House of Representatives. The Aulne Boys were among several musical groups who presented the program Saturday evening at the Easter gospel celebration for the community of Potwin. Mary Lou Just, Neva Hett, and Julie Nelson, who sing as a trio, were introduced as The Aulne Girls. They considered being the female counterpart to the talented men’s group a real honor. Master Crafts, a machine parts manufacturing business, has been sold to Garry Vogel. Vogel purchased the machinery and inventory from Bill Wray and moved the business to his farm northwest of Marion. Wray still owns the building located at 112 N. 4th, but has no immediate plans for it. He says he may consider selling it.

35 years ago march 29, 1978

Mrs. C.H. (Julia) Mullen, who carried out a beautiful tradition in Marion for many years, has moved to a retirement center in Wichita. The decorated Easter egg tree that greeted Marion people each Easter morning for many years did not appear this year at the corner of Locust and Denver. However, Mrs. Mul-

Memories len did not abandon the tradition. This year she decorated a tree at the retirement center with a brightly dyed, hollow, string of eggs, and kept the tradition alive. Larry Loomis. vice president of Marion National Bank, is featured in this week’s “Personality Profile.” The following members of the Marion High School forensics team qualified for the state speech festival Thursday at the regional meet at Bethel College: Sandy Bridges, Jerry Elmore, David Bryant, Donna Stovall, Jandee Smith, Laurie Laubhan, Ron Wineinger, Peggy Owens and Tony Turk. Liz Holm, student at Peabody Junior High, was the first place winner of this year’s Marion County Spelling Bee. Burns Elementary student Gwen Stucky was second place winner this year as well as last year. Both are eighth graders. There will be a community shower for Tom and Gerri Hett this Thursday evening in the fellowship hall of Valley United Methodist Church. The Hetts’ home was destroyed by fire last Thursday morning and the couple lost all their household and personal belongings.

50 years ago march 28, 1963

The new Welfare Department office building on the South Third Street side of the Courthouse Square has just been completed and an open house for public inspection will be held March 31. This is the first such building to be constructed in Kansas by a welfare department. Another new business opened in Marion recently when Mrs. Virgil Weber started Anita’s Beauty Salon. The shop is located in the remodeled part of the Weber home at 115 South Freeborn. The four Junior students from Marion High School who

will be attending the American Legion sponsored Girls’ State and Boys’ State on the University of Kansas Campus at Lawrence in June are Judy Broadstreet, Donna Hanschu, Max Jackson, and Doug Bass. Jacob Meier, owner of the Meier Shoe Clinic, has announced plans for a 30th anniversary celebration at his shoe store on April 13. He invites everyone to drop in and see the bargains he is offering. Jim Bredemeier was guest of honor Tuesday afternoon at a party at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bredemeier, in honor of his sixth birthday. The following neighborhood boys attended Allan Richmond, Scott, Jerry, and Terry Conyers, Greg Carlson, Ricky Richmond and Jim’s brothers, Don and Mike. Jim’s grandmother, Mrs. Clyde Richmond, baked and decorated his birthday cake.

60 years ago march 26, 1953

An educational one-day students’ trip to Kansas City by a special Santa Fe train is being planned for April 7, according to J.H. Franzen, county superintendent. Cost of the trip is $5.45 for those over 12 and $3.35 for those under 13. Quite a number from Marion and Florence have already signed up to go, as well as several hundred from rural schools and from Hillsboro and Lehigh. The Marion implement dealers have joined in concerted effort to make plans for a big tractor and implement show to be held April 11 in conjunction with the Marion County Hereford show. Marion grade schools performed the operetta “Magic Bean Stalk” Thursday evening to a capacity crowd. The part of the brave sailor was portrayed by Tommy Gardner. Dwight Fruechting was the giant, Gary Ford, the pirate, Beverly Brede-

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meier, Jack’s mother, and Gary Ford, the ferocious pirate. Mrs. Donald Kelsey entertained a number of girls Saturday afternoon in honor of the birthday of her daughter, Donna. Those present were Beverly Bredemeier, Tricia Caskey, Karon Highsmith, Sue Haizlip, Shirley Lucas, Coleen Allen, Shirley Hedrick, Patsy Slusser, Juanita Kelsey, Wanda Johnson, Clydeen Edmunds, Sharon Propp and Marie Blankley. Sub Deb Club members invited guests Friday evening for an evening of fun and folk games at the Marion City Building.

100 years ago March 20, 1913

Sidney Holder—“Sid”— made a trip to Topeka last week to visit with his daughter, Miss Lizzie Holder. It was the first time he had been out of the county for 25 years. For so many years that no one can remember when he wasn’t there, he has been handling poultry and eggs for Loveless and Sons, and if there was ever a more faithful employee, he has not yet been heard from. In response to a request, Dave Lucas has sent his photograph to Alex Case for placing with others in the Court House collection. He was County Commissioner of Marion County from 1869 to 1873. The girls’ basketball team took part in the State Tournament at Lawrence last week. Although they didn’t bring home any cups, they made a good showing. Helen Williams was chosen as one of the guards on the all-state girls’ team. The Aliquid Novi Club met with Miss Mary Constant Monday evening. The favors given were needle-books in the shape of shamrock leaves. A very enjoyable evening was spent. I.E. Runyan went to New

Mexico yesterday to continue his residence on his claim down there on which he is “proving up.” All owners of evergreen trees in Highland Cemetery are requested to trim all trees whose branches extend beyond the lot line. If not done by April 1, it will be done by the board of directors.

125 years ago march 23, 1888

Work has begun on Marion’s new canning factory. Since our last issue, the site of the factory has been selected and work commenced on the basement. It is to be located on lots adjoining the Santa Fe Railroad. The building is to be a two-story stone structure, 40x80 in dimensions, with basement under the entire building. Miss Minnie Wright, who is teaching in District No. 104 at Elk, had another spelling school last Wednesday night, which was largely attended and enjoyed. The boys did splendid spelling, especially Coney Kieferle, Fred Collett and J. Keeper. For the benefit of our county exchanges, we desire to say the Marion’s electric lights are all right, and are giving good satisfaction. The Salvation Army is coming to Marion. Capt. F. Le Suer has engaged Rogers’ Hall for six months. We have heard good reports of the work done in other cities by the Salvation Army, and we trust they will be treated respectfully and kindly in Marion. Mr. H.A. McLean, City Attorney of Marion, and a rising lawyer, hangs out his shingle in this issue of the RECORD. Mr. McLean is an educated, painstaking, hardworking attorney, into whose hands clients may place business assured of faithful and efficient service.

For 30 years, giving care, receiving love By ROWENA PLETT Staff writer

Sue Gutsch of rural Lincolnville recently retired after spending the past 30 years caring for those in need of longterm care. After seven years at Marion Manor, she spent the past 23 years at St. Luke Living Center as a nurse aid and assistant activities director. Gutsch worked at other parttime jobs, such as postmaster relief at Lincolnville and waitressing, before becoming a nurse aid. She was amazed to discover the satisfaction that caring for others brought to her life. “The people at the facility gave me much more than I gave them,” she said. She learned to know many people and became a part of their life. She also learned to know their families, and her family learned to know them. “Everyone has their own story and brings something special,” she said. When she talked to her children and grandchildren, she called the seniors “my residents.” During one such conversation, her granddaughter said, “Grandma, that’s where your friends live.” Gutsch viewed her role as helping to make sure people continued to enjoy life rather than just coming there to die. “It was a good feeling to go home at night and know that I could help someone do that,” she said.

Community involvement essential

One thing that gives St. Luke Living Center a high rating nationally is that it has a lot of community support and involvement, Gutsch said. Various groups and individuals volunteer their time to visit the center, provide entertainment and encouragement, and interact with the residents. Some even bring animals for them to enjoy.

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Sue Gutsch, left, and Robin Kukuk exchange memories of the good times they had working Sue Gutsch, a longtime activities director at St. Luke Living together to direct activities at St. Luke Living Center in Marion. Gutsch retired Feb. 28 after 30 Center, assists resident Ruth Viets Thursday as she walks years serving seniors in long-term care facilities. to the entrance of a restaurant in Marion.

“Children and pets are always a hit,” Gutsch said. She and her husband, John, raised three daughters and a son. Members of Gutsch’s family often came to the center and took part in activities. One Christmas morning, she brought her 12-year-old granddaughter to the center. The girl showed the residents her new iPod and all the tunes that were stored on it. Gutsch said her granddaughter, now 20, still remembers that experience. One Fourth of July, her daughter and children visited the center and set off fireworks for the residents. Another time, she and two of her daughters and three grandchildren cele-

brated Christmas Eve with residents. Gutsch said when she first started working as a nurse aid, it was difficult to see someone die, but she came to realize that death is part of a person’s earthly cycle. Sometimes, family members requested that she stay at the bedside of a dying loved one while they left for a brief time. “I considered it a privilege,” she said. She enjoyed watching young girls start as nurse aids and often return later as licensed practical nurses or registered nurses. Gutsch retired on Feb. 28. She never was required to learn to use a computer and had

no desire to do so. Now, things are changing. Maintenance requests and various reports will be relayed by computer. She knew it was time to quit. “Everything comes to an end,” she said. “I am 74 years old. My time had come.”

Lunch with old friends

Gutsch joined Living Center employees Robin Kukuk and Evey Williams at the Pizza Hut Thursday for lunch, along with a group of residents. Although no longer a Living Center employee, she waited on the group, helping them find their places at the table and getting whatever they needed. “We miss Sue,” resident Irene Werner said.

“It’s strange not seeing Sue every day,” Williams said. She and Gutsch were fellow workers for 24 years. “Evey taught me everything I know,” Gutsch said. One resident shared a troubling family situation with Gutsch, who listened with a sympathetic ear. “Sometimes we have to dwell on what we can be thankful for,” Gutsch advised the woman. Several residents gave her hugs before departing. Gutsch praised the St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary for their support of the Living Center. Whenever a resident or the center has a special need for something, they are there to fill that

need. Sometimes the auxiliary opens its downtown shop for residents to browse through. “They take care of the center in wondrous ways,” she said. She noted that employees try hard to give the best care possible. “St. Luke’s motto should be, ‘If you care enough, come live at the very best,’” she said. She encouraged other homemakers to get out and become involved in the community. “You should never be afraid to step out and do something,” she said. “It might end up being the light of your life.”

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Marion County RECORD — Marion, Kansas Items on this page are obtained from inspection of public records, are supplied by public agencies as a matter of routine, or are gathered by monitoring of public radio frequencies. Involved parties sometimes request that embarrassing items be excluded. However, no public agency is legally allowed to withhold information that is part of the public record, and to be fair to all, the newspaper never excludes any item unless it is legally removed from the public record by legislation or court action.

ACCIDENTS REPORTED

900 block of South Ash Street, Hillsboro A 2007 Chevy Aveo driven by Katherine Hauck, 26, of Burns collided with a city backhoe that Joe Alvarez Jr., 55, of Hillsboro, was backing out of Hillsboro Golf Course at 2:15 p.m. March 7. U.S. 56 east of Nighthawk Rd. Trevor Smith, 22, of Marion hit and killed a deer with his 1993 Saturn SE at 3:59 a.m. March 8. Third and D Streets, Ramona Pedestrian Terren Thompson, 18, of Ramona was taken to Herington hospital after being struck by a 1980 Jeep at 8:40 p.m. March 8. Scott Sarapa, 19, of Herington turned onto Third from D, saw Thompson in the roadway, but could not avoid hitting him, sheriff’s deputies reported. Passengers in the Jeep, owned by David Lavery of Herington, were identified as Elizabeth Lavery, 15, of the same Herington address; Solomon Brunner, 17, of Ramona; and Allison Klug, 14, of a different Herington address. 330th Road west of K-15 Icy blacktop contributed to Julie Jantz, 55, of Tampa losing control of a 2004 Ford Ranger at 12:05 p.m. March 10. The truck, owned by Jantz Construction of Tampa, rolled into a ditch, but no injuries were reported. Alley in 500 block of South Ash Street, Hillsboro A 1998 Dodge van driven by Glenn Ratzlaff, 63, of Hillsboro, struck a parked Mazda pickup truck registered to Lyle Ledford of Marion, at 3 p.m. March 11. Nighthawk Road south of 120th Road Becky Vannocker, 49, of Marion hit and killed a deer with her 2005 Chevy Trailblazer at 7:23 a.m. Thursday.

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DIVISION CASES This information has been filed in civil division of Marion County District Court. Domestic Robert Buhrle vs. Aryn Cheney; order for drug testing of petitioner issued March 13. Jerome Creed vs. Pamela K. Newlin; parties agreed March 4 to custody evaluation; teleconference set for April 24. Kansas Department for Children & Families vs. Ashley Page Crump; default judgment made Feb. 27; ordered to pay $337 child support per month and health insurance and $1,548 back child support. Tamera Yutzy vs. Robert L. Yutzy; divorce decree issued March 4; property and debts divided by agreement. Limited Delmer Fink vs. Robert Enrique-Alexander Zampieri, 319 S. Cedar St., Marion, et al.; hearing held Feb. 27; hearing set for March 13. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Joseph P. Base, 1330 N. Alamo, Canton, et al.; dismissed March 14. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Sheridan W. Brown, 511 Elm St., Peabody; judgment of $402.30 made March 14 in favor of plaintiff. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Stuart W. Funk, 815 N. Main St., Florence, et al.; judgment of $639.90 made March 14 in favor of plaintiff. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Denise Jantz, 582 Norwood, Peabody; judgment of $227 made March 14 in favor of plaintiff. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Courtney R. Schmill, 102 W. 2nd St., Peabody, et al.; dismissed March 14. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Robert L. Yutzy, 301 S. Buller St., Goessel, et al.; dismissed March 14. Probate Tyler Dale Burst; guardianship terminated March 12. Estate of Nuna Lee Friesen Patzel; final settlement made March 12; cash on hand of $524,576.81; heirs are husband Edward Parks Sr. of Norwich, granddaughters Megan Hein of Hillsboro and Melissa Enns of Lehigh, and grandson Ryan Schierling of Lehigh; Hein, Enns, and Schierling each awarded a 1/3 share of estate; Hein paid $13,256 fees and expenses as executor; Daniel L. Baldwin paid $17,675 as attorney.

Transfers boost demands on Peabody ambulance By ADAM STEWART News editor

Peabody had the busiest ambulance unit in Marion County for February with 29 calls, but more than one-third of those calls were transfers from Hillsboro Community Hospital, Emergency Medical Service Director Steve Smith told the County Commission on Monday. The reason Peabody ambulance made those transfers is because it is the only unit that has regular volunteers qualified to make advanced life support transfers. Smith said that in recent months, HCH has started requesting advanced

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ARRESTS AND BOOKINGS Michelle Williams, 38, Marion, arrested March 8 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of failing to appear for court-ordered jailing. Pamela Buller, 59, Hillsboro, arrested March 9 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Matthew Brannon, 23, Herington, arrested March 11 by sheriff’s deputies on a Dickinson County warrant alleging probation violation. Thomas Likins Jr., 41, Canton, arrested March 11 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of failing to appear in court. Corbin Henson, 19, Newton, arrested March 11 by sheriff’s deputies on two charges of failing to appear in court. Lacy Laffery, 21, Peabody, arrested March 12 by Peabody police on a Salina warrant alleging failure to appear in court. Phillip White, 22, Manhattan, incarcerated by court order March 13. Matthew Mickey, 34, Hillsboro, arrested March 12 by sheriff’s deputies for allegedly violating probation. Susan Gambrel, 43, Wichita, incarcerated by court order Friday. Remaining for previous weeks: Daniel Bowes, 36, Wichita, jailed since Dec. 16. Gary Williams, 52, Marion, since Dec. 17. Justin Tate, 20, Newton, since Jan. 15. Eric Williams, 25, Marion, since Jan. 20. Billy Prater, 21, Marion, since Jan. 22. Matthew Leach, 24, Ramona, since Jan. 28. Joseph Caudle, 36, Hillsboro, since Feb. 11. James Ferguson, 21, Ottawa, since Feb. 11. Jordan Brundage, 18, Topeka, since Feb. 27. Tyler Slater, 23, Peabody, since March 1.

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This information was the most current on file in criminal division of Marion County District Court as of March 15. Information often is not available until more than a week after hearings. Journal entries must be checked by the defense, prosecution, and judge before they are filed. Dakota Landon Dillashaw, 102 Santa Fe St. Apt. 3, Marion; plea agreement filed March 13; defendant agrees to plead nolo contendere to charges of assault on a law enforcement officer, attempted escape from custody, minor in possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage, obstruction of official duty, and criminal damage to property; in return, prosecution agrees to dismiss all other charges and recommend probation. Stephania Eppley, 323 Big Springs

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Road, Monroe, Tenn.; sentenced March 12 on conviction of giving a worthless check; sentenced to six month controlling jail term underlying 24 months probation; ordered to pay $18,940 restitution — with $15,589 credit — and $255. Mathew J. Leach; waived formal arraignment March 4 and pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal deprivation of property and misdemeanor theft; status hearing set for March 13. Charles W. Matthews, 901 W. Burns, Herington; plea hearing continued from Feb. 25 to March 25 on charges of criminal damage to property, battery, forgery, no proof of insurance, and driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked. Patricia Miller, 211 N. Jefferson St., Hillsboro; dismissal/status hearing continued from Feb. 26 to April 10 on charge of misdemeanor theft. Leslie O. Riggs, 1094 X Ranch Road, Florence; pleaded not guilty Feb. 20 to charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage by a minor; pretrial status hearing set for March 20. Stormy G. Snedecor, 304 S.E. 5th, Newton; sentencing on conviction of obtaining a prescription-only drug by fraudulent means continued from Feb. 25 to March 4.

DEEDS RECORDED

These deeds were reported as recorded by the office of Marion Country Register of Deeds. Julie A. Crayton, to Joe Box, quitclaim deed; N 70’ Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, Block 25, Original Town, Florence. Jerry L. and Violet J. Dalke to Jerry L. Dalke, trustee, warranty deed; NE/4 NW/4 S16-T20-R02 with exclusions; N/2 NE/4 and NE/4 NW/4 S01-T21-R02; part of S 250’ W/2 W/2 NE/4 S03-T20-R02; part of W/2 NE/4 S03-T20-R02 with exclusions. Sandra G. Harper to Jeffery L. Harper and Jammie Hedrick, transferrable on death warranty deed; all Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and E 5’ Lot 14, Block 35, Original Town, Florence; Lot 7, Block 46, Barker’s Addition, Florence. Megan Hein, executor, to Melissa and Dustin Enns, executor’s deed; family unit No. 7, Ash Street Condominium, aka Lot 1, Block 1, County Clerk’s 7th, Hillsboro. Terry G. and Ann C. Holt to Terry G. Holt and Ann C. Holt, co-trustees, warranty deed; Lots 60, 62, 64, 66, Block 3, Billings & Bowers Addition, Marion, excluding N 3’ Lot 66. Timothy P. and Michelle D. Kersten to Gregory K. Washmon Trust, warranty deed; part of SE/4 S13-T20-R01. City of Marion to Brendan Kraus and Tina Kraus, cemetery deed; E/2 of 32 and E/2 of 45, 8 spaces, St. Mark Catholic Section in the Marion Cemetery. Mid-Kansas Credit Union to Michael L. Hamm and Jodie Hamm, warranty deed; Lot 4, Block 2, Prieb’s Addition and Lot 2, Block 4, County Clerk’s 7th, Hillsboro.

City of Peabody to Mark Diecker, warranty deed; part of SE/4 S33-T21-R03. Beth Ann Phillips to Jeremy T. Needham, warranty deed; Lot 12, Block 3, Strotkamp & Werry’s Addition, St. Francis City, commonly called Burns. Janice J. and Dennis R. Schmidt, trustees, to Jeremy L. and Denise R. Voth, trustee’s deed; Lot 6, S/2 Lot 7, Block 3, Excelsior Addition, Goessel. Merril K. Schmidt and Sandra L. Schmidt to Taylor A. Schmidt, transferrable on death warranty deed; part of W/2 NE/4 S02-T21-R01. Slusser Real Estate LLC to Patrick E. and Jandee K. Moore, warranty deed; Lot 7, Block 1, Eastmoor Development, Marion. Tri-County Communications Inc. dba Tri-County Telephone Association Inc. to Alltel Communications LLC dba Verizon Wireless, quitclaim deed; part of NE/4 S25-T19-R03. James L. and Gayle Voth to Verney L. Voth, trustee, warranty deed; corrected deed, S/2 S/2 SW/4 S32-T21-R01. Patricia K. and William A. Waswick to Edward E. and Pamela A. Fitch, warranty deed; S 37.5’ Lot 7 and all Lot 8, Block 39, Southern Addition, Marion.

EMERGENCY DISPATCHES

MARCH 13 No dispatches. THURSDAY No dispatches. FRIDAY 6:23 p.m. — Peabody ambulance responded to the 800 block of North Locust Street. No transport was made. SATURDAY 4:21 p.m. — Peabody ambulance responded to the 600 block of North Maple Street for an elderly man with difficulty breathing. No transport was made. 6:42 p.m. — Peabody ambulance responded to the same address on North Maple Street. The man was taken to Newton Medical Center with shortness of breath. SUNDAY 7:49 a.m. — Hillsboro ambulance made an emergency transfer from Hillsboro Community Hospital to Kansas Heart Hospital. 10:37 a.m. — Hillsboro ambulance transferred a patient from HCH to Via Christi-St. Francis. 5:15 p.m. — Marion ambulance took a man in his 40s with numb legs from the 400 block of Arbor to St. Luke Hospital. 6:01 p.m. — Marion ambulance took a patient from the 1500 block of East Lawrence Street to St. Luke. 9:33 p.m. — Marion ambulance made an emergency transfer from St. Luke to Via Christi-St. Joseph. MONDAY 7:15 a.m. — Marion ambulance made an emergency transfer from St. Luke to McPherson Hospital. 12:29 p.m. — Marion ambulance made an emergency transfer from St. Luke to Newton Medical. 2:40 p.m. — Marion ambulance made an emergency transfer from St. Luke to Via Christi-St. Francis.

HILLSBORO POLICE REPORT

March 3: Officers assisted Marion Police Department with a structure fire. March 4: A trespass complaint was reported in the 100 block of North Main Street. March 5: A commercial alarm was checked in the 100 block of North Ash Street. March 6: Officers assisted parents with an out-of-control child. March 7: A person reported a fraudulent check. March 13: A suspicious odor was reported in the area of First and Jefferson

streets. Officers assisted sheriff officers with a fleeing suspect complaint. Reckless driving was reported in the 400 block of South Adams Street. March 14: A possible scam was reported in the 100 block of South Adams Street. A civil standby followed a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of East D Street.

MARION POLICE REPORT

March 4: Officers returned a phone call to the Department of Defense. A criminal damage to property report was taken. March 5: Officers checked a report of a student leaving Marion High School. March 6: Officers assisted the sheriff with two inmate escapes. Officers assisted the Sheriff with a spill on U.S. 56. March 7: Open doors were secured at Auto House and Air Stream Guy businesses. March 8: An open door was found at Marion Airport. March 11: Officers responded to a disturbance in Marion City Park. An open door was found at Brookens Law Office. March 12: A criminal damage to property report was taken. March 13: A reckless driver was reported on U.S. 56. Officers met with County Attorney Susan Robson about a possible suicidal juvenile. March 15: A driving with a suspended licenses citation was issued. March 16: A theft was reported in the 400 block of North Fourth Street. A citation was issued for driving with a suspended license.

OFFENSES REPORTED

Burglary, theft, criminal use of financial card Ronald Dies, 64, of Lehigh reported that truck keys and a wallet containg $20, two credit cards, a driver’s license, and a Social Security card were stolen from an outbuilding at his residence between 11 and 11:30 a.m. March 10. Sheriff’s deputies reported no sign of forced entry.

TRAFFIC

DIVISION CASES This information was filed in the traffic division of Marion County District Court. All fines include court costs. Drew Christopher Cederberg, Feb. 18, failure to wear seatbelt, $10. Jeffery Michael Hofer, March 2, speeding, $197. Jeremiah Robert Johnson, March 2, speeding, $179. Huynh Quoc Lai, Wichita, Dec. 30, speeding, disposed due to failure to appear, $293. Thomas Lee Mims Jr., Thompson, Texas, Oct. 23, speeding, disposed due to failure to appear, $203. Curtis Dean Moore, Feb. 15, speeding, $143. Jarod W. Mosiman, Circleville, Nov. 20, speeding and expired tag, $264. Damian Ojeda, Feb. 28, speeding, $266. Isaac Arnaldo Olivas, Feb. 16, speeding, $275. Donald R. Phillips Jr., Hillsboro, May 8, driving without a valid driver’s license in possession, disposed due to failure to appear, $189. Devonte Darnell Wise, Milford, Jan. 2, speeding, disposed due to failure to appear, $419.

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Marion County RECORD — Marion, Kansas

March 20, 2013 — Page 9

5 students inducted into honor society Five Marion High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society at a dessert reception last week at Valley United Methodist Church. Nicholas Davies, Jared Hague, Kaylie Waner, Jacob Baldwin, and Samantha Davies were chosen on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The local chapter also installed officers for the 201314 school year: president Lauren McLinden, vice president Amanda Stuchlik, secretary Katey Ehrlich and treasurer Kaelyn Thierolf. Communications teacher Lisa Johnson is chapter adviser.

Beef Show is April 20 Marion County will have its spring beef show April 20, starting with weigh-in at 8 a.m. The breeding heifer, showmanship, and market classes follow at 10 a.m. The show is open to all Kansas 4-H and FFA members, but registration is required. For more information, visit: http:// www.marion.ksu.edu or contact K-State extension agent Ricky Roberts at (620) 382-2325.

Menu Marion schools All meals served with milk. All breakfasts served with choice of cereal. Elementary school lunches served with vegetable and fruit bar. Marion elementary school Thursday — No school. Friday — No school. Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, choice of fruit. Lunch: Chicken patty, baby bakers, broccoli and cheese, applesauce. Tuesday — Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy, juice. Lunch: Hamburger on a bun, sweet potato fries, curly beans, peaches. March 27 — Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, choice of fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas, pears, wholewheat roll. Marion middle and high schools Thursday — No school. Friday — No school. Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, bagel, fruit juice. Lunch: Hamburger, chips, fresh vegetable bar, Caribbean vegetables, cookie, applesauce. Tuesday — Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, biscuit, fruit juice. Lunch: Corndog, crispy fries, fresh vegetable bar, green beans, peaches. March 27 — Breakfast: Muffin, yogurt, bagel, fruit juice. Lunch: Chicken strips, fried green beans, fresh vegetable bar, corn, peaches, juice bar. Staff photo by Adam Stewart

Marion kindergarten teacher Katie Rahe helps a student sound out a word Friday in class. Rahe and fellow kindergarten teacher Lana Stevenson said they like having full-day kindergarten because it allows them to meet academic expectations while also addressing students’ social development.

Teachers love full-day kindergarten By ADAM STEWART News editor

When Lana Stevenson and Katie Rahe began teaching kindergarten in Marion, each more than a decade ago, the expectations of what a kindergartner should be capable of at the end of the school year were lighter than now. When they started teaching, the expectations were that kindergartners have the basics of letters and sounds, but now they are expected to be able to read and write sentences by the end of the year, Stevenson said. When the expectations were more basic, half-day kindergarten was fine, but the higher expectations take more time.

“We love having all-day kindergarten,” Rahe said. “I can’t imagine not having all-day kindergarten.” The longer hours allow the teachers to spend time on fun and socialization that wouldn’t be possible with a half day. “They can actually act like they’re 5 years old,” Stevenson said. The day remains focused on learning because of the demands of state standards, but full-day kindergarten allows for a 75-25 or 70-30 split of academic and social development, Stevenson said. At such an early age, the difference between children whose birthdays are 10 months apart can be significant.

Rahe and Stevenson said that if a parent is concerned that a 5-year-old whose birthday is in the summer isn’t ready for kindergarten, that is a sign that it’s probably best to keep them out of school for another year. Nobody knows whether a child is ready better than the parents, they agreed. On the other hand, they don’t feel a need to push every child through kindergarten in a single year. They said they see it not as much as a grade level but as a developmental stage. If a child isn’t ready to move on from kindergarten to first grade, they don’t see a problem with repeating kindergarten. Steven-

son said she has known children who repeated kindergarten and went on to be good students as they got older. Stevenson has taught at Marion Elementary School for 16 years. She got her teaching degree with an emphasis in early childhood education from Emporia State University. Before teaching at Marion, she was a substitute teacher. Rahe has taught in Marion for 13 years. She got her teaching degree from Fort Hays State University. She was a parentvolunteer in Stevenson’s classroom before becoming a teacher herself.

On with the show

Menu Centre schools All meals served with milk. Thursday — No school. Friday — No school. Monday — Breakfast: Muffin, cereal, fruit. Lunch: Pig in a blanket, potato wedges, broccoli, apple, cookie. Tuesday — Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls, juice, cereal. Lunch: Chicken wrap, lettuce and tomatoes, rice, carrots, peaches. March 27 — Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, cereal. Lunch: Spaghetti, spinach salad, peas, garlic bread, fruit.

Centre FFA attends conference Centre FFA members participated in the Kansas FFA Leader Lab Conference on Friday and Saturday in Junction City. Members learned aspects of authentic leadership, teamwork, techniques to improve public speaking, and networked with 170 other FFA members from around the state.

Library: Construction plans include hiring locals Continued From page 1

siding and a completely metal building. New parking will also be added. City Administrator Doug Kjellin estimated the cost of the project to run between $80,000 and $120,000. Holub said the current plan is to use local contractors for the project. Marler said she would like to begin construction this summer. The library board will need to acquire a conditional use permit for the building. The Marion Planning Commission will review the application and then the council will have final approval.

Alleys

Staff photo by Adam Stewart

Marion High School students, from left, Andrea Nordquist (as Germaine), Jay Dee Schafers (as Chantal), and Nick Meyer (as John) perform in the school’s production of “If a Man Answers” on Friday at USD 408 Performing Arts Center. The three-act play by Winifred Wolfe had a cast of 16. The play was directed by Janet Killough with assistance from Todd Guetersloh.

Marion High School’s winning welding team includes (front row, from left) Zac Lewman, Sean Buchanan, Lauren McLinden, Patrick McCarty, Aaron Molleker, and Clark Kroupa, and (back row) Cody Carr, Jacob Cope, Clint Kroupa, Nick Meyer, Corey Shields, Blake Stringer, and Dirk Young.

Marion students dominate welding contest

Marion High School dominated a metal inert gas welding competition Friday at North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit. Aaron Molleker, Clint Kroupa and Patrick McCarty swept first through third places re-

spectively, and the overall team won first place in the invitational, sponsored by the Kansas Welding Institute. According to industrial education teacher Mark Meyer, team members were required to read and interpret blueprints to

correctly place and perform five welds on three-eighths-inch plate and four other welds on quarter-inch plate. They also took a written test on MIG welding. Other team members were Zac Lewman (seventh place),

Nick Meyer (10th), Clark Kroupa (16th), Cody Carr (18th), and Sean Buchanan, Jacob Cope, Dirk Young, Lauren McLinden, Corey Shields, and Blake Stringer.

The most contentious item on the City Council agenda was a discussion of alleys. Mayor Mary Olson and council members Jerry Kline and Jerry Dieter voted to change the priority list to make the 100 block north between Fourth and Third streets the next alley the city will fix. Todd Heitschmidt and Chris Meierhoff voted against the change of priority because the previous list was agreed on by City Administrator Doug Kjellin and Streets Superintendent Marty Frederickson. The city fixed the alley in the 100 block south between Third and Second Street behind Central National Bank at the end of 2012. Heitschmidt is the President of Central National Bank. “When we discussed alleys, you read me the riot act,” Heitschmidt said. When Heitschmidt brought up that Kjellin and Frederickson agreed to the list, Olson snapped, “Just forget about that.” The alley behind the 100 block north between Third and Second street was the next alley on the list because of traffic, Kjellin said. Heitschmidt questioned Olson’s motivations in the ally discussion. She works at Bearly Making It Antiques, which has

an access to the alley between Third and Fourth streets. She responded: “I’ve had a chance to do what? Walk the alleys.” Because of council interest, Kjellin said he will try to find funding to fix at least one alley in 2013. However, he said it might not be easy with a street project planned for 2013. He cited that snow removal between Feb. 20 and 23 cost the city $7,885 in equipment and labor. He said alley construction could begin when temperatures consistently reach between 60 and 70 degrees. In other business:

 The council decided to have Bearly Making It Antiques pay an entire January and February water bill at its storage barn on North Walnut. The January bill was $258 and the February bill was $243. Owner Dennis Maggard said there was a leak that was not found until the city changed a water meter. Kjellin countered that Bearly Making It received uncharged water for about two years.  The council heard a presentation from the Marion Housing Authority in charge of Hilltop Apartments. The housing authority receives $25,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The maximum a resident pays for rent in apartment is $389 while the minimum is $55.  The Council approved a contract with Donna Crawford with Governmental Assistance Services for grant administration. Crawford will be paid $62.50 an hour. The city will have the ability to get out of the contract at any time.  Clifford Hett was named as a replacement for Angela Lange on the Park Board.

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6 wanted We buy wrecked and junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Hayes Auto Service & Salvage, Florence, KS. Hours vary. Please leave a message. (620) 878-4620. Want to rent: farm ground. Will pay top dollar. Call Brock Baker, (316) 2491907.

The City of Marion is accepting bids for the

mowing of vacant residential lots. The bids will be priced on an across the board per-lot price, regardless of size. The form of the bid shall read “(Company Name) will mow any Citydesignated lot within the City Limits at a $____ per lot price”. The successful bidder will be the sole contractor for the year 2013. Sealed bids will be accepted until March 29th at 5:00 PM. Liability Insurance and W-9 are required.

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16 dwellings for rent

2 bedroom house for rent in Peabody. Call (620) 983-2971. In Hillsboro 3 bedroom home, double car garage, no pets, W/D hookup. $375/mo. (316) 838-4202. In Hillsboro: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, living room, dining room, and kitchen. (785) 366-7882 or (785) 479-0459.

17 for rent

Storage units available - North Roosevelt or South 3rd Street, Marion. Many sizes, yearly rates. Call Jim, (316) 284-2231 or call (316) 284-1299.

18 help wanted

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The Marion County Appraiser’s Office

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18 help wanted POSITION AVAILABLE: U.S.D. #398 Regular Route Bus Driver/ Activity Driver. Commercial Drivers License required. Training provided by district. Contact Central Office, 506 Elm, Peabody. 620-983-2198 U.S.D. #398 is an EOE.

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21 special notices Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can help. Weekly meetings. Open to the Public. Come see us at Marion clinic basement, 537 S. Freeborn, Marion, (west entrance), Mondays, 8 to 9 p.m. Marion Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Monday 6:30 p.m. Basement of Marion clinic (use north door entry) and every Thursday 9:30 a.m. Hilltop Manor, 1501 E. Lawrence, Marion.

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(First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 20, 2013)1t GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS The Kansas Noxious Weed Law K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq requires all persons who own or supervise land in Kansas to control and eradicate all weeds declared noxious by legislative action. The weeds declared noxious are: field bindweed, musk thistle, johnson grass, bur ragweed, canada thistle, sericea lespedeza, leafy spurge, hoary cress, quack grass, russian knapweed, kudzu and pignut. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to every person who owns or supervises land in Marion County that noxious weeds growing or found on such land shall be controlled and eradicated. Control is defined as preventing the production of viable seed and the vegetative spread of the plant. Failure to observe this notice may result in the County: 1. Serving a legal notice requiring control of the noxious weeds within a minimum of five days. Failure to control the noxious weeds within the time period allowed may result in the county treating the noxious weeds at the landowners expense and placing a lien on the property if the bill is not paid within 30 days or, 2. filing criminal charges for non compliance. Conviction for non compliance may result in a fine of $100 per day of non compliance with a maximum fine of $1500. The public is also hereby notified that it is a violation of the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to barter, sell or give away infested nursery stock or livestock feed unless the feed is fed on the farm where grown or sold to a commercial processor that will destroy the viability of the noxious weed seed. Custom harvesting machines must be labeled with a label provided by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture and must be free of all weed seed and litter when entering the State and when leaving a field infested with noxious weeds. Additional information may be obtained from the Marion County Noxious Weed Department or by contacting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, 109 S.W. 9th, Topeka, Ks 66612. (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 6, 2013)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Ed Svitak, Deceased Case No. 13-PR-07 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on February 27, 2013, a Petition was filed in this Court by Mary Ann Conyers, a devisee and legatee, and Executrix named in the

“Last Will and Testament of Ed Svitak,” deceased, dated May 6, 2008, requesting that the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to Executrix, to serve without bond. You are further advised under the provisions of the Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not supervise administration of the Estate, and no notice of any action of the Executrix or other proceedings in the administration will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate. You are further advised if written objections to simplified administration are filed with the Court, the Court may order that supervised administration ensue. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before April 1, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court, in Marion, Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Mary Ann Conyers, Petitioner BROOKENS LAW OFFICE, LLC J. Robert Brookens Joshua J. Boehm 403 E. Main, PO Box 293 Marion, KS 66861 (620) 382-2133 Attorneys for Petitioner (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 6, 2013)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP of KATHLEEN S. SCHMIDT, deceased. Case No. 93 P 37 NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Mary Ulsaker, duly appointed, qualified and acting guardian of the ward and conservator of the estate of Kathleen S. Schmidt, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; the remaining assets be distributed; and the conservatorship of the Estate be terminated. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 10, 2013, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the District Court, in Marion, Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Mary Ulsaker, Guardian and Conservator WISE & REBER, L.C. 120 W. Kansas Ave., Suite B McPherson, KS 67460 (620) 241-0554 Attorneys for Petitioner (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 13, 2013)3t NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 58a-818 TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Frank J. Ediger died on March 3, 2013. Decedent was the Settlor of the Frank J. Ediger Revocable Trust dated March 31, 2007. Mark D. Ediger serves as Trustee. The Trustee has the power to pay the outstanding debts of the decedent from the trust property upon receipt of proper proof of the debts. In accordance with K.S.A. 58a-818, creditors of the decedent must present claims for such debts to the trustee in writing within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of notice, or thirty (30) days after receipt of actual notice if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable by the Trustee. If a creditor fails to present such claims to the Trustee within such prescribed time period, the creditor will be forever barred as against the Trustee and the trust property. Mark D. Ediger, Trustee of the Frank J. Ediger Revocable Trust dated March 31, 2007 225 Navajo Dr. Junction City, KS 66441 HOOVER, SCHERMERHORN,

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EDWARDS, PINAIRE & ROMBOLD 811 North Washington Street Junction City, Kansas 66441 (785) 238-3126 Attorneys for Trustee (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 20, 2013)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS BANK OF WHITEWATER Plaintiff(s) vs. ESTATE OF MICHAEL EUGENE BRIGHT, STATE OF KANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, and the unknown tenants, heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, conservators, guardians, creditors and assigns of Defendants; the unknown spouses of the Defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such Defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown guardians, conservators or trustees of such of the Defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. Defendant(s) Case No. 13-CV-1 TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED (Proceeding pursuant to Chapter 60 of K.S.A.) NOTICE OF SUIT To: Jesse Bright, James Bright, John Doe; and The unknown tenants, heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, conservators, guardians, creditors and assigns of Defendants; the unknown spouses of the Defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such Defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown guardians, conservators or trustees of such of the Defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for mortgage foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of Marion County, Kansas by Bank of Whitewater praying for foreclosure of certain real property legally described in Plaintiff’s Petition, and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before April 30, 2013 in the District Court of Marion County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered upon the Petition for mortgage foreclosure. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, David J. Stucky, SC #23698 Adrian & Pankratz, P.A. Attorneys at Law 301 N. Main, Suite 400 Newton, KS 67114 Phone: (316) 283-8746 Fax: (316) 283-8787 Email: dave@aplawpa.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 13, 2013)3t IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID BENJAMIN WINTER, DECEASED. Case No. 13 PR 08 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 28th day of February, 2013, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Rachel Maria Winter, an heir of David Benjamin Winter, deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Rachel Maria Winter Petitioner Joshua J. Hofer MORRIS, LAING, EVANS, BROCK & KENNEDY, CHARTERED 300 N. Mead, Suite 200 Wichita, Kansas 67202 (316) 262-2671 Attorneys for Petitioner (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 13, 2013)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS COTTONWOOD VALLEY BANK, f/k/a PILSEN STATE BANK,

Plaintiff, vs. SEACAT HARDWARE, INC.; BRAD E. SEACAT; ANITA L. SEACAT; CARL R. CLARK, TRUSTEE OF THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE OF BRAD E. SEACAT AND ANITA L. SEACAT; GE COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINANCE CORPORATION; GE CAPITAL COMMERCIAL INC.; SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; Defendants. Case No. 12-CV-47 TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60) NOTICE OF SALE TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given pursuant to an Order of Sale issued by the District Court of Marion County, Kansas in the above-captioned action, that I will on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, on the main floor of the Marion County Courthouse, 200 South 3rd Street, in the City of Marion, Marion County, Kansas, the followingdescribed real estate, to wit: LOTS 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16, HARRIS HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MARION, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS, Commonly referred to as 1228 Commercial Drive, Marion, Kansas 66861. This real estate is taken as the property of defendants and is directed by the Order of Sale to be sold and will be sold without appraisement to satisfy the Order of Sale. Robert Craft Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas PREPARED BY: Luke P. Sinclair, # 23709 GAY, RIORDAN, FINCHER, MUNSON & SINCLAIR, PA 3500 SW Fairlawn Road, Suite 210 Topeka, KS 66614 785-783-8323; 785-783-8327 (fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, March 13, 2013)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DIVISION CASEY TAYLOR, Plaintiff vs. Case No. 13-CV-13 Marie Torres, if said defendant is living or in existence and, in the alternative, if said defendant(s) or any of them are deceased or not in existence, then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of such of the defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, Defendants (Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60) NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO THE DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL WHO MAY BE CONCERNED: You are notified a Petition is filed in this Court by Plaintiff praying the court determine the ownership of the following vehicle: 2001 Chevy Blazer VIN 1GNDT13W512174237 and the claim of each of you to any interest in this vehicle is terminated, and that Plaintiff’s title be quieted against each of you, and all persons claiming by, through and under you be forever barred and excluded from any title, or interest in, lien upon, or claim against this vehicle, and for such other relief as the court may deem equitable; and you are hereby required to plead to the petition on or before April 24, 2013, in said Court in Marion, Kansas. If you fail to, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. Casey Taylor Plaintiff BROOKENS LAW OFFICE, LLC J. Robert Brookens SC#9757 Joshua J. Boehm 403 East Main, Marion, KS 66861 (620) 382-2133 bcjrb@sbcglobal.net Attorney for Plaintiff

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Student hopes to draw attention to human sex trafficking One dress for 30 days By JENNIFER STULTZ Staff writer

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Spending every day of March in a dress is not easy for Jessica Harvey, rural Goessel. The high school senior is dressing up to draw awareness to human sex trafficking in Kansas.

Jess Harvey, a senior at Goessel High School normally wears jeans and T-shirts, sweats, or basketball shoes, but for the month of March, she has donned a simple black and white dress. She plans to wear the dress for the entire month hoping to draw attention to human sex trafficking, the topic of her school I-search project. “It’s getting a lot of attention,” she said. “People who know me notice right away. Everybody reacts about the same way: ‘What? You are wearing the same dress every day for a month?’” Harvey said she uses the dress topic to visit with people about human trafficking in the United States. “When I started looking into this, I was shocked to learn that Wichita is one of the top cities in the U.S. that has this problem,” she said. “Human traffick-

ing, especially when humans sell other humans for sex, is a horrible problem and no one wants to talk about it. It’s very uncomfortable, but it is going on right here, in the state of Kansas.” Harvey, who has an interest in psychology and sociology and hopes to pursue education in that direction in college next year, said she heard about the “One dress for 30 days” project from her friend Brittny Czarnowsky. “We are actually doing this together,” Harvey said. “She is a student at Barkley College near Havilland, and she is wearing a dress for the month of March like I am. We keep in touch every day by texting and compare our experiences and what people are saying.” Harvey said Czarnowsky even lent her the dress she chose to wear for the month. “I am just not much of a dress wearer usually,” she said. “I didn’t even really have anything that would work. I’ve had to learn how to sit properly and walk differ-

ently, and sometimes it’s cold, but this has been a good experience so far.” In addition to coping with the busy schedule of a high school senior, Harvey has to work her dress-wearing project around her job at Bethesda Home, where she works in the kitchen and the coffee shop. “I have to wear pants for my uniform at work, so that is one time I don’t wear the dress,” she said. “Otherwise I wear it every day, all day, except for sleeping, showering, and when I have to wash it, of course.” She said several friends were considering joining in her awareness project, including her sister who was upset she did not tell her from the start. “My sister wants to do it at her college, and some of my friends are thinking about it,” Harvey said. “But they don’t want to wear a dress. They are trying to think of some other way to draw attention and start conversations about the problem.”

Though wearing a dress everyday was a radical change for Harvey, she said the best part was not having to decide what to wear every day to school. “Really it has simplified my life a lot,” she said. “I have extra time in the morning to sleep because I always know what I am going to wear when I get up in the morning.” Harvey keeps daily notes about her conversations with people on human sex trafficking. She plans to use the information in her research paper, which is due before graduation in May. She said she would likely go back to her usual attire of jeans, shorts, and sweats, when the month of March ends. “At the end of each day, I just can’t wait to get back into my sweats,” she said. “This is just a bit abnormal for me.”

Nichols to headline Chingawassa By ADAM STEWART News editor

Chart-topping country star Joe Nichols will perform at Chingawassa Days on June 7 in Marion, becoming the second headliner to sign for the 2013 festival, joining early ’90s rockers FireHouse, who will perform June 8. Nichols’ biggest hit was 2005’s “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off.” The video for the song has more than 6 million views on YouTube. In the words of Chingawassa Days Committee Chairman Michael Powers, organizers are “stoked” to have a contemporary star for a concert. “He will be by far the most current act we’ve ever booked,”

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strict coolers in park with the exception for medical reasons and for baby bottles. Crofoot said the committee presented a proposal to Marion Ministerial Alliance and took suggestions about the operation. Crofoot said the reason the committee wants the beer garden is to make money. The plan for the garden is to generate at least $5,000; 10 percent of the revenue would go to Marion Advancement Campaign for park bathrooms and the gazebo project. Crofoot said it costs about $60,000 every year to put on the festival. The cost for bands has in-

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Carroll said it was up to the individual store vendors on whether they offer their items at a discounted price, but said she encouraged them to do whatever they could to sell their wares. Vendor Karen Egts said she wasn’t going to discount her merchandise and didn’t think any of the other venders would either. “It was just something fun to do,” she said. “Nobody’s telling us what we can and cannot do, and we just decided it was time for something different. I would like to see us put some chairs and tables out there, so that the men could sit out there while they wait

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Sieger, who said she had been part of the swap site for several years, said the success she had selling individual items was a good way to put reduce, reuse, and recycle concepts into practice. “I like to keep things organized at home, so when I cleanup I first always support the hospital auxiliary by giving them some of the things, but sometimes there are individual items that I think someone else might want,” she said. “I’ve really had a lot of success there. I elect to get inbox notifications so I can keep up with what is going on. Sometimes I see things on there that I know my friends might be interested in, so I am sure to tell them about it.”

Powers said Tuesday. “You hear his hits on the radio. It’s going to be a big, current production of an artist who is currently relevant.” Nichols released his first album in 1996. Starting with “The Impossible” in 2002, he has had 15 consecutive singles make the top 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including three No. 1 singles. “Brokenheartsville” from his 2002 album Man with a Memory was his first No. 1 single on the country charts. His second No. 1 hit was “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” from his 2005 album, III. His most recent No. 1 hit was “Gimmie That Girl” from 2009’s Old Things New.

Nichols has released seven studio albums, a Christmas album, and a greatest-hits album. In October, Nichols signed a new record deal with Red Bow Records. Nichols and Chingawassa Days have a basic agreement ready for his appearance, and the final details of a contract are expected to be hammered out any time. But until a contract is signed, the concert isn’t set in stone. Powers said Chingawassa Days was able to make an agreement with Nichols because he will be on his way from Tennessee to Colorado at the time, and Marion is conveniently along the way.

creased to $30,000 this year. The committee wants to keep ticket prices low. City Administrator Doug Kjellin cited that drinking is allowed on city property, about six to eight times a year in the Marion Community Center. The Celtic Celebration March 2 was one of those events. Other events are more private, like wedding receptions. In the meeting, Mayor Mary Olson wanted to table a decision on the beer garden ordinance for the April 1 meeting. Crofoot said it was important to get the ordinance passed because of time concerns. The city will have to wait another week to publish the ordinance because the ordinance sent

to the Marion County Record had incorrect dates. Interested people on Facebook were mostly in favor of a beer garden at Chingawassa Days. “At least try it,” Jim Bredemeier wrote. “As long as people are respectful it shouldn’t be a problem,” Jillyan Berg wrote. “Now maybe Casey’s and Ampride won’t sell out of the large pop and tea cups during Chinga weekend,” Michael Ottensmeier wrote. The responses weren’t universally in favor of the beer garden, though. “Bah-humbug,” Eunice Christensen wrote. “Sorry, beer lovers, I always think there is a time and place for this.”

for the women to finish shopping.” Dannenfelser said she liked that idea as well, explaining that men usually go through the store rather quickly compared to women shoppers. Justine Smith said she was going to purchase an antique model car, which was hidden away among all the “junk” on the storefront. “It’s been an eyesore for years,” the rural Lincolnville resident said. “I’m just glad they’re making an effort to get rid of all the crap out here. I wouldn’t want most of it, but you can sure find some real treasures if you look hard enough.” Others, like customers Rodney and Charlotte Gilbert, are

disappointed about the change, saying that it will make the store look less enticing.

When Andrew West of Marion was in the process of moving, he sold his desk and bookcases by listing them on the swap site. “I actually found the site when I was living in Reno County,” he said. “And when I needed to move some things, this gave me connections locally that really helped.” Calam was not so lucky in listing his Mustang headlights for sale. He said he actually sold them to a guy he saw driving down the street in a car similar to his but with dingy lights. Still, he said the site worked for many people and he checked it out regularly. “I guess it just depends on what you have for sale and who is looking,” he said. “Some of the bigger items might not move as quickly, but it is a good service and people list all kinds of things on there.”

Roman and Rebecca Hofer of Marion listed their stacked washer and dryer set for sale just last week. “This is the first time we are trying this,” Roman said. “My wife is expecting a baby and we could use the cash more than the stuff, so I hope it works.” Christensen also is hoping her piano add works soon. “My piano is in almost mint condition,” she said. “I just can’t play it much anymore because I have arthritis in my hands. I hope someone who can use it and appreciate it will buy it.” Chances are, with more than 1,000 current new members and 10 or more being added daily, items listed there have a good chance of finding new homes. The people who sell them will likely be glad for the cash, and for the opportunity to spend it on other unique items listed there.

“People just driving through Marion often stop at that store because they can tell what’s inside,” he said. “My friend from Wichita said he stopped by there, just to look around because he was fascinated by all the junk out in front.” But the vendors have a different opinion entirely. After they get rid of the items on the porch, they plan to transform the space — although they are not sure what they are going to do.

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Cousins Lane Ehlers of Formoso, left, and Jeremy Hett of Marion spent Tuesday fishing on a farm pond. They planned to cook the fish over a campfire for a nutritious meal.

Cousins find fishing a great spring-break activity By ROWENA PLETT Staff writer

Several teenagers discovered that going fishing was a great way for cousins to spend time together during spring break. Jeremy Hett of Marion and Lane Ehlers of Formoso spent the day Tuesday fishing from a boat on a farm pond owned by Jeremy’s parents, Don and Dawn Hett. Lane and his sister, Makenzie, were visiting his grandparents, Dale and Betty Ehlers of Marion, for a few days.

The cousins went out on the water at 10 a.m. and a half-hour later had caught one four-pound bass and two six-ounce crappie. Jeremy’s brother, Quinton, and a friend joined them later. They planned to cook the fish over a campfire and eat them. Kansas reportedly has 130,000 privately owned farm ponds. In addition to recreation, they serve as water sources for livestock and wildlife.

Range fires can cause health problems Health officials have issued a warning about breathing particulate matter and ozone when Flint Hills rangeland is burned this spring. Although controlled burning helps manage the land, improve forage, control invasive plants, and minimize fire danger, pollutants can cause burning eyes, runny noses, coughing, and bronchitis. People with heart or lung disease, children, and the elderly are most susceptible, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Safety tips during periods when smoke does not dissipate include:  Curtailing strenuous outdoor exercise  Remaining indoors  Closing doors and windows and running air conditioners on “recirculate” settings  Keeping airways moist by drinking lots of water More information is available at http:// www.ksfire.org.

Sign of spring

“We’ll have to surprise you,” Egts said. “But one thing is for sure: It’s going to look better than it does right now.”

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Flowers were blooming in front of the Hancock residence in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive at Marion County Lake.

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Vincent to headline Lifelong session

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Steve Vincent of Hillsboro will sing and share piano and handbell talents with Lifelong Learning participants at 9:45 a.m. Friday at the Tabor College Wohlgemuth Music Education Center. The Vincent session was rescheduled from Feb. 22 because of snow cancellations. Vincent moved to Hillsboro from Riverside, Calif., in 2007. He served on the staff of First United Methodist Church of Wichita directing choirs and playing piano and organ for Sunday morning worship. He also became involved in music ministry in Hillsboro area churches. Lifelong Learning is held regularly through the fall and spring semesters with fees of $4 per session or $15 per semester ($29 per couple) payable at the door. The college cafeteria will be closed this Friday for spring break. The next Lifelong Learning will take place April 5, featuring Donovan Schmidt of Newton talking about Depression era glassware.

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Marion County received a letter back from Kansas Department of Transportation offering no aid for paving Remington Road between U.S. 56 and 290th Road. Marion County Commission had recently sent a request for any available assistance, along with photos showing how narrow the road is, how steep the ditches are in places, and how dusty the road can be. The road receives more out-of-county traffic than most other non-highways, as people make trips to Pilsen in honor of Father Emil Kapaun, who is to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Korean War and is a candidate for saint-

Email news@marionrecord.com to have an event added to the Calendar of Events. Thursday Poem in Your Pocket group meeting, 7 p.m., Marion City Library.

Sunday Palm Sunday. Monday USD 408 kindergarten screening, all day. March 26 Marion High School baseball and softball against Herington, 4:30 p.m., home.

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Marvin Serviss of Canton reels in a 91/2-inch crappie during the John Waner Memorial Fishing Derby on Saturday at the Marion County Park and Lake heated fishing dock. The 14 contestants in the derby caught 121 fish totaling 1,2921/2 inches. Brandon Huntley of Marion was the overall winner, catching 217 inches worth of fish. There was a three-way tie for heaviest fish among Keith Koop and Tom Masella, both of Marion, and Jason Montegue of Salina with fish weighing 1 pound, 2 ounces. The derby raised $220 in entry fees and $520 in private donations for the park and lake, Park and Lake Superintendent Steve Hudson said Monday.

New police dog on patrol in Marion of Cross Valley K9s, for giving Ana to us,” Stone said. “He wanted her to go into a working situation like what we have here.”

By JENNIFER STULTZ Staff writer

A new officer is on duty with the Marion police force and though she has four legs, a deep growl, and a bit of a shedding problem, she is ready and willing to take up patrol life with her partner, Officer Mike Stone. “Ana is a Czech shepherd,” Stone said. “She is a hard dog, meaning she is genetically bred to work.” The new patrol dog is specifically trained for apprehension, narcotics detection, and patrol work, and is completely dedicated to serving at Officer Stone’s side. “Wherever I am, that is where she will be,” Stone said. “During her adjustment period we even had to bring her kennel into the house because she didn’t want to be out of my sight.” Ana replaces Raven, another Czech shepherd who served with Marion City police for several years. Raven now lives with Marion Police Chief Tyler Mermis as a family dog, retired due to hip dysplasia issues, but officers still consider her a member of the police force. Stone said the going price for dogs like Raven and Ana is from $7,000 to $10,000. “We are very grateful to Steve Cross,

Even though Stone officially owns Ana and pays for most of her feed, care, and training expenses out of his own pocket, the police department appreciates donations from the community to help with her upkeep. Chief Mermis recently sent letters to community businesses requesting donations for the $2,500 needed yearly for police dog care.

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Marion City police officer Mike Stone takes a moment from brushing his new partner, a Czech shepherd named Ana, on Friday to explain where she came from and how she will benefit citizens of Marion. The dog is specifically trained to assist in apprehension, narcotics search, and child rescue.

“The city donated a kennel for her, but until they decide it is worth creating a line item for the budget, I have to pay for all of her needs,” Stone said. “It is really nice to have a dog of this caliber available for city use. If there were ever a school shooting, a drug bust, a missing child, or any need for a tracking dog, we are here, ready to serve.” Ana was born and raised in Mulvane. She is two-years-old and comes from proven working bloodlines that date back to former Czech Republic border patrol dogs. Officer Stone came to the Marion City police force in August 2012 after serving as Police Chief in Florence.

Quilter finds joy honoring great-grandfather By RACHEL HUNTER Staff writer

It took a little investigating into her genealogy, but Bonnie Vinduska finally found her two maternal great-grandfathers: James Washington Davies and John Morris Jones. “I wish I had listened to my mother more when she told me about them,” she said. “When you’re young you don’t always appreciate hearing those stories. You’re too wrapped up in your own thing.” Both of her great-grandfathers fought in the Civil War and were considered heroes in their own right. She wanted to do something to honor their years of service, but she didn’t know what she would do — that is, until she visited a quilting shop, where they had instructions to make a Civil War tribute quilt. Immediately, she knew she was going to make the quilt. So, after getting the instructions, she set to find reproduction material — to make the quilt look like it was made in the Civil War era. “The colors they used back then were pretty dark,” she said. Afterward, she followed the instructions and cut out each Shape to form quilt blocks, which were each designed to

No state help with Pilsen road By ADAM STEWART

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Friday Marion County Democratic Women meeting, noon, Marion Senior Center.

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Nancy Methvin hangs up her quilt at Marion City Library last week. The annual quilt show started Monday and will be open until March 30. Library patrons may view the 25 quilts and quilted table decorations, crafted by Marion residents.

represent a battle in the Civil War.

getting the topstitching professionally done.

“I did it one block at a time,” she said. “I had no clue how big it was going to be; they didn’t tell me. I just focused on each block and what it represented. It was fun to read all that history while I made it. It made the time move by pretty fast.”

“I brought it over to Kessler’s creations,” she said. “I didn’t want to do the machine sewing. I used to think it was the easy way out, but not anymore. I told them I didn’t want an overall pattern. I wanted each little block to be unique. They did a great job. Every block has a different pattern.”

Vinduska said it took her two winters, but she finally got the quilt done in time for the Marion City Library’s quilt show. A huge part of getting it accomplished, she said, was

Vinduska said she named the quilt “Tribute to the Civil War — 150 years” because that was the name on the instruc-

tion manual and that it was bad luck not to name quilts upon completion. “Every quilter knows that,” she said. Vinduska is proud of her quilt and of all the history she has learned in the process. She said she hopes that, by displaying her quilt, other people will learn more about the Civil War and the effect it had on the country. “If you combine all the wars together, up to the Vietnam war, the amount of people who died didn’t equal the amount in the Civil War,” she said. “I don’t know where they would put all those dead bodies, all those dead horses. It’s something else to think about.” Looking forward, Vinduska said she is still planning on quilting as long as her hands will let her. In fact, she said she has quite a few leftover scrap pieces from the quilt, and has already started to make another quilt — this one for her granddaughter. “She likes western-type things,” she said. “The colors (from the Civil war quilt) match the ones I would buy for the one I’m making for her. It’s a win-win situation. I get to use up all the leftover material and she gets a quilt.”

hood. Commissioner Dan Holub worries about the safety of a dusty gravel road with so many people driving on it who are unfamiliar with it. The only funds KDOT has that could help Marion County with the cost of paving Remington Road is $130,000 the county is entitled to anyway. That would be just a fraction of the cost to pave the 9-mile stretch of road, the letter from KDOT acknowledged. Road and Bridge Superintendent Randy Crawford met with the commission in closed session for 10 minutes to discuss personnel. No action was taken on return to open session.

Commissioner doesn’t want kitchen subsidizing businesses By ADAM STEWART News editor

In discussion with Marion County Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman, County Commissioner Roger Fleming said he was concerned about plans to open a certified commercial kitchen in the county lake hall. Fleming said he doesn’t want the project to subsidize businesses when other businesses in the county have invested in their own kitchens and equipment. “I would like to see them invest in themselves,” Fleming said. The proposed kitchen would meet health requirements for people to prepare food for sale. Start-up businesses would be able to rent the space by the hour, providing savings over spending the money required to equip a kitchen themselves. Huffman said the kitchen would pay for its own operation with rental and cooking class fees, so the county shouldn’t have to subsidize it once it is built. Fleming said he had heard from people on both sides of the issue — cooks who saw it as an opportunity to establish a business and people who don’t want the county to subsidize businesses which compete with others in the county.

Ag manufacturer to locate in Goessel Huffman told the commission that the Ratzlaff drapery building in Goessel has been sold. It will be converted into an agricultural manufacturing business. She said the new owners have already purchased a home in Goessel.

Residents cooperating to resolve zoning, sanitation violations Planning and Zoning and Environmental Health Director Tonya Richards said that owners of a property that had several violations are working with her to correct the problems. An existing building has received a permit, and they are seeking a permit for a private airstrip. The airstrip permit will be on the April agenda for the county planning and zoning board, she said. The owners also had an outhouse in conflict with state health codes. Richards said they have filled it in and are taking other steps to solve the issue.

Tax abatement given despite issues The commission approved a neighborhood revitalization property tax abatement for William Vinduska despite the application being completed outside of the 60day window after receiving a permit. Richards said the project had been complicated by concerns the house might be in a floodplain. Commissioners Dan Holub and Randy Dallke said Vinduska had done a good job working with the county on earlier zoning issues. Fleming voted against giving the tax break because an outbuilding had received a permit in 2011 without applying for the tax break but was included in the new abatement.

April 1 is deadline for appraisal appeals The deadline for property owners to appeal their appraised values without having to pay under protest is April 1. After that deadline, people may still appeal their property values, but they will have to pay a portion of the tax bill before an appeal will be heard.

Closed sessions County Clerk Tina Spencer met with the commission in closed session for 10 minutes to discuss personnel. On return to open session, the board voted to allow Spencer’s office staff to attend the regional county clerks’ meeting Thursday at the Historic Elgin Hotel in Marion, but to require they use vacation time to do so or take it as unpaid time off. The commission met in closed session for 10 minutes to discuss personnel. No action was taken on return to open session. Huffman and Richards met with the commission in closed session for 10 minutes to discuss division of duties related to Marion Reservoir Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. No action was taken on return to open session. Transfer Station Director Rollin Schmidt met with the commission in closed session for five minutes to discuss personnel. On return to open session, the commission instructed Schmidt to offer a vacant full-time job to a current part-time worker. If that worker accepts the job, Schmidt will advertise for a new part-time worker.

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8 returning from state By ADAM STEWART News editor

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Marion Warriors baseball player Jacob Harper chases Zac Lewman in a rundown situation during a controlled scrimmage in practice Thursday afternoon. The Warriors will depend on pitching and defense as they try to build on last year’s regional runner-up finish.

Pitching, defense form identity By ADAM STEWART News editor

The Marion Warriors baseball team returns to action this spring with all but two players from a team that came within three outs of winning the 2012 regional championship and advancing to state. Cole Lewman and David Helmer are the only players who departed. With 18 players on the team, head coach Roger Schroeder said he expects 12 or 13 players to contribute a lot. “Whittling it down to nine is the hardest part,” Schroeder said. With so many returning players, the team’s hallmarks will be much the same as last year: pitching and defense. “If you can’t pitch and you can’t play defense, you can’t win,” Schroeder said. Ethan Hett and Grif Case pitched the most innings for Marion last year and should continue to carry a lot of the pitching load. Jacob Harp-

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five pitchers who can be counted on, Schroeder said. He said all of the pitchers can run the speed of their fastballs up, but none of them have such a great fastball that they can throw only fastballs to get batters out. The defense backing up the pitchers is also solid, Schroeder said. The Warriors’ offense will have to continue to play smallball effectively without many power hitters. Schroeder said the team has good gap hitters, but the team has only had six

home runs in the past two seasons combined. To make up for the power shortage, the Warriors will need to run the bases aggressively but efficiently. The Warriors have lost some practice time because of snow and rain early in the season. “We may not hit our stride until the middle of April,” Schroeder said. “But the weather affected everyone. We’re not the only team in that boat.”

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The Marion Warriors track and field team has 47 members this year, 30 boys and 17 girls. Of those 47, more than one-sixth competed at the state track meet last season. The returning state qualifiers are Brody Carroll, 1,600-meter relay; Spencer Fugitt, discus and javelin; Jordan Hett, 1,600- and 3,200-meter run; James Jones, long jump and 1,600-meter relay; Alicia Maloney, pole vault; Patrick McCarty, 1,600-meter relay; Nicholas Meyer, shot-put; and Corey Shields, shot-put. Head coach Grant Thierolf thinks there are several athletes who could join that group at state this year. “We will be very strong in the field events and distance races,” Thierolf said. “Our relays will be strong and we should do well in the sprints. Our field events in the past have really racked up the points and we expect that to continue. We will be very solid in the boys throws, great depth and some very quality performers.” He said Morgan Wheeler and Kyle Palic both could make the leap to qualify for state this year in throwing events, and Clint Kroupa should be competitive in discus and shotput. “Our jumps will be solid, we need to find another high jumper to go along with Patrick,” Thierolf said. “Our vaulters are our strong corps, especially on the girls’ side with Alicia, Kelli (Hess), and Kirsten (Hansen).” Thierolf said he also thinks Zach Hammond can compete for a state qualifying spot in pole vault, Marshelle Mermis and Emily Schneider could advance in the jumps and sprints,

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Coach Grant Thierolf says discus thrower Morgan Wheeler is one of the athletes who could make the jump to qualify for the state track meet this year.

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Familiar faces back for softball By ADAM STEWART News editor

The Marion Warriors softball team will have five seniors returning from last year’s team. Seniors Chelsea Voth, Jay Dee Schafers, Montana Percell, Balee Shiplet, and Andrea Nordquist give the team an experienced core. Pitcher Megan Richmond, a junior, further adds experience to the team. But six players doesn’t make a softball team. The Warriors have 21 players total. “I believe there will be some freshmen that will make not only some appearances, but a significant impact,” head coach Jennifer Felvus said. “One of those freshmen specifically is Bailey Robson.” The team is loaded with pitchers, Felvus said. There are six pitchers on the team: two seniors, Voth and Percell; two juniors, Richmond and Megan Davies; and two freshmen, Kayla Kroupa and Shyla Harris. “I am excited to see what they all bring to the table,” she said. The beginning of the season has been productive, Felvus said. She thinks the team will be up to speed when it begins competition March 26 at home against Herington.

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Senior Montana Percell dives for a catch during a drill March 13 in Marion Warriors softball practice. Percell is one of five seniors returning from last year’s team.

“Several players have shown significant improvement in multiple areas, but I need to give a shout out to the outfielders as a whole,” she said. “Led by senior Balee Shiplet, that group has dove headfirst into the challenges I have laid out for them and are quickly checking them off.” Felvus said she doesn’t have her lineup set, but she does have some ideas. “I am really torn at some places,” she said. “I asked the girls at the first practice to work so hard that the decision of what nine take the

field will be one of the most difficult I ever make. They have definitely done so.” Felvus and the players have thought about their goals for the season, and goal number one is improvement. “To call this season a success, we are looking for more wins than last year, making the magic number seven,” she said. “However, the girls have mapped out the goals for the season, and I can assure you they have no intention of stopping there.”

Felvus is in her first year coaching Marion softball, but not her first year coaching. She played all through high school in Junction City and one year at MidAmerica Nazarene University. She has coached recreation and travel teams, as well as private lessons. Most of her coaching has been with the Chapman Lady Irish tournament team. She is assisted by Chad Adkins and Jill Hudson.

Marion golf team shows promise By RACHEL HUNTER Staff writer

Although Marion High School has a smaller golf team this year, co-coach Thane Schwartz is still determined to teach his players the game of golf — and how to be accountable, even when no one is watching. “It’s an important life skill to have,” the second-year coach said. “Golf gives them a chance to practice it.” Schwartz and co-coach Lucas King direct the Marion High School golf team, featuring six players. Three golfers — Hogan Lovelady Jared Hague, and Aaron Molleker — are returning letter-winners, having played more than two games at varsity level. Other members are: Dylan Goebel, Lauren McLinden, and Brandt Stephenson. Schwartz said the team had not practiced much on the green, but that has not stopped

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Hogan Lovelady, a Marion High School senior, practices his swing during a mini-practice session Thursday.

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Lauren McLinden, a junior at Marion High School, works on her swing during a minipractice session Thursday. Thane Schwartz said McLinden shows promise and is looking forward to seeing how she improves over the season.

how they improve as players throughout the season. At this point, Schwartz said he has four standout players. “Hogan is a pretty good one to watch; he’s almost pro,” Schwartz said. “Aaron has good drive, so does Jared. Lauren does a good job of keeping it on the green as well.” The team’s first golf tournament is at 1 p.m. April 2 in Herrington. Schwartz said he hopes the local golf ranges dry out soon, so that the team can practice on the green before their first meet.

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At least 24 students have joined the track team at Centre High School. Of the nine returning letter-winners, seven competed in the 2012 state track meet, including a 4x100-meter relay team of Justin Deines, Houston Svoboda, Grant Srajer, and Conner Montgomery. Deines, a senior this year, will compete in the 200 and javelin. Svoboda, also a senior, will compete in the 100 and 200. Srajer, a junior, will compete in the 100, long jump, and triple jump. Montgomery, a junior, will compete in the 100 and 200. Junior Cacey Simons will compete in high jump, 100, and 200. She had some top finishes in high jump in 2012. Sophomore Shelby Makovec was a state qualifier in the 1600-meter run and the 3200. She will work to increase her speed in 2013. Sophomore Brenna Shields went to state last year as a freshman member of the girls’ 4x100 team. She will compete in the 100, 400, and long jump. Letter-winner Ty Simons, a junior, will compete in the 110 high hurdles, 300 intermediate hurdles, and triple jump. Letter-winner Nellie Kassebaum, a sophomore, will compete in the 800, 1600, and triple jump. Senior Beka Basore was not on the team last season. She most likely will compete in the 400 and 800. Senior Anna Weber joined the team last year and competed in long jump, triple jump, and 4x100. Other sophomores on the team include Daniela Beck, Cassidy Hill,

Faber qualified for the state tournament last season and placed ninth in singles. He went 23-15 last season in his first season as a singles player. Faber established an identity last season, aggressively attacking the net. This will be Faber’s first season as a No. 1 singles player, with graduate and fellow state qualifier Grant Shewey filling that role last season. “Harry has an excellent game along with the competitive drive to continue to battle in matches, which will be needed for the tough competition that he will face this year at No. 1 singles,” head coach Stuart Holmes said.

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Amber Holub, Callie Riffel, Kailyn Riffel, and Dakota Stimpson. Ally Basore, Taylor Peterson, Kyle Riffel, Carissa Shields, Barrett Smith, Abigail Svoboda, and Kristin Vinduska are freshmen members. The team is coached by Alan Stahlecker,

who is in his fourth year as head coach after eight years as an assistant. Kelly Steiner is his assistant. The first meet of the season will be April 2 in Hillsboro.

Centre golf team has six new members By ROWENA PLETT Staff writer

The Centre High School golf team is rebuilding this year, with six new members. They are junior exchange student Sualeha Mustafa, sophomore Courtney Hett, and freshmen Trevor Williams, Nathaniel Engler, Jacob Matz, and Tyler Bentz. Three returning members are junior Karl Riffel and senior letter-winners Kodey Johnson and Dylan Svitak. Svitak lettered as a freshman and junior. Johnson lettered for

the first time last year. Both of them medaled at the regional golf meet in 2012 and went to the state tournament. They hope for a repeat performance this year with more medals and improved scores. Wyatt is in his 13th year as golf coach. In recent years, his teams advanced to state comSTAFF PHOTO BY ROWENA PLETT petition for three consecutive Lettermen Dylan Svitak and Kodey Johnson are ready to tee off in the 2013 golf season. seasons.

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Trojans build on power hitting, pitching By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Baseball is different from other sports; its practices feature a unique cadence. Among the thwack of balls landing in leather gloves and light ping of a bat connecting for grounders, there were plenty of juvenile jokes flying through the air at the Hillsboro High School baseball practice on Thursday. Seniors Kale Arnold and Josh Davidson were both manning first base during a drill. It involved pitchers sprinting from the mound to field throws from the first baseman receiving grounders. Anytime a Hillsboro pitcher muffed a toss, Arnold would remark, “You shouldn’t have eaten that popcorn. Everyone has butter in their gloves.” The drill also involved prospective outfielders running to first to simulate the bang-bang play. One of those outfielders was Caleb Bettles. After one round of the drill, head coach

HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL TROJANS Doug Dick asked Bettles if he was running at 100 percent. “It was about 98.5,” Bettles responded. “Not 99, not 98.6, 98.5,” Arnold reflected. Dick stopped the drill for a moment to enjoy this colorful quote from one of his players. “Ninety-eight point five, is that a radio station Bettles?” Dick said. “That’s the quote of the year,” Davidson remarked. There is a flipside to the lighthearted nature of the game. The reason Dick accepts this silli-

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Freshman Dylan Nelson fields a ground ball at first base March 13 during Hillsboro High School baseball practice. Head coach Doug Dick thinks Nelson will be a valuable pitcher and utility fielder for the Trojans this season.

ness is because confidence is an important component of the game. Any player, no matter how athletically gifted, can suffer a slump at the plate or in the field. Part of the coach’s job is to make sure players are not

thinking too much, to get them out of their own heads. One example of this was senior Lucas Sinclair last season. Dick said Sinclair’s work ethic never wavered last season yet he struggled at the plate. One change this year is that

Sinclair should have a solid place on the diamond. He was a pitcher, catcher, infielder, and outfielder last season. At this point in early practices, Dick does not have another catcher he would trust behind the plate to start the season. He said it is

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Softball team returns solid core heavy on talent By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

The Hillsboro High School softball team probably will not look at the 2013 season as a title defense. The Trojans lost their entire outfield and the right side of the infield to graduation. But Hillsboro still has plenty of returning players with plenty of talent. “I think the girls come back thinking we would like to get back to state and see how we can do,” head coach Stephanie Sinclair said. An early emphasis for Sinclair is securing the middle of the defense. Lucky for Sinclair, the two most difficult positions are already filled. Junior Danae Bina returns at shortstop. Sinclair said in her first week of practice following the state basketball tournament Bina has already dazzled with the glove, making diving and backhanded stops. Combine Bina’s defensive ability with her speed and hitting acumen and she has all the tools a coach would want. While Sinclair cannot remember a time when a Bina blast actually cleared the outfield fence, she thinks her shortstop can hit for power as well. Bina hit third for the Trojans last season and is set to be a middle of the order staple for Hillsboro again. “Danae will continue to get better,” Sinclair said. “She has to be one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen.” Sophomore Bradli Nowak returns at catcher. Nowak caught nearly every inning for the Trojans last year, including every inning during the state tournament. Nowak may split time with fellow sophomore Madison Klein, with the two players switching between catcher and second base, but Nowak definitely provides a calming presence for Hillsboro pitchers with her ability to block pitches in the dirt. As a hitter, Nowak improved

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Hillsboro shortstop Danae Bina backhands a ground ball Thursday during softball practice. Bina should start at shortstop again this season and hit in the middle of the order. “She has to be one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen,” head coach Stephanie Sinclair said of Bina.

as the season progressed last year including a 3-for-4 performance against Chaparral during the state tournament. Sinclair said Nowak could also hit for average and power in the middle of Hillsboro’s lineup. Klein should be Courtney Weber’s likely replacement at second base, but is competing with a few other infield prospects. She should move up in the batting order this year; she served as a secondary leadoff designated hitter for Trojans last season in the nine hole. Sinclair said the lefty hitter has improved strength this season. The fourth player who could hit for average and power for

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Hillsboro is Tena Loewen. Sinclair has pegged Loewen as the foundation for a rebuilt outfield this season. She should take over in center field for Stephanie Sanders. Loewen is a familiar face on the diamond, starring at the plate, on the rubber, and at shortstop her sophomore year. However, an ACL tear suffered during her junior basketball season kept Loewen on the bench all spring and summer. She was not cleared for athletic competition until the first day of volleyball practices. “If you take a year off, anybody would feel rusty,” Sinclair said. Sinclair expects that rust to shake off quickly. With tremendous speed, Loewen has already shown the ability to cover a massive amount of outfield grass in practices. That same speed could be used to leg out singles on the base paths. Like Bina, Loewen is a fivetool softball player: arm, glove, bat for average, bat for power, and speed. “She can pretty much play anywhere on that field,” Sinclair said. One place Sinclair is going to put Loewen is on the rubber. Early on Leowen is set to take

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Hillsboro this season. Sinclair is a change of pace from Weber and Loewen, relying more on a mix of off speed pitches to get hitters out. She pitched effectively in early games for Hillsboro last season. Sinclair is the likely replacement for Sammy Koons at first base. Along with Weber, freshman Shannon Heiser has also gotten looks at first base. The other corner infield spot is locked down by senior Erin Loewen. Erin Loewen played all last season at third base and will reprise her role at the hot corner. Sinclair is also looking for Loewen to provide leadership as one of two seniors on the squad with Tena Loewen. Erin Loewen received few at bats last year, being the Trojans’ designated defensive player. The remaining two outfield spots are up for grabs between junior Kalie Siebert and sophomores Emily Jost and Kennedy Lucero. None of those players has edge as far as varsity high school experience in the PLEASE SEE SOFTBALL NEXT PAGE

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on the role of flame-throwing reliever for the Trojans. “I like to know we can go to her if we need her,” Sinclair said. She may not be necessary if sophomore Allison Weber pitches like she did last season. Weber became Hillsboro’s ace late in the 2012 season. It was a move that paid dividends with Weber pitching every inning at the state tournament, including all 13 frames in the 3-2 victory over Rock Creek in the championship game. Weber is also a hard thrower, but has the ability to throw a drop ball for strikes to freeze hitters. In fact, Weber’s greatest strength is consistently throwing strikes and getting ahead in counts. When not on the rubber, Weber will likely play first base or center field for Hillsboro. She is one of four players with the ability to lead off for the team. Weber was a lefty slap hitter in the two hole for the Trojans last season. Fellow sophomore Julie Sinclair will also pitch again for

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has to play.” With an established position, Dick hopes Sinclair will take comfort in the field and apply it at the plate. Comfort is a part of establishing confidence. This is the second year Aaron Stepanek will serve as an assistant coach for the Trojans. Dick said he will give Stepanek more freedom to work with players on his own. The Trojans should take comfort that they have a team that fits the mold of historic Hillsboro clubs with power hitting and pitching. The foundation of the lineup is seniors Nathan Unruh and Arnold in the middle of the order with Sinclair possibly hitting in front of them in the three or two hole. Unruh developed into a doubles machine last year, blasting line drives to all fields. He will again man third base for the Trojans. “I think he’ll just keep getting better,” Dick said. Arnold’s work with the bat nearly matched his prowess on the mound as one of Hillsboro’s RBI producers. Whenever he is not pitching, he will play first base. Dick hopes to have Arnold pitching as often as his arm will allow. Arnold developed into Hillsboro’s clear ace last year with a dynamic fastball, curve ball selection and a workhorse mentality — he tended to get stronger as games dipped into later innings. Three newcomers should round out Hillsboro’s pitching staff. Davidson is one of the new hurlers. When not on the mound, Davidson could play first or one of the corner outfield spots. His strength could be an asset in the Hillsboro lineup. “He’s a good kid,” Dick said. Freshmen Austin Cross and Dylan Nelson are two intriguing prospects. Cross uses exceptional height, at about 6-foot-4, to create velocity and movement on his pitches. Cross could also see time at first, in the outfield, or at shortstop. “He’s not built like a freshman,” Dick said. Nelson has a tendency to sprinkle at bats with more off speed deliveries. Dick said Nelson has shined in summer league performances. Nelson is another outfield candidate.

With the exception of relays, track and field is an individual sport. That individuality applies to athlete training and expectations. “The way we train Emily Sechrist and Shaq Thiessen may be different than the young kids trying to get points early,” head coach Dennis Boldt said. The training for Sechrist, Thiessen, Tyler Proffitt, and Josh Richert is geared so each athlete will peak during the regional meet May 17. Times and placements will take a backseat to gradual improvement. As a sophomore, Sechrist is a returning state champion in the 3200-meter run. She was a runner up in the 1600 last year at state. She holds school record in both events, 5 minutes, 24 seconds in the 1600 and 11:42.35 in the 3200. Although Boldt said female distance runners have a tendency to peak in the first two years of high school, he expects Sechrist to continue to improve this season. At this point, Sechrist is out of things to prove. She is battling to meet her own high expectations. Boldt said her work ethic is unmatched. “The only pressure comes from the expectations of the community,” Boldt said. “Her times will just continue to drop.” Sechrist also ran the 4x800 and 4x400 relays for Hillsboro last season. The Trojans lost 800 runner Callie Serene to graduation this season. Sechrist could still run both relays if some combination of young runners could form a competitive team in either race. Boldt said Sechrist will run the 800 at different times this season. Senior Thiessen is still working to secure a state championship. He has come very close the previous two seasons, placing third and second respectively in the long jump at the state meet in Wichita. Boldt has some worry about the strain of three consecutive athletic seasons on Thiessen, but he believes Thiessen’s talent and work ethic will spur him to great performances. Jerry Harder set the school record in

the long jump in 1956, 23 feet, 2.5 inches. “He comes out and does what he needs to do in practice,” Boldt said. Thiessen improved greatly as a sprinter, dropping the high jump last season to compete in the 200-meter run, 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Boldt could see Thiessen competing in all three of those events this season. A qualification in the 200 is not out of the realm of possibility. “Belief in yourself matters,” Boldt said. “Guys gain confidence between sophomore and junior years. They naturally gain muscle.” Another athlete likely to punch a ticket back to the state meet is senior Tyler Proffitt in the pole vault. Proffitt set a new personal best of 13-6 in the state competition to place fifth. The top three jumpers all cleared 14 feet. “It was the best pole vault competition I’ve ever seen,” Boldt said. Good news for Proffitt is three of the jumpers ahead of him and one jumper behind him in that field were seniors. Only Austin Jones of Wellsville is back for his senior season. Boldt said Proffitt improved his marks last season by adding upper body strength and by nailing multiple repetitions of the complicated event. Pole vault coach Jeff Haslett said Proffitt switched poles starting at the league meet, which allowed Proffitt to clear greater heights. There were high hopes for junior high jumper Jesse Brown, who qualified for the state meet last season. However, he will not be participating this season because of injury, Boldt said. The Trojans 4x800 relay team qualified for the state meet last season, finishing eighth out of 16 teams. Senior Josh Richert, junior Avery Franz, and sophomore Grant Knoll return for the squad. Senior Jordan Bezdek was an alternate on the team last season and will take over for graduate Bret Mueller. Boldt expects the 4x800 team to perform well, but Richert holds the greatest chance for individual success. Richert ran 1600 for Hillsboro last

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field. Sinclair said each player showed ability in limited plate appearances last season. “With two defenders that are equal, I’m going to go with the better bat,” Sinclair said. Lucero may have a slight edge based on her pinch running experience last season. “She never got out because of a mistake she made,” Sinclair said. “Knock on wood, she doesn’t make those kind of mistakes.” The Trojans begin the season April 2 at home against Nickerson. The team then travels to Hesston April 5, with an anticipated date with the Swathers. Sinclair also said matchups with Pratt, April 26 at home, and Haven, April 30 in Haven will feature tough opponents.

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season. He just missed a state qualification, placing fifth in regionals. Franz was also just outside of a state qualification in the triple jump, placing fifth. Franz is an intriguing jumps prospect for Hillsboro, possessing nearly flawless airborne form. As a runner, Boldt said he is more of a 400 runner than an 800 runner. It is a possiblity he could run the 4x400 relay with Richert and Thiessen or run the individual 400. Knoll was Hillsboro’s competitor in the 3200 last season and should reprise that role. Bezdek was a 300-meter hurdler last season. Another Hillsboro competitor who finished just outside of a state berth was senior pole vaulter Ashley Bartel. She finished fifth for the second consecutive year at regionals. She also runs hurdles for the Trojans. Boldt is expecting a breakout season from sophomore Karyn Leihy. Along with running middle distances this season, he said he believes Leihy’s best runner event is the 800, Leihy will also pole vault for Hillsboro.

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With an inexperienced golf team, Hillsboro coach Scott O’Hare plans to get his players on the green as much as possible so they can practice before the first meet. “It’s difficult with spring break,” O’Hare said. “But I told them to practice as much as they could, even if they have to pay green fees.” The seven-member team features two returning letterwinners — Andrew Meier and Evan Ollenburger — as well as five freshman and sophomore players. O’Hare said he is hopeful for a good season, but said that if they are going to have a good start, they’ll have to use their available time to practice on the green. O’Hare said he is looking

“She’s a strong girl, acrobatic,” Boldt said. The Trojans also have several athletes Boldt expects to show improvement and score points in meets. Sophomore Cody Craney and freshman Franklin Jost are the Trojans top throwers this season. Craney specializes in the discus while Jost plans to throw discuss, shot put, and javelin. Craney ran sprints last season and may again this year. Juniors Taylor Vogt and Morganne Hamm and sophomore Darcy Heinrichs are the girls’ throwers. Boldt expects Vogt and Hamm to throw all four implements. Along with Bartel, seniors Erika Just, Heather Mayfield, and Rhonda Rogers and sophomore Tara Proffitt and Dallas Jost should all run sprints for Hillsboro. The Trojans first meet is a Central Kansas Track League affair April 2 in Hillsboro. Boldt said he should know the progress of his team by the Conrad Nightingale Invitational April 19 in Hesston. Hillsboro’s meet, the James Thomas Invitational is April 26.

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The Trojans have two established outfielders with sophomores Micah Allen and Jakob Hanschu, either of whom could play center field. In limited playing time last year, both players showed prowess with the bat and the glove. Hanschu is an intriguing player for Dick with the ability to pitch and play second and short. Other outfielders battling for a starting position are sophomores Josh Funk and Bettles and freshman Jonah Wiles. Up the middle, the Trojans are starting with a deficit. Last year’s starting shortstop Cody Delk is out for the season with an arm injury. The likely player to take over at short is Jordan Faul. Like Sinclair, Faul struggled with the stick last season after a strong freshman campaign. Dick is looking for a bounce back season from the junior infielder. He does not worry much about Faul in the field. Faul makes up for a lack of lateral quickness by playing smooth, efficiently getting to the ball and transitioning from glove to hand to release a throw. David Dick is the likely candidate to start at second base, a position he played often last season. The sophomore infielder is one of many players who could lead off for the Trojans, including Faul, Hanschu, Allen, and Funk. “We’re not going to be blessed with overall team speed,” Dick said. With a small roster, 13 players, the Trojans will have to be diverse as a team, especially in case of injury. The Trojans begin the season March 28 at Little River. It will be a tough opening test with the Redskins’ unnerving modified softball field, which often features a wind blowing out to outfield. The first home contest will be with Nickerson on April 2. One opponent Dick has circled on the calendar is Pratt. The Greenbacks went to the 4A state tournament last season. “Anybody in our league is beatable, sweepable on some nights, or we can get swept,” Dick said. “We have to come with our best in these games.”

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Three seniors lead the way for Warriors’ track By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Peabody-Burns track and field head coach Brian Lightner is taking a patient, cautious approach in his third season at the helm for the Warriors. For instance, the most important meet for him is the Wheat State League meet May 9 in Goessel. “The majority of the team will be done after league,” Lightner said. “Seventy-five to 80 percent of the team is done.” Lightner will only take a few athletes to the regional meet May 17 because it costs the district money for every entry and because he wants the athletes who are going to take the event seriously. “It’s about getting to state,” he said. For the few Warriors heading to regionals, Lightner will modify their practice regimens to make sure they are in the best condition. That may mean giving athletes more rest or pushing them even harder. One example of this is senior thrower Lucas Larsen. Lightner said Larsen peaked too early last season in the discus. The normal progression for a thrower is to have strong times at the beginning of the year, tire in the middle of the season, apply rest, and then have the distances ramp up in time for league and regional meets. Another coaching point for Larsen is to pinpoint which throw is his best that season. At different times in his high school career, he has excelled in each throw: javelin, discus, and shot put. Shot put has been the most consistent. Regardless, Larsen is the captain of the throws team, one of the Warriors’ senior leaders, and a lock to go to regionals. Seniors Seth Topham and Zach Preheim are Larsen’s counterparts on the track. Lightner said Topham is more vocal than Preheim but that both seniors will be impor-

PEABODY-BURNS HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS tant to lead a boys’ track team made up primarily of sophomores and freshmen. There are 20 boys out for the team. They both compete in the hurdles with Preheim specializing in the 300-meter hurdles. Topham was a state qualifier in the high jump last season, placing sixth at the state meet. His personal best jump was 6 feet. Topham and Preheim are joined on the track by returning letter winners sophomore Michael George, junior Christian Chastain, and sophomore Braxton Kyle. George and Kyle are candidates to join Preheim on relay teams. Lightner said George improved every meet last season in his first year. Kyle also high jumps and throws javelin. Chastain is a distance runner for the Warriors. Larsen leads a strong group of throwers. Senior Jayden Miller placed in the top five in the shot put at the Wheat State meet last year. Fellow senior Adam Sheffler specializes in the discus. He plans to throw every implement. Sophomore Colten Terronez should throw every device. The Warriors have one female thrower this season, senior Kortney Foth who plans to throw shot put, javelin, and discus.

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Peabody-Burns High School senior thrower Lucas Larsen prepares to launch a javelin Thursday during track practice. Head coach Brian Lightner said Larsen is planning to throw all three implements — javelin, shot put, and discus — but Larsen specialized in the discus last year.

“She’s our first girl thrower in three years,” Lightner said. It’s a bit lonelier on the entire PBHS girls’ squad with only seven girls out for the team. Sophomores Kenzie Young and Carlee Wentworth are the only returning letter winners

for the team. Young ran the distance events for the Warriors last season. Wentworth ran relays and threw the javelin. Senior Brandee Burnett is also out for the team after not participating in track the previous two seasons. Lightner was

not sure where Burnett would fit into the team; it was a possibility she would run sprints. The Warriors begin the season at 4:30 p.m. April 2 at the Herington Central Kansas Track League meet. Peabody will host a meet April 9. Im-

portant meets for the Warriors are consecutive outings at the James Thomas Invitational in Hillsboro on April 26, competing against strong 3A and 4A competition, and the Herington Invitational meet May 2.

Morris leads Warriors golf By BEN KLEINE Staff writer

Peabody golf coach Jim Pohlman believes the four returning letter winners for the Warriors can compete with anyone. Senior Tommy Morris placed 65th with a score of 97 last year at the state tournament at Seneca. Morris and graduate Matt Hiebert both qualified for the state tournament with top 20 placements at the regional tournament in Ellinwood and helped the Warriors place fourth in the tournament. Morris had two top five finishes last year. He placed second at the Peabody-Burns Invitational tournament and fourth at the tourstaff photo by ben Kleine nament in Hesston. Morris also Senior golfer McKenzie Ensminger watches a drive Thursday during Peabody-Burns earned a 15th place finish at the golf practice in Newton. Ensminger is one of the PBHS golfers with a chance of Marion varsity golf tournament, the going to the state tournament, coach Jim Pohlman said. helping the team place eighth. The

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Warriors placed second in the Peabody-Burns Invitational. Morris is a fifth-year senior for the golf team, since he practiced with the high schoolers when he was in junior high. Pohlman said he brings tremendous confidence and driving ability to the course. “He can hit the ball a long ways,” Pohlman said. Joining Morris as returning letter winners are fellow senior McKenzie Ensminger, junior Cierra Foth, and sophomore Brooks Hodges. Having two experienced girl golfers makes the PBHS team unique. Pohlman said Ensminger acts like one of the guys on the course and that Foth is no different. “Both girls are competitive,” Pohlman said.

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In brief Athletes named to all-state teams Hillsboro High School forward Tena Loewen was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-State basketball third team. The all-state teams are not divided by classes. She was also a first team selection for the all-class 3A team. Hillsboro’s Addie Lackey was a second team selection. Danae Bina was an honorable mention. Shaq Thiessen and Brett Weinbrenner were both honorable mention selections for the all-class team. Jessica Harvey and Davis Cook of Goessel were an honorable mention in 1A. Marion High School starters Jordan Hett and Jacob Harper were honorable mention selections to the Eagle’s 3A All-Class team. Centre High School starters Shelby Makovec and Cacey Simons were honorable mention selections in class 1A. Peabody-Burns’ Rayna Barnes was named a Class 2A honorable mention.

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Mark Schmidt and Ben Wiens compare leg-height stretches Friday during track practice at Goessel High School.

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By DELBERT PETERS Contributing writer

The Bluebirds did not have any boys qualify for the 1A state track meet last year, but five returning letter-winners will provide leadership and experience for this year’s team. Coach Curtis Guhr said he expects seniors Grant Flaming, distance runner, and Davis Cook, sprinter, to lead the Bluebirds in point production this year. Juniors Heath Goertzen and Nathan Czarnowsky will

GOESSEL HIGH SCHOOL BLUEBIRDS likely add points in distance events, while Brian Hiebert returns to throwing events. Senior quick-start Shane

Additional sophomores and freshmen round out team numbers to 19 athletes on the boys’ team this year, giving them chances to pick up points in several events. Goessel’s season begins with a five-team meet in Hillsboro on April 2.

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Tabor College junior Kirk Rocha of Modesto, Calif. has been awarded KCAC Player of the Week and senior Josh Stone of Ft. Worth, Texas was awarded the KCAC Pitcher of the Week for student-athlete performances March 11 to 17 by votes from KCAC sports information directors. Rocha hit 0.533 and slugged 1.033 during an 8-1 week for the Tabor College Bluejays. In a two-game series against Briar Cliff (Iowa), Rocha went 5-7 at the plate with four runs scored and four RBI’s. Against McPherson College, in the opening of KCAC play, he went 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and four RBI’s in game one. Rocha ended the four-game McPherson series 8-of13 at the plate, with 10 runs scored and six RBIs. He finished the week with 16 hits, 15 runs, 11 RBIs, five walks, three home runs, three stolen bases, two doubles, and two triples.

Four named all-league Four Peabody-Burns seniors were selected for Wheat State League basketball honors. Rayna Barnes, Christian Gard, and Austin Savage were first-team picks, and Brandee Burnett was selected for honorable mention.

Numbers increase for girls’ track team By DELBERT PETERS Contributing writer

Last year’s 1A state track meet qualifiers Tia Goertzen and Ali Buller return to the Goessel High School squad for the 2013 season, bolstered by increased numbers from the freshmen class. Goertzen, hampered by an

injury in the first part of the season last year, still qualified for state in the two hurdling events by the end of the season. She finished 10th in the 100-meter hurdles and 11th in the 300- meter hurdles. Ali Buller competed in the 800-meter run and missed a medal by one spot, finish-

ing eighth at the state meet in Wichita. Buller also ran crosscountry in fall and earned the 31st spot at the state meet. Thirteen other girls have signed up for track this season. Those that lettered last year, include sophomores Erin Brubaker and Makayla King. Eight freshman girls will com-

pete this year, giving Coach Curtis Guhr hopes that Goessel may pick up some points in relays. “We are looking forward to a good season,” Guhr said. “We have a chance to bring in a lot of points in individual events as well as in team events.”

Golfers strive to return to state By DELBERT PETERS Contributing writer

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Goessel High School golfers placed fifth out of twelve teams at a tough Highlands Golf Course last year in the 1A state tournament. Goessel seniors Trey Schmidt, Dan Smucker, and Tyler Schulz return to lead the Bluebirds on a quest for a return to state this season. Last year, Schmidt earned 15th place at state out of 87 players. Other letter-winners from last season are junior Reece Hiebert and sophomore Lucas Hiebert. Additional seniors are Garrett Woelk, Johanna Hoffman, and exchange student Martina Filippi. “With only three people returning from last year’s state team, we have the opportunity for younger golfers to step into a varsity role,” said coach Chad Lindeman. “The varsity spots will change from meet to meet as we meet the challenge to find the right group to go into the post season.” Seventeen golfers are on the roster as the season begins. Six junior varsity tournaments are on the schedule to allow some

of the first year players to gain experience. The season begins with a meet at Herington April 2 and then one at Hillsboro April 5. “This year we are focusing on the mental part of the game,” Lindeman said. “Our golfers need to handle a bad shot and not let it ruin their day.” According to the Kansas State High School Athletics Association web site, the 1A state golf tournament will be May 20 at Emporia.                 

SCHEDULE April 2 @ Herington 1:00 p.m. April 4 JV@ Herington 3:00 p.m. April 5 @ Hillsboro 3:00 p.m. April 9 @ Minneapolis 3:00 p.m. April 9 JV @ North Newton-Peabody 3:00 p.m. April 11 JV@ Wedgwood – Burrton 3:00 p.m. April 15 @ Eldorado/ Bluestem 2:00 p.m. (Prairie Trails Country Club) April 18 JV @ Hesston 1:00 p.m. April 22 @ Pretty Prairie 3:00 p.m. April 25 @ North Newton-Sedgwick 3:00 p.m. April 26 JV @ Pine Edge 4:00 p.m. April 30 @ Marion 3:00 p.m. May 6 WSL-HOPL Golf Challenge 1:00 p.m. May 9 JV @ Wedgwood (Burrton) 3:00 p.m. May 13 Regionals, tba May 20 State, tba

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STAFF PHOTO BY ADAM STEWART

Marion High School student Spencer Fugitt smiles after completing a power clean during the state powerlifting competition Saturday in the Marion Middle School gymnasium. Competitors filled the gym and vehicles lined the streets for blocks around the gym.

BOWLING RESULTS GUTTER DUSTERS Cardie Oil & Tire 3-1 over Marion National Bank, Sherbowl Lanes 4-0 over Blind, Carlsons’ Grocery 3-1 over Central National Bank on March 13. Carlsons’ Grocery, 882 game, Marion National Bank, 2,340 series (Cardie Oil & Tire, 1,088 game and 3,147 series). Tyler Richmond, 221 game and 606 series (257 handicap game and 715 series). Pat Kinning, 223 game and 510 series (277 handicap game). LeAnn Klenda, 682, handicap series. W Carlsons’ Grocery . . . . . . .80 Cardie Oil & Tire . . . . . . . . .62 Marion National Bank. . . .60.5 Sherbowl Lanes . . . . . . . . .60 Central National Bank. . . .54.5

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MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE D&J Liquor 4-0 over Marion Manufacturing, Willy J’s 9th Lane 2-2 tie with Tampa State Bank, 8 Balls & a Split 3-1 over VFW, Central National Bank 4-0 over Blind on March 11. Willy J’s 9th Lane, 861 game and 2,483 series (1,044 handicap game and 3,032 series). Dan Sherbert, 226 game and 587 series (257 handicap game and 680 series). Danyal Hamm, 190 game and 483 series (248 handicap game and 648 series). W Willy J’s 9th Lane . . . . . . . .68.5 8 Balls & a Split. . . . . . . . . . .65.5 Tampa State Bank . . . . . . .65 Central National Bank. . . .63.5 D&J Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.5 Marion Manufacturing . .52 VFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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MARION-FLORENCE USD 408 2013 SPRING SPORTS MMS TRACK & FIELD

MHS TRACK & FIELD Date:

Meet

Start Time

April 2 April 5 April 9 April 12

Berean CKTL at Marion 4:30 p.m. Marion Relays at Marion 3:30 p.m. Goessel CKTL at Goessel 4:30 p.m. Smoky Valley Invitational 4:00 p.m. at Lindsborg April 16 Sterling CKTL at Sterling 4:30 p.m. April 19 Halstead Invitational at Halstead 3:00 p.m. April 23 Marion CKTL at Marion 4:30 p.m. April 26 Beloit Relays at Beloit 10:00 a.m. May 2 Hesston Relays at Hesston 4:00 p.m. May 6 HOA Fr./Soph. League Meet 4:00 p.m. at Moundridge May 10 HOA League at Bethel College 3:00 p.m. May 17 Class 3A Regionals at Marion 3:00 p.m. May 24-25 State Track Meet at Wichita TBA

Date:

Meet

March 28 Hillsboro Quint at Hillsboro April 4 Remington Quad at Remington April 11 Berean Quint at Marion April 18 Ell-Saline Quint at Ell-Saline April 29 Goessel Invitational at Goessel May 2 Inman Invitational at Inman May 7 HOA League at Marion

MHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Date:

Opponent/Place

Time

March 26 Herington at Marion April 2 at Little River (Baseball) April 2 Trinity Catholic (Softball) at Hutchinson April 5 Moundridge at Marion April 9 Canton-Galva at Canton April 12 at Clay Center April 16 Sedgwick at Marion April 23 Ell-Saline at Marion April 26 at Inman April 30 Bennington at Marion May 7 at Halstead May 13 Regional Baseball & Softball May 20 State Baseball & Softball

Start Time

4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

MHS GOLF Date:

Meet

Time

4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

April 2 April 4 April 9

1 p.m. 3 p.m.

4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. TBA TBA

April 11 April 12 April 15 April 16 April 18 April 26 April 30 May 3

at Herington Invitational at Herington (JV) Northern Heights Inv. at Emporia at Burrton (JV) at Salina Invitational at Council Grove (Varsity) at Marion (JV) at Hesston (JV) at Goessel (JV) Marion Invitational Marion County Golf Meet at Marion & Hillsboro HOA League Tourn. at Hesston Burrton (JV) at Halstead Regional Golf Tournament State Golf Tournament at Goodland

May 7 May 9 May 13 May 20

3 p.m. 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. TBA TBA

THIS SCHEDULE IS A COMMUNIT Y SERVICE BY THESE BUSINESSES: Animal Health Center of Marion County, Inc. Brookens Law Office, L.L.C. Cardie Oil, Inc. Carlsons’ Grocery Carlson’s TV & Satellite Carr Construction Case & Son Insurance Central National Bank Cooperative Grain & Supply/Ampride Countryside Feed, L.L.C. County Seat Decorating Center Down on the Corner Yarn Shop Dr. Jerry Vinduska, DDS Flint Hills Clay Works G&J Video Gambino’s Pizza Great Plains Federal Credit Union

Hannaford Title Company Hett Construction Hillsboro Dental Care HRK Jerry Cady Agency Lalouette Law, L.L.C. Marion Auto Supply Marion County Record Marion Die & Fixture, A Division of the Bradbury Co., Inc. Marion Dry Cleaning Marion Family Physicians Marion Health Mart Pharmacy Marion Manufacturing, Inc. Marion National Bank Panda Kitchen Chinese Restaurant Pizza Hut of Marion PrairieLand Partners, Inc.

River Mill Woods Sanders Electric Shear Success Shelter Insurance/Doug Heerey, Agent St. Luke Hospital and Living Center Straub International Swan’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Tampa State Bank Tony’s Plumbing Town & Country Café, Florence Trace of Copper Wagon Wheel Express Webster Auto Service Williams Service, Inc. Winter Construction Zeiner Funeral Home