HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Information in lawsuit, report taken out of context, Madwick says
A lawsuit against Dan Madgwick and a story about the lawsuit in the Oct. 30 Alteca Ltd., which seeks an injunction prohibiting Madgwick from opening a food forensics lab competing with his former employer, quoted an article in the Sept. 4 Marion County Record in its initial petition.
Strange events suggest haunting
Wendy Youk didn’t believe in ghosts until she and her husband, Justin, moved into their turn of the century home in Marion. “It’s an ongoing drama,” Youk said. “Things happen in our house that you can’t explain.”
Kjellin buys Donahue Corporation
The work of manufacturing livestock, grain, and implement trailers goes on as usual at Donahue Corporation in rural Durham, but as of Oct. 1, the business has new owners, Doug and Amy Kjellin of rural Marion. Doug Kjellin resigned from his position as Marion city administrator in September. He said he is happy to be back doing something he loves.
Reservoir attracts migratory birds
Marion Reservoir is a major attraction for the county. In addition to campers, boaters and swimmers, it also attracts a variety of birds this time of year. Where geese honk and ducks quack, hunters tend to follow.
Pilsen road plan: double chip seal
Faced with questions Monday regarding the 8-mile stretch of Remington Rd. between U.S. 56 and Pilsen, county commissioners expounded their best solution to improve the road. Warren Kreutziger, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars, expressed concerns of access to the Emil Kapaun memorial.
Historian to speak about Tabor, Bethel
Keith Sprunger will give a presentation titled “Bethel College and Tabor College: Common Histories? Unique Histories?” at noon on Nov. 14 at Blue-Gold Room in the Tabor College Student Center. The lecture is free to the public and will take place over lunch. Guests can purchase a meal from the cafeteria or bring their own.
Leadership Marion Co. takes class applications
Leadership Marion County is now taking applications for the nine session series of classes that begin meeting on Feb. of 2014. LMC’s goal is to develop unity among county communities, identify current and future county leaders, examine issues facing the county, and encourage service at local and county level.
Great Plains adds investment representative
Kim Vidricksen is a new investment representative at Great Plains Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro. The position is a new addition at the Hillsboro location. Vidricksen has worked in financial services for 38 years.

AUTOMOTIVE

Fully restored 1971 Chevy pickup wins multiple awards
Wayne Ollenburger lives and breathes automobiles. He works as a service technician at Midway Motors in Hillsboro and on the weekends, he sometimes takes his 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne 10 pickup to compete in antique and classic car and truck shows. “Work and play makes for a full day,” Ollenburger said. “I’ve always liked vehicles, they’re my main thing.”
Demolition racing is Looney family tradition
Building and racing demolition derby cars is more than a hobby for one Florence family; it is a legacy. Dustin Looney has been building demolition cars with his dad, Terry Looney, since he was 16. Now at the age of 23 he can practically put a whole car together by himself, but he still enjoys working with his dad.

DEATHS

Rachel Keller
Rachel Keller, 96, died Oct. 26 at St. Luke Living Center in Marion. She was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Durham to Jacob and Katherine Schneider Winter.
Donald Suderman
Donald J. Suderman, 70, of Hillsboro died Oct. 22 at Newton Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1943, to Eli and Edna (Koop) Suderman of Hillsboro. He married June Sauder on New Year’s Eve 1970 in New Holland, Pa.
Helen Toews
Helen E. Toews, 90, of Hillsboro died Saturday at Parkside Homes, Hillsboro. She was born Nov. 20, 1922, to Jacob and Eva (Sawatzky) Rempel in Jansen, Neb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Toews, in 2004; six brothers, Andrew, Frank, Albert, Henry, Abe, and Harry; three sisters, Frieda Ewert, Alma Wiens, and Margaret Harder; and one grandchild.

DOCKET

OPINION

It's better than nothing
It was an uphill battle from the start, seeking to make a major improvement to the Pilsen road. It would have taken a large investment at a time when it seems that nobody at the local or state level is interested in committing a lot of money, even to a worthwhile project. Warren Kreutziger, on behalf of the VFW, pressed county commissioners for plans for the Pilsen road on Monday. And the commissioners have a plan — double chip sealing Remington Rd. from U.S. 56 to Pilsen and chip sealing it from Pilsen to 290th Rd. For those unfamiliar with the terminology, chip sealing refers to spreading oil on a road, then spreading gravel or other material on top of that, and double chip sealing is repeating that process.
Be safe trick or treating, and have fun
When I was a kid, I thought telling someone “happy Halloween” was redundant. Of course, it’s happy — it’s Halloween. There were costumes and candy, trick or treating, going to Grandma’s house for soup, then some more trick or treating, not to mention Dad’s pranks on trick or treaters who came to our house. When I was a bit older, I would help with Dad’s pranks. I support having downtown Halloween events for children. They provide a safe and sound way for kids to show off their costumes and get candy. I am not, however, ready to see an end to honest-to-goodness, door-to-door trick or treating. It’s just so much more fun that way. There need to be rules, though. Here are a few suggested rules for trick or treating:

PEOPLE

Hillsboro native wins New Horizon award
Mitchell Koop of Hillsboro was part of a team to win the New Horizon Award, which recognizes a student or group that pushed the boundaries of planning in creative and innovative ways. Koop is a 2013 master of architecture graduate from Kansas State University. His group was titled “Planning in Pop Culture class radio show.”
Hymn sing will be Nov. 3
The Hillsboro monthly community hymn sing will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. The evening will consist of singing led by Parkside Voices, scripture reading, and prayer. Those attending will have the opportunity to select their favorite hymns to sing.
4-H Endowment Fund meeting to be Nov. 3
The Marion County 4-H Endowment Fund annual meeting will be at 5 p.m. Sunday in the foods building at Marion County Fairgrounds.
Chat and Dine Club will have soup supper
Marion County Lake Chat and Dine Club will have its annual soup supper and business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the lake hall. The Petersons, Iselis, and Bratts will provide soups. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a side dish. Business will include election of officers and planning the future of the club.
Several concerts upcoming at McPherson Opera House
Several concerts will kick off the month of November at McPherson Opera House. County singer Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 8.
Duggan nearing 80th birthday
Tom Duggan was born Nov. 20, 1933. His 80th birthday will be Nov. 20, and his family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards may be sent to 225 W. 4th St., Tampa, KS 67483. He is a lifelong member of the Tampa community. He graduated from Tampa High School in 1951 and from Kansas State University in 1955. He was a 1st Lt. in the Army from 1955 to 1957.
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Thanksgiving dinner sign up available

SCHOOL

Projects focus on scientific method
Hillsboro Elementary School fourth graders had a science fair Thursday afternoon, and there was baking soda and vinegar, but not in the form of a volcano. Reece Hefley, Ella Jost, and Ellie Noble carefully measured out baking soda and vinegar to see if they would react differently when mixed in different quantities, rather than simply demonstrating that they react.
Goertzen recognized for exceptional academic promise
About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation were recognized for exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Arnold receives doctorate
Emily Arnold of Hillsboro graduated with a doctorate of philosophy in aerospace engineering from the University of Kansas this summer. Arnold is the daughter of Don and Gayla Ratzlaff of Hillsboro.
Free child screenings Nov. 12 in Goessel
Marion County Special Education Cooperative will provide free screenings for children up to 5 years old from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in Goessel. Screenings will check development in learning, motor, language, and social areas and hearing and vision.
AARP smart driver classes offered
Marion USD 408 is hosting AARP smart driver safety classes at the district office from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 and 12. Participants are required to attend both sessions to receive a completion certificate they can present to their insurance company for a premium discount. Classes are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

A lawsuit against Dan Madgwick and a story about the lawsuit in the Oct. 30 Alteca Ltd., which seeks an injunction prohibiting Madgwick from opening a food forensics lab competing with his former employer, quoted an article in the Sept. 4 Marion County Record in its initial petition.

Wendy Youk didn’t believe in ghosts until she and her husband, Justin, moved into their turn of the century home in Marion. “It’s an ongoing drama,” Youk said. “Things happen in our house that you can’t explain.”

Marion Reservoir is a major attraction for the county. In addition to campers, boaters and swimmers, it also attracts a variety of birds this time of year. Where geese honk and ducks quack, hunters tend to follow.

Faced with questions Monday regarding the 8-mile stretch of Remington Rd. between U.S. 56 and Pilsen, county commissioners expounded their best solution to improve the road. Warren Kreutziger, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars, expressed concerns of access to the Emil Kapaun memorial.

Kim Vidricksen is a new investment representative at Great Plains Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro. The position is a new addition at the Hillsboro location. Vidricksen has worked in financial services for 38 years.

Rachel Keller, 96, died Oct. 26 at St. Luke Living Center in Marion. She was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Durham to Jacob and Katherine Schneider Winter.

Donald J. Suderman, 70, of Hillsboro died Oct. 22 at Newton Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1943, to Eli and Edna (Koop) Suderman of Hillsboro. He married June Sauder on New Year’s Eve 1970 in New Holland, Pa.

The Hillsboro monthly community hymn sing will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. The evening will consist of singing led by Parkside Voices, scripture reading, and prayer. Those attending will have the opportunity to select their favorite hymns to sing.

The Marion County 4-H Endowment Fund annual meeting will be at 5 p.m. Sunday in the foods building at Marion County Fairgrounds.

Several concerts will kick off the month of November at McPherson Opera House. County singer Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 8.

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About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation were recognized for exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Emily Arnold of Hillsboro graduated with a doctorate of philosophy in aerospace engineering from the University of Kansas this summer. Arnold is the daughter of Don and Gayla Ratzlaff of Hillsboro.

Marion County Special Education Cooperative will provide free screenings for children up to 5 years old from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in Goessel. Screenings will check development in learning, motor, language, and social areas and hearing and vision.

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