HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Education cuts could top $200,000 in USD 410

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback took more than $38,000 away from Hillsboro schools Thursday. Superintendent Steve Noble told the board of education Monday that district losses could total more than $200,000. With more proposed cuts looming in the legislature, state receipts falling $47 million short of projections in January, and the prospect of the state budget deficit growing larger than expected, Noble said the best course of action was to hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

Cut costs Marion County schools almost $150,000

ALS transfers are EMS extra

When a cardiac patient at St. Luke Hospital or Hillsboro Community Hospital needs to go to a larger medical center, doctors call for a Marion County ambulance with advanced-life-support (ALS) capabilities. Whether they get one depends on how a dozen qualified volunteers are scheduled, and how their skills match up with what a patient needs, county Emergency Medical Services Director Brandy McCarty said.

Former Santa impersonator charged with raping minor

A former Marion County sheriff’s dispatcher, who also worked as an emergency medical technician and firefighter and played Santa for local preschool children, has been jailed for the past seven weeks on 13 counts, including statutory rape of an 8-year-old in Marion. His jailing outside the county was revealed Monday after commissioners were told by Sheriff Robert Craft the county may have to continue paying $30 a day to keep him in a McPherson jail because he knows too much about operations of the Marion jail.

Arrests made in sexual assault case in Peabody

Peabody police arrested an 18-year-old honor roll student Tuesday on a charge of allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. Malachi Lee Hunsucker, 18, a senior at Peabody-Burns High School, was booked into Marion County Jail on one count of rape.

USD 411 changes school calendar

Goessel students may be happy to hear that USD 411 board of education’s recent change the school calendar includes a longer Christmas break next year. And next month, Spring break has been moved to the week of March 14. “The primary reasons we moved Spring Break around were to match other schools’ schedules in and out of the county,” Superintendent John Fast said of the option B calendar for next month. “We have some students who are enrolled in a vo-tech school in Newton and now our spring breaks match.”

6 County Lake homes receive new addresses

County commissioners voted to change six Lakeshore Drive addresses to Lois Lane in the Wilden Subdivision at Marion County Lake. Lakeshore Drive houses face Lois Lane, creating confusion because driveways are prohibited off Lakeshore Drive, said Marion County Planning and Zoning Director Tonya Richards.

Write-ins wanted

In Lost Springs, only two people filed paperwork to serve on the city council. Problem is, no one is running for mayor and five seats are open on the city council. In Lehigh, no one filed paperwork. Five city council positions are open in addition to the mayor.

Robert Wilson

Robert “Bob” Lawrence Wilson, 49, of Hillsboro died Jan. 30. He is survived by his life partner, Cynthia Kerr; children, Jennifer, Steven, and Sarah; and Sarah’s mother, Maria Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelynn (Preston) Wilson; a brother, Charles Wilson; and his first wife, Sylvia Wilson.

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"Trombone cow guy" is a farmer first

Even as he builds a sizeable catalogue of hit viral videos, farmer Derek Klingenberg of Peabody is still primarily just that — a farmer from Peabody. The video-making comes in his down time and during work. He’s not some entertainer who just happens to live on a farm, he’s a farmer who happens to be entertaining.

Grandson honors grandfather by winning award

Ed Svitak of Pilsen has been known by many names. Born a Deines, he became a Hett, but because of the bonding that developed between him and his grandfather, the late Ed Svitak, he took on the Svitak name as an adult. Known as “Eddy” to friends and relatives, Svitak began farming with his grandfather when he was in high school, a relationship that continued until his grandfather died about two years ago.

Earthquakes to be topic at MCCD event

The 69th annual meeting of the Marion County Conservation District will be held 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. Rex Buchanan, interim director of Kansas Geological Survey, will give a presentation about earthquakes in Kansas.

Blinding stupidity

Saline County has been an entertaining hotbed of political intrigue this year, first firing then rehiring a flock of county officials. Its latest political shenanigans seem less entertaining and more likely to lead the entire state down an equally silly path. By introducing legislation to allow local governments to publish official notices only on websites, Rep. J.R. Claeys has demonstrated contempt for a huge portion of mainly older and lower-income residents who don’t have internet access and turned a deaf ear to a symphony of respected research that proves citizens can’t find online what they don’t have a clue to look for.

Medical center holding photo contest

The Landon Center on Aging at the University of Kansas Medical Center is sponsoring a photo contest to bring attention to the many faces of older adults. The contest is statewide and open to all ages. Photographs entered must include a minimum of one individual at least 65 years old. Entries can be submitted online or through the mail. Entries will be accepted from April 15 to May 15.

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Tabor College overhauls website

Tabor College recently launched a revamped website, www.tabor.edu, after the old site was overhauled to make it more functional and searchable. Tabor College president, Jules Glanzer, saw the project as a way to promote the school visually.

Goessel scholars win tie-breaker to advance to state

Goessel placed third among 12 teams that converged Thursday at Kiowa for regional Scholars Bowl competition, earning a return trip to state. The Bluebirds had five matches in the opening pool play round.

Trojans girls score win at Hoisington

The Hillsboro girls basketball team fell behind early Tuesday against Hoisington, but pulled out a 43-39 win with a strong fourth quarter. The Trojans shot the ball just three times in the first quarter, connecting on a 3-pointer. Hoisington was ice-cold, going 1-for-16 from the field, but scored 7 free throws to lead 9-3 at the end of the first quarter.

Hillsboro boys misfire in losses

The Hillsboro boys went just 1-of-13 from the field in the fourth quarter in a 51-43 loss at Hoisington. The teams were tied at 26 in the third quarter when the Cardinals went on a run to reclaim a 10-point lead.

Trojans wrestlers flat at Lyons

Hillsboro wrestlers Levi Mendoza and Nathan Simhiser picked up second-place finishes Saturday at Lyons; however, Coach Scott O’Hare shouldered responsibility for an otherwise lackluster performance. “I did not have these guys properly prepared to compete this week,” O’Hare said. “Although a few of the guys did some nice things and looked good at times, overall, this was a disappointing day. ”

Goessel girls win two

Goessel started slowly on senior recognition night Friday at the Bluebirds Gym, but pulled away late to defeat Elyria Christian 33-24. The Eagles jumped out to a 10-4 lead at the end of the first quarter by taking advantage of cold Goessel shooting. Both teams scored just 3 points in the second period, as the Eagles continued to lead by six at halftime.

Goessel boys post wins

Goessel held off a threat from Elyria Christian on Friday and coasted to a 49-33 win. Elyria Christian didn’t get any shots to drop in the first quarter as the Bluebirds built a big lead. Lawton Makovec fought for the tip and scored a layup to start the game. Seniors Connor Davis and Lucas Hiebert combined for 6 points. Zach Wiens scored 4 points under the basket as the Bluebirds led 12-0 at the end of the first quarter.

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