HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Squall slams city, weather wreaks havoc on Marion

Torrential rains and howling, shifting winds battered the northern and eastern halves of the county Monday, with Marion suffering prolonged power outages and extensive tree damage. Westar Energy spokesman Yvonne Etzel estimated 1,100 to 1,200 customers lost power because of the storm.

Farmer stuck in combine survives storm's wrath

An International combine sits in a hay meadow on Remington Rd. west of Marion. It looks strangely out of place, forlorn, and lonely. Nearby, linemen with a bunch of utility trucks are placing new poles and restringing electric wires along the road. That was the scene Tuesday after a severe storm swept through the area Monday evening.

Tabor fetes Chamber

Antique cars come looking for antiques

The streets of Marion looked a little older and a tad quainter Sunday when 14 vintage cars breezed into town, cruising Main St. in search of antiques. Marion was the final destination for this year’s tour of the Wichita regional chapter of Horseless Carriage Club of America.

Students learn hands-on about food production

When Evan Yoder of Peabody started teaching in 1981, many students were from farms. “Things have changed,” he told an Aug. 22 meeting of county Farm Bureau members. “Very few kids have parents who make a living off the farm. They don’t know where their food comes from. If they don’t know about farming, how will they support it?”

Much needed rain comes at price to some

Last week, some grain elevator managers said farmers in their areas needed rain to help soybean pods to fill. Mike Thomas, manager of Cooperative Grain and Supply in Marion, was hoping for a nice, one-inch rain followed by a quick return to sunshine.

Ag teacher becomes student to improve approach

How can Gatorade, vinegar, lemon juice, paper towels, a nickel, and a penny be used to make a battery? Goessel agriculture teacher Zana Manche knows, but she’s not telling.

Viola Reeves

Viola Reeves, 87, Hillsboro native, died Friday at Asbury Park, Newton. A celebration of life service was today at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.

Vern Smith

Former carpenter Vern W. Smith, 93, Peabody, died Friday at Peabody Health and Rehab. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Peabody Christian Church.

Arnold Voth

Arnold H. Voth, 98, died Sunday at Bethesda Home, Goessel. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bethesda Home Chapel, Goessel. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabor Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Tabor Cemetery.

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Revitalizing wallets

It’s time for another imaginary trip into the make-believe world of county finances, likely the most outlandish journey yet. Then again, it’s perhaps no more outlandish than county commissioners’ recent handling of the county neighborhood revitalization program. Save that thought for later.

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Tabor chamber recital Sunday

Tabor College professor Sheila Litke and three Wichita Symphony Orchestra members will perform a chamber recital 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Litke will be joined by Adrienne Dougherty on violin, Camille Burrow on cello, and Jordan Robert on French horn for pieces by Schumann and Brahms.

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Black Bears maul Trojans 46-23

Hillsboro coach Lance Sawyer could have been down in the dumps after losing to Sterling 46-23 on Friday, but he was surprisingly upbeat about, of all things, his defense. “The defense was doing what we wanted it to do,” Sawyer said. “I thought we hit well — you could hear the pads popping. I think we’re getting to the right spots. We’re just not converting once we get there.”

Hillsboro No. 2 doubles tennis team takes 2nd at Sterling

The Hillsboro girls’ No. 2 doubles tennis team of Mary Leihy and Anna Glanzer went 3-1 in five-team round-robin play to take second Thursday in Sterling. “Mary and Anna continue to play well together,” coach Bob Woelk said. “Their only loss (at the meet) was to Sterling, the top finisher.”

Trojans run at Smokey Valley

Hillsboro cross-country overcame hot and windy elements Thursday at Smoky Valley during its first meet of the year. “It was a positive start to the season,” coach Stuart Holmes said. “In spite of what were about the toughest conditions our runners have faced in the last three to four years, with the hot, windy day, our runners kept going and were able to finish with some respectable results.”

Goessel volleyball off to fast start

The 2015 volleyball season got off to a good start for the Bluebirds in non-league games Tuesday. “We started a little shaky in the first match. We did not serve very aggressive,” coach Crysta Guhr said.

Goessel falls to Peabody-Burns on final play

Goessel had a two touchdown lead twice in Friday’s season-opening game, only to be tied in the fourth quarter. The Peabody-Burns Warriors were able to run for five yards on the last play of regulation to take the win 42-36.

Goessel cross-country earns 4 medals

Goessel runners showed much improvement over last year in the hot winds at Clearwater on Thursday, with four runners claiming medals in the 30-team event. Julia Nightengale captured 14th in the freshman/sophomore two-mile race. Lauren Rymill placed 19th in the junior/senior two-mile division. A new distance this year for the girls was the 5,000-meter race, and Jen Meysing finished 27th.

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Tabor chamber recital Sunday

Tabor College professor Sheila Litke and three Wichita Symphony Orchestra members will perform a chamber recital 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Litke will be joined by Adrienne Dougherty on violin, Camille Burrow on cello, and Jordan Robert on French horn for pieces by Schumann and Brahms.

Call-A-Lawyer night scheduled for Thursday

Kansas Bar Association and Topeka Bar Association will conduct “call-a-lawyer” night Thursday. Callers may speak to volunteer lawyers who are donating their time to answer questions and provide legal advice and information. Volunteers are able to provide information on many legal issues, including probate, family law, landlord-tenant issues, matters involving real property and employment.

Ag. program deadline approaches

U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key farm bill safety net programs, including agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage, and the margin protection program for dairy. More program information may be found by contacting the local FSA office at (620) 382-3714 or visiting www.fsa.usda.gov.

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