HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Jost quilt takes top honors at state fair

Alice Jost of Hillsboro went to the state fair in Hutchinson last week, and so did her prize-winning quilt from the Marion County Fair. She’s going back this week to retrieve the quilt, and she’ll be coming home with yet another prize.

Where there's smoke, there's Steketee

Hillsboro fire chief Ben Steketee couldn’t hold back a chuckle Thursday as he recalled some of the reasons he and his crew have responded to alarms at Tabor College residence halls over the years. “There was one time one of the male students didn’t know he needed to take the box off a pizza before he put it in the oven,” Steketee said. “One time there was a brownie that was burned beyond recognition.”

Community mourns Schmidt after Mississippi shooting

The Peabody community was rocked Monday morning as the name of a victim in a shooting on campus at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, became known as former Peabody resident Ethan Schmidt. A 1994 graduate of Peabody High School, Schmidt had been shot and killed as he sat in his office at the university. Fellow Delta State professor Shannon Lamb was identified early as a suspect in Schmidt’s death.

Commissioners question relevance of program

With commission chairman Dan Holub out sick, commissioners Randy Dallke and Lori Lalouette got straight to business at Monday’s meeting, including a discussion about the relevance of the neighborhood revitalization program. “My serious thoughts are doing away with the program, period,” Dallke said. “I think (Holub) is looking into it businesswise to help business.”

Man forges weapons of zombie destruction

Any respectable zombie aficionado knows there is one true way to kill a zombie. Destroy its brain.

Arts and crafts fair brings big stage to small town

Every year on the third Saturday in September, the city of Hillsboro turns into a zoo of activity as tens of thousands of people flock from near and far to partake in the renowned Arts and Crafts fair. “There are some organizations and towns that don’t know how to do a craft show,” vendor Brenda Walls said. “Hillsboro knows how.”

MHS class of 1945 had Native nicknames

As old classmates gather to board floats for the Old Settlers’ Day parade Sept. 26, the sound of friends calling out enthusiastic greetings to each other will fill the air. But one set of greetings is bound to sound stranger than the rest. Marion High School class of 1945 alumni may just be the only students in school history where all the graduates had Native American nicknames.

Art in the Park vendors provide global experience

When patrons of Marion’s Art in the Park festival purchase a meal, they may not realize that in exchange for their food, they’re providing a souvenir from Italy, or a bottle of Gatorade for that extra push in the fourth quarter of a football game. However, thanks to local fundraising organizations, that’s just what patrons are doing.

Study says Marion County is 9th healthiest in state

A recent analysis of the health status of U.S. states and counties had good news for Marion County, which was rated as the ninth healthiest county in Kansas. The County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program, sponsored jointly by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, collects and analyzes data for 35 diverse measures related to healthy communities.

Pilsen church to celebrate century mark

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Holy Family Parish, in Pilsen likely will be packed Sept. 27 as the congregation gathers to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church edifice with a Mass of Celebration and catered noon meal. Terry Klenda, a member of the planning committee, said they decided not to make it a big thing, as they did when they celebrated the congregation’s centennial in 1988.

Cars will 'show and shine' at Lincolnville Octoberfest

A new item on this year’s Lincolnville Octoberfest schedule will be a Show and Shine Car Show. Mayor Barb Kaiser said there would be no judging, but cars may drive through the 11 a.m. parade.

Couple cares for one-room county lake CCC museum

When Larry and Marilyn Hamler of McPherson bought a house at Marion County Park and Lake about 15 years ago, it was to be primarily for weekend retreats and vacations. “We never thought we were going to come out and get involved with neighbors,” Marilyn said. “We were just looking for a getaway.”

Chili, cars, and cornhole pitching happen at Marion County Lake

A trio of annual events that include chili, cars, and corn hole pitching will occur Oct. 3 at Marion County Park and Lake. In its ninth year, the Marion County Lake Chili Cook-off will ladle up bowls from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monarch migration starts

A trio of annual events that include chili, cars, and corn hole pitching will occur Oct. 3 at Marion County Park and Lake. In its ninth year, the Marion County Lake Chili Cook-off will ladle up bowls from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Father Kapaun museum draws worldwide audience

The story of Father Emil Kapaun of Pilsen has long held interest for Catholics in other countries, and many are finding their way to Kansas and the Kapaun Museum in Pilsen. “We’ve had someone just recently from Columbia, South America,” volunteer Harriet Bina said. “We had the bishop from South Korea come over a year ago.”

Rural park was home to bridge on national registry

The little community of Antelope, northeast of Marion, once had a beautiful park nestled under shade trees along Clear Creek. Located one-half mile west of US-56/77 on 257th St., the now-abandoned spot was a gathering place for Fourth of July celebrations, picnics, and other events for many years. Henry Wight, a large cattle rancher, created the park and named it in 1921 in honor of his wife, Amelia.

Helen Coffelt

Former Hillsboro resident Helen Elizabeth Coffelt, 96, died Sept. 9 at the Homestead Assisted Living Center, Topeka. Funeral services were Monday at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton, and burial was at the Horton Cemetery.

Michelle Williams

Michelle A. Williams, 41, died Sept. 12 at St. Luke Hospital, Marion. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Marion Christian Church.

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George Carlin said it best

I am wondering if any of my six regular readers have ever seen George Carlin’s monologue about “stuff.” I think it came out in the late 1980s or so and was pretty funny. He bemoaned the fact that he had so much stuff he had to buy a bigger place to live just accommodate his stuff, and he couldn’t travel unless his stuff went with him. He thought we all probably had way more stuff than we needed and wondered why we continued to pursue the acquisition of more stuff. I need to have a video of that monologue on a continuous loop on my computer. I need to see it every time I power up that darn computer. Maybe then, I would spend less time being busy with social media, online news, shopping sites, and email communications.

Nightengales to celebrate anniversary with card shower

Don and Twylah Nightengale, Newton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 20. and their children are requesting a card shower for the occasion. Don and Twylah were married, Sept. 20, 1955, at the First Mennonite Church in Burns. Don is a retired rancher and farmer and oil field pumper. Twylah retired from Florence Health Center as the Food Service Director.

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Tabor moves up in U.S. News rankings

Tabor College moved up eight spots in the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings of Midwest regional colleges. Among 96 colleges ranked in that category by the magazine, Tabor placed 41st.

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Hillsboro miscues critical in 22-14 loss to Haven

As Hillsboro fans filed out of Wiens Stadium after Friday’s 22-14 loss to Haven, they could easily have been mulling what-ifs? The Trojans came through with some big plays. Kaden Kleiner connected on two long touchdown passes, a 50-yard strike to Carson Herbel and a 39-yard score to Jorge Hanschu. A trick conversion attempt netted two points from lineman Ryan Stepanek.

Goessel football burned by Heat

Goessel lost to Rural Vista on Friday 52-6. The game ended in the third quarter due to the 45-point rule in eight-man football. Rural Vista defeated Little River 46-0 a week earlier. Goessel, now 0-2, will play Centre, also 0-2, at the Bluebird field 7 p.m. Friday. Centre was defeated by Little River 38-26 last week.

Goessel undefeated through nine matches

The Bluebirds have begun this season by winning the Bluebird Invitational Tournament and boosting their record to 9-0. “Our young players grew up and our experienced players showed leadership today,” coach Crysta Guhr said after the tournament.

Trojan tennis struggles

Hillsboro girls’ tennis team struggled for consistent play Thursday at Smoky Valley. “I was frustrated by our play at times and encouraged at other times,” coach Bob Woelk said. “We hit some good shots but we have a long way to go to become more consistent.”

Trojan runners have outstanding day

Two Hillsboro cross-country runners placed in the top 25 Saturday at a race in Wamego. “It was an outstanding day for our athletes,” coach Stuart Holmes said. “Jonathan Hinerman and Abby Driggers both medaled. Both ran smart and determined races.”

Goessel cross-country medals at Hesston

Goessel runners raced at Hesston and finished as the top 1A teams at this meet. The Swather Special has each grade running separately and six of the 12 Goessel runners medaled. This was the first race of the season where the five-kilometer race was the only option for the girls. Jen Meysing earned a seventh place medal in the junior class and Lauren Rymil finished 19th. Julia Nightengale came in 18th in the sophomore class. The girls’ team placed 14th out of 22 teams.

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Naomi Gaede-Penner to speak at Tabor College

Author Naomi Gauede-Penner will be speaking to the Lifelong Learning program at 9:45 a.m. Friday in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center Lobby at Tabor College in Hillsboro. Fees are $5 per session, $15 per semester, or $29 per couple. Lunch is available to attendees in the Tabor cafeteria for $4.

Senior Citizens of Marion to meet Friday

Senior Citizens of Marion County will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Peabody Senior Center. The group will discuss tax requests, 2016 board meeting schedule, and quilters nominations approvals.

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