HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Heroes recognized in memorial service

Drawing on his own experience, State Representative Bob Brookens told those in attendance at Monday’s Memorial Day services at Memorial Park in Hillsboro, there was a difference between getting involved and becoming committed. Brookens said when his elderly father died in March, who was a World War II veteran, members of American Legion Riders/Patriot Guard shielded him and his family from protesters.

Volunteerism encouraged for 125th anniversary

Hillsboro will celebrate its 125th birthday June 26, and civic-minded residents have a chance to give the city a birthday present. Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is urging residents to pledge volunteer work for select city projects.

Paraplegic cycles through Marion

On a hot, windy Thursday, Kenny Herriot rode through Marion County on a cross-country trek to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Herriot, a record-holding wheelchair athlete, is riding for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The charity, named after cancer victim Alexandra Scott’s original fundraiser, supports research of childhood cancer.

Local dairy goat show focuses on youth

Dairy goat shows are common throughout the country, but the annual Pride of the Plains show at Hillsboro is unique because it is geared toward youth. The 2009 show was Saturday in Hillsboro. According to co-coordinator Jennifer Stultz of Hillsboro, the show was established five years ago, but this is the first year it was officially sanctioned by the National Dairy Goat Association (NDGA). She said it is the only sanctioned youth show in Kansas.

School districts handle financial crisis differently

Marion County school board members were faced with difficult decisions when it became apparent Kansas legislators were reducing funding to districts for this school year and the 2009-10 year. Marion USD 408 was the only school district that did not cut back on programs or personnel.

Readers offer scam solution

There were several readers who called and offered information after the publishing of an editorial last week about a scam. Readers believe the scammers that were mentioned were trying to get e-mail addresses. For those who missed it, the newspaper office had been inundated with calls from bogus advertisers who want to run classifieds for free dogs. They use a stolen credit card number to purchase the ad and then readers are to answer the ads through an e-mail address. My question was, “What does the scammer gain by doing this? The ads cost only a few dollars.”

Thanks, Legion Riders

Memorial Day is a time for reflection and gratitude. And such was the case Monday at Memorial Park in Hillsboro. What a moving and thoughtful program the local American Legion presents each year. It is reverent, thoughtful, and meaningful.

One woman's view: Celebrating retirement years

May has been designated as Older Americans Month. This seems to be a good time to make a few suggestions to my contemporaries about making the most of life in our declining years. I warn you that some of these ideas may be a bit of “Do as I say, not as I do.” However, I believe even the ones I don’t follow are good advice. First of all, to paraphrase Yogi Berra, “Your life ain’t over till it’s over.” Sometimes I hear friends say that there is no point in getting a better car, hearing aid, dental work (or fill in the blank) because they won’t live long enough to be worth spending the money.

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Irene Deason

Irene Fern Deason, 70, of rural Marion, died May 21, 2009, at her residence. Born Feb. 21, 1939, she was the daughter of Lester and Ruby (Warndorf) Libertus.

Marie Wiens

Marie K. Wiens, 87, died May 23, 2009, in Hillsboro. Born July 9, 1921, in Rosenhof, a small village in the Mennonite Siavgorod settlement in Siberia, Russia, she was the daughter of Henry and Katherina (Fast) Klassen.

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Tabor College holds graduation ceremonies

Tabor College concluded its 99th commencement exercises Sunday at the campus gymnasium. Ninety-five bachelor degrees and two associate degrees were handed to students from the Hillsboro campus.

Students earn degrees, honors

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Caitlin O'Dell graduates with honors

Norman and Vivian Mueller of Hillsboro attended the pinning and graduation ceremonies of their granddaughter, Caitlin O’Dell, May 16 at Research College of Nursing, Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. The Marion High School graduate graduated with honors, summa cum laude, and is the daughter of Jo O’Dell and Mike O’Dell, both of Marion, and granddaughter of Delano and Barbara O’Dell of Florence.

Woelk earns honors at university

Anna Woelk, a sophomore at Eastern Mennonite University of Harrisonburg, Va., was named to the spring semester 2009 dean’s list. To qualify, students much achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.75 and complete at least 12 semester hours.

Arnold earns engineering recognition

The University of Kansas school of engineering honored its graduates May 17 at a recognition ceremony. More than 300 students at the graduate and undergraduate levels earned the right to take part in the ceremony. During the ceremony, nine undergraduate students were honored, including Emily Julianna Arnold of Hillsboro, as an outstanding graduating senior in aerospace engineering. The distinction recognizes involvement and leadership as well as academic ability.

Lady Trojans to play undefeated team at state

After winning the Marion regional this past week, the Hillsboro Lady Trojans softball team is rewarded with a game against the top-ranked 3A team in the state. Eighth-seeded Hillsboro, 13-10, will play Thomas Moor Prep-Marian (23-0) at 5 p.m. Friday at Manhattan’s Twin Oaks Complex in the first round of state action.

Trojans sixth seed at state baseball tournament

After sweeping through the regional tournament this past week, the Hillsboro High School baseball team ended the season with an 18-5 record. The Trojans drew the sixth seed in the weekend’s state tournament and will play No. 3 Galena (20-3).

HHS boys claim regional championship, girls take eighth

Hillsboro High School track and field coach Dennis Boldt wasn’t kidding when he said every point counted. The Trojan boys scored 73 points Friday at the Marion regional, edging out Hutchinson Trinity with 72 points and Marion with 71.

Goessel sends 11 boys to state meet

Goessel High School boys’ track and field has not been strong in the field events all season long. However, the Bluebirds used some strong field performances Friday to capture the 1A Madison regional championship.

GHS grad Hiebert an all-American for second year

Garrett Hiebert, a sophomore at Bethel College and 2007 Goessel High School graduate, took fourth place in the javelin Thursday at the NAIA national track meet. He had several throws longer than 205 feet with his best throw of 215 feet, three inches.

Three Goessel golfers to play at state tournament

Goessel High School golfers Tyler Schmidt, Neal Brubaker, and Hayden Goerzen represented the team Tuesday at the state tournament at Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney. Schmidt and Goerzen, both juniors, competed last year at Dodge City in the state meet.

Goessel, Hillsboro track and field results

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