HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Upcoming curbside recycling week a prelude to future?
Regular recyclable material pickups could be coming soon to Hillsboro. The city is launching a second recyclable materials curbside pickup April 25-29 as part of a movement toward a regular pickup program.
Instrument thefts strike sour note
An unknown thief recently stole about $10,000 of musical instruments from Tabor College, according to the school’s music department chair, Bradley Vogel. Police reports said that between noon March 24 and 6 p.m. March 25, a trombone, a flute, four drum set cymbals, and a CD player were taken from the instrument storage room and rehearsal hall along with two student-owned flutes and a $5,000 oboe.
County can't deliver on EcoDevo data
Whether wearing the hat of Hillsboro resident or Marion banker, Jim Hefley is a concerned taxpayer who wants to see what the county is getting out of its investment in economic development. After receiving a March 28 letter from commissioners responding to questions Hefley posed in writing, he’s still waiting for details.
Drama and comedy abound in Hillsboro High one-acts production
Theater-goers who love variety can get their fill this weekend when Hillsboro High School will perform “A Series of One-Act Plays,” which spring play director Leah Rose said will hit both the funny bone and the tear ducts. “It’s gonna be fun,” Rose said. “We’re gonna hit a whole range of emotions.”
No city council election surprise
Incumbents Byron McCarty and Brent Driggers, running uncontested races, were re-elected Tuesday to Hillsboro council seats. McCarty received 33 votes in Ward 2, and Ward 1 voters cast 20 ballots for Driggers.
Walleye stocking first in 23 years at reservoir
Being caught at Marion Reservoir with more than five walleye in a boat is usually a sure-fire way to get a ticket for violating state fishing regulations, but Craig Johnson got off scot-free Thursday, even though he had far more than five. How many more? About 1.7 million, give or take a few.
Little white church in field built to inspire
Drivers along K-150 near the Marion-Chase county line may have noticed a tiny white chapel under construction. David Madden of Osawatomie wants people to notice, and to think.

DEATHS

Gary Cole
Gary Norman Cole, 75, of Marion died Monday at Newton Medical Center. He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Lawrence to Jess A. and Doris Farmer Cole. He attended Wichita schools.
John Goodin
John Robert “Bob” Goodin, 63, Leawood, died Friday. A memorial service was Tuesday at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.
Pamela Hartman
Pamela Sue Hartman, 59, died March 29 in Andover. Celebration of Life service was Friday at Brookhaven Baptist Church, Wichita. A burial followed at Banner Cemetery, Elmo.
Mary Jane Herbel
Mary Jane Herbel, 72, died Sunday in Hillsboro. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro.Family will receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro.
Velma Klassen
Velma Klassen, 87, died Friday at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Services will be held at a later date.
IN MEMORIAM:
Steve Hett

DOCKET

FINANCE

Charities offer tips to make wise gift decisions
Two fraudulent “cancer charities” agreed last week to a settlement that banned them from doing charitable business after scamming more than $75 million from well-meaning donors across the country. A press release from Attorney General Derek Schmidt said a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Arizona against Cancer Fund of America, Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, and the Breast Cancer Society in May 2015 after authorities nationwide investigated them.
Dollars and sense focus of state website
A new financial education website designed to help people manage their money, make sound investment decisions and become financially literate is now available to Kansans. Kansasmoney.gov contains an interactive learning center with “bite-sized” educational modules ranging from auto loans to identity protection to Social Security. Most of the modules can be completed in seven minutes or less.

PEOPLE

Lehigh native leads Walk Kansas
Sunday was the official start of this year’s Walk Kansas program. Growing up on a dairy farm south of Lehigh, Sharolyn Flaming Jackson was active in 4-H. She said her involvement led to a passion for helping people, especially in the area of nutrition and good health.
County has 16 teams in Walk Kansas
Walk Kansas, a statewide health and fitness initiative, began Sunday and will continue through May 28. Marion County extension agent Renae Riedy said Friday that 16 teams have been formed in Marion County. She said individuals may still sign up through Thursday by going to www.walkkansas.org or contacting Riedy at the Marion County Extension Office or by email at renaer@ksu.edu. Individuals will be placed in a team.
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Families travel to Arkansas for anniversary
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Alexanderfeld youth spring clean Toews' yard

SCHOOL

HHS receives 1 ratings for vocal and band solos and ensembles
Hillsboro High School band and vocal ensemble and soloists competed at Regional Music Festival Saturday at Tabor College. Vocal groups who received 1 ratings included Spirit-N-Celebration, SNC men, SNC women, and girls ensemble.
HHS to perform band and choir concert
Hillsboro High School band and vocal departments will present their contest concert for the community at 7 p.m. Monday in the high school auditorium. Along with the band and concert choir, other performances will be by men’s glee, women’s glee, and ensembles that competed at Regional Music Festival.
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SPORTS

Trojans tracksters take second at Marion CTKL meet Tuesday
Track and field season got off to a good start for Hillsboro on Tuesday, with both the boys and girls teams finishing second at a Central Kansas Track League meet in Marion. The boys finished well behind first-place Marion, but their 97 points were 23 better than third-place Sedgwick.
Tennis players struggle at Conway Springs
The Hillsboro boys’ tennis team competed Thursday at Conway Springs in its first matches of the season. Jacob Isaac lost 8-1, 8-2, and 8-1 to players from Conway Springs, McPherson, and Wichita Trinity in No. 1 singles.
Golfers compete at Herington
The Hillsboro Trojans golf team placed 10th of 13 teams Tuesday at Herington in the season’s first meet. Elliot Ollenburger seized an individual medal placing seventh with a score of 101.
Goessel's Hiebert is state first-teamer
Goessel senior Page Hiebert landed double honors from the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association when all-state and all-star game selections were announced. Hiebert was named to the Class 1A Division 1 first team, and also was one of 24 players across all classifications to be chosen for the KBCA All-Star game June 25 in Salina.

UPCOMING

Calendar of Events
County seniors to meet in Tampa
Mill levy requests top the agenda for a Senior Citizens of Marion County meeting at 9:30 a.m. April 15 at Tampa Senior Center. Tampa seniors will be serving morning refreshment, and attendees are invited to eat lunch at Tampa Grill.
Chamber to meet Tuesday
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge finalists will make presentations at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro City Building. Breakfast will be breakfast pizza from Ampride and fruit. Cost is $5. RSVPs are requested by Thursday.
Tabor piano recital is Thursday
Social justice author to speak Tuesday
Shane Claiborne, author, speaker, and advocate for social justice, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Claiborne will present a talk titled “Another World is Possible,” and will speak on topics including poverty in America.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Regular recyclable material pickups could be coming soon to Hillsboro. The city is launching a second recyclable materials curbside pickup April 25-29 as part of a movement toward a regular pickup program.

Incumbents Byron McCarty and Brent Driggers, running uncontested races, were re-elected Tuesday to Hillsboro council seats. McCarty received 33 votes in Ward 2, and Ward 1 voters cast 20 ballots for Driggers.

Being caught at Marion Reservoir with more than five walleye in a boat is usually a sure-fire way to get a ticket for violating state fishing regulations, but Craig Johnson got off scot-free Thursday, even though he had far more than five. How many more? About 1.7 million, give or take a few.

Drivers along K-150 near the Marion-Chase county line may have noticed a tiny white chapel under construction. David Madden of Osawatomie wants people to notice, and to think.

Gary Norman Cole, 75, of Marion died Monday at Newton Medical Center. He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Lawrence to Jess A. and Doris Farmer Cole. He attended Wichita schools.

John Robert “Bob” Goodin, 63, Leawood, died Friday. A memorial service was Tuesday at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.

Pamela Sue Hartman, 59, died March 29 in Andover. Celebration of Life service was Friday at Brookhaven Baptist Church, Wichita. A burial followed at Banner Cemetery, Elmo.

Mary Jane Herbel, 72, died Sunday in Hillsboro. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro.Family will receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

Velma Klassen, 87, died Friday at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Services will be held at a later date.

IN MEMORIAM:

Sunday was the official start of this year’s Walk Kansas program. Growing up on a dairy farm south of Lehigh, Sharolyn Flaming Jackson was active in 4-H. She said her involvement led to a passion for helping people, especially in the area of nutrition and good health.

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'ROUND THE TOWN:

Hillsboro High School band and vocal ensemble and soloists competed at Regional Music Festival Saturday at Tabor College. Vocal groups who received 1 ratings included Spirit-N-Celebration, SNC men, SNC women, and girls ensemble.

Track and field season got off to a good start for Hillsboro on Tuesday, with both the boys and girls teams finishing second at a Central Kansas Track League meet in Marion. The boys finished well behind first-place Marion, but their 97 points were 23 better than third-place Sedgwick.

The Hillsboro boys’ tennis team competed Thursday at Conway Springs in its first matches of the season. Jacob Isaac lost 8-1, 8-2, and 8-1 to players from Conway Springs, McPherson, and Wichita Trinity in No. 1 singles.

The Hillsboro Trojans golf team placed 10th of 13 teams Tuesday at Herington in the season’s first meet. Elliot Ollenburger seized an individual medal placing seventh with a score of 101.

Mill levy requests top the agenda for a Senior Citizens of Marion County meeting at 9:30 a.m. April 15 at Tampa Senior Center. Tampa seniors will be serving morning refreshment, and attendees are invited to eat lunch at Tampa Grill.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge finalists will make presentations at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro City Building. Breakfast will be breakfast pizza from Ampride and fruit. Cost is $5. RSVPs are requested by Thursday.

Shane Claiborne, author, speaker, and advocate for social justice, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Claiborne will present a talk titled “Another World is Possible,” and will speak on topics including poverty in America.