HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Church to feed children in the summer
When Norma Duerksen, pastor at Trinity Mennonite Church in Hillsboro, looked into her community, she discovered a concerning issue she wanted to address on a greater level than just in her congregation. “A lot of times churches get stuck inside of their four walls,” Duerksen said. “We need to admit that we have the poor here in Hillsboro, and we need to take care of that.”
Tabor breaks ground for arts center
Tabor College President Jules Glanzer was stuck in a rut Saturday, and no one was happier about it than he was. Glanzer was sitting atop an antique plow used for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Shari Flaming Center of the Arts, a milestone celebrated by more than 200 people gathered at Tabor Park. Pulled by about 20 people tugging on two ropes, the plow came to an abrupt stop when it hit a root. With some extra effort, the root snapped, and Glanzer completed the ceremonial ride.
Streets to get summer makeover
Main St., the airport, and several other locations will be resurfaced this summer as a result of action taken Tuesday by city council. Darin Neufeld of EBH Engineering reviewed bids for street projects and the airport, walking council through three alternatives presented to prospective contractors.
County health department settling in to new home
After a couple weeks in its new location beside St. Luke Hospital, the county health department is finding itself feeling right at home. “I think being located by a medical facility is a great thing,” administrator Diedre Serene said. “It doesn’t have to be that way, but I think people do prefer to come out here, away from Main St. People understand there’s a sense of privacy here.”
Antique car club may visit Marion on Saturday
Approximately 35 antique cars with about 70 passengers may visit Marion around 1:45 p.m. Saturday. However, the group’s visit is largely dependent on weather, owner of Prairie Oak Alpaca Gift Shop Jeff Methvin said.
Food judge training available
Those interested in becoming a 4-H or open class foods judge at upcoming fairs can attend a training session at 5:30 p.m. May 21 in Hillsboro. Kansas State Extension Agent Renae Riedy said patrons will get hands-on experience in potential issues or mistakes in baking judges must watch for.
Treasurer warns of IRS scam
Scammers are using the state’s Unclaimed Property Division phone number to persuade consumers to make payments on bogus claims of past due taxes, State Treasurer Ron Estes said. When a phone equipped with caller ID receives a call from the automated system, it reports the call is from the state office. Once connected, the automated system claims to be part of the IRS.

DEATHS

Raymond Abrahams
Former Hillsboro assistant postmaster Raymond E. Abrahams, 89, died April 28 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. Services were to be Tuesday at First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.
Xaelan Boaldin
Xaelan Michael Boaldin, infant son of Ricky “Joey” Boaldin and Brittany Barnard, died Monday at St. Luke Emergency Room in Marion. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Marion. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. George Cemetery, St. George.
Jim Dalke
Former mechanic Jim Dalke, 68, died Thursday in Hillsboro. A service will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Hillsboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Interment will precede the service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Lynn Penner
Former school maintenance supervisor Lynn Penner, 85, died April 28 at Bethesda Home in Goessel. Services were Saturday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, with interment at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Larry Stewart
Marion High School alumnus Larry D. Stewart, 72, died Thursday at his home in rural Maple Hill. A funeral service was Monday morning followed by interment at Maple Hill Cemetery.
IN MEMORIAM:
Lloyd Austin, Paula Fike, Ruby Holub, Shirley Strotkamp

DOCKET

FARM

Farmers fight to head off wheat diseases
Crop production scouts from ag service providers in the county began finding stripe rust in some wheat fields several weeks ago. As a result, some area farmers elected to have fields sprayed with a fungicide to prevent the disease from devastating the crop or reducing the yield.
Health officials wary of rabies in county
With three confirmed cases of rabies in the county, health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent its spread. “It is a bit of an increase from what we normally see,” said Health Department Administrator Diedre Serene. “The biggest thing is encouraging individuals to use precautions when dealing with stray animals.”
Blaze consumes old grainery
Fully engulfed in flames, an old grainery had already collapsed when Goessel firefighters arrived on the scene Monday evening at 130th and Diamond Rds. northeast of Goessel. “There were the beginnings of flames starting in a second building when we got there,” Goessel Fire Chief Galen Miller said. “We quickly extinguished the fire and were able to salvage it along with everything inside.”
Vampire flies feast on the backs of cattle
Hidden within the image of cattle grazing peacefully in the rolling green pastures of the Flint Hills is a blood feast. The tiny vampires look like ordinary houseflies, but horn flies, armed by evolution with piercing mouthpieces, ride the backs and bellies of cattle, dining on the blood of their bovine benefactors 10 to 20 times a day.
KDHE provides tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses
Ticks are out. Those spending time outdoors might want to take precautions to avoid tick bites. In 2014, there were 212 cases of tick-borne diseases reported in Kansas. Recorded cases included ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, rickettsiosis, also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and Lyme disease.

PEOPLE

Support group for caregivers to meet
Harvey County Caregiver Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 14 in the Prairie Osage Room at Prairie View in Newton. Longtime group member Marilyn Wolgemuth will present “What I Learned on My Journey of Caregiving.”
Child care providers earn service awards
Several Marion County child care providers were honored with awards for their years of service while attending a Child Care Providers Coalition of Kansas conference on April 18 in McPherson. Shawn Wunderlick of Marion received a plaque for 38 years as a family child care provider.
Aprons are on display in Goessel
More than 100 aprons varying in condition from well-used to spotless are on exhibit until June 20 at Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum in Goessel. Dubbed “Aprons: Plenty of Personality,” the collection will span throughout most of the museum’s eight buildings.
Surplus government commodities to arrive May 13
Government surplus commodities will arrive at Marion County senior centers May 13. Marion Senior Center will begin distribution from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 14.
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SPORTS

Hiebert wins 3 individual races, is part of winning relay
By winning three individual races and serving as one leg of a relay team that took first, Goessel freshman Brittney Hiebert helped the Bluebirds track team win the Canton-Galva track meet April 28 at the Bluebird track in Goessel. Hiebert won the 400 meters, the 800, and 1,600, and also ran in the 4x400.
Trojans win a couple tennis games at league
Hillsboro High School tennis players won one singles and one doubles match Monday at Smokey Valley during a Central Kansas League meet. “All the guys continue to show improvement,” coach Stuart Holmes said. “It was good to a win at league in both No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles with our inexperienced team.”
Golf and run to benefit USD 410 early childhood
A 5-kilometer run and four-person scramble golf tournament May 23 will benefit the USD 410 early childhood education fund. The golf tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Hillsboro Golf Course. Registration is $160 per team or $40 for individuals. For more information about the tournament, contact Doug Dick at doug.dick@usd410.net.
Goessel golfers participate in 2 meets
Goessel golfers traveled to Pretty Prairie for an April 27 golf tournament where sophomore Rhett Makovec led Bluebird scoring with a score of 98. “All the seniors were on a trip, so this was an opportunity to give some younger golfers a chance at the varsity level,” coach Chad Lindeman said.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Main St., the airport, and several other locations will be resurfaced this summer as a result of action taken Tuesday by city council. Darin Neufeld of EBH Engineering reviewed bids for street projects and the airport, walking council through three alternatives presented to prospective contractors.

Approximately 35 antique cars with about 70 passengers may visit Marion around 1:45 p.m. Saturday. However, the group’s visit is largely dependent on weather, owner of Prairie Oak Alpaca Gift Shop Jeff Methvin said.

Those interested in becoming a 4-H or open class foods judge at upcoming fairs can attend a training session at 5:30 p.m. May 21 in Hillsboro. Kansas State Extension Agent Renae Riedy said patrons will get hands-on experience in potential issues or mistakes in baking judges must watch for.

Former Hillsboro assistant postmaster Raymond E. Abrahams, 89, died April 28 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. Services were to be Tuesday at First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.

Xaelan Michael Boaldin, infant son of Ricky “Joey” Boaldin and Brittany Barnard, died Monday at St. Luke Emergency Room in Marion. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Marion. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. George Cemetery, St. George.

Former mechanic Jim Dalke, 68, died Thursday in Hillsboro. A service will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Hillsboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Interment will precede the service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

Former school maintenance supervisor Lynn Penner, 85, died April 28 at Bethesda Home in Goessel. Services were Saturday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, with interment at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

Marion High School alumnus Larry D. Stewart, 72, died Thursday at his home in rural Maple Hill. A funeral service was Monday morning followed by interment at Maple Hill Cemetery.

IN MEMORIAM:

Crop production scouts from ag service providers in the county began finding stripe rust in some wheat fields several weeks ago. As a result, some area farmers elected to have fields sprayed with a fungicide to prevent the disease from devastating the crop or reducing the yield.

Harvey County Caregiver Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 14 in the Prairie Osage Room at Prairie View in Newton. Longtime group member Marilyn Wolgemuth will present “What I Learned on My Journey of Caregiving.”

Several Marion County child care providers were honored with awards for their years of service while attending a Child Care Providers Coalition of Kansas conference on April 18 in McPherson. Shawn Wunderlick of Marion received a plaque for 38 years as a family child care provider.

More than 100 aprons varying in condition from well-used to spotless are on exhibit until June 20 at Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum in Goessel. Dubbed “Aprons: Plenty of Personality,” the collection will span throughout most of the museum’s eight buildings.

Government surplus commodities will arrive at Marion County senior centers May 13. Marion Senior Center will begin distribution from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 14.

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Goessel golfers traveled to Pretty Prairie for an April 27 golf tournament where sophomore Rhett Makovec led Bluebird scoring with a score of 98. “All the seniors were on a trip, so this was an opportunity to give some younger golfers a chance at the varsity level,” coach Chad Lindeman said.