HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Farmer discovers forgotten 160-year-old historic trail
The Santa Fe and Chisholm Trails might not have been the only historic routes across Marion County. Marion farmer Steve Krispense has discovered a half-mile stretch of what was probably was a 160-year-old trail connecting Marion and Abilene.
Commissioners advance; Huelskamp loses
Incumbents Dan Holub and Randy Dallke appear to have won county commission races in Tuesday’s primary election, although the race for Holub’s chair was closer than the one for Dallke’s. The election was closely watched by eager onlookers gathered in the courthouse to see the final tally.
Hillsboro city pipe dream may become reality in 2018
Hillsboro city council looked to the future and past dollar signs Tuesday to consider a major overhaul of sections of the city’s water distribution system. City administrator Larry Paine said that he is looking for possible grant relief and loans for the $4.2 million project, which will focus on replacing water lines throughout the city.
Window project gets underway
Scaffolding is going up along the north side of Marion County Courthouse this week as $679,503 in work to restore windows in the historic structure begins. The project, expected to last six months, will include removal of hazardous asbestos caulking and lead paint.
Lake developer at odds with county over cove dock
A new wooden stairway on a steep bank of a cove at Marion County Lake has led to controversy between a developer and county commissioners over what will lie at its end — a dock, or nothing. “It sounds like it’s going to be a walkway to nowhere,” Garry Dunnegan said.
Erosion agency might help with 190th
The federal government may provide unexpected help in dealing with a collapsing section of 190th Rd., the former US-56 highway that has become the county’s second most traveled road. An additional 50- to 60-foot section of South Cottonwood River bank adjacent to the road has caved in since problems with erosion of the roadbed were reported July 18.
Dollar General buys Walmart Express building
The empty Walmart Express building in Hillsboro will no longer be empty, but a new retailer will not be coming to the county. Dollar General announced in a press release July 27 that it purchased the Walmart Express building on Orchard Dr., and hopes to relocate its Hillsboro store to the building by October.
Stumped? Call in the gnomes
Resourceful county residents have gained miniature, mythical creatures as neighbors after transforming tree stumps into quaint little gnome homes. Two years ago, a tree in the yard of rural Marion residents Quinn and Julie Trapp was damaged during a savage storm.

OTHER HEADLINES

Centenarian re-ups driver's license
Irene Richmond isn’t planning on giving up her designated parking place at Marion Senior Center any time soon. About seven weeks shy of her 100th birthday, Richmond just renewed her driver’s license for four years.
Violations of animal ordinances result in 24 tickets
A report by a concerned citizen to Peabody police about possible cruelty to animals has resulted in a string of allegations against two unidentified individuals. Peabody Police Chief Bruce Burke said the two were each ticketed for 12 alleged violations of city ordinances involving four dogs. They were cited for alleged cruelty to animals, no city tags, no tag license fee, no vaccinations, no adherence to minimum health standards, and no kennel license.
Hay fire had spontaneous origin
Fire in a hay barn on Nighthawk Rd. just north of Peabody erupted Thursday morning, reminiscent of a similar fire near Durham just a week before that burned for four days and destroyed more than $180,000 worth of alfalfa, equipment, and the structure housing it. “I could smell it burning,” said neighbor Kim Nellans. “But every time I stuck my head out the door I couldn’t see any smoke.”
Budget, teacher contracts approved at Centre board meeting
Centre board of education approved a proposed budget Monday of almost three mills less than the previous year. The estimated tax rate of 41.777 includes 20 mills levied for the general fund, 5 mills for capital outlay, and 13.777 mills for local option budget.
New owners announce purchase of market
After months of uncertainty and rumors, people in Peabody can breathe a sigh of relief. Peabody Market is sold and the new owners will be taking over within 30 days. Mike and Jadina Crow of Sedgwick have purchased the business. Mike already is present in the store, working with Rick and Vickie Turner to learn the ins and outs of the many phases of being a grocer. Jadina will be coming to Peabody to help on weekends. The couple will keep their home in Sedgwick for the time being and commute.

COUNTY FAIR

Teen's fierce first demolition derby
Though it was his first time to compete in a demo derby, Hillsboro High School senior Dusten Plenert said it was “not too bad.” This is not the first time he has competed at the fair, however.
Bucket calf show draws 4-Hers
A black and white calf named after a comic strip character made her public debut at the 2016 Marion County Fair. Cady Gossen, 9, Peabody, brought his Angus and Hereford cross calf, Lucy, to be judged in the bucket calf show.
Fair results

DEATHS

Bruce Beeton
Retired Union Pacific conductor Bruce A. Beeton, 65, died Wednesday at his home in Herington. Born June 22, 1951, he was preceded in death by his father, Darrell R. Beeton, and by his mother and stepfather, Wilma J. (Richmond) and Kenneth Pigorsch.
'Bobbie' Harris
Barbara “Bobbie” R. (Mott) Harris, 81, died Thursday at Asbury Park, Newton. Born Oct. 20, 1934, in Hillsboro to Hazel Marie (Bredemeier) and William Lewis Mott, she married Myron Paul Harris on Oct. 20, 1982, in, Newton.
Marjorie Osgood
Marjorie Anita (Maltbie) Osgood, 80, died July 25 at Asbury Park, Newton. Born July 21, 1936, in Marion to Glenn Warren and Wilma Anita (Glasscock) Maltbie, she was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Max Osgood, infant son Warren Lee Albright, daughters LaVerna Jean Chaney and Regina Rae Osgood, and siblings Lois Krause, Joyce May, and Edward, Alfred and Margin Maltbie.
Larry Rose
Former Peabody farmer William L. “Larry” Rose, 88, of Council Grove, died Monday at Diversicare in Council Grove. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Council Grove.
Bert Zogelman
Bertha “Bert” Zogelman, 84, died Monday at St. Luke Living Center. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Florence. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, also at the church. Inurnment will follow in the Burns Catholic Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.
IN MEMORIAM:
Ruth Pankratz
IN MEMORIAM:
Paul Wiest

DOCKET

HOME AND GARDEN

Gardener battles duplicitous trumpet vine
Years ago, Marion gardener Margaret Wilson planted a modest trumpet vine and trained it up over an archway, accenting a flowered path beside her house with a pastoral portal into her backyard. As with many plants Wilson favors, the vine was intended to attract hummingbirds and especially bees.
Schafers family cleans up dilapidated mess
Rehabilitating a house at 118 S. Freeborn has been a Schafers family project. The house is undergoing near-total rehabilitation because of the condition it was in when Jason Schafers took possession in April.
Crafts make classroom feel like home
DIY plastic pop bottle planter
Wanting to find a useful way to use empty pop bottles laying around the house? Turn them into animal planters using these guidelines compiled from multiple sources, or create your own. Materials needed

OPINION

Deck double talk
If ever there’s been a head-scratcher about how county commissioners make decisions, what to do about 180 square feet of Marion County Lake’s 13 million square feet ranks right up there with neighborhood revitalization. Developer Garry Dunnegan wants to keep an old 18 by 10-foot dock moored in a cove where he’s also built a slightly larger dock connected to a new house for an El Dorado family. To accommodate a property owner who once had access to the old dock, Dunnegan built an attractive stairway leading down to the dock’s new location hugging the shoreline just north of the new one.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
Big government

PEOPLE

Senior center menu
NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:
Seniors meet for hamburger fry
'ROUND THE TOWN:
Family has dinner guests

UPCOMING

Calendar of events
Violin duo to perform
Violin duo Nova Deco, featuring performers from Wichita Symphony, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at historic Pioneer Bluffs barn, a mile north of Matfield Green on K-177. More information and reservations are available at (620) 753-3484 and lynn@pioneerbluffs.org.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

The Santa Fe and Chisholm Trails might not have been the only historic routes across Marion County. Marion farmer Steve Krispense has discovered a half-mile stretch of what was probably was a 160-year-old trail connecting Marion and Abilene.

Incumbents Dan Holub and Randy Dallke appear to have won county commission races in Tuesday’s primary election, although the race for Holub’s chair was closer than the one for Dallke’s. The election was closely watched by eager onlookers gathered in the courthouse to see the final tally.

Scaffolding is going up along the north side of Marion County Courthouse this week as $679,503 in work to restore windows in the historic structure begins. The project, expected to last six months, will include removal of hazardous asbestos caulking and lead paint.

A new wooden stairway on a steep bank of a cove at Marion County Lake has led to controversy between a developer and county commissioners over what will lie at its end — a dock, or nothing. “It sounds like it’s going to be a walkway to nowhere,” Garry Dunnegan said.

Resourceful county residents have gained miniature, mythical creatures as neighbors after transforming tree stumps into quaint little gnome homes. Two years ago, a tree in the yard of rural Marion residents Quinn and Julie Trapp was damaged during a savage storm.

Irene Richmond isn’t planning on giving up her designated parking place at Marion Senior Center any time soon. About seven weeks shy of her 100th birthday, Richmond just renewed her driver’s license for four years.

Centre board of education approved a proposed budget Monday of almost three mills less than the previous year. The estimated tax rate of 41.777 includes 20 mills levied for the general fund, 5 mills for capital outlay, and 13.777 mills for local option budget.

Though it was his first time to compete in a demo derby, Hillsboro High School senior Dusten Plenert said it was “not too bad.” This is not the first time he has competed at the fair, however.

A black and white calf named after a comic strip character made her public debut at the 2016 Marion County Fair. Cady Gossen, 9, Peabody, brought his Angus and Hereford cross calf, Lucy, to be judged in the bucket calf show.

Retired Union Pacific conductor Bruce A. Beeton, 65, died Wednesday at his home in Herington. Born June 22, 1951, he was preceded in death by his father, Darrell R. Beeton, and by his mother and stepfather, Wilma J. (Richmond) and Kenneth Pigorsch.

Barbara “Bobbie” R. (Mott) Harris, 81, died Thursday at Asbury Park, Newton. Born Oct. 20, 1934, in Hillsboro to Hazel Marie (Bredemeier) and William Lewis Mott, she married Myron Paul Harris on Oct. 20, 1982, in, Newton.

Former Peabody farmer William L. “Larry” Rose, 88, of Council Grove, died Monday at Diversicare in Council Grove. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Council Grove.

Bertha “Bert” Zogelman, 84, died Monday at St. Luke Living Center. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Florence. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, also at the church. Inurnment will follow in the Burns Catholic Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.

IN MEMORIAM:

IN MEMORIAM:

Years ago, Marion gardener Margaret Wilson planted a modest trumpet vine and trained it up over an archway, accenting a flowered path beside her house with a pastoral portal into her backyard. As with many plants Wilson favors, the vine was intended to attract hummingbirds and especially bees.

Rehabilitating a house at 118 S. Freeborn has been a Schafers family project. The house is undergoing near-total rehabilitation because of the condition it was in when Jason Schafers took possession in April.

Wanting to find a useful way to use empty pop bottles laying around the house? Turn them into animal planters using these guidelines compiled from multiple sources, or create your own. Materials needed

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:

'ROUND THE TOWN:

Violin duo Nova Deco, featuring performers from Wichita Symphony, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at historic Pioneer Bluffs barn, a mile north of Matfield Green on K-177. More information and reservations are available at (620) 753-3484 and lynn@pioneerbluffs.org.