HILLSBORO Star-Journal

A familiar face rejoins the Hillsboro police department

A familiar face recently returned to the crime-fighting team at Hillsboro Police Department. Officer Randy Brazil brings over 20 years of experience to HPD, much of which was spent working local beats.

Rollover sends teen to Wesley

Three area teens were involved in a one-vehicle injury accident Tuesday that results in two of them being transported for emergency medical attention. Goessel first response, Goessel fire, and Peabody ambulance were called to a rollover accident about 8 miles southwest of Hillsboro on 140th Rd. between Falcon and Eagle Rds. at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to emergency transmissions recorded by the newspaper.

Court trumps voter ID requirement

Some Marion County voters who registered when they obtained or renewed drivers licenses may be in limbo when it comes to counting their votes in November. In 2013, Kansas implemented a voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, to combat what secretary of state Kris Kobach claimed was widespread voter fraud.

Youngsters learn second language in elementary school

This year at Hillsboro Elementary School, students are not just learning the basics of English, but Spanish as well. Elementary school principal Evan Yoder went on a trip to Germany over the summer. While on the train, Yoder spoke to children and their parents and was amazed, he said, with how the children knew German and English fluently, along with other various languages.

Hillsboro young professionals band together

A new organization to engage young professionals in the community will hold a kickoff event Thursday at Bluejay Lanes. Young professionals ages 18-39 and their families are welcome for a free meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by bowling at 7:30 p.m.

Hillsboro fire department open house Saturday

Hillsboro Fire Department will hold an open house from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the fire station. The department has done an open house for a couple years, said fire chief Ben Steketee.

Contention launches commission meeting

Testy words were once again exchanged at Monday’s county commission meeting. This time the issue was whether the minutes of the Sept. 19 meeting accurately reflected an exchange between commission candidates and commissioners.

Boxes of old prescriptions found

When Lanning Pharmacy clerk Chelsea Darrow was cleaning out the business’s attic the week of Sept. 12, she expected to find older treasures that dated to several years ago, but not a century. After finding old jewelry holders, Hallmark fixtures, and even an old pack of cigarettes, she saw a box in a back corner that held five smaller boxes of prescriptions dated as far back as 1902.

Weatherization program available

Homeowners and renters can get help making their home weather-tight or upgrading their furnaces through a program that uses state and federal money to provide needed work for income-qualified applicants. The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Weatherization program is available to low-income, elderly, or handicapped renters or homeowners.

Motorcycle stolen in plain view

A white 1993 Honda CBR motorcycle that was for sale in front of HRK was stolen sometime between Sept. 16 and Friday, according to Marion police. When he heard his motorcycle wasn’t there anymore, Marion resident Bart Peace thought the HRK owners might have moved it.

Dickinson County to share cost on bridge

Marion County has been notified it’s eligible for a federal grant to pay 80 percent of the cost of replacing a steel truss bridge at 370th and Sunflower Rd. After county commissioners found out last week the grant is available, commissioner Dan Holub spoke to Dickenson County authorities, who agreed to pay 60 percent of the remaining balance, leaving Marion County to pay 40 percent.

Purple truck honors daughters

Patrons of Marion’s Old Settlers’ Day parade likely saw Don Hasenbank’s 1965 Chevrolet half-ton C-10 pickup Saturday. With a “K-State purple” paint job, it was hard to miss. However, its paint job wasn’t always so royal.

Cooler weather means visit the car wash

Now that it is autumn, cooler weather is on the way, and with cooler weather, it won’t be long before snow and ice follow, which causes roads to get treated and can mean bad news for paint on cars. Arlie Overton of Arlie’s Collision Specialists in Marion said that the salt brine used to treat roads for ice and snow could start corrosion on car paint if not cleaned off properly.

Don't neglect auto service

The average age of a personal vehicle on the road today is more than 11 years, according to recent news reports. In tough economic times, it’s natural to rein in spending. But putting off routine auto maintenance or ignoring service intervals is false economy. Small issues can morph into more expensive repairs. For example, failure to replace worn brake pads or a faulty oxygen sensor – both relatively easy services for qualified auto technicians – can result in expensive brake rotor service or costly replacement of the vehicle’s catalytic converter. Frequently neglected items include oil changes, tire and brake service, wheel alignment, air and fuel filters, and transmission service.

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Lincolnville fire chief copes with unexpected 'vacation'

A fire chief and emergency medical technician, 55-year-old Lester Kaiser of Lincolnville is accustomed to responding to emergencies. He’s not accustomed to having one of his own. He woke up early one morning in August with a chill and then developed a fever. His wife, Barb, took his temperature and was concerned.

Estate planning topic at Lifelong Learning

Planned giving advisers with Mennonite Brethren Foundation Garvie Schmidt and Andy Shewey will speak at Lifelong Learning beginning at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Wohlgemuth Music Education building at Tabor College. “Most people think of writing a will or trust as a legal process,” Schmidt said. “However, it’s more than that. It’s part of Christian discipleship. When you consider that God is the owner of all and we are His stewards, the process is really about transferring stewardship.”

Card shower for Klein 90th

The family of Marion native Howard Klein requests a card shower for his 90th birthday Oct. 14. Klein was born on a farm north of Marion and graduated from Marion High School in 1944. He married Shirley Kaiser of Durham in 1953. After serving in the Army, Klein worked for Rock Island and Southern Pacific railroads until his retirement.

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Demolition of school buildings faces funding and community challenges

After 45 years of no high school classes being taught in Florence, the fate of the community’s school building remains mired in uncertainty. County officials are eyeing a grant to help with the cost of demolishing the dilapidated former school building, but the application would require several conditions to be met.

Hillsboro band, choir begins fundraiser

Hillsboro High School band and concert choir have begun selling value cards as a fundraiser for their May 2017 trip to Colorado Springs to compete in the Cavalcade of Music. Cards can be purchased for $10 from any band or choir student, and discounts are good Oct. 1 through March 31. A list of students can be found on the choir page of the school web site.

Tabor enrollment remains consistent

Enrollment at Tabor College for fall semester was 727 students, which include 670 undergraduate Students at Hillsboro and Wichita campuses. Of 544 undergraduate students in Hillsboro, 136 are first-time freshman, and 65 are transfer students for a total of 201 new students for the semester.

Tabor College adds Africa trip to interterm options

Tabor College assistant professor of social work Arden Schellert will take students, alumni, and friends on a trip to Africa in January as part of the college’s interterm trip options. Schellert grew up in Africa and looks forward to sharing this experience with students.

Epp places 3rd at national pedal pull

Kyle Epp and Charlotte Silhan, both of Hillsboro, competed in the 4-year-old division of the National Pedal Pull Competition Saturday in Mitchell, South Dakota. Epp got third place and a trophy in the boys division. Silhan Silhan finished mid pack for the girls.

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Tennis doubles teams navigate 'learning curve'

Hillsboro girls’ tennis played Thursday in a home meet with seven other schools. Coach Bob Woelk said he was pleased with Caroline Roth’s performance in No. 1 singles play, but he noted she might end up playing doubles before the season wraps up.

3 Trojan runners finish in top 10

Heat caused the Trojans to run shorter races Sept. 20 at Southeast of Saline. Even so, three from Hillsboro finished in the top 10 of their races. Coach Robert Haude said the meet director chose to decrease high school races from 3.1 to 2 miles based on the day’s heat index.

Goessel disarms Peabody-Burns

Goessel ran roughshod over Peabody-Burns on Friday, scoring seven touchdowns in 48-0 tune-up for district play. Goessel got on track in the middle of the first quarter with its first touchdown, and the Bluebirds led at the end of one quarter 6-0.

Vikings outlast Trojans, 36-16

Unproductive offensive series in the first half continued to be the theme for Hillsboro as the Trojans dropped their third game in a row Friday, a 36-16 loss to Smoky Valley at Sterling. While the Vikings did not score until late in the first quarter on a 4-yard keeper by quarterback Brett Heischmidt, the feel was quite similar to last week’s Hoisington game.

Goessel wins Olpe tournament

The Goessel Bluebirds have come to expect state-ranked foes when they play in the annual midseason Olpe volleyball tournament, and while this year’s event was no exception, Goessel came away with another championship. Madison-Hamilton was up first for the Bluebirds in the round-robin event. Goessel won the first game 25-10, and then overcame a 9-point deficit in the second to win 25-19.

Goessel runners claim 11 medals

All four boys medaled Sept. 20 at Marion, with Devon LeRoy finishing sixth in the varsity race with a time of 19 minutes, 45 seconds. Sophomore Nate Impson and freshmen Brody Schroeder and Zackary Guerrero finished sixth, seventh, and 11th respectively in a junior varsity race.

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Hymn sing Sunday at Parkview

Favorite hymns old and new will resound with a community “Hymn Sing” 7 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, 610 S. Main St., Hillsboro. The public is invited to participate in musical worship through preselected hymns and songs chosen by the congregation. There also will be several musical numbers from the community.

Ratzlaff to teach Tai Chi

A 6-week Tai Chi class taught by Gayla Ratzlaff will begin at 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 at Hillsboro City Hall. Tai Chi can be used for stress reduction and to improve key fitness components of muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. It has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.

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