HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Garden honors player's memory
As a permanent reminder and a tribute, the Marcus Manny memorial garden will be dedicated at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 25, prior to the Friends University football game. In case of inclement weather, the dedication will be in the Campus Recreation Center gym. Manny, 23, was a Tabor College senior and football player when he was killed in an automobile accident Feb. 22, 2009, near Tonkawa, Okla.
Couple to leave family for Iraq
Josh and Brianna Moffet know the dangers of serving with the Army in Iraq. Josh will begin his third tour of duty and Brianna will begin her second tour on Sept. 23, when they will leave their Lincolnville home for training in Indiana.
Feedlot prop open for comment
Kansas Department of Health and Environment will have a public hearing Sept. 23 in Marion regarding a proposed permit to expand K-K Ranch near Marion Reservoir. The ranch, owned by Steven Krispense, is applying to expand its confined feedlot capacity to up to 565 swine weighing more than 55 pounds, 150 cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 650 cattle weighing 700 pounds or less.
County Lake to host fireworks
Marion County Fire Chiefs’ Association will present a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at Marion County Park and Lake for Labor Day. “That’s always a neat, pretty scene to watch the reflections on the lake,” firefighter Leona Hajek said.
Heartworm cases surge with mosquito population spike
Animal Health Center of Marion County has seen eight heartworm cases in dogs this summer, more than twice as many as the three cases in 2009, according to veterinarian Rachel Davelaar. The cause of the increase has been a thriving mosquito population, which has profited from a humid summer, according to Davelaar. Mosquitoes are the carriers of heart worms and transmit worms from one infected dog to another.
Holtsclaw returns to Florence Sunday
In a way, Sunday’s performance at Florence’s Labor Day celebration will be a homecoming for Bennie Holtsclaw of Cedar Point. The 74-year-old singer and guitarist will perform at 4:30 p.m. Holtsclaw made his first public appearance as a musician in 1972 at the Florence Centennial Celebration. His was the featured act for at least five years after that.
Arrested teen, break-ins may be linked
Four cars were broken into in Hillsboro between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. Aug. 14. Three unlocked cars parked in the 500 block of South Main Street and one unlocked car parked on 200 block of South Washington Street had items taken, including $2 in nickels and five $1 bills.

DEATHS

Debra Williams
Debra Sue Williams, 59, of McPherson, died Aug. 30 at her home. Born Aug. 19, 1951, to Richard G. and Virginia R. (Winter) Schulz in Benning, Ga., she lived most of her life in McPherson, graduating from McPherson High School in 1969.

DOCKET

GOVERNMENT

Jail board disbands
Marion County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Center Committee placed the burden to decide what to do about the jail on the shoulders of the county commission last week. Nine committee members in attendance voted unanimously to disband the committee, saying the committee had met its mandate to recommend a course of action to replace the existing jail.
Jail tax could be difficult to enforce
A proposed per-taxpayer tax to finance jail construction or renovation could be difficult to enforce, state Rep. J. Robert Brookens told county commissioners Tuesday. Brookens said he would begin the process to pass legislation authorizing the tax, but said the tax likely couldn’t be enforced as a lien against property. That could make enforcement especially difficult with out-of-state property owners, he said.

OPINION

Life is a series of bumps, bruises, and broken bones?
Anyone who knows me knows I am not very graceful. Heck, I’m not just not graceful, I’m clumsy. Stubbed toes and broken fingernails are frequent.
Hope in the Heartland
Recently, my family and I have had the privilege of becoming acquainted with a Christian youth theater organization — a relationship that started with a trip to Wichita to see this wonderful group of kids perform, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Our daughter enjoyed it so much that she wanted to try out for their performance of “Narnia” and also take some classes and attend a summer camp.

PEOPLE

Hillsboro City Library plans story time
The fall and winter session of story time at Hillsboro Public Library will begin Sept. 15. Forty-minute sessions of book reading, activities, and crafts are available for children 3 years old, as of Sept. 1, through kindergarten-age. There is a $4 registration fee for the four-month session.
Democratic women elect new officers
Marion County Democratic Women met for lunch Friday at Marion Senior Center. Sue Clough conducted the business meeting. Officers were elected for two-year terms, including Clough, president; Betty Norman, vice president; Janet Bryant, secretary; and Eileen Sieger, treasurer.
Canning is making a comeback
Three or four years ago, Sarah Spencer of rural Marion had more beans from her garden than she could use. That prompted her mother-in-law, Roberta Spencer of Circleville, to visit her and teach her how to can vegetables. “Without her, I wouldn’t be canning,” Spencer said.
Parkside welcomes new singers
Parkside Voices, a chorus of Marion County senior citizens, will begin fall rehearsals at 11 a.m. Sept. 9. The chorus performs a variety of music, from sacred pieces to show tunes. Steve Vincent directs the group, which rehearses in the activity center of Parkside Homes’ congregate building in Hillsboro.
Adam Hall earns Eagle Scout award
Adam Hall of Lee’s Summit, Mo., received his Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America Aug. 15 in Lee’s Summit. Eagle Scout is the highest honor the Boy Scouts awards. Darla Hall of Lee’s Summit is his mother. Tom and Dee Duggan of Tampa are his grandparents.
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SCHOOL

School staff, administrators pitch in
School administrators and teachers in Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody have taken on duties outside of their job descriptions as a result of budget cuts. “The job title gets to be longer each year,” USD 398 superintendent Rex Watson said.
Football, knitting planned by REC
Hillsboro Recreation Commission will sponsor youth flag football and a knitting class in Hillsboro. Flag football teams will be co-ed and will include first and second grade, third and fourth, and fifth and sixth. The cost is $20 per child.

SPORTS

Doubles teams shine in first tennis tournament
The Hillsboro High School No. 1 and No. 2 doubles tennis teams won the Hillsboro Invitational Tuesday. The teams of Emma Heyen and Becky Faber and Elise Heyen and Courtney Weber had similar routes to success on Tuesday but had different levels of experience coming into the Hillsboro meet.
Trojans win CKL tournament
The Hillsboro High School volleyball team won the Central Kansas League tournament Saturday in Pratt with six victories. The Trojans were faced with a third game only once in the tournament when Smoky Valley beat Hillsboro in the second game of a pool-play match, 18-25. However, the Trojans bested the Vikings, 25-17, in the final set of the match.
Goessel to host golf tournament
Goessel Junior and Senior high school athletic department will host a two-person scramble golf tournament at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Pine Edge Golf Course near Goessel. Prizes will be awarded and a supper will be provided following the tournament.
Jail board disbands
Marion County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Center Committee placed the burden to decide what to do about the jail on the shoulders of the county commission last week. Nine committee members in attendance voted unanimously to disband the committee, saying the committee had met its mandate to recommend a course of action to replace the existing jail.
Jail tax could be difficult to enforce
A proposed per-taxpayer tax to finance jail construction or renovation could be difficult to enforce, state Rep. J. Robert Brookens told county commissioners Tuesday. Brookens said he would begin the process to pass legislation authorizing the tax, but said the tax likely couldn’t be enforced as a lien against property. That could make enforcement especially difficult with out-of-state property owners, he said.

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Brianna Moffet holds 1-year-old daughter Kylie while American Legion riders snap pictures Sunday. Riders from Hillsboro, Marion, Chapman, and Mulvane organized a send-off for Moffet and her husband, Josh, who will leave Sept. 23 to serve with the Army in Iraq.

A Memorial garden honoring the memory of Marcus Manny will be dedicated Sept. 25 at Tabor College.

Adam Hall, center, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., celebrates with his grandparents, Tom and Dee Duggan of Tampa, and cousin, Kaylee Hall of Herington, after receiving his Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America Aug. 15 in Lee’s Summit.

Hillsboro High School No.1 doubles player Becky Faber won her bracket Tuesday at the Hillsboro Invitational.

Josh and Brianna Moffet know the dangers of serving with the Army in Iraq. Josh will begin his third tour of duty and Brianna will begin her second tour on Sept. 23, when they will leave their Lincolnville home for training in Indiana.

Marion County Fire Chiefs’ Association will present a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at Marion County Park and Lake for Labor Day. “That’s always a neat, pretty scene to watch the reflections on the lake,” firefighter Leona Hajek said.

Four cars were broken into in Hillsboro between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. Aug. 14. Three unlocked cars parked in the 500 block of South Main Street and one unlocked car parked on 200 block of South Washington Street had items taken, including $2 in nickels and five $1 bills.

Debra Sue Williams, 59, of McPherson, died Aug. 30 at her home. Born Aug. 19, 1951, to Richard G. and Virginia R. (Winter) Schulz in Benning, Ga., she lived most of her life in McPherson, graduating from McPherson High School in 1969.

Anyone who knows me knows I am not very graceful. Heck, I’m not just not graceful, I’m clumsy. Stubbed toes and broken fingernails are frequent.

The fall and winter session of story time at Hillsboro Public Library will begin Sept. 15. Forty-minute sessions of book reading, activities, and crafts are available for children 3 years old, as of Sept. 1, through kindergarten-age. There is a $4 registration fee for the four-month session.

Marion County Democratic Women met for lunch Friday at Marion Senior Center. Sue Clough conducted the business meeting. Officers were elected for two-year terms, including Clough, president; Betty Norman, vice president; Janet Bryant, secretary; and Eileen Sieger, treasurer.

Three or four years ago, Sarah Spencer of rural Marion had more beans from her garden than she could use. That prompted her mother-in-law, Roberta Spencer of Circleville, to visit her and teach her how to can vegetables. “Without her, I wouldn’t be canning,” Spencer said.

Adam Hall of Lee’s Summit, Mo., received his Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America Aug. 15 in Lee’s Summit. Eagle Scout is the highest honor the Boy Scouts awards. Darla Hall of Lee’s Summit is his mother. Tom and Dee Duggan of Tampa are his grandparents.

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School administrators and teachers in Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody have taken on duties outside of their job descriptions as a result of budget cuts. “The job title gets to be longer each year,” USD 398 superintendent Rex Watson said.

Hillsboro Recreation Commission will sponsor youth flag football and a knitting class in Hillsboro. Flag football teams will be co-ed and will include first and second grade, third and fourth, and fifth and sixth. The cost is $20 per child.

The Hillsboro High School No. 1 and No. 2 doubles tennis teams won the Hillsboro Invitational Tuesday. The teams of Emma Heyen and Becky Faber and Elise Heyen and Courtney Weber had similar routes to success on Tuesday but had different levels of experience coming into the Hillsboro meet.

Goessel Junior and Senior high school athletic department will host a two-person scramble golf tournament at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Pine Edge Golf Course near Goessel. Prizes will be awarded and a supper will be provided following the tournament.