HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Local cyclist leaves state and national competition in the dust
Imagine a busy highway, semis screaming by. A stoic cyclist pedals onward, defying punishing Kansas winds, for hundreds of miles every week. At 69, local cyclist and Marion High School alumnus Roger Frans is that rider.
Commission appoints Hamm to fill road vacancy
County commissioners announced Monday that road supervisor Jesse Hamm is now the top authority within the road and bridge department. While Jesse Hamm is not an official interim for recently resigned superintendent Randy Crawford’s old position, commissioners announced the decision after a 20-minute executive session.
Test drive raises funds for boosters
It may not have been the $6,000 maximum donation Hillsboro High School boosters desired, but the $3,500 raised from Hillsboro Ford’s annual “Drive 4 UR School” event is still, as Terry Hagen put it, “a whole bunch of money.” Hagen announced that 175 drivers took up the Ford dealership on the chance to test drive a car in exchange for a $20 donation to Hillsboro High School’s booster club.
Burns family loses everything to fire
A road and bridge employee, who only has worked for the department for three weeks, recently lost everything he and his family owned after a fire consumed the trailer they were living in. “We just pulled up to the house, and I saw smoke so I knew it was on fire,” road and bridge culvert worker James Bronson said, “so I called 911.”
Officer and police dog receive certifications
Marion Police Department’s crime-fighting duo of officer Mike Stone and Legion, his German Shepherd, recently became more efficient at sniffing out crime. Last week, Stone and Legion traveled to Polk County, Iowa, where they spent five days with 27 other dogs and handlers running through a rigorous training put on by the Heart of America Police Dog Association.
Annual Toy Run to benefit underprivileged children
Engines will fire and motorists will roar upon metal steeds as patrons of the 22nd annual Marion County Toy Run travel from Marion to Hillsboro on Nov. 7 to benefit underprivileged county children. Sponsored by the Sons of American Legion 366, ABATE of Kansas District 9, and Route 56 Classic Cruisers, each participant should plan to donate one new toy as an entry fee.
USD 411 accepts $73,000 solar project grant
USD 411 board of education voted Monday to accept a $73,000 Solar Voltaic grant that will fund the implementation of Westar Energy’s Solar Photovoltaic Project in the district. The grant includes 40 solar panels that convert sunlight into electrical energy.
Clay makes most of job
Sean Clay of Peabody is like a lot of 20-year-old guys. He has a steady job and his own apartment, and in free moments, he likes to watch sports and anime, root for the Undertaker on World Wrestling Entertainment, and visit his grandparents, who raised him.
Our Savior Lutheran Church to celebrate 75 years
Seventy-five years ago, Our Savior Lutheran Church found its way home to Marion. The building, formerly a Methodist Church in Canada, was hauled by a caterpillar into its current spot on Cedar St.

FARM

Viduska travels the world to promote Kansas corn
What do farms in communist China have to do with Kansas corn? The connections are intricate, but Terry Vinduska of rural Marion County sees them. It’s why he’s traveled to more than 15 different countries on behalf of the United States corn industry. It’s why he recently went to China to talk with everyday farmers there about how they conduct their operations.
Area co-ops to merge
Stockholders of Agri Producers, Inc., a farm cooperative with headquarters in Tampa, have been asked to approve a merger with Alida Pearl Co-op of Chapman and North Central Kansas Co-op of Hope. A series of informational meetings were held last week in the affected areas.
Farm experiments with sunflowers in cover crops
In agriculture, a cover crop is a mixture of seeds planted primarily to manage soil erosion, add organic matter, and increase soil fertility. Randy Svitak and his son, Shane Svitak, both of Lincolnville, began to use cover crops two years ago. Following wheat harvest last spring, they decided to try combining sunflowers with a cover crop for a double benefit.
MKC falls among 100 largest ag co-ops
Mid-Kansas Cooperatives Association recently was listed as No. 69 in the United States Department of Agriculture’s annual rankings of the nation’s 100 largest agricultural cooperatives. MKC has locations in several Marion County towns, including Peabody, Goessel, Burns, and Florence.
Corn yields way up, but prices depressed
To avoid winter blues after the fall harvest, area farmers would do well not to take after their corn prices. “Corn prices are pretty depressed,” said Phil Timken, location manager of Mid-Kansas Coop Association in Peabody. “It’s going to be pretty tough on the farmer. It’s going to make him stretch his dollar a little further.”
Youths earn junior livestock show honors
Nineteen Marion County youths took entries to the Kansas Junior Livestock Show from Oct. 2 to 4 in Hutchinson, with two garnering top honors in their breed classes. In just her second appearance at the state’s largest youth livestock show, 9-year-old Ava Case had the champion Duroc market barrow. She also showed three other pigs.
Milo, soy harvest begins
As corn harvest wraps up, some farmers have begun harvesting soybeans and milo. Grain coordinator Dick Tippin said Cooperative Grain and Supply has taken on about 20 percent of the plant milo and approximately 10 percent of soybeans at elevators in Marion, Hillsboro, and Canton.

DEATHS

Gary Carlson
Carlson’s TV and Satellite owner Gary L. Carlson, 79,died Oct. 6 at St. Luke Hospital, Marion. He was born Jan. 22, 1936, to Carl and Gladys (Davis) Carlson on his grandparents’ farm in Clay County. He attended Clay Center High School.
James Hiebert
James Hiebert, 82, died Saturday in Hillsboro. Services were to be today at Alexanderfeld Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.
IN MEMORIUM:
Gerald "Jerry" Cady

DOCKET

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Canada commercial

PEOPLE

Preheim to celebrate 80th with open house
An open house will be held for Jim Preheim to celebrate his 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Zion Mennonite Church in Elbing. His grandson, Christopher Shaw, will be giving an organ recital following the open house at 4 p.m.
Senior menu
NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:
Old friends meet in Durham
'ROUND THE TOWN:
Wiebes host supper group

SCHOOL MENUS

SPORTS

Trojans forge on after Lyons loss
Turnovers, poor tackling, and big plays figured in to Hillsboro’s 39-6 loss at Lyons, but in spite of six consecutive defeats, coach Lance Sawyer said he sees progress from a squad short on experience and size. Hillsboro’s lone score came on a 55-yard touchdown run by Kaden Kleiner, but the Trojans put together several good drives that Sawyer found encouraging.
Trojans volleyball takes 2nd at McPherson tourney
Hillsboro took a big step in rebuilding Saturday by taking second place in the McPherson volleyball tournament. Larger schools have dominated entries in past events, and this year was no different. Eight of the 10 teams were from classes 4A and higher, and class 3A Lyons was in the field.
Trojans run well in Sterling
Several Hillsboro cross-country runners finished well in their respective races Thursday at Sterling. Jonathan Hinerman placed 16th of 76 runners finishing the varsity boys’ five kilometer race in 18 minutes, 43 seconds.
Trojans tennis finishes season
The 3A regional tennis tournament was held Friday and Saturday in Wichita. No Trojans advanced to the state tournament. In singles competition, Allison Gray lost to her first opponent, 6-4 and 6-3. Shelby Johnson also lost to her first opponent, 6-0 and 6-0.
2nd quarter haunts Goessel football
Goessel travelled to Ellinwood on Friday for a district football game, and came home on the short end of a 64-38 score. Except for the second quarter, the Bluebirds played the Eagles fairly even. Both teams scored in the first quarter and the game was tied at 8 at the first break.
Goessel volleyball remains undefeated
Goessel volleyball dominated rematches with two foes to remain unbeaten in 29 matches this season. The Bluebirds disposed of Wakefield for a second time 25-7, 25-6, and trounced Little River 25-3, 25-8 in a second rematch.
Goessel runners traverse challenging terrain
Nine Goessel cross-country runners brought home medals from a small meet at Harvey County West Park on Thursday. Julia Nightengale led the girls’ varsity team with a sixth-place finish, and Lauren Rymill earned 12th place. Saskia Clostermeyer won the junior-varsity event, Maddy Meier finished third, Sarah Wagner placed fifth, and Edel Miller came in sixth.

UPCOMING

Calendar of Events
Drones summit is Thursday
Registration is still open for a drones summit at 10 a.m. Thursday at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita. It is open to industry representatives and the general public. There is no cost to attend.
Toy run to be Nov. 7
Engines will fire and motorists will roar upon metal steeds as patrons of the 22nd annual Marion County Toy Run travel from Marion to Hillsboro on Nov. 7 to benefit underprivileged county children. Sponsored by the Sons of American Legion 366, ABATE of Kansas District 9, and Route 56 Classic Cruisers, each participant should plan to donate one new toy as an entry fee.
TEEN to meet Oct. 21
Technology Excellence in Education Network will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 in the USD 408 district office. More information is available by contacting Lena Kleiner at (620) 877-0237.
Lifelong Learning to discuss scams
Sgt. Scott Plummer from the Sedgwick County Community Liaison Unit will give a presentation to Lifelong Learning at 9:45 a.m. Friday in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center at Tabor College. His session is titled “Are you the next victim? How to protect yourself against fraud and scams that target the older generations.”
Disability group to meet
The board of directors of the Harvey-Marion County Community Developmental Disability Organization will hold their regular monthly meeting 4 p.m. Monday in the meeting room at 500 N. Main St., Suite 204, Newton. A public forum is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Imagine a busy highway, semis screaming by. A stoic cyclist pedals onward, defying punishing Kansas winds, for hundreds of miles every week. At 69, local cyclist and Marion High School alumnus Roger Frans is that rider.

USD 411 board of education voted Monday to accept a $73,000 Solar Voltaic grant that will fund the implementation of Westar Energy’s Solar Photovoltaic Project in the district. The grant includes 40 solar panels that convert sunlight into electrical energy.

Sean Clay of Peabody is like a lot of 20-year-old guys. He has a steady job and his own apartment, and in free moments, he likes to watch sports and anime, root for the Undertaker on World Wrestling Entertainment, and visit his grandparents, who raised him.

Seventy-five years ago, Our Savior Lutheran Church found its way home to Marion. The building, formerly a Methodist Church in Canada, was hauled by a caterpillar into its current spot on Cedar St.

Stockholders of Agri Producers, Inc., a farm cooperative with headquarters in Tampa, have been asked to approve a merger with Alida Pearl Co-op of Chapman and North Central Kansas Co-op of Hope. A series of informational meetings were held last week in the affected areas.

Mid-Kansas Cooperatives Association recently was listed as No. 69 in the United States Department of Agriculture’s annual rankings of the nation’s 100 largest agricultural cooperatives. MKC has locations in several Marion County towns, including Peabody, Goessel, Burns, and Florence.

As corn harvest wraps up, some farmers have begun harvesting soybeans and milo. Grain coordinator Dick Tippin said Cooperative Grain and Supply has taken on about 20 percent of the plant milo and approximately 10 percent of soybeans at elevators in Marion, Hillsboro, and Canton.

Carlson’s TV and Satellite owner Gary L. Carlson, 79,died Oct. 6 at St. Luke Hospital, Marion. He was born Jan. 22, 1936, to Carl and Gladys (Davis) Carlson on his grandparents’ farm in Clay County. He attended Clay Center High School.

James Hiebert, 82, died Saturday in Hillsboro. Services were to be today at Alexanderfeld Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.

IN MEMORIUM:

An open house will be held for Jim Preheim to celebrate his 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Zion Mennonite Church in Elbing. His grandson, Christopher Shaw, will be giving an organ recital following the open house at 4 p.m.

NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:

'ROUND THE TOWN:

Hillsboro took a big step in rebuilding Saturday by taking second place in the McPherson volleyball tournament. Larger schools have dominated entries in past events, and this year was no different. Eight of the 10 teams were from classes 4A and higher, and class 3A Lyons was in the field.

Several Hillsboro cross-country runners finished well in their respective races Thursday at Sterling. Jonathan Hinerman placed 16th of 76 runners finishing the varsity boys’ five kilometer race in 18 minutes, 43 seconds.

The 3A regional tennis tournament was held Friday and Saturday in Wichita. No Trojans advanced to the state tournament. In singles competition, Allison Gray lost to her first opponent, 6-4 and 6-3. Shelby Johnson also lost to her first opponent, 6-0 and 6-0.

Goessel travelled to Ellinwood on Friday for a district football game, and came home on the short end of a 64-38 score. Except for the second quarter, the Bluebirds played the Eagles fairly even. Both teams scored in the first quarter and the game was tied at 8 at the first break.

Goessel volleyball dominated rematches with two foes to remain unbeaten in 29 matches this season. The Bluebirds disposed of Wakefield for a second time 25-7, 25-6, and trounced Little River 25-3, 25-8 in a second rematch.

Registration is still open for a drones summit at 10 a.m. Thursday at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita. It is open to industry representatives and the general public. There is no cost to attend.

Technology Excellence in Education Network will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 in the USD 408 district office. More information is available by contacting Lena Kleiner at (620) 877-0237.

The board of directors of the Harvey-Marion County Community Developmental Disability Organization will hold their regular monthly meeting 4 p.m. Monday in the meeting room at 500 N. Main St., Suite 204, Newton. A public forum is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting.