HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

EMS brings unlikely college duo together in service
At first glance, Kyle Isaac and Nathaniel Burnham appear quite different. Isaac looks like a product of the Durham farm where he grew up, self-assured, talkative, and at times, he said, “a bit cocky.”
Summer kids' meals gets encore
Hillsboro’s summer lunch program will continue as in the past, though summer lunches for Marion are being discontinued. Hillsboro’s summer Food 4 Kids program, operated out of Trinity Mennonite Church last summer, will make an encore this summer.
Quack pack survives winter to frolic again at lake
The neighborly concern and kindness of rural Marion resident Marge Summervill may have saved a trio of flightless ducks from becoming frozen eagle food at Marion County Park and Lake over the winter. Like many lake patrons, Summervill and her grandchildren developed a fondness for the social, snack-seeking ducks last year.

DEATHS

Margaret Morgan
Margaret Morgan, 86, died Sunday at Asbury Park, Newton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Christian Church of Florence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, also at the church.
IN MEMORIAM:
Charles Heiser
IN MEMORIAM:
Bruce Powell

DOCKET

HEALTH

Reduction surgery helps woman lose 80 pounds
A slip and fall on ice resulted in a broken tailbone and constant back pain for Robin Pritz of Lost Springs. It was not until after she underwent stomach reduction surgery in July that she was able to lose weight and get permanent relief from the pain.
New satellite chiropractor office comes to Marion
A pair of chiropractors currently practicing in Hillsboro are preparing to open a satellite office in Marion. Kodi Panzer and her associate, Kyler Clawson, expect to see patients in the Marion office Tuesdays through Friday.
Ticked off for a good reason: ways to help prevent tick bites
With summer rapidly approaching, county residents might want to start practicing defensive techniques against the onslaught of ticks that ensues with warmer weather. Immunizations nurse Cindy Reeh said the team at Marion County Health Department treat tick bites every year.
Prairie View plans rehab for youth
Prairie View will once again offer a summer rehabilitation program for children in Hillsboro in June and July. Prairie View’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group program is open to Marion County children who have been referred a clinician, and focuses on helping children develop social and psychosocial skills. They learn social skills and better ways of interacting with the community.

PEOPLE

Senior center menu
NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:
Birthdays celebrated with picnic
'ROUND THE TOWN:
Goertzen speaks at salad supper in Durham

SCHOOL AND SPORTS

Franz and Shaw win CKL crowns
A perennial champion and a rising newcomer provided the highlights for the Hillsboro Trojans at Thursday’s Central Kansas League meet in Lyons. Senior Marah Franz tuned up for a run at another state pole vault championship by fending off four other 10-foot jumpers to win the event with a leap of 10 feet, 2 inches. It was the fourth consecutive CKL vaulting crown for Franz.
Goessel girls are WSL champs
On a beautiful warm Thursday afternoon, Wheat State League teams converged on Goessel for their annual track meet. Goessel won the girls’ division with several record-setting performances.
Trojans qualify for 2A state golf
Hillsboro golfers placed third Monday at Belleville with 428 strokes to qualify as a team for the 2A state golf meet. Coach Scott O’Hare said the team battled extremely challenging conditions.
Goessel golfers qualify for state
Six Goessel golfers qualified as a team for state golf at a rain-soaked regional tournament in Marion on Monday. Those who qualified include Braden Roby, Luke Unruh, Carson Sterk, Rhett Makovec, Jordan Schmucker, and Jayce Schmidt.
Sports physicals now anti-concussion tools
Increased understanding and concern for sports-related concussions among high school athletes has led two local districts to take proactive steps to ensure their students’ well-being. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, concussion is a brain injury that causes temporary loss of normal brain function. Often there are no external signs of injury. While many people believe people with a concussion lose consciousness, in many cases, they do not.
Worley announced as head athletic director at Tabor
Tabor College announced that Katrina Worley will join the staff as head athletic director in July. Worley comes to Tabor from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, with 15 years of experience in athletic training and instruction at collegiate and high school levels.
Tabor celebrates 106th commencement
Tabor College celebrated its 106th commencement ceremony Saturday at Joel H. Wiens stadium. Approximately 2,000 parents, family, and friends gathered at the stadium and via live stream on the Tabor Webcast channel.

UPCOMING

Calendar of Events
Mediterranean cooking class rescheduled for Monday
After being canceled due to a threat of possible severe weather, Hillsboro Recreation Commission and chef Rob Scott have rescheduled the Mediterranean cooking class for 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hillsboro Middle and High School Teacher’s Workroom. Cost is $20, and deadline to sign up is Thursday.
Democrats to reveal Senate candidate at Lincolnville event
The public is invited to join the counties of the 35th Senate District in introducing the democratic candidate for State Senate at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lincolnville Community Center. More information is available by contacting Shelley Dunham at (620) 327-7358 or Eileen Sieger at (620) 382-2032.
Parkview to hold hymn sing Sunday
Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church will hold a hymn sing for the public at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Some hymns will be chosen by the worship leader, but the majority will be chosen by those in attendance.
Pirates to 'pillage' McPherson Opera House
Wichita Grand Opera is bringing its production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” at 6 p.m. Sunday to the McPherson Opera House. Tickets are $20, plus a $3 preservation fee, and students get in for $10.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

At first glance, Kyle Isaac and Nathaniel Burnham appear quite different. Isaac looks like a product of the Durham farm where he grew up, self-assured, talkative, and at times, he said, “a bit cocky.”

Hillsboro’s summer lunch program will continue as in the past, though summer lunches for Marion are being discontinued. Hillsboro’s summer Food 4 Kids program, operated out of Trinity Mennonite Church last summer, will make an encore this summer.

Margaret Morgan, 86, died Sunday at Asbury Park, Newton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Christian Church of Florence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, also at the church.

IN MEMORIAM:

IN MEMORIAM:

A slip and fall on ice resulted in a broken tailbone and constant back pain for Robin Pritz of Lost Springs. It was not until after she underwent stomach reduction surgery in July that she was able to lose weight and get permanent relief from the pain.

A pair of chiropractors currently practicing in Hillsboro are preparing to open a satellite office in Marion. Kodi Panzer and her associate, Kyler Clawson, expect to see patients in the Marion office Tuesdays through Friday.

With summer rapidly approaching, county residents might want to start practicing defensive techniques against the onslaught of ticks that ensues with warmer weather. Immunizations nurse Cindy Reeh said the team at Marion County Health Department treat tick bites every year.

NORTHWEST OF DURHAM:

'ROUND THE TOWN:

On a beautiful warm Thursday afternoon, Wheat State League teams converged on Goessel for their annual track meet. Goessel won the girls’ division with several record-setting performances.

Hillsboro golfers placed third Monday at Belleville with 428 strokes to qualify as a team for the 2A state golf meet. Coach Scott O’Hare said the team battled extremely challenging conditions.

Six Goessel golfers qualified as a team for state golf at a rain-soaked regional tournament in Marion on Monday. Those who qualified include Braden Roby, Luke Unruh, Carson Sterk, Rhett Makovec, Jordan Schmucker, and Jayce Schmidt.

Tabor College announced that Katrina Worley will join the staff as head athletic director in July. Worley comes to Tabor from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, with 15 years of experience in athletic training and instruction at collegiate and high school levels.

Tabor College celebrated its 106th commencement ceremony Saturday at Joel H. Wiens stadium. Approximately 2,000 parents, family, and friends gathered at the stadium and via live stream on the Tabor Webcast channel.

After being canceled due to a threat of possible severe weather, Hillsboro Recreation Commission and chef Rob Scott have rescheduled the Mediterranean cooking class for 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hillsboro Middle and High School Teacher’s Workroom. Cost is $20, and deadline to sign up is Thursday.

The public is invited to join the counties of the 35th Senate District in introducing the democratic candidate for State Senate at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lincolnville Community Center. More information is available by contacting Shelley Dunham at (620) 327-7358 or Eileen Sieger at (620) 382-2032.

Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church will hold a hymn sing for the public at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Some hymns will be chosen by the worship leader, but the majority will be chosen by those in attendance.

Wichita Grand Opera is bringing its production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” at 6 p.m. Sunday to the McPherson Opera House. Tickets are $20, plus a $3 preservation fee, and students get in for $10.