HILLSBORO Star-Journal

HEADLINES

Salem Home gets $38,000 relief from city
Cuts to Medicaid have created enough financial strain to Salem Home in Hillsboro that the city has agreed to waive $38,100 rent for the building where they are located. State officials announced a 4 percent cut in Medicaid reimbursements, in May, projected to save $38 million during the current fiscal year. Although rural and critical access hospitals and community-based service providers were spared cuts, nursing homes were not.
Klenda funeral filled with pageantry
The blessings of heaven seemed to shine down on the funeral of Maj. Dean A. Klenda Saturday in Pilsen as a heavy, early morning fog cleared to reveal a cloudless, sunny day. Motorcycles sprouting American flags lined the streets west and north of the church prior to the 11 a.m. funeral mass at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.
Arts and Crafts Fair draws crowd
Even though fog rolled in early Saturday morning, the Arts and Crafts Fair managed to bring in the masses for this year’s festivities. Hillsboro Police Chief Dan Kinning said that between 35,000 and 40,000 attendees were estimated to have been in Hillsboro, which was down from last year.
Dallke comments irk candidates
County commissioner Randy Dallke’s words during last week’s meeting sparked controversy on Monday. Commission candidates Tom Britain and Dianne Novak sat quietly through Monday’s meeting until just before adjournment, when Britain rose to speak about comments made during the prior meeting.
Hillsboro bowling alley still receiving updates
Hillsboro’s Bluejay Bowling Lanes opened for the season at the beginning of September, and has once again received a new update. A new sound system was hung near the end of the lanes to better project music toward bowlers.
Hillsboro to apply for grant for streets
Hillsboro city council voted Tuesday to apply for a community development block grant for street reconstruction projects. Streets considered for the grant include N. Washington, N. Lincoln, N. Jefferson, N. Birch, S. Birch, N. Cedar, and S. Cedar Sts.

OTHER HEADLINES

Donahue Ruts nominated for national historic register
Several areas of the historic Santa Fe Trail that ran through Marion County from 1821 to 1866 have been accepted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Officially titled “Donahue’s Santa Fe Trail Segment,” it comprises several stretches of wide indentations in grassland owned by the Jim Donahue family north of Durham.
Rain causes issues with corn harvest
Recent rains have caused a few hiccups in corn harvest around the county. Extension agent Ricky Roberts said moisture slows everything down.
Schafers and Ensey to be honored as grand marshals
Longtime plumber Tony Schafers and new hotel owner Tammy Ensey will personify the theme of Saturday’s Old Settlers’ Day parade as grand marshals of the event. Parade organizer Casey Case, a Kiwanis member, said the club chose two grand marshals to fit with this year’s theme, “Salute to Marion Businesses — New and Old.”

DEATHS

Doris Koehn
Doris Mae Koehn, 81, died Monday at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Family will receive guests from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Alexanderfeld Church of God In Christ Mennonite Church, one mile west and one mile south of Hillsboro.
Rose Martinez
Rose Marie (Llamas) Martinez, 73, died Saturday at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. Rose was born April 2, 1943, to Guadalupe and Marian (Saenz) Llamas in Newton.
IN MEMORIAM:
Marjorie Bauman Sandwell
IN MEMORIAM:
Meryl Summervill
IN MEMORIAM:
Florence Sellers

DOCKET

HEALTH

Single parent lost weight for her children's sake
As the year 2015 drew to a close, Barbara Alleven of rural Marion knew she needed to take better care of herself in order to continue to raise her three sons and see them through to adulthood. Alleven put on weight during three pregnancies, finding herself busy with cooking and looking after a family. She didn’t take time to work out, she said.
Experts say more rain means more allergy cases
Whether sneezes come in a barrage of abrupt tiny noises or a bellowing “ACHOO,” the number of blessings in the county has likely gone up during this year’s round of seasonal allergies. Blame it on the rain.

PEOPLE

Former U.S. Senator Kassebaum gets Dole leadership award
Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum of Burdick has received the 2016 Dole Leadership Prize from the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. The award was presented Saturday at a “Giants of the Senate” event with Senator Bob Dole.
Marion County Democrats to canvas door-to-door
Marion County Democrats met Sept. 18 in the Santa Fe Room of Marion City Library. County chair Eileen Sieger conducted the business meeting, and Levi Morris, candidate for Kansas Senate District 35, was present.
20th Century Club has picnic
Fourteen 20th Century Club members attended their monthly meeting Sept. 12 at Hannaford’s lake home for an end-of-summer picnic. Hostesses were Sally Hannaford, Becky Summerville, Margaret Pickering, Betty Sanders, and Carol Laue.
Pioneer Bluffs fall festival is Oct. 1
A harvest celebration at historic Pioneer Bluffs Flint Hills ranch will begin at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 and will include music, family fun, and a hog roast. The afternoon will include an arts and crafts fair with handmade items, homemade food, and homegrown produce, balloon animals, giant bubbles, face painting, a petting zoo, and other activities for kids, caricatures, a silent auction, and a historic performance.
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Locals attend Arts and Crafts Fair

SCHOOL AND SPORTS

Trojans fall to 7th ranked Cardinals
Coach Devin Metzinger’s Hillsboro Trojans continued their 2016 campaign Friday night at Joel Wiens Stadium against the Hoisington Cardinals, ranked No. 7 in the state, and were shut out 41-0. While the Cardinals did not score their first touchdown until late in the first quarter, a 7 yard run by quarterback Tyler Specht, they scored 21 more points in the second quarter, including two more touchdown runs from Specht, and led 28-0 going into halftime.
Goessel comes up short in scoring melee with Solomon
The Goessel Bluebirds lost to Solomon 54-36 on Friday at Goessel in a high-scoring game that saw the teams combine for 13 touchdowns. It looked like the Bluebirds would succumb to the 45-point mercy rule, but Goessel chopped a 42-point deficit down to 12 with four third-quarter touchdowns.
Goessel volleyball suffers first loss
The Sedgwick Cardinals were prepared to play their best on Tuesday night when undefeated Goessel came to town, and their best was good enough to send the Bluebirds down to defeat. Goessel struggled in most areas of their game in the first set, and Sedgwick took advantage by winning 25-12. The Bluebirds refocused and played a back-and-forth game, with Goessel winning 27-25. In the final set, the Bluebirds would lead by as many as three points before the Cardinals found a way to pound out a 25-19 win.
Trojan runners compete on hilly course in Herington
Hillsboro High School cross-country team ran a hilly course Thursday at Herington. Placing in the top five for the second meet in a row, Jonathan Hinerman claimed fourth place in the varsity boys’ 5K race with a time of 21 minutes, 31 seconds.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Calendar of Events
Heart and Sole 5K is Oct. 1
Governor's water conference nominations due Oct. 14
Water Vision Team is accepting nominations through Oct. 14 for the 2016 “Be the Vision” honorees for the governor’s water conference on the future of water supply in Kansas. More information and registrations are available by visiting www.kwo.org or by calling (785) 296-3185.

HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Even though fog rolled in early Saturday morning, the Arts and Crafts Fair managed to bring in the masses for this year’s festivities. Hillsboro Police Chief Dan Kinning said that between 35,000 and 40,000 attendees were estimated to have been in Hillsboro, which was down from last year.

County commissioner Randy Dallke’s words during last week’s meeting sparked controversy on Monday. Commission candidates Tom Britain and Dianne Novak sat quietly through Monday’s meeting until just before adjournment, when Britain rose to speak about comments made during the prior meeting.

Hillsboro’s Bluejay Bowling Lanes opened for the season at the beginning of September, and has once again received a new update. A new sound system was hung near the end of the lanes to better project music toward bowlers.

Hillsboro city council voted Tuesday to apply for a community development block grant for street reconstruction projects. Streets considered for the grant include N. Washington, N. Lincoln, N. Jefferson, N. Birch, S. Birch, N. Cedar, and S. Cedar Sts.

Recent rains have caused a few hiccups in corn harvest around the county. Extension agent Ricky Roberts said moisture slows everything down.

Doris Mae Koehn, 81, died Monday at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Family will receive guests from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Alexanderfeld Church of God In Christ Mennonite Church, one mile west and one mile south of Hillsboro.

Rose Marie (Llamas) Martinez, 73, died Saturday at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. Rose was born April 2, 1943, to Guadalupe and Marian (Saenz) Llamas in Newton.

IN MEMORIAM:

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Whether sneezes come in a barrage of abrupt tiny noises or a bellowing “ACHOO,” the number of blessings in the county has likely gone up during this year’s round of seasonal allergies. Blame it on the rain.

Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum of Burdick has received the 2016 Dole Leadership Prize from the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. The award was presented Saturday at a “Giants of the Senate” event with Senator Bob Dole.

Marion County Democrats met Sept. 18 in the Santa Fe Room of Marion City Library. County chair Eileen Sieger conducted the business meeting, and Levi Morris, candidate for Kansas Senate District 35, was present.

Fourteen 20th Century Club members attended their monthly meeting Sept. 12 at Hannaford’s lake home for an end-of-summer picnic. Hostesses were Sally Hannaford, Becky Summerville, Margaret Pickering, Betty Sanders, and Carol Laue.

ROUND THE TOWN NEWS:

The Goessel Bluebirds lost to Solomon 54-36 on Friday at Goessel in a high-scoring game that saw the teams combine for 13 touchdowns. It looked like the Bluebirds would succumb to the 45-point mercy rule, but Goessel chopped a 42-point deficit down to 12 with four third-quarter touchdowns.

Hillsboro High School cross-country team ran a hilly course Thursday at Herington. Placing in the top five for the second meet in a row, Jonathan Hinerman claimed fourth place in the varsity boys’ 5K race with a time of 21 minutes, 31 seconds.

Water Vision Team is accepting nominations through Oct. 14 for the 2016 “Be the Vision” honorees for the governor’s water conference on the future of water supply in Kansas. More information and registrations are available by visiting www.kwo.org or by calling (785) 296-3185.