Marion County RECORD

Move strains senior center

Marion County expects to save about $6,660 a year by moving its Department on Aging to the Health Department, but Marion Senior Center will lose its only guaranteed income and inherit expenses the Aging Department now covers. The county pays the center $400 a month, or $4,800 a year, for two offices. The center already spends about $6,500 a year on utilities and has gone without insurance for three years because it cannot afford it.

Commissioner, candidate clash over lake roads

A renewed demand for maintenance of roads at Marion County Lake led to an argument Tuesday between resident and commissioner candidate Greg Wyatt and commissioner Dan Holub. Past county work on the roads established a responsibility to maintain them, Wyatt argued during public comment, citing statutes, court cases, attorney general opinions, and previous commission decisions.

Years apart, together again: Reflecting on double-dipped championships

It’s been nearly 35 years, but for Marion High School’s volleyball and girls’ cross country teams of 1991, it didn’t feel that way. Players and coaches were together again Saturday, riding on a float during the Old Settlers Day parade down Main St. After years apart, they were together again.

Finding herself in the animals she loves

Tristan Williams-Mallory can trace her career choice straight back to when she was a toddler, and a Marion County dispatcher walked across 4th St. from the courthouse grounds, cuddling a lost kitten. “Obviously, I instantly fell in love. I begged my parents to let me keep it. I ended up having that cat for 18 or 19 years,” she said of Boots, who had four white paws. “That’s what got me onto the track of becoming a veterinarian.”

What the Flock is going on?

A Flock Safety automatic license plate reader is operating near Marion, but it’s unclear who owns or operates the camera. It’s located just west of the US-56/77/K-150 roundabout, according to a crowd-sourced database that maps automatic license plate readers, including Flock cameras.

Residents question comment rules; car policy passes

After residents questioned both the proposal and their opportunity to
discuss it, Peabody City Council members approved a policy Monday allowing police officers to take city vehicles home. “If a person is serious about working at Peabody, I think they would have moved to Peabody,” resident Randy Dallke said. “We wouldn’t have to worry about this taking a car home and putting it in another town.”

Former Peabody cop's certification revoked

Former Peabody police officer Jessica LaValley lost her Kansas law-enforcement certification after posting a Snapchat photo that exposed confidential information about a juvenile. Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training ordered the revocation. CPOST confirmed Monday that the order was final.

Residency rule unseats appointee

A recently appointed Marion planning commissioner will have to decline his appointment because he doesn’t meet the position’s residency requirements. Gene Winkler, a former city council member who now works as a soundboard technician, was one of three people appointed to the planning commission Sept. 21 by Mayor Mike Powers.

Building grants await local applicants

Money that helped turn downtown buildings into a restaurant in Marion and an event space in Hillsboro is available again. Marion property owners have been alerted to the latest round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline grants, but none have told economic development director Megan Jones they are applying, she said.

Rain or shine, the show goes on

Early morning showers Saturday threatened to put a damper on the day’s activities. They didn’t. Even after Marion’s 115th Old Settlers Day parade started an hour later than scheduled, horses, floats and hundreds of people filled Main St.

Hillsboro also has a 50th year reunion

Hillsboro also had a class reunion Saturday at more than 60 people, including 29 class members and five former teachers, attended a Class of 1976 reunion dinner at The House in downtown Hillsboro. Reunion activities began Friday afternoon with a tour of the current school building and a visit to a homecoming pep rally and tailgate followed by snacks after the game at the city building.

Esther Pankratz

Services for Esther Louise Loewen Pankratz, 94, who died Sunday, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Pastor Jeremy Matlock will officiate. Committal service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church cemetery.

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Old Settlers could make Marion its best ever

This is an editorial, not a news story. Still, in an era of rampant and often false allegations of “fake news,” the It surely was the best ever for many of those reuniting with childhood friends they see only every five to 10 years. But perhaps it might be more appropriate to label it the best ever to be delayed by rain with, for reasons unknown, no homecoming football game the night before.

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Bluebirds flock home for Goessel school's centennial

Some students drove Model A Fords to Goessel High School in the 1950s. Others boarded with families in town to attend classes, Ted and Joan Nikkel recalled. Transportation has changed, but the school’s place in the community has endured. Goessel High School will celebrate its 100th anniversary Oct. 16 and 17 with alumni gatherings, school tours, music and a look back at its history.

Hillsboro crowns royalty

A 33-0 victory over Remington wasn’t the only thing Hillsboro High School celebrated Friday at Joel Wiens Stadium. Homecoming royalty was crowned before the Trojans’ shutout victory. Adam Jost received the king’s crown, while Mackenzie D’Albini was crowned queen. Other candidates included Chloe Dirks, Austyn Driggers, Peter Farha, Braxton Hiebert, Nathan Hill, Nate Oelke, Cheyanne Plenert, and Amyah Werth.

Octoberfest coming

Lincolnville will turn to a German-style party Saturday as Octoberfest celebrations and activities will run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The day will start with a bingo and breakfast and conclude with a movie night for children in the community building.

Senior citizens to meet

Senior Citizens of Marion County, Inc. will have its 66th annual meeting Oct. 15, at Hillsboro Senior Center. Registration costs $7 per person and must be completed by Oct. 10. A meal will be served at noon.

Button designs sought

Button designs for Peabody’s Pin Parade are due Monday. Porcupine Tea Company and Sunflower Theatre are expanding the public art project developed with artist Erika Nelson. Selected entrants will receive a button to paint for installation in a public location.

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