Tip of the hat
Centre Junior High School quarterback Seth Jirak, who scored six touchdowns and six extra points Sept. 26 in the football game against White City.
Marion and Centre FFA chapters who attended the South Central District Greenhand Conference Sept. 25 at Buhler. Marion member Leann Thomas placed fifth in the FFA information contest. Centre member Jeremy Kristek placed sixth and Jackie Klenda placed eighth.
Former Marion High School student Andrew Methvin who was honored Sept. 20 as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
Peabody Historical Society for planning a special program featuring four citizens who played a role in Peabody's history. Orlene Scrivner, Joan Berns, Gary Hilliard, and Bob Delk will present the program.
John and Ann Hueninghake who plan to open Hillsboro Furniture in the former Friesen Furniture building at Hillsboro.
Jessica Laurin, DVM, who recently showed first graders from Marion Elementary School some of her duties as the veterinarian at Animal Health Center.
Army National Guard Pvt. Simon Makovec who graduated from basic combat military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Marion High School Warriors who defeated the Council Grove Braves, 39-7, Friday night.
Marion High School senior Zac Ewert who set a record Oct. 3 at the cross country meet at Marion County Lake. He won the race with a time of 16 minutes, 55 seconds.
