On a roll: Florence Labor Day event a winner

Written by Free Press Tuesday, 07 September 2010 12:59

Kids celebrate their creative side.

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Creativity was the theme of Sunday’s Labor Day Celebration with chalk art and an art contest for children.

The winner in the sidewalk chalk art was Jayne Timm, 8. She received a blue ribbon and $3 for a drawing of herself and her horse riding in the Monday Labor Day parade.

 

The Youth Creating Art Together contest drew 15 participants with 10 receiving prizes. “It was a big challenge for...

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Weibert on Rimington watch list

Written by John Giffin Tuesday, 07 September 2010 12:58

Weibert Kansas State University senior center Wade Weibert may be receiving some national recognition, but the 2006 Hillsboro High School graduate is still overwhelmed simply by running onto the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan

“That feeling is extremely hard to verbalize,” Weibert said. “It takes the breathe out of your chest. You feel absolute pressure on your chest.

“All in a matter of 10 seconds you feel every emotion possible.”

 

Despite the emotional surge...

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Brookens to try for fee legislation

Written by Jerry Engler Tuesday, 07 September 2010 12:53

State Rep. Bob Brookens promised the Marion County Commission Tuesday, Aug. 31, that he would try to get legislation passed for a state statute enabling Marion County to charge a per-taxing-unit fee or assessment to build a jail.

Asked by commissioners if it would be possible to have legislation passed in time for a jail bond question to be put on an April Marion County election ballot, Brookens said it is unlikely it could be passed before next May.

Brookens said he has read the opinion...

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City aims to educate property owners about 'nuisance' weeds

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 07 September 2010 12:47

Don Ratzlaff / Free Press<p>This area of tall grass along the abandoned railroad right-of-way in Hillsboro would be an example of “nuisance weeds” and a violation of Hillsboro Ordinance 1029. Code-enforcement officer Ben Steketee wants to make citizens aware of their responsibililty to take care of such situations. Once a family agrees upon house rules, each member has an obligation to abide by those rules if the family hopes to function harmoniously.

As Hillsboro’s code enforcement officer, Ben Steketee says his No. 1 task is to inform the local family of citizens about the house rules it has established.

Particularly he’s concerned about nuisances that can affect public health and safety.

“I think people just aren’t aware of what the codes are,” he said, “I think it’s helpful just to...

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Producers gather to hear about technology’s impact on corn and soybeans

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 31 August 2010 16:04

Mark Holloway, representing Monsonato, producers of Dekalb seed, makes a point with an ear of corn in hand.  

Passersby on U.S. Highway 56 may have wondered about the long line of pickup trucks on both shoulders of the roadway about a mile east of Hillsboro last Tuesday evening.

Around 80 area farmers had gathered to observe test plots and learn about cutting-edge technology for growing corn and soybeans.

The event was the first “Fall Field Day” sponsored by Coopera­tive Grain & Supply on the 40-acre plot the business has developed over the past several months.

Representatives from...

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