PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

HEADLINES

New HUB director has connections to Peabody
A familiar face started Jan. 30 as the new director at The HUB. Peabody High School graduate Isaac Good took over the position after a time with no director. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to invest in the community and the youth, and just to see kind of how we can serve in that area,” he said.
Pancakes and payouts: foundation gives out awards
Seniors, kids, and readers were all winners Saturday when Peabody Community Foundation handed out $10,864 to community organizations during its annual Pancake Day at Peabody Senior Center. Peabody Senior Citizens Center received $3,619 for an ADA-compliant automatic front door.
Library painting mystery solved...five years ago
To some, Jack Logan remains a mystery, an unknown painter’s name affixed to the World War I “Peabody’s Roll of Honor” that has hung in Peabody Township Library since 1919. Not to Virginia Skinner.
Republicans to pick Lalouette's replacement
Outgoing commissioner Lori Lalouette’s days are numbered, and Republicans in her district are poised to pick her replacement next week. Precinct committeewomen and committeemen will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Scout House in Hillsboro to consider nominees and elect one to recommend for appointment by Gov. Sam Brownback.
Solid waste meets solid resistance
A county proposal to move the transfer station and hazardous waste facility to the former Straub International location drew criticism from Marion residents at Thursday evening’s city planning commission meeting. “I don’t know of anybody who thinks that’s a good idea,” planning commission member John Wheeler said.
July 4th button design contest open
Patriotic designers with hometown spirit have a chance to win $25 and four admission buttons by entering the Peabody July 4th Celebration Society button contest. Designs for the 96th annual celebration admission buttons must fit into a 2¼-inch circle and include:

OTHER HEADLINES

County buys used grader
County commissioners voted Monday to purchase a road grader despite the fact that road and bridge superintendent Jesse Hamm said a week ago his department is in need of dump trucks. When Hamm brought the idea of purchasing a used road grader to commissioners last week, he said he wants to focus on purchasing dump trucks in 2017, but wanted commissioners to know a used 2013 Caterpillar grader was available. Commissioners at that time gave Hamm permission to investigate further.
Store closure could have countywide implications
Hillsboro quilt shop owner Marie Kessler of Kessler Kreations recently announced that she will be closing the fabric and retail portion of her business by the end of March, and the decision likely has countywide implications. “It’s been nuts,” Kessler said. “I’ve been fielding a lot of calls. Out of respect, I already sent out my newsletter. I’ve had to back out of future events, and right now, I’m just trying to absorb it all.”
A new beginning for old friends
The strains of the hymn “It is Well with My Soul” was a fitting end for the recent wedding ceremony of Richard Meisinger and Feebie Holdeman of Marion. Both believe God led them to be together after the deaths of their previous spouses. Although the couple has known one another for years, Richard, 75, was married to the former Janet Patton, who died May 20, 2015.
Seniors to vogue at fashion show
Trendsetters and fashionistas alike, prepare to be dazzled. A troupe of volunteer models will don stylish outfits for a Valentine’s Day fashion show at noon Tuesday at Hillsboro Senior Center. Event organizer and clothing aficionado Rubena Suderman, 92, has always wanted to put on a fashion show, but said she had trouble rallying people until she sparked a chic idea.

DEATHS

Ray Cook
Ray P. Cook, 67, died Feb. 5 at Newton Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Peabody United Methodist Church.
Jim Flaming
Hillsboro plumber Jim Flaming, 84, died Feb. 1 at Newton Medical Center. Flaming was born March 12, 1932, to Samuel and Agnes (Hiebert) Flaming of rural Goessel. He married Eulalia Regier in Hillsboro, where he owned Jim’s Plumbing.
Gloria Hanschu
Gloria Verna Hanschu, 90, of Ramona, died Sunday at Herington Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ramona. Burial will follow at Lewis Cemetery.
Jason Johnson
Jason T. Johnson, 51,died Jan. 30 from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Lincolnville. A memorial service is at 12 p.m. today at Day Star Church of God, Rogers, Arkansas. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Garfield, Arkansas. A prayer service and visitation were Monday in Marion.
IN MEMORIAM:
Ronnie Madsen
IN MEMORIAM:
Sharon Heffernan

DOCKET

FARM

Rotational grazing increases herd capacity
Grazing cattle year-round is a goal that David Rziha of Tampa sets for his cattle operation every year. Rotational grazing gives him the chance to run more cattle on fewer acres. Rziha and his wife, Catarina, sold a pharmacy in Atchison to return to his hometown in 2010. He helped his father, Gerald, on the farm and leased some grassland from him to start a cowherd.
Farmer talks conservation after winning award
County residents Chasen and Ashlee Gann seem to have a deep appreciation for their land and have taken steps to insure its health for future generations. “We just try to leave the ground better than we found it for the next generation, because if you take care of the ground it will take care of you,” Chasen Gann said.
Donahue trailer business booming in California
“Go west, young man” is a slogan that brought many pioneers to Kansas, and now Doug Kjellin has taken up the call in search of new markets for Donahue Manufacturing. With depressed agricultural markets making it hard to maintain sales of Donahue’s regular inventory, the trail to growth is change.
Kansas Corn Corps taking applications
Kansas Corn Commission and Kansas Corn Growers Association are sponsoring a second class of Kansas Corn Corps, a program for young farmers. The 16-month program provides learning and networking opportunities for young corn farmers. It is focused on providing participants the opportunity to learn new techniques, strategies, and information.

OPINION

Living on the edge
ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:
"Pat, let's pray"

PEOPLE

Card shower to mark Hein's 98th
The family of longtime county resident Catherine Hein of Marion requests a card shower for her 98th birthday Feb. 21. Cards may be sent to St. Luke Living Center, 535 S. Freeborn St., Marion KS 66861.
Senior center menu
WONSEVU:
Rogers attends museum fundraiser

SCHOOL AND SPORTS

Glimmers of life in Peabody-Burns losses
Sometimes it takes a horrible quarter of basketball to find out just what a team is made of. Peabody-Burns boys and girls teams could’ve cashed it in Tuesday after a hapless, frustrating quarters against Canton-Galva, and in the midst of losing streaks, most could understand if they’d have chosen to coast.
Kjellin picked to perform in "Carousel: A Concert"
Marion High School graduate and Butler Community College student Adam Kjellin was one of 40 singers chosen to perform in “Carousel: A Concert,” a joint production of Music Theater of Wichita and the Wichita Symphony. The concert will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita.
Area school menus

UPCOMING EVENTS

Calendar of events
Seniors to meet Feb. 17
The Senior Citizens of Marion County board of directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Durham Community Building. Durham seniors will serve morning refreshments, but not lunch.
Strength-training classes to begin Feb. 20
People 50 and older can shape up with eight weeks of strength training in a class offered by county extension agent Renae Riedy. Twice-weekly hour-long classes will be at Hilltop Manor Activity Center at 1:30 p.m. every Monday beginning Feb. 20 and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday, ending April 13.
Free child development screening will be Feb. 21
Arboretum specialist to speak
Native plantings in the landscape will be the topic for Lunch n Learn at noon Feb. 15 at Marion City Library. Brad Guhr of Dyck Arboretum in Hesston will present the program. Cost is $5. Reservations are due by Friday and can be made by calling the library at (620) 382-2442.
Workshops offer help with chronic health conditions
New state transport map available
A 2017-2018 Kansas official state transportation map, published by Kansas Department of Transportation, now is available. It highlights numerous tourist and scenic locations across the state, includes city and county indexes, and has a distance map.

PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

Seniors, kids, and readers were all winners Saturday when Peabody Community Foundation handed out $10,864 to community organizations during its annual Pancake Day at Peabody Senior Center. Peabody Senior Citizens Center received $3,619 for an ADA-compliant automatic front door.

To some, Jack Logan remains a mystery, an unknown painter’s name affixed to the World War I “Peabody’s Roll of Honor” that has hung in Peabody Township Library since 1919. Not to Virginia Skinner.

Patriotic designers with hometown spirit have a chance to win $25 and four admission buttons by entering the Peabody July 4th Celebration Society button contest. Designs for the 96th annual celebration admission buttons must fit into a 2¼-inch circle and include:

Ray P. Cook, 67, died Feb. 5 at Newton Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Peabody United Methodist Church.

Hillsboro plumber Jim Flaming, 84, died Feb. 1 at Newton Medical Center. Flaming was born March 12, 1932, to Samuel and Agnes (Hiebert) Flaming of rural Goessel. He married Eulalia Regier in Hillsboro, where he owned Jim’s Plumbing.

Gloria Verna Hanschu, 90, of Ramona, died Sunday at Herington Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ramona. Burial will follow at Lewis Cemetery.

Jason T. Johnson, 51,died Jan. 30 from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Lincolnville. A memorial service is at 12 p.m. today at Day Star Church of God, Rogers, Arkansas. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Garfield, Arkansas. A prayer service and visitation were Monday in Marion.

IN MEMORIAM:

IN MEMORIAM:

ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:

The family of longtime county resident Catherine Hein of Marion requests a card shower for her 98th birthday Feb. 21. Cards may be sent to St. Luke Living Center, 535 S. Freeborn St., Marion KS 66861.

WONSEVU:

The Senior Citizens of Marion County board of directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Durham Community Building. Durham seniors will serve morning refreshments, but not lunch.

People 50 and older can shape up with eight weeks of strength training in a class offered by county extension agent Renae Riedy. Twice-weekly hour-long classes will be at Hilltop Manor Activity Center at 1:30 p.m. every Monday beginning Feb. 20 and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday, ending April 13.

Native plantings in the landscape will be the topic for Lunch n Learn at noon Feb. 15 at Marion City Library. Brad Guhr of Dyck Arboretum in Hesston will present the program. Cost is $5. Reservations are due by Friday and can be made by calling the library at (620) 382-2442.

A 2017-2018 Kansas official state transportation map, published by Kansas Department of Transportation, now is available. It highlights numerous tourist and scenic locations across the state, includes city and county indexes, and has a distance map.