PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

HEADLINES

5 funeral homes face foreclosure
A lender is seeking foreclosure and sheriff’s sale of Yazel-Megli’s five-location funeral home network after alleging defaults on loans that originally totaled nearly $4 million. ReadyCap Lending LLC filed suit Thursday in Marion County District Court against Yazel-Megli Property Holdings LLC, Yazel-Megli Funeral Holdings LLC, Yazel Megli Funeral Home LLC, former majority owner Bradley Yazel, and current sole owners Roger and Sandra Megli.
Published list deletes candidates
For the first time in collective memory, Marion County has deleted precinct committeeman and committeewoman candidates from its legally required public notice of candidates in the August primary. Their names and addresses were included in what the county clerk’s office initially submitted for publication.
County hides price of land sale
Marion County may have violated Kansas law Monday by failing to disclose the amount offered for a property owned by the county’s land bank. One commissioner asked to go into a closed-door, executive session to discuss, and potentially accept, the offer for the piece of land.
Diner fills vacant Wendy's location
Nearly two years after Wendy’s closed in Hillsboro, D Street Diner opened last weekend in the former fast-food building. Owner Kevin Koehn and his family moved to Hillsboro from Utah in August after he accepted a position making cheese at Jason Wiebe Dairy.
Parents provide special solution for special problem
When special-needs students graduate, many of the programs, activities, and daily routines that helped structure their lives come to an end. For a group of Marion County parents, that reality raised a troubling question: What happens next? Rather than wait for an answer, they decided to begin creating one themselves.
Patriotism blossoms in this front yard
It’s hard for the Seiferts’ home to go unnoticed when driving on Main St. in Marion. Red, white, purple, and pink flowers perch pretty in pots surrounded by all things red, white, and blue — from flags to hanging ornaments to the flower pots themselves.

OTHER NEWS

Current officials completed disclosures
After reporting last week that half of eight candidates for county commissioner had not declared anything on financial interest forms, the Record found current elected officials all completed the forms. Statements of Substantive Interest forms were fully filled out by county commissioners Mike Beneke and Clarke Dirks, attorney Michelle Brown, clerk Ashley Herpich, register of deeds Shelby Schroeder, treasurer Tina Groening, and sheriff Jeff Soyez.
How reservoir buoy helps save at water plant
It’d be easy to miss the monitor buoy that Marion, Hillsboro, and Peabody are being asked to help pay for while driving across the dam at Marion Reservoir. Two orange buoys keep a yellow one afloat with mooring lines similar to bungee cord.
Peabody antique store reopens after hiatus
Three years after closing its downtown storefront, Fannie Sterling 1884 has reopened in Peabody. The store brings antiques, collectibles and vintage furnishings back to one of the town’s historic buildings.
Firefighters to get $112,000
Thirteen firefighter relief associations throughout Marion County will receive a total of $111,960.56 through the Kansas Firefighter Relief Act. Money comes from a 2% tax paid by insurance companies on fire and lightning insurance premiums written in Kansas, according to a press release from the Kansas Department of Insurance.
Republicans plan forum
Republican candidates for senator, congressman, governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, insurance commissioner, attorney general, and county commissioner are being invited to a public meeting at 1:30 p.m. July 19 at Marion County Lake Hall. More information is available from county party chairman Rose Davidson at (620) 381-4887.
Screwworm vigilance urged
State agriculture officials are urging livestock producers, veterinarians, and 4-H families to thoroughly check sheep, cattle, goats, and pets for open wounds that could be infected by the New World Screwworm. “If you see something, say something,” entomologist Cassandra Olds said on a K-State Research and Extension weekly webinar series launched this month as a prevention effort.

DEATHS

Margaret Burcky
Services for Margaret Ann Burcky, 65, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. Visitation will be an hour before services at the church.
Darlene Czarnowsky
Private services for Darlene Carlson Czarnowsky, 82, Lincolnville, who died Monday at St. Luke Hospital, will be scheduled later. Born April 6, 1944 in Tulsa to Winfred and Dorothy (Stegeman) Carlson, she worked as an occupational therapist and on June 18, 1999, married Glen Czarnowsky.
Faith Kornelsen
Services for Faith Kornelsen, 92, who died May 12, will be 1 p.m. July 18 at Rockland Community Church in Golden, Colorado. Burial was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born Nov. 7, 1933, in Hillsboro to Dan and Tena Foth, she graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Tabor College, where she met Rodney Kornelsen.
IN MEMORIAM:
Delberta Brandt
IN MEMORIAM:
Dorothy Brink
IN MEMORIAM:
Jim Cather
IN MEMORIAM:
Dennis Dillon
IN MEMORIAM:
Gordon Funk

FOR THE RECORD

OPINION

Things that make you go 'hmm'
Life is filled with things that make you go “hmm,” and life in Marion County is no different. Take, for example, a recent decision by Hillsboro to impose a residency requirement on its city administrator. The administrator must live in Hillsboro (a natural) or elsewhere in the county (a surrender to how hard it is to get people to move). But if living elsewhere in the county, the administrator can’t live within any other city. Hmm.
ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:
It's a surprise
AMERICA AT 250:
Famed general's greatest victory was on a political battlefield
LETTERS:
Corruption, Algae

PEOPLE

Marion, the librarian is getting in step with tradition
A banner at the entrance proclaims Marion City Library as “Best Small Library in Kansas,” an honor bestowed just a few years ago. For Carol Laue, who will become library director Aug. 1, it’s a daily reminder of the legacy she’s inheriting. “Oh, that’s not intimidating at all,” she said, with a laugh and a nod to the banner.
Weekend festivities planned
Hillsboro American Legion will sponsor an Independence Day celebration starting at 8 p.m. Friday with a performance until midnight from DJ Allen. Festivities will continue at noon Saturday with a lunch including hot dogs, hamburgers, and snow cones. Hot dog meals will be $5, hamburger meals will cost $7, and snow cones will cost $2.
Drivers sought
Marion County Department on Aging is seeking volunteer drivers. The department supplies a van and a meal stipend. Trips include regional destinations and local routes. Drivers must had valid licenses. More information is available at (620) 382 3580.
Vacation Bible school planned
Peabody’s Wonder Junction community vacation Bible school July 13 to 16 will feature four mornings of Bible lessons, music, games, crafts, and snacks under the theme “Marvel at Jesus, Live for His Glory!” Incoming pre-kindergartners through 6th graders
will meet 9 to 11:15 a.m. at Peabody United Methodist Church.
College degrees and honors
Senior Center menus
MEMORIES:
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 110, 150 years ago

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Steve Seifert, 64, sits on his porch surrounded by flowers and semiquincentennial memorabilia. He and his wife, Angie, have lived at Locust and Main Sts. in Marion for four years.

Angie Seifert "just started buying all this 250th stuff, and I was like, 'Holy cow,'" Steve Seifert said with a laugh. It's taken a week or two for Angie to set it all up.

Passing the book: Carol Laue (right) will become director of Marion City Library when Janet Marler (left) retires Aug. 1 after 52 years.

Carol Laue, new director of Marion City Library, poses in a selfie frame that's been a hit with kids this summer as part of a series of dinosaur-themed activities.

PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

Marion County may have violated Kansas law Monday by failing to disclose the amount offered for a property owned by the county’s land bank. One commissioner asked to go into a closed-door, executive session to discuss, and potentially accept, the offer for the piece of land.

Nearly two years after Wendy’s closed in Hillsboro, D Street Diner opened last weekend in the former fast-food building. Owner Kevin Koehn and his family moved to Hillsboro from Utah in August after he accepted a position making cheese at Jason Wiebe Dairy.

It’s hard for the Seiferts’ home to go unnoticed when driving on Main St. in Marion. Red, white, purple, and pink flowers perch pretty in pots surrounded by all things red, white, and blue — from flags to hanging ornaments to the flower pots themselves.

It’d be easy to miss the monitor buoy that Marion, Hillsboro, and Peabody are being asked to help pay for while driving across the dam at Marion Reservoir. Two orange buoys keep a yellow one afloat with mooring lines similar to bungee cord.

Three years after closing its downtown storefront, Fannie Sterling 1884 has reopened in Peabody. The store brings antiques, collectibles and vintage furnishings back to one of the town’s historic buildings.

Services for Margaret Ann Burcky, 65, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. Visitation will be an hour before services at the church.

Private services for Darlene Carlson Czarnowsky, 82, Lincolnville, who died Monday at St. Luke Hospital, will be scheduled later. Born April 6, 1944 in Tulsa to Winfred and Dorothy (Stegeman) Carlson, she worked as an occupational therapist and on June 18, 1999, married Glen Czarnowsky.

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ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:

AMERICA AT 250:

LETTERS:

Marion County Department on Aging is seeking volunteer drivers. The department supplies a van and a meal stipend. Trips include regional destinations and local routes. Drivers must had valid licenses. More information is available at (620) 382 3580.

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