PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

HEADLINES

Yet another city clerk gone after a short employment
Once again, Peabody is seeking a city clerk. Marty Grill II sent an informal resignation via text message just three days after he started. Grill was offered the position at $40,000 a year after Destinie Dyer was fired June 5, after being hired at the end of March. Council members declined to comment on an explanation for her termination or Grill’s resignation.
Future of county recycling unclear
Whether the county will continue to recycle is in doubt now that commissioners have learned the county is no longer being paid for goods recycled. Refuse director Bud Druse told commissioners that Waste Connections, the South Hutchinson company that accepts paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic items recycled by county residents has notified him it won’t be paying for such items.
Key volunteers look to pass the torch
This year’s Fourth Fest celebration in Peabody marks 97 years that Peabody has been home to one of the state’s biggest firework displays. Behind the evolution of what the Fourth Fest looks like now, the celebration has always relied solely on the support of volunteers.
Suspect airlifted to Wichita for drug overdose
A drug arrest last week could end up being more costly for the county than for the the suspect arrested. Gregory Mancuso, 52, Herington, arrested for allegedly having minute amounts of drugs in his car, apparently ingested a large amount of narcotics before arriving at the jail, Sheriff Rob Craft said Tuesday.

OTHER HEADLINES

Business agrees to pay penalty and fees
The Lehigh owner of a business that formerly operated in Goessel and now operates in Newton has agreed to pay $64,424 to settle a consumer protection investigation. Kansas attorney general’s office filed June 11 a consent judgment with Terrence J. Rohleder and Mid-America Opportunity Research Enterprises Inc.
Gas company checking lines
Atmos Energy workers are checking for gas leaks throughout the county as part of a scheduled safety survey. The company conducts leak checks on a regular schedule. Gas pipes are checked from street connections to residences and other buildings.
State group elects local attorney
Attorney Brian Bina, who had offices in Marion and McPherson since 2011, has been elected to the board of directors of the Kansas School Attorneys Association. Bina represents the Centre, Goessel, and McPherson school districts. He was elected at the association’s annual meeting May 30 in Wichita.
Blood drives planned
Blood donations will be accepted from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m. July 9 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, and from 1 to 6 p.m. July 11 at Lincolnville Community Center. Appointments are available at (800) 733-2767.
Corrections and clarifications
A garden tour this past weekend in Hillsboro was organized by the Hillsboro Community Plaza Project committee, not the chamber of commerce.

OPINION

Telling people's stories sets journalism career
Joining the staff of the Record this week is reporter Sheila Kelley. In time-honored tradition, we asked her to play both reporter and source to introduce herself the the community: By SHEILA G. KELLEY Staff writer What did you want to be when you grew up? I figured since I was smart and hardworking, I’d be a millionaire. Easy as that, right? Not so much.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
Our particular melting pot

DEATHS

Jon Brooks
Services for Jon William Brooks, 74, who died Friday in Peabody, were Monday at Peabody Christian Church. Born Dec. 5, 1943, to Harold and Bertha Brooks, he married June 7, 1964, to Esther Mellott.
Lee Roy Leppke
Services for rural Hillsboro native Lee Roy Leppke, 88, who died June 13 in the town of Rocky Mountain House,Alberta, were June 19. Burial was this week atEbenfeld Cemetery. Born Dec. 15, 1929, to Carl and Lizzie Litke Leppke, he attendedEbenfeldschool until his family moved to New Mexico in 1945. He moved in 1970 to Rocky Mountain House, where he worked in construction and provided backhoe service.
Dorothy Weber
Services for Hillsboro native Dorothy Weber, 93, who died June 20 at Diversicare in Sedgwick, were to have been earlier this week at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Born Dec. 10, 1924, to Solomon and Katherine (Schellenburg) Loewen, she and Walter Weber were married June 13, 1947, in Hillsboro. He died in 2013.
Harold Woelk
Services for retired Tip Top dairy worker Harold Woelk, 90, who died June 12 at Bethesda Home in Goessel, will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the nursing home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Born February 26, 1928, in Goessel to Frank and Margaret (Hiebert) Woelk, he married Lenora Reimer on May 20, 1948, at Goessel Mennonite Church.
IN MEMORIAM:
Bertha Epperson

DOCKET

EXPLORE

Mysterious ad prompts purchase of lake's first home
“It was small, only about an inch and a half long, but it got our attention,” Ed said. The ad had a small picture of a house at Marion County Lake and simply said, “What would you do with this house if you could buy it?”
Stone homes line highway
A trip along US-56/77 between K-256 and Lincolnville passes by six stately old buildings constructed of stone more than a century ago. They have been updated and still are occupied. The house at 2294 220th Rd. was not always a house. It was a church, according to owner Melissa Zieammerman. When she bought the house in 2000, she discovered a cornerstone leaning against a rock that bore the inscription: “Pleasantview M.E. Church, 1908.”
Picturesque B&B overlooks lake
A picturesque, 19-acre spring-fed lake is a major attraction, Alice said. It is stocked with fish, and boats are available at no extra charge. A paddleboat also is available. “Some guests have been fishing in the heat and catching fish,” Alice said.
Year-old eatery has plenty of history
And people who eat there have good things to say about it. “We’re glad it’s here,” said Edna Backhus of Tampa. “The food is delicious. There is a wonderful crowd on Sunday.”
Collectors collaborate on new store in historic building
Steve Blackwell, owner, has been diligently spending his time, energy, and money restoring a building on Peabody’s 1880’s Main Street, along with the help of business partners Christine Flaming and Morgan Marler. The trio’s new shop, Fannie Sterling 1884, opened Saturday and will have its formal grand opening this Saturday along with Peabody Market.
Friends enjoy camping together
Mike and Kathy Saindon of Derby call themselves “professional campers.” Together with six to eight other couples, they have spent the past eight or nine years camping with relatives and friends at Winfield City Lake, Milford Lake, and Marion Reservoir.
Ramona loses 'redneck,' adds events
Festival chairman George Thiel said some organizers remain the same, but some are different. Changes were needed because of declining attendance, he said. “Last year they didn’t have more than a handful of people helping with it, and they were talking about doing away with it,” he said. “I said I had no problem with it. Suddenly it was mine.”
Aulne plans early fourth
Entertainment and fellowship will be at 7 p.m., followed by ice cream and desserts. A professional fireworks display at dark will close the evening with a bang. Participants are being encouraged to bring lawn chairs and bug spray. Donations will be accepted.
Fourth fest to begin Tuesday
The dance will feature karaoke. A $5 cover charge will fund an alumni scholarship at Peabody-Burns High School. Guests must be 21 to enter. A cannon shot at 6 a.m. July 4 will kick off a day of festivities, smiles and celebration.
Goessel: small part of county, big part of history
Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum director Fern Bartel has focused on another element in piecing together a unique display this summer — faded snapshots taken at funerals. Many of the 40 to 50 photographs are from Mennonite families that stayed in Russia and sent funeral photographs to relatives who immigrated to America.

PEOPLE

St. Luke offers lower-cost testing
St. Luke Hospital now offers a cost-saving way to have laboratory work done. Patients can order their own laboratory work without an appointment and save money.
College degrees and honors
Artist to demonstrate technique
Artist Cher Olson of Council Grove will demonstrate and talk about “plein air” (outdoor) oil painting from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Bluffs, a mile north of Matfield Green or 14 miles south of Cottonwood Falls on K-177. A free concert by The Skirts will follow at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m.
SENIOR CENTER:
Peabody Senior Center menu
WONSEVU:
Family visits from Alaska

SCHOOL/SPORTS

Swimming meet results

PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

This year’s Fourth Fest celebration in Peabody marks 97 years that Peabody has been home to one of the state’s biggest firework displays. Behind the evolution of what the Fourth Fest looks like now, the celebration has always relied solely on the support of volunteers.

Atmos Energy workers are checking for gas leaks throughout the county as part of a scheduled safety survey. The company conducts leak checks on a regular schedule. Gas pipes are checked from street connections to residences and other buildings.

Blood donations will be accepted from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m. July 9 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, and from 1 to 6 p.m. July 11 at Lincolnville Community Center. Appointments are available at (800) 733-2767.

A garden tour this past weekend in Hillsboro was organized by the Hillsboro Community Plaza Project committee, not the chamber of commerce.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Services for Jon William Brooks, 74, who died Friday in Peabody, were Monday at Peabody Christian Church. Born Dec. 5, 1943, to Harold and Bertha Brooks, he married June 7, 1964, to Esther Mellott.

IN MEMORIAM:

“It was small, only about an inch and a half long, but it got our attention,” Ed said. The ad had a small picture of a house at Marion County Lake and simply said, “What would you do with this house if you could buy it?”

A picturesque, 19-acre spring-fed lake is a major attraction, Alice said. It is stocked with fish, and boats are available at no extra charge. A paddleboat also is available. “Some guests have been fishing in the heat and catching fish,” Alice said.

And people who eat there have good things to say about it. “We’re glad it’s here,” said Edna Backhus of Tampa. “The food is delicious. There is a wonderful crowd on Sunday.”

Mike and Kathy Saindon of Derby call themselves “professional campers.” Together with six to eight other couples, they have spent the past eight or nine years camping with relatives and friends at Winfield City Lake, Milford Lake, and Marion Reservoir.

Entertainment and fellowship will be at 7 p.m., followed by ice cream and desserts. A professional fireworks display at dark will close the evening with a bang. Participants are being encouraged to bring lawn chairs and bug spray. Donations will be accepted.

The dance will feature karaoke. A $5 cover charge will fund an alumni scholarship at Peabody-Burns High School. Guests must be 21 to enter. A cannon shot at 6 a.m. July 4 will kick off a day of festivities, smiles and celebration.

St. Luke Hospital now offers a cost-saving way to have laboratory work done. Patients can order their own laboratory work without an appointment and save money.

SENIOR CENTER:

WONSEVU: