Classic begins with 4 games Monday

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 18 January 2011 16:33

The Trojan Classic basketball tournament opened Monday with four games at Brown Gymnasium.

In the boys’ tournament, first-year participant Goodland defeated Thomas More Prep, 46-40, while Hesston knocked off Republic County, 56-39.

Goodland and Hesston will square off at 8:15 p.m. Friday in the semifinal round while Thomas More Prep will take on Republic County in the consolation semifinal game at 4:45 p.m. Friday.

In the girls’ tournament, Goodland defeated Republic County, 43-34, while Hesston lost to Thomas More Prep, 43-40, in their first-round games.

TMP will square off in the semifinals at 6:30 p.m. against the winner of the Hillsboro-Winfield game on Tuesday, while Goodland will face the winner of Riley County and Wamego...

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Kansas ‘Wonders’ on display at Eisenhower Library

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 18 January 2011 16:33

Father Emil Kapaun of Pilsen, a decorated military chaplain who died as a prisoner of war during World War II in Korea, will be one of the many people, places and things highlighted at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene.

Canton was also recognized in the geography category for Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, which is home to one of the few surviving wild buffalo herds.

Marci Penner, director of the Inman-based Kansas Sampler Foundation said Monday that Father Kapaun and Maxwell Wildlife Refuge will be part of the 8 Wonders of Kansas exhibit designed to help celebrate Kansas’ sesquicentennial.

The exhibit will open to the public on Kansas Day, Jan. 29, and close Sept. 5.

“There is no admission charge,” she said, “and the...

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Area 4-Hers do well at KARBA

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 26 October 2010 17:12

Marion County 4-H members Cassidy Hill, of the Tampa Triple T’s, and Jacob Dailey, of the Goessel Goal Getters, won several awards at the Kansas American Rabbit Breeders Association convention Oct. 16-17 at the Kansas State Fair grounds in Hutchinson. Cassidy, daughter of Kevin and Teresa Hill, received first in judging and third in showmanship in her age group. Her junior doe was named reserve champion in its breed. Jacob, son of Don and Laura Dailey, received “Duke” in the royality competition, first in show­man­ship, fifth in identifying and judging rabbit breeds, and first and second in photography in his age group.

Classic rides on display at Route 56 car show in Hillsboro

Written by John Giffin Tuesday, 15 June 2010 16:59

The modified 1931 Chrysler 309 built by Ryan Miller and Tom Russell won “Best Rat Rod” at Saturday’s classic car show in Hillsboro. A Saturday morning rain couldn’t keep car enthusiasts from the 12th Annual Route 56 Classic Cruisers Car Show at Hillsboro’s Memorial Park.

Thirty-four cars and five motorcycles were on display, with their owners hoping to take home awards.

The show’s registration fees from participants will go to the Marion County Toy Run, annual fall event that provides toys for families in need at Christmas.

Along with a $12 registration fee, car show participants also donated cans of food, which are donated to the Marion County Food Bank.

Winning the “Best in Show” and “Club Choice” categories was a 1946 International pickup owned by Ron Bartel of Hillsboro.

Dave Beumann was the “Classic Car” winner with a 1967 Ford...

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