Plans set for Ramona's Scarecrows on Parade

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 17 October 2007 11:19

Scarecrows on Parade can be viewed in Ramona beginning Oct. 20. These unusual works of art are on display through Halloween, wind and weather permitting.

On Ramona’s main street is the Sunflower Maiden. Not far away, in front of the Senior Center, is the Bride and Broom—a collection of scarecrows made out of brooms to resemble a bridal party. Further down the street, Tony Meyer’s scarecrow is mowing his lawn. The Cousin’s Corner Bed & Break­fast has cousins playing badminton in the yard. The Misfortunate Biker—the one who collided with a tree—can be found on E Street. On B Street, Jakie Brunner is sporting new overalls as he hangs on his ladder to clean the eves.

This is just a sampling of the scarecrows found in Ramona....

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Ramona plans haunted event for Oct. 26-27

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 17 October 2007 11:16

Ramona’s sixth annual haunted barn and hayrack ride will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27.

This is the largest haunted experience ever created in the Ramona area.

DL Concession will be at the pick-up and drop-off location, so come early and eat supper.

Guests will be taken to the haunted barn via a hayrack ride that will pick up passengers at 100 Avenue and 370th. Another way to access the location is at Rain Road and Sunflower Road. The ride will take 10 to 15 minutes; guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Admission is $3 for adults and kids age 12 and older, $2 for children age 6 to 11, and free for children age 5 and under. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an...

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Goessel Harvest Festival 'a success'

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 17 October 2007 10:32

GoesselFestJustusBand.jpg A young fan listens to the band Justus perform during the first Goessel Harvest Festival on Saturday. Good weather, good food and good music helped make the event a success, according to event sponsors Rod Franzen and Anita Goertzen. The festival was sponsored by the Goessel Task Force. Franzen and Goertzen they were pleased with the crowd that showed up to enjoy the festivities. “Everyone who had a booth was pleased with the turnout,” said Goertzen. “Keith Banman of Keith’s Foods, served hamburgers and brauts and he sold out of hamburgers before the evening was over.” Franzen announced during the break that he would like to see this become a time for class reunions to plan on meeting and he hopes to expand on the...

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Marion's Melcher named top 'Cat Fan

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 17 October 2007 10:19

MelcherFourWillie.jpg K-State mascot Wllie the Wildcat poses with (from left) Brad Wildin, Jeannie Wildin, Dorothy Melcher and Gary Melcher during the KSU-Colorado game on Saturday. Following the presentation to Dorothy Melcher, crew members from KSN-Channel 3 followed her up to her seat to get some shots. They were scheduled to be in Marion on Tuesday to interview her in her home. Courtesy photo

Dorothy Melcher of Marion, who proudly wears a T-shirt that proclaims “I Bleed Purple” was selected “Fan of the Game” Saturday at the Kansas State-Colorado football game in Manhattan.

“At the first KSU home game this season, they were doing things different to recognize a ‘Fan of the Game,’” said family member Jeanie Wildin of Marion...

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