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Deaths (Week of Jan. 9, 2008)

Deaths

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Wednesday, 09 January 2008 19:59

Cecelia Allen, 64

Cecelia Irene Allen, 64, of Marion, former Stone City Cafe employee, died Dec. 24 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.

The funeral was Dec. 31 at the Marion Christian Church. She was buried at Marion Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 13, 1943, to Delmer and Ida Earline Kelsey Allen in Marion.

She is survived by a sister, Robin and Ron Long of Rose Hill; aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and two nephews.

A memorial fund has been established with Harry Hynes...

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Former Hillsboro pastor Marvin Hein dies at age 82

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Tuesday, 08 January 2008 03:52

Marvin Hein was born to David and Marie Suderman Hein on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925, on a farm near Fairview, Okla. He died in Fresno on Jan. 5 at the age of 82.

He attended Fairview elementary and high schools. After serving nearly three years during World War II in Civilian Public Service (an alternative to the military), he married Mary Helen Martens on Sept. 1, 1946. They moved to Hillsboro, where Hein earned his bachelor’s degree at Tabor College.

After college graduation they headed two mental hospital voluntary service projects in Larned, Kan., and Ukiah, Calif. Hein earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Kan., and pastored the Madura Congregational...

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Happenings (Week of Jan. 2, 2008)

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Thursday, 03 January 2008 05:00

Storytime to begin Jan. 16 and 17

The winter session of Story­time at the Hillsboro Public Library will begin Jan. 16 and 17.

The 40-minute sessions of reading, activities and crafts are available for 3-year-olds through kindergartners.

Classes are offered on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m., and on Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. There is a limit of 12 children per class.

A registration fee of $3 for three months is due by the first session.

To enroll, visit or call the library at 620-947-3827.Trinity offers party on New Year’s Eve

Trinity Mennonite Church will host a community New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the church, 211 S. Elm in Hillsboro.

The evening...

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Senior Scribbles (Week of Jan. 2, 2008)

Senior Scribbles

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Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:56

Happy New Year from the Hillsboro Senior Center! We wish you manyblessings, peace and love in the new year. Come and make the seniorcenter part of your week.

Please bring your doll collections to display on Monday, Jan. 7. Mary McFadden will be here at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, for foot care. To make an appointment call 620-947-2304.

A big thank you to our weekly volunteers: Frances Rempel, JoAnn Faurot, Nellie Penner, Gladys Buller and Mariann Unruh. —Karly Winter, director

 HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER MENUWEDNESDAY, Jan. 2

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked squash, fruit with marshmallow cream.THURSDAY, Jan. 3

Oven-fried chicken, potato wedges, carrots, wheat bread, Jell-O with fruit.FRIDAY, Jan. 4

Sweet and sour pork...

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Weddings (Week of Jan. 2, 2008)

Weddings

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Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:50

SuffieldVanWart.jpg SuffieldVanWart.jpg Suffield, VanWart celebrate marriage

Nichole Suffield and Ryan VanWart, both of Hillsboro, were married at a 4 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Sept. 22, at Lincolnville United Methodist Church officiated by pastor Phil Smith.

The bride is the daughter of Tamara Suffield of Hillsboro, and the late David Suffield. Grandparents of the bride are Mike and LaVona Loveless of Antelope, and Wayne and Toni Trimble of Valley Center.

The groom is the son of Robert and Cyndi VanWart of Tucson, Arz., and Larry and Brenda Funk of Hillsboro. Grand­parents of the groom are Peggy Mackey of Ranger, Texas, and Carl and Linda Hall of Caldwell, Idaho.

Maid of honor was Roxanne Suffield, sister of the bride. Flower girl was Haley Plenert, daughter of the...

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