With the “8 Wonders of Kansas” announced, the Kansas Sampler Foundation is ready to start the search

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 05 March 2008 14:07

With the “8 Wonders of Kansas” announced, the Kansas Sampler Foundation is ready to start the search for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture.

KSF, a non-profit organization with headquarters in Inman, bases much of its work to educate the public about Kansas on eight elements of rural culture: architecture, art, commerce, cuisine, customs, geography, history and people.

The “8 Wonders” will be determined for each of the elements in four-month cycles.

By mid-April, the selection committee will have decided on 24 finalists for architecture and public voting will begin at 8wonders.org. The top eight will be announced at the end of June.

Nomination criteria include any built structure that is (1) accessible to the public, (2)...

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Happenings (Week of March 5, 2008)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 05 March 2008 13:57

Hillsboro Legion to celebrate birthday

March is birthday month for the American Legion and Post#366 of Hillsboro will celebrate from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at the Legion Post.

Members are invited and snacks will be furnished by the Hillsboro Legion Auxiliary.Post office to hold appreciation day

The Hillsboro Post Office will hold a Customer Appreciation Day Friday, March 7 in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week.

Information will be available for this year’s U.S. Postal Service theme: “Don’t Fall for a Fake Check Scam.”

Cookies and hot apple cider will be served.Card shower for Otto & Frieda Bentz

A card shower is requested for Otto and Frieda Bentz of Tampa in honor of their 65th wedding...

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Kiwanis funds Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 27 February 2008 08:17

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Hillsboro Kiwanis Club presented a $250 donation to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Marion County. Pictured are Jackie Rice, BBBSMC executive director, as she receives the check from Bryce Wichert, Kiwanis treasurer. BBBSMC serves many children in the area, but others still wait to be matched with a mentor. If interested in volunteering, contact Rice at 620-382-3800.

Happenings (Week of Feb. 27, 2008)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 27 February 2008 08:14

SchmidtElla-Birthday.jpg Tampa community groups to meet

Tampa Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Tampa Senior Center.

A Tampa Community Association meeting will be held at 7 p.m. after the Lions Club meeting.Tampa Lion’s Club to hold pancake feed

The Tampa Lion’s Club will hold its annual pancake and sausage feed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Tampa Senior Center. Entertainment will be provided by the “Red Hat Ladies.”

Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12.

Immediately following the pancake feed, the Tampa Association Committee will sponsor game night.Schmidt to celebrate100th birthday

Ella M. (Klassen) Schmidt, a resident at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, will celebrate her 100th birthday on...

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