Council tables vote on benefit district

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 09 September 2008 13:52

At the conclusion of another long and energetic discussion with residents living in the affected area, the Hillsboro City Council at its Sept. 2 meeting again tabled action on a resolution that would create a neighborhood benefit district to pay for street improvements in the West Winds housing division.

This time, with council and homeowners both frustrated about the stalemate, the chances of the resolution resurfacing anytime soon seem uncertain at best.

“We can’t seem to get to the...

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Church works for kids and community

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 09 September 2008 13:50

FMC-Playground-Ded-P8310304.jpg Members and friends of First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro gathered Sunday to dedicate the new playground area the church has established for children of the congregation and community. The project was funded in part by the church’s Pumpkin Patch project that was initiated last fall and is set to open again on Sunday. In addition to the playground, the dedication service included the new courtyard behind the playground area. Music for service was provided by the Book of JEBB. The...

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Labor of Love

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 02 September 2008 13:46

MCFCACoburn2.jpg Marion County residents had a potpourri of Labor Day events to choose from over the weekend. On Sunday, a concert by rising country music star Candy Coburn (left) capped a day of family activities, fireworks and food at the Marion County Fire Chiefs Association fundraiser at Marion County Lake. About 600 people came to the concert, which included a preliminary performance by the band Justus. Ben Steketee, Hillsboro fire chief, said the concerts and the...

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County told of petition against jail location

Written by Jerry Engler Tuesday, 02 September 2008 13:42

Marion Mayor Mary Olson came to the Marion County Commission payday meeting Monday to say she expects to receive soon a petition against locating a proposed new county corrections center in Batt Industrial Park.

She arrived just as commissioners were in conference with David Arteberry, bond counsel with George K. Baum & Co. of Overland Park, and in teleconference with Tony Rangel, architect with Law/Kingdon of Wichita, to discuss wording on the November ballot question whether to allow bond...

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Cantwell named TC veep for enrollment, marketing

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 02 September 2008 13:41

CantwellLinda.jpg Linda Cantwell has accepted the position of vice president of enrollment management and marketing at Tabor College.

Cantwell, who has taught at the college since 1999, replaces Rusty Allen, who will assume the role of vice president of athletics.

Both changes are effective Sept. 1.

“Dr. Cantwell has brightened the classroom of Tabor and impacted students for the past nine years,” President Jules Glanzer. “She will now be using her skills and expertise in leading the enrollment...

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