Summertime celebration: Hillsboro MB transitions to new church home

Written by Laura Campbell Tuesday, 05 June 2007 16:30

HMBCSechristP6032167.JPG The Joe Sechrist family—(kids from left) Tanner, Emily, Abigral), Joe (dad) and Brenda (mom)—walks with Kandis Pankratz (far right) and husband Terry during Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church’s “Transition Sunday” trek from HIllsboro High School’s Brown Gymnasium to the church’s new home at Prairie Pointe and C streets.

 

It may have been officially called “Transition Sunday” a few days ago when members of Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church walked...

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To the victor go the spoils

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 30 May 2007 06:38

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Members of the Hillsboro High School girls track team pose for a photo with the first-place plaque they earned at this weekend’s state track & field championships in Wichita. It was Hillsboro’s second title in three years and the fourth consecutive year Hillsboro has finished among the top two teams. Holding the plaque are JuliAnne Chisholm (left) and Tina Frick; in the second row are Hannah Marsh, Chelsea Bebermeyer, Dakota Kaufman and Tiffany...

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Family/Folk Festival weekend begins with Friday night mixer

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 30 May 2007 06:35

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The Alex Stuchlik Polka Band from Lost Springs performs during the Friday-evening downtown mixer that kicked off this year’s Hillsboro Family/Folk Festival. 5-Man Trio was the featured performing group and drew rave reviews. Also downtown, the Chamber of Commerce served barbecue and several classic cars were on display. Off and on rain showers dampened participation at this year festival, which culminated with the annual demolition derby on Sunday...

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Hillsboro Farmers Market kicks off second season at new location

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 30 May 2007 06:10

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Bryce Meisinger of rural Marion rings the triangle marking the opening of the first Hillsboro Farmers Market session in Hillsboro this summer. Holding the triangle is market co-director Sheryl Lehr. Now in its second season after a successful last year, the market will be held on the grounds of the Schaeffler House Museum at Jefferson and Grand Streets from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Thursday night. This Thursday, and every last Thursday through the season...

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New bids project lower cost to restore AMPI building

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 30 May 2007 05:07

The Hillsboro City Council heard encouraging news at a May 22 special meeting that the cost to repair the fire damage at the city-owned former AMPI building should be considerably less than first projected.

At its previous meeting, the council was informed that National Catastrophe Restora­tion Inc. of Wichita, which specializes in such projects, had submitted an initial bid of $440,000.

Mayor Delores Dalke told the council the NCRI bid was so high because the company included the...

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