Stone memorializes loss of children

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 25 September 2012 14:03

Jacob Goering of Kidron Bethel Retirement Community in North Newton, takes a moment to look at the names on the monument following the dedication ceremony Sunday at Catlin Cemetery. “My grandmother gave birth to one of the children who died,” he said. “She would have been my aunt had she lived.” For the descendants of Swiss immigrants, Sunday’s dedication service at Calin Cemetery was a “great day,” to honor the 17 children believed to have been buried there in September 1874.

More than 200 people attended the dedication ceremony with Brian Stuckey, chairman of the monument task force, introducing the speakers.

The stone measures 4 feet, 6 inches by 2 feet, 6 inches and cost $2,170, which was donated.

Jim Juhnke, a retired history professor at Bethel College, spoke about events leading to the death of so many children.

“When the immigrant ancestors reached Peabody in the fall of 1874, they lived in temporary housing near the Peabody railroad station,” he said.

Most of the men left to look for land with help from...

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Hillsboro council approves zoning change for Carriage Hills addition

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 28 August 2012 13:12

The Hillsboro City Council approved a zoning change at its Aug. 21 meeting for a portion of the Carriage Hills housing development on the city’s south side.

Hillsboro resident Darrell Driggers has plans to develop the south portion of Carriage Hills into single-family and multi-family residences. The development previously had been zoned only for single-family residences.

The city’s Planning Commis­sion had recommended the zoning change to the council after reviewing the plan.

The council concurred with a 3-0 vote; Coun­cilor Shelby Dirks was not present.

In an effort to control odor issues at the city’s lagoon ponds, the council approved an engineering contract with EBH Associates to develop a test that would introduce...

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Man arrested for crimes on Internet

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 28 August 2012 13:05

A 30-year-old Hillsboro man was indicted in U.S. District Court in Orlando, Fla., on two felony counts of criminal activity involving the Internet by sending obscene material and influencing a minor to engage in sexual activity.

Nicholas Knittig was arrested at 7 a.m. Aug. 22 at his place of employment by the Marion County sheriff’s office, Hillsboro Police Department and FBI agents, according to Sheriff Robert Craft.

A search warrant was carried out at his residence at 302 N. Washington, he said.

In the federal indictment filed almost two weeks prior to Knittig’s arrest, Jim Cross with the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Kansas District said Knittig was sent back to Florida.

The indictment stated Knittig is alleged to have...

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Salem marks resident’s 101st birthday

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 07 August 2012 16:17

Goldie Dodson share some thoughts at her 101st birthday party at Salem Home. For one local centenarian, the secret to a long life is taking care of the body and eating healthy.

Goldie Dodson, the oldest resident at Salem Home, celebrated her 101st birthday Wed­nesday with a party in her honor.

“I have never really had a birthday party,” a surprised Dodson told Josh Friesen, Salem Home’s assistant to the life enhancement director.

Friesen said Dodson told him she preferred organizing birthday parties for her family than have one herself.

She was also served her favorite birthday dessert: white cake with white frosting.

When Dodson noticed two candles sitting atop the cake, Friesen said she asked him what they represented.

“The first candle symbolizes 100 years,” he said, “and the second candle...

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