Maci Kelsey receives HCHA scholarship

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:00

 

Jeri Klose, president of the Hillsboro Community Hospital Auxiliary, presented Hillsboro High School senior Maci Kelsey with a $500 scholarship check last week. Klose said applications for the scholarship were requested last month and open to anyone at HHS interested in the health-care field. Kelsey said she plans to attend Hesston College this fall to pursue a nursing degree, and the funds will be useful toward that goal.

 

 

 

 

Garage sale weekend draws buyers to Hillsboro

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:46

 

Hillsboro had its annual garage sale weekend Saturday and Sunday. Top photo: Amy and Shelby Dirks held theirs in an actual garage at 706 W. Grand. Middle: A cluster of signs pointed the way for sale hunters at the corner of Grand and Adams. Bottom: Samantha Hernandez offered her wares at 604 W Grand.

 

 

 

 

Future cheerleaders perform to the delight of the crowd

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 05 February 2013 14:33

Cheerleader-to-be Ashley Peters, daughter of Ryan and Jamie Peters, shows her enthusiasm with a high kick during a cheer-clinic exhibition during halftime of the Hillsboro High School boys’ basketball game Friday.The clinic, led by the HHS cheerleaders, attracted some 43 participants.

 

 

 

 

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Goessel foundation awards first grants for local projects

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 05 February 2013 14:04

Goessel Community Foundation board chair Cindy Wiens (right) explains the value of the foundation and the grants it awarded Friday between Goessel High basketball games. With Wiens are members of the board (from left) John Fast, Karen Dalke, Patsy Dirksen, Peggy Jay and Anita Goertzen.  

Members of the Goessel Community Foundation Board awarded four grants between varsity basketball games Friday evening.

Board chair Cindy Wiens said the presentation was the beginning of a great future for Goessel. She talked about how pleased she and members of the board were to award these first grants.

“The Goessel Community Foundation is your legacy,” Wiens said. “It is your vision for Goessel, and your gift stays right here in the community and lasts forever.”

Three local organizations received a $200 award.



Kinder Haus Preschool’s money will be used for tuition scholarships to the preschool.

Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum and Goessel Public Library each will use the money where it is needed...

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