Letters (Week of May 9, 2007)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 09 May 2007 10:41

Bond hits farmers when they’re down

 

I am very much opposed to the school bond that we will vote on in June. I feel it is more a want and wish list than a needs list. The number of students is declining each year.

The part of the bond proposal that I oppose most is to build a new sports stadium with Tabor College. I do not feel that a private college should be allowed to use tax money to build a new stadium. The school district already has a good football field with lights.

The farmers and land owners will pay a big part of the taxes on this bond. The farmers are having a difficult time with the loss to their wheat crop due to the freeze. Add to this the cost of fuel and fertilizer and equipment.

It seems like this added tax...

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 02 May 2007 07:43

New TAPP approach seemed to work well

 

This year the junior and senior parents met and decided to try something different for the Trojan After Prom Party. We still provided a safe, fun atmosphere for the students without alcohol or drugs, but we chose to bus the students to The Alley, a recreational facility in Wichita that has go-carts, bowling, billiards, and arcades.

The TAPP committee also provided extra activities like karaoke, card tournament, chair massages and inflatable activities.

In the past, TAPP provided activities and games in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds, but this option required extensive decorating to create a fun, festive atmosphere. The extensive decorating also required extensive time commitment.

Last...

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 25 April 2007 09:36

Remember well-being of all other children

 

Considering the recent events in Virginia, I am reminded of a true story about a woman who held high office in another state. She was a widow, raising handsome twin sons as a single mom.

This accomplished mother devoted her life to her boys, providing the best educational opportunities and a nurturing, safe home.

In the customary spring ritual of the boys’ senior year, they attended high school prom. As the young couples stood with classmates waiting to enter the dance, a carload of teen boys passed in the street nearby.

A gunshot erupted from the car window, not directly hitting any of the bystanders. However, the bullet ricocheted off the building and passed through the heads of...

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 17 April 2007 14:07

First variety night deemed a success

 

Since their was no news coverage of the Marion County Community Theatre Company Country-wide Variety Night, I wanted to let the public know it was a huge success.

The evening started with the sounds of The Greenhorns (who have Marion County connections through Goessel).

They are a country band consisting of the following members: Dan Carlson of Falun; Gregg Eichorn of McPherson; Jerry Jones of Lindsborg; K.D. “Smitty” Schmidt and Rollin Schmidt, both of Goessel.

Next was Marion High School senior Joel Zeiner, who is part of the MHS drum line and performed a solo on the drums.

MHS junior Cassie Legg presented a funny solo humorous performance titled “Laughing Wild.”

Barbara...

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