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Novelist to speak at TC 60+

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 10 October 2007 11:27

Author Wilma Wall, who grew up in China, will present “My Life, My Imagina­tion, and How God Used Them,” at the 60+ Learning in Retirement Program at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, in the Wohlgemuth Music Educa­tion Center at Tabor College.

The public is invited to attend.

Wall, who now lives in Reedley, Calif., also will discuss her return trip to China in 1981, which inspired her new novel, “Jade Bracelet,”a story of conflict between a girl and her mother, a reluctant...

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TC Homecoming weekend offers a variety of events

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 10 October 2007 10:14

honk2.jpg honk2.jpg Tabor College photo by Vance Frick. In this scene from “Honk!” Ugly's Mother, played by Elise (Penrose) Hiebert, watches over her nest of four little ducklings played by (from left) Emily Hasty, Allison Isaac, Danae Warkentin, and Emily Dick. Rehearsals continue for the Tabor College production of the musical comedy based on the tale of the ugly duckling. Performances will take place Homecoming weekend, Oct. 18 to 21 in the Tabor College Chapel-Auditorium. Judy Harder, associate professor of communications and drama, is directing the show. Musical direction will be given by Holly Swartzendruber, assistant professor of vocal music. The instrumental conductor will be Brad Vogel, associate professor of choral music...

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Principal Honeck to retire

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Written by Aleen Ratzlaff Wednesday, 10 October 2007 08:02

Hillsboro High School principal Dale Honeck announced he will retire at the end of the current school year.

Consequently, the Board of Education for Unified School District 410 approved his resignation at its regular meeting Monday evening.

“We owe you a couple of thanks for a couple of big things you’ve done for us this year,” board president Rod Koons told Honeck prior to the vote. “You epitomize that you care about your kids and your school.”

Superintendent Doug Hux­man updated the board on the timeline for facility improvements.

The district’s transportation services have already moved to a temporary location, Huxman said.

He added the weightroom and central district and Hills­boro Elementary School of­fices will...

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Passing royalty

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 03 October 2007 13:06

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Marion High School homecoming queen and king, Tacy Taylor and Austin Hager, pass through the Old Settlers Day parade Satur­day in Marion. They were crowned the previous night.

 

 

Prize-winning catches at CHS FFS event

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 03 October 2007 13:02

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Pictured above are the winners of a fishing derby hosted by the Centre Future Farmers of America Sept. 22, at Father Padilla Park in Herington: (from left) Dakota White, Jacob Kickhaefer, Jacob Howe and Gene Hanson. In the 6- to 9-year-old division, Jacob Howe placed first with most fish caught and the largest fish. Gene Hanson finished second. In the 10- to 12-year-old division, Dakota White placed first and Jacob Kickhaefer placed second.

 

   

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