Overstake takes Tabor position

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 22 August 2007 04:56

Former Hillsboro Star-Jour­nal editor Grant Overstake has been hired as director of communications at Tabor College.

Overstake, a graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas, has worked as a reporter for the Wichita Eagle and Miami Herald.

Most recently, Overstake served as editor of the Hillsboro Star-Journal, where his work earned a dozen “Excellence in Newspaper Awards” from the Kansas Press Association.

Overstake, 50, also has served as an officer in The Salvation Army and as a pastor in the United Methodist Church.

“Grant’s experience in journalism, non-profit management, and ministry are ideally suited for his new role at Tabor," said Jim Elliott, vice-president for...

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School year begins with four new teachers at USD 410

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 14 August 2007 10:42

USD410Teachers.jpg Clockwise from top left: Herbel, C. Haslett, J Haslett, Lundberg. Click  image to enlarge

Two of the four new teachers coming to Unified School District 410 this fall are not strangers to the Hillsboro community.

Chris Herbel, who lives in rural Lehigh, comes as a first-year teacher through the Marion County Special Educa­tion Cooperative. She will be the primary provider for a total of 18 students in the third and fourth grades who have an individualized education plan.

Herbel has family roots in this area, but grew up in Wichita and graduated with a business degree from Friends University in 1985. Already interested in teaching at the time, she eventually earned an elementary education degree through Tabor College...

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Marion’s new elementary school principal ready to go

Written by Andrew Ottoson Wednesday, 08 August 2007 04:52

GarmanMESP8060011.JPG Principal Rod Garman comes to Marion Elementary School with a desire to, “Simply be the best.”. Andrew Ottoson / Free Press<p>

Rod Garman, Marion Elementary School’s new principal, knows that a well-rounded education makes a person well-rounded. And there’s something to be said for being a well-rounded person.

Having completed a bachelor’s degree in communication with emphases in speech and drama and pre-law studies at Bethel College, Garman’s education enabled him to shift gears following his first year of law studies at Washburn University.

“The culmination of your life experience makes you who you are, and for me, going to law school was a disciplined course of study,” Garman said.

“You had...

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Closure of Minnesota church leads to $500,000 gift for Tabor

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 08 August 2007 04:47

The New Hope (Minn.) Menno­nite Brethren Church no longer gathers for Sunday worship. But before closing its doors in June, the congregation ensured the church’s historic legacy by giving away the proceeds from the sale of its property—including $500,000 to endow a “Legacy of Hope Fund” at Tabor College.

“The Legacy of Hope Fund is an outstanding investment in the future of Tabor,” said Lawrence Ressler, vice president of academics and student development. “For many years to come, students, faculty, and staff will benefit from the proceeds of this gift.”

Under the management of the Mennonite Brethren Foun­da­tion, the endowment will be used by Tabor to support the proposed Center for Scientific Research and...

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