SCMC board looking to honor nurses The Senior Citizens of Marion County Board of Directors wants to honor nurses at the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 18 at the Marion Senior Center. The board is seeking nominations of nurses who: are/were registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; worked in a school or medical setting; live in Marion County; are at least […]

hillsboro senior center We had the 18-county North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging board members here July 18 for their annual meeting. On July 19, we will have Dr. Zafar here at 11 a.m. for hearing-aid checks; at 12:30-3 p.m. Marion Home Health will be here for foot care. We have one spot open yet, so call for more […]

• ISABELLA K. BEZDEK, 89, a homemaker, died Fri­day, July 7, at her home in Hills­boro. The funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Marion. Rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment followed at Marion Cemetery. She was born June 8, 1928, to Norman and Hilda Pigorsch Graham […]

Marion library plans Lego Day July 12 The Marion City Library is planning a Lego Day from 3-4:30 p.m. July 12. The event is for children age 5 and older; no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 620-382-2442. Bloomfield school stage curtain returns The Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum will be hosting a South Bloom­field School […]

Card shower for Evelyn Sidener Family and friends of Evelyn Sidener request a card shower for her 90th birthday Thursday, July 20. The longtime resident of Burns now resides at Asbury Park in Newton. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at 200 SW 14th St. Newton KS 67114. Decker to celebrate 100th birthday The family of Sadie Decker will […]

hillsboro senior center This week we have chair massages on July 12; call for more information. On July 13, we’ll have a jam session after the noon meal. On July 14, we have beautiful piano music during our noon meal by Esther Funk. On July 18, we welcome the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging board members here […]

• ISABELLA K. BEZDECK, 89, a homemaker, died Fri­day, July 7, at her home in Hillsboro. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Marion. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment will follow at Marion Cemetery. She was born June 8, 1928, to Norman and […]

Riley Brookens Riley Brookens Justin and Jenna Brookens announce the birth of their son, Riley Gregory, born March 6 in Lincoln, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Welcoming him is brother Miles, 3. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Becky Stinson of Lincoln, Neb. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Anita Brookens of Marion.

Creative activities planned in Marion The Marion City Library is planning a Lego Day from 3-4:30 p.m. July 12 at the facility. Activities include making a Lego zipline, a lego balance or any other ideas using the construction toys. The event is for children ages 5 and older and no registration is required. For more information, call the Marion City […]

Norman Schroeder to celebrate 90 years The family of Norman Schroeder requests a card shower for his 90th birthday on Friday, July 7. He is traveling to Pennsylvania with wife Leona and children Jim, Del and Kathy (Woelk) to celebrate with twin brother Vernon and his family. Birthday wishes may be sent to him at: 1115 30th Ave., Canton, KS […]