Marion County RECORD

HEADLINES

Kapaun pilgrimage draws hundreds
The roughly 300 pilgrims trudging 60 miles from Wichita to Pilsen for an annual march honoring chaplain Emil Kapaun were particularly excited this year. The walk (or pilgrimage, or march, or camino) was the first since Kapaun was elevated to “venerable” status by the Catholic church.
Marion borrows $1 million
Marion City Council voted Monday to borrow $1 million to repave Coble St. from Denver to Kellison Sts. and Roosevelt St. from Sherman to Kellison Sts. for $650,000 and install new water meters for $350,000. Interim city administrator Mark McAnarney told council members he thought issuing bonds through a borrowing pool would be the most efficient way for the city to borrow.
Hillsboro allows more fireworks
Hillsboro City Council didn’t make any explosive decisions Tuesday but did make some decisions on explosives. The council approved a request from resident Robert Rempel to allow use of fireworks from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5.
Few file except in Peabody
By Monday’s filing deadline, 58 candidates had filed for 63 elected positions to be decided Nov. 4. Peabody, embroiled in political strife for more than a year, is shaping up for hot campaign competition. Two candidates have filed for mayor and each seat.
Health, sheriff want more
County department heads took their budget wish lists to commissioners Monday. Most department heads sought modest increases or proposed smaller budgets, but some seek higher funding levels.
Shots ricochet near sleeping baby in Peabody
Not only were suspicious people prowling around in Peabody the night of May 22, but a house at 713 Elm was shot at early in the morning of May 23. “I have two bullet holes in my house, and the sheriff’s office has two shell casings from a .380 and a bullet they recovered in my wall,” householder Isaac Robbins said.

OTHER NEWS

Building owners get look at revised historical district
Ten people came to a meeting Tuesday evening to hear about a project to establish a historical district in downtown Marion. Ben Moore, owner of Ben Moore Studios in Manhattan, Emporia, and Fort Collins, Colorado, and Christy Davis, owner of Davis Preservation in Cottonwood Falls, shared updates to the proposal that will be submitted to the Kansas Historical Society.
Teen could be tried as adult
A 19-year-old charged May 21 in two juvenile cases from up to 10 years ago could get probation or harsher sentences in each case. He also faces probation in an adult case filed against him the same day.
County scores well on civic health index
A new report that attempts to measure civic health — including access to news and information, civic participation, equity and justice, and health and opportunity — places Marion County performing better than 93% of counties nationwide. The county’s weakest areas were:

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM:
Cathy Whitaker

DOCKET

EXPLORE

Iconic antique venture is by and for Marion
Ogden’s father had “Marion” as a middle name, so the name was perhaps picked for genealogical reasons. Ogden’s four siblings, Mina, Marvin, Max, and Mickey, all have “M” names, too, so “Marion” had consistency on its side.
The latte of the land: county's best coffee shops
The exact number varies depending on what one considers a real coffee shop, but by one reporter’s count there are more than a dozen places in the county where one can sit down and enjoy a cup of joe. Below are six of our favorites.
Your all-access backstage pass - Dallas Pryor: From Marine to musician
He was far from home, in Pensacola, Florida, and wasn’t sure what he was doing. After growing up in Abilene, Pryor enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school.
Sam Shilts: Self-effacing and soulful
Sam Shilts is his own worst critic. A guitarist and vocalist from Moundridge, he will kick off Chingawassa Days at 6 p.m. Friday.
Kurt Shobe: Growing up in a music-filled environment
“I was lucky to be born there,” he said. “There were a lot of musicians in that area.” Independence stood kitty-corner from some of the country-music hubs of the ‘70s: Tulsa and Wichita were to one side, Joplin and Springfield to the other.
Weekend festival to offer fun, vendors galore
This year’s vendors will include: Face painting.

OPINION

A million reasons to question government
A million here, a million there. Pretty soon it adds up to real money. With apologies for scaling Everett Dirksen’s apocryphal quip to a local level, it’s a saying we all might do well to ponder, especially at this time of year.
ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:
Name-dropping
CORRECTIONS:
Hospital confusion
LETTERS:
Memorial Day, Wind energy, Caring about news, Short papacies

PEOPLE

Co-op manager retires after 40 years
Perry Gutsch will be stepping down Friday as manager at Agri Trails Cooperative at Lincolnville. Gutsch has seen many advances in agricultural production since he started at Lincolnville almost 40 years ago.
Event planned at waterfall
River Suite, an evening of music and dining in tents on the historic Cottonwood River bridge overlooking the waterfall in Cottonwood Falls, will begin with a cash bar at 5 p.m. June 13. Tallgrass Express String Band will perform at 6 and 8 p.m., and dinner of beef tenderloin medallions, twice-baked potatoes, green beans, a strawberry and feta cheese salad, and dessert by Smokin’ O’s will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $92.23 and are available through Sunday at HeartOfTheFlintHills.com.
Mad science program coming
A Mad Science program is planned for 10 a.m. June 18 at Marion Community Center. The interactive program, sponsored by Marion City Library., will be a free program for all ages. More information is available at (620) 382-2442.
Senior center menus
MEMORIES:
15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 110, 145 years ago

SPORTS AND SCHOOL

County athletes earn 25 state medals
Marion County athletes earned 25 medals Friday and Saturday at the prestigious state championship track and field meet in Wichita. Athletes had to qualify to be included in this track meet. The top eight performances in each event received a medal.
Centre golfer medals
Centre’s Easton Glessner tied for eighth place at the state golf tournament in Dodge City. Goessel’s Levi Schrag finished 19th.
FFA scholarships honor Centre alum's memory
The first scholarships from a fund established in honor of a Centre High School FFA graduate who died a year and a half ago were awarded at last week’s Kansas FFA convention. Leslie Krehbiel Leadership Legacy Scholarships are given to a recent high-school graduate from the south-central district who has embraced leadership opportunities and has a passion for agriculture.
Centre FFA student wins state competition
Centre FFA member Emilee Remmers won first place in Diversified Horticulture Proficiency at the Kansas FFA convention May 28 to 30. She will receive a plaque and compete at the national FFA convention Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 in Indianapolis.
College degrees and honors

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Marion senior Kenna Wesner triple-jumped into ninth place during state competition last week in Wichita. In all, county athletes brought home 25 medals. More on Page 10.

Tired but happy pilgrims arrive Saturday at Barbara Kroupa's farm on US-56 and Remington Rd. for their final night before marching to Pilsen to honor Father Emil Kapaun.

Centre's Kaitlynn Bina finished eighth in the 3200-meter race in the early morning sunshine at Wichita.

Preparing to mow his lawn Sunday along Luta Creek in Marion, Record photographer Nicholas Kimball came across this fawn nestled in tall grass. Hours later, neighbor Darvin Markley approached the fawn, getting within 18 inches to try to pet it before it bleated out a protest. Mama doe promptly rushed in, and the pair decided to relocate to a less inhabited area.

Marion County RECORD

The roughly 300 pilgrims trudging 60 miles from Wichita to Pilsen for an annual march honoring chaplain Emil Kapaun were particularly excited this year. The walk (or pilgrimage, or march, or camino) was the first since Kapaun was elevated to “venerable” status by the Catholic church.

Hillsboro City Council didn’t make any explosive decisions Tuesday but did make some decisions on explosives. The council approved a request from resident Robert Rempel to allow use of fireworks from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5.

By Monday’s filing deadline, 58 candidates had filed for 63 elected positions to be decided Nov. 4. Peabody, embroiled in political strife for more than a year, is shaping up for hot campaign competition. Two candidates have filed for mayor and each seat.

County department heads took their budget wish lists to commissioners Monday. Most department heads sought modest increases or proposed smaller budgets, but some seek higher funding levels.

A 19-year-old charged May 21 in two juvenile cases from up to 10 years ago could get probation or harsher sentences in each case. He also faces probation in an adult case filed against him the same day.

A new report that attempts to measure civic health — including access to news and information, civic participation, equity and justice, and health and opportunity — places Marion County performing better than 93% of counties nationwide. The county’s weakest areas were:

IN MEMORIAM:

Ogden’s father had “Marion” as a middle name, so the name was perhaps picked for genealogical reasons. Ogden’s four siblings, Mina, Marvin, Max, and Mickey, all have “M” names, too, so “Marion” had consistency on its side.

The exact number varies depending on what one considers a real coffee shop, but by one reporter’s count there are more than a dozen places in the county where one can sit down and enjoy a cup of joe. Below are six of our favorites.

He was far from home, in Pensacola, Florida, and wasn’t sure what he was doing. After growing up in Abilene, Pryor enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school.

Sam Shilts is his own worst critic. A guitarist and vocalist from Moundridge, he will kick off Chingawassa Days at 6 p.m. Friday.

“I was lucky to be born there,” he said. “There were a lot of musicians in that area.” Independence stood kitty-corner from some of the country-music hubs of the ‘70s: Tulsa and Wichita were to one side, Joplin and Springfield to the other.

This year’s vendors will include: Face painting.

A million here, a million there. Pretty soon it adds up to real money. With apologies for scaling Everett Dirksen’s apocryphal quip to a local level, it’s a saying we all might do well to ponder, especially at this time of year.

ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:

CORRECTIONS:

LETTERS:

Perry Gutsch will be stepping down Friday as manager at Agri Trails Cooperative at Lincolnville. Gutsch has seen many advances in agricultural production since he started at Lincolnville almost 40 years ago.

A Mad Science program is planned for 10 a.m. June 18 at Marion Community Center. The interactive program, sponsored by Marion City Library., will be a free program for all ages. More information is available at (620) 382-2442.

MEMORIES:

Marion County athletes earned 25 medals Friday and Saturday at the prestigious state championship track and field meet in Wichita. Athletes had to qualify to be included in this track meet. The top eight performances in each event received a medal.

Centre’s Easton Glessner tied for eighth place at the state golf tournament in Dodge City. Goessel’s Levi Schrag finished 19th.

Centre FFA member Emilee Remmers won first place in Diversified Horticulture Proficiency at the Kansas FFA convention May 28 to 30. She will receive a plaque and compete at the national FFA convention Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 in Indianapolis.