Marion County RECORD
Vol. 151 , No. 27
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Marion, KS 66861
BREAKING NEWS
UPDATED AFTER PRINT DEADLINE
Stay-at-home order issued
A statewide stay-at-home order was issued Saturday by Gov. Laura Kelly. The order will be effective from 12:01 a.m. Monday through April 19. Residents still are allowed out to get food, medicine, or other household essentials, to receive medical care, to care for loved ones at other locations, or to exercise.
HEADLINES
COVID-19 fears gouge county hospital revenues
Cancelations of hospital and clinic appointments because of COVID-19 fears are hitting rural hospitals hard. Last week, St. Luke Hospital in Marion saw decreases in several departments. Visits to the therapy department were down 28%, laboratory tests were down 40%, and clinic visits and radiology tests were each down 30%, CEO Jeremy Ensey said.
County health officials declare state of emergency
The county health department issued an emergency public health order Monday that upends business as usual in Marion County. Emergency manager Randy Frank and county health nurse Diedre Serene broke the news to county commissioners Monday that the emergency operations center has declared a state of emergency for the county.
Eateries hit hard during viral outbreak
Restaurants were among the first businesses hit hard by fears caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. One local restaurant might close.
Outbreak shuts campgrounds at Marion Reservoir, county lake
Forces of nature have dealt tourism in Marion County another blow as the outbreak of COVID-19 forces camping at area lakes to close. The pandemic ushers in yet another season of uncertainty at Marion Reservoir after repair efforts this past winter reopened sites at Marion and Hillsboro Coves and French Creek that were damaged by record flooding.
Old-time gas stations beloved landmarks of Marion County's past
From Tampa to Florence, old gas stations throughout Marion County stand as a reminder of American days gone by. David Mueller owns a renovated gas station in Tampa that has been around since the 1950s.
Adjusting to lost school year proves difficult
Marion senior Chloe Burkholder said life after schools have been shut will be a huge change. “It’s definitely weird to think that we won’t be going back to school normally,” she said. “I don’t think any senior expected their senior year to end the way it did. Not being able to participate in spring sports one last time, and not being able to have graduation.”
PANDEMIC
City halls close to walk-in traffic in effort to stem COVID-19
Both Hillsboro and Marion city offices are closed to walk-in traffic in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hillsboro announced the closure of city hall last week, and Marion announced it Monday.
Marion County courthouse locked down
As of Monday, the county courthouse is locked down except during county commission meetings. The move is in response to COVID-19 concerns, which commissioners discussed in a special meeting Friday morning.
County sheriff's department delivers food, medicine to residents
Marion County’s Sheriff’s Office is extending a standing offer of help to people who are unable to shop for food and medicine during an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Officers will pick up and deliver orders from grocers and pharmacies to resident’s homes at no charge.
Hillsboro doctor offers patients telemedicine visits
Marion clinic preparing for telemedicine By PHYLLIS ZORN Staff writer Hillsboro physician Michael Reeh is now offering visits by telephone for established patients only.
Community foundations seek COVID-19 donations
Four local community foundations are identifying needs and accepting donations as part of the Central Kansas Community Foundation’s COVID-19 response efforts, Peabody Community Foundation director Becky Nickel said. Foundations in Florence, Goessel, Hillsboro and Peabody connect charities with funds.
OTHER NEWS
No, we didn't send you the wrong paper this week
To ensure that everyone has complete, accurate, up-to-date information during the COVID-19 pandemic, we this week are producing an expanded joint edition, combining all the news from the Marion County Record, Hillsboro Star-Journal, and Peabody Gazette-Bulletin in a single, much larger newspaper. Space limitations last week prevented us from publishing all pandemic-related stories in some of our papers. Our expanded joint edition will ensure that everyone gets all the news.
Deputies arrest man after attack with knife
A Goessel man was arrested early Saturday morning after slashing another man with a knife during an argument. Officers arrested Ray Daniel Smith, 39, Goessel, after an 11:50 p.m. Friday 911 call alerted law enforcement to a disturbance in the 600 block of E. Marion St. in Goessel.
County, Diamond Vista at impasse
County commissioners reconsidered a decision to have talks with Enel Green Power North America in private Friday. Cost overruns by engineering consultant Kirkham Michaels, hired in November 2017 to provide haul route evaluation for roads used by Diamond Vista wind farm construction, have county commissioners and Diamond Vista wind farm owners Enel Green Power North America at loggerheads.
Radiology manager ready for retirement
With retirement looming next week, St. Luke Hospital radiology manager Ewing is looking forward to getting projects done at home and spending more time with family. “I didn’t know what I was going to be like when I turned 65,” he said. “I’ve seen some situations where you retire and aren’t able to do anything. In the back of my mind I kind of planned for that.”
DEATHS
Sharon Grosse
Graveside services for Sharon Kay Shepherd Grosse, 79, who died March 22, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Peabody. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Baker Funeral Home, Peabody.
DOCKET
Accidents reported
Civil division cases
County jail arrests and bookings
Criminal division cases
Deeds recorded
Emergency dispatches
Offenses reported
Police activity reports
Traffic division cases
OPINION
Catching the disease of the moment
If you think COVID-19 is deadly, you’ve seen nothing yet. The economic depression that’s likely to follow all our hand-wringing and hand-washing may make the disease look like a mild case of the sniffles — which, for something like four out of five sufferers, is exactly what COVID-19 is. To be sure, we’re playing it safe not so much for ourselves but for the less than one in five for whom the disease could be more serious. It’s good we do so. But at times setting the rules is becoming perilously close to a contest in determining who can be holier than thou in dictating what is and isn’t allowed. And many times the true intent of a precaution isn’t followed.
ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY:
Let there be light
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
A need for manners
PEOPLE
Wedding dress added to museum collection
A cotton wedding dress worn by 85-year-old Dorothy Youk’s mother, Mary Winkley Sandwell, now hangs in splendid condition on a mannequin at Marion Historical Museum. Youk said her mother grew up at Aulne and was active in the Catholic Church there her entire life.
Couple to mark 50th anniversary
Larry and Ella Rudolph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 4. They were married April 4, 1970, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Cuba, Kansas.
Virtual tour for Neo-Century
Neo-Century members enjoyed a visual and verbal tour of Russia presented by Margaret Pickering on March 2. Eight people will receive fruit baskets from Neo-Club members this month, according to Edith Helmer, home life chairperson.
Radiology technician promoted to manager position
St. Luke Hospital radiology technician Robin Miller will be taking over radiology manager duties at the end of March it was announced March 5 at St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary’s unit meeting Miller will step into the position when manager J.R. Ewing retires March 31, and a full-time radiologist will be hired to fill her job.
SERMON FOR THE WEEK:
In a time of trial, do not fear
SENIOR CENTER:
Marion
,
Hillsboro
,
Peabody menus
MEMORIES:
10
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25
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40
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55
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70
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100
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140 years ago
MEMORIES IN FOCUS:
Marion, his 'first love,' turns from dream to nightmare
SCHOOL AND SPORTS
Honor roll for area schools
Youth baseball, softball registration extended
Any children planning to play in Cottonwood Valley League baseball or softball will now have until April 10 to register, provided the season continues as planned. Hillsboro community Blastball, T-Ball, and pitching machine registration have also been extended through April 10.
Bowling results
UNDEFEATED
BASEBALL:
Losing a chance for a 4th run to state
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Senior class' absence will be felt
GOLF:
2020 grad misses chance to lead team
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Coach's inaugural season on hold
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Follow-up to state berth cut short
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Talent multiplies in shortened season
SOFTBALL:
Bid for a statement season is delayed
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Players hitting stride in preseason
TENNIS:
Coach hopeful for strong 2021 return
TRACK:
Sprinter robbed of her last shot at a state medal
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No chance to improve on historic 2019
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Influx of athletes presented potential
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Letter winners expected to shine in 2021 return
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Second year brought new challenges for coach
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