Growers elect grain commissioners Mar 23, 2008
He currently serves on the Kansas Soybean Commission and is past president and CEO of Kauffman Seeds Inc. Wyse has an associate's degree in liberal arts from Hesston College. Commissioner-Elect for the Kansas Sunflower Commission. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Pihl signs with Swedes Mar 22, 2008
She recently earned second-team Class 4A honors by The Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle, and Saturday will play in the MCAA-HOA Challenge in Hesston. She's also been picked for All-Star games in Hutchinson, Pratt and Cloud County. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Eleanor King Schrock 1922 - 2008 Mar 20, 2008
Eleanor Schrock was born January 17, 1922 in Hesston, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd B. and Myrtle (Bolz) King. She graduated from Hesston Academy High School ... She married Howard Schrock on November 26, 1939 in Hesston, Kansas. (Kalona News, IA)
More of this story Mar 19, 2008
They travel to Hesston (Kan ... Roecker, Lynch at Hesston ... Former Bartlesville High hurler Yogi Lynch and ex-Dewey mound warrior Travis Roecker are bolstering the Hesston (Kan. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Amish heaters leave customers cold Mar 15, 2008
Connie Kramer of Hesston said she was both intrigued and enticed by the news-story looking ad, which features a dapper-looking businessman shaking hands with an Amish man over their Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow Amish Fireplace, while in the background, other Amish are varnishing the wood in a barn. To the right is a wordy feature-esque story by Universal Media Syndicate's Mark Woods, which builds up the heater and the wooden Amish frame which encompasses it. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Wild winter weather Mar 4, 2008
Our big ones are usually in March, said Wasinger, stating the Hesston tornado occured in mid-March. The National Weather Service has designated March 10-14, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
State pairings released Mar 3, 2008
(3) Hesston (21-2) vs (6) Colby (18-5), 4:45 p m. (1) Andover High (23-0) vs (8) KC Ward (15-8), 6:30 p m. (SunOnline)
Emma Creek run celebrates active lifestyles Feb 19, 2008
HESSTON With spring in the air, everyone begins to plan for outdoor activities and fun ... This year marks the 19th consecutive year of this women's-only event held on April 26 in Hesston ... 1-mile course allows each participant to enjoy a scenic route through Hesston's residential streets and on Emma Creek's paved walkway along the fairways of the Hesston Golf Course. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Men of McPherson Jan 25, 2008
He received a Doctorate in International Trade from Milan University in the late 70s and worked as an International Purchasing Agent for Hesston Corporation for 20 years before retiring early. Supposedly. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Herington 4th at Eureka Jan 25, 2008
The Railers traveled to Hesston on Thursday for a double duel event with Hesston and Halstead. Winning both, the Railers defeated Hesston 41-34 and Halstead 54-24 ... On Thursday, Andrew Mieher won by fall over Brandon Spencer of Hesston and Terin Bradford of Halstead in the 103-pound class. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Wilma D. Mast 1924 - 2008 Jan 17, 2008
She is survived by three children, Rita and husband Terry Fowler of Keswick, Rollin and wife Tammy Mast of Kinross, Donna Mast of Littleton, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Trenton and wife Janae Fowler of Bettendorf, Ryan Fowler of Keswick, Amy Fowler of Chicago, Ben Mast, Chelsy Mast, Courtney Mast, Maleah Mast all of Kinross; a great-granddaughter Ambria Fowler of Bettendorf; two brothers, Mervin Troyer of Hesston, Kansas, her twin Wilbur Troyer of Harper Kansas; and a sister Maurine... (Kalona News, IA)
Looking Back Jan 17, 2008
Paul Miller of Kalona recently joined the staff of Hesston College at Hesston, Kansas. He is working as one of the cooks in the college kitchen. (Kalona News, IA)
City to pick up branches for elderly, disabled Jan 15, 2008
Approval was received to purchase a new Mule from Dan's Kawasaki in Hesston for 9,887 and a landscape rake from Deer Trail Implement for 1,190 for the Parks Department. Doug Pierson, on behalf of Mac Cruisers, requested use of Lakeside Park Sept. 13 for a car show. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
PHS grad bound for Cape Canaveral Jan 11, 2008
He has done previous internships with heavy equipment companies in Hesston and Wamego and is anxious to get a good look at how the aeronautics industry works. Comments. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
C-G, 'Cats split games -- area roundup Jan 6, 2008
Hesston outscored the Vikes 17-5 in the second quarter and then dominated the rest of the game, including the fourth quarter when Smoky did not register a point ... Hesston led 17-15 at the half and 26-25 after three quarters. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
GCC women’s basketball tops Hesston College by 16 Dec 28, 2007
GCC women s basketball tops Hesston College by 16 ... Starting freshman forward Brittany Lopez scored 18 points and had 15 rebounds while freshman guard Abby Blackhat added 12 points off the bench as the Gauchos moved to 2-8 with a 64-48 win Dec. 17 over Kansas Hesston Community College Lady Larks ... The Gauchos came in shooting 31 percent from the field and shot 38 percent against Hesston. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Tree pickup varies in cities Dec 20, 2007
Officials for the city of Hesston said residents are responsible for removing debris from their property, largely due to the fact little damage was done to trees. Residents in Hays are encouraged to put any sized limb on the curb for disposal. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
GCC women fall to Pima Community College Dec 16, 2007
Glendale Community College plays at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Mesa Community College before coming home to play 7 p.m. Dec. 17 against Kansas Hesston Community College, the start of three home games in two weeks. Note: The Glendale Community College men s basketball team (7-2) took a 94-94 home win Dec. 8 over Pima Community College. (Peoria Times, AZ)
GCC basketball to face Kansas community college Dec 15, 2007
When the Glendale Community College Gauchos men s and women s basketball teams face Kansas Hesston Community College Dec. 17, it will be as much spiritual as athletic for the Larks ... Hesston Community College president Dr. Howard Keim will bring the morning Advent season message during the 9 a.m. Dec. 16 worship at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, 9835 N. 7th St. Keim will also present a college and Christian higher education update during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday school hour ... During a noon... (Glendale Star, AZ)
McPherson's postseason at Great Bend Dec 13, 2007
Other teams are Andale, Buhler, Cheney, Clearwater, Colby, Goodland, Haven, Hesston, Hugoton, Mulvane, Nickerson, Pratt, Russell, Ulysses and Wellington. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Area Roundup--Moundridge girls upset Hesston Dec 9, 2007
Moundridge's girls picked up a big early season victory Friday night when they finished their own classic with a 3-0 record by outlasting Hesston, 46-40 ... She finished the game with 21, as Hesston simply didn't have an answer for her ... HESSTON BOYS 57, MOUNDRIDGE 30 -- The Wildcats saw their record leveled at 2-2, as Hesston sprinted to a 20-5 first-quarter lead and never looked back. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Area Roundup--Moundridge girls win Dec 8, 2007
The victory improved the Wildcats to 3-0 and they have a tough one tonight when they play Hesston ... HESSTON GIRLS 39, LITTLE RIVER 33 -- The second quarter was the difference, as the Swathers outscored the Redskins 12-2 and lived off that lead the rest of the way ... HESSTON BOYS 66, LITTLE RIVER 20 -- Talented Hesston exploded to a 48-9 halftime lead to roll to the easy victory. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson High wrestlers win Dec 8, 2007
MHS will be sending a JV team to a varsity meet Saturday at Hesston. Here are the results. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
AHS frosh boys go 1-1 Dec 8, 2007
The Cowboys fell 59-41 to Hesston in the first game of the day ... But Hesston had other thoughts when they took the game over and outscored the Cowboys by 20 points in the second half ... Hesston 59 Abilene 41. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Smoky Valley wrestling preview Dec 6, 2007
8 -- at Hesston Tournament. 13 -- at Beloit. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
AHS boys drop opener Dec 3, 2007
Dropping their season opener to Hesston, opening night for the Abilene Cowboys and new head coach Terry Taylor probably did not go quite as well as they would have liked ... Trailing by as many as 11 points in the first half, the Cowboys cut the Hesston lead to just four points at 23-19 with 3 minutes 47 seconds left in the third quarter ... Unable to cut the deficit any closer than four points in the second half, Hesston was able to keep Abilene at arm's length and ultimately outshot the... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Cowgirls open season with victory Dec 3, 2007
With high expectations for the season and plenty of experience and depth returning, the Abilene Cowgirls got its 2007-2008 season off on the right foot winning 64-36 over Hesston ... The Cowgirls never allowed Hesston to get any closer than 26 points and led by that margin at the end of three quarters. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
IRS owes refund to six McPherson County residents Nov 30, 2007
Within Harvey County (Halstead, Hesston, Newton, and Sedgwick), 10 residents are owed 14,600 in returns, the average of 1,460. Nineteen residents in Reno County (Haven, Hutchinson and South Hutchinson) are owed 4,571 in returns, an average of 241. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Alumni watch Nov 30, 2007
Jordan Jantzi (Lebanon) had six points, three rebounds and an assist Saturday in Hesston s 106-73 home win against Bethel JV in Hesston, Kan. Friday, Jantzi had seven points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal in a 67-61 home win against North Central Missouri. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Remington looking to reload Nov 24, 2007
Dec. 8 @ Hesston Invitational, 10 a.m. ... Jan. 24 @ Hesston (SE-Saline), 5:30. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Mind-numbing numbers Nov 23, 2007
Smith Center's last loss was a 20-6 defeat at the hands of Hesston in the quarterfinals of the 3A playoffs in 2003. This year's Redmen have outscored their opponents 804-6 in 12 lop-sided victories heading into Saturday's championship game against St. Mary's-Colgan at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. (SunOnline)
Cowboys had many reasons to celebrate Nov 21, 2007
With a restructured district which features the likes of Topeka-Hayden, Hesston and Chapman, those last few games will be a test for the Cowboys as well. "We're not going to have any gimme's next year," commented Geist. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Women of Distinction-Medicine Nov 20, 2007
Sterneker has worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital since 1996, when she graduated from Hesston College's nursing program. She first worked in the medical/surgical department and moved to the ER in 2003. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Buffalo sale suits buyers needs Nov 17, 2007
He uses the Butcher's Brand name to market his bison to businesses in McPherson, Yoder, Mulvane, Hesston, Fort Worth, Texas and Colorado Springs. Our industry has done a better job marketing, Goering said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Lady Blue Devils remain unbeaten; KCKCC men suffer first loss Nov 17, 2007
On the road for the first time, Kansas City Kansas Community College s unbeaten women s team continued its winning ways Tuesday with a 74-56 win at Hesston but the Blue Devil men went down to defeat for the first time 56-44. The loss left the men 4-1 heading into a Friday home contest with William Jewell s JV at 7 p.m. while the Lady Blue Devils will take a 5-0 mark to St. Louis where they ll play Shawnee Community College Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Meramac on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Meramac... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
CHS gridders enjoy success Nov 17, 2007
What awaits the Irish in 2008 is a league that stands to be just as competitive as it was in 2007, and a district that features Topeka-Hayden, Hesston and Dickinson county rival Abilene. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Six Vikings on MCAA first team Nov 15, 2007
Backs -- Michael Petrocci, Hesston; Jacob Yoder, Hillsboro; Eric Hawk, Smoky Valley. Linemen -- John Hein, Hillsboro; Jamie Wollenberg, Hesston; Jordan Misunas, Nickerson; Josh Dauer, Smoky Valley; Ronnie Elkouri, Wichita Collegiate ... Receivers -- Daniel Jost, Hillsboro; Ridge Jones, Smoky Valley; Lee Voth-Gaeddert, Hesston. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
U.S.D. 473 gets good news on state assessments Nov 15, 2007
A 403-B is modeled after the 401-K, the terminology used for retirement plans in the private sector, which allows participants to invest on a 'before tax" basis to shelter future retirement income. Webb said the IRS is wanting to streamline the procedures for the private and public sectors for auditing purposes. However, Webb noted that there were good aspects to the changes that will benefit employees, including catch up provisions for older employees. A written district plan has to be in place... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Who's Who in Business--Lummus Construction Nov 11, 2007
Projects that have recently been completed include: sidewalk replacement at Wall Park for the McPherson Park Department; a building slab, parking lot and curb and gutter for the Holiday Inn Express in McPherson; a building slab, parking lot and sidewalks for The Cedars Wellness Center; a parking lot, curb, gutter and sidewalks for the Redeemer Church in Salina; a floor slab for Blue Beacon in Salina; a playground slab for Hesston Elementary School; a floor slab for jail expansion for the Geary... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldog cagers lose to SW Christian Nov 8, 2007
MCPHERSON JV McPherson College's men's junior varsity basketball team dropped a 57-47 decision to Hesston College Tuesday ... LaMont Russell had a double-double for Hesston with 18 points and 12 rebounds. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Butler Bowl Weekend Nov 7, 2007
The Butler Bowl lasted Friday through Sunday and featured fifth-grade and sixth-grade teams from the Circle, El Dorado, Winfield, Rose Hill and Hesston school districts. Comments. (El Dorado Times, KS)
KCKCC off to hot start with victories Nov 6, 2007
An 82-39 winner over Mid-America Nazarene s JV Friday, the Lady Blue Devils had to overcome a big early deficit before pulling away for a 60-43 win over Hesston on Saturday ... The Blue Devil men had to hold off a late North Arkansas challenge for a 69-65 win on Friday before defeating Hesston 63-44 on Saturday ... KCKCC led 60-51 with 6:33 left only to have Hesston close to 62-61 with two minutes to go. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Butler falls at Hesston in District tournament Nov 3, 2007
The sixth-seeded Lady Grizzlies lost their opening-round match at #3 seed Hesston College in four games, 23-30, 35-33, 30-26, 30-19 ... Hesston 23-35-30-30, Butler 30-33-26-19. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Kansas State Football Playoffs Nov 2, 2007
Hesston 56, Sterling 21 ... Hesston (10-0) at Garden Plain (10-0), 7 p.m.. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Blue Devils seek third straight 20-win season, open play Nov. 2 Nov 2, 2007
The Blue Devils will open against North Arkansas Friday at 8 p.m. and then entertain Hesston on Saturday at 6 p.m.. The only returnees are Maurice Knight, a 6-9 forward from Norfolk, Va. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
2 runners earn gold at state Oct 31, 2007
" STATE CROSS COUNTRY Saturday at Wamego Country Club Class 4A Boys Team scores -- Mulvane 42, Baldwin 72, DeSoto 80, Wamego 126, Paola 129, El Dorado 150, Clay Center 173, Hesston 210, Santa Fe Trail 241, Buhler 247, Augusta 275, Circle 287. Medalists 1, David Roberts (Mulvane) 16:30.27; 2, Josh Baden (Colby); 3, Andrew Wagner (El Dorado) 16:55.08; 4, Tony Weiss, Baldwin) 16:57.01; 5, Tom O'Connell (Andover) 17:00; 6, Aaron Karlin (Baldwin) 17:00.87; 7, Nikki Trooien-Smith (Mulvane) 17:03.15;... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Bulldogs beat alumni team, 78-71 Oct 28, 2007
The Bulldogs were scheduled to scrimmage Hesston and Barton County this morning in their final preparation for Thursday's opener. Mac (78) -- Young 19, Stewart 6, Espino 10, Carter 3, Moore 7, Hoffman 2, Augustine 5, Erb 10, Kimble 2, Johnson 4, Arnett 2, Dean 6, Stevenson 2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Andover outlasts Circle to advance to State Oct 26, 2007
Circle rolled past Haven in the semifinals, 25-15, 25-8, while Andover got past Hesston, 26-24, 25-13. In the first round, Circle defeated Augusta (25-18, 25-19), Andover beat Buhler (25-19, 25-16), Hesston defeated El Dorado (25-16, 20-25, 25-15) and Haven outlasted Andale (25-19, 20-25, 25-23) ... Lisa Lechtenberger's El Dorado Wildcats three-set first-round loss to Hesston ended their season at 13-23 on the season, including a 4-6 mark in AVCTL Division III. The 13 wins more than doubled... (El Dorado Times, KS)
Runners qualify for state Oct 23, 2007
Buhler, Hesston, and Clearwater were 2-3-4. Mulvane ran away with the title collecting 23 points. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Shorthanded Grizzlies lose to Hesston Oct 20, 2007
The Grizzlies lost at home to Hesston, 30-19, 30-24, 22-30, 30-26, dropping to 22-16 overall. Butler was playing without Kristi Parker and Kendra Neubauer, who were sitting out due to illness. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Sports Briefs--Little River spikers upset Oct 18, 2007
The Vikings lost to Hesston (9-25, 25-12, 17-25), then defeated Nickerson (25-20, 25-16) ... Erika Peterson had a good night serving, going 18 of 19 in the Hesston and Hoisington matches. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Circle wins twice; T-Birds host Sub-State Saturday Oct 18, 2007
Circle will be the top seed when they host the Class 4A Sub-State Tournament Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. The field includes Circle, Andover, El Dorado, Augusta, Buhler, Andale, Haven and Hesston. Seedings and pairings were to be announced Wednesday but were not known at press time. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Garners place sixth at state Oct 17, 2007
Rebounding in the consolation side of the bracket, Chapman ran off three consecutive victories in defeating Perry-Lecompton, Hesston and Colby before falling to Smoky Valley. The Irish girls took care of Perry-Lecompton's Lexzi Mapes and Daffodil Reumund 6-0, 6-4 in its second round match setting up a match with Hesston's Shannon Franz and Anna Schmidt ... In their final match of the day on Friday, the Garners were taken to a tie breaker at 9-8 by the Hesston duo, but prevailed 7-5 in the... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Area high school scoreboard Oct 17, 2007
El Dorado Times - Sports. Wednesday, October 17, 2007. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Wildcats win district opener Oct 16, 2007
Hesston Moore 9-83, Petrocci 11-69, Liechty 8-42, Voth-Gaeddert 2-37, Unruh 7-27, Ott 4-21, Janzen 5-17, J. Wray 5-10, A. Wray 2-2 ... Remington Zach Glover 9 completions-26 attempts-103 yards-0 TD-4 INT. Hesston Janzen 2-4-8-1-0, Moore 1-1-32-0-0 ... Hesston Roth 1-32, Voth-Gaeddert 1-11, Reimer 1-minus 3. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Fireworks on agenda for City Commission Oct 14, 2007
Bonds will be considered for gas and plumbing, Koehn's Heating ing, LLC, Moundridge; gas and plumbing, Paul's Inc., Hesston; mechanical, South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc., Wichita. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
South Korea blocks US beef imports again Oct 6, 2007
Dennis LeFevre, owner of Financial Partners in Hesston, is the chapter's president. The Kansas chapter is celebrating Financial Planning Week this week. (Kansas.com)
TEUTONS WIN ON SENIOR NIGHT--LITTLE RIVER WINS TWO--ELYRIA SPLITS--SMOKY GOES 1-2--MOUNDRIDGE KEEPS ROLLING Oct 4, 2007
The Vikings also won the first game against Hesston 25-23, but then lost 16-25, 20-25 ... Against Hesston, Koch had 11 kills and 10 of 10 serving, Pihl had 24 assists and 11 digs, and Baker had 9 kills, 12 of 12 serving and 8 digs. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Smoky Valley sports--Vikings finish fourth Oct 3, 2007
The Vikes are home today for a quad with Haven, Lyons and Hesston ... The Viking duo defeated Franz and Schmidt of Hesston in a thrilling three-set championship match, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 ... hey played very hard and consistent, and beat a very good team from Hesston, Smoky Valley coach Ryan Biegert said of his 21-10 team. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
SHS plays competitive volleyball at tourney Oct 3, 2007
In the second round Solomon fell to Hesston 25-21, 25-18. In the final round of the day Solomon fell to the host school Canton-Galva 25-11, 25-18. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Moundridge volleyball team cruises Oct 2, 2007
MHS then figured to have a tough test with Hesston, but won easily to make the finals ... Tourney host Canton-Galva was 1-2 on the day, defeating Solomon, but losing to Hesston and Hillsboro in two competitive matches ... Other members were Dominique Chew and Taylor Raleigh of Hesston, Dakota Kaufman, Amy Neufeld and Chelsea Bebemeyer of Hillsboro, Mandilyn Phillips of Halstead and Aimee Strout of Wichita Home School. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Fired-up Vikings remember Nickerson upset Sep 28, 2007
The Vikings are 3-1 so far, the only loss to Hesston ... Sandbo is treating the Panthers just as he would Hesston, the best team the Vikings have played so far ... They're like Hesston, without the execution. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
PHS returns to 5A; Southeast moves back to 3A Sep 28, 2007
Bishop Miege dropped down from 5A, and Anthony-Harper-Chaparral, Cheney, Fredonia, Hesston, Neodesha and St. George-Rock Creek all moved up 3A. Wichita Trinity is a new football school. In 3A changes, Belle Plaine, Council Grove, Douglass, Goodland, Marysville and Russell joined Southeast in dropping from 4A, and Belleville-Republic County, Herington and Ness City-Dighton moved up from 2-1A.. (SunOnline)
Grizzlies top Allen; Colby next Sep 26, 2007
Butler finished third at the Hesston Invitational over the weekend, rallying from two games down to defeat Hesston in their final match, 19-30, 21-30, 30-24, 30-16, 15-9. The Lady Grizzlies finished 3-1 in the tournament, highlighted by their come-from-behind win over Hesston Saturday ... Alex Szalawiga led Butler with 16 kills in the Hesston match. (El Dorado Times, KS)
DMACC is 4-0 in volley action Sep 26, 2007
The Des Moines Area Community College volleyball team swept past four opponents in a tournament at Hesston, Kansas over the weekend. The nationally ranked Lady Bears stopped Otero, Colorado, 30-24, 30-23 and 30-24; beat Butler, Kansas, 30-19, 30-21 and 30-28; defeated Kansas City, Kansas, 30-17, 30-13 and 30-11 and stopped Brookhaven, 30-20, 30-18 and 30-21. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
