![]() Then I got the word about 6:30 that the Kirby House was on fire. "We finished the next day's newspaper at 6 p.m. Due to forecasts of a tremendous snowstorm, the newspaper was "put to bed" early so it could be printed that night and distributed as soon as possible the following day. "In both cases, the newspapers had already been completed for the day."Īt the time of the Kirby House fire, Horan was working for the Reflector-Chronicle. "They were both 'stop the presses' moments," Tim recalls. 20-21, 2013, and the Great Plains Theatre on July 23, 2014, at the top of the list. Tim has covered some fascinating stories over the years, but considers the devastating fires that destroyed the Kirby House on Feb. Much of his career was spent with the National Greyhound Association in Abilene, where he spent 25 years serving as editor of "The Greyhound Review." While there, he wrote a chapter in "The Complete Book of Greyhounds," published by Ringpress Books Limited in Ireland. His work also has been published in several magazines. While in college, he also worked for the Manhattan Mercury and went on to work for four other newspapers - the Junction City Daily Union, Baxter Springs Citizen, the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle (for three different stints, the first in the 1980s) and The Salina Journal. Cedar St., Abilene, KS 67410.Īfter graduating from Abilene High School in 1974, Tim attended Kansas State University where he was assistant editorial editor for the Kansas State Collegian. Cards may be sent to Tim Horan, Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, 305 N. People who want to wish Tim well are invited to send cards to help him celebrate his retirement. "We were happy when Tim was able to rejoin the staff in late 2017 and appreciate his hard work and service to the community. "We appreciate the last three years of service Tim has given to the Reflector-Chronicle," said RC General Manager Kim Maguire. He returned to the Reflector in December 2017 after spending about four years as a reporter with The Salina Journal. This Friday, Horan will retire as editor of the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - a position he has held a little over three years. Some will recall that (after leaving teaching) she was also the managing editor of the Reflector-Chronicle." "To this day I still scratch my head as to why she named me the editor of The Booster (the AHS student newspaper)," Tim said. "I was told many times, 'You are going to work with your hands.' Then I broke my back when I was a senior."Īlthough he had no real interest in journalism, earlier in school he had heard that the journalism class taught by Jenelle Cowen was an 'easy A,' so he signed up. "My junior high English teachers would have lost a lot of money wagering on my career choice," the Abilene native recalled. 23-Tim Horan never expected to end up in the newspaper business, but a near-fatal car accident while still attending Abilene High School changed the trajectory of his life. ![]()
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