20 years ago

Dec. 7, 2005

Marion city commissioners hired longtime resident Jami Williams as the city’s economic development professional beginning Jan. 3.

Workers are pictured putting finishing touches on a gazebo in Liberty Park west of Stone City Café in Marion in memory of longtime business owner and community leader Jack Regnier.

Veterinarian Robert Novak of Lost Springs was honored Sunday with an open house at his home to celebrate his 50 years as a veterinarian. The 78-year-old veterinarian continues to maintain a small-animal practice.

The Marion High School boys’ basketball team will use a mix of older and younger players, but all six seniors should contribute during the year. Seniors pictured are David DeForest, Clayton Garnica, Josh Kelsey, Russell Ploutz, Jeff Richmond, and Jeremy Vonderkamp.

Fireworks for the New Year’s Eve celebration will be fired from the Concrete Products plant on S. 3rd St. The annual ball drop will be from the north side of the elevator owned by Cooperative Grain and Supply instead of the courthouse since the flagpole recently was repainted.

Workers were busy at the courthouse this week stuffing envelopes with ballots for the special election regarding a casino being located in Marion County.