25 years ago

january 12, 1994

Leslie Ann Brewer is the first baby born in 1994 at St. Luke Hospital. The 8 pound 3½ ounce girl was born Monday. Her parents are Byron and Janell Brewer of Wichita.

Mike Iuen and Todd Johnson, KAKE’s “Good Morning Kansas” show host and morning weather anchor will be guest speakers for the annual Marion Chamber of Commerce dinner scheduled for Jan. 24 in the parish hall of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Homecoming activities are planned on Friday at Centre High School. Candidates are Matt Clymer, David Miller, Travis Rindt, David Zinn, Angela Kaiser, Kelly Lueker, Linnea Meek, and Toni Nemechek.

This week’s article by Amy Smith concerning someone who “made a difference” is about Ray Vinduska, postmaster of the Marion Post Office for 16 years.

Marion High School girls’ basketball team racked up their first victory of the season Friday, defeating Herington 56-37. Katrina Hancock has 22 points to lead Marion. Jodi Thomas had 10 points, hitting eight of 10 from the line. Julie Weber also had 10 points.

Stephanie Burkholder of Marion has been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 1993 fall semester. She is a student in the University of Kansas Occupational Therapy Education Department.