25 years ago

november 17, 1993

Again, this year the city of Marion will offer $10 rebate on electric bills for all customers who have outdoor displays of holiday season lights.

More than 430 boys and girls attended the Harvest of Hope lock-in at Marion High School Gym. Youth from throughout Marion and surrounding counties attended. About 70 adult volunteers helped during the lock-in.

Marion Ogden is the month’s MHS Teacher of the Month. He has been teaching and coaching in Marion for 20 years.

About 500 invitations have gone out to area ranchers and farmers for the annual Marion Chamber of Commerce sponsored Farm/City Appreciation Night.

Marion High School senior LeAnn Hiebert has been selected as student of the month by the faculty. She is the daughter of Mary Alice and Roger Hiebert of rural Marion. Following graduation, LeAnn plans to attend Emporia State University or the University of Kansas.

The “Turkey Leg Contest,” held Saturday during the Chamber of Commerce’s “Turkey Daze” observance, was won by Bill Higgins. Other participants were Greg Carlson, Casey Case, Jim Chamberland, Craig Hanson, Gerry Harris, Roger Hudlin, and Matt Newhouse.