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FEBRUARY 17. 1993
The former Marion city power plant will become the new headquarters of KC Development, an oil well service company. Contracts were signed Monday, selling the building for $13,000.
The Catholic church in Burns will close this summer, and the church in Tampa will no longer be the site of weekly Mass, Bishop Gerber of the Wichita diocese has announced. Instead of five parishes in Marion County, there will be only one. Bishop Gerber will assign a name to the new parish.
Births announced this week include a daughter, Emily Nicole, born to Brian and Ellen Whitehair of Wichita; a son Grant Christian, born to John and Melissa Holub of Hays; and a son, Dillion James, born to David and Bobby Richmond of Marion.
Cynthia Woerz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woerz of Marion, has earned a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She completed all requirements by December 1992.
Vickie Fisher, Wichita, has been awarded free use of a pink Cadillac by Mary Kay Cosmetics. The award is in recognition of leadership and sales achievements. Fisher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Klassen of Marion.
Marion High School candidates for Queen of Courts are Jenny Hanson, Lisa Harbison, and Ashley Loomis. Escorts are Scott Dalrymple, Jason May, and Marty Teufel. The winner will be announced at the varsity boys' basketball game Friday against Eureka.
Daryl Brooks has been chosen the February associate of the month at Marion Manor
