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Chief "Chingawassa," one of the outstanding "legends of Marion," unexpectedly provided some extra excitement Saturday during the 86th annual old Settlers' Day Parade. Dressed in full Indian chief regalia, he slid off his pinto pony to demonstrate an Indian dance. He lost his grip on the reins and, before he knew it, the horse was off and running down the street at full speed. The startled chief took off after his horse on foot, to the delight of the crowd. A parade-watcher caught the horse and it was returned to the chief. The chief was represented by Sean Slattery who created his costume and is the mascot for the Marion Warriors.
Workers with Buckner Construction spread concrete Monday for the Big M on a hillside east of Marion Stadium. The M, 55 feet wide and 50 feet tall, is now poured and visible from the stadium. Its dimensions were planned by Marion High School drafting students.
Meggan Silhan, a junior majoring in psychology at Friends University, Wichita, has bee nominated for fall homecoming royalty. A Centre High School graduate, she is the daughter of Terry and Kathy Silhan of Pilsen.
Forty-three golfers participated in the fourth annual Old Settlers' golf tournament at Marion Country Club this weekend. First place in the tournament went to the team of Max Merrill, Mike Wafer, Harlow Warneke, and Jack Summerville with a score of 65.
Marion High School's homecoming ceremonies will be held Friday night during half-time of the MHS-Sacred Heart game. Candidates for queen and king are Amber Moore, Carolyn Weber, Michelle Wessel, Jerod Hett, Shaun Craft and Dusty Delaney. Little helpers are Blake Crawford and Julia Zeiner.
