10 years ago
april 10, 1996
The latest, albeit temporary, tourist attraction in Burns is a huge donut constructed as part for "Mars Attacks!" For security purposes, Warner Brothers film company is discouraging visitors at the site. It is clearly visible from U.S.-77. There are no plans to construct a gigantic cup of coffee.
Proposals should be mailed out this week for bids to make extensive improvements to Marion County Courthouse, the county commission learned Monday during the regular weekly meeting.
Griffin Millar Case, son of Alex and Nicki Case, was baptized Sunday morning at the Marion Presbyterian Church by Mark Gabbard and Bill Nelsen.
The home of John Siebert, located on the X-Diamond Ranch 2.5 miles north of Florence on the quarry road, was destroyed by fire April 3. The only items rescued were a few pictures and one easy chair. Included in the loss was his 1994 Corvette sports car with only 15,000 miles on it. The fire started in a fuse box in the attached garage where the Corvette was parked.
Justene Raleigh of Marion was the grand prize winner for the Marion Chamber of Commerce Egg-Stra Give-a-Way. She received $115 in gift certificates good at any chamber member business.
Incumbent Linda Peterson has filed for the Democratic nomination for Second District, Marion County Commission.
Marion County Pilots Association will hold an organizational meeting Friday at Marion Municipal Airport. The group is open to anyone interested in aircraft.
Florence WCTU has awarded prizes in the annual essay contest. First prize went to Havi Wilcox, second to Sarah Fowler, and third to Matt Schuler.
