10 years ago
une 19, 1996
More than 200 people gathered Monday evening at the site of the "lost spring" two and one-half miles west of Lost Springs. They were there to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. The program at the springs was the 15th in a series of 42 being held along the trail throughout the summer. The series is sponsored by the Kansas State Historical Society.
City of Marion workers have had a busy week coping with dangerous dogs and downed trees. Co-foreman Merle Bruner said the men are still busy clearing limbs and downed trees from last week's storm. Another problem, in addition to the trees and limbs, is that dogs have been bothering meter readers.
The 2,484 Marion Unified School District registered voters will decide Tuesday whether or not a new junior high is to be constructed.
Charles and Rosalene Stinchcomb left May 25 to attend the graduation activities at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs where their grandson, Jason Stinchcomb, graduated with honors. Jason is the son of Dr. Charles and Barbara Stinchcomb of Russell.
Marion Elementary School first graders in Crys Commerford's class constructed "trash mountains" this past May. Commerford won state and regional teacher of the year awards from the National Association of Conservation Districts.
Andy Methvin represented Marion High School at the 1996 Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation seminar Thursday through Sunday at Wichita. Andy is the son of Jack and Nancy Methvin of Lincolnville.
Dwight Beckham Sr. has been inducted into the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame. He served as high school band director and instructor of instrumental music in the Newton school system from 1969 until his retirement in 1988. He and his wife Helen have a second home at 48 Lakeshore Drive, Marion County Lake.
