10 years ago
august 16, 1995
Marion County Commissioners on Monday approve a preliminary plan for a shower hall at Marion County Lake, saying the long-term benefits were worth the possible $100,000 price tag. Construction could begin as soon as spring, if the county receives a state grant this winter.
Officials representing the City of Marion and Marion County Improvement District near Marion County Park and Lake will meet Thursday for final inspection of the pumping station which sends treated Marion water for use by residents of the lake community. The pump station is located near the city water tower on Eisenhower Drive.
The first-ever Marion County Relay for Life raised more than $9,000 Friday for the American Cancer Society.
A card shower has been requested by his family as a surprise for Ira Turned, who will be 95 August 22.
Carl and Ruby Friesen of Hillsboro recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at a dinner at Olde Towne restaurant in Hillsboro.
CWO4 Terry Holub, son of Ernest and Ruby Holub of rural Marion, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard August 4 following a career of 26 years in military service.
Eugene Newfield of Peabody is proud of his Siberian tiger, who Sunday gave birth to four cubs. Not only is the tiger rare, it also is rare for them to give birth in captivity. There are two male and two female cubs.
Ramie Bina of Lincolnville is one of only 10 freshmen to receive a Friends University Presidential Scholarship, a four-year scholarship valued at $5,250 per year.
