25 years ago
april 29, 1981
Marion has now been approved in 17 or 22 areas on their way to a Pacemaker Two award in the PRIDE program. Only two other towns, Oberlin and Newton, have qualified for this elite status in Kansas.
Congressman Dan Glickman visited Marion last week during his series of "town hall" meetings. He is pictured discussing labor problems with Earl Bartlett, a member of the Kansas Civil Service Appeals Board.
Among the many things Jim Lehrer recalled about Marion while he reminisced during his recent visit to the Queen of the Cottonwood was how "they used to block off the Elm Street hill on snowy days, when he was a child, so kids could sled down that brick slope — and how Mrs. Errett Phillips would bring them hot chocolate to enjoy while having fun in front of her home. When told that the city continues to block off the street during snowstorms, for the same purpose, he was pleased. His comment, "Fantastic."
About 115 area Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts, their parents and troop leaders combed the backwoods at Marion Reservoir Saturday during their traditional annual cleanup at the lake. Scout troops were from Marion, Hillsboro, Peabody, Moundridge, Wichita, Newton, and Hesston.
People who have experience playing an instrument and have been in a band before might be interested in being a member of the Marion City Band. Anyone interest should call Rick Cox, Marion High School band director.
Over 200 people were on hand Sunday to tour the Marion Builders' Senior Center on South Third Street. The grand opening marked the end of a two-year plan to provide a recreation and meeting site for senior citizens in Marion and the surrounding area. Land for the building was donated by Ray and Rusty Longhofer of Marion.
