TOPS club honored

Marion’s Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter placed second in weight loss at an event Saturday in Wichita.

Club members lost a total of 85 pounds from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31. The chapter also placed second for gaining three new members and for nametags created by Paula Loveless. Cheri Wheeler was announced as the chapter’s most inspirational member.

The Marion chapter was represented by Marilyn Jones, Marie Hoffner, Mary Raleigh, and Rowena Plett. The support group meets at 9:15 a.m. Thursdays at Hilltop Manor.