10 YEARS AGO

december 26, 2001

Planning commission members who unanimously approved subdivision regulations and a city comprehensive plan at their public hearing Dec. 17 were Jackie Crofoot, Bob Sprowls, Doug Sharp, Sally Hannaford, Mickey Lundy, Feebie Holdeman, Alan Kruse, Harry Koslowsky, and Susan Cooper.

Dear Santa: My name is Aaron Bina. I am nine. I want Arcade Two. I love hunting. My brother shot a deer. Oops! I hope it wasn’t Rudolph! Love, Aaron

The 2002 New Year’s Eve “Ball Drop” will be on the Marion County Courthouse lawn at midnight Dec. 31.

Students in German language at Marion High School made gingerbread houses during class. Such houses are a tradition in Germany and making them has become a tradition for teacher JoAnn Good and her students. Class members are Jamie Bernhardt, James Davis, Courtney Geis, Thomas Hett, Savannah Killough, JoAnna McGinness, Amanda Steiner, and Allison Wegerer.

Dear Santa: How is Mrs. Claus? I am doing fine. I have been good this year. I would like some more Play Station games like MBL, Crash Banticoot and Atlantis. I also would like rollerblades, a cotton candy maker, more Hot Wheels. My mom would like film for her stocking. My dad wants a K-State flag. We will leave you some puppy chow. Oh yes, I forgot … please bring me slippers, binoculars, and telescope. Love, Brandon Meierhoff, age 8.