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JANUARY 4, 1995

"A Child at Play," a statue in Central Park, is standing covered with some of the season's first snow received Saturday in Marion and across Marion County. The end-of-year snow caused rural roads and town streets to be slippery, causing people to alter their New Year's Eve plans. Instead of going out, many stayed home and off the highways.

Attorney General-elect Carla Stovall has issued a public invitation to people in Marion County to attend the inaugural ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday in Topeka. The inauguration will take place on the steps of the State Capitol.

Trains may be stopping in Marion again if officials of Cooperative Grain and Supply are successful in their talks with Missouri Pacific. Lyman Adams, manager of the Hillsboro based cooperative, confirmed Thursday that the co-op is trying to get rail service restored to its elevator in Marion.

Don and Robin Molleker of Marion announce the birth of a son, Aaron Robert, on Dec. 25, 1994. The Mollekers have another son, Adam, who is two years old.

Florence Middle School students Morgan Hett, Renee Reiswig, Hallie Bennett, Erin O'Dell, Justin Hett, Oliver Good, and Kyle Ramsey are the most recent students recognized for incentive awards. Students who meet requirements for grades, attendance, and participation are eligible for the awards.

About 35 Marion High School students will spend Monday in Topeka attending inaugural celebrations for incoming state officials. They also will perform at Attorney General-elect Carla Stovall's reception from 12 to 2:30 p.m. following her inauguration. The Swing Singers will perform under director Mark Lucas and select instrumental ensembles will perform under director Mike Connell. Stovall is a graduate of Marion High School and requested the groups attend.

Taylor Harms of Lincolnville is a new junior member of the American Angus Association. She may now register cattle with the association and take part in association-sponsored shows.

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