10 years ago
jUNE 12, 1996
Nature needed most of a century to create the stately trees that shade Central Park. Thursday morning, it needed only an instant to destroy two of the park's most sturdy landmarks. Minutes after what the National Weather Service had termed a "borderline" severe thunderstorm, it hit the city with 60 mph winds at 8:45 a.m. Downed power lines closed U.S.-50 east of Peabody, downed limbs closed several bridges in the French Creek Cove area of Marion Reservoir, and a blown-over grain bin blocked a portion of Billings St. in Marion.
By the time the lights went out at the Tabor College track Friday evening, Marion countians raised more than $18,000 to help fight cancer, surpassing a goal of $15,000. More than 300 people walked/participated in the relay.
Attorney General Carla Stovall spoke Friday at the Kansas Press Association annual convention held in Wichita. Stovall, a native of Marion, spoke about her experiences with the media. She also answered questions.
Marion Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, will send Katie Barta-Moran, a junior at Marion High School, to the all-state marching band camp and training session July 30 through August 3 at Washburn University. The camp is sponsored by the Kansas Masonic Foundation in conjunction with the Kansas East/West Shrine Bowl.
Linda Meier, who opened the Wagon Wheel Express May 3, recently received the Chamber of Commerce's "First Dollar of Profit" award from chamber representatives Diane Hett and Violet Richmond.
Torey Hett of Marion qualified for the 1996 National Wheelchair Track and Field competition by placing in the top three in all events at regional competition held June 1 in Oklahoma City. Nationals will be held the latter part of June in Birmingham, Ala.
Charles and Blanche Cowan are pictured showing off their blooming cactus which sprouted six flowers over the weekend.
