25 years ago

may 31, 1995

Cottonwood Crossing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will offer a “Picnic in the Ruts” at 6 p.m. June 15. Dennis and Dorothy Youk are hosting the event on their property. The site of the picnic is about 1.5 miles west of Durham.

Marion Elementary School is losing two of its teaching veterans this year when Mary Jeffrey retires and Beth Rowe moves to Texas. Jeffrey has worked at the school for 19 years and Rowe since 1971.

Marion Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Jerry Cady and Enid Jost are pictured as they present a first dollar of profit certificate to Carolan McFarland, who operates a message therapy clinic at St. Luke Medical Clinic.

Florence Middle School students Emily Costello, Lisa Buchholz, and Jenny Christiansen were recognized with incentive awards at the end of the school year. Incentive awards are given to students who meet criteria based on attendance and grades.

Austin Gilbert, Mike Connell, and Brian Loomis comprised the trio that sounded “Taps” during this year’s Memorial Day ceremonies at Marion Cemetery.