30 years ago

aug. 18, 1993

Summer has come to an end for school-age students who headed back to classes this week.

Members of the Cottonwood Valley League national division championship team, which ended its season 13-2, include Kelen Bombardier, Kirk Buckner, David Darrow, Cole Freeman, Dalton Freeman, Keith Goentzel, Curtis Gore, Scott Hannaford, Jim Helmer, Justin Hett, John Ottensmeier, Josh Tajchman, Adam Turner, and Roger Weathersbee. Coaches are Jim Darrow, Roger Hannaford III, and Greg Regier. Michael Darrow was team batboy.

Marion Chamber of Commerce’s annual picnic will be 6:30 p.m. Friday at Marion Country Club.

Wedding write-ups in this week’s edition include those of Marcia Bergkamp and Tom Costello on July 24, Sheri Engler and Carl Schmidt on July 17, and Jennifer Unruh and John Bauers on June 12.

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schafers returned early Monday from Denver where they attended Mass Sunday morning by Pope John Paul II.

The courthouse may go back to its original slate roof if funding comes through. From 1906 to 1971, the courthouse had a black slate roof. It was removed and asphalt shingles laid. However, the roof must now be replaced because shingles are breaking down. Heritage Trust funds could be used to make up the difference between asphalt and slate if an application for funding is approved.