30 years ago

july 24, 1996

More than 50 concerned business leaders attending a Marion Chamber of Commerce meeting noon Thursday remained for a special session to discuss proposals to improve the community. Diane Hett, Marion’s city facilitator, sponsored the meeting.

A 1993 ambulance based in Marion was declared a total loss after it ignited while heading out of Topeka on the Kansas Turnpike after transferring a patient to a hospital there.

Phyllis Melton and members of Marion Historical Society welcomed a charter bus filled with Topeka residents.

The group toured Marion Historical Museum before visiting Copper Shed, Kingfisher’s Inn, Hartke’s Music Museum, Kraft Korner, Flint Hills Gold, Clayworks, and Casual Closet.

Kiwanians have donated more picnic tables for use at Marion’s baseball park.

Members shown presenting one of the tables to Mayor Jack Regnier and city facilitator Diane Hett are Kiwanians Casey Case, Gerry Harris, Leland Heidebrecht, and Nick Nickelson.

This week’s entry in the produce derby comes from Robert Silhan of Marion, who brought in a “triplet” cucumber grown by his sister, Rita Steiner, at Durham.

Marion High School student Jason Wheeler has been selected for the west team at the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl football game Aug. 3 in Topeka.

Chosen as members of the 180-piece Kansas Masonic All-Star Marching Band are Chris Bowers, Katie Barta-Moran, and James Parmley.