10 YEARS AGO

december 12, 2007

More than two inches of rain fell across the state Monday night and Tuesday, creating a winter wonderland and making people wonder if this storm will be similar to the 2005 ice storm. As of presstime, the city of Marion still had power, but several tree limbs and branches had fallen from the weight of the ice.

Pictured are Sharon Kelsey and her granddaughter Samantha Kelsey showing gourds hand-painted by Sharon in whimsical, unique decorations, mostly to look like Santa Claus.

The children of Eugene and Betty Just, rural Marion, invite friends and relatives to send cards in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary, which is Dec. 20.

Rebecca Ediger, former physician’s assistant for Dr. T.C. Ensey and retied U.S. Secret Service agent, provided the program Dec. 6 for St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary. She spoke of her experiences during her career as a Secret Service agent.

This week’s Christmas Cash winners are Margaret Tice and Mary Schaffer. Each has 7 days to claim their $25 Chamber Check at the Marion County Record office.

Hundreds of Marion residents attended n open house at the new Marion-Florence USD 4008 performing arts center Monday and summed it up in one word. “Wow.”