15 YEARS AGO

Jan. 13, 2010

Marion County residents experienced the full spectrum of winter weather the past seven days. Winter storms with below-zero wind chills were followed by temperatures in the 30s and 40s.

A representative of Homes for Our Troops is pictured showing a lot in County Club Heights, Marion, where a new home will be built for Ryan and Carrie Newell. The Maryland-based organization is building the home with help from area volunteers.

Outstanding employee of the month at St. Luke Hospital is Shawna Winter, physical therapy assistant, who has been at St. Luke for 10 years.

Marion High School will crown a king and queen of the courts Friday evening. Queen candidates are Kristen Geis, Kayley Heerey, and Bridget Lundy. Brady Hudson, Isaac Hett, and Eric Vogel are king candidates.

Army Sergeant Molly Holub and her dog, Jody, were recognized for outstanding performances by a specialized search dog team while stationed in Iraq.

Carol Makovec, Ramona, retired in December from her job as a secretary for Shawmar Oil in Marion. She worked for the company for 26 years, beginning Jan. 1, 1984.