25 years ago

june 9, 1993

Marion Summerfest ’93 kicks off Friday and Saturday with two concerts, a volleyball tournament, and chances on a weekend getaway in Las Vegas. Marion-based EMS crews will serve hot dogs, chips and soft drinks all day Saturday and Saturday night. Marion Volunteer Fire Department will serve popcorn, soft drinks, lemonade, and iced tea Friday and Saturday nights.

Amanda Janzen, Marion High School graduate, ended her track career in high fashion by taking place first in the high jump at the state competition May 29 at Wichita State University. Amanda holds the high jump record at Marion High School with a height of four feet ten inches that she set her sophomore year.

Mike Meisinger, has joined the Farmers and Drovers National Bank staff, according to bank president Larry Reiswig. The son of Richard and Janet Meisinger of rural Marion, he began work as a loan officer at the Hillsboro branch.

Births announced in this issue include that of Emily Diane Hett, daughter of David and Diane Hett of Marion, born May 29 in Memorial Hospital, McPherson.

Ty Siebert of Emporia graduated from Executive Security International June 5 at Aspen, Colorado. Siebert’s graduation qualifies him as a professional bodyguard to protect VIPs. He is the son of Jerry and Micki Siebert of Cedar Point and a graduate of Chase County High School.