15 YEARS AGO

nov. 25, 2009

Marion Community Christmas organizers say angels with a child’s name, age, and gift suggestions will be displayed at businesses after Thanksgiving Day.

Donors may select an angel, purchase a gift, and leave it at participating businesses. Gifts will be collected closer to Christmas and distributed to those in need.

What would it be like to be a probation officer? Jo Olsen of Lincolnville knows. She is the Marion County community corrections officer for the Eighth Judicial District. She helps clients on probation seek help and get back on the right track.

Coaches Jason Wheeler and Mike Calhoun are pictured with the undefeated fourth grade Warrior flag football team.

Players include Evan Calhoun, Cooper Garman, Janzen Garman, Riley Hake, Payton Harms, Garrett Hoffner, Tyler Makovec, Jarret McLinden, Jack Schneider, Jacob Vonderkamp, and Corbin Wheeler.

Marion was host for a nine-pin, no-tap United States Bowling Congress tournament Nov. 7-8 and 14-15 at SherBowl Lanes. Jimmy Rudolph rolled a perfect 300, with 12 strikes in a row.