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Did You Know Archives The most recent Did You Know newsletters are available to view on this page. If you would like to sign up to receive the Did You Know Newsletter in your email, please go to the Signup Page. 3/24/08 DID YOU KNOW you can be a part of a Variety Show? If you are interested in participating in a Variety Show on Saturday, April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Marion Municipal Building Auditorium, please call Margo Yates at 620-382-3425. We are looking for singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and whatever other kind of talent you might have. There will be two short plays included in the night’s entertainment. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. (Submitted by Margo Yates) DID YOU KNOW DID YOU KNOW that the Marion City Council has officially changed their meeting time? The Marion City Council voted 3-2 to change their meeting time back to 4:00PM. In May 2006 the meeting times were changed from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Effective today, Monday, March 24, 2008, the City Council will start meeting at 4:00pm. (Submitted by Jami Williams) DID YOU KNOW that Butler of Marion is offering a free workshop? Butler of Marion is proud to present a free workshop on "The Basics of Local Government" as a service to our community. The workshop will be held at Butler of Marion, 412 N 2nd, on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm. Mr. Jeff Cohen, BCC Government Class Instructor, will be the presenter. Please call 620-382-2183 to pre-register for this class. (Submitted by Roger Schwab) DID YOU KNOW that the Shepherd Shed is looking for a new location? The building they were located in on North Cedar has sold and they are looking for a place to relocate. The Shepherds Shed is a FREE clothing store that services all of Marion County. The Shepherds Shed needs to find a location before April 16th. If you have (or know of) a vacant space that might be suitable for this service, please contact Robin Dicks at 382-2643. The Shepherds Shed is open on Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 6:00pm both to receive donated items and distribute clothing. (Submitted by Robin Dicks) DID YOU KNOW that the Marion City Council election will be April 1? If you would like to advance vote to get it out of the way, you can pick up advance ballots at the City Clerks office. You will be allowed to vote for TWO candidates to fill the two open positions. The candidates listed on the ballot will be: Katherine DeFilippis; Gerry Henderson; Bill Holdeman and Steve Smith. Jerry Kline is also running a write in campaign. (Submitted by Jami Williams) DID YOU KNOW that your child could win the opportunity to be one of three winners to be the first to slide down the new triple slide? For a $1 donation to the Central Park Improvement Committee playground equipment fund, you can be entered into a drawing to be the first one down the slide. We will have the newspapers on site during the grand opening of the new playground equipment and three lucky children will be the first ones to go down the triple slide. You can make your donations at City Hall or at any of the CPIC fundraising events, PRIOR TO FRIDAY, APRIL 4th. For more information call 382-3703. (Submitted by Becky Makovec) DID YOU KNOW that the Central Park Improvement Committee has applied for a $10,000 grant from My Hometown Helper (sponsored by Hamburger Helper)? Part of the process requires proof of community support. Therefore the CPIC is asking everyone with ties to this community to log onto this website http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?tell=1&id=34968 and show your support for the project. They currently have 152 comments on the website. You will have to put in your name, address and DATE OF BIRTH (because you must be 18 years of age or older) - your comments will appear on the right hand side of the screen immediately (so you can make sure you did it right). The more comments they get the better their chances are of receiving the grant, so please go to this website now and put your comments showing your support for the project. Send this to anyone you know with ties to this community. (Submitted by Becky Makovec) Check us out on the web at: http://www.marionks.net
PLANNING AHEAD: March 24: Marion City Council meeting 4:00 (NEW TIME!!)
March 24: Public Hearing Regarding 321 S 1st Street, Marion 5:30pm
March 27: 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Hymn Sing-A-Long for MS 6pm at VUMC
April 1: Marion City Council Election
April 5: Variety Night at City Auditorium
April 8: Basics of Local Government - free course
3/17/08 DID YOU KNOW you can be a part of a Variety Show? If you are DID YOU KNOW that your child could win the opportunity to be one of three winners
3/11/08 Extra Don't forget to sign up for the 2008 Rec Baseball/Softball Program! Marion High School is pleased to announce that their Spring Play will Cardie Oil and Service Center is having their GRAND OPENING on Marion County United Soccer Club registration deadline is Thursday, Please note that the Marion City Council has changed their meeting 3/10/08 DID YOU KNOW that a clean up day has been scheduled for the Marion Reservoir? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, 2008 for the 6th Annual Marion Reservoir Cleanup Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They need volunteers to clean up trash around Marion Reservoir. Groups are strongly encouraged to join in the fun as part of a worthwhile community service project. You will need to dress to get grubby. Gloves, trash bags and refreshments will be provided. Meet at the Corps of Engineers Office on the east side of the dam. This event is sponsored by: Great Plains Computers & Networking; Marion Reservoir Army Corps of Engineers; Tampa State Bank; Missouri Stream Team #2642 and MudPuppies Nature Club. Please help improve and restore this valuable resource for both our residents and non-residents, human and animal. For more information or to sign up, please call 620-382-2006 or 620-382-2101. (Submitted by Lloyd Davies).
DID YOU KNOW that it is time to sign up for the 2008 Rec Baseball/Softball Program? The deadline to sign up is March 15. There will be a $25 late fee PER PLAYER after the March 15, 2008 deadline, so sign up now! They offer BLAST BALL for preschool boys & girls for $12; baseball and softball for 5-6 year olds for $12; 7-8 year olds for $18; 10 & under for $45; 12 & under baseball for $48 and softball for $46; 13-15 year old baseball for $60 and softball for $46. It is fun for all ages. If you have any questions, please call Margo at 382-3425. Forms were sent home with students, are available at City Hall and on the website. (Submitted by Margo Yates) DID YOU KNOW you can be a part of a Variety Show? If you are interested in participating in a Variety Show on Saturday, April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Marion Municipal Building Auditorium, please call Margo Yates at 620-382-3425. We are looking for singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and whatever other kind of talent you might have. There will be two short plays included in the night’s entertainment. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. (Submitted by Margo Yates) DID YOU KNOW that the Marion County Commissioners will be having a public hearing regarding the use of the Marion County Lake Hall? A public hearing is scheduled for next Monday, March 17 at 1:00pm in the Couny Commission Room to give constituents a chance to voice their opinions about the proposed use of the Marion County Lake Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. (Submitted by Jami Williams) DID YOU KNOW that the Central Park Improvement Committee has applied for a $10,000 grant from My Hometown Helper (sponsored by Hamburger Helper)? Part of the process requires proof of community support. Therefore the CPIC is asking everyone with ties to this community to log onto this website http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?tell=1&id=34968 and show your support for the project. They currently have 136 comments on the website. You will have to put in your name, address and DATE OF BIRTH (because you must be 18 years of age or older) - your comments will appear on the right hand side of the screen immediately (so you can make sure you did it right). The more comments they get the better their chances are of receiving the grant, so please go to this website now and put your comments showing your support for the project. Send this to anyone you know with ties to this community. (Submitted by Becky Makovec) DID YOU KNOW that your child could win the opportunity to be one of three winners to be the first to slide down the new triple slide? For a $1 donation to the Central Park Improvement Committee playground equipment fund, you can be entered into a drawing to be the first one down the slide. We will have the newspapers on site during the grand opening of the new playground equipment and three lucky children will be the first ones to go down the triple slide. You can make your donations at City Hall or at any of the CPIC fundraising events. For more information call 382-3703. (Submitted by Becky Makovec)
DID YOU KNOW that the City of Marion was approved for the CDBG Grant for Street Improvements? The City of Marion applied DID YOU KNOW there will be a Super Bowl Party at the VFW? ALR Post 22 Marion, KS is planning their 1st Annual Super Bowl
Party Fundraiser for Sunday, February 3rd at 3:00PM. The American Legion Riders of Post 22 are using the Marion VFW Post 6958 facilities located at 420 W Santa Fe for this fundraiser. There will be an 8' screen setup to watch the game. The ALR will have a potato bar with cheese, chili, broccoli and dessert at a price of $5.00. There will also be nacho & cheese available for a price of $3.00. The VFW will open the bar area for those wishing to have a drink. For those individual wishing to come and watch the game only and not buying any food we will ask for a $5.00 donation to help pay for the big screen. This event is for members and guests. Non-members can sign in the guest book. (Submitted by Gary Chaput) DID YOU KNOW that on the 5th of February at 7pm, the American Legion will sponsor a Membership Drive to sign up new
members for the Sons of The American Legion and also for Ladies Auxiliary? If anyone is interested in joining The Sons of The American Legion, please contact Todd Carpenter at 620-382-2761. For those interested in joining the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, contact Karen Chaput at 620-382-2754. Please come and support both of these upcoming events. It is important that the VFW, American Legion and our community support these events so we can all help and be there for our military troops and their families. (Submitted by Gary Chaput). DID YOU KNOW that five candidates applied for the two open City Council positions? The positions currently held by Jerry Kline and
Bill Holdeman are up for election on April 1. Candidates are incumbents Kline and Holdeman, Katherine DeFilippis, Steve Smith and Gerry Henderson. A primary election will be held on February 26 to narrow the field to four candidates prior to the April 1 election. You will be allowed to vote for 2 candidates or fewer on the February 26 ballot. If you haven't registered to vote, you may do so before February 11 for the primary. You will also be able to advance vote or get an absentee ballot from the County Clerk's office. (Submitted by Jami Williams) DID YOU KNOW that PEO is planning a Ground Hog Day Soup Lunch? Mark your calendars for Friday, February 1, 2008. The
PEO will be serving soup and "trimmings" from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Marion City Building Basement. Cost is $5 for the meal, plus $1 for Dessert bar. Soup "to go" will also be available. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds go to fund local scholarships. (Submitted by Judy Powers) DID YOU KNOW that the Central Park Improvement Committee Auction was Saturday? The CPIC made just over $3,000 (still
need over $12,000 to finish the project). Due to an overcommitment of activities on Saturday, there was a rather small turnout for the auction, so some of the larger items didn't sell. If you know of anyone who would be interested in a piano, stove (we have two of them), upright freezer, or hospital bed (we have 4 of these - they would be perfect for the Chingawassa BED races). Please call 382-3703 to set up a time to see them - or to place a bid. Remember all proceeds go to the playground equipment - so this is a great way to support the cause. (Submitted by Becky Makovec) DID YOU KNOW that Leadership Marion County has applications ready for their 2008 class? The classes go over Leadership, Learning
Styles, Steps to a Performing Community; Wisdom Cycle; Vision; Collaboration; Consensus; Facilitation and Personal Mission. The classes are 1/2 day classes (8am - 1pm) twice a month from March through August - with one full day devoted to a trip to Topeka. Lunch is provided for all sessions. The cost is $175 and hopefully businesses would be willing to sponsor one or two of their employees This is a great way to get to know people around the county and learn some valuable Leadership information. For more information, please contact Jackie Rice at 382-3800. Deadline for nominations is February 10, 2008. (Submitted by Jackie Rice). DID YOU KNOW that the City of Marion has poly carts available for sale? The City has 95 gallon poly carts with wheels available for
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