20 YEARS AGO

Feb. 15, 2006

Seacat Hardware of Marion has changed from True Value to Do-it-Best. Bin tags have been changed, and the store prepared for new products. True Value products will continue to be sold until stock is depleted.

Friday marked the crowning of Marion High School’s king and queen of courts. After the student body voted, Misti Richmond and Jeffrey Richmond were crowned winter homecoming royalty.

Thirteen-year-old Olivia Dicks, daughter of John and Robin Dicks of Marion, is a local entrepreneur who sells items on eBay as a part of her home school project. Olivia is learning the ins and outs of business and financing. Her customers include Bearly Makin’ It Antiques and Western Associates.

County emergency medical services director Darryl Thiesen reported Monday to Marion county commissioners that Butler County Community College of Marion was interested in sponsoring an emergency medical technician training program. If commissioners approve, the first class will be offered within 30 days.

Leonard Ellis of Florence is pictured holding a sign designating Florence Tree Farm as certified under the American Tree Farm System. A workshop for interested landowners and natural resource professionals is planned.