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  1. Youth center moving ahead in MarionRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... and has 2,140 square feet of space. Doug Kjellin said the center will primarily be for students in USD 408 (Marion-Florence), but will be able to accommodate neighboring community youth with a one-time registration requirement. The idea of using a ...

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    Related Topix: Marion, KS, Non-Profit

  2. Way cleared for pipeline constructionRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... the job in the southern part of the county, whether from its pipeline yard at Pilsen, or from its railroad drop at Florence. Darnell was unable to say. Other business The county's overall annual property and liability insurance premium, including ...

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    Related Topix: Marion County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Junction City, KS, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta, Hillsboro, KS

  3. Forethought prepared schools for state cutsRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 31 | Gazette-Bulletin

    ... said he doesn't expect USD 398 to need to dip into reserves this year. USD 408 Amid state funding cuts, Marion/Florence USD 408 enrollment continues to decline, Superintendent Lee Leiker said. The board of education has made cuts to keep up with ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Marion County, KS, Burns, KS, Marion, KS, Hillsboro, KS

  4. County grants variance to pipeline trucksRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 30 | Marion County Record

    ... city streets, Commission Chairman Dan Holub said. TransCanada plans to unload pipe segments from the railroad at Florence. The company will then haul the pipes to a storage yard at the intersection of 290th and Quail Creek roads. During ...

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  5. Dec. 30, 2009Read the original story

    Wednesday Dec 30 | Marion County Record

    ... Hill Grade School. Births announced in this issue include Jeffrey Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Schinnerer of Florence, Jerry Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Winkley, Marion; Michael Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Myers Jr., Minneapolis, ...

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  6. Shipman-Cyr exchange vows

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Gazette-Bulletin

    Dainne Reanne Shipman of Florence and James Edward Cyr of Marion were united in a double-ring ceremony July 25, at St.

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  7. Development council finding common groundRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Hillsboro Star-Journal

    ... a better job of accommodating 400,000 visitors annually at Marion Reservoir. Smaller communities including Goessel, Florence, and Tampa appreciate support from the council. Many of the smaller communities rely on resources offered by county economic ...

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    Related Topix: Marion County, KS, Marion, KS, Hillsboro, KS, Peabody, KS, Marketing

  8. Shipman-Cyr exchange vowsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Marion County Record

    Dainne Reanne Shipman of Florence and James Edward Cyr of Marion were united in a double-ring ceremony July 25, at St.

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  9. Florence Gimson

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Marion County Record

    Florence Irene King Gimson, nicknamed "Fike," was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Marion.

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    Related Topix: Marion, KS, Symphony, Arts

  10. County ambulance rates to increase Jan. 1Read the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Gazette-Bulletin

    ... in November 2008. The Hillsboro ambulance was called out 33 times. Peabody was called out 17 times; Marion, 15; Florence, eight; Tampa, four; and the backup unit, twice. Goessel first responders were called upon six times. Through November, ...

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  11. Dec. 16, 2009

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Marion County Record

    ... United Methodist Church. Members of the board of education of Marion School District met Thursday morning at Florence. With all seven members present, they voted unanimously to deed several buildings to the Florence Historical Society. Included were ...

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  12. Tax exemption only lasts fraction of pipeline's expected lifespanRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Hillsboro Star-Journal

    ... feet underground, Darnell said. Mid-May is the earliest the company could begin moving dirt in the county, he said. Florence City Council member Ed Robinson attended the meeting. TransCanada plans to unload pipe sections from the railroad in ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Oil & Gas, TransCanada, Natural Gas, Marion County, KS, Marion, KS, Dickinson County, KS

  13. Tax exemption only lasts fraction of pipeline's expected lifespanRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Gazette-Bulletin

    ... feet underground, Darnell said. Mid-May is the earliest the company could begin moving dirt in the county, he said. Florence City Council member Ed Robinson attended the meeting. TransCanada plans to unload pipe sections from the railroad in ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Oil & Gas, TransCanada, Natural Gas, Marion County, KS, Marion, KS, Dickinson County, KS

  14. Levies vary greatly around the countyRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Gazette-Bulletin

    ... a total levy of 138.1 mills, the lowest in Marion County. A $75,000 residence would be taxed $1,191. The levies in Florence total 211.6 mills, resulting in a $75,000 home being taxed $1,825. Goessel residents will see a total levy of 182.6 mills. A ...

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  15. No Christmas bonuses this year for city employeesRead the original story

    Dec 2, 2009 | Marion County Record

    ... Mayfield said. Holdeman asked if a private trash service could haul the trash for lake residents. a oeThe City of Florence used to haul their trash,a Mayfield said. a oeMarion was asked to provide the service.a Currently, lake and rural customers ...

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  16. FFA places in two contests at fairgroundsRead the original story

    Dec 2, 2009 | Marion County Record

    Members of the Marion/Florence FFA chapter received fifth place in the Greenhand division at the South Central District FFA Dairy Career Development event Nov.

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  17. Dec. 2, 2009

    Dec 2, 2009 | Marion County Record

    ... Frances Kreutziger of Marion was the first winner, followed by Neil Williams of Marion and Becki Jones of Florence. There were two winners the second week who claimed their $50 prizes: Rex Wilson of Marion and Didi Porter. Don Hess was named a ...

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  18. County leadership program seeking more participantsRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2009 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... and believing in the group process. 2010 class schedule Classes will begin Feb. 4 at Morning Star Ranch in Florence with servant leadership and learning styles as the topics. On Feb. 18, participants will travel to Cousins Corner B&B in Ramona for ...

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  19. Purses take over at PEO meeting

    Nov 24, 2009 | Marion County Record

    The PEO Chapter DB was host to the Cottonwood Falls Chapter BZ Nov. 16 at the Doyle Creek Corral in Florence with Judy Mills, Margaret Pickering, Debbi Darrow, and Patty McLinden hosting.

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  20. More donations needed for Community ChristmasRead the original story

    Nov 24, 2009 | Marion County Record

    ... in Marion and Tampa, Duckwalla s, Marion Pharmacy, Pilsen State Bank in Lincolnville, and Cottonwood Valley Bank in Florence. Families and children who live in USD 408 and USD 397 can qualify for assistance. For more information, contact the Chamber ...

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