30 years ago

may 3, 1995

People in Marion County who knew alleged Oklahoma City bomber Terry Nichols and have been interviewed by members of the press agree that he seemed to be a “nice guy.”

Florence Middle School teacher and coach Steve Janzen has received the 1995 Kansas Middle School Coach of the Year award from the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association.

The award is for outstanding service and unselfish devotion to interscholastic athletics.

Members of the Leadership Marion County class met in April with health care providers at Salem Hospital, Hillsboro.

Centre kindergarten classes have placed in a national Pizza Hut reading program, earning $100 in pizza certificates, T-shirts, and other prizes.

The 1995 Marion County Spring Beef Show for 4-H and FFA members had the largest number of exhibits in its history with 130 animals entered in the show.

Florence Middle School students recognized this month for academics, attendance, and other areas include Josh Bryant, Emily Costello, Marie Konarik, Amanda McLinden, Kim Perkins, and Camille Wessel.