Happenings
By Carolyn Adriaansen (926.4436)

Fran (DeVries) Van Staalduinen and sister Debbie (DeVries) Keiser, both from Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed through Marion between Christmas and New Years Day to visit their sister Beth (DeVries) Rainner in Homer who is undergoing cancer treatments. The sisters all grew up on Cole Road, Marion.

'Happiness is found along the way - not at the end of the road.'

There will be a baked ziti dinner at Marion High School on January 14, from 4:30 to 7 to benefit Nick Newman (Monica & Arnie Deyo's grandson), who was paralyzed in an ATV accident in November. All proceeds will go to help with the expenses and traveling that the family is experiencing. Tickets available at Marion Schools and Town Hall. Adults $6, children under 12 $4. For more information call Gerry Kuhn at 926-0838.

Roast beef supper at Marion American Legion Home, January 11 at 5 p.m. Homestyle, All you can eat.

'No day is so bad that it can't be fixed with a nap.' - Carrie Snow

Doug and Jane Ververs and family moved from Hannibal to Auburn. Parents Hank and Pearl were invited for New Year's Day dinner and celebration.

Tony and Kay Bonetti spent the holidays with their son, Tony Jr. and Maureen and four grandchildren in Burlington, Massachusetts. They toured the Boston Commons with all the beautiful lights and visited the Quincy Market.

Anyone wishing to learn more about ABATE can call President Joe Weber at 585.298.8931. Wayne County Chapter meets on the second Sunday of each month (meet Jan. 13) at the Marion American Legion at noon.

Pancakes and more - The Marion Fire Department members and Auxiliary will be holding their BIG breakfast on January 13.

Early Marion - January 1953: Six members of the Cory Corners 4-H Club who attended the officers training class at Lyons were Ted Aeckerle, Marilyn Adriaansen, Eve Crayton, David Nier, Patty Nier and Phyllis Boerman.

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