Happenings
By Carolyn Adriaansen (926.4436)

On April 25, the students at the Marion Elementary School were treated to a visit from Jason McElwain, known as 'J-Mac.' Jason is an autistic young man who made a name for himself by scoring 20 points in four minutes during a Greece Athena High School basketball game in 2006. J-Mac visited students at the Elementary School, and shared his inspirational story. He says everyone deserves a chance in life; never give up on your dreams, and always work hard.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

May 1917 - For getting 'over the top' in the Third Liberty Loan Marion has received an honor flag, which will float from the flagpole with 'Old Glory' and the town service flag at the corner of Main and Buffalo Streets.

Here is my recipe for 'Pancake Coconut Syrup'

1 bottle (16 oz.) light Karo corn syrup
1 can (15 oz.) Cream of Coconut
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tsp. coconut extract

I then mix all together and simmer for 20 minutes and seal. (If you plan to use immediately, you can just keep it in the refrigerator)..

I've heard it tastes good on ice cream too.

(To make your own stew: Keep all the troubles of life locked up in the heart and carefully nurse them night and day. If you have no troubles of your own, borrow from your neighbors and see to it that you cross every bridge before coming to it.)

Marion American Legion Roast Beef Supper, Friday, May 9

May 11 - Special Mother's Day Breakfast at the Marion Fire Hall.

Rod and Helen Adriaansen are home for the summer, from the sunny south. Just in time for the cooling off we are now having lately.

'If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.'

May 3 - Saturday - Student Council Prom at Blue Heron Country Club for Juniors and Seniors- Grades 9 and 10 may attend only as guests.

The 'Praise Band' at the Second Reformed Church, performed a series of musical selections at the April 27 Sunday morning worship service.

Looking through a catalog of Sears, Roebuck Homes, Mary Knopton, now of Clyde, found a picture and information on a house they own and occupied in Endicott. It was named 'the Fullerton' - she was overjoyed to see her fireplace and other rooms pictured. Sears first introduced its mail-order house catalog in 1908. Sears was quite successful with their catalog houses, which were offered until 1937. Then, because f the Depression, Sears found the venture unprofitable, and discontinued the line. More than 100,000 homes were sold.

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