Parents press Marion board on Hanna Park crossing issues
Parents from south of Mentzer o Elementary School told the Marion Independent School Board they face ongoing problems as students cross Hanna Park to reach school. Reports include two indecent exposure incidents and ongoing harassment and vandalism. A follow up meeting with officials, police, and park staff is planned, and the board scheduled action for the next meeting.
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Mentzero Elementary School
Marion Independent School Board
Hanna Park
Jim Bencke
Mentzer School
Mentzer
Bencke
Ken Techau
Ray Fuller
Virginia DeWees
C. Robert Bennett
Tower topple delay casts doubt on Marion project
Marion residents note the old water tower between Seventh and Eighth avenues remains standing after a three month delay. Water Department Superintendent Jack Fairley cites crew troubles at A and H Tower Co. as the breach risk grows. Weather could hinder completion this year. A motor at City Well No. 5 burned out with $2000 repair estimates and a four to five day fix window. The board backs a joint park and water effort to fence Well No. 5 amid recent vandalism.
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Old City
Seventh
Eighth Avenues
Water Department
Jack Fairley
Marion Water Board
A and H Tower Co
Bertram
Fairley
City Well No. 5
Marion Park Board
Potential contest for Marion city council seat
Robert Burnham has filed nomination papers to run for an at large Marion council seat, setting up a possible challenge to incumbent Carl Foster. The filing deadline to appear on the November 6 ballot is September 27.
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Marion City
Robert Burnham
22Nd Ave
Carl Foster
Mount Vernon approves $100000 waterworks bond sale
Mount Vernon City Council approved selling 100000 dollars of waterworks improvement bonds. They also drafted an ordinance for alternate side parking to aid snow removal and noted several items for future study including a misdemeanor ordinance, Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for employees, and a traffic light near an elementary school crossing.
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Mount Vernon
Dick Peter
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