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SPECIAL EVENTS

4th Annual "For the Love of Marion" - Thursday, February 18, 2010

Lowe Park, Marion ~ 6:00-9:00pm

Emcee: WMT Radio's Bob Bruce

Mini Concert: The Pat Smith and Rich Wagor Jazz Duo

Gourmet Dinner: Kristeena's Cafe

Silent Auction

Jewelry Raffle: Philip's Diamond and Design Shop

Oscar Presentation (nominees listed below)

Sponsors: Anne Loomis, Don Hoskins, John K. Castle (matching funds from sponsors,

raffle and auction)

Oscar Nominees

Best Supporting Role: A Marion Independent School District faculty or staff member who has had the most impact on the lives of his/her students and/or the community.

Nominees:

Carole Kerr, MISD Retiree – Starry Reading Improvement Teacher

Kevin Wake, MHS Language Arts Teacher

Sondra Parman, MISD Retiree – Starry Kindergarten Teacher

Best Leading Role: A family that has at least three generations (i.e., parents, children, grandchildren) of Marion alumni. The family matriarch and/or patriarch should be nominated.

Nominees:

Phyllis (Beach) Schindler (’47) Family

Lois (Brockman) Boquist (’48) Family

Carl Foster (‘60) Family

Best Writer: A published journalist or author who has written positive stories/commentaries for or about Marion (city and/or school district).

Nominees:

Judith Hull – Marion Historic Preservation Commission – “Around the Park: Marion Merchants Then and Now”

William Page – MHS1945/MISD Retiree – “Boy Scouts, Bullies and Indian Creek It Happened in Marion”

Dan Kellams – MHS 1954 – “A Coach’s Life: Les Hipple and the Marion Indians”

Best Director: A Marion alum or resident who has served as an example to others and “directed” future generations by setting a good example through giving back to the community.

Nominees:

Chief Terry Jackson – MHS 1977 and Marion Fire Department

Amy Grannan Bean – MHS 1984 and Mr. Beans

John Winistorfer – MHS 1972 and Marion Mixers

Best Picture: A Marion family that has “painted the best picture” of the MISD community; in volunteerism and service, philanthropy, education, or arts and culture.

Nominees:

Brown Family – Marion Iron

Copper Family - Copper Properties

Pickering Family – Cotton Gallery

Lifetime Achievement: An individual or couple who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the Marion community through volunteerism, professional and personal accomplishments and made a lasting impression on those around them.

Nominees:

Mary Lou Pazour – MHS 1955 – Retired MISD, Marion City Council, and Marion Foundation Board

Captain Robert Huffman, Retired – MHS 1973 and Marion Police Department

David Kalkwarf – Marion Water Department (Retired), Marion Foundation Board, Community Volunteer

8th Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Corporate Sponsor: Farmers State Bank

Event Sponsor: John K. Castle, MHS 1959

Gardner Golf Course

11:00am Shotgun Start

Registration begins at 10:00am

Tournament Fees*

Golfer $100 (included meal)

Foursome $400

Hole Sponsor $300

Foursome/Hole Sponsor $650

Additional Meal $12

*Submit golfer/sponsor registration and payment by May 17th.

Payment MUST be received at time of registration to hold your slot.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Hole-In-One

2010 Car ~ Sponsored by Pat McGrath Chevyland ~ $5/Entry

Windshield Competition

50/50 Cash Prize (split between winner & Foundation)