Marion council approves shelterhouse for city park

Written by Jerry Engler Wednesday, 19 December 2007 07:52

The Marion City Council Monday approved building a new shelterhouse in Central Park with memorial funds for Mark Applegate designated by his family for that purpose.

City Administrator David Mayfield said the shelterhouse would be the first one for the north end of the park, setting northeast of the gazebo near the horseshoe pits. He said that would make it family friendly with close access to playground equipment.

With the family’s permission, Mayfield said he would put the $15,000 in memorial funds into the city’s capital improvement fund to use city non-tax status for the improvement.

He hopes to raise the remaining portion of the $19,820 building through a grant for wheelchair accessibility.

The council once more gave Davey...

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Commissioners consider future projects on the horizon

Written by Jerry Engler Thursday, 13 December 2007 02:49

The Marion County Commis­sion Monday seemed to move toward a new era for 2008 with discussions on proposed cabins at Marion County Lake, different solid waste practices and possible county-wide building codes.

Holub reported that private investors likely will spend $8,500 to $15,000 each on about 10 cabins to begin with. He said Corps of Engineers standards offering 25 years lease of public land for such investors is necessary to help them come out on investments.

Investors could be offered lease renewals at 17 to 18 years to give time to work out any disagreements, he said.

Holub described the wooden cabins as built on cement slabs with accommodations anywhere from queen-sized beds with bunk beds to those including kitchens to camp...

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Property owner appears for condemned-building hearing

Written by Michelle Avis Thursday, 13 December 2007 02:46

The Florence City Council held a special meeting before the regular Dec. 3 meeting for the condemnation hearing of the 1885 Hill School and the former high school buildings.

A few public comments were heard. People said the buildings have been broken into, fires have been started and the Hill School flooring was rotted and had collapsed in some areas.

“I hate to see us lose a landmark, but I don’t see any alternatives,” said Judy Creamer of the Florence Ambulance Depart­ment.

The council decided the buildings should be officially condemned, giving the city legal authority to compel the owner to take responsibility for the repair or demolition.

Property owner Karen Hastings of El Dorado had been served notice of the meeting by...

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New postmasters for Durham, Roxbury

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Thursday, 13 December 2007 02:42

Two Marion County communities will be served by new postmasters appointed by the U.S. Postal Service.

Connie Johnson has been appointed for Durham, and Paula Morgan for Roxbury, both effective Dec. 8.

In their new positions, Johnson and Morgan will be responsible for all customer-service functions, such as retail operations and delivery of mail in their respective communities.

The installation ceremony for Johnson will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Durham Post Office lobby, 508 Douglas.

The installation ceremony for Morgan will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Roxbury Post Office lobby, 104 N. Main.