Most races uncontested in April 3 local election

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 28 March 2007 01:11

Only 10 of the 42 races across Marion County have more candidates on the ballot than available openings as the April 3 local election approaches.

Among the 12 cities in the county, Marion has the only contested mayoral race. It features incumbent Martin Tice and challenger Mary Olson.

Hillsboro is one of five cities that has a contested race for a city council seat. Shane Marler will be challenging incumbent Matt Hiebert for a chance to represent East Ward residents.

In the West Ward, Robert Watson is running unopposed for the seat currently held by Leonard Coryea, who did not file. Delores Dalke is running unopposed for her 13th term as mayor.

Meanwhile, Florence has two contested council seats, Burns has five candidates for three...

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Candidates for two biggest contested city races speak up

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 28 March 2007 01:01

martinticep3220939.jpg Hear from the candidates for the two biggest contested city races.Mayor of Marion

  Martin Tyce

Martin Tyce

Why are you running for mayor?

As the current mayor I feel Marion is moving in a positive direction. We have new businesses in the community, businesses that have expanded, construction of the joint project with the school district, the improvement at the water plant, streets that have been improved and a positive attitude in the community to name a few of the pluses.

At the same time we have to continue to work for growth and improvement. I feel I can help in this area and would like to see the progress continue and projects completed.

How would you define the job description of mayor in...

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Dale and Loretta Snelling are finally approaching their "Lake Limit"

Written by Jerry Engler Wednesday, 21 March 2007 19:57

dalelorettasnellingdcp3739.jpg   As part of their livelihood, Dale and Loretta Snelling have operated the lake bait shop, and are often the first folks lake visitors meet. Dale’s retirement officially takes effect April 22.

Dale and Loretta Snelling will do more than retire in the usual sense of the word when they leave their home at Marion County Lake for a farm home near Wonsevu in April.

First, they’ll have an auction March 31 to sell years of accumulated possessions.

Dale has been park and lake superintendent at the county lake since 1964. That means 43 of their 46 years of marriage have been spent living at the lake in a job that usually has Dale up by 6 a.m. and many times out doing law enforcement duties around the water until 2 a.m.

Loretta...

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Richert to be transferrred to San Antonio

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 21 March 2007 19:50

Peter Richert, a Kansas National Guard specialist from Hillsboro who was wounded by a roadside bomb Feb. 22 while serving in Iraq, will continue his recovery at San Antonio, Texas.

According to his father, Ed Richert, Peter was expected to be transferred sometime this week, perhaps by Wednesday,  from Walter Reed Army Medical Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston.

Ed Richert said doctors pro­ject that his son’s stay there could be up to six months, depending on the rate of his recovery and rehabilitation.

Richert’s injuries required the amputation of most of a leg. A fellow serviceman, Staff Sgt. David Berry of Wichita, who was riding in the same vehicle, was killed in the...

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