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NOTABLE NEWS BRIEFS FROM THE LATEST ISSUE OF “THE SQUIRREL” — THE NEWSLETTER THAT KEEPS YOU IN THE KNOW ABOUT MARNE EVENTS ¨ Angel Food Ministries is growing—for information on the program and how to order—go to www.buckcreekandmarneumcs.org ¨ Baxter Cycle had a prime display location at the annual Vintage Bike auction in Las Vegas ¨ Our local quilters “The Needle Junkies” finished a beautiful western theme quilt which was auctioned off at the Sweetheart Supper ¨ Baxters “cash in” on a homemade supper prepared by Brittney. Meal prep and cleanup was all done for them. What a great gift!! ¨ Arnie Jirsa has acquired an enclosed trailer to carry his beautiful artwork to shows PLUS he is loaning it to the church to help out with the food delivery for Angel Food Ministry ¨ New windows on in at the community center—thanks to a very generous donation from the Sorenson family. ¨ Spring is rapidly approaching and that means summer softball is soon to follow. Get your team together and contact Billie Hoover to join in the fun. ¨ P.R.I.D.E will be focusing on tourism & collaboration with schools and businesses. ¨ SWIFFI (Southwest Iowa Food and Farming Initiative) is looking for summer help. Email hnob@metc.net for more information ¨ The next generation of Redler “boys”—Jake & Koby compete in swimming and wrestling meets |
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Brittney hard at work over a hot stove |
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Jake qualified for the state swim meet |
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Hand tying a quilt takes a lot of “hands” |
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Koby wrestled his way into trophy status in the Little Warriors tournament |
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**Marne was featured in Our Iowa Magazine Feb/Mar 2009 Build a House—Get the Lot for Free CASS COUNTY—In a modern-day version of the Homestead Act, the town of Marne is giving away building lots to encourage folks to move there. Yup, you read that right—free land if you build a house on it. It’s a program started about 3 years ago in an effort to replace dilapidated teardown houses with new ones in this village of 150 people. “We have one new house and a new business because of it,” says Marne’s mayor, Randy Baxter. “We’ve given away another lot, and the person is going to build as soon as he sells his house in Omaha.” The town is proceeding in a slow but steady manner—raising money as they go along to purchase lots with old homes on them. “We raised $1,000 with a soup supper recently,” says Randy. “It’s going to be a 20-year project, but I think we’re on the right track.” Marne is only a 50-mile commute to Omaha and less than that to other employers in western Iowa. “Plus we have a low crime rate, and it’s a nice place to raise kids,” adds Randy. For more information, call him at 1-712/781-2351. Or visit the town’s Web site at www.marneiowa.com. |
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