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Commission gets update on parks developments by Laura Fowler Paulus
The Marion County Commissioners met on Monday for their usual afternoon meetings. In addition to their usual business, the commissioners heard from Isaac Hett, superintendent for the Marion County Park and Lake, regarding the update for the new shop at the lake.
Hett let the commissioners know that the electricians have been working on the office and should finish up next week.
Hett had previously informed the commissioners that he had spoken with local stores and suppliers about food items and various tackle supplies. He spoke with Last Chance Bait who has recommended connecting with a shop in McPherson where they get their supplies. The commissioners approved the shop but also expressed the desire to shop local as much as possible. Propane and battery suppliers were also discussed.
Commission gets updates on community grants
Monday’s Marion County Commissioner’s meeting focused on funding and administrative tasks for the region, including varying financial information for workers of the county and different programs that will continue throughout the year.
COVID-19 positivity rates have dropped again for Marion County, now at 7% with more vaccine points of dispersal to continue distribution out of the Marion County Fairgrounds or at Tabor College, County Clerk Tina Spencer said.
County commissioners discussed the 2020 Community Development Block Grant to different businesses within Marion County in efforts to aid small and private businesses during tumultuous financial environments. Marion and Hillsboro have reached the limit this grant provides, but the rest of the county is still eligible for aid.