Staff Report

Marion General Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Center is sponsoring Mall Walk 2012, an annual event that celebrates National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and National Heart Month. Slated for Saturday, February 11 at Marion Centre Mall, you can join current and past cardiac rehab patients for a one-mile walk (3 ½ laps) around the inside of the mall.

Nathan Noblit from Marion Flower Shop has recently been designated as an FTD Master Florist. This unique recognition is only available to top quality florists that are a part of the 100 year old FTD florist network, according to a media release.

Marion Sail & Power Squadron is beginning their six-week boating class on Tuesday, February 14 at Tri-Rivers. Anyone born after January 1st 1982 is required to take a class for state certification of a wave runner, ski-do, or a boat.

February 10 is the deadline to make reservations for the 63rd annual Marion County Florida Reunion to be held on Saturday, February 18 in Bradenton. Doors at Duff's Original Buffet, 6010 14th St. W., (U.S. 41) will open at 9:45 a.m. with the program to begin the activity.

The Star Players are proud to announce the addition of a bonus show for their 2011-2012 season, Musical of Musicals (the Musical!), music by Eric Rockwell and lyrics by Joanne Bogart.

Elevated to the top line between Rick Nash and R.J. Umberger to start this California road trip, Derick Brassard capped it off with the first two-goal effort of his career, including a beautiful slap shot at 3:55 of overtime that lifted the Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

Kyrie Irving knows how to save his best for last. And on Saturday night at The Q, the reigning Rookie of the Month showed the World Champs what the rest of us have witnessed in his brief-but-brilliant freshman campaign – the kid doesn’t shrink from pressure.

Marion Technical College ABLE is offering a special introductory opportunity for adults interested in the free on-line GED Test preparation program. This free program can also benefit adults who want to strengthen their basic skills before enrolling in college.

Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm is Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Marion Public Library. They invite you to join them for some library fun all day, with refreshments, a craft, a contest, movies and a puppet show at 2:00.

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 21-year-old Brittany Thomas for a probation violation. Thomas is a white female, 5'11" tall and 145 lbs with blue eyes and blonde hair. Her last known address is 262 East Mark Street in Marion.