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Wilma Imojean Fritz
HOISINGTON - Wilma Imojean Fritz, 82, died Nov. 3 at her home in Hoisington. Born Feb. 12, 1928, she was the daughter of Harrison and Mollie (Proksch) Clift). On Aug. 28, 1947, she married Kenneth L. Fritz in Hoisington. He died Feb. 21, 2010. She was a co-owner with her husband of Fritz's Bait Shop. Mrs. Fritz was a member of the First Christian Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, ...
Alvin R. Moeller
LOVELAND, Colo. - Alvin R. Moeller was born Jan. 27, 1927, on a farm near Preston and passed from this life on Nov. 2 at his home in Loveland, Colo. He was 83 years old. Alvin served in the U.S. Army immediately after high school from 1944-1946 and was discharged at the end of World War II. Upon release from the service he settled in the Rush Center area and married June ...
Industrial Arts students attend SkillsUSA
HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School Industrial Arts students travelled to Nebraska to learn leadership skills and participated in projects.
Waters resigns from CBH
HOISINGTON -Chuck Waters, president and chief executive officer of Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics, has announced his plans to retire effective Dec. 31 after 38 years of hospital administration.
Rescue mission
Careful with that thing
Congratulations, you jerk
A sign of the times
Shoe is on the other foot now
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Election Day saw a record turnout Tuesday thanks to beautiful weather and a massive GOP turnout. The shoe was clearly on the other foot. After the congressional election result was posted, Indonesia offered the Democrats millions in tsunami relief. President Obama met with reporters Wednesday, one day after the American voters gave him a terrible beating. In two years he's gone from Jesus Christ to Rodney King. ...
San Francisco celebrates World Series
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tens of thousands of baseball fans flocked downtown Wednesday to toast the San Francisco Giants' World Series championship and see their hometown heroes take a victory lap in a ticker-tape parade reminiscent of the one held when the team moved west from New York 52 years ago.
Panthers sixth-grade team takes first place
HAYS - The Great Bend Panthers' sixth-grade Western Kansas Football League team wrapped up its season on Halloween night by capturing first place in the Tournament of Champions.
NFL Briefs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Shawne Merriman will get the chance to turn on the lights in Buffalo.
MWC’s biggest game feels like grand finale
The most important game in the history of the Mountain West Conference feels more like a grand finale than the start of something big.
Girl Scouts uniforms remain in USA
For the first time in nearly a decade, Girl Scouts of the USA is putting the manufacture of its uniforms out to competitive bid. News of this led to reports that the uniforms might soon be manufactured overseas, and over the last few days, Girl Scouts of the USA has been contacted by parents, members, and volunteers urging the agency to make sure that the iconic Girl Scout uniform continues to be made in the USA.
October Municipal Court
October convictions and fines Omar Estaban Acosta, fail to yield at stop sign, $111 Sheldon Ray Amador, no driver license, $311 Jose Q. Arias, inattentive driving, $111 Margaret Balderrama, speeding up to 10 mph over, $91 Danielle Donna Barnett, speeding up to 10 mph over, $91 Richard Wayne Baxter, no proof insurance, vehicle license; illegal tag, $476 Connie Lee Bobbitt, inattentive driving, $111 Tyler E. Boeck, ...
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Walthy moms circumvent rules at Disney World
Wow. Talk about a cheap trick.
Game on
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Barton County Arts Council, 1401 Main Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Marty Steinert with greeters Shawn Panzer and Jim Vopat. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Investor Alert: Kansans cautioned about potential fraud tied to international investment scheme
The Kansas Securities Commissioner issued a cease and desist order after learning that at least four Kansas residents had invested a total of $22,000 in an international investment scheme.
Tax Bonus
Keep Those Catalogs Comin’
What America needs is a good Productivity Boosting Nap Pod, a device that looks like a dentist chair with a roof. As luck would have it, this 310-pound unit, that "provides optimal ergonomics for napping," is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $16,000. Dagwood Bumstead take note.
Even the bugs are getting audited
HOLLYWOOD-Happy Wednesday, everybody, and God bless America.
Don't support circus with live exotic animal acts
Dear Editor,
USD 428 produces alumni directory
USD 428 has partnered with Harris Connect to produce an alumni directory. Post cards, phone calls and e-mails may be forthcoming this summer. This is a reputable company that the district has worked with for the past 20 years.
Parker lifts Spurs over Warriors
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker had 25 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held the Golden State Warriors' starting backcourt to 13 points for a 109-91 victory Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Top prep prospect Wiggins signs to play for KU
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Top prep basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins told a small gathering of family and friends at his high school gym Tuesday that he will play at Kansas.
Moore beats Red Sox for AL-leading seventh win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As good as Matt Moore has been, the Tampa Bay Rays believe he can be even better.
St. Rose shares message of Better Sleep Month; provides only accredited center in area
Brandi Gruber will talk about the value of a good night's sleep any time, but this month she is making a special effort to spread the word. As director of cardiopulmonary services at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, Gruber and her staff in the Sleep/Wake Disorders Center are observing Better Sleep Month.
