Stories from Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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Frances Mary Robinson, 94, of Uniontown, Kan., died Saturday morning, September 13, 2008 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She was born September 1, 1914 in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of Dove Augustus and Estella Mathilda Wroe McGuire. She married Earl Kenneth Robinson July 1, 1933, in Richards, Mo. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1981...

Twice a year our sheets are changed. Let me clarify that sentence. I do change our sheets once a week. But...in October I change from summer cotton sheets to flannel sheets. And in May I change from flannel back to cotton sheets. This is a big event in our house. ...

Allen and Linda Watt of Wichita went to Hutchison on Friday to visit their son Douglas Watt and his partner Larry Knouft. The two fellows have a booth, Cappuccino Connection, Purveyor of Fine Drinks at the Kansas State Fair. Douglas gave his Dad tickets to attend the Concerts by Kansas and Styx...

Bronson Order of the Eastern Star met Wednesday, Sept. 10, after a summer vacation. Worthy Matron: Martha Heffernon said "Hi-Ho Hi-Ho, it's off to work we go, wear your work clothes -- we did, for a fun night." Worthy Matron: Martha Heffernon and Worthy Patron: Jim Heffernon greeted all from the East and the Worthy Matron opened the meeting in form. There were 17 officers present...

"Age has no limits." That is what was on the shirts that were given to the members of the 90+ Club at the Mercy Health for Life Member Appreciation Open House on Monday, Sept 8. The 90+ Club consists of Mercy Health for Life members who are 90 years-old or older and work out at Mercy Health for Life on a regular basis...

Fort Scott High's junior varsity tennis team hosted a tournament Monday with a few new players who have recently joined the team playing in their first event. In round-robin play, both singles entrants won both their matches while both doubles teams were 0-2...