Calhoun County Fair Debates Concealed Weapon Policy
Calhoun County Fair Manager Charlie Letts notes many inquiries about the Calhoun County Fairgrounds Association's rule banning firearms during fair week as the 163rd fair opens. Wayne Groth of the Gun Owners Association pressed for an exception for legally licensed concealed carry. See story on page 34.
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Calhoun County
Charlie Letts
Calhoun County Fairgrounds Association Board
Letts
Wayne Groth
Calhoun County Gun Owners Association
Fredonia Grange marks 50 years at Calhoun County Fair
The Fredonia Grange celebrates five decades of service at the Calhoun County Fair this week. Food booth founder Mary LaFountain recalls initial resistance to the concept in 1961 and credits support from her late husband Reuben and others for the milestone. See story on page 50.
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Fredonia Grange
Calhoun County
Food Booth
Mary LaFountain
LaFountain
Reuben
Helen
Athol Hazen
City Council to discuss overnight parking ordinance
Marshall City Council holds a public hearing on August 15 to consider an overnight parking rule from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. with limits, while permit parking on city roadways may begin October 1. Councilman Brent Williams warns the proposal risks subjective.
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Marshall
Brent Williams
Pamela Ingalls Shares Nine Tools To Be Stress Free
Pamela Starrett Ingalls founder of Pressure-Free Living and performance coach offers a nine tool ten second solution to stress. She has helped over 450 people adopt a stress free lifestyle and stresses stopping triggering stress hormones before they wreck the body.
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Pamela Starrett Ingalls
Ingalls
Marshall High boys tennis opens fall season at home Aug 17
Relatively cooler weather greeted Marshall High School athletes as fall practices began. The boys tennis team starts with a home match on Aug 17, with girls golf, cross country, and volleyball also in action later this week. Photographs appear in the sports section.
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Marshall High School
Calhoun County Fair Highlights Bid High at Auctions
The 4-H members showcase their cared for animals at the Small Animal Auction on Wednesday August 17 at 6 p.m. and the Large Animal Auction on Friday August 19 at 11 a.m. Buyers help reward the youth’s hard work. Andrew Kiessling invites bids as county 4-H clubs present animals for sale during the fair week running through Saturday August 20.
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4-H
Andrew Kiessling
Calhoun County Fair
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