Carnival rides thrill fairgoers
The Heartland of America Carnival returned for another five days of entertainment at the Chase County Fair.
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The current Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial at 1305 Broadway, dedicated in 1980, stands along Imperial’s main street, as the congregation celebrates the church’s 100th year. (Courtesy photo)
Zion Lutheran Church recalls its 100-year history
Zion Lutheran Church is the location for the next 100th anniversary event at the church, one of many it has been holding all year.
Regan Gittlein hopes to move to rehab hospital next week
There has been a lot of good news for the Gittlein family of rural Chase County, as their son and brother, Regan, continues to recuperate from a July 16 vehicle rollover accident.
The Chase County Veterans Memorial float, as part of the fair parade, depicted a cutout of the bronze sculpture. (Johnson Publications photo)
Veterans Memorial gaining ground on funds
The Chase County Veterans Memorial project is moving ahead with increased donations and sales of memorial bricks, T-shirts and caps.
Children of many ages jump into the pool at the blow of the whistle, to find coins and look for the lucky gold dollars to win prizes at the fair’s penny dive. (Johnson Publications photo)
Penny dive winners who found the two orange painted gold dollars were Mylah Quinto, left, and Alex Johnson. They both received a carnival mega pass. (Johnson Publications photo)
Big splash at fair’s penny dive
Several dozen youths got a chance to cool off and have a good time at the city pool last Thursday. They were trying their luck at the penny dive as part of the Chase County Fair.