December 2015

Lady Wildcats take 5th at Eldorado

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 7:00pm admin

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Helen M. Hilton

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 7:00pm admin

Helen M. Hilton, 100, of Powderly, Kentucky, formerly of Cobden, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1915 in Boskeydell, the daughter of Homer and Ella (Cooper) Fligor. She married Norman E. Hilton on June 23, 1937 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1984.

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Homeowners liable for snow, ice control

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 7:00pm admin

(BPT) - During the winter months, it’s common to see shopping centers and business owners out and about clearing snow and ice from pathways, parking spaces and entrances. But this isn’t just good business to help customers get in the door — it’s also a liability issue should someone slip and fall and injure themselves. Homeowners, too, face similar, albeit more limited, liability if they fail to take adequate steps to remove such slippery hazards from their property.

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Why bad science isn't good for anyone

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 7:00pm admin

(BPT) - There is an old adage that the squeaking wheel gets the most oil. If you need proof that adage still rings true, consider where we are with food science research. Much of the time, the loudest are heard, regardless of qualifications, while the more informed and experienced are silenced.