Past Scott City Resident is Key Military Mechanic
Kathy Harms has sent me a link to a newstory about Specialist Stacy Harms, a key Army mechanic. I hope you will take the time to follow this link and read about the wonderful job Stacy is doing. Stacy Harms is the grandson of Karen Harms and the late Carl Harms, and Vivian Ludowese. (7/28/06)
http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jul2006/a070606ms3.html
Bill Fry and Dale Sharpe Honored by Kansas Wrestling Hall of Fame
On October 21st, Bill Fry and Dale Sharpe were honored by the Kansas National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. The 4th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony was held in the Garden City Plaza Hotel ballroom. Both Dale and Bill were the recipients of Lifetime Service Awards. Making the evening even more special for Bill was the presence of all of his children: Keven, Doug, Dan, Wendy, and Devi.
The Lifetime Service Award is a special recognition of individuals who have volunteered countless hours of their time to the sport of wrestling and to the young people of their communities. Bill Fry has been a sports broadcaster for a very long time---giving of his time, not only to wrestling, but to football, basketball, and other youth sports in the community. He was a gymnastics coach and trained many fine gymnasts in the area. (I can remember three terrific ones that I went to school with---Gwen Marmon Nelson, Tonni Hoeme Numrich, and Wendy Randall.)
Dale Sharpe was also presented with a Lifetime Service Award at the dinner. I don't think I have ever been to a wrestling event in this town and not seen Dale busy either officiating, coaching, helping, or giving kids encouragement in general. He personifies the sport of wrestling. Dale is an expert---a mentor---a true professional. (I am trying to find a photo of Dale from the event. I hope to have one soon.)
Above, Left to Right....DOUG FRY, RANDY SIMON (He nominated Bill.), BILL FRY, DAN FRY, KEVEN FRY, AND BOB GONZALES (Head of the KNWHF.)
Above: The Fry Family---(Left to Right) Keven, Wendy, Dan, Sharon, Bill, Devi, and Doug.
Congratulations to Bill Fryon this award and a big "thank you" to him for all of the influence he has had on athletic endeavors in the Scott City community! And congratulations also to Dale Sharpe. His life focus has been on wrestling and his contribution of hours to the sport and to the youth who are involved are priceless. (11.3.06)