Planting, growing Amaryllis flowers

FLOWERS Amaryllis Culture Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum) are a classic bloom for this time of year. If you are purchasing bulbs be sure to select the largest bulbs available that are firm and dry. If growth is visible it should be bright green.

FFA officers participate in leadership training

25 Years Ago November 12 - 18, 1998 Columbus Unified High School FFA officers participated in a parliamentary procedure and leadership training event in Neodesha and placed second out of 14 teams competing.

God outlines conditions for gift

The Beginning of Knowledge It is a common occurrence. People are occasionally expected to meet certain conditions to be able to acquire something of value. A two-for-one sale on shoes means that buying the first makes the second set of footwear free.

Exercise recipe for maximum longevity

Q: What kind of exercise program is most effective for maintaining heart health and resisting cancer? Weights? Running? Walking? Yoga? A: Folks are always looking for the one magic exercise to conquer their health worries.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago November 5 - 11, 1998 Jim and Gabby Roam Westervelt celebrated 50 years of marriage on October 10, 1998. They have one child, Jan, who married Paul Allen, son of Cleo and Alice Allen of Columbus. The Central Lady Wildcat basketball season got underway in the Riverton Tournament.

FCS agent receives award at conference

25 Years Ago November 5-11, 1998 Martha Flanagan, Family and Consumer Science Agent from Cherokee County, was awarded the New Professional Award by the Kansas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences during the Extension Annual Conference in Manhattan. James W.

Highlights from Alaskan travel

Every year we hear about people traveling to Alaska. It is a prized trip to win on numerous game shows. Yes, it is a place to visit and is like no other in these United States. It was on my bucket list until I went on a seven day Alaskan cruise.

How much blood flows through joints?

How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you “None”? That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear, viscous, slippery fluid that lubricates the joint surface, but no red blood flows inside the joint. Doctors do not want to see blood in a joint.

Cool season gardening reminders

Reminders Work fallen tree leaves into the garden every two weeks to increase organic matter. Drain hoses and irrigation systems before winter. Fertilize cool-season lawns if you haven’t done so yet.

Suspicious fire burns Spring River Inn

25 Years Ago Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 1998 Emotions are running high among the CUHS football players -- so high that a number of players cut all their hair off.