Time to plant spring flowering bulbs approaches

Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and crocus can be planted from now through October giving bulbs time to establish roots before the required chilling period during winter months. Choose an area with full sun to part shade.

Exercise for healthier aging

We all know that exercise is great for our overall health. Exercise is important for our cardiovascular health of course, which is why the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every week.

Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-4323924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Mini football squashes Picher, Okla.

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago September 17 - 23, 1998 The third and fourth graders on the Columbus Red mini football team ran over the Picher, Okla. opponent with a score of 30-0. Quarterbacks for the game were Jake Wilson and Jake Zahm.

Problem with living Sacrifices, they’re alive

Read Romans 12:1-2 If we are to be honest with ourselves, we would say that following God, wholeheartedly, is very difficult. After all, Jesus said we are to take up our cross and follow Him. There are things God asks us to give up that we do not want to throw away.

Smoothies offer superdoses of flavanols

Some sources say that the smoothie was developed by a young man named Steven Kuhnau who was lactose intolerant. Since he couldn’t have milkshakes, he concocted a frosty mixture of fruit, ice and other ingredients. It was such a taste sensation that he went on to launch Smoothie King in 1973.

New officer joins Columbus PD

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago September 17 - 23, 1998 Local businessman Jack Johnson has set two goals for the upcoming weekend. The first to raise $5,000 for the National Kidney Foundation and the second is to ride 40 miles on horseback.

Breast cancer can affect anyone

My mother had 6 siblings, 16 aunts and uncles, and innumerable cousins. She was the first of them all to be diagnosed with breast cancer. I think of my mom every time one of my patients tells me they aren’t concerned about breast cancer because it doesn’t run in their family.

Kansas State Fair is experience

Back years ago when my sister and I were in 4-H we would sometimes hear the mention of the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison.

Turfgrass, lawn seeding time

Although September is typically the preferred month to reseed cool-season lawns, such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, with the heat we have been experiencing throughout the state, postponing may be a good idea.