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Cancer screening saved my life - twice

Cancer screening saved my life - twice

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Cancer screening saved my life - twice

Kenneth A. Bartholomew, Md
Monday, July 25, 2022
As a physician with 45 years of practice, I’ve seen my share of diseases. I have usually been on the physician side of the diagnosis-treatment paradigm. However, knowing the rationale for diagnostic screening tests, I fortunately did not shirk my own.
Extreme heat national news

Extreme heat national news

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Extreme heat national news

Hi Neighbor By Lois Carlson
Monday, July 25, 2022
Wow! Is it HOT!! We have all been suffering from the extreme heat that the national news tells us is due to climate change and we aren’t doing enough to curb climate change. Well, back in 1954 when we had one of the worst heat waves ever in this area of Kansas, climate change was never mentioned.
Rennie senior style revue sonstruction champion

Rennie senior style revue sonstruction champion

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Rennie senior style revue sonstruction champion

News Staff
Monday, July 25, 2022
25 Years Ago July 24-30, 1997 Kara Rennie was the senior style revue construction champion at the county fair and Lacey Johnson was the reserve. The junior style revue construction champion was Becky Scott and Madeline Soper was the reserve.
Call those things that be not as though they were

Call those things that be not as though they were

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Call those things that be not as though they were

Pastor’s Thoughts By Pastor Cheri Mccamey
Friday, July 22, 2022
“Instead of telling God about your problems, tell your problems about your God!” This is a quote we’ve heard spoken for years. It’s “quipp-y” but its so true. The bible says to “call those things that be not as though they were.” Do you need a bill paid? Then call that bill paid!
God expects you to strive for holiness

God expects you to strive for holiness

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God expects you to strive for holiness

The Beginning Of Knowledge By Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, July 22, 2022
Cleanliness is next to godliness. This is an accurate statement. It is not found in the Bible word for word but the basic principle most certainly permeates the pages of the holy book. Since God is holy, He expects those who totally rely upon Him for their existence to strive for holiness as well.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.
Southeast Kansas Independent Living (S.K.I. L.) Resource Center is celebrating its grand opening

Southeast Kansas Independent Living (S.K.I. L.) Resource Center is celebrating its grand opening

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Southeast Kansas Independent Living (S.K.I. L.) Resource Center is celebrating its grand opening

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
25 Years Ago July 17-23, 1997 Ronnie and Sharon Johnson, of rural Baxter Springs, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on July 27, 1997 at the Masonic Lodge in Chetopa. The event will be hosted by James and Carolyn Street, Esther Dunn and nieces and nephews.
Local woman meets Andy Griffith

Local woman meets Andy Griffith

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Local woman meets Andy Griffith

News Staff
Monday, July 18, 2022
25 Years Ago July 17- 23, 1997 Christa M. Wright, a junior from Columbus majoring in elementary education with a minor in music, was recognized with a Hoerner Scholarship from the Music Department at Pittsburg State University for the 1997-98 academic year.
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