Coal bucket finds home in Pittsburg

25 Years Ago June 26 - July 2, 1997 Following the Columbus USD493 Board of Education meeting, Board President Bryon Spear presented engraved school bells to Nancy Herrenbruck and Barbara Jones in appreciation for their years of service to the students of the district. E.

Making it up as you go along

Failure is a common occurrence. On every side there are disappointments both great and small. When a person comes up short or when a project flops, then the analyzing begins. “Where did this go wrong” or “why did that not work out” are questions that inevitably are asked.

Weeks round-up, from the heart

Benjamin Franklin once said, “The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.” So, I hope you take the following words about heart health to heart and let them make you wise about your future.

Columbus Public Library Hours

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. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Six in running for Cowtown Queen

25 Years Ago June 19 -25, 1997 Toni Hartley and Jennifer Cottrell, both of Baxter Springs, attended the 55 th annual Sunflower Girls State at the University of Kansas. John Elmo and Maxine Gardner Burrows, of Baxter Springs, are celebrating their 60 th wedding anniversary on June 25.

Vivid colors, eye-catching graphics sought by advertising collectors

Collectors of antique advertising look for vivid colors and eye-catching graphics. And who would have brighter colors than a dye company? Today, few people buy fabric dyes outside of craft projects, but most families wore homemade clothes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Eating ice cream slow saves spoon

My birthday was yesterday. Some of you knew that, but you still honored my wishes for no gifts. But, would it have killed you to send me a card? Punkin made one of my favorite cakes with peppermint crunch vanilla frosting. There was my usual cups of chocolate ice cream and little wooden spoons.

Society focuses on negative more than positive

Today, as we look at society, so much seems to be focused on the negative not the positive. There is so much good in our country and in the human nature of people. However, as we watch the news, we as a people continue to jump on the negative bandwagon instead of the good and positive.

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