School board wants to lower girls skirt length

25 Years Ago March 6 - 12, 1997 What seemed like a good idea in November for a heart education teaching tool became true in January through the talented hands of Martha Flanagan of Columbus. The heart resembling costume Mrs.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon-Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Most valuable identity is ‘Christian’

The terms that people use to identify themselves, and each other, are very important. On not a few occasions, some folks even go so far as to change their legally given name to another. Marriage, death, and business opportunities present valid reasons for altering one’s “label.

Eat to sleep, perchance to dream

In “Heartburn,” Meryl Streep (Rachel) and Jack Nicholson (Mark) eat spaghetti carbonara in bed and they’re headed for a breakup. In “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” Renee Zellweger (Bridget) snuggles under the covers for a rendezvous with excessive amounts of comfort food.

Legislature hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon-Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

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. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Interesting facts about cloth handkerchiefs

Last week I wrote about the use of the handkerchief and my growing up memories of caring for and using the cloth handkerchief. After doing a little research I have learned some interesting facts. So what is a handkerchief?

Combating pandemic weight gain

Q: I’ve packed on a few pounds in the past year and a half. I think it’s because I am doing less out of the house (less work, play and socializing). Any suggestions? I don’t want to keep gaining weight. A: You’re not alone.

Chicken thieves sentenced one to five years

25 Years Ago Feb. 27 - March 5, 1997 Placing from West Mineral Attendance Center at the annual Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Contest at Fort Scott were sixth graders Dustin Guymon and Stacy Goedeke, seventh graders Hannah Goshert and Jaye Bea Downs and eighth grader Levi Tompkins.