Carrying handerkerchiefs family practice

Just today, as I write this column, I was asked if I had a tissue by a friend who needed one but didn’t have one. My answer was no because I didn’t have a tissue to lend her. However, I did have my trusty cloth hanky in my pocket but that wasn’t what she was looking for.

New discoveries are changing your health

Q: Dr. Roizen, I bought your book “The RealAge Makeover” in 2005. What would you change in that book? Any major new findings? A: There have been so many amazing discoveries about health and aging in the past 17 years.

Modern residence to be built in Baxter Springs

25 Years Ago February 20 - 26, 1997 A ribbon cutting was held at the office of American Family Insurance, 225 West Maple, to welcome the new firm to the Columbus business community. Cutting the ribbon was Janet Hunley, owner of the insurance agency.

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.

Maybry’s add a deduction to family

Elwin and Barbara Jean Mabry had a baby Wednesday. Barbara Jean handled the childbirth and Mr. Mabry watched whilst he munched on a 5-pound bag of Doritos. Doc Spicer delivered the youngin.

Choose behaviors that reducuce cancer risk

Cancer is a broad term which encompasses many different diseases, and each type of cancer has different patterns and tendencies. But at its core, cancer means a group of cells which is growing uncontrollably, due to one or multiple genetic mutations.

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.. 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.

Movie for free school lunches well attended

25 Years Ago February 20 - 26, 1997 The first Sammy Ross Memorial Scholarship was presented at the Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association annual meeting.

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.

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.