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Washington’s childhood shaped world view

Washington’s childhood shaped world view

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Washington’s childhood shaped world view

Lois C Arlson
Monday, February 17, 2025
KSU EmeritusLast week I shared with you the history of George Washington’s ancestors and their coming to Virginia and eventually how his parents began their life together on the farm, Pope’s Creek where their son George would be born.
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Years Ago

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2025
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago February 16 - 22, 2000The Cherokee USD247 Board of Education extended contracts to the following: Greg Gorman as Southeast High School principal, Warren McGown as McCune Attendance Center principal, John Wilkerson as Cherokee Attendance...
Eye health impacts overall well-being

Eye health impacts overall well-being

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Eye health impacts overall well-being

Bydebra Johnston, Md
Monday, February 17, 2025
Recently, I had a gentleman come for an annual wellness visit. He hadn’t had one for quite some time, and I could tell he was a little uncertain about what to expect.
The annual Dream Big Little Ones fund raiser on Sunday was a busy place. The starting place was busy as the volunteers unfolded the boxes and assisted the cookie buyers

The annual Dream Big Little Ones fund raiser on Sunday was a busy place. The starting place was busy as the volunteers unfolded the boxes and assisted the cookie buyers

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Year end summary of museum activity

Doris Richardson
Monday, February 17, 2025
If this is a monthly report, you are probably wondering what happened to the report for December 2024. I am wondering that also. I was planning to retire at the end of the month, but that did not happen. So, I guess you will have to put up with me a little longer.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Years Ago

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago February 9 - 15, 2000The 1999-2000 Columbus Boys Basketball League came to a close.
Turn away from mistakes, do better

Turn away from mistakes, do better

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Turn away from mistakes, do better

Allen Fischgrabe
Thursday, February 13, 2025
One might say that it seems only natural; maybe even instinctive. Whenever plans go wrong, where failure occurs, or if an attempt fizzles, blame in great quantity arises. In the event of a negative result, fingers get pointed at anyone and everyone within range; except, of course, at self.
Draw close to Him when fear overcomes

Draw close to Him when fear overcomes

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Draw close to Him when fear overcomes

Pastor David Symm
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Study Texts: Luke 5:1-11On the day Peter was called to accompany Jesus in His mission to “catch” people for the Kingdom of God, Peter faced a terrible predicament. With the miraculous catch of fish provided for him and his partners, Peter was able to recognize in Jesus the very power of God.
New team leader for CLASS LTD

New team leader for CLASS LTD

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New team leader for CLASS LTD

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
25 Years Ago February 9 - 15, 2000Sara Angel, of Columbus, was promoted to the position of team leader for CLASS LTD in Cherokee County.
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