All Stars win Sportsmanship Award

25 Years Ago July 12 - 17, 2001This week’s Columbus Summer Youth Program Athletes of the Week are the Cal Ripken 9-10-yearold All-Stars. The team won the Sportsmanship Award at the 10 and Under District Tournament held last weekend in Parsons.

Hydration important for good health

During the warm summer months in South Dakota, many of us spend extra time outside walking, working or enjoying community events. The heat and wind can pull moisture from the body faster than we realize.

Rope ferry at Big Blue River Crossing

As I’ve said so many times over, Kansas has so much to see and appreciate and a really rich history. So much of our history is written by the many pioneers who passed through our state on their way west.

Saddle Club Rodeo coming to town

25 Years Ago July 5 - 11, 2001Rodeo fans, young and old, will want to attend the Columbus Saddle Club rodeo on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 13-15 at the Saddle Club Arena. Three big nights of entertainment will begin each evening at 8 p.m.

Moving more helps keep weight off

Dodging menopausal weight gainI’m not saying you’re average, but these stats are worth noting. Fifty-two is the average age for menopause in this country, and the average weight of the average woman (average height, five feet three inches) ages 50 to 59 is 180 to 200 pounds.

Holy Spirit same God as Father, Son

From the Pastor’s PenSometimes, people think the Holy Spirit is the forgotten member of the Trinity. In some circles of orthodox Christianity, the Holy Spirit is less familiar.

Bible is His Word to all humanity

The Beginning of KnowledgeCommunication is critical. There is no other way to transfer thoughts and ideas. How else could we be warned about impending dangers? It would be terrible if, for instance, a person was driving down the road and the “bridge out” sign was absent.

Community Foundation elects new board

25 Years Ago July 5 - 11, 2001At the annual meeting of the Columbus Community Foundation, it was reported that $22,100 was paid out to the Columbus community in the last year. Of that amount, $4,500 went to college scholarships to deserving high school seniors.

Columbus Public Library Hours

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 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request. Call the library at 620-4292086 to schedule computer appointments.

Managing stress about finding balance

Stress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media.