Local riders ‘Bike Across Kansas’

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 14 - 20, 2001Saturday morning, approximately 1,000 bicyclists passed through Columbus on the final leg of the annual “Biking Across Kansas” ride that began Saturday, June 9, along the Kansas-Colorado state line and ended June 16,...

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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.

Technology on fast track for changes

I am sure many reading this column can remember how simple communication was in the middle of the last century. I grew up appreciating all the wonder of radio as I am sure many of you did.Radio was wonderful for our imagination.

Buffalograss becoming more popular

Establishing A Buffalograss LawnBuffalograss has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its reputation as a low maintenance turfgrass. It requires less water, fertilizer, and mowing than other turfgrasses, and has excellent heat and drought tolerance.

Welch, Oplotnik named Eagle Scouts

25 Years Ago June 14 - 20, 2001An Eagle Court of Honor was held May 21 at the Columbus Methodist Church for Brian Welch and Jo Oplotnik. Both Scouts had completed all requirements to attain Eagle Rank. Both belong to Troop 74 of Columbus and have since completed fifth grade.

Rubbing eyes too much can cause damage

Keratoconus is one of the most important eye diseases for parents, teachers, coaches, and adults to understand because, if caught early, we now have the ability to help save vision and reduce the chance of future corneal transplantation.

Scripture calls God Creator, Father

From the Pastor’s PenGenesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 32:6; Isaiah 43:1; Psalm 100:3; Acts 17:24-25; Malachi 2:10; Isiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 6:18; John 20:17In AD 325, Emperor Constantine called the first ecumenical council mainly...

Wheels of Fun winners announced

25 Years Ago June 8-13, 2001Among the many visitors to the Wheels of Fun Car Club and Sonic Drive In “cruise,” Friday night, was Greg Weber of Columbus.

Marriage between three partners

The Beginning of KnowledgeDepression and darkness had settled upon the young man. He was frustrated. You see, this fellow (call him “Karl”) felt as though his marriage was disintegrating. Once, he had been crazy in love with this young lady, but as time progressed those initial emotions had faded.

Diet, exercise lessens fracture risk

More than 6.8 million Americans will have to contend with a fractured or broken bone this year. And a surprising number of those folks are younger than you might expect (unless it’s happened to you).