Award winning fish taken from local pits

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 2 - 8, 1999Monica S. Overman, of Columbus, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.Jennifer M.

John Wayne remembered as a great man

Do you know who Marion Robert Morrison is? If you answered John Wayne, you are correct. That is only one of the things we were reminded of when those of us on the bus trip to Iowa last week that was sponsored by the Neosho County Family Community Education Council.

Power rake to prevent thatch buildup

Garden To-Do Remove sucker growth from fruit trees Stop harvesting asparagus so plant can store energy for next year Remove dead foliage from spring flowering bulbsRemove tree stakes that have been in place for at least one year Thatch Control in Warm-Season LawnsOrnamental plants need to be...

Titan tracksters place at state meet

25 Years Ago May 26 - June 1, 1999Connie Gaines, second grade teacher at Riverton Elementary School was cited for outstanding performance in reading education. She was awarded the Reading Renaissance Model Classroom Level I Certification by the Madison, Wisconsin Based Institute.

We are heirs of God’s kingdom

Colossians 1:13-14, CSB“He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Have you ever been in a situation where you were in need of rescuing?

Shun negative by doing good

The Beginning of KnowledgeIt is only natural. Cattle in the field will instinctively look for shade when the sun is shining, and temperatures increase. These beasts, designed and created by God, shy away from uncomfortable conditions and gravitate towards the ones that are more favorable.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Merle Evans views circus display made here

25 Years Ago May 26 - June 1, 1999Students and faculty members from the Greenlawn Elementary School honored Ivan Crossland, founder of Crossland Construction, with cookies and punch during a party they held in his honor for his dedication to their school.

Developmental delays should be addressed early

It has been a few years since my children were babies Having spent my youth as a babysitter and a career in pediatrics, I was pretty comfortable in watching the developmental of babies, toddlers and young children. ( Teenagers are another story for another day.

Thin fruit, tip berries to promote future growth

Garden To-Do•Mulch vegetable gardens•Pinch mums when they reach 6” tall to encourage bushier growth. (See video of the week.)•Scout for bagwormsOnions DevelopingNitrogen fertilizer will support healthy plant development above ground which directly relates to onion bulb growth.