Student learns unique facts about German heritage

German culture is by far one of my favorites. The Boy Who Dared is the reason I wanted to learn about German culture. The Boy Who Dared is a book where a young adult is in a prison cell for going against Hitler’s plans. In the book it sometimes mentions flashbacks when he was a young boy.

Happy BIRTHDAY

April 26 Keith Coonrod David Martin Kymbree Martin Georgia Mosler Madalyne Reid April 27 Kennedy Bullard Jim Campbell Derek Wilson April 28 Susan Drennan Michelle Embrey

P.E.O. creates Easter bonnets

Baxter Springs’ Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members present had fun decorating Easter bonnets. Hats were furnished by Phyllis Garrett, who was unable to attend.

Leadership class explores medical field

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Columbus location hosted the Columbus Unified High School’s Jr. Leadership class in April. Practice Manager Tara Parkison (right) briefed the students on several of the services the organization offers to the community after they toured the building.

LCC students compete in Denver

The Labette Community College Phi Theta Kappa organization traveled to Denver for International Convention (Catalyst) on April 5-10. The Tau Theta Chapter is the honor society of the two year college. Convention attendees heard from speakers Dr.

Happy Anniversary

April 22 Greg and Susannah Winterhalter April 24 Earl and Tina Carriger April 25 Phil and Neely Evans Ronnie and Norita O’Toole Ronnie and Norita O’Toole

Happy BIRTHDAY

April 22 Karlyn Crain Pat Roberts Krystal Stewart April 23 Steven Brisbin Warren Duley Jan Houser Ron Wheelen April 24 Megan Gall Gene Hamilton Cliff Lutz Wyatt Yost April 25 Shanel Bullard Hollie Damrill Carolyn Hallam Purdence Huffman Emily Newberry Martin White

John Wayne Cook

John Wayne Cook was recently presented with a certificate for continuous membership in the American Legion. Cook has been a member for 50 years. He was presented his certificate by Dan Webb at a recent Baxter Springs American Legion meeting. Courtesy photo.

Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator Chris Johnson (left) and Maintenance Technician Nate Davis (right) install new lights to help illuminate the Cherokee County Courthouse each evening. The warmer spring temperatures have allowed the pair to complete numerous outdoor projects. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Course teaches hunter safety

The hunter safety course in Columbus was sponsored by the Cherokee County Sportsman’s Club and was held in their facility West of Columbus. State Conservation Officer Scott Leamon and Rhonda Viets of the Sportsman’s Club actually put the plan together.