Comic characters are often used as models for toys, because they are already favorites of children. One group of toys was based on children’s books by Palmer Cox (1840- 1924), an author who was born in Quebec, Canada, and lived in Panama and San Francisco as a railroad contractor and carpenter.
Trick or treaters from Good Shepherd Day Care took a tour around the Square for Halloween. The youngsters were dressed like cartoon characters, super heroes, princesses, witches and in other unique costumes.
During this time of Thanksgiving and buying new toys for your children, please remember your gently used Teddy Bears, stuffed or plush animals can be donated to the Baxter Springs Police Department.
CUHS honors veterans with breakfast, special program
Emotional acts recently captivated a local community. Columbus Unified High School held a breakfast and assembly for Veterans Day in their school this year. Patriotic presentations like musical performances, slide shows and flag displays all punctuated the messages at the heart of the holiday.
Baxter Springs High School recognizes those who served
November 15
Taylor Bole
Rebecca Brassart
Valerie Clark
Debbie Coons
Pat Daugherty
Jay Evans
Steve Hall
Penny Hamilton
Dakota Huston
Shirley Thompson
November 16
Doug Gatewood
Elizabeth Heistand
Camryn Holmes
Sheila Mullere
Maxine Rion
Mary Wilson
This past week, one of our Truly-Local board of directors, Jimi Coplen, owner of The Rural Spark recapped 10 great takeaways from an event she held known as the “Rural Spark”. She had great presenters from around the country and Canada participate sharing their combined wealth of knowledge.
It’s time to jingle all the way down Military Avenue in the Baxter Springs Christmas Parade sponsored by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce. The parade will be Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m.
The 2021 parade theme is All Roads Lead to Baxter.