Civil War re-enactment returns to Baxter Springs

Do not be surprised if you hear cannon fire October 2-3. It is just a war between the North and the South, re-enacted of course.

Community funded businesses; pros, cons

I came across a great book the other day titled, “Community Owned Businesses” by Norman Walzer. The topic of this book caught my attention as I have always believed that communities really can determine their outcome when they are creative.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Brandon Lyerla receives Junior Sailor awards

Hospital Corpsman 2 nd Class Brandon Todd Lyerla recently received the Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award. He was also voted Junior Sailor of the Year by his peers. After reenlisting in the U. S.

Quite a lot

Quite a lot of wood will be needed for the upcoming Civil War Encampment in Baxter Springs October 2 and 3.

Retired teachers receive donation from Masons

An announcement was made by Barbara Farstvedt at the September 15 meeting of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel that the Masonic Lodge is closing and a clock was donated to the group to do with what they wished. Lorna Stover made a donation to the scholarship fund for the clock.

Area schools attend ‘See You at the Pole’

Since 1990 students have been gathering around the Flag Pole to pray. They pray for their country, their school, their community and their friends. In 2005 over two million students in America participated in the event. It is now an international event called the Global Day of Student Prayer.

Happy Anniversary

September 27 Gunnar and Randi Wixon September 28 Anthony and Marcia Ellinor Brad and Jennifer Hargis

happy BIRTHDAY

September 27 Casey Levi Downs Judy Robinson September 28 Bill DeHart Joan Geary Karin Jessee George Koons Donna Pace Dixie Perry Jayce Stewart Janet Wydick

At a recent Johnston Public Library story time

At a recent Johnston Public Library story time, Daniel McShane and Alife McShane practice working with colors and numbers after listening to books about colors. Story Time is held Tuesdays at JPL in Baxter Springs from 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Photo by Dee Riley.