Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago April 7 - 13, 1999 A ribbon cutting was held at the new Exchange State Bank in Columbus to welcome the firm to the Columbus business community. Participating in the ribbon cutting were Frank Dunnick, bank chairman and chief executive officer; Marta Brown, vice president of Columbus branch; and Pete Delange, bank director.

Last week I shared with you one of the oldest companies in the United States, Arm and Hammer, makers of one of the oldest and most economical workhorses in our homes. I know we have all used Arm and Hammer Baking Soda in many ways, but perhaps there are some that you haven’t thought of, it being an efficient and yet very economical product.

Fertilizing Fruit Trees Before applying fertilizer in the spring, a soil test should be completed if one hasn’t been done for several years. The best time to fertilize established fruit trees is when they enter the bloom period.

What is a Christian? Many believe they are one. But being a Christian isn’t attending church, reading, or studying the Bible, listening to worship music, or serving others.

The Beginning of Knowledge When things get tough, the old saying goes, the tough get going. True indeed, but even more so, one thing is certain: the tough will first take the time to pray.

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.

25 Years Ago March 31 - April 6, 1999 It was a battle of two first year coaches as Titan Head Coach Kraig Schenker and his baseball team played host to Girard, beating the Trojans 4-0 in the first game and 11-3 in the second game. In the opener, Ben Pryor went the first 6 2/3 innings before giving way to Greg Winterhalter who went 1/3 of an inning to get the save.

As a general internist who does primary care for adult and elderly patients, I talk to patients a lot about arthritis and joint replacement surgery. This type of surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of elective surgery done in the United States. Knees, hips, and shoulders are the most frequently done arthroplasties, and most of those surgeries are done for severe osteoarthritis.

25 Years Ago March 31 - April 6, 1999 Terracy Kirsch, a senior at CUHS, received first place for hand drawing at the Independence Community College competition. Crystal Arellano, also a CUHS senior, was the Gold Key winner at the Kansas Scholastic Art Awards competition.

A glance at the calendar tells us we are already one-fourth of the way through 2024. Yes, New Years, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, St.