Residents represent Cherokee county at Kansas Farm Bureau’s 80 annual meeting

25 Years Ago Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 1998 Shirley and Henry Bell of Chetopa, Marlene and David Clark of Galena, Tessa and Jeff Clark of Columbus, Kenna and John Hutto of Galena, Kyle Rennie of McCune, and Cindy Epler of Hallowell represented Cherokee County at Kansas Farm Bureau’s 80, the annual meeting.

God wants all mankind to Him

The Beginning of Knowledge On December 26, 2004, an enormous underwater earthquake was immediately followed by a huge tsunami that inundated a large swath of coastline in Indonesia. The effects that resulted from this natural catastrophe were devastating.

Protect your fetus from harm

:Q: We are pregnant and want to make sure that our future child is not exposed to hazards in the environment that could lead to health problems. What should we be aware of? A: Congratulations and thanks for your thoughtful question.

How can we hope for Advent?

From the Pastor’s Pen Read Isaiah 11:1-9 Have you ever hoped for something? How did waiting for that hope to be fulfilled change you; or did it? We are approaching the time of Advent. This is one of my favorite times of the year.

Is Medicare Advantage advantageous?

TV is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage(MA). What is MA and why are they doing this? First of all, a bit of history.

A world without music?

Hi Neighbor Have you ever stopped to think about what our world would be like without music? It is central to our well being, setting moods from joy to sorrow and many graduations of sound in between. Music has always been an important part of my life.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Treasurer’s office gets new DL equipment

25 Years Ago Nov. 26,-Dec. 2, 1998 For Clem Gowen life has changed a lot in the past eight months, as he had to have his right leg amputated just above the knee, due to diabetes. He has now purchased an amigo scooter from Newby Vance, a new addition to Hatfield Vance.

What does it mean to be thankful?

It’s Thanksgiving time and the holiday season is upon us. For many, this is just another season and auto- pilot takes over. We decorate, bake delicious dishes and watch lots of football. For others, though, this season becomes harder due to loss.

Bible offers unimpeachable truth

Legal proceedings must be taken seriously. The courtroom is where the fate of many a person is decided. Great effort is expended to assure the integrity of all witnesses’ statements. In fact, before any testimony is considered valid, a solemn vow is uttered.