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Lady Wildcats down Frontenac

Lady Wildcats down Frontenac

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Lady Wildcats down Frontenac

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago November 12 - 18, 1998 Making the official charter presentation for the new Columbus Kiwanis Club were Rebecca Wylie, president-elect; Holly Thyfault, treasurer; Janet Graham, president; Robert Casino; and Janet Hunley, secretary.
Souvenirs evoke memories of sunshine, fun

Souvenirs evoke memories of sunshine, fun

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Souvenirs evoke memories of sunshine, fun

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
When we reach the Autumn Equinox, summer is officially over. That doesn’t mean you have to put sunshine and vacation fun entirely out of your mind. Isn’t that what mementos and souvenirs are for? Take this shell-shaped porcelain vase, which sold for $2,460 at Morphy Auctions.
Stay safe out there, hip fractures dangerous

Stay safe out there, hip fractures dangerous

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Stay safe out there, hip fractures dangerous

Bydebra Johnston, Md
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
I learned a lot of statistics back in medical school, many of which are outdated and long since forgotten. A few still haunt me, though. One example: over 50 percent of seniors who suffered a broken hip would be in a nursing home, or in their grave, within a year.
Planting, growing Amaryllis flowers

Planting, growing Amaryllis flowers

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Planting, growing Amaryllis flowers

Garden Talk
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
FLOWERS Amaryllis Culture Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum) are a classic bloom for this time of year. If you are purchasing bulbs be sure to select the largest bulbs available that are firm and dry. If growth is visible it should be bright green.
FFA officers participate in leadership training

FFA officers participate in leadership training

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FFA officers participate in leadership training

News Staff
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
25 Years Ago November 12 - 18, 1998 Columbus Unified High School FFA officers participated in a parliamentary procedure and leadership training event in Neodesha and placed second out of 14 teams competing.
God outlines conditions for gift

God outlines conditions for gift

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God outlines conditions for gift

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
The Beginning of Knowledge It is a common occurrence. People are occasionally expected to meet certain conditions to be able to acquire something of value. A two-for-one sale on shoes means that buying the first makes the second set of footwear free.
Exercise recipe for maximum longevity

Exercise recipe for maximum longevity

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Exercise recipe for maximum longevity

Dr. Michael Roizen, M.d.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Q: What kind of exercise program is most effective for maintaining heart health and resisting cancer? Weights? Running? Walking? Yoga? A: Folks are always looking for the one magic exercise to conquer their health worries.
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Years Ago

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
25 Years Ago November 5 - 11, 1998 Jim and Gabby Roam Westervelt celebrated 50 years of marriage on October 10, 1998. They have one child, Jan, who married Paul Allen, son of Cleo and Alice Allen of Columbus. The Central Lady Wildcat basketball season got underway in the Riverton Tournament.
FCS agent receives award at conference

FCS agent receives award at conference

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FCS agent receives award at conference

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
25 Years Ago November 5-11, 1998 Martha Flanagan, Family and Consumer Science Agent from Cherokee County, was awarded the New Professional Award by the Kansas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences during the Extension Annual Conference in Manhattan.
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