Make plans now for safe Halloween

Kids are starting to get excited for upcoming Halloween activities, which makes this a great time for parents to start making plans on how to make sure it’s a fun and safe time for area children.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Caregivers go above, beyond call of duty

Every day in the clinic or hospital I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; sometimes for years at a time. When you ask them how they do it, they shrug and smile. I am not talking about any doctor, nurse, or therapist.

End of season baptism in pond

The Hogspore First Non-Denominational Church of Backsliders and Mid-Week Sinners is having an end of season baptism at Sumner’s Pond Saturday. Preacher announced, “The water slide will be open for young delinguents under 12 to enjoy the Slide to Salvation.

Trees begin wardrobe change

I was in the Ozarks this past week and the trees were beginning to turn into their colorful wardrobe of various shades of gold, russet, yellow , orange, and red. You really don’t have to go to New England to see a beautiful array of fall color. We have many opportunities close to home.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Cherokee County appoints new treasurer

25 Years Ago October 16 - 22, 1997 Sharon Carpino, who was elected in November 1996, was sworn in as the new Cherokee County treasurer by County Clerk Maurice Soper. County treasurers usually take office in October because of the tax schedule.

Kansas Legislature hotline

The Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.

Girls golf team wins regional

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago October 9 - 15, 1997 Winners of the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus drawing were: $100 gift certificate, Sandra Stanley; $50 gift certificates, Pat Simpson and Tassie Turnbough.

Protecting your brain as you age

Q: I am 43, and I keep hearing these ads for brain boosters. Should I take them? A: Brain health depends on the health of your whole body.