Local woman meets Andy Griffith

25 Years Ago July 17- 23, 1997 Christa M. Wright, a junior from Columbus majoring in elementary education with a minor in music, was recognized with a Hoerner Scholarship from the Music Department at Pittsburg State University for the 1997-98 academic year.

Student doctor; a complement to patient care

As a clinical professor at my state’s medical school, I frequently have medical students seeing patients with me in clinic. While the majority of patients are happy to allow student involvement, some decline.

God leads us to quiet places

The art of quieting yourself is a learned trait for most, although there are a certain percentage of people that possess this quality naturally.

The Bible: what a wonderful book

The Bible: what a wonderful book. In fact, it is the one book that all other books try to imitate. It is a holy book. The Bible is God’s revealed will to mankind. It is more than just a nice book of stories about men with long, gray beards who wore sandals and flowing robes.

Summer lunch program needs your help

Dear Editor We would like to thank the community for their help with the Summer Lunch Program being held at the Parish Hall Monday through Friday, 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is run totally by volunteers giving their time and talents. We serve all with no discrimination.

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.

Legislature hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.

Ketchers accepted to Nebraska ‘Pharmacy Practice Residency’

25 Years Ago July 10 - 16, 1997 The 1997 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest was held at Kansas State University. Shiloh Williams placed tenth in the intermediate division. Also judging from Cherokee County were Kala Harrington, Ryan Harrington, Robbie Carpino and Zack Robinson.

Two celebrities at Winslow’s pancake breakfast

Me and Punkin took in Duncan Winslow’s Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. The event was red letter cause Duncan had two celebrities booked. Mrs. Butterworth, now Ms. Butterworth, was there, along with former Scottish actress, Heather Ripley. She played the little girl role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Enhancing awareness of PTSD

Summertime. For most, this signals thoughts of warm weather and good times with family and friends. Sadly, what brings happiness for some can trigger stress and sorrow for others.