Sheriff raids ‘Choc Nation’ for illegal booze

25 Years Ago March 13 - 19, 1997 The Southeast Kansas Turkey Growers Association held its bi-monthly meeting at the Columbus Community Center. President Garry Lacen presided over the meeting with 28 members present. Members Steve Scott and Warren Scott spoke to the group.

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Can you keep from hearing untruths?

No one enjoys finding out that they have been lied to. Lies injure. Lies cause a ripple effect. One lie requires two more to cover up the first. Being deceived fosters shame and embarrassment. Is it possible to keep from hearing untruths?

Nordic walking can help you with better health

Norseman Leif Eriksson spotted North America 500 years before Columbus and, unlike earlier sailors who had looked at the rocky terrain from the safety of their sailing vessels, he and his crew set foot on Baffin Island, Labrador and Newfoundland, where they wintered.

Sheriff adds to collection of stills

25 Years Ago March 6 - 12, 1997 Jake Zahm wrestled with the Columbus miniwrestlers at the Tri-State Shootout Wrestling Tournament in Coffeyville. Jake won first place in his division and had four first period pins to also be chosen as outstanding wrestler.

Sundial first invention to tell time

Next weekend, we begin another adventure with time as we once again turn our clocks ahead one hour…(spring forward) and wow. We are in Daylight Savings time once again until November 6 when we get back the hour of sleep we lose now. So what’s up with this Daylight time vs Standard Time?

Basic skin care to help you look younger

In the No. one country-pop single “A Country Song,” Kelsea Ballerini croons, “When I need to feel good in my skin, I drop everything and run to him.” A sweet sentiment, but she knows it takes more than that to have good skin.

Man, 82, has scary fall into icy well

25 Years Ago March 6 - 12, 1997 To promote the organization during Business Professionals of America Week, the Columbus Unified High School chapter sponsored a “What I Want To Be When I Grow Up” contest. The winner from the first–third grade division was Sandy Edwards from Park Elementary School.

Should’ve tied third wife up better

Mumford Pickens was in the Come-On-Give-Us-One-More Chance Diner reminiscing over his five ex-wives. He mused, which is the same thing as said, “Number three was the one that got away. I shoulda tied her up better.

Saying goes ‘Time heals all wounds’

The saying goes “time heals all wounds”, but what happens when a wound does not heal? Wounds go through many stages while healing and complications at any step can prolong the process. The first step is stopping the bleeding.