Armistice Day declared National Holiday

25 Years Ago Oct. 31 Nov. 6, 1996 Army Pvt. Elijah T. Ireland, a 1996 graduate of Galena High School, graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Michael K. Cox, of Picher, and Verna J. Beaty of Riverton route one.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Santa Fe Trail, ‘The Great Plains Highway’

My apology for the delay in this second of two columns on the Santa Fe Trail. Last week, a Halloween story just seemed appropriate for Halloween Week. So now, the follow up on the history of the Santa Fe trail across Kansas some 200 years ago. It was also know as “The Great Plains Highway.”

Exercise helps all parts of body

Q: Six months ago, I started exercising regularly. I am 52 and, though it might not have turned me into a hunk yet, it seems to be making me smarter -- well, at least a bit sharper and less forgetful. Is that possible? A: Good for you.

Aliens causing violence may be deported

25 Years Ago Oct. 31 Nov. 6, 1996 Billy Parsons, a second grader at Highland School in Columbus got to do what other students only dream about. As winner of a contest to sell the most tickets to a chili feed, the youngest received the privilege of giving Principal Larry Murray a pie in the face.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon.

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When the heart can’t keep up

A woman had been feeling short of breath for several weeks. Physical activities which had previously been easy for her were becoming a chore. In fact, simply laying down resulted in difficulty breathing. She had gained some weight and her legs were swollen.

Saturday morning breakfast with the Mayor

My wedding anniversary is tomorrow. Again … please … no gifts. Mayor Ringer saw me in town and asked, “How bout I take you to breakfast Saturday?” There’s no answer for that, cept yes. You can ask what the catch is, but I didn’t. I merely said, “Yes.”

Immigration officer now in mining area

25 Years Ago Oct. 31 Nov. 6, 1996 Two students at Columbus Unified High School are serving as officers on the 1996-97 executive council of the Kansas Association of Business Professionals of America. Amanda Jones was elected president of the council and Barbara Perry was chosen vice president.