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Grimley’s tombstone to read ‘He finally stopped getting any older’

Tony’s Barbershop Think Tank was at it again. A session broke out when Old Man Grimely was telling about what he demanded on his tombstone. He said, “I hate the term, ‘You’re not getting any younger.’ This is what I want on my grave, ‘He finally stopped getting any older.’”

The liver, we can’t live without it

The liver is one of the most amazing but underrated organs in our bodies. We cannot live without it, and, unlike the kidney, we cannot bypass it with a dialysis machine. Lose your liver and you lose your life.

Columbus pays final respects to Keith Reeves

25 Years Ago June 20 - 26, 1996 The Cherokee County Community High School classes of 1936, 1937 and 1938 held a joint class reunion at the Maple Common in Columbus.

Keep alert to concepts of God’s word

Today seems like a good day for an eye exam. Vision is a precious gift from God. Keeping this critical sense in top working order is highly advisable. One of the best ways to determine the quality of one’s eyesight is to compare it with what the scripture has to say about one’s “spiritual insight.”

Long early contributor to First Christian Church

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 128 West Elm Columbus, Kansas Celebrating 150 years of service The leadership in the early years of the First Christian Church reached beyond the ministers and volunteers filling the pulpit.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Postal carrier robbed of mail

25 Years Ago June 13 - 19, 1996 Norman and Bruna Judy Adamson, of Hallowell route one, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on June 22 at the Columbus Community Building. The reception will be hosted by their children, Norma Keely and Marla Glasgow, and their families.

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.

Procedure for paying insurance claims today

Those were the good old days. In many ways I think they were when it comes to some things. Take for instance trying to get a medical procedure insurance claim settled. As I wrote last week, how big is Big?