Summer bulbs can’t survive winter if left in ground

Garden Talk  With Cynthia Domenghini Summer flowering “bulbs” typically do not survive the winter if left in the ground. Though commonly lumped into the category of “bulbs” canna and calla lilies are actually grown from rhizomes. Caladiums and tuberous begonias are tubers.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

His people are born to build the Kingdom

From the Pastor’s PenRead Titus 3:1-11 For many, being a Christian means attending church on Sundays, perhaps on Wednesdays, and participating in various events. For others, Christianity is about doing the right thing, but they miss the essential understanding of redemption and grace.

KSU scholarship recipients named

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago November 2 - 8, 2000Kansas State University scholarship recipients include Michael Epler, James Robert Gaither, Brian Michael Rainey and Lauren Nicole Street, all of Columbus, and Rayanna J. Ezell of Galena.

God is served by giving to others

The Beginning of KnowledgeWaiters and waitresses sometimes do not get all the credit that they deserve. For instance, the first thing that they might say is: “How may I serve you today?” This is a vital question that every person should have on their lips.

Dark chocolate has several health benefits

Cocoa slows agingIn 2024, Americans spent more than $21 billion on chocolate treats. While 40 percent of folks say milk chocolate is their favorite, 28 percent like dark chocolate best.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,Scott and I were high school classmates. He was one of those people who seemed destined for success in whatever path he chose. He was incredibly smart, talented, a decorated athlete, and at the top of our class academically.

Kloer named Athlete of the Week

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago November 2 - 8, 2000The Columbus Unified High School Athlete of the Week is senior football player Shaun Kloer. Coach Clarence McKillip chose Shaun because he came back following a broken hand and played as soon as he was able.

‘Trust your gut’ more than an empty phrase

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you? There are multiple things that your digestive system can do to get your attention. Do you know what your body is trying to tell you?

Gems can be found in unexpected places

Don’t judge a book by its cover. We have all heard that said often. We had a good example of that, plus an unexpected random act of kindness, when we were in Chicago last September.