Honor roll announced by Central in Baxter
News Staff
Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs has announced their first semester honor roll.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Lifestyle
Servsafe manager, food handler trainings offered in January
Holly Miner
Kansas State University Wildcat Extension District will conduct a ServSafe Food Manager Course two-day training January 31 and February 7, 2022, at 1p.m. each day. Training will be held at Labette Community College Zetmeir Building on the corner of Main and 14th Street in Parsons, KS.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Columbus Mini Wrestlers holiday on the mats
News Staff
The Columbus Wrestling Club, including many first-time wrestlers, spent their holiday on the mats in Erie at the Red Devil Wrestling Club Jamboree, Sunday. Seven wrestlers earned first place and six including Keegan Blackledge, who wrestled up a weight, came home with second place medals.
Monday, January 10, 2022
‘Living Well’ webinars begin January 12
Julie Smith
It may seem like saying ‘thank you’ for a good deed, or pausing to appreciate a child’s hug, are very simple moments in life.
But done routinely – and intentionally – they make a difference. Jennifer LaSalle calls it cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Happy Anniversary
News Staff
January 11
Doug and Sandi Friend
Monday, January 10, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
News Staff
January 10
Tony Gray
Betty Gust
Amy Hudson
Jessie Robinson
Nicole Scammon
January 11
Jerod Alexander
Carolyn Barr
Matt Blankenship
Lloyd Christmore
Debi Haddock
Josie Hall
Elmer E. Maxton
Bud Robison
Pat Tridle
Monday, January 10, 2022
The 2021 Baxter Springs Kiwanis celebrate 100 years of service. Left to right: Jim Day, Larry Crozier, David Pendergraft, Larry O’Neal, Brian Kuehn, Chuck Sweeton, David Hunt, Doug Hill, Kelly Abbott, Ben Kerr, Kelly Knokes, Casey Roberts, Art Roberts and Andrew Paciorek. Not pictured: Todd Webb, Larry Hiatt, Joe Maghe, and Brian Caswell. Photo by Dee Riley.
Kiwanis; 100 years of service to Baxter Springs community
Dee Riley Staff Writer
One of Baxter Springs’ community service organizations celebrated 100 years in October.
Kiwanis Club members in Baxter Springs can be found organizing Easter egg hunts, cleaning up local areas and providing flags on various holidays just to name a few projects.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Saying farewell to a long-term employee, American Bank President Taylor Hight presented retiring teller, Dennis Webb a photo of the bank’s staff, plaques and other gifts. Webb worked in the Baxter Springs office of the bank for 20 years. The public is invited to a special retirement reception for Webb January 14 from noon-3 p.m.
Free online classes available for Kansans
News Staff
A Kansas State University program that helps low income Kansans make healthy choices through nutrition and physical activity has joined forces with United Health Care of Kansas to provide free online classes in 2022.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Chris Award nominees announced by Chamber
Chris Award nominees announced by Chamber
News Staff
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2021 annual Chris Award are Steven Burton and Tom Pryor.
Monday, January 3, 2022
‘Experience the magic’ at C of C dinner
‘Experience the magic’ at C of C dinner
News Staff
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual dinner is spelled out in the by-laws to take place each year, to bring members together, do some networking and have a little fun. Did you know the Columbus Chamber was first established in May of 1899 as the Commercial Club?
Monday, January 3, 2022