happy BIRTHDAY

September 27 Casey Levi Downs Judy Robinson September 28 Bill DeHart Joan Geary Karin Jessee George Koons Donna Pace Dixie Perry Jayce Stewart Janet Wydick

At a recent Johnston Public Library story time

At a recent Johnston Public Library story time, Daniel McShane and Alife McShane practice working with colors and numbers after listening to books about colors. Story Time is held Tuesdays at JPL in Baxter Springs from 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Photo by Dee Riley.

Girls Scouts will hold cancer awareness walk

After being inspired by the work of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA on March 12, 1912. Juliette passed away from Breast Cancer 15 years later at the age of 66.

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.

Weir Homecoming celebration offers fun, food, music

Performing the National Anthem, Tiffany Monroe, was joined by Taylor Monroe, Emma Memering, Zane Memering, Ryan Monroe. They also led the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of the Weir Homecoming Parade on Saturday. The group are members of the Faith Tabernacle Church.

SHS Yearbook receives donation

New photo editing hardware, camera lenses and a new iPad will be purchased for the Southeast High School Yearbook Program. Funds for the purchases are possible due to a donation thanks to local farmer Jeanna Jones.

Happy Anniversary

September 24 John and Judy Thompson September 25 Matthew and Tammy Dietz Willis and Margie Stricklin Floyd and Dixie Woods September 26 Jim and Jacque Hamilton Call 620-429-4684 to add your anniversary

Servers during the “Back the Badge”

Servers during the “Back the Badge” barbeque sandwich luncheon were kept hopping by a steady stream of customers. The crew worked early morning to late in the afternoon. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support the Baxter Springs Police and Cherokee County Sheriff’s reserve units.

happy BIRTHDAY

September 24 Clyde Atterberry Gaye Clark Lauren Dainty Jim Davidson Connie Farley Ian Pace Tom Pryor Martha Rooney Loretta Saia September 25 Jim Hamilton Bobby Lagel Margie Neville Chris Peacock Jr.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Homecoming at Riverton High School is planned for Friday, October 1. Queen candidates include Cali Bocovich, senior; Calsea McQuary, junior; Noel Hedrick, sophomore and Lexie Mallatt, freshman. Coronation will be held at 6:30 p.m. before the football game against the Erie Red Devils.