FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2022 CALENDAR

Friday, April 29 •Walk with Ease at Crossroads Christian Church 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. •Columbus Fire Department Firework fundraiser 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Brats or dogs, chips, cookie and a drink $8. Drive through, or delivery upon request. •Central Baxter Springs track and field day.

SE students to aid needy in Ukraine

An opportunity to directly support the people of Ukraine has presented itself in the local area. Southeast High School’s Student Council (STUCO) has partnered with the organization Ukrainian Student League to raise money on behalf of Ukrainians living in the war zone.

Planting begins at public garden

In an impressive team effort, members of Columbus PRIDE recently banded together to prepare the city’s community garden ahead for the community to enjoy over the summer.

Community baby shower set May 4

Mothers of children under three months old and expectant mothers living in Cherokee County are invited to the Cherokee County Health Department Baby Shower to be held May 4 at the Crossroads Christian Church in Baxter Springs, 12:30 p.m.

COVID downgraded to endemic status

“The State of Kansas has shifted from pandemic to endemic. An endemic disease comes after its pandemic phase,” County Health Director Betha Elliott, told the County Commission on Monday morning. “We have a total of six cases of COVID, four confirmed and two probable cases.

Police say watch for counterfeit funds

Business owners should be on the lookout for counterfeit bills. The Columbus Police Department received notification of a counterfeit bill that was trying to be used in Casey’s Convenience Store on April 28.

Zwahlen recognized by city

For twenty years, citizens of Columbus have been served by city employee Russell Zwahlen. Mayor Grant Spieth honored Zwahlen for his over 20 years of dedication with a Years of Service award as part of the City Council meeting on April 18. “Russell has been here for 20 years,” Mayor Spieth said.