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No grand prize winner this week

News Staff
Monday, January 17, 2022
The grand prize in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest continues to elude those who enter the game. This week Linda Brumback was the consolation prize winner and will receive $10 in Columbus Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.
The Baxter Springs High School Jazz Band furnished the entertainment for those attending the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. (below) Band Instructor Louis Morgan was leading the musicians before the dinner.

The Baxter Springs High School Jazz Band furnished the entertainment for those attending the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. (below) Band Instructor Louis Morgan was leading the musicians before the dinner.

Boys State program seeks registrants

News Staff
Monday, January 17, 2022
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is now taking registrations for its 2022 session. The event is scheduled to be held Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
CALENDAR

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, January 17, 2022
CALENDAR Tuesday, January 18 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. •Lancer Classic basketball TBA •Junior High boys basketball at Girard 5:30 p.m.
School Counselor Alison Wilkins (left) and School Resource Officer Anne Sharp (right) brief Highland Elementary third grade teacher Bekah Hutto’s class on the ALICE program last week. Students were briefed on what steps to take in the event of an armed intruder being on campus. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

School Counselor Alison Wilkins (left) and School Resource Officer Anne Sharp (right) brief Highland Elementary third grade teacher Bekah Hutto’s class on the ALICE program last week. Students were briefed on what steps to take in the event of an armed intruder being on campus. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Active shooter prep class at Highland

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, January 17, 2022
Columbus schools are doing their best to be prepared for the worst. Having School Resource Officer Anne Sharp and School Counselor Alison Wilkins brief the children on emergency situations.
The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Civic Organization of the year award went to the SEKMA Thrift Shop and Food Pantry with Ann McCorkle accepting the certificate from Debbie Hopkins, President of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Civic Organization of the year award went to the SEKMA Thrift Shop and Food Pantry with Ann McCorkle accepting the certificate from Debbie Hopkins, President of the Chamber of Commerce.

‘All Roads Lead to Baxter Springs’ annual dinner

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Monday, January 17, 2022
Celebrating their 75th Anniversary - the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to be able to host their annual awards banquet. “This year we combined the years 2020 and 2021 together for the awards.
Brian Caswell gave the keynote speech at the Baxter Springs Chamber dinner.

Brian Caswell gave the keynote speech at the Baxter Springs Chamber dinner.

Caswell sees Chamber as conduit

Brian Caswell
Monday, January 17, 2022
The following was the keynote speech presented at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner by Brian Caswell, President of Wolkar Drug and a proud member of the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, January 14, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, January 18 10 a.m. – Fourstate Properties vs. Dale Spaht, et al., bench trial eviction, (limited civil) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, January 18 9 a.m.

Preparing for kidding season

Adaven Scronce
Friday, January 14, 2022
Kidding season is right around the corner, or for some producers it may have already begun. If kidding has not already started for you, now is a good time to go through your supplies to make sure you have everything you may need.

Combatting the many faces of ageism

Tara Solomon-smith
Friday, January 14, 2022
I had a senior moment’, ‘Kids these days do not have work ethic’, ‘You don’t look your age’, she’s too young to be a manager’. Does this sound familiar? You have probably heard, or even said one of these phrases, I know I have.
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