Area librarians attend budget workshop

Andrea Bresee of Baxter Springs-Johnston County Public Library, and Bonnie Palmer of Weir Public Library attended the Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS) Budgeting Workshop April 20 . . It was presented on Zoom by SEKLS Director Roger Carswell.

USD493 Transportation Department employee Cheryl Cain

USD493 Transportation Department employee Cheryl Cain retired from the district. Dr. Brian Smith, superintendent presented Cain with a parting gift.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Aaron Michael Anthony Gray, 30, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer and is being held in lieu of $395 bail.

Remote Work: Tricks of the trade

Early last year, many of us were forced into a sudden remote work environment with no real training or timeline for how long we’d be working from our dining room tables. In my case, our team found ways to connect virtually and continue providing research based educational programs for Kansans.

Big Ben rings out over Parliament for first time May 31, 1859

Monday, May 31 The 151st day of the year 214 days left Today in history The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high Elizabeth Tower, rings out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time on May 31, 1859.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 1 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center meeting room. Wednesday, June 2 •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

Buildings in Portland, Oregon are being sold based on the market price of plywood.

Prizeweek consolation winner

The closest entry to winning the grand Prizeweek Puzzle grand prize in several weeks was submitted by Barbara Farstvedt as she only missed one of the preferred answers. She missed the last question number 14 down (choosing “mines” instead of the preferred “lines”) she matched all the other answers.