Members of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary

Members of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary recently delivered cookies and fruit trays to the staff at Mercy Columbus. Courtesy photo.

Riverton Elementary students

Riverton Elementary students were honored for their academic accomplishments before school ended for the summer. Students recognized for making all A honor roll were Rebecca Webb, Ana Coleman, Kyndel Kinsley, Kynlee King, Ariel Truster and Levi Mann.

Riverton Elementary School

Riverton Elementary School held an awards ceremony for students who had achieved academic accomplishments. Students recognized for making all A and B honor rolls included back row left to right: Nalahea Witherspoon, Rachel Kufahl, Maliah Thomas, Sean Hilderbrand and Jordyn Mann.

Baxter Springs Boys Scouts

Baxter Springs Boys Scouts Ben Colbert, Jackson Schoon, Tony Hodge, Ethan Hodge, Caleb Hodge, Wyatt Salla and Hunter Carver recently painted flower pots down Military Avenue in Baxter Springs. The Boy Scout troop is known for participating in service projects around the community.

Happy Anniversary

May 28 Jack and Doris Brown Roger and Janice Clark Todd and Katrina Fox May 29 Chris and Terri Peacock May 30 Carl and Phyllis Mabe Paul and Karri Lunsford Call 620-429-4684 to add your anniversary

RSVP for Scottish Rite June 2 dinner, meet

All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting on Thursday, June 3, at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg, Kansas. Social Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.

Special summer programs at Johnston Public Library

Johnston Public Library began their summer Tails and Tales program yesterday. Each Thursday at 10 a.m. a special program is on the agenda. All programs will be held outside. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Kelli Weaver is scheduled June 3.

Happy BIRTHDAY

May 28 Abigail Bacon Donna Benedict Richard Freeman Betty Simpson May 29 Garric Alford Angela Roth John Thompson May 30 Sandy Almond Kilie McGowen Edie Russell May 31 Heather Cupp John Goldsberry Marilyn Jenney Sara M. Martin Call 620-429-4684 to add your birthday

Jehonadab, the Rechabites

Jehonadab and the Rechabites are mentioned in both 2 Kings (2 Kings 10:15-31) and in Jeremiah (chapter 35). The Rechabites were a nomadic group who took an oath to live in tents, to not drink wine, nor to plant vineyards or other crops.

County Commissioners’ meeting minutes for May 17, 2021

Chairman Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order Monday May 17, 2021 in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas. Commissioner Johnson opened with all standing in Prayer to Father God the Creator.