Sheriff plans for additional inmates

Housing of inmates for out of county facilities generated $36,715 during the month of April according the Sheriff David Groves. Sheriff Groves said he has been working with other sheriffs in the state who are needing to house prisoners during renovations.

The new Splash Pad

The new Splash Pad for Discovery Park is expected to be shipped June 1, and be installed for a July opening. The feature is somewhat of a mini water park. The new pad will not replace or change the gazebo which will remain the center feature of the park.

Book of former Advocate columns published

The son of a former Columbus newspaper editor has recently published a book of this father’s newspaper columns. In his third book about his father, Michael G. Skidmore, used a collection of columns written by his father Charles “Ed” Skidmore for the Columbus Daily Advocate between 1930 and 1943.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 5 •CUHS 2021 Sports Awards will be held at the football stadium beginning at 6:15 p.m. In the event of inclement weather it will be moved to the gym. •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.

Cowtown Days celebration winners announced

It was a perfect weekend for Baxter Springs to celebrate their community. The town’s annual Cowtown Days celebration started off Friday night, with the Cowtown Idol singing competition. Singers were divided into two categories, Youth and Adult.

Keep vaccination card in safe place

Things are beginning to open-up for those who are vaccinated So you decide to take a cruise, go to a Broadway Play or your clubs convention.. But, how will you prove, you are fully vaccinated? “Keep your Vaccination Record Card,” recommends County Health Department Director Betha Elliott.