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Kim Linam was awarded Outstanding Volunteer award at a recent leaders’ appreciation dinner. Cassy Spoonemore was awarded the Leadership Launch award at a ceremony held by the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland council in Springfield, Mo. Courtesy photo.

Kim Linam was awarded Outstanding Volunteer award at a recent leaders’ appreciation dinner. Cassy Spoonemore was awarded the Leadership Launch award at a ceremony held by the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland council in Springfield, Mo. Courtesy photo.

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Local Girl Scout leaders earn recognition

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Girl Scout leaders in Cherokee recently held their annual leaders’ appreciation dinner. After dinner leaders were awarded fun awards and an auction was held with the daisy dollars leaders had earned over the previous year.
There is no better way

There is no better way

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There is no better way

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
There is no better way to say thank you than with food. Around 60 volunteers attended the Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. The SEKMA has volunteers from several area churches and wanted to show their appreciation.

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Book group invites readers to attend

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The book discussion group associated with the Columbus Public Library will meet Wednesday, June 30 at 9:15 a.m. in the community building located across from the water works on North Kansas Street in Columbus. This month’s book choice is “The Lost Girls of Paris” written by Pam Jenoff.
A Galena fisherman

A Galena fisherman

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A Galena fisherman

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
A Galena fisherman recently won first place and $50,000 in the Big Bass Bash held on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Weston Taconis, 27 and his friend Damon Simmons were fishing in an area just south of Monkey Island when Taconis landed his catch. He weighed in his 5.96 pound bass at Southwinds Marina.
Instrumental musicians at Baxter Springs

Instrumental musicians at Baxter Springs

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Instrumental musicians at Baxter Springs

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Instrumental musicians at Baxter Springs, under the direction of Louis Morgan, performed at their final concert of the school year before classes ended for summer break. Photo by Dee Riley.
The soldier care boxes

The soldier care boxes

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The soldier care boxes

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
The soldier care boxes this month were sponsored by Laureate Gamma Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Sorority member Nancy Evans holds two of the boxes. Items in the boxes were provided by the Girl Scouts and students at Central Junior High School.
JD Anderson

JD Anderson

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JD Anderson

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Monday, June 7, 2021
JD Anderson tries his hand at planting tomatoes at one of the Johnston Public Library “Tails and Tales” summer programs. The programs are usually set Thursdays at 10 a.m. However, a special program is planned Friday, June 11 with children’s musician Aaron Fowler. Photo by Dee Riley.
Kelli Weaver

Kelli Weaver

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Kelli Weaver

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
Kelli Weaver, Baxter Springs resident and member of the Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Nation, visited Johnston Public Library on Thursday morning. Mrs. Weaver discussed Native American tribes, traditions, and powwow regalia. The free children’s program was part of the “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program.

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Happy Anniversary

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Monday, June 7, 2021
June 7 Donny and Courtney Hamilton Nate and Kayla Kirk Larry and Kathleen Reynolds June 8 Jerry and Sue DuRoy Richard and Barbara Frank Fred R. and Rosie Heistand Harold and Joanne Shideler
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