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PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

The pie and cake contest sponsored by Chapter BT of P.E.O. International during the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days’ Celebration was well attended. The winners of the adult pie division were first place Casey Roberts, second place Alma Cook and third place Jan Lampton.
Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

Hayden Renae Allen is the daughter of Kellie and Terry Bessman and Jeremy Allen. Her grandparents are Jay and Kori Saiz, Bill and Debbie Angel, Dan and Jolene Edwards. Allen is active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Educators of America.

Plans underway for Columbus Day Festival

The Columbus Day committee spends a whole year putting the festival together and inquiries about vendor space start coming in by February. The committee is accepting 2023 vendor space applications. Several food and craft vendors have already registered.

Third Thursday coffee May 18

This Page Sponsored By These Chamber Members The Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday coffee for the month of May will be hosted by Farmers Co-op Agronomy Center on S. Hwy 69 on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 9 or 9:30 am.
Southeast recognizes retirees, years of service at ceremony

Southeast recognizes retirees, years of service at ceremony

Southeast recognizes retirees, years of service at ceremony

Mike Bowman was recognized for his retirement after 17 years with USD247. Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner presented him with a clock Jim Rockers his retirement after 16 years with USD247. Dr. Brad Miner presented him with a clock. Rockers also received the KU award.
March winds didn’t bring much rain

March winds didn’t bring much rain

March winds didn’t bring much rain

March winds plus April showers equals May flowers. This is what I have been told. We had March winds. In April we had 2.4 inches of rain. We don’t expect too many flowers in May. Right now, the flowerbed is growing weeds. Hopefully, we will have something colorful by the end of May.
Park Elementary students, Liberty Utilities plant trees

Park Elementary students, Liberty Utilities plant trees

Park Elementary students, Liberty Utilities plant trees

Cole Watkins, Abbi Hall, Addi Cox, Delilah Friel, Mariah Moser, Willow Patton, Mila Luna, Lanelle Richens, Zylus Adams, Brantly Redden, and Hadley Bessman show off their newly planted tree. Liberty Utilities provided the trees and assisted with planting.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
A going away party held Friday for Betha Elliott as she leaves her post at Cherokee County Heath Department director after 36 years with the department. Attending the party were Carolyn Miller, retired administrator at the Montgomery County Health Department and Debbi Baugher, retired director of the Labette County Health Department. The three long time friends have all retired in the same year.

A going away party held Friday for Betha Elliott as she leaves her post at Cherokee County Heath Department director after 36 years with the department. Attending the party were Carolyn Miller, retired administrator at the Montgomery County Health Department and Debbi Baugher, retired director of the Labette County Health Department. The three long time friends have all retired in the same year.

Chapter BT PEO hears about Cowtown Days

In anticipation of Cowtown Days weekend, the Monday, May 1 meeting of Chapter BT of P.E.O. International used that as the theme. The tables were decorated with cowboys, horses, boots, and cows.