Columbus Mercy Auxiliary

At right: Columbus Mercy Auxiliary held a drawing for a handmade knife made by local craftsman Phil Evans. They drew the name of the winner at one of their meetings. Jane Ann Turner was surprised when she heard her named called.

A 90th birthday

A 90th birthday celebration was held for former Columbus resident and music teacher Donna Lyerla (center). She was joined by family and friends including the Riachi family A come and go celebration was held Saturday in honor of the 90th birthday of Donna Lyerla (second from right).

Family Sowell to be at Crestline Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Crestline will be hosting the Family Sowell of Knoxville, Tenn. The Gospel and Bluegrass style group is made up of five siblings who have traveled from New York state to New Mexico and from California to Georgia in concert.

Favorite books of 2022, a look back

As we said goodbye to 2022, the New Year caused people to hang up new calendars and to adjust dates on clocks and correspondence. I took time to reflect on my favorite books that had entertained or informed me during the past year.

Homecoming at Riverton High School

Homecoming at Riverton High School will be Friday, January 27. A chili supper will kick of the festivities at 5 p.m. Coronation of the Homecoming Queen will take place between the varsity girls game (6 p.m. start) and the varsity boys game (7:30 p.m. start).

Due to problems at the printer

Due to problems at the printer, photos of Laura Leroy’s 80th birthday celebration were unreadable. They are being reprinted. Among those attending Laura Leroy’s eightieth birthday celebration were members of her 1960 graduating class.

Ninetieth birthday celebration planned Saturday for Lyerla

A come and go celebration is planned for Donna Lyerla Saturday, January 21 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in the gymnasium of Pitt Naz (Nazarene) Church located at 816 East Quincy in Pittsburg.

Participants needed for Boys State program

The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is taking registrations for its 2023 session. The event is scheduled to be held Sunday, June 4, through Saturday, June 10, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 31st consecutive session at KSU and 85th overall.

Golden Apple nominees sought

Have you taken the time to say “thank you” to an instructor in the Columbus USD 493 or Columbus campus of Coffeyville Community College?

Central Elementary Baxter announces honor rolls

Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs has announced their 20222023 First Semester Honor Rolls.