Area students get hands on learning at Earth Day event

The 4-H Building played host to part of the annual Earth Day event for area students April 21. Columbus High School student Colton Helwig showed Carsyn Kelly how to operate a robot the school’s Tech class made. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Book spurs interest in Choctaw tribal culture, customs

Can you imagine what it would be like to walk over 5,000 miles in unbearably cold temperatures? Well, that is what the Choctaws did in my book, How I Became a Ghost (a trail of tears story). In this story the American soldiers burn down the Chcotaw’s village and they are forced to march.

Student learns unique facts about German heritage

German culture is by far one of my favorites. The Boy Who Dared is the reason I wanted to learn about German culture. The Boy Who Dared is a book where a young adult is in a prison cell for going against Hitler’s plans. In the book it sometimes mentions flashbacks when he was a young boy.

Happy BIRTHDAY

April 26 Keith Coonrod David Martin Kymbree Martin Georgia Mosler Madalyne Reid April 27 Kennedy Bullard Jim Campbell Derek Wilson April 28 Susan Drennan Michelle Embrey

P.E.O. creates Easter bonnets

Baxter Springs’ Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members present had fun decorating Easter bonnets. Hats were furnished by Phyllis Garrett, who was unable to attend.

Leadership class explores medical field

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Columbus location hosted the Columbus Unified High School’s Jr. Leadership class in April. Practice Manager Tara Parkison (right) briefed the students on several of the services the organization offers to the community after they toured the building.

LCC students compete in Denver

The Labette Community College Phi Theta Kappa organization traveled to Denver for International Convention (Catalyst) on April 5-10. The Tau Theta Chapter is the honor society of the two year college. Convention attendees heard from speakers Dr.

Happy Anniversary

April 22 Greg and Susannah Winterhalter April 24 Earl and Tina Carriger April 25 Phil and Neely Evans Ronnie and Norita O’Toole Ronnie and Norita O’Toole

Happy BIRTHDAY

April 22 Karlyn Crain Pat Roberts Krystal Stewart April 23 Steven Brisbin Warren Duley Jan Houser Ron Wheelen April 24 Megan Gall Gene Hamilton Cliff Lutz Wyatt Yost April 25 Shanel Bullard Hollie Damrill Carolyn Hallam Purdence Huffman Emily Newberry Martin White

John Wayne Cook

John Wayne Cook was recently presented with a certificate for continuous membership in the American Legion. Cook has been a member for 50 years. He was presented his certificate by Dan Webb at a recent Baxter Springs American Legion meeting. Courtesy photo.