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.

Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator Chris Johnson (left) and Maintenance Technician Nate Davis (right) install new lights to help illuminate the Cherokee County Courthouse each evening. The warmer spring temperatures have allowed the pair to complete numerous outdoor projects. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Course teaches hunter safety

The hunter safety course in Columbus was sponsored by the Cherokee County Sportsman’s Club and was held in their facility West of Columbus. State Conservation Officer Scott Leamon and Rhonda Viets of the Sportsman’s Club actually put the plan together.

Nominations open for Bill Hall award

Gearing up for the annual Galena Days event, the event’s organizers are currently accepting nominations for the second annual “Bill Hall Civic Achievement Award.” Melvyn “Bill” Hall was born on July 8, 1937 in Galena.

Nine teams compete in April bass tourney

Clear skies and comfortable temperatures set the stage for nine teams to participate in the Columbus Bass Club’s April tournament. The men met at Columbus Bait and Tackle before heading out to the designated fishing pit ahead of the event April 9.

Medicalodges welcomes Easter bunny, egg hunters

Medicalodges invited local children to hunt for Easter eggs on their property on April 15. Well over 50 individuals were spread out across the property’s southeast lawn to try their hand at snatching up as many of the plastic containers as possible. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Book leads to exploration of African culture

African culture is one of my favorites. Want to learn about it with me? The Red Pencil is one of the reasons I wanted to learn more about African culture. The Red Pencil got me more curious about how they live and their lifestyle.

No speed limits on most German roads

Learning things about German food, how most of the roads don’t have speed limits, and all about Saint Martin’s Day would have me intrigued, so I hope it also has you intrigued.

Happy Anniversary

April 20 Carl and Pat Brunenn Larry and Deena Dougherty Chuck and Sue McPherson April 21 Bob and Rebecca Brassart Warren and Wilma Duley Clint and Zelda McColm