Begin with what you know when doing genealogical research
One of many games for students to participate in at the annual Back-To-School Carnival hosted by Columbus USD 493 Thursday, August 27 was the ‘Dunk Tank’ sponsored by Coffeyville Community College. Park Elementary Principal Matthew Crain was all smiles just before this torrent of water cascaded onto his head.
Emersyn Carter watches with glee as water pours onto Park Elementary Principal Matthew Crain. The ‘Dunk Tank,’ sponsored by Coffeyville Community College was part of the annual Back-To-School Carnival hosted at Central Elementary August 27.
Lanelle Richens tried her hand at disc golf, a game sponsored by the Central third grade teachers as part of the annual Back-To-School Carnival held Thursday, August 27.
Fun for all ages at the annual Back-To-School Carnival held at Central Elementary August 27. Simon Napier gauges his throw in the cornhole booth sponsored by Central sixth grade teachers, Adelynn Shelton looks on in preparation for her turn.
Genealogy Corner
Sometimes in genealogy research, it is hard to make the connection between generations or to find that elusive grandparent.
The first step is to write down what you know. Ask your parents and other living relatives to tell what they remember about their own grandparents, no matter how small the detail may seem. Record the conversations or take detailed notes. Interview the relatives…