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Chris Award nominations sought

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
It is now time to nominate a member of the community for the annual Columbus Chris Award which is due by December 30. The Chamber always hears, after the fact, “so and so should have been nominated” – if they are not nominated, they can’t win.

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Recycling Halloween pumpkins

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
As it nears the end of October you may be starting to think of what to do with pumpkins after they have been used for decorations the ones leftover in the garden because they did not quite make the cut to be used as decorations or made into pie.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

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Columbus School Menu

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for October 30 to November 3, 2023. Prices: Breakfast $2; Grades (K-6) lunch $2.80; Grades (7-12) $3. Breakfast is served with choice of 100 percent juice and choice of milk.
“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

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All change is self-change

– Christopher Simon
Friday, October 27, 2023
We sometimes fall prey to the illusion that we can change others, that a convincing argument will change their mind or that a friendly piece of advice will get them to change some longstanding habit.

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Cure faces Supreme Court discipline

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Kansas Supreme Court will review the law license standing of former Cherokee County Counselor Kevin Cure, Galena, on Wednesday. Cure was admitted to practice law in Missouri in October 1990 and in Kansas in April 1991.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
Friday, October 27 •Spooky Library at Johnston Public Library at 10th and Park in Baxter Springs 7 p.m. •Titan Football at Burlington State Play-off game 7 p.m. Saturday, October 28 •Spooktacular Disc Golf Tourney at both Baxter Disc Golf courses. •Titan Band Zombie Walk.
Sarah Smittle of Columbus will represent the State of Kansas at the National Miss Amazing pageant in Chicago in July 2024. She is the daughter of John and Ena Smittle. Photo courtesy John and Ena Smittle.

Sarah Smittle of Columbus will represent the State of Kansas at the National Miss Amazing pageant in Chicago in July 2024. She is the daughter of John and Ena Smittle. Photo courtesy John and Ena Smittle.

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Smittle to represent Kansas in National Miss Amazing

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
Representing the State of Kansas, Sarah Smittle, Columbus, will be traveling to Chicago in July to compete in the National Miss Amazing pageant.
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