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Baxter Springs HS Sports Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
All past and present students, faculty, staff and friends of Baxter Springs High School are invited to attend the Baxter Springs High School Sports Hall of Fame for the induction of its inaugural class.

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KLS aids 1,623 clients with legal services

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
A recent case handled by the Kansas Legal Services (KLS), may be affecting more than one client and their services are available for others affected by this and other scams.

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Two perfect entries in football contest

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Two entries in the football contest picked every game correctly with the winner being chosen by the tie breaker. Larry Tedlock took first place and for the second time this year he picked the winner of every game. Tucker Coble, also had a perfect entry picking every winner.
Columbus High School Juniors

Columbus High School Juniors

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Columbus High School Juniors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Columbus High School Juniors created the winning Homecoming float. Their replica of a Volkswagen bus encouraged “Peace Out Panthers.” The Titan football team played the Colgan Panthers October 6.
Farmers Cooperative Association

Farmers Cooperative Association

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Farmers Cooperative Association

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Farmers Cooperative Association General Manager Matt Case (holding award) with members of the FCA leadership team accepting the Regional Award in the Agribusiness category from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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Spending quality time with your children

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Let’s face it, life is busy! This is especially true for parents and families. It can often seem like days are passing by in the blink of an eye. Living in this fast-paced environment can leave parents questioning if they are spending enough time with their kids.
The 2023 Medicalodges Mr. and Mrs. Columbus crowning was held Friday night of the Columbus Day Festival during the bean feed. Sharron White was named Mrs. Columbus. She grew up in Oswego and was a tax specialist. In her spare time she likes to read and crochet. Morgan Davidson was named Mr. Columbus. He grew up in Elk City and was in the military for six years then became a computer network specialist. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and hunting.

The 2023 Medicalodges Mr. and Mrs. Columbus crowning was held Friday night of the Columbus Day Festival during the bean feed. Sharron White was named Mrs. Columbus. She grew up in Oswego and was a tax specialist. In her spare time she likes to read and crochet. Morgan Davidson was named Mr. Columbus. He grew up in Elk City and was in the military for six years then became a computer network specialist. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and hunting.

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The 2023 Medicalodges Mr. and Mrs. Columbus crowning

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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Baxter P.E.O. has book exchange

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
A book exchange followed the October 2 meeting of the Baxter Springs Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Prior to the exchange, members shared information about various books they had read and enjoyed.
Krueger’s novels never disappoint

Krueger’s novels never disappoint

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Krueger’s novels never disappoint

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Love to Read William Kent Krueger’s books never disappoint me. He is best known for the series featuring Cork O’Conner. O’Conner is the former sheriff of Tamack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish, part Ojibwe.

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Time change for blood drive

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
There has been a time change in the upcoming “Champions for Life” blood drive. Starting time for the drive has been moved up to noon Monday, October 16. It will still conclude at 5:30 p.m. and will take place in the Columbus Community Building in the Community Room.
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