Keeping your body hydrated

Our bodies are approximately 55 percent to 75 percent water weight. Children have an even higher percentage. Individuals may vary in the amount of water that makes up their bodies and all of us need to be keeping our bodies hydrated. The summer heat seems to drain water from our bodies.

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Friday, September 1 •Titan Football at Girard 7 p.m. Saturday, September 2 •Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post Sunday, September 3 •Attend the church of your choice.

Evans hosts hammer-in, knife show at Glen Forge

Nationally known knife maker Phil Evans will be hosting the annual Central States Hammer In and Knife Show at his Columbus forge Saturday, September 9. Open to the public there is no admission charge.

Job fair to be held in Baxter Springs

A Job fair to assist displaced Yellow Freight and King Louie workers in finding new employment is scheduled to be held Tuesday. It will be held in the First Christian Church at 3020 Roberts Road, Baxter Springs.

Bridge contract over Brush Creek okayed

The bridge which crosses Brush Creek on Southeast Wyandotte Street between US 69 and the Columbus Cemeteries is scheduled for replacement. The Cherokee County Commissioners approved the contract bid accepted by the State of Kansas Department of Transportation.

GN Bank branch in Galena will close

The Galena Branch of GN Bank will close at the end of the business day on November 30. Customers received a letter dated August 25 notifying them that the branch would be closing. The branch office is located 1601 K-66, Suite, in Galena.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kole Warren Shea Koons, 21, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held without bail.