Cherokee County 4-H members exhibit equestrian skills

Results have been announced for the Cherokee County Horse Show. In Senior Fitting and Showing Trevor French, Glittering Stones, was Grand Champion. Reserve Champion was Montana Elmer, Spring Valley Sparklers.

Ribbons awarded in photography classes at county fair

Photography results have been announced for the 4-H classes. Grand Champion in Junior Color Photos was awarded to Kaydence Killebrew, Glittering Stones. Reserve Champion was awarded to Addison Queen, Glittering Stones.

Fertilizer ratios indicate nutrients

Fertilizer ratios indicate the percent of nutrients, by weight, in a particular fertilizer. Ratios are always given as the percent nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), followed by potassium (K), in this order. For example, a 10-10-20 fertilizer contains 10-percent N, 10-percent P and 10-percent K.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

August 20 Emily Benedict Hazel Elora Epler Debbie Evans Amy Ishmael Debbie Jarrett Sharon Keplinger Nick Lucian Margaret McColm Monica Reid Layni Saporito August 21 Radonna Ballinger Kalei Campbell E.

Happy Anniversary

August 20 Jeff and Vicki Hess Scott and Debbie Jarrett David and Janie Ruddick August 21 Lowell and Virginia Daniels Gary and Susan Drennan August 22 Darrell and Lorna Fell James and Nancy Mechling Rick and Kimberly VanDoren

Cherokee County 4-H, Open class beef results posted

Results in the 4-H and Open beef classes have been announced. In Senior Fitting and Showing Cole Youngblood, Shamrock, was Grand Champion. Katelyn Moran, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Reserve Champion.

Crusaders to hold concert at Crestline First Baptist

A special concert by the Crusaders will be hosted by the First Baptist Church of Crestline Saturday, August 21 at 6 p.m. The group sings traditional Southern Gospel songs that promote the love of God with the hope that people will come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Check out ‘free book’ cart at Baxter library

Johnston Public Library in Baxter Springs is cleaning up the children’s department to make room for new titles--run by and check out the “Free Books” cart. Join JPL’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

The life of a young girl in India

A girl getting married at 13, her husband dying, and not getting treated fairly would seem shocking to an American teenage girl. The book I am reading is called Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan. My protagonist in the book is Koly, she lives with her mom, dad, and her two brothers.

Register early for scarecrow contest

The Columbus Day Festival is just eight short weeks away. The Columbus Day committee is preparing for its 23rd scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.