Gabe Shelton was first up to throw during the Run for the Roses. It takes power, determination and technique to throw a disc accurately. Photo by Dee Riley.
The only female in the Frisbee’s and Firefighter’s Fundraiser tournament, Julie Crouch, throws against the bitter wind. This sport is currently dominated by men, but more female leagues are popping up. Photo by Dee Riley.
Firefighters from Baxter Springs, Columbus, Joplin, Mo. and Kansas City, Mo., participated in the fundraising tournament for the family of Malachi Brown. Michael Dulle accepts prize check from Baxter Disc Club president Charles Rector. Dulle is a firefighter from Kansas City, Mo. Photo by Dee Riley.
Discs were flying Saturday, January 8 at the Frisbee’s and Firefighter’s Fundraiser for Lieutenant Malachi Brown. Nearly 60-disc golf enthusiasts turned out for the event, hosted by the Baxter Disc Golf Club and held at the recently installed course at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs.
Lt. Brown was injured in a structure fire October 15, 2021. He had been in a medically induced com...