Struggles can make business stronger

A quote by Larry Harvey was recently shared with me by a good friend, it goes like this, Real communities grow out of a shared confrontation with survival. Communities are not produced by sentiment or mere goodwill. They grow out of a shared struggle.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Monday, September 13 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Savannah Danyel White, scheduling conference, (criminal) (2) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. David Lee Jones, II, scheduling conference, (criminal) 10 a.m. – State of Kansas vs.

County 4-H members show dogs at state competition

Local 4-H members Charles Sharp accepts one of his ribbons from the judge at the State Dog Show. Sharp and his dog, Ace completed in showmanship, obedience, and rally obedience. Michael Shepard and his dog Lily were among the local 4-H members traveling to the State Dog Show.

New ‘normal’ at Columbus Museum

I would like to report that everything is back to normal, but I can’t do that. I guess I could say we are at our new normal. Whatever that may be. A quick update on Anita and Carla. They are both recovering but it is going to take some time for them both to be back to normal.

Happy BIRTHDAY

September 10 Henry Bell Allie Evans Barbara Farstvedt David Simpson Tanner Stewart Trru Vaughn September 11 Steve Cheney Trent McGown Susan Oplotnik Ray Ryan Judy Thompson September 12 Brad Bole Frieda Colbert Korey Delmont Dorothy Hale Bill Harrington William E.

Girl Scout sign-ups set Saturday

Do you know a youngster who would like to try new experiences and make new friends? Girl Scouts offers the opportunity to learn lifetime skills, teamwork and leadership skills. Scouts learn to set and achieve goals, learn entrepreneurial skills and build self-esteem and pride.

Happy Anniversary

September 10 John and Krista Crowder Richard and Cindy Skahan September 11 Jim and Mary Coffee

AYRA rodeo action comes to Columbus Saddle Club Arena

Youngsters of all ages compete in rodeo events. This young rider was holding on tight during the mutton bustin’ competition held August 28 in the Columbus Saddle Club Arena. Mutton bustin’ looks a bit like bronco busting, but is geared toward rodeo contestants between the ages of four and seven.

Youth bee keeping scholarship

Applications for the Beekeeping Scholarship Program are now being taken by the Cherokee County Bee Keepers. The applicant must be between the ages of 12 and 17 years old by January 1 of the application year. The applicant must be a resident within a 30- mile radius from Columbus.

Elmore named member of month

Cherokee County 4-H had named their member of the month for September. Zoie Elmore is 15 years old and a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers. Elmore is currently the club president. At the fair, she has shown horses, breeding beef, swine, goats, chickens and waterfowl.