Homer remember Cherokee County fairs of yesteryear

Editors Note: Several years ago Columbus News-Report columnist Homer Bristow jotted down the high points of the Cherokee County Fair and Reunion from his unique memory bank. Bristow’s death in January 2013 ended the popular “Just Thinkin’” column of the lifelong Columbus area resident.

The Girls Next Door will open fair

The Girls Next Door, a trio of ladies from Kansas City, will lead off the entertainment at the Cherokee County Fair. They will take the stage Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Their style is a bit of Rock and Roll and a bit of Country music. Angie Larson, Barbara Walker and Jamie Malone make up the group.

Dillon Leggett to play Wednesday

Popular in area venues, Dillon Leggett, a multi-talented entertainer, will be performing on the Cherokee County Fair Bandstand Wednesday evening, July 27.

Thursday music will feature Phil Vandel

Thursday night’s fair entertainment will be provided by Phil Vandel. Vandel (pronounced like Vandal or Candle) has traveled the world with his music and continues to bring his powerful, unique style of singing, songwriting, and guitar playing to audiences around the globe at 150-200 shows per year.

Pedal tractor pull Tuesday night

A Pedal Tractor Pull will be held Tuesday July 26 in front of the Lions Snack Shack on Country Road. Rain or Shine. This annual event, sponsored by Cherokee County Farm Bureau Association, is open to boys and girls between the ages of four and 12 years old. Registration will be held from 5:30 p.m.

Cherokee County natives have been in Kansas Fairs Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award that can be bestowed on an individual(s) by the Kansas Fairs and Festivals Association.

Rules, regulations for open class entries

Open Class Entries All Classes and departments are open to entries from all counties and stated as open, except 4-H and F.F.A. Department. The exceptions for these departments are listed in the rules under the specific departments. All Open Livestock Entries Livestock must be in place by 12 p.m.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, July 25 9 a.m.-In the Matter of the Marriage of Della Cortina vs. Robert Cortinas, final hearing, (domestic) 9:30 a.m.-In the Matter of the Marriage of Jessica Midgett vs. Joey Midgett, final hearing, (domestic) 10 a.m.-State of Kansas, Ex. Rel.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kimberly D. Woods, 37, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $200 bail.

City of Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, July25 at 4 p.m. Max W. Ashworth, 47, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of domestic battery. Nacole M.