Making cow cents or dollars

“Successful cow-calf producers are ‘risk experts’,” says Jenny Ifft, an agricultural policy specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “They face multiple sources of risk every day. Forage production can vary dramatically based on when or how much it rains.

The American Legion Post #3

The American Legion Post #3 held its first Karaoke Contest of 2022, Saturday, February 12. The crowd was entertained by various musical numbers, ending with the final three winners. First place Nancy Daugherty, second place Jacob Spencer and third place Chasity Reynolds. Courtesy photo.

Columbus High School presents the ‘Pajama Game’

Columbus Unified High School students performed a scene from the Pajama Game during the recent musical performance. Cast members Hanna Daniels reads a newspaper as she performs a scene with Austin Glover in the Pajama Game musical.

Duling is March 4-H member of the month

Cherokee County 4-H has announced the member of the month for March. Madison Duling, 12, is a sixth-grade student at Central Middle School in Columbus. Duling is a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers and is currently her club’s Vice President. She is also a 4-H Council representative.

Carlton makes President’s honor roll at UCO

Baxter Springs resident Samantha Evann Carlton has been named to the President’s Honor Roll University of Central Oklahoma for their work in the fall 2021 semester, a distinction given to those who achieve the university’s highest academic standards.

Two students from Riverton High School

Two students from Riverton High School have earned the honor to compete in the National Archery Com petition in Sandy, Utah April 29-30. To earn this honor, students must place in the top 10 of their State Archery Competitions.

Baxter Springs PEO meets at museum

A Valentine theme was chosen for the meeting of the Baxter Springs’ Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Monday, February 21 at 7 p.m. at the Baxter Historical Museum. Mary Beth Smith and Kathryn Aupperle served as hostesses. Members were served cherry dessert.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 2 •CUHS Leadership at Calibrated noon-3 p.m. Thursday, March 3 •Lions Club annual Bean and Soup feed at Columbus Community Building Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Carry out and delivery only $7 Donation. Call 620-762-1326 for delivery.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

March certainly didn’t come in like a lion, but, the persimmon says winter ain’t over yet.

Lions Club members

Lions Club members spent Monday evening sorting through pounds and pounds of beans looking for poor quality legumes so those served at the Lion’s annual soup and bean fundraiser would be of top quality.