4H Day competition

4H Day competition Judge Tyler Zustiak, Clerk Carla Karsten and 4-H Agent Valori Stone admire presenter Katherine King’s jewelry making abilities during the 4H Day competition on February 19. The panel handed out a number of awards to the competitors, including to King, throughout the day.

Columbus Library February meeting minutes

The Columbus Public Library Board meeting was held February 14. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Curtis Wheatley. Also present were board members: Becky Shearburn, Becky Glover, Kelly Walters, Jessica Rider, and Linda Griffitt.

‘The Healer’s Daughter’ discussed by library group

Numerous times when we’ve driven to Colorado on I-70, I have noticed the road sign for Nicodemus, Kansas. The small town is located northeast of WaKeeney. I knew it was originally settled as an allblack community, but we have never taken the time to check out the historical site.

Davis, Natalini, Weber first in Bulldog Classic

The Columbus Wrestling Club sent nine wrestlers to the Bulldog Classic in Independence, February 13. Kai Davis, Lucas Natalini, and William Weber all brought home first place hardware in their respective weight classes.

CALENDAR

Thursday, February 24 •F.A.R.M.S Program at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons •Columbus American Legion Keith Reeves Post 3 meets 7 p.m. Friday, February 25 •Mercy Auxiliary pulled pork fundraiser at St. Rose Parish Hall drive through only 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

4-H Days brings out varied competition

A massive display of talent occurred Saturdy in the Cherokee County 4-H building in Columbus on February 19. Nearly 20 youths competed for the opportunities to advance to the regional competition in early March.

Famous artist’s work hangs in Columbus

Do you know Columbus is the home of a piece of artwork, produced by the well-known artist Waylande Gregory? Gregory was born in Baxter Springs in 1905 and was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptor of the early twentieth century.

Shop local before heading out of town

Give local merchants a chance to show what they have. You are not only supporting a business, but you are keeping Columbus alive. The sales tax dollars come back to the city to keep fire and police department in operation, improve streets, etc. If residents don’t support local businesses, who will?