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Monday, November 15 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.

Shelby Stinnett

Shelby Stinnett, project coordinator for Liberty Utilities, stands next to the newest butterfly addition in Baxter Springs at the new Liberty Park. The butterfly artwork was designed by the fifth grade students of Central School in Baxter Springs.

Two businesses aided by E-Loan funds

The Cherokee County E-Community recently made E-Community Loans to help launch two new local business ventures: Circle H Liquor and Columbus Service, Center, Inc. The E-Community Loan Fund offers gap financing to those wishing to start, purchase, or expand a forprofit business in the county.

Community Thanksgiving service set

The Columbus Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 200 West Sycamore Street in Columbus. Camp Joy Pastor Alan McCamey will deliver the Thanksgiving message. Host Pastor Jim Thomas will give the welcome.

Turkey derby halted due to shortages

Due to the shortage of turkeys the annual Columbus Merchants Turkey Derby will not be held this year. For the past 10 years the local businesses have supported a contest to provide turkeys to local families through a drawing.

Prizeweek consolation winner is announced

The Prizeweek Puzzle continues to go without a grand prize winner so the $1,000 in Chamber of Commerce gift certificates went unclaimed last week. The prize would certainly make a merry Christmas for a winner.

New schedule plan okayed for CUHS

Important developments at Columbus High School were recently discussed at the latest USD 493 school board meeting Monday night. Board members, parents, teachers and students all gathered in the board office to discuss the CUHS’s schedule redesign.

County commissioners set mil levy-again

Important financial figures were recently completed at the latest County Commissioners meeting on Monday morning, November 8. Cherokee County Courthouse department heads gave a brief report before the council was able to calculate the final 2021 mill levy and valuation numbers.

Members of the Columbus Lions Club

Members of the Columbus Lions Club recently presented Robin Jones with check for the community dinner. Lions Club members present included Grant Spieth, David Groves, Ernest Vaughn, Mike White, Buddy Derfelt, Mark Winter, Steve Jameson and David Holmes.