Merchants football contest

The winner of the Columbus Merchants football contest this week was Myra Frazier with husband Dennis Frazier taking second place. Though they both missed different games. It was the first time this year a husband and wife took first and second place. The third place went to Robin Jessee.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

Far from a grand prize winner, Warren Duley took the consolation prize in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest this week, missing five of the preferred answers. This apparently was one of the most difficult puzzles in recent weeks. The grand prize is still available for those wishing to play.

Clarification

To clarify a story published in the Friday edition of the News-Report, concerning the commissioners spending on asphalt from last year’s budgets It indicated $77,000 was “found” by County Road Superintendent Cody Zook.

Commission sets mill levy-maybe

A very important budgeting issue is currently trying to be solved in Cherokee County. The County Commissioners held a meeting Wednesday morning to determine the exact amount that a new mill levy would be set in the county.

Winter breakfast cereal still popular

Cream of Wheat, a cereal first marketed in 1898, is still a popular winter breakfast cereal. A trolley sign in a recent auction showed the picture of a box of Cream of Wheat and two children eating it from a bowl. The sign read, “Summer Favorite Served Cold with Fruit.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Carlos Francisco Moreno, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required and unlawful registration and was released on $2,500 bail.

October melancholy

As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn color and fall languidly from the trees, there is a peculiar melancholy which we are susceptible to at this time of year.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh November 1 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Mary Owens, bond appearance, (criminal) 9 a.m. – Woden Finance LLC vs. Louisa J Hudson, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Joshua Everett Allen Hesler, scheduling conference, (traffic) 1 p.m.