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Cherokee County Commissioners August 26 special meeting minutes

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Cherokee County Commission Special Meeting for August 26, 2021 At 10 a.m. Thursday August 26 2021 Chairman Moates called the special meeting of the Cherokee County Commission to order in room #134 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Sage advice about growing herbs

Lacy O’malley
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Every spring, my backyard garden gets tilled and seeds get planted. With some time and effort, the seeds turn into delicious vegetables. Now, there is no effort by me, my husband has the green thumb of the family. On the other hand, I have a “black” thumb.

Lions club recycling bags

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Now is the time to recycle all those grocery store bags you’ve been saving. You can recycle your household bags and clear wrap into Trex’s Earth-Friendly composite decking and railing. The Baxter Springs Lions Club has joined with NexTrex to recycle bags into benches.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Wednesday, September 15 •Cherokee County Economic Development recognition breakfast at Little Brick Inn in Baxter Springs. Coffee and networking 7-7:30 a.m. Breakfast and program 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m.
Preparing the pulled pork sandwiches

Preparing the pulled pork sandwiches

Preparing the pulled pork sandwiches

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Preparing the pulled pork sandwiches for the Back the Badge fundraiser Sherrie Nida was kept busy. The Saturday fundraiser required 1,280 pounds of pulled pork for the 1,150 sandwiches delivered to supporters. Cooking of the meat began at 3 p.m.

Baxter Springs seeks new board member

Amber Helwig Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
A new member is being sought to replace resigned board member Dusty Deringer on the Baxter Springs School Board. After discussing the possibilities, the board moved to begin the search for a new school board member to fill the available seat.
Award winners at the Cherokee Homecoming car show on Saturday included Jack Johnson and Aden Smith. Smith was recognized as the future of the car show and Johnson was recognized for his dedication to the show over the years. Both winners are in front of one of three cars shown by Johnson.

Award winners at the Cherokee Homecoming car show on Saturday included Jack Johnson and Aden Smith. Smith was recognized as the future of the car show and Johnson was recognized for his dedication to the show over the years. Both winners are in front of one of three cars shown by Johnson.

Cherokee Homecoming features food, festivities

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Four large caldrons filled with hot soupy beans were consumed by visitors to the annual Cherokee Homecoming which kicked off Friday evening with the bean feed. The beans were the drawing card but the various fruit cobblers by Kristie French were the capper.
The County Commissioners moved their budget hearing to the district court room expecting a large crowd. Due to their projections of a drop in the county tax rate, the taxpayers apparently didn’t want to object to a decrease and stayed away.

The County Commissioners moved their budget hearing to the district court room expecting a large crowd. Due to their projections of a drop in the county tax rate, the taxpayers apparently didn’t want to object to a decrease and stayed away.

County sets 2023 budget at 36 mils

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Planning for a large crowd at the budget hearing Monday evening, it was moved into the District Court Room from the Commissioners Room. As it turned out the Commissioners office would have been sufficient.
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