Cherokee County Commissioners April 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Chairman Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order at 9 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Wildcat District Foundation hosts virtual fundraiser/auction

An online fundraiser and auction is being hosted by Kansas State Research and Extension’s Wildcat District Education Foundation April 21-24.

USD 404 assists Riverton PRIDE plant trees

The Riverton USD 404 High School students gained hands-on knowledge regarding Earth Day and the importance of proper tree planting from the foresters from Liberty Utilities Monday April 19.

BHS offers after prom activities

After prom Saturday, April 17, Baxter Springs High School students were able to participate in a variety of activities. To start off the evening three charter busses carried students to The Silver Spoons Barn in Joplin, Mo. A catered dinner was served followed by an evening of dancing.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 21 •Baxter Springs Am •Baxter Springs Ambulance Board meets 5 p.m. in the office at the Ambulance station. •CUHS Varsity softball hosts Pittsburg at 4:30 p.m. Game will be livestreamed on Citylinktv.com on the Columbus News-Report channel.

DEATHS

Timothy Turnbough, 54 Baxter Springs Carolyn Paradee, 64 Lamar, Colo.

Macy Anderson

Macy Anderson was crowned Prom Queen and Mike Thomas was crowned Prom King during Columbus Unified High School’s 2021 Prom held Saturday, April 17. Courtesy photo.

City employees recognized by Mayor

Two proclamations were delivered by Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth during the City Council meeting. He recognized the Public Service Employees and the City Clerk Cherri Chancellor in particular.