Happy Anniversary

September 10 John and Krista Crowder Richard and Cindy Skahan September 11 Jim and Mary Coffee

AYRA rodeo action comes to Columbus Saddle Club Arena

Youngsters of all ages compete in rodeo events. This young rider was holding on tight during the mutton bustin’ competition held August 28 in the Columbus Saddle Club Arena. Mutton bustin’ looks a bit like bronco busting, but is geared toward rodeo contestants between the ages of four and seven.

Youth bee keeping scholarship

Applications for the Beekeeping Scholarship Program are now being taken by the Cherokee County Bee Keepers. The applicant must be between the ages of 12 and 17 years old by January 1 of the application year. The applicant must be a resident within a 30- mile radius from Columbus.

Elmore named member of month

Cherokee County 4-H had named their member of the month for September. Zoie Elmore is 15 years old and a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers. Elmore is currently the club president. At the fair, she has shown horses, breeding beef, swine, goats, chickens and waterfowl.

Happy BIRTHDAY

September 3 Terry Cossairt Braxton Edwards Janet Mackovec Janice Sandberg Barbara Watkins September 4 Regina Davidson Sandi Friend Jason Pease Charlie Riker Darin Steeby Mark Winter September 5 Brooke Casley Betty Flaharty Zelda McColm Scott Green Don Roper Sarah Tyree September...

Happy Anniversary

September 3 Ernie and Sharon Draeger September 4 William and Marj Schaiff September 5 Jay and Kathy Stewart Marvin and Dorothy Wahl September 6 Roger and Pearl Leivan

United States Treasury Department founded this day in 1789

Thursday, September 2 The 245th day of the year 120 days left Today in history The United States Treasury Department is founded on September 2, 1789. The institution’s roots can be traced to 1775, when America’s leaders were looking for ways to fund the Revolutionary War.

How can you tell school is back in session?

How can you tell school is back in session? When the Back to School Carnival comes to Columbus City Park. Thursday evening bounce houses filled the park as parents and children turned out to play games, have snacks and enjoy the festivities.

A popular sight during area events

A popular sight during area events is the Sheriff’s Department “train.” Youngsters pile into the cars and go for a ride with Deputy Justin Noel at the wheel. The train was full of passengers at the Back to School Carnival Thursday.

Kari Soper from Coffeyville Community College

Kari Soper from Coffeyville Community College Columbus Campus cheers on Evolenn Luna at cornhole game. Events of all kinds were available at the Back to School Carnival Thursday.