The Duling family

The Duling family, Bill, Ragena and Madison were lined up for their breakfast with Madisen Rand awaiting the pancake and Blue and Gold sausage breakfast sponsored by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau.

At the front door Farm Bureau

At the front door Farm Bureau boardmembers Jack Getman and Jim Gaither were frying the sausage for the exhibitors’ breakfast on Friday morning of Fair Week.

Jeff Clark

Jeff Clark is the flapjack cooker again this year. He had a hard time keeping up as the crowd was larger than previous years.

Benefit dinner planned for Johnsons

A benefit dinner to assist Jack and Carla Johnson is planned for Friday August 27 at the Columbus 4-H Building. The dinner will include a pulled pork sandwich, chips, bottled water and dessert for a donation. This will be drive by and delivery only from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 4-H Building.

Republican Party meeting Tuesday

Cherokee County Republican Party will hold their August meeting Tuesday, August 17. They will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the breakroom at the Cherokee County Courthouse.

Area youth completes academy

An area youngster, Alden Ebersole of Parsons graduated from Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Confidence Camp. At the ceremony, he was awarded the Paintball Marksmanship Medal for having the second best score during the paintball qualification.

Life Christian begins 35th year

Columbus Life Christian School will open its 35th scholastic year Monday, August 30, with an orientation program for all students and any parents who wish to attend.

Dairy goats earn ribbons for Cherokee County 4-H members

Results have been announced for the Dairy Goat show held during the Cherokee County Fair. In Senior Fitting and Showing Jadeyn Ivey, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion. Allyson Wells, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Reserve Champion.

TITAN OF THE WEEK

Mya Hamilton received a $20,000 Kansas State University Wildcat Traditions Scholarship from CUHS English Instructor, Karen Langerot at the Senior Awards Assembly in May. Mya plans to attend KSU and study Animal Science in Industry this fall.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.