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Eastern Heights returns to fair bandstand Friday night

Eastern Heights returns to fair bandstand Friday night

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Eastern Heights returns to fair bandstand Friday night

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Eastern Heights is a modern country duo, with high energy, tight harmonies and mind-blowing musicianship. They will step up to the mic Friday, July 23 at the Cherokee County Fair.
Duke Mason to appear Saturday night of Cherokee County Fair

Duke Mason to appear Saturday night of Cherokee County Fair

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Duke Mason to appear Saturday night of Cherokee County Fair

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
Headlining the bandstand Saturday night July 24 is Duke Mason. Mason is a special performer because of his unique height of only 46 inches. However, his talent and charismatic personality bring a respect and dignity to his singing that only few are chosen to have.
Girl Scouts feed fairgoers for over 70 years

Girl Scouts feed fairgoers for over 70 years

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Girl Scouts feed fairgoers for over 70 years

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen. For over 70 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week. They expect to serve 5,000 meals from Monday through Saturday this year.
Department B; Open crops, fruit, garden Division B1

Department B; Open crops, fruit, garden Division B1

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Department B; Open crops, fruit, garden Division B1

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Department B Open Crops, Fruit and Garden Division: B1 Premium for all classes unless stated otherwise First: $1.50 second: $1 third: $0.75 Crops Superintendent: Gary Martin Committee: Myrna Martin Entries must be registered and in place by Monday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. Rules All crops...
Department C: Open class economics, amateur wine

Department C: Open class economics, amateur wine

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Department C: Open class economics, amateur wine

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Department C Open Class Economics and Amateur Wine Superintendent: Margaret Radlund Committee: Kara Andrews, Brad Wells Rules 1. No exhibit having won a prize at the fair previously can be entered. 2. Use only regulation clear canning jars, even for jelly. All jars must be tightly sealed.

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Pedal Pull to be held Tuesday

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
A Pedal Tractor Pull will be held Tuesday July 20 in front of the Lions Snack Shack on Country Road. Rain or Shine. This annual event sponsored by Cherokee County Farm Bureau Association is open to boys and girls between the ages of four and 12 years old.
Swine show kicks off Wednesday morning fair activities

Swine show kicks off Wednesday morning fair activities

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Swine show kicks off Wednesday morning fair activities

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
The 4-H and Open Swine show will kick off the judging Wednesday of Fair Week, the pigs being first in the arena might coincide because pork was the most popular meat found on the pioneer farm table Ṁeat, not bread was the staff of life for Frontier farmers.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks will be required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
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