Columbus Day Festival, successful endeavor

A birthday celebration is planned for Harold and Joanne Shideler for Harold’s 95th, and Joanne’s 90th, birthday. The celebration will be held Saturday, October 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the McCune Community Center, 5th and Main in McCune. The couple requests no gifts, please. Seeing family and friends is the best present. The Shideler’s celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2022.

Little Miss Columbus Kali Burton with runners up Summer Clark and Scarlet Friel.

Members of the Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary, Sharon Day, Sharon Judd, Vicki Eldridge, Sherri Shackleford, Dianna Warnock, Stephanie Bronke and Connie Martin decorated the Post for fall. Courtesy photos.

Southeast High School had their Homecoming ceremony September 29 during the varsity football game against Pleasanton. Senior Kinzey Cassidy was chosen as the 2023 Homecoming Queen and Senior Blayke Logan was named the Homecoming King. They were crowned by last year’s Queen and King, Zoey Tavernaro and Landon Cole. Kaylee Renn and Remi Dutton assisted with the coronation. Courtesy photo.

Maverick Babcock placed second in the ages six and under division of the Sportsmen’s Fish and Game Association fishing derby. Kaydence Babcock placed first with a weight of 4.96 pounds. She had a total catch of 14.58 pounds for the day. Gannon Jones placed third with a weight of 1.20 pounds

Friends and family of Traci Spear (holding grandson James Hodgson) attended the pulled pork fundraiser held at the 4-H Building September 28. Proceeds will go for treatment and travel expenses.

Willie Morrison drove his 1951 Farmall Tractor up the parade route at the Weir Homecoming Parade held recently.

Farmer Phil will be performing a unique blend of juggling and comedy during the Columbus Day Festival. Look for him on the square. Courtesy photo.