Musing Under the Clock Tower

Dr. Brian Smith, Columbus and John Archer, Baxter Springs

Had his catch been any bigger Kasden Fleshman would have needed help to lift his two big bass out of the creel. He was entered in the 49th Annual West Mineral Kids Fishing Tournament.

Three former Big Brutus workmen visited at the annual Miners Reunion held in West Mineral on Saturday. Harold Shideler, John Korach and Lewis Kalm were working the night Brutus closed.

Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Club annual Kids Fishing Derby winners in the 10 years old to 12 years old were first place Kaden Fleshman with a 2.44 pound total catch. The “Big Fish” plaque went to Tate Godfrey and second place in the fishing tourney with a 2.32 pound bass and Phillip Turner was third with a 1.86 pound bass.