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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Songwriter/entertainer Taylor Swift seems to be everywhere I look these days: on television and Facebook, in the newspaper, at the Kansas City Chiefs football games and she’s even quoted in a new book I wanted to read.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Tuesday, December 12 Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. Christmas party, dress in pajamas. If bad weather, party will be held December 19. Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.
After nearly half a century of neglect one of the most popular night spots in the four-states, the Gay Parita, re-opened Saturday night for the Big Brutus Christmas Party.

After nearly half a century of neglect one of the most popular night spots in the four-states, the Gay Parita, re-opened Saturday night for the Big Brutus Christmas Party.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
After nearly half a century of neglect one of the most popular night spots in the four-states, the Gay Parita, re-opened Saturday night for the Big Brutus Christmas Party.
The Pete Ferraro family is prominently featured on the front wall of the Gay Parita ballroom in Carona. Shown are back row left to right, Jim, Frank, Joe, Pete Jr., Mike and Minnie Parise. On sofa left to right Edith Sachetta, Pauline Ducrous, Pete Ferraro Sr., Lily Getto Annie Decicco.

The Pete Ferraro family is prominently featured on the front wall of the Gay Parita ballroom in Carona. Shown are back row left to right, Jim, Frank, Joe, Pete Jr., Mike and Minnie Parise. On sofa left to right Edith Sachetta, Pauline Ducrous, Pete Ferraro Sr., Lily Getto Annie Decicco.

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Gay Parita reopens with Brutus party

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Most every area resident currently on Social Security can recall a night at the Gay Parita Ballroom in Carona. For the past 50 years it has stood in defiance of its deteriorating condition, recalled only as a Southeast Kansas landmark, a ghost of the silent past.
Teresa and John Parsons, have restored the locally famous ballroom, turning the building into a destination for tourists once again.

Teresa and John Parsons, have restored the locally famous ballroom, turning the building into a destination for tourists once again.

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Teresa and John Parsons

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Teresa and John Parsons, have restored the locally famous ballroom, turning the building into a destination for tourists once again.

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Helwig, Thomas resign extension

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Two long-time employees of the Cherokee County Extension office submitted resignations to the Extension Board on the final meeting of the year. County Extension Agent Dale Helwig and Julie Thomas, administrative assistant tended their resignation to the board on Thursday evening.
The polished dance floor shines like it did in 1934 on opening night. The Gay Parita held crowds up to 700 when it opened and featured famous bands.

The polished dance floor shines like it did in 1934 on opening night. The Gay Parita held crowds up to 700 when it opened and featured famous bands.

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The polished dance floor shines

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The polished dance floor shines like it did in 1934 on opening night. The Gay Parita held crowds up to 700 when it opened and featured famous bands.

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City fights taxes on future cemetery

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Two unusual property tax issues have cropped up causing a spat between the City of Columbus and Cherokee County which could end up in court. The most pressing dispute is the County officials refusal to remove the properties owned by the City’s Land Bank from the tax rolls.
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Student Artist Receives LCC Latzer Art Award

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Friday, December 8, 2023
The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation is delighted to announce Amy Elizabeth Reynolds, a nontraditional student from Oswego, Kansas, as the John and Bonnie Latzer Fall 2023 Art Award recipient.
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