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The new teachers

The new teachers

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The new teachers

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Friday, August 11, 2023
Commerce executive director Jean Pritchett at their teacher orientation on Wednesday. The new teachers are back row (l to r) Lori Midgett, Highland second grade; Leslie Minor, Park and Highland elementary music; Christie Napier, Park - Kindergarten and Walter Resa, Highland Physical Education.
The grand champion

The grand champion

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The grand champion

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
The grand champion poultry shown at the Cherokee County Fair by Lone Elm Beaver 4-H Club member Brayden Green received a premium bid of $700 from Stone Brothers Farm for the broiler. There were eight entries in the poultry sale and they received $3,800 in premiums.

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Nominations due for Econ Dev awards

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Friday, August 11, 2023
Nominations are being sought for the annual Best of the Best awards presented annually by Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation. The awards will be presented at the annual recognition breakfast Wednesday, September 20.

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Eviction leads to arrest

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
Just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to serve a court ordered eviction at a Columbus apartment complex. An occupant of the apartment, 48-year-old Patrick Griffith refused to comply, attempted to barricade himself in the apartment and became unruly.

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Free lunch program squeaks to finish

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
A dramatic increase in the number of people being served in the Columbus Summer Free Lunch program put the organization in dire financial straits. With the end of the program just days away it appeared the volunteers might have to close down before the announced date due to a lack of funds.
Members of Columbus Junior High band participated in Band Camp the first week of August. Friday afternoon, August 4 they had a scavenger hunt. Groups stopped at various locations to find answers to clues. Band members included Cooper Grundy, Wyatt Ganaway, Alex Welch, Kaden Crafton, Matt Webb and Brady Perry.

Members of Columbus Junior High band participated in Band Camp the first week of August. Friday afternoon, August 4 they had a scavenger hunt. Groups stopped at various locations to find answers to clues. Band members included Cooper Grundy, Wyatt Ganaway, Alex Welch, Kaden Crafton, Matt Webb and Brady Perry.

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Mineral High School will have ‘All School Reunion’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Alumni from Mineral High School will be having an “All School Reunion”, September 1, 2, and 3. The meeting and banquet will be held at the Lamplighter Inn, 4020 Parkview Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas. The Motel is offering a special room rate of $70.

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Democrats will meet Thursday in Galena

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
All Democrats and like-minded citizens are encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting Thursday, August 10. The Cherokee County Democrat Party will meet at 6:30 at Galena City Hall in the Community Room We will discuss current events and moving the party forward.

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Happy Anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
August 8 Jack and Marla Correll Jess and Marla Larison Scott and Janet Graham August 9 Craig and Tami Bole Elmer and Sherrie Culp Stanley and Maxine Rion August 10 Tom and Audrey Dietz Phillip and Marianne Long
We may not know who this sign was for, but it was made by the Bernard Gloekler Company of Pennsylvania. They made kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels and butcher shops.

We may not know who this sign was for, but it was made by the Bernard Gloekler Company of Pennsylvania. They made kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels and butcher shops.

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Antique advertising signs popular collectibles

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Antique advertising and store signs are popular collectibles and decorations. Sometimes, the makers are as interesting as the subjects. This butcher’s sign, made of painted cast iron, sold for $1,188 at an auction by Cowan’s (Hindman). It was made by the Bernard Gloekler company.

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Ribbons presented for dog show

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Results have been announced for the 4-H Dog classes held during the Cherokee County Fair. Grand Champion in Beginners Obedience was awarded to Violet Huddleston, Lone Elm Beavers. Reserve Champion in Beginners Obedience was awarded to Jadeyn Ivey, Spring Valley Sparklers.
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