Family and friends of Emily Popejoy helped plan and organize a pulled pork fundraiser at the Columbus 4-H Building July 13. Popejoy, 28, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer. Funds will be used for treatment and travel expenses.
Judges role important aspect of project entries
Hadley Holmes Lone Elm Beavers
After working all year on various projects, local 4-H members present them at the Cherokee County Fair. Ribbons are awarded based on whether the projects met specific criteria.
The Pedal Tractor pull is an event many children look forward to each year. Winners of the local pull have the opportunity to compete at the State Fair.
Governor S.J. Crawford. Courtesy photo.
The Ridge Runnerzz comprised of Jerry Brady on bass and vocals, Terry Stickley on lead and rhythm guitar and vocals and Jimmie Miller on drums and vocals have been together about six years. They play rock and some country from the 50s 60s and 70s. The group plays all over Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. They will be performing on the Cherokee County Fair Bandstand Tuesday night of Fair Week.
Dennis Laffoon, better known as the Piano Man, is most famous for his Elton John Experience, a tribute to Billy Joel and a Great Balls of Fire tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. He will be on stage Thursday night.