Valentine cards have an interesting history. The earliest known card was sent by the Duke of Orleans to his wife in 1415. He was a prisoner in the Tower of London at the time. While these cards are not quite that old, they are antique and can be seen at the Columbus Museum. The cards in the bottom right photo are 3-D and made with tissue paper.

Local agencies participated in the Polar Plunge Saturday. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Team raised about $1,750 for Special Olympics. The overall event in Pittsburg raised between $30,000 - $40,000. Members of the CKSO team included back row Sheiff David Groves, Chief Deputy Nate Jones and Deputy Garrett Gayoso. Front row Deputy Sam Snell and Deputy Julie Miller. Courtesy photo.

Hostesses for the February 6 Chapter BT of P.E.O. International luncheon tea were Alma Cook and Betty Karnes. Courtesy photo.

Labette Community College receives generous gift from Great Southern Bank. Picture left to right: Lindi Forbes, Foundation and Alumni Association Director; Bryanna Winters, Welding Instructor; Stacey Leech, Great Southern Bank; Travis Brumback, Welding Instructor; and Mark Watkins, LCC President. The funds will go for the expansion of the LCC Workforce Center. Courtesy photo.