New crowns handed out at the Miss Cherokee pageant on August 5
In front of a crowd at the auditorium at Cherokee High School August 5, Sarita Kephart was crowned Miss Cherokee 2021, Riley Hensley Miss Cherokee High 2021 and Kaycie Shelton Junior Miss Cherokee by Miss Cherokee 2020 Callista Studer and Miss Cherokee High 2021, Madison Wheeler. The contestant for Miss Cherokee was Sarita Kephart and…
Read MoreBurlington 4-H has had a very busy summer
In May, many members were involved in County and District Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars. At the county level in the Junior Division, Owen Bellamy, Maddox Morgan, and Wyatt Morgan placed second; Rylee Sims and Garrett Sims tied with Morgan Matzke and Savelina Ofiu for 3rd place. In the Intermediate division, Emma Schubach and Rebecka…
Read MoreCRC holds playday
July 18 6 & Under • Stick Horse: Hayes Cudmore, first; Ayla Lamle, second; Oliver Liley, third; Brynley Roadenbaugh, fourth; Telson Ohm, fifth. • Goat Tie: Hayes Cudmore, first; Turner Allison, second; Telson Ohm, third; Karsyn Volker, fourth; Krese Blanton, fifth. • Barrels: Telson Ohm, first; Jacon Heaton, second; Quincy Tucker, third; Karsyn Volker, fourth;…
Read MoreSummer grilling tips offered
July is National Grilling Month, and outdoor events are in full swing. As people step outside to cook those favorite summer dishes, smart food safety habits are critical to their health. “Food safety isn’t just for food manufacturing plants. It’s important for consumers to be mindful of food safety in the home and wherever they…
Read MoreRaymond Cleveland Wilson
Raymond Cleveland Wilson, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Vernie (Faucet) Wilson, was born August 26, 1924, in Hazelton, Kansas, and passed away July 25, 2021, in Cherokee, at the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 29 days. He was cremated at his request under the direction of Wentworth Mortuary, LLC. A memorial…
Read MoreGlenna Lee Mahieu
Glenna Lee Mahieu was born September 25, 1934 in Shattuck to Benjamin Leroy (Bill) Polin and Avis May (Piersall) Polin and passed from this life July 21, 2021 in Enid. After the death of her father, Glenna and her mother moved to Helena. Glenna attended Helena School. Glenna married Ivan Mahieu June 28, 1951 and…
Read MoreJerry Maxton Magnison
Jerry Maxton Magnison of Medicine Lodge, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 80. Jerry died peacefully at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, Kan., with family by his side. Jerry was born on June 12, 1941, in Alva, to father John Baier Magnison and mother Carrie Faye (Woods) Magnison.…
Read MoreMiss Cherokee contest one week away, 13 vying for titles on August 5
The Cherokee High School Auditorium will be the site for the 2021 Miss Cherokee, Miss Cherokee High and Junior Miss Cherokee pageants, featuring 13 contestants. The contest will start at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. The auditorium is located at Sixth Street and Massachusetts. This year there will be three crowns handed out. The first is…
Read MoreFarmerettes OHCE hold July meeting
Farmerettes OHCE Group held their July meeting in the home of Terri Woods. President Elisa Crowder called the meeting to order and led in the Flag Salute. Cheryl Poe gave the devotional “Solomon’s Request” with emphasis on wisdom and a final thought “Imitate the Life of Jesus.” Thirteen members answered the Roll Call Question, “Name…
Read MoreSummer League Sports Fun
After missing last season due to Covid-19, summer leagues were able to be played this summer. Teams from the surrounding communities faced off in multiple leagues. Cherokee’s Coach Pitch Team coached by Adam and Tricia Supernaw took home top honors in the tournament played in June. The coach pitch team finished the season with a…
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