The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association’s (CCWMA) Banquet is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. There is no cost to attend. Meal tickets will be available for purchase for a barbecue meal at 6 p.m. with free soft drinks and beer while it lasts.

This year’s main speaker is Blaise Korzekwa, TPWD Whitetail Deer Program Leader, on the topic of “Does culling actually improve antler quality?” Aaron Summrall will provide an introduction to the Pig Brig Trapping System for feral hog control.

The end of February is a very festive time of year when the Boehnke brothers, Devon and Harold, celebrate their birthdays. Devon was the first with a birthday and was surprised with dinner out in Smithville at La Cabana where he was met by a few friends and his brother Harold for a good meal and loads of talking and laughing along with a cake. He was sung “Happy Birthday” twice just to be sure he got the message to have a good 84th birthday.

The first Farmer’s Market for 2024 will be held March 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Zilss Hall in Winchester. Vendors may sign up on site for a $10 fee. Several individuals will be having garage sales in the community also. Please stop by.