Annual watchfire planned by American Legion, VFW

In time of military strife throughout history Watchfires were held on hilltops and the mouths of rivers after a battle to help guide soldiers, who had been separated from their units during a battle, as a way for them to find their way back to their commands.

Members of the Southeast Class of 1968

Members of the Southeast Class of 1968 held a class reunion August 19. The group toured the old high school at Cherokee (above). Back row left to right are Danny Oplotnik, Glen Rogers, John Johnson, Richard Jameson and Jim Geier.

CALENDAR

Friday, September 8 •Titan Football at Afton 7 p.m. Saturday, September 9 •Central States Hammer in and Knife Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Public is invited 594 SE 40th Street. Events planned all day. •Lady Titan Volleyball at Frontenac Tournament 9 a.m.

Columbus Public Library

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

CBCO blood drive scheduled Monday

The Dickerson Park Zoo is celebrating its 100th birthday this year — and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors are invited to join the party.

Melton, Kennedy families have reunion

The Melton and Kennedy 70th annual family reunion was held Sunday, July 23 at the Lincoln Center in Pittsburg. There was 85 present and 38 families represented. Brett and Kelsy Hamblin from Pittsburg were the newlyweds. Bob Thomas, 86 was the oldest.

Bookstore table displays offer choices

During the summer when I’m lucky enough to shop in a major bookstore, I check out the tables labeled “new releases”, “staff favorites”, and “beach reads”. “Beach reads” is a quirky label if you live in the middle of the country like we do, but I guess that’s better than advertising “No Brainers”.

Placings posted in 4-H astronomy, architecture

During the Cherokee County Fair a few classes did not have many entries. Results in those classes have been announced. In Astronomy Hudson Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, was the Grand Champion Spacetech, Astronomy, Robotics and Rocketry. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, was the Reserve Champion.

Results announced in clothing, textiles

Results have announced in the Fiber Arts and Clothing and Textiles classes. Montana Elmer, Spring Valley Sparklers was the Grand Champion in Needle Arts. She received a purple ribbon in Ethnic Fiber Arts. Reagan Holmes, Spring Valley Sparklers received a blue ribbon in Needle Arts.

Titans of the Week

Jadeyn Ivey received the 4-H Council Schol- arship during the Senior Assembly, May 19, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Council President, Amory Neely, presented the award.