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Santa made an early appearance in Scammon Sunday. He was escorted through the parade on one of the city’s fire trucks.

Santa makes appearance in Scammon

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

Santa made an early appearance in Scammon Sunday. He was escorted through the parade on one of the city’s fire trucks. After the annual Scammon Chistmas parade, youngsters had the opportunity to have cookies and hot cocoa. Maya Holcombe, Daniel Madl and Landon Holcombe joined in the fun. St.

Members of Matt Ross’ Entrepreneur class prepared, sold and delivered breakfasts recently. Among those participating were Colton Helwig and Hunter Burton.

Keenagers to perform Christmas concert

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

“Christmas Back Together Again” will be presented by the Keenagers Choir and the Parsons Community Orchestra, both under the direction of Scott Nelson. This will be the group’s first Christmas concert since the pandemic began.

CBCO Blood drive planned Monday

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

Saving Lives in the Ozarks is the theme for the upcoming blood drive. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be set up in the Columbus Community Room Monday, December 12 between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. CBCO is the exclusive provider of blood to all area hospitals.

Cherokee County 4H

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

Member of the Month December’s 4-H member of the month is Ryleigh Holmes. Holmes is a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers, where she holds the office of secretary. She is 11 years old and is a sixth grade student at Central School in Columbus. This will be Holmes’ fifth year in 4-H..

This advertising lamp includes figures of a team of horses pulling a beer cart with drivers, followed by a crowd of Dalmatians. Similar scenes may take place in real life on Budweiser’s promotional tours. The lamp with a moving wagon sold for $625.

Some advertising icons connected to brands

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

Antiques & Collecting Some advertising icons have obvious connections to their brands, like Planters Peanuts’ Mr. Peanut or the RCA Victor dog with his head tilted as he listens to a phonograph.

Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday, December 12 to Friday, December 16 Prices: Student breakfast $1.75; Adult breakfast $2.35. Elementary lunch $2.60; High School $2. 80; Adult lunch $3.75 Breakfast is served with choice of 100 percent juice and choice of milk. Lunch includes a choice of milk, salad bar at CUHS, Central and Highland. Monday, December 12 Breakfast: French toast sticks

What's for lunch?

News Staff

Friday, December 9, 2022

Donation to food pantry benefits everyone

News Staff

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Fall is here and the holidays are approaching. This time of year, many people begin to think about donating to their local food pantry. Food donations are always welcome and giving makes the giver and receiver both feel good.

Daughter’s friends suggest recent book

News Staff

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Love to Read The other evening, our daughter’s book group discussed “Lessons in Chemistry” written by Bonnie Garmus. Since I’d met her friends a few months ago, Julie asked them if they thought I’d like the book, and they agreed I would enjoy reading it too.

Knife ready for Auxiliary giveaway

News Staff

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

At the November meeting of the Mercy Auxiliary, members were told Phil Evans had completed the handcrafted knife he donated to the Auxiliary for a giveaway. Chances are a donation of $5 each or three for $12 and can be purchased at the Holiday Fair or from any auxiliary member.

Library board meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Columbus Public Library held a board meeting November 14. After the meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. a motion was made by Maggie Mooney to accept the minutes from the October meeting and was seconded by Kelly Walters. The motion passed.

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