Happy BIRTHDAY

June 7 Corey Campbell Elsie Christiansen Denise Delmont Nancy Evans Karen Sullivan June 8 Merle Clawson David Cobb Jerry LaBonte Jerry Messer Asher Merritt June 9 Eilene Dillinger Bob Eddington Tim Farrell Bill Green Jim Green Ben Jones III Bill Lewis Mary Martin

Community Health Center presents new award

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas will present a new community service award in conjunction with its 20th year celebration. This award will be named after CHC/SEK board member Judy Westhoff, coined “The Judy.

Happy Anniversary

June 7 Donny and Courtney Hamilton Nate and Kayla Kirk Larry and Kathleen Reynolds June 8 Jerry and Sue DuRoy Richard and Barbara Frank Fred R. and Rosie Heistand Harold and Joanne Shideler June 9 Neal and Ruth Anderson Tom and Marilyn Epler Dale and Kilie McGowen

Dance students take the stage at annual NSD recital

Several high school girls were participants in a recent dance recital by Natalie’s School of Dance. Three of those dancers included Brooklyn Lima, Darcy Garrett and Kennedy Bullard.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 7 •Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center meeting room. •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drivethru only. No inside seating. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Riverton High School graduates 46 students in ceremony

Riverton High School’s senior class of 2022 graduated on May 22 in the school’s Multi-Purpose Activity Center. Above, all 46 of the school’s graduates stand reciting the senior pledge ahead of receiving their diplomas and being declared graduates. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Fireworks fundraiser

Burgers, brats and hot dogs are on the menu for the upcoming Firework Fundraiser. Members of the Columbus Fire Department will be set up at the splash pad grand opening Friday, June 3, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. For an $8 donation customers will receive a burger, brat or hot dog, chips and a drink.

Splash pad grand open set

After a brief delay due to weather the City of Columbus’ H&H splash pad will have a grand opening Friday, June 3 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. An evening of live music and food will be available.

Chetopa elementary students spend time at bowling alley

Busses full of students from Chetopa Elementary School took a field trip to Grace Lanes and City Park in Columbus earlier this month. Both locations saw dozens of the kindergarten through fifth grade pupils checking out some of the best attractions the city has to offer. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Student says Mexico: The amazing country

Amazing festivals, ancient monuments and cities, delicious foods and more. Mexico is full with structures from thousands of years ago, this country is full of vibrant colors. From its art, to its custom festivals, Mexico has a lot to offer.