During a regularly scheduled school board meeting January 19, two newly elected Southeast USD 247 board members, Ray Huff and Darren Best, were administered the oath of office by Board Clerk, Dustin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Pastor Jim Lewis
With the likelihood of severe winter weather on the near horizon, Columbus City crews are getting their equipment ready for service. James Reeves was getting ready to install snowplows to the trucks. The sanding mixture is already loaded and ready. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.
Christa Warlop was chosen as the Outstanding Elementary Educator of the year by SEK KMEA. Walrop has taught music at George Nettels Elementary in Pittsburg for 17 years. To receive the award an instructor must have taught for 10 years. During Warlop’s time at George Nettels, she has had 34 observers or student teachers. Walrop is a graduate of Columbus High School. Her husband is Daniel Warlop. She is the daughter of Michele and the late Jacob Weber of Columbus. Courtesy photo.