Santa made a special stop in Columbus during the Christmas parade Wednesday night. He was the grand finale of the night’s festivities as he rode through town on the Columbus Fire Department truck.
The courthouse Christmas Tree lights were turned on Wednesday evening just before the parade. It was donated this year by Betty White and lights were installed by Cody Burton. According to Betty the tree was planted in the early 1960’s by her two sons Michael and John Edd and their father John L. White. It eventually blocked the view of the entrance of their drive. For her having the Lions use it is an honor and memory of her sons. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.
Members of the Columbus High School Leo Club were installed at a recent meeting of the Columbus Lion’s Club. Those present for the installation were Cora Welch, Audrey Combs, Riley Holmes, McKensie Richards, Zech McCormick, Draven Rasmussen and Katelyn Draeger. Lions Club members Mark Winter and Buddy Derfelt are advisors for the club.
Jett Tanner was one of the Columbus High School students passing out food for the Thanksgiving boxes. Lines for the boxes were long and lined up several blocks from the pick up location. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.