Lifestyle

Youth earn ribbons in open division

Open class Dairy Goat results are announced. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, had a Grand Champion in Senior Doe 24-36 months. He received a first and a third placing in Senior Doe 36-48 months. He received a fifth placing in Senior Doe 24-36 months.

Dairy goat classes announce placements

Results have been announced in the 4-H and Future Farmers of America Dairy Goat classes. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, had the Champion Dairy Goat. He had first placings in zero-under three months, three to under six months, 24-under 36 months and 36-under 48 months.
New faces at Southeast schools

New faces at Southeast schools

New faces at Southeast schools

There will be a few new faces in the Southeast School District this year. Bobbie Powers will be teaching MTSS with Kfourth grades. She will be doing targeted intervention for reading and math. Powers has worked for the district for the past four years as a para.

Happy Anniversary

Joe and Vicki Reagan Jeff and Vicki Hess Scott and Debbie Jarrett David and Janie Ruddick Lowell and Virginia Daniels Gary and Susan Drennan Darrell and Lorna Fell James and Nancy Mechling Rick and Kimberly VanDoren August 19 Duane Davis Marilyn Frobish Robert Jarman Anthony Leone August...

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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.

Get your scarecrows ready

The Columbus Day committee is preparing for it’s 24th scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Last year, attendees to the festival strolled down Maple Street to view some 14 scarecrows.
Volunteers needed for balloonists

Volunteers needed for balloonists

Volunteers needed for balloonists

Everyone enjoys attending the Columbus Day Festival/Hot Air Balloon Regatta, it takes many volunteers to pull off this event. Many of the 125 or so volunteers have been doing it for years. They have learned what ballooning is all about.

Packets available for All-School Reunion

The Columbus Alumni Association is hosting an All-School Reunion June 30, July 1 and 2, 2023. How does the committee let the alumni know of this event? The committee has asked someone to take it upon themselves to contact their own classmates.
Baxter man presented with Quilt of Valor

Baxter man presented with Quilt of Valor

Baxter man presented with Quilt of Valor

At a ceremony held August 9, Jim Day was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in the Army. Day served from 1969-2005. His duty stations included Fort Ord, Calif., Fort Carson, Colo., Fort Riley, Fort Benning, Ga. (War college).