Happy Anniversary

August 2 Dustin and Hollie Damrill Mike and Deanna Ferraro Paul and Mila Jaeger August 3 Kenny and Victoria Murphy David and Becky Tillman

happy BIRTHDAY

August 2 Wayne Dillinger Norman Hubbard Mike Leighty Marlene Mudock Cecil North Jimmie Niebaum August 3 Brian Ellis Seth Stewart August 4 David Belt Donny Hamilton Gwen Morgan Nic Robinson Becky Tillman Marylin White Randy Wixon

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers, representative of the Cherokee County Democratic Party, recently presented a check to Regina Jameson for the Free Lunch Program. The Free Lunch Program has provided lunches to adults and children during the summer. Nearly 100 people receive meals each day. Courtesy photo.

Pitt State announces scholastic honors

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2022 spring semester. Students from Columbus name to the honor rolls include Ty Woolven, Electronics Engineering Tech, junior, All A Scholastic Honors; Aaron L. North, Accounting, senior, All A Scholastic Honors; Alexis G.

Results are in for market, fitting, showing rabbit classes

Results in the Market Rabbit classes have been announced. Allison Brown, Glittering Stones, was the Grand Champion rabbit in Meat Pen three rabbits. She also received a blue ribbon. Joshua Brown, Glittering Stones, received a blue ribbon.

Saporio, Gold Team Kansas 2nd in Texas

Lady Titan Senior, Addison Saporito, was a member of the first Team Kansas Squad to venture to the Texas Mid-Summer Mat Bash in Justin, Texas, July 29-31, placing second in the Gold Pool.

Annual pedal tractor pull has large number of contestants

In the four year old division at the annual pedal tractor pull first place went to Luke Holden with a distance of four feet 10 and one half inches. Second place went to Jackson Hall with a pull of 4’4’’. Third place went to Olivia Ross with 4’2”.

TITANS OF THE WEEK

Lily Mooney received seven scholarships from Pittsburg State University during the Senior Awards Ceremony, May 14 prior to the CUHS graduation at the high school gymnasium. In addition to her seven Community Foundation and local scholarships, Lily earned $10,125 toward her college education.

Events planned for 2022 CDF

What is coming up for the Columbus Day Festival? A few things planned for the annual Columbus Day Festival, October 8 include: The Car and Motorcycle Show will be on Maple St and Pennsylvania St., advance registration will be available. Classes available for all types of vehicles.

Plan to attend business expo

Space for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO “Celebrate the Possibilities” to be held October 20 at the State Theatre Event Center, if filling up fast. Set up will be Wednesday, October 19 from noon to 5 p.m. followed by a members only after hours.