Rainy conditions did not stop youngsters from enjoying the water slide at the annual Freedom Fest sponsored by Columbus Fire Department. Westin Patton was covered in mud as he took his turn down the inflatable set up at Columbus City Park.
The Annual Freedom Fest
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Cami Carpino, placed second; Olivia Dainty, third; and Alaina Smiley, fourth in the girls 12-14 age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Invitational Tournament, June 4 at the Brush Creek Golf Course. The girls are members of the Columbus Junior Golf Program. Courtesy photo.
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Sophie Elmore displayed her camo themed outfit at the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension office in Columbus.
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West Mineral fishing derby winners in the ages three-six bass category incldued Daxton Wimp, first, with a 4.74 catch. He also placed third in the crappie class. Maverick Babcock, second, with a catch of 2.51 pounds and Dystan Moyer, third, 2.03 pounds. Courtesy photo.