Members of the Class of 1972

Members of the Class of 1972 gathered for a reunion during the Columbus Day weekend. Those attending included front row: Rita Wisdom Turnbough, Maurica Riker-Jones, Connie Beecham Egbert, Sheryl Griffith Schneider, Debbie Chesner Zafuta.

Chamber extends appreciation to sponsors, volunteers

The Columbus Day committee wishes to say “thank you” to the many volunteers for helping put on the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. It takes many hours of planning and working to put on a festival of this size.

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, is filling up .A great way to promote your business, let people know what you offer.

New ideas always welcome for festival

We have heard that dor fees and what comes Springs, Ark., Kansas City, some locals don’t think there are enough activities going on during the Columbus Day Festival, we are sorry to hear that. We invite those of you that feel that way to participate in the 2023 event.

School lunch week celebrated by local cooks, students

The Class of 1967 recently held their 55th Class Reunion Back row: Bill Kimball, Carl Crocker, Jack Johnson, Chet Douthit, Brad Delmont, Larry Coy, Lynny Grant, Vicki Morris-Vicki Vick, Richard Saporito, Bob Epler, Tom Corral, James McLendon, Fred Meyer.

CUHS seeks information for Veteran’s program

Columbus Unified High School will be honoring our veterans. There will be a breakfast held at 8:15 a.m. in the Columbus Unified High School cafeteria Friday, November 11, for all veterans, current servicemen and a guest.

Columbus Day Festivities

Columbus Day Festivities were presided over by Mr. and Mrs. Columbus. Medi- calodges of Columbus bestowed the honor on Ge Ge Sachetta and Betty Guy. Both attended the event sporting their crowns as well as their smiles

Lack of rain doesn’t deter museum floods

The best part on the month was the first when the new brochures were delivered. They are very impressive. Many thanks to Carolyn Eddington and Anita Davolt for taking the photos. I want to thank Anita, Ron Holmes and 4-State Printing for arranging the photos and the write up. Another job well done.

Taking advantage

Taking advantage of the new RISE Center library are students Emma Robinson, Hailey Strong and Faith Cross. The library was donated in memory and honor of Frank and Thelma Hermann.

Blood drive planned Monday

Football fans are being asked to “Get in the Game for Life” to score some Chiefs swag by donating blood at the upcoming blood drive in Columbus Monday, October 17, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Columbus Community Building located at 320 E. Maple.