One of area’s greatest promoters dies at 99

  • The Big Brutus director Jim Lovell and manager Joe Manns accepted a check for over $8,000 from Big Iron Overland Rally director Chris Holloway for the Big Brutus paint fund. The event had 16 hours of music, eight education classes for outdoor camping and was covered by nine news sources.
    The Big Brutus director Jim Lovell and manager Joe Manns accepted a check for over $8,000 from Big Iron Overland Rally director Chris Holloway for the Big Brutus paint fund. The event had 16 hours of music, eight education classes for outdoor camping and was covered by nine news sources.
  • Betty Laswell when she was recognized in 2011 for her dedication to the community.
    Betty Laswell when she was recognized in 2011 for her dedication to the community.
    Columbus lost one of the community’s most active, enthusiastic and passionate supporters Sunday as Chris Award recipient Betty Laswell died at the Autumn Place assisted living facility. Laswell was presented the Chris Award in 1991 for her dedication to the Columbus community. Moving to Columbus in the early 1950’s Laswell and husband “Woody” became instantly active ...

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