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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
Columbus Day scarecrow contest showcases many themes

Columbus Day scarecrow contest showcases many themes

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Columbus Day scarecrow contest showcases many themes

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
There were several unique entries in the annual scarecrow contest during the Columbus Day Festival. Above Ruff Puppies styled their entry as a grooming salon. Photo by Shawn Churchill. At left Los Lunas’ very creative entry was colorful and musical. Courtesy photo.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friday, October 24 •Titan Football at Parsons 7 p.m.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.

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Awards given at Farm Heritage Show

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Farm Heritage Show, held in conjunction with the Columbus Day Festivities, had a great year of participation and beautiful weather.Antique tractors and machinery at a record number registered in the show this year.

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‘Tricky Trunk or Treat’ planned at Spring River

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Spring River Mental Health and Wellness, Inc. (SRMHW) is thrilled to host our fourth Annual Health Fair: “Tricky Trunk or Treat.” Come out Thursday, October 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wellness Center Gymnasium for an evening of fun, learning, and community spirit.
The two residents of Medicalodges of Columbus annually selected as Mr. and Mrs. Columbus were crowned during the Columbus Days program Friday evening. Ivan Queen, an employee of Peabody for Tec Tank and a member of the armed services proudly served his country for eight years. Donna “Dee” Buffalo was a member of the military for three years and was a resident of Joplin, Missouri for many years. The two were crowned Friday night of Columbus Days.

The two residents of Medicalodges of Columbus annually selected as Mr. and Mrs. Columbus were crowned during the Columbus Days program Friday evening. Ivan Queen, an employee of Peabody for Tec Tank and a member of the armed services proudly served his country for eight years. Donna “Dee” Buffalo was a member of the military for three years and was a resident of Joplin, Missouri for many years. The two were crowned Friday night of Columbus Days.

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The two residents of Medicalodges of Columbus

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Injury accident involves police vehicle

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
An injury accident involving a Galena Police Department vehicle occurred at approximately 3:41 p.m. October 21.A 2020 Dodge Durango driven by Valeria L. Green, 23, Miami, Okla., was traveling north on Main Street in Galena with lights and sirens activated. A 2014 Kia Sorento driven by James A.
Those present at the presentation included back row Melissa Torchia, Vice President, Bobbi Martin, Michele Weber, Vicki Hess, Susan DePratt, Deb Messer, Historian, Anita Robinson, Secretary, Ann Thiele, Geneva Grubbs, LaDonna Smith, Kay Hale, Lucille McNemar, Fundraiser Chairman, Linda Garrison. Front row Clara White, Treasurer, Jane Ann Turner, Brenda Barrett, President, Anita Davolt, Patsy Coble and Michelle Mosler. Courtesy photo.

Those present at the presentation included back row Melissa Torchia, Vice President, Bobbi Martin, Michele Weber, Vicki Hess, Susan DePratt, Deb Messer, Historian, Anita Robinson, Secretary, Ann Thiele, Geneva Grubbs, LaDonna Smith, Kay Hale, Lucille McNemar, Fundraiser Chairman, Linda Garrison. Front row Clara White, Treasurer, Jane Ann Turner, Brenda Barrett, President, Anita Davolt, Patsy Coble and Michelle Mosler. Courtesy photo.

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Those present at the presentation

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

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City works to restore lost utility records

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The entire electronic records of the of the city of Columbus utility departments were lost last week due to a hardware mechanical failure in the computer system. The city had two hard drives, one backing up the other when both failed.
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