The Columbus Lions Club

The Columbus Lions Club offered the city a lunch and dinner bean feed to raise money for their organization on March 3. Sheriff David Groves (left) and David Holmes (right) prepare a number of orders together in the early afternoon. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

The Columbus Lions bean feed

David Holmes (left) double checks information on outgoing meals during the Columbus Lions bean feed on March 3. Mayor Grant Spieth (right) carries a stack of hot and tasty meals for the hungry customers. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Several members of the Columbus community

Several members of the Columbus community assisted with the city’s Lions Club bean feed on March 3. Among those present was none other than Mayor Grant Spieth, who checks over a delivery order before sending it out the door. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Barbershop chorus elects new officers

The Ozark Gateway Barbershop Chorus has announced its officers for 2022. They are: Mike Baggerly, President; Jim Masoner, Vice President; Stewart Spencer, Secretary; Larry Swift, Treasurer; Don Snow, Board-Member-At-Large; Brad Gibson, Board-Member-At-Large and John Meriwether, Music Librarian.

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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.

Joplin disturbance leaves one officer dead, two wounded

One Joplin Police officer has died and two others are hospitalized after a shooting that occurred March 8. Officers from Joplin Police Department responded to the area of 4th and Rangeline, March 8, at 1:32 p.m. in regard to a disturbance.

Mark your calendar

Mark your calendar for Saturday (tomorrow) morning. The Columbus American Legion Auxiliary will be serving their monthly sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast. Juanita Dobkins was busy keeping up with the orders at last month’s event. Service will begin at 7 a.m. and continue through 10:30 a.m.

RHS announces third term honor rolls

Riverton High School has announced honor rolls for the third term. Students making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll 4.000 – 4.000 grade point average include: Freshmen: Madelynn Darnaby, Maelee Dunn, Bethany Hilderbrand, Kassidy Kell, Sydney Moore and Sadie Starchman.

Auxiliary hears McNemar named president

Columbus Mercy Hospital Auxiliary began their recent meeting with a report from Angie Saporito that Dr. Mark McNemar has been named president of the board of Mercy Clinics in Southeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. He is a graduate of Columbus High School.

Area students graduate from Baylor

Baylor University celebrated nearly 1,800 graduates who received their degrees during summer and fall commencement ceremonies. Area graduates include Abbi Lynne Phillips from Galena, Master of Social Work, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work received her degree in the December Graduation.