Several area preachers and members

Several area preachers and members of their congregations came together within the Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance to pack food boxes for area people in need this holiday season.

Stone is January 4-H member

For the month of January, Kaylin Stone has been named 4-H member of the month. Stone, age 10, is a member of Prairie Rambles 4-H club where she currently holds the office of president. She also serves as treasurer on 4-H Council. Stone’s 4-H projects have included Horse, Crafts, and Photography.

Park, Highland students celebrate before break

Seasonal celebrations took over most aspects of two Columbus schools before the holiday break.. Several grades of children in both Park Elementary and Highland Elementary saw students getting ready for their upcoming Christmas break with a pajama day.

Happy BIRTHDAY

December 29 Terry Bessman Ramona Fox Linda Griffitt Jay Hatfield Page Keeling Doris Smith December 30 Benjamin Crumpacker Mike Ellis Electa Hale Athena McColm Connie McCaslin Weber Cindy White

Central School Students of the Month

Clockwise from top left, sixth grader Champ Acosta, fifth grader Ryleigh Holmes, eighth grader Trinity Green, seventh grader Levi Simpson and fourth grader Lauryn Flood, were selected as Central Elementary Students of the Month for December.

Happy Anniversary

December 29 Warren and Karen McGown Kurt and Bonnie Merritt

Early porcelain sold at auction in New York City

Chelsea porcelain was made in Chelsea, England, about 1750. One of the famous pieces is the “Goat and Bee” milk jug that was designed by Nicholas Sprimont (1716-1771). He was born in Liege (in what is now Belgium) and started working in London about 1742.

Cherokee County Girl

Cherokee County Girl Scout leaders Debra Messer, Kim Linam, Toni Spieth and Mavis Bowin attended a reception in the Columbus Girl Scouts House.

Columbus Girl Scouts

Columbus Girl Scouts Cherokee County Service Unit Manager Debra Messer (far left) with her family members Kathy Hess, Brenda Qualls and Jerry Messer in the facility. Messer stepped down from her leadership role as part of a reception last Tuesday evening. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Columbus Girl Scouts

Columbus Girl Scouts Assistant Service Unit Manager Mavis Bowin (purple shirt)and her family attended a reception in honor of Bowin and Debra Messer at the Columbus Girl Scout House.