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Twelve Riverton FBLA members in top 10

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Twelve Riverton FBLA members in top 10

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The District Regional Future Business Leaders of America competition was held Wednesday, January 25 at Pittsburg State University. Fifteen FBLA members from Riverton High School attended.

Columbus student receives agriculture experience grant

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Columbus student receives agriculture experience grant

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A $1,000 Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant has been awarded to John Moyer of Columbus by General Mills. SAE grants are designed to help Future Farmers of America members create or expand projects, a requirement that all FFA members must complete.

Columbus Mercy Auxiliary

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Columbus Mercy Auxiliary

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

At right: Columbus Mercy Auxiliary held a drawing for a handmade knife made by local craftsman Phil Evans. They drew the name of the winner at one of their meetings. Jane Ann Turner was surprised when she heard her named called.

A 90th birthday

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A 90th birthday

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

A 90th birthday celebration was held for former Columbus resident and music teacher Donna Lyerla (center). She was joined by family and friends including the Riachi family A come and go celebration was held Saturday in honor of the 90th birthday of Donna Lyerla (second from right).

Family Sowell to be at Crestline Baptist

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Family Sowell to be at Crestline Baptist

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The First Baptist Church of Crestline will be hosting the Family Sowell of Knoxville, Tenn. The Gospel and Bluegrass style group is made up of five siblings who have traveled from New York state to New Mexico and from California to Georgia in concert.

Favorite books of 2022, a look back

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Favorite books of 2022, a look back

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Friday, January 20, 2023

As we said goodbye to 2022, the New Year caused people to hang up new calendars and to adjust dates on clocks and correspondence. I took time to reflect on my favorite books that had entertained or informed me during the past year.

Homecoming at Riverton High School

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Homecoming at Riverton High School

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Homecoming at Riverton High School will be Friday, January 27. A chili supper will kick of the festivities at 5 p.m. Coronation of the Homecoming Queen will take place between the varsity girls game (6 p.m. start) and the varsity boys game (7:30 p.m. start).

Due to problems at the printer

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Due to problems at the printer

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Due to problems at the printer, photos of Laura Leroy’s 80th birthday celebration were unreadable. They are being reprinted. Among those attending Laura Leroy’s eightieth birthday celebration were members of her 1960 graduating class.

Ninetieth birthday celebration planned Saturday for Lyerla

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Ninetieth birthday celebration planned Saturday for Lyerla

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Friday, January 20, 2023

A come and go celebration is planned for Donna Lyerla Saturday, January 21 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in the gymnasium of Pitt Naz (Nazarene) Church located at 816 East Quincy in Pittsburg.

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Participants needed for Boys State program

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Friday, January 20, 2023

The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is taking registrations for its 2023 session. The event is scheduled to be held Sunday, June 4, through Saturday, June 10, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 31st consecutive session at KSU and 85th overall.

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