2022 open class beef results posted

Open class results are posted for the Beef Cattle classes. Alexander Burton, Spring Valley Sparklers, received two blue ribbons in Beef Cattle classes. Tyson Capron received a red ribbon in Junior Bulls. Amyx Evans received a blue ribbon in Junior Heifer.

Ribbons awarded in 2022 4-H, FFA market beef classes

Results in the 4-H and Future Farmers of America Market Beef classes have been announced. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, received blue ribbons in Bucket Calves and in Feeder Calves. Hudson Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, was the Reserve Champion in Intermediate Fitting and Showing.

Youth earn ribbons in open division

Open class Dairy Goat results are announced. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, had a Grand Champion in Senior Doe 24-36 months. He received a first and a third placing in Senior Doe 36-48 months. He received a fifth placing in Senior Doe 24-36 months.

Dairy goat classes announce placements

Results have been announced in the 4-H and Future Farmers of America Dairy Goat classes. Beckett Asher, Lone Elm Beavers, had the Champion Dairy Goat. He had first placings in zero-under three months, three to under six months, 24-under 36 months and 36-under 48 months.

New faces at Southeast schools

There will be a few new faces in the Southeast School District this year. Bobbie Powers will be teaching MTSS with Kfourth grades. She will be doing targeted intervention for reading and math. Powers has worked for the district for the past four years as a para.

Happy Anniversary

Joe and Vicki Reagan Jeff and Vicki Hess Scott and Debbie Jarrett David and Janie Ruddick Lowell and Virginia Daniels Gary and Susan Drennan Darrell and Lorna Fell James and Nancy Mechling Rick and Kimberly VanDoren August 19 Duane Davis Marilyn Frobish Robert Jarman Anthony Leone August...

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Get your scarecrows ready

The Columbus Day committee is preparing for it’s 24th scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Last year, attendees to the festival strolled down Maple Street to view some 14 scarecrows.

Volunteers needed for balloonists

Everyone enjoys attending the Columbus Day Festival/Hot Air Balloon Regatta, it takes many volunteers to pull off this event. Many of the 125 or so volunteers have been doing it for years. They have learned what ballooning is all about.

Enter children now for Little Mister, Miss

Have you entered your child or grandchild in the annual Little Mr.and Miss Columbus contest, which is held in connection with the Columbus Day Festival?