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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 30, 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.
“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5 (NIV)

“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5 (NIV)

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Searching out light in darkness

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
As the days grow shorter and Daylight Saving Time comes to a close, we may find ourselves overwhelmed by various feelings. These feelings may include anxiety or sadness, yet we may be helped by considering that in the darkness is when a light shines the brightest.

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Columbus FCC sets chili, soup luncheon

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
November is just a few days away which signals it is time for the First Christian Church to host their annual Fall Chili and Soup Luncheon.The drive through only event will be held Friday, November 7 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out.
Fire Chief Steve Burton spoke to a group of Park Pre-K students about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. Courtesy photo.

Fire Chief Steve Burton spoke to a group of Park Pre-K students about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. Courtesy photo.

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Riverton High School honor rolls

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The first quarter honor rolls for Riverton High School have been announced.Those named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students making a 4.000-4.000 Grade Point Average include Freshmen: Carter Darnaby, Taylor Hartin, Braylen Kidd, Tori Shafer and Nolan Sparks.
Cherokee County Rural High School Class of 1960 gathers for reunion

Cherokee County Rural High School Class of 1960 gathers for reunion

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Cherokee County Rural High School Class of 1960 gathers for reunion

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The 65th anniversary of their graduation was held by the Columbus Class of 1960 Saturday, October 11 at the Hospitality Center in Columbus.There were 23 class members present as well as several guests.The afternoon was spent eating and visiting.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

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Facing our fears

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Many of us may have found that the fears we encountered as children have significantly changed as we grew older. Of course, this is normal, but sometimes, addressing our fears as adults can actually be a more difficult undertaking.
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil – this is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV)

“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil – this is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV)

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Enjoying the little things

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Many find the imagery of fall to be quite comforting, whether it be the colorful leaves falling from trees or bountiful pumpkin patches and apple farms.
Floyd and Dixie Woods on their wedding day, September 26, 1965. They were married at the Columbus First Christian Church. The couple recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Courtesy photo.

Floyd and Dixie Woods on their wedding day, September 26, 1965. They were married at the Columbus First Christian Church. The couple recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Courtesy photo.

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Sixtieth wedding anniversary celebrated by Woods’

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Friday, October 10, 2025
The daughters of Floyd and Dixie Woods, of Pittsburg, are both grateful and proud to acknowledge their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. The occasion was celebrated September 25. The couple was married September 25, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Columbus.
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

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Beauty in imperfection

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
One succinct way to characterize the fall season is “imperfect,” and this is actually a great thing. Whereas some may characterize the winter by the even sheets of snow that fall to the ground, or summer by the perfectly bright and clear weather days, fall is quite different.
The descendants of Daniel and Catherine Hefley

The descendants of Daniel and Catherine Hefley

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The descendants of Daniel and Catherine Hefley

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Friday, September 26, 2025
The descendants of Daniel and Catherine Hefley gathered Sunday, September 21, at the Cherokee County 4-H Building in Columbus for their 91st annual reunion. Seventy-three family members attended the potluck dinner.
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