HAPPY Birthday

May 6 Adam Francis Kayla Heistand Kelee Hollis Bill Showalter May 7 David Benedict Peggy Ellis Scott Fonda Scott Fonda Lindsay Kloer Greg Walker May 8 Wayne Cook Robi Fanoele Joyce Holman Mandi Johnson Crystal King Carol Venson May 9 Paul Cupp Jr.

Happy Anniversary

May 8 Bill and Maxine Yost May 9 Kenny and Saundra Jacobs

The yearbook

The yearbook and community service class of Michelle Mosler collected snack items to send to local soldiers serving overseas. Along with the items they also wrote letters to different soldiers. Over 1,000 items were collected.

Retirement party set for Bud Martin

The public is invited to attend the retirement party for Bud Martin the retiring owner of Star Lube Auto Express Care. The store currently sits at 1510 Military Ave. The party will be held Monday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Area Scouts learn emergency preparedness skills at camp out

Girl Scouts in Cherokee County spent the weekend of April 29-May 1 camping out at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Columbus. The theme of the weekend was Be Prepared Not Scared. Girls ranged in age from kindergarten through high school.

Plan now for all school reunion

The All School Reunion committee is scheduled for June 30, July 1 and 2, 2023, to be held at the State Theatre Event Center in Columbus. Has your class sent out information to your alumni classmates?

Businesses depend on tourism

Tourism is Economic Development, although many people do not look at it in that way. Many of our local businesses are dependent on tourism, it keeps their business door open The average visitor to our community will spend $150 per day (hotel, food, gas).

Columbus Day booth space available

The Columbus Day committee is now accepting 2022 vendor space applications. Several food and craft vendors have already registered. The one thing it tells us is that vendors are ready to get out and participate in festivals.

Joining Chamber brings credibility to businesses

Chamber membership brings credibility to your business. Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Students from Highland Elementary school

Students from Highland Elementary school took the stage recently to perform their Spring concert. The concert was held in the auditorium at Columbus Unified High School. Photo by Jacob Spencer.