The two residents of Medicalodges of Columbus annually selected as Mr. and Mrs. Columbus were crowned during the Columbus Days program Friday evening. Ivan Queen, an employee of Peabody for Tec Tank and a member of the armed services proudly served his country for eight years. Donna “Dee” Buffalo was a member of the military for three years and was a resident of Joplin, Missouri for many years. The two were crowned Friday night of Columbus Days.
Those present at the presentation included back row Melissa Torchia, Vice President, Bobbi Martin, Michele Weber, Vicki Hess, Susan DePratt, Deb Messer, Historian, Anita Robinson, Secretary, Ann Thiele, Geneva Grubbs, LaDonna Smith, Kay Hale, Lucille McNemar, Fundraiser Chairman, Linda Garrison. Front row Clara White, Treasurer, Jane Ann Turner, Brenda Barrett, President, Anita Davolt, Patsy Coble and Michelle Mosler. Courtesy photo.
The earliest known owner
The award for Most Unique went to this 1917 Mogul IHC from the Charlie Meyer collection, shown by Kenny Meyer. Courtesy photo.