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After more than 50 years in the Joplin Museum the Ned and Helen Aitchison scale model of the Ringling Brother’s Circus is coming home to Columbus, where the couple built the scale replica with Columbus native Merle Evans in the bandstand.
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During Day at the State House, members of Columbus Future Farmers of America and others heard remarks from Senate majority leader and House chair and spoke with several other Representatives at the capitol. Those attending included are Jarod Watson, Grace Eshelman, Kyle Rennie, Hudson Asher, John Kennedy, Kean Lewis, Michael Adams, Kurtis Gregory, Joe Newland and Greg Mowdy. The group also met with Senator Tim Shallenberger (in back) and Representative Dale Helwig (not pictured).
Being recognized for her efforts in the community to keep Baxter Springs beautiful, Connie Wray accepted the Chamber of Commerce award. Chamber President Jessica Moore her working throughout the city with her gardening tools in a trailer behind her lawnmower.
Eight members of the Lone Elm Beavers were present at this month’s meeting. Left to right are Violet Huddleston, Hadley Holmes, Gunner Burton, Sawyer Studebaker, Amyx Evans, Layla Melton, Olivia Webber, and Aurora Ogle. Courtesy photo.