Attending the St. Bridget’s annual Octoberfest dinner was not enough as some folks came in German dress. Rod and Carla Pulliam of Cherokee and Mary Riggin and Bob Duffin added to the festivities.

Inspyral Circus stilt- walkers and The Mirror Man were on hand entertaining the crowd at the Columbus Day Festival. Performers were walking tall in amazing costumes and juggled various items to the delight of those in attendance.

In the female over 60 division of the Columbus Days 5K run Turia Smith, West Mineral, (center) took first place honors with a time of 27.54. Kathy Richart, Carthage, Missouri, was second (at left) with a time of 28:06 and (at right) Phyllis Kelly was third with a time of 35:35.