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Special events planned at museum

Special events planned at museum

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Special events planned at museum

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Stop by the Columbus Museum at Maple and Tennessee during the Columbus Day Festival. The museum has three different Scavenger Hunts to do, while taking in the new exhibits. A special exhibit is on display of our very own Miss Columbus, through over 50 years the program.
In addition to being a talented stilt walker, Erin Wilson, also known as Erin the Extraordinary is a master of illusion when it comes to her human statue portrayals. Check her out during Columbus Days. Courtesy photo.

In addition to being a talented stilt walker, Erin Wilson, also known as Erin the Extraordinary is a master of illusion when it comes to her human statue portrayals. Check her out during Columbus Days. Courtesy photo.

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Elevating entertainment to new heights for Columbus Day

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Erin Wilson, known as Erin the Extraordinary, is taking the entertainment industry by storm. Omaha, Nebraska’s captivating stilt walker has carved a unique niche, enchanting audiences nationwide with her mesmerizing stiltwalking and living statue acts.

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Annual Columbus Day 5K Saturday

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Take your morning jog, walk or run with others Saturday, October 7 and join the Columbus Day 5K Run, Walk, and Jog. Start time is 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pine (west side of square).

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Corn hole tournament has new sponsor

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Corn Hole Tournament will be returning in 2023 for the Columbus Day Festival on Saturday, October 7. The tournament will have a new location on the square, run by C-Town Cornhole and being sponsored by Crossland Construction Company with an added $1,000 in prize money.
Farmer Phil will perform a unique blend of agricultural education and entertainment during the Columbus Day Festival. Courtesy photo.

Farmer Phil will perform a unique blend of agricultural education and entertainment during the Columbus Day Festival. Courtesy photo.

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Farmer Phil brings agriculture, entertainment together

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Farmer Phil is coming to the Columbus Day Festival, October 7. He will be performing in front of the courthouse fountain at noon, but will be entertaining as a street performer during the day around the courthouse. Farmer Phil is a master of agricultural educational magic shows.
Odd Duck, piloted by Matt Barrett of Joplin, Mo., is scheduled to lift off (weather permitting) during Columbus Day weekend. KSNTV is the sponsor.

Odd Duck, piloted by Matt Barrett of Joplin, Mo., is scheduled to lift off (weather permitting) during Columbus Day weekend. KSNTV is the sponsor.

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Origins of the hot air balloon regatta

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta began in October of 1990, making it to number 34 in 2023. The first year there were seven balloons participating, it rained and the balloons did not get off the ground for any of the planned events.

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Pancake breakfast at FUMC Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Are you getting up early on Saturday morning for all of the Columbus Day/Hot Air Balloon activities? You need a good breakfast to get yourself up and going.
The annual Columbus Day Festival 5K will be held Saturday morning. Race will begin at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pine. Come out and run, jog or walk with your friends and family.

The annual Columbus Day Festival 5K will be held Saturday morning. Race will begin at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pine. Come out and run, jog or walk with your friends and family.

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Columbus Day Festival 5K

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Columbus Day Festival 5K

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Good Sam Club Band to play in Gazebo

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Good Sam Club Band from Shawnee Mission will be playing in the Gazebo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The band has been here in the past and were enjoyed by the public. The band is made up of two guitars, bass, vocals and drums playing together in a musical co-op for about 30 years.
A look at one of the earliest courthouses in Cherokee County.

A look at one of the earliest courthouses in Cherokee County.

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A look at the city of Columbus, surrounding area in years past

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
(Editor’s Note: The following story was written by Mona Tanner, the now deceased editor of the Columbus Daily Advocate. She was known for her strict attention to facts in current news and in the community history.
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