Around The County

WHS DONATES TO WEIMAR FFA

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EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

CHS HONORS VETERANS THROUGH CHRISTMAS THEMED DEDICATION

Lighted Parade with cool floats, Ladies Night Out, Tourism Assessment Group, Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Museum, starting the new Workforce/Education Committee, organizing the Downtown/Small Business Committee, organizing the new Chamber Ambassadors and a continuing flow of new and excited members joining the Chamber has made for a very busy last several months!We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the help and great participation in all of the events this year including our special 200 Year Celebration, the amazing Magnolia Days Festival and the 4th of July Fireworks! We would not have been successful without you!! THANK YOU!!

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon.

WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Mark Jameson established a new tradition for exemplary police work in the area with police commendation awards.

Audrey Dyer, eighth-grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation. Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750.00 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years.

COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event.

INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

COLUMBUS – The Family and Youth Services organization and the Sheriff’s Office combined to host this year’s edition of ‘Deputy Santa’ at the fairgrounds for the youth of Colorado County on Sat. Dec 16. Children and families had access to food, games, Christmas themed decorations as well as the opportunity for pictures with Santa.

On March 2, 1948, the Mansfield Memorial Library was officially opened. Judge Joseph Jefferson Mansfield provided the land in partnership with the City of Columbus, to build a public library. Within a short time, Columbus had outgrown the building. In 1977, Miss Lee Nesbitt had the vision to purchase land and build a library across the street from Columbus Elementary School.

Today the St. Anthony classes are celebrating Christmas with Mass, caroling, class lunches, a pep rally and an early release at 12:30 p.m. for the holiday break. Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

The Lil Einstein Learning Center in Columbus held their bike giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 16 to give the parents and kids of Lil Einstein’s a significant gift for Christmas. The event featured the bikes, donuts and drinks, as well as pictures with the Grinch following receiving the new gifts.

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WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Blessings often come at unexpected times and in most unexpected ways and shapes.

The John Everett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and Robert Rankin No. 62 Sons of the American Revolution recognized Rick and Wendy Haley for their American Flag display for the month of December. It is located at 207 McCormick St. in Columbus.

St. Michael holiday activities