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The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting was held on Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 pm in the Buddy Rau Room at the Stafford Opera House with thirty-seven people in attendance. Events Director, Janet Hollmann presented an informative program on the Chamber of Commerce “A Year in Review” and also what lies ahead in 2023 for the Chamber and the Community.

52-WEEK FIREARM CHAMBER FUNDRAISER Buy your tickets at the Chamber office. All names drawn will go back into the bucket. The first name will be pulled on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 A winner will be drawn each Tuesday during 2023 $100 a ticket – only 500 sold

Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2022 semester. Fulltime students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.

ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

“Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Matthew 18:4-5) The fourth grade would like to invite you to join them as they lead the school in the celebration of the Eucharist this Friday at 8:15 a.m. Honors and High Honors will be awarded after Mass.

The Raider of the week for the week of Jan. 10 is Scott Tesch. His parents are Scott Tesch and Amanda Dornak. Scott is a senior this year. While in high school, Scott participates in marching band. His favorite teacher and class is Mr. Thormaehlen’s Government class. Outside of school, Scott likes to walk through nature, playing music, and learning martial arts. After graduation, Scott wants to take apprenticeships under experienced blacksmiths and leather workers to master the hammer and flame.