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County Commissioners and County Judge Ty Prause proclaimed Oct. 4 as World Habitat Day in Colorado County. Colorado County Habitat for Humanity directors were on hand for the proclamation. The first Monday in October was declared by the United Nations General Assembly to be World Habitat Day 36 years ago in order to recognize the vast housing need in cities around the world. Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary of building homes in the County, and has partnered with 27 families to build their own affordable homes.“Housing is more than just a roof; it’s the opportunity for better lives and a better future,” Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s Scott Mattingly said. Front row, from left: Commissioner Darrell Gertson, Commissioner Keith Neuendorff, Judge Ty Prause, Commissioner Darrell Kubesch and Commissioner Doug Wessells. Back row, from left: Habitat Board of Directors: Steve McCullough, Gary Chandler, Scott Mattingly and Kenneth Wicks.
Read moreRose Urban, a 37-year Walmart employee, was inducted on Monday, Sept. 13 to the Columbus Lions Club. She is pictured with her sponsor, Bob Stiles. The induction was performed by Lions immediate past district governor, Vance Elliott. The Columbus Lions Club meets every Monday at Schobels Restaurant. Courtesy
Read moreCongratulations to the following CISD employees for winning in the 2021 Colorado County Citizen Reader’s Choice Awards: Margaret Phelps/CISD; Amanda Oppermann/CES ; Matt Schobel/CHS, and Shana Neisner/CES. Courtesy
Read moreBig Easy Ranch on Brunes Mill Road in Columbus had their ground breaking ceremony Sept. 17 for the new 18-hole championship golf course and lodge coming soon . “This is my dream to make this a reality, and I thank everybody,” Big Easy Ranch owner Billy Brown said (pictured at left). Citizen
Read moreAll Thai’d Up owners Ying and Joe Sherwood celebrated their Columbus Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Sept. 15 at their new location of 302 Walnut St. in Columbus. Chamber members, directors, family and well-wishers on hand for the occasion include, from left: Wade Gipson, Roger Wade, Janet Hollmann, Marilyn Wade, Amber Becerra, Victoria Sherwood, Ying Sherwood, Orion Sherwood, Lori Olivarez, Billy Kahn, Jennifer Williams, Heidi May, Carrie Foster, Carrie McRee and Michelle Stokes.
Read moreAt Columbus Lions Club’s weekly meeting on Aug. 23, Colorado County Game Warden John Kohleffel was the featured speaker. He updated the Lions on current regulations and the upcoming hunting season. He also answered a variety of questions from local Lions. If you’re interested in more information about the Columbus Lions Club, visit them online at ColumbusLionsClub.org. Courtesy
Read moreColorado County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Deputy Zane Blaha, who was sworn in by Sheriff R.H. Wied as a Patrol Deputy last week. Blaha joins CCSO from Weimar Police Department and is a native of Colorado County. Courtesy
Read moreAfter making a donation to the local Volunteer Fire Department of their choice, Mahlon Lighthill and Vanessa Macia invite their customers at AL&M Building Supply to do the same. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, Sept. 11 and the proceeds, matched by AL&M (up to a certain limit), will be distributed to the various fire departments a few days later. Courtesy
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