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Courtesy Wharton County Junior College faculty members were recently honored by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). LEFT TO RIGHT: TaQuita Hogan-Claiborne, instructor of paralegal studies; Rudolph Henry, program director of the Nuclear Power Technology Program; Yvonne “Bonnie” Maschek, instructor of vocational nursing; Jennifer Jeffery, instructor of biology; Karen Lescure, instructor of English; and Jesi Ramirez, instructor of developmental math. Not pictured are Archna Bhasin, instructor of biology; William “Bill” Johnson, instructor of sociology; and Natalie Pittman, instructor of computer science.
Read moreCitizen I Alesia Woolridge The Ruiz family are the newest Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Colorado County. Family, friends and Habitat for Humanity board members were on hand for the house blessing Friday, Feb. 28. LEFT TO RIGHT: Front row - Jonathan, Corrie, Ryan Ruiz. Middle row - Steve McCullough, Christine Feehery, Victor Bedford, Scott Mattingly, Holly Waligura, Kenneth Wicks. Back Row - John Crews, Don Hovis.
Read moreAfter their initial site visit Jan. 17, the A&M students of Landscape Design and City Planning returned to Columbus to exchange ideas, receive guidance and offer suggestions aimed at revitalizing our major thoroughfares - Hwy 71, from 1-10 to the north river bridge, and Hwy 90 from 71 to Beason’s Park. They, and their professors, met with over 30 local business owners, City administrators and Chamber executives to gather feedback, discuss key issues/problems and come up with design priorities for improvement. It was a dynamic and productive session and, after one more meeting in March, the students and professors will make a final visit to Columbus Apr. 28 to present their proposals to the community in a Town Hall event open to the public. More information on this meeting will be announced in April.
Read moreFROM LEFT: Jack Muggli (KC Grand Knight), Madelyn Rerich, Ethan Stech, Wyatt Wagner, Kelly McAfee, Mike Koeth (KC Youth Activities Director). The Knights of Columbus No. 2153 sponsored their annual Substance Abuse and Awareness Poster Contest for students in grades 5-8. Winners included: * Alcohol Abuse and Awareness: Madelyn Rerich (Ages 8-11) and Ethan Stech (Ages 12-14) * Substance Abuse and Awareness: Wyatt Wagner (Ages 8-11) and Kelly McAfee (Ages 12-14)
Read moreThe Sheridan Lions Club hosted their annual fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Sheridan Cornmunity Center.
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