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CCH GIVES AWAY SPRING WREATH
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March 21 marked the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country.
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On March 23, Industry State Bank participated in the Credit for Life program hosted by Columbus Christian Women’s Organization at Rice High School. This program allows high school seniors a trial run at the adult world, which they will experience after graduating in May. The students received a credit score and job salary and had to make various financial decisions, such as buying a car, finding housing, choosing a credit card, etc. ISB helped lend a hand in the Credit Counseling Center where the students were able to see if they had been successful in their decision-making process. The students gained a lot of insight through the program. ISB said they were proud to be a part of it.
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FAYETTEVILLE BANK DONATES TO TURTLE WING
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EAGLE LAKE — On March 23, Lions Club Secretary Charles Abel introduced Rice High School senior McKinsey Smidovec, who spoke before the Lions Club about her experiences last summer as a Girls State representative.
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At their meeting on March 21, the Weimar Lions hosted two representatives from Parents as Teachers - Josue Rivas, development director, and Sonya Roberts, educator - for an update and to receive a donation. The Lions’ local Parents as Teachers affiliate serves the Weimar and Schulenburg areas. According to a release, PAT’s mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. The organization offers personal home visits, developmental screenings, group connections with other parents, and a resource network to other community services. The Lions Club said PAT serves over 100 families and nearly 150 children, locally.
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In small towns across America there are people quietly reaching out to their neighbors, offering help, companionship and congenial gatherings. It is no different in Columbus, where there are many such folks! Highlighted here are members of a group who bring smiles, activities and friendship to residents in all three senior care facilities in town each month.
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The Weimar Encore Lions inducted four new members at their meeting on Feb.
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