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Columbus Community Hospital welcomes Rosemary Buckle, M.D., FAAOS, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to its family of physicians. Her first day seeing patients was Monday, Nov. 8. Dr. Buckle received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston.
Read moreColumbus Christian Women’s Organization (CCWO) President Marsha Priesmeyer presented checks to the Boys and Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity at the CCWO luncheon Thursday, Nov. 4 at Glidden Baptist Church. On hand to receive the $7,500 donation to Habitat for Humanity was Scott Mattingly, and to receive the $7,500 donation to the B&G Club was Mariette Bellamy. Courtesy
Read moreMark Lange, Texas State Wildlife Biologist for Colorado and Austin Counties, was guest speaker at the Weimar Lions meeting of Oct. 13.
Read moreThe Optometry Center for Vision Therapy and Turtle Wing Foundation are teaming up to provide complimentary Vision and Learning screeners for kids of all ages.
Read moreThe first annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Wallis Boy Scout
Read moreNew Columbus Chamber of Commerce member Daughter with Spirit celebrated a ribbon cutting Friday, Nov. 5. Owner Jennifer Newman is an International Psychic Medium with over 20 years of experience. Her office is located at 512 B Spring St. in Columbus. Back from left, Ann Butler, Charles Potter, Janet Hollmann, Billy Kahn, Susan Poenitzsch, Charlotte Tilotta. Front, from left: Lena Heinz, Leslie Stone, Jennifer Newman, Lori Lamkin, Michelle Gorman. Citizen
Read moreColumbus Christian Women’s Organization celebrated its beginnings Thursday Nov. 4, at the group’s monthly luncheon meeting held at Glidden Baptist Church. President Marsha Priesmeyer recalled the history of the group and its philanthropic endeavors since its inception in 1999. As a follow-up to each of its fundraising years, the organization has disbursed funds to selective groups. In keeping with that tradition, CCWO gifted Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley with a $7,500 grant, which was accepted by the Clubs’ Board Chair, Mariette Bellamy. Scott Mattingly, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, also attended and was presented with a $7,500 grant as well. President Marsha Priesmeyer delivered the gifts.
Read moreEditor’s note: The following article was written in 2015 from local World War II veteran Hume Baker’s first person account of his experience during WWII.
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