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The Columbus Garden Club Yard of the Month for September is awarded to Ron and Rita Rhodes of 1524 Travis Street in Columbus. The landscape includes vincas, ferns, and beautiful shrubs. Courtesy
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Julia Hill of Kitchen Thyme, located at 2002 Hwy. 71S in Columbus, is the recipient of the CGC Community Beautification Award for September. The business has beautiful landscaping with three fountains and different kinds of ornamental grasses. Courtesy
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Anthony “Tony” L. McQueen was promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General in the United States Army on Aug. 6 in a promotion ceremony in the Pentagon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
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LEFT: AL&M has committed to donating funds to all local Volunteer Fire Departments. Stop by the Columbus or Sealy AL&M locations to make your donation in the designated jars. AL&M will present each VFD Fire Chief with their donations at a later date. Left to right: Saul Escobar, Patrick Hernandez, Mark Korell, Dusty Dittmar, Vbaldo Guerrero, Diane Grafe, Doris Guthmann, Richard LaCourse, Sean Clapper, Jeremy Speck, Agustina Garcia, Alison Korell. RIGHT: AL&M gave away free “Never Forget” t-shirts in remembrance of the events of 9/11. Courtesy
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In light of current events, it was very important to still provide the 4-H members of Colorado County an opportunity to be recognized for all of the hard work each individual put in, given the circumstances of what was going in the world currently. Colorado County 4-H members, families, friends and county leaders met in a safe manner at Columbus Fairgrounds. The evening was focused on the accomplishments of Colorado County 4-H members and recognition of program supporters. Pictured: Robert Stavinoha, Justin Jurek, Jagar Rau, Rebeka Hilley, Abigail Hilley, Zane Wanjura, Jakelyn Primrose, Katharine Burnett, Garrett Burnett, Brooke Wanjura, Kase Weishuhn, Jase Rau, Jack Dudensing. Courtesy
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Roger Maupin, WISD Girls Athletic Director, was guest speaker at our 1st meeting of September. His talk was particularly interesting due to the Covid 19 Pandemic and the opening of school on campus. Needless to say, there are numerous changes that have been created to insure safety for all involved. One UIL rule dictates that all students participating in sports must attend school in person---not distance learning from home. Other changes limit attendees at all sporting events, no volleyball tournaments, fewer football games, and down-sized cross country meets just to mention a few. Even tickets to sporting events must be obtained using a voucher system. Needless to say, school has become much more complicated. Covid has increased the workload for all teachers, and students have additional rules and regulations to follow. But, we all have to do what we have to do! Courtesy
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