Thank you Family and Friends for all of the cards, flowers, phone calls, food, and visits since our mother’s passing. They have been greatly appreciated.

LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau is asking Nebraska’s three House members to support the Senate passed version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act when it comes to the House floor for a vote.

The Elwood Preschool visited the farm of Norm and Cynthia Evans on Wednesday September 29th. The students were able to feed horses, learn how pumpkins and potatoes grow, as well as see the inside of a carved pumpkin and learn about corn that is fed to animals.

ELWOOD, Nebraska (Oct. 1, 2021) — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.

Thursday, October 7: 4:00 p.m.-Cross Country @ Wil-Hil @ Franklin. Friday, October 8: 4:00 Volleyball @ Cambridge; 7:00 p.m.-Football @ Cambridge.

First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, October 8: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.

If you would like to join us please call the Center by 9:30 am. The Center is delighted with folks coming to share in the noon meal. Beginning Oct. 1, 2021 we are offering folks the opportunity to have a carry out meal if they so desire. Please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m We had a very nice crowd who enjoyed our Sunday Dinner. Thank you for your support. You are great!

The workers at the Mission Mall in downtown Arapahoe were honored on Sunday, October 3, at the LWML Semi-annual meeting. Proceeds from the Mission Mall are used for mission projects on the local and national level and abroad. Front Row Left to Right: Joe Helms, Megan Soncksen, Daphna Stagemeyer, Kendra Gardner, Carla Gardner, Irene Knappert, Beth Wendland, Bonnie Helms, Carolyn ten Bensel, and Elaine Haussler. Back Row: DCE Cassie Boeka, Susan Maaske, Dee Raley, Jeannette Huxoll, Sheri Leising, Kayla Helms, Sue Lammel, and Jeanne Paulsen. Other volunteers that were not present for the photo are Linda Anderson, Judy Campbell, Judy Collins, Mariann Earlley, Margie Gardner, Joetta Glanzer, Connie Graning, Marty Helms, Janet Hermes, Lana Hilker, Paula Hinz, Connie Hoefs, Linda Leising, Fern McCoy, Sheri Mues, Laura Olmsted, Wanda Pulley, Sherry Schievelbein, Gayle Schutz, Cindy Thomas, Laurie Magnus Warner, and Amy Watson. Men that regularly help at the Mission Mall are Gene Glanzer, Larry Hoefs, Larry tenBensel, and Nathan Leising. Also at the meeting, Trinity LWML officers for 2022 were elected. New Officers are Bonnie Helms, president and Melinda Gardner, President-elect. Secretary Susan Maaske and Human Care Chairman Kayla Helms were re-elected. Treasurer Kim Hayden, Archivist Megan Soncksen, and Christian Life and Growth Chairman Carla Gardner will share their talents in 2022 in the second year of their term. Shannon Helms will continue as the Christian Life and Community Rep. Pastor James Moshier is the Pastoral Counselor. Elected Evening Circle officers are Chairman Dee Raley Chairman and Amy Strand Secretary-treasurer.

The meeting began with a right-hand salute to the American Flag. A prayer was offered. A moment of silence was observed for departed comrades. The POW/MIA empty chair was recognized. The Blue Star Banner was noted. The Pledge of Allegiance, the American’s Creed and the preamble to the SAL Constitution were spoken.

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners on Sept.