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For Darrin and Leah Brown, farming is a family tradition. Both sides of the family have farmed and both Darrin and Leah grew up on farms. Darrin’s dad, Larry Brown and Leah’s dad, Virgil Lindner are two men who are very passionate about farming. They specifically chose farming as their career. So Darrin and Leah are not strangers to farming, for them it is a way of life. From themselves to their fathers, to uncles and brothers, to their son Aaron...farming runs through their blood and appears in all the generations. “Farming and family is so intermingled, you can’t really separate it.”

The Lone Tree Readers hosted Nebraska Author Tosca Lee at the Central City Public Library at their first Monday of the month meeting. The group read THE LONG MARCH HOME for discussion and invited Tosca Lee to give personal insights on the novel based on the Bataan Death March (WWII in the Philippines) that she and Marcus Brotherton co-authored.

ELEMENTARY Thur., May 9: Breakfast: Omelet, crackers, cinnamon sugar apple slices. Lunch: BBQ pork sandwich, potato oven fries, mixed fruit.

The Merrick County Historical Society has played a pivotal role in uncovering and showcasing the history of Merrick County and its environs, spanning from the early 20th century back to the 1600s. Since attending his first meeting in 1998, Bill Bolte has been an integral member of the society. His passion for history sparked in his childhood and only grew as he immersed himself in local lore. Not long after joining, he was elected president of the board, a position he held for over two decades.

With the primary election just around the corner, Merrick County voters are reminded to finalize their preparations to participate in this crucial democratic process. The election is set for next Tuesday, and it is imperative that all eligible voters are aware of the necessary steps and legal requirements to ensure their vote counts.

On the first Saturday of the month, volunteers converged at the Central City airport to distribute boxes of food to local families, an initiative spearheaded by the Merrick County Food Bank. This gathering marked the penultimate event for Reverend Tom Lucas, who is preparing for retirement and will soon be handing over his responsibilities to a new reverend.

While the Super Mario brothers have made mushrooms iconic, Kylnn Knoll’s mushrooms in Central City offer a different kind of magic—holistic benefits. Known locally as the “doughnut shop guy,” Kylnn is now pioneering his “Funguy Farm.” “I got tired of serving people something so unhealthy and wanted to bring something beneficial to the community. Mushrooms have many great properties!” he explains.