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ELEMENTARY Thur., Nov. 2: Breakfast: Pancakes, applesauce.

I got to be a part of the excitement at our Parade of Goblins Trunk or Treat event this past Sunday. What a delight it was to see kids with their families visit the decorated trunks to receive their treats. We are so grateful to the 37 chamber members who spent their time, investment and generosity to make this so much fun for our community. Thank you to these chamber businesses –Republican Nonpareil, Cornerstone Bank, Runza, Christensen Insurance, Kendrick Windshield Repair, Merrick Foundation, Merrick County Sheriff & Nebraska State Patrol, Shannon Hannappel at Farm Bureau, Central City Police, Obsession Salon, Archer Credit Union, Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care, Merrick Medical Center, Central City Public Schools & Senior High Leadership Class, Pizza Hut, Central City Mall, Nebraska Christian Schools, Heartland United Way, First Christian Church & Gideons, River Rats Association, Central City Ambulance, Hamilton Telecommunications, City of Central City, Central City Public Library & All the Wright Things, Merrick County Child Development Center, Citizens Bank & Trust, The Oaks at Central City, Prairie Island Poppers, Coldwell Banker Action Holdings, Chasity Pfeifer at State Farm, The Independent Club, Central City Volunteer Fire Department, Merrick County Historical Museum, Tammy Stuhr of Author My Day, Magnolias Boutique and Grosshans, Inc. Also thanks to Pinnacle Bank for providing treat bags for everyone and Merrick County Fair Board/ Extension/4-H for letting us use the indoor arena. 1 to 1 Technology provided prizes for the winners of our Best Costume and Best Booth. Archer Credit’s Care Bears won the best costume prize and Prairie Island Poppers won the best booth award. It is great to see our businesses come together to support our community and each other.

Booking Report and Activity Report 10/16-10/30 Inmate Name Kurth, Matthew John Sheets, Tanner Allen Vargas Lopez, Gabriela Gonzalez, Roger Estrada Lavadi, Francisco Judd, Michael P Deichmann, Anthony James Robles Ramirez, Jose De Jesus Medina-Caro, Javier Mack, Dustin J Wilson, Robert E Bodfield, Matthew Gerald Traffic Contacts 39: 23 Warnings 16 Citations Merrick County Arrests: 12 6 Felony Arrests 6 Misdemeanor Arrests Deputies handled 72 calls for service: 10/16 Traffic Complaint/Reckless Driver Hwy 30 Westbound from Silver Creek Court Security (District Court) Traffic Accident 2nd Road (Worms) / I Road 10/ 17 Court Security (County Court) Suspicious Person Gunbarrel Road/Fort Kearney Road, Female subject walking, wearing pink robe, pink mask, walking southbound Suspicious Person 1100 Block Commercial, Palmer Arrest Female Gabriela Vargas Lopez-50, Assault on Officer, Obstructing a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest Yolande Street/Templin Avenue Prisoner Transport, Female Detainee to Dawson County Jail 10/ 18 Missing Juvenile, 1400 Block Lone tree Road, Central City Traffic Complaint Hwy 30/MM 364 Court Security (County Court) Warrant Arrest (Merrick County), Francisco Estrada Lavadi -38 DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) -Adult Protective Services Intake, Palmer Accident with Injuries, Highway 30/Clarks 10/19 Motorist Assist Highway 30/P Road AOA (Assist Other Agency) – Juvenile Diversion, 900 Block Platte Street, Chapman Suspicious Vehicle 200 Block S Gunbarrel, Grand Island Traffic Complaint/Reckless Driving 600 Block Utica Street, Palmer 10/20 Traffic Complaint 4th Road and U Road, Palmer AOLEA (Assist Other Law Enforcement Book Date/Release Date 10/16/2023 10/16/2023-10/26/2023 10/17/2023-10/17/2023 10/18/2023 10/18/2023-10/18/2023 10/20/2023-10/21/2023 10/23/2023 10/25/2023-10/28/2023 10/25/2023-10/26/2023 10/25/2023-10/27/2023 10/27/2023-10/27/2023 10/28/2023 Agency) 900 Block G Street/Highway 30, Central City Cattle Out Highway 92/MM 382 Traffic Compliant 2nd Road/ Bismark Road, Citation Issued for Careless Driving 10/ 21 Littering H Road/12th Road, Chapman Cattle Out 5th Road/Q Road, Archer Suspicious Person/Vehicle, Silver Creek Suspicious Activity, Bader Park, Chapman 10/ 22 Traffic Complaint, 2nd Road (Worms Road) Assist Citizen, Platte County Line/ Highway 30 Suspicious Activity 2800 13th Road, Central City 10/ 23 Court Security (District Court) Accident with Injuries Highway/ 2nd Road, Grand Island Disturbance 2400 19th Road, Central City, Anthony J. Deichmann-35, arrested for Possession of Deadly by a Prohibited Person, Burglary, and Criminal Mischief Accident Highway 14/Highway 92, Central City, two vehicle accident AOA (Assist Other Agency)-Probation, Merrick County Courthouse AOLEA (Assist Other Law Enforcement Agency) Highway 30/26th Street, Central City AOLEA (Assist Other Law Enforcement Agency) 200 Block C Street, Central City 10/ 24 Accident 18th Road Between P and Q Roads, Central City Cattle Out Archer/Highway 30 Inmate Transport (Medical) - to Merrick Medical Center Check Welfare, 900 Block Stanwick, Palmer DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)-Child Abuse Investigation, Palmer DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)-Child Abuse Investigation, Chapman Speak with Officer 600 Block Agency Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Merrick County Sheriff’s Office Utica, Palmer Cattle Out 8th Road/O Road, Chapman DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)-Child Abuse Investigation, Chapman AOLEA (Assist Other Law Enforcement Agency) 17th Avenue/ Highway 30, Central City Traffic Complaint Highway 30/13th Road, Central City, Vehicle stopped; Driver issued citation 10/25 Suspicious Vehicle Highway 30/Worms Road, Arrested Jose De Jesus Robles-33-Possession of Controlled Substance, Javier Medina Caro- Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and No Operators License.