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Each year thousands of youths from all across the United States make their way to Indianapolis Indiana for the National FFA Convention and Expo. Many of those students are there to be honored and this year 4,305 students were in attendance to receive their American FFA Degree.

Linda Jensen is a familiar face in our community due in part to her career with the City of Central City. Jensen is also a published author and on October 13, she was able to share her work with the community as she hosted a special book talk at the Good Life Center.

A windy Sunday afternoon sure didn’t stop the Central City Teammates Chapter from holding their 17th annual Harvest Hike event. The day gave mentors and mentees an opportunity to walk and thank those who donate each year to make the program possible.

Lancaster County Extension Educator Building a Coldframe or Hot Bed A cold frame or hotbed is an easy and inexpensive structure to create. It functions as a small greenhouse, enabling gardeners to extend their growing season in both spring and fall.

From cowboys to lions, DECA and NHS students were dressed to the nines in their pursuit for canned goods. On October 23, several members of DECA and NHS drove about town dressed in Halloween costumes, trick or treating for canned goods for people in need. Many Americans are unable to afford food each year and turn to food banks for help. These costumed crusaders were able to gather a substantial amount of canned goods and other such products from people willing to donate all over town! The food was donated straight to Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership. Kamryn Wright, Junior, stated that, “I enjoyed seeing the smiles on the faces from the people that helped in the community.”

Monday, October 17 Officer responded to a citizen assist in the city limits, contact made, Situation resolved. Officer responded to a theft complaint in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue, located property, report to be sent to Merrick County Attorney.

Most of the past week has brought with it plenty of wind, but thankfully for those who gathered on Friday afternoon, the weather cooperated for a brief moment in time. Friday was a beautiful day to plant a tree and that was the occasion that a small group gathered for on the Merrick County Courthouse lawn.

During a particularly windy Sunday, the Merrick Arts Council hosted a special concert at the performing arts center. The main performers were the Concordia University handbell choir, and featuring our local handbell choirs from the Fairview Methodist Church, the Central City United Methodist Church and Central City Presbyterian Church. A very sizable crowd filled the auditorium of the Performing Arts Center. The chaotic weather outside that day was kept out and the moment the first rings came from their handbells, the air in the auditorium came alive.