HARLAN -- Allan Hjelle of Elk Horn has announced his intention to retire as a member of the Myrtue Medical Center Board of Trustees. Hjelle read a prepared statement at the October 30 MMC board meeting. The November board meeting will be his last meeting as a board member. Hjelle has served as a board member for 25 years.

    WALNUT -- Walnut will host a Festival of Trees Friday-Saturday, Nov. 23-24 in conjunction with Walnut’s annual Christmas Antique Walk.    The event is being sponsored by the Walnut Creek Historical Society and Museum.  Contests will be held for decorated trees, festive table-settings and nativity scenes.  Prizes will be given for the top three in each category.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan City Council has given approval to allow the Harlan Lions Club to create a holiday decoration display using LED lights at the Potter Park shelter house in Harlan during the holiday season.    The council also voted to waive the permit fee for the shelterhouse use for the decorations.    Lions Club members are hoping many people will view the display which will be in the shelter house near the museum complex especially

    HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools Superintendent Justin Wagner Friday released information for school district patrons about inclement weather processes, now that winter is arriving.    In an e-mail, Wagner said, “As the seasons change, inclement weather is inevitable. Below is information related to the processes the district follows when determining a snow day or inclement weather.

    ELK HORN -- Whimsically decorated chairs, homemade raspberry pie, an opportunity to parachute out of a military aircraft, and a chance to auctioneer for a minute are just a few of the items that were up for bid at the charity auction Saturday, November 3 to benefit the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn.

    ATCHISON, KS -- Sr. Amelia Nowatzke O.S.B. will mark her 90th birthday on November 29. Her nieces, nephews and good friend Sr. Jeannine Neavitt O.S.B. are planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to Mount St. Scholastica, 801 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS 66002.

    HARLAN -- Mary (Grap) Beaman of Harlan will celebrate her 80th birthday on November 21. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower. Cards will reach her if sent to 2004 Garfield Ave, Apt 120, Harlan, IA 51537.

    HARLAN -- Anna Cleghorn of Chewelah, WA and Matthew Brace of Defiance were married on May 12, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church in Harlan. Pastor Dan Cox performed the 4 p.m. ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Dan and Karen Cleghorn, Chewelah; and Todd and Beth Brace, Defiance.

    HARLAN -- Dylan Petersen and Katie Ladehoff both of Harlan will wed on June 15, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.    Parents of the couple are Robin and Janet Ladehoff, Irwin; and Dennis and Mary Petersen, Harlan.