BATTLE CREEK -- Harlan native Helen Henry of Battle Creek marks her 90th birthday on June 26. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to Willow Dale Care Center, 404 1st Street, Room 309, Battle Creek, IA 51006.

    HARLAN -- In the late 1940s, Chuck Smith could be found playing “farm” with his brothers in the grove at the age of 10. With walnuts as pigs and acorns as horses, he would dig fields in the dirt.    Now, 65 years later, he’s still playing farm, but with decades of toys.

HARLAN -- “Are you Ralph?” Clarence Coenen asks a new Golden Kiwanis member. “Would you like some more coffee?”    As men and women gather at the American Legion building in Harlan every Wednesday for the Golden Kiwanis meeting, they can’t help but show up early.    One of the earliest tends to be Dallas Havick. Entering with a mission, he heads straight to the table to start coffee.

HARLAN -- Two individuals were injured in an accident involving two semis on Highway 59 north of Harlan Friday, June 10.  Shelby County Sheriff’s officials report that the accident occurred about 3:07 a.m. near 1200th St., and both drivers were transported to Myrtue Medical Center for treatment.  The drivers were Barry Shumate, Dow City, and Harold Hilliard, Coushatta, TX.

    HARLAN -- Roberta Golden points out where the motor is on the display tractor to Shawn Shouse at the Kids Farm Safety Day Camp in Harlan Friday, June 10.    The annual Myrtue Medical Center/Progressive Agricultural Safety Day for kids 8-13 years old stresses ag safety.

    HARLAN -- Craig and Judith Olson of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Kathleen to Bryan Nicholas Lucke of Omaha. Bryan is the son of Kevin and Sharon Lucke, Harlan.    The couple plans to marry on July 2 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. 

    HARLAN -- Leo and Aggie Gaul of Harlan will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 11. Their family is planning a card shower to help them celebrate.    Cards will reach them if sent to 1807 19th Street, Harlan, IA 51537.

    HARLAN -- Stanley and Joyce Christensen of Harlan will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on June 16.    The couple’s children and their spouses are Curt and Amy Christensen, Omaha; Beth Ann and Todd Brace, Defiance; Kyle and Suzanne Christensen, Defiance; and Joel and Valerie Christensen, Indianapolis, IN. The Christensens have 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

    HARLAN -- Ole and Betty Olson of Harlan will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 18 beginning with a 5 p.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan followed by a family dinner.    Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 411 7th Street, Harlan, IA 51537.