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.

    BAYARD -- Lamont and Shelly Christensen of Irwin announce the engagement of their daughter Kaitlyn Christensen to Martin McAlister, son of Pat and Ann McAlister, Bayard.    The couple will marry on May 25, 2019 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bayard.

    PANAMA -- Elizabeth Riessen and Heath Stein both of Harlan exchanged marriage vows on June 9, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Father David Smith performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Rod and Lois Riessen, Harlan; and Larry and Carol Stein, Portsmouth.

    ATLANTIC -- The family of Helen Schmitz is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on November 23.    Cards will reach her if sent to Helen Schmitz, Allen Place, 1406 East 19th Street #127, Atlantic, IA 50022.

    HARLAN -- Rhoda Henriksen of Harlan observed her 89th birthday on November 12. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to Elm Crest Retirement Community, 2104 12th Street Apt. 211, Harlan, IA 51537.