Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on September 15, 2022 at St. Francis School in Humphrey. Mary Helen Fuchs, Kappa member, previously taught and currently substitutes at the school and arranged a delightful day for members to reexperience and recall elementary school memories. A book fair hosted by staff and students filled the entry area, and the classroom where members met offered art activities and pre-lunch snacks. After a warm welcome, participants made “stained glass” window décor and discussed a flood of memories. Next, a delicious school lunch of homemade chili, salad bar, cinnamon rolls, and drinks was served in the gymnasium.

The joint session of the Post 236 Legion, Sons, and Unit of Wolbach was called to order by Luke Thompson. Two Sons, seven Legion, and eight Auxiliary members were in attendance. The invocation was given by Chaplain Marge Stoffel, and POW/ MIA empty chair was read by Luke Thompson and Jan Steenson. The Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and Preamble were recited by all. The announcements of events coming up included the Sons of American Legion Cook-Off Fundraiser on October 1st. It also included the District 6 Fall Round-Up at the St. Paul Legion on October 16th, with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m. and being open until 11:00 a.m. The meal will cost $10. On October 18th, the legion will hold their joint meeting at 7:00 p.m. Important dates to fly the flag include: September 25th, October 9th at half staff, October 10th, and October 13th. Discussion was held regarding the cook-off and how they needed workers for work hours. Each group was dismissed to their own meetings. The secretary’s report was read and approved, as well as the treasurer’s report. A thank you was given to those bringing food for the Legion Auxiliary dinner. The loose change collected will go to the Children and Youth Fund. In October, the change will go to the Emergency Fund.

The Wolbach Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, October 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wolbach Community Center..

Wolbach Fire and Rescue received a $100 donation from Martin Costello. The Wolbach Parks and Recreation Fund for the splash pad received four $10 donations from Mick and Donna Rother in memory of the following: Colleen Killinger, Phyllis Addink, Mary Shrinner, and LaFern Mudloff.

Harriet Steenson visited Marilyn Leslie and Sonja and Gary Murphy of Norfolk at Spalding on Thursday afternoon..

Barb Tuma • 308-968-3348 Julie Spilinek visited Kathryn Ingerle, Peg Soneson, Lavonne Anderson, and Mary Lou Christensen at Brookefield Park in St. Paul on Tuesday.

Michael Happ • P-H Publisher Several weeks ago, my office received a press release from the Nebraska Department of Transportation about at bridge project that they were tackling north of my hometown of Palmer. Having all grown up in the area, the bridge – an old rickety timber span deep in the hills of Merrick County – was one that was familiar to all of my stuff for different reasons.