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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.

These days it is hard to open your phone or turn on the television without a steady reminder that we are in the thick of election season, but the end is near. Ballots have now been mailed out to Merrick County voters who can begin to cast their ballots ahead of the November 8, election day.

Merrick Arts Council is excited to bring an afternoon of handbell music for their season’s second performance on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. featuring the Concordia University Handbell Choir. Also participating in this program will be local handbell choirs.