Area News

Settling In & Settling Down
Josie, the going-on-14-year-old “puppy” is becoming accustomed to her new home (as we humans also are), and often just goes and naps on her little bed under the kitchen window and near the AC vent. She has also reclaimed her couch corner, which had not been moved here for a few days. With the furniture here, she seems to be more contented and “at home.”

Niehaus
The annual reunion of the Louis and t Niehaus family was held Saturday, July 20, at Holy Cross Lutheran Parish Hall.
Thirty-three family members  attended the noon potluck.
The family members who attended were: Elden and  

Garrison
The Garrison family reunion was held on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Phillips Building in St. Elmo.
Ervin Garrison gave the blessing before the noon meal. A short business meeting was held, with the treasurer’s report given.
One birth was reported: Rylee Jean Elmore, on Dec. 1, 2012, to Justin and Natasha Elmore.
One death was reported: Clyde Tharp, on May 11, 2013.

Visit Children
Dane and Belinda Harpster of St. Peter spent the weekend with their daughter, Amanda Eller and family of Jackson, Mo. On Sunday, they all met Mitch, Gretchen and Owen Harpster of Cape Girardeau, Mo., for lunch.
St. Peter Church
Attendance on Sunday was 173. Cameron Brandt served as Acolyte. The organist was the Rev. Alan Holtz.
Elders were Mark Wollin and Allen Magnus.
Remember in Your Prayers
• Those with health concerns:
-Harold Baldock
-Jake Connor
-Lavern Magnus
-Bill Norman