The holiday season has arrived and religious centers in Fountain Hills and Rio Verde are organizing end-of-year services. Many are celebrating with special candlelight services on Christmas Eve, …
Virginia Eilene Bender age 98 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1925, in Alliance, Ohio. The daughter of Henry and Loleta Elvig, she graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd, Minnesota. After graduation she worked in the office at Washington High School and eventually moved to the office in Franklin High School. From there she went on to work for the Rural Electrification Administration where she stayed until she retired. She was the organist at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd for 75 years. Many looked forward to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Services she directed every year for decades. She was an accomplished musician and was often called upon to accompany soloists for special occasions in the community. Virginia married Edgar Bender on August 3, 1949. They enjoyed traveling and caring for their lovely home and gardens.
The Wayne County Board met for their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the Wayne County Courthouse. Fairfield Park Board President Jay Fyie and Park Board member Linda Monge addressed the board seeking funding for a portion of the cost of the proposed Splash Pad at Leo French Park. Estimated cost of the project is $750,000. The Park Board had originally filed a grant request with the County Board seeking $100,000, but at last nights meeting, both Park Board representatives stated they would certainly take whatever the board saw fit to appropriate. Board member Ronnie Windland stated that the Splash Pad would be used by 95% "City" kids, with rural families not choosing to use it. It was obvious that several board members did not agree with his assumption. In the end, the board is tabling the request for ARPA funds until it becomes clearer as to what repairs have to be made to the courthouse. the request will be addressed at a future meeting. Wayne County Farm Bureau
BEAR RIVER – On Friday, December 9, 2022 the community will gather at the little white Bear River Lutheran Church on the banks of the Bear River for the 27th annual “Hanging of the Greens” worship service. As we get ready for Christmas, we often find ourselves getting caught up in all the hustle and