May Area Happenings

Three confirmed - St. Paul Lutheran Church of Aurelia held a confirmation service on Sunday, May 1 during Sunday morning worship. Pictured here are this year'Äôs confirmands, who publicly made profession of their faith (front) Morgan Wilson and Hannah Loring; (back) Mazy Pitts and Pastor Larry Lemke. (Photo by Doug Pierson Photography)

Dolls are May Sanford exhibit - Jonny Binkard of Ponca, Neb., was the April Sanford Museum Artist of the month. She is also the May artist, only she has an entirely new exhibit, this one featuring dolls. Binkard said, "I like figuring out the process and the whimsical nature of doll making and seeing if I can actually process the idea in my head to paper and then to a three-dimensional figure." (Photo by Ken Ross)

Making gifts for Mom - These three youngsters were among those who came to the Cherokee Library on Saturday May 7th where they were able to make a gift for Mom the day before Mother's Day. The kids are Peyton Gresham, Brayden Domsch and Alex Iverson. (Photo by Ken Ross)

Puppy Relays - The Annual Puppy Relays took place in Aurelia on May 12. The track and field competition included grades 3 through 6. In this photo, the students are preparing for a three legged race. (Photo by Destiny Peterson)

... the Puppy Relays contestants compete in the 3-legged contest ... (Photo by Destiny Peterson)

... students cheer on their classmates at Aurelia's Puppy Relays. (Photo by Destiny Peterson)

... this Puppy Relays contestant tried out the long jump ... (Photo by Destiny Peterson)

... the hurdles are always a challenge, but these youngsters were up to it at Aurelia's Puppy Relays. (Photo by Destiny Peterson)

Breakfast at the airport - The Annual Cherokee Airport Flight Breakfast and Car Show took place at the Cherokee airport on May 15. (Photo by Ken Ross)

... Several families had breakfast at the annual Cherokee Airport Flight Breakfast on May 15... (Photo by Ken Ross)

... Young volunteers cleaned off tables and provided coffee refills during the May 15th Flight Breakfast at the Cherokee Airport ... (Photo by Ken Ross)

Flying into Cherokee - ... A variety of airplanes flew into Cherokee on May 15, including this one-seater. (Photo by Ken Ross)

... Benny Hopp was ready to fly at the Cherokee Airport Flight Breakfas .... (Photo by Ken Ross)

... Classic vehicles were on display during the car show, a traditional part of the annual Cherokee Flight Breakfast. (Photo by Ken Ross)