A benefit will be held for Joe Ernst on Saturday, September 21st at the Melcher-Dallas Lions Club Community Center. Lunch begins at noon with an auction at 2:00 PM. Joe was on vacation in Kansas City with his wife when he suffered a stroke, and he is current hospitalized in Des Moines. Contributions may also be sent to: Joe Ernst Benefit, c/o Iowa State Savings Bank in Melcher-Dallas or Knoxville.

Sacred Heart Parish has been asked to provide 10 pies or pans of bars. If you would like to donate, please contact Bonnie Colwell at (641) 947-6137 or Martha Reed at (641) 947-2236.