Once again, our area has shown its compassion. The pancake sausage benefit for George Reining was a success. Many people were generous with their time and support. We thank the firemen for preparing and serving the food, the Firemen’s Auxiliary for their help, Hills Locker for donating the sausage, Sunshine Food for groceries at cost, Bethlehem Church for paper goods, Thrivent Financial for financial support, Thrivent volunteers for baked goods and working, New Vision for the propane and the City of Hills for the use of the building.As we approach Christmas, the birthday of Jesus, let us all continue to give thanks for our many blessings.Ron, Jan and Twila KurshThrivent coordinators for Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hills