The descendents of David and Anna Helmer celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday with a bountiful potluck meal at the Marion County Lake Hall. Greta Smith and her family hosted the event.

Those in attendance included: Fred and Edith Helmer, Pearl Helmer, Lois Johnson and Jane Johnson, H. David Helmer, Darin and Jan Helmer, Ray and Denice Bina, Sue Clough, Tyler Smith, Brylee and Cooper, Trevor and Jeni Smith, Eldon, Kaden and Tucker, all of Marion; Ann Boese and Gary and Vickie Hajek of Lost Springs; Dorothy Helmer and Verna Rowe of Newton; Jerry and Barbara Bessel, Wendy, Alexis, Haylee and Logan Holte of Assaria; Royce and Deanna Gilbert, Ashley and Payton Gilbert of Alma; Michelle Truman, Tyler, Derek and Whitney of Valley Center; Brad and Lara Hajek of Olathe; Dennis and Marsha Helmer, Jennifer Helmer and Aleah, Jake and Ramie Samour, Carlos, Elizabeth, Lilliana and Catherine, Amanda Bina, Ryan and Kelly Bina, Mary, Zachary, Allyson and Claire, Kyle and Stephanie Luna, Mateo, Jaxon and Cruz, all of Wichita; Aaron Bina of Manhattan; Danae Bina of El Dorado; Lauren Helmer of Kansas City, Kansas; David Helmer of Emporia; Andrew Bina of St. Louis, Missouri; Harold and Deb Thomason of Dennison, Iowa; and Jen Thomason and children of Iowa.