On Sunday, April 27, friends and family of Heather Strickland are joining forces to help her with her battle with Crohn's Disease. Heather is a single mother of two children Tanner and Taisa. She is a long time resident of Johnson Lake and is has been an employee of the Elwood Care Center for nine years.

Heather was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 18 months ago and her condition has taken a turn for the worse. She is now required to take daily and monthly oral and IV medications that her insurance does not cover. Heather is actively researching different venues to offset some of these costs but needs some immediate help.

A fundraising event is scheduled for April 27 at LakeShore Marina. Activities include a Grill-Out with a free will donation, a Silent Auction with over 50 items, a White Elephant Sale, Clog Dancing performances by Ariel Boetel and a Bake Sale. Please contact LakeShore Marina 308-785-2148, Karen Finken 308-651-1002 or Michele Lowery at 909-838-4482 for details or if you wish to donate. Monetary contributions can be sent to Heather Strickland, c/o The Johnson Lake Chamber of Commerce; 32 Mallard Cove Dr19, Johnson Lake, NE 68937.