A nice start

      Elkhorn Oktoberfest on Oct. 20 started out with blue sky and sunshine but quickly gave way to high winds, rain and sleet. It included a 5K run/2-mile walk, vendors, food including a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and the revealing of this year’s Christmas Card design but was closed early in the afternoon due to safety concerns. See more photos in the Oct. 25 Independent. (Dave Dresdown photo)