An annual Helmer Thanksgiving family reunion was held at the Marion County Lake Hall on Thursday.

Jerry and Barbara Bessel and Darla Gore, descendants of the George Helmer family, were host for the potluck dinner.

Others who attended included Fred and Edith Helmer, Pearl Helmer, H. David Helmer, Gary Helmer, Ray and Denice Bina, Greta Smith, Darin and Jan Helmer, all of Marion; Larry and Diane Boese, Jarrod and Michelle Truman, Tyler, Derek and Whitney, all of Valley Center; Gary and Vickie Hajek of Lost Springs; Dennis and Marsha Helmer, Jennifer Helmer and Aleah Delgado, Jake and Ramie Samour, Carlos, Elizabeth and Lilliana, Catherine and Emilia Samour, Amanda Bina, Kyle and Stephanie Luna, Mateo, Jaxson and Cruz Luna, all of Wichita; Mike and Angela Spielman of Baldwin City; Matt and Rachel Helmer, Olivia and Boyd, Jim and Chelsey Helmer, Ezra and Cabot, all of Salida, Colorado; Lauren Helmer of Kansas City; David Helmer of Emporia; Aaron Bina of Manhattan; and Danae Bina of El Dorado.