Kate and Ric Meyers attended the basketball game in Arapahoe with Alma on Friday night. On Sunday, Ric and Kate went to Edison and watched the Nebraska volleyball game with Amy and Tedd Watson after church.

Winning first place at the RPAC Speech meet recently were Arapahoe students (Front l-r) Alese Williams, Rhiannon Sich, Hannah Whitson, River Einspahr, Leslie Hillman. (Back l-r) Mrs.

The Tri Valley Health System monthly diabetes support group will be held on Monday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the Meadowlark Meeting Room, which can be accessed through the Wellness Center entrance or the main entrance.

Thank you to everyone that sent birthday wishes in cards, messages, calls, flowers and gifts. It was a special occasion that was made complete with my family being able to attend. Thanks to each and every one of you that thought of me. It was greatly appreciated. Betty Garey

The prestigious Tri Valley Medical Foundation annual Merle Jane Harpst Awards were presented to one licensed and one non-licensed Tri Valley Health System employee at a recognition event held at Tri Valley Health System on February 17th.

Norma Jean Wickham, age 88, of Axtell, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska.

10 years ago Furnas County farmer LaVern Banzhaf was the winner of the $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities program sponsored by Monsanto and Cambridge FFA was the selected recipient.

10 years ago Southwest wrestlers Tanner Teel and Tyler Van Pelt each earned medals in Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament, 5th place for Tanner and 6th place for Tyler. Southwest placed first overall in the Farm Management Contest.

10 years ago Students at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church’s Jesus Lamb Preschool sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the beginning of the varsity boys’ basketball game Friday evening.

10 years ago Winners of the Pinewood Derby were scouts Colton Hearn second place, with his car named “Roller Coaster” and Jackson Koller first place with his car named “Firebolt”.