10 years ago New owners of the Derby Buffet, Ann and Bill Beins, held their grand opening celebration last Wednesday. The Beins have spent several months doing extensive remodeling and now open six days a week.

10 years ago An Ag Valley propane truck, was fully loaded, fell through the septic tank at Ken and Beth Houghtelling’s home southeast of Cambridge last Wednesday.

10 years ago The Gosper County Sheriff’s Office kept the magic of Christmas alive for several children in Gosper County this year by collected donations and gifts. The gifts were collected, wrapped and with the help of Santa’s elves 29 families receiving extra attention and 350 gifts were purchased.

10 years ago Sandra Cornett received the Merle Harpst Award for non-licensed employees from Mark Harpst from Laundry Services, and LPN winner Angela Cunningham from the Specialty Clinic.

Thank you to everyone who attended my retirement open house, sent cards and gifts. I had a great day to celebrate with family, friends, and coworkers.

The Arapahoe City Council held a brief meeting on Tuesday, January 4th. City Council President Chris Middagh called the 7:30 p.m.

Men’s Coffee hour at Prairie Pines dining room was attended by a group of men from the area. Exercise group was held in Prairie Pines Parlor at 10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

Thursday, Jan. 13: Enchilada, spanish rice, corn, peaches.

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 210 7th Street, Arapahoe, NE 308.962.7296. To observe social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic, call the number posted outside the building and wait for the volunteer staff to bring out your box of groceries.