The Arapahoe Library and Foundation donated some baby books to give to new parents and babies. George Probasco (back second from left) presents the books to Tri Valley Health System Nursing Staff.

The Arapahoe American Legion Post #96 and Prairie Quilt Guild members partnered to honor local veterans November 13 at the Legion Hall. Five veterans were recognized and honored for their service to our nation with quilts from Prairie Quilt Guild members Mary Kay Warner, Sarah Leising, Geri Steinbrink and Judy Thompson of Arapahoe. Guild members Marilyn Ellner and Janet Kugler of Holdrege were also in attendance. Prairie Quilt Guild of Holdrege is a Chapter of the Quilts of Honor organization, which provided the quilts for the presentation. Receiving quilts at the Legion Hall were (l-r) Larry Von Loh, Wayne Lee, James Reiter and Neale Schroeder. Charles Niehaus, Jr. received his quilt in a separate ceremony at his home. These veterans all served in the Army or the Army National Guard from 1951 to 1988.

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Cambridge Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at 2:22 p.m. with 7 members present.

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized Nebraska member hospital employees by bestowing them with the organization’s prestigious The Caring Kind award. Among the awarded was Dr.

Nov. 9, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifi cations and Standards will meet on Nov. 17, at 9:00 a.m., at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Central Headquarters Building Auditorium, 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln. This meeting is open to the public.

Bob Tomlin-Branch of Service: US Marines Served for four years from 1982-1986. During that time he was stationed in Okinawa and was part of exercises in Korea and the Philippines.

Unit #290 Elwood entered the Chamber of Commerce soup cook off on November 9, 2023. The table was decorated with a Legion Family poster and membership forms.

Helping serve the FFA Bull Fry were (right) Briggs Hill an Makenna Schrock. (Below) These FFA members were willing to be auctioned off during the Labor Auction held on Friday night after the meal. The winning bidders will get eight hours of work from these members.

Hunters across Nebraska will hit the field in droves this firearm deer season, which begins Nov. 11.