Artist, Janet Boccelli, from Taos, NM visited Local Roots Coffee Shop in Arapahoe on Thursday morning to demonstrate the art of making lattes and sign copies of her recently published, literal coffee table book-SoulfulShots. The Arapahoe layover co-incided with a long overdue visit with her sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Wayne Lammel. Wanting to treat the community to a unique form of art and support our local coffee shop, Sue enticed the first 30 customers with a free latte art and Local Roots home-made biscotti.

Artist, Janet Boccelli, brought her latte talent to Local Roots in Arapahoe with her Latte Art Pop-up. Several local residents enjoyed a free latte and biscotti (compliments of Wayne and Sue Lammel) on Thursday morning.

Cambridge TeamMates were 50 strong at the Tornado Alley in Arapahoe on Monday, April 17 for a fun night of pizza, bowling, recognizing our seniors, and listening to guest speaker Fayth Jackson. Fayth is a current TeamMates National Office staff member and a previous TeamMates mentee herself with an inspiring story to share about the impact mentors have had on her life. The chapter also recognized our 5 seniors this year, shown in the photo with their mentors. They are Brenna Johannsen, Macy Jones, Jackson Trompke, Jordan Ruf, and Adam Corbett. Each senior was presented with a $500 scholarship from the Cambridge TeamMates chapter. If you want to join the fun and make an impact, please apply today at www.teammates.org. We have a kid waiting just for you!

I want to thank everyone including my family for the calls and flowers while in the hospital. Ilene Collins.

} The family of Lloydelle Bellamy would like to honor her with a Card Shower for her 85th birthday on April 29, 2023. Cards will reach her at PO Box 144, 202 N.

Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. mdt at the Cornerstone Center, 251 East Norman Street, in Haigler, NE You are invited! This year’s festival is one you don’t want to miss. It is billed as the ‘best darn Art & Craft & Wine & Brew spring festival in our tri-state area. Watch for fliers coming out this week.

25 Years Ago April 23, 1998 The City Council held a hearing Monday evening regarding a proposed zoning change requested by Steve Fisher, who plans to construct a new convenience store just east of the home of Hazel Fisher. Neighboring property owners expressed concerns that construction would decrease the value of their property, also that traffic through the alley would increase and be a safety issue.

90 Years Ago. April 11, 1923 With this issue of the Standard, E.B.

ing services with 87 attending Sunday school. A basket dinner was shared at noon. Rev. Hoesch of Holdrege was the afternoon speaker to 120 guests. A letter and poem by Mrs. George Strickland of Arizona was read by Mrs. Lawrence Ehrke. The history of Bethel Church was read by Mrs. Lavern McInturf. “The Lord’s Prayer” was sung by Mrs. Tom Ralston. Corsages were presented to three charter members who regularly attended Bethel services: Mrs. Otto Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Brizendine. Corsages were given to the two ladies who were members of the double wedding held at Bethel in 1898: Mrs. Hattie Woodruff and Mrs. Mary Bucklin. Nine people were present who attended Bethel sixty years ago and fourteen who attended fifty years ago. Mrs. Herman Ehrke baked and decorated a large cake, an exact replica of the Bethel church.

Good Samaritan Society is pleased to announce they have awarded a social accountability grant in the amount of $2500. This grant coupled with a generous donation of $500 from Arapahoe Thrivent allows for the funding of “Supplies for Scholars”.