A huge thank you to the firemen and first responders who helped to save our home during the recent 702 Fire. Thank you to family, friends and neighbors who came to our immediate assistance. We especially thank everyone for their prayers as we stand on Romans 8:28: GOD IS GOOD! Gary and Pam Frecks

On May 3rd, Sheriff Doug Brown, Deputy Colin Rogers and K-9 Nikka came to visit the Cub Scouts Pack 236. The scouts were able to meet Nikka and all asked many questions about what training Deputy Rogers has done with her. Sheriff Brown fingerprinted the scouts and explained why police need and use fingerprints. Then the scouts went outside and were able to look in the patrol vehicles and even try on a bullet proof vest! The Cub Scout Pack appreciate and give a big thank you to Doug, Colin, and Nikka

On May 14, the Cub Scouts Pack 236 launched their rockets at the baseball field in Arapahoe. Those pictured above are (l-r) Andrew Dettman, Emma Houser, Molly Leising, Jaxtyn Soncksen, Boede Soncksen, Elizabeth Magorian, Logan Beck, Adam Dettman and Jay Farquhar. (Right) Logan Dettman helps his son Adam with the rocket launch.

Joyce Utterback, Nancy Montano and Bev Brown went to Lexington on Sunday to Joyce’s great-grandson’s birthday party. Lisa Vassar had surgery on May 5 and her son Dillon Young was here to help for two weeks..

Dan Haussler of Grand Island NE ate lunch with his mother, Lelia Haussler at Prairie Pines dining room on Thursday of last week..

MISSION MALL Thrift Store, 509 Nebraska Ave., Arapahoe, NE. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 19: Ham & beans, copper penny salad, peaches, con bread. Friday, May 20: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, cauliflower, glorified rice.

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

The Preschool graduation was held last Tuesday along with the programs for both afternoon and morning preschool students. Here are just a few pictures from the day of celebration.

HOLBROOK NEWS Ida Mae McBride was in the Cambridge Hospital from Wednesday to Monday. Visiting her were Dillon and Cheyenne Breinig of Atlanta, Cooper Breinig and friend Savannah of Holdrege, Doug and Deb Breinig, Morgan Breinig of Kansas City.