Thank you so much for all the cards, flowers, and well wishes we received for our 50th wedding anniversary. A special thanks to our children for the wonderful dinner. We are so blessed. Monte and Kristie Warner

The Fairy Tale Ball was back on the calendar this year as the Arapahoe Public Library and Friends of the Library hosted the dance for young girls and their dads/partners. A photo booth, dancing and ice cream sundaes with sprinkles made for a magical night to remember. The Fairy Tale Ball was held at the Ella Missing Community Center in Arapahoe on Sunday, March 20th. Several young ladies brought their dads, uncles, and grandpas out to enjoy the afternoon with them.

The Arapahoe City Council met on Tuesday, March 15th. Mayor John E.

Opal Coakley had family guests Saturday afternoon; Helen and Jim Blincow of Bertrand, NE; Jim Snyder of Phoenix, AZ; Velma Loose of Holdrege, NE; Bill and Dana Baxter of Stamford, NE; Dennis Richardson and Leah of Kearney, NE; Mary Copper of Wilsonville, NE and Theresa Wilber of Oxford, NE, all relatives of Nova Loose. A lovely afternoon was enjoyed by all.

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

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 212 Randolph Ave., Holbrook, NE Pastor Dale Whitson Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m..

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

Crowned the 2022 Arapahoe High School Prom Queen and King were Joslyn tenBensel and Levi Kerner at Saturday night’s promenade at the school. Royalty candidates were Tracy Roskop, Areli Calamaco, Joslyn tenBensel, Levi Kerner, Grant Taylor and Josiah Goshert. Sophomore servers were Berkley Warner, River Einspahr, Naomi Gutierez, Campbell Schutz, Rafe Hill, Tanner North and Titus Goshert. Dinner included Prime rib sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and dirt cups. DJ Express was the DJ for the dance. Post prom was held at the school.

Thursday, March 24: Lemon fish, macaroni & cheese, mixed vegetables, rice & raisins. Friday, March 25: BBQ meat ball, hash brown casserole, pea salad, strawberry fluff dessert.