Arapahoe’s Thomas Magorian received 2nd place in the State Spelling Bee Competition held February 26 at the University of Nebraska Strauss Performing Arts Center in Omaha. There were 70 participants from 5th-8th grade that came from Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

100 Years Ago March 2, 1922 Another important chapter in the successful history of the Blue Valley mercantile company was written last week when the final arrangements were completed for opening a bit branch house at Oxford.

25 Years Ago February 20, 1997 Southern Valley participated in the District C-4 Wrestling Meet in Bridgeport on Saturday and qualified five for the state wrestling tournament this weekend: Tyler Powell (112), Caleb Quinn (119), Brett Hammond (130), Frank Lamb (140) and Mike Stalder (145).

10 years ago Thrivent will sponsor a benefit for Dean Huxoll on Sunday, March 4, at Holbrook Community Building to assist Dean in medical expenses due to major surgery for cancer in his mouth.

10 years ago Cambridge student Cory Shoff took second in the oral competition and Kimber Boley took fourth in the written competition at the Furnas County Spelling Bee last Wednesday. Cambridge Swing Choir competed in the Nebraska Choral Directors Show Choir Festival at Imperial.

10 years ago Elwood Boy Scouts Troop 154 enjoyed their families swim night for their February meeting on Valentine’s night at the Eustis Pool.

10 years ago Roger Buschkoetter received the Knight of the Year Award fromGrand Knight Tim Cornwell and District Deputy Todd Anderson.

Led by special ambassador Merle Adams, the Arapahoe high school wrestling team was honored for finishing fifth at the Nerbaska State Dual Tournament shortly before the Friday evening session at the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend.

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