MISSION MALL Thrift Store, 509 Nebraska Ave., Arapahoe, NE Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m..

The First Central Bank donated checking account packets to the Arapahoe Public School. Kristie Warner of First Central Bank helped with this activity. The Accounting I and Accounting II classes under the instruction of Lynn Crosley are learning life skills from this great educational tool. Jacob Moore is enjoying this learning activity.

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

Meg Hilker spent Friday night with Kim and Joe Helms. Joe Helms attended the volleyball game in Loomis to watch Clara Hilker play.

Thursday, November 11: Porky pine meatball, tator tots, apple crisp. Friday, November 12: Lemon fish, buttered potatoes, carrots, strawberry fluff.

Gwen Miller is a new resident of Prairie Pines. Sandy and Tim McKillip of Hayes Center, NE were Sunday dinner guests at Prairie Pines dining room.

The Elwood High School Junior Class participated in the annual County Government Day on Wednesday, November 3 at the Gosper County Courthouse in Elwood. The Juniors spent the morning visiting each office where they learned about the duties of those offices. Following the tour, the class participated in a “County Feud Game” where they answered questions about the offices. Lunch was served to the officials and class at the Elwood American Legion Post by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #290. County Government Day is sponsored by Pfeiffer-Morgan American Legion Post #290 and the Auxiliary Unit #290.

ELWOOD – During the Elwood School board held their regular meeting on November 8, 2021, the board acted on four items. The board approved the 2022-2023 negotiation terms that provide a $500 basepay teacher increase from $35,800 to $36,300.

If you would like to join us please call the Center by 9:30 am. The Center is delighted with folks coming to share in the noon meal. We are offering folks the opportunity to have a carry out meal if they so desire. Please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m.

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, along with Nebraska’s State Emergency Response Commission, announced they are seeking new members to fill several vacancies. Commissioners are charged with overseeing compliance with the requirements of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and to include the appointment and oversight of Local Emergency Planning Committees.