Southwest Public Schools will have their annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. The program will be held in the high school gym in Bartley. All veterans, community, family, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.

ARAPAHOE - After letters were sent to family and residents of the Arapahoe Good Samaritan Society on Monday, the nursing home and assisted living facility announced plans to close December 31. “The pandemic has put unprecedented stress on the senior care industry, which has forced us to make difficult decisions about how and where we can provide services,” said Nate Schema, Vice President of Operations for the Good Samaritan Society in a prepared statement.

10 years ago Jessica Jording and Ryan Gardner were chosen by the Arapahoe High School student body as 2011 Homecoming Queen and King. Amy Watson, a breast cancer survivor, kept a positive attitude during her fight with the disease.

10 years ago Laboratory Director Jim Jackson, Tri Valley Medical Foundation Board Members, Judy Jackson, Jacci Morgan, Cathy Kubik, Mary Kay Sexton, Tri Valley Health CEO, Roger Steinkruger, Betty Jorgensen, Tri Valley Medical Foundation Executive Director Beth Siegfried, Meredith Williams, Tri Valley Health System Chairman of the Board Randy Heitmann, and Marty Teter. Cambridge Cub Scout Pack 150 had the honor of raising the American flag before Thursday’s home football game against Sutherland.

10 years ago Harlan Gydesen was presented a plaque during halftime at the Elwood vs Southwest football game on Thursday. The plaque was in recognition for being a bus driver for Elwood School for 30 years.

10 years ago Pam Gaston, 4-H Council member, presented Outstanding 4-H Member awards to Bret Neel and Hailey Esch for their willingness to help younger 4-H members and their services to the 4-H program. Tyler Esch was recognized for her Outstanding 4-H Alumni member for her assistance with the Little Rascals.

100 Years Ago October 27, 1921 The high school enjoyed a debate by Miss Burns Debating Class. The question, “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished.” The affirmation was upheld by Margaret Mackprang, Ira Greer and George Hellner.