10 years ago Janet Reflor was presented her four-gallon pin by Thelma Kaps. The donors helped to exceed the 44 goal by three donors.

10 years ago Four miles west of Benkelman, the old Doane grain elevator was being dismantled. The Amtrak train running far behind schedule due to a previous mishap in Nevada, was not expected by the workers who were using a crane to take it down.

A card shower has been requested in honor of Karen Paisley’s birthday on September 7th. Cards will reach her at 40877 Highway 6/34, Cambridge NE 69022.

Dave and Chris Urbom would like to thank you for all the cards and messages upon our retirements. We truly appreciate them and your thoughtfulness, there were many wonderful memories recalled. We feel blessed to have been able to serve the people of our area. We especially want to thank our children for organizing and hosting the celebration. With great appreciation to all. Dave and Chris Urbom

The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 343, Edison, met on August 26. The meeting began with a right-hand salute to the American Flag.

Thursday, September 2: Tator tot casserole, green beans, pears, banana muffin. Friday, September 3: Ham ball, sweet potatoes, pea salad, peach cobbler.

The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 343, Edison, donated $540 to the Arapahoe backpack program. Casie Helms accepted the check from Commander Wendell Chaffin. Other SAL members L to R: Dugan Wisdom, Lee Carskadon, John Baxter, Russ Wood and Arlan Leising

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 210 7th Street, Arapahoe, NE 308.962.7296. To observe social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic, call the number posted outside the building and wait for the volunteer staff to bring out your box of groceries.

The residents a Sunshine Village are excited to get their new parking lot this week. Ilene Collins visitor on Sunday was her son Rick of Grand Island..

Wendy and Mike Borgman enjoyed Sunday dinner with her parents, Wes and Shirley Smith at Prairie Pines dining room on Sunday..