Joe and Kim Helms attended the swim meet at Cambridge on Saturday. Meg Hilker spent Saturday and Sunday with them to finish her quilt for the Prairie Pioneer Days Quilt Show. They enjoyed the hamburger feed put on by the firemen and Holbrook Days committee. Meg and Clara Hilker were in the Holbrook parade in the River Rat Volleyball float. Meg and Joe went to watch some volleyball at the river and grab something to eat.

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 Arapahoe Fire and Rescue Department recently purchased two child restraints that can strap to the cot for safer transportation of children during a pediatric emergency. The restraints are adjustable for children weighing 10lbs to 100lbs. The department’s child sized CPR mannequin is demonstrating how the restraint can be adjusted to fit a 5-7 year old child. The child restraints were purchased using money donated by the family of the late Dorris Crosley. Two restraints were purchased so that each ambulance would have a child restraint available. Unlike standard car seats, these will not expire and should not need to be replaced for many years. Rescue team learning how to use the restraint were (l-r) Gloria Harmon, Peter Leising, Frank Leising, John Paulsen, Josh Schrock, Stefanie Hoefs, Amy Huxoll and Brandon Yeager.

Arapahoe’s Downtown Revitalization Design Studio held an event for the public on Tuesday, June 22 at the Senior Center. Arapahoe residents and business leaders learned what some of the projects available to help improve downtown Arapahoe were at the event. After a day of visiting with some community members, there was a walking tour explaining some projects that may be possible in improving the downtown area. Todd Eichenberger, First Central Bank employee visited with Bobbi Pettit. They are still collecting public input for the revitalization projects through the consumer based survey, which residents can take using the link on Arapahoe Economic Development’s Facebook page or pick up a paper copy at the City Office.

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

Friday, July 2: Salmon patty, hashbrown casserole, pea salad, apricots. Tuesday, July 6: Chef’s salad, quiche, tropical fruit, garlic bread.

The Arapahoe High School Graduating Class of 1953 recently met at the home of Jim and Carol Ziebell in Cozad, NE. After hours of delightful conversation and a delicious meal it was decided there was no reason to wait a whole year to gather again and plans have begun for the next outing. Front Row: Barbara (Kitzing) Stevenson, Lola (Boyd) Debban, Carol Jean (Cross) Hambridge, Phyllis (Monter) Remmenga, Glen DeVries. Back Row: Neal McCoy, Darrell Gregg, Clinton Olmsted, Carol (Faw) Ziebell. Those classmates unable to attend were: Rev. Jim Koons, Owen Stagemeyer, Lu (Breinig) Six and Joy Ann (Breinig) Naugle

Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood www.ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, July 2: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group. Sunday, July 4: 10:00 a.m.-Communion Worship.

The Elwood Chamber Commerce is sponsoring a Farmer’s Market on / Sunday, July 18 and August 8 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the grassy area behind the Gosper County Courthouse. Live music and games at the August 8 Market.

PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and is a condition that many veterans and non veterans alike suffer. June 27th is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury Awareness Day.