Body Residents of Sunshine Village gathered together on June 30th to honor Cindy Haussler and Diane McCoy as they retire after several years working for the Arapahoe Housing Authority. Cindy Haussler was hired as the Executive Director of Arapahoe Housing Authority on August 1, 1983.

Body Pool Cool is returning to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) after being put on hold several years ago. This program works with swimming pool staff to provide education about skin cancer and ways to prevent it.

Body The residents of Sunshine Village held a Retirement Party honoring Cindy Haussler and Diane McCoy on their last day of work, June 30th. The Blue Room was beautifully decorated with the center of attention being the cake table.

Body Several residents watched the Methodist Church service video on the television. Pastor Joel Rathbun is the new pastor replacing Pastor Becky Saddler who has retired and moved to Phillipsburg, KS.

Body This April, two teachers from Arapahoe Public Schools, Marcia Foley (left) and Heidi Thomas (right), were awarded the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award in the senior division of National History Day for Nebraska.

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

Body Thursday, July 8: Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes/ gravy, bean salad, rosy applesauce. Friday, July 9: Ham ball, sweet potatoes, corn, cottage cheese salad.

Body 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..

Body 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.

Body Kim and Joe Helms enjoyed the parade on Saturday in Arapahoe and Meg Hilker tied for first place at the quilt show along with Gavin and Grace Andrews. Terry and Cindy Bowers attended the parade on Saturday in Arapahoe.