According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event.
The Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department takes such statements seriously and helping those in need in such an event is a priority for the group. For such a reason, the...
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:51 |
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The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.
-William Morris |
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Davison, awards highlight Elwood banquet |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:52 |
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The Elwood Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual banquet on Friday, January 20,at the Elwood Civic Center. The program included a presentation by former Husker football player, Matt Davison. Matt was born in Tecumseh and excelled in high school basketball and football. In 1997 he accepted a scholarship from head coach Tom Osborne to play football for the University of Nebraska. He was a First Team Academic All Big XII selection three years running and was named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship team. He finished his career second on the all-time receiving charts, but his greatest accomplishments were academic dedication and commitments to youth and community outreach. As a sportscaster, Matt continues his community stewardship. In 2008 he started Creating Captains Foundation. He travels Nebraska putting on football camps using the vehicle of sports to teach young people to be leaders in their schools and communities both on and off the playing field.
Anna Fagot was presented the plaque for Community Member of the year at the Chamber Banquet on Friday evening.
For the second year in a row, Gydesen Seed and Feed and Calvert Street Creations was voted as the Business of the Year. Carol and Kelly received the plaque, which will hand in their business in 2012. Chamber board members pictured with Carol and Kelly are Sharlette Schwenninger, Clint Norman, Dennis Ocken and Mary Nelson.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 19:00 |
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Arapahoe City Council has light agenda |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:55 |
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Arapahoe City Councilmen assembled in the EMCC Council Room on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 with Mayor John E. Koller calling the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Councilmen present were: Chris Middagh, Todd Monie, Martin Shafer and Doug Collins; absent: Ward Carpenter and Troy tenBensel. Also present were City Clerk Nicole Downey and City Superintendent Spencer Shifflet; absent: City Attorney Kevin Urbom. Mayor Koller welcomed visitor Tom Patterson. Marv Crawford arrived at the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Downey took roll call to determine a quorum.
Consent Agenda
Downey submitted the January 3rd minutes and claims of $102,706.84 for the January 4 - January 17 period. A motion was made by Shafer, seconded by Collins to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0. A building permit for David Hendricks for a 24’ x 30’ building was also approved.
City Reports
Shifflet reported on the following: Electric: Ag Valley service is completed, received first load of poles; Water: problem with valves; issues with water leak on Oak and 5th St.; have not heard from Utility Services concerning water tower; Sewer: still digging up manholes; took sample to McCook; Street and Alley: fixing potholes.
City Clerk/Treasurer
Downey informed the Coun-cil that registration forms were in their packets for the Mid-Winter Conference that is to be held February 27-28th. Downey then asked the Council if they were interested in the ResCare Workforce services. This was referred to the HR Committee. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 19:00 |
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