WONDERFUL NEWS

The ARABS have received the grant from the state of Indiana to replace and repair the roof and guttering on the school. This project will cost nearly $300,000.00 of which many loyal members have worked very hard to raise.                              
This is the entire reason our        organization was formed in         February of 2007. The new roof will save the school for future               generations to admire and              appreciate.                                   
The ARABS want to thank all of it's members and non-members          who have worked so hard to bring this grant from a dream to a         realization.                                  
There will be a time line for the roof project that has to be followed closely. The entire project should be finished by October, 2009. We will keep you updated.
WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! 
Bids for the roof project will be opened on May 12th between 6 and 7 PM. Construction should be underway by mid summer.

Next A.R.A.B.S. MEETING will be held on May 6th at 7 PM. Come and find out about our organization and our fund raisers. Everyone welcome.

The A.R.A.B.S. Appreciation Dinner was held on January 18th with 125 people in attendance. Some awards were given for the hard work it has taken to make this grant a reality. We will begin on the roof project in the spring.
Thanks to everyone who has helped in any way. 

The casino trip scheduled for February 25th was great fun. Another trip is being planned for fall.

The Alumni Chili Cook-off 
was a success with many entries and a lot of tasters. Winning chili made by Andy Babyak. Best named chili by Madonna Babyak.