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The members of the Callaway American Legion Auxiliary believe it is important to not only honor fallen veterans on special days like Veterans Day and Memorial Day, but all throughout the year. Last year the ladies launched a program designed to recognize our veterans at this very special time of year as well.

Thanksgiving this year was a joy as we had a full house of guests. Both daughters and husbands were able to be there, along with the Number One Grandson. In addition, our son-in-law, Dan, was able to get leave from his month-long Army Reserve officer’s training, so his parents and paternal grandmother joined us from Loup City, along with Don’s sister, Lynn, and her husband, their daughter and her boyfriend.

Harley Hultgren Troy and Atayla Hultgren of Hastings proudly announce the birth of a daughter, on Nov. 23, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.

There are many reasons for being alone on the holidays. Whether you are alone by choice or alone due to unforeseen circumstances, it is natural to experience feelings of sadness and a lack of motivation. If you are anticipating spending the holidays alone, consider taking some of that pressure off your shoulders and exploring ways to make the holidays easier. Callaway Senior Life Solutions offers three suggested ways to avoid loneliness during the holidays.

During the Callaway Community Foundation’s fall grant application process, a grant in the amount of $2,000 was awarded to the Callaway Good Life Center for landscaping around their building. The staff and administration of the Center have plans to spruce up the exterior around the facility, and plant some things that will require less maintenance and still provide beauty for their residents.

On Nov. 21, 2022, Unit 59 of the Callaway Legion Auxiliary met at the American Legion Hall in Callaway. Deondra Lashley, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30. She led with the Pledge of Allegiance, we sang the Star Spangled Banner, recited our Auxiliary Preamble and our Chaplin, Joyce Brestel, read a prayer. We proceeded with the minutes of our last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

Custer County Jail Report As of Dec. 5, there are three males, no females, and no others in Custer County Jail.

Custer County 911 Calls The following are 911 calls made to Custer County Communications from the Callaway/ Oconto area Nov. 18 - Dec.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, was a big day for the community of Callaway as ground was broken for a special new home. Funded by the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, it is hoped this home will enable a new family to move to Callaway.

The Callaway Legion Auxiliary Unit will hold the 2nd annual 'Wreaths For Veterans' event on Sunday, Dec 4 at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery. Wreaths will be laid on Veteran graves following a short service explaining the event. Everyone is welcome to attend and to help lay Wreaths if interested.