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Honoring Those Who Served For Peace on Earth

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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.
Honoring Those Who Served For Peace on Earth

Holiday Cooking Disasters Now Bring Smiles

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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.
Holiday Cooking Disasters Now Bring Smiles

Birth Anouncements

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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.
Harley Hultgren

Callaway SLS Helps Seniors Avoid Holiday Loneliness

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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.
Callaway SLS Helps Seniors Avoid Holiday Loneliness

CCF Awards Grant Check to Good Life Center

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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.
Presenting the check to the staff of Callaway Good Life Center are foundation members, from left, Mike Reiff and Henry Moore. (Photo courtesy Christie Pitkin)

Summary of November Legion Auxiliary Meeting

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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.
Summary of November Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Jail Report

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

911 Calls

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

Remembering Our Veterans

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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.
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