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Callaway Good Life Center hosted a petting zoo for residents and staff on Tuesday June 14. Leron and Merle Beirman and family of Arnold provided a sheep and a goat, Adalei Tullis - also of Arnold - brought a puppy, Laurie Delaune provided two kittens, and Isaiah and AvaLynn Ortez all of Callaway provided a Bearded Dragon for a little variety. 
Nine children from Home Grown Kids Daycare joined in the fun, enjoying the animals and coloring pictures for the residents. Fun was had by all.

The Gothenburg Community Playhouse was formed in 1968, and purchased the Sun Theater in 1983. Since that time they have offered playhouse productions several times a year and strive to bring the community the highest quality of varied entertainment in the form of outside productions, talent shows, and live musical concerts.

Avid car enthusiasts and collectors come in as many ages, models and classifications as there are automobiles. There are vintage cars, antique cars and classic cars - which many people confuse as all being the same thing. They are not.
According to americancollectors.com, the first key difference between the three types of collectors vehicles is their age. Classic, vintage and antique cars typically vary in age. Here is how you can tell if your car is antique, classic or vintage by the year it was manufactured:

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce wishes to say thank you to everyone who participated in hosting the Bran riders last week. “You all were amazing and appreciated. We received so many compliments about Callaway, the friendly people and great food and how nice and clean the town looked,” said Chamber president Ken Pitkin.

Wind and hail damage is something that producers face every year and it’s important to consider if replanting is necessary or if the crop will recover. When assessing the damage, wait five to 10 days before looking at the crop. It can be cumbersome to wait that long, but it’s important to see how well the crop recovers on its own. 

Test Yourself With a Dose of Trivial Pursuit
 

Specialty
1st - Limp Brisket
2nd - Slow Poke
3rd - Busch Wacked
Pulled Pork
1st - Buk-N-Pig
2nd - All Sauced Up
3rd - Double D’s
Beans
1st - Slow Poke
2nd - Buk-N-Pig
3rd - Mad Max BBQ
Pork Ribs
1st - Limp Brisket
2nd - Mad Max BBQ
3rd - Buk-N-Pig
Sauce
1st - Buk-N-Pig
2nd - Smokin’ Smith
3rd - All Sauced Up

In 1933, Callaway’s first Pioneer Picnic was held in connection with the dedication of the first Custer County Courthouse in Morgan Park. The annual celebration has been held every year since, except during World War II.

Hello again. This former ink-stained wretch has been finished with “Meanderings” for some time but after the thorough stoning received in recent storms we are compelled to comment.

Many of us can recall times that trick-or-treating was difficult, or even canceled, due to cold and snow. But a tornado?