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A sufficient blood supply is important to ensure patient needs are met. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate blood on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center to help save lives.

“Today we gather to honor an exceptional individual who embodies the true spirit of citizenship. He has consistently demonstrated commitment, selflessness, and dedication to making our community a better place. His actions speak louder than words. You won’t find his name splashed across headlines. Instead, he quietly goes about his business contributing to our community without seeking recognition. He lives by the principle that good deeds should come from the heart. His self-satisfaction stems from knowing he has made a positive impact.”

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Shown are Museum volunteers Dave Chesley, Tom Smith, and Steve Miller at a recent work day in the vintage machinery area east of the Seven Valleys Museum Annex. Clutter and debris were removed and several pieces of machinery were moved and organized. This allows safer walkways for visitors. Museum projects and updates continue as time and funds permit. Volunteers are always welcome; contact numbers are posted inside the main Museum entryway. 

Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) is excited to be sharing their nutrient-rich and organic compost with local gardeners during their fifth annual Adams Compost Days. Custer County residents are encouraged to bring buckets and stop at their loadout facility, just north of the South Lot entrance on Highway 21.

Journalists from across the state gathered in Lincoln over the weekend for the 151st Annual Nebraska Press Association state convention. The convention features two full days of workshops and networking opportunities designed to inspire and educate newspaper writers, photographers, editors and publishers.

The American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting started at 5:00 p.m. at the Callaway Legion Hall on April 15, 2024. President Jane Lashley called the meeting to order. Chaplain Joyce read the prayer. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and recited our Auxiliary Preamble. Our secretary Eileen read the minutes from the last meeting and they were approved as read. MaryAnn gave the financial report and we are doing well for this year.

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Program Designed to Meet Needs of Whole Child “For the first time since I have been here the teacher shortage is having a negative impact on us.” Those words were echoed by Callaway High School Principal Heath Birkel during a discussion at the April 8 school board meeting. Birkel was talking about the vacancies created by the resignations of shop teacher Pat Recoy and ag teacher and FFA Sponsor Amanda Chytka.

As of April 22, 2024, there were 9 males and no females lodged in the Custer County Jail. County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports the following inmates: Courtney Jay Alspaugh - booked April 19 for assault-domestic violence, Class 1 misdemeanor; use of a weapon to commit a felony, Class 2 felony; and terroristic threats, Class 2 felony. No bond has been set.