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While Sunday dawned cloudy and cool and clouds persisted till late afternoon, the pesky Nebraska wind had finally subsided and we plugged away with preparations for a Fall Fun Day for our church family.

Nebraska Pride Volleyball is a club that has merged with Nebraska Gold to create a successful and competitive club in this area of the state. The teams will consist of 10-year-olds to 18-year-olds.

This Saturday, Oct. 21, FCCLA members Jazlynn Bechtold and Maggie Birkel will host a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Callaway Community Center. The race starts at 9 a.m. Walking, running, and bike riding are welcome.

The Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be hosting a community CPR & AED training on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Callaway Fire Station, 110 E. Kimball St. Cost for the training is $20. Upon completion, you will receive your American Heart Association Heartsaver certification. Space is limited, so be sure to register right away by Email to callfirerescue@outlook.com or by phone at 970-485-3576.

They say you are attracted to and marry a woman much like your mother. In my case that must be true because both my mother and my wife hate to cook, they both like a glass of wine, though Mom preferred a sweet Moscato while everyone knows that Cindy is a chardonnay girl. Oh, and they both are allergic to no-see-ums.

As of October 16, there are four males, one female, and no others in Custer County Jail. Hunter Lyle Eller - Booked Sept.

The following calls were received by Custer County dispatch between Oct. 6- Oct.

Callaway District Hospital & Medical Clinics (CDH) is proud to announce its recent recognition as one of the Top 20 hospitals in the nation for patient satisfaction by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Awards were presented on Sept. 29 in Kansas City, Missouri as part of the NRHA’s annual convention.

The 2023 annual Custer Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) Member Appreciation Picnic was held on Sunday, Oct. 1, at the One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow. Each year the CEDC hosts the event to show gratitude to the members, individuals, businesses, and organizations that take a leadership role within Custer County and are committed to developing and maintaining a vibrant economy.

KAAPA Ethanol Holdings, LLC announced on Oct. 5, the divestiture of its ownership in Guardian Energy Management and related Guardian entities which own the Guardian ethanol production facilities. KAAPA was one of the original founders of Guardian and was its largest owner.