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With third cutting alfalfa right around the corner, Erin much to my chagrin, suggested that we make some small square bales. While it is true I don’t particularly care for them, they are nice to have around. Square bales work well to call cows when it’s time to move pastures or stalk fields, and they also work well to feed a cow penned up in the calving barn during a snowstorm. And really, for any other general emergency arising that may call for a square bale. Even so, I have a difficult time driving past a field of square bales without mumbling some sort of joke about the hay.

Callaway Public School encourages parents to become involved in their children’s educational experience, and a policy stating that was one of five shared in a public hearing on Aug. 14.

Last week the Callaway Chamber of Commerce and community members officially welcomed a new daycare to town. The Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Aug. 9, for Precious Angel Daycare, operating in the same location as the former Homegrown Kids.

Custer County 4-H and FFA kids saw all their hard work pay off as they displayed their exhibits and showed livestock at the Custer County FaIr. Due to the large number of entries from the Callaway/Arnold 4-Hers, results will be published over the next two weeks. Here is the first installment.

The following cases were heard and closed by Custer County District Court during the month of July. July 6 - Amber Christen v Chase Christen - dissolution of marriage granted July 7 - Adam Lashley v Sheri Lashley - dissolution of marriage granted July 13 - Craig Cranwell v Lori Cranwell - dissolution of marriage granted July 20 - Shelter Mutual Insurance v Victor Sanchez Lagunas - judment in favor of plaintiff July 20 - Stat of Nebraska v Timothy Ramsdell - guilty “criminal attempt”, 2 years probation, fees, and costs.

SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS PRESS RELEASE There has been a lot of talk about self-care lately; its benefits, importance, and even some ideas on what you could do to practice it. However, many people still cannot make time for it.

This weekend, Dawson County will be welcoming thousands of visitors for one of Nebraska’s premiere summer events - Livin’ Out Loud. While the outdoor concert is held at Lake Helen in Gothenburg, the entire region benefits economically as hotels are filled within a 50-mile radius, and gas stations and restaurants will likely see an influx of people.

As cleanup efforts from the July 29 storm continued in Callaway last week, the Callaway Village Board remains focused on the tasks at hand and keeping the Village moving forward in a positive direction. The board has taken action to approve the revival of the community’s go-kart track and site the primary reason as the safety of young drivers in the village.

Callaway Public Schools will host a Tropical Paradise back-to-school night on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Orientation for incoming 7th graders will begin at 5 p.m., and students will be given an opportunity to meet their teachers.

A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. “Good morning,” said the young man.