Always Waiting On The Rain
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In the middle of the dark, A sound falls on her ears. The sound of prayers answered, That eases some fears.
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BBQ Crowd One Of The Biggest, Despite Rain
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It takes more than a little rain to keep folks away from good BBQ! On Saturday, June 3, a large crowd gathered in the small town of Oconto for the annual Blowin’ The Doors Off BBQ. “Despite two rain showers we had a very good attendance of 1,180 people, which is an increase from 1,115 in attendance in 2022,” said Brett Eggleston, one of the organizers of the event.
The Fabric of Friends
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It has been an emotional ride this spring for us and our church family as we have bid farewell to some longtime members and true family friends. Since January we have lost two gentlemen and held celebrations of life for each.
Give Your Worn Flag a Proper Sendoff
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Do you have a damaged or worn American Flag? Show our American Flag the respect it deserves by dropping it off at Callaway True Value for proper disposal! Our Callaway American Legion Bryson Booker Post 59 will be disposing of the flags properly during the 4th of July ceremonies. There is a drop-off box for collecting the worn and tattered flags at Callaway True Value.
911:
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The following calls were received by Custer County dispatch between May 26 and June 5 for the Callaway/ Oconto area. May 27 – 783 RD, Oconto; Accidental 911 dial.
Custer County Jail Report
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As of June 5, there are three males, one female, and no others in Custer County Jail. Glen Willard Jenkins - Booked Aug.
Local Women Join Forces To Benefit Community
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The shortage of childcare across our state, including in Callaway, has been making headlines for months now. Callaway Public School Superintendent Bryon Hanson went so far as to call it a “crisis” during a recent school board meeting where discussion was held on expanding the school’s existing preschool program in an effort to help alleviate the problem.
Local Summer Celebrations Begin This Weekend
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One of the area highlights of the summer is on tap for this weekend, as the smell of smokers and BBQ will once again fill the air in Oconto, beckoning hundreds of people to wet their taste buds. The famous Oconto Blowin' The Doors Off BBQ is Saturday, June 3.
Honoring Years of Service, And Saying Farewell to Keeney
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Last week we paid tribute to Wendy Dockweiler for serving as a teacher in the Callaway school district for 30 years. This week we feature Jarod Rush and Bob Keeney, both of whom have also taught here for 30 years and for Bob, this was his last. Next week we will feature fellow retiree Suzanne Wendorff.
Yard Of The Month Contest Begins In June
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Spring is here, and as the trees and grass turn green and flowers begin to bloom, outdoor green thumbs are back in their happy place! Beginning in June nominations will be taken for the “Best Yard of the Month” contest, which will run through September. You can email, send messages through Facebook or stop by First Interstate Bank to let the Chamber know your yard nomination each month. The winner of each “Best Yard of the Month” will receive $25 in Chamber bucks.