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Editor’s Note: Each CHS senior is doing a career presentation, in which they share their future plans and life goals - a requirement for the Senior College Prep class. The seniors then give the presentation to the entire student body. We want to spotlight our CHS seniors by sharing their future plans with you.

Custer Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) plays an important role in supporting the economic growth and development of Custer County. We strive to be a valuable resource for businesses and individuals looking to start, grow, or relocate to the area. However, one of the biggest challenges for business owners and employees is finding a place in Custer County to (literally) locate. CEDC has identified this as a key issue influencing the shortage of workforce in our area and has prioritized housing development as a result.

My name is Loleta Connell and I grew up on our ranch near Merriman. I graduated from Gordon High School in 1990, and BHSU at Spearfish, South Dakota with a bachelor of science in Business Administration in 1994.

On Monday night, April 17, the Callaway American Legion Post 59 and the Callaway American Legion Auxiliary donated funds to the Callaway Pool fund. Mary Ann Boldt, representing the Auxiliary, presented a check for $1,300 to Christie Pitkin, Vice-President of the Callaway Community Foundation Fund.

Make plans now to take advantage of a great opportunity for ranchers looking for hands-on learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Registration for the 2023 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension is now open.

Perhaps I am a little late to this party, but then what else is new? I have heard about a trend on social media, and I decided to weigh in on the topic. This trend has people recommending that you should wash your uncooked meat before beginning to prepare it. Wait, what now? According to the April 3 DTN article from this year, “Washing Ground Beef,” there have been multiple videos uploaded of people washing uncooked meat, presumably in the name of safety. The story went on to say that oftentimes the clip showed people putting ground beef in a cheese cloth, and then into a colander and running cold water over it before cooking it. This sounds a little odd to me, but according to the article, one of the videos had over five million views.

The Custer County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Friday, April 28, in observance of Arbor Day. All offices will reopen for regular business on Monday, May 1. Please plan your business accordingly.

Tuesday, April 18 0.000 Wednesday, April 19 0.000 Thursday, April 20 0.000 Friday, April 21 0.020 Saturday, April 22 0.000 Sunday, April 23 0.000 Monday, April 24 0.000 Total for Week 0.020 Total for this month 0.121 Total for Year 5.238

For the Week Ending April 21, 2023 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $6.63-6.95 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $14.85-$15.31 Livestock Weighted Average Report for April 22, 2023 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 503-549; Avg Wt - 528; Price Range – 241.00-243.00; Avg Price – 258.51; HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 501-544; Avg Wt - 517; Price Range 232.50-259.00; Avg Price - 245.66

Dams of Distinction signify an exceptional Hereford cow in the Breed. Ridder Hereford Ranch of Callaway was recently named as a top Hereford Breeder in the United States on the American Hereford Association's Top 20 Breeders list for 2023. They were ranked #6 this year.