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A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8-year-olds, 'What does love mean?' Here is Part 2 of those responses. “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” - Tommy, age 6 “My mommy loves me more than anybody.

On the farm outdoor cats come and go as frequently as the Nebraska wind. On occasion we are blessed to have certain cats stay for extended periods, but more likely than not our feline friends are here for a year or two and then poof! They’re gone.

The following calls were received and processed by Custer County Sheriff’s Department for Callaway and Oconto. October 21 - A call was received from Pressey East Road in Oconto.

As of October 31, there are four males, two females, and no others in Custer County Jail. Winston Cha Chi - Booked September 20 for failure to appear.

Lexington journalist Barb Batie has been named the 2022 Communicator of Achievement (COA) by Nebraska Press Women (NPW). This award, which was presented at the organization's fall conference in Kearney, is one of the highest honors for NPW members. Selection is based on the nominee's professional achievements, community service and service to the organization.

The 2022 4-H Recognition program for Custer County will be held Nov. 20 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. Sponsors for the event are Arrow Seed Co., Inc., Nebraska State Bank & Trust Co., and Nebraska Extension in Custer County.

The ninth annual Callaway Fall Kids Carnival is this Saturday, Nov. 5 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center. The Carnival is for children preschool age to sixth grade. The American Legion Auxiliary will be providing free concessions. There is no charge for any games or activities. All kids and their parents are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to the Carnival. We will set up Saturday morning and only need a few volunteers to help us. Cake Walk items can be dropped off Saturday morning as well – please call if you need to drop off items earlier.

Corn and soybean harvest in west central Nebraska is slightly ahead of average and moving along quickly with the recent freeze and dry weather conditions. However, this summer’s drought has taken a toll on yields and will be a factor moving into the 2023 growing season, note area Extension specialists and agronomists.

The 33rd Annual Kolbo Family reunion was held at the Callaway Senior Center in Callaway on Sunday, Oct. 9. Hosting were daughters of Janice Loghry, Mitzi Graham and Dawn Hiatt and families. A covered dish dinner was served to 25 family members.