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The Callaway community came together to show support for the volunteer fire department on April 27. Different individuals joined in the walk throughout the 17 hours of the event. “We figure we walked 1,000 miles - which would get us to Las Vegas, Cleveland, San Antonio, or Calgary,” said Stephanie Ross, one of the organizers of the event. On the day $11,633 was raised, but Ross said funds continue to come in. “As of now we are over $12,000.” Anyone still wishing to donate can make checks payable to CVFD (Callaway Volunteer Fire Department) or donations may be left at Great Western Bank.

Anyone who thinks Callaway is just a sleepy rural community with nothing going on…doesn’t know Callaway. The past week has brought with it several events and activities in the community, and what’s most exciting is, it has also brought a large number of visitors to town.

Lots of folks came out to see the vintage cars on display in downtown Callaway on Tuesday, May 3, and to mingle with the drivers. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen).

This Saturday, April 30 the public is invited to participate in the 21st Annual Walk for Life in Callaway. Registration is from 9:30-10 a.m. at the picnic tables in Morgan Park, with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Pick up a sponsor pledge form from Marcia Keeney or Gaylord Longmore.

Words cannot begin to express the humility and gratitude for our area volunteer fire men and women. On the evening of Thursday, March 24, and through the night into Friday, March 25, you stood watch over our house, property, and lives, ready to do whatever it took to protect.

The Custer County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Monday, April 18 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. Twelve entries were made by Custer County 4-H youth in six divisions. Award donors for the contest included Tom & Mary Langrud, Cindy Pearson in Memory of Bill Pearson, Fowler Haymoving, Arnold Rotary, and the Nebraska Rural Radio Network.

Callaway residents have a special opportunity next week to get up close and personal with some beautiful classic automobiles while helping support local high school students at the same time. On Tuesday, May 3 between 80 and 90 vintage cars are expected to arrive in Callaway from approximately 10 a.m.

#1: As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 watch or $30 watch both tell the same time. That whether we carry a $300 or $30 wallet/handbag - the amount of money inside is the same.

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District has enacted a campfire ban at its recreation areas. The policy was put in place due to extremely dry conditions in the District. The ban applies to Davis Creek Recreation Area near North Loup in Greeley and Valley counties, and at Pibel Lake Recreation Area in Wheeler County. The ban applies to the entirety of properties, including provided fire rings and grills in picnic areas and campgrounds.

(Above) Senior Class: From left: Beth Kranz, Taylor Feddersen, Sharon Ellison, Sophia Doyle, Izzy Stallbaumer, Megan Donegan, Stetson Hamilton, Shayla Tickle, Bryant Leeper, Faith Bierman, RayLee Downing, Carly Gracey, Talon Crago, Heidi Donegan, Mya Weverka, Kinsey Pflaster, Emalee Glendy, Owen Stallbaumer, Irelyn Rosfeld, Colbi Smith, Reagan Cool, Lila Bloomer, Kylie Thompson, Jayden Hanna-Miles, Jordan Downing