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Residents of Callaway and the surrounding area were busy all weekend digging out of 6 to 8-foot drifts that came out of the snowstorm that hit here early the morning of Nov. 19. An unofficial report by one who shoveled their share was 8 to 10 inches. A freezing rain caught the livestock off guard and the snow hit, causing some losses in the area.

Teacher – Kendra Meyer Kashton Ortiz: You have to first hunt it and shoot it, then you probably put it on the grill or in the stove. Then you season it before you put it inside, and then you cook it at 400 degrees for about an hour.

Teacher – Stephanie Ross Ava Nicholas: You put the turkey in a pan and cut it up. Then you cook it on the stove.

The Custer County 4-H Recognition Night was held on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. The event is sponsored annually by the Nebraska State Bank and Trust Co. and Arrow Seed Co., Inc., in conjunction with the Nebraska Extension in Custer County and the Custer County 4-H Council.

The Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has recently added some lifesaving equipment and supplies to each fire truck. CVFD put together five kits for each of its apparatus containing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), First Aid Kit, and a Tourniquet.

Custer County District 3 County Supervisor Barry Fox announced his resignation from the board during the Nov. 12 regular meeting, effective Dec. 1. He shared with the board that his reason for resigning is based on the time commitment involved, which he does not feel like he can continue with his growing business.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting started at 6:30 p.m. at the Callaway Legion Hall on Nov. 17, 2025. Our President, Cora Belew, called the meeting to order. Chaplin Joyce Brestel started the meeting with a prayer. We then followed our President in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing the Star Spangled Banner, and saying the Auxiliary Preamble.

N is for No. Use it, and mean it.

A is for accountability. Hold your children accountable for their behavior.

On Monday, Nov. 17, 106 students from across Custer County gathered in Broken Bow for County Government Day. The students were split up into smaller groups and went to the different county offices from where they received briefings and were able to ask questions. The students had great participation as they asked an amazing 234 questions of the County Officials.