News

Body It seems to me that just about everybody is a photographer these days. People like me who spend a lot of time with a heavy camera dangling around my neck seem to be in the minority at school programs, sporting contests, and community events.

Body On Monday, Nov. 17, I received a copy of an Omaha Public Schools (OPS) email from a statewide watchdog group concerning a $30.5 million error in the state aid their district received this school year.

Body The Custer County Recycling Center remain operational or be closed? That is a question that the Custer County Board of Supervisors has been wrestling with for a few months.

Body Today, Nov. 27, is Thanksgiving - a day when most families get together over a big meal and just enjoy one another’s company, grateful for another year together and the many blessings that come with it.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Custer County District 3 County Supervisor Barry Fox announced his resignation from the board during the Nov. 12 regular meeting, effective Dec. 1.