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Busy Meeting For American Legion Auxiliary

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The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting started at 6:30 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Dec. 9, 2024. President Jane Lashley was not present, so our Vice President Cora Belew conducted our meeting. The meeting was called to order with our Chaplain Joyce Brestel reading the prayer. The meeting started with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing the Star Spangled Banner, and reciting our Auxiliary Preamble. Our secretary Eileen read the minutes from the Nov. 11 meeting and they were approved.

Custer County Jail Report

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Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports there were eight males and no female inmates in the Custer County Jail as of Dec. 20, 2024.

Blaze in Northern Custer County Claims a Life

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Chase Christen, 40 years of age, of Broken Bow, passed away at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow on Thursday, Dec. 19, due to an accident while helping neighbors move cattle to safety ahead of a large grass fire near Broken Bow.
Though the black and white photo doesn't show it, the lighter shade just above the horizon is the glowing red from the Round Valley fire that broke out northeast of Broken Bow last Thursday. In total the fire burned 2,800 acres, and a Custer County man lost his life trying to protect his neighbors. This photo was taken from several miles away by Jeanne Farritor-Catlett.

FFA Chapter Bestowed Memorial Gift

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The Callaway FFA Chapter was recently notified that it is the recipient of a generous memorial donation. Carla Kimball made the presentation during the Callaway Board of Education meeting on Dec.
The CHS FFA Chapter performed well at the leadership development event at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller High School on Dec. 11, earning two blue and one red ribbon. The chapter has received a memorial donation to assist with the construction of a greenhouse. (Photo courtesy CPS)

Village Board Seeks New Member

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At the November meeting of the Callaway Village Board new member TJ Elliott was sworn in. He replaces long-time board member Ken Pitkin who elected to retire from his position.
Callaway Village Board members, clockwise from left, TJ Elliott, Lawrence Paulsen, City Clerk Lori Bonde, Chairman Mark Kimball, Abe Hinman, and Dan Lewandowski discuss the agenda at the Dec. 10 board meeting. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)

BRIEFS

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Best Yard of Cheer If you have not yet sumbitted a nomination for the Best Yard of Cheer in Callaway it is not too late. Submit your nominations to Stacey or Kelsey at the bank by Friday, Dec.

Callaway Senior Center Needs Your Help

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Most of the people in our community know the story of a group of seniors in the 90s who worked together to build a senior center and named it the Seven Valleys Senior Center. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which provides tax exempt donations, with the stated purpose of education.
Various events and activities are held at the Seven Valleys Senior Center, as well as a monthly potluck. It is a gathering hub for the community. Rising costs - including insurance which went up $1,100 this year for the center - are making it more difficult to keep things going. Your help is needed. (Courier file photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Ole, Lena, And Lars...

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Lena called the airlines information desk and inquired, “How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Fargo?” “Just a minute,” said the busy clerk. “Vell,” said Lena, “if it has to go dat fast, I tink I’ll just take da bus.” The judge had just awarded a divorce to Lena, who had charged non-support.
Ole, Lena, And Lars...
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