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December 7, 1941, is a “date that will live in infamy” as stated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his famous speech after the events of the Pearl Harbor bombing. That event led to the United States' involvement in World War II. President Roosevelt’s speech was a call to arms and a declaration of war against this act of aggression by a foreign nation. He never wanted us to forget what happened. President Roosevelt concluded his speech by saying “With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounded determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.”

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 27 impaired drivers during the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend. Thanksgiving weekend coincided with the annual Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time national campaign.

The search is underway for a new superintendent for Callaway Public Schools, and the Board of Education is striving to make sure everyone has an opportunity to make their voice heard in the process. The board hired the Nebraska Association of School Boards to facilitate the search and on Nov. 28 a representative of NASB visited Callaway to host a series of meetings. Throughout the day and evening school staff and administration, and district patrons and staff, were invited to offer their input regarding the district, community, and superintendent position. A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, led by Shari Becker of NASB, with about a dozen community members in attendance. There were six questions that Becker sought input from the audience: What are the strengths and accomplishments of the school district?

Only women will truly relate to the following, but it’s a hoot for all. My mother was a fanatic about public toilets – as a little girl she’d bring me in the stall and teach me how to lay strips of toilet paper to cover the seat.

Patty Loveless sang the lyrics, “How can I help you to say goodbye? It's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry. Come let me hold you, and I will try. How can I help you to say goodbye?” These words have resonated with me and resurfaced in my heart in moments of difficult goodbyes.

Everyone is invited to join the folks at St. Boniface Church for their Live Nativity Program on Sunday, Dec. 10. The program will be held in the church parking lot beginning at 6 p.m. Following the program, the church will serve a soup supper. The live nativity program is open to anyone.

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 4-8 p.m., the Village of Callaway will host an Old Fashioned Christmas Around Town. Activities will include a soup supper at the Community Center sponsored by the Sons of American Legion, and a craft and home-based business show from 4-8 p.m. at the Community Center. Santa will be visiting in the Mini Park, where there will also be S'mores and wagon rides. Kids activities and a children’s movie will be held at the library. There will also be several open houses and sales promotions throughout downtown.

Nominate your favorite Yard of Cheer during the month of December to Kelsey or Stacey at First Interstate Bank. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 18. The first-place winner will receive $50 in Chamber bucks and the second-place winner will receive $25 in Chamber bucks. Let’s see your Best Yards of Cheer Callaway!

On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Callaway United Methodist Church will celebrate the beginning of Advent with a Sunday Celebration. Following worship everyone is invited to gather for a family-friendly movie of “The Grinch” in the sanctuary, complete with popcorn. The movie will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Faith Correll of west-central Nebraska has been with Agri Affiliates, shadowing the sales team since June 2023. Upon completion of licensing requirements under the Nebraska Real Estate Commission, we are excited to announce Faith has officially joined the Agri Affiliates team as licensed Real Estate Agent. She will be based out of the North Platte office. With roots in entrepreneurship and hard work, Faith has a solid foundation in the agricultural values of Nebraska.