Merry and bright in Callaway!

At left, Grace Stutzman, 7-year-old daughter of Matt and Leigh Stutzman, roasts a marshmallow for a s’more during Callaway Christmas Dec. 2. Matt is the organizer of the activity, and says he does it, “Just because!” Only an hour into the Callaway Christmas, Matt had gone through two bags of marshmallows and one box of graham crackers. At right, 10-month-old Georgia looks over the reindeer with Mom and Dad Kendra and Zach Myer. Also pictured are Flip and Levi Licking of Stable Productions. Callaway Chamber President, Stacey Guthard said “Despite the challenges in 2020, we were very pleased with the local support and appreciate everyone’s efforts to make it a ‘typical” Christmas Around Town.” See more photos by Donnis Hueftle-Bullock

Pictured above is Carol Allen ringing bells for the Salvation Army outside the Grocery Kart in Broken Bow. A 15-year veteran ringing the bells, Allen said the weather she had on Friday, Dec. 6 was the best she ever had.

Bell ringing is now taking place in Broken Bow and the Salvation Army is looking for people to ring bells. Ninety percent of funds raised through the Red Kettle program in Custer County stays in Custer County. Funds are used for Back-to-School Book Bag program, Santa Cop, swim lessons, food pantries, senior meals, Diaper Depot, weekend backpack programs, college textbooks for area foster students, book fairs, year-round support for individuals needing assistance with vision, dental and prescription services.

The three locations in Broken Bow this year are Gary’s Superfoods, Grocery Kart and Orschlen.

If you would like to ring bells and need assistance signing up you may call any of the following people:

Mo Hunsberger 308870-1406; Cheryl Smith 308-872-0044; Carol Allen 308-870-4397; or Julie Toline 402-677-9323. There are also counter kettles located at other businesses.