Broken Bow News

By Faith Harrold of Broken Bow, Neb. 12 c. popcorn 1 c. celery, chopped 1-1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 2 c. mayonnaise 1 c. cooked crisp bacon, broken up 2 cans water chestnuts 1/2 c. onion 2/3 c. sugar Toss all ingredients except popcorn.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation left Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway promoters a little deflated.

Boy Scout Troop 48 in Broken Bow continues haunting guests at its "Open House" Friday from 8-11 p.m. at Building 13 at the Custer County Fairgrounds.

Sit down in any coffee shop across the region today, the the topic of conversation is likely to be the weather.

By DEBORAH McCASLIN Chief Publisher A tragic vehicle accident claimed the life of a Broken Bow teen last Thursday.

Ice and snow can be beautiful, but on Thursday morning it was sloppy, slick and - in at least two cases - fatal.

Broken Bow elementary counselor Mary Jane Garner leads the Custer Elementary students in an enthusiastic cheer as they begin their monthly Kids of Character honors assembly.

A salute to education, our Newspaper in Education section features stories from our area elementary schools.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor While Christmas is still months away, one organization is already busily making preparations for the season.

Advice To Bank On by Kindra Gordon Tough financial times require better financial management.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor After a $65,000 donation for new hospital eqiupment, Jennie Melham Medical Center's Auxiliary plans to use this year's Rummage Sale income to replenish its bank account.

Lindsay Schauda of Broken Bow, Neb., riding her pony, Musket. She sang the Star Spangled Banner at a summer rodeo.

Lanny Curtis scooped his walk in Broken Bow Saturday after an early-season storm dumped several inches of snow in the area.

By DEBORAH McCASLIN Chief Publisher Bow residents head to the polls Dec. 15 to say yea, or nay, to Keno in Broken Bow.

By Faith Harrold Broken Bow, Neb. pork chops 1/2 c. ketchup 1/2 c. water 2 Tbsp.

A number of people, including several breast cancer survivors, spent last Saturday morning walking the city square park in downtown Broken Bow to raise awareness and donations for the disease.

Broken Bow Fire Department employee Andy Holland is visiting several area schools and preschools this week sharing important fire safety information with children in the area.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor After spending nearly a year in the Custer County Jail awaiting trial, Winfield Scott Copley, III will have his fate decided by a judge rather than a jury.

They don't look like much at first glance, the narrow medians jutting up in the middle of the road on either side of two railroad crossings.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor Jeanette Embree Hopkins imparted rhymes, jingles and a little encouraging advice on familiar territory last week.