CUSTER COUNTY – The Custer County Ag Society held its monthly meeting on January 12 at the Shooting Sports Building. Members not present included Marla Stallbaumer, Bonnie Winters, Shane Ryan, and Steve Horn.
The board started by approving the December 14, 2023, regular board meeting minutes and listened to committee reports from the Extension Office, 4-H Council, the Grounds Manager, and the Winter Ball Committee. From the Extension Office, beef weigh-in will be on February 3 at the Broken Bow Animal Hospital. The Grounds Manager stated that he completed repairs on one set of bleachers and is sorting the gray horse stalls and also added organization stalls in the back room of the office. The Winter Ball Committee stated that they have eight tables left to sell and multiple donations have been collected.
Under old business, the discussion to purchase a floor cleaner for Building 18 will need to be held off as the cleaner is approximately $8,500.
For new business, a tractor pull will be taking place on February 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Indoor Arena. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registering is encouraged. You are welcome to call Jermy Fiorelli at 308-643-7350 or Bruce Clark at 402-843-8324. There is no cost for admission but if you are interested in participating, the cost is $20 per hook. There are Antique and V8 tractor classes. Concessions will also be available.
Design/Build bids are being accepted by the Ag Society. They are looking for a contractor to design and build an open-air livestock pole barn. Sealed bids are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2024.
Treasurer Ashley Garrelts spoke to the Community Foundation and inquired about getting a scholarship set up. There is a one-time free to get set up and then an annual administrative fee.
