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As we move into May, the month of graduations, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, I am reminded of how many circles we find ourselves involved in as we go through this life. My April was filled with moving in and out of those circles of life.

The Broken Bow Elks Lodge 1688 hosted its Annual Scholarship and Awards reception on April 23, where 14 area seniors were awarded $4,000 across four different Elks scholarships. The Past Presidents Scholarship and Elks Service Scholarship each had two recipients, as did the Mildred and Neuman Harris Scholarship, and the Most Valuable Student Scholarship had an astonishing eight awardees.

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You never know what stories might turn up as you begin looking under all of the nooks and crannies of a small town. We did just that, and found a group of would-be artists gathered for an evening of a little painting, a little learning, and a whole lot of socializing.

Six years. In the spring of 2017, I was given the opportunity to write a column for a local newspaper. While I had dreamed of the opportunity years earlier, I was tentative with my submissions and unsure of my ability. It is hard for me to believe that I’ve been writing this column for six years, which equates to close to 300 submissions. I am so grateful for the opportunity and have learned a few things along the way.

Callaway residents will have an opportunity to come together for a time of “neighborly exercise” while helping others. The Walk For Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at Morgan Park. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the one-mile walk will get underway at 10 a.m. The 2-mile course will be marked.

Editor’s Note: Each CHS senior is doing a career presentation, in which they share their future plans and life goals - a requirement for the Senior College Prep class. The seniors then give the presentation to the entire student body. We want to spotlight our CHS seniors by sharing their future plans with you.

Custer Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) plays an important role in supporting the economic growth and development of Custer County. We strive to be a valuable resource for businesses and individuals looking to start, grow, or relocate to the area. However, one of the biggest challenges for business owners and employees is finding a place in Custer County to (literally) locate. CEDC has identified this as a key issue influencing the shortage of workforce in our area and has prioritized housing development as a result.

My name is Loleta Connell and I grew up on our ranch near Merriman. I graduated from Gordon High School in 1990, and BHSU at Spearfish, South Dakota with a bachelor of science in Business Administration in 1994.

On Monday night, April 17, the Callaway American Legion Post 59 and the Callaway American Legion Auxiliary donated funds to the Callaway Pool fund. Mary Ann Boldt, representing the Auxiliary, presented a check for $1,300 to Christie Pitkin, Vice-President of the Callaway Community Foundation Fund.