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Children attending the Callaway Christian Academy had an opportunity last week to learn about the history of broadcasting and some fun tricks for sound effects, all while providing entertainment for the public.

I have had so many people tell me that I will love being a grandma. The most common comments are that “it’s the best” and “you get to have all the fun of spoiling them and then sending them home.” The message is loud and clear that being a grandma, or as I prefer to be called, Gigi, is going to be the best role of my life.

My wife and I went back to the hotel where we spent our wedding night. Only this time, I stayed in the bathroom and cried.

Justin and Jincy Ross of Callaway are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Stella Mae, born on March 1, 2023, at 6:38 p.m. at Great Plains Health in North Platte. She was 8 pounds 2.2 ounces and 21.25 inches long.

Carla Kimball, Amber Harrison and Christie Pitkin presented information on the Central Nebraska Economic Development District’s digital program during a meeting at the Seven Valleys Senior Center in Callaway on March 1.

Callaway FCCLA members will be selling Little Caesars pizza kits from now through March 27. Payment of the pizza kits is due at the time of the order. The pizzas will be delivered the week of April 17. If interested in ordering pizza kits, please contact any FCCLA member or email Miss Popp at cpopp@callawaypublicschools.org.

The Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference has released its all conference girls and boys basketball selections. South Loup honorees include: Girls 1st Team: Ava Pandorf, Bryn Schwarz Girls 2nd Team: Taylor Ross Boys 1st Team: Cache Gracey, Trey Connell Boys Honorable Mention: Silas Cool

All Veterans are invited to join in a celebration in honor of the American Legion’s birthday at the Callaway Post #59 on Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Please join them for cake and ice cream!.

The students and staff of Callaway Christian Academy have come up with a unique learning and fundraising opportunity. Steve Sommer, director of the Academy, developed a love for old time radio shows as a child, and wanted to share some of that history and nostalgia with the students at the Academy.

Each Friday during Lent, the Knights of Columbus groups from across Custer County invite everyone to join them for their weekly Fish Fry. Last week’s fry, on March 10, was held in Callaway at the Community Center, and as always there was a large turnout.