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Chamber’s June Yard of the Month Winner

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June Yard of the Month winner was Gailard and Joan Longmore. The hail hit all of their flowers hard, but they seem to be coming back strong! Joan says she enjoys spending time outside and working in their yard and it shows. Here Joan soaks up some fresh air on her front porch, flanked by some of her beautiful flowers.
Photo courtesy Callaway Chamber of Commerce

Livin’ Out Loud Celebrates 10 Years This Weekend

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ELLEN MORTENSEN Lake Helen, located on Lake Avenue, will be rocking for Jesus this Saturday, as thousands of visitors converge on Gothenburg for the 10th annual Livin’ Out Loud outdoor concert. Featured artists this year include Ben Fuller, Jonathan Traylor, Apollo LTD, Anne Wilson and Zach Williams.
Crowds of between 15,000 and 20,000 people gather at Lake Helen each August for Livin’ Out Loud - a free outdoor Christian music festival. Bring your lawn chairs and don’t miss this family-friendly event. Leader file photos

Welcome Back Students - And Welcome Principal Jesseph

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Today, Aug. 18, is the first day of classes for the 2022-23 school year at Callaway Public School, and the staff and students are welcoming a new administrator to the district. Brittany Jesseph hails from Gothenburg, and said she is excited to begin this new chapter.
Brittany Jesseph is the new elementary principal at Callaway Public School, and is already integrating into the community. Here she was helping serve the drivers and crews during the SORC luncheon at the Callaway Community Center on Friday, Aug. 12. Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen

The Facts on Why Proposed Pool Bond Is So Much

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ELLEN MORTENSEN The Village of Callaway Pool Committee hosted an informational open house on July 13, to provide residents with a look at the proposed design for a new pool in the village. The meeting was also an opportunity for residents to ask questions and receive information on the financial impact of a new pool on the community.

Nansel Family Reunites in Callaway

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On Sunday, July 17, 13 members of Bunk Nansel's family gathered at the Senior Center in Callaway for a potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Those in attendance were Drew and Deirdra Goodwin of Rapid City, South Dakota, Roberta Nansel, Terry and Melanie Sheen, all of Grand Island; Linda Lawrence and Lance Stryker of Callaway, Lee Ann Young of Lexington, Cliff and Linda Meads and Tatum Meads of Elm Creek and Craig and Bernita Meads of Overton. Next year the dinner will be held on July 16, 2023.
Nansel Family Reunites in Callaway
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