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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.

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.

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.

• Open House Pool Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

My Turn to Share Random Thoughts A cold seat in a public restroom is unpleasant. A warm seat in a public restroom is worse.

ELLEN MORTENSEN Central Nebraska TeamMates chapters received a huge boost this week during a special presentation and announcement by The Home Agency. On Monday, Aug.

ELLEN MORTENSEN “Great Scotts and Knickers Too”. That is the theme of the 6th Annual RareJul Golf Tournament set for Friday, Aug.

ELLEN MORTENSEN Classes begin at Callaway Public School on Thursday, Aug. 18, and four new teachers will be joining the district.

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.