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Local Students Named to UNK Dean's List

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The University of Nebraska at Kearney has announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary 12 credits. Callaway students who earned a place on the dean’s list are: Connor Rosfeld, Macy Rynearson and Mikayla Renee McFate.

Births

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David and Emily Pandorf of Callaway proudly announce the birth of a son on May 9, 2022. James Michael Pandorf was born in Kearney weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches in length. James is joined at home by a big brother, Oliver. Grandparents are Mike and Joann Pandorf of Callaway, and Mary Wyatt of North Platte.
James Michael Pandorf

Sons of Veterans Give Back to Community

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About 10 years ago a group of guys wanting to honor their family members who had served in the military started a chapter of the Sons of the American Legion in Callaway. The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization formed in 1932, and is made up of male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion.
The Callaway Sons of the American Legion erected a Veteran’s Memorial stone at Rose Hill Cemetery a few years ago, and are now in the process of adding a second memorial. They have also purchased a large flag to fly high above the cemetery this Memorial Day. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Scholarships Abound For CHS Class of ‘22

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Denise Sughayar, School Counselor at Callaway Public Schools, has released the list of scholarship winners for the Callaway High School Class of 2022 as follows: Lila Bloomer- Chadron State College Board of Trustees, Chadron State College Athletic Scholarship, Max Hughes Memorial scholarship, 2022 Custer County Patriots for Freedom, Sandhills Outreach Charity Scholarship, Callaway District Hospital Scholarship, Hazel M. Empfield Memorial Scholarship, Robert Gavin Memorial Scholarship, Callaway UMC Scholarship, Hazel R.
Members of the CHS Class of 2022 during the graduation ceremony on May 15. (Courier photo by Amanda Koubek Wehnes)

Memorial Day Services Planned in Oconto

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Oconto American Legion Sunset Post 250 will host a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. The Legion will present Color Guard services following the program at the following locations: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Oconto Cemetery, Lomax Cemetery, First Lutheran Buffalo Cemetery and Christ Lutheran Buffalo Cemetery.

Discovering a New Chapter of Family History

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The family lore of Henry Miller tells of a hard-working farmer and rancher, a caring husband and a man who loved his family above all else. Most of his grandchildren rely on the stories told around the table at family gatherings, the memories of those who had met and loved Henry passed down like tokens to create a mental picture of the man himself. Over 40 years after his death he remains so present in the hearts of his family that they embarked on a journey to follow in his footsteps that were once nearly forgotten all the way from Callaway, Nebraska to Antwerp, Belgium.
Glen Miller, center, along with his wife, daughter and son-in-law, visited the area in Belgium where Glen’s father, Frank, had served during WWII. Pictured far left is Belgian tour guide and war expert Jelle Thys. (Photo courtesy Mandi Miller)

Hospital Hosts Ribbon Cutting And Thank-You BBQ

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Callaway District Hospital hosted their annual National Hospital Week Community Appreciation barbecue on Friday, May 13. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, salads and chips were served to a line of community members that at times stretched across the street.
Many people took advantage of the beautiful day and pulled pork sandwich lunch provided by Callaway District Hospital on May 13 in honor of National Hospital Week. (Photos courtesy Brett Eggleston)

An official ribbon cutting

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An official ribbon cutting was held on May 13 for the new Specialty Clinic and Senior Life Solutions addition at Callaway District Hospital. Pictured in the middle cutting the ribbon is hospital CEO Brett Eggle just to his left is hospital CFO Caleb Poore. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)
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Students Request Date Change For Homecoming Dance

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Callaway High School student Taylor Ross is looking ahead, and has some concerns about the scheduled date of next year’s Homecoming dance. She shared her thoughts on behalf of the student body with the Callaway Board of Education at the monthly meeting on May 9.
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