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The Callaway Village Board was recently notified that the village has been approved for a grant to help plan and design a new swimming pool in the community. That process is now getting underway.

Greetings from your State Capitol. The end of the current legislative session marks the last session of my eight years serving the people of Dawson and Custer Counties and the northern portion of Buffalo County in the Nebraska Legislature. It has been an absolute honor to represent the folks in our area in the Legislature, and I am forever grateful for having been given this opportunity.

Three candidates will appear on the May 10 primary ballot for the office of 7th District Representative of the Nebraska State Board of Education. This is a Nebraska State Constitutional Office. The 7th District is made up of the western half of the State, plus counties in the North Central and South Central areas of the State - including Dawson and Custer Counties. In an effort to inform our readers we are providing the following biographies submitted by the three candidates.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Callaway District Hospital, Senior Life Solutions is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents. Studies have also shown that the risk of suicide is higher in rural areas, making it that much more vital that individuals seek out and have access to help. The Rural Health Information Hub states, "suicide rate is near twice as great in the most rural areas of the U.S. compared to the most urban areas."

A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft. Who opened the first drive-in gas station? Gulf opened up the first station in Pittsburgh in 1913.

Taylor Ross, daughter of Mary and Rod Ross of Callaway, has been selected to represent the Callaway American Legion Auxiliary for the 81st annual session of Cornhusker Girls State to be held June 5-11 in Lincoln. Ross will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow’s leaders in the privileges and duties of responsible citizenship.

The Callaway community came together to show support for the volunteer fire department on April 27. Different individuals joined in the walk throughout the 17 hours of the event. “We figure we walked 1,000 miles - which would get us to Las Vegas, Cleveland, San Antonio, or Calgary,” said Stephanie Ross, one of the organizers of the event. On the day $11,633 was raised, but Ross said funds continue to come in. “As of now we are over $12,000.” Anyone still wishing to donate can make checks payable to CVFD (Callaway Volunteer Fire Department) or donations may be left at Great Western Bank.

Anyone who thinks Callaway is just a sleepy rural community with nothing going on…doesn’t know Callaway. The past week has brought with it several events and activities in the community, and what’s most exciting is, it has also brought a large number of visitors to town.

Lots of folks came out to see the vintage cars on display in downtown Callaway on Tuesday, May 3, and to mingle with the drivers. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen).

This Saturday, April 30 the public is invited to participate in the 21st Annual Walk for Life in Callaway. Registration is from 9:30-10 a.m. at the picnic tables in Morgan Park, with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Pick up a sponsor pledge form from Marcia Keeney or Gaylord Longmore.