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Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things. Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favourite things.

The need for adequate housing seems to be a problem everywhere, even in rural communities like Callaway. Homes for sale or rent are difficult to come by in small towns. That is a need that Lane Chesley is trying to meet.

Whether wading in a marsh teaching children why wildlife needs clean water, or helping with high school land judging contests, each NRD’s Information and Education professionals know ecosystems benefit when youngsters learn about conservation.

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 18 for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Callaway Community Center. Serving will be from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Cost for adults is $10, ages 6-12 is $5.00, and under 6 is free.

The Callaway Senior Center will host their monthly birthday party on Wednesday, March 16 at noon at the center. All seniors are invited. This is a great opportunity for good food and fellowship, and a way to stay connected with your friends and neighbors. The birthday party is held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon.

The 7,932-square-mile Lower Loup NRD is Nebraska’s largest, stretching from the Sandhills 156 miles to just east of Columbus. LLNRD technicians noticed municipal, commercial and irrigation well levels near Columbus falling from 2010 to 2014.