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Callaway District Improves Attendance and Test Scores

Body The Callaway Board of Education meetings always start on a positive note, usually with a member of the administration highlighting an accomplishment within the district to celebrate. At the Oct. 13 meeting, it was Superintendent JD Furrow who shared a district celebration.

Show Your Support – Wear Pink

Body Callaway District Hospital Shines a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is observed across the nation as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of lifesaving early detection, education, and support for individuals and families impacted by...
From left: Suzie Jorgenson, Radiology Manager at Callaway District Hospital, and Dawn Myer, Radiology Tech, stand next to the mammography unit at the Callaway hospital. The two want to raise awareness for the importance of regular screenings in helping detect and prevent breast cancer. (Courier photo by Leta Connell)

Phantom Trail Provides Scare For a Good Cause

Body If ghoulish frights and tasty delights are your thing, the Gothenburg Community Playhouse/Sun Theatre has an event that is sure to be right up your alley. The haunted trail is back - and with a new location and a new name, it promises to be even bigger and better than ever.
The Phantom Trail, hosted by the Gothenburg Sun Theatre, will be in a new location at Potter’s Pond beginning Oct. 23. The event will also include fire pits with concessions and an outdoor movie. (Photo courtesy Jessie Hruza)

Breast Cancer Journey Leads to Comfort For Thousands

Body October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a situation that Gothenburg’s Mary Harbur is all too familiar with. On Nov. 12, 2014, Mary was told that she had stage 2b grade 3 estrogen-positive breast cancer, with lymphovascular invasion that spread into her lymph nodes.
An encouraging note is attached to each Chemo Comfort Tote that is distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatments at area hospitals. (Photo courtesy Mary Harbur)

Improved Playground Ready For Fun

Body The playground in Callaway’s Morgan Park has a new look and a new surface, thanks to the efforts of the Village Economic Development Director Kacee Gillis. The project was the first that Gillis set her sights on when taking the role a year and a half ago.
A brand new surface provides more comfort and safety for children utilizing the playground at Callaway's Morgan Park. The park also has several new picnic tables. The improvement project was funded entirely by grants and private donations. (Photo courtesy Kacee Gillis)

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Body HOMECOMING ROYALTY - Pam Henry and Stan Weatherly were crowned after the Bears stomped Litchfield 41-14. Runners-up for queen were Tami Leigh and Peggy Witthuhn, and for king were Monty Birnie and Bean Eastwood.
* The photo below appeared in the Oct. 8, 1975, edition of the Callaway Courier.

Saluting Our Local Volunteer Firefighters

Body We hope we never have to call them, but are so thankful they are there if we ever do. They are our volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services crew, and the Village of Callaway is fortunate to have a great team.
Members of the Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department met for their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, at the firehall in Callaway. The department boasts 36 volunteers - a hefty number for a community this size! (Photo courtesy Dan Trumbull)

Rain Report

Body September 29 0.000 September 30 0.000 October 1 0.000 October 2 0.000 October 3 0.000 October 4 0.000 October 5 0.160 Total for Week: 0.160 Total for September: 5.141 Total for Year: 25.816.
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