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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

2 years ago By News Staff

Episcopal Church basement windows have been permanently enclosed with cement blocks to prevent animal entrance and vandalism. The cement block work was done by Brent Urbanovsky of Arnold. (Photo courtesy Jo Chesley) The Callaway Community Center will be the site of the Spring Fling on Friday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to shop the large assortment of home made goodies including cinnamon rolls, cakes, and breads, along with hand made crafts.

Senior Spotlight: Following Desire To Help Kids Like Her

2 years ago By News Staff

Jazlynn Raydean Bechtold is a senior at Callaway High School, and takes pride in the fact that she is the first generation to graduate from high school. That was one of many facts about herself and future plans that she shared in her senior presentation to the student body.

Jazlynn Bechtold, center, has signed her intent to attend Wayne State College next fall. Joining the Callaway High School senior. were the WSC representative and CPS Counselor Denise Sughayar. (Photo courtesy CPS)

Rain Report

2 years ago By News Staff

Monday, March 11 0.000 Tuesday, March 12 0.000 Wednesday, March 13 0.000 Thursday, March 14 0.130 Friday, March 15 0.000 Saturday, March 16 0.000 Sunday, March 17 0.000 Monday, March 18 0.000 Tuesday, March 19 0.000 Wednesday, March 20 0.000 Total for Week: 0.130 Total for This Month: 0.990 Total for Year: 4.093

Robin Hood Appears in Callaway

2 years ago By News Staff

Each year the Callaway Elementary students, under the direction of music instructor Brenner Beavers, demonstrate their singing, acting, and stage skills by performing a musical production for the public. This year’s play was Robin Hood, The Musical, and was performed on Saturday, March 23.

The Callaway elementary students in grades second through sixth performed Robin Hood, The Musical on Saturday evening at Callaway Public School. Shown above is the sword fight between Robin Hood (Lane Hogg) and the Sheriff (Aaron Johnson) (Photo courtesy Sara Hogg)

Board Appoints New Member

2 years ago By News Staff

ELLEN MORTENSEN

The Callaway Board of Education has a new member as of March 11. Two individuals threw their hats in the ring to fill a vacancy left on the board by Vince Guthrie, who relocated out of the district.

The Callaway Board of Education approved Rebecca Eggleston as the candidate to replace Vince Guthrie on the school board moving forward. Pictured from left at a previous board meeting are Rhonda Pandorf, TR Anderson, Board President Mike Reiff, and Superintendent Bryon Hansen. Not pictured are board members Liana Hrupek and Jim Phelps. (Courier file photo)

NDED Provides Tax Credit For Pool Donations

2 years ago By News Staff

PRESS RELEASE

The Callaway Community Foundation is excited to announce that we have received $25,000 in tax credits from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. These funds are issued to communities through the Community Development Assistance Act. Callaway was awarded these funds for the swimming pool project. The funding date runs from October 31, 2023, to October 30, 2024.

The Callaway swimming pool is getting closer every day to completion and looking like the rendition above. New tax credits funds for the Callaway Community Foundation create an extra benefit for those interested in helping financially with the project. (Courier file photo)

Happy Birthday American Legion

2 years ago By News Staff

ELLEN MORTENSEN

It has been 105 years since the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.

Three Callaway Legion Auxiliary members were honored for contiinuous membership to the organiza- tion at the American Legion Birthday party on March 10. From left are Carol Harrison - 10 years, Janet Schaad - 10 years, and Marjorie Frederick - 55 years. (Photo courtesy Jo Chesley)

Grass Fire Burns More Than 70,000 Acres

2 years ago By News Staff

It comes every year, though some are worse than others. Fire season.

LOUP LINES: Nebraska’s Spring Migrations

2 years ago By News Staff

Nebraska is known worldwide for the spring migration of sandhill cranes. More than one million of the birds spend part of that season in the Platte River Valley, the largest gathering of any crane species on Earth. Along with the birds are a flock of birders and nature enthusiasts that migrate to Central Nebraska to see the spectacle. They infuse millions of dollars into our state’s economy, but many of those folks are missing out. What I mean is, when it comes to Nebraska birding opportunities, it is hard to beat the Lower Loup Natural Resources District.

LOUP LINES: Nebraska’s Spring Migrations

Developing Healthy Sleep Habits Important To Overall Health

2 years ago By News Staff

Did you know that taking time to improve your sleep quality is a great way to improve your mental health? Quality sleep allows your brain to process emotions, thoughts, and memories. Good sleep also improves your thinking and learning skills and helps your overall well-being.

Developing Healthy Sleep Habits Important To Overall Health

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