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LINCOLN — From the ashes of a destroyed 4-H camp at the Nebraska National Forest, an ambitious plan is rising for a $47 million center for tourists, conferences, and local and regional events. A feasibility study is underway for the proposed “Sandhills Discovery Center” near Halsey after the Nebraska Legislature, earlier this year, allocated $10 million towards replacing the State 4-H Camp, which was destroyed in a fire that swept through the forest 11 months ago.

Three Callaway men have joined forces to create a new business, as if all three weren’t already busy enough! Abe Hinman, TR Anderson and Tim Rosentrater each have full-time jobs, are involved in the community, and now are co-owners and operators of Lodi Seed Services, LLC.

Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Water” The sermon tonight: “Searching for Jesus” Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.

Make plans now to join American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 of Callaway for their annual fundraiser soup & dessert supper to be held Nov. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center. This is a date change that will allow our Veterans and their families the opportunity to attend various Veteran's Day programs and festivities held in out-of-town venues.

While Sunday dawned cloudy and cool and clouds persisted till late afternoon, the pesky Nebraska wind had finally subsided and we plugged away with preparations for a Fall Fun Day for our church family.

Nebraska Pride Volleyball is a club that has merged with Nebraska Gold to create a successful and competitive club in this area of the state. The teams will consist of 10-year-olds to 18-year-olds.

This Saturday, Oct. 21, FCCLA members Jazlynn Bechtold and Maggie Birkel will host a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Callaway Community Center. The race starts at 9 a.m. Walking, running, and bike riding are welcome.

The Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be hosting a community CPR & AED training on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Callaway Fire Station, 110 E. Kimball St. Cost for the training is $20. Upon completion, you will receive your American Heart Association Heartsaver certification. Space is limited, so be sure to register right away by Email to callfirerescue@outlook.com or by phone at 970-485-3576.

They say you are attracted to and marry a woman much like your mother. In my case that must be true because both my mother and my wife hate to cook, they both like a glass of wine, though Mom preferred a sweet Moscato while everyone knows that Cindy is a chardonnay girl. Oh, and they both are allergic to no-see-ums.

As of October 16, there are four males, one female, and no others in Custer County Jail. Hunter Lyle Eller - Booked Sept.