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My family has always loved to do puzzles. Typically a table or large board is set up during the holidays for everyone to join in. As a child, it could only hold my attention for short periods but I loved the thrill of finding a piece that belonged. That small sense of accomplishment would reinvigorate my attention and motivate me to keep looking for another.

As part of the American Red Cross Future Blood Donor program, students at Callaway Public Schools are learning about the importance of blood donation and are encouraging community members to give blood on Friday, Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the school.

Hard to say how many trees are growing within the Lower Loup NRD, the largest Natural Resources District in Nebraska. What we do know is that since the founding of Natural Resources Districts in Nebraska in 1972, the Lower Loup NRD has planted more than 12 million trees.

Whether through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.

The Tail Twisters held their first meeting of 2023 on Sunday Jan. 29. This year the Tail Twisters joined together with the Western Riders. The Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at the Senior Center in Callaway. Maggie Birkel read the Tail Twisters’ treasurer's report and Eli Rogers read the Western Riders treasurer’s report.

Each month, a group of community minded volunteers meet to discuss issues facing Callaway and what they, as a group, can do to promote their town. From hosting special events, to honoring businesses and individuals for their efforts and support, the Callaway Chamber of Commerce is focused on helping Callaway thrive.

With snow still piled high on the ground it is hard to imagine that Spring is just around the corner. That means our senior students are nearing the end of their time at Callaway Public Schools.

On Jan. 25, Taylor Ross, Abby Stallbaumer, Matthew Mannon, Joceylyn and Addison Bailey, and Delaynie Laible competed on the very first Callaway Parliamentary Procedure Team and placed 4th. As a result the team is an alternate to the Nebraska State FFA Convention.

In the early morning of Feb. 3, Doug Boldt and Bill Schaad departed Callaway for Lincoln to attend the Veterans Legislative Day at the State Capitol. They picked up the Custer County Commander Edith Deuel in Gibbon on the way.

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