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It was a busy day across Nebraska, and a stressful day for many, as the public and candidates for office anxiously awaiting results of the Primary Election on Tuesday. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, the one thing we can undoubtedly all agree on is the joy of seeing the inundation of Nebraska gubernatorial political ads finally come to an end! The race for governor has been hotly contested among the Republican party for the past several months.

The Legion Auxiliary meeting was held at the American Legion Hall on April 18, 2022, at 6:30. We opened in normal procedure with the prayer by Joyce Brestel, Star Spangled Banner, Pledge of Allegiance and our Auxiliary Preamble, all led by Deondra Lashley. We read the minutes of the last meeting. MaryAnn read the Treasurers report and everything stands approved.

The Callaway Community Foundation presented a grant for $6,000 to the weight room at the school for updating and new equipment. The Callaway Community Foundation presented a grant of $3,000 to the music department at the school for a new (used) tuba.

BBQ and Open House For Hospital Expansion On Friday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Callaway Village Board was recently notified that the village has been approved for a grant to help plan and design a new swimming pool in the community. That process is now getting underway.

Greetings from your State Capitol. The end of the current legislative session marks the last session of my eight years serving the people of Dawson and Custer Counties and the northern portion of Buffalo County in the Nebraska Legislature. It has been an absolute honor to represent the folks in our area in the Legislature, and I am forever grateful for having been given this opportunity.

Three candidates will appear on the May 10 primary ballot for the office of 7th District Representative of the Nebraska State Board of Education. This is a Nebraska State Constitutional Office. The 7th District is made up of the western half of the State, plus counties in the North Central and South Central areas of the State - including Dawson and Custer Counties. In an effort to inform our readers we are providing the following biographies submitted by the three candidates.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Callaway District Hospital, Senior Life Solutions is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents. Studies have also shown that the risk of suicide is higher in rural areas, making it that much more vital that individuals seek out and have access to help. The Rural Health Information Hub states, "suicide rate is near twice as great in the most rural areas of the U.S. compared to the most urban areas."

A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft. Who opened the first drive-in gas station? Gulf opened up the first station in Pittsburgh in 1913.

Taylor Ross, daughter of Mary and Rod Ross of Callaway, has been selected to represent the Callaway American Legion Auxiliary for the 81st annual session of Cornhusker Girls State to be held June 5-11 in Lincoln. Ross will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow’s leaders in the privileges and duties of responsible citizenship.