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From the Collection of Pat Young Just a Note to say hello, Before I start my day; Couldn’t help but drop a line, To my friends here and away. As I sip my fresh brewed coffee, Thoughts of you have crossed my mind; I’m sending morning greetings, And hope your day is fine.

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.

Jobeth and I can not express our thanks and gratitude enough to all of you who helped with the fundraiser and to those who came. Also to those who stopped by the house and visited and brought food. Jobeth enjoyed talking to you all. We are truly blessed to live in the Callaway Community and the surrounding area. Everyone has been so wonderful to us. Thank you all for your support, well wishes, and all your prayers and all those who helped us at home. Thank you so much!

The 10th annual Callaway Fall Kids Carnival is scheduled this year for Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3–5 p.m.

Cris Sierks graduated from Callaway High School in 1981. Although she lives near Brewster, Cris drives to Callaway to work as the MDS Coordinator at the Callaway Good Life Center. Cris was diagnosed with cancer in December of 2022 and has since completed radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 of Callaway would like to inform the public that the annual Soup Supper will now be held on the second Sunday of November in 2023, and each year thereafter. The date change will allow our Veterans and their families the opportunity to attend various Veteran Day programs and festivities held in out-of-town venues.

The American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Sept. 18. Our meeting was called to order by our Vice President Jane Lashley. Joyce Brestel read the prayer and we then said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and recited the Auxiliary Preamble. The minutes of our last meeting were read by Eileen Wilson. MaryAnn Boldt was not present but she had prepared a financial report which Jane read over with us.

*Editor’s Note: The Courier would like to correct a reference in the Sept. 28 issue which should have stated that a special service was held in the historic Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Callaway. We apologize for the error and any confusion that may have resulted.

A German volunteer firefighter and his wife enjoyed their recent tour of the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department facilities led by CVFD volunteer Amber Harrison. The couple, Darius and Svenja Sehrt, are related to Callaway- area resident Shirley Trout.