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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.

For the Week Ending September 29, 2023 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $4.62-$4.81 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $12.35-$12.83 Livestock Weighted Average Report for October 2, 2023 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 554-598; Avg Wt - 577; Price Range – 286.00-311.00; Avg Price – 300.59; HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 553-583; Avg Wt - 565; Price Range 260.00-294.00; Avg Price - 278.71

Mary Ross, PT, of TEAM Physical Therapy in Callaway recently completed level 1 certification training on Functional Dry Needling through UNMC. This revolutionary technique uses the skilled placement of acupuncture needles to “reset” the neuromuscular system and restore functional movement patterns of the musculoskeletal system.

According to 2021 data, more than 55.8 million adults ages 65 and older live in the U.S., accounting for about 16.8% of the nation's population. If we are lucky we will one day join that demographic.

These are from a book called, “Disorder in the Court.” These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters. How did they keep from laughing while these were all taking place? Q: You say the stairs went down to the basement? A: Yes.

It’s budget time of year, and the Callaway Village Board has been busy ironing out the funding and spending for the community for the next year. That was one of the items of discussion during the board’s Sept. 12 meeting.

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On the edge of Oconto, you’ll find a wide variety of art pieces made from scrap metal parts and pieces of equipment you might find on the farm. The sculpture garden is the work of Charles Horn.