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Callaway native Natalie G’Schwind is a free-verse poet. Free verse is an open form of poetry, which does not use consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any musical pattern. Rather, it tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.

“I wouldn’t worry too much if your son makes mud pies,” the psychiatrist consoled the woman. “And the fact that he sometimes tries to eat them is also quite normal.” “Well, I don’t think so,” rasped the woman, “and his wife doesn’t either.” A nan in England decided to visit a married couple he hadn’t seen for some time.

If you have ever wondered whether or not athletes really notice if you are present at their games or not, the answer is…yes. Four South Loup Bobcat fans were recently shown that the players notice - and they appreciate it.

The American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Jan. 15, 2024. Our meeting was called to order by our new President Jane Lashley. Because of our extreme cold weather Joyce Brestel, our chaplain, didn’t come to our meeting so Deondra Lashley filled in as chaplain and she read the prayers for our meeting. Jane had us as a group say the Pledge of Allegiance, we sang the Star Spangled Banner, and recited the Auxiliary Preamble. The minutes of our last meeting were read and they stand approved. MaryAnn Boldt read the financial report that showed our expenses and income for this last month, which not including the extra money for more wreaths, gave us a balance of $6189.25. MaryAnn will send out letters to our members who have not paid their 2024 membership, these are due now so please try to get them paid.

Monday, Feb. 12 0.000 Tuesday, Feb. 13 0.000 Wednesday, Feb. 14 0.000 Thursday, Feb. 15 0.000 Friday, Feb. 16 0.100 Saturday, Feb. 17 0.000 Sunday, Feb. 18 0.000 Total for Week: 0.100 Total for Month: 2.020 Total for Year: 2.822

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There is a shortage of volunteers and nowhere is it felt more keenly than in the ranks of EMS units and fire departments in rural and small-town America. A group of EMS captains in Custer County have come up with a proposal to help.

This is an oldie, but a goodie. In this week following the Super Bowl there are undoubtedly some who feel like winners…and some who don’t.

Nearly 200 people gathered at the Callaway Community Center on Saturday evening, Feb. 10, for an evening of fun, great food, and a good cause.

A few years ago there was a letter to the Editor of the Omaha World-Herald; a letter that came to mind last Sunday morning. The letter to the Editor was a complaint, as most of them are.