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It is migration time again. As of this writing over eight million birds have flown over Dawson County on their way south for the winter. By the end of the bird migration in November, more than 56 million will have flown over us!

From the Collection of Pat Young Recalling The Old Days of Clothesline News A clothesline was a news forecast to neighbors passing by, There were no secrets you could keep when clothes were hung to dry. It also was a friendly link, for neighbors always knew if company had stopped on by to spend a night or two.

The Callaway Hospital marked one year this month since Dr. Sheppard started practicing and the hospital opened its doors. Since the first patient walked through the doors, a total of 188 followed, 10 babies were born, and 33 out-patients were served.

I always breathe a sigh of relief when another issue of the paper comes off the press. The truth is, getting this newspaper into your hands is quite a task, and one that gets more challenging - and more expensive - continually.

I noticed a caterpillar on the milkweed. It wasn’t difficult to see it because it was fairly large with bright yellow, black and white stripes along with two long sensory filaments on the head and two more on the rump.

During my campaign, I promised to defend freedom, strengthen families, and support communities where Nebraska’s values are preserved and protected for generations to come. I remain committed to those promises.

From the Collection of Pat Young Math Problems Ray and Bob, two government maintenance guys, were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up. A woman walked by and asked what they were doing.

As local budget discussions commence statewide, it is imperative to stress that managing property taxes begins with controlling spending, at every level. This occurs at local budget hearings, including those for county, school board, city, NRD, ESU, and fire board, where taxpayers have the opportunity to hold local officials accountable. Staying informed and engaged is essential to manage your property taxes.

Mid-summer has passed and with it the morning serenade by the various birds nesting in my yard has come to a close. The young birds have grown and left the nest and there is no need to protect a nesting territory…so the birds shut up! Not every species has finished nesting.

The Callaway Village Board voted at their Aug. 5 meeting to raise water and sewer rates in Callaway. The present monthly water costs are $2.50 for residential, $1.50 for commercial, and $1.25 for sewer. The hospital, school, and rest home have higher rates. The board will review all present rates at their September meeting and then decide on a new price.