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ELLEN MORTENSEN Central Nebraska TeamMates chapters received a huge boost this week during a special presentation and announcement by The Home Agency. On Monday, Aug.

ELLEN MORTENSEN “Great Scotts and Knickers Too”. That is the theme of the 6th Annual RareJul Golf Tournament set for Friday, Aug.

ELLEN MORTENSEN Classes begin at Callaway Public School on Thursday, Aug. 18, and four new teachers will be joining the district.

On Sunday, July 17, 13 members of Bunk Nansel's family gathered at the Senior Center in Callaway for a potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Those in attendance were Drew and Deirdra Goodwin of Rapid City, South Dakota, Roberta Nansel, Terry and Melanie Sheen, all of Grand Island; Linda Lawrence and Lance Stryker of Callaway, Lee Ann Young of Lexington, Cliff and Linda Meads and Tatum Meads of Elm Creek and Craig and Bernita Meads of Overton. Next year the dinner will be held on July 16, 2023.

Although the summer travel season is starting to wind down, the introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act could bring cheaper gas prices to drivers. On June 26, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) introduced this bipartisan bill to the U.S. Senate with the support of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).

Several Oconto youth showed livestock and other projects in the Dawson County Fair, held July 9 - 17 in Lexington. These photos and results were provided by Dawson County Extension..

The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to maintain safe speeds as the summer travel season continues. The guidance is part of the national Stop Speeding Before It Stops You campaign, which is running from July 20 through August 14.

All adults should consider a COVID-19 vaccine, tetanus (Tdap) vaccine, and a yearly influenza vaccine. Other vaccines based on your age, health conditions, job, lifestyle, or travel habits may be needed such as a zoster (shingles) and a pneumonia vaccination. Talk with your doctor about the best options to make sure you are up to date on vaccines.

Callaway has had a nursing home facility in the community since 1963, and has operated under the ownership of various companies during its years. When it looked as though the town might actually lose the facility a few years ago, a group of individuals stepped up to make sure that didn’t happen.

Editor's Note: This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators reflecting on their time in the Nebraska Legislature. This column was originally published at FirstFiveNebraska.org on July 20, 2022. We thank State Senator Matt Williams for his dedication and service to Nebraska and District 36.