Chores move to early hour as summer heats up

By Julie Spickelmier of Wauneta, Neb.
Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025

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“If I had my way, I’d remove January from calendar altogether and have an extra July instead.” -Roald Dahl

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PPR Spickelmier 1.jpg — Bull riding entertains July 3 at the Chase County Fairgrounds.
Submitted photo by Charlee Spickelmier

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PPR Spickelmier 2.jpg — Both Charlee and Waycee have gotten the chance to go trucking the last couple weeks but it meant leaving really early in the morning while it was still cool.
Submitted photo

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PPR Spickelmier 3.jpg — The daily morning walking of the goats, Naughty Audi and Mary Hoppins. One of their names has changed a little. She's a little ornery.
Submitted photo

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