There is little that can match the satisfaction of having a job that you love. Yes, I love what I do for a living, but that’s not the job I am talking about.

Each year on June 14, Americans celebrate one of the most iconic symbols of freedom the world has ever known: the American flag. We didn’t pick this date by accident. On the same day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Act, which read, “Resolved: That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

Oxford’s 64 Annual Turkey Days celebration June 11 - 13 was very well received. Although there was not a carnival this year, there were still plenty of fun activities to take part in. Events like the tasting tea, craft show, ice cream social, and free swimming and games at the Oxford Pool were well attended. The kids games had about 50 show up to take part in games, a coin scramble sponsored by South Central State Bank, and Stick Horse Obstacle Course sponsored by Nutrien.

Phone 308-824-3381 Monday 2 pm - 7 pm Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday 2 pm - 7 pm Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm.

Phone 824-9177 Monday – closed Tuesday – 1 pm - 5 pm Wednesday – 1 pm - 5 pm Thursday – 1 pm - 5 pm Friday – 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday – 11 am - 3 pm.

610 Central St. Oxford Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm Call 308-655-1185 or 308-991-9821 for appointments.

The Southern Valley Board of Education met on Monday, June 14 at 7:30 pm at SV High School. Absent from the meeting was AD Brandon Marquez. All other administration and board members were present. The consent agenda was approved.

Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. An equal opportunity provider Contact phone numbers include 991-1064, 991-7331, 655-1922, 991-6911, 999-9418.

Mon June 21 - Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Tue June 22 - Scalloped Potatoes w/Ham, Veggie Wed June 23 - Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes, Corn Thu June 24 - Pork Roast, Fried Potatoes, Veggie Fri June 25 - Fish, French Fries, Cottage Cheese.

Mon June 21 - Cook’s Choice Tue June 22 - Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Wed June 23 - Chicken Mashed potatoes/gravy, Roll, Green Beans, Ice Cream Thu June 24 - Lasagna, French Bread, Corn, Dessert Bar Fri June 25 - Cold Cut Sandwich, French Fries, Pickle, Apple Sauce.