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LINCOLN, Neb. - Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board (Nebraska Corn Board) will expire June 30, 2024, and Nebraska’s corn checkoff program is seeking candidates to petition for those districts.

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Medicine Valley Team-Mates has had a very busy fall. The year kicked off with a breakfast hosted by the board. All mentors and mentees were encouraged to come and reconnect. The chapter also hosted a fundraiser event on November 17th, raising funds for their scholarship fund. All senior mentees are encouraged to apply for the local and central office scholarships.

December 4, 2023 Time didn’t allow for news this week, so will just do the birthdays. My wishes to each of you for a good week as you prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Arlene Klein of Linden Court in North Platte was visiting Tony and Carla Boots on Thursday and Rod and Marla Klein were also visitors. Spending Thanksgiving with Steven Darnall, Hannah and Macie at Plainview were Lauren Darnall of Lincoln and Norma Darnall of Farnam.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages those 60 years of age and older to get the newly approved RSV shot. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a potentially dangerous, highly contagious virus that can cause respiratory disease. Anyone can get RSV, but it can be more serious for adults over 60, including those with certain medical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or heart disease.

About twenty members of the Oxford community attended a community workshop on the evening of Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Fire Hall. The meeting was facilitated by Bobbi Pettit and 5 Rule Rural Planning and was attended by Oxford board members, business owners, and Oxford citizens.