Nebraska wildlife officials say conditions throughout much of the state are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big game populations. They are asking the public to report unexplained death or illnesses of deer, pronghorn, elk and bighorn sheep.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 3, 2022. All council members were present. Council began the meeting by approving the Consent Agenda Items, then approving the Library Board Minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. Council then approved the appointments of Austin Reisig, George Sund, Lisa Dutt, Jaime Weiss, and Jodi tenBensel to the Board.

The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees heard from West Central Nebraska Development District on their nuisance abatement program. Amy from WCNDD went through their process with the board.

The Oxford Thrift Store in downtown Oxford is a thriving business that not only offers gently used items for the public to make use of, but it also uses the proceeds from these sales to help organizations and groups in Oxford and the surrounding communities. These items are donated by people in the area and range from clothing items for all ages to furniture and everything in between. A group of volunteers is in charge of sorting and pricing these items. Another group works the store front and sells the items. There are 64 volunteers who generously donate their time and efforts.

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The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 343, Edison, donated $1,000 to the Arapahoe Area Pantry. Representing the pantry was Mary Kay Warner and Howard Davis receiving the check from Commander Wendell Chaffin. Others pictured l-r: Dean Collins, Russ Wood, Kope Willcock, Kody Collins, Lee Carskadon and Ryan Gardner.

BEAVER CITY – The city council held their regular meeting on October 3, 2022. Since three council members were absent, some items were held over for further discussion until the next meeting.

October 3, 2022 Lots of familiar faces were seen at the showing of the movie “Mother Theresa: No Greater Love”. It was quite an interesting show.

The Cambridge Lions completed their Highway Pickup activity east of town and collected trash and debris along the roadway in an effort to keep Cambridge looking beautiful! The Lions then presented a check for $500 to Austin Reisig, a teacher at Cambridge Public Schools, for support of the PBIS program.

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center recently paid tribute to extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to delivering the very best health care to children. John Walburn, M.D., was among the five honorees who were recognized at a Pediatric Legends banquet on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, acknowledging their career of commitment to improving the life of every child through medical innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. Although he had planned to become a pharmacist like his grandfather, Dr. Walburn was instead drawn to medicine, being mentored by his grandfather’s friend, an “old fashioned” GP in Cambridge, Neb. John spent many years working in Omaha’s underserved communities, as well as teaching the next generation of medical practitioners. Over the years, Dr. Walburn saw many families – and generations of families – treating newborns to late teens and from every walk of life. His approach to putting patients and parents at ease was to treat everyone with respect. He considers himself blessed to have been in a profession where not only can you help people, but you can keep learning your entire life. For more than 70 years, Children’s has been the place for families to come from far and wide to benefit from the care and expertise of physicians, scientists and leaders who are dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some of the region’s most beloved and talented physicians and scientists hold a special place in the hearts of parents and the children they serve, and they have earned the respect of their peers. Individuals selected as Pediatric Legends are those whose work will live on and impact the lives of children for years to come. We recognize their hard work and commitment, and most of all, a love for children and doing what’s right for children. In addition to Dr. Walburn, the 2022 Pediatric Legends include Jane A. Kugler, M.D.; John C.