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Diabetic Education Program Team-Stephanie Scott, RD; Cindy Lesiak, RN & VP of Patient Services; Traci Beckman, RN, Gayla Oakley, RN & Cardiac Rehab Director, Jaimie Beister, RN. Photo provided

Diabetic Education Program Team-Stephanie Scott, RD; Cindy Lesiak, RN & VP of Patient Services; Traci Beckman, RN, Gayla Oakley, RN & Cardiac Rehab Director, Jaimie Beister, RN. Photo provided

BCHC receives $24,000 to strengthen diabetic education program

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program.

Beginning farmers wanted for conservation fellowship

LYONS, NEBRASKA — Applications are now being accepted for the fourth cohort of the Center for Rural Affairs’ Beginning Farmer Conservation Fellowship program.Beginning farmers who want to deepen their conservation knowledge are invited to apply.

Corn board to meet

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at The Cornhusker Marriott (333 South 13th Street) in Lincoln, Nebraska.The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business.

School News

Riverside Public Schools recently announced the honor rolls for the first quarter of the school year. The following students were recognized: All “A” Honor Roll(an academic average of 94% or better with no grade lower than 94%) Seniors: Trevor Carraher, Aidan Choat, Jack Molt andAshley Weltruski.

UNL Extension

With our warmer than average fall and plants holding onto leaves, I’ve been asked if trees are at risk of cold temperature injury. Hardy trees are able to withstand cold temperatures by entering dormancy.
Herman

Herman

Herman appointed to board of education

FULLERTON —Angie Herman is heading back to the Fullerton Schools Board of Education.Herman was appointed to fill the seat vacated by newly elected Nance County Supervisor Scott Russell. He had announced his resignation from the school board last month.

Receive a letter from Santa Claus

FULLERTON — Santa Claus is partnering with Fullerton’s Future to send letters to area children this Christmas.“I know how great all the kids in Nance County are, so I wanted to let people know that I have a little free time before my big night on Dec.

Twin River board calls special meeting

GENOA — Twin River Public Schools has announced that a special meeting has been called to discuss the contract of one of its teachers.The Twin River Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 to conduct a hearing to consider the cancelation or acceptance of the resignation of Mick Bubak.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

SAYING THANKS

Three Quilts of Valot were presented to area veterans on Monday at Fullerton’s Veteran’s Day program. David Sorenson, Larry Phillips and Roger Hellbusch received quilts at the program. Melinda Reimer and Lyla Sierks made the quilt for Sorenson. Delylla Olson made the quilt for Phillips.