After finishing a perfect 8-0 in conference play the Byron volleyball team won the Hiawatha Valley Volleyball regular season championship last week. Back row left to right: Taimani Evjen, Zoe Dearborn, Ella Nelson, Olivia Richardson, Sophia Richardson, Averie Rolland, Joslyn Deutz, Addison Johnson, Kailani Schroeder, Leeah Strain, Addison Miner.

If elected, what committee would you want to be on most and why?
Limit of 200 words
Eric Messa:
Finance committee

Dodge County Public Health (DCPH) will be holding community clinics for the flu vaccine throughout October. Clinics will have the following vaccines available:
Fluzone Trivalent — $55
Fluzone High-Dose Trivalent (65+) — $95
Flublok (50-65) Trivalent — $95
Flu vaccines will be administered to anyone ages six-months and up on the following days and locations:

Elder Network in Rochester has announced it is expanding its Caregiver Respite Program to Dodge County.
“We are excited to launch this expansion in conjunction with our community partners in Dodge County and look forward to assisting individuals, families and caregivers in need,” said Elder Network Executive Director Kathy Scheid.

What is one thing that we all possess and have in common, in spite of the many things that may set up apart from one another? As long as we are alive, we all possess the gift of time. Time is something we cannot beg, borrow, or steal from others.
Time is a blessing we all possess, and the question is — what will we choose to do with this gift we had been given by God?

Breast cancer receives much attention during October’s awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it’s crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round.