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Ainsworth recaptured the Border Cup Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course, winning the annual match play event between members of the Ainsworth Golf Course and Bassett Country Club by a score of 15-1/2 to 9-1/2.

The rumble of motorcycles and the spirit of generosity filled the roads of north central Nebraska on Saturday as the Celtic Riders hosted their annual Miles That Matter Poker Run, raising funds to help Ainsworth youngster Kolter Mizner and his family.

Foreign Trade is a Big Deal, So Trade Mission Makes Sense Some folks, I see, are criticizing Gov. Pillen for embarking on a trade mission to the Far East at a time when the state budget is bleeding red ink.

The Cost of COVID: Lives Changed Forever, Questions Still Unanswered It seems like a lifetime ago, when COVID turned our lives upside down, yet the consequences for many remain very real. While the shutdowns in much of rural Nebraska may not have been as severe as those experienced in our larger cities, our lives were still changed in ways we never imagined.

Thursday, August 6th: Cheeseburger, mac and cheese, broccoli, asparagus, watermelon, breadstick and milk. Friday, August 7th: Philly steak and cheese, potato wedges, pears and milk.

Thursday, August 6th: 10:30 a.m. - Dwight’s Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

Thirty-eight teams supported the Rock County Hospital Friday by participating in its 16th annual four-person scramble golf tournament at the Bassett Country Club. The G&V’s Market team of George Friedrich, Vicki Friedrich, Steve Camp and Kristie Camp won a scorecard playoff over the team of Keian Fischer, Brandt LeZotte, Riar LeZotte and Merit Wietzki and the team of Jake Friedrich, Lacey Friedrich, Carter Camp and Derek Camp after all three teams carded 8-under par rounds of 28.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its family picnic and regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on July 20th at the Ainsworth Community Schools Cafeteria.

August 1, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Cornerstone Ceremony for Ainsworth Community Center' In the ancient tradition of masonry, the cornerstone for the new Ainsworth Community Center was readied for placement. At a gathering at 2 o’clock in the afternoon of July 29, 2001, the colors of the American Legion Post #79.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on Wednesday, July 8, with Chairman Mike Burge presiding. A final report from the O’Neill tire amnesty was given by Carla Stagemeyer, Executive Director.