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Activities Thursday, December 11th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

‘The American Revolution’ Inspires Hope That We Can Work Out Our Differences If you’re like me, you probably have tuned in the latest, excellent documentary by Ken Burns, “The American Revolution.” If there was only one reason to donate to public television, it would be to help Burns produce more historical documentaries like “The American Revolution,” and those on the Civil War, baseball and country music. There is nothing more interesting on TV, if you ask me.

Temperatures climbed above the average, while moisture declined compared to the average. Temperature Information The high for this month was 82° on 11-14-2025 The low for this month was -1° on 11-29-2025 Average high is 49°, this year’s average high was 53° Average low is 26°, this year’s average low was 29° Record high was 85° set on 11-06-2020 Record low was -15° set on 11-14-1940 Snowfall Information Total snowfall was 0.75” Average snowfall is 4.7” Record snowfall was 32.5” in 1985 Record least amount of snowfall was 0.00 in 2024 Moisture Information Total moisture was 0.14” Average moisture for month is 0.69” Record moisture for this month was 3.81” in 1972 Record least amount of moisture for this month was 0.00” in 2009 May we continue to give thanks for family and friends during the Christmas Season.

Mock Trial is a chance for students to experience what it is like to prepare for and present a case before a jury. According to the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, “...they learn to evaluate information, respond quickly, and sharpen public speaking skills...By studying and understanding courtroom procedure, students...become more comfortable with federal and state laws as a part of the legal system.” Students receive a case in September and then are responsible for developing arguments for both sides.

NNTC is set to pay out capital credits to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers for a total of $4,731,377.13. While it sounds too good to be true, NNTC can pay customers back because of the company’s status as a cooperative.

FALL PASTURE AND HAY GROUND SOIL SAMPLING – Todd Whitney Fall is a popular time to collect soil samples from pasture and hay fields for nutrient testing. Time invested in soil sampling generally provides a good return on investment versus soil lab testing costs.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change December 4th - December 11th Thursday, December 4th State Mock Trial 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice 5 p.m.

“ I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our students who participated in The Addams Family. Your dedication and love for this show shone brightly, and it was an absolute joy to see! You should be so proud of yourselves and what you accomplished.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but between the large, delicious meals and the distractions, it’s easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for. Sadly, many have forgotten or maybe they have never known the history of human suffering, along with the gratitude the Pilgrims expressed.

November 23rd A deputy provided a civil standby in Ainsworth. Deputies investigated a possible theft of money from a church in Ainsworth.