Minutes for the July 25, 2023 meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, NE. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Commander Judy Walters at 7:40 p.m.

The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary #79 met July 25, 2023 for the regular monthly meeting at the American Legion #79 Post Home. The meeting was called to order by President Marilyn Anderson at 7:40 p.m.

Many of us have utilized the walking trail on the outskirts of Ainsworth called the Cowboy Trail, a walkway path that stretches along north central Nebraska. Most of us have driven along Highway 20, either west to Valentine, NE or the cruise east to Norfolk, NE. But, very few of us have dared to make the trek on foot. Tim Hickle, on the other hand, doesn’t stray from a good challenge. Hickle of Englewood, CO started the long journey by foot from Valentine heading to Norfolk on the Cowboy Trail. He pulls a homemade wagon where he manages sleep and has his food, water, cook stove and tools stored. The rig is 2’ wide, 7’ long and 3’ deep. The space serves as a place to sleep and sit up to eat. When the wagon is empty, it weighs approximately 68 pounds and with his supplies, etc. it is around 100 pounds. The wagon is water and hail resistant. He left Valentine on Sunday, August 6th and hopes to make the 195 mile training walk to Norfolk around August 19th. This particular journey is part of a training program for a greater journey he is taking in 2 years. In 2025, Hickle plans to retire and pull this unit 2600 miles from the most northern point of the United States, Angle Inlet, MN, to the most southern point in Key West, FL. This event will take him approximately 6 months or 23 weeks.

The Brown County Fair Division F - Floriculture will be adding two additional Special Premiums to honor long-time participant, Lydia Greder. In honor of Lydia Greder, a $25.00 premium will be paid for Best of Show and a $25.00 premium for Best Pollinator Friendly Flower Arrangement with no less than five (5) varieties in the arrangement.

The Ainsworth High School Girls Golf Team opens its season on August 17th at the O’Neill Invitational. Head Coach Heather Lutter said she has seven girls out this year, five juniors and two freshman.

The team of Stephnie Kinzie, Julie Micheel and Kathy Worrell edged out the team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins by a mere half point to win the 2023 Ainsworth Women’s Golf League. The two teams spent most of the season within a couple of points of each other while vying for the top spot during Women’s Golf League season at the Ainsworth Golf Course.