Shirley Baker Hoefel, 97 (seated left) and Glen Baker, 94 (seated right) were honored on December 2nd for their services by the American Legion and Auxiliary. Baker is Brown County’s last living WWII veteran and was honored with a certificate and WWII pin for his service in the U.S. Navy during wartime. Hoefel served her country during WWII as a “Rosie The Riveter” in Hastings, NE and was also presented a certificate and a Department Auxiliary pin. Pictured with Shirley and Glen, Department Auxiliary President Vicki Ozenbaugh back row left), Department American Legion Commander Don Suchy (back row center) and District I Commander and Ainsworth Post 70 Commander Judy Walters (right back row). Shirley and Glen formerly of Ainsworth both reside at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. Note of interest, Shirley’s job was to place card board around bombs.

Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held its second drawing for the Chamber Bucks Giveaway on Friday, December 9th. Each winner will received $50.00 each for shopping at an Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce participating store.

Ainsworth emergency personnel and school officials conducted a mock school lock-down on Tuesday, December 6th. Participating were the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, Brown County Emergency, Brown/Rock Emergency Management Agency and Ainsworth Fire Department.

Rev. L W Christensen, has taken over the duties as the Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth.

The Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Team competed in the O’Neill Invite on December 3rd. Jolyn Pozehl brought home first place in the 120 lb.

The Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Team hosted the West Holt Girls Wrestling Team on December 1st and won 24-18. Individual Results: West Holt Ainsworth 24 - West Holt 18 100 Lbs.