The Ainsworth City Council met in special session on Monday, November 28th to discuss funding for the Sandhills Care Center. Following a joint meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, Ainsworth City Council and Sandhills Care Center Board, the City Council decided to hold a special meeting to discuss allowing the Care Center Board to apply for a line of credit for operating using the recently voted for city levy as collateral.

Alpha Delta Chapter of DKG met November 12, 2022, starting with a visit to the Rock County Public Library to see new items available for use and a tour of the updated facilities. The group then traveled to the home of Roxie Lindquist in Bassett for lunch.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2022 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest through Jan. 1, 2023.

The Ainsworth Child Development Center Board met recently for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Nine members and one visitor met in person. Melissa Polinoski of Communities for Kids (C4K) joined by Zoom. Some of the highlights of this planning session include:

A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying. Surrounding the family were two sets of grandparents who ensured that the pieces all fell into place. From meals and lawn care, to virtual school, from evening shifts and overnights to early mornings, these grandparents were there every step of the way. They will continue to offer support while the baby remains hospitalized and growing, and after he comes home, because that is what grandparents do, if they are able.

Thought for the week: “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” — Henri Frederic Amiel I wish all the readers a very great Thanksgiving. May you have loved ones around and plenty of food and love.