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Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met October 16, 2024 at The Pizza Place in Bassett for their second meeting of the year. Five members answered roll call and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ Nebraska State Project.

Minutes for the October 22, 2024 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 7:30 p.m.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 12:00 noon on October 21, 2024 at the Ainsworth Senior Center. Lion President Dale Hafer called the meeting to order with 15 members present. Lion Treasurer Phil Fuchs submitted the Treasurer Report. The Activity Account had deposits for the sale of the popcorn machine and fines for the last several months that were donated back to the club by Lion Fuchs. The Administrative Account had a withdrawal for membership dues.

The Bulldogs went four sets against the South Loup volleyball team as they hosted their last regular season match on Tuesday, October 22nd. Set scores were 1225, 25-23, 23-25 and 23-25.

A #29 Husker Home Football Jersey signed by Carter Nelson was recently raffled with proceeds to be used for the Ainsworth Football Team camps and equipment. A drawing was held during halftime of the Elgin Public/ Pope John football game on October 17th. Winning the signed jersey was Eileen Cook of Ainsworth.

In a rematch from the 2023 First Round of Class D-2 8-Man Football Playoffs, the Ainsworth Bulldogs hosted the Kenesaw Blue Devils on October 24th. But the outcome was just the opposite.

Ainsworth High School qualified the Girls Cross Country Team of Emma Kennedy, Preselyn Goochey, Kiley Orton, Payton Moody and Holden Beel of the Boys Cross Country Team for the Class D State Cross Country competition to be held on Friday, October 25th in Kearney, NE at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Team members competing are: Class D3 District Championship Girls Team (Left to Right): Co-Head Coach Trey Schlueter, Payton Moody, Emma Kennedy, Preselyn Goochey, Kiley Orton and Holden Beel in the Class D Boys competition and Co-Head Coach Katie Winters.

Willa Flynn (5) and Gracyn Painter (22) go up for the block during one of the sets at Broken Bow. Locally Owned Business Serving the Community for Over 25 Years Ainsworth High Schools Volleyball team spent a lot of time on the road last week, traveling to Broken Bow, Summerland and Valentine.

NSAA D-3 District Cross Country Meet was held at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course on Thursday, October 17th. The day was sunny with temperatures in the upper 70’s and very windy conditions.

Starting this fall, hunters have the option to electronically report their November firearm deer season harvest or take their deer to a check station. While checking in deer is mandatory, hunters may choose to check in their deer at a check station or through Telecheck for the first time this nine-day firearm season.