The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are urging farmers to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On June 30, the EPA announced an upcoming revision of atrazine’s registration. This new level of concern for atrazine will vastly reduce the herbicide’s effectiveness, hindering farmers’ ability to utilize this critical tool.

Thought for the week: “I eat something delicious, and I make sure to eat it slowly. This reminds me that life is a gift and meant to be savored.” Amy Wong Welcome to August! Time flies and next week the school bells will be ringing for the new year.

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, August 4th: Smothered chicken, California blend veggies, sliced peaches, dinner roll and milk. Friday, August 5th: Scrambled eggs, sausage link, pancake, sweet potatoes, mixed fruit and milk.

The pool sharks were ready to play on Thursday, July 21st in the Ainsworth Senior Center’s Pool Tournament. Winning first place honors was Charlie Kyser. Wes Luther took second place honors with Bill Haskell winning third.

The Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course hosted its Annual Glow Ball Tournament on Saturday, July 30th. A shotgun start at 6:00 p.m.

Shooting the low scramble scores for Wednesday, July 27th during the Ainsworth Women’s scramble golf league were one under par of 35 were the two teams of Brenda Konkoleski, Danielle Palmer, Chelsey Peterson and Rylee Pierce; and Kathy Worrell, Stephanie Kinzie and Julie Micheel. Shooting a round of 36 was the team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins. Team score of 37 was turned in by Ashley Martin, Lydia Allen and Rachel Schumacher. Donita Painter, Darlene Ehlers and Linda Rice shot a 39.