Thirty-eight teams supported the Rock County Hospital Friday by participating in its 16th annual four-person scramble golf tournament at the Bassett Country Club. The G&V’s Market team of George Friedrich, Vicki Friedrich, Steve Camp and Kristie Camp won a scorecard playoff over the team of Keian Fischer, Brandt LeZotte, Riar LeZotte and Merit Wietzki and the team of Jake Friedrich, Lacey Friedrich, Carter Camp and Derek Camp after all three teams carded 8-under par rounds of 28.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its family picnic and regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on July 20th at the Ainsworth Community Schools Cafeteria.

August 1, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Cornerstone Ceremony for Ainsworth Community Center' In the ancient tradition of masonry, the cornerstone for the new Ainsworth Community Center was readied for placement. At a gathering at 2 o’clock in the afternoon of July 29, 2001, the colors of the American Legion Post #79.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on Wednesday, July 8, with Chairman Mike Burge presiding. A final report from the O’Neill tire amnesty was given by Carla Stagemeyer, Executive Director.

On July 21st, the Ainsworth Library held a special Bison Program with the Niobrara National Park Rangers. The children enjoyed learning about the history of bison and seeing all the items that were on display.

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a motor home on fire just north of Ainsworth on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 1:45 p.m., a motor home parked in the driveway of a residence owned by Charlie Kyser one mile north of Ainsworth on Meadville Avenue caught fire.