Ever wanted to try ice fishing? Join the Niobrara National Scenic River and Valentine National Wildlife Refuge for the first Ice Fishing Clinic. The event takes place on February 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Watts Lake at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. Registration is required and registration will close on January 28, 2022. Please contact the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center either by phone 402-376-1901 or email niobrara_nsr@nps.gov to ask questions and register.

The Sandhills Rod & Gun Club is the recent recipient of a $2,500.00 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities grant. The funds were donated through DJ and Chelsea Hladky. Chelsea Hladky (left) stands with Todd Pollock displaying the 2021 Winner board.

Question: Can you explain no till gardening? Tilling the garden makes it look neat and clean; however, it may not be the best way to prepare a garden spot. Tilling breaks down the soil structure and disrupts earthworm and good bacteria populations.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 12:00 noon on January 17 at Canyon Creek. Lions Club President Bob Beatty called the meeting to order. Roll was taken, with 12 members present. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, as was the Treasurer’s report.

Long Pine City Council to Meet Long Pine City Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Long Pine Community Center.

Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, January 27th: Green chili chicken bake, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, peaches, bread and milk. Friday, January 28th: Swiss steak, baked potato, beets, mandarin oranges, bread and milk.