A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held Monday, April 19, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Secretary, Tate Schipporeit, at 4:02 p.m. Other members in attendance were Brian Delimont, John Gross, Jim Walz and Brent Deibler via Zoom. Also attending was John Werner-CEO, Brandy Bussinger-DON, Tad Stearns-Controller, and Tami Kovar-Recording Secretary. Bryce Betke and Travis Englund joined the meeting via Zoom. Dr. Campbell joined the meeting at 4:32 p.m.

Teens 14 or 15 years of age who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about safe farming practices, are encouraged to register for this summer’s tractor safety training course, sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health.

April 25th - May 1st, 2021 Sunday, April 25th Released one subject from the Brown County Jail. The Ainsworth Fire Department provided assistance with a controlled burn north of Johnstown.

“Mother’s Day” A few things your mom may have not told you: She loves you more than herself. She has watched you while you were sleeping.

This week the Legislature debated Legislative Bill 364. This is a bill that promotes parents having more choices in the education of their children. Under LB 364, a limited tax credit would be authorized for people who donate money to provide scholarships to kids in poverty whose educational needs are not being met by their government school. This is especially important in those districts with failing public schools, where parents may understandably want their sons and daughters to attend a better performing private school.

Lawmakers Advance Farm-to-School Program Every so often the Nebraska Legislature advances a bill that makes sense and causes one to wonder what took them so long. Take the Nebraska farm-to-school program (LB396) that would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students.