Susie’s Christmas Wish Toy Drive was held on December 3rd. A great responsefromthecommunity will help fulfill the needs of many families to give their children a Merry Christmas. Toys, puzzles, clothes, games and money were all donated. The items will be dispersed on December 7th, 8th and 9th to families in the Brown, Rock and Keya Paha County area.

Brown County Commissioners to Meet The Brown County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on Tuesday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m., and as the Board of Commissioners at 5:15 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room in the Courthouse.

Thank you to all who attended the Book Basket Silent Auction Fundraiser hosted by the Ainsworth Public Library. To all who stopped by to view the baskets, started a bid, enjoyed the hors d’oeuvres or won a bid, your support of the library is much appreciated! Keep reading! The Ainsworth Library Foundation Board. (48) The Ainsworth Community Senior Center would like to thank Riley Rudnick and the crew at Rudys Collision and Custom for the building and installation of the ramp for the back door entrance. This helps the safe entrance for our patrons and guests. (48) The RN asked me on my exit interview from Kearney Good Sam if I had a “Support Group” that I could rely on after my recent Cardiac events when I got home. I assured her I did. I cannot begin to thank everyone who helped me; the ambulance crew who got me to the hospital that morning, the nurses and Dr. Campbell who treated me and made sure I got to Kearney ASAP, The nurses and doctors and surgeons who treated me and got me into surgery and back into recovery. To my son Dan who was there for every step of the way. To my “Cardiac Cousin” Bill who came and got me back home. And to all my family and friends who checked on my condition and welfare everyday, even to make sure the 911 calls and Life Flights after I got home weren’t for me! I am truly blessed to call Ainsworth home and for the love and support of everyone. Michael A. Rudnick (48)

During the month of October, the Ainsworth Community Senior Center completed their “Safety Inspections / Drills” as required. On October 21, 2022, the people attending the noon time meal were instructed on what to do in case of a fire within the facility, where to go, and where to meet.

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held Monday, November 21, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brent Deibler with Tate Schipporeit, Brian Delimont and John Gross in attendance. Board member Jim Walz was excused. Also present were CEO Mirya Hallock, CFO Tad Stearns, Lisa Fischer - HR, Dr. Campbell and Tawny Allen - Recording Secretary.

Thought for the week: “Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don’t have the capacity to hold on to grudges.” -- Stephan Labossiere We have had some great weather. It sounds like we could get some snow by the time you receive the paper this week. We do need moisture. Many people traveled for Thanksgiving without any problems.