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The Brown County Community Foundation recently presented scholarships for the following categories: Jan O’Hare Memorial, Teacher Education, Non-traditional and Upper Class College Student Scholarship. Winners for 2023 include: Non-Traditional Student - Tiffany Barthel - $1,000.00 and Emily Jones - $1,000.00; Upper Class College Student Benjamin Flynn - $1,000.00 and Alyssa Erthum - $1,000.00; Teacher Education - CeeAnna Beel - $1,150.00 and Elizabeth Wilkins - $1,150.00; and Jan O’Mare Memorial - Madelyn Goochey - $500.00.

In a world that values self-serving motivations, we seldom reflect on how little decisions we make today vastly impact the lives of others tomorrow. But tiny acts of heroism always prevail, even in our hometowns. Showing up to the local blood drive is one of these opportunities.

Michael “Mike” Eurit has taken over the duties as the pastor for Ainsworth and Johnstown United Methodist Churches. Eurit was called to full-time United Methodist ministry, in the fall of 1982 - 41 years ago.

Jake Graff has been hired as the new Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) for Brown, Rock and Keya Paha Counties. Graff took over duties as the VSO on May 30th and is serving veterans in the three county area.

By Kathy S. Worrell FYA (For Your Amazement) Since everyone had the chance to reminisce during the recent alumni, I wonder how many talked about how the world has changed since they were in high school.

Independence Day. The Fourth of July.

Our American Flag As we gather to celebrate the birth of our great nation on this Fourth of July, it is an opportunity to reflect upon the values and ideals that have made America the greatest country that has ever existed. For centuries, our American flag has inspired and rallied Americans through times of triumph and tragedy.

Doug Weiss fired a 2-under par round of 34 to take the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Weiss finished one shot clear of Nick Martin, who carded a 1-under par round of 35. Kevin Martin posted an even-par 36, followed by Robert Magill with a 37, John Pierce and Brett Knoetzel with rounds of 38, and Jim Hoch, Kyle Jackman and Graig Kinzie with rounds of 39.

The team of Kathy Worrell, Stephanie Kinzie and Julie Micheel remain in first place with a team score of 57 points in week six of the Women’s League Golf on June 28th. The team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins are in second place with 46.5 team points.