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Hospital Board Reviews Financials, AFC X-Ray Machine and Upcoming Events

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held Monday, March 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tate Schipporeit. Other members in attendance were Kirk Peterson, Brian Delimont and John Gross. Brent Deibler was excused. Also attending were Mirya Hallock - CEO, Tad Stearns - CFO, Lisa Fischer - HR and Tawny Allen Recording Secretary. Jayce Linse attended to present her department reports.

Ask a Master Gardener

Question: How do I save tomato seeds? As with all seeds, when choosing the variety to save, always pick an heirloom instead of a hybrid. Seeds from an heirloom will come true, meaning you will get the same tomato from which the seed was saved.

Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program 2023-24 Scholarship Recipients

The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The one-time scholarships will be awarded to 84 students totaling $184,000.00 for the ensuing academic year.

Brown County American Legion Post #79

Minutes for the February 28, 2023 meeting of Brown County American Legion Post Number 79, Ainsworth, NE. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Vice Commander Jack Anderson at 7:30 p.m.

Greg and Kathy Jochem Open Yogi’s Place

Lifetime Brown County residents, Greg and Kathy Jochem have purchased J’s Keggers and renamed it Yogi’s Place. Located on Highway 20 at 635E.4thStreetinAinsworth, Jochems opened Yogi’s Place on Monday, February 6th.

Ainsworth City Council Approves Tower Lease

For several months the Ainsworth City Council has been negotiating with Tower Alliance to continue leasing city owned property for its cell tower near Ainsworth’s Solid Waste Treatment Plant. The final lease agreement included: • Additional 5, 5 year terms; • Increased annual rent from $5,400 to $8,400 effective immediately; • Two percent (2%) rent escalation per year; • Ten percent (10%) revenue share on new tenants on the tower; and • One time signing bonus of $10,000.

Ainsworth Art Guild News

Eight Art Guild members met March 11th at the E-Free Church for their monthly meeting. The Art Guild’s Annual Spring Show is scheduled for April 15th at the Ainsworth Public Library. This is a juried show which qualifies several artworks to be shown at the June conference of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs. Each member of the Ainsworth Art Guild may enter up to four pieces of art. Bryan Doke of Ainsworth will judge this year’s spring show.

Brown County Court Docket

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Aldar Tsyrendorzhiev: Speeding 21-35 MPH, $200.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Ian Calder. Walter K.