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The Ainsworth Middle School Wrestling Team competed in the Plainview Invitational on November 17th. The tournament featured 18 teams with Ainsworth taking 8th place.

Southwest Conference coaches have voted on players for All Conference Teams. Ainsworth had two players, Cameryn Goochey and Dakota Stutzman, named to the teams.

Question: Is there a plant and pet safe alternative to salt for a slip free sidewalk? When the word salt is used, most of us think of sodium chloride also known as table salt and rock salt. In fact, a salt is any chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base.

Carol Woods recently accompanied her brother, Jim Marsh, on a vacation trip to Southwestern states. They enjoyed Monument Valley in Utah (gorgeous reddish color) where John Wayne made some movies, the beautiful Grand Canyon, Sequoia giant trees and the “General Sherman,” Yosemite Park, Donner Pass, Great Salt Lake, and other sites. The Mormon Tabernacle was under construction. The Aspen trees in Colorado were beautiful as well as the mountains. Relatives were also visited. It was an awesome trip!

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, November 24th: Closed for Thanksgiving. Friday, November 25th: Closed for Thanksgiving.

Thought for the week: “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” — Henri Frederic Amiel I wish all the readers a very great Thanksgiving. May you have loved ones around and plenty of food and love.

A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying. Surrounding the family were two sets of grandparents who ensured that the pieces all fell into place. From meals and lawn care, to virtual school, from evening shifts and overnights to early mornings, these grandparents were there every step of the way. They will continue to offer support while the baby remains hospitalized and growing, and after he comes home, because that is what grandparents do, if they are able.

The Ainsworth Child Development Center Board met recently for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Nine members and one visitor met in person. Melissa Polinoski of Communities for Kids (C4K) joined by Zoom. Some of the highlights of this planning session include:

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2022 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest through Jan. 1, 2023.

Alpha Delta Chapter of DKG met November 12, 2022, starting with a visit to the Rock County Public Library to see new items available for use and a tour of the updated facilities. The group then traveled to the home of Roxie Lindquist in Bassett for lunch.