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Brown County Commissioners to Meet The Brown County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on Tuesday, November 1st at 5:00 p.m., and as the Board of Commissioners at 5:15 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room in the Courthouse.

Germ Theory, Antibiotics and Our 21st Century Challenge

As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory. Up until the mid to late 1800’s, diseases had numerous other theories, and the theory of miasma – meaning “bad air” – dominated as an explanation for cholera, plague, and other infectious outbreaks.

Legislative Notes

The period of time between the election (8 November) and the beginning of the next legislative session (4 January) is when a majority of the “bill ideas” are turned into a bill ready to introduce. The first ten legislative days are the only time bills can be introduced in a new legislative session. The schedule says the last day to do this is going to be the 18th of January.

Note From Washington

While on the campaign trail in 2019, then-candidate Biden guaranteed supporters that he would “end fossil fuel.” Since taking office, President Biden and his Administration have followed through on that promise by doing everything in their power to curtail domestic energy production. For nearly a year and half, the Biden Administration imposed a moratorium on new federal oil and gas leases.

Ainsworth Does Receive National Appointments

Carolyn Clark received an appointment to the office of National Supreme Assistant Musician and Calista Wilson received an appointment as National Supreme Color Bearer #3, for the National Convention in Greenville, SC in June of 2023.

This Week in Brown County History

1922: 100 Years Ago INTERESTING STATISTICS “Out of every hundred pupils who enter the public schools only fifteen get through high school and fewer than three finish college. More than five million persons, three million of whom are native born, over ten years of age, can neither read nor write the simplest words.

Central Nebraska District Does Meeting Hosted by Ainsworth Does Drove #54

The Central Nebraska District Droves met in Ainsworth, NE with Drove #54 as host. Members and guests met Supreme Kelly Wilson at the Roadway Inn, where we gathered to pool rides to Long Pine where we visited the museum. Several found items that had been donated by members of their families. From there we went to the Sandhill’s Lounge for a meet and greet where we enjoyed eating and visiting.

Rural Mainstreet Economic Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Again

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell for the sixth time in the past seven months, sinking below growth neutral for a fifth consecutive month, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.

As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind

Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun.