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Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary met October 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post Home #79.

As many readers noticed and commented, I goofed up the Sample Ballots in last week's edition of the Ainsworth Star-Journal! I published the front of the Sample Ballot twice, instead of the front and back of the Sample Ballot. So, this week is the correct Sample Ballot (I checked multiple times to ensure I had it correct).

Kathy Papstein (right) has retired as the Executive Director of the Ainsworth Housing Agency after holding that position for nearly 23 years. Papstein is replaced by Zanette “Zee” Kimble of Ainsworth.

Forest officials from the Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands, Bessey Ranger District announced an Area Closure Order for the Scott Lookout Tower and 4-H Camp beginning October 26, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The order will remain in place through April 30, 2023.

All parts of Nebraska are in drought areas. The southwest, north central and north east counties on Nebraska are listed ass extreme to exceptional drought. This included Brown, Rock and Keya Paha counties.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and each year Bright Horizons recognizes an Outstanding Community Partner. Those who have demonstrated a measurable difference in the work that Bright Horizons does.

Bryon W. Painter: Speeding 11-15 MPH, $75.00 Fine; Agency and Officer Not Found.

Weekly Report October 23 - 29, 2022 Sunday, October 23rd Responded to a request for a welfare check in Long Pine. The individual was reported safe at this time.

Initiative 433 will be on the ballot this coming Election Day. If the voters pass it, it will raise the minimum wage in Nebraska to $15 p/ hr by 2026. This has become the cause célèbre for many on the political left. I oppose initiative 433. I want the people of the 43rd District to understand where I stand on this issue.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ An investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting meatpacking plants in six Midwestern states, federal authorities said.