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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Financial and Estate Planning Farmers and Ranchers are invited to attend a free clinic on Thursday, July 28th in Valentine. The clinic provides information on legal and financial issues.

The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary installed officers at their monthly meeting. Installing officer Mary Krause (far left) installed (left to right) President Marilyn Anderson, Vice President Brenda Goeken, Secretary Cheri Coutts, Treasurer Alice Mitchell and Chaplain Ellen Kyser.

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Installs 2022 Officers

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary met June 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting at the Post Home.

Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, July 21st: Taco bake, ground turkey, tomato puree, refried beans, applesauce, tortilla and milk. Friday, July 22nd: Chicken a la King, spinach, peaches, dinner roll and milk.

Local News

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

It has been so terribly hot and humid and Monday temperatures are to be 103 degrees and no rain. Carol Woods did get .30 on Saturday. Carol has been watering trees non-stop to try and save them. The grass is so burnt and brown and like crackers underfoot. We continue to pray for rain!

Johnstown News

Becky Schelm 402-382-5651

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Thought for the week: Life may not give us do-overs, but it always gives us opportunities for dobetter. There isn’t much news this week.

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Question: During this drought, I don’t want to lose any of my trees, what should I do? Watering all trees is critical during this dry weather. Watering other plants may seem more important but trees do so much and grow so slowly.

When God Speaks, Do You Listen?

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” Hebrews 1:1 NIV Every time and place has its prophets, who are invariably holy men and women who speak truth to power, and reveal some aspect of God’s will, which normally runs contrary to the status quo. This last feature of prophecy makes them unpopular, and prophets have been stoned, exiled, and hung on a cross for their boldness.

In the opening hours, of what was to become known as the Region 24 Complex Fire, firefighters thought the fire would be stopped at the Niobrara River. But strong winds quickly blew burning embers north across the Niobrara River and the fight was on. The fire covered a total of 76,242 acres in Brown, Cherry and Keya Paha Counties.

10 Years After 2012 Niobrara River Valley Fires: What Has Changed in Wildfire Prevention and Response?

Lydia Allen

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

“The 2012 fire season opened the eyes of a lot of firefighters, fire departments, members of the state and the public to the importance and need of being prepared, staying vigilant, trainings and funding. We don’t have a big fire season every single year, but people realized that when we do, these things are crucial. The 2012 fires were very educational for everyone,” said Justin Nickless, Fire Management Specialist at the Nebraska Forest Service and Assistant Chief for the Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department.

The Aftermath of the 2012 Niobrara River Valley Fires

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Ten years after the 2012 fire that burned over 70,000 acres of the Niobrara River Valley north of Ainsworth, there are stark reminders. Taking a drive up into that area, one can still see the aftermath.

Fire Departments Across the State Plus South Dakota Answered the Call for Help

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

It was an unbelievable sight to see so many volunteer fire departments throughout Nebraska and other states that came to the aid of Brown, Cherry and Keya Paha Fire Departments to help assist with the natural disaster which will now go down in Nebraska history as the “Region 24 Complex Fire”. One hundred and fourteen+ square miles later, the flames were put to rest.