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Lawmakers Have Gone Home, But the Governor Labors On With the legislative session over and senators back in their districts, the direct influence of two-term Governor Pete Ricketts might seem to have diminished. But he does have about seven months left in office.

The Brown County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17th in the Brown County Courthouse. Commissioners Buddy Small, Dennis Bauer and Reagan Wiebelhaus were all present, as well as Attorney Andy Taylor, Clerk Travee Hobbs and Treasurer Deb VonHeeder.

On Monday, May 30th the nation, state and Brown County will celebrate Memorial Day. The Ainsworth American Legion Post #79 is asking the community for assistance to help put up the small flags and wooden crosses at the Ainsworth south cemetery.

Carter Nelson's Gold Medal in the Class C High Jump at the 2022 NSAA State Track Meet was just one of ten medals won by the Ainsworth Boys and Girls Track Team. Ainsworth competed in the 2022 NSAA State Track Meet in Omaha on Friday, May 20th and Saturday, May 21st.

On Tuesday, May 17th the city and swimming pool crew were hard at work preparing the Ainsworth Swimming Pool for a weather-permitting opening on Wednesday, June 1st. Above, employees prepare the shade canopies while the pool is filled up with two hoses.

Mrs. Fernau’s Kindergarten class (pictured above) was named the Class of the Month. This class has worked on the way they go to and from the lunchroom every day. They walk correctly and their hands are to themselves. They are QUIET. They know there is no passing as they round the corner of the office. They know the expectations and they follow them. Showing great progress! They are learning so much but also showing much improvement in the following expectations in and out of the classroom. They are a fun bunch to work with.

The month of April is known to bring more than just showers; April events and festivities fill up the activity calendar as active students travel to conventions, athletic events, and various other competitions. Throw in preparation for a play to perform at the Thespian Showcase, and you have Ainsworth High School’s busy agenda.

The Bulldog Boys Golf team has been on the road a lot recently: in just eight days, they traveled to McCook for Southwest Conference and three invitationals along Highway 20. Southwest Conference This year’s Boys Golf Southwest Conference meet was hosted by McCook on Thursday, May 5th.

Dates and Times Subject to Change May 2022 Thursday, May 19th Semester Tests. 2:00 p.m.: Early Dismissal and Last Day of School.

Sandhills Care Center Residents and Staff gathered outside the nursing home on Monday, May 9th to hear Mayor Joel Klammer, shown at far right in the photo above, read and sign a Proclamation that declared May 8 - 14, 2022 National Skilled Nursing Care Week in Ainsworth.