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May 15th, 2022 - May 21st, 2022 Sunday, May 15th During a traffic stop in East City Park in Ainsworth, a citation was issued for possession of marijuana 1 ounce or less, drug paraphernalia, and an open container. Ainsworth and Raven Fire Departments assisted at Clear Lake with a controlled burn.

“Memorial Day” Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day. To many, it is a day off from work to go camping, fishing, swimming, start a vacation, etc.

In the six years I have been a Nebraska State Senator, I have never received so many calls and messages from citizens concerned about things that only the federal government can address. I think people go home after work and turn on the news and see yet another example of federal government incompetence causing problems. This upsets them and they want to vent their frustration to an elected official. I’m happy to hear from folks, don’t get me wrong, but it depresses me to have to tell so many people there is nothing the Nebraska legislature can do about it, and the subject is a “federal issue.”

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.