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Brown County American Legion Post #79

Minutes for the June 27, 2023 meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, NE. The regular meeting of American Legion Post #79 was called to order by Commander Judy Walters at 7:40 p.m.

Weather and How It Impacts Astronomy

Come join the National Park Service and National Weather Service on July 20 at 2:00 p.m. central at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center in Valentine to learn about how weather and the atmosphere can impact astronomy viewing.

Bob Buckles Memorial Cruise Night A HUGE Success

The Bob Buckles Memorial Cruise Night was on Tuesday, July 4th with over 110 cars, pickups, motorcycles and tractors registered for the Cruise Night. The vehicles initially lined both sides of Main Street from 1st to 2nd Street and then spilled onto side streets.

Community Senior Center News

387-0777 Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, July 13th: Sloppy joes, tater tots, carrot raisin salad, banana and milk. Friday, July 14th: Pork roast, baked potato, corn, jell-o with fruit, dinner roll and milk.

Brown County Community Foundation Presents Scholarships

The Brown County Community Foundation recently presented scholarships for the following categories: Jan O’Hare Memorial, Teacher Education, Non-traditional and Upper Class College Student Scholarship. Winners for 2023 include: Non-Traditional Student - Tiffany Barthel - $1,000.00 and Emily Jones - $1,000.00; Upper Class College Student Benjamin Flynn - $1,000.00 and Alyssa Erthum - $1,000.00; Teacher Education - CeeAnna Beel - $1,150.00 and Elizabeth Wilkins - $1,150.00; and Jan O’Mare Memorial - Madelyn Goochey - $500.00.

Roll Up A Sleeve, Save Three Lives: FFA Hosts Blood Drive

In a world that values self-serving motivations, we seldom reflect on how little decisions we make today vastly impact the lives of others tomorrow. But tiny acts of heroism always prevail, even in our hometowns. Showing up to the local blood drive is one of these opportunities.

Jake Graff is Areas New Veterans Service Officer

Jake Graff has been hired as the new Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) for Brown, Rock and Keya Paha Counties. Graff took over duties as the VSO on May 30th and is serving veterans in the three county area.

Kat’s Korner

By Kathy S. Worrell FYA (For Your Amazement) Since everyone had the chance to reminisce during the recent alumni, I wonder how many talked about how the world has changed since they were in high school.