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HELP WANTED: 

* Rock County is accepting job applications for a full time labor/equipment operator. Must be at least 18 years old, be able to lift at least 50 pounds, and have a valid drivers license. CDL preferred or ability to obtain one. Random drug or alcohol testing. Wages depend on experience and qualifications. Rock County offers Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick leave and 14 paid holidays. For job applications please contact Rock County Clerk at Bassett by calling 684-3833.

* Central Valley Ag is seeking a Petroleum Service Technician to join the team in Ainsworth. You’ll be responsible for servicing, installing and preparing propane equipment for CVA’s commercial, residential and agricultural customers. At Central Valley Ag you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits. Visit their website at cvacoop.com to learn more and apply today. Central Valley Ag. Growing Agriculture Together.

* The Brown, Keya Paha, Rock County Farm Service Agency, located in Ainsworth, is hiring a temporary Program Technician. Good office clerical skills are needed. The application deadline is Monday, May 13^th. Call the Ainsworth FSA at 387-2242, ext. 2, or stop by 731 E 4^th Street in Ainsworth for more information. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

* Come be one of the main lifelines of basketball: a high school coach! Ainsworth Community Schools is looking for a high school boys basketball coach. This is your chance to transmit the love of the sport of basketball to the next generation and help foster a sense of community in the school. It’s always a great day to be a bulldog! If you’re motivated to take over the program, please contact Luke Wroblewski, Athletic Director at Ainsworth Community Schools by calling 387-2082.

* The Ainsworth Senior Center is looking for a Manager who would be responsible for over-all day to day operations of the center, coordinating with the Area Agency on Aging. If you’re self motivated, organized, have the ability to multi task and are great with people – this could be the fit for you! It’s a very rewarding position with flexible scheduling, typically Monday through Friday. Could easily coincide with children’s school schedule. Pick up your application at the Ainsworth Senior Center, 234 West 2nd Street or call 387-0777 for more information.

* A generous heart, kind speech and compassion are things which renew humanity. Come join the team at the Brown County Hospital. They have multiple positions now open including full or part time RN’s and LPN’s as well as Housekeeping positions, a Scrub Tech – PRN, a full time Patient Accounts Representative and a Full Time Clinic Nurse at the Ainsworth Family Clinic. Come earn a very competitive wage and an outstanding benefits package is offered for full time employees! Contact Tawny Allen or Lisa Fischer, Human Resources by calling 402-387-2800 or email
tallen@browncountyhospital.org or lfischer@browncountyhospital.org. You can complete an application online by going to www.browncountyhospital.org.

* Spring is all about new beginnings – NOW it’s your time to make more money and receive the amazing benefits you deserve! The Nebraska Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance worker in Ainsworth AND in Springview. Receive great pay and an off the charts benefits package that not only will make you feel continually rewarded and appreciated for your work but also provides support to your
family, health, and financial future. Successful applicant will be trained to operate various types of Highway maintenance equipment. CDL will be required but don’t let that scare you off. NDOT offers paid CDL training. What can it hurt to be open to a different opportunity? NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experience. Call and visit with Shaun to learn more at 387-2471. For a complete description and to apply log on to statejobs.nebraska.gov. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license to apply. NDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Let’s do some trash talking! The City of Ainsworth is looking to fill a full time position as a refuse operator. You get to operate the new garbage truck as well as other interdepartmental tasks and equipment operation within the City. A competitive wage is offered and a benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short term disability and retirement. Wages based on qualifications and experience. CDL is a must! The work required to keep Ainsworth clean is constant and unyielding. The City employees are not only up for that task, they’re excited about it. It’s an incredibly rewarding feeling to be a part of a team that makes such an important contribution to every Ainsworth residents’ quality of life. If you’re ready to talk trash – stop by the City Office at 606 East 4th Street to pick up your application or email admin@cityofainsworth.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Get your career in gear! If you have your CDL, Thad Jones Trucking out of Ainsworth has your ‘well maintained’ truck and trailers ready to roll. Thad is looking to fill full time local and regional truck driving positions for livestock/and or grain handling. CDL is a must. Very competitive pay is offered and a dedicated dispatch team designed to maximize your earning potential without you feeling overloaded. If you’ve got the drive…Thad Jones Trucking has got the miles. For more information or to apply, call Thad at 760-2116.

* Are you ready for a hands-on role in agriculture? Join Central Valley Ag as an Operations employee in Ainsworth and be a part of the action! From driving trucks and assisting with deliveries to maintaining equipment and ensuring top-notch customer service, you’ll wear many hats. Central Valley Ag offers competitive pay and benefits. A high school diploma or GED is a must, and a driver’s license is essential. A class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, along with a Commercial Applicators license is a big
plus. If you’re a self starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for agriculture, Central Valley Ag wants to hear from you. Visit CVA coop dot com to learn more.

* Ready to build together? Come experience the camaraderie of being on a great hard working crew, and take pride in work that can be appreciated for decades, knowing you’re creating lasting benefits for the people and communities you serve. Working with Hoover Concrete and Construction you get to have a different office view every day and who wouldn’t want to use power tools, drive a skid loader and operate finishing equipment? Plus No gym fees! Whether you want a construction partner you can trust to get the job done right or want a career that will take you places, Whitten wants to hear from you! Full time positions are available immediately. VERY competitive pay and an incredible opportunity to learn a skilled craft. Call Whitten Hoover to learn more at 760-2236 or email wjhoov89@gmail.com.

* Join the fun and have one of the best summer jobs around! The City of Ainsworth is now hiring ‘Seasonal’ Staff. Choose a rewarding summer job where you can have a direct, positive impact on the quality of life in Ainsworth. Being a lifeguard is an awesome way to earn money and keep the community safe. OR – you can ‘dive in’ to a variety of tasks in parks and recreation – from routine maintenance of buildings interiors and exteriors to meticulous grounds keeping and beautification, you get to work with and learn from the best! If you would like to offer your skills and enthusiasm to positively impact the lives of others in the community and get paid for
it, The City of Ainsworth has a position for you!  Contact the City Office for your application by calling 387-2494 or email
admin@cityofainsworth.com. Equal opportunity employer.

* Sandhill Equipment is looking to fill a Full time truck driver position to support their sales department with equipment delivery, transporting Ag Equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities. Experience preferred however, it is not required – they’re willing to train! CDL (or ability to obtain) is a must. If you’re reliable, have knowledge of ag equipment, strapping down loads and hauling, this is the position for you. Great Pay, benefits and you’re home in the evenings. Stop in at Sandhill Equipment, just west of Bassett along Hwy. 20 to pick up your application
or call Brett to learn more at 684-2331.

* Do you like solving a wide range of mechanic problems? Are you looking for new challenges? As an automotive and diesel mechanic in Ainsworth with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, you’ll be a part of a supportive team that takes great pride in ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support safe travel through the state of Nebraska. This exceptional opportunity brings with it stability, very competitive pay, a great work life balance and an off the charts benefits package that include health, dental and vision insurance, ample paid time off, retirement, the list goes on and on! They provide tools, training, career development and advancement opportunities. To learn more, visit the Ainsworth Yard at 736 E. Fourth St., or call Matt at 402-387-2471. For a complete description and to apply log on to statejobs.nebraska.gov. NDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Are you ready for a change of pace? Seven Springs of Long Pine has a position for you. They are looking to fill a driver position, a CDL is NOT required and they are also looking for help in bottling.  Greatness is everywhere in the Sandhills, we’re fortunate enough to have the greatest water in the world right here, so come be a part of providing the crisp clean taste of Seven Springs water to everyone.  If you’re looking for work, give Todd Thornton a call today to learn more about what’s available at Seven Springs in Long Pine, phone 273-4295.

* Find your fix! Come work for Buckles Automotive Napa, where there’s never a dull moment. It’s a fast paced, high energy workplace that offers very competitive pay, merit increases, healthcare and cell phone allowances, store discount, plus locally owned, flexibility perks for ALL parts of life. Working at Buckles provides you unique opportunities to build long lasting community relationships in an environment where you can grow. If you want to be a part of something like that – Buckles Automotive Napa in
Ainsworth could be right where you belong. Stop in and visit with Dave or call 387-1171.

* Come be a part of a team that is compassionate about providing quality care to each of their residents! If you have the passion, The Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth has a position for you. Charge nurses – RNs and LPNs, CNAs, dietary, housekeeping and laundry aides. BOTH full time and part time positions are available. Very competitive pay, insurance benefits for full time employees and flexible work schedules. All this in addition to being a part of a mission driven team that serves for the right reasons. It’s easy to apply, call Administrator Penny Jacobs at the Sandhills Care Center , where they’re proud to put people first. Phone 387-1294.

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SERVICES:

* Local Agronomists, Innovative Insights! To better support the area, Erika Coulter and Wyatt Liewer, your Beck’s Seed Advisors are excited to announce that they have added to the Beck’s Team! They welcome Terry Kuchera of Bassett: 992-8391, Bryan Hoefer of O’Neill: 340-4685 and Curtis Lemburg of Ewing: 308-383-2126; now proudly serving farmers in north central Nebraska. Their committed to helping farmers innovate in an ever-changing industry. Everyone at Beck’s Hybrids would like to wish you a safe and successful 2024 planting season.

* Fencing Supplies – Fence installation: Schumacher Fencing offers affordable prices on everything you need to get your fences back to where they need to be for the upcoming grazing season. Posts, Redbrand and Staytuff Barb wire, DeWalt staples, staple guns and much more! Stop out anytime or call Linda for pricing at 760-0078. If you need new fence installed – Linda is the go-to gal and can get you in the books. From barbed wire to vinyl, countryside to curbside. They don’t just ‘set the bar’ in quality fencing, they go beyond it. Schumacher Fencing, East Hwy. 20, Ainsworth.

* They care about your air! Temperatures will be warming up soon, which means it’s time to think about your HVAC unit’s seasonal maintenance. Scheduling with Pro Electric & HVAC in Ainsworth will save you money by improving efficiency and reducing the chances of an unexpected breakdown. It will also help to extend the overall lifespan of your unit. This spring, make it a priority to schedule your AC for Maintenance, call Caleab at 760-1458 or Trent at 382-5535.

* If you don’t know what is available – how can you get your children the help that they need? DON’T Play ‘Wait and See’. Planning Region Team 17 provides Early Intervention Services for babies and young children to Rock, Brown, Keya Paha and Cherry Counties. Home and community based speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, early childhood special education and coordination services! Take that first step – contact your local school district or EDN Services Coordinator at 387-1035 Ext. 513. The more YOU know – the more they can learn and grow!

* Time proven fencing solutions. Adding high quality barbed wire fencing or pipe corrals up’s your property value. Fencing is NOT an expense, but instead – an investment that is worth the price. If you’re looking for the best livestock fencing, you’ll find it with Logan’s Fencing. Call Logan Leonard at 925-8184 for barbed wire fencing and pipe corral installation. Over a decade of experience.

* Do you have equipment to sell? Call the name you can trust – Big Iron. With Big Iron you’ll receive full service from start to finish with our proven selling system. Your equipment is featured worldwide, and with our unreserved auctions, every item sells to the highest bidder. No buyer’s fee means more money in your pocket, and no more worrying about payment collection – Big Iron takes care of it all. For more information, call Logan Leonard at 925-8184.

FOR SALE:

* 2 electric stoves. Both of them have 4 burners. One is a 24” that is a cream/yellow color. The other is a 20” and white in color. Call
387-2550.

* A black angus heifer calf, 3 weeks old. Call 387-1519.
Please call during the noon hour or in the evening.

* 2020 Ford F250 – white in color, it’s a diesel with 76,000 miles. Priced to sell. For pictures and more details call or text George Fredrich in Bassett at 760-0600.

FOR RENT:

* Pasture for rent: North of Newport. Will run up to 60 pairs. Call 760-1302.

* 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent – subject to waiting list/availability at the Bassett Housing Authority, 400 Panzer Street,
Bassett. A great place to live with no upkeep or maintenance. Lawn mowed and watered in the summer and sidewalks cleared and snow removed in the winter. All apartments are equipped with a gas range, refrigerator and washer and dryer. Utilities included are electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and garbage. For more information on availability or to get your application call 684-3329. If no answer, please leave a message. Office Hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. – Noon and 1 – 5 p.m.

WANTED:

* Looking for someone to clean a house. For more information call 382-8840.

GARAGE SALES:

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BULL SALES: 

* The Carlson Cattle Company 2.0 Annual production sale will be held at noon Wednesday, May 15, at the Bassett Livestock Auction. Selling 12 Registered Angus and four Registered Red Angus Bulls.  All Bulls have been fertility tested and are ready to go to work for you.  Sires include, VAR Conclusion, Hoffman Thedford, 4M ACE and POSS Remington.  If you can’t make it sale day, you can view and bid live on cattleusa.com and DVAuction.com.  For more information log onto carlsoncattleco.com or contact John at 276-6468.

AUCTIONS:

* Online Land Auction: Farmers National Company in O’Neill will be selling at Online Auction 218.737 +/- acres of quality pastureland in Rock County, Nebraska. Bidding starts Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to purchase a productive pasture with highway access that is available for the 2024 grazing season. This is Quality sub-irrigated pasture with nearly new fences all around. Hwy. 20 forms the south boundary of the pasture and is owner rated at 50 pairs for 5 months. Many areas are suitable for haying and it has excellent livestock water with a windmill and 2 tanks located in the cross-fence. There’s several water holes on the property plus cottonwood trees for livestock shade. This is great Rock County pasture!
Contact Dave Hickey Agent with Farmers National Company for more information, phone 340-4436. To register and bid go to fncbid.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS:

* Look out everyone a great time is coming!! The 21st Annual Brown County Hospital Fundraising Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, June 14th and you’ll want to get your team registered! Come out for 18 holes of golf, fun, and fellowship in order to raise money for the hospital’s Endowment Fund. It’s just $200 per 4 person team – that includes green fees, flag prizes and door prizes, 18 holes of golf, supper, team mulligan, and other contests throughout the day. 9 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. start. Pre-paid registration can be sent to Kari Painter at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth or call Kari directly at 382-7181 for more information or if you would like to donate a door prize or sponsor a hole. After registering with Kari at the hospital you can reserve golf carts by calling the clubhouse.

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CARD SHOWER:

* The family of Joe Andrews invites you to help him Celebrate his 96th Birthday by showering him with cards! Joe will be turning 96 on May 6. Cards will reach Joe by sending to Joe Andrews, 100
East South Street, Room 101, Bassett, NE 68714.