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FALL FUN: 

* Gear up for a day filled with automotive excitement, shopping and community fun Saturday, October 19th in Long Pine. Not only will they be holding the 21st Annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair at the Palace from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m, they’ve added a ‘Shine and Show’ from Noon until 2 p.m. A perfect opportunity to admire a diverse collection of vehicles from vintage models that take you back in time to cutting edge modern rides that re-define design and performance. They hope to have them all. Whether you own muscle cars, a classic, rat rod or a custom build, get them shined up for the last area show of the season. The more – the better! Registration starts at 11 a.m. at the Coffee Vault. Just $25 registration fee with proceeds split between Long Pine Betterment Funds and prize money. Each entry will receive a free meal at the Palace Craft Fair. Whether you’re showing your own car or just coming to enjoy the view and shop, the Long Pine Chamber of Commerce hopes
to see you there.

* Come for the picking but stay for the fun at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch, just west of Bassett. Pups love fall as much as we do! So this Saturday, it’s their time to SHINE at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch, just west of Bassett. For this one day only, pups are allowed at the patch. On a leash of course! A pup admission will be charged with proceeds going to Live-Love-Wag. The Rock County Hospital is sponsoring the first 100 kids THIS Saturday! THEN on Sunday come support the Bassett Arts Council Chili Feed from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Open Fridays from Noon until 5 p.m, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. thru October.

* It’s about to get spicy – the Bassett Arts Council Chili Feed and Cook Off will be in the Barn at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch from 1 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, so save the date! Come eat chili, sample all Chili Cook off entries, then vote for your favorite! Top 3 chili’s win. To eat it’s just $10 for adults, $5 for kids. If you want to enter YOUR chili in the contest it’s just a $25 entry fee. This is sure to be an all out community barn bash, enjoy live music with Lyle Anthony, there will be a Coloring Table for the kids AND a coloring contest – the top 3 will win Bassett Bucks. Since you’re coming anyways – it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch and all their wonderful games, attractions, photo op’s and purchase your pumpkins! If you’re exploring the Patch, $6 entry fee at the gate will apply. Kids can go ahead and bring their pumpkins with them to the Chili Feed so they can decorate them right there. For more information check out the Bassett Arts Council’s Facebook Page. The Bassett Arts Council is supported by the Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Nebraska Humanities, local businesses, benefactors and other supporters.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS: 

* Come embark on a chilling adventure at the fairgrounds. The Trailer of Terror Mobile haunted house will be rolling into Johnstown Friday, October 11th from 8 p.m until midnight and on Saturday, October 12th from 7 p.m. until midnight. The ultimate destination for heart pounding scares, hair raising encounters and spine tingling fun. Advance tickets are available now at trailerofterror.com but will also be available on site, a percentage of
ALL ticket sales will benefit the Brown County Ag Society.

* The Spooktacular Mummy Son Dance is coming to the Elks Lodge Saturday night, October 12th from 7 p.m. until 9p.m. It’s the Mom-Son dance with a spooky Halloween theme – not only will there be dancing but the does have lined up tons of FUN Halloween themed games and there will be food too for just $10 a couple. Photographer on site. Moms, bring your boys – come create great memories and celebrate a bond like no other at this Spooktacular
Mummy-Son Dance proudly sponsored by the Ainsworth Does.

HELP WANTED: 

* Rock County Public Schools is seeking applications for a full-time custodian beginning immediately. Starting wage will be $15 per hour minimum, more for those with experience. Full single insurance, retirement benefits, and various leaves included with the compensation package. Interested candidates can submit a letter of application to Mark Otten at PO Box 448, Bassett, NE 68714 or by emailing motten@rockcountyschools.org.

* James Ferguson Enterprises of Springview has full time positions available for a Feed Wagon Operator, no CDL required and also for a pen rider. Competitive wage is offered and housing potentially available. For more information call Jim at 382-8435.

* Become a team member today at your local Carquest, Ainsworth Auto Parts. Now hiring part time and full time positions. If you have a passion for great customer service and sales and you are reliable and dependable, contact Austin at 382-3600. No need to have experience in the automotive industry as they are willing to train. For a complete job description and details stop in or call Austin at Ainsworth Auto Parts.

* Come help Northern Plains Supply meet the growing demands of their customers as a diesel mechanic, as a welder. They offer competitive wages, 401K, health insurance, paid vacation and flexible hours. Resume’s can be sent to Northern Plains Supply, PO Box 40, Bassett, NE 68714 or email northernplains2383@gmail.com. If you have any questions or want to learn more, call 684-2383. They have a position for you at Northern Plains Supply Company.

* A harvest of opportunities! As Bejot Feedlots continues to grow, they are always looking for hard working people to join them. Full time, part time and seasonal harvest help needed. Very attractive wages, benefits to full time employees and flexible work hours. Great opportunities for retirees to work on your own terms OR if you’ve been entertaining the idea of a ‘side-hustle’, there’s plenty of opportunities for you too! Cattle are their business – but their people make the difference. Stop by the office to pick up your application or call 387-2236 and visit with Randal or Kody Rathe at Bejot Feedlots, just west of Ainsworth.

* Turn your local pride into tangible challenges – come help the community of Long Pine in a NEW Way! Due to retirement, the City of Long Pine is accepting applications for the Utilities Superintendent who will be responsible for general operation of the City’s water source, lagoons, garbage, streets, parks, cemetery and all other City property. Ensuring smooth and efficient operation, continued availability and dependable utility services; demonstrating pride, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in dealings with the public. Each day brings the opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes and create lasting change. To learn more or for your application, contact the City of Long Pine during regular business hours, phone 273-4120. They are an equal opportunity employer.

* Are you ready for a change of pace? Seven Springs of Long Pine has a full time position for you. 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, Seven Springs may be the perfect fit for YOU! Competitive pay, flexible work schedule. Give Todd Thornton a call today to learn more about what’s available at Seven Springs in Long Pine, phone 273-4295.

* Don’t Wait – Fall is as good a time as any to start making more money and receive the amazing benefits you deserve! The Nebraska Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance worker in Ainsworth AND in Springview. Great Pay and off the charts benefits that not only will make you continually feel 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. Ready to land your dream job doing work that really matters? 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.

* Your Gig. Your Schedule. Great Benefits. If you work hard and play even harder. You live for good times, great friends and awesome pizza. If you thrive in a place where teamwork makes it all happen – the Ainsworth Pizza Hut is a perfect place for YOU so come work on the front lines of delicious and start your new career path today! Part time and full time positions are available for cooks and servers. Be the smiling face that greets and serves customers or a cook who makes things happen in the kitchen. If you’ve got energy, enthusiasm and meet Ainsworth Pizza Hut’s high standards, you’ll receive great starting pay with merit increases, excellent training and advancement opportunities, on and off duty employee discounts, flexible work hours and there’s even MORE great benefits, learn more at hutjob.com or stop in and visit with Amanda about the wide range of opportunities available. No one out pizzas The Hut!

* Elevate your career by joining the respected leader in the agriculture industry. Come help Buckley Steel deliver high quality custom engineered steel buildings and agricultural systems and solutions doing sales, design and troubleshooting assistance. This full time position offers great pay and benefits including health insurance reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plan and more. Come be a driving force in the ag industry, join Buckley Steel. Resume’s can be emailed to kim@buckleysteel.com or mail to PO Box 2, Ainsworth, NE 69210 or apply in person at Buckley Steel, just west of Ainsworth. If you have questions call 387-0347.

* Rodeway Inn is hiring part-time housekeepers. Hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with shifts available 7 days a week. Ideal for a parent with a child in school or student looking for income on their days off of school. They offer flexible scheduling and will be able to accommodate your needs. Applicants must be able to lift 40 pounds and climb stairs. Stop by the hotel to pick up your application today. No phone calls please.

* A generous heart, kind speech and compassion are things which renew humanity. Come join the team at Brown County Hospital! They have full time positions available at the Ainsworth Family Clinic as a Patient Account Representative and a Clinic Nurse. They are also looking to fill a Full time Physician. Full time AND part time positions are available for RNs, LPNs and Dietary Cooks. If interested in any of these positions or if you have questions, please contact Tawny Allen, Human Resources by calling 387-2800 or email tallen@browncountyhospital.org. Online applications
can be completed by going to the hospital website,
browncountyhospital.org.

* Come play an integral part of the banking industry, as a Customer Service Representative. Be one of the ‘faces’ of West Plains Bank in their Ainsworth OR their Springview location. By providing exceptional customer service and effectively promoting the banks products and services, you will be helping customers to achieve their financial goals. Confidentiality is a must. If you have a head for numbers and are great with people this could be the perfect position for you at a locally owned bank with a customer focused attitude and agricultural state of mind. Competitive salary is offered plus benefits that include health and dental insurance and matching 401K plan. To apply for the Ainsworth OR the Springview position, email your resume to info@westplainsbk.com or mail to PO Box 6, Ainsworth, NE 69210. West Plains Bank, Member FDIC.

* As summer fades and the cool autumn breeze rolls in, Fall offers a perfect window to think about switching jobs. The Sandhills Care Center is a great place to work, Full time positions with benefits and part time positions are available. They’re currently looking to fill CNAs, Dietary Cooks and a weekend Housekeeper position. If you’re contemplating a career change – The Sandhills Care Center wants to be a top contender. Come be a part of their mission to serve our community with compassionate, person-centered care through life’s transitions. It’s easy to apply, call Administrator Penny Jacobs at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, Guided by passion, driven by care. Phone 387-1294.

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SERVICES:

* Still haunted by hail dents? The PDR team is on their way to save the day! Offering high quality paintless dent repair – fast turn around time and fair prices. No re-painting needed! Get your car back into shape fast. Just stop in and talk to Rudy about getting on the PDR Schedule at Rudy’s Collision and Custom, East Hwy. 20 Ainsworth. If you have questions call him at 760-2742, make sure to ask how they can help with insurance claims.

* Medicare made Easy. If you’re turning 65, you’re probably learning about Medicare and supplemental insurance. Holly Pospichal, Licensed Independent Insurance Agent, offers FREE Medicare Planning and enrollment guidance. She can also help with Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Drug Plans all backed with local service before, during and after. No Pressure, No obligation, call 822-0032. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. Holly Pospichal is not connected with or endorsed by the US Government or the Federal Medicare Program. This is a solicitation for insurance.

* Equipment Rental: Elevate your project to new heights. For all your hard to reach or heavy jobs, Winter’s Millwright will come to you with their 45 ton Boom Truck! Their crane is capable of reaching 200’ in the air. Metal buildings, roof trusses, pole barns, steel erection, transformers. 2 Telehandlers also available. For all your heavy lifting, hauling and sky high services, schedule today with Winters Millwright in Ainsworth, call or text Evan Winters at 308-645-7893.

* Permanent Lighting: Show your passion for the holidays – game day – EVERY DAY! Light it UP in Atkinson ensures the perfect Christmas display with precise, clean and professional installation of permanent lighting, backed by TrimLights lifetime product guarantee. Decades of use. Be as creative as you want to be, change it up as often as you please, there’s so many color options, preset patterns and animations to choose from with convenient palm of your hand control. One install – you get it ALL. Call
340-6207 for your free, no obligation estimate. References gladly given.

* Gold is in ALL TIME HIGH territory at $2600 and silver is at $31! Ken Seeley, the ‘Coin Guy’ is buying all kinds of collectible and bullion coins and bars such as silver rounds, pre 1965 dimes, quarters, half dollars and Silver dollars, Indian head pennies, Buffalo nickels, proof and mint sets, modern commemorative coins and more. Old paper currency, foreign money too. Do you have gold rings, chains, pins, Black Hills Gold, class rings that you no longer wear or are broken? Ken will buy them – anything Gold. Even dental gold. Call Ken at 336-1240. Ken is a long time member of the O’Neill Chamber of Commerce.

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RAFFLES: 

CARTER NELSON FOOTBALL JERSEY RAFFLE:
Go Big Red Raffle! You can win a #29 Husker Home Football Jersey signed by Carter Nelson! It’s a fundraiser for the Ainsworth Football Team. Raffle tickets can be purchased anytime during open hours at 1st Class Auto OR at Home Games. Drawing will be Thursday, October 17, at halftime of the Bulldog football game with EPPJ (on KBRB). Winner need not be present to win. Proceeds will be used for football equipment and camps. Just $5 per ticket or get 5 tickets for $20. You could be the winner of a signed Carter Nelson jersey. Get your raffle tickets today!

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AUCTIONS:

* Brott Auction Service brings you the Duane and Wynona Bolton retirement auction Saturday, October 12th, beginning at 10 a.m.  Location is 87650 Goldenrod Road.  From Ainsworth head south 1.3 miles and then follow the signs.  Featured items include a John Deere 6420 and a john Deere 7220 both with self leveling buckets and grapples.  The 6420 has just 3700 hours on it and the 7220 has 6400 hours.  Other tractors include a Ford 8N and a Farmall 706 diesel.  This sale also includes haying and livestock equipment, trailers, and hay , as well as mowers, 4 wheelers and shop tools.  For a complete listing and for pre-bidding or live webcast bidding on select items, log onto www.brottauctionservice.com.

* Win the bid on treasures galore – Doggone Good Auctions has put together another one of their loaded consignment Auctions so grab your friends, hook up a trailer and be at the Stuart Auditorium this Saturday, October 12th, sale starts at 10 a.m. They’ve stacked and packed a lot of very nice glassware and pottery, crocks, sets of China, dolls, sewing items, costume jewelry and home décor! There’s accordions, primitive iron items like cream separators, milk cans, lard presses, galvanized tubs, horse drawn mower, even a plant stand made from rake teeth. There will be yard, garden
and shop items; furniture including a china hutch, Victorian love seat, large wood desk, retro table with 4 red chairs, massage recliner, drop leaf table and so much more. 2 rings will run. Amazing food stand on site. Come check things out early – preview is on Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

* Saturday, October 12th – Real Estate and Personal Property Auction at 107 South Street in Spencer, just a block west of Highway 281. Sale time is at 10:30 a.m, Real Estate sells at noon. Not only will you find nice furniture, household items, tools and miscellaneous items in the offering – it’s your opportunity to own a 3 bedroom, 1&1/2 bath home all on one level – Dining room, living room, utility room, large enclosed front porch, approximately 1,060 square feet with detached 2 car garage that has newer siding and garage doors on a large corner lot. For a personal inspection call Matt McKay, Broker 340-1209. Lunch stand on the grounds. For more information and pictures too, log on to mmauctionsllc.com. If you have questions call Matt! M&M Auctions of O’Neill, they’re ready to go to work for you.

*Don’t let your chance to bid get away – The Lonnie Dwinell Estate Auction is coming up on Saturday, October 19th, sale location is on the East Edge of chambers, just north off of Hwy. 95. In the offering you’ll find skid loader, mower and tractors, vehicles and trailers including a 69 Dodge 300 Dually flatbed and ’76 Dodge D200 Club Cab, 4×4, 1 owner – a survivor! There’s an ’07 Ford 500 car, 16’ livestock trailer, flatbed and pickup box trailers, equipment, lots of power and hand tools, guns, household items like large and small appliances and furniture, plus miscellaneous including wood burning stoves, pickup tool boxes, tack and more. Sale time
is at 10 a.m. If you have any questions contact Matt McKay at 340-1209. Check out the sale bill and pictures at mmauctionsllc.com. M&M Auctions of O’Neill, they’re ready to go to work for you. 

* Thursday, October 24th – The Springview Methodist Church’s Harvest Home Dinner and Auction will be held, they’ll be serving from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with auction to begin at 7 p.m. The auction will feature a wide variety of homemade items and foods from church members.

* Public Land Auction – Offering high quality irrigated cropland and excellent meadows in Holt/Rock/Brown County Nebraska, located near Ainsworth and Newport. The auction will be held Friday, November 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Community Center. For more information and to the view the brochure on this 1,013.40+/- deeded acres, go to waldorealty.net or call 402-336-4110. 10% down day of auction. Cash at closing.

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* Road Closing: on Thursday, October 10th from around 10 a.m. until 4 p.m, the Ainsworth Irrigation District will be closing Merritt Dam Road where it crosses the dam at Merritt Reservoir. Ainsworth Irrigation District crews will be doing some concrete repair on the face of the dam with the use of a pumper truck. Equipment will be set up on the roadway which will make the road impassable for a few hours.

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