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FALL FUN & HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

* Napa’s Spooktacular Halloween Coloring Contest! Hey kids – stop in or have your folks pick up your coloring contest paper. Add your artistic vision, color it up and bring it back by October 30th so we can put your work on display. Every entry gets a Free coloring book, but you could win a Halloween Goodie Basket! Make sure you make Buckles Automotive your first stop during Trick-Or-Treat Street to get your Free Napa cinch bag (while supplies last) and goodies too. Halloween from everyone at Buckles Automotive Napa on Main Street in Ainsworth.

*  A little Halloween fun, a chance to win big, and a whole lot of good for local kids! The Ainsworth Child Development Center is hosting a ‘Halloween Split-The-Pot Fundraiser’, and every ticket purchased helps create more opportunities for little learners to grow, explore, play, and discover! And here’s the sweet part – YOU could take home half the pot! Tickets are just $10 each or 5 for $45 available October 15th through the 30th from any ACDC student, staff, or board member. The drawing will be held Friday, October 30th at 6 pm. The perfect way to wrap up Ainsworth’s Trick-Or-Treat Street festivities. If you have questions contact Lexi Bussinger at 402-382-3900. Good Luck and Happy Halloween!

* Come Get Hooked on a ‘FILLING’– Don’t miss the SWEETEST event of the year! It’s the 5th annual Piefest at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch. Homemade pie will be available BOTH Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th. Enjoy tons of games and activities, plenty of perfect places to snap that iconic pumpkin patch photo plus lots of fun attractions too at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch just west of Bassett. Open Fridays from Noon – 5, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 – 5 thru October. Save the date and stay tuned for details the ‘Boo Bash’ is coming on Halloween – the last day of the season. See you at the patch! 

* Who says you need sharp objects to have a GREAT pumpkin party?! Put DOWN the carving tools and pick UP the paintbrushes! It’s the No Carve Pumpkin Party on Saturday, October 24th, from 2 to 5 at Ainsworth’s East City Park, near the pavilion! Bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy pumpkin painting, snacks, and some good old-fashioned fall FUN! Come and go anytime between 2 and 5! Pumpkins, paint brushes, kids with big imaginations, snacks and a whole lot of fun. The Ainsworth Free Church invites everyone to come make some colorful memories!

* You may enter Long Pine for A SCREAMIN’ Good Time! The Long Pine Chamber of Commerce just keeps bringing the fun to their Main Street. This Sunday, October 25th is Long Pine’s Fall Festival from 3 – 4. There will be games and prizes in the Palace AND Trunk or Treat on Main Street starting at 3. A Costume Contest will be held at 3:45. We’re talking some Major Halloween pre-gaming here, kids you get to wear your costumes MORE THAN ONCE. Ghouls just want to have fun – so come get to it Sunday, October 25th in Long Pine.

* It’s a SPOOKTACULAR Trunk-or-Treat Event on Friday, October 30th in Bassett! Whether you’re a trick-or-treater OR you want a convenient spot to just be a part of it all – see ALL the ghosts, goblins, vampires and witches AND hand out treats from the trunk of your car, ALL are welcome to Main Street in Bassett from 4 – 5. Free pictures at the Senior Center AND you can Trick-or-Treat at participating local businesses AND car trunks too. There’s a Costume Contest! Parade lineup starts at 5. Following the Parade there will be a free hotdog meal for the kids at the Senior Center. Proudly sponsored by the Bassett – Rock County Chamber of Commerce.

* The Ainsworth Women’s Club along with the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all ghouls and goblins – and parents too – to come Trick-Or-Treat on Main Street on Friday, October 30th from 4 – 6! SO MANY area businesses and organizations are participating up and down Main. It’s a FREE do not miss event that offers parents a safe venue to bring their children to trick or treat. Any businesses or organizations that aren’t on Main Street are more than welcome to come set up downtown! The Ainsworth Women’s Club and the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce would like to send out a big thank you to all those participating to make Trick or Treat Street a great success.

*  Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and brave trick-or-treaters! Are you ready for a little zombie fun?! This year, Winters Millwright is bringing something big, spooky, and totally awesome to Ainsworth’s Trick-or-Treat Street! It’s the Haunted Zombie Maze. Twists, turns, and maybe a few surprises around the corner! Friday, October 30th, from 4 to 6, bring your costumes, and your COURAGE to the Winters Millwright Haunted Zombie Maze on Main Street in Ainsworth. Getting lost has NEVER been so much FUN!

* Cottonwood Villa’s lights will be on to welcome all trick or treaters on Friday, October 30th from 4:00 – 6:00, so during Trick-or-Treat Street, keep coming south! Seeing all of you would be such a treat for the residents. Happy Haunting from everyone at Cottonwood Villa.

* Do you have a little monster in your family? Or maybe a princess? Superhero or dinosaur? Well get those costumes ready! The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 79 is serving up some Halloween fun on Friday, October 30th from 4:30 – 6:30 at the Post Home on Woodward Street in Ainsworth. It’s their annual photo costume contest and hotdog feed. Show off those costumes, strike your best spooky pose, and stick around for Free hotdogs, chips and a drink! It’s a fun Halloween tradition for the whole family brought to you by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 79. 

* Trick or Treat at the Sandhills Care Center on Friday, October 30th. The Residents LOVE Halloween – possibly more than the kids do so the more trick-or-treaters– the better! Trick or Treaters are welcome to start coming at 5:30 so make sure to stop AFTER trick or treat street. Just use the front door.

* Boo-Yeah! Get ready for one Epic Celebration of the Un-Dead. It’s Halloween at the SpringLake Angus Center so enter if you dare. Saturday night, October 31st it’s the grown ups turn to have some Halloween Fun! Tim Zach will be back with his amazing energy for the Costume Party and Dance. Tim takes the stage at 9. Killer Band, Devil Shots, Witches Brew, Costume Contest with great prizes and there’s NO COVER CHARGE! Come early and secure your spot. There’s pool, shuffleboard, big screen TV and those delicious pizzas are always available. It’s one spooktacular Halloween coming your way so start making plans for your costumes and get ready to howl at the Moon with Tim Zach at the Springlake Angus Center. 5 miles north of Stuart on 469th Avenue, then head east on 887th road – you’ll run right into it! Check out their facebook for more details. 

HELP WANTED: 

* Central Valley Ag is hiring a Fuel Delivery Driver in the Ainsworth and Valentine area. A Class B CDL is required, but no fuel delivery experience is necessary. CVA will train the right individual and help you obtain your HazMat and Tanker endorsements. This full-time position offers competitive pay with gallon bonuses while delivering fuel and propane and providing dependable service to CVA customers. The position can be based out of Ainsworth or Valentine. Apply today at cvacoop.com/careers. Central Valley Ag. Growing Agriculture Together.

* If you’re looking for a career that provides the highest level of personal and professional fulfillment by serving others, Cottonwood Villa wants YOU! They offer their residents a special place to live, and their employees a wonderful place to work. They are now accepting applications for a part time Medication Aide/Caregiver. No certifications are required, training is provided on site, a very competitive wage is offered. If you’re interested in a new career and really making a difference now’s the time to apply. Learn more by contacting Ann Fiala, call (402) 387-1000 or stop in at Cottonwood Villa, 450 South Main, Ainsworth.

* When harvest rolls around in North Central Nebraska, it’s all hands on deck! But not every important harvest job happens behind the wheel of a combine or truck! Rolling Stone Feedyard in Ainsworth is hiring a Seasonal Harvest Truck Weigher! You’ll work in the office, weighing trucks as they come through and helping keep the busy harvest operation running smoothly. Ideally, they’re looking for someone from 7 AM to 5 PM, but they’re willing to discuss scheduling options to find the right fit. It’s a chance to be part of something BIG in our agricultural community! Send your resume to rsfy@threeriver.net or call 402-387-1522 and ask for Dawn.

* 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 an entry level Highway Construction Technician in Ainsworth. They’re willing to train the right person to conduct on-site construction inspection and survey for transportation projects. Your hard work will be rewarded in a friendly and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Great pay PLUS outstanding benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, ample paid time off, even a 156% matching retirement contribution. You may be applying for a job, but you will want to stay for a career with the Nebraska Department of Transportation. To learn more call 402-387-2471. Apply today at statejobs.nebraska.gov. NDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application deadline October 13th. 

* Brown County is seeking applications for the courthouse custodian position. The job includes custodial work within the courthouse and some additional seasonal duties. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Applications and a full job description are available from the Brown County clerk’s office, 148 W. Fourth St. More information is available by calling 402-387-2705. Applications are due to the clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Brown County is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans Preference Employer.

* Ainsworth’s Pizza Hut is ready for MORE — more great pizza, more exciting specials, more hours…and they need more great PEOPLE to help make it happen! Great new money saving specials like the Triple Treat Box Game day Edition and there’s plenty more in the works. Now they’re building the TEAM to go with it! Pizza Hut is hiring cooks, servers, prep and more, with flexible part-time positions, competitive pay and full-time opportunities for growth. Want some extra spending money? Great. Looking for something more? Even better. There’s room for YOU. Stop in and visit with Kris or apply at jobs.pizzahut.com.  Hours are NOW 11 am – 9 pm 7 days a week! Help Ainsworth Pizza Hut grow — and grow right along with them. No One Out Pizzas the Hut!

* As summer fades and the cool autumn breeze rolls in, Fall offers a perfect window to think about switching jobs as it offers fresh energy, exciting transformations and a SIGN ON Bonus! Come fall in LOVE with the residents and share your passion for helping others at the Sandhills Care Center. Full time positions with benefits and part time positions are available. Nurses, CNAs Dietary, Housekeeping, laundry even activities. 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 communities with compassionate, person-centered care through life’s transitions. It’s easy to apply, go to sandhillscarecenter.com or stop in or call Administrator Penny Jacobs, phone 402-387-1294. 

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* Don’t miss another appointment because you can’t get there. Doctor visits. Groceries. Pharmacy trips. ‘Community Transportation’ is a brand new service powered by the Rock County Hospital, that proudly serves Rock, Brown, Keya Paha and Holt counties including the towns of Bassett, Newport, Ainsworth, Springview, Stuart and Atkinson. Safe, reliable transportation for medical appointments, grocery and pharmacy trips, essential errands. Very affordable rates, friendly local drivers, easy scheduling and it’s open to ANYONE who needs a ride. Handicap accessible transportation with car, van or bus available. 24 Hour advance notice is requested. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. The number to call for Community Transportation is 402-882-ROCK (7625). 

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* You know that hired man who could tear up an anvil with a rubber hammer? Well… we’ve got something that MIGHT slow him down! Parasal Manufacturing in Valentine is selling American-made freestanding panels that are ALMOST HIRED MAN PROOF! 24 feet long, 68 inches tall, with solid pipe frames and sucker rods laser-cut THROUGH the pipe. No exposed sharp ends! Built for cattle. Built for ranchers. ALMOST Hired Man Proof! Stop by or order yours today by calling 402-376-3554

* Looking for the perfect touch of fall? Head to 4HF! They have pumpkins for every decorating project ranging from just $2 – $12. Their beautiful fall mums are blooming. Choose from single-color mums for $15 or gorgeous tri-color mums for $25. You’ll find 4HF just 3 miles west of Ainsworth and remember – help yourself if they aren’t there! Pay with cash in the red cash box at the end of the mum trailer, or use Venmo at FourHladkyFarms. For updates, new pumpkins and all things fall, follow the 4HF Facebook Page. Adeline, Briggs, Emery and Gus thank you for supporting their family farm. 

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* We look forward to it every year, and it’s finally here…Turkey Trot on in to the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church Turkey Supper and Bazaar! It’s coming up on Wednesday, October 21st. The Bazaar will be open during serving time which is from 5 – 7:30 so while you’re there, make sure to check out the items on the Bazaar. Adults are $15, Children 6-12 are $10, Children 5 and Under are FREE. Delivery orders for the elderly and shut-ins must be phoned in by 5 pm. Call 402-387-1512. To-Go orders will be offered but you must go through the line to fill. 

* Known for its music scene, great food, cold beer and incredible atmosphere, The Springlake Angus Center is the areas live entertainment hub with locals, up and comers along with some of the top touring bands in the country lighting up their stage! This Saturday night, October 24th, area favorites are back – the live band Borderline is set to take the stage at 9. Come early, doors open at noon – Cash bar, pool, shuffleboard, big screen TV so you can catch all the action and pizzas are always available at the Springlake Angus Center, 5 miles north of Stuart on 469th Avenue, then head east on 887th road – you’ll run right into it! Be sure to stay up to date with the SLAC Events by visiting them on Facebook. 

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* THANK YOU! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to our community and surrounding areas for the incredible support shown this past weekend. It was such a memorable time of coming together, and we are truly overwhelmed by the kindness, generosity, and love shown to our family. Words cannot express how much it means to us to have so many wonderful people standing beside us. We love this community and couldn’t image a better place to call home. We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you. With love – from the Hansmeyer Family.

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