Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
CMI annual meeting is Feb. 10
Century Mutual Insurance will hold its annual meeting for all policyholders on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m., at the Hartley Community Center.
Masks are required and social distancing will be in place. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
May City Firemen dishing out soup
Firemen in May City will host their annual soup supper on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5-7:30 p.m.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Don’t forget
Valentine’s Day
Jackie’s Floral Center, Red’s Catering and Crazy Bob’s are gearing up for Valentine’s Day next weekend. See the ads inside for more details.
Register by Feb. 10 for after-school program at HPL
Hartley Public Library will be holding an after school program for children in elementary school (TK through fourth grade) from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, at the library.
Pre-register by Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Space is limited so stop by the library during regular hours or email [email protected] to register.
Children are required to wear a mask. They will be bussed from the school to the library. Please alert the library to any allergies your child has, as well as who will be picking your child up after the program.
H-M-S menus
Thursday, Feb. 4: Breakfast – French toast, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chili/crackers, cinnamon roll, celery, applesauce.
Friday, Feb. 5: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Grilled chicken patty/bun, French fries, broccoli, peaches.
Monday, Feb. 8: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tarts (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, chips, baby carrots, oranges.
Tuesday, Feb. 9: Breakfast – Apple frudel, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty/bun, tri-taters, green beans, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, Feb. 10: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, rice (9-12), grapes.
Thursday, Feb. 11: Breakfast – Pancake/sausage bite, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken drummies, mashed potatoes/gravy, cooked carrots, garlic knot, peaches.
Friday, Feb. 12: No School – Teacher Inservice.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Virtual nature conservation book club at library
O’Brien County Conservation Board and the Hartley Public Library are offering a bi-monthly virtual book club that will focus on nature and conservation.
A variety of books, both non-fiction and fiction, have been chosen to discuss in a virtual platform from the comfort of your own home. This book club will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Discussion questions will help lead the conversation.
It is hoped this exciting reading opportunity will increase your love for the outdoors, connect you to others who are also passionate about reading and conservation efforts, and spark quality conversations.
Feb. 9 will mark the first virtual meeting and the monthly book pick is “Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale” by Adam Minter. To register and for more information, please visit prairieheritagecenter.org.
CC/E menus
Monday, Feb. 8: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears.
Tuesday, Feb. 9: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Brat, carrots, fruit cocktail.
Wednesday, Feb. 10: Breakfast – Chocolate chip muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, oranges.
Thursday, Feb. 11: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, fruit, juice; Lunch – Beef nachos, corn, rice, banana.
Friday, Feb. 12: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, broccoli, strawberry cup.
New hours at RPL
The Royal Public Library has expanded its hours. New hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Due to COVID-19, the library will remain locked. Please call (712) 933-5500 or knock at the door during open hours. Social distancing practices will remain and masks will be required.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Please knock on the church door and food will be brought out to you.
Ice fishing fundraiser Feb. 13 at Camp Autumn
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Camp Autumn are hosting their second annual ice fishing tournament and fundraiser at Camp Autumn near Sutherland on Saturday, Feb. 13. This is a free will donation event and is open to the public, though registration is encouraged.
This is a release tournament, which means fish will be released back into the lake. The prize categories will be based on length for the following species: bass, crappie and bluegill/other panfish. The tournament and fundraiser will feature a kids’ fishing clinic and ice fishing tournament for all levels. Ice huts, poles and gear will be available on a first-come, first-serve rotating basis for individuals or families who do not have ice fishing equipment.
The event benefits scholarships for children to attend Camp Autumn, a therapeutic camp for children in northwest Iowa.
Several safety precautions will be in place to keep participants, staff, and volunteers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who is not feeling well or knows they have been exposed to COVID-19 should not participate. All participants will need to wear a mask during registration and transportation to and from the main lake. Hand sanitizer will be available at registration. Multiple registration tables will be set up in the basketball warehouse with the large garage door open to allow plenty of airflow and 6-foot distances marked on the ground.
Transportation assistance to the main lake will be done via trailer rides to ensure social distancing and the safety of volunteers. The camp warehouse will not be open. Bowls of chili and hot drinks will be available out on the ice. Tournament and door prizes will be awarded at the end of the day either on the ice or via an FM broadcast that participants can tune into with their car radios.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3qXNK48. Learn more at https://fb.me/e/6m24cKHCh.
Money Smart virtual series begins Feb. 9
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a virtual “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Managing Debt and Improving Credit” three-session series on Feb. 9, 16 and 23, from noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Participation in any of the three sessions is free and open to the public.
The “Money Smart” workshop series can help individuals grow their financial knowledge with research-based information and enable them to explore strategies for making wise choices when money is short, income has dropped or unexpected expenses happen.
According to Human Sciences Specialist Carol Ehlers, the series provides tools to help manage money effectively, make better financial decisions and live according to your priorities. Participants will improve their financial wellbeing by developing an emergency spending plan, creating a prioritized bill paying strategy based on future consequences, learning strategies to manage debt and developing skills to improve their own credit score.
Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required online at http://bit.ly/moneysmart17351. Once an individual has registered, they will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link and class information. Questions can be directed to Stacie Hewett at (712) 732-5056 or [email protected]; or Ehlers at [email protected].
