Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Fall clean up day in Hartley is Sept. 20
The City of Hartley will hold a clean up day on Monday, Sept. 20. Once the trucks have picked up the refuse on your block, they will not return to pick up more.
Construction and demolition material will require the use of a dumpster. All refuse must be placed at your regular garbage route pick up site.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
No pillow cleaning day at library
The Hartley Public Library regrets to announce that Kraft Pillow Cleaning will not be at the library on Sept. 22 as originally planned.
Activities scheduled at the library include Dungeons & Dragons from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, and New Dungeons & Dragons for Freshmen from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Learn about nature photography at PHC class
Grab your camera and learn from an expert about nature photography. Dan Verrips, of Verrips Photography, will be leading a class at the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, Sept. 18. Verrips will share tips and tricks to help you become a better nature photographer.
The class will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Prairie Heritage Center. A short lesson will be covered and then participants will head outdoors to capture photos. The afternoon will be used to review photos as a class. No special camera is needed; bring what you have.
The class is limited to eight participants and registration is required. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs. For more information and to register visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or [email protected].
Food pantry on Wednesdays at HLC
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.
Try it out: Atlatls & Archery
Join the O’Brien County Conservation Board at Crosbie Wildlife and Nature Youth Center on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5-6 p.m. to try out atlatls and archery.
An atlatl is a spear-throwing tool that uses leverage to throw a dart or spear. It is a target sport technology that has been used for tens of thousands of years. You won’t want to miss trying out this ancient, but fun target sport. Then level up and use a bow and arrows to see how great your aim is with archery. O’Brien County Conservation Board will supply the atlatl and archery equipment for you to use.
Registration is required for this event. Please register by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs. For more information and to register visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or [email protected].
Between the Covers to discuss ‘Dear Edward’
Between the Covers Book Club members will be discussing Ann Napolitano’s 2020 novel “Dear Edward” when they meet on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m., in the front room of Hartley Public Library.
When a flight from Newark headed toward Los Angeles goes down, 12-year-old Edward Adler is the sole survivor. Even as his story captures media attention, he strives to find a place in his world without his family. A part of him seems to have been left behind with the other passengers in the plane. Then he makes a discovery human have always struggled with – when you’ve lost everything, how do you find the strength to go on and feel safe again? How do you find meaning in your life?
Everyone is welcome join in the discussion of this book. Call (712) 928-2080 for more information.
NCC diesel technology grand opening Sept. 21
The grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Diesel Technology and Automotive classrooms and labs at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, and the Educational Partnership with Snap-on Tools, Inc., will take place in the Diesel Technology Lab, Building D, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21.
The celebration will include remarks from representatives of NCC, Sheldon Chamber of Commerce, City of Sheldon and leadership from Snap-on Tools, Inc. Special guest NHRA driver Cruz Pedregon along with his Snap-on Tools Dodge Charger Nitro Car will be present during the celebration. Also included will be the presentation of NCC’s Outstanding 2020-2021 Alumnus of the Year award to Andy Jacobs, Diesel Technology.
The open house is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend. Because of the construction of the Health Science Building, parking is limited. Please park in Lot 1 and enter through the Building A entrance. Tours of the new facility will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.
Al Anon meetings
Al Anon meetings are held at the following locations each week:
Wednesday, 8 p.m., 511 Southmoor, Spencer; Thursday, 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal; Sunday, 7 p.m., Sanford Medical Center, 118 N 7th Ave., Sheldon.
All are welcome to attend.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Sept. 20: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tarts (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, apples.
Tuesday, Sept. 21: Breakfast – Apple frudel, fruit, juice; Lunch – Barbecue pork/bun, baked beans, cucumbers, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, lettuce/cheese, diced tomatoes, baby carrots, pineapple.
Thursday, Sept. 23: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken strips, potatoes/gravy, corn, bananas, roll (9-12).
Friday, Sept. 24: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Maid-rites/bun, fries, green beans, pears.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
CC/E menus
Monday, Sept. 20: No School – staff inservice.
Tuesday, Sept. 21: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chili, cinnamon roll, applesauce, baby carrots, crackers.
Wednesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast – Biscuit with sausage, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Cheese quesadilla, broccoli, peaches.
Thursday, Sept. 23: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Barbecue beef on bun, baked beans, banana.
Friday, Sept. 24: Breakfast – Donut, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pancake, sausage patty, hash brown, sidekick.
Menus are subject to change at any time. Milk is served with each meal.
Grief recovery program begins Oct. 7
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring “Circle of Care,” a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one.
Each week the group will examine a different grief-related topic in a non-threatening setting where participants are encouraged but not forced to share their feelings and, in turn, receive support from others in attendance.
This group will begin meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center), 104 East 4th Street in Spencer. For more information or to register for the group, please call Diane Sparks, at Warner Funeral Home, at (712) 262-3640.
