Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Next Legion fish fry is Friday in Hartley
The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host the second of three fish fries on Friday, March 25. See the ad on Page 10 for more details
Hot beef, turkey sandwich at Red’s
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving two entrees on Wednesday, March 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
CC/E Fish Fry planned April 1
Clay Central/Everly Elementary will host its annual fish fry on Friday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m., at the school in Royal. Donations will be used for STEAM.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Preschool registration night at Grace Fellowship
Grace Fellowship Community Preschool in Hartley will hold a registration night for 3-year-olds on Thursday, March 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Cabin Fever Golf planned in Hartley
The Hartley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Cabin Fever Golf on Friday, April 1.
Prizes will be awarded for best foursome score, and participants can also vote for their favorite holes. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Master Gardner program at Hartley library is Saturday
The Hartley Public Library will be hosting a program from members of the O’Brien County Master Gardeners.
Two master gardeners who organize and care for the Sanborn Donation Garden will be offering a free program covering seed starting and soil health on Saturday, March 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this wonderful opportunity to gain some knowledge on gardening basics as we look forward to spring.
Trinity UCC Beef Supper is April 6
Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley will host its annual beef supper on Wednesday, April 6. The event is drive-thru only.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
H-M-S menus
Monday, March 28: No School – Professional Development.
Tuesday, March 29: Breakfast – Cereal, muffin (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty/bun, chips (9-12), cooked carrots, red peppers, pears.
Wednesday, March 30: Breakfast – Breakfast tornado, muffin (EL), fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in bag, lettuce/cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, rice (9-12), bananas.
Thursday, March 31: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Scalloped potatoes/ham, broccoli/cauliflower, peaches, roll.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Fraud prevention workshop April 7 at Sheldon
Protecting savings and assets becomes increasingly important as people age, and unfortunately, older adults can be attractive targets for fraudsters.
To help protect area residents from fraud, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Stay Independent: Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud,” on Thursday, April 7, from 10-11 a.m. at the Christian Retirement Home, located at 1414 Elm Court in Sheldon. The workshop is open to the public and free to attend, but preregistration is required.
According to Carol Ehlers, an Extension human sciences specialist in family wellbeing and finance, the program is designed to raise awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent financial exploitation and fraud. The curriculum is updated often to reflect new information on frauds and scams, and how to prevent them.
Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud is a part of the Stay Independent Health Aging series, which is geared towards adults 60-plus and/or their caregivers. The free workshop focuses on frauds and scams – what they are, and which ones are common in Iowa; why the older population is a target for frauds and scams; warning signs of common frauds and scams; and ways to protect yourself from frauds and scams.
Preregistration is required by April 1 to ensure adequate seating and materials. To preregister or for more information call the O’Brien County Extension office at (712) 957-5045 or register in-person at the Christian Retirement Home.
CC/E menus
Monday, March 28: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, French fries, baked beans, orange.
Tuesday, March 29: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll, peaches.
Wednesday, March 30: Breakfast – Biscuit and sausage, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Sloppy joe, celery stick, baby carrots, pears.
Thursday, March 31: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Chicken taco, refried beans, rice, apple.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Property tax installments due March 31
The second half installment of property taxes is due Thursday, March 31. In Clay County, payments may be made Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the treasurer’s office located at 300 West 4th Street in Spencer. They may be also made by mail or dropped off in the boxes on the north and south side of the Administration Building.
Property tax information may also be obtained online at http://www.iowatreasurers.org or by calling the treasurer’s office at (712) 262-2179. Transaction fees apply to payments made online by E-check or with the use of debit and credit cards.
According to Clay County Treasurer LeAnn Black, payment of the second installment of property taxes must be received in her office or postmarked by March 31 in order to avoid penalty.
3 local Al Anon meetings scheduled
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. Visit http://www.al-anon.org for more information.
Circle of Care support group begins today
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.
The group will begin meeting Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center), 104 East Fourth Street in Spencer. For more information or to register, please call Diane Sparks at Warner Funeral Home, (712) 262-3640.
Regular hours at Royal library
Hours at the Royal Public Library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food pantry at Hope Lutheran
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.
Next blood drive at Spencer is April 4
LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, April 4, from 1-5 p.m.
Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
