Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Several holiday open houses planned
Multiple area businesses will host their holiday open houses this month. See ads inside for Hartley Municipal Utilities, Fiesta Foods/Hartley Hometown Pharmacy, Home State Bank, Savings Bank, Rainbow Cutlery/Red’s Catering and Snider Auto Care Center.
3 options at Red’s next week
Red’s Catering in Hartley will be serving three carry-out options on Wednesday, Dec. 14. See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Red’s Catering will also be serving a carryout Christmas dinner with turkey and ham on Wednesday, Dec. 21. More information will be released next week.
Piano recital planned for Dec. 13
The Hartley Public Library will host a piano recital featuring local students of instructor Julie Back on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Diane Kimball retiring from State Bank & Insurance
A retirement open house is planned for Diane Kimball at State Bank & Insurance in Everly on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Upcoming blood drive at Spencer
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, Dec. 19 from 2-6 p.m.
Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Music events to be held at St. Paul’s
The public is invited to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley for two upcoming events.
The first will be their choir’s Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. It will include a number of Christmas carols with a narrator leading the special program. Following the service there will be time of fellowship with coffee and rolls served in the narthex.
The next event will be the children’s Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Fellowship time will follow in the church narthex following the service.
As we ponder the true meaning of Christmas, these programs will definitely enhance the spirit of the season. For additional information, you are invited to call the church office at (712) 728-2711.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Dec. 12: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, pears.
Tuesday, Dec. 13: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, scalloped potatoes, cooked carrots, applesauce, roll (9-12).
Wednesday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito/cheese, carrots/celery, refried beans, rice (9-12), grapes.
Thursday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Pancakes/sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Ham dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries, roll, bread (9-12).
Friday, Dec. 16: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, fries, baked beans, apples.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
Parkinson’s disease program offered in Hartley
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease,” a free three-session educational series at the Hartley Public Library. The series starts on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and continues on Jan. 18 and Jan. 25, and runs from 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Approximately 1.5 million Americans and 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.
“Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed,” said Extension Human Sciences Specialist in Family Wellbeing Mackenzie DeJong in a news release. “Often people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems they may have, such as arthritis. However, early Parkinson’s disease symptoms may not be that apparent and may even come and go.”
DeJong said that often it is the spouse or another relative who first notices slight problems with a loved one’s movements, which can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease.
“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” will provide interactive learning about the disease, its symptoms, effects, possible treatments and therapeutic activities that can be done from home. The program will be completed in three one-hour sessions once-a-week at the library.
Participants can be individuals with Parkinson’s disease or family members and caregivers who want to better understand how treatments and alternative therapies can work to delay the progression of the disease. Everyone can find support and learn about the signs of Parkinson’s disease and how to seek medical care for themselves or a loved one.
Although there is no charge to attend the program, registration is requested to ensure adequate space and materials. A complimentary meal will also be provided to all attendees.
For more information or to register, visit https://go.iastate.edu/1GKRSN or contact ISU Extension and Outreach O’Brien County at (712) 957-5045 or [email protected].
Course offers women insight on farm finances
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a four-session “Women Managing Farm Finances” course beginning Wednesday, Jan. 4 and continuing Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 at the Cherokee County Extension Office. The sessions will be held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. each night.
Women’s roles in agriculture continue to expand. In Iowa, 1-in-5 principal operators or primary managers of farm businesses are women. Women involved in agriculture in Iowa have a significant economic impact that totals nearly $500 million.
During the four-week course, participants will gain an understanding of how to complete a balance sheet and calculate key financial measures like the current ratio and the debt-to-asset ratio. Other topics covered include the income statement, the cash flow statement and budgeting/benchmarking.
Cost of the four-session course is $75 with a complimentary meal served starting at 5:30 p.m. Deadline to register is Dec. 28. Classes will be held at the Cherokee County Extension office located at 209 Centennial Drive in Cherokee.
To register for the program, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/cherokee/women-managing-farm-finances or call Jen at (712) 225-6196.
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.
Contact the church with questions by calling (712) 834-2767.
Al Anon meetings at 3 area locations
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.
Clay Central/Everly menus
Thursday, Dec. 8: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Dec. 9: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, tossed salad, applesauce.
Monday, Dec. 12: No School – Staff Inservice.
Tuesday, Dec. 13: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, French fries, corn, oranges.
Wednesday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Biscuit and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Pork tender on bun, baked beans, banana.
Friday, Dec. 16: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Pizza, baby carrots, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
