Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
ECHO Apartments annual meeting
ECHO Apartments in Everly will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the fire station in Everly.
See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Hartley snow ordinance reminders
The City of Hartley is reminding residents about snow ordiances regarding snow removal and street parking.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Red’s carryout menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving three carryout specials on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See the ad on Page 6.
HLC food pantry
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.
Nature walk Feb. 1 at Oneota Lodge
Clay County Conservation and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach invite adults to join them for a winter nature walk on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 5-6 p.m. Participants should meet at Oneota Lodge.
The short winter hike will feature scenic views, hot beverages and snacks, and snowshoes, if the weather merits them.
“Come join us for an hour and enjoy the beauty of Clay County in the winter,” said Adult Program Coordinator Sarah Dirks. “Bree Blom from Clay County Conservation will be guiding us on a fun nature walk.”
Dirks said that participants are encouraged to invite a friend and dress for the weather.
The event is free to participate in, but an RSVP is requested to plan for supplies. Call (712) 262-2264 to RSVP.
Upcoming events at Hartley library
Hartley Public Library will be hosting a Craft for Adults at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Participants will be making homemade sugar scrubs. There is no fee for this program and all supplies are provided.
If you would like to RSVP, you can do so by responding to the event on the library’s Facebook page or by calling the library at (712) 928-2080.
The library will also host a screening of “The Martian,” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. The screening is part of a series of films to be shown that are book-to-movie adaptations. The book of the same name was written by Andy Weir and was read by Between the Covers Book Club in 2021. Popcorn will be provided.
Trout stocking is Saturday near Everly
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a winter trout stocking at Scharnberg Pond east of Everly on Saturday, Jan. 21.
The public is welcome to attend and watch.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Jan. 23: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, oranges.
Tuesday, Jan. 24: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, French fries, celery, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, Jan. 25: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in a bag, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, tomatoes, corn, bread (9-12).
Thursday, Jan. 26: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken, rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Friday, Jan. 27: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Maid-rite on bun, baked beans, baby carrots, applesauce cup.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
Master Gardener training offered in Clay County
The application window is open for this year’s winter Master Gardener training in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet and Palo Alto counties.
Iowans wishing to complete Master Gardener training choose a county through which to complete training, participate in online learning modules and attend at least four in-person training sessions organized by the county office. After completing the 10-week training, trainees put their knowledge to work with a 40-hour internship in their training county.
Interested applicants have until Feb. 3 to apply for the winter session, with training starting Feb. 20 and continuing through April 28.
According to Alicia Herzog, Master Gardener Statewide Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach, the Master Gardener training program is about more than just learning how to grow your best garden. Trainees also use knowledge gained in training to grow food for those in need, partner with area organizations to design green spaces and present programs in their local communities.
Master Gardeners are volunteers who use research-based information to educate people and coordinate projects that promote healthy communities.
“Master Gardeners come from many different backgrounds but have a few key things in common: they love gardening, they love learning and they love contributing to their local communities,” said Sarah Dirks, Extension adult program coordinator in Clay County. “If you want to deepen your horticultural knowledge and serve your community, join us this year.”
Registration fee for the 10-week training is $150 per participant. Scholarships are available. Learn more about the program online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/. For for more localized information, contact Clay County Extension at (712) 262-2264.
