Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
New donors welcome for April 26 blood drive in Hartley
Donors are needed for the Hartley community blood drive on Wednesday, April 26, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially welcome.
Donation appointments are encouraged. Schedule yours by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.
H-M-S prom Grand March is Saturday
Prom grand march at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the H-M-S Events Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with grand march to follow at 6:30 p.m.
Everly Fire & Rescue breakfast is April 30
Everly Fire & Rescue will host its annual breakfast on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station.
The menu features French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, lil’ smokies and beverages. A free will offering will be accepted, and all proceeds will go towards the department’s new truck and equipment.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving three carryout specials on Wednesday, April 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Spring clean-up day in Hartley
Hartley will hold its spring clean-up on Monday, April 24. Once trucks pick up refuse on your block, they will not return to pick up more.
See the ad on Page 3 for complete details on rules as well as fees for certain items.
‘Adopt a Pot’ in Hartley this spring
Around 20 flower pots will once again be planted and placed throughout Hartley this spring, and local residents are encouraged to adopt one by May 1.
There are three ways to participate, and all support is welcome. See the ad on Page 2 for more details.
Upcoming events at Hartley library
The Hartley Public Library will host Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24.
The library will also host a program on the extraordinary life of Marion Helland, a local woman who dedicated her life to civil rights service, on Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
This will be a program detailing her life and work, along with some memorabilia and mementos from her nine decades of service. A question and answer time will follow the program.
Clay County Treasurer’s Office closed May 3
The Clay County Treasurer’s Office will be closed Wednesday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for a motor vehicle and driver’s license district meeting.
H-M-S menus
Monday, April 24: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, strawberries.
Tuesday, April 25: Breakfast – Cinni minis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, smiley fries, cooked carrots, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, April 26: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, tomatoes, red peppers, grapes, bread (9-12).
Thursday, April 27: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken and rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Friday, April 28: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, fries, baked beans, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Thursday, April 20: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, April 21: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, tossed salad, applesauce.
Monday, April 24: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, French fries, corn, oranges.
Tuesday, April 25: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Goulash, green beans, breadstick, pears.
Wednesday, April 26: Breakfast – Biscuit/sausage, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, April 27: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork tender, baked beans, banana.
Friday, April 28: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, baby carrots, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Bridal shower for Valerie Treimer
A bridal shower for Valerie Treimer will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. She is registered at Target, Crate & Barrel and West Elm.
Treimer is the bride-to-be of Kevin Courtney.
St. Joseph’s Arts Council sponsors May 7 concert
A trio of musically talented Iowa Great Lakes natives will present an afternoon of fun and music for everyone at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Milford. Dave Rowley, Karess Knudtson and Ryan Sather will perform in a concert sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Arts Council at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. A freewill donation will be accepted.
Rowley and Sather are popular Lakes area entertainers. They have been together for more than a decade performing in many area venues, garnering a large following of fans. Knudtson, a multi-talented artist, vocalist, photographer and naturalist, is also an Okoboji native. Instrumentally, Rowley will be on keyboard and Sather will be on guitar. Knudtson will share vocals.
There will be something for everyone as they perform their renditions of classical hits, an original song or two, and wonderful arrangements of new and old hits. An ice cream reception will follow the concert in the St. Joseph’s Parish Center.
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.
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.
