Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Everly Craft & Vendor Show is Saturday
The spring edition of the Everly Craft & Vendor Show will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Hap Ketelesen Community Center. Lunch will be available
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Hartley Community Center VIP Supper
The Hartley Community Center will hold its VIP Supper on Saturday, April 6. This year’s entertainment features magical comedy with Alan Sands.
Cocktail hour and a meal also highlight the evening’s schedule. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, March 20.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
CC/E annual fish fry
Clay Central/Everly will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on Friday, March 22, in Royal. A family carnival will also be held.
Proceeds will support CC/E’s lunch program. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Grace Fellowship preschool signup
Grace Fellowship Community Preschool in Hartley will hold its registration for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, March 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. If you wish to enroll your child, they must be age 3 by Sept. 15, 2024.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
O’Brien Cooperative Funeral Association annual meeting
The O’Brien Cooperative Funeral Association will hold its 96th annual meeting on Tuesday, March 19 at the Sanborn Christian School Auditorium.
The agenda includes the the election of board members and transaction of any business that may come before the meeting. All association members are encouraged to attend.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
H-M-S softball team egging local yards
Members of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn softball team will be egging area yards prior to Easter as a fundraiser.
See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Easter egg hunt at Sanborn FRC
First Reformed Church in Sanborn is hosting a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23. The church is located 522 Summit Avenue.
Children up to age 12 are invited to participate in the hunt, which begins at 10 a.m.
H-M-S menus
Monday, March 18: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, cucumbers, peaches.
Tuesday, March 19: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Turkey/cheese on bun, smiley fries, red peppers, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, March 20: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Fiestada pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, bananas.
Thursday, March 21: Breakfast – Pancakes and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken and rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Friday, March 22: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Tomato soup (5-12), crackers, grilled cheese, celery, baby carrots, apples.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
Iowa PBS program features Sheldon Ben Franklin
The Ben Franklin store in Sheldon will be featured in an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s “Iowa Life,” a magazine-style series uncovering the diverse tapestry of Iowa’s people, cultures and stories.
The episode will premiere Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m., and will be rebroadcast Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Five-and-dime stores were once abundant on main streets across America. In this episode, viewers will take a trip down memory lane while visiting the last Ben Franklin store in Iowa. The episode will also highlight a makeup and body paint artist and three pioneers in the world of girls’ wrestling.
“Iowa Life” explores the exceptional lives of the individuals who call Iowa home. Through compelling interviews, scenic visuals and authentic storytelling, the series shines a spotlight on the cultural gems and inspiring stories that make Iowa the fascinating place it is. Viewers will dive into the culture of our state and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
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.
Food distribution at Trinity UCC
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, March 20, starting at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals in need of food assistance.
Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy.
CC/E menus
Monday, March 18: No School – Staff Inservice.
Tuesday, March 19: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, strawberry cup.
Wednesday, March 20: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib, baked beans, coleslaw, apple.
Thursday, March 21: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Orange chicken, stir-fry vegetables, rice, banana.
Friday, March 22: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Cheese breadstick, broccoli, peaches.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Upcoming blood drive at Spencer
Every two seconds, someone needs a lifesaving transfusion. LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to give blood during the drive scheduled for Monday, March 18, from 1-6 p.m. at 901 11th Street Southwest in Spencer.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
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.
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.
Property tax installments due April 1
The second half installment of property taxes is due March 31. According to the Clay County Treasurer’s Office, since that date falls on a weekend property owners have until Monday, April 1, to pay without penalty at the office or payment must be postmarked by April 1.
In Clay County, payments may be made Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the office located at 300 West 4th Street in Spencer. Payments 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 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 cards.
