Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Spring clean-up day in Hartley
A spring clean-up day will be held in Hartley on Monday, April 22. All refuse will be picked up at the regular garbage pick up locations.
See the ad on Page 3 for complete details.
Everly firefighters hosting breakfast
The Everly Firefighter’s Association will host its annual breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station.
Free will donations will be accepted. Proceeds go towards the new fire truck and equipment. See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, April 24.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Melvin Legion brunch is April 21
Melvin American Legion Post 470 will hold its annual brunch on Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The menu will feature pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, sausage and drinks.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
HPL poetry contest
The Hartley Public Library is sponsoring a poetry contest, “Write from the Hart.” Submit a poem of your style and subject for a chance to win a $35 Amazon gift card and publication in the Sentinel-News.
One winner from each age group (teens 13-17 and adults 18 and over) will be selected and notified in May. Entry and guideline forms may be obtained at the library. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, April 30.
Email your poem and entry form to [email protected] or bring it in person to the library.
Free kids’ fishing clinic in Spencer
The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will host a free kids’ fishing clinic on Wednesday, May 1, at Stolley’s Pit in Spencer. The event is open to children ages 6-15.
A fishing contest will be held with prizes given to those who catch the longest fish. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
New donors needed for blood drive
New donors are needed at the next Hartley community blood drive on Wednesday, April 24. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center.
To make an appointment, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.
H-M-S menus
Monday, April 22: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, apples.
Tuesday, April 23: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, chips, green beans, celery, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, April 24: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in a bag, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, corn, bananas, bread (9-12).
Thursday, April 25: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, peaches, roll (9-12).
Friday, April 26: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Turkey and cheese on bun, baked beans, cucumbers, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Monday, April 22: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty, French fries, corn, orange.
Tuesday, April 23: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Goulash, green beans, pears.
Wednesday, April 24: Breakfast – Biscuits with sausage, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, April 25: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, baked beans, banana.
Friday, April 26: 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.
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.
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.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food.
Clay County Treasurer’s Office closed April 25
The Clay County Treasurer’s Office will be closed on Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Staff will be attending district training.
