Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Make a lei at Hartley library Monday
The Hartley Public Library will host an adult craft event, “Create a Lei,” on Monday, May 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. Participants will create Hawaiian leis out of paper, yarn and beads.
All are welcome to attend.
Junior Golf Academy at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club will host its annual Junior Golf Academy next month. The camp is open to local children in third grade through high school.
See the ad on Page 3 for complete sign-up details.
Mother’s Day brunch at Crazy Bob’s
Crazy Bob’s in Hartley is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mimosas will be served to moms. See the ad on Page 2 for complete details.
Additions to Avenue of Flags are welcome
Families of deceased veterans who would like their veteran’s flag and name to be included in the Avenue of Flags should text Roy Wohlert at (712) 301-8095, no later than May 18.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, May 15.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Food distribution at Trinity UCC
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, May 15, 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.
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.
H-M-S Class of 2024 to graduate May 19
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Class of 2024 will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m., in the H-M-S Event Center. The public is invited to attend.
Next week’s Sentinel-News will include the annual graduation tab featuring portraits and profiles of the senior class.
H-M-S menus
Monday, May 13: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, mac and cheese, baby carrots, oranges.
Tuesday, May 14: Breakfast – Egg omelet, muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, fries, baked beans, pears.
Wednesday, May 15: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Nachos, romaine salad, tomatoes, green beans, grapes.
Thursday, May 16: Breakfast – Pancake and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, mixed fruit.
Friday, May 17: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, strawberries.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Thursday, May 9: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Creamed chicken and mashed potatoes, fruit.
Friday, May 10: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Hot dog, chips, fruit.
Monday, May 13: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Fish sandwich, fruit, vegetable.
Tuesday, May 14: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets/popcorn chicken, fruit, vegetable.
Wednesday, May 15: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pulled pork, fruit, vegetable.
Thursday, May 16: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, fruit, vegetable.
Friday, May 17: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Uncrustable, chips, fruit.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Record number to graduate at NCC
Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon are scheduled for Friday, May 10. The college will celebrate a record number of 294 spring graduates.
The day will begin with the Health Programs Commencement at 9:30 a.m. at the Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center on campus. The ceremony will also feature pinning ceremonies for Health Program graduates. In addition, Larry Hoekstra will be honored with the Trustee Emeritus Distinction for his over 20 years of service on the NCC Board of Trustees. Hoekstra will also deliver the commencement address.
The afternoon ceremony for all other programs will commence at 1:30 p.m. at the same location. Hoekstra will once again take the podium as the keynote speaker. The event will also include the presentation of the Outstanding Student Leadership Award.
For those unable to attend in person, both ceremonies will be livestreamed on NCC’s YouTube site. Family, friends and the community are invited to attend and celebrate this milestone achievement for NCC’s graduates.
Ernst staff to host traveling office hours May 14
Representatives from the office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will be available in two area counties to assist area residents with problems or questions about issues involving Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs.
Constituents seeking assistance with federal agencies who are unable to attend the traveling office hours can contact one of the senator’s offices directly or submit a casework request online at http://www.Ernst.senate.gov.
Members of Sen. Ernst’s staff will be at the following locations. Please note the senator will not be at the traveling office hours.
• Clay County: Tuesday, May 14, 10-11 a.m., Spencer City Hall – Council Chambers, 101 West 5th Street, Spencer.
• O’Brien County: Tuesday, May 14, 3-4 p.m., Primghar City Hall – Council Room, 160 South Hayes Avenue, Primghar.
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.
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.
