Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Veterans Day meals planned Monday
Two Veterans Day meals will be served in Hartley on Monday, Nov. 11.
The Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will host a breakfast for veterans and their spouses or guests from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Legion Building. A meal featuring biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, rolls, coffee and juice will be served.
Later that day, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host a supper for veterans and their families from 5-6:30 p.m.
Red’s Catering menu
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Nov. 13. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Additionally, Red’s will be serving a Thanksgiving take-out meal later this month. More details will be released next week.
Hartley Chamber Bingo offers prizes
Local residents are encouraged to cut out the bingo card on Page 3 and take it to the listed businesses to receive a stamp. Once you get five in a row, you can return your card at City Hall for a chance to win raffle prizes.
Clearance sale at old pharmacy building
All remaining clothes and other items in the old pharmacy building in Hartley will be available for sale on Friday and Saturday.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
SJLC hosting harvest festival on Saturday
St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. An auction will follow.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
IGLFC hosting DNR Night on Nov. 14
The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will hold its Annual DNR Night on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Oak Hill Outdoor in Milford. Free pizza and refreshments will be served, and there will also be a raffle fundraiser.
The Iowa DNR will provide a presentation during the evening. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Upcoming programs at Hartley library
An adult craft event is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Hartley Public Library. Join LaVonne Hansen for a beginner’s art class. Supplies are provided.
Puzzle swaps are planned for Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 at the library. Bring your gently used and completed puzzles and swap them out for a new challenge. Puzzles are donated and availability is not guaranteed.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Nov. 11: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, roll (9-12), apples.
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Breakfast – Pancakes and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, fries, green beans, strawberries.
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in a bag, lettuce/cheese, corn, grapes.
Thursday, Nov. 14: Breakfast – Egg omelet, muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken with rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Friday, Nov. 15: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot ham and cheese, chips, baked beans, baby carrots, peaches.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
CC/E menus
Thursday, Nov. 7: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, mashed potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Nov. 8: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Fish sandwich, corn, orange.
Monday, Nov. 11: Breakfast – Cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Sub sandwich, baby carrots, baked chips, applesauce.
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, strawberry cup.
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, apple.
Thursday, Nov. 14: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Orange chicken, stir-fry vegetables, rice, banana.
Friday, Nov. 15: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Cheese breadstick, broccoli, peaches.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change.
Veterans Day dinner Sunday at Royal
The Royal American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Veterans Day dinner at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Royal Community Building. Please bring a hot dish and a side dish or dessert to share. Drinks and table service will be provided.
Events at Everly Public Library
The Everly Public Library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 8.
Special upcoming events include the movie “Turkey Town” being shown at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, and Ms. Bree from Clay County Conservation presenting a program about nature at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Regularly scheduled activities at the library include One Mile Monday on Mondays at 10:15 a.m .; chair yoga on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-noon; and mah jongg on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Regular open hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m .; Thursdays, 5-7 p.m .; and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Food pantry on Wednesdays at HLC
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.
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.
Ernst staff to host office hours in area counties
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced that her office will be holding traveling office hours during November and December. Please note that Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours.
Representatives from the senator’s office will be available to assist Iowans with problems and questions about issues involving Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs.
“We are cutting the bureaucratic red tape and bringing assistance with federal agencies directly to every county in the state,” Ernst said in a news release. “It’s my job to serve Iowans, and one of the best ways to do that is ensuring they can access the resources they deserve. Don’t hesitate to stop by when members of my staff are in your area.”
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.
Upcoming dates and locations for office hours in this area are:
• Clay County: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10-11 a.m., Spencer City Hall Council Chambers, 101 West 5th Street, Spencer.
• O’Brien County: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3-4 p.m., Paullina City Hall-The Laue Room, 127 South Main Street, Paullina.
• Osceola County: Thursday, Nov. 14, 9-10 a.m., Sibley City Hall Conference Room, 121 9th Street, Sibley.
O’Brien County blood drives
Two local blood drives are planned next week in O’Brien County.
• Sutherland, Monday, Nov. 11: R.L. Johannsen Center, 110 Ash St., Sutherland, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
• Primghar, Wednesday, Nov. 13: Primghar Fire Station, 360 3rd St. SE, Primghar, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
LifeServe Blood Center will be hosting both drives. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Parkinson’s Disease program planned at Spencer
Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed.
Often people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems they may have, such as arthritis. However, early Parkinson’s disease symptoms may not be that apparent and may even come and go. Frequently, it is the spouse or other relatives who first notice slight problems with a loved one’s movements.
To share research and resources about Parkinson’s disease, its effects and possible treatments, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Nov. 11, 18 and 25, at the Clay County Extension Office located at 1515 W. 18th Street in Spencer.
The educational series consists of three, one-hour sessions held once a week, and includes interactive lessons, discussions and activities.
“If you are struggling with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is, it is helpful to know where to find support on the journey,” said Michele Hogrefe, Clay County Adult Program Coordinator. “Join us to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of Parkinson’s, and to explore therapeutic activities that can be done at home.”
Participation is free and open to the public, but registration is requested to plan for materials and seating. Register online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/parkinsons or call (712) 262-2264.
Questions can also be directed to Hogrefe at the above number or [email protected].
Year-end BQA trainings offered in northwest Iowa
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host year-end Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification trainings in northwest Iowa.
These trainings feature significant changes in the beef industry and best management practices to provide sustainable, high-quality beef to consumers. New developments such as EID traceability, biosecurity and animal health will be featured.
“Producers and ag-business professionals who attended an in-person training three years ago have been receiving notice from their packer that their certificate is expiring, and they need to recertify,” Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran said, in a news release. “Most major packers and most local livestock auctions require a feedlot producer to have a current certificate.”
To certify or recertify, producers can attend one of the following in-person trainings. All sessions are free of charge but preregistration is requested four days in advance of the training you plan to attend.
• Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Cherokee County Extension Office, 209 Centennial Drive, Cherokee. RSVP to (712) 225-6196.
• Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m. O’Brien County Extension Office, 340 2nd Street SE, Primghar. RSVP to (712) 957-5045.
Producers unable to attend an in-person training may complete their training online at https://www.bqa.org/.
For more information, contact Doran at (712) 737-4230 or email [email protected].
