Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Flag dedication deadline is May 22
Any family desiring to have their veteran’s flag added to the Avenue of Flags at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley should contact Harold Wills at (712) 928-2815 by Saturday, May 22.
The flags will be dedicated during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31.
Trivia night planned at HCC
The Hartley Community Center will host a trivia night on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Teams of eight per table will compete against other participants.
See the ad on Page 9 for more details.
Daycare fundraiser set for June 26
The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraising event on Saturday, June 26 at the Hartley Community Center. Featured entertainment includes dueling pianos, and a silent auction will also be held.
See the ad on Page 10 for more details.
American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day
The Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will be honoring America’s war dead by distributing the familiar red hand-crafted poppies. Canisters will be in various businesses or donations can be sent to Renee Crist, 141 N 3rd Avenue East, Hartley, IA 51346 or Kathy Wacker, 250 N 7th Ave. W, Hartley, Iowa 51346.
All donations are used for veterans’ needs.
Program to shed light on sex trafficking
Local residents are encouraged to attend a free awareness program next month that will highlight human and sex trafficking problems in northwest Iowa.
The program will be held on Thursday, June 3 from 5-7 p.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Iowa State Patrol officers Paul Gardner and Kevin Krull will detail issues that exist within the region, and will take questions from the audience.
The program is geared for people ages 13 and older. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.
Baseball, softball games to begin
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn’s baseball and softball teams get their 2021 seasons underway next week. The baseball team will host Sheldon on May 25 and both teams will play MMCRU, at Remsen, on May 26.
H-M-S menus
Thursday, May 20: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Drummies, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, garlic toast, strawberries.
Friday, May 21: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hog dogs, chips, baby carrots, applesauce cup.
Monday, May 24 (Last day of school): Breakfast – Cereal, pop tarts (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Cook’s choice.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Book club discussing ‘As Bright as Heaven’
Between the Covers Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 25 at 5 p.m., in the front room of Hartley Public Library to discuss Susan Meissner’s “As Bright as Heaven.”
In 1918, Philadelphia was a city teeming with promise. Even as its young men went off to fight in the Great War, there were opportunities for a fresh start on its cobblestone streets. Into this bustling town came Pauline Bright and her husband, filled with hope that they could now give their three daughters – Evelyn, Maggie and Willa – a chance at a better life.
But just months after they arrive, the Spanish Flu reaches the shores of America. As the pandemic claims more than 12,000 victims in their adopted city, they find their lives left with a world that looks nothing like the one they knew. Amidst the tragedy they learn what they cannot live without – and what they are willing to do about it.
For more information or to learn about the book club, call the library at (712) 928-2080.
Summer day camps offered for youth ages 3-15
O’Brien County Conservation will host a variety of youth day camps this summer for ages 3-15, grouped by age, to get them connected to the greater world around them.
“Mini Naturalists” is an hour-long program for youth ages 3-6. It is a great hands-on introduction to nature for these budding naturalists. This program, offered once a month, will include games, crafts and hikes. Parents or adult caregivers are encouraged to stay for the program.
“Nature Navigators” is for youth ages 7-10, and this program will have kids investigating nature through hands-on experiences. This once a month, two-hour long program will include fun nature activities, games and crafts. Each month will offer different activities.
Adventurers youth camp is for kids who are 11-15 years old. This two-hour long program will have campers trying new activities and going on adventures outdoors. Each month will host a different topic with activities geared toward that topic. There is even an opportunity for an overnight camp during Outdoor Quest.
Each camp session has a different theme so your child can enjoy one or enjoy them all. Registration is required for each program and space is limited. Day camp programs are available at no cost. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org, or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or [email protected].
Summer food program at CC/E
The Clay Central/Everly Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program this year.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at a first come, first served basis at the following sites: Greenville, 11:30-11:45 a.m .; Everly, 11:30-11:45 a.m .; and Royal, 11:30 a.m-noon.
Breakfasts and lunches will be handed out at the three sites from June 2- Aug. 6 on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact the school at (712) 933-2242.
CC/E menus
Thursday, May 20: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Hot dog, baked beans, pears, mixed fruit.
Friday, May 21: Breakfast – Muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Turkey sandwich, chips, corn, goldfish, applesauce.
Monday, May 24 (Last day of school): Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Pizza rolls, green beans, peaches.
Milk is served with each meal.
Blood drive May 24 at Southpark Mall
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, May 24, from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Donors should pre-screen themselves for fever prior to appointments and must wear a mask for the duration of their appointment. Those who do not have masks will be provided with one.
Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Regular hours at Royal library
The Royal Public Library is operating normally. Hours remain the same: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food pantry hours change at HLC
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.
