Legion fish fry is Friday in Hartley

The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host the first of three fish fries on Friday, March 11. See the ad on Page 8 for more details

Summer rec program needs volunteers

The summer baseball and softball program in Hartley is need of coaches and umpires for the summer season. The rec department is also in need of a director.

See the ads on Page 3 for more details.

Roast beef dinner at Red’s

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a roast beef dinner on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

HCC VIP Night is March 19

Tickets are available for the Hartley Community Center’s annual VIP Night on Saturday, March 19. This year’s entertainment is “Murder At the Pie Auction.”

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Funeral association annual meeting

The O’Brien Cooperative Funeral Association will hold its 94th annual meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sanborn Christian School. A hot catered meal will be served starting at 6 p.m.

See the ad on Page 5 for complete details.

H-M-S pancake breakfast is March 20

The annual H-M-S FFA Alumni/Supporters Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, March 20 at the Hartley Community Center.

The menu features pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Food distribution March 16 at Trinity UCC

The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, March 16, from 4-6 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.

Food pantry at Hope Lutheran

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.

H-M-S menus

Thursday, March 10: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken alfredo, roll, broccoli, red peppers, pineapple.

Friday, March 11: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn shrimp, mac/cheese, green beans, baby carrots, apples.

Monday, March 14: Breakfast – Cereal, muffin (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken/rice, broccoli/cauliflower, bread (9-12), pineapple.

Tuesday, March 15: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Maid-rites/bun, chips (9-12), baked beans, baby carrots, peaches.

Wednesday, March 16: Breakfast – Breakfast tornado, muffin (EL), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken fajita, lettuce/cheese, diced tomatoes, red peppers, rice (9-12), green beans, bananas.

Thursday, March 17: Breakfast – Pancake/sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, roll, pears.

Friday, March 18: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, applesauce cup.

Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.

Youth mental health first aid training March 29

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Youth Mental Health First Aid” for adults who work with youth on Tuesday, March 29, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.

Young adults often experience mental health and addiction challenges. This course introduces common mental health challenges for youth and reviews typical adolescent development. Participants will learn a five-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

The program will focus on equipping the adult leader participants with the skills and knowledge to recognize common mental health challenges in youth and teens, and how to connect those youth with appropriate care and support.

The registration fee is $75 per participant which includes a noon meal. A $75 coupon code is available for those working with youth living or working in rural areas. Call (712) 957-5045 for the coupon code prior to preregistering.

Preregistration is required to plan adequately for seating and resource materials. To preregister, visit https://go.iastate.edu/NIGVJ1.

EMS and nursing CEUs are available with this program. Participants should note that due to the location of the training, all participants will be COVID screened upon entry.

For questions or assistance with registration, contact the O’Brien County Extension office at (712) 957-5045 or email xobrien@iastate.edu.

CC/E menus

Monday, March 14: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Pizza, tossed salad, baby carrots, pears.

Tuesday, March 15: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, cauliflower, peaches, chocolate chip cookie.

Wednesday, March 16: Breakfast – Pizza, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Taco, corn, churro, sidekick.

Thursday, March 17: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Pork chopette on bun, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, banana.

Friday, March 18: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Fish sandwich, baked beans, orange.

Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.

Blood drive March 21 at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, March 21, from 1-4 p.m.

Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.

Extension ag engineer to discuss drying soybeans

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Coffee with the Ag Engineer” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Clay County Extension office located at 110 West 4th Street in Spencer. Local Ag Engineering Specialist Kris Kohl will lead the conversation about drying soybeans.

Local farmers, producers and elevator personnel are invited to attend. Attendance is free and preregistration is encouraged. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County office at (712) 262-2264.

Swine production seminar March 30

Pork producers in northwest Iowa are invited to attend a one-day swine production seminar on Wednesday, March 30. The program is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Minnesota Extension, Hubbard Feeds and Elanco.

According to Dave Stender, Extension swine specialist, the program is geared toward pork operation decision makers, including owners and managers. He will assist with hosting the program that runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arrowwood Resort Conference Center, 1405 Highway 71 in Okoboji. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided.

There is no cost and although no preregistration is required, please call Stender for a lunch count at (712) 225-6196.

Primary topics will herd health, industry insights, market outlook and production practices.

“Money Smart” virtual series begins April 4

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a free “Money Smart When Money is Short: Prioritizing Bills, Protecting Credit, and Managing Debt” virtual series on Mondays, April 4, 11 and 18, from noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Participation in any of the three sessions is free and open to the public.

Over half of Iowans report feeling anxious when thinking about their personal finances and just under half reported feeling stressed when discussing their finances. The anxiety and stress of some Iowans is greater, particularly those who find themselves unemployed or with reduced household income.

The “Money Smart” series provides tools to help manage money effectively, make better financial decisions and live according to your priorities. Participants will improve their financial well-being by developing an emergency spending plan, creating a prioritized bill paying strategy based on future consequences, developing skills to improve their own credit, and learning strategies to manage debt.

The topics are presented in one-hour online Zoom sessions. Individuals may choose to register for either the 1 p.m. session or the 6 p.m. session as they will cover the same content. Extension Human Sciences Specialists in Financial Health and Well-being will lead the program using research-based strategies.

Sessions are free, with pre-registration required online by Friday, April 1. Register for the noon-1 p.m. session at https://go.iastate.edu/BDFB5U or the 6-7 p.m. session at https://go.iastate.edu/W2U1NZ. Once an individual has registered, they will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link and class information.

Questions can be directed to Carol Ehlers at (712) 732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu.

Circle of Care support group begins March 24

Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring “Circle of Care,” a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one.

Each week the group will examine a different grief-related topic in a non-threatening setting where participants are encouraged but not forced to share their feelings and, in turn, receive support from others in attendance.

The group will begin meeting Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center), 104 East Fourth Street in Spencer. For more information or to register, please call Diane Sparks at Warner Funeral Home, (712) 262-3640.