Community Calendar dates due Sept. 15

The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The Sentinel- News office.

H-M-S school activities will also be listed. There is no charge to have meeting dates listed on the calendar. Dates should be submitted no later than Thursday, Sept. 15.

When the calendars are printed, they will be available as a courtesy of the sponsors.

Pillow cleaning in Hartley

The Friends of the Hartley Public Library are sponsoring a pillow cleaning on Wednesday, Sept 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. All types of bed pillows will be accepted.

See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

No meal at Red’s

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will not be serving a meal on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Sanford hosting hiring event

Sanford – Sheldon is hosting a hiring event for CNAs, LPNs and RNs at Sanford Clinic – Sanborn and Sanford Clinic – Hartley.

See the ad on Page 6 for more details.

Veterans can ride on trailer at Clay Co. Fair

Merlyn Hennings will be pulling a trailer on which Hartley and area veterans can ride on Veterans’ Day at the Clay County Fair, which is Monday, Sept. 12. Those wishing to ride should be at the staging area north of the Events Center by 9:40 a.m. All veterans are admitted to the fair free that day.

Contact Roy Wohlert at (712) 301-8095 with questions.

Over 30 units collected at blood drive

Thirty-three units of blood, which can save up to 99 lives, were drawn during the recent LifeServe Blood Center drive in Hartley. The next drive is scheduled for Oct. 26. Your blood is needed.

Craft night, podcast discussion at HPL

Hartley Public Library will be hosting a craft night for adults on Monday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. Participants will be exploring the creative art of yarn painting.

A podcast discussion group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., in the front room of the library. Please join the library staff for podcast recommendations and to discuss the new and interesting things they are listening to.

Suicide prevention program Sept. 27

ISU Extension and Outreach will host “Question. Persuade. Refer.” on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Osceola Regional Health Wellness Center Multipurpose Room in Sibley. The program is free to attend, and all are welcome.

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.

A complimentary lunch will be provided to all registered participants. To register or for more information, contact Sandy Lamfers at (712) 754-3648, email slamfers@iastate.edu or register online at https://go.iastate.edu/YD9KQA.

CC/E menus

Thursday, Sept. 8: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Orange chicken, stir fry vegetables, rice, banana.

Friday, Sept. 9: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Cheese breadstick, broccoli, peaches.

Monday, Sept. 12: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Spaghetti, green beans, fruit cocktail, breadstick.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, French fries, corn, orange.

Wednesday, Sept. 14: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Sloppy joe, baby carrots, pears.

Thursday, Sept. 15: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Chicken taco, refried beans, rice, banana.

Friday, Sept. 16: No School – Fair Day.

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

Parkinson’s disease education program at Spencer

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease,” a three-session educational series, from 11:15 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Oct. 10, 17 and 24, at the Spencer Family YMCA. The program is free and open to the public.

Approximately 1.5 million Americans and 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease, and approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.

“Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed,” said Extension Human Sciences Specialist in Family Wellbeing Mackenzie Johnson in a news release. “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.”

Johnson said it is often the spouse or another relative who first notices slight problems with a loved one’s movements, which can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease.

“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” will provide interactive learning about the disease, its symptoms, effects, possible treatments and therapeutic activities that can be done from home. The program will be completed in three 45-minute sessions once-a-week.

Participants can be individuals with Parkinson’s disease or family members and caregivers. Everyone can find support and learn about the signs of the disease and how to seek medical care for themselves or a loved one. Participants will also better understand how treatments and alternative therapies can work to delay the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Although there is no charge to attend the program, registration is requested to ensure adequate space and materials. For more information or to register, contact Extension Adult Program Coordinator Sarah Dirks at (712) 262-2264, email sdirks@iastate.edu or register online at https://go.iastate.edu/FUPVKS.

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.

Hope Lutheran food pantry hours

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.