Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Several open houses planned
Several Christmas open houses will held throughout the area over the coming week, including: United Community Bank and Fiesta Foods in Hartley, and Home State Bank in Royal.
See the ads inside for more details.
Santa to visit Royal this Saturday
Royal Community Action and the Royal Lions Club will host a visit from Santa at the Great Hall of Royal on Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 10 a.m. After sharing their wish lists with the jolly ol’ elf, children can stay for crafts and cookies. Santa will be in attendance until noon.
A soup and pie lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for a free will donation. All money raised will go towards purchasing winter clothes for Clay Central/Everly children in need.
The Festival of Trees will run during the entire event.
December concerts at H-M-S
Students in grades 5-12 at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will be sharing sounds of the season during concerts this month.
The high school band and choir will present their Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. in the new gym. A hot chocolate bar and cookies will be available following the concert.
The fifth and sixth grade band and general music students’ winter concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. in the middle school gym at Sanborn.
The final concert will feature the seventh and eighth grade band and choir on Tuesday, Dec. 19, also at 7 p.m. in the middle school gym.
Red’s Catering menu for Dec. 13
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving several specials and a salad bar on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Also planned is a Christmas turkey dinner on Dec. 20 and special carryout meals and hours on Dec. 22.
See the ad on Page 8 for complete details.
Hartley snow ordinance reminders
The City of Hartley is reminding residents of snow removal and street parking ordinances during winter.
See the ad on Page 4 for complete information.
OC Board of Health seeking members
The O’Brien County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals interested in serving on the county board of health. There are currently two seats with terms expiring at the end of this year.
The board of health meets monthly.See the ad on Page 7 for complete details about application requirements and deadlines.
H-M-S menus
Monday, Dec. 11: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, cucumbers, apples.
Tuesday, Dec. 12: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken, rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, diced tomatoes, red peppers, grapes, crackers (9-12).
Thursday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Ham, mashed potatoes, corn, strawberries, roll, cookie.
Friday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, chips, green beans, baby carrots, pears.
Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.
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.
CC/E menus
Thursday, Dec. 7: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, dinner roll, banana.
Friday, Dec. 8: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, lettuce salad, applesauce.
Monday, Dec. 11: No School – Staff Inservice.
Tuesday, Dec. 12: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Goulash, green beans, breadstick, pears.
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Breakfast – Biscuit/sausage, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, beans, banana.
Friday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, baby carrots, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
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.
HLC food pantry
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.
