Several open houses planned in Hartley

Christmas open houses will held in Hartley this Friday at United Community Bank, Fiesta Foods and Savings Bank

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Grounded to close for holidays

Grounded in Hartley will be closed during the holidays Dec. 21-Jan. 3.

Red’s Catering menu

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a traditional Christmas turkey dinner Wednesday, Dec. 20. Also planned are special carryout meals and hours on Dec. 22.

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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 3 for complete information.

Hartley City Hall to be closed 2 days

Hartley City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, and Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

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.

Food distribution at Trinity UCC is Dec. 20

The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 20, starting at 4 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.

Dec. 27 date for Hartley blood drive

LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a community blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are welcome.

Donation appointments are encouraged. Schedule yours by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Upcoming blood drive at Spencer

New and regular donors can roll up their sleeves to give blood during a drive being conducted by LifeServe Blood Center. The drive is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18, from 1-6 p.m. at 901 11th Street SW in Spencer.

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

H-M-S menus

Monday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, oranges.

Tuesday, Dec. 19: Breakfast – Egg/cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, fries, green beans, mixed fruit.

Wednesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in a bag, lettuce/cheese, tomatoes, red peppers, bread (9-12), bananas.

Thursday, Dec. 21: Breakfast – Pancake/sausage bites; fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, roll (9-12).

Friday, Dec. 22: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Ham and cheese on bun, baked beans, chips (9-12), celery, applesauce.

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

Monday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, carrots, applesauce.

Tuesday, Dec. 19: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Taco burger, tater rounds, corn, peaches.

Wednesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast – Waffles, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Teriyaki stir fry, rice, pineapple.

Thursday, Dec. 21: No School – Winter Break.

Friday, Dec. 22: No School – Winter Break.

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.

Farm Succession Workshop is Jan. 10 at Primghar

O’Brien County Economic Development and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach invite northwest Iowa farmers and livestock producers to attend “Farm Succession for You” on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Primghar Community Building.

The program is designed to provide both practical experience and real research-based technical expertise to guide farmers and ag businesses in building their own succession plan.

“Economic growth is always a good thing, but so is taking care of our own,” said O’Brien County Economic Development Executive Director Kiana Johnson in a news release. “We want to see northwest Iowa farmers and families survive and thrive for generations to come. This program is being hosted as an opportunity for farmers and farm families to learn about and begin making plans to protect their farm for the next generation, whether that be for a child or grandchild, neighbor or friend.”

The program will focus on farm transition and estate planning, and address the importance of creating a successful transition plan that is legally binding and secure. Tips and resources will be provided throughout the day, and there will be time for questions.

Registration fee for the program is $20 per person or $30 per married couple. This fee includes one set of resource materials, as well as a noon meal and refreshments.

Individuals planning to attend should register online at https://bit.ly/2024FarmSuccession or by phone to (712) 957-5045. Deadline to register and guarantee your meal is Jan. 5.

Questions can be direct to Marsha Rehder at (712) 957-5045 or mrehder@iastate.edu.