10-24-2011
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 M!
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Economic Development Group has a Face book page? “Befriend” us at http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002211383145
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NEW ITEMS for October:
DID YOU KNOW The Free Week at the Landfill for all Clay County residences will be held October 3rd thru 8th. The Landfill will close at noon on Saturday October 8th
DID YOU KNOW the American Legion Post 101 is having a soup supper? Stop by 816 5th St, in Clay Center at 5:00PM and enjoy chili, chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup. Donations are accepted.
DID YOU KNOW Pinsetters is open Friday nights from 9:30PM to midnight? Come join us after the football games for $1.00 food and drink specials and buy one get one free games. (785) 632-5400!
DID YOU KNOW The Rex is showing “Mr Poppers Penguins” this week? Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00PM. Come watch this live-action adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's classic children's book, Jim Carrey takes on the titular role of Mr. Popper, a businessman who inherits a small flock of penguins and must transform his Manhattan apartment into an arctic habitat. Check the marquee for possible additional movies for the weekend!!! Tickets are $5.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Community High School baseball program is working on compiling baseball statistics and accomplishments for Tiger baseball teams and players of the past. If you have details about where former players continued their careers, individual honors, scorebooks, statistical records or team/individual photos, please contact Coach Trent (andrewtrent@usd379.org or 785.764.0408).
DID YOU KNOW THE Clay County Arts Council program will feature Todd Crow, concert pianist and music professor at Vassar. He will perform a piano recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Clay Center Evangelical Covenant Church, 1330 15th St.
DID YOU KNOW Republican Valley Produce (RVP) is an online Farmers Market, the first of its kind in Clay Center. We offer fresh homegrown produce, meats, baked goods and jams and jellies. RVP is a group of farmers who are reaching out to those too busy to visit a Farmers Market or those who just like to sleep in on Saturdays. You can order what you want and pick-up your items on Tuesday evenings in Clay Center or Wednesday evenings in Manhattan. We sell winter hardy produce every week until Christmas and then every two weeks until May. Check out our market at www.rvp.locallygrown.net If you have any questions, email Jay Sleichter at jaysjellies@yahoo.com.
DID YOU KNOW the Republican Valley Pioneer Festival and Threshing Bee is coming up? Saturday and Sunday, October 15th & 16th, at the Clay County Fair Grounds. It is $3 per person, Children 6-12 yrs is $1. There is a Campground Church Service at 9:30AM on Sunday.
DID YOU KNOW Clay Days will be October 14th & 15th at the National Guard Armory. The Clay County Health Fair will join us at Clay Days on Saturday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on October 15th and the Pioneer Festival will begin Saturday as well. If you are a vendor and want to begin selling your Christmas or Holiday items call at 632-5674 or email at andy@claycenterkschamber.org if you are interested. Times are Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Carnegie Library will offer a three-part book discussion series through November entitled "The Best of the West?" Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs cosponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council, which will take place at the library, 706 Sixth St. Chance-Reay teaches courses in Women's Studies and Education at Kansas State University. Readers will enjoy also discussing Shane by Jack Schaefer (October 20) and O Pioneers! by Willa Cather (November 17). To check out books and for more information about the reading series, contact the library at 632-3889.
DID YOU KNOW There is a Genealogy Class Offered at Library? Learn how to use the internet to aid in your genealogical search by attending our Computer Aided Genealogy Class on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30AM to 2:00PM. in the Clay Center Carnegie Library Community Room. Donna Lee Fisher will instruct students on the use of websites in genealogical research. Each participant on October 29th will receive a folder with reference materials of genealogical websites. There will be a 30 minute break with light refreshments provided by the library. The class fee is $10.00 per participant and space is limited to 25 participants. Please stop by the library, 706 6th Street to register. Contact us with questions at 632-3889 or director@cckslibrary.org
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday mornings at 8:00AM.
DID YOU KNOW Rotary meets every Thursday at Noon? If you are interested in joining Rotary, contact any Rotarian.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay County Commission meets every Monday at 8:30AM?
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Lion’s Club meets every Tuesday at Noon?
DID YOU KNOW Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at the Evangelical Covenant Church 1330 15th Street? Weigh in is between 5:30 – 6:00PM, the meeting starts at 6:00 and goes to 6:30. For new members there will be a short Getting Started session after the meeting.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Farmers Market is on Saturday’s from 8:00AM-11:00AM on the West Side of the Courthouse? The Market will be every Saturday from May 7th- October 29th. We are a producer only market, what this means is our vendors can only sell what they grow. Come out and get the freshest produce in Clay County! For more information, contact Jay Sleichter, 785-632-5711 or at claycenterfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
DID YOU KNOW The Center Masonic Lodge 134 meet 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month. If anyone is interested in finding out more about joining or about the shrine they can contact Jeff at 785 447 2889
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Order of Eastern Star meets on 2nd and 4th Monday. If you are a Master Mason Women can join if: a wife of a Master Mason, member of Rainbow, JOBS DAUGHTER, Sister, Sister-in-law, niece, daughter, step-daughter, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, granddaughter or a aunt of a Master Mason. To find out more, contact Jeff Hunter 785 447 2889.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Living With Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 12 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM in the hospital's education centers. For more information call Sally Chestnut at 785-632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Stroke Support Group will meet on Tuesday, October 18 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. in the hospital’s education centers. Survivors of stroke, family members and friends are welcomed to attend along with all interested persons. For more information call Brenda Bohnenblust at 785-632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, October 19 at noon in the hospital's education centers. Guest speaker will be Kim Hoffman. Kim has been photographing cattle for more than 20 of the 27 years that she and her husband have raised them. In addition to livestock and other animals, her favorite subjects include the people, places and things that capture the simplistic beauty of everyday life in rural America. Lunch is $5 and reservations are required by calling the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center at 785-632-3929, ext. 427.
DID YOU KNOW Incentives are available to qualified businesses based on the location of the facility, type of facility (manufacturing or non-manufacturing), capital investment made, and number of jobs created. Some of these incentives expire December 31st, 2011. If you are planning to expand your facility or purchase equipment that will create new jobs call the Clay County Economic Development office at 632-5974.
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Order of the Eastern Star is holding their annual soup supper on Oct 26 from 5:00-7:00PM .This will be held at 2317 7th Street at the Masonic Lodge.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS APPEARED IN PREVIOUS EDITIONS
DID YOU KNOW the KCLY Radio Mall can help save you money at many of your favorite businesses? Log onto www.kclyradio.com and click on the shopping bag icon that say “Radio Mall”. You can save money at local businesses, for both the practical needs and the splurges. At the KCLY Radio Mall you buy certificates at a discount. Purchase your cash certificates on line and they will be mailed directly to you whether its restaurants, auto parts, or a bouquet of flowers – the Radio Mall is simply saving you money!
DID YOU KNOW, Employers with an available position may contact ACAP (Army Career Alumni Program) about the positions? ACAP will promote the positions by posting them at their center. Additionally, counselors will be informed of the position and et the information to Soldiers who are qualified candidates. To inform the ACAP office of available jobs, simply call 785-239-2278 or fax information to 785-239-2251.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Crime Stoppers now has a website? You can check out Clay County Crime Stoppers website at www.claycountycs.org to find out the crime of the week or to post a tip. You can also call 800-222-8477 or text CLAYTIP plus your message to CRIMES (274637). You can make your tips anonymously and still be eligible for up to $1,000 if the case is solved.
DID YOU KNOW this is a weekly newsletter? Please share this newsletter with friends, family & co-workers (forward to your email groups) and if they would like to be added to the newsgroup list – they can email Robyn at clayksrobyn@eaglecom.net. If you would like to submit information for this newsletter, please send your requests to the same email address listed above or call 632-5974 by 5:00 PM on the Monday before you want the information sent out (newsletters go out every Tuesday). Let’s keep Clay County residents informed about what is happening in our communities, so they will THINK CLAY COUNTY FIRST!