11-09-2010
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for November:
DID YOU KNOW A Full House is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this month? They have great sale prices on select items through out the month with an extra discount on November 20th! Stop by and grab a slice of pizza from noon to 1:00PM on November 20th at 510 Dexter in Clay Center or call us at 785-632-5985.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Youth Basketball clinic will be held during the week of Nov.8-12? The clinic is for Clay Center youth in grades 3-6 and will feature instruction in the fundamentals of basketball with the CCCHS boys and girls coaching staff, as well as CCYBA volunteer coaches. Registration forms are available at all Clay Center schools (Lincoln, Garfield, CCCMS).Registration cost is $20.00, which includes 3 nights of clinic instruction and a t-shirt. The clinic will run Monday, Nov. 8th from 7:00PM-8:30PM (girls @ CCCMS, boys @ CCCHS), Tuesday and Thursday, November 9th & 11th (girls CCCHS District (new) gym, Boys @ CCCHS gym) from 6:30PM-8:00PM.
DID YOU KNOW there is Canine Boarding available? Connie Paronto raised dogs and recently changed her facilities over for boarding. She has climate controlled buildings, big exercise pens and an agility playground. She will take your dog for a walk/run, and the bigger and more athletic canine, the farther she will walk/run them! Call (785) 632-6389 or (785) 447-2195 for more information, or email Connie at cparonto@kansas.net.
DID YOU KNOW that Leaving Signs Behind is having a sale on all vehicle magnets for the month of November? A pair of vehicle magnets 12x24 is usually $120.00 but for the month of November they are marked down to $95.00 a pair. Stop by Leaving Signs Behind at 524 Lincoln and order your magnets today.
DID YOU KNOW Pinsetters is extending their buy one game get one game free special through this weekend, November 14th. Pinsetters is open for open bowling on Wednesdays from 3:30PM - 5:00PM, Friday nights from 9:30 PM to midnight, Saturdays from noon to midnight and Sundays from 1:00PM- 5:00 PM. Come out and join the fun. For more information, call Pinsetters (785) 632-5400 or Emily at (785) 447-1785.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Wrestling Club Free Clinic will be started, November 1, 2010. The remaining sessions will be held each Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM-7:45PM through Wednesday, November 17. Wrestlers and parents are encouraged to attend any or all sessions during this time. WHERE: Clay Center City Hall - 2nd Floor WHO CAN ATTEND: This free clinic is for the beginning or inexperienced wrestler who wants to learn about the sport of wrestling. We do not discriminate, male or female accepted, children ages 4-16. If you are currently participating in your middle school program, you cannot attend this Free Clinic. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Wrestlers will need tennis shoes, shorts and shirt, or sweats. Singlets are provided by CCWC after you have joined the wrestling club. Parents are invited to attend any of the sessions. Club information will be handed out toward the end of the Free Clinic explaining the CCWC Wrestling Program. Coaches and board members will be present during the Free Clinic to answer any questions you may have.
A parents meeting and enrollment will be held the week of Thanksgiving. This is the time that you will have to decide whether to enroll your child or not.
QUESTIONS CONTACT: Danny Grater, Head Coach Leanna Buckley, Club Director
Phone: (785) 632-4778 / 944-3630 Phone: (785) 944-3025 / 632-1887 Email: coachgrater@gmail.com Email: lbuckley@twinvalley.net
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Fall Clean-up will start November 8-- 2 weeks in November, prior to Thanksgiving? The City will not pick up batteries or any hazardous waste, but they will take large appliances including those with Freon in them. For a complete list of what the City will and will not pick up, contact City Hall at 632-5454.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay County Medical Center’s Living With Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, November 10th? They will meet from 5:00PM – 6:00PM in the hospital’s education centers. For more information contact Sally Chestnut at (785) 632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW City and County offices will be closed November 11thin observance of Veteran’s Day? Also closed is USD 379 for Teacher In service.
DID YOU KNOW a Veteran’s Day Celebration will be held in Clay Center on November 11th? A celebration of Veteran’s Day will be at the United Methodist Church Family Life Center, at 7:00PM. Captain Joshua Mantz of Ft Riley will relay one of his experiences while servicing in Iraq. This celebration is co-sponsored by Vern and Susie Swanson and Don and Sharon Brown. Questions about the event may be directed to Sharon Brown at 630-0763.
DID YOU KNOW Clifton will hold the Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on November 11, 2010 in Clifton Kansas at 2:00PM. Support our Veterans.
DID YOU KNOW there is a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Pyle Chiropractic? On November 12 at 3:00PM the Chamber of Commerce will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for them.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Gourmet will be having their Christmas Open House, Saturday, November 13 from 9:30AM - 5:00PM and Sunday, November 14 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. Come by to do some early Christmas shopping and sample some new food items! Fill out your wish list and remember we also gift-wrap!
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Farmers Market is happy to present a Cornucopia Farmers Market on November 13th from 9:00-12:00Noon inside Common Ground/Detour across from the Courthouse Square. We will be selling homegrown produce, breads, pies, buffalo meat, honey, cheeses, jams and jellies, homemade crafts and much more. Kick off your holiday shopping season with a trip to the Clay Center Farmers Market. If you want more information, contact Jay Sleichter at 785-630-0772 or at jaysleichter@yahoo.com. We are also looking for additional vendors. If you have homemade crafts or other products, please give us a call or email.
DID YOU KNOW Faith United Church Presbyterian is having a Turkey supper? Join them Saturday, November 13th from 5;00PM to 7:00PM, at 200 West Street in Clifton. Free Will Donations will be accepted. Call Tammy Elsasser at 785-455-3678 or the Church at 785-455-3482 for Carry-Outs in Clifton for $6.00.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay County Medical Center Stroke Support Group will be held on Tuesday, November 16th? Join them at 10:00AM in the CCMC Education Center.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center’s Childbirth Education classes start Tuesday November 16th? The class is a 4-week session offered one night a week from 7:00PM-9:00PM at no charge. All expecting mothers and support persons are welcome. For more information or to register, call (785) 632-2144 and ask for Kelly Otott.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, November 16th, at 7:00PM? For more information, call Linda Yarrow at (785) 632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW the Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, November 16th? Attend at 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church for information and support.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, November 10th at 8:00AM. Ryan Wilson will speak about the Dispatch’s Veteran’s Publication. The coffee this month is sponsored by Union State Bank & Clay County Medical Center.
DID YOU KNOW Parents as Teachers Play Group meet every Wednesday 9:30AM-11:00 at the District Gym on Prospect, behind CCCHS. All play groups are open to any family that has a child between 0-3 years old. Older siblings are also welcome. There will be no Play Group when school is not in session.
DID YOU KNOW that Rotary Club meets every Thursday? Rotary will meet at noon on Thursday, November 11th.The speaker will Jim Prescott from Keystone/TransCanada pipeline. If you would like to attend Rotary as a guest or become a member please contact a current member for information.
DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theater will be showing “Megamind”Rated PG” at a special day and time? Thursday this week at 1:00PM and then at 7:30PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When cunning super villain (voiced by Will Ferrell) accidently kills his crime-fighting nemesis, the rogue suddenly finds life boring and uninspired. So, he creates a new enemy (Jonah Hill) who seeks to destroy the world, forcing Megamind to play the hero role for once in his life. This hilarious animated feature from director Tom McGrath (Madagascar) also features the voices of Brad Pitt and Tina Fey.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay County Commission meets every Monday at 8:30AM?
DID YOU KNOW Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at the Evangelical Covenant Church 1330 15th Street? Weigh in is between 5:30 – 6:00, 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. Come see what the Momentum Plan is all about.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Lion’s Club meets every Tuesday at noon? Lions will meet on Tuesday, November 16th. The topic will be “Pork, More Than Just The Other White Meat”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW Wakefield commodities will be Nov 17 @ youth center on Main street at 1:00PM-2:00PM
or 6:00PM -7:00PM. The trailer will be unloaded 9:30AM for any helper. C ream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, applesauce, whole grain rotini, northern beans, and salmon will be distributed.
DID YOU KNOW there is a Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, November 25, 2010 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the First Presbyterian Church Clay Center, KS (602 Clarke St). Anyone in the community without special plans for Thanksgiving Dinner is invited to come enjoy turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetable, relish, roll and pie. For rides or if you need your meal delivered, call the Presbyterian Church office at 632-2813.
DID YOU KNOW VFW 7774 and Auxiliary is collecting donations to help put a wreath on every grave on Ft. Riley on December 11, 2010 at 11:00AM. That is the same day they lay the wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Cost per wreath is $15, and there are 2500 graves that need wreaths. Contact Linda Olson at (785) 461-5591 or any FVW7774 or Auxiliary member.
DID YOU KNOW you can come and experience the real story of Christmas at First Presbyterian Church (602 Clark Clay Center, KS) December 11 & 12 from 6:00PM-8:30PM. Walk through the streets of Bethlehem and along the way meet up with King Herod, shepherds on the hillside, camp with the Magi, tour the market place and as the journey ends take time to reflect on what Christmas really means at the manger of Jesus. Admission to the event is $1 or a canned good. All proceeds will go to the Lighthouse for Christ.
DID YOU KNOW End-of-year tax-free donations are being sought by Community Chamber Orchestra for its workshop and night concert with Yamaha artist, cellist, and composer Akua Dixon of New York City, being planned next spring in Morganville for Friday, May 27. Akua's amazing career, including Grammy awards and performances with jazz and Latin music greats, can be seen at www.akuadixon.com and www.jazzbows.com. Donations will benefit local musicians of all ages. Tom's Music in Concordia will be representing Yamaha, and Akua will perform and coach on a Yamaha electric cello. The workshop and night concert are both open to the public. Donations may be made directly to the Orchestra as advertising (see the new Paypal "donate" button on the website www.kansasmusic.net), or indirectly through the Clay County Arts Council (by sending them in care of Anne Clark, 454 23rd Rd., Morganville, KS 67468-9117). To be eligible for the tax deduction in 2010, contributions need to be received before the end of December. For more information call 785-926-4725 or email bclark@diodecom.net.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS APPEARED IN PRIOR EDITIONS
DID YOU KNOW KCLY Radio is offering, exclusively to its listeners, the chance to save money at area businesses? Log onto www.kclyradio.com and click on the shopping bag icon that say “Radio Mall”. One there you will find businesses from all around the area where you shop. In the KCLY Radio Mall you buy “cash certificates” at a discount. The discounts are always changing and businesses are added often. If you shop locally, there’s a way to save money! Purchase your cash certificates on line and they will be mailed directly to you. The KCLY Radio Mall…..It’s Like Money In The Bank!!
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.
DEXTER PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT INFORMATION:
DID YOU KNOW individuals or businesses can sponsor specific components in the park? The Dexter Park Fundraising Committee has released a brochure with all the available components in the park listed. You or your business could sponsor a Slide, Spring Toy, Sandbox, Tree House, Bridge, Swings, Tic Tac Toe or a variety of other components. Ranging in price from $500 - $5,000 these components will be sold on a first come first served basis – so you must act quickly! Several components have already been sold! Please stop by the Information Center at 517 Court, or call 632-5974 for more information about components. There are a total of 60 components available and 23 have already been spoken for.
DID YOU KNOW The Dexter Park Playground Project has raised OVER $115,924.65 with $15,200 more pledged (total of over $131,000.00) and lots more pickets to sell. (We have sold 120 pickets to date). If you would like to donate to the Dexter Park Playground Project – your tax deductible donations can be made payable to CCCIF and mailed to 517 Court; Clay Center, KS 67432. Check out the website at www.ccplayground.homestead.com for more information and to download a donation/picket form! We are also looking for volunteers to help in any area of the project! (Fundraising, PR, Food, Child Care, Building, etc.) The Build Dates have been set for April 27 – May 1, 2011!
DID YOU KNOW that the Dexter Park Playground committee is selling pickets? The Dexter Park Playground Committee is selling pickets for the playground projects. The pickets will make up a fenced in area around the playground equipment. The pickets cost $50 and can be personalized with up to 18 characters per picket. The pickets are made of a plastic composite type material that should last a lifetime! If you would like to purchase a picket to support this community wide project, please stop by the Information Center at 517 Court. (A sample of the picket is on display at the Information Center!) You can also get a form from the website at http://ccplayground.homestead.com/index.html
DID YOU KNOW Green Team of Clay Center is offering pickets in the park? Green Team of Clay Center is helping with the Dexter Park Playground Project by offering to purchase a picket in the park for anyone buying a new car. Stop by the Green Team for more information.
DID YOU KNOW Distinctive Images is offering a unique donation to the Dexter Park Playground Project? Distinctive Images will donate $1 for every new Year of the Tiger shirt sold. You can view the design at http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs386.snc3/23576_386336381981_744516981_5141920_7825057_n.jpg or stop by the store. What a great way to support the Tigers and the Playground project. 2010 is the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger, so Distinctive Images has tapped into this unique opportunity in an ad campaign for the Clay Center Tigers!
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 or clayks@eaglecom.net There are over 400 people registered for this newsletter. 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 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!