12-14-2010
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for December:
DID YOU KNOW Mike Dunn, a 1974 graduate of CCCHS, was seriously injured while riding his bicycle in western Clay County on July 16, 2010. After receiving head injuries in a fall, he was flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita where Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI’s) indicated he broke his neck. Rather than risk surgery that might have left him paralyzed, doctors put him in a “halo” a medical device to stabilize his neck. The MRI’s also revealed a slow growing tumor in Mike’s brain that wasn’t a big concern at the time. The halo was removed at the end of October and things seemed to be improving for Mike until he started having problems with his speech and his walking. An MRI in Wichita on Dec. 1 showed the tumor had grown rapidly, and a decision was made to remove it. On Dec. 4 doctors removed a large tumor. It was not cancerous, but due to its size and location some damage was done to the surrounding area of the brain. Doctors said it was a reoccurring tumor and if it returns, it might be cancerous. Mike has worked for Mason’s Farm in Washington County for more than 25 years. Before his accident, he was an avid runner and bicycle rider. On many Sundays, he would ride his bike to Idana for Sunday dinner and then back home to Clifton. Because Mike could not live on his own, he has moved to his parent’s home in Idana. He would like to thank everyone for all the prayers and well wishes. A fundraiser has been planned for Mike at Ray’s Apple Market on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16 and 17 from 11:00AM. to 7:00PM. and on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00PM. We will be serving sloppy joe sandwiches for $1.50 each. There will also be an on-air auction on KCLY on Dec. 17 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Republican River Chapter #30307 is graciously providing $478 in matching funds for this event. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by sending it to: RRC #30307, %Linda Underwood, 1729 Hackberry Road, Clay Center, Ks 67432-7824 and mark it for Mike Dunn. Anyone wishing to make a help with this fundraiser or donate an item to the auction is encouraged to call Linda Underwood at 785-632-0369 (cell) or 785-632-6233 (home). Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers as he continues through his healing process. Please give this fundraiser your prayerful consideration as he has not been able to work since July. Looking forward to seeing you there.
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Middle School is Raising Funds & Helping the Planet through Recycling? Drop off your Inkjet Cartridges or Cell Phone at the Clay Center Community Middle School. We will receive funds from Planet Green for every inkjet Cartridge or Cell Phone we recycle! Send with your student or simply drop them off in the office! Thanks in advance for helping us raise funds and keeping our environment cleaner! Recycle your Empty Inkjet Cartridges and Old Cell Phones, Buy Recycled High-Quality Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridges. This means less landfill and a cleaner environment. For more information call 785-632-3232.
DID YOU KNOW CCMC’s Lunch Bunch will meet Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00NOON at the hospital’s education centers. Entertainment will be provided by CCHS Tiger Chorale. Sign up early-seating will be limited. Lunch is $5 and reservations are required by calling the Mark. A. Chapman Wellness Center at 785-632-3929- extension 427.
DID YOU KNOW Santa will be at his house on the court house lawn Saturday December 18th? He will be there from 10:00AM-12:00PM and 12:30PM-3:00PM. Take the kids down to say hello to Santa Clause!!!
DID YOU KNOW Leaving Signs Behind is having a 10% off sale on all custom gifts for the month of December? Now is the time to order your custom Shirts, Cutting Boards, Mouse Pads, and Coffee Cups etc. etc. for Christmas at Leaving Signs Behind is located at 524 Lincoln Ave, Clay Center.
DID YOU KNOW Pinsetters has four new flat screen TV's? This makes Pinsetters the perfect place to watch all your football and basketball games. Watch 4 different games while enjoying the cheapest drinks in town! Call Pinsetters at 785-632-5400 for more information.
DID YOU KNOW CCMC’s Stroke Support Group will meet on Tuesday, December 21st? They will meet at 10:00AM in the hospital education center. Survivors of stroke, family members and friends are welcome to attend along with all interested persons. For more information contact Brenda Bohnenblust at 785-632-2144
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, December 15th at 8:00AM.
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 will meet Thursday, December 16th? The speaker will be Matt Bradford and the HS Band Percussion Ensemble. If you would like to attend future Rotary meetings as a guest or become a member please contact a current member for information.
DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theatre shows movies each week? This week is “Harry Potter Deathly Hollows Part 1”Rated PG13. The first installment of the two-part conclusion to the Harry Potter series finds the bespectacled wizard (Daniel Radcliffe) walking away from his last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever. Tickets are always $5. Come down at 7:00PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and enjoy the movie!
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? Lions will meet on Tuesday, December 21st. Speaking will be James Byers – Presbyterian Church.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW VFW Auxiliary is having a Santa's workshop for all the children? Dec 18 from 2:00PM-4:00PM, there will be fun crafts, refreshments and pictures with Santa! Bring your cameras.
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.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Masonic Lodge #134 meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month? They meet at 7:30 at 2317 7th Street in Clay Center. For more information, contact Jeff Hunter at 785-447-2889. The Clay Center Lodge is holding a food drive to help out the Light House for Christ. If you would like to make a food donation contact Jeff at 785-447-2889 after 6:00PM. Order of Eastern Star meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. If you are interesting in information or becoming a member, contact Jeff after 6:00PM.
DID YOU KNOW CCCMS has flipped it's Lid! CCCMS is collecting Land O Lakes Milk caps from all Milk, Orange Juice and Chocolate Milks that say 5cents on the top. Our goal is to collect 100,000 caps and use the money to do community services projects and donate to the Dexter Park Fund. If you would like to help us with this project you may drop off your Land O Lakes lids at CCCMS or in the container marked CCCMS at the front of the store at Ray's Apple market.
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 $125,924.65 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. 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!