3-1-2011
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for March:
DID YOU KNOW "Every 15 Minutes" is an educational experience that reminds us all of the dangers associated with driving while impaired.
The crash is staged, the emotions are real! (www.every15minutes.com) Clay Counts will be holding an informational meeting regarding Every 15 Minutes. When: 8:30AM -9:00AM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Where: Emergency Services Academy 703 2nd St., Clay Center, KS Why: The purpose of this meeting is to provide information regarding Every 15 Minutes to community members, volunteers and parents. please RSVP to…jessicadavis@usd379.org
DID YOU KNOW there will be a Storm Spotter Class here in Clay Center on March. 1st? – A meteorologist from WIBW will be at the Baptist Church Meeting Hall, corner of 5th and Dexter at 7:00PM. The class is free and open to the public. Plan to attend to learn about Spring Storms in our area!
DID YOU KNOW Green Team, Dodge and Orange & Black Pack are teaming up for your chance to help the booster club and test drive a new Dodge. All adults, 21 years or older, are encouraged to come to the HIGH SCHOOL, Friday, MARCH 4, 4:30PM-7:30PM, and test drive a new Dodge vehicle and earn the Orange & Black Pack $20.00 per adult. Green Team and Dodge have set a goal of $2,000.00, lets see if you can beat the team! Remember, all you have to do is have a valid driver's license, be 21 or older, and enjoy a test drive on Dodge and Green Team and Orange & Black Pack earn $20.00 each. We'll see you on Friday, March 4th.
DID YOU KNOW The Eleventh Annual Republican Valley Ringnecks Banquet is Saturday March 5?
Cost is Single $40, Couple $50-Banquet admission includes dinner, toasting and boasting with like-minded outdoor folks, chances to win great prizes, raffles, and Pheasants Forever membership which includes a one year subscription to Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation (five issues) and the opportunity to make a difference for habitat and conservation education in your community. Call 785-313-2571 for ticket information.
DID YOU KNOW Simple Grace, the Jim & Kathy Hitch family from Martell, NE, will present a concert @ St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9th & Dexter on Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 6:00 PM. They present a variety of Christian music, blending acoustic bluegrass, gospel, and traditional hymns, folk and original pieces. They are cross-denominational, upholding Biblical truths and appeal to every age group. Public invited. Refreshments served. Free Will Offering.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, March 2nd 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, March 3rd at Noon? The speaker will be Todd Slagle AT WALL’S SCRATCH & DENT, 4TH & COURT STS. 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? Showing this week is “No Strings Attached” Rated R - Emotionally unencumbered and sexually satisfied, friends with benefits Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) have an open relationship that suits them just fine. That is, until those pesky little things called feelings enter the picture. Ivan Reitman directs and Kevin Kline and Cary Elwes co-star in this comedy that explores the perks and pitfalls of modern romance- at Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00PM. Wednesday movie tickets are $3!!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday is “Rango” Rated PG - Johnny Depp lends his voice to the portrayal of the title character, an adventurous family pet who leaves home to learn more about himself, in this family-friendly animated adventure directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean). The star-studded cast of vocal talent also includes Abigail Breslin, Isla Fisher, Alfred Molina, Ray Winstone, Harry Dean Stanton, Ned Beatty, Stephen Root and Bill Nighy.- Showing at 7:30PM. Friday & Saturday it will be dress up country western style"
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, March 8th.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 8th from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Menu: sausage,eggs,pancakes, and fruit cup! Free Will Donation.
DID YOU KNOW the Green Café in Green, KS is having a Mountain Oyster Fry/Whole Hog supper on Saturday, March 12th. This event is to help raise money for new playground equipment for the Art Dettmer Park in Green. The cost is $10.00 per plate from 5:00PM-8:00PM with the Mayor and City Council members of Green as your cooks and waiters/waitresses for the evening.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay County Appraiser’s Office is reminding you that the deadline for reporting Personal Property is March 15, 2011. The owners of personal property are required by law to list their property each year with the county appraiser. Examples of personal property are: Watercraft, golf carts, ATV’s or UTV’s, trailers (car, utility, stock, grain, horse, etc.) Antique tagged vehicles, Non-Highway vehicles, Off- road motorcycles, vehicles registered with a tag weight greater than 12M and Commercial Machinery & Equipment. Personal Property also includes all mobile homes that are not considered real estate, meaning the land that the mobile home sits on is owned by another individual. Remember to report all personal property on or before March 15, 2011 to avoid late filing penalties. Penalties are not subject to local abatement.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Economic Development Group is holding their Annual Meeting on March 31st? The Annual Meeting will be held on March 31st at the Family Life Center at 6:30PM. Larry Hatteberg from KAKE News in Wichita will be the guest speaker. Reservations can be made by calling Robyn Smith at Clay County Economic Development Group at 632-5974. Members and nonmembers are invited and it is $20 a person to attend. Deadline for RSVP is March 21st.
DID YOU KNOW “Total Addictions” (Formerly “Shoes ETC”} Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held April 8th at 3:00PM? Come out and support them as they celebrate their name change.
DID YOU KNOW The 31st Annual KCLY Spring Fair will be Friday, April 29th at the National Guard Armory 10:00AM to 8:00PM. For more information of how you can participate as a vendor call 632-5661 and talk to Joyce Beck or Robin Sherbert or go online at www.kclyradio.com for registration. There will be approximately 80 booths at this one day expo show. Enjoy seeing, learning and purchasing from a variety of home, business, and health related businesses. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this fun and informative day. KCLY Spring Fair (100.9 FM on your radio dial)
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS APPEARED IN PRIOR 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 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 $144,000 and has 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! We still need volunteers for the build!
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 Pickets are still for sale but there is a late fee of $5.
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!