3-15-2011
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 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 There is a fundraiser for Sandy Stogsdill? “My name is Sandy Stogsdill, formerly Lund, and I grew up in the Green area. I was a caregiver for the State of Kansas for eleven years. My husband, Leonard and I have been married for 43 years now. He is a disabled veteran. I am sixty seven years old. I have been on Medicare for eleven years, and as you know, it does not cover all your medical expenses. I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2010. I have been to KU Medical Center, and I need surgery to remove my elopes. Before the surgery can take place, I must take chemo and radiation treatments. I have been in the hospital in Manhattan for several weeks.” A fundraiser is being planned for Sandy on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM . and on Saturday, March 19 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. at Ray’s Apple Market. We will be serving Kretchmar hot dogs for $1.50 each. There will also be an on-air auction on 100.9 FM KCLY on Friday, March 18 beginning at 1:00PM. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Republican River Chapter #30307 is graciously providing $500 in matching funds. Anyone wishing to make a donation to Sandy is encouraged to send it to: Sandy Stogsdill, %United Bank & Trust, P. O. Box 514, Clay Center, Ks 67432-0514. Anyone wishing to help with the fundraiser or donate items to the auction is encouraged to contact Linda Underwood at 785-632-0369 (cell) or 785-632-6233 (home) after 6:00 p.m. Please keep Sandy and her family in your prayers as she continues to battle this deadly disease, and please give this fundraiser your prayerful consideration. Thanking you in advance for your participation, and looking forward to seeing you there.
DID YOU KNOW You don’t have to pack up your winter coats? You can donate yours to the CCCMS 8th grade Winter Clothing Drive and treat yourself to a new one next year! 8th grade CCCMS students are collecting winter hats, coats, gloves, and scarves. We are donating the items to the Lighthouse to stock up for next winter. Collection ends March 31st Boxes are located at the Middle School, Kiers, Ray’s Apple Market, the Courthouse, City Hall, and Patterson’s.
Clay County Medical Center’s Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, March 16 from 12:00PM – 1PM in the Education Centers. Guest Speaker will be Brittany Piland. She is the granddaughter of Betty Woods – colon cancer survivor. Come hear Brittany tell her grandmother’s amazing story and how Brittany was there for her through her journey. Meet Betty too! Also, Nancy Winter, RN, from the Clay County Health Department will also speak on the importance of Colorectal Cancer screenings!
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 together we can help cancer patients? I am asking for your help. I am supporting the American Cancer Society in a different way this year. Instead of having a Relay For Life team I am participating in the 2011 American Cancer Society Shave To Save. The Shave To Save is a fundraiser for the ACS Hope Lodge. I stayed at the ACS Hope Lodge in Kansas City in 2004 when I was going through my cancer treatments. The ACS Hope Lodge is the only facility in the Kansas City metro area that provides free, temporary housing to patients and their caregivers for the duration of their treatments. Being a 2011 Shave To Save Shavee means I have signed up to raise money and to shave my head in May unless I raise $10,000, in which at that point I can opt out of shaving my head.
I need your help in reaching my $5,000 goal by May 2nd. There are a couple of different ways that you can help support me. You can go online at www.shavetosave.org and click on “support a shavee” and type in Sue Affolter and donate that way or you can make a check out to The American Cancer Society and mail it in the self-addressed envelope I have enclosed for your convenience. Thank you for your support. I know you might be asking "why?" would I volunteer to have my head shaved, I am doing it to show support to cancer patients that don't have the choice whether or not to have their heads shaved and also to show my support to the ACS Hope Lodge by raising money so it will continue to be available for cancer patients. This is one way I can show the ACS how much this facility means to me. Hope Lodge and their staff played a huge role in my cancer journey, not sure what I would have done without it being available. Undergoing treatments for cancer can be financially and emotionally devastating and the ACS Hope Lodge of Kansas City allowed me to focus on what was most important
- fighting cancer. So please find it in your heart to help me with my goal so this facility remains available for cancer patients. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Will you join me in this fight? Together we can help cancer patients. Thanks for your support. ~Sue Affolter 505 E. Parallel Street Clifton, KS 66937-9642
785-455-3387 Home & Fax 785-447-0658 Cell dsaffolter@twinvalley.net
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, March 16th 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 17th at Noon? The speaker will be Elby Adamson speaking about Aquatic Fitness and Mussels. 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? No information was available at this time; check the marquee for information of call 630-2160.
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 15th.
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 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 Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Clay Days’? CLAY DAYS will be held indoors at the National Guard Armory. There will be three events this year and as we grow, we will continue to add weekends. CLAY DAYS will begin on Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Our first weekend will be April 8th, 9th, and 10th. We still have room for vendors. Mark your calendar to attend. Contact Andy at the Chamber of Commerce at 785-632-5674 for more information.
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce Easter Eggstravaganza is coming up? On April 23rd, meet the Bunny at 9:15AM on the west side steps of the Courthouse. At 10:00AM the hunt begins once the Fire Engine Siren goes off!!!
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)
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Business and Professional Women will host the 2nd annual Glamour and Glitz for Gals on May 7, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the Catholic Parrish Hall in Clay Center. Vendor applications will be taken until April 15. In addition to the vendor booths, BPW members will have breakfast and lunch items for sale as well as baked goods. Questions may be directed to Emma Brownell at 632-2801. The event is open and free to the public.
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!