4-19-2011
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for April:
DID YOU KNOW THE DEXTER PARK BUILD DATES are April 27 – May 1, 2011! We still need volunteers for the build!
DID YOU KNOW In the month of April Twin Valley is offering ½ off for 6 months for new Twin Valley Wireless customers?
In addition, new Twin Valley Phone, Digital Television and High Speed Internet customers will receive 1 month free and a $50 Donation in their name towards the Dexter Park Project (If pickets are available, they can choose to do that as well.)
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, April 20 at noon in the hospital's education centers? Guest speaker will be physician and author Chance Williams, MD. He will be speaking about his book "Signs of Life Symptoms of Living". Lunch is $5 and reservations are required by calling the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center at 785-632-3929, ext. 427.
DID YOU KNOW Lifeline Emergency Response Services will be hosting an “Open House” at the Clay County Medical Center on Wednesday April 20, 2011 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on the north side of the Wellness Center. This event is to share information about Lifelines upcoming Annual Fundraiser. A -2011 Ford Focus will be on display, so please join us for refreshments.
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, there will be a free showing of Veggie Tales’ “Twas the Night Before Easter” at the Rex Theater on Saturday, April 23rd? Start time is 10:45AM -immediately following the Easter Eggstravaganza. This free showing is sponsored by the Calvary Baptist Church of Clay Center.
DID YOU KNOW there will be Sun rise services South Timber Creek 6:45AM? Come join in for a Easter Celebration on April 24th.
DID YOU KNOW Representative Tim Huelskamp, our US Rep. from the lst District, will be here on April 26, 2011 at the Carnegie Library from 11:30 to 12:30 for a town hall meeting? Please encourage people to come and give their opinions and input. He wants to be our representative and listens to what we say.
DID YOU KNOW TigerShark Swim team is starting? Who is eligible? Anyone between the ages of 5 and 18
5 – 8 year olds must be able to swim 10 yards
9 – 12 year olds must be able to swim 50 yards
13 and up must be able to swim 100 yards
Orientation Meeting: May 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm – ALL SWIMMERS AND THEIR PARENTS Clay Center Community Middle School
· All fees need to be paid at this time.
· We will go over team rules and team expectations.
· We will have our swim team meet schedule available.
· We will be ordering suits, caps, goggles, and t-shirts
Fee: $30.00 for the first child in the family
$40.00 for two children in the same family
$45.00 for three or more children in the same family
Scholarships available. Contact DeLaine Burch at 632-5395 or Stephanie
Schwarm 632-6737
EACH SWIMMER PARTICIPATING ON THE TIGERSHARKS SWIM TEAM WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PAY A $7.00 FEE FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MEMBERSHIP FEES.
Meet Information: The team will be participating in 5meets, which are scheduled on Saturdays
beginning June 4h and ending with the League Championship Meet on July 9th.
Questions?Call DeLaine Burch at 632-5395
DID YOU KNOW THE DEXTER PARK BUILD DATES are April 27 – May 1, 2011! We still need volunteers for the build!
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 April 30 is Loyalty Day Bingo VFW hall 6PM-8PM for kids?
DID YOU KNOW The 2nd half property taxes are due by May 10th. Due to a computer software issue, the due date that printed on the payment coupon is May 11th. Payments received or postmarked through May 11th will be accepted without penalty. For more efficient processing please return the payment coupon with your payment. Payments may also be made on-line by going to www.kansas.gov/propertytax. If you have any questions call the Clay County Treasurer’s Office at 785-632-3282 or send an e-mail to cytreasurer@claycountykansas.org.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, April 20th 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, April 21th at Noon? 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 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is “HOP” Rated PG Unemployed slacker Fred (James Marsden) suddenly finds himself uncharacteristically busy after he runs over the Easter Bunny and has to not only nurse the gimpy rabbit back to health but also take over his duties so that the holiday can continue. Burdened with a cranky, cotton-tailed houseguest and a bout of intensive egg-delivery training, Fred finally begins to grow up in this hilarious and touching blend of live action and animation. Call 630-2160 for show times.
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, April 26th.
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 on May 1 there is a Wildflower Celebration and sale @ Milford Nature center? Stop in from 1:00PM-4:00PM pm or call 238- 5323 for more information.
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.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center City Wide Garage Sale is May 7th! Contact Andy at the Chamber of Commerce for information -785-632-5674.
DID YOU KNOW THE GREAT REPUBLICAN RIVER DUCK RACE WILL BE HELD ON MAY 7, 2011 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. THE DUCKS WILL BE RELEASED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY DATON HESS, AND WILL FLOW TO THE SOUTH RIVER BRIDGE. THE FIRST FIVE DUCKS TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A 2011 DODGE CHARGER FROM GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC. DUCKS SELL FOR $5 EACH OR 5 FOR $20. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DUCK RACE GO TO THE CLAY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE. THE PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR'S DUCK RACE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST PLACE - $500 CASH 2ND PLACE - 1/2 HOG 3RD PLACE - OVERNIGHT STAY AT PRAIRIE BAND HOTEL & CASINO 4TH PLACE - $50 GAS CERTIFICATE FROM CARVER'S COUNTRYSIDE MARKET 5TH PLACE - MEAL FOR 2 AT DANNY'S GRILL & CATERING .THERE ARE DUCKS AVAILABLE AT GEORGE'S JEWELRY, PAMIDA, AND GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC., OR BY CALLING LINDA UNDERWOOD AT 785-632-0369. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 1,000 DUCKS TO QUALIFY FOR THE NEW DODGE CHARGER FROM GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC.
DID YOU KNOW May 7 at 7:30AM Wakefield Pride Breakfast will be held @ “Mom’s Hill Top “?. A representative from each organization urged to attend. Volunteers will be receive certificates if name turned in by an organization.
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.
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!