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INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for June:
For those business’s and homes that have damage from last week’s storm, contact your city clerk of the town you live in. Please email clayksrobyn@eaglecom.net with damage information to be forwarded to Pam Kemp. Information is needed by June 8th -
DID YOU KNOW United Bank & Trust will be displaying copies of advertisements for movies coming to the local theatre’s from 1919 through the mid 1950’s from the Clay County Museum? The public is invited to stop by United Bank & Trust lobby during bank hours 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday, until June 17th.
DID YOU KNOW there will be a fundraiser for John Arganbright this week? A fundraiser has been planned for John at Ray’s Apple Market on Thursday, June 9th & Friday, June 10th from 11:00AM to 7:00 PMand on Saturday, June 11th from 11:00 AM. to 2:00 PM. We will be serving sloppy joes for $1.50 each. An on-air auction will also be held on 100.9 FM, KCLY on Friday, June 10th beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Republican River Chapter #30307 is graciously providing $500 in matching funds for John. While John and his wife Corrine have health insurance, they have a pretty high deductible to meet, and there are so many expenses that insurance doesn’t cover. He will also be without his income for six months. Anyone wishing to make a donation to John can do so be sending it to: John Arganbright, %Citizen’s State Bank, P. O. Box 10, Waterville, Ks 66548-0010. Anyone wishing to help with the fundraiser, or donate items to the auction, please call Linda Underwood at 785-632-0369 (cell) or 785-632-6233 (home) after 6:30 p.m.
DID YOU KNOW The next deadline to order pickets for the Dexter Park Playground Project - Safari Run is Friday June 17th, 2011. Please stop by the Information Center located at 517 Court Street in Clay Center to fill out your order form. Hurry!! space is limited.
DID YOU KNOW Summer reading program Wakefield Library for preschool through 3rd grade. Each story time will include books, crafts, games, snacks and a fun take home prize. Fridays from 1-2 PM , June 17, July 1, July 15, and July 29.
There will also be project for older grade school kids and four free prize drawings for adults. Sigh up at Library or call 461-5510 LIBRARY HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 1-7 PM Friday & Saturday 10 AM TO 4:30 PM
DID YOU KNOW Wakefield has Recycle trailer open 8AM – 10 AM on Saturday’s Need volunteers call Vicki Key 210-5027 and Mom’s Hilltop Diner – Monday closed Tues, Wed, Thur 5 am –2 pm Friday 5 am to 9 pm Sat 8 am to 9 pm Sun 8 am to 2 pm
DID YOU that Project Lifesaver is now available in Clay County through the Sheriff's dept in cooperation with the Pilot Club? Anyone who has a family member with Alzheimer’s, autism, down's syndrome or other dementias which might cause them to wander and get lost, please call Jeanne Stitt, at 632-3574 for more information on this program.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Farmers Market is back on Saturday’s from 8:00AM-11:00AM on the West Side of the Courthouse. The Market will be every Saturday from May 7th- October 29th. We will also have a Wednesday market from 5:00PM-7:00PM, starting in June and July, on the East side of Dexter Park. We are a producer only market, what this means is our vendors can only sell what they grow. Come out and get the freshest produce in Clay County! For more information, contact Jay Sleichter, 785-632-5711 or at claycenterfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, May 25th at 8:00AM
DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theatre shows movies each week? Showing at 7:30PM, , Saturday and Sunday, is “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ” Rated PG 13 Cunningly clumsy Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) meets his match when mysterious beauty Angelica (Penélope Cruz) forces the pirate to join her in search of the Fountain of Youth in the fourth installment of the humorous and action-packed "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Sparrow tries to determine whether Angelica is friend or foe while the riotous adventure sets him aboard a vessel belonging to the fearsome pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane).
DID YOU KNOW Rotary meets every Thursday at Noon? If you are interested in joining Rotary, contact any Rotarian.
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
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 Wakefield will have VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 11-15th theme “Hometown Nazareth Where Jesus was a kid” Methodist Church 461-5599
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Stroke Support Group will meet on Tuesday, June 21. Survivors of stroke, family members and friends are welcomed to attend along with all interested persons. For more information call Brenda Bohnenblust at 785-632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW United Bank & Trust is having their TENTH annual All-American Celebration and Community Appreciation Cook Out, “Go 4th with United Bank & Trust” on Thursday, June 30 from 11AM to 1PM They will serve hamburger, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, cookie and a drink.
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.
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!