DID YOU KNOW 9-6-2011
| DID YOU KNOW | 9-6-2011 |
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!! Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for September: DID YOU KNOW A new coffee house has opened? This is right beside the Rex Theatre, every morning at 6:00AM. Stop in for various types of coffee cappuccino , espresso, and muffins, etc DID YOU KNOW You can celebrate Morganville’s 125th Anniversary & Party in the Ville coming up in September? September 10th, 2011 is the date. Lunch will be served from 10:00AM to3:00PM- BBQ Beef, Sloppy Joes, Chips & Drink. There will be a BBQ hosted by the Lion’s Club from 6:00PM 0 8:00PM- Hamburgers, Brat Burgers, Hot dogs, Chips, Beans, Dessert and Drinks. Thru the day there are many things going on- If you want to play in the softball tournament, contact Trudy at 785-447-0997, for Car, Truck & Tractor display, contact Dave at 785-926-4055, and for Vendor Booths contact Mary at 785-926-3812. The evening wraps up with a Live Band “3 of a Kind” and dance, in downtown Morganville from 8:00PM-12:00AM. DID YOU KNOW on Sunday September 11, the American Legion Riders is hosting “A Ride To Remember” ? The ride will begin in Clifton at 12:00PM. They will go onto Morganville, Green, Wakefield, Longford and end I Clay Center at approximately 5:30PM. There will be a ceremony and BBQ at Clay Center after the ride. Music and food will be complimentary to all who participate – the ride is approximately 88 miles. Please join in a remembrance ride to all who have fallen. Bring your flags – we will ride with full flags, all can join in, whether you drive or ride. The event is free, there will be commemorative t-shirts available for purchase. For information, contact David Blair at 785-447-0220 or Darrel Farmer at 785-630-1351. DID YOU KNOW the rest of our bowling leagues are starting this week! Give us a call, or come to Pinsetters a little before the start time to join one of our leagues. We have something for everyone! Tuesday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. Women’s League Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Any Combination of Men and Women Thursday, September 8th at 9:15 a.m. Women’s Morning League Saturday, September 10th at 9:30 a.m. Youth League Sunday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. Non-Sanctioned Any Combination of Men and Women Monday, September 12th at 6:45 p.m. Women’s League Pinsetters Bowling Center, (785) 632-5400 or Emily (785)447-1785. DID YOU KNOW The Clay County Zoning Board is scheduled to meet at 7:30 a.m. on 12 September, 2011 in the County Commissioner's Room of the Clay County Courthouse to consider a special use permit for a cell tower on a parcel of land located in Section 16, Township 10, Range 01E. The parcel is located on the west side of Deer Trail Road North of 4th Road in Chapman Township. Anyone not able to attend this meeting that would like to have input may do so by contacting any member of the zoning board, by emailing the zoning administrator at ccappraiser@claycountykansas.org or by telephoning (785) 632-2800. All information provided will be presented to the board members during the scheduled meeting. The application is available for review in the County Appraiser's office during regular business hours. DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Living With Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, September 14 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. in the hospital's education center 3. For more information call Sally Chestnut at 785-632-2144. DID YOU KNOW the Health Department is having upcoming events? What: Walk- In Flu: Nasal or Inject able -When: Beginning Sept 16th through the month of October every Friday at 8:00AM-5:00PM. Where: Clay County Health Dept 820 Spellman Cir. Clay Center If you are unable to make it during the walk-in hours call 785-632-3193 and schedule an appointment for Monday, Wednesday , or Thursday. We will also be offering a Dental clinic for pregnant women and children under 5yrs old at minimal or no cost on Sept 22nd at 9:00AM-3:00PM, contact the Clay County Health Dept 785-632-3193 to schedule today. This service is available from Kansas Cavity Free Kids (KCFK) DID YOU KNOW United Bank & Trust will Stuff the Bus with common school supplies and classroom items to help districts, teachers and students to combat critical school budget cuts. We need your help!!!! Each bus will contain “Wish Cards” that lists common school supply items. To get involved, pick up a “Wish Card”, purchase the item, and return it to the bank. All donations will be given to local schools. Plus, United Bank & Trust will offer a chance to win Chamber Gift Cards to those who participate. With each donation an individual makes, they will be entered in the drawing for a $50 Gift Card or two $25 Gift Cards. From now until September 16th, United Bank & Trust will act a donation site for the supplies and classroom items. DID YOU KNOW We are looking to restart the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) and it's Ladies AUXILIARY of Clay Center and are looking for members to restart the program. If you have served in a combat zone or other approved military zone and can provide a DD214 or ERB with the eligible dates (see the link for details) http://www.vfw.org/uploadedFiles/VFWorg/Join/complete%20eligibility%20Info.PDF then we would like to help you join the VFW. Ladies Auxiliary VFW Members are...(eligibility) Wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and not less than sixteen years old. Women eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall be eligible for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary. Please call for more information: Linda Vann-Owens, VFW Ladies Auxiliary 4th District President, Dept of Kansas 785-461-5414 or Allen Owens, VFW 4th District Senior Vice Commander, Dept of Kansas 785-461-5414
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday mornings at 8:00AM at the hospital education centers. DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theatre shows movies each week Tickets are $5. Drive by or call 630-2160 for information. 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. DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Farmers Market is 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 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Stroke Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 20 at 10:00AM. in the hospital’s education centers. 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 Incentives are available to qualified businesses based on the location of the facility, type of facility (manufacturing or non-manufacturing), capital investment made, and number of jobs created. Some of these incentives expire December 31st, 2011. If you are planning to expand your facility or purchase equipment that will create new jobs call the Clay County Economic Development office at 632-5974. DID YOU KNOW there will be a Clay Center Car Show on September 24th? This will be at Dexter Park. Advance Registration is $15, deadline for that is September 17th. Onsite Registration is $20. There will be a 50/50 pot, on-site poker run, and proceeds to benefit scholarship fund. There will be Top 20, Best Interior, Best Exterior and Best Engine. Special Awards for Exhibitor’s Choice and Women’s Choice. Registration is from 8:00AM-11:00AM, Lunch is provided at noon (2 meals per entry) This is sponsored by Clay Center Business &Professional Women. For information and registrations, call LewAnn Schneider, at drlewann@twinvalley.net, or at 785-313-7471 or 785-485-2171. DID YOU KNOW there will be a Piotique Sand Volleyball Tournament at Dexter Park! Sunday September 25th at 1:30 PM If you would like to play but don't have a team give us a call at: 620-388-2741 and we will put you together with others who like to play. Cost for these teams will be $10 per person. Its fun, entertaining and lots of laughs so even if you don't play come on out and watch. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS APPEARED IN PREVIOUS EDITIONS DID YOU KNOW, Employers with an available position may contact ACAP (Army Career Alumni Program) about the positions? ACAP will promote the positions by posting them at their center. Additionally, counselors will be informed of the position and et the information to Soldiers who are qualified candidates. To inform the ACAP office of available jobs, simply call 785-239-2278 or fax information to 785-239-2251. 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 Clay County Economic Development Group has a Face book page? “Befriend” us at http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/profile.php?id=100002211383145 Let us know what you have going on so we can post it on the page as well as put it in this weekly news letter!! 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!
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