Clay County Sheriff James C. Sulsberger would like to announce the upcoming
D.A.R.E. Graduations for Clay City Jr. High and North Clay Jr. High. Clay
City's Graduation is set for April 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Jr. High Gym in
Clay City.
North Clay's graduation date is set for April 30 at the Jr. High
Gym in Louisville.
Come out and show your support for the importance of drug abuse prevention.
The Flora ESDA Youth Corp is currently being coordinated by ESDA members Tammy Wyman and Misty Bradham under the direction of Steve Lewis, ESDA coordinator. The team is excited about developing even more opportunities for its Youth Corp members.
The purpose of the Youth Corp is to get kids involved in helping and serving their community. The Youth not only help put out "No Parking" signs during local events, but also help during storms or when the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) is activated. Some of the Youth are even trained in search and rescue.
On Thursday, December 17, the American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, located on Highway 50 East in Flora from 1 to 6 p.m.
Did you know the Red Cross in this area distributes over 500,000 blood products to patients in need each year? To meet that demand, about 1,200 donations of whole blood is needed every day. That is why this local blood drive is so very important. Your one donation can be used for three different blood needs. Blood may be needed in surgeries, accidents or cancer treatments. In this busy season of hustle and bustle, please remember to think of others.
The Flora Moose Lodge has volunteered to assist at this drive. Please come and donate about 40 minutes so your time and then enjoy the delicious treats that are prepared just for you!
Stroke Detection Plus, a mobile ultrasound service is coming to Flora to do stroke and vascular screenings. Stroke Detection Plus scans the carotid arteries in your neck.
By taking pictures and measurements to look for blockage that could lead to a stroke, 75 percent of strokes could be detected before something serious occurs.
They also screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm. This screening visualizes the existence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that can rupture and be fatal.
A third screening is for peripheral vascular disease, blockage in the arms and legs. An abnormal result here puts a participant at a four to six times greater risk for coronary artery disease.
They are also offering Osteoporosis tests, which check for abnormal bone mass density in men and women.
All tests are pain free and non invasive. Stroke Detection Plus will be at the Flora Public Library, 216 North Main Street, on Tuesday, December 1st from 9:00-4:30.
Each test is $40 or get any 3 tests for $100. The full wellness profile, all 4 tests is just $120!
Appointments are necessary. Call toll free, 877-732-8258!
If you’re not in the Christmas spirit yet, you can get a jump start on the feeling Friday morning at Charley Brown Park in Flora.
Clint Green, the owner of Little Toot Railway, is asking for volunteers to help deck the park in preparation for the coming Holiday season that will kick-off next week, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Decorating will begin Friday morning at 9 a.m.
The decorations are part of Green’s and the City’s holiday events that are put on at the park.
This year’s event will include half-price rail rides and sleigh rides through the park. The City provides funding for the rail rides, lowering the price. Santa will also be at the park. He will arrive in Flora the day after Thanksgiving.
The Legion Post 14 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Veterans’ Dinner on Saturday, November 21 at noon at the Legion Post in Flora.
This is a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and is free for current military personnel, as well as their spouses and children. The cost for other attendees is $3.
“We want to give back to those men and women who give so much for us, and we hope to have a good turnout for the dinner,” said Mary Walker of the Legion Post 14 Ladies Auxiliary.
The Legion is located at 333 East North Avenue in Flora.
In Flora this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be “Scouting for Food,” as part of a national food drive to collect for local food pantries.
People may have found a tag on their doorknob this Saturday alerting them to the food drive. Suggested items for donations include soup, canned vegetables, beef stew, canned fruit, chili, canned meats, cereal or paper towels.
November is National Home Care month, and the Clay County Health Department would like to honor its Home Health and Hospice staff. Home Health began over 42 years ago as a way to provide a much needed service to medically homebound patients in Clay County. Over the years the program has grown in both the type of service offered as well as the quality of care provided in the home. The nurses have received specialized training in Wound Vac application, are certified in PICC line insertion/care, and are capable in providing complex treatments such as IV therapy and specialized wound and ostomy care.
Donald and Mary Greenwood, of Cisne, will be celebrating their 60th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Cisne Community Center.
They were married on Nov. 13, 1949.
No gifts please, but cards would be appreciated.
The event is being hosted by the couple’s children and grandchildren.
“Settings for St. Anthony’s,” an elegant fundraising affair, will be held November 19 from Noon to 8 p.m. at Wright’s Furniture in Dieterich. This fundraising event, showcasing dinner tables decorated with seasonal themes, china patterns and various displays will raise funds for the Friends of St. Anthony’s benefiting St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Mother/Baby Home Care Program.
Veterans Day Parade in Flora. For more info
Call 618-662-5646.
November 11, 2009, the Clay County Farm Bureau will be hosting a Life Line Screening in Louisville. Screenings are fast, painless, affordable and convenient. Life Line Screening has partnered with over 370 hospitals across the country and has screened over 5 million participants. Screenings will be offered to Clay County Farm Bureau members and to the public.
The 5 Screenings available that day include: Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening, Heart Rhythm Screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening and Osteoporosis Screening. All 4 tests can be bought in a package with only $139. Add the Osteoporosis Screening for $10 more. Participants will receive their results within 21 days of testing.
Pre-registration is required. Participants must call 1-800-324-1851 to make appointments. Additional questions can be answered by calling the Clay County Farm Bureau office at 618.665.3300.
Following a successful run in 12 European countries over the summer, GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith will bring his “New Hallelujah World Tour” to the U.S. this fall and a first-time ever stop in southern Illinois on November 8th, playing to 3,200 people inside B.E. Gumm Gymnasium at Salem High School. Traveling to major markets across the nation during October and November, the tour will feature some very special guests including renowned artist/worshipper Matt Maher, “American Idol” alum Phil Stacey and new artist/worship leader Meredith Andrews.
On Oct. 22, the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, on Parsons Lane, from 1 to 6 p.m. Blood supplies remain low and every donation is critical.
When you donate blood you are a true hero. Do you know that 38 percent of the population can give blood and only 5 percent actually donate?
If you are part of that 5 percent, that is why it is so important that you continue to make a donation. If you have never donated, won’t you please think about attempting to donate?
It is painless and only takes about 25 minutes. If you have any questions, please call Linda Taylor at 662-9452. Thank you!
Local families joining global, year-round effort to help 8 million suffering children, while teaching lessons in generosity
U.S. kids have no time to waste helping bring joy to millions of needy boys and girls this holiday season. Sending hope to hurting children worldwide is a full-time, year-round effort that requires the contagious compassion of Flora families, right now!
If you haven’t been listening to the radio or the signs around town, you might not know that Appleknocker is this Saturday, September 26th. Along with the many different entertainment features mentioned, several FHS clubs are also involved. Spanish Club will be creating their colorful paper flowers. Science Club celebrates the state bird with their wonderful hats. FCCLA will be participating with their booth of flower pens. The cheerleaders will be located in the food area with their popular caramel apples.
Homecoming week is coming up with a plate full of activities. The Bon Fire begins at 7:30 p.m on Oct. 1. This evening will involve the class games, the football player dance, and the bonfire. Spirit week starts with Monday PJ day, Tuesday Twin day, Wednesday Superhero day, Thursday Color War day and Friday is Crazy Orange and Blue day.
Homecoming this year is based on Superheroes. Seniors are the dark Batman, juniors are the invincible Superman, sophomores are the quick Spiderman and freshmen are the amazing Ninja Turtles. Court elections were this Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Court pictures will be taken on the Thursday 24th.
See You At The Pole was this Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. This event happened through out the whole nation. SYATP started with a small group of teenagers in Burleson, Texas, who came together for a weekend in early 1990 for a program called DiscipleNow. On Saturday night God touched there hearts deeply. Compelled to pray, they drove to three different schools that night. With no intended direction, they went to the school flagpoles and prayed for their friends, schools, and leaders. From this small pebble drop, ripples spread out across the country. In 1990 over 45,000 students in 4 different states met at flagpoles to pray before the start of school. In 1998, over 3 million students in all 50 states and over 20 other countries met for SYATP.
Quote of the week comes from Mary Manin Morrissey, who said
“You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.”
Laureate Gamma Mu PL-2418 Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the Tasty Treats in Flora on Thursday, September 10.
Meeting was called to order. Roll call consisted of 9 members present and 4 members excused. Minutes from the previous minutes were read and approved. A brief discussion on meetings for the 2009-10 year.
The 30th Annual Edlerwalk will be held Saturday, October 3. Registrations begins at 7:30 a.m. At Library Park. The walk will begin at 8 a.m. In front of the First United Methodist Church at 103 E. 3rd St. There will be a one mile and a two mile walk.
Participants will meet at the First Baptist Church for door prized and awards after the walk. The walkers must be 55 years of age to be eligible.
A thank you was read from Janice and Jeff Harr for remebering them in the loss of Jeff’s father. A donation was given to Hunter Osborne who has Leukemia.
Members present: JoAnn Rose, Jan Jennings, Alice Childers, Jennifer Perry, Margie Dettmer, Evonda Botka, Lynne Gocey, Janice Harr, and Donna Myers.
The next meeting will be Saturday, October 3rd at the First Baptist Church at 203 E. 3rd in Flora.
