“Youth for Christ” at “The Bridge” in Lake Mills has been holding  a “Sheer the Debt Campaign” to raise money. They have a 3 dimensional picture of a sheep full of cotton balls at the Bridge, as funds come in the cotton balls will be removed, once all the cotton balls have been removed, they will have sheered the sheep along with the Debt!!

As of today they have raised $1600, approximately 25% of the Sheep has been sheared.

Help them finish Sheering the Sheep and become debt free, by donating money. For more information call 641-592-2900 or 641-592-4100. You can also mail donations to 213 W. Main Suite C., Lake Mills, IA 50453.

Iowa State 4-H Conference Registrations Due May 23rd

     The Worth County Extension Service would like to remind all 8^th grade to 12^th grade 4-H members to get their registration forms in for the June 27^th, 28^th and June 29th Iowa State 4-H Conference by Thursday, May 23rd.  Please call the Worth County Extension Service at 641-324-1531 to get signed up. For those wanting more information or to sign up please E-Mail Worth County 4-H Youth Coordinator, Mindy Tenold at mtenold@iastate.edu or Worth County Extension Education Specialist, Dennis Johnson at djohn@iastate.edu in Northwood.

Worth County4-H Dog Project Workshops May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th   

                   The Worth County 4-H will host a series 4-H Dog Obedience Workshops on Sunday, May 5^th,  Sunday, May 12^th,Sunday May 19^th and Sunday, May 26th at the Worth County Fairgrounds in Northwood. The workshops will all begin at 6:30 P.M. and will cover information about dog obedience and help get 4-H member’s dogs ready for the 2013 Worth County Fair Dog Show scheduled for Wednesday, June 12th at the Worth County Fair.  The meetings will be led by Dana Halvorson, Worth County 4-H Dog Obedience Trainer and Amy Prestholt, Worth County 4-H Dog Project Leader. Please call Dennis Johnson, Worth County Extension Education Specialist at 641-324-1531 for more information about the meetings.

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP TO BEGIN

MASON CITY — The Bereavement Department of Hospice of North Iowa is offering an upcoming grief support group opportunity.  Understanding Grief and Loss is an adult support group that will give you the opportunity to learn how grief impacts your life and ways to cope with grief after the death of a loved one.  It also provides a chance to meet others in similar circumstances.

5 Mondays, June 3 – July 1, 2013, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Hospice of North Iowa Conference Room

232 2^nd St SE, Mason City

There is no charge to participate.

Space is limited.  Please call 641-428-6208 or 1-800-297-4719 to register.

Groups fill up quickly!

 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church’s “Food Pantry” in Leland is open Every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. People are welcome to be served a maximum of twice a month. Their mission is to serve all school districts in Winnebago County but no one will be turned away.  Donations are needed to continue to serve the needs of the area. For more information or to donate call 641-567-3331

Chamber of Commerce Heritage Park Tractor Ride Saturday, August 3

The date has been set, but the route is still top secret. Please join us for another fun ride. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 585-2092 or dawn@forestcityia.com to register. Don’t keep all the fun to yourself…pass the word on about the ride to family or friends who would like to join us. Registration forms need to be submitted by July 12th to guarantee a t-shirt.

A “Travel Iowa Program” will be given at the Joice Public Library on Thursday, May 23^rd.  Mr. Carson Ode, author of “99 Counties Spaces, Places, Faces and Celebrate Iowa” will be available to visit with the attendees of the Program. From 5 – 6:30 there will be a Meat Loaf Supper; freewill donation.

Then the “Travel Iowa Program” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Carson Ode and His wife have traveled the state of Iowa and attended about 103 Festivals. They would like to inform people about the beautiful places there are to visit in Iowa.

The Algona Road Runners will be hosting a Singles Dance on Saturday, May 25th, at the Algona VFW from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Memory Bros Band will be performing. All Singles are welcome. For more information please call, 515-889-2228 or e-mail rogerjulses@netins.net.

Belmond EMS Open House & Fundraising Dinner

            To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Belmond Ambulance Service will be holding an open house and dinner.  The event will be on Sunday, May 26^th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Ambulance Shed located at 308 1^st Street NE.  The dinner is a free-will donation and will include scalloped potatoes with ham, roll, dessert and a drink.  In addition, ambulance rides will be offered. 

            All proceeds will be used to purchase a third power stretcher cot, which is approximately $12,000.  Power stretchers raise and lower on a hydraulic system that allows for speed and additional safety for patients.  It also helps to protect EMS crew members from lifting injuries.  A third stretcher is needed for when the others are in use on emergency calls or transfers between hospitals. 

            Last year, the Belmond Ambulance Service responded to over 459 calls, an increase of 62 calls from 2010 and 94 calls from 2011. They have also recently had a record month 52 calls in April 2013.  Services include, but are not limited to, responding to 911 calls, assisting other emergency responders such as fire fighters, transferring patients to other hospital facilities, and providing coverage at sporting and other community events. 

            Come out on Sunday, May 26^th to support your local EMS.  Your contribution makes a difference in keeping our community safe.