Briefs 10-10

Spencer Hosptial to hold silent auction

Spencer Hospital will host a silent auction for surplus items from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. During that time, members of the public can view auction items located in the lower level of the hospital and place bids. A wide range of items for sale including chairs, shelving, TVs, file cabinets, cabinetry, surplus construction materials and even some artwork will be offered. The bidding format is not competitive, rather bidders are asked to place a sealed bid for the item(s) of their choice. Bids will be reviewed following the close of the auction and all winning bidders will be notified on Friday, Oct. 12. Final pick-up date for purchased items will be Friday, Oct. 19.

* For more information regarding the auction, please contact Lee Palmer at 264-6135.

Trick or Treat at Scharnberg Park

Kids will have the chance to trick or treat at Scharnberg Park from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. This free, supervised evening for kids 12 years of age and under is being hosted by the Clay County Conservation Board. Children will walk the campsite where campers will be waiting with candy and decorated camp sites. There will be pedestrian only traffic during the event. The road paths can accommodate strollers. Please dress in costume. There is no fee to attend. Campsite will be awarded first, second and third prizes for decorating. All setup must be complete by 5 p.m. No vehicle traffic will be allowed.

Ward 3 'Sound Off' Meeting

Ward 3 Councilman, Steve Bomgaars will be hosting a Ward 3 "Sound Off" Meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11 at Fairview School. New Spencer City Manager, Bob Fagen will be the featured guest. All citizens are welcome to attend. Coffee and cookies will be served.

Sew-A-Thon scheduled in Spencer

Fabric and Textile Warehouse will be hosting a Sew-A-Thon from 10a.m.-3p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Spencer American Legion, North Hwy 71, Spencer.  Participants will be sewing adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers.  The clothing will be distributed free of charge through the non-profit organization "Sew Much Comfort".  Participants will be sewing fleece gaiter/boot bags to keep limbs with metal fixators warm during transport. Organizers invite the public to come and sew for our wounded soldiers. All projects are easy to sew.  Bring a sewing machine, scissor, and a sack lunch if planning to spend the day. Stop in to Fabric and Textile Warehouse or call 262-7660 to sign up. Help sew, cut, or fold -- come for the day or for a few hours, either way it will make a huge difference in the life of a soldier. For more information, call or check out "events" on our web site: www.fabrictextilewarehouse.com. Fabric and Textile Warehouse will accept donations of new T-shirts and boxers to send to Sew Much Comfort to adapt.  If you or your organization would like to organize a T-shirt or boxer drive for Sew Much Comfort to adapt, we will gladly ship them with our items.

Owl Prowl Oct. 13

The Prairie Lakes Audubon Owl Prowl will take place at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at Horseshoe Bend County Park. Meet at the shelter for hot dogs and chips, bring your own beverage, followed by nature activities and owl walk. Come enjoy this great family event.

Holiday Hugs program underway

Fabric and Textile Warehouse is also aiding the Blue Star Moms in collecting items for their "Holiday Hugs 2007" gift boxes which will be sent out to deployed soldiers for Christmas. A list of suggested items that are much appreciated include small boxes of candy (not chocolates as they may melt and make a gooey mess), individually wrapped candies (i.e. tootsie rolls), gum and fruit snacks or fruit roll-ups (no canned fruit cups), beef jerky, trail mix, nuts, individual powdered drink mixes to put in water bottles, Frisbees, yo-yo's, tennis balls, hacky sacks, card games, DVD's, crossword puzzles, black or white cotton crew socks, un-scented antiperspirants, travel size foot powder, gold bond powder, hand warmers, microwave popcorn, packets of instant oatmeal, cocoa mix or apple cider, sugar packets, creamer packets and tea bags.  Please drop these items off at Fabric and Textile Warehouse through Saturday, Oct. 13.  October is the time Christmas packages will be heading overseas for our service men and women, and we want them to know that we have not forgotten them, especially during the holidays.

Walk for Awareness scheduled for October 14th

The second annual Walk for Awareness to draw attention to prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14. Men, women and children of all ages are encouraged to join the fun walk which will begin at Spencer Hospital's Grand Avenue park, proceed down Grand to Leach Park and then back to the hospital for refreshments.

* For more information about Walk for Awareness or regarding breast cancer, please contact Sylvester at Spencer Hospital at 264-6627.

Beck's celebrate 50th anniversary

Walter and Marilyn Beck celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 5, 2007.

They reside in Spencer. They were married at St. Joseph's catholic church in Milford.

Durst's to celebrate 50th anniversary

Don and Eileen Durst will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Eagles Club, 4221 First Ave. E., Spencer. Cards may be sent to: 2550 300th St., Spencer. The anniversary is being hosted by sons: Terry and Michael Durst

Richart to celebrate 80th birthday

Harry Ritchart will celebrate his 80th birthday from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at First English Lutheran Church, 1311 E. 18th St., Spencer.

Spencer Center hosting a craft sale

The Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center) will be hosting a craft sale, Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16.

Looking for crafters to sell their wares.  This is open to the public and any age crafter is welcome.

Free fitness and exercise program

The television series "Sit and Be Fit" is now available on your local PBS station. The award-winning fitness and exercise program airs every Sunday morning at 6 a.m. on KSIN. Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN, leads viewers through a variety of sitting, and standing exercises geared toward improving upper and lower body strength, flexibility, balance, speed, and agility.

* For more information about "Sit and Be Fit" or to view photos from our gallery, please visit our website at www.sitandbefit.org.