register for fall football

Two final opportunities to register for the MYFL Spencer Youth Football League will take place from 1-3 p.m. today at League Director Randy Cauthron's home, 207 35th Ave. W. These will be the last two opportunities to get equipment sized and register before jerseys are ordered and the league fee increases by $50. To get to the Cauthron home, take West Fourth Street as though heading to Everly. Once past the Eaton intersection, turn at the next left, 35th Ave. W.

On The Record with

the supervisor candidates

On The Record, a joint news programming effort between SMU, the Daily Reporter and KICD is returning to the air. Shows will air today and Sunday at 10 a.m. and again Monday at 12 p.m., featuring the six Clay County Supervisor candidates leading up to next Tuesday's primary election. Political Reporter Russ Mitchell and KICD News Director Ryan Long interview the candidates and Clay County Auditor Marge Pitts explains the changes to the election process. The show airs at the previously mentioned time on SMU Channel 3.

Aquatic Center opens Monday

The Spencer Family Aquatic Center will open for the season at 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 2. Season passes and punch cards are available at the Aqautic Center and at City Hall.

Iowa Minutemen to speak in Sioux Rapids

The Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps fields a team to speak at the American Legion/Community Center in Sioux Rapids from 6-8 p.m. tonight. Speaking will be Minuteman Civil Defense Corps State Director Craig N. Halverson, Deputy Director Ron Duncan, and American Legion Commander from Dickinson County Gary Kastrup. This meeting is open to the public. We encourage all to come and hear the facts on how illegal immigration is impacting each and every one of us.

'Feed the Birds' event at Lost Island

The Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center will hold a "Feed the Birds" program at 10 a.m. today. All ages are welcome. Participants meet at the nature center to play a bird-feeding game and make a pine cone bird feeder.

* Call the Palo Alton County Conservation Board at (712) 837-4866 for more information. Details also are at www.paccb.org.

EMS, hospital offer free CPR training

Anyone can be a lifesaver when informed and educated in lifesaving skills by a well-prepared instructor. Clay County Emergency Medical Services Association and Spencer Hospital are teaming up to offer four free "Friends and Family CPR" courses today in the Maple and Oak Conference rooms located in the lower level of Spencer Hospital. Classes will be held from 8-10 a.m.; 10:30a.m-12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; and 4-6 p.m. Although the classes are free, pre-registration is required as each class size is limited to 48 students.

* To preregister, call Spencer Hospital's education reservation phone line at 264-6142.

Okoboji Women's Connection

All area women are invited to the "Let's Have Flowers" prayer connection at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 in the home of Bonnie Neisess, Treasure Village on Highway 86. It is a time of sharing and supporting each other with prayer and fellowship. Okoboji Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries.

* For questions, call (712) 330-0671.

Abben survivors celebrate 'Seed of Hope'

On Thursday, June 5, the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer will be hosting its forth annual cancer survivor's day celebration "Seed of Hope". Hundreds of communities worldwide will join at that time to celebrate life as part of the National Cancer Survivor's Day. Join the staff at the Abben Cancer Center at 6:30 p.m. in the Spencer Hospital's Grand Avenue Park. Music will be performed by Laura Carlentini, Ryan Sather and Jack Ryan as you stroll through the gardens. There will be a short program with a dedication of the park benches in the meditation garden to honor all cancer survivors around 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

* For more information, contact 264-6550.

Terril citywide garage sales

The city of Terril wishes to announce that its annual citywide garage sale date is Saturday, June 7. All sales will be held rain or shine, beginning at 7 a.m. until whenever. Bargains galore and something for everyone! Come and have fun!