August 8, 2000  |  Sports  |  Community

Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Community Announcements

Candidate Filing Date is Announced for  Mills County Extension Council
Candidate filing has begun for candidates seeking to have their name on the November general election ballot for the Mills County Extension Council.  Candidates must file nomination/affidavits by August 30 with at least 25 names on the nomination petition which is to be filed with the county election commissioner.

Those interested in filing should contact one of the Mills County Extension Council Nominating Committee:  John Gregory, Glenwood, 527-3153; Tom Pollock, 624-9161; Cheryl Stephens, Malvern, 624-8083; Lisa Tallman, Mineola, 526-2380.

Mills County Public Health
is looking for volunteers for the PROJECT H.E.L.P. PROGRAM.  Volunteers will be conducting home visits to newborn babies and their families in the Mills County area to share and gather information.  Volunteers will be provided complete training, will be reimbursed for mileage, and will be able to set their own schedule.  If you would like to become a volunteer for this program, please contact Mills County Public Health, 101 Central -Suite B11, P.O. Box 209, Glenwood, IA  51534.  Telephone 712-527-9699.

Dollars Available to Assist With Care of Your Well
The Mills County Public Health / Sanitarian office would like to announce the continued availability of Grant dollars to assist with the care of your well.  These dollars are provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and are available to assist with the following item:  Well testing, water test kits are available at no cost to test well water for bacteria and nitrates.  Well Closure, abandoned wells may be closed in an appropriate manner with cost share assistance up to $25.00 per well.   Well reconstruction, wells in need or repair may be maintained with a cost share assistance of up to $600.00 per well.  Please contact the Mills County Public Health office at 712-527-9699 regarding well testing.  Please contact the Mills County Engineer's office at 712-527-4873 for additional information regarding well closure and well construction..

Senior Meal Site
Senior Citizens can socialize and enjoy a hot noon meal each day at the Senior Meal site. Reservations must be made with Carrie Merritt at 527-9221.

Sport Announcements & Calendar
A Sports Announcement Page and Calendar for local sporting activities is located within this site. Please submit your items to either Announcement Page by emailing marlene@glenwoodnet.com or by calling 527-9411.

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August 8, 2000  |  Sports  |  Community