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Local NewsPage 2 • Jan. 13, 2016 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Blues jam slated at Arts Center Snowmobile
event
The Clear Lake Arts Center’s This night of live music with A sea of voters, and their cell phones, awaited Republican Donald Trump as he entered the Surf Ballroom Saturday afternoon. rescheduled
January Jam will be Saturday, Jan. 23, North Iowa Blues guitarist Melvin -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.
(snow date Saturday, Jan. 30). Doors Lavert, accompanied by Andy Blu- The 7th Annual “The Jack” Hel-
open at 7 p.m., with the jam starting menthal on harp (harmonica), is titled gren Memorial Iowa Lemans Cham-
at 7:30 p.m. “Beat Them Low Down and Dirty pionship has been rescheduled from
Winter Blues.” its original Jan. 15-16 dates to Feb.
MORE Lavert has played at Baird Audi- 12-13.
Clear Lake torium at the Smithsonian National Questionable ice conditions led
Mirror-Reporter Museum in Washington, D.C. and organizers to postpone the event.
CALENDAR other capital venues. He is a past- Pre-registration will be held
president of the DC Blues Society, Friday night, Feb. 12, at the VFW,
f rom page 1 having held that position for 10 years. downtown Clear Lake, beginning at
Since moving to the North Iowa area, 6 p.m. A cruise around the lake will
Tuesday Lavert has played in Mason City at also be held Friday night. On Satur-
MacNider Art Museum, Coffee Cat day, Radar Runs begin at 9 a.m. Le-
Head-gear for a cure and the Brewery; and in Charles City mans Style Racing, a Vintage Show,
at The Underground. Kitty Kat and 120 races begin at 10
The American Cancer Society There is no admission fee for this a.m. at Clear Lake State Park.
will hold a Coaches vs. Cancer event event; a freewill offering will be ac- The awards ceremony and a
at Tuesday’s wrestling match featuring cepted. Doors open at 7 p.m. All are dance with a live band will be held at
Clear Lake vs. Mason City Tuesday, encouraged to come early, as seating 7 p.m. Saturday night at the Surf Ball-
Jan. 19. The match is slated for 6:30 is limited. Cash bar (beer and wine) room.
p.m. CLHS Coaches vs. Cancer T- and refreshments will be available for “The Jack” is sponsored by North
Shirts are for sale at Theiss Shirts at purchase. Iowa Snowseekers.
a cost of $12 for short sleeve and $15
for long sleeve. Another Coaches vs. First of four TRUMP
Cancer event is slated for Friday, Jan. Arty Parties is
22, at the Lions vs. St. Edmond girls Jan. 23 from page 1
and boys basketball games.
The Clear Lake Arts Center is can’t do that. You can’t do that with
Wednesday offering four Arty Parties in the next three weeks to go (until the Iowa Cau-
three weeks. Arty Parties are fun- cuses)...Nobody really believes it.”
CARES fundraiser filled parties centered around an art Trump often referred to his busi-
activity with a cash bar (beer and ness experience and commitment to
The CARES Committee invites wine) and step-by-step instructions strengthening the military, stopping
the entire community to dine at the from an art instructor. illegal immigration as reasons Iowans
Clear Lake Culver’s on Wednesday, The first Cocktails & Canvas is should vote for him.
Jan. 20, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, at 1 “When I’m president, our mili-
A portion of the night’s proceeds will p.m. A 12” x 12” Winter Graphic tary will be bigger and better and
be donated to Clear Lake High School will be created. stronger than ever before. No one’s
Prom. The Junior Class Parents ap- To register for a Clear Lake Arts going to mess with us,” he said. “Our
preciate the public’s support. Center Arty Party, call or email the military is not prepared. We need
Clear Lake Arts Center at 357-1998 strength.”
or clac@cltel.net Trump was highly critical of the
Obama administration in its dealings
with ISIS, nuclear deal with Iran and
trade agreements with world powers.
“We lost $505 billion in trade
deficits last year. There’s no reason for
Buying or Selling a Home in that. We have the power over those
the Clear Lake Area? countries. We have incompetent
people negotiating,” he said, point- About 1,700 persons listened as Presidential hopeful Donald Trump outlined his plans for the country at a rally held Saturday
Trust one of these Real Estate Professionals ing to the recent nuclear deal with at the Surf Ballroom.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Iran. “Iran’s getting $150 billion and Amendment and recent attempts to
we don’t even get our prisoners back. restrict gun ownership. Gun-free

Clear Lake woman pronouced deadWe should have said at the beginning zones would be a thing of the past, he
of negotiations we want our prisoners said, calling them “bait to bad guys.”
415 First Ave. S., Clear Lake back. If they say no, we get up and “There’s many things our coun- A Clear Lake woman found un- An officer found Swalve and she was
(641) 357-3330 leave. Then we double the sanctions try can do,” Trump told the audience. responsive in front of a Mason City transported to the hospital by ambu-
against them.” “We need to be smart… be vigilant. business Thursday night, Jan. 7, has lance. She was later pronounced dead
www.McQuaidAgency.com Trump’s other campaign promises What we’re doing is a movement. It’s been identified as 31-year-old Vanessa at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
included making the country more me, but it’s you. It’s a movement to Swalve. The department is conducting an
4116 South Shore Dr., Clear Lake secure and restructuring the Veterans make America great again.” The Mason City Police Depart- investigation into the death, but the
Administration, which he calls cor- Although protesters have been a ment reported they were alerted by department says it does not appear the
This updated lake home has rustic cabin charm. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Wrap rupt. He defended his plan to build regular occurrence at Trump events, a citizen shortly before 10:45 p.m. cause of Swalve’s death is suspicious.
around porch and deck with nearly a half acre of lawn leading to the lake. $895,000 a wall along the southern border to there were none inside or outside of Thursday to check on a person down Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
address illegal immigration, as well the Surf Saturday. in front of a business in the 1400 pels is in charge of arrangements.
as his plan to temporarily ban immi- Denni Sue Erickson, from Clear block of 4th Street S.W., Mason City.

grants from coming into this country. Lake, had listened to Trump in person
He also vowed to protect the Second before and she said she was glad others SCHOOL BOARD
had the chance to meet him in person UPMEYER
Saturday.
2800 4th St. SW #3, Mason City Boy Scouts serving “I’m so sick of news sound-bites,” from page 1 from page 1
641.424.9400 • 1.877.243.8221 soup, chili Jan. 25 she said. “It’s important to hear what’s
www.Century21PreferredTeam.com really being said-- and it’s far different Anita Micich has served as super- States that a father and daughter have
111 Lakeview Meadows Ct., Clear Lake Clear Lake Boy Scout Troop 30 from what’s being heard on the news.” intendent of the Clear Lake School served as Speakers.
Nice 3 BR townhouse on a quiet cul-de-sac. Spacious open floor concept. Main floor will hold its Annual Vegetable Soup Erickson found herself becoming District on a shared basis with the Six years ago Republicans selected
laundry. Lower level with heated floors. Close to Lake! $229,900 and Chili Supper on Monday, Jan. 25, part of a piece about the Iowa Cau- Mason City School District since the her to be House Majority Leader. In
from 5-7 p.m. at the United Method- cuses being filmed by a British media 2010-11 school year. Micich will be that job, she managed House debate.
302 Main Ave., Clear Lake ist Church, 508 2nd Ave N. Cost is outlet, ITV News. Crews filmed Er- solely employed by Mason City in In her new role, Upmeyer will be the
(641) 357-0500 $7 for adults and $3 for children un- ickson’s attendance at the Surf event, 2016-17. top-ranking Republican in the legis-
der the age of 12. Carryouts are avail- along with her comments on the po- After receiving public comment lature, presiding over House debate,
www.schonemanrealtors.com able beginning at 4:30 p.m. litical process. and discussing the possibility of dis- negotiating with other key players
continuing the superintendent shar- behind the scenes and making House
28 W Venetian Dr., Clear Lake Monday Night ing agreement last spring, the Board committee membership decisions.
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with custom cabinets, granite countertops, heated Special began to more fervently discuss mak- Upmeyer was selected in August
2- car garage and sprinkler system. $5,000 buyers allowance at closing. $314,900 ing a change this fall. In early Decem- 2015 to replace Kraig Paulsen as the
ber it voted unanimously to terminate speaker.
the sharing agreement and employ its
own superintendent in the 2016-17
school year.

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