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Opinion/NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Jan. 27, 2016 • Page 5

RAGAN Keeping NIACC First Capital Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Update
from page 4 Review this section of the paper for
Campaign tops $11 milllion updated information
•Delay new technology purchases regarding P&R programs, program
(56 percent). deadlines and events.
•Cut back on programs that help
kids learn to read (43 percent). North Iowa Area Community and O.Jay and Pat Tomson, of Mason workforce needs and continue to •SPECIAL NOTE: There will during your scheduled time: K-5,
An increase of at least four per- College (NIACC) President Steve City, have joined forces with co-chairs strengthen our economies in North be no Open Gym on Saturday, Jan. 1-3 p.m. at Clear Creek; grades 6-8,
cent in basic state aid to schools is Schulz, along with the College’s Keep- Gary and Vicki Wattnem, of Mason Iowa,” said campaign co-chair Gary 30. The last day of open gym is Sun- 3-5 p.m. at Middle School; and high
what’s needed for the next school ing NIACC First campaign co-chairs, City, and David Steffens, Jr., of Lake Wattnem. day, March 6. school, 1-3 p.m. at the high school.
year to avoid these types of drastic has announced an outpouring of sup- Mills, to bring additional awareness to NIACC plans to have all of the WHERE: Clear Creek Gym
cuts, according 88 percent of school port for the Keeping NIACC First the campaign, thanking these philan- campaign initiatives completed in •Indoor Soccer: Boys and girls (grades K-8) – Enter through
leaders who responded to the survey. capital campaign, currently underway. thropic organizations for their histo- time to celebrate the College’s 100th ages 4 years through second grade WEST DOORS; Middle School
Michelle Arneson, Elementary Prin- “Family roots run deep in this ry-making contributions. anniversary in 2018. “As one of the will gain an excellent background in Gym (grades 9-12) – Enter through
cipal at Nashua-Plainfield, says, “We part of Iowa and we’ve been impressed “While we realize we still have a oldest community colleges in the soccer skills while helping them learn WEST DOORS.
are a small rural school district. In- and humbled by the commitment long road ahead, we know we are well U.S., NIACC has always been a leader proper sportsmanship and have fun! FEE: $50 Family unlimited
creased state support for education is made to NIACC’s long range needs by on our way to seeing exciting results in community college education. We Shin guards are required; available gym use; $25 Individual unlimited
EXTREMELY important for our dis- our tremendous local foundations,” for the NIACC campus and are proud expect to continue that legacy,” said to purchase the first week for $10. gym use. Purchase season passes at
trict.” said Steve Schulz. of the significant effort that is already Steffens. Parents are needed to coach. No ex- City Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5
sWe can afford to make public Several gifts have been designat- taking place within North Iowa,” said The goal of the Keeping NIACC perience necessary. Schedules will be p.m. OR $1 per open gym use pay-
schools a bipartisan priority of the ed for specific areas of the capital cam- the co-chairs in a written statement. First Capital Campaign is $15 mil- handed out the first week with times able at gym.
Legislature again. Our state savings paign, while others are unrestricted, to “It is our pleasure to publicly lion. With over $11 million raised to for the rest of the program. High REGISTRATION: All par-
accounts are at a record high level be applied as necessary for any of the thank the local foundations that are date, the effort will continue through- school soccer players will lead drills ticipants MUST have completed a
of $719 million, equal 10 percent of projects prioritized by the campaign. leading by example with their signifi- out North Iowa and the country, seek- and help referee games. waiver form before they are allowed
state budget. In addition, we expect to Pledges and gifts to Keeping NIACC cant gifts,” said Steffens. ing support from alumni, friends and WHERE: Middle School gym to participate.
end the year with a surplus of $264 First have been generously funded by NIACC has already begun to businesses. As a result, students in (enter through west doors). Note: Open Gym dates and
million. the Barkema Charitable Trust, Bertha develop several projects related to the these core and emerging critical fields WHEN: Saturdays, Feb. 6 times subject to change due to lim-
Stebens Charitable Foundation, the campaign, with the Hanson Family will have modern facilities and equip- – March 6 (No games during the ited availability of gyms.
ROSBY Community Foundation of Northeast Foundation Diesel Technology Cen- ment to learn the skills needed for Booster Club Basketball Tourna- ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC
from page 4 Iowa, Farrer Endowment Foundation, ter already engaging its first classes of success. ment.) SHOES ALLOWED.
First Citizens Charitable Trust, John Diesel students. For additional information TIMES: First & second grade, •Co-Ed Open Volleyball
I’d tell her that sure we have bliz- K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, “Our expectations are to con- about the Keeping NIACC First cam- 9 - 10 a.m. Night: The co-ed adult volleyball
zards, but blizzards beat hurricanes in John Ruan Foundation Trust, Kinney- tinue the momentum of fundraising paign, contact Molly Knoll, director Kindergarten, 10 - 11 a.m. open gym is held Tuesdays from 7
that your house is still standing after- Lindstrom Foundation, Inc., Tom- for this next very large push to gath- of Institutional Advancement, at 641- 4-5 year olds (not yet in kinder- – 9 p.m. at the Middle School gym.
wards. son Family Foundation, Winnebago er funding for the STEM (Science, 422-4404 or knollmol@niacc.edu. garten, 11-11:45 a.m. Any adult (18 & older) may drop in
And I’d tell her that no announce- County Community Foundation, and Technology, Engineering and Math) Also, visit www.niacc.edu/cc to learn FEE: $15 per player. and play. There are no set teams, just
ment makes children happier than, the Winnebago Foundation. facility. Advancing STEM education more or make a donation on line. Registration deadline: Jan. 29. come and play anytime you want.
“Snow day. No school!” except pos- Honorary campaign co-chairs for our students is critical to our re- (Add $5 late fee if registering after Co-ed Volleyball will begin Tuesday,
sibly, “We’re going to Disney World.” Eugene and Mary Sukup, of Sheffield, gion so that we can properly support Jan. 29). Registration is limited to 16 Oct. 27, and run through March 8.
No, maybe I wouldn’t tell her that. kids per age group. WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC WHERE: Middle School Gym
Non-profits get a chance to share their message SHOES ALLOWED. – use west doors.
FEE: $20 Unlimited Open
through new program on KCMR Radio •Weekend Open Gym Sched- Volleyball for Tuesday nights, OR $2
ule: The Clear Lake Parks and Rec- per time.
TECKLENBURG Jeff Tecklenburg, from Clear Lake, Once each month a local non profit its in Action can be heard on KCMR at 9 reation Department’s open gym pro- REGISTRATION: All par-
is helping produce a new feature on non will be showcased on the radio station. a.m. gram continues until Spring Break. ticipants MUST have completed a
profits for KCMR Inspiration 97.9. He This feature will provide listeners a behind Tecklenburg retired in 2014 as Due to the increased cost of utilities, waiver form before they are allowed
edits submissions from local non profits to the scenes look at some of the non profits the Cedar Rapids Gazette opinion page the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation to participate.
provide them with a very clear and concise in the area. editor and moved to Clear Lake. He was will need to charge a nominal fee for ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC
message to let listeners learn more about The first non profit to be featured in also the city editor and sports editor for Open Gym. SHOES ALLOWED.
local non profits. this monthly series will CASA. Non Prof- the Globe Gazette in Mason City earlier WHEN: Saturdays & Sundays
in his career.

WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake

Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

High: 27º Low: 24º High: 34º Low: 22º High: 36º Low: 27º High: 35º Low: 23º High: 30º Low: 18º High: 26º Low: 14º High: 23º Low: 9º

Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Isolated Snow Cloudy

In-Depth Local Forecast UV Index National Forecast Summary

Today we will see partly cloudy skies with a high temperature of Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies
27º, humidity of 80% . South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph . The need for eye and skin protection and isolated snow, with the highest temperature of
record high temperature for today is 40º set in 1989 . Expect mostly Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low 48º in Taunton, Mass . The Southeast will experience
cloudy skies tonight with an overnight low of 24º . Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low scattered showers, with the highest temperature of
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low 81º in Marathon Key, Fla . The central United States
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and
isolated snow, with the highest temperature of 59º
Sun & Moon Almanac Traveler’s Cities in Hondo, Texas . In the Northwest, there will be
mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and isolated rain,
Sunrise Sunset Clear Lake for 1/18 - 1/24 Today Tomorrow with the highest temperature of 64º in Medford, Ore .
The Southwest will see mostly clear skies, with the
Wednesday 7:33 a .m . 5:19 p .m . Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W highest temperature of 76º in Burbank, Calif .
Thursday 7:32 a .m . 5:20 p .m .
Friday 7:31 a .m . 5:22 p .m . High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 28º/24º Ames 31/25 s 37/23 s National Map
Saturday 7:30 a .m . 5:23 p .m . High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 24º/16º Atlantic 34/26 s
Sunday 7:29 a .m . 5:24 p .m . High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 22º/9º Burlington 33/27 s 39/25 s
Monday 7:28 a .m . 5:26 p .m . High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 23º/17º Cedar Falls 28/24 s
Tuesday 7:27 a .m . 5:27 p .m . High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . . 18º/7º Cedar Rapids 29/25 s 40/27 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .8º/-9º Chicago 30/25 s
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . .2º/-15º Council Bluffs 34/27 s 35/24 pc
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . . 22º/5º Dallas 33/27 s
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 12 .4º Davenport 31/25 s 36/24 s
Normal average temperature . . . . 13 .9º Des Moines 33/27 s
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . -1 .5º Dubuque 28/24 s 37/29 pc
Fort Dodge 31/25 s
Last New First Full Precipitation: Iowa City 30/26 s 41/26 s
Kansas City 41/31 s
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Marshalltown 30/24 s 39/27 s
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City 27/24 pc
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .01" Minneapolis 29/27 pc 38/25 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Omaha 34/28 s
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Orlando 73/60 sh 39/27 s 30s 20s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 66/45 s 40s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 26/25 pc 36/24 pc 20s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .01" Sioux City 32/25 s 50s
1/31 2/8 2/15 2/22 Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .21" Spencer 29/24 pc 36/23 s 30s 30s
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .0 .31" Waterloo 28/24 s
Moonrise Moonset Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .0 .77" 37/24 s 60s 40s 20s H
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .31" 50s 40s
Wednesday 9:16 p .m . 9:20 a .m . Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . . .0 .77" 48/32 s H 60s
Thursday 10:14 p .m . 9:48 a .m . H
Friday 11:11 p .m . 10:16 a .m . 36/23 s
Saturday
Sunday No Rise 10:45 a .m . 34/23 pc
Monday 12:08 a .m . 11:15 a .m .
Tuesday 1:05 a .m . 11:47 a .m . 36/25 mc 60s 40s
2:02 a .m . 12:24 p .m . 70s
41/27 s

67/46 sh

70/46 s

35/25 pc 60s

39/26 s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
For more weather updates, 35/23 s location of frontal systems at noon.
please visit:
35/24 pc L H
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy

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