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From Amanda Ragan Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Update
The Review this section of the paper for
Market State Senator updated information
regarding P&R programs, program
515-281-3371 or 641-424-0874 deadlines and events.
amanda.ragan@legis.state.ia.us

Fiscal responsibility remains a priority *Spring and Summer activ- *Summer Soccer Camp for
ity guides are now available. Boys and Girls (4yr old-4th grade):
Last call for Clear Lake Farmers Market vendors The House and Senate have the state budget responsibly. The latest *NEW FOR 2016! Foot- This four week camp is designed to
agreed to a compromise on school update on Iowa’s financial outlook re- ball Skills Camp for 1st- 6th give each participant an excellent
The Clear Lake Farmers Mar- tivities. funding for the 2016-17 school year. affirms the effectiveness of our careful graders: This camp will be avail- background in soccer skills while
ket (CLFM) is now accepting vendor According to Andrea Evelsizer, We fought hard for more than a year budget-making strategy, which should able to three separate age groups, helping them to learn proper sports-
applications until March 31, 2016. board member, “Saturday mornings for adequate funding for education. allow us to strengthen Iowa’s middle 1st-2nd graders, 3rd-4th graders, manship and have FUN! Focus will
Vendors must apply through our new at the Surf Ballroom parking lot is an The compromise provides an in- class with strategic investments in ed- and 5th-6th graders. First and primarily be on drills and skills, with
online registration system. A link is enjoyable experience beyond just the crease of $145 per pupil over last year, ucation, health care and the economy. 2nd graders will focus on football gamesbeing played toward the end
available on our website: http://www. bounty of the vegetable market. With or a total of $6,591 per student. Even We determine how much to specific fundamentals of running, of the camp. The high school soc-
clearlakefarmersmarket.com. Vendors a diverse selection of vendors, food with this increase, schools will strug- spend by following the revenue esti- throwing, catching and defensive cer players will lead drills and help
can choose a full season space or a four trucks and music, it is a fun experience gle to boost student achievement and mates of a nonpartisan panel of ex- techniques, working their way up referee games.
week or weekly pass. There is a $20 ad- for families in the North Iowa area.” educational opportunities. perts. Based on the panel’s recent pro- to 5 on 5 two hand touch football. Shin guards are required in or-
ditional administrative fee applied to Are you a gardener? Are you a Iowa educators warn that in- jections, we are finalizing the FY17 Third and 4th graders will work on der to participate.
applications which are received after designer or crafter? Have your friends adequate state support means more state budget, which runs from July 1, football fundamentals while intro- Fee: $25 per player includes
the March 31 deadline. ever said, “You should go into business crowded classes, outdated books and 2016, through June 30, 2017. ducing defensive coverages and of- one size four soccer ball if you regis-
The market is held each Satur- and sell that”? Would you like to make technology, and less help for kids Under Iowa law, we never bud- fensive play with 5 on 5 two hand ter by Friday, May 20. If you register
day morning from May 28 (Memo- a little extra money? If this sounds fa- learning to read. This is troubling get for more than 99 percent of what touch football. Fifth-6th graders after May 20 you will not receive a
rial Day Weekend) through October miliar, contact the Clear Lake Farmers’ when Iowa business leaders are telling the state takes in. Each year, at least will work on football fundamen- soccer ball, and the fee is still $25.
15. The market features a variety of Market today! us they need more skilled workers. 1 percent of the state budget goes tals, position specific drills and Please use the grade your child
locally grown vegetables, fruits and Contact Emily, the market man- While I am concerned about the into savings accounts, which include specific defensive coverages, as well completed in the Spring of 2016
flowers, fresh baked goods, and artisan ager, with any questions at clfarmers- long-term impact of short-changing a cash reserve fund and an economic as offensive plays. Putting it all to- when registering for this camp.
crafts. Last summer the CLFM grew market@gmail.com . our schools, I hope Governor Brans- emergency fund. This is the money gether with 5 on 5 two hand touch When: Saturdays, June 4-25.
from 5-10 vendors in past years, to the Also be sure to check out and tad will sign SF 174 in a timely man- that gets us by in hard times, such as a football. Camp will be run by Bri- Four year old and Kindergarten
place to be on Saturday mornings, with “like” our Facebook page for a special ner so that our communities can pre- recession or natural disaster. This year, an McIntire and Mike Lester. This teams play at 11 a.m. (the four year
of 35-45 vendors a week, food trucks, events schedule, up to date “what’s in pare for the next school year. we expect to end the year with a sur- is a minimal contact camp for all olds will be separated from Kinder-
music and fun and educational kids ac- season” details and market highlights. As always, the Legislature is work- plus and full rainy day accounts. age groups, no Hitting or tackling. garten); 3rd-4th grade teams play at
ing in a bipartisan manner to balance Fee: $25 per participant. 11 a.m.; 1st-2nd grade teams play at
Place: North Parking lot area 10 a.m. Players will receive schedules
Did you have a fun spring UPMEYER pendable spending practices that led cluding the final phase of the Teacher of the Outlet Recreation Complex the first week.
break trip? Let us know. from page 4 to across-the-board cuts and under- Leadership program. In addition, the When: Sunday’s beginning Where: O.R.C. (Outlet Recre-
Readers like to see the fun funding education which pulled the number of teachers in Iowa classrooms May 15 and ending June 19 (No ation Complex).
places where their fellow ditional resources above 2.25%. It’s rug out from under K-12 schools in has grown steadily each year, total- Camp May 29, Memorial Day In the event of rain, soccer will
unfortunate because I believe House the middle of the school year. This ing 809 since Republicans have been Weekend) be cancelled with no makeup games.
community members Republicans would’ve been willing to forced property taxpayers to pick up in the majority. Most importantly, Session 1: 1st-2nd grade Check for the red flag near the white
travel! do so. In the end, we determined that the tab when the state didn’t follow we’ve been able to follow through on meets from 2-3 p.m. shed.
getting this new money to schools as through on its promises. our commitments. Each year that we Session 2: 3rd-4th grade COACHES: Parents are need-
Drop your photos at quickly as possible was the priority. Since Republicans have held have been in the majority, we’ve fund- meets from 3-4 p.m. ed to help lead drills and coach dur-
12 N. 4th St., Clear Lake or A reliable level of funding is a the majority in the Iowa House over ed a responsible increase that schools Session 3: 5th-6th grade ing games! Please indicate your will-
key principle for House Republicans. the last six years, ongoing education can depend on. meets from 4-5 p.m. ingness to coach on the registration
email them to During the Chet Culver era, legisla- spending has increased by $660 mil- I’m proud of the support that Registration Deadline: May form. We need you! No experience
michelle@clreporter.com tive Democrats had a bad habit of lion. House Republicans have also we’ve been able to provide to Iowa’s 11, 2016. needed – learn with your child.
overpromising and under delivering provided additional resources totaling schools and I believe Iowans should
on their commitments. It was unde- $106 million for other purposes in- be as well.

WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake

Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

High: 60º Low: 38º High: 47º Low: 30º High: 43º Low: 30º High: 50º Low: 26º High: 42º Low: 21º High: 42º Low: 20º High: 39º Low: 18º

T-storms Likely Showers Likely Scat'd Rain Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy

In-Depth Local Forecast UV Index National Forecast Summary

Today we will see cloudy skies with a 70% chance of showers and Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies
thunderstorms, high temperature of 60º, humidity of 77% . South wind and isolated showers and thunderstorms, with the highest
14 to 17 mph . The record high temperature for today is 78º set in 1967 . Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . .Very Low need for eye and skin protection temperature of 72º in Quincy, Ill . The Southeast will
Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with an 80% chance of showers . experience mostly clear skies and scattered thunderstorms,
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low with the highest temperature of 87º in Marathon Key, Fla .
The central United States will see widespread showers
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . .Very Low and thunderstorms, with the highest temperature of 94º
in Del Rio, Texas . In the Northwest, there will be mostly
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . .Very Low clear to partly cloudy skies and isolated rain and snow,
with the highest temperature of 71º in Medford, Ore . The
Sun & Moon Almanac Traveler’s Cities Southwest will see mostly clear skies, with the highest
temperature of 76º in Thermal, Calif .
Sunrise Sunset Clear Lake for 3/21 - 3/27 Today Tomorrow
National Map
Wednesday 6:56 a .m . 7:38 p .m . Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W
Thursday 6:54 a .m . 7:39 p .m .
Friday 6:52 a .m . 7:41 p .m . High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 43º/28º Ames 65/42 t 51/32 ra
Saturday 6:51 a .m . 7:42 p .m . High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 49º/37º Atlantic 68/41 t
Sunday 6:49 a .m . 7:43 p .m . High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 47º/17º Burlington 66/52 t 53/31 pc
Monday 6:47 a .m . 7:44 p .m . High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 35º/24º Cedar Falls 62/43 t
Tuesday 6:45 a .m . 7:45 p .m . High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 49º/29º Cedar Rapids 62/48 t 55/36 pc
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 61º/35º Chicago 63/55 t
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 56º/24º Council Bluffs 71/42 t 50/32 ra
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . 44º/26º Dallas 67/44 t
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 38 .1º Davenport 64/52 t 51/34 sh
Normal average temperature . . . . 36 .4º Des Moines 67/44 t
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . +1 .7º Dubuque 59/49 t 58/38 sh
Fort Dodge 64/40 t
Last New First Full Precipitation: Iowa City 65/49 t 55/33 pc
Kansas City 71/47 t
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Marshalltown 64/43 t 54/34 pc
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .10" Mason City 60/39 t
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Minneapolis 54/37 sh 53/35 sh
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .05" Omaha 71/41 t
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .60" Orlando 83/67 t 54/34 pc 50s 30s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 68/48 s 40s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 54/39 sh 50/32 sh 30s 40s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .75" Sioux City 65/37 t 50s
3/31 4/7 4/14 4/22 Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .59" Spencer 61/36 t 50/31 ra L L
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .1 .39" Waterloo 62/43 t H60s
Moonrise Moonset Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .1 .88" 52/33 sh 50s 40s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .07" 60s 70s
Wednesday 1:28 a .m . 11:25 a .m . Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . . .3 .83" 59/38 s
Thursday 2:19 a .m . 12:16 p .m . H
Friday 3:07 a .m . 1:14 p .m . 50/32 ra
Saturday 3:51 a .m . 2:17 p .m .
Sunday 4:32 a .m . 3:24 p .m . 47/31 ra
Monday 5:11 a .m . 4:35 p .m .
Tuesday 5:48 a .m . 5:48 p .m . 45/30 ra

55/33 pc

87/70 t

73/53 s

45/30 ra 70s

50/30 ra 80s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
For more weather updates, 47/29 rs Cold Front location of frontal systems at noon.
please visit:
50/32 ra L H
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy

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