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MORE CITY COUNCIL ful area we live in and the quality of Other business Autism advocacy walk
Clear Lake from page 1 life, not once but twice. That ought In other business, the Council set
Mirror-Reporter to scare you… Nobody from a pack- a time for a public hearing concern- Kori Cornejo, walking with her mother, Sisa Perugachi, and father, Jonathan
CALENDAR the area for decades.” Petersen spec- ing plant has to tell us that our area ing the sale of the former Four Winds Cornejo lead the way at the third annual J. Brooks Walk-A-Block for autism ad-
ulated factory farms will sprout up is beautiful, and we have good quality Drive water tower site. City staff has vocacy. The event was held April 2 at City Park in Clear Lake. Kori was chosen
from page 1 in the area to meet the demand of of life around here, we know that, we negotiated the sale of the city-owned to be the first Autism Ambassador and the face of J. Brooks Walk-A-Block after
a new processing plant and he said all know that,” said Weaver. “I do not property to Mark Fisher, an adjoining her parents submitted an essay on why they felt she would be a good ambas-
Saturday local and county government will be want to suffer and change the quality land owner. The prospective buyer sador and how the Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center has made a
unable to stop them. He estimated of life in Mason City, Clear Lake or will pay 50-cents per square foot, difference in her life. Saturday’s Walk-A-Block was preceded by a resource fair,
damentals will be held on Saturday, more than 650 factory farms will be North Iowa to feed China.” or $5,000. The hearing will be held held in the Lakeview Room located just behind the municipal Bandshell and
April 9, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at built in the area. Petersen urged the “We need your leadership right April 18. followed by a balloon release at the Sea Wall. Almost $6,500 was raised for the
the Center, 17 S. 4th St. Children Council to pass a non-binding reso- now,” Bob Wolfram, Jr., from Ventura, The Council approved a profes- Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center through the event. All proceeds
ages five-years-old and up will explore lution of concern about the proposed told the Council. Wolfram said the sional services agreement with Veen- go toward services provided to children with autism and their families by OV-
“Upcycling” as an art form, using the Prestage plant. city should feel violated that neither stra & Kimm for the Main Avenue CAC staff.-Reporter photo.
bottle-top installations of El Anatsui “We’ve got to do something to the county or City of Clear Lake re- Brick Paver Sidewalk Reconstruction
as inspiration. Children are invited to slow this thing down, said Petersen. ceived advance communication about Project. Jason Petersburg, from Veen- North Iowa L.I.F.E. Expo seeking
bring their own ‘art materials’ - papers “I predict that we’ll never attract an- the large scale pork processing plan. stra & Kim, reported about 20 per-
they have brought home from school other Fortune 500 company to this “There hasn’t been much communi- sons attended a one house meeting
that would ordinarily be discarded. area.” cation on this issue. Supposedly the where sidewalk design options were
(The Arts Center will also have these Prestage Chief Operating Of- (County) Supervisors and you were shared. Petersburg said question-
‘art materials’ on hand.) Class fee is $6 ficer Jere Null attended the meeting partners in economic development naires were handed out for comments
per child. Registration is appreciated, and spoke to the Council amid the and they left you out. You need to and are due back by April 8. He will
but not required. To register, call or steady stream of objectors. Null said speak up.” report public feedback to the Council
email the Clear Lake Arts Center at Prestage has no farms in Cerro Gordo Former teacher Mary Kay John- at the April 18 meeting. According to
641-357-1998 or clac@cltel.net. County and no intention of building son said that in addition to potential a project schedule, bid letting would
more hog confinements in the coun- soil, water and air pollution, she be- be in August with construction taking
ty. “We think that it would be a poor lieves the Prestage project will cre- place from September of this year to
Monday idea to build a farm in Clear Lake, or ate an influx of students which local June 2017.
the watershed of Clear Lake, or the schools cannot handle. Police Chief Pete Roth said 31
Encore, encore vicinity of Clear Lake. Not only do Karen Ressler, from Clear Lake, applications were received for a po-
we not intend to do it, we would dis- said she came to the City Council lice officer position open in the police
At 7 p.m. on Monday, April 11, courage anyone else that’s involved in meeting to listen, but felt compelled department. The applicants will now
the Clear Lake Art Center will present our business to do it as well. There’s to speak. move on to the testing phase, he said.
a program of Clear Lake High School a tremendous amount of speculation “The more I listen, the more Advertising has also begun for a full-
Vocal Music and Speech contest ac- of what we’re going to do.” afraid I am,” she said, adding that she time dispatcher position within the
tivities. Many students selected, re- Null said the high quality of life hopes the Council will talk to other department.
hearsed, and performed selections for in North Iowa was one of the reasons entities to protect the area. Great Place progress
Speech and Music extracurricular ac- Prestage was attracted to the area and The Mason City City Council In April 2014 Clear Lake’s “Surf
tivities contests. Having been highly the company will not detract from met Tuesday night, April 5, to discuss District” was named an Iowa Great
rated and selected to participate in the area. a resolution setting the terms for a de- place by the State Department of Cul-
the State Contests, they will have the Former Mason City Council- velopment agreement between Mason tural Affairs. The designation followed
opportunity to present those achieve- man Max Weaver likened Null’s City and Prestage Foods. That meet- a competitive application and grant
ments to their colleagues and the pub- comments to that of Harold Hill in ing was held after press time for this process, which identified certain proj-
lic as the school year comes to a close. “The Music Man.” edition of the Mirror-Reporter. ects designed to enhance the District.
Admission is free. The Arts Center is “He talked about the beauti- Monday, the Council approved a re-
located at 17 S. 4th St. vised professional services agreement
CL TEL Nielsen with Patriot Communications with RDG to assist the city and the exhibitors for June 18 event
Mon. - Thurs. from page 1 at 319-899-6008 or e-mail patriot- North Iowa Cultural Center & Mu- Exhibitor registration is open volunteer opportunities, and services
comm15@gmail.com to set up a brief seum with the planning, design and for nonprofit organizations and select provided within their communities.
Large item pickup While a fiber-to-the-home net- appointment to discuss fiber place- construction of projects identified in businesses interested in participat- The event is free to attend and
work is initially more expensive to ment and other details. the Iowa Great Places program. ing in the second annual North Iowa will offer food, live entertainment and
The 2016 Spring Large Item Pick- construct, fiber optics provide a Construction has begun this week The total estimated cost of the LIFE Expo. activities for children including inflat-
up will take place Monday through more secure, virtually unlimited ca- in the continuation of the 2015 fiber projects was $211,000. The City The LIFE Expo will be held ables and face painting.
Thursday, April 11-14. Residents are pacity for data, voice and video ser- project north of Highway 18 and west was awarded $101,000 through the June 18, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Interested exhibitors may apply
encouraged to use this opportunity to vices. Wireless services, although less of Fieldstone. grant program to complete the proj- Dock, formerly known as The Hub, online at www.lifeexpo.org.
dispose of large items that cannot be expensive to deploy, have a limited CL Tel was one of the early pro- ects, which include finding signage, located at 500 Main Ave. The event is The LIFE Expo is organized by
discarded through their weekly gar- bandwidth capacity and some secu- viders of fiber optics in Iowa, install- Three Stars Plaza sound system, Surf designed to inform and inspire North Opportunity Village, United to Serve
bage service. The Large Item Pickup rity issues. Ultimately, fiber optics ing its first fiber optical network to Ballroom right-of-way and parking Iowa residents to make meaningful with Passion and Purpose and the
map appears in this week’s edition of provide a backbone infrastructure to transmit all long distance calls. Other lot enhancements, and Surf Ballroom connections by discovering classes to Mason City Blue Zones Project.
the Mirror-Reporter on page 12 list- integrate all high speed Internet, in- fiber optics projects have methodically marque restoration. take, clubs to join, activities to attend,
ing the dates the City will pick up in teractive TV and “smart home” uses been deployed throughout the years in
each area of the town and the items like energy efficiency and home secu- Clear Lake and Ventura. 19th Annual Clear Lake Earth Days!
that will and will not be picked up. rity, better shared information and
For information about the pick-up collaboration. Ventura will flush Saturday, April 16 OUTDOORFEST
day for your area or items eligible for Contractors with CL Tel are hydrants next week Saturday, April 23
pick-up, call the Public Works De- currently contacting businesses and Re-Purpose Contest Meet the Artist Clear Lake City Park
partment at 357-6135, or City Hall residents in the new fiber area who The City of Ventura has an- reception – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
at 357-5267. The Spring Large Item have been notified by CL Tel. The nounced it will be flushing hydrants And The Second - Hand Diner Clear Lake Bring Your Friends ~ Bring Your Family
Pick-Up is offered as a special service project area is roughly east of North the week of April 11. Residents may Arts Center
to Clear Lake residents only. The 8th Street, south of Highway 18 notice some discoloration in the water ~ Bring Yourself!
public is asked to call the Police De- and north of Main Avenue, east to and loss of pressure during the flush-
partment at 357-2186 to report any- the city limits. Project area residents ing operation. The water remains safe
one from outside the Clear Lake City who have received a letter about the to drink, however, caution should be
limits unloading items. project are encouraged to call Krystal used if doing laundry.
Free senior We’re Rolling out the Red Carpet for You! •TrashBash Community Cleanup –
health clinics Start at 8 a.m.
scheduled in Thursday April 21
Clear Lake (Please dump trash after
GREEN EXPO – 4-7 p.m. at the Surf Ballroom the race start at 9 a.m.)
The Cerro Gordo County De-
partment of Public Heath offers FREE Food • Exhibits • Door Prizes! •Battery Recycling – 8 a.m.- 1p.m.
Senior Health Clinics to county
residents age 55 and older. There is North Iowa’s festive launch into spring! •5K and 10K Race – 9 a.m.
no charge; however, contributions Vote for the Re-Purpose Contest Finalists
are encouraged in order to keep the Pre-register at
clinic running. The clinic is an an- www.GetMeRegistered.com/ClearLakeEarthDay Run
nual health screening and does not
replace a physician’s care. To make an Studio Apartments Available Now Thursday April 21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Events
appointment, Cerro Gordo County •Water Rocks! ISU Conservation Station
residents may call the Cerro Gordo • Private suites and apartments with a full 1st Grade School Music Program – •Bounce house with slide
County Department of Public Health bathroom “An Earth Day Story” 6:30 p.m. •DNR Jeopardy game
at 641-421-9316 or toll free, 1-888- at Clear Creek Elementary School •Human Hungry Hippo games
264-2581 ext. 9316. • Community is completely secure, providing Move-in •Food Truck
On April 27, the health clinic safety for residents Ready! Earth Day Events at the Library •Tug of War - 10:30 a.m. at City Beach
will be at the Opportunity Village •Fun Run – 11 a.m.
Chappell Building, 217 7th Ave. N. • Specially trained memory care staff Family Earth Day Celebration – •Live Raptor Birds – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
A Blood Pressure Clinic will be available 24 hours a day Monday, April 25, 6-7 p.m. at the Clear •Drone demo – 11:30 a.m.
held April 12 at the Ventura Commu- Lake Public Library •Poster contest winners and Re-Purpose
nity Center, 4 N. Weimer St., from • Personalized Individual Service Plan
10:30-11:30 a.m. Butterflies, Bees and Your Garden – contest winner announced – Noon
On April 26, from 10:30-11:30 • Monitoring by a Registered Nurse Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Clear •Go Wild! Parade – 12:30 p.m.
a.m. a Blood Pressure Clinic will be Lake Public Library.
held at the Clear Lake Senior Center, • One-on-one attention with ADLs, medication Our state is buzzing about how each of •Expired Prescription Medicine Disposal –
105 S. 4th St. management and more us can help monarchs, bees and other 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Senior Health and Blood Pres- pollinators by planting the right nectar
sure Clinic schedules are also posted • Stimulating planned and spontaneous plants in our gardens •Paper Recycling at Opportunity Village -
on the Cerro Gordo County Depart- activities this spring. Lime 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
ment of Public Health web site www. Creek Nature Earth Day Committee will cover your costs
cghealth.com. Call Kimberly Boyd, Manager, at 641-423-7722 for your personal tour Center Director up to $10 (approximately 60 pounds, roughly
Mike Webb will tell equivalent to three milk crates of paper)
April Move-In Special us how.
Move in by the end of April and receive
May’s rent FREE
Mention or bring in this ad to receive special
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www.countrymeadowplace.com Register online for the TrashBash or to
exhibit at the Green Expo!
www.earthdayclearlake.org
www.earthdayclearlake/events/trash-bash
