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Page 4 • May 27, 2015
Support appreciated
To the Editor,
On behalf of the Clear Lake junior
class, we’d like to express our gratitude
towards all of the parents and volun-
teers that helped with prom this year.
I think we all had a fantastic time and
made some memories that we’ll keep
forever. We know it takes hours of
preparation and planning along with
several days to set up decorations and
other fixtures, so we’re grateful for
your time. We understand that prom
can be especially expensive as well, so
we’d like to recognize everyone who
donated to the C.A.R.E.S. fundrais-
ers. We really appreciate everyone that
contributed in any way to such an en-
joyable night.
The CLHS Junior Class
Plant Sale a success
To the Editor,
We wish to express our apprecia-
tion to the many people who made
Central Gardens 16th annual Plant
Sale and Gardening Fair a success.
CLHS teachers honored in 1990
Some students might give their teachers apples, but in 1990 at Clear Lake High School, instructors received special T-shirts from Student Council in conjunction
with Teacher Appreciation Week. The shirts say, “Clear Lake Teaching Staff.”
25 Years Ago
May 1990
Clear Lake High School will hold
commencement ceremonies at 3 p.m.,
on Sunday, May 27, in the high school
gymnasium. Dr. Stephen Voelz, su-
perintendent of schools will welcome
those attending. Theme speakers will
be graduates Wendy Linicium, Dar-
ren Nelson and Heather Hughes.
Ventura High School graduated
25 students in ceremonies held Satur-
day, May 19.
Memorial Day services will be
held in Clear Lake on Monday, May
28, at 9:15 a.m. at the Lake front.
The traditional throwing of the
wreath into Clear Lake will be done
by W.R. Beehner. President of the
Day is Commander Wilbur Schmoll.
The speaker will be Chris Nannenga,
of Thornton. His presentation is
titled, “Testing Old Glory. The Fire
and Fury.”
All is not well with the city’s No.
1 well, according to Public Works
Director Lloyd Kennedy. The pump
failed due to an electrical short circuit, son City is, “Fire Birds,” “Lord of the the south part of town and runs from
it is believed. While workers were re-
moving the pump and motor from the
well, pipe threads weakened and the
entire unit fell 250-feet to the bottom
of the well. The city is using just one
well while the other is repaired.
Kirk Sorbo and Mark Meehl-
hause, Clear Lake High School ju-
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We are especially grateful to all who
dug and donated plants and/or gave
Treasure Trove items and to those who
bought them, as well as to our ven-
dors: The Basic Birder, Gary Heydt,
Green Thumb Castings, Karen Mc-
Grath, Ron and Delores Rosenbaum,
Chris White Rozendaal, and Joanne
Williamson.
A debt of gratitude is owed to
all of the following folks as well: our Brakke Implement, Cabin Coffee,
cashiers (Sharon Knoup, Mary Ann
Schweizer, Marion Tompkins, Viv-
ian Wyre), the fabulous young people
who carried plants for customers (Alec
Eggers and Lyle Jumamoy), Larry Day
for the flags, and our diligent other
helpers (Kym Barrett, Nancy Bauer,
Cathy Christiansen, Becke Doren-
bush, Donna Dull, Cheryl Flaucher,
Roger and Gail Harringa, Charlene
Manwaring, Barb Nicholas, Jody and
Connie Plagge, Sandy Schneider, Al
and Marion Tompkins).
We appreciate Cindy Richardson
who taught about “Bee Happy” gar-
dening, Barb Leonard and Polly Sunt-
ken who helped the children with the
REMEMBER WHEN
niors, have been selected to attend
American Legion Boys State at Camp
Dodge. They are sponsored by Staf-
ford Post #222, of Clear Lake.
An innovative telephone message
service is now available for Clear Lake clude Carrie Clausen, Pat Ellgen, and
and Ventura telephone customers
through the Clear Lake Independent
Telephone Company. “Voicelink”
voice mail service will eliminate the
nuisance game of “telephone tag” by
using computer based technology.
No special equipment is needed in the
home.
The level of Clear Lake, as record-
ed on Sunday, May 20, was -41.28”
below the spillway. This is an im-
provement of 1” from a week ago.
Paul Ebeling, Brad Whalan and
Troy Hollatz will represent Clear Lake
High School at the State Track Meet.
Hollatz won the 3200 run in 9:51.68,
the 1600 meter run in 4:35.65, and
the 800 run in 2:05.81. Ebeling qual-
ified in the 400 meter dash in 52.3
and the 200 dash in 23.56. Whalen
won the 110 high hurdles in 15.61.
Playing at the Cinema V in Ma-
Flies,” and “Pretty Woman,” starring
Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Play-
ing at the Drive-In is, “Cadillac Man,” the campground, which is unusual for
starring Robin Williams.
50 Years Ago
May 1965
Serving Clear Lake & Ventura
communities since 1869
Chris Barragy
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‘Make & Take’ activity. Our indebt-
edness also goes to the local media
who helped us immensely in publiciz-
ing this event.
Robin Galloway was the winner
in the drawing for the Alsbury pottery
flower pot.
We especially value our generous
2015 Sponsor-Hearing Associates and
our many supporters: BeWellness,
Clark & Associates, Demro Ortho-
dontics, Hosmer Toyota, Tony Kock-
ler-Dura-docks, Kramer Hardware,
Lake Coffee & Ice Cream, Marquart
Concrete, Mason City Red Power,
North Iowa Collision Center, North
Iowa Co-op, Ken and Carol Smith,
Staples, Stillman Law Firm, Thrifty
White Pharmacy, Unique Boutique,
and White Sail.
Jackie Caffrey, Linette Heydt, Leigh persons playing -- one on each side of
Trembath, and Mary Woerner,
Event Planning Committee
Special ceremony
To the Editor,
My wife and I express our grati-
The largest graduation class in the
history of Clear Lake High School,
128 in all, will receive their diplomas
at commencement exercises on Tues-
day, May 25. Student speakers in-
Steve Anderson.
A huge convention center with
all accommodations under one roof is
under consideration by owners of the
Surf Ballroom, Ray Seney and Rich-
ard Casey. The $1.5 million project
would provide Clear Lake with fa-
cilities to handle conventions of up to
2,500 people.
The first worship services in the
new Zion Lutheran Church have been
announced for Sunday, May 23. The
Rev. Richard Ellingson will deliver the
first sermon in the new sanctuary.
75 Years Ago
May 1940
A new addition to Clear Lake
has been platted. It will be known as
South Haven. H.H. Crane and C.F.
Crane are sponsors. The plat is in
Highway 106 to Highway 107.
There is not an empty cottage in
this time of year.
Women will again be required
to have fishing licenses for state lakes gun on the Masonic Temple.
only. All males of 16 years and up will
be required to have licenses that cost
$1.
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tude and a sincere thank you to all CL School District recognizes leaders
who participated in the Memorial Day during School Board Recognition Month
ceremonies in Clear Lake. We were
impressed by the public attendance at By Dr. Anita Micich, Superintendent of Schools, Clear Lake Community School District
the cemetery. It indicates a growing Clear Lake Community School District will join school systems through-
awareness of and appreciation for the out the state to salute their local education leaders during Iowa’s annual School
sacrifices made for our country. Board Member Recognition Month in May.
A special recognition goes to the The commemorative month is designed to recognize the contributions
Clear Lake High School band mem- made by Iowa’s more than 2,000 local school board, community college and
bers, the VFW, and David Theiss for AEA board members, including the members of the (Your District) Board of
his leadership during the service. His Education, who are charged with governing public education under state law.
emotional explanation of the “Miss- Iowa school board members are chosen by their communities through
ing Man Table” brought tears to my election to manage local schools. They oversee $5 billion in budgets which fund
eyes. And the speaker of the day, education programs for more than 500,000 students in 338 districts. Their per-
Captain Gabriel Haugland, with his sonnel decisions affect 35,000 teachers, 1,400 administrators and tens of thou-
reading of his letter to his family, writ- sands of support workers.
ten just prior to his 2010 deployment These volunteer leaders also are responsible for formulating school system
to Afghanistan, deserved the standing policy, approving curricula, maintaining school facilities and adhering to state
ovation of the crowd. and federal education law. Legal concerns and the complexities of school fi-
As a Navy veteran, I’ve always nance, including budgeting and taxation, require them to spend many hours in
been moved by the playing of taps. It board training programs and personal study to enhance their understanding of
was especially so this year, with two these issues.
Our deepest appreciation is extended to the dedicated men and women
the cemetery, one performing an echo who make it possible for local citizens to participate in education in our com-
effect. Thank you for that special per- munity. We salute these public servants of the Clear Lake school system, whose
formance. commitment and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our
community possible:
Glenn Frederick, Mark Tesar (Board President), Chyrl Bergvig (Vice-President), Chad
Clear Lake Kuhlers, Jon Loge, and Jill Wilhelm, Directors.
Please take a moment to express your thanks to our school board members
when you see them in our community.
Under The
Golden Dome, Too
Representative Linda Upmeyer
515-281-3221
linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us
The House continued to work prosecution, which is key to stopping
toward adjournment this week as we the spread of synthetic drugs through-
considered the last remaining budget out the state.
bill, the Standings Appropriations Also included in the Standings
bill, on the House floor. That being bill is legislation to help families save
Clear Lake Committee is offering said, most of the budget bills will now for higher education. Our proposal
a prize for best $2,300 house, as there be discussed in conference committee, provides an extension for individuals
is a growing demand for more eco- where the House and Senate conferees to contribute to a child’s 529 College
nomical houses for rent or sale in this will seek compromise on the differ- Savings account. Currently a contri-
city. ences between our proposals. bution must be made during the cal-
The Clear Lake Hatchery on the Included in the Standings bill are endar year to be deducted in that tax
North Shore closed for the season. a number of important policy items year. This legislation allows contribu-
The water level is very low at the nurs- that we continue to work on this ses- tions to be made on or before the tax
ery pond and it has been necessary to sion. By maintaining a responsible filing deadline.
pump into it until there is more rain. budget and commonsense policy ini- We also included legislation
tiatives, this bill strengthens Iowa’s to protect Iowans from income-tax
99 Years Ago middle class, increases public safety identity theft. In 2014, for the fifth
May 1916 across our state, and protects Iowa consecutive year, income-tax related
taxpayers. identity theft was the leading identity
Considerable sparring has been The bill includes a provision to theft complaint received by the Feder-
going on before the Board of Super- combat the increased spread of dan- al Trade Commission. Criminals are
visors, regarding the building of a ce- gerous synthetic drugs, by reorganiz- stealing an individual’s personal infor-
ment road between Mason City and ing and adding additional chemicals mation and using it to file a fraudu-
Clear Lake, A lot of people petition to the synthetic drug list. Our pro- lent tax return. The fraud is often not
that the road be made of cement; an- posal also treats simulated substances discovered until the actual
other lot want it to be gravel and insist and imitation substances the same for
that gravel is good enough. See UPMEYER on page 5
The click of the corn planter can
be heard throughout the land. Amanda Ragan
The city fathers are not going to
turn the city park into a cow pasture, State Senator
notwithstanding the wire fence sur-
rounding part of it. The fence is only 515-281-3371 or 641-424-0874
to warn pedestrians to keep off the amanda.ragan@legis.state.ia.us
newly seeded portion.
The Comstock Boat Company We just celebrated Memorial have served and sacrificed, including
have launched their boats and are Day, May 25. The history of Memo- veterans and returning service mem-
ready for summer business. rial Day, originally known as Decora- bers in recent conflicts. Here are four
The new foundation work has be- tion Day, began three years after the helpful initiatives already signed into
end of the Civil War when Maj. Gen. law this year:
John A. Logan ordered his posts to 1. A more stable source of revenue
decorate graves in 1868. Logan said, for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund -
“We should guard their graves with Senate File 323 requires $2.5 million
sacred vigilance... Let pleasant paths in lottery revenues be transferred each
invite the coming and going of rev- year to the trust fund, rather than rely-
erent visitors and fond mourners. Let ing on net profits from the sale of four
no neglect, no ravages of time, tes- annual veterans-designated games.
tify to the present or to the coming 2. Consumer protections for vet-
generations that we have forgotten as erans seeking benefits - House File 414
a people the cost of a free and undi- requires private providers of veterans’
vided republic.” benefit services to give prospective cli-
Iowans can be proud that our ents contact information for the Iowa
state contributed proportionally more Department of Veterans Affairs. In ad-
soldiers than any other to the cause of dition, clients must sign a statement
keeping the Union strong during the acknowledging that they are aware
Civil War in the 1860s. The commit- that veterans’ benefit services are of-
ment of Iowans to our country’s free- fered for free through veteran service
dom has not waned since. organizations and the county commis-
At the Statehouse, we are always sion of veteran affairs.
looking for ways to thank those who
See RAGAN on page 5
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