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Opinion
Page 4 • July 22, 2015
Helping a friend in 1990
Bonnie and Larry Bacon were greeted in 1990 by about 20 friends and neighbors who had arrived to replace the Bacon’s roof. Larry Bacon, who made regular trips
to Rochester for kidney dialysis said he was “overwhelmed” as the men re-shingled the home. The project was coordinated through Redeemer Lutheran Church,
in Ventura, and funded by AAL’s “Helping Hands Community Projects.” Lending their hands were front row (L-R): Brian Pierce, Tom Fey, Terry Cobb. Second
row (L-R): Larry Bacon, Kenny Mortensen, Rev. Daird Korth, Craig Ackerman, Steve Bacon, Dick Meyer, Nick Korth. Back row (L-R): Gene Hinrichs, Gary
Anderson, Darwyn Mueller, Dave Luscomb, Bruce Anderson, Scott Hinrichs, Doug Bawn and Jay Waddingham. Not pictured: Larry Costello, Darwin Avery
and Doug Thein.
25 Years Ago
July 1990
Close to 4,000 people were treat-
ed to the Annual Noon Lions Chick-
en Barbecue at City Park in perfect
weather.
On Aug. 29, Clear Lake will host
ambassadors and trade representatives
from at least 30 foreign countries.
The stop in Clear Lake is part of the
Third Iowa International Trade Sym-
posium sponsored by Senator Charles
Grassley. The ambassadors will ride
on the Lady of the Lake visit the Clear
Lake Fire Museum, have a picnic at
City park and then spend the night
with host families.
Jason Maley, age 5, was surprised
when he caught a painted turtle on
his fishing line. He was even more
surprised to find he wasn’t the first to dy Ball pitched, giving up four hits,
catch the turtle. On the turtle’s un-
derside was painted, “My name is Joe.
Caught 6-30.” Below that is painted
“7-2.” Jason added “7-16” to the list
and returned the turtle to the lake.
A new Hunting Board to form
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REMEMBER WHEN
guidelines, rules and regulations for
hunting in limited development dis-
tricts, such as the newly annexed land
east of Clear Lake, was formed at the
Clear Lake City Council meeting.
Express Airlines, doing business
as Northwest Airline, set new record
highs for passengers carried and flights
operated for the month of June. The
airline operated 10,816 flights. Ex-
press Airlines transported 104,452
revenue passengers, a new all time
monthly record. The airline serves
Mason City Airport.
Overthrowing to second base in
the bottom of the fifth inning on an
attempted steal, scored Mason City
their only run, and also the winning
run in softball action at Clear Lake.
Mason City held Clear Lake to one
hit, and that by Kendra Berge. Wen-
walking one and striking out one.
Specials for the week at Easter’s
Super Valu include: Old Style Beer,
12-12 oz. cans, $3.19; Coke and
Sprite products, 8-pack, 16 oz. bot-
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tles., $1.79; Luv’s Diapers, 28-60 ct.,
$8.59; broccoli, bunch, 79; Swanson
Meat Pies, 2/$1.09; top sirloin steak,
lb., $3.19; and Hillshire Farm Brat-
wurst, lb., $2.29.
50 Years Ago
July 1965
The Clear Lake City Council will
present a resolution of necessity on
the 1965 street program. A public
hearing on the $80,000 program will
be scheduled at a later date.
The steeple of the new Clear Lake
Zion Lutheran Church building was
hoisted into place by Andrews Con-
crete Products Inc. It took a 30-ton
crane. The steeple weighs nearly two
tons.
The mercury hit 90 degrees on
July 4th.
Grocery specials for the week at
Shop-N-Save include: sugar, 10 lb.
bag, 89¢; sweet corn 6/39¢; chuck
roast, lb., 49¢; apples, 3 lbs., 49¢; and has been growing three inches a day.
Shurbest Ice Cream, 1/2 gal., 49¢.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Chicken BBQ a continued support of our local Boy
huge success Scouts for helping with the serving
and clean-up duties. We couldn’t do
To the Editor, the event without them.
On behalf of the Clear Lake Due to the outstanding atten-
Noon Lion’s Club I’d like to extend dance at this year’s event we were able
our appreciation to all who attended to serve over 4,000 meals and raise
our annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, over $15,000 to be used in service to
July 19. our community during the coming
A special acknowledgement to year.
Slim Meints and Dale Snyder, respec- Again, we appreciate the support
tively, for their generous purchases of of Clear Lake and North Iowa.
blocks of tickets.
We also want to recognize the Carl Ades,
Chairman, 2015 Chicken Barbecue
GUEST EDITORIAL
Helpful tips for shopping at
a Farmer’s Market
By Christine Hradek, State Nutrition ing in these treats can be a fun part of
Specialist with the Iowa State University going to the farmers market, but keep
Extension and Outreach in mind that just because they are sold
One of my favorite things about at the farmers market doesn’t mean
summer is going to my local farmers they are as healthy as the fruits and
market for delicious, fresh fruits and veggies at the neighboring vendors.
vegetables. I grow some of my own to- Try something new! My farmers
matoes and herbs on my patio, but I market sells some fruits and vegetables
don’t have the space to do much more that I can’t find at the grocery store.
than that. I try a few new things each summer
75 Years Ago The farmers market has a huge like different types of tomatoes, beets,
July 1940 variety and the food is as fresh as if greens and squash.
I had grown it myself. Shopping at WIC @ Farmers MarketsSNAP
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Petersen the farmers market is different than Farmers MarketsLearn about what
have purchased the lunch room ad- the grocery store so here are some tips forms of payment are accepted. Many
joining the Lake Theatre from Jim for readers who may not have given farmers accept food assistance EBT as
Anderson. Mrs. Petersen plans to op- it a try before or found it to be over- well as WIC benefits. You may see a
erate it and she will continue to work whelming. sign at the farmer’s booth indicating
at the Standard Service Station. Bring your own bag. The farmers they accept these forms of payment.
The city has purchased 15,000 will appreciate it and having a bag that In Iowa the sign will look like the one
gallons of oil to be used on city streets. can go on your shoulder will help keep below
Cerro Gordo County population your hands free. I use a backpack! Enjoy your farmers market this
is 43,812 according to the census. It Get to know your local farmers. summer.
was 38,476 in 1930. They will help you choose the best
Dorothy Louise O’Neill, daugh- they have to offer and will have good
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned O’Neill, suggestions for cooking and preparing
entered the novice in the Ottumwa the fruits and veggies as well.
convent of the Sisters of Humility of Beware the “health halo.” Many
Mary. vendors sell delicious baked goods like
donuts and pies. My market has ven-
100 Years Ago dors that sell fabulous international
July 1915 foods like Salvadoran Pupusas and
Vietnamese spring rolls. Yum! Indulg-
J.P. Hill has made corn growth
tests the past week which show corn
Dr. A.A. Roslyn and family
moved into their fine new home on
Main St. A trip to Italy
There will be an ice cream
social at the John Miles home Betty Moylan and Maggie Malone traveled to Venice, Italy. The photo was
Thursday evening for the ben- taken on June 15. The pair are sporting t-shirts from the Barrel Drive-In.
efit of the Christian Endeavor -Submitted photo
Society at Lakeside Church.
Lost - automobile crank on
July 4th.
Miss Virginia Smith rode
a beautiful white horse and at-
tracted a good bit of attention
in the July 4th parade, but we’re
not sure if it was the horse or
rider that drew the most stares.
Charlie Chaplin made over a
million dollars last year by mak-
ing people laugh. Sorrow is free.
Potato bugs are getting in
their work and Paris Green is
expensive, but lead arsenate
works just as well to get rid of
the pests.
Infantile paralysis is spread-
ing rapidly. It is the duty of each
community to guard against it
by cleaning up the premises and
keeping everything sanitary.
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