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CALENDAR Jr. High.
Darlene married Randy Buchan
from page 1 Field on North 8th Street. It will be Clear Lake Municipal Band Director Dan Djuren was on the podium Saturday Darlene Buchan on June 22, 1958, St. Paul’s Lutheran
an out-and-back course of about seven night to lead the band in the Star Spangled Banner. Djuren, who was recently Church, Wilbert, Minn. They made
Thursday con’t miles. From 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. the diagnosed with cancer, has been unavailable for much of the concert band season, Darlene Joyce Buchan, 77, of their home in Fairmont, Mason City
BBBQ criterium event will take place but wanted to share the Fourth with the group. Earlier in the day he was surprised Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 1, and Clear Lake. She was a homemak-
Thursday at 7 p.m. New this summer, through the streets of downtown by a tribute made by the Clear Lake High School Marching Band along the parade 2015, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear er for over 20 years and then went to
the Surf opens its doors for local and Clear Lake. This USA Cycling-sanc- route. Djuren was the CLHS Band leader for 18 years prior to his retirement in Lake. work for Corner Drug Store, in Clear
regional up and coming artists every tioned race is short and intense, on 2003.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy. A celebration of Darlene’s life will Lake, for over 18 years, until she re-
Thursday at 7 p.m. throughout the closed city streets. All skill and expe- be was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, tired.
summer. The Summer Showcase Se- rience levels are welcome. The Blues at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, She enjoyed biking, traveling and
ries, which started in June and will kicks back up at 8:30 p.m. on Satur- with Rev. Dr. Pat Hall officiating. spending winters in Gulf Shores, Ala.
be ending on Sept. 3, happens in the day night with Billylee Janey. Burial was in the Clear Lake Cem- Most importantly, she enjoyed spend-
Surf Ballroom and Museum’s Cypress Rounding out the weekend is etery. ing time with her family and friends
Room to utilize the initial purpose of Sunday’s BBBQ road race, beginning Family suggests memorials to She was a member of the Key-
its construction– to enjoy local and at 10 a.m. at Tourist Park; sign-in will Oakwood Care Center in memory of notes Chorus for many years and a
regional entertainment in an intimate begin at 8 a.m. The race is a point- Darlene. member of Zion Lutheran Church,
sit-down environment. Donations to-point route running through the Darlene was born Aug. 4, 1937, Clear Lake.
will be accepted at the door to sup- North Iowa countryside. There is a in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Darlene is survived by her hus-
port future opportunities. $15,000 race purse plus $3,500 in Rudolph W. and Malinda E. (Loeslin) band, Randy Buchan, Clear Lake; her
merchandise prizes for the weekend Milow. She was baptized and con- four children, Pamela (Brian) Thom-
Friday bicycling racing events. Proceeds firmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, sen, and their sons, Riley and Ian, St.
from the Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Fes- Wilbert, Minn.. She attended paro- Louis, Mo., Lynne (Don) Bray and
Fresh on Friday tival support improving the healthy chial school until eighth grade and their children, D.J., Emily and Syd-
lifestyle through bike-related activi- then graduated from Ceylon High ney, Swampscott, Mass., Rick (Jackie)
This week’s Fresh on Friday event ties to include creating and improving School, Ceylon, Minn. Buchan, and their sons, Mitchell and
from 8-11 a.m. at Central Gardens of bike trails, bike safety training, sup- After high school she worked at Trevor, Albany, Calif. and Brad (Jodi)
North Iowa, corner of 2nd Avenue porting cycling events and activities, General Mills, in Minneapolis, Minn. Buchan, and their children, Ben
North and North 8th Street, features and improving the amenities related and later was the secretary at Fairmont and Zoey, Johnston, Iowa; her sister,
a Take Time at Ten (10-10:45 a.m.) to cycling. Elaine Krueger, Fairmont, Minn.;
program entitled “Shade Gardening,” and brothers, Roland (Ruth) Milow,
presented by Natural Plus Nursery. Saturday Fairmont, Wallace (Barbara) Milow,
Enjoy a relaxing morning with coffee Zumbrota, Minn. and Gerald (Mary)
and seasonal goodies served on the pa- Farmers Market Milow, Fairmont.
tio of the Nature Education Pavilion She was preceded in death by her
and purchase fresh flower bouquets The Clear Lake Farmers Market is parents and her sister, Delores Draper.
from the gardens. From 9:30-11 a.m. held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays The family would like to extend
kids and adults are invited to the Bee in the Surf Ballroom parking lot, 460 their appreciation for the wonderful
Happy Kids Garden. At 10:45 a win- North Shore Drive. Fresh fruits and care that was given to Darlene at the
ner will take home a repurposed item vegetables, as well as baked goods and Oakwood Care Center.
from the Opportunity Village General handcrafted products are available for Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
Store for free. purchase. pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Griefshare reunion Breakfast by the lake JULY 4TH Fire boat CONGREGATE MEALS
from page 1 comes to the rescue
The grief support group entitled The Clear Lake Lions Pride an- THURSDAY: Egg salad on a bun, TUESDAY: Baked chicken, baked
“GriefShare” will be hosting a reunion nual Breakfast by the Lake will be morning parade. The Clear Lake High Clear Lake’s new fire boat was put potato salad, copper pennies, Royal beans, asparagus, apricots.
for anyone who has participated in the held Saturday, July 11, at Clear Lake School marching band, under the into official action for the first time brownies, raspberry lemonade. WEDNESDAY: Cook’s Choice.
program in the past. It will be held City Park. Breakfast will be served direction of Brandon Borseth, made following Saturday’s fireworks. FRIDAY: Turkey roast, potatoes Congregate meals are served at
at the home of Joyce and Will Hunsa- from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The menu will an unexpected stop along the route CLFD Public Information Of- and gravy, spinach au gratin, blushing the Senior Centers in Clear Lake, 105
ker, 502 S. 12th St., Clear Lake. Hot- include Chris Cakes Pancakes, sau- to honor former band director Dan ficer Billy Krefft reported fire boat pears, tomato juice. S. 4th St., at 11:40 a.m. and in Ventura,
dogs and brats will be provided, along sage and beverage. Tickets are $6 in Djuren. “Bud” was on the water to help the MONDAY: Tuna and noodles, 4 N. Weimer St. at 11:45 a.m. Call 357-
with tableware and drinks. Those at- advance and $7 the day of the event Djuren, who has been recently fireworks team from Flashing Thun- peas, creamy cole slaw, cinnamon 5443 in Clear Lake and 829-3517 in
tending are asked to bring a salad or and ages five-years and under eat free. diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, was der keep boaters away from restricted apples, raspberry lemonade. Ventura for reservations.
dessert, a lawn chair and an update Tickets are available from any Clear watching the parade near the intersec- areas and safe from the flammable
on their life since the loss of a loved Lake Lions Pride Member and these tion of South 16th Street and Main barges before the spectacle on the wa- Optimum Health Chiropractic
one. The reunion will be from 6-8 additional ticket outlets: Best West- Avenue. As the band approached, ter. Bringing you and your
p.m. on Friday, July 10. ern, Clear Lake Area Chamber of they stopped, turned to face Djuren, As the fireworks show was com- family better health and
Commerce, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, and burst into the school fight song. ing to a close, a small fire broke out on
Fri. - Sat. Farmer’s State Bank and Hall Realty. The crowd came to its feet and one of the barges. a better way of life.
Fuel up for the Bicycle, Blues, & BBQ clapped along with the song. Band “We were asked to extinguish a 641-357-1211
Lampost Theatre Family Fun Ride which will begin at members also shared cards with the fire on one of the unmanned barges 506 Main Avenue, Clear Lake Dr. Nick McColley
Clear Lake City Park. former band leader. off City Beach,” explained Krefft. Visit our new website at www.drnickmccolley.com Palmer Graduate
Lampost Theatre Co. is present- Djuren, who has served as direc- “We had just completed putting the
ing an original comedy “The Waiter,” Artist reception tor of the Clear Lake Municipal Band boat away on the lift after the fire-
Friday and Saturday nights through for several year but has limited his par- works display on the Fourth and were
July 18 (excluding the July 4th week- A Meet the Artists reception will ticipation since becoming ill, capped able to get it back off the lift and op-
end). The $18 ticket price ($20 at the be held on Saturday, July 11 from 1-3 the special day by taking the podium erational again within a minute and
door) include the show as well as des- p.m. at the Clear Lake Arts Center for Saturday night. He directed the band get water out of the deck gun onto the
sert and coffee. Space is limited. For pressed flower artist Evelyn Ruhnke, as they performed the “Star Spangled barge. It was great that the very first
information and tickets call 319-277- of Algona. Ruhnke’s work is currently Banner” in advance of the spectacular time in operation, Fire Boat Bud was
8034, visit www.lampost.com. Tickets on display in an exhibit titled “Pressed fireworks display over the lake. useful and did its job well.”
are also available at the Clear Lake Flowers and other Summer Sights” in
Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 the Stanton Gallery at the CLAC with July 4th parade winners
Main Ave. Lampost Theatre is located the work of Clear Lake artist, Katha- announced, awarded
within The Hub (formely known as rin (Kathie) Vix. Ruhnke will lead
the Bakery building), 106 N. 5th St. a pressed flowers workshop offered The Clear Lake Area Chamber of to CL Tel. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic
through the Clear Lake Arts Center Commerce has announced the win- The theme for this year’s parade
Fri. - Sun. Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to ners in its annual July 4th Parade. was “Clear Lake Reflections,” in con- Held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Country Meadow Place
noon. Top honors and $250 in Clear junction with the Chamber’s release of
Bicycle, Blues, BBQ Lake Chamber Bucks was awarded a new limited edition print by North Next Clinic: Tuesday, July 14th • 10 - 11 a.m.
Sunday to Harrison Truck Centers, of Clear Iowa Artist David Rottinghaus. Just
The annual Bicycle, Blues and Lake. 250 prints are available of this fourth Please join us to have your blood pressure taken by our
BBQ weekend kicks off Friday night Municipal band Second place and $150 in Clear print in a series. They are now avail- healthcare staff. We also take temperature, pulse rate and
at 5:30 p.m. in City Park. Enjoy bar- Lake Chamber Bucks went to Farm- able at the Chamber of Commerce,
becue and some soul-revivin’ blues The Clear Lake Municipal Band er’s State Bank. 205 Main Ave., at a cost of $125, plus oxygen levels.
music provided by Renee Austin, Alex will only perform on Sunday this Third place and $100 in Clear tax. Stay for Music Therapy and Lunch afterward!
Wilson Band and Reverend Raven weekend, due to the Bicycle, Blues Lake Chamber Bucks was presented
and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys. and Barbecue event in the Park Friday
Saturday’s activities begin at 7 and Saturday nights. On Sunday, the
a.m. with all-you-can-eat Dad’s Bel- band will give a 3 p.m. concert, with
gian waffles served by the Clear Lake guest vocalist Susan Carrott. The con-
Lion’s Pride from 7-11 a.m. The time cert program can be found on page 12
trial begins at 7:30 a.m. near Lions in this edition.
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