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huge responsibility. It is a long-term
commitment of time, money and en-
ergy that may exceed your financial
abilities. That cost will only grow as
the animal ages.
Something to think about when
considering adopting, purchasing or
giving a pet as a gift.
Chicken BBQ time!
The Clear Lake Noon Lion’s
Club will hold its annual Chicken
Barbecue on Sunday, July 19.
Tickets sell for $8 in advance
and may be purchased from any mem-
ber of the Noon Lions Club and also
from the Clear Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce. Tickets sold the day of
the event are $9.
A drive-thru pick up service will
again be offered. Serving will take
place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or
until sold out.
Proceeds from the event support
community projects. Last year’s event
raised over $14,000.
Special programs
at Ventura Library
All are invited to enjoy these
programs at the Ventura Public Li-
brary this month:
On July 15, at 1 p.m. Grout
Museum will have a Superhero Sci-
ence program. Learn about flight,
x-rays and get up close and personal
with the animal that gave Peter Parker
super powers.
On July 17, at 1-3 p.m. the Iowa
State Insect Zoo will have a program
with a large variety of insects on dis- SAmerica) Working Here Fund.
play. Some will be available for a
hands-on experience.
July 22, at 1 p.m. join Lisa Laird
for a super hero story and afterward
make a puppet to take home.
On July 29, at 1 p.m. the Han-
son Family from Kanawha, Iowa will
entertain with juggling and unicyling
fun.
July 8, 2015 • Page 5
Filing period now open for Clear Lake Parks &
School Board candidates Recreation Update
Review this section of the paper for updated information
regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.
by Steven Story, Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Three terms expiring on Clear Lake board; •Yoga on the Lake: Come and limited, so sign up early.
Two positions open on new GHV board enjoy the sunrise on Clear Lake by Ages: Anyone 11-15 years old
beginning your day with a yoga class Place: Will contact participants
The filing period is now open for Nomination papers for school ler Williams, Dave Zrostlik and Tim from one of our many certified in- before program begins
candidates to file nomination papers board seats are available from local Tusha have each stated they do not structors that will be leading the class. Dates: Thursdays- Aug 6, 13, 20
for positions on the ballot at the Sept. school board secretaries. School board plan on returning. Both these posi- Wear comfortable clothing, and bring Times: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
8, 2015 Regular School Election. The candidates must obtain the signatures tions will at-large positions and can your own mat. Held outdoors south Limit: 10 participants
filing deadline is Thursday, July 30. of at least one percent of the qualified be filled by anyone living in the GHV of the Main St. Boat Ramp or at Cost: $23 per fisherman
School board members are local- electors of the district or 50 electors, district. the Sea Wall depending on weekend Registration Deadline: July 30
ly elected public officials charged with whichever is less, but at least 10 sig- “Both Dave and Tim have events and instructor preference, these
accountability for student learning, natures. A free guide for board candi- been fabulous board members and I classes offer a unique atmosphere to •Co-Ed Kickball League:
determining educational goals, set- dates, titled “Leaders Who Care,” can have appreciated their leadership for relax and invigorate at the same time. League is played on Tuesday evenings
ting policy, overseeing school finances be found at www.ia-sb.org. our schools and students over many In addition, participants can enjoy the beginning Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. on the
and other duties. Across Iowa, nearly Board members for community years,” said Williams. stunning view. All participants will Clear Lake Youth Athletic League
2,000 men and women serve on local colleges are also elected on Sept. 8. Persons interested in being can- have to sign a waiver and anyone un- Baseball/Softball Complex. This
school boards, guiding the education Board members for area education didates for director positions on local der 18 will need to have it signed by a league is a great opportunity to just
of more than 480,000 young people agencies, which provide specialized school boards or the North Iowa Area legal guardian. have fun due to its laid back atmo-
at an annual expenditure of more than services to local schools, are elected by Community College Board should Date: Saturdays thru Aug. 1. sphere. New teams are welcome and
$5.2 billion. School board members the boards of schools within each area. contact the county auditor or the ap- Time: 7 – 8 a.m. encouraged to register! All 2014 team
are elected to serve four-year terms, In Clear Lake, terms are up for propriate school board secretary. Place: Clear Lake Sea Wall area captains will be sent league registra-
with elections taking place in odd- three School Board members. Seats Nomination forms and infor- Fee: $1 per session paid directly tion packets. Registration packets are
numbered years. Those elected receive currently held by Chad Kuhlers, Jon mation about signature and filing re- to the instructor available at the Parks and Recreation
no pay. Experienced school board Loge and Jill Wilhelm will be decided. quirements are available on the Cerro Registration: Registration will office, City Hall, or online at www.
members say the rewards of service lie The new GHV Board has two Gordo County website www.co.cerro- only be available on site. cityofclearlake.com.
in meeting the needs of children and board positions retiring this year. Ac- gordo.ia.us, and at the county audi- Fee: $40 per team
communities. cording to GHV Superintendent Ty- tor’s office. Normal business hours Advanced Fishing Techniques: Registration deadline: July 28
are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
This class will be available to all youth •Fish Iowa -Kids Fishing
Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank receives that are 11-15 years of age and will Camp: Come try fishing in Clear
grant to supply dairy products to clients cover a variety of fishing techniques. Lake! This is a great introduction for
Classes will meet at three different kids to learn how to fish. This camp
Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank has received a $2,000 needs of children during the coming summer months. sites around Clear Lake. Techniques will cover local fish identification and
“Working Here Fund” grant to purchase milk and other “When the school year ends, all the children whose covered include: fishing from docks, fishing regulations, casting, baiting
dairy products for its clients, especially children who won’t parents are clients stop receiving two pints of milk each fishing using waders, as well as jigging your hook, and fishing for three days
have access to school lunches and the accompanying car- day,” said Ozzie Ohl, with the Hawkeye Harvest Food and trolling from boats at “hot spots” at the Ventura grade.
tons of milk during the summer months. The grant is Bank. “Our immediate purpose is to fill that need. Eventu- on Clear Lake! Fishermen should Ages: 6 - 10 years of age
provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FC- ally, our hope is to make this a year-round program.” have a basic knowledge of fishing, Dates: August 3, 4, 5
“We consider the opportunity to help local organi- know how to use their fishing poles, Session 1: 6-7 years 9-10 a.m.
Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank counted dairy as one of zations meet the hunger needs of their community to be bait their own hooks and be able to Session 2: 8-10 years 10-11 a.m.
its clients’ unmet needs, until the Mason City Noon Ro- a worthwhile investment,” said Ron Eichmeier, vice presi- cast their lines. Everyone must have Session 3: 6-10 years 11-noon
tary provided grant money for a commercial refrigeration dent of FCSAmerica’s Mason City office. their own transportation to and from Fee: $17 - includes bait and
unit. Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank will use Working Here The Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank is one of 82 orga- the sites and bring their own fishing lures. Fishing poles provided
Fund grant to stock the refrigerator with the milk and dairy nizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the first gear along with your life jackets (live Place: Ventura Grade.
products requested by its clients. The goal is to launch its quarter of 2015. FCSAmerica awarded $135,000 during bait will be provided). There is a good Limit: 10 per session
new dairy program, Got Milk, in time to meet the dairy the latest grant cycle ending March 31, 2015. potential that participants can/will get Registration deadline: July 27
wet, so please be prepared. Class size is
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