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Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Dec. 2, 2015 • Page 5

Engage! Clear Lake Parks &
Recreation Update
distribution is
Review this section of the paper for updated information
Saturday regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.

Free winter by Steven Story, Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
outerwear for
those in need Police display new design •Co-Ed Open Volleyball Night: eight to find out his/her wishes for Christ-
mas and just how good they were over the
Distribution of items collected The Clear Lake Police Department has unveiled a new design to identify the department. Chief Pete The co-ed adult volleyball open gym is held course of the year. Parents can pick up and
for the Engage! Winter Outerwear Roth told Clear Lake City Council members the new updated design, which is being placed on new Tuesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Middle return registration forms at City Hall or the
Drive is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, from squad cars, was inspired by the simple star design featured on the department’s vintage cruiser, but is School gym. Any adult (18 & older) may Parks and Rec office.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those in need this now updated to include Ventura. The Clear Lake Police Department has a sharing agreement to serve drop in and play. There are no set teams, just Note: Calls can only be made to local
winter are invited to come to 207A S. the residents of Ventura, as well as Clear Lake. come and play anytime you want. Co-ed numbers.
4th St. and “shop” through the dona- Volleyball will begin Tuesday, Oct. 27, and
tions. Lighted parade deadline is today run through March 8. •Weekend Open Gym Sched-
Engage! is a local non-profit WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m. ule: The Clear Lake Parks and Recreation
organization in its eighth year of as- The deadline to enter a float in the Christ- $300, second place $150 and third place $75. WHERE: Middle School Gym – use
sisting people in our local community mas By The Lake lighted parade is today (Wednes- The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging west doors Department’s open gym program will begin
by providing winter outerwear free of day, Dec. 2). neighborhoods to get involved and join in the fun FEE: $20 Unlimited Open Volleyball Saturday, Dec. 13 and continue until Spring
charge. Over the years thousands of “12 Days of Christmas” will be the theme of the 21st Annual Christmas by the Lake parade. for Tuesday nights, OR $2 per time Break. Due to the increased cost of utili-
articles of outerwear have been do- this year. Entries must have an identifying sign The parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. REGISTRATION: All participants ties, the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation
nated and distributed. Hats, scarves, or banner. Judging will be during the parade, and For more information, contact the Clear MUST have completed a waiver form be- will need to charge a nominal fee for Open
coats, gloves, snow pants and boots fill prizes will be awarded based on the best use of Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 357-2159. fore they are allowed to participate. Gym.
the boxes, a storefront is set up, and lights and overall creativity. First place will receive ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC WHEN: Saturdays & Sundays dur-
on the day we celebrate Christmas By SHOES ALLOWED. ing your scheduled time (see below). Please
The Lake, it’s all given away. Woman walks away from vehicle rollover note: There will be NO Open Gym in De-
“We all enjoy the Christmas sea- The collision remains under investigation •Santa’s Helpers – Mom’s Day to cember on the day of the Booster Basketball
son because it’s about love. Sometimes Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department and charges are pending. Tournament.
we need a reminder of how much we Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle roll- Shop: The Clear Lake Parks and Recreation WHERE: Clear Creek Gym (grades
are loved,” says Colleen Thompson, over at 1:39 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Head Start announces Department is offering Mom and Dad a day K-8) – Enter through WEST DOORS;
director of the program. “We want According to their report, Nicole Rippen- winter coat drive of holiday shopping! We will provide a day Middle School Gym (grades 9-12) – Enter
to give away each article of winter out- trop, 22, of Mason City, was eastbound on 285th of fun for children four year olds – 5th grade through WEST DOORS
erwear as a warm reminder from God, Street when she lost control of her vehicle and North Iowa Community Action Head Start while Mom and Dad get in that last minute FEE: $50 Family unlimited gym use;
‘You are loved.’” flipped into the ditch, striking a stop sign at the is asking the public to purchase winter outerwear shopping! This will be a holiday program $25 Individual unlimited gym use. Pur-
Donations from the community intersection of Killdeer Avenue. Rippentrop was and Head Start personnel will deliver it. Cash for kids to make holiday crafts, cards, have chase season passes at City Hall, Monday-
is what makes all this possible. Dona- driving a white 2000 Ford Ranger, which came to donations are also welcomed and can be made to organized inside and outside play (bring Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. OR $1 per open gym
tions of gently used goods and money rest on its top. Adopt a Child, PO Box 1627, Mason City, Iowa boots, jackets, hats, and mittens). Make use payable at gym.
help to fill the warehouse. Rippentrop sustained non life-threatening 50401. Call Paulette Webb at 641-494-1891 for sure you bring a sack lunch, but treats will REGISTRATION: All participants
injuries and was not at the scene when deputies more information. be provided. MUST have completed a waiver form be-
Trolley Trail arrived. After investigation she was located and WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 fore they are allowed to participate.
closed for season identified. a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Clear Creek Lunch Room •Christmas Holiday Open
Effective immediately, the Trol- AGES: 4 year olds – 5th Grade (kids will be Gym: Dec. 23, 24, 26-31 & Jan. 2 & 3.
ley Trail located between Mason City divided up according to age)
and Clear Lake along county road FEE: $15 per child No open gym Dec. 25, and Jan 1.
B-35 is officially closed for the season. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Note: Open Gym dates and times sub-
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on Nov. 27 ject to change due to limited availability of
the trail throughout the year, includ- gyms.
ing snowmobiles during the winter •Santa Calls Night: Monday, Dec. ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC
season. SHOES ALLOWED.
7, from 6 - 8 p.m. Santa will be making calls
to Clear Lake children ages three through

WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake

Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

High: 32º Low: 15º High: 33º Low: 17º High: 35º Low: 24º High: 37º Low: 24º High: 34º Low: 21º High: 33º Low: 21º High: 35º Low: 24º

Snow Possible Mostly Clear Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny

In-Depth Local Forecast UV Index National Forecast Summary

Today we will see partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of snow, Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly cloudy to cloudy
high temperature of 32º, humidity of 74% . Northwest wind 11 to 15 need for eye and skin protection skies and scattered rain and snow, with the highest
mph . New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible . The Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low temperature of 64º in Georgetown, Del . The Southeast
record high temperature for today is 64º set in 1998 . Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies and
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low isolated rain, with the highest temperature of 85º in Fort
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Pierce, Fla . The central United States will see mostly
clear to partly cloudy skies and isolated rain, with the
Sun & Moon Almanac Traveler’s Cities highest temperature of 64º in Brownsville, Texas . In the
Northwest, there will be scattered rain and snow, with
Sunrise Sunset Clear Lake for 11/23 - 11/29 Today Tomorrow the highest temperature of 56º in Medford, Ore . The
Southwest will see mostly clear skies, with the highest
Wednesday 7:27 a .m . 4:39 p .m . Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W temperature of 79º in Los Angeles, Calif .
Thursday 7:28 a .m . 4:38 p .m .
Friday 7:29 a .m . 4:38 p .m . High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 33º/24º Ames 35/18 pc 37/21 s National Map
Saturday 7:30 a .m . 4:38 p .m . High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 32º/13º Atlantic 34/17 s
Sunday 7:31 a .m . 4:38 p .m . High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 28º/16º Burlington 41/28 mc 38/21 s
Monday 7:32 a .m . 4:38 p .m . High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 37º/28º Cedar Falls 36/19 mc
Tuesday 7:33 a .m . 4:38 p .m . High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 44º/32º Cedar Rapids 37/23 mc 43/29 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 36º/16º Chicago 40/32 rs
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 36º/21º Council Bluffs 39/20 s 37/22 s
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . 37º/21º Dallas 37/24 pc
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 28 .3º Davenport 39/26 mc 39/26 s
Normal average temperature . . . . 27 .4º Des Moines 37/24 pc
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . +0 .9º Dubuque 37/23 mc 42/33 s
Fort Dodge 33/15 s
Last New First Full Precipitation: Iowa City 38/24 mc 39/19 s
Kansas City 42/28 s
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .08" Marshalltown 36/20 pc 40/26 s
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City 33/16 pc
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Minneapolis 34/18 mc 40/27 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .48" Omaha 39/20 s
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Orlando 83/67 pc 40/26 s 30s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 71/43 s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 35/19 pc 38/26 s 30s L
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .56" Sioux City 31/13 mc
12/3 12/11 12/18 12/25 Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .40" Spencer 30/13 mc 34/18 s 30s L
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .2 .38" Waterloo 36/19 mc 40s
Moonrise Moonset Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .1 .91" 40/26 s H40s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . .33 .52" L 60s
Wednesday 11:46 p .m . 12:20 p .m . Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . .33 .40" 47/30 s 50s 20s 20s
Thursday No Rise 12:49 p .m .
Friday 12:44 a .m . 1:17 p .m . 37/23 s H 40s
Saturday 1:41 a .m . 1:44 p .m .
Sunday 2:38 a .m . 2:13 p .m . 33/18 s 60s
Monday 3:35 a .m . 2:43 p .m .
Tuesday 4:33 a .m . 3:16 p .m . 32/21 s

39/19 s L70s
50s
76/65 sh 70s

72/46 s 80s

33/20 s

35/16 s 60s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
For more weather updates, 31/13 s Cold Front location of frontal systems at noon.
please visit:
37/22 s LH
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy

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