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CLHS instrumentals chosen for NCIBA
These Clear Lake High School students were selected to participate in the NCIBA (North Central Iowa Bandmasters As-
sociation) Honor Band. The event was to be held Saturday, Jan. 9, but sadly was cancelled due to weather concerns. The
students are (front L-R) Ashley DeLong, Autumn Enabnit, Josh Howard, (center L-R) Lainey Arians, Kiersten Baalson,
Philomena Schnoebelen, David Guetzlaff, (back L-R) Elizabeth Brandt, Irene Swanson, Carson Meyer and Jonah Pedelty.
Not available for photo: Abbigayle Parcher.-Submitted photo.
Salvation Army of NI meets
Red Kettle campaign goal
Thanks to contributions from
donors, volunteers and community
partners, The Salvation Army raised
$253,144.98 during its annual Red
Kettle Christmas Campaign. Dona-
tions to the campaign will remain in
North Central Iowa and will help The
Salvation Army in the fight against
poverty.
“We are truly touched by the
generosity of our neighbors and com-
munity partners year after year,” said
Major John Joyner. “Their continued
support allows us to fulfill our mis-
sion to help people in need and moves
Wednesday Wednesday Night
High: 20º Low: 14º
Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
In-Depth Local Forecast
Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a high of 20º, humidity of
92% . South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph . The record high for today is
51º set in 1996 . Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with an overnight
low of 14º . The record low for tonight is -14º set in 1979 .
Sun & Moon
Sunrise Sunset
Wednesday 7:42 a .m . 5:01 p .m .
Thursday 7:42 a .m . 5:02 p .m .
Friday 7:42 a .m . 5:04 p .m .
Saturday 7:41 a .m . 5:05 p .m .
Sunday 7:40 a .m . 5:06 p .m .
Monday 7:40 a .m . 5:07 p .m .
Tuesday 7:39 a .m . 5:09 p .m .
First Full Last New
1/16 1/23 1/31 2/8
Moonrise Moonset
Wednesday 9:52 a .m . 9:31 p .m .
Thursday 10:27 a .m . 10:41 p .m .
Friday 11:01 a .m . 11:51 p .m .
Saturday 11:35 a .m . Next Day
Sunday 12:12 p .m . 1:01 a .m .
Monday 12:51 p .m . 2:09 a .m .
Tuesday 1:35 p .m . 3:16 a .m .
For more weather updates,
please visit:
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
Main Avenue, Clear Lake 357-5241
Jan. 13, 2016 • Page 5
Remember pets Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Update
during frigid Review this section of the paper for
winter weather updated information
regarding P&R programs, program
North Iowa is in the midst of deadlines and events.
an arctic blast which has dropped
temperatures significantly across our •Marion Park Ice Rink: the low). Please note: There will be NO
region into the single digits. While warming house at the Marion Park Open Gym on the day of the Booster
many are taking precautions to make ice rink will be opening for the sea- Basketball Tournament.
sure and stay warm during this polar son on Thursday, Jan. 14. WHERE: Clear Creek Gym
vortex, the Humane Society of North (grades K-8) – Enter through
Iowa would like to remind people to •Indoor Soccer: Boys and girls WEST DOORS; Middle School
also take precautions for their four- ages 4 years through second grade Gym (grades 9-12) – Enter through
legged members of the family. will gain an excellent background in WEST DOORS
The Humane Society of North soccer skills while helping them learn FEE: $50 Family unlimited
Iowa suggests that pets that are nor- proper sportsmanship and have fun! gym use; $25 Individual unlimited
mally kept outside, be brought inside Shin guards are required; avail- gym use. Purchase season passes at
us one step closer to putting an end organization. Keeping donations lo- during this cold weather snap. If for able to purchase the first week for City Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5
to poverty in North Centeal Iowa cal ensures that the Salvation Army some reason your pet is to remain $10. p.m. OR $1 per open gym use pay-
through the provision of life-changing has the ability to help people in need outdoors much of the day, he or she Parents are needed to coach. able at gym.
services. with basic necessities such as rental as- must be protected by a dry, draft-free No experience necessary. Schedules REGISTRATION: All par-
“It was another wonderful sea- sistance, clothing, transportation and shelter that is large enough to allow will be handed out the first week with ticipants MUST have completed a
son of generous gift giving. Thanks to other provisions. Donations also en- them to sit and lie down comfortably times for the rest of the program. waiver form before they are allowed
everyone that donated their time and able The Salvation Army to help peo- but small enough to hold in his/her High school soccer players will lead to participate.
financial gifts to help those served by ple find a way out of poverty through body heat. The floor should be raised drills and help referee games. Note: Open Gym dates and
The Salvation Army,” said Tim Flem- programs such as substance abuse a few inches off the ground and cov- WHERE: Middle School gym times subject to change due to lim-
ing, the 2015 Salvation Army Christ- recovery, job and skills training and ered with cedar shavings or straw. The (enter through west doors) ited availability of gyms.
mas chairperson. educational courses. doorway should be covered with wa- WHEN: Saturdays, Feb. 6 ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC
The Red Kettle Christmas Cam- The local Salvation Army is lo- terproof burlap or heavy plastic. – March 6 (No games during the SHOES ALLOWED.
paign is The Salvation Army’s annual cated at 747 Village Green Drive SW, Pets that spend a lot of time out- Booster Club Basketball Tourna- •Co-Ed Open Volleyball
fundraiser and the largest charitable Mason City, phone 641-424-4031. doors need more food in the winter ment). Night: The co-ed adult volleyball
effort of the year for the nonprofit because keeping warm depletes en- TIMES: First & second grade, open gym is held Tuesdays from 7
ergy. Routinely check your pet’s water 9 - 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Middle School gym.
dish to make certain the water is fresh Kindergarten, 10 - 11 a.m. Any adult (18 & older) may drop in
and unfrozen. Use plastic food and FEE: $15 per player. and play. There are no set teams, just
water bowls; when the temperature is Registration deadline: Jan. 29. come and play anytime you want.
low, your pet’s tongue can stick and (Add $5 late fee if registering after Co-ed Volleyball will begin Tuesday,
freeze to metal. Jan. 29). Registration is limited to 16 Oct. 27, and run through March 8.
Don’t be afraid to speak up for kids per age group. WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
animals you feel have been left in the ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC WHERE: Middle School Gym
cold for an unsafe period of time. SHOES ALLOWED – use west doors
Iowa law dictates that animals must FEE: $20 Unlimited Open
be provided adequate shelter and a •Weekend Open Gym Sched- Volleyball for Tuesday nights, OR $2
sufficient supply of food and water. If ule: The Clear Lake Parks and Rec- per time
you feel an animal’s needs are not be- reation Department’s open gym pro- REGISTRATION: All par-
ing met, individuals are encouraged to gram continues until Spring Break. ticipants MUST have completed a
call their local law enforcement agen- Due to the increased cost of utilities, waiver form before they are allowed
cy and ask them to perform a welfare the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation to participate.
check on the animal. will need to charge a nominal fee for ONLY INDOOR ATHLETIC
For more information, call the Open Gym. SHOES ALLOWED.
Humane Society of North Iowa at WHEN: Saturdays & Sundays
641-423-6241 or visit them online at: during your scheduled time (see be-
www.hsni.org.
WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
High: 29º Low: 19º High: 26º Low: 10º High: 11º Low: -4º High: 15º Low: -1º High: 13º Low: 1º High: 18º Low: 4º
Partly Cloudy Snow Possible Mostly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
UV Index National Forecast Summary
Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy
need for eye and skin protection skies and scattered snow, with the highest temperature
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low of 34º in Cobden, Ill . The Southeast will experience
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low mostly clear skies, with the highest temperature of
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low 74º in North Perry, Fla . The central United States
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with the
highest temperature of 68º in Brownsville, Texas . In
Almanac Traveler’s Cities the Northwest, there will be partly cloudy to cloudy
skies and scattered rain and snow, with the highest
Clear Lake for 1/4 - 1/10 Today Tomorrow temperature of 52º in Barview, Ore . The Southwest
will see mostly clear skies, with the highest
Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W temperature of 65º in Rancho Mirage, Calif .
High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . -1º/-12º Ames 26/20 pc 37/24 s National Map
High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . .19º/-8º Atlantic
High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 33º/19º Burlington 32/22 pc 40/25 s
High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 33º/30º Cedar Falls
High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 32º/20º Cedar Rapids 29/24 mc 41/33 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 26º/15º Chicago
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 23º/17º Council Bluffs 22/17 mc 35/23 s
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . . 23º/5º Dallas
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 17 .6º Davenport 25/19 mc 36/25 s
Normal average temperature . . . . 13 .5º Des Moines
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . +4 .1º Dubuque 20/20 sn 36/32 pc
Fort Dodge
Precipitation: Iowa City 35/23 s 38/23 s
Kansas City
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Marshalltown 30/23 pc 41/27 s
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .10" Minneapolis 25/20 mc 38/29 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .16" Omaha
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .03" Orlando 30/23 pc 41/27 s 30s 10s 0s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 20s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Rochester 21/18 sn 33/26 pc 10s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .29" Sioux City
Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .21" Spencer 25/18 mc 34/21 s
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .0 .29" Waterloo
Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .0 .30" 26/20 mc 37/27 s 40s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .29"
Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . . .0 .30" 44/31 s 51/37 s H
20s
24/19 mc 36/24 s 30s L 20s
20/14 mc 29/19 pc H H50s 40s 40s 30s
50s 50s
13/11 mc 26/15 mc
36/23 s 39/23 s
64/47 s 67/57 s 60s 60s 60s
70s
61/42 s 59/42 s
17/15 mc 28/18 pc
29/19 s 34/18 s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
22/16 mc 30/15 s location of frontal systems at noon.
22/17 mc 35/23 s LH
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy
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