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Local NewsPage 8 • Jan. 27, 2016 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Presidential It’s shed hunting season--
candidates A ‘call to arms’ to find discarded treasure
in North Iowa
this week by Lowell Washburn dor retrievers which are bred, in part,
With the November rut long for this highly specialized task.
Bush, Christie in past, Iowa white-tails have no further But antler enthusiasts had bet-
Clear Lake Saturday need of their magnificent antlers. So ter be quick. There are other hunt-
what do deer do with something they ers searching the local woodlands, and
Presidential candidates are wrap- don’t need anymore? The same thing they don’t all travel on two legs.
ping up their stumping in Iowa with we do; they throw it away. Bucks an- Squirrels, white-footed mice, and
stops in North Iowa this week. nually accomplish this task through other small mammals are also hoping
Former Florida Governor Jeb an involuntary process called shed- to find their fair share. But instead of
Bush will be in Clear Lake Saturday ding. Sudden spikes in stress levels collecting them as trophies, squirrels
afternoon, Jan. 30, at 12:30 at the may hasten the event. A scarcity of seek the antlers for their rich deposits
VFW, 219 Main Ave. That evening, food or arrival of extreme cold may of minerals and calcium – a classic ex-
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie cause a buck to suddenly lose his head ample of recycling in its purest form.
will host a town hall meeting starting -- or at least a part of it.
at 6 p.m. at the Clear Lake Fire De- During the past week, an in- Enjoy more wildlife tales online at A mature white-tail buck that has shed
partment, 711 2nd Ave. N. creasing number of shed bucks or Washburn’s Outdoor Journal at iawild- its antlers
Those planning to attend the deer sporting a single antler are being life.org/blog.
Chris Christie event are asked to reg- seen across the state. For human en-
ister at eventbrite.com. Doors will Workshop instructor Kate Christensen (left), helped Andrea Evelsizer and daughter, thusiasts, it’s a Call to Arms as shed OPEN Garner Pet Resort Stop in
open at 5 p.m. and the town hall will Alana, creat poodle skirts last year.-Submitted photo. hunters take to forested ridge tops and HOUSE & to see what
begin at 6 p.m. and is scheduled to timbered river bottoms in search of we have to
last until 7:30 p.m. Poodle skirt workshop will discarded treasure. Thursday, Wash offer your
Four other candidates, or their get you in the swing for Shed hunting has become an Feb. 4th
representatives, will be in Mason City February 50s events increasingly popular and increasingly 3 - 6 p.m. pet.
this week. competitive sport in Iowa during re-
Today (Wednesday, Jan. 27) Re- cent years. Some antler addicts have Located at Free
publican Rick Santorum will be at the even began scheduling vacation days Garner Vet Clinic Refreshments
Teluwut in Lake Mills at 8 a.m., the around shed hunting while others
Corner Post in Northwood at 9:30, keep and train antler hunting Labra- 375 Hwy 18 W.
at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Ma- Garner, Ia
son City, and at the Rustic Brew in
Hampton at 2:30 p.m. 641-925-1156
Vermont Democrat Senator Ber-
nie Sanders will be joined by actress Get ready for the Winter Dance sew the seams and the waste bands, as CARES annual
Susan Sarandon tonight (Wednesday, Party by making your own poodle participants work on designing, cut- cake auction is
Jan. 27) at Music Man Square in Ma- skirt. ting out and applying the decorations Friday, Feb. 5
son City at 7 p.m. In cooperation with the Surf for their skirts.”
Former President Bill Clinton Ballroom, the Clear Lake Arts Center These events are for young and The annual Cake Auction to Buying or Selling a Home in
will be in Mason City at the same is having two Poodle Skirt Workshops old. Sponsored by Larson’s Mercan- support Clear Lake High School’s the Clear Lake Area?
time tonight (Jan. 27) campaigning with instructor Kate Christensen, Sat- tile, the cost is $35 for Clear Lake Arts 2016 Prom will be held Friday, Feb. 5,
for his wife Hillary Clinton. His ap- urday, Jan. 30 and Wednesday, Feb. 3. Center members and $40 for non- in the CLHS cafeteria during varsity Trust one of these Real Estate Professionals
pearance will be at Mason City High Both workshops start at 10 a.m. No members, all supplies included. Class basketball games. Bidding begins at
School, with the doors opening at sewing is required. size is limited. Depending on the 5 p.m. and concludes after halftime of
6:30 with the event scheduled to start “Knowing how to sew isn’t re- number of participants, some skirts the boys varsity game (approximately
at 7:15. quired for this workshop, although, may need to be finished (seam and 8:30 p.m.).
Rand Paul is scheduled to stop at those that know how to sew can bring waist band sewn) after the workshop. If you would like to bake a cake
the Park Inn in Mason City Saturday their own sewing machine,” said Clear To get a registration form go online to to donate to the event, contact Lisa
afternoon, Jan. 30, starting at 4:30 Lake Arts Center Instructor Kate www.clartscenter.com, or stop by the Backhaus, 641-210-9280, or Amy
p.m. Christensen about the Saturday work- Clear Lake Arts Center at 17 S. 4th Jandebeur, 641-231-1250.
shop. “It’s a quick and simple pattern. Street in downtown Clear Lake or call All proceeds support the 1016
We will have a couple people with 641-357-1998. C.A.R.E.S. Post Prom efforts.
sewing machines at the class ready to

Ventura firefighters 302 Main Ave., Clear Lake
plan breakfast (641) 357-0500

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will hold its Pancake breakfast Feb.
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cakes, sausage and scrambled eggs will
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Artisan road trip comes to Clear Lake To the prettiest girl in (641) 357-7373
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Get a glimpse of the artwork by the top artists in NW Iowa now through Feb. 13 at the Clear Lake Arts Center. Twenty 15380 240th St., Clear Lake www.hallrealtyclearlake.com
Northwest Iowa artists are represented in an outstanding exhibit titled “The Artisans Road Trip” this month and next.
This annual tradition includes the works of: Barb McGee; Beth Cathcart; Sarah Biederman, Sarah Morphew, Bruce Unique design, brick exterior, steel roof, abundant landscape and a reduced price
Morrison; Linda Fries; David Storm; Joanne Alberda; Judy Hemphill; Marisa Sidles; Perry Polson; Hank Hall, Haley
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Arand-McIlrath. The Clear Lake Arts Center is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information
call the Clear Lake Arts Center at 641 357-1998 or e-mail [email protected].

Lime Creek Winter Festival is Saturday Thursday Night 415 First Ave. S., Clear Lake
Specials (641) 357-3330
A Winter Festival will be held on ticipants that do not have their own
Saturday, Jan. 30, from 1-4 p.m. at equipment and instruction will be Ribeye Dinner www.McQuaidAgency.com
the Lime Creek Nature Center. provided for beginners.
Scheduled activities include This event is free for Lime Creek $1997 804 W. 12th Ave. N., Clear Lake
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snow bike demo, winter scavenger non-members over 12-years-old.
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and wood carving and fly tying dem- adult. Pre-registration is required; call
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• 7 Stars Family Restaurant • Clear Lake Chamber • Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Open 6:30 a.m. Mon-Sat. • 7 a.m. on Sunday • CLTel • Farmers State Bank • Fareway
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