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Opinion Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Page 4 • Oct. 14, 2015

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR When I picked A Little no idea what I just
up my mail today, I read. You may not
was thrilled to find, be aware of this,
Don’t put pets since it was the “Arts Council” meet- ties have changed, and we, the drama not only the fas- Light but, as a columnist,
before Vets ing in the town hall in the 70s and department, now find a door closed cinating notice of
up through planning this wonderful on us. Thirty plus creative spirits are amendments to my Reading I attempt, not al-
To the Editor, building remembering when it was swept out to look for new windows of credit card agree- ways successfully,
It certainly was interesting to read just a twinkle in the eye of that board. opportunity and all of these wonder- ment, but also a By Guest Columnist Dorothy Rosby to make everything
in the paper that the dog park is al- It has come a long way with the strong ful people are not only supportive, but spell-binding semi-
most ready for use and they are work- will of many who believed that Clear enthused about what we might find. annual report from one of the compa- I write understand-
ing on developing more bike trails Lake could support this community They are willing to continue to give nies represented in my retirement ac- able and interest-
around Clear Lake. I just can’t seem based organization. Many volunteers their time, talent and treasure to form count. I would have loved to sit down the rest of my days reciting all the Dr. ing, even the outright lies.
to wonder how our veterans must feel have given so much of themselves to the new “Blue Horizon Players.” We and read them both right then. Seuss I know until I get rescued or die But it’s clear to me there’s a host
when all of this is being accomplished, keep the joy of its mission to support will do what it takes to keep our Cup But there was dinner to make waiting. of writers out there who do not give a
and they must FIGHT to even find a all the arts alive for everyone. O Joe Show - “bad theater at its best” and dishes to do, and with one thing For one thing, even if I remem- flying semi-colon about making their
spot to place a memorial. It is true My greatest joy, along with Terri along with new shows, published and another, it wasn’t until after 8 bered to bring my reading glasses to work understandable or interesting,
the bike trails will help to enhance our Masteller and Laura Wilson, has been plays and music performances. We o’clock that I finally cozied up on the the island, which is unlikely, I prob- and many of them work in the insur-
economy, but we must remember who building a performing arts program hope that we will attract new partici- couch to enjoy some me time and a ably wouldn’t have any more luck ance and financial industries, where,
fought to give them the right to ride to fulfill a major leg of the original pants and new interesting venues to little light reading. locating them there than I do in my not coincidentally, they hold our fi-
“free.” And is Clear Lake really in fa- mission. In the last 12 years we have appeal to a new audiences. I lie. house. And you do need reading glass- nancial futures in their hands. Don’t
vor of putting pets before Vets? gathered a great, growing troupe of I cannot begin to express my per- If I’m ever trapped on a desert es to read anything from a financial they know their customers don’t all
talented players. We have enjoyed sonal gratitude to all of those people, island with nothing to read but mail company. They must have better eyes have law degrees? And some of us are
Karen Sears, working with fabulous volunteers and their generosity and willingness to from insurance and financial compa- than the rest of us. Never mind, read- so tired we can fall asleep reading a
five directors, Betty Winga, Kathy In- take this chance, and to our audiences nies, I’ll give up reading and spend ing the fine print, it’s all fine print. John Grisham novel.
Community supCpleaor Lratke gram, Diane Thompson, Kim Larson, old and new. I know I speak for all of But the bigger issue is that when I Maybe I’m just slow, but when
appreciated and Amy Palmer, along with Chris- the Blue Horizon Players in thank- do locate my reading glasses and wade
tina Blum as an associate director, all ing the Clear Lake community for its through a paragraph or two, I have
To the Editor, of whom have supported and given positive support. See ROSBY on page 5
It is a sad time for me, that I must time and space for this endeavor. But
leave the Clear Lake Arts Center. I Arts Center circumstances and priori- Jacky Garlock,
have been a part of this organization Clear Lake

GUEST EDITORIAL
October brings reminder to Think Pink
By: Karen Crimmings cancer mortality rate in the U.S. by nearly 1/3 since 1990.
October is breast cancer awareness month! According The earlier breast cancer cases are caught, the better the
to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will woman’s survival rate. This is why it’s vital women begin
develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Less than their annual mammograms at the age of 40.
15 percent of these women will have a family history of Many women have expressed reasons as to why they
breast cancer. It is estimated that approximately 40,000 haven’t scheduled and received their annual mammogram.
women will die from breast cancer in 2015. As startling Below are 5 popular myths that I would like to “debunk”!
as these statistics are, our current mammogram rates in •I’m too busy. Don’t put yourself last. This is your
North Iowa are less than 40 percent! Meaning less than health and you can’t help others if you’re not healthy. Typi-
40 percent of women who should have an annual mam- cally mammogram appointments take around 30 minutes
mogram, actually complete the screening. or less.
Yearly mammograms have helped reduce the breast
See GUEST EDIT on page 5

REMEMBER WHEN

25 Years Ago sica Jorgensen, Michelle Punk, Jodi 75 Years Ago Miss Ester Porter has accepted a by a $30,000 residence, now in pro- handle with promptness and dispatch
October 1990 Minard and Kathy Walls all served at September 1940 position in the refreshment depart- cess of erection by Decker of the all kinds of trucking and drayage.
The Clear Lake City Council 100 percent against Garner-Hayfield. The Ventura gym and auditorium ment of the Woolworth Store in Ma- Decker Packing Plant of Mason City. Mrs. Mayme Moore went to Chi-
will wait until its regularly scheduled The team served 86 percent and had dedication drew a crowd of about 400 son City. Fred Davis has a new Ford truck. cago last week to purchase new goods
meeting to discuss what, if any, mea- four aces. Friday. It cost $55,000. The W.P.A. North Lakeshore is to be graced He is now better prepared than ever to for her style shop.
sures it will take against the contrac- Playing the Cinema V is “Prob- paid $35,000, Ventura $20,000.
tor for the North Shore Drive project. lem Child,” starring John Ritter. Also L. Henningsen’s boat storage CLHS Homecoming 1965
Tuesday night, members of the Coun- playing is Charlie Sheen and Emilio house is progressing rapidly. It is just
cil voiced their displeasure with the Estevez in “Men At Work.” back of the Vicksburg garage and is In 1965, six lovely young ladies vied for Homecoming Queen honors at Clear Lake High School. Queen candidates
slow progress on the road, which was Specials for the week at Easter’s 60x100. included (L-R): Cindy Easton, Claudia Floy, Wendy Burris, Cynthia Burckhardt, Judy Holt and Pat Clark.
to have been completed Oct. 1. Super Valu include: Keystone Beer, Cerro Gordo County has four
The Lady of the Lake will likely 12-12 oz. cans, $3.39; Mardi Gras Pa- new rural schools in addition to sev-
spend the winter in the City Beach per Towels, jumbo roll, 2/$1; Meadow eral recently remodeled ones.
area. The City Council voted to allow Gold Holland Dutch Ice Cream, 1/2 The plans for the new Congrega-
excursion boat owner Gary Geist to gallon, $1.29; Flavorite Shredded tional Church parsonage have been
winter his boat just north of the Water Mozzarella or cheddar cheese, 12 oz., approved and accepted and work will
Treatment Plant, in front of the lake $2.09; round steak, lb., $1.98; and start soon.
gauge station. pork sirloin chips, lb., $2.39. The water in the lake is now three
The Clear Lake Women of Today inches higher than it was the highest
presented Drum and Bugle Corps 50 Years Ago point this spring.
leader Jim Reynolds with $500 to help September 1965
in the replacement of drums. Reyn- Clear Lake’s sluggish political 85 Years Ago
olds said approximately $1,000 more situation began to simmer with the October 1930
is needed to purchase reconditioned entries of three challengers in the race
drums for the Corps. The group is for city council, Donald Evened, Law- CLHS Football Team 1965
funded privately. rence Secory and Robert Wrisberg.
Win Watson is the new president The level of the lake was up to Members of the 1965 Clear Lake High School football team include front row (L-R): Phil Litzel, Rick Ackerman, Chuck Vega, Givens Lugar, Larry Otten, Larry
of the Clear Lake Board of Realtors. eight and one-half inches above the Jacobson, Gary Bostrom, Barry Moen. Second row (L-R): Larry Buck, Larry Dorencamp, Jim MacDonald, Ralph Larsen, Jack Brown, Bill Kennedy, Al Ashland,
A flat Clear Lake team saw their weir Tuesday morning. Bob Hankenson, Kirk Nelson. Third row (L-R): Mike Reynolds, Paul McGowan, Alyn Holstad, Ron Millard, Randy Miles, Dave Erickson, Terry Ott, Roger
chance to pull out a last second win An overflowing crowd of over Ashland, Mark Schoneman. Back row (L-R): Kent Opheim, Rich Folsum, Gary Lindsay, Ken Grabinski, Jim Elting. Craig Hughes, Doug Martin, Larry Borrill.
fizzle Friday night, as they were turned 500 filled the All Vets Social Club
back by Hampton-Dumont, 12-9. Wednesday afternoon for the public
The loss dropped the Lions record to hearing on the relocation of Interstate
4-2 overall. Aaron Marken led the 35 between Clear Lake and the Mason
rushing for the Lions with 85-yards City Airport.
on 18 carries. Defensively, Mike An- Frosty Coe, of Ventura, is a trap-
drews led with 12 assists and one solo shooter dead eye. Coe hit 50 handi-
tackle. cap targets this past summer. He had
There was a lot to cheer about in 66 shoots and averaged 40 each time.
Ventura Friday night as the Vikings This has not been equaled since Derby
defeated Corwith/Wesley/Luverne, shooting began in 1959 at the Ventura
48-6. Both Steve Wiley and Scott Gun Club.
Hinrichs rushed for 115-yards with Roger Mayland smashed a 36-
eight and 13 carries respectively. Matt year school record when he ran a 4:46
Halverson had three interceptions. mile at the State Mile team race in
In volleyball action last week, the Grinnell. Mayland, a sophomore at
Clear Lake team fell to Nora Springs- Clear Lake High School won against
Rock Falls and Garner-Hayfield. Jes- 69 other runners.

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