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Opinion
Page 6 • Oct. 28, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A vote for
Mark Ebeling
To the Editor,
I am writing to support Mark
Ebeling for City Council Ward 1 and
to urge those in my ward to also sup-
port Mark.
I have known Mark for 27 years.
During that time, I have seen a young
man turn into an outstanding com-
munity and business leader who
could make very positive contribu-
tions to our city as a Council mem-
ber.
Mark has been involved in nu-
merous community organizations,
displaying initial leadership in the
Preservation for the Lake Association.
He then fine-tuned his leadership
skills as a two-term president of the
very active Clear Lake Area Chamber.
He capped off a terrific community
resume with his co-chairing, along
with his wife, Kristin, and Casey and
Hunter Callanan, of the very success-
ful IGNITE Clear Lake Endowment
campaign that has raised close to $1.2
million to ensure the continuation of
fireworks over the 4th of July and its
associated major economic impact
for the business community.
During that same time period,
Mark has risen to a prominent posi-
tion within the insurance agency that
he manages and owns. His business
acumen can help him take a firm look
at maintaining the tax base in Clear
Lake and promote sound economic
development.
Most importantly, Mark has a
very personal stake in this election –
his children. He wants his two girls
to have a quality and safe life here in
Clear Lake as they get older and raise
their own families here.
I urge all of you to vote on No-
vember 3, to include absentee voting,
and to seriously consider and vote for
Mark Ebeling for Ward 1 City Coun-
cil.
Denni Sue Erickson,
Clear Lake
Support for
Dana Brant
To the Editor,
Dana Brant is a candidate for
city council in the upcoming elec-
tion. I worked closely with Dana for
some months on the monument task
force. I found him to be sincere and
forthright and a dedicated public ser-
vant. He exhibited a willingness to
listen to evidence and respected the
opinions of all on the task force. He
is sincerely concerned for the welfare
of our citizens and has performed
his present duties of city councilman
with diligence. He deserves this op-
portunity to continue to serve our
city.
Eldon C. Vine,
Clear Lake
Endorsement for
Jim Boehnke
To the Editor,
It is with enthusiasm that I en-
dorse Jim Boehnke’s re-election to
the Clear Lake City Council. Jim is a
life-long Clear Lake resident. He is a
graduate of Clear Lake High School,
NIACC and is currently serv-
ing as the city liaison to the Veter- taxpayers by finding the solutions to
ans Memorial Golf Club Foundation
Board. Jim and his wife, Renee, are
the parents of two adult children.
Jim represents the 3rd Ward with
integrity as is evidenced in his voting
record. He always has the best inter-
ests of Clear Lake citizens in mind
when making decisions as a council
member. Jim has represented the
residents of the 3rd Ward and the
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City of Clear Lake honorably and has
ensured that the voice of the citizens
has been heard in the council cham-
bers.
Cast your vote on November 3
for Jim Boehnke whose ‘home town
values’ and experience on the council
will serve the citizens of Clear Lake
well!
Mrs. Linda Muth,
Clear Lake
Dana Brant for
city council
To the Editor,
I have worked on various busi-
ness related projects with Dana Brant
for over 10 years. I have mostly been
impressed with Dana’s strong moral
character. Dana and his wife, Kristi,
are also extremely charitable with
their time and resources. Together,
they are raising a wonderful family in-
cluding four children. I believe that
Dana Brant possesses the knowledge
and communication skills to best rep-
resent our community on city council.
Eric Paulson,
Clear Lake
Dana Brant is a
concerned individual
To the Editor,
In the past, I have found Dana
Brant to be a concerned individual
who will listen to one’s issues and ex-
plain his rationale for his opinion. I
feel that he puts the interests of the
City of Clear Lake first. Having the
opportunity to work with Kristi, Da-
na’s wife, for the last 14 years, I have
been able to see first-hand the Chris-
tian morals and work ethics that they
both possess. Dana has my vote!
James Potter, tral Conference meet. The boys team
Clear Lake
Urging a write-in
vote
To the Editor,
A reminder concerning the up-
coming opportunity to vote in the
City Council election in Clear Lake.
As a voter, you have the option to
write in your choice for a Council po-
sition.
Remember that the person run-
ning for re-election to the At-Large
Seat was quoted in the newspaper that
it was “a fools mission” as a Council
Representative to make a decision
about the placement of the Veterans’
Memorial.
He is now unopposed for his
seat. By his published statement he
has shown his utter disrespect for the
Veterans, their families, and this com-
munity’s effort to honor them. Write
in an alternative and vote him out.
Mary Margaret Morris,
Clear Lake
Unsworth supports
Dana Brant
To the Editor,
It was my pleasure to serve with
Dana Brant on the Clear Lake City
Council.
He proved himself to be without
an agenda...other than to serve the
address existing challenges and growth
opportunities.
Dana sometimes is a person of
few words, but to quote an old saying,
“he means what he says and he says
what he means.”
Dana is intelligent, honest and
open to listening and responding to
every citizen in Ward Three.
We need a Council person to
move the City’s agenda forward with-
out dwelling on the past. That person
is Dana Brant.
Terry Unsworth,
Clear Lake
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REMEMBER WHEN
25 Years Ago 1133rd send-off in 1990
October 1990
Clear Lake officials plan to roll North Iowans lined County Road B-35 (old Highway 106) from the National Guard Armory in Mason City to
out the red carpet Thursday for spe- Interstate 35 in Clear Lake to give members of the 1133rd a supportive send-off to Fort McCoy in 1990. There
cial visitors to the community. Pella were flags and banners to show the guardsmen they will be remembered while serving out country.
Rolscreen Co., makers of Pella Win-
dows, have announced Clear Lake is those interested in
one of four finalists in its search for a urban renewal are
factory location to build custom win- invited.
dows and doors. The other commu- Playing at the
nities under consideration are Spirit Lake Theater is
Lake, Red Oak and Shenandoah. The Patty Duke star-
city is urging residents to write letters ring in, “Billie’s
or notes of support and encourage- Got the Beat.”
ment for the company to build here. Jan Luscomb
A greeting at the airport, complete was crowned as
with the Clear Lake High School the Homecoming
marching band, will kick things off. Queen at Ventura
The former All-Veteran’s Social High School.
Center may be restored to the days Coach Nor-
of yore if the interest of some local man Rutz was
civic organizations transpires into re- very pleased with
ality. At the annual meeting of the the play of his
All-Vet’s board, it was decided that the charges against
dilapidated fieldstone building will be Eagle Grove Friday Clear Lake guardsmen
leased at a cost of $1 per year. The Li- night, although These Clear Lake men were members of the 1133rd National Guard Unit stationed in Mason
ons proposed to the boar that a non- the Lions dropped City which was ordered to report to Fort McCoy in 1990. The men are (L-R): Douglas Ames,
profit organization be established and the contest, 20-0. Larry Benson, Michael Bergan (seated), Steven Snow (standing in center), Phillip Krambeer,
take over operation of the building. Clear Lake’s Roger Larry Bergan and Larry Hesley.
By establishing such a group, applica- Ashland did all he
tions can be made for grants and other could, as he sup-
financial aid. plied almost all of rink in the Municipal Auditorium. now being shocked.
The efforts of the local Lake Clear Lake’s offense. Operating this rink are Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Martin has sold his restau-
S.A.F.E. have earned the community Herbert Garlock and Bill Murphy, all rant to Mrs. Ella Burdock.
a unique distinction in the state. Iowa 75 Years Ago former Clear Lake residents. Patterson’s line of winter horse
Governor Terry Branstad will be here clothing is complete. Now your horse
to present an award and proclaim October 1940 100 Years Ago can be warm and properly dressed for
Clear Lake a S.A.F.E. community. L.J. Kutschara planted peach October 1915 the winter weather.
Two Clear Lake businessmen seeds in his yard several years ago. As The Kugler Brothers have pur- There is something new at the
have announced their intention to de- a result he has several nice peach trees chased an absolutely smokeless and O.T. Hansen Co. it is Tuna fish in a
velop 80-acres of land south of Clear bearing fruit nicely. There were about dustless flash light and now they can can.
Lake to accommodate single fam- two bushels of fine peaches, besides take interior pictures of your home or During the past six month the
ily residential homes. Al Miller and those that were stolen by hungry boys. places of business and they can do it people in Clear Lake have taken a
Dave DeWaard have purchased a tract Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brooks and well. great interest in improving and beau-
of land located just south of Oak Hills Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Pierce retuned The Friday night frost killed all tifying their premises. The women’s
Golf Course. They will develop hous- from a 1,700 miles trip south. They vegetation and corn in the fields is clubs have offered cash prizes for the
es in the $85,000 and upward range. spent several days in Oklahoma where feat.
The Clear Lake cross country Mr. Pierce has a beautiful new skating
team competed in the North Cen-
came in fourth out of six teams. The
girls took sixth place. Robert Doebel
paced the boys with a 13th place fin-
ish in 18:38. Jason Simmer was 22nd
with a time of 19:12 and Kirk Sorbo
was 26th in 19:33. Coach Jerry Mor-
ris praised the leadership of the se-
niors, Sorbo, Quinten Harris, Chad
Whitecotton and Chris Suntken. The
girls were led by Elise Den Hartog
who was 19th in a time of 14:23. Sta-
cie Peterson was 21st in 14:42.
The Clear Lake volleyball team
lost a match to Clarion, but bounced
back with a win over Algona. Michele
Punke, Jodi Minard, Kathy Walls and
Lori Miller all served at 100 percent
against Clarion.
Clear Lake’s Aaron Marken
rushed for 214-yards Friday night
in Clear Lake’s 55-21 win over Iowa
Falls. Marken brought his season re-
cord to 1,052 yards on 146 carries,
averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Market
is Clear Lake’s second leading rusher
since 1968 when records started to be
kept. Dave Ward rushed for 1,137
yards in 1974. Marken has made 13
touchdowns this season.
50 Years Ago
October 1965
Despite a late summer barrage
of rainfall and chilling temperatures,
Clear Lake experienced a highly suc-
cessful resort season. In fact, the con-
sensus among many resort owners and
other businessmen is that the summer
of 1965 was the “best” on record. It
is estimated 350,000 used the State
parks.
An expert on downtown develop-
ment and related projects will be the
principle speaker at a meeting in the
theater room of the high school. All
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