Page 7 - Clear Lake Mirror Reporter E-Edition 2-3-2016

Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Feb. 3, 2016 • Page 7

NIACC CANDIDATES build the military.
foundation from page 1 Among his other campaign
continues promises was to cut the Planned Par-
honorarium was. You are presented with issues enthood program, which he called
Members of the North Iowa Area and you must lead the way to a solu- “morally unacceptable to me.” He
Community College (NIACC) Foun- tion. I have done that.” would also repeal Obama Care and
dation created an annual Honorarium Christie spent more than an hour replace it with a state-based system.
in 2010 to recognize exceptional ef- answering questions from the estimat- Bush and Christie both took aim
forts of full-time staff and faculty at ed 350 gathered at the Fire Station. at Republican front-runner Donald
NIACC. The Excellence in Service Topics ranged from global warming to Trump during their addresses. Each
award is awarded each year by the NI- personal freedoms and his top issues. asked voters to consider the personal-
ACC Foundation Board and consists The governor said he would work ity and leadership styles of the candi-
of up to $1,000 which can be awarded to build relationships between party dates.
to one person or split between two. leaders to help the country and end “There should be no more trash
“The review committee is in awe gridlock and dysfunction in Wash- talk. We need to engage people who
of the talent and dedication of our ington. Of the governors running for disagree with us. Look at what Ron-
NIACC employees. This award is a president, Christie pointed out he is ald Reagan and Tip O’Neil accom-
wonderful way to honor our staff and the only Republican elected Governor plished,” said Bush. “Forging consen-
faculty members for the many things of a “blue state.” “I have worked every sus is not bad business. It’s life.”
they do,” said Karen Knudtson, mem- day of every year with a Democratic Christie drove the point home
ber of both the College and Founda- legislature. I have been able to build with the story of a couple he met in
tion boards. “Our employees are our relationships over time.” Burlington, Iowa who asked him
best asset at NIACC and we want to CLMS jazz band hits the road When asked to identify three what type of Commander in Chief
show how much we appreciate them.” issues he would “dig his heels in” he would be. Their son was being
Nominations from peers were accept- The Clear Lake Middle School Jazz Band recently went on tour for a few days in neighboring school districts. The about, Christie put taxes on the top of prepared for deployment and the is-
ed on behalf of employees who have 25-piece group consists of seventh and eighth graders from the Clear Lake middle school. The goal of the group was to his list, adding that as governor he has sue weighed heavily on them, he said.
gone above and beyond their daily visit a few neighboring schools and to perform various selections of Jazz music they have been working on. On Wednes- vetoed more tax increases than any “We are picking the person who has
obligations. They could be nominated day, the jazz and went to Newman Catholic to play for its middle school band members and a group of fourth graders. other governor in American history. in their hands the future of our nation
for a variety of reasons, including, Band Director Tammy Aberson noted it was also neat to hear the Newman students play for Clear Lake, as well. “Mr. He also said he will remain steadfastly and the lives of our children. It’s a
but not limited to, student support, Connor Tipping does a great job with his students,” she said. Later that day the Jazz group performed for the Clear opposed to a Social Security tax in- very important decision that you will
service to the College, leadership or Creek fifth graders. On Thursday, the group traveled to Ventura to the Junior High and the fifth and sixth grade build- crease. His third focus will be to re- make.”
community engagement. ing. “Mr. Nate Benzing was working with his Concert Band, so we had the chance to hear them play and then to play
During an all-staff meeting on for his Jazz Band students and the Ventura Jazz Band for us,” said Aberson. “It was a great fun for the students and quite Keep a Tom Alexander
Jan. 13, two employees were surprised a neat learning experience they will never forget. A special thanks to Newman Director Connor Tipping and Garner Long-term Financial Consultant
with the announcement that they are Hayfield-Ventura Directors Nate Benzing, and Bruce Jolivette for letting us perform for them.”-Reporter photo.
View Securities America
Member FINRA/SIPC

641-357-7106
888-357-7106

this year’s recipients: GONE COLD was wrong and expecting his children cide whether to excavate the site. Located at Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Tanya Dadisman, administrative from page 1 to be excited about it. He continued On Monday, June 16, 2014, Des 322 Main Ave • PO Box 8, Clear Lake
assistant in the Admissions depart- to insist their mother had just “left.” Moines police began excavating the
ment, was nominated because of her Darleen and Lance’s third child, Lance Fitchett never reported his basement of Fitchett’s former south [email protected]
exceptional work with prospective daughter Darleen Janette (called “Ja- wife as missing, and Des Moines po- side home. Police said ground radar www.investmentcenterclearlake.com
students and current students. She nette”), was only 18-months-old at lice only learned of her disappearance scans of the basement floor appeared
is also an outstanding and respected the time. in February after friends and neigh- to show a hole was possibly dug under Not FDIC/NCUA Insured. May Lose Value. No Bank Guarantee
leader of the Student Ambassadors. The bedding and curtains from bors became concerned. Lance Fitch- the concrete. Not a Deposit. Not insured by any Federal Government Agency.
David Trunkhill, custodial su- the room where Mrs. Fitchett had ett told police he’d last seen his wife “Somebody had disturbed the soil
pervisor, was recognized for his dedi- been sleeping had disappeared along on Feb. 8, 1960 and that she’d gone to at some point. Maybe dug a hole and Securities offered through Securities America Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Tom Alexander, Representative.
cation to ensuring the College is ready with her body. Darleen’s body, California with another man. the hole measured about five-foot- Investment Center and the Securities America Companies are unaffiliated.
for the day ahead. Trunkhill also gives initially hid in the Pleasant View The Des Moines Police Depart- by-two foot, which was pretty odd,”
back to his community by serving on Drive home’s basement, was lat- ment currently lists Darleen’s case as Det. Danny White, who’s currently Buying or Selling a Home in
the ambulance crew for the past 20 er moved to another location before an unsolved homicide, dated Feb. 8, handling the case, said in a WHO-TV the Clear Lake Area?
years and as the chief of the Titonka being encased in concrete. 1960. report that aired June 16.
Fire Department. The day after Darleen’s murder, Prior to Darleen’s murder, her hus- Despite Lance Fitchett’s claim Trust one of these Real Estate Professionals
Each received $500 from the NIACC Lance Fitchett traded in his dark band was engaged in an extramarital that his wife had gone to California
Foundation. green paneled truck and came home affair with Colleen Seiberling, of 717 with another man, she’d left behind all
with a new van, acting as if nothing Franklin Street in Des Moines. After her belongings.

Darleen’s murder, Lance moved Ms. According to a KCCI.com re-
Seiberling and her two children into port that aired June 16, 2014, the
the Pleasant View Drive home where couple’s daughter recently came for-
his wife had been slain. ward and told officers her father mur- 2800 4th St. SW #3, Mason City
In June 1960, he and Seiberling, dered her mother five decades ago. 641.424.9400 • 1.877.243.8221
along with her children, were just On Monday afternoon, June 16, www.Century21PreferredTeam.com
about to move to California when 2014, police said they’d not yet found 2019 S. 32nd St., Clear Lake
Darleen’s mother, Frances Boyd of anything after digging about three feet Acreage with large ranch home. Nice out building. Great set up for horses.
Dexter, Iowa, arrived and demand- into the basement floor. 28+ acres tillable with 86 CSR. $399,931
ed to know what had happened to A cadaver dog was called in to
her daughter. Lance’s sister, Madeline, help in the search, “to see if they can 302 Main Ave., Clear Lake
told Mrs. Boyd that Darleen had pick up on anything that maybe will (641) 357-0500
“left.” indicate for us to keep digging deeper
On Oct. 1, 2013, WHO-TV or, if they don’t find anything, maybe www.schonemanrealtors.com
Channel 13 in Des Moines reported she’s not there,” said White.
that police were investigating Fitch- Police said a possible suspect — 217 1st Ave. S., Clear Lake
ett’s former Pleasant View Drive home Fitchett’s husband — has since died, Downtown condo. One block to the beach, City Park, and Main Street shopping.
after receiving a tip about a link to but there is still a sense of urgency in Two bedrooms, 1.75 baths, two-stall garage and many upgraded finished. $285,000
Fitchett’s homicide. this case. Fitchett’s older sister said she
GHV teacher honored Based on the tip, investigators wants to be able to lay her sister to rest
used ground radar to examine the during her lifetime.
GHV School Board President Larry Costello recently honored Chris Phalen home’s basement floor. The data gath- Information concerning Fitch-
as GHV Schools Employee of the Month. Phalen is the music instructor for ered from the radar would be tested ett’s unsolved murder should contact
grades five through eight at GHV Intermediate and GHV Junior High Schools to determine if any anomalies existed. the Des Moines Police Department at
in Ventura. He was nominated by fellow co-worker, Becky Ziesmer.-Submitted The results would also help police de- 515-283-4864.
photo.
203 Main Avenue, Clear Lake

(641) 357-7373

rockin’ to 15 South Shore Dr., Clear Lake www.hallrealtyclearlake.com

Combining the call of Clear Lake’s historic past and all the attributes of today’s

busy life, this lakeside beauty offers charming living areas. $750,000

Clear Lake Pre-Party Headquarters 415 First Ave. S., Clear Lake 408 Bedford Ct., Clear Lake
(641) 357-3330
Jam Time DJ’s
www.McQuaidAgency.com
FEATURING THE BLUES BROTHERS
Quality built home on cul-de-sac 4,209 finished sq. ft. Open floor plan with
Saturday, February 6, 2016 • 10 am-5 pm hardwood floors and many upgrades. Many recent improvements. $465,000
307 Main Ave., Clear Lake • 641.357.4629
Find these listings plus so much more in the

welcome Home Buyers Guide
50’s fans!

Hearty Delicious Dinner Published monthly, the last Wednesday of the month
Breakfasts Appetizers Nightly and also available for FREE at
Specials
Mon.-Sat. 6:30-11 am and • AmericInn • Best Western • Budget Inn
Sun., 7 am-12:30 pm Homemade 5-9 pm Tue.-Thur. • 7 Stars Family Restaurant • Clear Lake Chamber • Clear Lake Bank & Trust
4:30-10 pm Fri. & Sat. • CLTel • Farmers State Bank • Fareway
Lunch Specials Soups • Glen’s Tire • Hall Realty • Kum & Go
• KFC/Taco Bell • Larson Mercantile • MBT
Mon.-Sat. • Mason City Airport • Microtel • The Other Place
• Payless Foods • Quick Shop • South Shore Inn
• Super 8 • Ventura Mart • Oakwood Market

Open Monday-Saturday 6:30 am • Sunday 7 am - or -
305 Main Ave., Clear Lake • 641.357.0106
go on line at www.clreporter.com