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Social NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter March 2, 2016 • Page 7

Zach Welper earns Eagle Scout rank Tickets available for Rotary

Zach Welper, a Scout in Clear Lake Troop 1030, has construction of improvements to the Labyrinth at Multi-Club Wine Tasting event
recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. A ceremony in Galilean Lutheran Church of Clear Lake. The proj- Tickets to the third annual Rota- youth groups,” said Tim Coffey, past
honor of his achievement will be held at the Galilean Lu- ect replaced the existing painted lumber and plas- ry Multi-Club Wine Tasting are avail- president of the Clear Lake Rotary
theran Church, Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, on Sunday, tic panel entrance and created information stations. able at the Clear Lake Chamber. The Club. “This year’s beneficiary is Fran-
March 6, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friends and family are The new entrance consists of rail and spindle fences event will be held at the Historic Park cis Lauer Youth Services. If you like
invited to attend and congratulate him on his accomplish- spanned by a pergola-style roof. The fences match Inn, in Mason City, Iowa, on Satur- wine, then you will love this wine tast-
ment. the nearby Labyrinth welcome center. The informa- day, March 5, from 7-9 p.m. Cost of ing event!”
Welper is the son of Robert and Lisa Welper, of ru- tion stations are movable podiums located along the each ticket is $45. The two Rotary Local sponsors for the wine
ral Clear Lake. His Scouting career began in 2005 as a pathway. They hold inspirational messages to con- Clubs are the Clear Lake and Mason tasting fundraiser are Kingland Sys-
Tiger Scout in Cub Scout Pack 4203 of Clear Lake and sider while traveling through the Labyrinth. City Sunrise Clubs tems, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Ken
Ventura. As a Cub Scout, he enjoyed building and rac- “I am grateful to Scout Troop 1030, the Gali- “This is probably the premier and Carol Smith and the Clear Lake
ing Pinewood Derby cars and camping at the Winnebago lean Youth Group, and the church congregation for wine tasting event in North Iowa. The Chamber.
Scout Reservation near Marble Rock and at Eldred Sher- helping and contributing funds for the project,” said Hy-Vee West Liquor store manager If you would like to purchase a
wood Park in Hancock County. In 2009, he earned Cub Welper. selects some of the best international ticket or want more information, con-
Scout’s highest award, the Arrow of Light, and joined Boy The Laby- wines, with the proceeds benefitting tact the Clear Lake Chamber office at
Scout Troop 1030. rinth is open to young people, alternating each year 357-2159.
Welper continued to enjoy the outdoor activities the public. between Clear Lake and Mason City
that Scouting offers throughout his years as a Boy Scout. A senior at
Weekend campouts included tent camping at Beeds Lake Clear Lake High Spring is in the air!
and Pilot Knob, bike riding on the Root River Trail in School, Welper
Minnesota, and canoe trips on the St. Croix National Sce- has been active in We Stop in and see
nic Riverway in Wisconsin. He also attended week-long the high school Deliver! what’s new in home
camping trips to Many Point Scout Camp in Minnesota, soccer and foot- decor & gifts
Camp Ben Delatour in Colorado, and Camp Tomahawk ball programs. He
in Wisconsin. His favorite camp was a 10-day, 85-mile has enlisted in The Red Geranium
hike in the front range of the Rocky Mountains of the the United States
Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. Marine Corps de- 301 Main - Across from the Park • Clear Lake
During his time in Troop 1030 Zach was elected to layed entry pro- 357-1505 or Toll Free (888) 353-1505
many leadership positions within Troop 30, including gram. He will
Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He was elected leave for recruit
to the Order of the Arrow, the honor society of the Boy training early this
Scouts of America. He earned 21 merit badges during his summer. Welper
years as a Scout, learning and practicing citizenship, self- has two brothers,
reliance, and service to others. Ben and Jacob.
Welper’s Eagle Scout project was the planning and
Zach Welper built this new entrance to the Labyrinth at Galilean Lutheran
Church as his Eagle Scout project. -Submitted photo

CLUB NEWS

Shibboleth Toastmasters North Central Iowa Celebration Community Church, 805 The advantages of belonging to
In 2016, Mason City’s Shibbo- Genealogy Society 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake. Visitors are the MCARSPA unit are: Delta Den-
leth Toastmasters Club is celebrating The North Central Iowa Geneal- always welcome. tal at great rates, IPERS information
70 years, making it one of the oldest ogy Society will meet on March 12, at For more information call Dollie through state lobbyist in Des Moines,
continuing Toastmasters Clubs in the 1:30 p.m., in the lower level meeting at 641-357-3453 or Louise or Don at access to other insurances, and four
United States. The current club is room of the Clear Lake Public Library. 641-357-0302. meetings a year with programs and/or
looking for past members to celebrate The meeting is free and open to the entertainment. Eight informal social
with a June luncheon. Please contact public. Mason City AREA Retired coffees are held the other months at
President Peggy O’Neill, 515-532- Research in former Pomerania or School Personnel Association various location. Volunteerism is pro-
3639, or e-mail pegoneil@goldfieldac- Pommern poses many research chal- The Mason City AREA Re- moted, and two merit scholarships are
cess.net if you are a former member or lenges to Mid-West Americans who are tired School Personnel Association is given to two students going into edu-
know a past member who would enjoy of Pomeranian descent. After World an organization made up of former cation.
getting together to celebrate. War II, former Pomeranians were ex- school employees, which includes
Toastmasters International en- pelled from their historic German administrators, bus drivers, consul-
gages adults in an educational program lands along the Baltic Sea east of the tants, cooks, custodians, librarians/
to ease the stress of public speaking. Oder River. Families were dispersed media specialists, nurses, para profes-
Clubs meet every week with a set agen- and records were destroyed in the war, sionals, secretaries, and teachers, etc...
da of two or three prepared speeches. or otherwise lost, as almost all things Public and private librarians are also a
During a meeting impromptu speaking German were eliminated from the land part of this organization.
is encouraged in the Table Topics sec- known as Pomerania. Persons from AEA 2, Central
tion. Chuck and Donna Schilling have Springs, Clear Lake, Garner-Hayfield-
Toastmasters meets every Monday traveled to this area, and have compiled Ventura, Grafton Alternate, Mason
evening, 6:30 p.m., at The Willows, research to aid in genealogy searches. City, Mason City Newman, NIACC,
1000 Eisenhower Ave., Mason City, North Iowa Christian, Northwood-
Iowa. The Clear Lake Tops #430 Kensett, RR-MR, St. Ansgar and West
The Clear Lake Tops #430 will Fork are in the local group.
VFW Auxiliary Saratoga meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at
Post 4868
MARCH MADNESS
VFW Auxiliary Saratoga Post
4868 met on Feb. 16 at the Post home MeMmoovrey ICnaSrpeecial
for their monthly meeting, with Presi-
dent Linda Dockwell presiding. Many Move into your new apartment
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voted and approved $100 for utility as-  Private suites and apartments with a full bathroom
sistance and $100 gift card for Fareway
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tribution.
The membership continues to col-  Personalized Individual Service Plan
lect household items for Family Alli-
ance for Veterans of America (FAVA) in North Iowa’s Best Kept Secret!
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The membership discussed funeral OImpmeneidnigaste
services at the VFW. They wish to re-
mind the public that the VFW Auxilia- Call Kimberly Boyd, Manager, to schedule your
ry does these services as volunteers and personalized tour today! 641-423-7722
all funds are used for Veteran services.
The next meeting is March 15. Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
The group is always looking for
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bers are wives, husbands, widows,
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formed the duties of a parent), grand-
mothers, grandfathers, granddaughters,
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and brothers and sisters, half-sisters,
half-brothers, foster and stepsisters and
stepsons (who attained that status prior
to the age of 16) of persons who were
or are eligible for membership in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States. Members must be citizens of
the United States and at least 16 years
old.