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Ag./BusinessClear Lake Mirror-Reporter March 23, 2016 • Page 11

CLB&T announces Funding to Homebuyers
Clear Lake Bank and Trust Company was recently CEO, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company, said. “Thanks
named a recipient of a Homeownership Fund grant to the generous support from FHLB Des Moines, we will
awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines be able to further support individuals in their home own-
(FHLB Des Moines). The grant program, which is part ership goals.”
of the FHLB Des Moines Strong Communities Fund, Each year, FHLB Des Moines returns 10 percent of
provides housing assistance to communities in the bank’s its net income to communities throughout its district, an
district. investment of over $456 million which has created or re-
Through the Homeownership Fund, hardworking habilitated more than 90,000 homes.
individuals and families who are unable to cover upfront If you are interested in purchasing a home using the
costs can make their dreams of homeownership a reality. Homeownership Fund grant, contact one of Clear Lake
The program assists qualified families with the down pay- Bank and Trust Company’s experienced mortgage lenders
ment, closing cost, or counseling of property. for details at 641-428-9806.
“For many new buyers, initial expenses of home For a complete listing of Homeownership Fund re-
ownership can be daunting,” Mark Hewitt, president/ cipients, visit www.fhlbdm.com.

Nominations for Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year sought
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encour-
aged Iowans to nominate deserving farmers for the 2016 The local SWCD will select one nomination to ad- Optimum remodels facility
Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. The award vance for consideration for the Conservation Districts of
is given out each year to one statewide winner who is Iowa (CDI) Regional Conservation Award. The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce First Mates had a ribbon cutting for the newly expanded and remodeled facility
making outstanding contributions towards soil conserva- “Conservation of our land and water is something at Optimum Health Chiropractic, 506 Main Ave., Clear Lake. Pictured with the First Mates are Dr. Nick McColley, his
tion and water quality. The award is sponsored by the that all Iowans believe in, and through the Conservation wife, Melissa, and the clinic staff. -Submitted photo
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Farmer of the Year award, more Iowans can learn about
and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. the continuous conservation progress being made by so Welty completes CL Chamber to
“The award recognizes a farmer who has gone above many farmers today,” said IFBF President Craig Hill. Educational hold Quarterly
and beyond in their conservation efforts. It is important The nine regional award winners will then be con- Excursion Coffee
that we recognize the continuous voluntary improve- sidered for the statewide Conservation Farmer of the Year
ments made by all Iowa farmers and help raise awareness award. Representatives from the Department, ISU Exten- Carol Welty, Culinary Coordina- The Clear Lake Chamber Quar-
about the efforts by farmers to conserve our valuable soil sion and Outreach, CDI, State Soil Conservation Com- tor at Country Meadow Place Assisted terly Coffee is a new networking pro-
and protect water quality,” Northey said. mittee, USDA NRCS and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federa- Living and Memory Care Commu- gram that will bring the Chamber
The statewide winner again this year will have free tion serve on the award selection committee. nity in Mason City, has completed members and the community togeth-
use of a John Deere 6D series utility tractor or its equiva- Farmers, farm managers, Certified Crop Advisors the Educational Excursion at General er for updates on all major happenings
lent for up to 12 months (or up to 200 hours). The Van (CCAs), agribusiness and financial professionals, ag orga- Mills Headquarters Continuing Edu- in Clear Lake. The first Quarterly Cof-
Wall Group and John Deere are providing the use of the nizations, and other interested Iowans are encouraged to cation sponsored by Martin Bros. Dis- fee is scheduled for Thursday, March
tractor to the state winner. nominate deserving farmers. tributing Co. Inc. 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the
To nominate a deserving farmer, the nominator The local SWCD office will have all the nomination Welty has been the Culinary Lakeview Room.
needs to write a brief letter (100 words or less) and sub- details. A SWCD directory is available on the Depart- Chef at Country Meadow Place since The Quarterly Coffees will in-
mit it to their local Soil and Water Conservation District ment’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov under “Hot November 2009. She lives in Clear clude the following information: busi-
(SWCD) office. Nominations must be submitted by June Topics.” Lake with her husband. ness and city updates; new employees/
5. Upon receipt of the nomination letter, the District The winner will be honored Aug. 30 at the Conserva- Country Meadow Place, 17396 advancement and promotions; hon-
will then help complete the full application. tion Districts of Iowa Annual meeting in Altoona, Iowa. Kingbird Ave., Mason City, is a 36 ors, awards and grants by companies
apartment community in Mason City and organizations; new Chamber
New doctor North Iowa LIFE specializing in dementia memory care CAROL WELTY members; items of interest to the
joins oncologist Expo seeking and offers assisted living apartments community; and community events.
team at Mercy exhibitors as well. Welty runs the Rose Garden Each Quarterly Coffee will begin with
Café within Country Meadow Place an update from the Mayor, as well as a
The Mercy Cancer Center is Exhibitor registration is open she can be reached at 641-423-7722 CEO update from one of the top em-
pleased to announce Dr. Natalia Fer- for nonprofit organizations and select or by going to the website at www. ployers in the area.
rari – Gabilondo will be joining the businesses interested in participat- countrymeadowplace.com. If you have a new employee or an
Medical Oncologist team. Dr. Fer- ing in the second annual North Iowa employee who is recently promoted,
rari – Gabilondo began her duties on LIFE Expo. The LIFE Expo will be Area students to attend Ag Fair please have his or her supervisor pres-
March 21. held June 18, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ent to introduce that individual. The
She is the second addition to DR. NATALIA at The Dock, formerly known as The On Thursday, March 24, 500 conservation, food and nutrition and same would apply to any items of in-
the provider team during the month FERRARI-GABILONDO Hub, located at 500 Main Ave., Clear students will be traveling to the North recycling. terest from a company or organization
of March. She will be joining physi- State University. She is also a member Lake. Iowa Events Center in the Olson “The day is filled with fun, ex- to make those announcements. Each
cians and providers at Mercy Cancer of the American Society of Clinical The event is designed to inform Building to participate in the Cerro citing hands on activities. Most kids presenter and speaker would be timed
Center – Medical Oncologists includ- Oncology and the Americans Society and inspire North Iowa residents to Gordo County Farm Bureau Ag Fair. have never seen live farm animals and for no more than two minutes.
ing: Louise Cragg, M.D.; Chitra Ga- of Hematology. make meaningful connections by dis- First graders from Mason City to watch their excitement when they The Coffees will be held in rotat-
nesan, M.D.; Steven Snyder, M.D., “I looks forward to the opportu- covering classes to take, clubs to join, Harding, Hoover, Jefferson and Roo- are able to touch and hold them is ing locations, with an expected audi-
PhD.; Lila Courtney, APRN; Joginder nity to meet the health needs of the activities to attend, volunteer oppor- sevelt Elementary schools and Clear so rewarding,” said Linda Anderegg, ence of up to approximately 100. Up-
Singh, M.D.; and Radiation Oncolo- community,” said Dr. Ferrari-Gabi- tunities, and services provided within Creek Elementary in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo Country Farm Bureau coming Coffee dates will be June 24,
gists: Michael Marks, M.D., Ph.D. londo. their communities. along with second graders from New- and North Central Iowa Ag in the Sept. 22, and Dec. 16.
and Kevin Orcutt, M.D. Mercy Cancer Center is a recog- The event is free to attend and man Catholic and West Fork Elemen- Classroom. If you or any of your employees
Dr. Ferrari – Gabilondo received nized leader in provider cancer care will offer food, live entertainment and tary schools will have the opportunity There are two sessions. The first would like to be part of any of these
her Medical Degree from San Fernan- services across northern Iowa and activities for children including inflat- to learn about agriculture in the area session is from 9:15-11:15 a.m. and unique and special new networking
do School of Medicine in Lima, Peru. southern Minnesota. To learn more ables and face painting. up close and personal. the second from 12:15-2:15 p.m. The events, please call or email Patsy at the
She did her medical residency at Hen- about the Mercy Cancer Center con- Interested exhibitors may apply Participants will be able to hold FFA students from West Fork and the Chamber, [email protected],
ry Ford Hospital/Wayne State Univer- tact 641-428-6300. online at www.lifeexpo.org. baby chicks and touch a miniature NIACC Ag students along with many 641-357-2159.
sity, serving as chief resident. Dr. Fer- The LIFE Expo is organized by cow, a horse, sheep and pigs. They other adult volunteers will be present-
rari – Gabilondo is board certified in Opportunity Village, United to Serve will get to sit on a real tractor and ers as well as group leaders for the
internal medicine and completed her with Passion and Purpose, and the learn about farm safety. There will be event.
fellowship in hematology and oncolo- Mason City Blue Zones Project. activities teaching the kids about bees,
gy at the Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne

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