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Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter April 27, 2016 • Page 7

Fishing outing planned for veterans Sirens will be Getting ready for the visitor season
sounded for
Fishing pro Kevan Paul gratefully accepted a $250 donation from V.F.W. Post test on Monday Volunteers took advantage of a beautiful weekend to ready Central Gardens of North Iowa for its official 2016 opening
4868 in Clear Lake, represented here by Commander Mike Nelson, for an up- on May 1. The gardens are open from dawn to dusk daily. Central Gardens also has a new website, www.centralgarden-
coming “Fishing With Vets” event on Clear Lake. Paul, a Board member for The cities of Clear Lake and snorthiowa.com.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.
Fishing With Vets, explained similar events have been held in Minnesota, but Ventura have scheduled the 2016
this will be a first for Clear Lake. Fourteen guides from Minnesota and Iowa spring and summer outdoor siren
have volunteered to take 25 vets out fishing May 6-7, with all supplies, as well as test dates. Sirens will be tested on
meals and lodging at the South Shore Inn provided free of charge. The fishing the first Monday of the month at 10
slots have all been filled for this year.-Reporter photo. a.m., unless the Monday is a holiday.
The makeup day for a holiday will be
Tuesday. The next test date is Mon-
day, May 2.
The department will utilize so-
cial media, such as its Facebook page,
as a reminder of siren test days.
The purpose of the sirens is to
notify people who are outdoors with
an audible warning to seek further in-
formation, and possibly shelter. When
activated, sirens generally sound for a
period of one minute. Sirens sound-
ing outside the testing dates indicates
severe weather for our area.
Please do not call 911 on testing
days to ask why the sirens are activat-
ed. These calls tie up emergency lines
into the department.

Food Guides published to serve
as resource for local consumers

Healthy Harvest of North Iowa ting ready for a season of great eating. vided with dates, times, and locations.
has announced the release of its 2016 The guide is available online at www. Farmers markets that accept WIC and
North Iowa Local Food Guide. northiowafood.org - under “Find Lo- Sr. Farmers Market Nutrition vouch-
The guide is coming out just as cal Food” both as a pdf file and as a ers are highlighted in the guide. To
local farms across North Iowa are get- searchable database. Hard copies will complete the options, a growing num-
be available at local libraries, cham- ber of food businesses who are buying
Clear Lake Booster Club elects officers Free senior health bers, ISU Extension offices, and local local products, and several specialty
clinic today in farmers markets in the coming weeks. meat lockers are also listed.
The Clear Lake Booster Club recently met and elected its new Board. The Board includes: (front L-R) Melissa Schuchard, Clear Lake The guide features 40 local food The guide is made possible
Andrea Raber, Kristin McHenry, Jenny Fasbender, Wade Nielsen, (back L-R) Kim Wendel, Tim Nosbisch, Scott Ger- entrepreneurs from across North through a fee paid by those listed in
hardt, Mark Holck and Jon Loge. Not available for photo: Pam Pingel.-Reporter photo. The Cerro Gordo County Iowa representing, vegetables, fruit, the guide and generous support from
Department of Public Heath of- meat, small grains, baked goods, and Healthy Harvest sponsors.
fers Senior Health Clinics to county specialty businesses. Farms that offer For more information about
residents age 55 and older. There is Community Supported Agriculture local food resources in North Iowa,
no charge; however, contributions (CSA) membership are also high- contact [email protected] or an-
are encouraged in order to keep the lighted. A complete listing of farmers [email protected].
clinic running. The clinic is an an- markets across North Iowa is also pro-
nual health screening and does not
replace a physician’s care. To make an 401k, 403b, Tom Alexander
appointment, Cerro Gordo County 457 Plans Financial Consultant
residents may call the Cerro Gordo
County Department of Public Health Securities America
at 641-421-9316 or toll free, 1-888- Member FINRA/SIPC
264-2581 ext. 9316.
Today (April 27), the health clin- 641-357-7106
ic will be at the Opportunity Village 888-357-7106
Chappell Building, 217 7th Ave. N.
The health clinic will return to Located at Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Clear Lake on May 9 and be at the 322 Main Ave • PO Box 8, Clear Lake
Evangelical Free Church, 1310 High-
way 18 West. [email protected]
Senior Health and Blood Pres- www.investmentcenterclearlake.com
sure Clinic schedules are also posted
The Clear Lake Booster Club welcomes new Booster Board The Clear Lake Booster Board thanked outgoing Board on www.cghealth.com. Not FDIC/NCUA Insured. May Lose Value. No Bank Guarantee
members (L-R) Melissa Schuchard, Jon Loge and Kristin members (L-R) Cindy Rurup, Shaun Finn and Kristy Em- Not a Deposit. Not insured by any Federal Government Agency.
McHenry.-Reporter photo. erson for their time and dedication to the organization. Not
available for photo: Courtney Orte.-Reporter photo. Securities offered through Securities America Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Tom Alexander, Representative.
Investment Center and the Securities America Companies are unaffiliated.

RSVP organization honors local volunteers Winter is Over!
Communities throughout North Radio Reading Information Service grade students. Some volunteers serve Jandebeur, Morris Kalgaarden, Sandy Spring is Here!
Central Iowa are stronger thanks to for the Blind and Print Handicapped in more than one role. Klaudt, Sharon Knoup, Fran Loren-
the time and talent shared by RSVP program at KCMR radio station in Volunteers from Clear Lake are: zen, Evelyn Mallo, Carol Meindl, It’s time for field trips
volunteers. RSVP of North Central Mason City, as advocates for long- Pat Amosson, Nancy Baker, Barbara Robin Mikelson, Debbie Mikesell,
Iowa recognized its members and term care facility residents throughout Beard, Jo Best, Jane Broghammer, Mary Moeller, Marsha Mott, Diana Our
highlighted the work they do during the area, and with the International Jeanne Burgart, Glen Christensen, Nairn, Lou Nicholas, Sandy Nyhus, Respite Room
this year’s National Volunteer Week, Friends program at North Iowa Area Janet Christensen, David Curtis, William Osmundson, Sharron Rule, is designed for
April 10-16. Community College. Mary Curtis, Nadine Drennan, Toni Sharon Ryg, Karen Schultz, Ilene stays of 3 to 30
RSVP volunteers provide most Currently, RSVP has 379 volun- Ebeling, Sally Elliott, Joan Eness, Jan Scott, Marilee Skinner, Linda Smeby,
of their service to students in el- teers serving in Cerro Gordo, Han- Fynskov, Judy Gross, Diane Harrison, Nancy Smith, Polly Suntken, Linda days.
ementary and middle schools across cock, Winnebago and Worth coun- Linda Henningsen, David Hopper, Tjaden, Linda Wells, Alyce Wilson
the area by tutoring and mentor- ties. In area schools, 200 Reading Linda Hopper, Nancy Huber, Ellen
ing students in reading, befriending Buddy volunteers are tutoring 483
them through the Pen Pal Program, elementary students in reading and 27 Don’t Miss Out On The Fun!
and serving as Breakfast Buddies. Reading Coaches are mentoring 47 Join Cub Scouts Now!
Volunteers also serve as leaders for middle school students. In addition,
the Walking School Bus Program in 305 Pen Pal volunteers are exchang-
Mason City, as readers for the Iowa ing letters with 345 fourth-and-fifth

WE BRING OUT THE SMILE IN YOU ! Does your child enjoy Hiking, Camping, Our
Fishing, Swimming, Woodwork, Nature temporary residents
Drs. Thomas Bieber and Jason Skinner, along with their staff,
would like to welcome Dr. Dan Scarrow! and So Much More? are welcome to
Then Cub Scouts could be for your child. join us for all the
amenities and field
Sign up meeting for Pack 4203
Tuesday, May 3, 6-8 p.m. trips.

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