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Opinion/NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter
UPMEYER
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person goes to file their tax return and
they are not paid their refund. Our
proposal would require the Depart-
ment of Revenue to proactively verify
identities of individuals filing tax re-
turns. The Department would also
implement procedures to prevent in-
come tax returns from being filed via
foreign internet service providers.
For the third time this year we
passed legislation to the Senate to fur-
ther improve and protect Iowans’ 2nd
Amendment rights. Our proposal
makes it simpler to renew an individ-
ual’s carry permit, includes better pro-
tecting the privacy of permit holders,
and extends the validity of a permit to
purchase from one to five years. The
bill also gives parents the right to de-
cide if and when to train their child
on how to safely operate a gun. Fi-
nally, the bill legalizes the use of sup- ing and experience. House File 205
pressors after all federal requirements
have been met.
During these final negotiations,
we will stay focused on doing what is
in the best interest of our state.
Our
Readers’
$1295
Plus Tax
While we all wish the job at the Capi-
tol was complete, we know we must
take the necessary time to pass a fiscal-
ly responsible budget, while meeting
the needs of Iowans. We are making
progress in key areas and I am hopeful
final resolution will soon be reached.
RAGAN
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3. Flexibility in using college
aid - Senate File 130 makes changes
to the National Guard Educational
Assistance Program. Currently, par-
ticipation is limited by semesters of
attendance, or the trimester or quarter
equivalent. The bill replaces that with
a more flexible system of 120 credit
hours of undergraduate study. There is much work still to be done, more sponsorship needed, more vol-
4. Expanding college credit for
military training – Colleges and uni-
versities award educational credits to
veterans for military education, train-
expands those covered to include Na-
tional Guard members and Reservists,
saving them time and money in com-
pleting their degrees.
May 27, 2015 • Page 5
From Clear Lake Parks &
The Recreation Update
Market
Review this section of the paper for updated information
The Clear Lake Farmers Market opened for the season this past Saturday, regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.
May 23. It is far more than a place to buy produce. It is community at its best.
Several young mothers and others interested in local foods gathered together •Yoga on the Lake: Come and tion. The schedule below will let
and wanted to increase the opportunities for locally grown and artisanal food enjoy the sunrise on Clear Lake by you know what classes are available.
and products in our area. They formed a board, met with the city officials and beginning your day with a yoga Classes are available both in the
began the process of “growing” the Clear Lake Farmers Market. What was class from one of our many certi- morning and evening.
most inspiring is the fact that the community stepped up and supported them. fied instructors that will be leading Fee: $32 per session. Please
The Surf Ballroom immediately agreed to the use of their parking lot for the the class. Wear comfortable cloth- call the Aquatic Center for times
Market. The Mirror Reporter offered space for this column. The Chamber of ing, and bring your own mat. Held and details: 357-2007
Commerce offered a marketing grant which helped with signage, posters and outdoors south of the Main St. Boat SESSION 1
banners. Marysue Salmon, food writer and cooking instructor offered to write Ramp or at the Sea Wall depend- Mondays – Thursdays, June 15-25,
columns on the Market produce and products. Nearby restaurants agreed to ing on weekend events and instruc- Registration deadline: June 8
open early and offer specials. Volunteers stepped in to help on Market day and a tor preference, these classes offer •Dance Clinic: Youth will be
simple email to a few friends brought in over $2,500 for beginning sponsorship a unique atmosphere to relax and introduced to dance technique and
of music and children’s activities. invigorate at the same time. In ad- various styles of team dances. The
dition, participants can enjoy the clinic will prompt basic technique,
unteers needed, but the seeds of innovation and growth of the Market were stunning view. All participants will showmanship, confidence, team
have to sign a waiver and anyone un- building, musicality, and FUN! The
nurtured by our community. Young der 18 will need to have it signed by program will finish with a perfor-
women with energy and ideas for a a legal guardian. mance for parents.
better Market were encouraged. They Date: Saturdays, June 6 – Ages: Pre-School - 8th Graders
did the hard work, they got the ball Aug. 1. Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday
rolling, they dressed their children in Time: 7 – 8 a.m. and Thursday, June 16, 17, 18
veggie costumes and handed out fly- Place: Clear Lake Sea Wall area Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
ers throughout the area and at events. Fee: $1 per session paid direct- Thursday at 10:45 a.m. will be
The word went out on social media ly to the instructor a performance for parents
of Facebook, Websites and Twitter ac- Registration: Registration will Place: City Park - Bandshell
counts. They contacted TV and radio only be available on site Fee: $15
and community calendars. And the •Swim Lessons: Classes are T-shirt: $10
Market is a success. limited and filled on a first come *Optional T-shirt available for
I encourage all of you to support first serve basis. Parents are required purchase. Indicate size on registra-
the new Farmers Market. Stop in on to observe their child’s lesson from tion form.
Saturday mornings, grab a coffee, a the concession stand area. Classes Limit: None
cupcake or a breakfast burrito, browse are 30 minutes in length and may Coaches: High School Dance
the over 40 stalls of wares, listen to the be cancelled for lack of participa- Team coaching staff and dancers
music, try the scavenger hunt, take a Registration deadline: June 1
selfie with a Veggie, check in on Face-
book and participate in the drawings Clear Lake historical book now
for Farmers Market Bucks. available at various locations
The Clear Lake Farmers Market
is more than locally grown produce The Clear Lake Historical Soci- available at the Clear Lake Public Li-
and products. It is community at its ety is pleased to announce that copies brary, 200 N. 4th St.; Clear Lake His-
best. of Paul Juhl’s “Clear Lake: The Earli- torical Society (located at Dana’s), 309
est Images 1870’s and 1880s” have Main Ave.; Chamber of Commerce,
been received and are now on sale. 205 Main Ave.; and Mirror-Reporter,
The books sell for $20. The books are 12 N. 4th St.
Rhubarb is Ready Buy it at
Try this springtime recipe for 12 N. 4th Street Also
Rhubarb Oat Dessert. It can be found on Clear Lake available at
page 134 in the Reader’s Recipe cookbook.
641-357-2131 j avenue
Favorite Recipes