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OpinionClear Lake Mirror-Reporter June 3, 2015 • Page 5
Have you seen that photo of Hatfield turning letters. No more. I was cured Clear Lake Parks &
the pig cuddling with the tiger cub Adjusting To instantly the day I realized someone Recreation Update
on the Internet? Or the young leop- who regularly runs through a lit-
ard nuzzling the golden retriever? McCoy ter box might be running though Review this section of the paper for updated information
How sweet! My pets would never my casserole dishes. I don’t ever use regarding P&R programs, program deadlines and events.
pose for a photo like that, and the By Guest Columnist Dorothy Rosby them, but still.
caption wouldn’t be “Friends” either. I’m on the lookout for cat toys
Oil and water is more like it. Or up to go for a snack, he gets up to he even naps in front of the bird cage. that are as fun for a kitten as people •Yoga on the Lake: Come and you know what classes are available.
Hatfield and McCoy. Or matches jump on the cage which, to his way I think it’s his version of falling asleep ankles, and as enjoyable as knocking enjoy the sunrise on Clear Lake by Classes are available both in the
and dynamite. of thinking, may be the same thing. in front of the TV. a wastebasket over and shredding all beginning your day with a yoga morning and evening.
Mostly we call them Kitty and Lucky for Tweeters, the concession I’m starting to adjust too. I’ve the used tissues, and as entertaining as class from one of our many certi- Fee: $32 per session. Please
Tweeters. Kitty is a cat and Tweeters is stand is always closed. learned to type with a kitten sitting staring at a canary all day. Otherwise fied instructors that will be leading call the Aquatic Center for times
a bird, but I’ll bet you figured that out After using up several of his nine on my shoulder and I’ve gotten pretty we all seem to be getting along fine. the class. Wear comfortable cloth- and details: 357-2007
on your own. Their official names are lives, Kitty seems to have adjusted to good at spraying a moving cat with a But when the cat is sprawled across ing, and bring your own mat. Held SESSION 1
Sebastian and Mr. Tweeters, but that his new home too. We hadn’t had him water bottle when he jumps up on the the bird cage and the bird is giving outdoors south of the Main St. Boat Mondays – Thursdays, June 15-25,
makes them sound dignified, and the long when he had a run-in—or rather dining room table. It’s not as hard as him the evil eye back, I don’t think Ramp or at the Sea Wall depend- Registration deadline: June 8
saga that plays out in my home office a run-under—with our garage door. you might think since I’m usually sit- cuddling is what either one of them ing on weekend events and instruc- •Dance Clinic: Youth will be
every day is anything but dignified. It He seems to have recovered nicely ting at the table when he does it. Or has in mind. tor preference, these classes offer introduced to dance technique and
wasn’t before I had pets either. But my and, thanks to the PTSD he suffered rather, when I see him do it. a unique atmosphere to relax and various styles of team dances. The
productivity is way down since pet from the incident, he hasn’t gone near I’ve also finally learned to close Dorothy Rosby is the author of the invigorate at the same time. In ad- clinic will prompt basic technique,
number two, the cat, moved in a few the garage since. cupboard doors. You probably think humor book I Used to Think I Was dition, participants can enjoy the showmanship, confidence, team
months ago. And I’m happy to report, he everyone knows how to do that, but I Not That Bad and Then I Got to stunning view. All participants will building, musicality, and FUN! The
Tweeters seems to have adjusted bothers Tweeters less than he did when was never very good at it. Our kitchen Know Me Better. Contact drosby@ have to sign a waiver and anyone un- program will finish with a perfor-
to the new family member better than he first arrived, by which I mean, he used to regularly look like someone knology.net or see www.dorothyrosby. der 18 will need to have it signed by mance for parents.
I have. These days he goes on chirp- climbs off the bird cage more often to just broke in and ransacked the place com. a legal guardian. Ages: Pre-School - 8th Graders
ing even when the cat sits licking its go knock over a wastebasket or take a wanting to steal our Tupperware. Date: Saturdays, June 6 – Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday
chops six inches away. The cat’s head nap. He naps a lot. (He knocks over Eventually, I’d sashay through the UPMEYER Aug. 1. and Thursday, June 16, 17, 18
bobs with every move the bird makes. the wastebasket a lot too.) These days, place, closing doors like Vanna White from page 4 Time: 7 – 8 a.m. Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
He looks like a devoted fan watching Place: Clear Lake Sea Wall area Thursday at 10:45 a.m. will be
an NBA game. But instead of getting principles that have guided our state Fee: $1 per session paid direct- a performance for parents
into a healthier and more certain eco- ly to the instructor Place: City Park - Bandshell
nomic time. We continue to stand Registration: Registration will Fee: $15
by these principles and will not return only be available on site T-shirt: $10
to the poor budgeting decisions of the •Swim Lessons: Classes are *Optional T-shirt available for
past. We are committed to spending limited and filled on a first come purchase. Indicate size on registra-
less than we take in and the practice first serve basis. Parents are required tion form.
of using one-time money for ongoing to observe their child’s lesson from Limit: None
expenditures has been abandoned. the concession stand area. Classes Coaches: High School Dance
We have stood by these principles are 30 minutes in length and may Team coaching staff and dancers
for the last four legislative sessions be cancelled for lack of participa- Registration deadline: June 1
and have never failed to find com- tion. The schedule below will let
mon ground with the Senate Majority
party. We expect that to continue this RAGAN more about Lewis and Clark. For in-
year. from page 4 formation on all of Iowa’s historic sites
Going forward, we will not and to plan a visit, go to www.iowahi-
waiver from these principles that have homes and lifestyles of significant story.org/historic-sites.
served our state well. Just like a fam- Iowa politicians, discover the trade of
ily’s personal budget, Iowans expect blacksmithing, visit the iconic Ameri-
government to live within its means. can Gothic House, and get to know
Every dollar the state spends that we
don’t have, jeopardizes the financial se-
curity of Iowa taxpayers and families.
We know you expect us to pass a re-
sponsible and sustainable budget that
meets the needs of Iowans; and that is a
commitment we will deliver on.
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