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Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter July 1, 2015 • Page 3
OBITUARIES Work set JULY 4TH
to begin on CELEBRATION
Marilea Wheeler Highway 18 from page 1
July 7
Marilea G. “Jabber” Wheeler, 71, dating back to 1856. “We have a
of Clear Lake, died Friday, June 26, Once the smoke has cleared from wonderful parade that draws from
2015, at her home. the holiday week, a major resurfacing all over and a family-owned carnival
A celebration of her life was held project is set to begin on U.S. High- that’s been coming here for 40 years.
on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the way 18 through town. The icing on the cake is a huge fire-
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, The Iowa Department of Trans- works display over the lake,” said Pat-
Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis portation reports work is expected to ton.
Ganz officiating. Following the ser- begin Tuesday, July 7, in the three- This year’s Fourth of July celebra-
vice she was cremated. Family suggests lane section of the road, starting at tion begins today (Wednesday, July
memorials to Marilea G. Wheeler me- the 1400 block of the highway. The 1).
morial fund. center turn lane will be closed in the
Marilea was born April 5, 1944 work zone, but the road will remain Accident sends one to hospital Top 10 communities
in Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of open. There will not be a detour. celebrating the Fourth of July*
Dorsie and Norma (Ward) Lugar. She The project will continue to just Clear Lake fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the intersection of South 8th Street and 27th Avenue South Friday 1. Clear Lake
attended and graduated from Clear east of the North 20th Street intersec- at about 8 p.m. on the report of a two vehicle accident. A vehicle driven by Rachel Stiehm, of Ames, pulled out in 2. Shell Rock
Lake High School. tion. front of a vehicle driven by Michelle Dean, of Goodell, causing the accident. Elaine Kushkowski, of Ames, was trapped 3. Underwood
While she lived in Clear Lake she The $2.2 million resurfacing in the Stiehm’s vehicle. The CLFD removed the door so she could be removed and transported by ambulance to the 4. Mount Vernon-Lisbon
worked for Unisys then IMI Corne- project is slated for completion in hospital.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy. 5. Newton
lius. She also worked at Lu’s Lounge October. Heartland Asphalt, of Ma- 6. Dubuque
and Clear Lake V.F.W. son City, had the winning bid for the 7. Sioux City
She enjoyed bowling, collect- work at $2,221,150. 8. Ames
ing owls and spending time with her 9. Morning Sun
grand dog, Pacey James. But her 10. Battle Creek
greatest joy was spending time with
her friends, family and spoiling her *as reported in the Des Moines Register
grandkids. June 24, 2015
She is survived by her four chil-
dren, Jim Wheeler, Des Moines, TOWNSHIP Peterson said under terms the Township residents were never at risk
Iowa, Ron (Joleen) Wheeler, Mason from page 1 new agreement, annual payment by of being without fire service, but “we
City, Iowa, Amelia “Amy” (Jeff) Tiedt, the township to the City of Ventura wanted to make sure this was a long
Clear Lake, and Dan Wheeler, Al- payment satisfies what it had claimed will be approximately $28,000, while term solution and took all of the un-
toona, Iowa; six grandchildren, Man- was underpayment for fire protection payment to Clear Lake will be in the certainty out of it.”
di (Jon) Johnson, Mariah Wheeler, and equipment replacement under $24,000 to $26,000 range. Paul Menke and Marsha Doe-
Jenna Wheeler, Tangie Tiedt, James prior agreements. “This is a very calculated and bel also serve as Clear Lake Township
Wheeler and Noel Jensen; great- Pederson said the one-year con- thought-out process that involved trustees, along with Kent Thoe, who is
granddaughter, Natalie Zuniga; one tract gave Clear Lake Township trust- everyone,” said Pederson. Clear Lake the clerk.
sister, Sara (Dennis) Ouverson, Clear ees time to craft fire service agree-
Lake; and one brother, James Lugar, ments which would be fair to all. Tips to fly the flag correctly
Austin, Minn.; and many nieces and “We, as a board, concluded in
nephews. the fall of 2013 that the best way to If you plan to fly the American a staff projecting from a window or
She was preceded in death by set up payment for fire service was to flag this week in observance of Inde- building.
her parents; and two brothers, Givens create two fire districts,” said Peder- pendence Day, please review these tips •Position the union so that it is
“Buddy” Lugar and Dan Lugar. son. “Each side of the township will for flying the Stars and Stripes: at the farthest point from the build-
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- pay for where they are getting services •Don’t display a flag at night ing when suspending the flag over a
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- from.” unless it’s illuminated. If lighting is sidewalk.
rangements. Property owners in Clear Lake not possible, the flag should be taken •Don’t allow the flag to touch
Township will see a slight change to down at sunset. anything beneath it.
their tax bill. All township residents •Don’t fly the flag in rain or other •Retire frayed or worn flags.
will see a charge for the Ventura inclement weather, unless the flag is V.F.W. Post 4868 in Clear Lake can
Cemetery. In addition, there will be made of all-weather material. help with proper disposition of a flag
a taxed amount for either Ventura or •Be sure the union (blue field) no longer fit to serve as a symbol of
Clear Lake fire service. is at the top if hanging the flag from our country.
Cleta Haugen Finishing touches
Cleta Mae Haugen, 80, of Clear Zach Wamre, with Jim Hunt Electric, works to get new street lights installed on
Lake, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, North Shore Drive wired and ready for the big holiday week. The project began
at Good Shepherd Health Center, in in July 2014 and was conducted in stages throughout the year. It encompassed
Mason City, Iowa. North Shore from 5th Avenue North to 1st Avenue North, as well as Lakeview
Per Cleta’s wishes, her body has Drive in front of the Bandshell. The street is now open for travel.-Reporter
been cremated and a celebration of life photo by Chris Barragy.
will be held at a later date.
Family suggests memorial contri- Welcome Home to the Gardens!
butions to the Cleta Haugen Memo-
rial Fund. New construction dedicated to senior living. Walking distance
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- to downtown activities with many association amenities
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
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WEDNESDAY - Crunchy pol-
lock, roasted red potatoes, lima
beans, strawberry-rhubarb crisp with
ice cream, whole wheat bread.
Congregate meals are served
at the Senior Centers in Clear Lake,
105 S. 4th St., at 11:40 a.m. and in
Ventura, 4 N. Weimer St. at 11:45
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and 829-3517 in Ventura for reserva-
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