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MORE Rescuers locate
Clear Lake woman lost in kayak
Mirror-Reporter in Ventura Marsh
CALENDAR Rescuers successfully found a truck by Ventura Marsh earlier in the
Garner woman who got lost while day. Sheriff’s deputies confirmed it Rebecca Hejna’s husband and Clear Lake Fire medics anxiously wait on shore as Ventura firefighters bring the lost kayaker to the
from page 1 kayaking in the Ventura Marsh Thurs- was still there at 8 p.m. and alerted the shore Thursday night. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.
day. More than 12 hours after she Ventura Fire Department. The Clear
Thursday con’t set out, Rebecca Hejna, of Garner, Lake Fire Department and Iowa State
was brought to shore shaken, but un- Patrol also assisted at the scene.
From 7-9 p.m. the Tree Town All harmed. Hejna told reporters she became
Stars will play music in the 400 block The Cerro Gordo County Sher- disoriented while kayaking. After
of Main (next to Larson’s Mercantile) iff’s Department reports Henna, 53, a few hours passed, she went to the
and from 9-10:45 “Hunger Games had gone kayaking at 7 a.m. Shortly shore of the marsh and tried to walk
Mockingjay” (PG-13) will be shown before 8 p.m. the department was out of the area. When she couldn’t
in City Park. All activities are free. contacted by Scott Hejna, who was find help, she returned to the kayak.
concerned his wife was missing. She eventually spotted the rescuers
Summer Showcase Scott became suspicious when his and began to shout “help.”
wife did not come home at lunchtime. The team responded and found
Ross Kleiner & The Thrill will be He drove to various places Rebecca Hejna partially submerged in the kay-
the featured performer when the Surf liked to kayak, but did not locate her. ak. She was assisted to shore and was
Ballroom and Museum continues its He went to the Department of Natu- evaluated by Clear Lake Fire medics
Summer Showcase Series Thursday, ral Resources with his concerns. and was released at the scene.
July 30, at 7 p.m. New this summer, The DNR had spotted Hejna’s
the Surf opens its doors for local and
regional up and coming artists every Lady of the Lake evacuated as fire breaks out
Thursday at 7 p.m. throughout the
summer. The Summer Showcase Se- Boat is already Lake paddle wheel boat offering day
ries happens in the Surf Ballroom and back in service tours and evening cruises from the
Museum’s Cypress Room. Donations after engine Sea Wall area. Owners Jon Berhow
will be accepted at the door to support room fire and Scott and Nicole Monson had the
future opportunities. boat back in operation by the week-
Fire broke out aboard the Lady end.
Blood donors needed of the Lake excursion boat Thursday
morning. The blaze was quickly ex- Residents of Oakwood Care Center and others relax on shore as firefighters help Lady of the Lake owners extinguish a blaze in Gas prices steady
On Thursday, July 30, the Amer- tinguished and 100 passengers, in- the boat’s engine room. About 100 were aboard the vessel when the fire was discovered as it was preparing to dock.-Reporter
ican Red Cross will provide a blood cluding 31 residents, seven staff and photo by Chris Barragy. Average retail gasoline prices
donation opportunity from 1-6 p.m. five volunteers from Oakwood Care in Iowa have not moved in the past
at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th Center, were all safely evacuated along week, averaging $2.74 per gallon Sun-
St., Clear Lake. To make an appoint- with about 80 other passengers. day, July 19, according to GasBuddy’s
ment to give blood visit redcross- The Clear Lake Fire Department daily survey of 2,036 gas outlets in
blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS responded at 11:01 a.m. Thursday Iowa. This compares with the national
(1-800-733-2767). with Ladder 21 and EMS personnel. average that has fallen 3.0 cents per
The cruise and entertainment gallon in the last week to $2.73 per
Friday boat operators had just docked when gallon, according to gasoline price
co-owner Jon Berhow noticed smoke. website GasBuddy.com.
Fresh on Friday He was able to knock down the fire Including the change in gas
with an extinguisher while the crew prices in Iowa during the past week,
This week’s Fresh on Friday event was able to safely evacuate everyone to prices Sunday were 69.5 cents per gal-
from 8-11 a.m. at Central Gardens of shore. lon lower than the same day one year
North Iowa, corner of 2nd Avenue Upon arrival, the CLFD worked ago and are 0.3 cents per gallon higher
North and North 8th Street, features in an area within the engine room than a month ago.
a Take Time at Ten (10-10:45 a.m.) where an exhaust from an onboard
program about Healthy Moves for generator had ignited some wood sup- I got windows open along one side as Huge Sale
Gardeners, presented by Shea Cole- ports. someone did on the other side. We
man from BeWellness. Enjoy a relax- Stephanie Kappos, marketing di- also tried to get people close to the Now in progress
ing morning with coffee and seasonal rector for Oakwood Care Center, said windows while exiting.”
goodies served on the patio of the she was on the top level of the boat A bystander called 911 and sev- We need to make room for new merchandise coming soon!
Nature Education Pavilion and pur- as it was preparing to dock when she eral came on the boat to assist with the
chase fresh flower bouquets from the noticed smoke and the smell of wood wheel chairs. Save BIG!
gardens. From 9:30-11 a.m. kids and burning. She got up to look and saw “We did what we needed to do to
adults are invited to the Bee Happy flames shooting up the back of the keep all safe. Everyone is fine and we
Kids Garden. At 10:45 a winner will boat. all smile about it now,” added Kappos.
take home a repurposed item from the “I ran down the steps and looked “After all were on the shore, they were
Opportunity Village General Store for at (co-worker) Jennifer (Malek), who fed, and when asked about their expe-
free. was at the front of the boat starting to rience they all had a great time and are
assist guests off the boat. I yelled ‘Jen- ready to go for next year.”
Surf tour nifer, there is a fire, everyone off the The CLFD was on scene for ap-
boat now!’ About that time the crew proximately one-half hour.
Surf Ballroom and Museum Edu- had a fire extinguisher going in the The Clear Lake Police Depart-
cation Coordinator Nicki Barragy will engine room,” said Kappos. ment and Cerro Gordo County Sher-
be available to conduct a deluxe tour “The smoke was thick and black. iff’s Department assisted at the scene.
of the Surf Ballroom, Three Star’s Park I could see about four feet. We kept No injuries were reported.
and the Crash Site on Friday. Two ses- telling people to keep moving to the According to CLFD Public In-
sions of the tour will be offered. The exit, keep low and cover their mouth formation Officer Billy Krefft, clean
first will be from 8:30-10 a.m. and and nose with clothing and napkins. up will be minimal. Damage was esti-
the second is 10:30 a.m. to noon. The mated at about $7,500.
tour will include a walking tour of the The Lady of the Lake is a Clear
ballroom and grounds, a tour video,
a walking visit to the Three Star’s We’re Talking Serious Fun Here! Jewelry Baby
Park and a lead out to the crash site. Items
Register by calling the Surf Ballroom Back by popular demand,
at 357-6151 or email nicki@surfball-
room.com. Cost of the full tour is $8. YARD DOG CHARLIE
Saturday Mangrove Swamp Recording Artist
Farmers Market Sunday, August 2nd • 2 - 5pm
The Clear Lake Farmers Market is (641) 829-3850 Summer Hours: Mon. - Fri. Open at 4:30 p.m.
held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays 702 East Lake St., Ventura
in the Surf Ballroom parking lot, 460 Sat. & Sun. Open at 11:30 a.m. Clothing
North Shore Drive. Fresh fruits and
vegetables, as well as baked goods and
handcrafted products are available for
purchase.
Gifts Home
Decor
311 Main Avenue, Clear Lake (641) 357-0068
Monday - Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 12 - 4
