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Stories from the History Room:
Lake rocks, bane or boom?
Have you ever thought about
rocks? I was reading about Clear
Lake history and came upon a story
about Alonzo Green, the great Clear
Lake and Great Lakes sailor, who built
a sailboat called “Bumper” especially
for moving rocks. Alonzo brought
them to the “Foot of Main” and sold
them to builders and contractors.
Rocks were so important to Clear
Lake’s landscape that Alonzo was sued
by the owners of the Island from re-
moving stone and boulders from the
reef extending from the Island.
Rocks come in two categories;
glacial erratic or chunks of bedrock.
For one living in Mason City, people
might think of rocks as native lime-
stone. However, living in Clear Lake
one would think of a rock as a glacier
erratic or fieldstone.
Bane or Boon? Clear Lake and
vicinity are full of them. Whether
rocks are bane or boon depends on
one’s perspective. If one is a farmer
they can be a real nuisance. On the
other hand, if one is a rock gardener
or a building contractor they can be
beautiful.
Rocks go by different names. A
geologist would refer to them as “gla-
cial erratics.” A farmer “fieldstone.”
A rock gardener would think of them
as a decorative object, likewise a jew-
eler, thinking of moss agates, might
look at them to enhance a piece of
jewelry. A rock hound or collector
like Jack Enabnit would spend hours
hunting along a small stream running
through his farm looking for agates.
As the All Veterans Social Cen-
ter was about to be demolished, John
Perkins wrote an article to the Globe
Gazette, “Perhaps you do not know
that the cobblestone, which makes
her architecture special, came from
the Charles Findson farm on the
southeast edge of town. (I-35 gobbled
up that farm). That those stones were
Wednesday Wednesday Night
High: 81º
Sunny
In-Depth Local Forecast
Today we will see sunny skies with a high temperature of 81º, humidity
of 48% . West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph . The record high temperature
for today is 97º set in 1987. Expect mostly clear skies tonight with an
overnight low of 57º . The record low for tonight is 47º set in 1952 .
Sun & Moon
Sunrise Sunset
Wednesday 6:01 a .m . 8:38 p .m .
Thursday 6:02 a .m . 8:37 p .m .
Friday 6:03 a .m . 8:36 p .m .
Saturday 6:04 a .m . 8:34 p .m .
Sunday 6:05 a .m . 8:33 p .m .
Monday 6:06 a .m . 8:32 p .m .
Tuesday 6:07 a .m . 8:31 p .m .
Full Last New First
7/31 8/6 8/14 8/22
Moonrise Moonset
Wednesday 7:05 p .m . 4:10 a .m .
Thursday 7:53 p .m . 5:13 a .m .
Friday 8:37 p .m . 6:22 a .m .
Saturday 9:17 p .m . 7:34 a .m .
Sunday 9:54 p .m . 8:47 a .m .
Monday 10:30 p .m . 10:00 a .m .
Tuesday 11:05 p .m . 11:13 a .m .
For more weather updates,
please visit:
www .WhatsOurWeather .com
July 29, 2015 • Page 5
Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Update
Review this section of the paper for
updated information
regarding P&R programs, program
deadlines and events.
Picture is a carving taken from a photo.-courtesy of the Clear Lake History Room. •Yoga on the Lake: Come and Oct. 10. Kindergarten teams play at 9
enjoy the sunrise on Clear Lake by a.m.; 1st/2nd grade teams play at 10
made by a local stonemason by the 1:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Library freshments will be served. beginning your day with a yoga class a.m.; 3rd/4th grade teams play at 11
name of Hans Christiansen. Oh, Room. Alan Peterson will be talking Stop in and visit the display at from one of our many certified in- a.m.. Players will receive schedules the
there is enough history in her to go about his and his ancestors’ involve- Dana’s Decorating, or the History structors that will be leading the class. first week.
around.” ment in the history of Clear Lake. He Room at the Clear Lake Public Li- Wear comfortable clothing, and bring WHERE: O.R.C. (Outlet Rec-
has many interesting stories to tell. A brary. Items for sale, a 1943 map of your own mat. Held outdoors south reation Complex ) North Parking Lot
• business meeting and election of offi- Clear Lake and Clear Lake: The Earli- of the Main St. Boat Ramp or at COACHES: Parents are need-
cers will follow the presentation. Re- est Images by Paul Juhl. the Sea Wall depending on weekend ed to help coach! Please indicate your
The Clear Lake Historical So- events and instructor preference, these willingness to coach on the registra-
ciety’s Annual Meeting is Aug. 22 at classes offer a unique atmosphere to tion form. We need you! No experi-
relax and invigorate at the same time. ence needed – learn with your child.
POET Biorefining issues challenge grant; In addition, participants can enjoy the Shin guards are required in or-
Food bank ‘Got Milk?’ project will benefit stunning view. All participants will der to participate. Limited sizes and
POET Biorefining in Hanlontown is hosting a Got made out to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank. have to sign a waiver and anyone un- quantities will be available to pur-
Milk challenge grant to benefit Hawkeye Harvest Food Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off der 18 will need to have it signed by a chase on Sept. 5 for $10.
Bank in Mason City. between 9 to 11 a.m. at the food bank, 122 S. Adams, legal guardian.
From now through Aug. 31 the company will match Mason City. They can also be mailed to Hawkeye Har- Date: Saturdays thru Aug. 1. •Flag Football for Boys and
up to $1,000 in cash donations to help the food bank pur- vest Food Bank, P.O. Box 1565, Mason City, Iowa 50402- Time: 7 – 8 a.m.
chase half gallons of milk to provide their clients. Donors 1565. Place: Clear Lake Sea Wall area Girls: (kindergarten-4th grade).
Fee: $1 per session paid directly Learn the fundamentals of football,
to the instructor game strategy, proper sportsmanship,
Registration: Available on site. and most importantly, have FUN!
Kindergarteners will play against each
•Outdoor Soccer for Boys and other.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m.
Girls: (kindergarten-4th grade). This Sept. 8 - Oct. 13
league is designed to give each par- WHERE: O.R.C. (Outlet Rec-
ticipant an excellent background in reation Complex) North Parking Lot
soccer skills while helping them to FEE: $25 per player includes T-
learn proper sportsmanship and have shirt if you register by Friday, Aug. 21.
FUN! We will be incorporating the If you register after Friday, Aug. 21,
US Youth Soccer rules into our K-4th you will not receive a T-shirt, and the
grade levels. Kindergarten - 2nd grade fee is still $25.
will play 4 vs. 4, and 3rd/4th will play COACHES: Parents are need-
6 vs. 6. High School soccer players ed to help coach. Please indicate your
will lead drills and help referee games. willingness to coach on the registra-
FEE: $25 per player includes T- tion form. We need you! No experi-
shirt if you register by Friday, Aug. 21. ence needed – learn with your child.
If you register after Aug. 21 you will Mouth guards are required
not receive a T-shirt, and the fee is still in order to participate. They will be
$25. available to purchase Sept. 8 for $1.
WHEN: Saturdays, Sept. 5 -
should put “POET Match” in the memo line of checks
WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Low: 57º High: 85º Low: 62º High: 86º Low: 62º High: 85º Low: 63º High: 81º Low: 62º High: 85º Low: 61º High: 83º Low: 61º
Mostly Clear Sunny Mostly Sunny Scat'd T-storms Isolated T-storms Sunny Mostly Sunny
UV Index National Forecast Summary
Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear skies and a few
need for eye and skin protection thunderstorms, with the highest temperature of 96º
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High in Westfield, Mass. The Southeast will experience
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . Very High Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . Very High mostly clear skies and scattered thunderstorms, with
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . Very High Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High the highest temperature of 100º in Marianna, Fla . The
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High central United States will see mostly clear skies, with
the highest temperature of 104º in Cotulla, Texas. In
Almanac Traveler’s Cities the Northwest, there will be mostly clear skies, with
the highest temperature of 106º in Medford, Ore . The
Clear Lake for 7/20 - 7/26 Today Tomorrow Southwest will see mostly clear skies and isolated
thunderstorms, with the highest temperature of 110º
Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W in Needles, Calif .
High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 82º/68º Ames 82/57 s 86/62 s National Map
High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . 87º/64º Atlantic 82/59 s
High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 87º/66º Burlington 83/63 s 85/63 s
High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . 84º/55º Cedar Falls 82/58 s
High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 81º/55º Cedar Rapids 81/60 s 84/65 s
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 80º/55º Chicago 87/67 t
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . 82º/60º Council Bluffs 86/60 s 84/63 s
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . 84º/62º Dallas 84/61 s
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 71 .9º Davenport 82/62 s 84/63 s
Normal average temperature . . . . 72 .7º Des Moines 84/61 s
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . -0 .8º Dubuque 81/61 s 86/68 s
Fort Dodge 82/58 s
Precipitation: Iowa City 82/61 s 87/66 s
Kansas City 86/67 t
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .44" Marshalltown 81/59 s 87/66 s
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City 81/58 s
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 .13" Minneapolis 82/63 s 83/64 s
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Omaha 85/60 s
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Orlando 89/76 t 87/66 s 70s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Phoenix 104/84 pc 70s
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .32" Rochester 79/60 s 83/63 s 70s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .4 .89" Sioux City 85/58 s
Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .96" Spencer 83/57 s 86/63 s
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .6 .11" Waterloo 82/58 s
Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .3 .64" 84/64 s H90s 80s
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .35"
Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . .20 .49" 87/67 s 70s 80s 80s
85/63 s L H
85/62 s
86/64 s
86/67 s L100s 100s 90s
89/76 t
105/85 t H90s 90s
83/64 s
87/65 s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
88/62 s location of frontal systems at noon.
84/63 s L H
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy