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Opinion Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Page 4 • Aug. 12, 2015

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR REMEMBER WHEN

Car Club weekend was killed in W.W. II; a sister of Cy 25 Years Ago Young royalty from 1965
a success Kopecky, who was a waist gunner on August 1990
a B-24 and flew over 30 missions over At approximately 5:30 p.m. A royal court was chosen at the end of summer recreation program at City Park in 1965. From left is Sarah Schick, prin-
To the Editor, Germany; and a wife of Frank Thom- Thursday afternoon, the sirens sound- cess of the arts and crafts program; Barbara Baker, queen; Tom Sherman, king; and Denny Kofoed, prince. The young-
On behalf of the C.L.A.S.S. Car sen, who served almost three years in ed in Clear Lake warning residents sters were chosen by secret ballot by their playmates. The program was attended by about 100 children. Elaine Sargent
Club, I would like to express our ap- the North Pacific, defending the Aleu- that a tornado had been sighted. A was the director and her assistants were Paula McEldoon, Jane Anderson and Kathy Fangman.
preciation to everyone who helped tian Islands in Alaska from the Japa- funnel cloud was spotted near the rest
make the weekend a success. A spe- nese during W.W. II. stop on Interstate 35 north of Clear that gave the Redmen the nation’s top 75 Years Ago Earl Severts, the Clear Lake man
cial recognition goes out to the Clear Putting the Memorial by a very Lake. Several motorists were report- offense last season with 5,140 total July 1940 who wrestled last night at Garner with
Lake Police and Fire Departments, busy traffic thoroughfare and no park- edly in the ditch there. Another fun- yards. Ryan the noted Chicago stock yard
the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s ing would not be a good choice. In- nel cloud was reported about seven Pumps at the water department wrestler, won out with flying colors.
Department and the Ventura Fire stead, I would like to see it placed in miles north of Thornton. Sporadic 50 Years Ago are running 20 to 22 hours a day. Ryan, at the close of the night, public-
Department for their help in control- City Park where there is plenty of park- heavy rainfall also accompanied the August 1965 This is a maximum of 400,000 gallons ly admitted that Severts was the stron-
ling the car cruise, also to Kingland ing and a place to quietly reflect on all severe weather. No damage or injuries Sales of the Iowa liquor store in a day used during the past week. gest man he had ever wrestled with.
Systems Corporation for use of their those who gave so much for all of us. were reported. Clear Lake are up 3.9 percent. The Glen Miller and his band will About 30 drove over from Clear Lake
property to stage the cruise. This was But, where in City Park? My Airshow ’90 is the return to a by- Clear Lake store in the 1965 fiscal play at the Surf in August. and needless to say came home rejoic-
the biggest cruise we have ever had, thoughts are near the old band stand or gone era when airshows were a regu- year (ending June 30) reported sales O.J. King reports 97 telegrams ing.
with an estimated 1,100 cars in the where the old water tower used to be. lar event in North Iowa. The event of $413,963 up $16,488 over sales in received at his office last Friday. West- Saturday of last week, a band of
cruise. The car show the next day My class of 1942 had many boys will return to North Iowa Aug. 19. A 1964. ern Union does a big business. most undesirable gypsies occupied
drew 554 cars. who served and gave so much of their powerful P-51 Mustang will perform, A total of 176 Clear Lake young- Carl J. Fox, owner of the Surf South Street in front of the Nelson
We could not do this weekend lives for all of us - as did many, many in addition to many other planes and sters participated in the “Knot-Hole Ballroom here and the Terp Ballroom Livery Barn and leisurely prepared
without the support of the com- others. formation flying teams. Gang” trip to Minneapolis last week- in Minnesota, has contracted to build themselves for a brief outing. The
munity. We love to see the parties The decision should be well Mayor Lois Kotz announced the end, according to sponsors Clear Lake another $175,000 ballroom between women seemed to have gained more
around the lake for the car cruise and thought out and it should be made creation of two new city committees, Bank and Trust. The boys made the St. Paul and Minneapolis. or less boldness, and when fortune
all the spectators that show up for soon. responding to public concerns about trip in 36 automobiles. The temperature the past two telling, palm reading and other arti-
both events. We know we take over the loss of trees here and the condition The Johnsonville Touristville weeks has ranged from 80 to 102 de- fices refused to bring forth the coveted
the town for those two days and the Millie Kopecky Thomsen, of the community’s sidewalks. building at Bayside will be converted grees and the corn is growing splen- money, they used force and displayed
cruise can be a traffic inconvenience, Clear Lake The Clear Lake Yacht Club re- into a headquarters for the lake pa- didly. It is too hot for comfort in the a little more intrigue and impudence
but just know how much your pa- ported that a 140 sailors participated trol and a shop for area equipment, printing office, however. Recent rains than the calmest citizens could quite
tience and tolerance are appreciated. Evening Lions Club in the weekend regatta. Sailors from according to the State Conservation have also revived the pastures. endure. From time to time such char-
Dealing with that many out-of- appreciates support Clear Lake that placed were Bill Nich- Commission. acters make their way to Clear Lake,
town guests, we have the opportunity olas, Steve Swift, Tom Birdsall, John Governor Harold Huges dedicat- 100 Years Ago but each time are gently made to
to hear a lot of very positive com- To the Editor, Lundberg, Scott Taylor, Mike Lund- ed the newly remodeled and expanded July 1915 move on.
ments about our community. We On behalf of the Clear Lake berg, Jeff Nicholas, Harry Alcorn, and fish hatchery.
all heard numerous times from our EVENING Lions Club appreciation Brad Osmundson.
guests how beautiful our town is and goes out to all that attended the an- Fire caused an estimated $12,000
how welcoming and friendly every- nual Sweetcorn/hamburger Feed on damage to the Primo Abundis resi-
one is, from the people in the restau- Sunday, Aug. 9 with special thanks to dence at 715 S. 12th St. Abundis
rants and hotels, to those just stop- those who brought blocks of tickets said he was using gasoline to wash
ping to admire their beautiful cars. As and those that came to enjoy the park grease out of clothes in the basement.
a community, Clear Lake should be and the beautiful day . Later he smelled smoke in the home
very proud! With the continued support and and discovered fire in the basement.
help from the cheer team of the Clear Fumes from the clothes were ignited
Jerry Young, Lake High School and their sponsor, by a water heater a short distance
President of the C.L.A.S.S. Car Club along with all the others that lent a away. Firemen had to chop a hole in
helping hand we would not be able to the roof to ventilate the structure.
Input on the raise funds to support sight and hear- Ron and Pam (Heitland) Pitkin,
Veteran’s Memorial ing projects for the Lions along with of Moorhead, Minn., are the happy
community projects in Clear Lake. parents of a baby girl, Ashley Laura.
To the Editor, Community. She was born on July 31…Cheryl
Where are we going to put the Again, your support is appreci- and Randall Brenton, of Clear Lake,
Memorial? And when? ated. are the parents of a son, Eric William,
As a sister of Dick Kopecky, who born July 19.
Chairman Lothar Meyer Eight Clear Lake wrestlers com-
and all the Evening Lions peted in the Iowa Games on Aug. 4.
In the junior division for high school
GUEST EDITORIAL students, Curt Vala, Jay Barragy,
Shawn Zimmerman and Sean Harlan
Medicare and Medicaid turns 50 participated. In the recreational divi-
sion, Jerry DenHartog, Larry Thomp-
By Doug Marbach, Elderbridge Community Outreach Coordinator son, Gary Weber and Tom Bieber
Did you know Medicare and Medicaid turned 50? The landscape of health took part. Bieber, who wrestled at
care in America changed forever on July 30, 1965, when President Lyndon B. 125.5 lbs., rolled through the com-
Johnson signed the landmark amendment to the Social Security Act, giving life petition to win the gold medal. He
to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare and Medicaid save lives. finished with a perfect 6-0 record.
They help people live longer and provide the peace of mind that comes with Simpson College announced
affordable health care that’s there when you need it. that senior Mike Oberbroeckling, a
It’s easy to forget that before 1966, roughly half of all seniors were unin- 6’3” 270 lb. offensive lineman from
sured and many disabled people, families with children, pregnant women and Clear Lake, has been named to the
low-income working Americans were unable to afford the medical care they College Football Preview’s Pre-season
needed to stay healthy and productive. All-American team. Oberbroeckling
Today, Medicare and Medicaid cover nearly one out of every three Ameri- will be counted upon to bolster a line
cans—that’s well over 100 million people. It’s highly likely that you, someone

See GUEST EDITORIAL on page 5

Family visits Mt. Rushmore

Bill and Kay Nelson, of Clear Lake, visited Mt. Rushmore on July 12, with their family. The group caught up with some
news in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter. Bill and Kay’s family included: Kathleen, Steve, Emma, Samuel and Zackary
Gauthier, Louisville, Neb.; Shawna, David, Sterling, Savannah Jones, Raleigh, N.C.; and Jennifer, Gregg, Kaley and Ca-
den Gablraith, Chadron, Neb. (Not everyone was available for the photo). -Submitted photo

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