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Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Aug. 5, 2015 • Page 7

Donations needed for
Salvation Army Back to
School supply drive

KIMT and its Giving Your Best Jo Casino and at any First Citizens
partners Diamond Jo Casino and First National Bank location.
Citizens National Bank are collect- Help a deserving child go back
ing school supplies for The Salvation to school with a backpack filled with
Army Back to School Supply Drive. school supplies for their grade.
The 8th annual Back to School The backpacks with school sup-
Supply Drive will run through Aug. plies will be distributed on Thursday,
19. Drop off new school supplies at Aug. 20, at The Salvation Army from
The Salvation Army, KIMT, Diamond 2 to 6 p.m.

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Clear Lake
Made in Iowa

Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans from Saratoga Post 4868 in Clear Lake, gathered for this photo in support of the upcoming Operation LZ event in Forest City. Pictured Tinkers Super Deal!
are: (L-R) Denny Ouverson, Abe Born, Steve Humphrey, Mike Nelson, Don Christ, Lyle Escherich, Mike Cash, Tom Arndorfer, Dennis Muehlstedt, Ken Bloomstrom, Gene Reef Cafe
Wagler, Kevin Nye, Dave Theiss and Jim Matson.-Submitted photo. Tavern Burger

Clear Lake VFW Post supports event $179 Juicy
& Delicious!
On Wednesdays

Dine In or

Carry Out Open Monday &

to honor Vietnam era, all veterans 1205 S. Shore Dr. (641) 357-4925 Wed. - Sun. at 11 a.m.
Closed Tuesday

Forty years ago the last of the Organized by Riley Lewis and a com- Wall ceremony, Sky Soldiers air show, nam veterans are requested to register
American troops were pulled off the mittee of 25 veterans and civilians, POW/MIA hot air balloon rides, Des online at www.operationlz.com in
front lines and bases in Viet Nam, this homecoming is scheduled Aug. Moines sky divers, Poet Ethenal stunt order to receive a free keepsake 40th
ending a 13-year war in which 58,119 27-30 with anywhere from 12-15,000 planes air show, Mobile Riverine Trav- commemoration coin or medallion
troops were killed and 153,303 were visitors from North Iowa and South- eling Museum, two Huey helicopters and a free meal voucher at the event.
injured. ern Minnesota, as well as out-of-state with rides for purchase, Cobra heli- Those with no computer access
Operation LZ Welcome Home guests. copter and T-6 Thunder trainer, sev- may call 1-641-582-2771 for phone-
is an opportunity for those who lost Veterans of all eras, as well as eral army motor pool displays, lots in registration. The public, as well as
family members, neighbors, school- guests and the public are invited to of memorabilia, free Rockie Lynne other veterans and guests, are request-
mates and others to recognize and this huge event commemorating the afternoon concert, Private Malone car ed to register to help organizers plan
honor those who were called, served 40th year of Vietnam veterans coming show from 1975 and older, vendors for supplies, parking, latrines, pancake
and sacrificed, yet never received a home from their service in the Viet- and shuttles. breakfasts, vendors. Camping sites
proper “thank you”. nam war. The event opens with free Education Days will be sched- can be reserved on the registration
“Operation LZ (Landing Zone) gate admission and kicks off with a uled for high schoolers on Aug. 27 link at Operation LZ website for $15
– Welcome Home” is being planned pancake breakfast. It features honored and 28. per night.
for late August in Forest City, Iowa. guest speakers at a Vietnam Traveling In honor of their service, all Viet-

Airport receives discrepancy free inspection SIDEWALK SALE

The Mason City Municipal Air- 16, with no discrepancies found dur- the FAA Inspector commended the the airport in ensuring proper fueling Up to August 7 & 8
port has received a Discrepancy Free ing the two-day inspection. airport staff for the procedures they operations are in compliance at the
inspections for a ninth consecutive The inspection revealed that the are using in the day-to-day operation airport.
year. airport is being operated in compli- of the airport and noted the appear- Mark Cozad, FAA Aiport Cer-
The Federal Aviation Adminis- ance with FAA Part 139 regulations, ance of the airport indicates that they tification Safety Inspector, presented
tration Airpot Certification Program the Airport Certification Manual and are effective. North Iowa Air Service is the Airport a “Medal of Excellence”
Medal of Excellence for 2015 was pre- the Airport Operating Certificate. to be commended as well on assisting prior to his departure on July 16.
sented to the Airport recently. In ad- This is the ninth year in a row the air-
dition, the airport will receive a Fed- port has received a discrepancy free in- Yard waste site open to residents 60% select
eral Aviation Administration Airport spection. Safety Enhancement Awards
Safety Enhancement Award in Sep- are given to airports if they are able to The city’s Yard Waste Drop-Off diameter and yard waste, such as grass off merchandise
tember during the Four State Aviation accomplish three consecutive annual Site, located in the 1400 block of 4th clippings, leaves, twigs and garden
Conference in Kansas City, Mo. inspections with no discrepancies. Avenue South, is open, weather per- vines. Yard waste left in bags at the The Red Geranium
The annual FAA certification It is very difficult to accomplish mitting, Mondays and Wednesdays, site must be biodegradable brown 301 Main - Across from the Park • Clear Lake
inspection was conducted on July 15- this requirement year after year and 3-7 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 bags. No plastic bags or lumber is al- 357-1505 or Toll Free (888) 353-1505
p.m. The drop-off site is for tree limbs lowed at the site.
and branches less than six-inches in
Got Milk challenge continues through We Deliver!

month at Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank
POET Biorefining in Hanlon- checks made out to Hawkeye Harvest
town is hosting a Got Milk challenge Food Bank.
grant to benefit Hawkeye Harvest Donations are tax-deductible
Food Bank in Mason City. and can be dropped off between 9
From now through Aug. 31 the to 11 a.m. at the food bank, 122 S.
company will match up to $1,000 in Adams, Mason City. They can also
cash donations to help the food bank be mailed to Hawkeye Harvest Food
purchase half gallons of milk to pro- Bank, P.O. Box 1565, Mason City,
vide their clients. Donors should put Iowa 50402-1565.
“POET Match” in the memo line of

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would like to welcome Dr. Dan Scarrow!

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