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Local NewsPage 2 • Sept. 16, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Bergvig is School Board president

Election puts incumbent, two newcomers on Board MORE

The Clear Lake School Board tively in the Regular School Election. Bergvig was elected president and
met Wednesday night, Sept. 9. It Incumbent Chad Kuehlers garnered Chad Kuhlers vice president. New
was the first meeting for the Board 147 votes. The three candidates were board members John Brady and Mi- Clear Lake
since three members, two of them unopposed. Kuhlers is starting his sec- chael Moeller were sworn in, as well as
new, were elected a day earlier. ond term on the board, while Moeller Kuhlers. Mirror-Reporter
Michael Moeller and John and Brady replace Jill Wilhelm and Monday, Superintendent Anita CALENDAR
Brady, both newcomers to the Board, Jon Loge as Board members. Micich said a special session will need
received 170 and 162 votes respec- At Wednesday’s meeting, Chryl to be held because the Board sworn
its members before the vote had been
canvassed. The date and time of from page 1

that special session has not been an- Saturday con’t
nounced.
In other business last week,
This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s Board members approved the request Remembering grim,” following his 2012 kayak trip
unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new of $87,044 in allowable growth and traveling the entire Mississippi River.
tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a supplemental aid for a negative special The Clear Lake Fire Department hosted an open house and flag raising ceremo- He will be at the Clear Lake Public Li-
partnership between this newspaper and other members of education balance. ny to remember and honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The brary Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m.
the Iowa Newspaper Association. Eight special education parapro- ceremony included an honor guard from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well in the meeting room talking about his
fessionals were hired for work at Clear as past and current members of the local police, fire and military and a special experiences and signing his book.
LISA ANN VANDER ESCH | AGE: 19 | DIED: SEPT. 14 1982 Creek Elementary. Principal Mike guest representing the civilians who died in the attacks. Jodie McChesney, wife
Hometown: Ireton Barkley told board members this year of former Clear Lake Police Chief Rex McChesney, took part in the touching Tuesday
marks the school’s highest number ceremony, holding her grandson Carson. Outside of the fire department, at the
Lisa Vander Esch, 19, was killed by a bullet to of high-need students in the past de- corner of North 8th St. and 2nd Avenue North, is the site at which the piece of Orphan train
the head on Tuesday, September 14, 1982, while cade. Three of the new employees will 9/11 World Trade Center steel rests forever.-Submitted photo.
playing with her 16-month-old son in her rural provide one-to-one support for stu- Colleen Bradford Krantz, direc-
Ireton home’s back yard. dents. Those hired included: Bethany tor, co-producer and co-writer of the
Monson, Sara Puttmann, Jenna Wei- award winning documentary, “West
Her shooter’s identity was never in question. Lisa’s land, Lacey Dawkins, Kelsey Carlson, by Orphan Train,” will speak at the
husband, Darwin Vander Esch — a man well trained in Rachel Kopriva, Rea Faber and Sarah Friends of the Clear Lake Public Li-
gun safety who’d been hunting and trapping since age 5 Westemeier. brary annual meeting at the Library
— told investigators his rie accidentally discharged. Not Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The pub-
all investigators believed the “accidental shooting” story; Frank, Toppin elected to new GHV School Board lic is invited. Krantz partnered with
evidence suggested the homicide may have been a murder. Clark Kidder to produce and write
Diane Frank and Gene Toppin the election. with 281 votes. Toppin, location “West by Orphan Train” which was
were elected as the new members on Frank and Toppin fill two at- manager with Five Star Co-op at released in December 2014 and ap-
the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board large positions on the GHV board, Burchinal and a grain farmer, was peared on Iowa Public Television. The
of Education in Tuesday’s Regular replacing retiring school board mem- runner-up in the vote tally with 266. Friends will give a short summary of
School Election. This was the first bers David Zrostlik and Tim Tusha. Two others were seeking the po- their activities during the past year at
school election for the newly merged Frank, a business/computer in- sitions. Jeremy Gouge received 186 6:40 p.m. before Krantz speaks.
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura School Dis- structor at North Iowa Area Commu- votes and Brian Roberts had 148
trict. A total 479 voters participated in nity College, was the top vote-getter votes.
Investigation into the incident was likely hampered due to
bitter inghting in the county. The county attorney never
received reports from law enforcement, subsequent Grand PERFORMING ARTS GARDENER
Jury records disappeared from the county courthouse, and from page 1 from page 1

many questions remain unanswered in the case. the long time Kitchen Sink creative ming,” she smiled. Although she has

Anyone with information about Lisa Vander Esch’s suspected team,” added Hanus. “We wish them grown her share of garden produce,
homicide is urged to contact Iowa Division of Criminal Investiga- great success and look forward to serv- Janice says she has always preferred
tion Special Agent in Charge Darrell Simmons at (712) 322-1585 or ing them as one venue option, but not flower gardens. Her frequent men-
email [email protected]. necessarily their only venue. Growth tion as a winner in local flower shows
poses challenges and opportunities, is testament to her green thumb.
we see opportunity for both Kitchen “Our competitions, once or twice
Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at Sink and the Clear Lake Arts Center a year, always had a theme and each
www.IowaColdCases.org. in the thriving North Iowa arts scene.” category was judged. We all looked

forward to them and worked and
planned. Back then, practically every
town had a garden club. Clear Lake
had about 36 members, or so.”
Janice said she has seen member-
ship dip through the years, but be-
lieves a resurgence is underway.
“There is a great deal of interest in
growing your own produce, canning
Celebrate and freezing, along with caring for This 1955 photo features (L-R) Margaret Roed, Janice Nelson ad Esther Ashland
the earth in general,” she said. “Now looking over a flower show entry. -Photo courtesy of Clear Lake Friendly Garden
National Assisted Living Week Sept. 13-19 clubs meet at night because so many Club archives.
members work. We want to make
at Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community the club work for everyone. I’m so favorite flower, the Daylilly, thrives at “I like to weed— you get real sat-
pleased to see more young people in- her North Shore Drive location. isfaction from that. I like the feel of
The public is invited to all events. Come for one or come for all! volved. That’s why we’re growing.” “I have an old grandma’s garden,” the black dirt.”
Although Janice says she needs she jokes. “But I’ve tested many and The Clear Lake Friendly Garden
Sunday, Sept. 13 Wednesday, Sept. 16 to enlist some help these days to tend I like to find interesting varieties. I Club meets the third Wednesday of each
Grandparents Day 9:30 am - Communion her flower gardens, she still takes pride think I have about every color, except month. Those interested in learning
2 pm - Pie and Coffee. Stop in for pie and coffee 10:30-11:30 am Live 2B Healthy (Celebrate Body) in planning and planting. Much of white (which she doesn’t like). The more about the club are invited to con-
and visit your favorite Grandparent! 2:30 pm - Arts & Crafts with Opportunity Village her garden is on the north side of her two-tone are my favorite.” tact Gail Harringa at 357-4797.
3:30 pm - Chocolate Lovers Social and Rose Ceremony home, suspect to the harsh winter She doesn’t even mind weeding
Monday, Sept.14 5-6 pm - Mexican Themed Friends and Family Dinner with Bouncy House weather; plants on the south side must that goes along with gardening.
8:30 am Coffee Chat with the Coordinators with endure heavy wind off the lake. Her

homemade Cinnamon Rolls Thursday, Sept. 17

10:30-11:30 am Live 2B Healthy (Celebrate Body) 8 am - Salon with Brenda

1 pm - Walker Decorating 9:30-10:30 am - Flu Clinic (public welcome - bring insurance card)

2 pm - Bingo 11-2 pm OPEN HOUSE..Public Welcome - tour our newly remodeled

3 pm - Photo Booth and Snack community (Stay for lunch)

4 pm - Air Hockey tournament 2 pm Bus Ride around the lake and ice cream cones at the Barrel Drive-In

Tuesday, Sept. 15 4 pm - Alzheimer’s support group (Bring your loved one’s)

9 am - Reminiscing Game (Celebrate Mind) Friday, Sept. 18

11 am - Music with Deb SPIRIT DAY…Wear your favorite Team Attire (Celebrate Spirit)

12 pm - Sub Sandwich Party – George Keeton’s 70 9:45 am - Bean Bags

years of service Pin Presentation 10:30-11:30 am - Live 2B Healthy (Celebrate Body)

1:30 pm - Walker Parade 12 pm - Pizza Party

2 pm - Dan’s Band 1:30 pm - Manicures with Sam

2-3 pm - Ice Cream social during Dan’s Band 2:30-4 pm - Happy Hour with wine, beer and meat/cheese/crackers

Come see our new bus and newly remodeled community

Immediate September Special
availability
Reserve your apartment today and receive $3,000 off your 1st full
month’s rent. Ask for details

Country Meadow Place
Assisted Living and Memory Care

17396 Kingbird Ave., Mason City • 641-423-7722

[email protected] www.countrymeadowplace.com