LAKE LEVEL

 

Lots of rain makes for a higher lake!  The lake rose 3.48” to its new reading 

of -0.24” below the weir.  Last year at this time the lake measured -9.00” below the weir.

Inching closer

 

Following a week filled with rain, the level of Clear Lake is inching ever so close to spilling over the weir.  The Clear Lake Water Department reported the lake level as -0.24 inches below the weir Tuesday, May 28. That’s a 

Plans unveiled for pet shelter in Clear Lake

 

A Clear Lake couple has announced plans for “Patriots for Pets Rescue and Shelter,” a 501©(3) non-profit corporation to be built.

Debbie and Chuck Kern, owners of The Animal House in Clear Lake, have begun clearing land south of their boarding facility on North 40th Street to construct a no-kill animal rescue and shelter building. The new 6,000 square foot building will house approximately 75 homeless dogs and cats with quarantine 

units.  

Pastor will make mission trip to Oklahoma

 

A Clear Lake pastor plans to travel to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma June 10-14 to help in whatever way he can.  He encourages others to join him.

Rev. Scot McCluskey, from Galilean Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, said experience has taught him that most people can’t respond to a quickly planned mission trip, so

Surf Ballroom is ready to kick off summer with camps for all ages

 

No need for bug spray or a sleeping bag-- the Surf Ballroom is ready to kick-off a summer camp program for all ages centering around music.

James Heine

 

James H. “Jim” Heine, 87, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa, in Mason City, surrounded by his loving family. 

John Bledsoe

 

John Junior Bledsoe, 84, of 523 10th Ave. N, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at home. 

Due to his wishes, he was cremated and a memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.  Family suggest memorials to John Junior Bledsoe Memorial Fund, c/o his daughter, Donna Prescott, 46117 212th Ave., Lake Mills, IA 50450.  

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. 

Susan Graham

 

    Susan Jane (Draper) Graham, age 59, of Garner, Iowa, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home in Garner, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Belmond United Methodist Church, Belmond, Iowa.  The Reverend Cindy Morrison was officiating. Burial was in the Belmond Cemetery. Those wishing to 

express their sympathies through a memorial in Susan’s memory may send to Ron Graham, 620 Goll’s Drive, Garner, IA 50438.

Marna Herman

 

Marna “Peggy” Ruth (Neuberger) Herman, age 71, of Brownsville, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home after nearly 11 years of battling cancer.

A church service was held Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Klemme, Iowa. 

Larson crowned champion; other G-H/V events also do well

 

The State Track Meet is the perfect time to peak, and that’s exactly what the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls track team did.  They represented their school very well at State, bringing home new school records and an 11th place team finish.

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