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H er name was Tinker. She was an overweight, 14-year-old, mis-marked Boston terrier. Admittedly, she wasn’t much to look at, but she was a good dog in every sense. I realize that nearly every

10-year-old boy says his dog is a good dog, but mine truly was. My mom taught her well, and Tinker worshipped the ground she walked on — liter-

ally. She followed Mom’s every footstep all day, every day. More than once, Mom tripped over Tinker in the yard with a basket full of clean laundry that was about to be hung on the clothesline. Those were not good moments for Tinker. But most were. Tinker set the bar for me in determining what good dogs should be, and I cried my eyes out the day she died. Fast-forward 30-plus years. Running my own business, I thought it would be nice to have a small dog at work. That didn’t work out so well. This dog, a miniature pinscher named Roxy, followed me like Tinker did my mother. After tripping over her a handful of times,

I decided that Roxy was best suited to be at home. Before she died, we found another min pin, and I gave him a try at work, too. Max proved to be neurotic. One of his most annoying habits was his continual howling over the sound of a ringing telephone. This was not a good thing in a business. Max now comfortably howls at telemarketers who call our home during the day. Our third min pin, Colby, is a good dog. At 4 years old, he loves to play and to inspect everything. But when he accompanies me at work, I shut my office door and he relaxes in his dog bed next to my desk. It’s not an everyday thing, and he joins me in the office more often after regular business hours, but he is a good work dog all the same. I just don’t have the courage to let him roam the office, as he would scoot out the front door with ease. As much as I like this dog, he is more interested in exploring new territory than he is in following in my footsteps. In this month’s cover story, we share examples of others who have made their canine companions part of the work staff, giving new meaning to the term “working like a dog.” Thanks for reading.

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We are happy that spring is here and another winter is behind us. Some of our folks here like working in the gardens on our grounds and others just enjoy sitting in the garden. We would like to feature one of our residents this month who loves to garden. He is very talented and used his wood-working talent to build several of the benches found in our gardens. If you have met Henry “Hank” Vierkant, then you know his joy of life is evident in his easy smile and his enthusiasm for his many passions. After over 100 years of living, he walks with a spring in his step behind his walker. When asked his secret to a long and happy life, without hesitation he says, “Do something instead of just sitting there.” Over 30 years ago on a dare from his wife, he made his first quilt. Since that time, he has made more than a 100 quilts which can be found all across the Midwest. He has sold a few,

given many as gifts and won a ribbon on a quilt he entered at the fair. He loves to make crib quilts so that his friend’s grand babies have their own quilt. Every quilt that he designs is as unique as he is. In fact, some of his quilts adorn our walls here at Apple Valley. We have many great people living here at Apple Valley. Please feel welcome to stop by for a visit.

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T hey pee on the floor.They drink from the toilet and then lick their loved ones on the face.

They dig holes in the garden and slob-ber on the socks we just pulled out of the dryer. They leave hair on the sofa and track muddy paws across the kitchen floor. And, despite all of this, we welcome them into our homes and into our hearts. They are not just pets. For those who “get it,” they are family. Dogs and cats, parakeets and guinea pigs, bunny rabbits and backyard hens, pets are not just pets to many of today’s fami-lies. They are so much more to those who allow their hearts to be captured by four paws and a furry face. While exotic pets are becoming more popular, for most Clear Lake residents it’s hard to beat the companionship of good old dogs and cats. Steve and Keri Hartwell and daughter Jozzy Hartwell share their home near Central Gardens with a lively Great Dane and a domestic shorthair cat who has almost as many names as she does lives. And while one Great Dane takes up considerable space in any home, for the Hartwells there has always been room for two of the gentle giants. For years, their home was home to

By Lori Berglund

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Stephen Hartwell gets a little hug from Godiva, the family Great Dane. Photo by Lori Berglund.

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both Goliath and Godiva, a well-matched set of Great Danes that got along great together. “They had been together almost their whole lives,” says Stephen, a wisp of sadness still in his voice. “Goliath was about 6 months old when we brought Godiva home. In fact, Goliath actu-ally helped train Godiva because he was so well trained. It was just a piece of cake training her.” Godiva is now going on 7 years old and weighs in at about 120 pounds. Goliath, who passed away from cancer a short while back, was the big boy of the family, weighing in at about 190 pounds. When the pair was out for a walk, many people assumed that the well-matched Great Danes were littermates, but they were actually just best friends. It was daughter Jozzy who took on responsibility for much of the training — and when one has more than 300 pounds of dog in the house, good training is essen-

tial. Fortunately, Jozzy had plen-ty of experience in training and was apparently a natural from the start. The family, which is originally from Clear Lake, lived for several years in Illinois before returning to Clear Lake about five years ago. Jozzy was still a teenager living in Illinois when her talents for training became evident. “I put my dog through some training classes when I was 17 in Illinois, and they actually asked me if I would be interested in becom-ing a dog trainer,” she recalls. “They put me through all the courses, and I still do a little train-ing off and on.” For puppies and young dogs, Jozzy follows a “Rule of 100” to help socialize them. “You should introduce your dog to 100 people, 100 pets, 100 places, in the first 100 days,” she says. “Just get them out and around everything possible.” The idea is to expose them to

Amanda Jackson with her dogs, Nova and Stella. Photo by Lori Berglund.

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as many different experiences as possible so the dogs become com-fortable in just about situation. “We were constantly taking them to farmers markets, having them around kids and getting them out as much as we could around other people and other dogs,” Stephen recalls. When adopting older dogs, families may have to take it a little slower and introduce their new pet to new experiences at a pace that’s comfortable to the dog. “I tell people to really get to know their pet and learn their body language,” Jozzy says. “A lot of times we think they’re OK with something when really they’re not,” she explains. “Read their body and really get to know them.” Jozzy says people should watch if a dog’s ears are up or down, look in its eyes, and even watch its eye-brows as they may get a little more puffy when the dog is annoyed or uncomfortable with a situation. And, of course, if the hair is up or the tail is down, that also tells a tale. For this family, getting to know their pets has had some amazing rewards. Godiva has learned to make coffee by putting her paws on the kitchen counter and dropping a k-cup into a single serving coffee maker. Goliath, not to be outdone, had learned to make the bed — which both he and Godiva shared with Jozzy! “He knew how to make the bed with his mouth. It was never perfect, but he tried,” Jozzy recalls. When the family lost Goliath to cancer, it was a tough go for awhile. It’s easy to see that they all still miss him — especially Godiva. “Godiva was kind of lonely for awhile,” Stephen says. And it’s apparent that Godiva wasn’t the only one who missed Goliath. But rather than another dog, the family made room in their hearts for a feline companion. Mom Keri instigated the adop-tion of the cat. The original owner of the cat was moving and would have had to place the cat with a

shelter if a new home couldn’t be found in time. “It was really overweight, and we were concerned that it wouldn’t do very well at a shelter,” Keri says. While cats tend to be crea-tures of habit, they can also be adaptable, according to Stephen. “When the cat came to us its name was Paisley, but my son didn’t think it looked liked a Paisley, and he started calling it Mr. P, even though it’s a female cat,” Stephen explains. “Now it goes by either Mr. or Gomez.” Apparently, the cat really didn’t care what it’s called, so long as it has a warm place to call home and family that will nuzzle its neck from time to time. “Cats are usually a little more aloof, but this one loves people,” Stephen says. “You’re lucky if you can get a cat to bond with you and attach with you, but this one goes just about anywhere with us in the

house.” Much to everyone’s relief, Godiva and the cat have even formed a bond of friendship. Even cats and dogs can get along just fine when they have a safe place to call home, training that is consistent and lets them know the rules, and lots of love along the way.

Dog chooses her own best friendAmanda Jackson is another Clear Lake resident who believes that the only thing better than one dog in her life is two dogs. “I think it makes them better dogs,” Jackson says. Jackson, who moved to Clear Lake a few years ago from Boone, says her family always had boxers when she was growing up. Not surprisingly, when she went look-ing for her first dog, she also chose a boxer. Her boxer is named Stella and

had her own way of letting Jackson know she wanted a little canine companionship. “She seemed lonely, so I took her to the Humane Society and let her pick out a friend to adopt,” she explains. “Stella is really the one who picked out Nova.” The folks at the Humane Society assisted by letting Stella meet a variety of dogs to see if she would make friends with any one dog in particular. “They put Stella in a big room and just kept bringing in different dogs to meet her,” Jackson recalls. The process allowed both Jackson and officials at the Humane Society to gauge how well Stella would get along with other dogs. When a dog named Nova came in to the room, a match was made as the two dogs hit it off easily. Nova is a pit bull mix who defies the breed’s reputation and offers a friendly lick to just about anyone she meets, according to Jackson. “She’s probably the best dog I’ve ever owned,” Jackson adds. “She might lick you to death, but that’s about it.” While two dogs mean double the vet bills and double the dog food, treats and toys, Jackson says it actually seems to make life easier for everyone in the household. “With two dogs, they keep each other company and they play with each other, so it’s OK if I don’t always have time to play as much as they want,” she says. “They get along great.” Even during the long, cabin-fever days of winter, dogs help people keep their spirits up. Exercise and vitamin D are known stress-busters and mood-lifters, and dogs need a good walk in just about any weather. “If I’m having a bad day, they always cheer me up,” she says. For Jackson, the reward of making room for two dogs in her life is simply more of a full life for herself. “You’re never lonely when you have a dog,” she says. “If I’m home alone, they keep me company and keep me entertained. They keep me moving.”

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Keri and Jozzy Hartwell out for a walk with Godiva. Photo by Lori Berglund.


NEWS BRIEF

Jesse Logue, Ph.D., and his wife Lauryn Toby, Ph.D., have been hired as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) for the Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center in Clear Lake. The couple is currently living in Baltimore, Maryland, where they are finishing up their post-doctoral fellowships at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurobehavioral Unit-Outpatient Clinic. Lauryn Toby is a graduate of University of Illinois and received both her master’s degree and doctorate of philosphy in school psychology from Illinois State University. Jesse Logue received his education entirely at Illinois State University, culminating in a doctorate of philosophy in school psychology. They will start in their new positions at the Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center later this summer. “In order for Opportunity Village to achieve our five-year plan, it was critical to the success of the Center for us to have BCBAs on staff,” says Jim Aberg, services director at the Village. “With the addition of Jesse and Lauryn, it is going to permit Opportunity Village to diagnose, evaluate, and provide intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to children in the North Central Iowa area.

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RECIPE

S pring has sprung! Winter’s tired north winds are beginning to give way to the warm breath of southern breezes, and thawed ground yields tulips, daffodils and dandelions. The frogs are croaking and the

bees are buzzing.... I love spring. I was looking through my recipe collection for something that spoke “spring” to me and came across this recipe for lemon bars. The recipe is on a large index card that was handwritten by my mama. She passed away 10 years ago, and seeing her handwriting brings back such precious memories of her. She was a wonderful, spunky little lady who loved to bake, and she taught me well, as I share that love of creating yumminess in my kitchen and sharing it with others as she did so often. I grew up on a farm, and practiced baking almost daily in the summer. My dad baled small square bales of hay and hired several high school boys to help. My job was to provide cookies and iced tea in the afternoon to those hungry guys. I never tired of baking. These lemon bars are easy, light and refresh-ing. The bottom layer is a buttery, flaky crust topped with a sweet lemony goodness on top. Did I mention easy? They are super easy and are pretty simple, using only six ingredients. Enjoy this beautiful Iowa springtime season, and I hope you can give this refreshing lemon treat a try.

Lemon barsCrust1 cup butter (room temperature)1/2 cup powdered sugar2 cups flourCut these three ingredients together like pie crust. Pat in a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. (Be careful not to bake too long or crust will get too brown/)

Lemon filling4 eggsScant 2 cups sugar5 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh lemon or reconstituted is OK)Beat these three ingredients together well. (It will be watery) Pour over crust, bake at 325 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. (The top will be set). While warm, sprinkle with sifted pow-dered sugar.

Refreshing lemon bars are super easy

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Springtime treat

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HEALTH

Information provided by Megan Conlon RD, LD , Mason City Hy-Vee West dietitian, 2400 Fourth St. S.W., 641-424-2605.

H erbs and spices offer not only a variety of health benefits but also the ability

to turn everyday meals into culi-nary specialties. These naturally low-sodium seasonings come from either the leaf (herbs) or other parts of a plant (spices) such as the roots, berries or seeds. Looking for pre-chopped herbs and spices? Take a look in the freezer section for herbs that are a quick and con-venient way to spice up any meal. Using frozen, fresh or dried herbs and spices is one simple strategy to help you achieve flavor without extra fat. In addition to aiding in reducing fat intake, use of herbs and spices may also lead to lower sodium intake and higher antioxidant intake. Certain herbs and spices contain antioxidants that may play a role in lowering LDL cholesterol (the “bad” form of cholesterol) and may provide some protection against chronic diseases such as cancer, heart dis-ease and Alzheimer’s disease. Five ways to use frozen herbs and spices:

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Parsley Smashed New Potatoes Serves: 6 (1 cup each)Source: Eating Well

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toes (1- to 2-inch diameter), large ones quartered2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt2 scallions, cut in half lengthwise and finely chopped¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter, softened¾ teaspoon saltPepper, to taste

All you do:Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes, cover and steam until very tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. (Check the water level near the end of steaming to be sure the pan doesn’t boil dry. Add more boiling water as needed.) Meanwhile, combine yogurt, scallions, parsley, butter, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix the cooked potatoes into the yogurt mixture, breaking them up with a fork until they crumble apart and lightly clump together. Nutrition per 1 serving: 159 calories, 4 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 779 mg potassium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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T he log cabin home is situ-ated on a quiet corner lot on North 13th Street.

Two Adirondack rocking chairs welcome friends to sit a spell on the cozy front porch. The brown of winter still sur-rounds Merle Hartkopp’s home, but before long it will be burst to life with peony bushes and spring-time flowers. Relying on perennial flowers, landscaping doesn’t take much time, Hartkopp says. “It takes only about 10 min-utes to walk around the yard and do all the weeding,” he explains. But despite the charm of the log cabin style, the fresh scent of the flowers to come and the invit-ing nature of those white rocking chairs, the best features of this home tower above the flowerbed at the corner. “I’ve had a POW/MIA flag fly-ing there for 25 years,” Hartkopp says. Old Glory, which has its own pole beside it, is lowered on this particular day as Hartkopp exam-ines it for wear and tear. He pur-chases new flags just about every year in order to make sure they each look their best. The black of the POW/MIA flag can be particu-larly subject to fading in the sun,

and Hartkopp always wants the flags to look their best. He has good reason to care so deeply. Hartkopp served three years — from 1966 through 1969 — in the U.S. Army, a year and a half of that time in what was then South Vietnam. Those years saw some of the worst action, and Hartkopp witnessed thousands of faces as they came and went. “I was stationed on an Air Force base, Bien Hoa Air Base, where guys came in and went out,” he says. One can only imagine how the faces changed — aged, sad-dened, even injured — from the time they arrived to the time they went home… for those who went home. “We had troop carriers, 707s, in and out,” he explains. “We were an inland base; Saigon was about 20 miles down the road. Long Binh Reception Center and Ammo Dump was about four miles away.” It was a busy place — and one that no one who stepped foot through there will ever forget. “It’s very important to remem-ber,’ Hartkopp says quietly as he checks the flag to make sure it is neat and tidy, and ready to fly. Even without the flowers in bloom, it makes a beautiful sight.

Merle Hartkopp checks his flag to make sure it’s in good repair. Photo by Lori Berglund.

Veteran helps others remember

By Lori Berglund

Hoist high the flag

COMMUNITY


O n Monday, April 20 from 5-6 p.m. there will be an Earth Week Family

Night at the Clear Lake Public Library. The theme is trees and their importance to our environ-ment. A guest reader will read in the Story Corner. Children will be able to take home their own spruce or fir tree to plant and will be making their own tree card game. The event is appropriate for children from preschool to the lower elementary grades and their accompanying adults. Please phone the library at 357-0315 to register. Dan Kaercher, retired found-ing editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine and Iowa Public Television host, will be at the Clear Lake Public Library on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. His program on Iowa lands, parks and natural life will give you a glimpse of the rich heritage we have here in the Midwest. Kaercher spent years traveling in nearly all of Iowa’s 99 counties in search of close-to-home attractions and getaways to share with his loyal readers and viewers. You’ll be amazed to learn what hidden treasures you may not have realized were right in your own community. In addition to programming, the library has a number of books parents can share with their chil-dren to help celebrate Earth Week. The titles include:

“Save the Earth” by Abby Klein. To celebrate Earth Day, Freddy’s first-grade class participates in a “go green” challenge where they must complete 10 planet-friendly activities by the end of the week. “Saving our Animal Friends” by Susan McGrath. This book describes ways people help wild animals by keeping their environ-ments safe for them to live without injury. “Why Should I Save Water?” by Jen Green. Simple text and pic-tures illustrate the importance of conserving water.

“Saving Energy” by Jen Green. This book explains all the different kinds of energy, how they are pro-duced and how we can use them more wisely. “Our House is Round: A Kid’s Book about why Protecting our Earth Matters” by Yolanda Kondonassis. This book teaches the “whys” behind earth conserva-tion in a colorful, positive way that encourages maturity, responsibility, and problem-solving discussion.

LIBRARY NEWS

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OUT AND ABOUT

Roger Flieth, Angela O’Toole and Joni Flieth at the Clear Lake Evening Lions pancake and omelet fundraiser brunch at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church on March 7.

Dale Kroon, Julie Jones and Riley Cooney at the Clear Lake Evening Lions pancake and omelet fundraiser brunch at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church on March 7.


Contact Darren at 953-4822 ext. 304 or [email protected] to recom-mend someone for an upcoming issue of “What’s In Your Garage?”

I t’s hard to imagine what this ride must have looked like when she was new back in ’39, but she must have been pretty sweet.

Today, this 1939 Ford is a gleaming slip of brilliant blue shimmering in the early spring sunshine. The fiberglass body, sleek windows and outstanding fenders draw attention from pass-ersby just about everywhere it goes. Neal Pals bought the classic car about two years ago and needed to do only a little work to make it his own. “It was pretty much like you see it now,” Pals says. “I did a few things to the wheels and the engine compartment, but that’s about it.” The car is highly modified from its original condition. The Coast Chassis fiberglass body isn’t even interrupted by door handles or a keyhole

for the trunk, all of which open with a remote control. The original engine has been replaced with a Corvette engine that gives it plenty of power, but Pals drives this car mostly for pleasure. Like most classic car owners, he stores the car in the winter and is just now getting it out to enjoy during the warm summer months. “We go as much as we can when the weather is nice,” Pals says. He’s taken the car to a few shows, but hasn’t ventured too far from home yet with it. The Belmond native has lived in Clear Lake for about 20 years now and says he’s always had an eye for vintage vehicles. He finally started collecting them about five years ago and already has five, all Fords, 1937 and 1939 models. He also has a 1972 Chevy Nova that’s pretty special.

“That was my high school car,” he explains. Pals bought the Nova from his sister in 1979 and has kept it all these years. “It has probably been in the family for close to 40 years,” he observes. The Nova has been a work in progress for some time now, and Pals hopes to wrap up the restoration perhaps later this year. “I’m getting some interior work done on it now,” he notes. When he does, and when it’s looking even better than the day he bought it, don’t be sur-prised if his sister wants it back, or at least a nice long ride around the lake.

Neal Pals takes his 1939 Ford for a spin around the lake. Photo by Lori Berglund.

Pals modifies classic to make it his own

By Lori Berglund

1939 Ford

WHAT’S IN YOUR GARAGE?


CALENDAR

Thursday April 2GriefShare. This DVD driven,

small group is for those who have lost a loved one to death. Cost is $15 and classes will last for 13 weeks. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, 7-8:30 p.m. Open Bible Church

Tennis: JV/V vs. Saint Edmond, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Girls JV/V vs. Algona, 4:30 p.m., @ Algona

Track: Boys JV/V Meet, 4:30 p.m., @ Waldorf College

2nd Grade Music Concert6:30 p.m., @ CC Gym

Thursday Thrillers, The children’s department’s free weekly after school activity for grades 1-3. Parents of chil-dren interested in attending need to pre-register. There is limited enroll-ment. 3:15-5 p.m., Clear Lake Library

Friday April 3Yoga Open to the public, mixed

levels, fee is a free will donation. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Integrative Medicine Consultants

No School-Good Friday

Saturday April 4Easter Egg Hunt, Age groups will

be divided to hunt in separate areas. Open to ages birth-10 years old. Each group will have the opportunity to find a golden egg for a special prize. Bring your camera! The Easter Bunny will be on hand to take pictures with your child before and after the hunt. 9:30-10:30 a.m., City Park

ZZ Top, Tickets: $60 in Advance /$70 at the door, 8-11:55 p.m. Surf Ballroom

Sunday April 5Easter “Sonrise” Service, pre-

sented by the Clear Lake Christian Church. Bring your own chair; public welcome and encouraged to attend. If inclement weather, service will occur in the Band Shell Lakeview Room, 6:45 a.m., Clear Lake City Park Band Shell

Monday April 6City Council Meeting,

6:30 p.m., City HallTennis: Girls JV/V vs. Mason City,

4:15 p.m. @ Clear Lake Tennis: Boys JV/V vs. Mason City,

4:15 p.m. @ Mason City Soccer: Girls Varsity vs.

Aplington, 5:30 p.m. @ Aplington

Tuesday April 7Tuesday Painters, an open studio

for members wanting to grow as a painter. Free to all CLAC members, no registration required, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Tuesday Jewelers, an open studio for members to grow as a jeweler. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Shirley Chenchar’s Lending Jewelry Cabinet available, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Sit and Knit, an open studio for members of all ages. An opportunity to practice, create, design and enjoy the art of fiber and knitting. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Knitting instructions available for a fee upon request, call 641-357-1998, 2-4 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Re-Purpose Exhibit, Free, Clear Lake Arts Center

Terrific Tuesdays, The children’s

department’s free weekly after school activity for grades 1-3. Parents of chil-dren interested in attending need to pre-register. There is limited enroll-ment. 3:15-5 p.m., Clear Lake Library

Golf: Boys JV/V Triangular, 4:30 p.m. @ Spring Valley

Track: Girls JV/V Meet, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Track: Boys JV/V vs. Eagle Grove, 4:30 p.m. @ Eagle Grove

Soccer: Boys JV/V vs. Garner-Hayfield, 5/6:30 p.m. @ Garner-Hayfield

Wednesday April 8Group Meditation, easy and

relaxing 20-minute guided group meditiaton, free and open to the pub-lic, 12:15 p.m., Integrative Medicine Consultants, Clear Lake.

REMIX316/Crossroads, youth program for youth sixth grade through 12th grade and “Crossroads” is a brand new worship service, 5:15 p.m., First Congregational Church/United Methodist Church

Cabin Crafts, Cash bar avail-able (beer and wine). There will be a group learning how to make rag rugs. This open studio is free to all CLAC members with no registration required and follows our guest/non-member policy for open studios, 7-10 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Storytime, Children 5 and under, free, 10:30-11 a.m., Clear Lake Library


Clear Lake School Early Dismissal-Staff Training, 2 p.m.

Thursday April 9GriefShare DVD driven, small

group is for those who have lost

a loved one to death. Cost is $15 and classes will last for 13 weeks. Scholarships are available. Pre-Registration is not required but is appreciated, 7-8:30 p.m. Open Bible Church



Friday April 10Yoga, open to the public, mixed

levels, fee is just a free will donation. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Integrative Medicine Consultants


Golf: Boys JV/V vs. Pella, 2 p.m. @ Bos Landen Golf Course

Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Iowa Falls, 4:30 p.m. @ Iowa Falls

Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Bishop Garrigan, 5 p.m. @ Algona

Tennis: Boys JV/V vs. Clarion, 5 p.m. @ Clarion

Soccer: Boys JV/V vs. Humboldt, 5:30/7 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Saturday April 11Re-Purpose Exhibit, Free, Clear

Lake Arts CenterLake Area Quilters’ Guild Show,

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Sunday April 12Re-Purpose Exhibit, Free, Clear

Lake Arts CenterLake Area Quilters’ Guild Show

featuring quilts of various sizes and designs made by quilt members Includes Merchant Mall, boutique, demonstrations, antique quilt presen-tation. Lunch Available. Admission is $3. Children 12 and under free. Show hours noon - 4 p.m. Clear Creek Elementary School

Monday April 13Re-Purpose Exhibit, Free, Clear

Lake Arts CenterClear Lake Jaycees, Returning to

Clear Lake after several years of being a joint group with Mason City, the Clear Lake Jaycees are back. We meet the second Monday every month. 6:15 p.m., District 619

Golf: Girls JV/Varsity Triangular vs. Newman Catholic, 4 p.m. @ Mason City

Golf: Boys JV/Varsity Triangular vs. Newman Catholic, 4:15 p.m. @ Highland Country Club

Tennis: Boys JV/V vs. Webster City, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Track: Boys 7/8th Meet, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake


for members wanting to grow as a painter. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Tuesday Jewelers, An open studio for members wanting to grow as a jeweler. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Shirley Chenchar’s Lending Jewelry Cabinet available, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Sit and Knit, an open studio for members of all ages. An opportunity to practice, create, design and enjoy the art of fiber and knitting. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Knitting instructions available for a fee upon request, call 641-357-1998, 2-4 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center


Terrific Tuesdays, The children’s department’s free weekly after school activity for grades 1-3. Parents of chil-dren interested in attending need to pre-register. There is limited enroll-ment. 3:15-5 p.m., Clear Lake Library

Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Osage, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Track: Boys JV/V Meet, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. Mason City, 4:45 p.m. @ Mason City

Soccer: Boys JV/V vs. CAL Cadets, 5/6:30 p.m. @ CAL High School

Track: Girls JV/V vs. Algona, 5 p.m. @ Algona

Wednesday April 15Group Meditation, easy and

relaxing 20-minute guided group meditiaton, free and open to the public, 12:15 p.m., Integrative Medicine Consultants, Clear Lake.

REMIX316 youth program for youth sixth through 12th grade and “Crossroads” is a brand new worship service, 5:15 p.m., First Congregational Church/United Methodist Church

Cabin Crafts, Cash bar avail-able (beer and wine). There will be a group learning how to make rag rugs. This open studio is free to all CLAC members with no registration required and follows our guest/non-member policy for open studios, 7-10 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Storytime, Children 5 and young-er, free, 10:30-11 a.m., Clear Lake Library


Lake Leadership, Agriculture Day - tour area farming operations and learn how progressive our agriculture really is. Locations vary. At orienta-tion you will receive your class sched-ule. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Thursday April 16GriefShare. This DVD driven,

small group is for those who have lost a loved one to death. Cost is $15 and classes will last for 13 weeks. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, 7-8:30 p.m. Open Bible Church



Green Expo, Sample fresh local food, get started with your garden,

learn about outdoor fun, how to cut your fuel bill or starting a career in wind turbine technology. 4-7 p.m., Surf Ballroom

Golf: Boys JV/V vs. Decorah, 1 p.m. @ Oneota Golf Club

Tennis: Boys JV/V vs. Hampton, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Hampton, 4:30 p.m. @ Hampton

Track: Girls 7/8th vs. Mason City, 4:30 p.m. @ Mason City

Soccer: Boys JV/V vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 5:30/7 p.m. @ Clear Lake




Golf: Girls JV/V Triangular, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Golf: Boys JV/V Meet, 4:30 p.m. @ Humboldt

Track: Boys JV/V vs. Forest City, 4:30 p.m. @ Waldorf College

Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. Humboldt, 5:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake


Lake Arts CenterSocial Media Summit, Stay tuned

for more information on this new Chamber Academy of Business Resources Program. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. TBA

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Baconfest, Food, beverages, con-tests, live music and more, 12-2:15 p.m. and 2:45-5 p.m., Surf Ballroom

Golf: Boys JV/V vs. Spencer,9 a.m., @ Spencer


Lake Arts Center


Lake Arts CenterCity Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

City HallTennis: Boys JV/V vs. Webster

City, 4:30 p.m. @ Webster City Track: Boys 7/8th vs. Humboldt,

4:30 p.m. @ Humboldt Track: Girls 7/8th vs. Iowa Falls,

4:30 p.m. @ Iowa Falls


for members wanting to grow as a painter. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Tuesday Jewelers, an open studio for members wanting to grow as a jeweler. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Shirley Chenchar’s Lending Jewelry Cabinet available, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Sit and Knit, an open studio for members of all ages. An opportunity

to practice, create, design and enjoy the art of fiber and knitting. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required. Knitting instructions available for a fee upon request, call 641-357-1998, 2-4 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center


Terrific Tuesdays, The children’s department’s free weekly after school activity for grades 1-3. Parents of chil-dren interested in attending need to pre-register. There is limited enroll-ment. 3:15-5 p.m., Clear Lake Library

Tech Tuesday, A bi-monthly program that explores technology and how you can utilize it in your business or organization. Topics have included social media, text messaging, websites, and more. Presented by a local expert in a small-group setting. 8-9:30 a.m., Clear Lake Chamber boardroom

Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Webster City, 4:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Track: Girls JV/V vs. Garner, 4:30 p.m. @ Garner

Track: Boys JV/V vs. Webster City, 5 p.m. @ Webster City

Wednesday April 22Group Meditation, Easy and

relaxing 20-minute guided group meditiaton, free and open to the pub-lic, 12:15 p.m., Integrative Medicine Consultants, Clear Lake.

REMIX316 youth program for youth sixth through 12th grade and “Crossroads” is a brand new worship service, 5:15 p.m., First Congregational Church/United Methodist Church

Cabin Crafts, Cash bar avail-able (beer and wine). There will be a group learning how to make rag rugs. This open studio is free to all CLAC members with no registration

required and follows our guest/non-member policy for open studios, 7-10 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

Storytime, Children 5 and under, free, 10:30-11 a.m., Clear Lake Library


Park & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 6:15 p.m.


Thursday April 23GriefShare, DVD driven, small

group is for those who have lost a loved one to death. Cost is $15 and classes will last for 13 weeks. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, 7-8:30 p.m. Open Bible Church



Tennis: Girls JV/V vs. Boone, 4 p.m. @ Clear Lake

Soccer: Boys JV/V vs. Iowa Falls, 5:30 p.m. @ Clear Lake




Kitchen Sink Production of KOJO “olde time” Live Radio Show,7 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center

Billy Bob Thornton and the

Boxmasters, 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom


Lake Arts CenterKitchen Sink Production of KOJO

“olde time” Live Radio Show, 7 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center


Lake Arts Center


Lake Arts CenterLink Union. This seven member

band from the Ozark mountains of Missouri embraces the roots of American music with old time musi-cal instruments and stunning vocals, emerging with a fresh new style. E.B. Stillman Auditorium at the Clear Lake Middle School

Track: Girls 7/8th Meet, 4:30 p.m., @ Clear Lake


for members wanting to grow as a painter. This open studio is free to all CLAC members, no registration required, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Clear Lake Art Center

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W orship, praise and the glory of God are not restricted. Regardless

of your interests, talents or per-sonal endeavors, everyone can take on a role and reservation in God’s Kingdom. “To become and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transforma-tion of the world” is the motto of Clear Lake United Methodist Church, and with a plethora of powerful and interactive groups and activities, it is clear that the goal is to keep everyone included in God’s glory.

A tailored experienceGod’s followers are as unique as His love, a reason why there are so many facets to learning and grow-ing at this Clear Lake church. For a spiritual journey far past that of Sunday services, church members can tailor their path to eternal life. Members have the opportunity to join year-round special groups, including Discipleship Pathway and the Open Hearts and Open Minds class. In these special focus groups, adults of the church can connect with each other as they connect with Christ.

Extracurriculars through ChristFrom youth group to special film showings, newcomers to Clear Lake UMC can expect an interac-tive schedule that has something for everyone. Small groups at United Methodist are a great way to share special interests in a friendly, fun

and safe environment. Films, Friends Faith is one of the church’s most popular activities, when individuals are invited to watch movies and share in discussion. Church mem-bers who like to spend their time knitting and crocheting can tie their love to the church through UMC’s Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Students and youth who are looking for a group of their own have plenty of ways to keep learn-ing fun and interesting. Youth of all ages have the opportunity to attend Sunday school every week, but that’s just the cusp of their oppor-tunities through UMC. Kid’s for Christ Kid’s Club is aimed to keep children through the fifth grade busy on Wednesday afternoons. Older students are invited to join in con-firmation classes as they approach high school and teenagers can look into sharing music and fellowship at Remix316. Care for a less structured social gathering? Not a problem. United Methodist offers a special refresh-ment lounge called Sacred Grounds each Sunday morning. Open Doors Diner is another chance to enjoy food and fellowship on Wednesday evenings, coinciding with the church’s mid-week worship service.

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Clear Lake United Methodist Church508 Second Ave. Northwww.ClearLakeUMC.orgSunday services: 8:30 and 11 a.m.Sunday school: 9:45 a.m.

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OUT AND ABOUT

May Allie and Kris Peters at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Deb Cash and Denni Sue Erickson at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Les Kinseth and Gary Kinseth at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Alisa Kinseth and Jan Erikson at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Shirley and Gary Lenz at the grand re-opening cel-ebration for Bennigans on March 19.

John and Mary Ann Aslakson at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Lori Faught at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.

Henry Vierkant working on a crib quilt at Apple Valley Assisted Living on March 17.

Cookbook author Rae Katherine Eighmey at Woodford Lumber at the Lake Leadership program on March 18.

H. Duesenberg sharing the history of the murals in the Clear Lake Public Library at the Lake Leadership program on March 18.

Tim Coffey and Peggy Bang at the Lake Leadership program on March 18.

Stacy Nachazel and Derek Fredrick at the grand re-opening celebration for Bennigans on March 19.


OUT AND ABOUT

Brad Davis, Renee Davis, Dave Marr and Tami Marr at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Priscilla and Norman Ray at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Jennifer and Larry Paul at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Elaine Aberg and Jim Gibson at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Gary Kavars and Bonnie Hall at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Rick Mathias and Scott Shipman at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Dennis Renner, Tim Coffeey and Kurt Quam at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Susan Hendershot and Cindy Blick at a fundraiser at the Historic Park Inn on March 7 to benefit Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center.

Cindy and Kaley Meyer at the Clear Lake Evening Lions pancake and omelet fundraiser brunch at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church on March 7.

Mindy and Reagan Brackey at the Clear Lake Evening Lions pancake and omelet fundraiser brunch at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church on March 7.

Julia, Megan and Jennifer Merfeld at the Clear Lake Evening Lions pancake and omelet fundraiser brunch at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church on March 7.

Edith Blanchard, director of MacNider Art Museum, at the Lake Leadership program on March 18.


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