Lazy, hazy summer days

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 4:08pm

Jumping off DockThe dog days of summer have finally arrived.  After a relatively cool start to the season, temperatures finally topped the 90 degree mark and humidity went even higher Monday.  The heat drove large numbers of people to the lake to find relief.  (Left)

Teachers trek to Surf Ballroom for summer ‘Ed Camp’

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 4:04pm

[caption id="attachment_11438" align="alignleft" width="270"]The Surf Ballroom and its Cypress Lounge were turned into a meeting place for area teachers last week. The Clear Lake Middle School and Area Education Agency 267 coordinated an “Ed Camp” where teachers could share trends and ideas with each other.</body></html>

Teachers trek to Surf Ballroom for summer ‘Ed Camp’

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 4:04pm

[caption id="attachment_11438" align="alignleft" width="270"]The Surf Ballroom and its Cypress Lounge were turned into a meeting place for area teachers last week. The Clear Lake Middle School and Area Education Agency 267 coordinated an “Ed Camp” where teachers could share trends and ideas with each other.</body></html>

Taking a hike in 1965

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:53pm

In 1965, 28 Boy Scouts, piled high with enough gear to last them three days, set out from Clear Lake on a Sunday afternoon for the Kennedy field south of town.  They planned to swing back north of Mason City and return to Clear Lake.  The boys were doing work on merit badges.

Taking a hike in 1965

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:53pm

In 1965, 28 Boy Scouts, piled high with enough gear to last them three days, set out from Clear Lake on a Sunday afternoon for the Kennedy field south of town.  They planned to swing back north of Mason City and return to Clear Lake.  The boys were doing work on merit badges.

100 Years Ago June 1915

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:50pm

One of the great attractions of July 4th was the balloon ascension and parachute drop put on by Harry Richards.  After inflating the monstrous craft on the lake shore before 10,000 people, Richards gave the word and the balloon began its flight.  The aeronaut dropped with the intention of falling in the park, but instead landed in a tree just outside the park.  Richards is a Clear Lake resident.

100 Years Ago June 1915

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:50pm

One of the great attractions of July 4th was the balloon ascension and parachute drop put on by Harry Richards.  After inflating the monstrous craft on the lake shore before 10,000 people, Richards gave the word and the balloon began its flight.  The aeronaut dropped with the intention of falling in the park, but instead landed in a tree just outside the park.  Richards is a Clear Lake resident.

75 Years Ago June 1940

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:48pm

945 were listed in the school census.  This is a drop of 16 since the census of 1938.

Vanquished France officially layed down her shattered arms Tuesday, a victim of the mighty might of Germany.  All flags were draped and all business houses were closed.  Millions are homeless.

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