Stories from Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Conservation Board still scrambling for Nature Center funds (06/24/09)
The Dickinson County Conservation Board has been granted a 30-day extension to secure funds for the Nature Center's interior renovation project. The extension was granted by the Eckhart Construction, the company submitting the lowest bid on the project.

Little Swan Lake blends wine with entertainment (06/24/09)
Tucked in the countryside and overlooking Swan Lake is a rare gem in Dickinson County -- Little Swan Lake Winery. As a one-of-a-kind establishment in the Lakes area, LSL offers its customers everything from wine produced onsite to a variety of cheese spreads, buffalo meat, wine glasses, clothing and other decor.

Indians use big bats to cruise past E'Hawks (06/24/09)
The Spirit Lake baseball team rode its offense to a 12-4 blowout victory over Emmetsburg Monday, June 22 in Lakes Conference play. The Indians came up with several clutch hits after the E'Hawks managed to close the gap down to 6-4 in the third inning, combining to score six runs on six hits in the fourth and fifth stanzas...

Pioneers ride balanced lineup to win over 'Cats (06/24/09)
The Okoboji baseball team continued to make both offensive and defensive strides in a 5-0 shutout victory over West Lyon Monday, June 22 in Siouxland Conference play. "We're definitely improving defensively. Since the Sibley game we've really played pretty good defense," said Okoboji head coach Rory Marra. ...

Frugal or Free: 6 inexpensive options for entertainment (06/24/09)
Tired of busting your budget to entertain yourself in the Lakes area? Maybe you're crunching cash this Saturday after taking the family out for a movie - complete with popcorn, sodas and Junior Mints. Or you're trying to save up for that big dinner date at Yesterday's followed by hand-holding at the Okoboji Summer Theatre? The Lakes area is packed full of entertainment options in the summertime. Some of them require a bit of dough, but surprisingly, a good number of possibilities exist to fit a frugal budget.

Classic cars shine at nostalgic Mainsail Cruise In (06/24/09)
Classic car owners and enthusiasts will want to shine up their bumpers and bring their cameras for 12th annual Mainsail Cruise In on Saturday, June 27. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. along Hill Avenue in downtown Spirit Lake. It is a free come-and-go event with overflow parking on side streets.

Preservation Plaza music to begin this weekend (06/24/09)
The concert season at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park is here at last. With a full lineup highlighted by a performance by REO Speedwagon, this summer's concert series has a little bit for every musical taste.

Jerry Kilts (06/24/09)
(Oct. 2, 1928 - June 14, 2009) Funeral services were held June 19 at the Schuchert Funeral Home for Jerry Kilts, 80, of Spirit Lake, who passed away Sunday, June 14, at the Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven.

Wilma Weaver (06/24/09)
(Aug. 4, 1915 - June 12, 2009) Funeral services were held June 16 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hartley for Wilma Weaver, 93, who passed away June 12 at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake.

Shirley Mae (Roberts) Fales (06/24/09)
(Sept. 22, 1937 - June 15, 2009) Funeral services were held June 18 at the United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake for Shirley Mae (Roberts) Fales, 71, of Spirit Lake, who passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Milford Care Center.

Harlan and Donna Gould celebrate 50 years (06/24/09)
Harlan and Donna Gould will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 28 with an open house at the Milford Community Building. Their children and grandchildren invite friends and family to come between 2 and 5 p.m. to celebrate this special time with them. Let your presence be your gift.

Clark celebrates 95th birthday (06/24/09)
Frank C. Clark, lifetime Dickinson County resident, will celebrate his 95th birthday on July 3. He has recently moved to Lawton to be near family. He resides at 200 E. Char-Mac Drive #105, Lawton, Iowa 51030. Cards from friends and family would be very welcome.

Ramhorsts celebrate 50th anniversary (06/24/09)
Darrel and Shirley Ramhorst of Spirit Lake will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2-4 p.m. on June 28 at First Lutheran Church in Milford. The church is located 1/2 mile west of Perkins on Highway 86. There will be a short program at 3 p.m. 1950s attire is welcome.

Sorums celebrate 60 years (06/24/09)
Marvin and Ethel Sorum (Gregory) were united in marriage on July 3, 1949 at the First Methodist Church in Lake Park. The couple celebrated their anniversary with a reception on June 27 at the Chalstrom Beach Plantation Clubhouse hosted by their children Bruce and Diane Sorum of Bellevue, Neb., Richard and Terese Sorum of Omaha, and James and Nancy Jacobson of Omaha. Well wishers may participate in a card shower by sending messages to 1920 23rd St. Unit #10, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360.

Sirens 6/24 (06/24/09)
On Friday, June 19 at approximately 3:03 a.m., Spirit Lake Police were called to a disturbance in the 1300 block of Ithaca Avenue. Officers received a complaint of a male subject walking in the street yelling. Upon arrival, officers met with 38-year-old Jeremy Jay Smith of Brooklyn Park, Minn.

Blue-eyed Hope (06/24/09)
Some nights as I lie in bed, I see a set of six-year-old blue eyes staring up at me. They're sad eyes -- knowing eyes -- of a boy who had the weight of the world on very young eyelids.

Trash barrels needed (06/24/09)
With the exception of the last 10 years, I am a lifelong resident of the "Lakes area." Each year when I come back to visit my family, I am amazed at the changes that have taken place, many good changes and some not.

Red Cross thanks (06/24/09)
On behalf of the Red Cross, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to all the dedicated donors who donated at the sites in Milford, Lake Park, and Spirit Lake. It is through your generosity and efforts that the Red Cross is able to continue in its mission to supply the much needed blood for individuals in need.

Benefit ride thanks (06/24/09)
Just a note to say a big "thank you" for your support and coverage of the Character Counts! for World Bicycle Relief benefit ride. Your coverage before the event and after is deeply appreciated. Thank you for partnering with a community effort to help the needy in a distant place!

Anniversary thanks (06/24/09)
We would like to thank everyone for all the lovely cards we received for our 50th anniversary. We had a wonderful time at the Black Hills with our children and grandchildren. God bless you all.

Tea party planned (06/24/09)
President Obama inherited an economic disaster. Decades of open-ended lines of credit for state and government have helped to cause this mess. If we were to manage our homes as our elected officials have governed, we'd be bankrupt or in jail for fraud.

Tea party (06/24/09)
I am very honored to live in a country where FREEDOM is an everyday occurrence. Webster's Dictionary defines freedom as the state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence. We have the opportunity to celebrate FREEDOM in many ways. We know that many of you enjoy visiting the Iowa Great Lakes every year and we want you to be involved!

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