Redefining Home BY: RACHEL WUMKES Making the decision for your loved one to enter a care facility is never easy. It helps, however, knowing they are going to receive quality care. Oakwood Care Center does just that. Located along Hwy 18 in Clear Lake, they strive to give their residents the best quality of life. One of...
An insurance policy for future fish BY: RACHEL WUMKES The Clear Lake Aeration System is a tool to increase the concentration of dissolved oxygen to address symptoms of eutrophication. This simply means the lake has too many nutrients. Often caused by runoff from the land, the vegetation grows wild causing death of...
The Chamber Celebrates 80 Years Clear Lake Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation held at Surf Ballroom BY: RACHEL WUMKES Dignitaries, city officials and chamber members gathered inside the Surf Ballroom on Friday, January 27, to attend the Clear Lake Chamber Annual Meeting. It was the culmination of a long week...
Goodbye 2022… Hello 2023! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It seems we have, once again, reached that strange end-of-the-year week. You know, the one where no one really knows what day it is? My kids have turned into zombies playing video games for hours on end, and our diets consist of copious amounts of cheese and alcohol. Still,...
Have some good old-fashioned fun at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES The winter season tends to post a bit of a struggle for many of our local establishments. The cold temperatures and blustery atmosphere often keep people inside their homes. Even with many winter events throughout the season, our summer tourists typically...
Blessings abound at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES I always feel a bit bad for the Thanksgiving holiday, as it’s often treated like the red-headed stepchild. Glazed over by the Christmas anticipation. Ignored by most retail stores. Forgotten until it’s time to eat. Well, this year, we’re bringing Thanksgiving front and...
Never miss an event again! **Updated blog from Oct. 23, 2019** BY: RACHEL WUMKES Planning events is often a daunting task. Not only are you bombarded with all the decisions regarding theme, color scheme, food, entertainment, but there’s also the added stress of getting people to show up for said event. It doesn’t matter...
