Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:55:41 AM

Rick, looks like we were on the same page. I was composing the last post when I clicked to send then saw your post. We will be happy to judge the contest. Just keep the cams burning and when it looks time we will, or one of our collegues, check for the final ice.

Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:46:42 AM

Kay, this question has come up before. In lieu of walking around the entire lake in everyones front yards. The ice needs to be 95% off the lake. For example, depending on the wind direction, if the east bay is half covered with chopped up (broken) ice, that is not "ice off". However, if the ice is jammed up across a shoreline, not extending out in the lake very far, lets say well within the swim area. That would be considered ice off !! BOTTOM LINE, AS LONG AS A BOAT CAN SAFELY NAVIGATE AROUND CLEAR LAKE (staying out of the swim area) WITHOUT ICE OBSTRUCTIONS,.....ICE OFF !............hows that?

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:33:55 AM

Thanks Rick for the definition of when the ice goes off. For those Eagle watchers out there the pair of Bald Eagles at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens are hatching new eaglets. One hatched on Thursday, number 2 hatched during the night and number 3 is still in the shell. There is a live video feed and lots of information. Since we do not know where our eagles build their nest and have their young, this is a very good website that gets you upclose and personal. www.wvec.com and click on the eagle cam link at the top of the page.

Rick Eckert
598 Lake Drive
70.234.13.39
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:23:27 AM

Traditionally, the East Bay basin must be deemed ice-free and open water. Maybe last year's winner should be recruited to be this year's judge. For those that may have forgotten, the prize again this year is "Clear Lake Fame".

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Saturday, March 13, 2010
09:00:52 AM

I will take the 23rd. Does it have to be ALL off or almost off?

Will Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
08:39:22 AM

Who is going to have the first dock in.......US! US! US!

Bill's Amy Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
08:37:22 AM

I will take the 16th. P.S. I won last year!

Zeuss Zeller
248 lake drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
08:35:10 AM

Ruff!!! I want the 21st Ruff!!!

Will Zeller
248 lake drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
08:33:19 AM

I will double up, I will go with the 20th

Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.120.178.121
Saturday, March 13, 2010
08:24:25 AM

The ice is melting quicker than I thought. I too walked to the Island last weekend. What a difference a week makes, we can't even get out to the ice on our bay....... I think Bruce Spangler nailed it with his guess on the 19th but I'll say Thursday the 18th. p.s. If need be you CAN double up on a date with someone but then you'll have to SHARE in the glory and fame.

Don Luepke
1057 Lake Dr
63.18.194.112
Saturday, March 13, 2010
07:35:23 AM

Martin Luepke, 94, 40 year resident of Clear Lake was called to eternal glory on March 10. He loved and served our lake and its people throughout that time serving as Clear Town Board Chairman for a number of years. Arrangements are with Beams Funeral Home in Fremont (www.beamsfuneralhome.com) with calling on Sunday from 2-6 and the funeral at Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, on Monday at 11:00 AM.

jim martella
1016 lake dr
71.120.175.239
Saturday, March 13, 2010
07:19:33 AM

dates are going fast. I will go with the 20th

Bruce Spangler
Cottage 222
71.97.141.202
Friday, March 12, 2010
11:50:24 PM

I will take Friday March 19.

Frank L. Nye
82 Lake Drive
71.97.198.7
Friday, March 12, 2010
05:41:58 PM

I"ll bite. I say March 17.. Do I need to say 2010??

Rick Eckert
598 Lake Drive
70.234.13.39
Friday, March 12, 2010
04:37:34 PM

My advisor Chris Baker says the ice will go on March 21st or 22nd, so I'll take the 21st and give Chris the 22nd.

John Schenkel
472 Lake Dr
64.12.112.161
Friday, March 12, 2010
02:22:01 PM

Great ice last Saturday for our annual grandchildren jaunt to the island, but it will all be gone by Wednesday March 24!!! Docks go in Easter weekend.

Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
71.55.39.47
Thursday, March 11, 2010
05:42:08 PM

Its time for the 6th? Annual ICE OFF contest. Guess when the lake will be rid of the ice and you will win fame and glory as well as bragging rights for the next year for all of Clear Lake. Just so you know my son William won last year and I won a couple of years ago. So Good Luck !! Just post the date you think the ice will be off the lake. Hurry entries must be posted by Midnight March 15th !!!

Bruce Spangler
222 Clear Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Thursday, March 11, 2010
11:12:54 AM

A wonderful place to eat. A group of 8 went to The Boat House on Coldwater Lake last evening. We were all very impressed with the food and the service. The three young chefs from New York, that have reopened it, have created a great place to have dinner. We can all highly recommend.

The Boat House Location: 632 Lake Drive Coldwater, MI, 49036 Phone:(517) 238-4455
Mon - Thurs: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fri - Sat: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dave and Margaret Davis
280/13 Lake Drive
63.170.226.125
Thursday, March 11, 2010
09:59:12 AM

FREE Sauder entertainment center/antique white finish. Holds TVs weighing 135 lbs. or less. TV opening: 32"W x 29 1/2" H. Two adjustable shelves behind framed, safety-tempered glass. Overall Size: W 56", D 20", H 55 1/2". Call 419/636/7537 or take a chance and catch us at Hazenhurst Condo #13.

Josie Kramer
245 Lake Drive
99.161.131.173
Thursday, March 11, 2010
07:13:46 AM

Thank you Rita. I found this information helpful:

Why use lawn fertilizer without phosphorus around lakes or streams? A: It is estimated that just one pound of phosphorus in the water will produce 500 pounds of blue-green algae. Most soils in Eastern South Dakota naturally provide all the phosphorus your established lawn needs. Much of the phosphorus (phosphate) you apply actually runs off the lawn before penetrating the soil. That means it gets into the lakes and streams contributing to the blue-green algae bloom and growth of other undesirable aquatic plants. For this reason, Minnesota now has a statewide ban on the use of lawn fertilizer with phosphorus except on newly seeded lawns and where soil tests show it is needed.

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
205.188.116.141
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
04:57:30 PM

Update from Water Quality Committee: Now that the snow is nearly gone and folks are thinking about spring lawn care and returning soon to enjoy the lake, please remember:

*Do not rake/dispose of leaves into the lake
*Do not drain/dispose of oil/antifreeze on lawns or driveways. Clear Lake Marina is happy to take old oil - it is recycled.
*Be conscious of antifreeze going into the lake.
*When purchasing fertilizer, the middle number (phosphorous) needs to be 0 Remind your lawn service to use phosphorous free fertilizer. When starting a new lawn, it IS necessary to use phosphorous to establish a root system, but once the lawn has been established, phosphorous is not necessary. One alternative could be to plant native grasses. Thank you.

Marilyn Henley
394 Lake Drive
68.58.133.177
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
11:14:57 AM

Cottage #394 (Bosler) is available for rental, June 5-12, & June 26-July 3. Four bedrooms, bed linens & towels provided, washer & dryer. Beach is ideal for children. For more information, contact Marilyn Henley, 317-849-6114, or by e-mail: marilynhenley@gmail.com

John Barrett
300 Lake Drive
71.97.159.226
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
12:10:30 PM

Have an owner with a rental. Not Lakefront. It is a 1371 sq. ft. house newly constructed. Willing to rent without the use of the barn other than for parking one car inside. The monthly rent would be $1,300, with one month’s rent as a security deposit. Tenant to pay utilities. Contact John or Karen Barrett 260-243-0300.

Tom Humbrecht
142 Lake Drive
71.120.178.248
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
06:03:56 AM

Cottage for Rent on west shore. 142 Lake Drive. Contact Tom Humbrecht at 260-449-1701.

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.192
Monday, March 08, 2010
07:03:29 AM

A lost, lonely and scared large lab type dog has been sleeping in our driveway. He seems to have a problem with his hip or leg and we don't think he is wearing a collar. We fed him last night and this morning but can not get close to him. He was VERY hungry. If this is your dog, he needs you. We have a dog who would love a friend but we can not keep him and we will have to call the pound. Please let us know if this is your pooch and we will try to get him into our fenced in yard for you.

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Saturday, March 06, 2010
09:04:40 AM

News from the Water Quality Committee: THE CLEAR LAKE DIET.......... Clear Lake is experiencing EUTROPHICATION ! What is this? Eutrophication is a process by which a lake, pond or stream becomes EUTROPOHIC, as a result of mineral and organic run off from surrounding land. The increased growth of plants and algae that accompanies EUTROPHICATION depletes the dissolved oxygen content of the water and often causes a die-off of other organisms; and the cause of this process is - NUTRIENT OVERLOAD. Clear Lake is not well nourished, it is nutrient fat !!!!! To prevent EUTROPHICATION we must reduce the nutrient intake of Clear Lake and put our lovely lake on a diet ! Stay tuned for more on .........The Clear Lake Diet.

Mark Chapman
7568 N 885 E
66.13.18.154
Thursday, March 04, 2010
02:01:25 PM

Spring is right around the corner! Call Mark your local Mediacom representative to find out the summer specials or to discuss services. Call me at 260-905-7901 or e-mail me at mchap7@msn.com

Bill Geiger
914 Lake Drive
173.28.149.81
Thursday, March 04, 2010
11:57:43 AM

Kasota Island - This Saturday the 6th. of March the Kasota Island Winter Preservation Committee we will be working at the island continuing the clean-up. Anyone interested in coming out to help with the process is welcome to come; your services would be appreciated. We will be having a hotdog lunch over the fire at noon. Please bring your own drinks and munchies. Hope to see you there.

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
205.188.116.141
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
01:06:36 PM

Reminder: The Steuben County Lakes Council will be meeting this Saturday at 8:30 am in the basement of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Church is located at 314 W. Maumee, Angola. These meetings are open to the public and an excellent source of information concerning our lake and the lakes of our county. Coffee/donuts will be provided.

Dave and Margaret Davis
280/13 Lake Drive
63.170.226.125
Sunday, February 28, 2010
07:55:36 PM

We are remodeling at Hazenhurst Shores Condo #13 and have kitchen appliances and other "stuff" for sale:  2001 Kenmore glass-top stove bisque, GE 1998 side-by-side refrigerator bisque, "youthful" Kenmore 23-year-old dishwasher black, 6 ice cream parlor stools, Sauder entertainment center (antique white), 11" x 12" berber carpeting piece (grey/teal/mauve) good condition.  Take a chance or call at 419-636-7537

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Sunday, February 28, 2010
08:14:59 AM

Another fox sighting... A very large fox was sitting a few feet from our lake side porch and kept walking back and forth checking everything early this morning. We were glad the small dogs visiting with company were safe in our house.

Tom Hogan
530 Lake Drive
198.36.94.35
Saturday, February 27, 2010
01:16:02 PM

Two families from Indy are looking to rent a cabin June/July for a week on the lake. 5 adults and one teen. Please contact me if you have rental available @ thomas.e.hogan@jci.com

Rita Helmuth
182  Lake Drive
205.188.116.141
Friday, February 26, 2010
04:45:11 PM

Did you know..... The Steuben County Lakes Council helps protect our lake? It is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources associated with our county's lakes. Board meetings are open to the public and they are held the first Saturday of each month. These meetings start at 8:30 am in the basement of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 314 W. Maumee, Angola. Consider attending on March 6th. Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Jeff Lewis
362  Lake Drive
67.165.134.96
Friday, February 26, 2010
10:23:14 AM

A few new postcards are up. http://www.pbase.com/jhlewis/history

J K Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.139
Thursday, February 25, 2010
11:21:41 AM

Jeff Lewis: Thanks a 1,000,000

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
05:39:43 PM

For those Bald Eagle watchers I have two web sites with live video if you would like to watch the eagles lay their eggs and raise their young. The best one is on the West Virginia Botanical Garden site at www.wvec.com and the second one that I have found is at the National Conservation Training Center in Shephardstown. WV at www.outdoorchanel.com/conservation/eaglecam. I hope that you enjoy watching.

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
05:07:56 PM

Just got home from the Town Hall (doing the peoples business) and noticed two big birds on the island. Yes, Mr. & Mrs. Eagle are visiting. It is that time of year. If we are lucky, we may see a little courting soon. Mr. just took flight in search of who knows what, but Mrs. is still perched in the top of the dead oak tree. Thanks Conservancy for not cutting that one down.

Bruce Spangler
Cottage 222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Monday, February 22, 2010
06:17:16 PM

Andy, there is some drifting, but the lake road is mostly clear. Should not be a problem getting around.

Andy Van Wagner
772 Lake Drive
75.13.38.185
Monday, February 22, 2010
04:54:57 PM

Might be traveling to the lake area on Tues. 23rd. How much new snow fall is there to contend with? Thanks.

Rick Behnfeldt
708 Lake Drive
173.28.144.47
Sunday, February 21, 2010
05:12:02 PM

Nedine, sorry about the delayed reply but if you still are in need of snow removal you should call Bill Scheumann Jr. I've seen him plowing other driveways on the South shore. He lives on 120 Rick

Jeff Lewis
362 Lake Drive
69.245.221.101
Friday, February 19, 2010
07:01:58 PM

There are several comments on my postcard page. If have detailed information about a card though email me and I will forward the info the historical society. http://www.pbase.com/jhlewis/history

J K Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.137
Friday, February 19, 2010
10:28:06 AM

Found the link re: message below. It's in the list above the weather conditions on the clearlakeindiana.org/fun page.

J K Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.137
Friday, February 19, 2010
10:24:14 AM

Just spent a very happy hour or so looking at the old CL post card collections posted on a link to this site (although I'll be darned if I can find the link right now...I think it's on the home page !), and would like to thank the contributors who shared their treasures with all of us. I only wish there were more written descriptions and comments/memories included with each. WEBMASTER RICK: Not that you don't already do so much for the Site, because you do, and we all appreciate it, is there perhaps a way that the postcard site could be set up so people could leave relevant notes/comments/memories by the photo ? Thanks so much John D.

Ann Gullberg
10 Lake Drive
66.231.47.19
Friday, February 19, 2010
12:18:39 AM

Nedine.. I have Bill Scheumann plow for me.. He does a good job. His cell is 260-667-4685. I know he does a lot of people at Clear Lake. Hope this helps you out.

Alex Buffington
364 Lake Drive
129.137.160.81
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
08:16:07 PM

Mr. Schenkel, Thanks for offering to lend a hand. Where do you think that best place to go is? Also I was thinking about doing a night dive this summer, is there a certain time/month when that would be the best. For now I would like not to go below 60-70 feet. Any advise you have I would really like to hear. Thanks

John Schenkel
472 Lake Drive
205.188.116.141
Saturday, February 13, 2010
08:06:42 PM

Hi Alex, My children and I are all certified, and have spent many hours exploring the lake bottom. I do not do too much any more-I guess I'm getting too old or too lazy or both. I would be pleased to give you any information you wish about where to go, what to see, and most important, how thick a wet suit you will need at various depths/time of year.

Alex Buffington
364 Lake Drive
129.137.160.81
Saturday, February 13, 2010
04:32:44 PM

I was wondering if anybody ever scuba dives the lake? I was thinking about diving there over the summer. Does anybody have any suggestions or be interested in a dive? Let me know. buffinaw@mail.uc.edu

John Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.138
Friday, February 12, 2010
06:03:33 PM

Hey mom, I too remember going down to Lib's that night to pick her up from her fall on the ice, as it was shortly after my return from SoCal and Cameron

Cneri Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.138
Friday, February 12, 2010
05:50:44 PM

Bruce, Have you found the owners of the cat you found yet? Just wandering?/ By the way Happy New to you and Tim???? Talking to Barb now or should I say John is!!!

Nedine Buchhop
778 Lake Drive
208.108.120.252
Thursday, February 11, 2010
12:56:25 PM

Rick Behnfeldt---who do you hire to clear your drive at 783? could you send the info to me, please. Thanks

Bruce Spangler
222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
10:59:07 PM

We figure 10 to 12 inches. Some places there are 2 to 3 ft drifts, other places there are a couple inches. The winds make it hard to know exactly. News reports say we got 12 inches. It is beautiful here at the lake.

Roger Dammeier
624 Lake Drive
71.97.141.46
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
07:43:17 PM

I measured seven inches last night and four inches this morning.

Karen Hughes
824 Lake Drive
216.64.190.250
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
12:13:04 PM

How many inches of snow have you received? The weather channel has been showing pictures of Chicago and Pennsylvania. The weather has been sunny and around 62 degrees in Green Valley, AZ. Karen

Rick Eckert
598 Lake Drive
70.234.13.106
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
04:50:20 PM

Is anyone else here bidding on the eBay postcard of Terrace Garden? If so, we should coordinate. I'm the bidder showing (206).

Barb Disser
280 Lake Drive Condo 14
71.97.193.88
Sunday, February 07, 2010
06:03:18 PM

Mary Ellen - I hope you know how many people loved and cherished your Mother and your Aunt Lib. I have so many great memories of both of them. They were the aunts/big sisters I never had. At one time my husband Ed, and I were 1st responders for Lib. We responded to a call. Lib had been outside on an icy evening filling the bird feeders, slipped and fell, but not hurt. We got her up and into the house. She was fine but, mad as the well known wet hen. The fall had ruined her last good pair of panty hose!

Bruce Spangler
Cottage 222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Saturday, February 06, 2010
10:12:46 AM

Julie, we have an inch or two of new snow, hard to tell because of the wind. Today is a beautiful sunny day, temps in the high teens low 20s. A great day for a walk to the Island. We will enjoy the cold for you if you enjoy the warm for us. Take Care

Evy
1146 Lake Drive
173.28.140.169
Friday, February 05, 2010
10:13:30 PM

Hi Julie, we are getting some snow now. The wind is really blowing but not much snow sticking on the ground....yet. I think there will be snow to shovel Saturday morning or probably drifts. Enjoy the sunshine!

Julie Zachrich
496 Lake Drive
96.252.178.16
Friday, February 05, 2010
08:24:30 PM

We are in Florida, watching the weather channel and wondering if you're getting snow at the lake. As nice as it is down here, we truly miss the beauty of Clear lake in the wintertime.

Rick Eckert
598 Lake Drive
70.234.13.106
Friday, February 05, 2010
07:20:27 PM

The Steuben County Community Foundation is sponsoring its first bicycling event here in Steuben County. On Saturday May 15, 2010 enjoy the beautiful scenery as you bike on one of four different routes of varying lengths; 11 miles, 32 miles, 101 Kilometers (64 miles) and 108 miles. For more information call the Foundation office at (260) 665-6656 or check the web site at http://bike101lakes.com .

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.45
Friday, February 05, 2010
07:19:09 PM

I saw that kitty when I was walking the other day and it came right up to my dog and said hi. We call it Sly in our neighborhood but other people on the other end of the neighborhood call it something else. It makes its rounds and has lots of friends including at least one dog. It is a great cat but will not stay with one family very long

Joe Schenkel
72 Lake Drive
69.48.110.174
Friday, February 05, 2010
03:03:33 PM

Bruce - Have you checked with my neighbor Frank Ney? - They had been feeding a stray cat that meets the description. This cat is a stray that is good at making friends. Hope this helps. - Regards, Joe

Joe Hoffman
482 Lake Drive
75.150.230.181
Friday, February 05, 2010
10:39:43 AM

Once again checking on ice conditions for ice boating. Schedule did not work out last weekend so I'm curious how much snow is on the lake and if the ice is still smooth. Assuming we have good wind. Thanks

Martin Erlenbaugh
224 Outer Drive
99.188.33.117
Thursday, February 04, 2010
08:25:29 PM

and, how could we forget Buzz and his cotton candy machine and all the games kids loved to play as a school event ... all done for love and in his retirement years, too. We enjoyed, too, helping Louise and Lib to the Lutheran Christmas Eve services for a few years ... great ladies.

McArdle
294 Lake Drive
74.97.224.221
Thursday, February 04, 2010
10:45:38 AM

Yakety Yak next Wed. Feb 10, 9:30 at 294 Clear Lake Dr.

Bruce Spangler
Cottage 222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Thursday, February 04, 2010
08:32:14 AM

Mary Ellen, This morning is one of those magical days at Clear Lake. Fresh dusting of snow on the lake, a slight mist in the air, as the eastern sky provides a pinkish glow. Ice fisher persons walking out to their favorite spot, dragging sleds full of supplies. The kind of day I enjoy having my coffee, while watching the lake, and remember wonderful friends like Buzz, Louise, Bob and Lib. We have lived here year round since 2008, but have been here summers since 1950. Clear lake is still a wonderful place, full of great people, and lots of happy memories. As a young person growing up, I was so lucky to have known the Andersons and Hannas. I hope only that I can be that kind of influence on the youth of Clear Lake Today. We are truly blessed!!! clearlake222@yahoo.com

Evan & Suzy Rice
511 Lake Drive
72.241.234.203
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
11:36:18 PM

CLEANING CREWS ~ Our contact info on the local cleaning crews is at large. Please call Suzy currently in OH for detailed instructions for a post tile project hazmat of dust on ceiling, walls, furnishings, floor, etc. Bring nothing but elbow grease. Will furnish totally non-toxic products, basically, vinegar water, fragrance-free Oxyclean and non-toxic cleaning rags. Please wear no cologne/perfume or other strong scents or oils. Ceilings dusted with long handled duster first, then wipe walls, etc., working downward... cover piano with sheets that will be available, etc. Rainbow water-tank sweeper on site. Evan will be at the house and will start clean up some time Thursday 2-4-10, so availability isn't needed immediately but ASAP. Please call Suzy for complete, specific non-toxic, MCS protocol instructions. Mostly... just use products supplied and get all the toxic dust from tile and cement board off all surfaces, especially tops of woodwork and cupboard doors and back inside all nooks and crannies, and maybe inside cupboards wherever you see it has accumulated. Evan will be taking all window trim down for washing with fragrance-free Oxyclean and baking soda. Otherwise the remaining debris will be outgassing whatever noxious components like formaldehyde, arsenic and whatever else is in the tile and board composite. I will not be helping with the hazmat this time and will not return until it's all completed but will be supervising from phone and internet. 419-693-7733 with estimated cost and availability. Will be on errands now and then so leave a message if we are not here. Internet may be down here a few days so please call, and try email with details: ieshea@verizon.net. which should be back online by next week. Thanks. Suzy www.tarajories.com/mcslinks.html

Mary Ellen Anderson Droppers
Formerly 262 Lake Drive
98.27.37.241
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
09:36:39 PM

Ooops! I made a mistake in the dates. Buzz and Louise Anderson, my parents, moved to the lake year round in the early 60's. Fifty years ago!

Mary Ellen Anderson Droppers
Formerly 262 Lake Drive
98.27.37.241
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
09:29:29 PM

I love reading the reports of the ice boating conditions and the ice shanties in front of the condos. Back in the early 1950's, when my parents, Buzz and Louise Anderson were among the first year round lakers, my dad loved to ice boat and when the fishing shanties went up, he gave us weekly reports of who had caught what and how many. Winter at Clear Lake was a wonderful experience for them, along with my Aunt Lib and Uncle Bob Hanna. We have terrific pictures of the great blizzards, with the snow several feet deep. So glad the fun goes on!!

Mary Lee Gecowets
1040 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
11:48:29 AM

Susan...looking for Clear Lake rental. I rent 1046, 2 bedroom cottage. but I have a renter for July. If you would consider June or August, please let me know via email: jgexvp@aol.com

Bruce Spangler
162 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
10:24:32 AM

Female Gray Tiger Cat found. We are trying to find the home of the Female Gray Tiger Cat that has been hanging around our cottage. She is very friendly and loves to be held. She is well fed and groomed. We are at cottage 162, if she is your cat, or if you know where her home might be, please let us know. clearlake222@yahoo.com Thanks

Susan Ruggiero
462 Lake Drive
74.243.20.175
Monday, February 01, 2010
05:42:30 PM

My husband, my daughter and I are looking for a place to rent on Clear Lake for the whole month of July. Eventually, we would like to own on the lake again. I have family on the lake (Cutshall) and my parents owned a place years ago. We are looking for a smaller place 2-3 bedrooms. We would like to rent for now and then eventually buy a small place on the lake. Contact info: 5422 Swordfern Ct. Port Orange, Fl 32128 386-788-5798.

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.94
Sunday, January 31, 2010
09:29:28 PM

There is a dulcimer jam at the Angola Library Monday night Feb 1st, at 6PM. Bring your dulcimer (or just come and listen) and have a fun evening playing lots of good music. If you have always wanted to learn how to play a dulcimer, the friendly people there will be glad to show you how. Other string instruments are also welcome to join in the fun.

Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
209.143.25.206
Sunday, January 31, 2010
07:44:50 PM

Attention Parents and Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. For Sale, Artic Cat Z120 Childs snowmobile. Perfect condition !! Winterized and Ready to Ride. This is my 12 year old son Williams sled. He is 5' 8" now......he has outgrown this snowmobile (its killing me). It has very low hours and it has electric hand warmers. Starts on the first pull!! Always garage kept. Always maintained. Not a scratch on it. Very safe for the youngsters. Price new $2299, I am selling it for $1500.00 Perfect condition Arctic Cat cover included. Call my cell at 419-769-0419...can deliver. Thanks Bill Zeller

Joann Stanley
1158 Lake Drive
71.120.171.73
Sunday, January 31, 2010
03:30:41 PM

The Water Quality Committee is announcing that Purdue University is presenting 3 workshops in February on planting trees for windbreaks, wildlife, and forest plantations. They will cover subjects such as ordering trees, planting trees, spacing, which species to use, soil types and weed control. Be successful with the seedlings you plant this year! Workshop at Angola will be Feb 9 at 6:30 PM. Cost is $10.00 and provides a copy of the educational materials provided at the workshop. Pick up flier at Town Hall or call Joann Stanley at 495-4915.

Bonnie Brown
40 Round Lake
71.97.214.9
Saturday, January 30, 2010
07:42:08 AM

I am happy to announce that the upcoming history book "Clear Lake... A place to remember" has gone to press! The 200+ page, full color, coffee table book is to be available for pick up beginning Memorial weekend, 2010. We have already sold 500 of the 1000 copies ordered so I am recommending that you pre-order your copies instead of waiting for the public sale. You will find the History Book order form here and there's also a link on the on the Clear Lake Fun homepage.

Nina Mills
Edon, Ohio
74.47.245.94
Thursday, January 28, 2010
10:06:07 PM

I am asking anyone that would like to have their house cleaned. I clean for 4 hours at 60.00 dollars every week or every other week . I work part time at Montpelier Post office, I am very dependable, honest, trustworthy. I care for pets and I have done Home Health Aide for the Montpelier Health Department. So anything is considered. Contact information 419-459-4276

Joe Hoffman
482 Lake Drive
75.150.230.181
Thursday, January 28, 2010
01:28:21 PM

Thanks Pete. Hoping the snow stays light and the winds pick up for the weekend.

Peter Beck
806 Lake Drive
71.97.196.172
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
06:51:15 PM

Joe I just walked out on the ice over 100 feet and drilled a few holes and the ice is 8 inches thick

Joe Hoffman
482 Lake Drive
71.188.165.197
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
06:04:12 PM

Bill & Sally- Thanks for the ice condition update

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.43
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
03:39:27 PM

My husband hurt his back so we will not be ice boating but the ice on the bay looks fantastic today (smooth, no snow) and the wind is perfect. It would be a great day for ice boating!

Bill Zeller
248 Lake Drive
209.143.25.206
Monday, January 25, 2010
07:50:58 PM

Joe, we were up over the weekend and in front of our place the ice was 6" plus. I'm not sure about the middle of the lake from the Island to the East shore because it froze over last (JAN 2nd) but I did see a few shanties and ice fisherman out in the middle this weekend. There has been ATV and snowmobile tracks on the ice too. The rain we had Sunday definitely smoothed things out and absolutely no snow left on the lake. With the temps this week you might be right about a favorable ice boating weekend. I would check with a few more fisherman before venturing out or maybe someone else will post. John Barrett ice boats too, he might be someone to check with for more info on the ice conditions. p.s. Round lake had 8" plus ice as of Saturday.

Joe Hoffman
482 Lake Drive
75.150.230.181
Monday, January 25, 2010
11:10:12 AM

Just checking on ice conditions for ice boating. Can anyone tell me what the ice thickness is and if the ice is clean of snow? Based on the recent warm spell and upcoming cold spell, conditions may be favorable by this weekend. Thanks

Jeff Millns
208 Lake Drive
75.13.60.233
Monday, January 25, 2010
10:41:14 AM

Bruce's birthday is Wednesday, January 27th. So I can't add!

Jeff Millns
208 Lake Drive
75.13.60.233
Monday, January 25, 2010
10:25:41 AM

Happy 60th birthday to Bruce Spangler on Tuesday. Remember good friend, you'll always be two days and two months older than me..

Bruce Spangler
222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Sunday, January 17, 2010
02:18:26 PM

Rita, the foxes were out in the middle around 10am. The Eagles were out in that area yesterday, and I suspect they left some fish behind and the foxes were eating left overs.

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
205.188.116.141
Sunday, January 17, 2010
09:47:13 AM

Spotted 2 foxes on the lake going south from the Yacht Club

John Disser
280/14 Lake Drive
205.242.95.141
Saturday, January 16, 2010
08:54:57 AM

Hi Lakers ! My wife will be the 1st to tell you I watch WAY to much TV, and she's correct...but in so doing, I've come across one of those "Only at Clear Lake" anomalies, and it was on TV !!! Where else but CL can you find next door neighbors (Bill Bolger of 224, and Bruce Spangler of 222 ) who BOTH appear on national TV (The History Channel) as spokesmen for their respective Corporations, The Indianapolis Star and Spangler Candy Co. How does it feel to be famous, guys ? Do we have any other TV stars in our midst ?

Town of Clear Lake
5950 Gecowets Drive
71.97.184.195
Monday, January 11, 2010
04:05:05 PM

Arrangements and Obituary for Bob Troll are available at the following link: . http://www.beamsfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/BeamsF1/obit.cgi?user=159733Troll

Dee Walters
954 Lake Drive
71.97.215.207
Monday, January 11, 2010
01:35:22 PM

Dear Clear Lake and Round Lake Ladies, I am so sorry to let you know that Yakety Yak will not meet until Feb. 2010. She is on vacation in Hawaii at this time. If you need to reach her, call THE RITZ 808-669-1566 Kapalua Hawaii. See you next month....Happy Day and Aloha!!!!!

Dee Walters
954 Lake Drive
71.97.215.207
Monday, January 11, 2010
09:42:12 AM

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!! You are invited to the first TGIF OF 2010. It will be at the home of Bones and Dee Walters, Friday, January l5th, at 6:30 P.M. 954 Lake Dr. Please bring your favorite appetizer and BYOB. It will be a country western theme night if you care to dress the part. We can't wait to see all of you for lots of fun......Happy Day

Rita Helmuth
182 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Sunday, January 10, 2010
05:45:36 PM

An update from the Water Quality Committee: We are working to protect our lake and its watershed. The Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy was awarded a $45,000 Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant this past July. The LARE grant money comes from funds collected by the State every time you register your boat. The 2009 grant money is for a Feasibility/Design study to address the brown milky plume that enters the lake from the Cyrus Brouse Ditch after any rain event. The feasibility portion of the study is 85% complete. The Davey Resource Group is our consultants on the project. Stay tuned to the Clear Lake Bulletin Board for more water quality news.

Town of Clear Lake
5950 Gecowets Drive
71.97.206.31
Saturday, January 09, 2010
10:17:30 AM

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Ex-Clear Lake official killed in snowy crash
Holly Abrams The Journal Gazette

A former Clear Lake official died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Fremont.

Robert Troll, 79, died at the crash scene from internal injuries, according to Steuben County sheriff’s deputies.

He served for 6 1/2 years on the Clear Lake Town Council – five of those years as president, until his resignation in 2004 for health reasons.

Deputies said Troll was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed just before 11:30 a.m. on County Road 50 West, just north of County Road 535 North, west of Fremont. The vehicle, driven by his wife, Judy Troll, 77, was northbound on County Road 50 West when she lost control because of snow and slush on the road, deputies said.

The Trolls’ vehicle went left of center and collided with a minivan that was southbound. The driver of the minivan, Shawntee Nusbaum, 27, of West Otter Lake, was not injured.

Judy Troll suffered minor head and shoulder injuries. She was taken to Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, where she was treated and released the same day.

The crash remains under investigation, deputies said. No citations have been filed.

Bob Lewis, current president of Clear Lake Town Council, said he knew the Trolls for more than 20 years. The couple were longtime lake residents, he said.

“(Robert) was instrumental with me getting into the political arena,” Lewis said. “He had a tremendous work ethic. He was a very respected man, … not only around Clear Lake but all around Steuben County.”

Robert Troll was retired from National Mill Supply, sales and marketing, and was a past director of the United Way of Steuben County.

He is the second former Clear Lake Town Council president to die in a car crash in less than a month.

John “Jack” McArdle, 69, and his wife, Karen, 63, of Auburn, died in a single-vehicle wreck in DeKalb County Dec. 11. John McArdle succeeded Robert Troll as Clear Lake Town Council president, serving from 2004 to 2007.

“This is just so odd,” Lewis said. “It’s one of those freak things that happen.”

Jack Horrell
800 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Friday, January 08, 2010
09:24:00 PM

Staff Reports - Herald Republican    
Friday, 08 January 2010 12:07
 
FREMONT — For the second time in less than a month, a former Clear Lake Town Council president has died in a wreck.

Robert Troll, 79, Clear Lake, died in a wreck on C.R. 50W near Feather Valley Road in rural Fremont at about 11:25 a.m. Friday.

Troll was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his wife, Judy, 77, when she lost control of their vehicle on the slushy road and collided with a mini-van driven by Shawtee Nusbaum, 27, Angola.

Troll was declared dead at the scene from internal injuries by Coroner Rodney Snyder. Judy Troll was taken to Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, for treatment of her injuries, which Steuben County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Kevin Kane said were not life threatening.

Nusbaum was not injured.

Roger Dammeier
624 Lake Drive
71.97.141.46
Friday, January 08, 2010
08:03:11 PM

Information on the accident involving Bob Troll is in an article on WLKI.COM. Please keep the Troll family in your thoughts and prayers.

John Barrett
300 Lake Drive
71.97.159.226
Friday, January 08, 2010
04:58:29 PM

I'm not sure if most folks are aware of what happened this morning. I just received a call notifying me that we have lost our own Bob Troll. Apparently there was a traffic accident this morning. No other details. Please keep the Troll family in your thoughts.

N Buchhop
778 Lake Drive
208.108.120.252
Friday, January 08, 2010
01:34:15 PM

What's the official snowfall for the past 2 days?

Bruce Spangler
222 Lake Drive
71.97.141.202
Thursday, January 07, 2010
10:39:05 PM

Judy also has a picture in the Jan-Feb. issue of Lakes Magazine.

Ann Gullberg
10 Lake Drive
173.28.146.206
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
08:29:10 PM

Our own Judy Johnston had ANOTHER photo on the front page of the Herald Republican. Way to go Judy!

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
08:26:58 PM

Angie O'Neil, I thought about you today while I was home for lunch. Mrs. Bald Eagle was on the island (don't know where the Mr. was) when a small flock of Coots arrived on the open water in front of our cottage. They should have been paying more attention because Mrs. Eagle has not been on the hunt for a few days and must have been very hungry. She swooped down on one unsuspecting coot for lunch and after 4 or 5 passes she flew in really low, the coot popped up just in time to be snagged by Mrs. Eagle. She sat on the coot in the water for quite some time before flying the short distance to the edge of the ice to de-frock the subject and partake of the tender little morsel. The crows were waiting patiently in the wings for any leftovers, but I believe they were sorely disappointed. We see this happen occasionally, and it is a awesome sight. We love the lake, wish you could have seen it.

Mary Lee Gecowets
1040 Lake Drive
64.12.116.141
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
10:56:48 AM

Happy New Year to all....residents and those of us who "love the lake" if only in the summer. Visited this past weekend...saw the ice fishing people...crazy. I will again be renting 1046 this summer....contact me in Ohio at jgexvp@aol.com for information.

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.182
Monday, January 04, 2010
04:33:51 PM

Dan, Thanks for the info about Molly and friend. I just hope they don't get hit in the road or go through the ice like our dog did a few years ago. We almost lost Lady in the icy water but were able to get her out just in time. The lake can be a very dangerous place for dogs in the winter. We keep our kayak handy in case we need to push it out on the ice for a rescue. If I see Molly and her friend again, I will call Sullins.

Dan Hoagland
1114 Lake Drive
74.111.134.109
Monday, January 04, 2010
01:04:50 PM

Sally, Correction, NE corner. I think the dogs belong to Mr. Sullins who lives at the SE corner of Hwy 120 and 700E. They run a lot but don’t cause any problems. I think the beagle’s name is Molly.

Dan Hoagland
1114
74.111.134.109
Monday, January 04, 2010
01:03:03 PM

Sally, I think the dogs belong to Mr. Sullins who lives at the SE corner of Hwy 120 and 700E. They run a lot but don’t cause any problems. I think the beagle’s name is Molly.

Sally Mowrey
30 Lake Drive
208.8.28.198
Monday, January 04, 2010
12:36:34 PM

Is anyone missing a dog? A beagle and another little black dog came across the ice about noon today. The beagle has a red collar on. They are very nice little dogs but I think they would like to go home. They are running and playing in our neighborhood.

Kay Kummer
844 Lake Drive
71.97.182.205
Sunday, January 03, 2010
08:50:24 AM

Good Morning, the Island cam has had the print removed and this morning at 8:45 we have two Bald Eagles sitting in the old oak tree: one is at the top the second one is half way down to the right. We hope that everybody is able to see them, if not come over and look through the telescope. It is a beautiful morning. The lake is still open.

Barb Disser
280 Lake Drive Condo 14
71.97.193.88
Saturday, January 02, 2010
07:25:32 PM

Bruce, as of 7am today (1/2/10) two ice fisher persons (I don't want to be considered sexist) set up their gear a few hundred yards out from the condos. They were joined later by a couple more. Winter is here at Clear Lake. I love it!