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Bombs Bursting in Air

Bombs Bursting in Air

...and by dawn's early light, Clark Lake was still there! It was an evening of celebration after a day full of sunshine and fun on the lake.  Clark Lake's Fourth of July evening festivities started gently--with the soft glow of luminaries lining the shoreline.  The...

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Boat Count 2015

Boat Count 2015

Following the path of a longstanding tradition, the 56th annual Clark Lake Boat Count took place this Fourth of July morning.  The count started by dawn's early light at 6:12 am and concluded at 9 am.  Bowser Eagy started the tradition in 1959.  Bill Tuttle has been...

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Fact of Fiction:  Kentucky Point Fire

Fact of Fiction: Kentucky Point Fire

The most recent Fact or Fiction question about Clark Lake dealt with whether a July 4th fire threatened the structure that is now the Clark Lake Community Center. Clark Lake is proud of the preservation effort that moved the cottage on Kentucky Point to the County...

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Fourth Forecast

Fourth Forecast

Even if the weather in June seemed more like April or May, Clark Lake sunsets have not disappointed.  And that includes tonight, the first of July. Looking ahead, the current forecast for the Fourth of July is encouraging.  The Weather Channel predicts sunny skies...

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Great American Crab Races

Great American Crab Races

One of Clark Lake's most competitive moments is almost upon us.  Contestants will descend upon the Beach Bar July 12-14 at the Beach Bar for the Great American Crab Races. Tension builds and excitement is in the air among those assembled as the crabs fight to be...

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Clark Lake’s Fourth of July Fireworks

Clark Lake’s Fourth of July Fireworks

It started out with bottle rockets and firecrackers 15 years ago. Each year it expanded.  Now it has grown into a really big show, and Clark Lake is the audience. Evelyn Menard and her family provide a major fireworks display from their Ocean Beach stage for all of...

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After the Rain…

After the Rain…

After what seemed like an endless amount of rain, skies cleared enough at days end for another remarkable Clark Lake sunset.  As usual, there are differences depending upon which part of the sky you're taking in (see below).  It's interesting that a beautiful sunset,...

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Behind the Curtains

Behind the Curtains

Luminaries lining the shores of Clark Lake make for a great show each July 4th.  The Raft-O-Rama committee crafts the luminaries and distributes them around the lake.  Lakefront owners then place the luminaries equidistant along their shore and light them at dusk on...

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Before Tomorrow’s Rain…

Before Tomorrow’s Rain…

This evening's sunset left us with the afterglow of a beautiful summer's day at Clark Lake.  But it was no static display. The sunset changed minute by minute.  Like the Cascades of decades ago, when colors changed gradually instead of flashing as if at a rock...

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Celebrating the Fourth

Celebrating the Fourth

On the Fourth of July Clark Lake is bathed in a special light.  And it's because of the Raft-O-Rama committee and people like you that this happens.  The committee is going door to door offering luminaries for your use on the Saturday, July 4th.  Every year, the...

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Clark Lake’s First Day of Summer

Clark Lake’s First Day of Summer

It is as if it were right on cue.  Sunday's grey skies cleared, the sun shown brightly, a gentle breeze stirred from the west and the thermometer approached 80 degrees.  It all happened at Clark Lake on the first day of summer, and this, after a June that seemed more...

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The Sheet

The Sheet

Those on Clark Lake who face west have a longstanding tradition--watching as a sheet of rain works it way across the lake. It goes something like this.  At first, you notice the glowering sky with its angry clouds.  Soon you see rain at the west end.  It becomes so...

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Weeds Treated in Four Areas

Weeds Treated in Four Areas

As planned, four acres of the fast spreading invasive weed, hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM), were treated today in an operation that took about an hour and a half.  While the treatment product dissipates fairly quickly, it can take a week to 10 days for the...

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Say Yes to Sunshine!

Say Yes to Sunshine!

Tuesday offered a respite from Clark Lake's rainforest days.  The sun was out, the skies were blue, and there was a cool, summer-like breeze.  It didn't last long as those at the lake have noticed.  If you blinked your eyes and missed the brief kiss of the sun...

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Four Acres of Weeds to be Treated Thursday

Four Acres of Weeds to be Treated Thursday

As previously reported on this website, treatment of four areas of Clark Lake for the infestation of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM) will take place this week.  Weather permitting, the treatment will occur on Thursday morning (June 18). As you are likely aware,...

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Two Amazing Views of Clark Lake

Two Amazing Views of Clark Lake

Brandi Ligibel captured two remarkable scenes during Clark Lake's recent rainforest days.  The sunset (above) is from Sunday night.  Notice the amazing effect as the sunset reflects on the lake and the light plays over the rolling of the waves.  It brings to mind that...

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Weed Petitions Accepted by Township

Weed Petitions Accepted by Township

Tonight at the meeting of the Columbia Township trustees, the Clark Lake Invasive Species Committee delivered signed petitions requesting the formation of a special assessment district (SAD) to control invasive weeds in the lake. All trustees present voted to accept...

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A Clark Lake Rainy Day Story

A Clark Lake Rainy Day Story

by Bill Leutz My niece, Kris, and I were sitting on the porch this morning, looking out at the start of another rainy Sunday, and talking about being at the lake in that kind of weather. Somehow, as kids, rainy days at the lake were not as unpleasant as they were in...

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More Rain at Soggy Clark Lake

More Rain at Soggy Clark Lake

Another day of rain arrived, drenching Clark Lake. This morning, a soggy old oak tree let go of some branches that fell to the ground, landing on Eagle Point Road, blocking traffic.  A call to 911 brought the Columbia Township police and fire department in just a few...

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Run Clark Lake

Run Clark Lake

The 40th anniversary of Run Clark Lake will take place on Saturday, August 1--the day after the Friday night fireworks and the day before Raft-O-Rama.  You can sign up on line at by clicking here.  Or you can download the attached PDF. Bill Rodgers, known as the...

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New Feature–the Unexplained

New Feature–the Unexplained

Today this website unveils a new section--the Unexplained.  Read true experiences of people from Clark Lake that can be described as "unexplained."  Check out the story of a mother who departed--but what happens next is unexplained. Also learn about a mystery in the...

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WILX-TV Reports on Clark Lake’s Weed Problem

WILX-TV Reports on Clark Lake’s Weed Problem

WILX-TV's Lorne Fultonberg visited Clark Lake today to investigate something that many residents here know about--the invasive aquatic weed, hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM).  The reporter surveyed the lake by raft and spoke at length with Clark Lake Invasive...

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WILX-TV Visits Clark Lake

WILX-TV Visits Clark Lake

Today WILX-TV's Lorne Fultonberg traveled to Clark Lake to interview members of the Invasive Species Committee.  Lorne talked with committee Chairman John Deming and member Beth June about the challenge posed to Clark Lake residents from the invasive weed, hybrid...

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Weed Treatment Rescheduled

Weed Treatment Rescheduled

A previous story reported that treatment of the four areas of Clark Lake for the infestation of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM) would take place on Wednesday, June 10.  The treatment has been rescheduled for the week of  June 15. As you are likely aware, DNA...

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Reminder: Blessing of the Spirit Trail June 7

Reminder: Blessing of the Spirit Trail June 7

On Sunday, June 7, the Clarklake Community Church will hold the 5th annual church service at the Clark Lake Community Center to bless the Spirit Trail. The tradition was started by Pastor Frank Feltis to involve the church in the Clark Lake Community and to recognize...

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