Super Saturday 2024

Super Saturday 2024

High tension wire electricity filled the air for Super Saturday.  Yesterday (Sat 3/16) marked the culmination of competitive play that began December 7th.  The League championship is determined when the leaders of the Red and Green Divisions face off in final combat. ...
Plans for the Township Park

Plans for the Township Park

The Columbia Township Board will take up a proposal to improve the Township Park at the West end of Clark Lake.  As reported previously on this website, the park has had its share of problems.  Users of the park and those around it have been subject or exposed to...
Men’s Shuffleboard 2023-4 Week 13

Men’s Shuffleboard 2023-4 Week 13

Going into last nights play, any one of four teams could emerge victorious for the Red Division title.  The games were played, and now it is known who will face the Green Division on Super Saturday tomorrow (3/16).  Tom Nelson and John Menard won the Red Division...
A Message about Clark Lake

A Message about Clark Lake

A new group of Clark Lakers has formed.  The goal?  Clean up the lake.  Unlike other efforts, this clean up goes beneath the surface.  Underwater lurks a massive collection of junk – bottles, cans, lawn chairs, and more.  Who hasn’t lost a pair of...
Brokerage House Lakeside Opens at Clark Lake

Brokerage House Lakeside Opens at Clark Lake

The ribbon was cut yesterday (Tues 3/12) as many gathered to congratulate Jenifer Scanlon and Sandy Simmons on the grand opening of the Brokerage House’s new Clark Lake location.  Jenifer says she and Sandy have been talking and dreaming about this day for 10...
Dead Swans and Dazed Deer

Dead Swans and Dazed Deer

Two wildlife incidents received widespread attention at Clark Lake – four dead swans and a deer that appeared dazed and confused.  This website contacted the local DNR Waterloo wildlife office near Grass Lake. First, a quick recap on what the deer was up to...
A Bittersweet Moment at Doyle’s

A Bittersweet Moment at Doyle’s

Today marked an end of an era – Judi Kelly’s ownership of Doyle’s Market.  At 4 pm, the doors closed and will remain that way for the next couple of weeks as the transfer takes place.  When it next opens near the end of March, the store will be under...
Dazed and Confused Deer

Dazed and Confused Deer

Several Clark Lakers observed a dazed and confused deer today (Sun 3/10) along Lakeview West.  The deer wandered on the road, stood on decks, and in and out of the water.  At one time the deer swam an extended distance from the Lakeview West area to Mud Point, where...
Montessori at Clark Lake Update

Montessori at Clark Lake Update

Work continues to transform the former Clarklake Community Church to a Montessori School.  The owners plan to open in September. Conversion from church to school requires permits and coordination with various levels of government along with support of the community. ...
Two Blessed Events

Two Blessed Events

Two blessed events are about to take place at Clark Lake.  Jill Bentley is scared and excited.  In her bright red barn on Eagle Point Road are five horses.  Two of them are about to give birth – Flame and KC. Jill with Flame Both were artificially inseminated in...
Men’s Shuffleboard 2023-4 Week 12

Men’s Shuffleboard 2023-4 Week 12

Going into the the final week of the season of Men’s Shuffleboard, the race in the Red Division is one of the tightest in league history, reports statistician Tom Nelson.  Any one of the top four teams could take the division title and advance to the league...
Dueling Docks

Dueling Docks

Every spring, an unofficial race begins – who will put the first dock into the lake.  Last year, Mike McKay won. It was February 19, 2023, and with the sun beaming down and 50 degrees in the breeze, Mike McKay’s photographic evidence (not shown) confirmed...