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VOLUNTEER | CONTACT | DONATE clearlakeconservancy.org or call (260) 527-1072
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 | ISSUE NO.39CLEARLAKECONSERVANCY.ORG
CLEAR THINKINGO U R L E T T E R
Bridget HarrisonExecutive Director
Tracy HughesProgram Assistant
Elizabeth StrickLand Steward
Karen Horrell President
Dan Rippe Vice President
Bruce Matasick Secretary
Terry Newcomb Treasurer
Development
Executive
Finance
Lands
Outreach & Education
Water Quality
2021 STAFF
2021 BOARD
COMMITTEES
Karen HorrellPresident
Bridget HarrisonExecutive Director
Brandy Brown
Bill Culbertson
Zach Dean
Bill Geiger
Bill Greffin
Katy Hoehn
Doug Mulvaney
Laurie Sellers
Nancy Webster
MAKING IT HAPPEN “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” - MICHAEL JORDAN
Part of the magic of Clear Lake is that many people don’t just want and wish, they make things happen. As another beautiful summer season closes, we have exciting stories to tell about how the community and the Conservancy work together so that future generations will enjoy what we love today.
Water is first. The aquatic survey needed to begin treatment of the non-native aquatic plant invasion identified last summer was launched. Results and treatment options will be shared in a Fall public meeting as we set potential treatments for this nuisance and seek funding. This is a 2022 priority. Community support is critical.
Three key projects wrapped up this summer. The Cyrus Brouse (CB) Clean Stream Project at Settlers Wetland Nature Preserve is now finished and hard at work to reduce sediment otherwise headed to Clear Lake through the CB Ditch. The Kasota Island re-landscaping is complete, with another 20 trees planted in this much-visited preserve. Finally, we celebrated the grand opening of the walking trails at Brennan Woods. All three projects were multi-year efforts and arose from the long-term vision of volunteers, staff and funders. What a great ending for these stories!
One of our favorite stories is about celebrating our 30th Anniversary with the Clear & Healthy (C&H) events and monthly eBlasts recalling accomplishments over these 30 years. The C&H program involved 103 participants in dozens of activities and raised over $45,000 for the Conservancy’s mission! Many of you also responded to the 30th Anniversary Appeal letter with generous donations. These two summer events netted roughly $65,000 for the Conservancy’s work. Wow and thank you!
We value all our volunteers but especially appreciate our Development Committee chaired by Nancy Webster, our Steering Committee and our hard-working staff for the C&H success. Our mission lives through the day-to-day work we do preserving, protecting and educating about our natural environment. These funds are vital in maintaining what you see and love.
The 2021 Annual Meeting was held in July at the Clear Lake Lutheran Church Pavilion. About 20 community members attended for an update on Conservancy committee work, projects and plans. Bill Culbertson was elected to the Board and we thanked retiring member Brenda Elliott for her service over the past three years. Both Bill and Brenda are active on the Outreach & Education Committee. Committees are truly “where it happens” for the Conservancy. We invite you to join any committee that interests you.
We’ve been part of 30 summers with the Clear Lake community. With your support, we’ll continue to make things happen for future summers.FIND YELLOW CONEFLOWERS AT
SPANGLER GROVE AND CLEAR LAKE NATURE PRESERVE
Barefoot Cellars
Bike & Soul
California Yoga
Core Promo
Dairy Queen
Don Ayres Honda
GW’s Butcher Block
Kasota Sports
Libby’s
Pizza King
Satek Winery
Sutton’s Deli
The Boathouse Boutique
The Hangout
The Mill District
The Sante Group Inc.
Wayside Furniture
*TEAM SOLOLaurie “Tivia” Britton
Brandy Brown
Judy Greffin
Katy Hoehn
Alex Miller
Elizabeth Siferd
Lori Wagner
Carol Wheeler
Heather Wilson
Amy Wirtz
TEAM BALLCAPTAIN - BARB WENGERJim Bushey
Jim Horein
Lisa Lindsey
Jeanne Loughery
Jan Matasick
Julie Monson
Michael O’Neil
Suzy Rice
Bob Webster
Barb Wenger
TEAM FOOTCAPTAIN - ALISON RHINEHARTKaren Bushey
Kable Derrow
Charmaine Ekroth
Brenda & Bert Elliott
Bill Hanna
Karen Horrell
Sue Korte
Alan Korte
Lucas Larson
Rachael Mou-Thiel
Terry Newcomb
Koggy Newcomb
Angie O’Neill
Alison Rhinehart
Lindsey Ruszkowski
Elizabeth Strick
Nathan Striker
Nancy Webster
John Wilhelm
Kristina Zelt
TEAM PLAYCAPTAIN - JONATHAN MOSSPaulene Edwards
Bella Hanna
Sara High
Annie Hughes
Tracy Hughes
Brian Koester
Julian Lavelle
Bridget McArdle
Trey McArdle
Jon Moss
Jonathan Moss
Megan Moss
Michael Moss
Patrick Moss
Lizzy Moss
Matthew Place
TEAM RELAXDave Drogos
Bill Greffin
Jerry Hoopfer
Kim McCarty
Danielle Nicol
Erica Peyer
Barbara Rumsey
TEAM WATERZachary Dean
Bridget Harrison
Don Luepke
Dorian Maples
Rick Maples
Cole Russert
TEAM WHEELCAPTAIN - CATHY JOHNSTONTereasa Gay
Tara Hanson
Holley Horrell
Cathy Johnston
Rick Johnston
Nick Johnston
Kelby Johnston
Larry Koesters
LuAnn McArdle
Tim McArdle
Doug Mulvaney
Lona Pritchard
Laurie Sellers
Mitch Stein
David Stein
Stephanie Stein
Julian Tait
Kristin Tait
Claire Timmer
Brian Villa
Elizabeth Villa
TEAM WINDCAPTAIN - CHRIS HUGHESEddie Hughes
Chris Hughes
Mike Kellermeier
Chad Korte
Bruce Matasick
Tom McArdle
TEAM WORDNancy Brennan
Maggie Brennan
Evelyn Hughes
Elle Koesters
Diane McArdle
Jessica Sattison
TOP FUNDRAISERSNancy Brennan – Nancy raised $1,325 for the Conservancy while also being a lead participant on Team Word! “The Clear and Healthy Event really motivated me to be active every single day of the challenge, even on days I did not want to walk, I walked!” says Nancy.
Lona Pritchard – Lona raised $1,025 to support the Conservancy!
TOP POINT EARNERS Jonathan Moss – As the fearless leader of Team Play, Jonathan helped his team earn a total of 98,925 points to claim the overall team
victory! Congratulations Team Play!
Danielle Nicol – Danielle earned the maximum points possible of 9,000 with her daily hustle!
TOP PARTICIPANTS (COMBINED EFFORT FOR POINTS & FUNDRAISING) Claire Timmer – Claire earned 8,900 points on Team Wheel and raised over $500!
Don Luepke – Don earned 8,700 points and raised over $400 by swimming 30 miles in honor of the Conservancy’s 30th year!
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
We couldn’t have done it without our fabulous Steering Committee, Nancy Webster (chair), Zach Dean, Cathy Johnston, Alison Rhinehart, Barbara Rumsey, and Barb Wenger, who helped in the planning and testing phases of this unique event and supported us every step of the way in joining the challenge and donating their hustle!
CLEAR & HEALTHY THANK YOU TO
OUR SPONSORS & PARTICIPANTS!
IN-KIND EVENT SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!
PARTICIPANTS
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
CLEAR THINKING / SEPTEMBER 2021
Anonymous
Aster A
Beth and Dale Aeschliman
Joyce Augspurger
Shannon and Toby Balser
David and Melodye Barron
David Bauerle
Norbert and Judy Bauman
Kim and Tim Bennett
William and Carol Berning
Dwight and Carol Bieberich
Amy Bjarnason
Pat and Dave Blakeslee
Ann Brennan
Beth Brennan
Kathleen Brennan
Nancy Brennan
Brandy and Eric Brown
Sheila and Scott Brown
Terry and Rita Brown
Jim and Karen Bushey
Judi Carney
Linda Christianson
Mike and Joy Connell
Tai Cornute
Martha Cummings
John Curin and Colleen Barry
Bev Cutler
Louisiana Cutler
Zachary Dean
Kelly and Randi Disser
Donald and Brook Dresser
Alex Duncan
Sally Eckrich
Jim and Joan Eckstein
Char and Rob Ekroth
Scott Ekroth
Bert and Brenda Elliott
Marty and Jean Erlenbaugh
Jim Geiger
Alli Gerbers
C.J. Getz and Laura Szynal
Grant Good
Judy and Bill Greffin
Patty Griest
Ruth Grimm
Bridget Harrison and Dave Drogos
Kent and Betsy Herber
Cindy and Eric Hesterman
Katie Heublein
Sara High
Dayle Hoffecker
Holley Horrell and Craig McDonnell
Jack and Karen Horrell
Dale Howard and Patricia Springman
Kay Howard
Jim Hughes
Keith and Dianne Hughes
Tracy and Chris Hughes
Keisha Hunley-Jenkins
Kris Jensen
Michael Kellermeier
Deb Kohlmeier
Dan and Myra Koop
Rich and Linda Kraus
Donna Lagemann
Ava and Larry Lillmars
Marilyn and Tom Lindenberg
Lisa Lindsey
Don and Ellen Luepke
Stacee and Nick Lukacheck
John and Wendy Mader
Bob and Beth Martin
Lisa and Rupert Martin
Bridget McArdle and Matt Place
Diane McArdle
Shawn and Linda McArdle
Tim and LuAnn McArdle
George and Beth McCracken
Paul and Kathy Michalec
Brad Miller
Kelly and Matt Millet
Matt and Lisa Momper
Luke Momper
Sharon Monahan
Moody & Crew
Doug and Jennifer Mulvaney
Molly and Jeffery Nagle
Darla Neal
Cat and Jim Nevin
Terry and Koggy Newcomb
Jill Nichols
Douglas Nofziger
Joe Noonan
Janice Nowakowski
James O’Bryant
Joe and Sue O’Neil
Noel Eckert Owens
Vickie Pappas
Christopher and Beverly Parke
Alisa Paulus
John and Beth Pfeiffer
Lona and John Pritchard
Lois Reddemann
Fran Rehm and Bill Sterling
Rhonda Reidenbach
The Rhinehart Family
Virginia Richardson
Elizabeth Rufner
Clay Russert
Lindsey Ruszkowski
Sanborn’s Sofa Plus
SB
Susan Scarponi
Bill Scheumann
Heidi and Doug Schimmoeller
Debi and Rich Shatzer
Lynn and Rick Shaw
Kathy and Drent Shields
Katie Short
Kay Short
The Chris Slee Family
Snow & Sauerteig LLP
Duane and Barb Spangler
Bill Souder
Steuben County Community Foundation
Joanne and Mark Sweeney
Ruth Anne Teeple
Claire and Matt Timmer
Kit and Eric Tyler
Rob Vogelsong
Keona Walker
Abby and Jeff Watson
Gail and Richard Webster
Greg and Meghan Webster
Nancy and Bob Webster
Barb Wenger
Kimberly Wenger
Carol Wheeler
Harriet and Michael Wheeler
Richard and Patricia Wiehe
John and Jane Winch
Polly and Dennis Winzeler
Peg Zeis
MEMORIALJoseph and Evie KuhnM: Bill and Mary Ann
Kuhn
Marty and Julie Zachrich Paula and Ed Quatman The Chris Slee Family Zachary Dean Tracy and Chris Hughes
M: Brady Thomas Duvendack
Tina Huntermark The Brown Family Children
M: Lois Ann Siferd
Joanee Van PeltM: Paul D. Behrends & Paul E. Behrends
Susan ChaseM: Paul Federspiel
Pam and Tom ReithM: Peggy Kehoe
Jim and Becky HauguelM: Richard Hauguel
Dave and Brenda ObrockM: Rosella Roach
HONORARIUMSJim and Jody HoreinH: Barb Wenger
Sarah and Bill BolgerH: Janet and Warren
Ward
Larry and Linda LeeH: Tim and Ann Miller
Larry and Linda LeeH: Butch and Jennifer Callison
Joe and Katie Sisley H: Tom and Susan Kramer
Brandy and Eric BrownH: Victoria Miller
CONSERVANCY SUSTAINERSAlex and Susan Connett
Jeff and Kathy Greer with employee match from Cardinal Health
Jack and Karen Horrell
Terry and Koggy Newcomb
Deborah and Erik Oiler
Nancy and Bob Webster
SUSTAINABILITY ENDOWMENT FUNDJack and Karen Horrell
George and Kathy Schenkel
MEMORIAL WOODS TRIBUTE PROJECTMike and Pat Franz
GRANT SUPPORTPayPal Giving Fund
Steuben County Community Foundation
IDNR Lake and River Enhancement
Clear Lake Association
Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District Clean Water Indiana Grant
IN-KINDBridget Harrison and Dave Drogos
Jack and Karen Horrell
Evy Schlosser
Nancy and Bob Webster
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
* List reflects contributions since our July issue of Clear Thinking. Contact us if you see a mistake.
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“…we are at risk together, or we are on our way to a sustainable world together. We are each other’s destiny.”
– MARY OLIVER, ‘WINTER HOURS”, UPSTREAM (2016)
CLEAR THINKING S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 | ISSUE NO.39
MISSION STATEMENT
We preserve, protect,& manage the natural environment within the Clear Lake Watershed and Township for future generations.
Our Knee-high Naturalist Program reached over 130 individuals covering the topics of cicadas, mushrooms, family yoga, mason bees, and fishing. Thank you to our presenters Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, Madeline Buehrer, Heidi Stark, Don Luepke, Brenda Elliott, and Pokagon State Park Nature Center.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION