Clarence Cardinal Newlsetter October 2013

CLARENCE, IOWA 52216 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: ? Community Newsletter Online S I N C E & Wine Affair” at Mill Creek Café!!! Oct. 23, 6:30pm. October is National Caramel Month ? 2 0 0 6 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 Mark your calendars for “A Chocolate ? Clarence "Corn and grain, corn and grain, All that falls shall rise again." - Wiccan Harvest Chant INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Chocolate & Wine 2 Popcorn Sales 3 Santa Returns! 3 Council Bios 11 Scouting for Food 11 Are We There Yet? 13 Jeric Armstrong is running unopposed as a mayoral candidate, while the three council seats (one left vacant by Armstrong) are looking to be filled by five candidates for office. Current council members Bart Miller and Levi VanOort are seeking reelection to their seats, while newcomers Matt Hormann and Ron Robinson are on the ballot as well. Write-in candidate, TaraLynne Atkins is also seeking one of the city council seats. All candidates were offered, and accepted, the opportunity to answer a few brief questions about their candidacy and have that included in the October issue of the newsletter. Their bios can be found on the following pages. candidates’ positions on a variety of issues, as well as why they feel they would best fill the open seats. The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 Regular City Election is Friday, October 25. However, all persons eligible to vote may also register on the day of the election at their specified polling place, with proof of identity and proof of residency in that precinct. 12 Neighbors When voters go to the polls in Clarence on November 5 they will be faced with four city council seats up for election, including three council seats and one mayoral seat. 4-10 FOZL Write-In Candidate Campaigns for Council Creative Week 14 North Cedar 15 Trivia Night 16 Computer Classes 17 Library News Voters will have the opportunity to learn a bit about the Trick or Treat Hours Set The community of Clarence will welcome all Trick or Treaters on October 31 from 5 pm to 7:30pm. 18 *Please only visit houses with their porch lights on. Happy Halloween! ©2013 Jen VanOort