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Sports/NewsPage 16 • Dec. 16, 2015
CL 8th grade boys pick up two
wins against Webster City
Clear Lake eighth grade boys
basketball teams picked up victories
against Webster City last week.
On Dec. 10, the Lions dominat-
ed the Lynx, 46-16. Jaylen DeVries
paced the Lions with 20 points.
Ryan Thomas scored six, Jack Barragy
and Kanon Goeman had five points
apiece, and Brecken Arndt and Kody
Kearns each scored four. Mitchell Ra-
ber added two points.
“Last year the Lions lost to
Webster City by two points,” said
Coach Shawn Puttmann. “They
came out and made a statement this
year. You could see in their eyes that
they wanted revenge from last year’s
loss. When the Lions are on top of
Busy week for CL 8th grade girls
Clear Lake’s eighth grade girls
basketball teams squared off against
three opponents last week.
The Lions opened up the week
on Monday, Dec. 7, with a couple
of wins against Webster CIty. In the
first game the Lions won, 37-29. Julia
Merfeld scored 14 points while Lexi
Fasbender added nine. In the second
game, the girls came out ahead with
a 12-7 win. Sky Toyne led all scorers
with six points.
On Tuesday the team traveled
to Clarion and came away with a win
and a tie. In the first game, the Lions played extremely hard, but lost 17-6.
came out red hot and posted a 53-25
win. Julia Merfeld led all scorers with points.
Strong start to the season for CL
7th grade girls basketball team
The Clear Lake seventh grade
girls have started off the basketball
season strong. The Lions beat Hamp-
ton-Dumont, 55-2, and Webster City,
25-21.
“The girls are showing great
potential,” said Coach Abby Lasher.
“Zoe Fasbender, Ali Maulsby and
Chelsey Holck bring a lot of experi-
ence to this seventhth grade team. So-
phie Ollenburg has made great prog-
ress early on.
The coach reported the second
team battled two tough losses. “Haley
Beatty had a few nice shots to start the preseason rankings, has five ranked
season. All of the girls are very coach- wrestlers, including top-ranked Paul
able and ready to work hard for a suc-
cessful season.”
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Lions
won their first home game, 26-22,
against Clarion-Goldfield-Dows.
Chelsey Holck led the offense with
three made shots behind the arc. Ali
Maulsby closed the game, making
two free throws due to an intentional
their game they are going to be hard
to beat.”
The Lions also picked up a win
in the B game, 30-19. Cael Crispin
led the way with eight points. Con-
nor O’Tool, Austin Larson, Brody
Kuhemeier, Bryce McClurg and Jack-
son Loge each scored four and Hunter
Nielsen finished with two points.
“The Lions once again started on
top and stayed on top. Like the first
game, they too showed their oppo-
nent that they wanted to win by out-
hustling them. The Lions have a bal-
anced attack on their opponents. We
have several players who can scored at
any time,” said Coach Puttmann.
18 points, while Sarah Faber contrib-
uted 16. Lexi Fasbender and Merfeld
had two three-pointers apiece. In
the second game, the girls came out
with a hard fought 16-16 tie. Allexa
Whitehouse, Ashlin Cooper and Lyd-
ia Futrell all had four points for the
Lions.
On Friday the Lions traveled to
Mason City and left with two loss-
es. In the first game they were out-
scored 43-25. Leading scorers were
Julia Merfeld with 12 and Sarah Faber
with six. In the second game, the girls
Sky Toyne led all scorers with four
foul.
The second team couldn’t quite
catch up, but had a great comeback.
Coach Lasher noted Emily Myers had
a couple nice hustle plays and shots in
the second half.
NIACC wrestlers
ranked third
The NIACC wrestling team
is ranked third in the latest NJCAA
rankings by Intermat.
NIACC, which was No. 2 in the
Mascarenas at 125-pounds and No.
1 Shiquan Hall at 133-pounds. Oth-
er ranked wrestlers for the Trojans
are No. 6 Quincy Kalkbrenner at
157-pounds, No. 8 Kyler Mathews
at 197-pounds and No. 3 Lawrence
Phillips at 285-pounds.
Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter
DNR: Public comment
welcomed about
banning alcohol in
State parks, beaches
GHV Junior High Band students that were selected for the North Central Iowa The Iowa Department of Natu- been formally reserved through the
Bandmaster Association Honor Band include front row (L-R): Eric Heitland and ral Resources is seeking informal pub- DNR will not be subject to the ban.
Brandon Englin. Back row (L-R): Alyssa Nelson, Luke Brown, Isaac Knutson and lic comment on a draft proposed rule This ban is being considered
Ethan Hansen. -Submitted photo. under consideration that would ban because incidents reveal a continued
alcohol year-round on all beaches in pattern of excessive alcohol consump-
GHV Jr. High students selected state parks and state recreation areas. tion at multiple state beaches, which
for Bandmasters honor band The proposed ban would apply threaten the safety of the general pub-
to the sand or the fenced in area of the lic and personnel.
beach, the adjacent designated swim- Comments may be directed to
ming area, and a 200-foot land buf- Jessica Manken at 515-725-8488
fer surrounding the sand or fenced in or at [email protected]
area. Rental facilities that are within through close of business on Monday,
the 200-foot land buffer that have Dec. 21, 2015.
County recommends flu shots
Six GHV Junior High Band nior High were: Alyssa Nelson, flute, The Cerro Gordo County De- (called “trivalent” vaccines) are avail-
students were selected as members of Luke Brown, trumpet, Eric Heitland, partment of Public Health is recog- able. In addition, flu vaccines made
the North Central Iowa Bandmasters horn, Isaac Knutson, trombone, nizing National Influenza Vaccination to protect against four different flu
Association Honor Band held Sat- Ethan Hansen, tuba and Brandon Week by reminding residents to get strains (called “quadrivalent” vaccines)
urday, Nov. 14, at Humboldt High Englin, percussion. their flu vaccine as soon as possible. also are available. FluMist is also avail-
School. The day began with auditions Alyssa Nelson was also selected Flu activity typically peaks be- able (also a “quadrivalent” vaccine).
for chair placement. Auditions were through audition as an alternate for tween December and February in the While there’s still time to benefit
based upon required etudes, scales the eighth grade All Iowa Honor United States, and the season can last from the flu vaccine, the sooner you
and the honor band music. Approxi- Band. as late as May. The CDC recommends get vaccinated, the more likely you are
mately 190 students from 33 Schools The bands concluded their full a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six- to be protected against the flu when
in North Iowa were selected to create day of rehearsals with a 5 p.m. per- months of age and older as the first activity picks up in our community.
two equally skilled bands under direc- formance to a packed auditorium of and most important step in protecting “With the holidays just around
tion of guest conductors. family, friends and directors. against seasonal flu viruses. It offers the corner, it’s important to get your
Students representing GHV Ju- the best protection available against flu vaccine as soon as possible as it can
this serious disease. Many individuals take up to two weeks for the vaccine
Free pre-diabetes program offered with chronic medical conditions are to be fully effective,” said Jeni Stiles,
at serious risk of developing complica- Infectious Disease specialist, Cerro
tions from the flu virus such as pneu- Gordo County Department of Public
The Cerro Gordo County De- ment of Public Health. monia and bronchitis. Health.
partment of Public Health is offer- Guided by a trained lifestyle There are a few flu vaccine op- Those interested in receiving the
ing a program to help individuals at coach, groups of participants will tions for the 2015-2016 season. Tra- flu vaccine, but are unsure of which
risk for diabetes, prevent the disease. learn the skills they need to make last- ditional flu vaccines made to protect vaccine to choose, may call the Coun-
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a ing changes such as losing a modest against three different flu strains ty Health Department at 641-421-
nationally recognized program from amount of weight, being more physi- 9321.
the Centers for Disease Control and cally active, and managing stress. In
Prevention, proven to prevent or delay addition, they will learn how to eat Armour leaving Visit Mason City
the onset of type 2 diabetes through healthy, stay motivated, and solve
modest lifestyle changes made with problems that can get in the way of Visit Mason City has announced credible results due to teamwork and
the support of a coach and one’s peers. healthy changes. The Diabetes Preven- that Executive Director Sue Armour support from the entire community.”
People with prediabetes — high- tion Program groups meet weekly for will leave her post at the organization. “I am extremely proud and grate-
er-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) six months, followed by six monthly Armour has served in this position for ful for what Armour has accomplished
levels — are 5 to 15 times more likely maintenance sessions to assist with nearly 20 years. Her last day at Visit during her tenure with Visit Mason
to develop type 2 diabetes than those maintaining the healthy lifestyle Mason City will be Jan. 8. Armour City,” said TJ Just, Visit Mason City
with normal blood glucose levels. In changes they learn. The course is a one will leave the organization to join the Board president. “The City of Mason
fact, many people with prediabetes year commitment. Marketing Department for Mercy City, our business community and the
will develop type 2 diabetes within The local course will be offered Medical Center - North Iowa. North Iowa area have profited from
three years if they do not take steps at two different times. Wednesday “I am proud of the accomplish- her dedication, enthusiasm and pas-
to prevent it. To see if you are at risk morning sessions will begin Jan. 13 ments Visit Mason City has achieved, sion for her profession and those she
for prediabetes, take the prediabetes from 10-11 a.m. and Thursday eve- none of which could have occurred served. She will be greatly missed. We
screening test on our website, www. ning sessions will begin Jan. 14 from without the help of so many people will work to have a transition plan in
cghealth.com. 5-6 p.m. Both classes will be held in including a great staff, community place very soon. In the interim pe-
“One in three American adults the Liberty Room, located in Mo- leaders, tourism partners, an extreme- riod, the board and staff will assume
has prediabetes, so the need for pre- hawk Square, Mason City. The course ly supportive board of directors, and leadership of various positions until a
vention has never been greater,” said is free to at-risk participants and in- countless volunteers,” Armour said. candidate is hired.”
Karen Crimmings, Chronic Disease cludes a pre and post health screen- “Visit Mason City has achieved in-
and Health Promotion Service Man- ing. To enroll in the course visit www.
ager, Cerro Gordo County Depart- cghealth.com or call 641-421-9303.
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