James Heine

 

James H. “Jim” Heine, 87, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa, in Mason City, surrounded by his loving family. 

John Bledsoe

 

John Junior Bledsoe, 84, of 523 10th Ave. N, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at home. 

Due to his wishes, he was cremated and a memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.  Family suggest memorials to John Junior Bledsoe Memorial Fund, c/o his daughter, Donna Prescott, 46117 212th Ave., Lake Mills, IA 50450.  

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. 

Susan Graham

 

    Susan Jane (Draper) Graham, age 59, of Garner, Iowa, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home in Garner, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Belmond United Methodist Church, Belmond, Iowa.  The Reverend Cindy Morrison was officiating. Burial was in the Belmond Cemetery. Those wishing to 

express their sympathies through a memorial in Susan’s memory may send to Ron Graham, 620 Goll’s Drive, Garner, IA 50438.

Marna Herman

 

Marna “Peggy” Ruth (Neuberger) Herman, age 71, of Brownsville, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home after nearly 11 years of battling cancer.

A church service was held Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Klemme, Iowa. 

Larson crowned champion; other G-H/V events also do well

 

The State Track Meet is the perfect time to peak, and that’s exactly what the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls track team did.  They represented their school very well at State, bringing home new school records and an 11th place team finish.

Diercks captures State title; Nosbisch reaches finals

 

Chandler Diercks said he was determined to grin and bear it.  And when it was over, the Clear Lake sophomore was grinning from ear to ear.  He had won the Class 3A long jump at the State Track Meet.

G-H/V boys have strong showing at State

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boy’s track team made a strong showing at the State Track Meet in Des Moines last weekend. 

On Friday, the 4x100 meter relay of Adam Monson, Brad Nedved, Seth Williams and Alex Van Gerpen finished in 21st place in the final season for three of the runners. 

First win on home field for G-H/V girls

 

It was an exciting night for the Garner-Hayfied/Ventura girls soccer team, as they picked up their first varsity win in school history on Penneke Field.

The team topped Humboldt, 3-2, at home on Thursday, May 16.

“I could not be prouder of these girls,” said Coach Josh Banse.  “Our defense played the best game of the year, only allowing four shots on goal all night.  We are starting to make a lot of good decisions and things are starting to happen.”

Lions win opening round in Class 2A Regionals

 

 

The Clear Lake boys soccer team won its opening round Class 2A Regional match Monday night, setting up a second round match with Hudson tonight (Wednesday, May 22) at Hudson starting at 5 p.m.

The Lions were 2-1 winners over Iowa Falls-Alden in their post-season opener.

Lions drop Sub-State tennis match to Spencer

 

The Clear Lake boys tennis team played Spencer in Sub-State tennis at Fort Dodge on Saturday, May 18.  Spencer won a hard fought match by the score of 5-3.  

The Lions split wins in individual play, with Sam Jones, Paul Raner and JJ Theobald each getting victories.

The match went to Spencer when they won two doubles matches.  Sam Jones and Luke Schiller were leading their doubles match 6-0, 4-2 when play was stopped.  

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