When it comes to finding morels, timing is everything

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 11:57pm

by Lowell Washburn

Spring has finally arrived; dandelions are beginning to bloom. For ultra-urbanized lawn care fanatics, the annual appearance of the dandelion’s familiar yellow flower is most unwelcome. But for those of us who stalk the elusive wild mushroom, it’s a sure sign of good things to come.

Eleanor Hepperly

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:25am

Eleanor L. Hepperly, 98, Clear Lake, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.  

Funeral services for Eleanor were held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Ventura United Methodist Church with Pastor Dr. Reverend Rhoda Preston officiating.  Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.  

Larry Scott

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:24am

Larry Lee Scott, 82, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, with his family at his side.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake, with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Clear Lake V.F.W..

Lawrence Halsne

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:24am

Lawrence E. Halsne, 88, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Kirk Wilkie officiating.  Military honors were provided by the Clear Lake VFW and private committal services took place in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Larry’s name to Central Gardens or Hospice of North Iowa. 

Vincent Otis

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:24am

Vincent A. Otis, 88, of Mission, Texas, and Cumberland, Wis., formerly of Northwood, Iowa, died peacefully on May 2, 2014 at Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission.  Graveside services for Vincent are planned for Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. at St. James Cemetery, Forest City.  

CL girls continue to improve

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:23am

The Clear Lake girls picked up a win in the 4x200 and saw continued improvements in individual events competing at the Don Hoppel Co-ed Relay held at Garner Monday, May 5.  

The Lions’ 4x200 with Brittany Bieber, Aspen Curtis, Mckenna Backhaus and Megan Merfeld broke the tape in 1:57.37.  The same group was sixth in the 4x100 in 56.16.

Lions win four relays

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:22am

Clear Lake won four relays and posted victories in two individual events on their way to a third place finish at the Don Hoppel Co-ed Relays at Garner Monday.

Connor Nosbisch won by almost a second in the 110 meter high hurdles, crossing the finish line in 15.09.  Nosbisch was also a member of the winning shuttle hurdle, 4x200 and 4x100.  

Mathews paces Cards

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:21am

With the conference meet and districts just around the corner, the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls track team had some things to work out at a home meet held on Monday, May 5.

GHV boys second at home meet

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:19am

It was a successful night on the track for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys when they hosted a meet on Monday, May 5.  The Cardinals finished second in the eight-team field with 117.50 points.  Forest City won the meet with 129 points and Clear Lake was third with 106.50 points.

“It was great to get the opportunity to compete and host a home meet,” said Coach Kelsey Steffens.  “The boys are continuing to improve and that is great as conference and districts are approaching.”

Cards place third at home tournament

Published by admin on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 2:18am

Despite plenty of rainy days, the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls soccer team got some matches in last week.

Humboldt, 2, GHV 1 (Shootout)
 It took a shootout to determine the winner of the GHV vs. Humboldt match on Thursday, May 1. The Wildcats won the match by one-goal, 2-1.

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