Cardinals drop two close games

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura baseball team had a tough week, dropping two games by one run, to Central Springs and another to Emmetsburg.  The team was scheduled to play Central Springs on Saturday, July 13, but due to inclement weather, the game was moved to Monday, July 15 (results of that game will be published in next week’s edition of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter).

Central Springs 5, G-H/V 4

The Cardinals came out strong against Central Springs on Tuesday, July 9, but couldn’t hold on to the momentum.

G-H/V opens District play with a win; fall in second game

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls advanced in the Class 3A District competition with a win over Forest City.  Unfortunately, the season ended for the team as it fell to Estherville Lincoln Central in the second round of District play.

G-H/V 6, Forest City 2

G-H/V opens District play with a win; fall in second game

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls advanced in the Class 3A District competition with a win over Forest City.  Unfortunately, the season ended for the team as it fell to Estherville Lincoln Central in the second round of District play.

G-H/V 6, Forest City 2

LAKE LEVEL

 

Warm weather last week caused a 1.56” decrease in the lake level.  The lake 

measured -0.12” below the weir.  Last year at this time the lake measured -16.56” below the weir.

One killed in vehicle rollover

 

A Forest City man was killed after he lost control of his vehicle on a gravel road, causing it to rollover and eject him.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was among the emergency responders to the call at 4:47 p.m. Monday, July 15.  

Zirbel shares championship cycling style with hometown

 

Bicycle, Blues, BBQ event brings out competitors and fans in big numbers

It’s hard to top winning a National Championship, but Tom Zirbel said cycling in his hometown, with family and friends cheering him on made the Bicycle, Blues & BBQ weekend pretty sweet.

 

City of Clear Lake files lawsuit for damages to police car

 

April accident sidelined police lieutenant

 

The City of Clear Lake has filed a lawsuit against two brothers in connection with an April accident in which a police car driven by Lt. Paul Chizek was struck by a truck.  The city is seeking an $8,890.36 judgment against Steven Orta, 21, and Ryan Orta, 29, both of Mason City, for damage to the police car.

City of Clear Lake files lawsuit for damages to police car

 

April accident sidelined police lieutenant

The City of Clear Lake has filed a lawsuit against two brothers in connection with an April accident in which a police car driven by Lt. Paul Chizek was struck by a truck.  The city is seeking an $8,890.36 judgment against Steven Orta, 21, and Ryan Orta, 29, both of Mason City, for damage to the police car.

Beverly Anderson

 

     Beverly J. Anderson, 80, of Ventura passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Oakwood Care Center.

     A funeral service was held Monday, July 8, 2013 at the United Methodist Church, Ventura, with Pastor Rhoda Preston officiating.  Burial was held following the service at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Earl L. Kotz

 

     Earl L. Kotz, 95, of Clear Lake, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.                                                      

     Per Earl’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess

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