The Giving Tree is bare!

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:04am

 

The giving spirit is strong this holiday season in the Clear Lake area.  

As of Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 11, all of the 215 ornaments on the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s Giving Tree had been checked out and gifts are now filling the newspaper office.  This week they are being 

readied for distribution to local families that had requested some additional help this holiday season.

The judging begins!

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:04am

 

Who has the best lights?

Let your holiday season shine bright and you could win $1,000!

 

Judging is now underway and will continue through Thursday, Dec. 20, to determine the most outstanding holiday light displays in Clear Lake and Ventura.  Top 

Weekly sweepstakes winner

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:03am

 

Darlene Smith was the third winner of $50 in Chamber Bucks in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter’s Holiday Sweepstakes. Publisher Mike Finnegan presented the 

G-H Board approves moving alternative school to Clear Lake

Published by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:01am

 

The Garner-Hayfield School Board voted Monday to approve relocating the Lakeside Alternative (School) Program in the former Sunset Elementary School building in Clear Lake.  The program, serving G-H, Ventura and Clear Lake School District students, is currently housed at the Ventura/G-H Middle School in Ventura.

The Clear Lake School Board met in special session Wednesday, Dec. 5, to prepare a formal proposal for relocation of the alternative program. 

J. Steve Shook

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:40am

 

J. Steve Shook, 64, of 2307 1st Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.  

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at Open Bible Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.  Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors 

provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.   Family suggests memorials to Steve Shook memorial fund.

Buford Floy

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:40am

 

Buford Eugene Floy, 81, Thornton, Iowa, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

A memorial service for Buford was held Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Reverend Derik Yarian officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his name.

As per Buford’s request his body was cremated.  

Mary Curran

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:40am

 

Mary (Henry) Curran, age 91, passed away quietly Nov. 28, 2012 following a short illness. 

Born in Owatonna, Minn., on Nov. 26, 1921 to her parents, William and Lenna Henry, she spent most of her childhood years in Clear Lake, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. Mary then worked as

Louis Vavrik

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:39am

 

Louis John Vavrik, 84, Ventura, Iowa, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

A funeral mass was held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Reverend John Gossman officiating.  Burial was in the St. Johns Cemetery in Duncan, Iowa. 

Lions split with early season NCC favorites

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:19am

 

Boys adjust to challenge IF-A; Use defense, free throws to top Humboldt

 

 

Girls team gains momentum, picks up win over Wildcats

Published by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:18am

 

The Clear Lake girls started the season a bit slow, but continue to build momentum.  The Lions dropped their first game of the season, but rebounded with a win against Humboldt Friday to even their record at 1-1.  This week the Lions traveled to Webster City 

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