Local tour group makes the most of trip to nation’s capitol

by Marianne Morf

They say, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”  A group of 35 seniors making a 10-day bus trip to Washington D.C. this month did just that.  

Members of the Clear Lake Bank & Trust Clear Sailing 55 Club departed for the nation’s capitol Sunday, Sept. 29.  On Monday, the vast majority of the groups’ itinerary was moot.  The government shutdown 

Hot off the press!

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is pleased to announce that its new cookbook “Reader’s Recipes” is now available.  The newspaper invited readers to submit their favorite recipes 

Cards place second at NIC Tournament; top Lake Mills

It was a successful week for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura volleyball team, as they picked up two wins and placed second in the NIC Tournament.

 

GHV 3, Osage 0

Lions have a tough week on the court

Clear Lake ran into a buzz saw of North Central Conference volleyball teams last week.  The Lions dropped decisions to St.

Cardinals bring home championships from home cross country meet

It was busy week of running for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura/West Hancock cross country teams, as they competed in two meets.

CL cross country team runs at Algona

The placements didn’t tell the whole story for the Clear Lake cross country teams competing at Algona Monday, Sept. 30.

Coach Nick DiMarco said he felt his team ran well in the field of 17 teams.  The Lion boys were fifth, just missing out on a fourth place trophy, while the girls were 15th overall.

Rodney Freeman

     Rodney L. Freeman, 58, of Clear Lake, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at his home with his wife by his side.   The immediate family was there to send him to the Lord after his courageous battle with cancer.  Pastor Will Hunsaker was also at his home.  

Loretta Cotton

Loretta (Hagen) Cotton, age 88, died peacefully on Oct. 3, 2013 in Parker, Colo. 

     A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the Wayside Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating.  Burial will follow in Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.  Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 

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