Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Since 2010, volunteers at the Clear Lake Arts Center have been creating one-of-a-kind ornaments out of fused glass in the John Larsen Glass Studio as a thank you gift to people making a donation to the Arts Center’s Youth Arts Program. Over the years, these ornaments have obtained the title Art Angels, although at times they looked more like an elf or penguin than an angel. The title Art Angel is also given to the person making the donation, or the friend, or family member, in which the donation is honoring.

(Above) Clear Lake’s Zach Lester and Drew Enke put some strong defensive pressure on this West Fork ball handler.  The Lions beat West Fork in double-overtime, 78-75. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Judging by the first game, it’s going to be an exciting season for the Clear Lake Lions.  The team opened with a double-overtime win and one night later notched another victory for a quick 2-0 start.

(Above) Clear Lake’s Lexi Fasbender guards a West Fork player during Tuesday night’s game. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake girls improved their record to 4-1 last week with wins over West Fork and Hampton-Dumont.

“This week really tested our girls mentally and physically and I was pleased with how we performed all week,” said Coach Bart Smith.  “We still need to work on things, but it’s a start to the season.”

The Clear Lake High School Dance Team participated in the State Dance Team Competition held at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines, on Thursday, Dec. 1.  The team received State Championship honors in both Pom and Hip Hop.  The group was also recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievement.