Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Joseph B. Ryan, Jr., 84, died peacefully April 14, 2016, from Parkinson related causes, surrounded by family at his home in West Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 20, at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, immediately followed by a celebration of life reception at Edgewater, West Des Moines.

Joe lived a wonderful life. He loved two great women, had a family who adored him, was a success in business, and had many dear friends.

Winston “Win” M. Watson, 83, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Local city officials remain quiet on Prestage plan

Officials from the City of Clear Lake remain mum on a proposal by Prestage Foods to build a $240 million pork processing plant in Mason City, however the company announced last week it has agreed to a two and one-half mile buffer zone around the cities of Mason City and Clear Lake, as well as the lake itself in which it will not construct any hog confinements or purchase animals from a facility in that area.

(Above) Although her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 10 years ago, Geri Berding said she never considered the tremors she began experiencing a few years ago could be the same disease.  She hopes to raise awareness about Parkinson’s with an event this Saturday in downtown Clear Lake.-Reporter photo.

by Marianne Morf

“I have Parkinson’s Disease, but Parkinson’s Disease does not have me,” Geri Berding proclaims.