Big week of wins for the Lions

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:27pm

by Marianne Gasaway

The Clear Lake baseball team had a good week, going 2-0 with wins over Algona and Forest City. The Lions improved to 8-4 going into Monday night’s big conference game with Humboldt.

“We have been great playing some small ball and Andrew Formanek pitched a gem against Algona,” said Head Coach AJ Feuerbach.  “We need to stay consistent going into our last two weeks before the tournament starts on July, 17.

CL 5, Algona 1

Donald M. Williams

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:25pm

Donald M. Williams, 76, of Lake Havasu City, Az., passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020, at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Phoenix, Az.

A memorial will be held in Lake Havasu City at a later date.

Don was born in Clarion, Iowa, the son of Merle and Dorothy (Rounds) Williams, of Thornton. Don relocated to Washington State in 1975. In 2010, he moved to Lake Havasu to enjoy some sunshine and soon retired from long-haul truck driving.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4299, where he enjoyed meeting up with friends.

Donald M. Williams

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:25pm

Donald M. Williams, 76, of Lake Havasu City, Az., passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020, at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Phoenix, Az.

A memorial will be held in Lake Havasu City at a later date.

Don was born in Clarion, Iowa, the son of Merle and Dorothy (Rounds) Williams, of Thornton. Don relocated to Washington State in 1975. In 2010, he moved to Lake Havasu to enjoy some sunshine and soon retired from long-haul truck driving.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4299, where he enjoyed meeting up with friends.

Jan M. Buchanan

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:24pm

Jan Marie Buchanan, 64, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice, Mason City.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a celebration will be held in the fall.

Jan was born Aug. 4, 1955, in Mason City, the daughter of Paul and Lois (Behl) Morris.  Jan graduated from Mason City High School.  In 1973 she was joined in marriage to Ed Buchanan.  They were blessed with two sons.  

Jan M. Buchanan

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:24pm

Jan Marie Buchanan, 64, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice, Mason City.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a celebration will be held in the fall.

Jan was born Aug. 4, 1955, in Mason City, the daughter of Paul and Lois (Behl) Morris.  Jan graduated from Mason City High School.  In 1973 she was joined in marriage to Ed Buchanan.  They were blessed with two sons.  

Phyllis K. Hughes

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:23pm

Phyllis K. Hughes, 84, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Home, in Greene.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, with Charlie West officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, in Britt.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Surf Ballroom.

Phyllis K. Hughes

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:23pm

Phyllis K. Hughes, 84, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Home, in Greene.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, with Charlie West officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, in Britt.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Surf Ballroom.

Remember When 7-8-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:20pm

(Above) Fishin’ buddies, 1995 - These two didn’t even care the fish weren’t biting in 1995.  Quincy Law and Jeremy Baker were obviously enjoying themselves at the kids fishing camp, sponsored by the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

July 1995

Remember When 7-8-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:20pm

(Above) Fishin’ buddies, 1995 - These two didn’t even care the fish weren’t biting in 1995.  Quincy Law and Jeremy Baker were obviously enjoying themselves at the kids fishing camp, sponsored by the Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Department.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

July 1995

Boat parade lifts holiday spirits

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 2:57pm

by Marianne Gasaway

and Michelle Watson

In a true “making lemonade out of lemons” moment, a boat parade was held in lieu of the traditional Fourth of July parade this year.  And it looks like it may become a fixture in the local holiday celebration.

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