Fàrd Salim Shabazz

Fàrd Salim Shabazz, 23, of Ventura, passed away Aug. 15, 2017.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Fàrd was born Aug. 28, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of George Blue III and Nichelle Richardson.He moved with his fiancé and her family to Ventura, from Murrieta, California. in 2015. He was involved with the opening of Gunny’s Smokehouse, in Ventura, where he was the kitchen manager. He was enrolled and planning on attending N.I.A.C.C.

Far’d Salim Shabazz-Blue

Far’d Salim Shabazz-Blue, 23, of Ventura, passed away Aug. 15, 2017.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Far’d was born Aug. 28, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of George Blue III and Nichelle Purter.

Russell A. Young

Russell A Young, 86, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Hancock County Medical Center, in Britt, Iowa.

Russell A. Young

Russell A Young, 86, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Hancock County Medical Center, in Britt, Iowa.

Irvin A. Shanklin

Irvin Allen “Pete” Shanklin, 75, of Forest City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.

Per Pete’s wishes, his body has been cremated and no services are planned.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

Irvin A. Shanklin

Irvin Allen “Pete” Shanklin, 75, of Forest City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Concord Care Center, in Garner, Iowa.

Per Pete’s wishes, his body has been cremated and no services are planned.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

New volleyball coach gives positive report

(Above) Clear Lake’s new Head Volleyball Coach Richie Ellis gets into the swing of things with his team during a recent practice.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

New Clear Lake High School volleyball coach Richie Ellis reports practice has been going great for his team.

“The girls have been working very hard and are getting better each day,” he said.

Ellis describes himself as a very competitive coach who also likes to let the girls have fun and play loose.

New volleyball coach gives positive report

(Above) Clear Lake’s new Head Volleyball Coach Richie Ellis gets into the swing of things with his team during a recent practice.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

New Clear Lake High School volleyball coach Richie Ellis reports practice has been going great for his team.

“The girls have been working very hard and are getting better each day,” he said.

Ellis describes himself as a very competitive coach who also likes to let the girls have fun and play loose.

New volleyball coach gives positive report

(Above) Clear Lake’s new Head Volleyball Coach Richie Ellis gets into the swing of things with his team during a recent practice.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

New Clear Lake High School volleyball coach Richie Ellis reports practice has been going great for his team.

“The girls have been working very hard and are getting better each day,” he said.

Ellis describes himself as a very competitive coach who also likes to let the girls have fun and play loose.

Practice underway

Clear Lake Assistant Coach Jeremey Ainley looks for an open receiver during a recent football practice at Clear Lake.  The Lions kick their season off on Friday, Aug. 25, when they host Mason City.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

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