Mary Ellen Charest

Mary Ellen Charest, 85, of Clear Lake, Iowa died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating.  Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Remember When 2-3-2016

(Above) Poodle skirts and pompadours were popular again in 1991 at the Surf Ballroom for the annual Winter Dance Party.  The crowd danced to the tunes of Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson, Jack Scott, the D.C. Drifters and the Sun Rhythm Section entertained the crowd.

25 Years Ago

January 1991

Samuel Bealor Swartz, Jr.

Samuel Bealor Swartz, Jr., 84, of Clear Lake, Iowa died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his home.

Per Sam’s wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at his home, 5851 S. Shore Dr., Lot 20, Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Samuel Bealor Swartz, Jr.

Samuel Bealor Swartz, Jr., 84, of Clear Lake, Iowa died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his home.

Per Sam’s wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at his home, 5851 S. Shore Dr., Lot 20, Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Remember When 2-3-2016

(Above) Poodle skirts and pompadours were popular again in 1991 at the Surf Ballroom for the annual Winter Dance Party.  The crowd danced to the tunes of Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson, Jack Scott, the D.C. Drifters and the Sun Rhythm Section entertained the crowd.

25 Years Ago

January 1991

GHV boys escape with win at Lake Mills, go to 15-3

With just three games remaining in the regular season, the GHV boys are looking to finish strong.  Last week they recorded three wins, moving their record to 15-3 overall.

GHV 86, Bishop Garrigan 53

Four Cardinals finished in double figures, helping GHV cruise past Bishop Garrigan Tuesday night, Jan. 26, 86-53.  The win wasn’t quite as easy the score indicated.

GHV boys escape with win at Lake Mills, go to 15-3

With just three games remaining in the regular season, the GHV boys are looking to finish strong.  Last week they recorded three wins, moving their record to 15-3 overall.

GHV 86, Bishop Garrigan 53

Four Cardinals finished in double figures, helping GHV cruise past Bishop Garrigan Tuesday night, Jan. 26, 86-53.  The win wasn’t quite as easy the score indicated.

CL boys power past NCC teams, fall to Crestwood

(Above) Cody Matz provided the Lions with some points off the bench in Clear Lake’s 20-point  win over Iowa Falls-Alden.  Here, Matz drove past the Cadets to score two of his four points.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

The Clear Lake boys sandwiched a loss with wins this week, putting their record at 9-8 overall heading into February.

CL 79, IF-A 59

CL boys power past NCC teams, fall to Crestwood

(Above) Cody Matz provided the Lions with some points off the bench in Clear Lake’s 20-point  win over Iowa Falls-Alden.  Here, Matz drove past the Cadets to score two of his four points.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

The Clear Lake boys sandwiched a loss with wins this week, putting their record at 9-8 overall heading into February.

CL 79, IF-A 59

Clear Lake girls break into rankings at No. 13

(Above) Erin O’Tool looks to get the ball inside for another Lion score against Iowa Fall-Alden.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

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