Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

The kindergarteners at Ventura Elementary School were presented with their “Class of 2003” T-shirts.  The class includes front row (L-R):  Krystal Lemon, Chysten Doorman, Abby Wind, William Kuns and Mike Frazier.  Middle row (L-R): Lisa Millard, Angela Simmer, Andrew Monson, Heather Schulze, Sheldon Coleman and Jimmy Farrell.  Back row (L-R): Christopher Grey, Brad Schaefer, Jacob Gomez, Stephanie Duesenberry,

Workers have begun tearing up North Shore Drive as part of the final phase of reconstruction for the road.  Most of the work at present is being done on the west end of the project, from Clark Road east to North Shore Estates.

Tom Jolas, a Mason City attorney, who played a key role in the drive to route Interstate 35 through this area said the big road will be the “greatest thing Clear Lake will see in 50 years.”  Jolas gave his speech to the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet.

Six candidates will vie for two director posts on the Clear Lake School Board.  Those running include: Lester Godden, Dr. Tom Joslyn, Mrs. Joe Jensen, Bill Eaton, Homer Bienfang and Denzil Hoskins.

When the new teachers come to town, extend the glad hand of fellowship to them and make them feel at home.  Help them in any way and in turn they will be better able to help your children.

Miss Emma Hager, of Sioux City, will be the new school nurse.  This is the first time that a full time nurse has been hired for the school for the full nine months of the year.