Becker and Murray win annual Walleye Classic

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:21pm

The team of Jeff Becker and David Murray captured top honors in the Clear Lake Fishing Club’s annual Walleye Classic held Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17 on Clear Lake.  The local team brought in 25.33 pounds of walleye to win the $2,500 top prize.

Steve and Alex Templeton finished as runner-ups in the classic with 23.28 pounds.  Chris Scholl and Bill Miller were third with 22.16 pounds.

GHV graduates presented with honors

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:20pm

The following GHV seniors were presented with honors during commencement ceremonies held Sunday, May 17:

Agrium/FFA Scholarship: Grace Tusha.

M. Robert McCarey Memorial Scholarship: Michael Chizek.

Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Michael Chizek.

Clear Lake Knights of Columbus Scholarship: Michael Chizek and Ryan Grunwald.

Dr. Marc & Amanda Fritz Healthcare Scholarship: Mackenzie Haag.

Don Larkin Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Laura Welsh.

Car, motorcycle crash kills woman

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:20pm

 A crash Saturday night killed one person and hospitalized another.

Clear Lake emergency personnel were among those responding to  a deadly crash involving a motorcycle Saturday night on Highway 122, just west of Decker Sports.

According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, Margaret Bowe, 63, of Mason City was killed.  She was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Todd Kephart, 54, of Mason City. The driver of the Grand Prix was 17-year-old Timothy Thompson, from Forest City.

CLHS presents diplomas to 111

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:19pm

One hundred-eleven members of the Clear Lake High School Class of 2015 received their diplomas Sunday, May 17.

Senior speakers Lindsay Kearns and Lauren Hewitt encouraged their classmates to dream big, but remember the lessons learned at CLHS and the guidance they received from their teachers.

“Live the life you have always imagined,” Kearns said, smiling as she revealed a Superman T-shirt under her gown.

Haugland delivers Memorial Day address

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:17pm

Looking at his young family, Gabriel Haugland told those gathered for Memorial Day services at Clear Lake Cemetery Monday he knew his service in Afghanistan was necessary. “Don’t go daddy.  I need you,” his two-year-old daughter, Grace, had pleaded before he left.  He was also leaving behind his young wife, Carolyn, and an infant son, Nick.

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:16pm

Cruising Clear Lake

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New owners hope to enhance unique lake experience

The Lady of the Lake is sailing under new ownership this season.

Jon Berhow and Scott and Niki Monson have purchased the sternwheeler from Mike Royer and Rodger Nordman.  However, Royer and Nordman have agreed to stay on this season to handle driving and tour duties aboard the boat.

Berhow said he noticed a for sale sign on the boat last year and “knew he wanted to make it happen.”

Vikings pound the Panthers in season opener, 42-18

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:15pm

The Ventura boys basketball team had a strong start to the 2011-12 with a huge conference win, but finished the week with two non-conference losses.

Peterson competes in State Cross Country Meet

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:15pm

    Clear Lake’s Trudy Peterson competed in the Class 3A State Cross Country Meet Saturday, Oct. 29, in Fort Dodge.  In her first State appearance, the Clear Lake sophomore recorded her best time ever and placed 52nd.

Lion volleyball team keeps showing improvement

Published by admin on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 6:15pm

Coach Scott Swenson is a believer.  
    “We believe that the teams that stay the course and continue to work the hardest, will have  good things happen for them,” said Swenson.   “We know sooner or later, all of a sudden, we will start to get the breaks.”

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