Cannon sounds for the final time at Lions Field

Published by admin on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 1:46am

There will be no more resounding booms following Clear Lake touchdowns at Lions Field.

Neva S. McDonald

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:54am

Neva S. McDonald, formerly of Clear Lake, passed away in Escondido, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2014, as a result of Alzheimers disease.  She was 94.

Neva Shirley Smith was born in Hudson, S.D., on Sept. 1, 1920, the daughter of Ross and Myrtle (Miner) Smith.  She spent her childhood in the Hudson area where Neva met her lifetime sweetheart, Dennis Wayne McDonald, son of Charles R. McDonald and Amy R. Edson.  Neva and Dennis were married in 1939, and they enjoyed a long and happy life together (over 70 years).  Dennis died in March of 2010.    

Orin J. Solbrack

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:53am

Orin Juel Solbrack, 72, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at the Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake.

A Memorial Service and celebration of his life, was held in the Severtson Forum of the Kinney-Lindstrom Center at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating. Inurnment was held in the Salem Memorial Cemetery.    

Those wishing to give a memorial in his memory, may wish to consider contributions to Opportunity Village. 

Mildred A. Jensen

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:53am

Mildred “Millie” Ann (DeVries) Jensen, 83, of Thornton, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at her home, under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Retz Funeral Home, in Thornton, with Mr. Gerald Haugland presiding.  Interment was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Thornton.

Mildred was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Sheffield, Iowa, to Jerry and Lena (Schroeder) DeVries.  Mildred graduated from the Thornton Consolidated School in 1949 with high honors.

Norman J. Ballantyne

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:52am

Norman J. “Bill” Ballantyne, 91, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, with his family by his side at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.  Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.  Family will greet friends one hour before the service.  The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Humboldt defeats Clear Lake in NCC volleyball

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:44am

Humboldt shut out Clear Lake last week in North Central Conference volleyball action. The Lions fell Thursday by scores of  25-18, 25-23, 25-17.

Cardinals out hustled, 55-21

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:43am

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals (2-5, 1-3), were brought to their knees Friday night by the Estherville  Lincoln Central Midgets (3-4, 2-3) in a 55-21 decision. 

GHV to hold “Pink Out” night

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:42am

GHV to hold “Pink Out” night

The football game scheduled in Garner on Friday, Oct. 24 (GHV vs. Clear Lake) has been designated as the 2014 Football Coaches vs. Cancer Pink Out Night.

Lion harriers place 3rd at Dick Bell Invitational

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 3:42am

Clear Lake harriers were at Eagle Grove Tuesday, Oct. 7, to compete at the Dick Bell Invitational.  The Lion boys captured third place among nine teams, while the girls did not field a full team.

Gilbert finished first in the boys team competition, followed by Algona, Clear Lake and Garner-Hayfield/Ventura.  Fifty-seven runners participated in the varsity race.

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