Remember When 12-1-2021

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

November 1996

About anything that could go wrong did, Wednesday, as firefighters fought a losing battle against smoke, flames, location and the weather. In the end, they were resigned to watch as the main lodge at the Open Bible Camp, located in Ventura Heights, burned to the ground.

Still opportunities to contribute to Giving Tree

There are still local families looking for a little help during the holiday season.  With two weeks remaining until gifts are due, 36 of the 188 ornaments appearing on The Giving Tree remain available. 

Still opportunities to contribute to Giving Tree

There are still local families looking for a little help during the holiday season.  With two weeks remaining until gifts are due, 36 of the 188 ornaments appearing on The Giving Tree remain available. 

Lions fall to Ballard in season opener

(Above) Clear Lake’s Xada Johnson muscles her way around a Ballard defender, while Brooklyn Eden looks on.  -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Lions fall to Ballard in season opener

(Above) Clear Lake’s Xada Johnson muscles her way around a Ballard defender, while Brooklyn Eden looks on.  -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Remember When 11-24-2021

(Above) Signs of the times in 1971 - Signs of the times in 1971 proved that Ol’ Man Winter was here to stay.  Clear Lake’s drive-ins, including (top to bottom) The Dart Drive-In, The Lighthouse, The Silver Boot Cafe and the Barrel Drive-In all had signs in the windows announcing they would be back in the spring.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

November 1996

Remember When 11-24-2021

(Above) Signs of the times in 1971 - Signs of the times in 1971 proved that Ol’ Man Winter was here to stay.  Clear Lake’s drive-ins, including (top to bottom) The Dart Drive-In, The Lighthouse, The Silver Boot Cafe and the Barrel Drive-In all had signs in the windows announcing they would be back in the spring.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

November 1996

Remember When 11-24-2021

Signs of the times in 1971 - Signs of the times in 1971 proved that Ol’ Man Winter was here to stay.  Clear Lake’s drive-ins, including (top to bottom) The Dart Drive-In, The Lighthouse, The Silver Boot Cafe and the Barrel Drive-In all had signs in the windows announcing they would be back in the spring.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

November 1996

Clear Lake girls are an early season favorite

(Above) Head Coach Bart Smith looks on as Brooklyn Eden (10) and Jaden Ainley run through drills during a recent basketball practice.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake girls basketball team is an early season favorite in Class 3A.

Clear Lake girls are an early season favorite

(Above) Head Coach Bart Smith looks on as Brooklyn Eden (10) and Jaden Ainley run through drills during a recent basketball practice.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake girls basketball team is an early season favorite in Class 3A.

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