Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Brownie Troop, 1996 - First grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 467 went to Kinney Pioneer Museum in 1996.  They earned 18 Try-Its and 10 peached; participated in three service projects, cookie sales, and went on two field trips this year.  Pictured front row (L-R): Katlin Sheimo, Sara Huber, Melissa Mormann, Brittany Secory, Kristin Pitkin  Back row (L-R): Ashley Gagnon, Shannon Orth, Morgan Brosdahl, Kaitlyn Zenner, Nicole Einck and Lindsey

Fàrd Salim Shabazz, 23, of Ventura, passed away Aug. 15, 2017.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Fàrd was born Aug. 28, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of George Blue III and Nichelle Richardson.He moved with his fiancé and her family to Ventura, from Murrieta, California. in 2015. He was involved with the opening of Gunny’s Smokehouse, in Ventura, where he was the kitchen manager. He was enrolled and planning on attending N.I.A.C.C.

(Above) Senator Joni Ernst visited the Nicholas Hemp Farm Tuesday to learn about their experience with growing industrial hemp. Ernst is pictured with Greg Nicholas and his father, Greg, who were among the first Iowa farmers to grow a hemp crop.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Fiber is the future, says Greg Nicholas

by Marianne Gasaway

(Above) The Clear Lake Fire Department’s most recent recruits include (L-R) Firefighters Brad Boldt, Eric Maki and Earl Smith.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.