Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Love him or hate him. The Red Fox is Clear Lake’s newest permanent resident

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:50pm

by Lowell Washburn

I wish I had kept track of how many calls I’ve received this year regarding the dramatic invasion of red fox into the residential neighborhoods of Clear Lake and Ventura.

There have been “fox on my patio” calls -- Fox crossing the deck, fox under the deck, fox walking down the front sidewalk, fox with pups by the garden, fox chasing squirrels, fox chowing down on squirrels, and fox begging for food in the Ventura school yard. The list goes on.

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Harvest Fest shines on

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:48pm

(Above) A group remembers the fun day with a selfie.-Photos by Chris Barragy.

[caption id="attachment_58259" align="alignleft" width="225"] Emma Sheckler, Sonya Mundt and Kelly Steenhard, representing Atura Architecture and Dean Snyder Construction, decorated a light pole in preparation for the festival.[/caption]

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Harvest Fest shines on

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:48pm

(Above) A group remembers the fun day with a selfie.-Photos by Chris Barragy.

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Senior Center will resume hot meal delivery Nov. 2

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:45pm

The Clear Lake Senior Center has announced Homebound Meals, formerly known as Meals on Wheels, will resume Monday, Nov. 2. The program was halted March 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged.

Every effort is being made to contact each individual that had received meals previously, according to Linda Matson, a member of the Senior Center Board. Those who have not been contacted are asked to call Matson at 641-357-0690.

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Senior Center will resume hot meal delivery Nov. 2

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:45pm

The Clear Lake Senior Center has announced Homebound Meals, formerly known as Meals on Wheels, will resume Monday, Nov. 2. The program was halted March 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged.

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Schools serving free meals to students

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:43pm

by Marianne Gasaway

According to Clear Lake Food Service Director Misty Binstock, all currently enrolled Clear Lake School District students are currently able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost to them. This includes those learning from home.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended several flexibilities through as late as Dec. 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall/winter months.

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Schools serving free meals to students

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:43pm

by Marianne Gasaway

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Remember When 10-7-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:42pm

(Above) Clear Lake Fire Department, 1970 - In 1970, 21 men of the Clear Lake Fire Department were on call day and night to protect the town. Seated front (L-R): Ken Friest, Joe Scott, Denny Davis, H.