Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Temperatures reaching into the 70s has brought activity to local beaches.  The beaches remain open, however social distancing is strongly recommended.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

Lake businesses proceed with cautious optimism

by Marianne Gasaway

by Marianne Gasaway

The unusual school year will come to a close Friday, May 15, for students in the Clear Lake School District.

The School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to make May 15 the final day of on-line learning for students.  Teachers will be done one week later, on May 22.

“Our students have been utilizing on-line learning since March 16 — two months is a lot,” said Superintendent Doug Gee.

Not much has gone as planned for Clear Lake High School seniors this spring, but the school district isn’t ready to give up on its scheduled May 17 commencement ceremony just yet.

Acting on the recommendation of CLHS Principal Chris Murphy, the School Board voted Tuesday to hold commencement Sunday, May 17, if the gathering is allowed by the State.  June 21 and July 19 were set as alternate dates.

Terry McCarl, Intern Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in Clear Lake, was pleasantly surprised to find members of the congregation in their seats Sunday morning.  McCarl said church members, such as Kristi and Kevin Sholly (back) and Brent and Linda Scarrow (front) made likenesses of themselves and placed them throughout the worship center late Saturday night, providing him with a smile and extra inspiration to deliver his message using a livestream format.-Submitted photo.