Remember When 5-27-2020

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by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

May 1995

2020 Clear Lake Memorial Day Service

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The traditional Clear Lake Memorial Day program, scheduled for Monday, May 25, was cancelled due to the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Mirror-Reporter is pleased to share a special program created with the cooperation of V.F.W. Post 4868. Post Commander Mike Nelson, along with VFW members MaryAnn and John Aslakson, and Clear Lake High School students Ashlyn Bread and Haley Jackson participated in a short program. Music was provided by Katie Behr, from the Mirror-Reporter.

2020 Clear Lake Memorial Day Service

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 4:55pm

The traditional Clear Lake Memorial Day program, scheduled for Monday, May 25, was cancelled due to the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Mirror-Reporter is pleased to share a special program created with the cooperation of V.F.W. Post 4868. Post Commander Mike Nelson, along with VFW members MaryAnn and John Aslakson, and Clear Lake High School students Ashlyn Bread and Haley Jackson participated in a short program. Music was provided by Katie Behr, from the Mirror-Reporter.

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Benjamin J. Frederick

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Benjamin James Frederick, 38, of Clear Lake, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Benjamin J. Frederick

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Benjamin James Frederick, 38, of Clear Lake, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Maxine H. Eldridge

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Maxine Helga Eldridge, 99, formerly of Clear Lake, went home to be with her heavenly Father, whom she loved and served, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Manhattan, Kan., surrounded by family.

Maxine H. Eldridge

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Maxine Helga Eldridge, 99, formerly of Clear Lake, went home to be with her heavenly Father, whom she loved and served, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Manhattan, Kan., surrounded by family.

July 1-5 celebration cancelled

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(Above) There will be no parade, carnival, Bingo, bands or fireworks during the July 4th holiday in Clear Lake this year. - Reporter file photo by Chris Barragy.

Governor’s order prohibiting crowds, public safety concerns drive decision

Fireworks at new location still a possibility

by Marianne Gasaway

For the first time in its 149-year history, Clear Lake will not hold a Fourth of July celebration.

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