Lions claim third straight NCC title with win over H-D

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 4:51pm

(Above) Jack Barragy navigates around Hampton-Dumont defenders.  Barragy led the Lions with 20-points.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Michelle Watson

A big win over Hampton-Dumont on Tuesday night, Feb. 11, clinched the North Central Conference title for the Clear Lake boys.  This is the third straight conference title for the team, making it the first time in school history that the Lions claimed three in a row.

Remember When 1-29-2020

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 4:08pm

(Above) Scrubbing the Surf, 1995 - Kathy Snyder was busy in 1995 giving the wall scenes at the Surf Ballroom a new look.  Snyder, a member of the family that purchased the ballroom in Sept. 1995, explained the beach murals were hidden behind other wall coverings.  The public was able to see the refurbished Surf during the Buddy Holly Tribute on the first weekend in February 1995.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

Remember When 2-12-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:49pm

(Above) 1969-70 Clear Lake Boys Basketball Team - Members of the 1969-70 Clear Lake boys basketball team included front tow (L-R):  John Ritter, Eric Thomsen, Tom Lewis, Brad Heitland, Mike Byington, Doug Pike, Tom Dillavou.  Back row (L-R): Coach Gary Anderson, Jim Travaille, Harry Hakes, Bill Wistey, Jack Peterson, Ross Klongerbo, Mike Chaney, Kurt Godden, Curtis Floy and Mgr. Tom Leonard.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

Remember When 2-12-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:36pm

(Above) 1969-70 Clear Lake Boys Basketball Team - Members of the 1969-70 Clear Lake boys basketball team included front tow (L-R):  John Ritter, Eric Thomsen, Tom Lewis, Brad Heitland, Mike Byington, Doug Pike, Tom Dillavou.  Back row (L-R): Coach Gary Anderson, Jim Travaille, Harry Hakes, Bill Wistey, Jack Peterson, Ross Klongerbo, Mike Chaney, Kurt Godden, Curtis Floy and Mgr. Tom Leonard.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

Remember When 2-12-2020

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:36pm

(Above) 1969-70 Clear Lake Boys Basketball Team - Members of the 1969-70 Clear Lake boys basketball team included front tow (L-R):  John Ritter, Eric Thomsen, Tom Lewis, Brad Heitland, Mike Byington, Doug Pike, Tom Dillavou.  Back row (L-R): Coach Gary Anderson, Jim Travaille, Harry Hakes, Bill Wistey, Jack Peterson, Ross Klongerbo, Mike Chaney, Kurt Godden, Curtis Floy and Mgr. Tom Leonard.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

Saving the Surf

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:43pm

Trials and triumphs of the last 50 years

“Well, how about it Clear Lake?” begged Editor and Publisher Joe Roth in the Feb. 11, 1970 edition of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter. 

Roth penned a column hoping to catch the eye of someone—  anyone in town to save the Surf from becoming anything but a ballroom.  The days of hosting ballroom dancing were waning and the current owner had closed the venue twice. 

GHV Middle School in Ventura will close

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:42pm

GHV Superintendent Tyler William answers questions about the district’s pending budget cuts at a Feb. 4 community meeting. Also pictured are school board members Jack Toppin, Pam Roberts, Kim Upmeyer, Board President Steve Watson and Jay Larkin. -Photo by Rebecca Peter | The Leader.

by Rebecca Peter

GHV Middle School in Ventura will close

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:36pm

GHV Superintendent Tyler William answers questions about the district’s pending budget cuts at a Feb. 4 community meeting. Also pictured are school board members Jack Toppin, Pam Roberts, Kim Upmeyer, Board President Steve Watson and Jay Larkin. -Photo by Rebecca Peter | The Leader.

by Rebecca Peter

GHV Middle School in Ventura will close

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:36pm

(Above) GHV Superintendent Tyler William answers questions about the district’s pending budget cuts at a Feb. 4 community meeting. Also pictured are school board members Jack Toppin, Pam Roberts, Kim Upmeyer, Board President Steve Watson and Jay Larkin. -Photo by Rebecca Peter | The Leader.

by Rebecca Peter

Snowmobile racing tradition continues with inaugural Midwest Sled Fest

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:34pm

(Above) One hundred fifty-eight entries were made in the first Midwest Sled Fest held on Clear Lake Saturday.  Race results and more photos appear on page 8A. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.by Marianne Gasaway

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