Gary L. Zimmerman

Gary L. Zimmerman, 75, of Clear Lake, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Hospital, in Minneapolis, Minn.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard R. Westcott

Richard R. Westcott, 80, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

A farewell remembrance will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon-3 p.m. at the VFW, 219 Main Avenue, Clear Lake.

The son of Rex and Esther Westcott, Richard Ray Westcott was born on Oct. 8, 1939, the oldest of three children. He received his education in the Ventura Community School district where he was Class President in 1957. He enjoyed a dynamic career in salesmanship, eventually embracing his true passion of entrepreneurial business.

Richard R. Westcott

Richard R. Westcott, 80, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

A farewell remembrance will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon-3 p.m. at the VFW, 219 Main Avenue, Clear Lake.

The son of Rex and Esther Westcott, Richard Ray Westcott was born on Oct. 8, 1939, the oldest of three children. He received his education in the Ventura Community School district where he was Class President in 1957. He enjoyed a dynamic career in salesmanship, eventually embracing his true passion of entrepreneurial business.

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is now on display at the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.

For more than a quarter of a century the Giving Tree, a collaboration between the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and Clear Lake Community School District, has helped to make the holidays a little brighter for Clear Lake area families.

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is now on display at the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.

For more than a quarter of a century the Giving Tree, a collaboration between the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and Clear Lake Community School District, has helped to make the holidays a little brighter for Clear Lake area families.

Munn now at the helm of the CL wrestling program

(Above) Doug Munn (left) served as an assistant coach last season under Coach Mike Lester.  Munn has been an assistant at CLHS for nine years.  -Reporter file photo

by Marianne Gasaway

Doug Munn knows it takes a special mindset to be a wrestler.  Now, he’s learning the same holds true to be a wrestling coach.

Munn now at the helm of the CL wrestling program

(Above) Doug Munn (left) served as an assistant coach last season under Coach Mike Lester.  Munn has been an assistant at CLHS for nine years.  -Reporter file photo

by Marianne Gasaway

Doug Munn knows it takes a special mindset to be a wrestler.  Now, he’s learning the same holds true to be a wrestling coach.

Lions land 14 players on First Team All-District

Clear Lake’s superiority in Class 2A District 3 was recognized with 14 First Team All-District selections.  In addition, the team’s coach, Jared DeVries, was named Coach of the Year; Quarterback Jaylen DeVries was chosen as Offensive MVP; Jack Barragy was picked as Defensive MVP; Ryan Thomas was tagged as the district’s Lineman MVP.

Lions land 14 players on First Team All-District

Clear Lake’s superiority in Class 2A District 3 was recognized with 14 First Team All-District selections.  In addition, the team’s coach, Jared DeVries, was named Coach of the Year; Quarterback Jaylen DeVries was chosen as Offensive MVP; Jack Barragy was picked as Defensive MVP; Ryan Thomas was tagged as the district’s Lineman MVP.

Merfeld and Eden named to All North Central Conference teams

Clear Lake’s Julia Merfeld and Delaney Eden have been named to the North Central Conference’s All-NCC teams.

Merfeld, a senior leader for the Lions, was named to the All-NCC Second Team as a setter.  She ranked third among NCC players in assists.  Merfeld made 145 assists in 20 sets for an average of 7.25 per test.

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