Ornaments remain on The Giving Tree

Wishes of local families appear on tree

There is still time to participate in The Giving Tree program, run cooperatively by the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter along with the Clear Lake Community School District.

Approximately one-third of the 184 ornaments put on the tree Nov. 15 remain available for checkout.

Ornaments remain on The Giving Tree

Wishes of local families appear on tree

There is still time to participate in The Giving Tree program, run cooperatively by the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter along with the Clear Lake Community School District.

Approximately one-third of the 184 ornaments put on the tree Nov. 15 remain available for checkout.

Congratulations to our first winner

The Mirror-Reporter would like to congratulate Daniel Hansen (right) as the first winner in its holiday sweepstakes.  Hanson was presented with $50 in Chamber Bucks by Brodie Long, Mirror-Reporter office manager. To enter this ongoing promotion, simply shop Clear Lake merchants advertising in the Mirror-Reporter Gift Guide to get your entry cards.  Fill them out and then return them to the Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.

Congratulations to our first winner

The Mirror-Reporter would like to congratulate Daniel Hansen (right) as the first winner in its holiday sweepstakes.  Hanson was presented with $50 in Chamber Bucks by Brodie Long, Mirror-Reporter office manager. To enter this ongoing promotion, simply shop Clear Lake merchants advertising in the Mirror-Reporter Gift Guide to get your entry cards.  Fill them out and then return them to the Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.

Lions prove worthy of ranking

(Above) Chloe Mueller works her way around an aggressive Charles City defender.  Also pictured is Jordyn Barragy.

The Clear Lake girls basketball season opened the season ranked number three in Class 3A by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.  The Lions proved worthy of the lofty ranking, as they kicked off the 2017 campaign with a decisive 57-16 victory over Charles City Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Lions prove worthy of ranking

(Above) Chloe Mueller works her way around an aggressive Charles City defender.  Also pictured is Jordyn Barragy.

The Clear Lake girls basketball season opened the season ranked number three in Class 3A by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.  The Lions proved worthy of the lofty ranking, as they kicked off the 2017 campaign with a decisive 57-16 victory over Charles City Tuesday, Nov. 21.

GHV’s Frayne signs to play golf at William Penn

(Above) Bailee Frayne (center) has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on the William Penn Women’s Golf team.  Pictured with Bailee are her parents, Bryan and Sheila Frayne and back row (L-R): William Penn Head Coach Chris Pierson and GHV Head Golf Coach Todd Greiman.  -Submitted photo

GHV’s Frayne signs to play golf at William Penn

(Above) Bailee Frayne (center) has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on the William Penn Women’s Golf team.  Pictured with Bailee are her parents, Bryan and Sheila Frayne and back row (L-R): William Penn Head Coach Chris Pierson and GHV Head Golf Coach Todd Greiman.  -Submitted photo

Baird leaves a sad void at NIACC

By Kirk Hardcastle, NIACC sports information director

NIACC lost a legend Friday.

Vance Baird passed away while working at the NIACC Women’s Basketball Challenge.

To people involved with NIACC and the athletic department, no last name was necessary in the above second sentence.

Vance was one of the rare people on the planet where just one name is needed. Prince. Elvis. Tiger. Oprah. LeBron. Even Michael (Jordan or Jackson) needs clarification in some circles.

Baird leaves a sad void at NIACC

By Kirk Hardcastle, NIACC sports information director

NIACC lost a legend Friday.

Vance Baird passed away while working at the NIACC Women’s Basketball Challenge.

To people involved with NIACC and the athletic department, no last name was necessary in the above second sentence.

Vance was one of the rare people on the planet where just one name is needed. Prince. Elvis. Tiger. Oprah. LeBron. Even Michael (Jordan or Jackson) needs clarification in some circles.

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