Unique storytelling program helping seniors to expand imagination

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:02pm

(Above) Country Meadow Place Manager and TimeSlips facilitator Kimberly Boyd displays a scrapbook of stories created by residents using the TimeSlips program.

We are all full of stories.  But as the years go by, memory loss can become frustrating and even debilitating. A program aimed to improve the well-being of seniors by infusing creativity into care relationships and systems has been introduced at Country Meadow Place, located just outside of Clear Lake.

Unique storytelling program helping seniors to expand imagination

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:02pm

We are all full of stories.  But as the years go by, memory loss can become frustrating and even debilitating. A program aimed to improve the well-being of seniors by infusing creativity into care relationships and systems has been introduced at Country Meadow Place, located just outside of Clear Lake.

TimeSlips, a storytelling program for seniors, is now offered four times each week at the assisted living and memory care community located just off Highway 122 between Clear Lake and Mason City.

Retiring CL teachers represent 237.5 years of experience, and counting

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:01pm

With a few days remaining before the application deadline, eight longtime teachers have notified the School Board of their intention to retire at the end of the school year.

Retiring CL teachers represent 237.5 years of experience, and counting

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:01pm

With a few days remaining before the application deadline, eight longtime teachers have notified the School Board of their intention to retire at the end of the school year.

Council gives unanimous approval to Main Street project

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:57pm

The Clear Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday night to proceed with the $980,273 East Main Avenue Reconstruction and Bike Lane Extension Project, but may consider a change in parking areas designated in the plan.

The Council held a public hearing on the proposed resolution of necessity for the work Monday.  Three property owners appeared to ask questions, with two of them voicing their opposition to the plan.

Council gives unanimous approval to Main Street project

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:57pm

The Clear Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday night to proceed with the $980,273 East Main Avenue Reconstruction and Bike Lane Extension Project, but may consider a change in parking areas designated in the plan.

The Council held a public hearing on the proposed resolution of necessity for the work Monday.  Three property owners appeared to ask questions, with two of them voicing their opposition to the plan.

Lions dominate Cowgirls; remain perfect in conference

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:53pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jordyn Barragy tips the ball in Tuesday night’s game against Clarion-Goldfield.  The Lions pounded the Cowgirls, 66-22.  Barragy ended the night with 13-points and three rebounds. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Lions dominate Cowgirls; remain perfect in conference

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:53pm

(Above) Clear Lake’s Jordyn Barragy tips the ball in Tuesday night’s game against Clarion-Goldfield.  The Lions pounded the Cowgirls, 66-22.  Barragy ended the night with 13-points and three rebounds. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Grapplers defeat two conference opponents

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:51pm

It was a good week for the Clear Lake wrestling team.  Ryan Leisure became the winningest wrestler in Clear Lake High School history and the Lions defeated two conference opponents to go to 3-1 in North Central Conference duals.  The Lions also competed in the Battle of Waterloo and won their pool.

CL 33, Algona 28

CL 64, H-D 13

Grapplers defeat two conference opponents

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 5:51pm

It was a good week for the Clear Lake wrestling team.  Ryan Leisure became the winningest wrestler in Clear Lake High School history and the Lions defeated two conference opponents to go to 3-1 in North Central Conference duals.  The Lions also competed in the Battle of Waterloo and won their pool.

CL 33, Algona 28

CL 64, H-D 13

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