Darwin Hughes

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:40pm

Darwin “Dar” “Poppy” Hughes, 70, of Wyoming, Minn., and Ventura, Iowa, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and proud veteran, passed away on Nov. 11, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Pam.

A celebration of Darwin’s life was held at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake, Minn. Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Hughes Foundation, Veterans Memorial Fund or a charity of choice.

Darwin Hughes

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:40pm

Darwin “Dar” “Poppy” Hughes, 70, of Wyoming, Minn., and Ventura, Iowa, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and proud veteran, passed away on Nov. 11, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Pam.

A celebration of Darwin’s life was held at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake, Minn. Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Hughes Foundation, Veterans Memorial Fund or a charity of choice.

Helen Estergard

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:36pm

Helen Doris Estergard, 100, of  Clear Lake, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.  Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.  The family will greet friends one hour before the service.

Helen Estergard

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:36pm

Helen Doris Estergard, 100, of  Clear Lake, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.  Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.  The family will greet friends one hour before the service.

Remember When 11-30-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:33pm

(Above) Christmas finery, 1966 - Clear Lake’s Main Avenue took on a festive look in 1966.  Merchants mounted and decorated Christmas trees in front of their businesses.

25 Years Ago

November 1991

Remember When 11-30-2016

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:33pm

(Above) Christmas finery, 1966 - Clear Lake’s Main Avenue took on a festive look in 1966.  Merchants mounted and decorated Christmas trees in front of their businesses.

25 Years Ago

November 1991

Lions pick up some impressive wins

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:22pm

For the second year in a row the Clear Lake Lions notched an impressive win over Waverly-Shell Rock.  Monday night the Lions used an effective defensive strategy and remained calm under pressure to post a 52-42 victory over the third ranked (4A) Go-Hawks.

The Lions, rated eighth in Class 3A, improved their record to 2-1 overall.

Lions pick up some impressive wins

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:22pm

For the second year in a row the Clear Lake Lions notched an impressive win over Waverly-Shell Rock.  Monday night the Lions used an effective defensive strategy and remained calm under pressure to post a 52-42 victory over the third ranked (4A) Go-Hawks.

The Lions, rated eighth in Class 3A, improved their record to 2-1 overall.

Cards fall to Osage; rebound to beat Charles City

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:19pm

Tuesday night’s game against Osage had its ups and downs for the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls basketball team.

“We had moments when we looked pretty good and moments when we looked horrible,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.  “We struggled tremendously against their full court pressure in the first half and we made numerous poor decisions, but we did fight back on numerous occasions and I liked what I saw.”

Cards fall to Osage; rebound to beat Charles City

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:19pm

Tuesday night’s game against Osage had its ups and downs for the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls basketball team.

“We had moments when we looked pretty good and moments when we looked horrible,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.  “We struggled tremendously against their full court pressure in the first half and we made numerous poor decisions, but we did fight back on numerous occasions and I liked what I saw.”

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